Chapter 298-300

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 Palace!"

"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 Palace 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 similar situation, they would have been powerless.

Even those Martial Sovereigns in the mid or late 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 in comparison 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 Flags, the Great Mountain Seal, and their combined 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 overcome 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 too late!"

Lin Fei's gaze was icy cold. How could he let the people of Taiyi Dao Palace go? If the Taiyi Dao Palace 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 Palace would lose five Gold Core True Persons.

"Buzz."

Within Lin Fei's Saber Domain, a blade quickly materialized. A towering blade, 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!

"Slash!"

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, slashing mightily. The Five Elders had to use the Great Mountain Seal to protect themselves.

"Boom!"

The Five Elders had no choice but to place 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, flames scorched the Five Elder's spells.

Now, without their protection, Lin Fei chanted, "Divine Ability, Black 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 Black 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. Flames soon reduced them to ashes.

Dead!

The Five Elders had fallen!

Five top-tier Gold Core True Persons, once renowned, were now annihilated 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 Palace.

"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 Palace 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 Palace's pursuit.

But Lin Fei wasn't in a rush. Once he obliterated the Taiyi Dao Palace in the future, he believed there would be no issue in dealing with the Great Mountain Seal. However, now that the Taiyi Dao Palace 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 Palace, 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 Palace!"

Lin Fei was well aware of his power. Unlike an ordinary Martial Sovereign, with his three 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 become.

Seizing the moment when most Martial Sovereigns and Gold Core True Persons in Cangli ancient city were focused on him, Lin Fei loudly declared, "I have come 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 Palace outside the city, his displayed 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 Palace would come. He couldn't afford to waste any more time.

He didn't want to delay 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 glances, 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'll come 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

The ancient battlefield was vast and desolate. Below, there was a massive crater, as if a great force had caused the ground to collapse and fracture. It appeared scarred and damaged.

Lin Fei arrived at the outskirts of the ancient battlefield. The place 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 hour later, 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 places, 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 a large 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 Palace 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—a Martial Sovereign who has cultivated three Lesser Divine Abilities. Since you could kill the Five Elders from Taiyi Dao Palace, 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 accepted 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. The landscape 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 exclaimed. "This is the Gravity Stone I have been searching for. The stronger the gravity, the better."

A glint flashed 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 exclaimed, 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 manipulate 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 could completely withstand the crushing gravitational force, but when combined, 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 accurately, the valley itself had been formed by the impact of this exotic beast's crash landing. 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 manipulate 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 slaughtering such beasts?

"Having found the source of the gravity and being so elated has led to a sudden insight, your Divine Ability Gravity Domain has now entered a state of enlightenment, and its cultivation progress is accelerating."

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

"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 Black 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.

Host: Lin Fei

Martial Arts Realm: Early Martial Sovereign

Great Divine Ability: Black Wind Prison: Perfection

Great Divine Ability: Gravity Domain: Perfection

Saber Domain: Beginner (Progress 0%)

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 exclaimed 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 collapsed 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 display of altering landscapes 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 is complete, 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 declared, "To kill."

In a flash, 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 occupied 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 plateau. The Divine Abilities he practiced were of the lesser kind, preventing him from becoming 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 could command countless people to fulfill his every whim. Every day, numerous factions competed 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 glared 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 be comrades. However, due to a treasured item that Zhang Chu's father possessed, Meng Sanqian deceived him, leading to the slaughter 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 collapsed. 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—its 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.