Chapter 294-295

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 external commotion. 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.

"Host is in an environment with abnormal gravity; your Divine Ability, Gravity Domain, is pleased. Training efficiency has increased."

"Your Divine Ability, Gravity Domain, has advanced by 10%."

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 for combat, 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 radiant layers became visible. These represented his two Divine Abilities. The second layer now shone even brighter, expanding and becoming increasingly luminous.

While every person's Life Wheel was more or less the same size, the more formidable a Divine Ability, the larger the radiance behind the Life Wheel. Thus, the combined 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.

"Your Divine Ability, Gravity Domain, has advanced to 100%."

"Your Divine Ability, Gravity Domain, has achieved mastery!"

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 display 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 Collapse!" Wind Sovereign exclaimed.

A Life Wheel similarly 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 Collapse Great Divine Ability, he managed to hold on.

A swift "whoosh" signified Lin Fei's emergence from the Gravity Tower. He glanced at the crater where Wind Sovereign lay 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 become this powerful?"

"And that Divine Ability—it's terrifying. It seems somewhat similar to the Gravity Tower."

"Not just similar, 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 displayed 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 become 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 Black Wind Prison?"

"I went to Corpse Demon Mountain and, with the aid of the Yin Evil Qi there, brought Black Wind Prison to completion. 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, Black 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 Black 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 Black Wind Prison. Future Martial Sovereigns who cultivate Black 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 Black 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

"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 simulated 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 explained 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 place 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. Similarly, 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.

"Your Divine Ability, Gravity Domain, through diligent cultivation, has broken through to Transcendence!"

The system's voice echoed in Lin Fei's mind.

"System."

Lin Fei quickly checked.

Host: Lin Fei

Martial Arts Realm: Early Martial Sovereign

Great Divine Ability: Black Wind Prison: Perfection

Great Divine Ability: Gravity Domain: Transcendence (Progress 0%)

Saber Domain: Beginner (Progress 0%)

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 contemplated.

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 place 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 welcomed 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 of completion. I came to inform Sovereign Lin about something. Recently, Taiyi Dao Palace has been very active, even attempting to gradually isolate the disciples of our Ancient Origin Sect. Therefore, if Sovereign Lin plans 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 Palace 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 relationship 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 Palace. But this situation seemed different.

"Fissures!" Lin Fei deduced. "Taiyi Dao Palace has found the rifts in our relations with Profound Light Cave Heaven and Red Hades Mansion. That's why the other two are silently consenting to Taiyi Dao Palace'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 Palace 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 Palace, if they want to kill me, they better have the strength!" Lin Fei declared 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 Palace directly.

"I'm going to the Ancient Battlefield to find the gravity stone," Lin Fei stated. "As for Taiyi Dao Palace, 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 Palace 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.