Chapter 287-288

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 luminous layer representing the Black Wind Prison. Generally, the brighter and larger the glow, the stronger the Divine Ability. Although his Black 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 Black Wind Prison with fire, perhaps it wouldn't have become his Divine Ability. No one from the Ancient Origin Sect had ever mastered the Black Wind Prison, so its potency remained unknown. To Lin Fei, this Divine Ability was much more powerful than the Wind Sovereign's Mountain Collapse, not even on the same level.

"The origin of Black 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.

Host: Lin Fei

Martial Arts Realm: Early Martial Sovereign

Great Divine Ability: Black Wind Prison: Mastery (Progress 0%)

Saber Domain: Beginner (Progress 0%)

Indeed, the Black 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 place where the Yin Evil Qi was most dense. He halted his flight and landed 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 platform. On this platform stood nine pillars, all drawing in a vast amount of Yin Evil Qi. Lin Fei realized that beneath these pillars likely lay the core of the Yin Array. The energy here surely surpassed other places. Yet, only eight people were atop the nine pillars, leaving one pillar vacant. However, no one around, whether Golden Core True Persons or Martial Sovereigns, seemed to want to claim it.

Lin Fei's gaze swept across the scene. Those on the other eight pillars 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 pillar was a perilous endeavor.

However, Lin Fei didn't hesitate. Step by step, he walked directly toward the last unoccupied pillar. As he reached it, a loud "boom" echoed. A tremendous surge of Yin Evil Qi, over ten times that from the base of the pillar, rushed towards him. This sinister energy crazily poured into Lin Fei. Only then did he notice inscriptions carved onto the pillar. It read, "Zombie Pillar!"

Turns out, these nine pillars 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 Pillar 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.

"Your Divine Ability, Black Wind Prison, has witnessed the Yin Evil Array and comprehended the Intent of Yin Evil from it."

"Your Divine Ability, Black Wind Prison, has improved its cultivation progress by 100%."

"Your Divine Ability, Black Wind Prison, has advanced to Transcendence!"

Simultaneously, the Life Wheel behind Lin Fei emerged dramatically. A "boom" echoed as the layer of Divine Ability on Lin Fei's Life Wheel expanded again, now glaringly prominent.

The woman in red glanced 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 Pillar 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.

"Black Wind Prison has transcended," Lin Fei thought. "Even though the Divine Ability has reached transcendence, the dense Yin Evil Qi on the Zombie Pillar can still enhance it. I need to stay on the Zombie Pillar 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, Black 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 Black Wind Prison to perfection. Thus, Lin Fei continued to stay on the Zombie Pillar.

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 Pillars, all of which were occupied. This Golden Core True Person seemed in dire need of a Zombie Pillar. 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 Pillar. I wonder which fellow daoist can give up their spot on the Zombie Pillar. I would be eternally grateful."

After speaking, the Soul Hook True Person stood silently below the Zombie Pillar, patiently waiting for a response.

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 Pillar. At this moment, everyone else on the Zombie Pillars 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 Pillars remained indifferent, Soul Hook True Person's gaze scanned them. If no one would willingly give up their place, 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 occupy these nine Zombie Pillars 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 Pillar," 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, the complexion of Soul Hook True Person changed drastically.

"The Martial King Bloodline!"

Seeing this scene, Soul Hook True Person exclaimed 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 becoming 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 – 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 outplayed, the expressions of many in the vicinity became complicated, 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 becoming more agitated.

"No," Lin Fei replied calmly.

"If you're not of the Martial King Bloodline, then why are you still on the Zombie Pillar? 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. Hook Soul True Person was now picking on the weaker one. Moreover, after being sternly rebuffed by the lady 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 to compete for the zombie pillar, 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 flames 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 in combat, 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—possibly in a single strike. This Martial Sovereign seemed even more terrifying than the lady in red with the Martial King Bloodline.

Lin Fei glanced 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 could comprehend 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 the lady 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 pillar, harnessing the Yin Evil Qi to cultivate the Divine Ability Black Wind Prison. His mastery of the Black Wind Prison was nearing perfection!