Chapter 265-267

265. Leave or Die

The evolution of Saber Momentum, Lin Fei had mastered it with adept expertise.

At this moment, a sonorous clamor 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 Flame Burning Heaven Saber. Once evolved into Saber Momentum, its potency was not to be underestimated. Indeed, it was awe-inspiring!

Time trickled away. the Flame Burning Heaven Saber Intent, which had once been but a tiny spark now blazed fiercely.

From a single spark, a wildfire grows! With the eruption of flames, the successful evolution of the Flame 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 Flame 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 Flame Burning Heaven Saber!

Within this Saber Momentum, one had not only to endure the fierce saber's onslaught but also the searing pain of flames. Of course, this was but an illusory sensation, not the true burn of flames. 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 flames. 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 flames.

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 Sbare Momentum with that of the Flame Burning Heaven Saber.

The two Saber Momentums within Lin Fei tangled and clashed 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 assimilated 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 Flame 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 successfully merged with the Flame Burning Heaven Saber Momentum.

A deep rumble echoed as the Heavenly Saber Momentum, after absorbing the Flame Burning Heaven Saber Momentum, began its transformation. Within the Saber Momentum, traces of flames emerged, creating an ambiance as if one were amidst a raging inferno. It had fully integrated the features of the Flame Burning Heaven Saber Momentum.

A voice from the system resonated in Lin Fei's mind.

"Your Heavenly Saber Momentum has successfully integrated the Flame Burning Heaven Saber Momentum, accelerating its cultivation progress by 40%."

"A 40% increase in cultivation progress?" Lin Fei mused aloud. "That's just from the Flame 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 his composure, couldn't hide a hint of joy in his eyes. His choice to practice three Martial Sovereign-level saber techniques, followed by painstakingly comprehending 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 flames, 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 Flame 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 become 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 Flame Burning Heaven Saber.

One day, two days, three days... In the blink of an eye, ten days had passed.

"Your Rainbow Transformation Saber Intent has achieved perfection!"

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 similarly 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 glanced 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 more composed 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 Palace had unexpectedly found this location. Not only them, but the Red Hades Mansion and the Profound Light Cave Heaven members also arrived in succession.

"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 Palace, 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 flashed in Lin Fei's eyes. At this juncture, he couldn't maintain his composure. "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

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 Palace had posed no threats to them, yet now it was Lin Fei who was the one threatening not only the Taiyi Dao Palace 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 Palace group, which was the largest and nearest to him.

The members of the Taiyi Dao Palace 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 also launched 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 Palace were unique. Almost every Foundation Establishment True Person of the palace had a Great Mountain Seal that they had cultivated from an early age. When activated, these seals could combine 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 Palace.

Facing one or two Taiyi Dao Palace 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 Palace'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—a testament to the Nascent Soul Great Being's formidable skill, and something that other sects could not emulate.

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 seals combined into one, exponentially magnifying its power. This combined seal emitted a grayish light, reminiscent of an ancient divine mountain with the might to crush and annihilate 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 Palace. They felt that these Taiyi Dao Palace 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 the combined might of the Great Mountain Seals of Taiyi Dao Palace. 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 this combined 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 the combined might of these two dozen Foundation Establishment True Persons from Taiyi Dao Palace 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.

Flame 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 Palace 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 flames and infinite sabers were cutting through them. The flames seemed to be searing their bodies, threatening to turn them into ashes. This was Lin Fei's saber momentum, infused with the Flame 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 Palace. 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.

"Slash!"

With one swing, Lin Fei unleashed his saber. Countless saber essences converged into his Flame Burning Heaven Saber. With the boost of his current saber momentum, its power surged manifold. One slash seemed to plunge the entire immortal mansion into a purgatory of flames.

Witnessing this, Foundation Establishment True Persons from both Red Hades Mansion and Profound Light Cave Heaven were flabbergasted 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 slash, 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 domain combined with his fearsome saber momentum would be enough to overwhelm them. One slash, and they'd be slain.

But now, Lin Fei's target was the Great Mountain Seal, that terrifying Great Mountain Seal.

"Boom!"

Finally, Lin Fei's slash 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 the combined magical prowess of the twenty-plus elite Foundation Establishment True Persons, the Great Mountain Seal withstood Lin Fei's devastating slash.

The hearts of the twenty-plus Foundation Establishment True Persons from Taiyi Dao Palace surged with exhilaration. 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 — 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.

"Your Rainbow Transformation Saber Momentum has merged with the Heavenly Saber Momentum."

"Your saber momentum has improved by 40%."

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! Flame Burning Heaven Saber! Holy Spirit Saber! Three-in-one, slash!"

At that moment, Lin Fei clasped his hands together, combining all three sabers into one. Every bit of saber essence, blood essence, saber techniques, and saber momentum was infused into this singular slash. Enhanced by the momentum, the slash was as swift as a fleeting shadow and seemingly reached a groundbreaking level.

267. Pefect Saber Momentum

"Bang!"

Lin Fei's strike was incredibly fast. From the moment he evolved his Rainbow Transformation Saber Momentum to the slashing of his blade, it was all done in a fleeting moment. With the enhancement of his newfound saber momentum, the speed of his slash wasn't just a mere increase. The speed of his saber technique multiplied manifold, thereby multiplying its power — even tenfold!

As such, when his strike landed 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 Palace 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 Palace 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 to label 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 Palace, without a second thought, decided to flee immediately. Their combined 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 Palace had delayed 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 Palace. 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 Flame Burning Heaven Saber's momentum was unleashed, it engulfed everything in flames, 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 essence landed 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 blade.

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 Palace.

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 glanced 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 declared impassively, "Leave or die."

Profound Light Cave Heaven and Red Hades Mansion had a unique relationship with the Ancient Origin Sect, and since they hadn't taken action, Lin Fei didn't want to go to the extreme of slaughtering 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 – the continued honing of his Holy Spirit Saber Intent.

At present, the saber intent of his Holy Spirit Saber reached 97% completion. 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 slash 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 collapse. However, Lin Fei's control over the saber momentum allowed him to isolate its crushing pressure just before the intent collapsed. 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%.

"Your Holy Spirit Saber Intent has reached a cultivation progress of 100%."

"Your Holy Spirit Saber Intent has achieved perfection!"

At the pinnacle of perfection with the Holy Spirit Saber Intent, Lin Fei immediately commanded, "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—a 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, clashing and merging with one another. As they did, Lin Fei's progress in cultivating his saber momentum accelerated 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 a complete metamorphosis.

"Your saber momentum cultivation progress has reached 100%."

"Your saber momentum has broken through to perfection!"

At this moment, Lin Fei's saber momentum had finally achieved perfection!