Chapter 143-144

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 place 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 I comprehended 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 be completely 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 places 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 most comprehensive.

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 places within the Great Chang territory. The world is becoming 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 places 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 flashed in Lin Fei's eyes. Now that Foundation Establishment couldn't come 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 villages 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 becoming chaotic. And when the world was in chaos, it was the common people who suffered the most.

Lin Fei had heard from the sect master before. It seemed that there had already been rebellions in various places in Great Chang. Once there were chaotic soldiers, the world might quickly decay.

"Prosperity brings suffering to the people, and decline 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 in comparison 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 actually large 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 successively 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 become a Martial Saint. I will definitely eliminate those chaotic immortal sects!"

A hint of murderous intent flashed 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 the common 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!

"Your saber intent, upon hearing your host's ambitious aspirations, is stirred and its cultivation progress increases by 10%."

"Your fist intent, upon hearing your host's ambitious aspirations, is stirred and its cultivation progress increases by 30%."

"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%."

"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%."

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

"Here we are, Chang City!"

Lin Fei raised his head and he saw the towering and majestic walls of Chang City. However, unlike the last time, outside the city gates of Chang City, on both sides of the road, a large number of refugees had gathered. Many corpses of refugees lay on the ground, emitting a stench and nobody cared.

The number of soldiers at the city gate had clearly increased several times compared 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 martial law, 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 unstable lately. 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 a large 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 palace. She went to explain Lin Fei's situation. Lin Fei waited quietly at the South King Mansion. About two hours later, Ling Yao returned.

"It's fine, you can go to the palace directly with my token. This time, I won't accompany 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 palace. At the palace 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 palace. 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 the last time.

"'Immortal Slayer 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 relationship 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 become 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. Because last 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 become 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 Slayer 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 Slayer 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 thick layer 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.