Chapter 501-506 (Patreon)
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501. The Purge of the True Spirit Realm
In the True Spirit Realm, the war had commenced. The war of the Great Emperors! And the wars of the common folk! All unfolded simultaneously.
The North Wind Sect mobilized extensively, nearly emptying its nest to reclaim territories previously ceded. Naturally, the forces occupying these territories resisted, making large-scale battles inevitable. The mortal wars were bloody and brutal, but their outcomes often hinged on the victors among the Great Emperors.
Lin Fei and Heart Demon Martial God took action. Even without North Wind True Person, they were sweeping through the many powers of the True Spirit Realm.
Lin Fei witnessed for the first time the prowess of Heart Demon Martial God.
Three Deity Transformation powerhouses, their combat avatars collectively exceeding a hundred, descended like a deluge. Each avatar rivaled an ordinary Martial God!
Of course, Lin Fei was undeterred. His Saber World could envelop and suppress them all. However, he was entangled by two Martial Gods, unable to extricate himself.
At this moment, Heart Demon Martial God's illusions took effect. The Deity Transformation powerhouses fell into the illusionary realm. Their combat avatars became sitting ducks, effortlessly reaped by Heart Demon Martial God as he drew near.
The ensnared Deity Transformations, despite realizing they were trapped in illusions, were helpless to escape. Eventually, Heart Demon Martial God annihilated all combat avatars of several Deity Transformations, causing devastating losses to their forces. They no longer had the strength to resist the North Wind Sect.
As for the two Martial Gods besieging Lin Fei, they were no ordinary foes. Yet, Lin Fei unleashed his full might, deploying his Saber World and one thousand three hundred particle worlds. He launched a punch that seemed to collapse the very void itself.
Of course, it didn't literally collapse. Only True Monarchs, the pulverizers of the void, could cause such a collapse. But in this minor world, Lin Fei's punch didn't collapse the void, but it did cause tiny black fissures to appear.
Such a terrifying punch directly obliterated the two Martial Gods. Truly obliterated. Furthermore, as Lin Fei's Saber World descended, some of the blood and flesh particles of the two exploded Martial Gods attempted to flee.
However, they were swept up and suppressed by Lin Fei's Saber World, and not a single particle was spared. These two Martial Gods had fallen!
This was Lin Fei's first true slaying of Martial Gods, and he had eliminated two at once! The impact was staggering. The simultaneous fall of two Martial Gods sent shockwaves throughout the entire True Spirit Realm. These were two Great Emperors!
Previously, no matter how fiercely Deity Transformation powerhouses battled, they never perished. Even if all their combat avatars were depleted, they would survive. But Martial Gods were different.
Once a Martial God died, it was a true demise. Although the True Spirit Realm had seen thousands of years of warfare, and countless combat avatars had fallen, it was the first time for a Martial God to perish.
In an instant, many learned of Lin Martial God's renown. They also became aware of the alliance between Lin Fei, Heart Demon Martial God, and North Wind True Person. They were "clearing the field" to dominate the True Spirit Realm!
"North Wind True Person, Martial God Lin Fei, and Heart Demon Martial God, they are too greedy, intending to monopolize the True Spirit Realm?"
"I've invested thousands of years in the True Spirit Realm. How can I just give it up?"
"But what can you do if you don't give up? Can you contend with Lin Fei?"
"Hmph, if North Wind can seek help, can't we do the same?"
"If it comes to it, let's destroy the True Spirit Realm entirely!"
Many uttered vicious curses, even becoming hysterical. They began to mobilize every connection available, preparing for a massive showdown in the True Spirit Realm.
As a result, the entire Divine Realm was shaken. Countless forces were alarmed. Numerous Martial Gods and Deity Transformation powerhouses, usually reclusive, now emerged one after another.
...
In the Ten Directions Realm, an ancient Martial God sat solemnly in his cave abode. Within a radius of three thousand miles, there reigned an eerie silence, a desolation where even a blade of grass withered to yellow.\
No sign of life, just an oppressive aura of death. This was the Extinction Martial God! Master of the law of death, each of his movements resonated with the grim reaper's descent.
Few dared to provoke the Extinction Martial God. Though he had only undergone tribulation five times, that was sufficient. These mere five instances elevated him to the pinnacle of Martial Gods, renowned and formidable.
"Hum."
The Extinction Martial God's communication stone vibrated. He appeared somewhat surprised. For many years, his stone had seldom stirred, as few wished to involve themselves with the Extinction Martial God. But the message within the stone brought a smile to his face.
"The True Spirit Realm? Overwhelmed by a single Martial God, it's been ages since one so dominant has appeared. I wonder, what law does this Martial God master?"
The Extinction Martial God murmured to himself. He had dwelt in his abode far too long, his sixth thunder tribulation still unattempted. Not for lack of confidence, but because the Extinction Martial God sought to plunder one more law. Yet, his ascetic endeavors seemed to yield little.
"Perhaps, a venture to the True Spirit Realm to obtain its origin might be a wise choice. Moreover, it's time to repay an old debt..." He continued, contemplating the favors owed since his weaker days, now dwindled in number. The one who had contacted him was among those to whom he owed a favor. Assisting this time would equate to repaying the debt.
Thus, the Extinction Martial God rose, stepping out in a single stride, vanishing from his abode.
...
In the Yin Yang Immortal Realm, within an immortal mansion, Meditation True Person was meditating on a cushion.
"Hum."
Suddenly, his communication stone vibrated intensely. Picking it up, Meditation True Person's expression darkened slightly after reading the message. Setting the stone aside, he pondered deeply.
"The True Spirit Realm? Heart Demon Martial God? And North Wind True Person, along with a Martial God Lin…"
Meditation True Person murmured to himself. The invitation he received was to join the fray in the True Spirit Realm for the struggle over its origin. The imminent collapse of the True Spirit Realm marked the prime time for this contention.
The Deity Transformation cultivator who invited him had laid plans in the True Spirit Realm for a millennium, now on the brink of reaping the rewards – how could they possibly relent? Hence, the call to the Meditation True Person.
"I'm just a step away from fully comprehending the secrets of space. Like flowers in a mirror or the moon reflected on water, seemingly just a layer away. But if I cannot pierce through this layer, the opportunity will forever elude me."
Meditation True Person continued softly. Just one layer separated him from becoming a True Monarch, but it was a barrier that a thousand years of arduous cultivation couldn't surmount. Perhaps, an abundance of the world's origin could provide the needed boost.
As for danger? Meditation True Person never feared any peril. Besides, with his current strength, venturing into the True Spirit Realm meant quelling any dissent! After all, he had over a thousand combat avatars. Though not as fearsome as Initial Evil True Person's tens of thousands, a thousand was more than enough to face any threat. Even Martial Gods would be hard-pressed against his forces! Thus, what Meditation True Person considered was not the danger, but the potential gains of the journey.
"The True Spirit Realm, home to Heart Demon Martial God. He is the Heart Demon Martial God, and I am Meditation. Let's see if his illusions can stir demons in my heart."
A flicker of intrigue passed through Meditation True Person's eyes! He prided himself on his unblemished spirit, devoid of any flaw. Facing Heart Demon Martial God might just be the test he needed!
With that, Meditation True Person stood up, transforming into a streak of light, vanishing without a trace.
502. Formidable Foes Arrive! The First Clash, the Heart Demon Martial God Defeated!
In the Realm of True Spirit, a stir was caused among the many powers of the Divine Realm. Numerous mighty ones, including the top Martial Gods and Deity Transformation cultivators, flocked to True Spirit Realm. For a time, this realm became a nexus of converging forces.
Countless individuals were eager to claim their share in the True Spirit Realm. However, this did not affect the pace at which Lin Fei, the Heart Demon Martial God, and North Wind True Person divided the realm amongst themselves.
There was little substantial resistance to dissuade the trio. They were now on the verge of controlling the entire True Spirit Realm. Even the arrival of more powerful beings seemed futile, as none had dared to openly confront North Wind True Person or the Heart Demon Martial God.
At that moment, within the grand hall of the North Wind Sect in the True Spirit Realm, North Wind True Person, the Heart Demon Martial God, and Lin Fei sat elevated above the rest. Below them, a dense gathering of Martial Kings and Nascent Soul cultivators assembled. The Heart Demon Martial God spoke coldly, "North Wind, how much longer until True Spirit Realm collapses?"
"Soon, in no more than three months, the Realm will inevitably collapse," North Wind replied.
"Three months? That's too long. To avoid unforeseen complications, we must hasten the collapse of True Spirit Realm."
"Do you have a method to expedite its collapse?"
"Indeed, there is a way. The best method is through combat, particularly between Martial Gods and those in Deity Transformation. The fiercer the battle, the quicker the Realm will collapse."
"Martial Gods and Deity Transformation cultivators clashing? Perfect. Recently, many old-timers have arrived in the Realm, still basking in the glory of their past."
A cold murderous intent flashed in the Heart Demon Martial God's eyes. The Realm of True Spirit had become a powder keg, ready to explode at any moment. The powerful Martial Gods and Deity Transformation cultivators had entered the Realm but remained merely as "observers."
However, in True Spirit Realm, their presence was a form of deterrence! Therefore, the Heart Demon Martial God planned to take the initiative and eliminate the increasing number of Martial Gods and Deity Transformation cultivators. This could trigger a chain reaction, potentially leading them to confront numerous opponents of similar caliber.
North Wind True Person, not wanting to unnecessarily complicate matters, remained hesitant. "Martial God Lin, what are your thoughts?" he inquired, turning to Lin Fei.
North Wind True Person was keenly aware that among the three of them, Lin Fei was actually the strongest. In terms of fame, Lin Fei couldn't compare to the Heart Demon Martial God or North Wind True Person. Yet, despite his relative obscurity, Lin Fei's strength was terrifyingly formidable.
With a swift motion, Lin Fei suddenly opened his eyes. His gaze pierced through the void outside the North Wind Sect, and he spoke with an even tone, "There's no need for us to take the initiative anymore. Because they have already arrived!"
"Arrived?" Both North Wind True Person and the Heart Demon Martial God tensed up at this revelation. They immediately turned their attention towards the void outside the North Wind Sect.
In a swift stride, the three of them stepped into the void. There, in the midst of the void, two figures had appeared. One was a Martial God and the other a Deity Transformation cultivator. The mere presence of these two formidable beings sent shockwaves through both North Wind True Person and the Heart Demon Martial God.
"How could it be them?" Their voices trembled with disbelief.
"Who are they?" Lin Fei asked calmly.
North Wind True Person, gazing at the Deity Transformation cultivator, spoke gravely, "From the Yin-Yang Immortal Realm, it's Meditation True Person! People might not be aware of his background, but I am. Meditation True Person, despite seeming inactive for a long time, possesses immense strength among those in Deity Transformation. His battle avatar alone might number in the thousands.
Moreover, Meditation True Person places great emphasis on the spirit. His mind is said to be flawless, without a single imperfection, perfectly countering the illusions of the Heart Demon Martial God."
North Wind True Person understood Meditation True Person exceptionally well. After all, they were both top-tier Deity Transformation cultivators. North Wind naturally had knowledge of potential adversaries, and Meditation True Person had been marked as a potential rival. His capabilities were already well-known to North Wind, who had not expected that the turmoil in the True Spirit Realm would draw out Meditation True Person.
"And him?" Lin Fei then turned his gaze towards the other Martial God.
The Heart Demon Martial God spoke solemnly, "He is the Extinction Martial God from the Ten Directions Realm. Master of the laws of death, though he has only transcended the fifth heavenly tribulation, he is already a top-tier Martial God. His unique mastery of these laws makes his power immensely fearsome. He once famously slew three Martial Gods in a single battle, earning a notorious reputation. Wherever Extinction Martial God goes, carnage follows. It's unexpected that he too would come to True Spirit Realm."
"Master of the laws of death?" Lin Fei's eyes sparkled with interest. Indeed, this was a rare and powerful law, difficult to master and extremely formidable.
Meditation True Person, with thousands of incarnations, and Extinction Martial God, master of the laws of death, both stood at the pinnacle of Deity Transformation and Martial God realms. It was remarkable that they were now gathered together in one place.
Meditation True Person looked at the Heart Demon Martial God and others, speaking slowly: "Heart Demon Martial God and North Wind True Person, your strengths are not to be underestimated. Particularly the Heart Demon Martial God, your illusionary techniques are rare. I am curious to see if your illusions can find a flaw in my flawless spirit."
Extinction Martial God spoke succinctly, "Today's battle will surely see a downfall."
His words were brief, but they carried a chilling undertone of lethal intent. At this moment, countless eyes in the void watched the standoff. The fate of the True Spirit Realm might be decided in this battle. Even more, this confrontation had the potential to shatter the True Spirit Realm, possibly revealing the world's origin.
Some were thinking of the proverb "The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind." Despite knowing that countless onlookers were focused on this great battle, the Heart Demon Martial God, North Wind True Person, and Lin Fei had no choice but to fight. Without overcoming Meditation True Person and the Extinction Martial God, they could not gain complete control over the True Spirit Realm.
"Kill!"
Without any flourish, the Heart Demon Martial God uttered a low command. Instantly, an invisible wave enveloped Meditation True Person and Extinction Martial God. It was the Law of Illusion!
The Law of Illusion, combined with the Heart Demon Martial God's own deceptive arts, was nearly invincible. It could intensely impact any Martial God or Deity Transformation cultivator.
However, this art had its advantages and disadvantages. If the spirit was flawed, falling into the illusion would mean being unable to extricate oneself, potentially leading to eternal entrapment in the fantasy.
But, for those with a resolute spirit or a flawless mind, the illusion would be ineffective. In such cases, the Heart Demon Martial God would be rendered powerless.
As the illusion descended, Meditation True Person's eyes flickered slightly. Then, with a shake of his head and a slight smile, he said, "Your illusion is indeed strong. However, it's a pity that my spirit is truly flawless, without any imperfections. Your illusion has no effect on me!"
Meditation True Person effortlessly broke through the Heart Demon Martial God's illusion. Or rather, the illusion was incapable of pulling Meditation True Person into its realm of fantasy.
What was more surprising was the reaction of Extinction Martial God. His eyes showed a momentary hint of confusion before he swiftly regained clarity. He too had experienced and broken out of the illusion.
"My spirit has already been stilled; your illusion cannot make me succumb," Extinction Martial God stated, rendering the Heart Demon Martial God silent.
In that instant of confrontation, he had already been defeated!
503. Three Breaths, Slay Extinction Martial God!
Many were still unaware of what had just transpired. They didn't even realize that the Heart Demon Martial God had been defeated. In the brief instant just now, the Heart Demon Martial God had clashed with Meditation True Person and Extinction Martial God, and the result was a crushing defeat for him.
Although it seemed he hadn't sustained any physical injuries, his most prized illusion techniques were ineffective against the two, rendering him practically useless. In terms of physical strength, the Heart Demon Martial God was hardly worth mentioning.
Thus, while it appeared to be a three-against-two scenario with Lin Fei, North Wind True Person, and the Heart Demon Martial God against Extinction Martial God and Meditation True Person, it was effectively a two-on-two battle. Lin Fei could only truly rely on North Wind True Person.
Could North Wind True Person withstand either Meditation True Person or Extinction Martial God? It seemed highly unlikely, unless Lin Fei could slay Extinction Martial God first. Only then would they stand a chance of victory.
"Three breaths, slay Extinction Martial God!" Lin Fei suddenly declared.
The Heart Demon Martial God and North Wind True Person immediately understood his intention. Not only did they grasp it, but so did Extinction Martial God and Meditation True Person, especially Extinction Martial God, who felt as if he had been greatly insulted. A terrifying aura erupted from his entire being.
"For so many years, no Martial God has ever dared to claim they could kill me in three breaths. What makes you think you can?" The aura emanating from Extinction Martial God was immense, symbolizing endless slaughter and murderous intent, overwhelming as if it could shatter the spirit. This very aura of slaughter was what kept Extinction Martial God from falling into the Heart Demon Martial God's illusions.
"Saber World, descend!" Lin Fei didn't speak further. Instead, he immediately invoked the Saber World. In an instant, Saber World descended, and the twelve laws of the world fearlessly merged with it. The power of the entire Saber World surged overwhelmingly, crushing towards Extinction Martial God from all directions.
One breath!
"Hahaha, Saber World? Just that?!" Extinction Martial God laughed. "It seems to be a very special law, akin to a miniature world. But can it trap me? Can it kill me?"
"Land of Deathly Purification, Infernal Fist, break!" Extinction Martial God roared, ready to shatter the encroaching world with his power.
"Buzz."
Extinction Martial God took action. With a single punch, a chilling, blood-soaked law enveloped him – the Law of Death. This law seemed to be applicable not only against enemies but could also be used on oneself. Sensing the uniqueness of Lin Fei's law, Extinction Martial God did not use the Law of Death to suppress Lin Fei.
Instead, he applied it to himself, instantly creating something akin to a domain of death, a "Purified Land." However, this "Purified Land" was saturated with death, slaughter, and bloodshed, resembling a hellish landscape.
Extinction Martial God, embodying the essence of extinction, death, and slaughter, struck the Saber World with immense force. The impact on the Saber World was staggering.
"Crack."
As expected, the Saber World shattered, a fissure breaking through it. As the Saber World crumbled, an overwhelming aura of death spread out. At this moment, Lin Fei did not hesitate anymore. Two breaths had already passed since he deployed the Saber World in an attempt to suppress and seal Extinction Martial God, to the moment Extinction Martial God shattered it with a punch.
Then came the third breath.
"Boom."
Inside Lin Fei, one thousand three hundred particle worlds erupted. Right at the moment when Extinction Martial God broke the Saber World, Lin Fei's internal particle worlds exploded. His body, surging with ferocious power, grew to a giant-like stature, and the tremendous force seemed to fracture the very void itself, causing thin black fissures to appear.
Even separated by the Saber World, Extinction Martial God seemed to sense the unimaginable power within Lin Fei, a power capable of annihilating everything.
"Three breaths!" Lin Fei roared and threw a punch.
"Boom."
Extinction Martial God's eyes widened. His entire body was engulfed in the Law of Death, appearing like a cloud of black mist. Simultaneously, a set of armor adorned with ghastly bone spurs appeared on him – a Bloodline Armor.
"Crack, crack."
However, under Lin Fei's punch, this Bloodline Armor shattered instantly. The vast power, like an overwhelming wave, mercilessly hammered into Extinction Martial God's physical form. Countless particles in Extinction Martial God's body were annihilated in an instant.
After all, having lost the Law of Death and the treasure of his bloodline, Extinction Martial God was merely a Martial God who had transcended five heavenly tribulations. He wasn't extraordinary. At least, the defense was Extinction Martial God's weakness.
Silence!
Suddenly, the surroundings fell eerily quiet. The entire void stilled. Countless gazes were fixed on this area of the void, the battlefield. However, the owners of these gazes seemed unable to believe what they had just witnessed.
Dead!
Extinction Martial God was dead! Not even a single particle remained. He had completely fallen, and the timing was exactly three breaths.
"How is this possible? Extinction Martial God is dead?"
"Truly dead, not a trace of life left."
"Even Extinction Martial God's bloodline treasure was instantly shattered. How terrifying must Lin Fei's punch have been?"
"Extinction Martial God, always the bringer of slaughter and death to others, has now fallen himself?"
"The Divine Realm will no longer have Extinction Martial God!"
Many were shocked or emotional. Extinction Martial God, a figure of notorious fame, had fallen exactly within the three breaths as Lin Fei had declared.
Even North Wind True Person and Meditation True Person, each manifesting countless avatars in their relentless battle, paused in their fights. Compared to their prolonged struggle, the clash between Lin Fei and Extinction Martial God ended far too swiftly. Just three breaths and Extinction Martial God was truly dead.
In that moment, Meditation True Person was deeply shaken. The formidable Extinction Martial God, who had seemed invincible and inscrutable just moments ago, had not survived even three breaths before falling.
Was it that Extinction Martial God had overrated his own abilities and was actually weak? Or was it that Lin Fei had been concealing his terrifying strength all along? Meditation True Person inclined towards the latter explanation. After all, Extinction Martial God had a well-established reputation backed by genuine accomplishments, not mere boastfulness.
For Meditation True Person, witnessing such a powerful Martial God was a first. However, he was not intimidated. Proud and self-assured, he had stumbled upon Extinction Martial God by chance. In his plans, there was no need for alliances; he alone could dominate the True Spirit Realm and suppress everything within it!
With Extinction Martial God's death, it was an opportunity for Meditation True Person to demonstrate his true strength. He swiftly retreated, then stood with his hands behind his back in the midst of the void.
"North Wind True Person, Martial God Lin," he called out. "You seek battle, do you not? Well, face my one thousand three hundred prime battle avatars. Can you annihilate them all?"
As Meditation True Person's words echoed, there was a powerful tremor in his body. Then, a massive number of prime battle avatars emerged from within him, materializing in the void. They were densely packed, each avatar comparable to an average Martial God in strength.
Furthermore, there were thirteen hundred of these formidable avatars, which formed an array and instantly sealed off the void, even locking down the entire Realm of True Spirit!
504. Saber World Unleashed, Annihilating Thirteen Hundred Avatars in One Stroke!
"See this?" Meditation True Person declared with a piercing gaze, devoid of any modesty, exuding an aggressive and unmatched aura. "This is my greatest reliance for dominating the Divine Realm. Who in True Spirit Realm can stand against me? North Wind True Person, do you think you can stop me?"
North Wind True Person fell silent. Thirteen hundred prime battle avatars — although he had suspected that Meditation True Person might possess over a thousand, the actual number of thirteen hundred was still a significant leap.
Especially when these densely packed avatars, eclipsing the sky, made their overwhelming presence felt. Each avatar was a match for a Martial God. Thirteen hundred Martial Gods combined — the sheer terror of it was unimaginable, let alone their ability to form a formidable array, virtually making them unstoppable.
No wonder Initial Evil True Person could fight for a minor world, seize all its world origin, and ultimately become a True Monarch. With tens of thousands of prime battle avatars, the shock must have been immense.
"Indeed, a great number is impressive," Lin Fei said, his eyes cold. "Ordinary Martial Gods might indeed be helpless against you. But not me!"
"Buzz."
The next moment, the Saber World descended. The void seemed to invert like a celestial dome, a wave of white light engulfing the space, including Meditation True Person's thirteen hundred avatars.
An ordinary Martial God, even with the law of the world, could seal only one avatar with one world law. Lin Fei, with merely twelve world laws, could at most seal twelve avatars. But what use would it be to seal twelve, twenty, thirty, or even a hundred avatars against Meditation True Person's thirteen hundred?
But Lin Fei was different. Any other Martial God, facing Meditation True Person's thirteen hundred avatars, might not have a good solution unless relying on physical prowess to confront and slay them one by one.
But Lin Fei had the Saber World! His Saber World, once deployed over an area, could suppress everything within its range. This applied even to Deity Transformation entities. As long as they couldn't break his Saber World, they would all be suppressed.
Thus, when Lin Fei unleashed the Saber World, it immediately enveloped Meditation True Person's thirteen hundred prime battle avatars.
"Suppress!" he commanded.
The entire Saber World trembled violently as Lin Fei exerted its suppressive power. The twelve world laws fused with the Saber World, significantly amplifying its might.
To the Saber World, quantity did not matter. What mattered was whether there was any force capable of breaking it. From this perspective, Lin Fei's Saber World could easily suppress Deity Transformation entities, regardless of their number of avatars.
However, suppressing a Martial God was more challenging. After all, the power of a Martial God was inherent, each punch and kick carrying immense might. The effectiveness of the Saber World's suppression was comparatively weaker against them. But suppressing thirteen hundred prime battle avatars? That was easy.
"What's happening?" Meditation True Person panicked. "Why are all my battle avatars suppressed? They can't even move! Is this the Saber World? How can the Saber World be so powerful? Saber World combined with laws?"
He had never encountered such a situation before. He thought that with thirteen hundred avatars, victory was assured. North Wind True Person was no match for him, and as for Lin Fei, a mere Martial God, how many avatars could he possibly destroy?
At worst, he would use a hundred avatars to contain Lin Fei, then deal with North Wind True Person first before slowly encircling and killing Lin Fei. This was a common strategy Deity Transformation cultivators employed against Martial Gods — a gradual, enclosing kill.
But he had never anticipated Lin Fei possessing the Saber World, let alone it suppressing all thirteen hundred of his prime battle avatars. No matter how he tried to command them, the avatars remained unresponsive, completely immobilized.
Only now did Meditation True Person start to panic. However, his anxiety was futile at this stage.
"Boom."
Lin Fei made his move. His particle worlds erupted with formidable power. It seemed as if he had sprouted multiple arms, with each grasp, several of Meditation True Person's prime battle avatars were obliterated.
Under the suppression of the Saber World, these avatars were like stationary targets, utterly defenseless. A single particle world from Lin Fei was sufficient to easily shatter an avatar.
In a brief span of time, Meditation True Person lost dozens of his avatars. Despite having thirteen hundred of them, each was a result of tens of thousands of years of cultivation and some fortunate encounters. To lose so many in just a few breaths was agonizing for him. Worse still, these losses weren't even in direct combat but as if they were mere sitting ducks, methodically eliminated by Lin Fei.
As time progressed, Lin Fei, in his True Martial King Form within the Saber World, relentlessly continued his destruction of avatar after avatar. One hundred, two hundred, three hundred, four hundred, five hundred...
By the time Lin Fei had dispatched nearly five hundred avatars, Meditation True Person couldn't bear it any longer.
"Stop, let's cease the fight," he pleaded. "I concede defeat and will no longer involve myself in the affairs of True Spirit Realm. My avatars have not been easy to cultivate, please, Martial God Lin, show mercy."
However, Lin Fei did not halt his onslaught. He continued to obliterate Meditation True Person's avatars: six hundred, seven hundred, eight hundred, nine hundred, a thousand...
Soon, Meditation True Person fell silent, watching helplessly as all his avatars were annihilated. The despair he felt, after seeing the result of tens of thousands of years of cultivation destroyed in a single battle, was unimaginable.
"Lin Fei!!!" he exclaimed in a venomous tone. "I will remember this. I will always be watching you..."
After issuing this spiteful curse, Meditation True Person detonated his few remaining avatars in a massive self-destruction. He wouldn't die from this act; he still had other avatars in different parts of the Divine Realm.
However, this battle had severely weakened him. To cultivate thirteen hundred prime battle avatars again would take tens of thousands of years, and without any fortunate encounters, it might be impossible to achieve even in that timeframe. Therefore, his malicious curse was of little concern.
Lin Fei was not one to easily forgive others. Eradicating evil was a necessity. Allowing the Meditation True Person to retain his power would only pose a threat in the future. With the destruction of Meditation True Person's avatars and the fall of Extinction Martial God, a solemn silence fell over the void.
Numerous gazes focused on this area, where previously some had contemplated exploiting the situation like a cunning oriole behind a praying mantis. However, witnessing Lin Fei's formidable strength, they abandoned such thoughts. Facing a peerless powerhouse like Lin Fei, their own demise would be swift and inexplicable.
Many powerful beings were genuinely fearful!
"Buzz."
But just at that moment, the void trembled. The very fabric of heaven and earth seemed unstable as cracks in the void appeared suddenly. An aura of apocalypse and destruction spread throughout the void.
"Is this... the world collapsing?"
"The Realm of True Spirit is about to collapse, the world's origin is emerging!"
North Wind True Person's voice, tinged with a hint of excitement, reached Lin Fei's ears.
505. A Single Force, Intimidating the Gods of the Divine Realm
"True Spirit Realm is about to collapse?" Lin Fei was slightly startled. The initial estimate was that the realm would collapse in three months, but now it was happening sooner.
Upon reflection, he realized that his fierce battles with Extinction Martial God and Meditation True Person, earth-shattering in their intensity, were likely the real catalysts for the realm's impending collapse. This was a significant development, as only through the collapse of a world could its origin be obtained.
However, the ability to capture the world's origin would depend on the North Wind True Person. This was where his role, and the culmination of his thousands of years of planning, would come into play.
"North Wind True Person, it's all up to you now," Lin Fei acknowledged.
North Wind True Person had long been prepared for this moment. He inhaled deeply and declared, "Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, the Heavenly Net Formation – Activate!"
As North Wind True Person's command echoed, the entire Realm of True Spirit seemed to roar to life. His numerous avatars, strategically positioned across the realm, had laid the groundwork for the formation. At his mental command, all avatars activated the formation. Brilliant lights shot up into the sky from various locations, and the formations, interconnected, covered the entire realm.
This was the manifestation of North Wind True Person's methods and planning. Once True Spirit Realm collapsed, his avatars would be ready to collect the entirety of its world origin. The only caveat was the potential interference of other powerful beings.
Considering the number of Martial Gods and Deity Transformation entities hidden within the realm, it was unlikely they would stand idle at such a crucial moment. They would certainly attempt to seize the world's origin for themselves, especially when it was within arm's reach. How could they resist such a temptation?
With a swift step, Lin Fei moved into the void, preparing himself for whatever was to come next in this rapidly unfolding scenario.
"Within one hour, all powerful beings from the Divine Realm in True Spirit Realm must leave. Those who remain after an hour will be slain without exception!" Lin Fei's voice, brimming with lethal intent, resonated across the void. His proclamation immediately caused a stir.
"What a domineering Martial God, to drive us away and even threaten to kill us!"
"He's so arrogant! Just as True Spirit Realm is collapsing and the world origin is about to appear, he's forcing us out. Is he trying to monopolize the world's origin?"
"I refuse to leave. What can he do to me?"
"Easy for you to say, you're Deity Transformation cultivator with numerous avatars. As a Martial God with only this single body, if I'm targeted, I'm doomed!"
"That's right, we Martial Gods must leave."
"I've planned in this realm for thousands of years, and now to leave empty-handed..."
"Hurry, let's go. It's humiliating to stay here any longer..."
In response, numerous streaks of light left True Spirit Realm. Lin Fei's threat, backed by his feats of slaying Extinction Martial God and destroying Meditation True Person's thirteen hundred avatars, was not something to be taken lightly. Still, some Deity Transformation beings, reluctant to leave, decided to hide their avatars, hoping to seize a share of the world's origin once it appeared.
However, they underestimated the situation. An hour later, Lin Fei deployed his Saber World and began to patrol the entire realm. With the full might of his Saber World, it would take only a few hours to scour the entire Realm of True Spirit.
As the Saber World descended and located some hidden avatars of the Deity Transformation entities, Lin Fei showed no mercy or interest in their explanations. Anyone who violated his decree was eliminated.
Thus, Lin Fei continued his vigilant patrol, executing those who remained. Many Deity Transformation entities regretted their decision, losing numerous avatars. After several hours, True Spirit Realm was cleansed. Many stood outside in the Divine Realm, watching the events unfold. With the powerful beings cleared out, only North Wind True Person, the Heart Demon Martial God, and Lin Fei remained. Especially Lin Fei, patrolling relentlessly, spared no one who dared defy his rule.
As for the native inhabitants of the True Spirit Realm, Lin Fei paid them no mind. Their fate was sealed from the beginning. With the destruction of the True Spirit Realm, all its beings would be annihilated. Such was the natural course of the heavenly dao.
Many worlds, even without any external forces, are destined to collapse and perish one day. External forces merely accelerate this process. Otherwise, the number of small worlds would continue to increase indefinitely, which is impossible. Nothing is truly eternal.
Even the Divine Realm – is it really eternal? That is uncertain. One day, even the Divine Realm might collapse and be destroyed. Those Dao Integration True Immortals, who have merged with the great laws of the Divine Realm, will also fall and perish. In comparison, martial artists have a significant advantage. All their power resides within themselves, including the "Dao" they cultivate.
Lin Fei watched the gradual collapse of the True Spirit Realm, expressionless yet fully aware of the entire realm. His focus was on the world's origin.
As the realm collapsed, the origin, once hidden within the rules of the small world, started to emerge. Streaks of the world's origin began to appear in the void.
With a swift motion, Lin Fei captured a strand of this origin in his hand. This strand quickly merged into his body, slightly increasing his physical strength. It was indeed the world's origin, but the quantity was too little, scattered throughout the void.
Even with Lin Fei's immense strength, the total origin he could gather alone would be minimal. This is where Deity Transformation entities have a distinct advantage, with their numerous avatars and ability to form arrays, allowing them to gather all the world's origins.
"Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, Heavenly Net Formation, collect!" North Wind True Person commanded, and his formation was activated once more. The formation began to gather the world's origin from the void. The entire Realm of True Spirit was covered by the formation.
North Wind's every avatar, not just the battle ones but also countless others comparable to Martial Kings and Nascent Souls, participated. Their sheer number was key in manipulating the formation. This was enough to collect the origin efficiently and effectively.
These avatars, numerous as they were, posed no challenge for North Wind True Person to conjure. Not just hundreds or thousands, but tens or even hundreds of thousands could be easily manifested by him.
Lin Fei looked around and saw the entire Realm of True Spirit enveloped in an invisible net. This unseen web, designed to scour the world's origin from the void, efficiently collected the origin revealed due to the collapse of the realm.
Lin Fei nodded in satisfaction, recognizing the benefits of cooperation. Without it, even with his formidable power, the amount of world origin he could have gathered alone would have been minimal. Once True Spirit Realm completely collapsed, any uncollected origin would have perished along with it — a true waste. With the Deity Transformation entity orchestrating a large formation that covered the entire realm, it became possible to gather all of the world's origins.
Lin Fei's role was equally crucial — his presence served as a deterrent. His task was to intimidate other Martial Gods and Deity Transformation entities, dissuading them from entering the True Spirit Realm to seize the origin. His presence alone was a formidable guard against any invaders. Any who dared to breach the realm in pursuit of the origin would face his wrath, which could easily mean death.
Extinction Martial God's fate served as a stark warning of Lin Fei's ferocity, deterring anyone from challenging the realm. Lin Fei stood as an unyielding guardian, effectively deterring the gods of the Divine Realm with his singular power.
506. Confrontation in the Divine Realm Void! Lin Fei Intimidates the Crowd, A Disorganized Mob!
As True Spirit Realm continued to collapse, strands of world origin emerged and were systematically collected by North Wind True Person's grand formation.
Lin Fei stood silently in the void, his aura locked onto the passageways between realms. Anyone attempting to enter the True Spirit Realm at this time would face his fierce onslaught, regardless of their identity.
Many had gathered outside the True Spirit Realm, but with the fates of Extinction Martial God and Meditation True Person fresh in their minds, no one dared to enter rashly.
North Wind True Person was elated, having harvested an enormous amount of world origin, more than he had ever seen before. Initially intending only to take a share of the bounty in True Spirit Realm, he found himself slowly growing in power and even being besieged. Eventually, he had to call for the aid of the Heart Demon Martial God, who brought Lin Fei along. The trio, joining forces, swept through True Spirit Realm, dominating it completely.
This was no ordinary minor world; in fact, it was comparable to more than ten such worlds in scale, making its world origin at least ten times more abundant than usual. Even if North Wind True Person only claimed forty percent, the gains were beyond imagination. He knew that without Lin Fei's powerful presence deterring other divine realm entities, it would have been impossible for him to monopolize the realm's origin.
North Wind's sole focus was to gather the origin as quickly as possible before leaving this place of trouble. Time slowly ticked away, each moment a strain for Lin Fei, the Heart Demon Martial God, and North Wind True Person, especially given the days and nights this process demanded. The Realm of True Spirit wouldn't collapse overnight; it required several days. These days felt like an extended period of agony for them.
Fortunately, nearly three days later, North Wind True Person shuddered. The time had come. Although True Spirit Realm was still collapsing, the world origin had been almost entirely absorbed by the formation. With the absorption of the essence, the collapse of the True Spirit Realm would only accelerate further.
"Martial God Lin, Mi Tian, let's leave," North Wind True Person suggested, eager to depart with the world origin they had gathered.
However, Lin Fei shook his head, "No rush. The Realm of True Spirit hasn't collapsed completely yet. Let's divide our shares of the world's origin here. If we leave now, who knows what might happen."
Lin Fei's words made North Wind True Person and the Heart Demon Martial God tense up. Indeed, without the world origin securely in hand, there was a sense of unease. And with the unpredictable situation outside, it was safer to stay and divide the spoils.
"Alright, let's divide it now," North Wind agreed. "Martial God Lin, you take fifty percent of the share. Mi Tian, you get ten percent."
As North Wind True Person took out the harvested world origin, even he was startled by its sheer quantity. For a moment, a fleeting thought crossed his mind to take all of it for himself and strive for the attainment of True Monarch by comprehending the mysteries of the void. But he quickly dismissed the idea, knowing the risks of incurring Lin Fei's wrath if he failed to achieve True Monarch status.
The Heart Demon Martial God, although only receiving ten percent, was thrilled. The amount was substantial enough to aid significantly in his path of cultivation and potentially help him survive several more heavenly tribulations.
As for Lin Fei, he received the largest share — a full fifty percent of the world origin from True Spirit Realm, which greatly exceeded his initial expectations. This bounty brought him immense joy, fulfilling and even surpassing his original goal.
With their share of the world origin secured, Lin Fei, the Heart Demon Martial God, and North Wind True Person prepared to leave the collapsing Realm of True Spirit.
Lin Fei, confident in his ability to withstand multiple heavenly tribulations with this newfound power, led the way. However, he was cautious about the potential dangers that awaited them outside the realm.
As they stepped into the inter-realm channel, numerous hostile and greedy gazes from the Divine Realm fell upon them. Many formidable entities, drawn by the allure of the world origin, were waiting.
"Finally, they've emerged," sneered a voice, filled with disdain. "Martial God Lin from the Great Dream Sect, how dare you slay Extinction Martial God from the Ten Directions Realm and think you can just walk away?"
These were powerful beings from various sects and domains, all eyeing the trio with covetous and malicious intent, clearly after the world origin they carried.
Lin Fei, undaunted, stood firm and scanned the crowd with a piercing gaze. He was surrounded by Deity Transformation beings and Martial Gods.
"Who wants the world origin? Step forward now," he challenged them. But despite their numbers, none dared to openly confront Lin Fei. His reputation and display of power in the True Spirit Realm had instilled fear and hesitation in them.
"A bunch of cowards," Lin Fei muttered disdainfully and confidently stepped forward, leading the Heart Demon Martial God and North Wind True Person away from the throng.
The crowd watched them leave, their faces a mix of confusion and disappointment. "Perhaps there's still some world origin left in True Spirit Realm," someone suggested hopefully. Seizing the opportunity, many Martial Gods and Deity Transformation beings rushed into the True Spirit Realm, hoping to scavenge whatever remnants of origin they could find.
Lin Fei safely departed from the Divine Realm void with his allies.