Chapter 121-122 (Patreon)

121. No Saber Available

In Lin Fei's mind, new memories emerged, which all were memories of cultivating the Heavenly Saber Art. From beginner to proficient, and then to mastery, all appeared clearly in Lin Fei's memory.

It was as if Lin Fei had gone through a long period of time, slowly mastering the Heavenly Saber Art. At the same time, a system voice appeared in his mind.

"Your Heavenly Saber Art has a noble origin, surpassing beginner and proficient, directly reaching mastery!"

Lin Fei heard the voice in his mind. He paused for a moment.

"Really... it directly reached mastery? This Heavenly Saber Art seems to have a very proud character. With just a little stimulation, it directly reached mastery, saving a lot of time."

Lin Fei wondered if stimulating it again would directly lead to transcendence. However, he only thought about it.

It must be because the Heavenly Saber Art is very special, plus Lin Fei's provocation, made it suddenly reach mastery. Perhaps it was because the Heavenly Saber Art had exhausted all its strength to barely achieve this.

Of course, Lin Fei also had some guesses. The speed at which these martial arts could be improved actually had something to do with Lin Fei himself. It must be because Lin Fei's saber realm was extraordinary. That's why the Heavenly Saber Art could so easily be elevated to mastery.

If Lin Fei immediately went to learn sword techniques or other martial arts. No matter how much Lin Fei provoked them, their progress wouldn't suddenly improve to mastery.

With the Heavenly Saber Art reaching mastery, Lin Fei could wield it as easily as moving his arm. However, this was the Martial Arts Pavilion. He couldn't test his martial arts here.

The power of the Heavenly Saber Art was extremely terrifying. If combined with Lin Fei's Saber Qi, its destructive power would reach a terrifying level.

"The saber technique has been chosen. Now for the fist technique and lightness technique. Let's use the same method. Those who are destined, the martial arts will come naturally!"

So, Lin Fei used the same method. One fist technique after another, one lightness technique after another, all wanted to become Lin Fei's martial arts. This was because Lin Fei's strength had increased. Naturally, he was very "attractive" to martial arts. Otherwise, those martial arts wouldn't eagerly want to become Lin Fei's martial arts.

After careful consideration, Lin Fei chose a fist technique called the Immeasurable Fist.

The Immeasurable Fist was, in fact, a burst technique and martial art that unleashed innate true qi. It allowed for an instantaneous eruption of nearly ten percent of the innate true qi within the body.

This was incredibly terrifying. Moreover, as the realm advanced, the Immeasurable Fist could unleash even greater power.

In the beginner and proficient realms, the innate true qi unleashed was likely less than ten percent. At the mastery realm, it could erupt about ten percent. In the transcendence realm, it could unleash twenty percent. If it reached perfection, it would be truly horrifying. A perfected Immeasurable Fist could even release half of the innate true qi within the body.

The power of a single strike, unleashing half of the innate true qi, Its might was beyond imagination. Hence, it was named "Immeasurable."

After all, a typical martial art that could release only ten percent of the innate true qi in a single strike was already considered quite remarkable. A perfected Immeasurable Fist, on the other hand, could unleash fifty percent of the innate true qi in a single blow. This could undoubtedly be considered one of the top innate fist techniques.

Of course, its flaw might be a slight deficiency in prolonged battles. But when experts exchanged blows, who needed endurance? If a single punch couldn't solve the problem, it most likely couldn't be solved at all.

Against ordinary opponents, Lin Fei could simply use Saber Qi. There was no need for him to throw a punch.

Next was the lightness technique. This time, the winning lightness technique was called "Close Yet Distant." If Close Yet Distant were cultivated to perfection, even if it is far away, it allowed being reached in an instant. It would be challenging to capture Lin Fei's silhouette.

Moreover, the speed of Close Yet Distant was also incredibly fast. As long as there was innate true qi, Lin Fei could cover a distance of over one hundred meters in a single step. The stronger the innate true qi, the greater the distance that could be covered!

Thus, Lin Fei ultimately chose Close Yet Distant as his specialized lightness technique. With that, Lin Fei had chosen his innate level saber, fist, and lightness techniques. Or rather, these martial arts had chosen Lin Fei.

"System."

Lin Fei immediately accessed the system to check his martial arts progress.

Host: Lin Fei

Martial Arts Realm: Innate Martial Artist

Master: Early Stage

True Intention Scroll: Early Stage (31% Progress)

Saber Intent: Mastery (21% Progress)

Fist Intent: Mastery (45% Progress)

Heavenly Saber Art: Mastery (0% Progress)

Immeasurable Fist: Proficient (0% Progress)

Close Yet Distant: Proficient (0% Progress)

The three martial arts Lin Fei had just chosen, Heavenly Saber Art reached mastery directly, while Immeasurable Fist and Close Yet Distant only reached proficiency.

So, Lin Fei became even more certain that the Heavenly Saber Art was somewhat special. Or, Lin Fei's accomplishments in saber techniques were deep, which allowed the Heavenly Saber Art to reach mastery in an instant.

Having chosen his martial arts, Lin Fei stood up and walked down from the third floor of the Martial Arts Pavilion. The Martial Arts Pavilion Elder was extremely respectful and didn't dare to say anything.

Then, Lin Fei left the Martial Arts Pavilion. He had just chosen the Heavenly Saber Art and it needed a suitable saber to match.

Star Saber was no longer suitable ever since Lin Fei had cultivated Saber Qi. A treasure saber that could withstand the eruption of innate true qi was necessary.

So, Lin Fei went to the Treasure Pavilion and revealed the identity token of the Grand Elder. Immediately, the Treasure Pavilion Elder became respectful.

"Grand Elder Lin, what treasure do you need?"

"A saber! After advancing to the innate realm, I lack a suitable treasure saber."

"A saber? Grand Elder Lin might not know, once you advance to the innate realm, ordinary sabers are no longer usable because even a star saber cannot withstand the eruption of innate true qi from Masters! Therefore, only treasure sabers made from special materials can be used.

This row of treasure sabers can be used by masters. They can fully withstand the eruption of innate true qi. Even Martial Grand Masters can use these treasure sabers without any issues. Grand Elder Lin, you can choose any treasure saber you like."

Lin Fei glanced at them. These treasure sabers emitted a cold light. Even from a distance, one could seemingly sense their sharp aura.

Lin Fei casually picked up a treasure saber. The weight was just right.

"Let's test it."

Lin Fei had thought and activated his Saber Qi. He swung it gently in the void.

"Slash!"

With a soft shout from Lin Fei, the Saber Qi erupted instantly, saber energy roared out and slashed into the ground. Instantly, a large pit appeared on the ground.

"Crack."

However, the treasured saber in Lin Fei's hand, which was said to withstand the eruption of a Martial Master's true qi, had shattered just like that.

"Hmm? Didn't you say it could withstand a grandmaster's true qi eruption? What's going on? Could it be that the sabers in the Treasure Pavilion are all defective?"

Lin Fei's expression turned cold.

Immediately, the Treasure Pavilion Elder's face turned pale, and he hurriedly said, "Grand Elder Lin, please calm down. The sabers in the Treasure Pavilion are definitely not defective. Perhaps it's due to being stored for too long. Grand Elder Lin, please try this one."

So, the Treasure Pavilion Elder handed Lin Fei another treasure saber. Lin Fei once again swung it casually.

"Crack."

The treasure saber shattered again.

"Next."

Lin Fei gripped the third treasure saber.

"Crack."

It was the same as before.

After swinging the saber, the treasured saber shattered on the ground.

"Uh... Grand Elder Lin, this..." The Treasure Pavilion Elder was cautious, hesitating to speak.

Lin Fei threw away the broken treasure saber in his hand. His expression was calm as he said lightly, "I see now, it's my problem."

The Treasure Pavilion Elder didn't know what to say.

Three treasure sabers were that even Martial Grand Masters could use them. Why couldn't Lin Fei use them? Could it be that Lin Fei was stronger than a Martial Grand Master? That was simply impossible!

Only Lin Fei knew that it was most likely due to his Saber Qi. Saber Qi was much stronger than Innate True Qi. Even treasure sabers that innate martial artists could use couldn't withstand the eruption of Lin Fei's Saber Qi.

"It seems I'm not suited for using sabers anymore. I can only unleash Saber Qi and use my hand as a saber."

Lin Fei felt somewhat helpless in his heart. It seemed that in the future, the scenes of him using a thirty meters high saber energy to slash people wouldn't be few...

122. Chen Lian's Shock

Lin Fei returned to his cave dwelling.

At this moment, the maid serving Lin Fei reported, "Elder, a letter just came from the inner sect addressed to inner sect disciple Lin Fei. After the inner sect elder learned about it, they forwarded the letter here."

"A letter?" Lin Fei took the letter.

Lin Fei had only been an inner sect disciple for a few months and only a small number of people in the Nine Profound Sect knew that Lin Fei was now a Grand Elder. Others didn't know his identity at all. But even in the inner sect, Lin Fei hadn't made many acquaintances. Who sent him the letter?

Lin Fei opened the letter. Upon reading the contents, he understood. It turned out that the letter was from Chen Lian. When Lin Fei first entered the inner sect and was preparing to sell his outer sect courtyard, it was Chen Lian bought it.

Moreover, Lin Fei accepted Chen Lian's invitation and became a guest elder of the Chen family. At that time, the Chen family gave Lin Fei 15,000 taels of silver, which was to be paid annually.

They had paid a year's worth of silver in advance, which showed sincerity. After all, Lin Fei had not yet become an acquired martial artist at that time.

Lin Fei did a quick calculation. He had been a guest elder of the Chen family for less than a year. That is to say, he had taken the silver and was still a guest elder of the Chen family.

Now, Chen Lian sent a letter. She mentioned that the Chen family had encountered some troubles. They hoped Lin Fei could go to the Chen family and help them resolve the issue. The Chen family had prepared a generous reward for Lin Fei's assistance: 10,000 taels of silver!

If Lin Fei were an ordinary acquired martial artist, this reward would be quite impressive. It did demonstrate considerable sincerity. However, Lin Fei was now an innate martial artist! So, how much should an innate martial artist be rewarded for their assistance?

"Never mind, I did accept the Chen family's silver after all. And indeed, I am currently a guest elder of the Chen family. Bring Chen Lian here, and I'll ask her in person what troubles the Chen family has encountered."

"Yes, Elder."

The maid left the cave dwelling. It wasn't long before the maid brought Chen Lian to the cave dwelling.

Chen Lian's face was full of confusion. She was still in the outer sect of the Nine Profound Sect. Judging by the situation, it seemed difficult for her to reach the seventh level of Body Refining before the age of twenty.

It was unlikely that she would become an inner sect disciple. Of course, this was normal. Chen Lian's talent was quite average. Being able to stay in the outer sect was already quite good. She could provide the Chen family with information about potential disciples.

It should be noted that the Chen family didn't have Lin Fei as their only guest elder.

Chen Lian looked at the cave dwelling with a mix of apprehension and confusion. She had been doing well in the outer sect. Suddenly, she was informed that the Grand Elder had summoned her. But what could a Grand Elder want with an insignificant outer sect disciple like her?

Chen Lian couldn't even enter the inner sect. When she needed to contact their guest elders in the inner sect, she could only send a message through someone. What merit or ability did she have to be invited by the Grand Elder?

"Chen, the Grand Elder is inside. Please come in."

The maid brought Chen Lian to the entrance of the main hall and stopped. Chen Lian hesitated a bit, but she quickly stepped inside.

She didn't dare to look up at the Grand Elder sitting at the top. Instead, she quickly entered the main hall and respectfully knelt down, saying, "Disciple Chen Lian pays her respects to the Grand Elder."

"Chen Lian, you're here. Lift your head and take a look at who I am."

A young voice entered Chen Lian's ears she faintly felt it was familiar. She cautiously raised her head and looked at the Grand Elder sitting at the top. However, when she saw the person clearly, her eyes widened in shock. A look of disbelief appeared on her face.

"You... you are Senior Brother Lin Fei? But... why are you in the Grand Elder's cave dwelling? Could it be that you have become a disciple of the Grand Elder?" Chen Lian immediately thought of a possibility.

"Disciple?"

Lin Fei smiled enigmatically, his gaze fixed on Chen Lian, "Some time ago, I advanced to the innate realm and became a Grand Elder of the Nine Profound Sect. So, I am the Grand Elder!"

Lin Fei's words exploded like a thunderbolt in Chen Lian's mind.

"What? Senior Brother Lin, you are the Grand Elder? And you have advanced to the innate realm..."

Chen Lian was a skilled socializer among the Nine Profound Sect's outer disciples. But now, her mind was completely blank and she didn't know what to say.

Lin Fei being a Grand Elder, an innate martial artist, and a martial arts master was beyond her imagination.

"Chen Lian, I don't have time to joke with you. I am still a guest elder of the Chen family, after all. I have taken the Chen family's silver, and a year has not yet passed. During this year, no matter what troubles the Chen family encounters, I can help resolve them. Chen Lian, are you sure you still want me to help resolve the troubles faced by the Chen family?"

Lin Fei's meaningful words brought Chen Lian back to her senses. She seemed to regain her usual calm demeanor.

Chen Lian immediately replied, "No, Grand Elder Lin, it's just a trivial matter for the Chen family. How could we bother the Grand Elder with it? But, may I ask the Grand Elder, can the Chen family announce the fact that you are our guest elder?"

Chen Lian asked cautiously. She was still shocked in her heart that how the acquired disciple they had originally hired suddenly become an innate master and a Grand Elder of the Nine Profound Sect.

This status was incredible. At the very least, if Lin Fei were associated with the Chen family, Even if it was just a little connection, it would be great news for the Chen family!

"Of course, I am indeed your guest elder."

"When the one-year period is over..." Chen Lian hesitated to ask.

"Do you still want me to be your guest elder? But can your Chen family afford to support a martial arts master?" Lin Fei said calmly.

When the one-year term expires, Lin Fei's price won't be the same. To be a guest elder? Of course, it's possible! As long as they can provide treasures that can significantly improve his True Intention Scroll or rapidly enhance his saber intent.

As long as they have those treasures, then there would be no problem supporting him as a guest elder. However, if it's just some silver, It would be of no use to Lin Fei now.

"Ah... I apologize for my thoughtlessness."

Chen Lian's expression stiffened slightly. Indeed, Lin Fei was now a martial arts grandmaster and a Grand Elder of the Nine Profound Sect. As soon as the one-year term with the Chen family ends, if the Chen family wanted to continue supporting him, they would have to pay the price of a martial arts master.

Could the Chen family afford to support a martial arts grandmaster? It seemed impossible.

"Grand Elder, I will take my leave now!"

Chen Lian respectfully saluted and then hurriedly left the cave dwelling. She had to hurry back and report this news to the Chen family.

The Chen family would be shocked as well. Originally, they had hired an acquired disciple as a guest elder. But in the blink of an eye, he became an innate master and even a Grand Elder of the Nine Profound Sect. This was like a pie falling from the sky. What a profit!

If the Chen family could make good use of their relationship with Lin Fei and announce their connection with Lin Fei, from then on, the Chen family might soar to new heights. Who would dare to provoke them?

"Guest elder..."

Lin Fei thought of the Zhang family. He was also a guest elder for the Zhang family. However, ever since the last time when Lin Fei helped the Zhang family to drive away the disciples from Autumn Haze Mountain, the Zhang family seemed to have not encountered any troubles.

"Next, I should focus on cultivation. I must at least reach the middle stage of the True Intention Scroll and make my Saber Qi more profound, only then can I fight with Saber Qi for an extended period. I also need to continue honing my Martial Dao True Intents. I should go to the Ancestral Master Peak to polish them..."

Lin Fei got up, left the cave dwelling, and headed towards the Ancestral Master Peak.