Chapter 174-175 (Patreon)
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174. Desire to Slash the Foundation Establishment, Cast the Martial Saint's Reputation!
"Master, sect master."
Lin Fei stepped into the void, descending from the air. He carried an aura of faint oppression. It was as if it came from the soul, causing an unconscious pressure.
This was the pressure of life level. Upon foundation building, the life level is different. Building a foundation was transcending the ordinary, completely different from ordinary life.
"Lin Fei, have you successfully built the foundation?"
Even though everyone had their suspicions. They still wanted to hear it from Lin Fei himself.
Lin Fei nodded and said, "Master, your disciple has been successful in building the foundation and achieving the status of a Martial Saint!"
As Lin Fei's words fell, everyone's mind seemed to go blank. Excitement, jubilation, and a hint of complexity in their eyes. Various emotions churned in their hearts.
A Martial Saint!
This was a realm that countless martial artists dream of. Even the founder of the Nine Profound Sect had not taken this step. But now, Lin Fei had become a Martial Saint. This had surpassed the founder and surpassed all the predecessors of the Nine Profound Sect.
"It's the fortune of our Nine Profound Sect!"
Zhao Kongming was very excited, and so were the others. A Martial Saint's life span ranged from three hundred to five hundred years. And now, Lin Fei was still very young. Not even twenty years old.
With Lin Fei stationed at the Nine Profound Sect, the Nine Profound Sect would have a prosperous period of hundreds of years. At that time, what would the Nine Profound Sect develop into? The Grand Elders could hardly imagine.
"What's the reaction of He Mountain Dao and Guardian Primordial Mountain?"
Lin Fei asked calmly. He hadn't forgotten that Guardian Primordial Mountain and He Mountain Dao, these two immortal sects had attacked the Nine Profound Sect, even planning to annihilate the entire Nine Profound Sect!
"Elder Lin. He Mountain Dao and Guardian Primordial Mountain have made no move, which seems strange," The sect master said, frowning.
"It's not strange that He Mountain Dao has made no move. With He Yuanzi carrying the precious Mountain River Seal, it is almost the strongest force He Mountain Dao can put forth. But He Yuanzi is no match for me, He Mountain Dao has to swallow their anger! They are helpless. But it should not be the case that Guardian Primordial Mountain is silent because they are helpless.
I'm afraid the Qi Condensation perfection elder of Guardian Primordial Mountain is building his foundation. Guardian Primordial Mountain probably wants to wait for the elder to successfully build his foundation before personally taking action against our Nine Profound Sect."
Lin Fei said calmly. In just a few words, he analyzed the situation and intentions of He Mountain Dao and Guardian Primordial Mountain.
"Elder Lin, what do you plan to do?" The sect master asked.
Since Lin Fei said so. He must have a plan.
"Wait! He Mountain Dao, Guardian Primordial Mountain, these immortal sects with thousands of years of heritage, even the founding Emperor of the Great Chang, who swept all directions and suppressed the world, could not break the gates of these immortal sects.
This shows that these immortal sects have large formations guarding them, and even powerful magic treasures suppressing them that even a Martial Saint would find it hard to break through.
Yet, having suffered such a tremendous loss, the Guardian Primordial Mountain will not rest. Once the elders of the Guardian Primordial Mountain attain the perfection of Qi condensation and successfully establish their foundation, they will undoubtedly seek retribution.
More likely than not, the Foundation Establishment cultivator of the Guardian Primordial Mountain will personally descend from the mountain to annihilate the Nine Profound Sect! This is my opportunity.
I may not be able to breach the mountain gates of those immortal sects, but who says I can't cut down a Foundation Establishment cultivator? Hence, the news of my successful Foundation Establishment and attainment of the Martial Saint status must be immediately sealed, and no information shall be divulged. Then, we shall quietly await the arrival of the Foundation Establishment cultivator from the Guardian Primordial Mountain."
Lin Fei spoke calmly. Yet, within the hearts of Zhao Kongming, the Sect Master, and others, a storm of astonishment surged. Lin Fei's words were spoken with a tranquil demeanor, seemingly ordinary. But the content was far from it.
What does Lin Fei want to do?
He aimed to cut down a Foundation Establishment cultivator! Even as a Martial Saint, one cannot casually claim to be able to do so, can they?
If Foundation Establishment cultivators were so easily slain, the founding emperor of the beginning could have eradicated all Foundation Establishment cultivators in the past.
Yet, in truth, Foundation Establishment cultivators might not rival Martial Saints, but slaying a Foundation Establishment cultivator was a challenging task.
Furthermore, Lin Fei had only just attained Martial Saint status. How dare he make such bold claims of slaying a Foundation Establishment cultivator?
"Elder Lin, you have just established your foundation to become a Martial Saint. If you are not confident, perhaps it would be better to tread more cautiously..."
The Sect Master subtly reminded Lin Fei, that lest the Foundation Establishment cultivator from the Guardian Primordial Mountain truly arrives, only for Lin Fei had to prove not up to the challenge. That would pose a significant problem.
"Sect Master, I am well aware of the situation. In recent times, the Nine Profound Sect should refrain from any action. We merely have to wait!" Lin Fei spoke indifferently.
"We shall abide by Elder Lin's orders!" The Sect Master responded with reverence.
Now, Lin Fei was more than just a Grand Elder. He was also the first Martial Saint in the history of the Nine Profound Sect! Lin Fei's words were law within the Nine Profound Sect. He, as the Sect Master, dare not defy them.
"Master, fellow elders, I need to return to Ancestral Master Peak to consolidate my cultivation and prepare for a battle against the Foundation Establishment cultivator of the Guardian Primordial Mountain. So, forgive me I shall not linger here."
After speaking, Lin Fei turned around, Step by step, he traversed the void, returning to the Ancestral Master Peak, he vanished without a trace.
"Martial Saint..."
The Sect Master murmured under his breath, his spirit greatly composed.
"Fellows, our Nine Profound Sect is on the cusp of a prosperous era spanning several centuries. This is indeed our Nine Profound Sect's great fortune!
However, we must first resolve the issue with the Guardian Primordial Mountain. As Elder Lin suggested, we must lure the Foundation Establishment cultivator of the Guardian Primordial Mountain to the Nine Profound Sect.
Since Elder Lin has attained the Martial Saint status, let's solidify his name with the fresh blood of a Foundation Establishment cultivator!"
The Sect Master's eyes also held a flicker of fiery fervor.
Slaying a Foundation Establishment! Should Lin Fei truly achieve this feat, his prestige would undeniably skyrocket. The Nine Profound Sect would likewise gain renown throughout the world!
In these chaotic times, nothing was more shocking to the heart than the slaying of a Foundation Establishment cultivator!
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Within the secret chamber of the Guardian Primordial Mountain.
"Hum."
Suddenly, a rich whirlpool of Spiritual Qi materialized in the air above the secret chamber. Moreover, this vortex was gushing forth copious amounts of Qi from the heavens. Even the grand Spiritual Qi gathering array surrounding the entire secret chamber began fervently accumulating Spiritual Qi.
The commotion was considerable. All the Qi condensation cultivators could see the enormous whirlpool of Spiritual Qi in the void. They all knew that direction was where the Grand Elder secluded himself, striving to establish his foundation.
"He's succeeded, he must have succeeded!"
"The Grand Elder is about to successfully establish his foundation."
"Hahaha, finally, our Guardian Primordial Mountain will witness the birth of another Foundation Establishment cultivator!"
Many Qi Condensation cultivators of the Guardian Primordial Mountain were all tremendously excited. Especially the high-level and top-tier Qi Condensation cultivators were well aware of what the birth of a Foundation Establishment cultivator signifies.
The Guardian Primordial Mountain was a thousand-year-old immortal sect. In its history, several Foundation Establishment cultivators have been born. Only a Foundation Establishment cultivator, possessed the qualification to seize sufficient benefits in these turbulent times, ensuring the prosperity of the Guardian Primordial Mountain for hundreds if not thousands of years!
The Spiritual Qi vortex in the sky lasted for three full hours.
"Boom."
The next moment, a terrifying surge of spiritual power shot skywards. The Spiritual Qi vortex in the void was instantaneously scattered.
"Rumble."
The stone door of the secret chamber opened. The Grand Elder of the Guardian Primordial Mountain slowly emerged. His gaze swept across, exuding an invisible pressure from his body, causing many Qi condensation cultivators to avert their eyes.
"Congratulations, Grand Elder, on successfully establishing your foundation and attaining the title of True Person!"
For a time, countless Qi Condensation cultivators knelt on the ground, offering their congratulations to the Grand Elder.
The Grand Elder's face showed neither joy nor sorrow but appeared very calm. He calmly stated, "Today, I have achieved true enlightenment, becoming a Foundation Establishment cultivator, I shall shelter the Guardian Primordial Mountain for hundreds of years. Where are Yuan Xingzi and Yuan Chenzi?"
The Grand Elder asked indifferently. However, there was no response from below.
"Hmm? Sect Master, where are Yuan Xingzi and Yuan Chenzi?"
The Grand Elder's face fell, his gaze fixed intently on the Sect Master. The Sect Master felt immense pressure. The Grand Elder had successfully established his foundation. Just a single look made him feel somewhat unbearable.
The Sect Master hurriedly reported, "Elder, Yuan Xingzi and Yuan Chenzi took the two treasures 'Heavenly Thunder' and 'Earthly Evil' to the Nine Profound Sect to slay Lin Fei.
However, it seems something went wrong. Both of them have not returned yet. Moreover, I also heard that He Mountain Dao had Heyuanzi with the 'Mountain River Seal' to the Nine Profound Sect, who also has not returned. I'm afraid the odds are not in our favor."
Upon hearing this, the Grand Elder became furious.
"Yuan Xingzi and Yuan Chenzi, carrying two of Guardian Primordial Mountain's magic treasures, could they actually fail? Does that Nine Profound Sect have a Martial Saint? Or did the founder of the Nine Profound Sect leave something behind for the Nine Profound Sect?"
The Grand Elder was aware of the prestige of the Founder of the Nine Profound Sect. However, no one below responded. They dared not respond. If they were to anger the Grand Elder, it would lead to big trouble.
"Forget it, since I have established my foundation, it's time for the world to know the prestige of Guardian Primordial Mountain! Now the world is in chaos, the time for Immortal Sects to take over the secular world has come.
Only by spreading the fame of Guardian Primordial Mountain can we gain enough benefits in this chaos. I will personally go down the mountain to flatten the Nine Profound Sect and spread the fame of Guardian Primordial Mountain!"
"May we follow the Grand Elder's decree!"
A group of Qi Condensation cultivators were very excited. The Grand Elder was going down the mountain. How could the Nine Profound Sect not be destroyed with a Foundation Establishment cultivator coming in person?
Finally, Guardian Primordial Mountain could flatten the Nine Profound Sect to declare to the world the prestige of Guardian Primordial Mountain!
175. Hundreds of Saber Techniques
Atop the Ancestral Master Peak, Lin Fei sat cross-legged quietly. The Spiritual Qi of heaven and earth formed a gigantic pillar that was poured into Lin Fei's body.
"Whoosh."
Lin Fei opened his eyes. He gently shook his head and slowly said, "Too slow, the conversion efficiency of the Saber Essence is too slow. Without a Martial Saint level technique, I can only operate the Saber Essence myself, capturing the Spiritual Qi of heaven and earth, and transforming it into Saber Essence.
But this efficiency is too slow! And even with such a slow efficiency, it still requires a massive amount of Spiritual Qi from heaven and earth. The amount of Spiritual Qi in the Nine Profound Sect is too little, not enough to support the cultivation of a Martial Saint."
After achieving the Martial Saint level, Lin Fei discovered it turned out that the demand for Spiritual Qi by a Martial Saint was so massive.
The location of this Nine Profound Sect was relatively good. The Spiritual Qi was abundant. However, it was not enough to satisfy Lin Fei's daily cultivation.
This was due to Lin Fei's own cultivation. He didn't practice for very long each day. If he found a Martial Saint-level technique in the future, then practicing the technique every day, every moment required a vast amount of Spiritual Qi from heaven and earth. At that time, Lin Fei was afraid the Spiritual Qi of the Nine Profound Sect would be even less sufficient.
Of course, now Lin Fei was just consolidating his Martial Saint cultivation. He hadn't thought so much yet. After all, a Martial Saint-level technique was not so easy to obtain.
"System."
Lin Fei had a thought in his heart and called up the system to check his martial arts.
Host: Lin Fei
Martial Arts Realm: Early Martial Saint
Saber Intent: Perfection (Progress 5%)
Fist Intent: Mastery (Progress 81%)
Immeasurable Fist: Transcendence (Progress 50%)
Close Yet Distant: Transcendence (Progress 0%)
Lin Fei's realm was still in the early stage of Martial Saint. The True Intention Scroll had disappeared. Because the True Intention Scroll was just an innate level technique. What it cultivated was also Saber Qi.
Now Lin Fei had achieved Martial Saint. What he cultivated was Saber Essence. He absorbed Spiritual Qi from heaven and earth, one step at a time, directly transforming it into Saber Essence.
The Saber Essence needed to accumulate over a long period and it took an unknown amount of Saber Essence to reach the mid-stage of Martial Saint and advance Lin Fei's martial arts cultivation.
Of course, Lin Fei wasn't too concerned about improving his cultivation right now. This was not something that could be improved in a short time. After all, he didn't even have a Martial Saint-level technique.
As for saber techniques, fist techniques, lightness techniques, etc. They could also be used with Saber Essence. This point was not affected at all. Moreover, deploying the Saber Essence, power would be even more terrifying.
After all, Saber Qi and Saber Essence were actually the same kinds of power. With the same properties, the Saber Essence was just Saber Qi that had been compressed continuously. It only formed a kind of high-density energy in the end.
"I wonder if Shen Lianxin and Liu Yibai have also succeeded in establishing their foundations and have become Martial Saints?"
Lin Fei lifted his head, looking at the void outside the Nine Profound Sect. Back then, he, Liu Yibai, and Shen Lianxin went to the Northern Territory together. They killed an exotic beast together and reached physical perfection together.
If there were no accidents, Liu Yibai and Shen Lianxin should have also achieved Martial Saint. If the other two had become Martial Saints, then, their saber intent and sword intent would be pretty much the same. Even if Lin Fei's saber intent was a bit stronger, there wouldn't be a qualitative difference. Unless Lin Fei's saber intent could transform into saber momentum. However, that's very difficult.
Lin Fei's current saber intent had only reached cultivation progress of 5%. To reach cultivation progress of 100%, it could then be transformed into saber momentum. Therefore, Lin Fei's only advantage was the Saber Essence. Lin Fei's Saber Essence came from the accumulation of inner power, True Qi, and Saber Qi. Each step was much stronger than martial artists of the same level. So this step-by-step accumulation had reached the present.
Therefore, Lin Fei's current Saber Essence and the True Essence of other Martial Saints might already be a huge difference. Even when Lin Fei was building his foundation, the Dao Body he remodeled also became stronger because it was close to the Saber Essence. The Dao Body and Saber Essence were Lin Fei's current advantages.
"Foundation Establishment...I wonder if my saber can cut through Foundation Establishment cultivators?"
Lin Fei murmured in a low voice. His tone was very calm. He wasn't sure of victory.
After all, the only time he competed with a real Foundation Establishment cultivator was when the Supreme Elder of the royal family had not passed away. What's more, at that time, the Supreme Elder of the royal family did not go all out and Lin Fei hadn't become a Martial Saint. Therefore, how strong a Foundation Establishment cultivator was, Lin Fei was not clear.
Now, Lin Fei's strength growth was very slow. Relying on the Saber Essence, it was unknown how long it will take to accumulate more Saber Essence. But if Lin Fei wanted to improve his strength in a short time, relying on the Saber Essence was not enough.
"Saber intent, saber momentum. Only by transforming saber intent into saber momentum. Only then can it be called a true saber saint! In three hundred years, that sword saint of the Hidden Sword Sect has definitely not cultivated sword momentum. Actually, he cannot be considered a true sword saint."
A gleam flashed in Lin Fei's eyes. He was now a Martial Saint. But Lin Fei didn't just want to be a Martial Saint. He wanted to be a Saber Saint!
However, only by understanding saber momentum could he be considered a Saber Saint.
But saber momentum, how difficult is it?
So far, Lin Fei's saber intent had only increased to 5%. Afterward, there was no movement at all.
"Initially, the Heavenly Saber Art absorbed other perfection-level saber techniques, which improved its cultivation progress. The improvement of saber intent is actually the improvement of the realm of saber technique.
As long as the saber technique is stronger, the foundation of the saber technique is more profound, then the saber intent should be able to improve.
With my current realm of saber technique, I should be able to learn any saber technique at a glance. Especially with body refining and acquired level saber techniques, reaching perfection should not be a problem. Perhaps, it's time to try the Martial Arts Pavilion."
Lin Fei thought for a moment and immediately made a decision in his heart. If he wanted to challenge a Foundation Establishment cultivator, he shouldn't be here in bitter guard. He still needed to find a way to improve his strength. A martial artist wanted to improve his strength, he could only rely on various martial arts.
Therefore, Lin Fei got up. He directly walked through the air and descended from Ancestral Master Peak step by step.
Soon, Lin Fei arrived at the Martial Arts Pavilion. The Martial Arts Pavilion was still guarded by that acquired third-level elder.
Upon seeing Lin Fei, the elder immediately stood up, his expression showing a hint of excitement, he respectfully said, "Greetings Grand Elder, may I ask what martial arts you need?"
Lin Fei glanced at the elder of the Martial Arts Pavilion, nodded, and said, "Send all the saber techniques, whether they are body refining saber techniques, acquired saber techniques, or innate saber techniques, all into the training room."
"All?"
The elder was somewhat surprised. But he still promptly complied.
Lin Fei was the Grand Elder. Moreover, he had heard some rumors. It seemed that the Grand Elder in front of him was very likely to have become a Martial Saint!
The only Martial Saint in the Nine Profound Sect, even in the whole Great Chang now!
Therefore, the elder was so respectful. Lin Fei went directly to the training room.
About half an hour later. The elder had brought all the saber techniques that could be found in the Martial Arts Pavilion.
Around Lin Fei, various martial arts secrets were almost piled up like a mountain. These martial arts were all saber techniques. Among them, body refining and acquired-level saber techniques were the most especially the body refining level. It didn't involve the circulation of inner power. They were just some saber techniques. The number was as many as hundreds!
Then there were the acquired level saber techniques. The number was also huge. At least more than two hundred!
The least was the innate level saber techniques. Only a scant twenty or so.
So many saber technique secrets. Even if one wanted to read them all, it would take a lot of time. Maybe he wouldn't be able to finish reading them in a few days. However, Lin Fei did not intend to read them himself.
"Boom".
In the next moment, Lin Fei's saber intent erupted. His saber intent enveloped all the saber technique secrets in the room. At the same time, Lin Fei pointed with his finger.
A wisp of saber essence that condensed into form and condensed into a Heavenly Saber. With the appearance of the Heavenly Saber, the power of the Heavenly Saber also appeared.
Saber intent, saber essence, the momentum of the Heavenly Saber. Three forces that were closely related to the saber, at this moment, all filled this small room.
Lin Fei's gaze was calm, looking at these hundreds of saber technique secrets. At this moment, these saber technique secrets, in his eyes, were as if they were no longer rigid books and texts but a living "life".
Lin Fei and these saber technique secrets were equal. Therefore, Lin Fei also word by word, spoke to these saber technique secrets, "I have just become a Martial Saint and wish to evolve my saber intent into saber momentum. I need countless saber techniques to enhance the foundation of the saber technique. Would you like to help me evolve saber momentum?
If the saber momentum is achieved, I will be a Saber Saint! All saber techniques will be engraved in my supreme Saber Dao! By then, you will no longer be ordinary saber techniques. Instead, you will be the cornerstone of my supreme Saber Dao! If anyone is willing, they can reach perfection on their own and integrate into my saber intent."
After Lin Fei finished speaking, he did not say anything else. What should be said, he had said. And now, he could only wait quietly. Waiting for the choice of these saber techniques.
After all, no matter how strong a saber technique was, it might be lost, damaged, or incomplete.
However, once it became the cornerstone of Lin Fei's Saber Dao, then these saber techniques would exist forever in another way. Because no matter what, the Saber Dao would never be destroyed!