Chapter 292-293 (Patreon)

292. Gravity Domain

The descendants of the Xiao family, even though they possess the bloodline of the Martial King, still face internal competition. For instance, all of them aspire to become the next Martial King and reawaken their bloodlines. Such an awakening would greatly and rapidly enhance their power. Hence, they go to great lengths to venture into the Martial King Tower. However, the number of those who succeed is very few.

Even if they were to recruit powerful Martial Sovereigns from outside, only a handful have been known to conquer the Martial King Tower. After all, the Martial Sovereigns of the Xiao family are already quite formidable in their own right. If even they cannot pass through the Martial King Tower, how much better can outsiders be? Who can guarantee success? No one can.

Now, Xiao Yuchen has found Lin Fei, and as a result, she was granted the chance to enter the blood pool, potentially reawakening her bloodline. This could give her a significant edge over others, making them undeniably envious.

Lin Fei sat cross-legged on the ground, quietly waiting.

A few hours later, Xiao Yuchen emerged from the Martial King Tower. Lin Fei opened his eyes. Xiao Yuchen, with a wave of her hand, tossed a book towards him. "Thank you, Sovereign Lin. As per our agreement, here's the manual for the Divine Ability Gravity Domain."

Lin Fei glanced at the manual in his hands. It was indeed the Gravity Domain. As per their agreement, Lin Fei would pass the first level of the Martial King Tower, and upon Xiao Yuchen's emergence from the blood pool, he would provide Lin Fei with the Divine Ability manual. Both kept their word. However, Lin Fei noted that Xiao Yuchen with a seemingly unenthusiastic expression.

"Aurora Sovereign, did the bloodline awakening fail?" Lin Fei inquired. He understood that entering the blood pool didn't guarantee the awakening of one's bloodline but simply increased the chances.

With a dejected look, Xiao Yuchen nodded and replied, "Indeed, the awakening of the bloodline failed. I spent so long preparing, and when I finally entered the blood pool, I gained nothing..."

Achieving entry to the blood pool was a dream come true for her, but the failure to awaken her bloodline was a massive blow to Xiao Yuchen's spirits.

Looking determined, Xiao Yuchen said, "Sovereign Lin, I have a request. Can you attempt the second level of the Martial King Tower? If you succeed, I'll have another opportunity to enter the blood pool. I believe that, on the second attempt, I will certainly awaken my bloodline."

Currently, Xiao Yuchen possesses two Divine Abilities, which qualify her to challenge the second level of the Martial King Tower. However, she is certain she cannot pass it. On the other hand, Lin Fei might stand a chance. Even though Lin Fei has only one Divine Ability, he possesses the Saber Domain. Combined with a top-tier Great Divine Ability, he might be able to conquer the second level.

With hopeful eyes, Xiao Yuchen gazed at Lin Fei. Yet, Lin Fei did not hesitate at all and said coldly, "I refuse. Our transaction is over. You gave me one Divine Ability, and I helped you pass the first level of the Martial King Tower. That was the limit."

Lin Fei outright refused her. The idea of him tackling two levels of the tower for a single Divine Ability was impossible.

"If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave now."

"Hold on," Xiao Yuchen said suddenly, determination evident in her voice. "Sovereign Lin, how can I contact you in the future? Currently, I don't possess any more Divine Abilities or treasures to entice you to challenge the second level of the Martial King Tower. But, if I acquire something valuable in the future, I hope I can invite you back."

She still felt discontented. Even though Lin Fei had rejected her, she understood that her request was indeed unreasonable, even excessive. It wouldn't make sense for Lin Fei to help her for nothing.

To attract someone of Lin Fei's caliber, Xiao Yuchen knew she needed to offer something truly enticing. After all, Martial Sovereigns like Lin Fei were rare. If she wished to venture into the second level and access the blood pool again, she would need Lin Fei's assistance.

Lin Fei pondered for a moment. He had found their collaboration with Xiao Yuchen quite satisfactory, and he believed that the treasures of the Martial King's lineage might be more than what he had seen elsewhere. Maintaining a good relationship with Xiao Yuchen might benefit his future cultivation.

Therefore, he conveyed to Xiao Yuchen, "Aurora Sovereign, if you have any matters, you can send a letter to the Ancient Origin Sect." With that, Lin Fei turned and transformed into a streak of light, vanishing into the horizon.

"Ancient Origin Sect..." Xiao Yuchen murmured. She had a vague idea that Lin Fei had revealed his true identity to her. She had heard of the Ancient Origin Sect but was not very familiar with it. However, that didn't matter now. As long as she knew Lin Fei was affiliated with the sect, she had a lead. Her immediate concern was to gather treasures or Divine Abilities that would entice Lin Fei.

...

At the Ancient Origin Sect, a streak of light descended outside a dwelling.

Lin Fei had finally returned. The Ancient Origin Sect remained as it always was, with little change. Upon arriving at his dwelling, Lin Fei reflected on his journey to the Corpse Demon Mountain, which was quite rewarding. Not only did he perfect his Divine Ability, "Black Wind Prison," but he also acquired a new top-tier Great Divine Ability. What's more, this Great Divine Ability could integrate with his Saber Domain to some extent.

Inside his dwelling, Lin Fei took out this Divine Ability named "Gravity Domain." Rather than studying it slowly on his own, he decided to integrate it immediately to save time.

"Come, Gravity Domain," Lin Fei murmured, "Become my Divine Ability. When I achieve the Martial King status and obtain the Martial King Bloodline, you will forever reside in my bloodline, indestructible and eternal..."

This knowledge about the Martial King Bloodline, and its capability to inherit Divine Abilities, was something Lin Fei learned from his visit to the Xiao family. Once an individual has the Martial King's bloodline, their Divine Ability would hardly ever vanish. As long as the bloodline is awakened, the Divine Ability can manifest. This concept is immensely attractive, and very few Divine Abilities could resist such temptation.

Sure enough, a voice echoed in Lin Fei's mind.

"The Divine Ability 'Gravity Domain' wishes to be integrated into your martial techniques. Do you accept?"

"Of course," replied Lin Fei without hesitation. He embraced the Gravity Domain.

A rumbling noise followed. Behind Lin Fei, the "Life Wheel" manifested. On the Life Wheel, a layer of immense Divine Ability light exerted a formidable pressure. Now, on top of that layer, another layer of radiance appeared, signifying his second Divine Ability. Lin Fei now possessed two Divine Abilities.

Simultaneously, a set of memories emerged in Lin Fei's mind. These were memories of him "practicing" the Gravity Domain, as if he had genuinely cultivated it. However, it was just beginner.

Lin Fei opened his eyes and, with a mere thought, extended his hand and clenched it lightly. An enormous rumbling sound reverberated, and it felt as if his entire dwelling had collapsed. This was the power of gravity.

Lin Fei's Gravity Domain could affect everything around him. Anything within the scope of his Gravity Domain would endure the terrifying pressure of immense gravity. Furthermore, if he expanded the reach of his Gravity Domain, he could reshape the very landscape, moving mountains and redirecting seas. When combined with the Saber Domain, its power would be unfathomable.

293. Practising in the Gravity Tower

Now, Lin Fei had acquired two Great Divine Abilities, both of which were top-tier. Even without the Saber Domain, Lin Fei's status in the Ancient Origin Sect was that of a top-tier Martial Sovereign.

In fact, considering the three major powers, he stood out as an elite Martial Sovereign! If he were to add the Saber Domain into the mix, Lin Fei's strength would be immeasurable.

In reality, the power gaps between different Martial Sovereigns are vast. Some Martial Sovereigns, having cultivated Lesser Divine Abilities, might have higher realms. They might even possess multiple Divine Abilities that, when combined, can be formidable in combat.

However, this is in comparison to the average Martial Sovereign. Once a Martial Sovereign has cultivated two or even three Great Divine Abilities, the disparity becomes evident. And if they are top-tier Great Divine Abilities, even having one or two can make a significant difference.

Naturally, Great Divine Abilities are challenging to cultivate, not to mention the top-tier ones. The fact that Lin Fei could perfect the Divine Ability Black Wind Prison in such a short period was nothing short of a miracle.

Lin Fei was pondering the Gravity Domain. He had just begun to grasp its essence. Although he hadn't planned to cultivate the Gravity Domain so soon, the memories he acquired informed him of the detailed cultivation process.

The Gravity Domain seemed to be more effectively cultivated in areas with abnormal gravitational forces. Lin Fei immediately thought of the Ancient Origin Sect's Gravity Tower, which was designed to temper one's physical body. Having ventured into the Gravity Tower before, he wondered if cultivating the Gravity Domain there might yield better results.

This was purely coincidental, but Lin Fei didn't want to miss such an opportunity.

"Let's give it a try," Lin Fei thought. With a single step, he left his dwelling and flew straight to the Gravity Tower.

Outside the Gravity Tower in the Ancient Origin Sect, many disciples came and went, many wishing to temper their physical bodies within the tower. The required contribution points to enter the Gravity Tower were minimal, so it was popular among disciples.

As Lin Fei landed outside the tower, revealing himself, a wave of recognition swept through the crowd. Their hearts trembled slightly at his sight, and they hurriedly bowed, saying, "Greetings, Sovereign Lin!"

Lin Fei might not yet fully realize the esteem in which he was held within the Ancient Origin Sect. The last time, he had decisively defeated the Worry-free Sovereign from the Illusion Worry City. This news had reached the Ancient Origin Sect, shocking both the disciples and the elders. They were not only amazed but also thrilled. Many viewed Lin Fei as the number one figure in the Ancient Origin Sect. Therefore, seeing him in person was naturally exciting for many.

The elder guarding the Gravity Tower hurriedly approached Lin Fei and respectfully said, "Sovereign Lin, do you wish to use the Gravity Tower? We will immediately evacuate the disciples inside."

This was Lin Fei's "privilege" or, more accurately, the privilege of a Sovereign. Whenever a Sovereign wished to use certain facilities within the Ancient Origin Sect, they had priority.

Lin Fei pondered for a moment. He didn't really want to disturb others. However, if he were to cultivate the Gravity Domain inside the tower, he might inadvertently unleash its power, which could be very dangerous. If someone were to be trapped within his Gravity Domain, even a Martial Sovereign would not be able to withstand it. Not to mention those at lower ranks. They could be instantly crushed to death by the Gravity Domain.

Therefore, Lin Fei straightforwardly stated, "I need to use the Gravity Tower to cultivate a Divine Ability. If someone comes near me, it might be dangerous. So, it's better to evacuate everyone from the tower for now."

"Yes, Sovereign Lin," the elder replied. "But, may we observe from outside the tower?" he asked with hopeful eyes. Watching a Martial Sovereign cultivate a Divine Ability was a rare opportunity.

Lin Fei did not refuse, saying, "Stay at least three hundred meters away from the tower."

"Thank you, Sovereign!" The elder's face lit up with joy. He then proceeded to evacuate all the disciples from the Gravity Tower.

"Sovereign, the Gravity Tower is now empty. You may enter at your convenience."

"Alright." Lin Fei nodded and then stepped into the Gravity Tower.

Once Lin Fei's figure disappeared, some disciples outside hurriedly asked the elder, "What is Sovereign Lin doing inside the Gravity Tower? He is already a Martial Sovereign, so he doesn't need to temper his body in the tower, does he?"

The elder glanced over the curious crowd and said solemnly, "Sovereign Lin is here to cultivate a Divine Ability. Everyone must stay more than three hundred meters away from the tower."

Upon hearing that Lin Fei was cultivating a Divine Ability, the crowd erupted with excitement.

"What? Cultivating a Divine Ability? Sovereign Lin is cultivating a Divine Ability in the Gravity Tower? This is a must-watch!"

The idea that witnessing this might be beneficial for their own cultivation sparked further interest.

Although disciples and elders of the Ancient Origin Sect knew about Martial Sovereigns possessing Divine Abilities, they were unclear about what these abilities looked like or how they were cultivated. In fact, most had never even seen a Martial Sovereign in action.

Having received Lin Fei's permission to watch, the elder spread the word. Many disciples and elders were drawn to the Gravity Tower out of curiosity. Eventually, the activity even caught the attention of the Ancient Origin Sect's leader and Wind Sovereign. Both of these prominent Martial Sovereigns made their way to the outside of the Gravity Tower.

"Greetings, Sect Leader and Wind Sovereign."

Both the Sect Leader and Wind Sovereign nodded slightly, their gaze immediately fixated on Lin Fei's figure inside the Gravity Tower. The Ancient Origin Sect's leader seemed somewhat incredulous.

"Are you certain that Sovereign Lin mentioned he wishes to cultivate a Divine Ability?" he inquired once more.

"We are sure. Sovereign Lin indeed said he wishes to cultivate a Divine Ability," the elder of the Gravity Tower confirmed with certainty.

For a moment, both the Sect Leader and Wind Sovereign exchanged glances. They were well aware that the first Divine Ability Lin Fei had cultivated was the Black Wind Prison, which surely had nothing to do with gravity. Thus, there would be no need for the Gravity Tower for its cultivation.

Therefore, the Divine Ability that Lin Fei aimed to cultivate wasn't the Black Wind Prison. It was his second Divine Ability! Only after mastering the first Divine Ability could one begin to cultivate the second.

"Could it be that Lin Fei has already perfected his first Divine Ability?" Even Wind Sovereign found it hard to believe. Black Wind Prison was a top-tier Great Divine Ability. How much time had passed since Lin Fei began his cultivation journey? And he was already starting on his second Divine Ability! Moreover, he was cultivating it openly. How confident must he be?

"No matter what, let's just observe for now," said the Sect Leader, setting the tone for the discussion. "We can inquire further once Sovereign Lin emerges."

Above all else, Lin Fei's cultivation was of the utmost importance. Besides, both the Sect Leader and Wind Sovereign were curious to see for themselves - what kind of Divine Ability was Lin Fei's second?