Chapter 306-307 (Patreon)

306. Dual-World Saber

"Saber Dao Divine Ability!"

Lin Fei retreated into the room. He beheld the manual of the Divine Ability before him.

The Dual-World Saber!

It was a genuine Saber Dao Divine Ability. Today, Lin Fei witnessed Sovereign Yuan manifesting the Sword Dao Divine Ability. Its potency was undoubtedly impressive.

Where there's Sword Dao Divine Ability, there's Saber Dao Divine Ability. Correspondingly, if there exists a Sword Realm or Saber Domain, cultivating Sword Dao or Saber Dao Divine Abilities becomes relatively easier.

Previously, Lin Fei hadn't practiced the Saber Dao Divine Ability, simply because he hadn't found an apt one. Moreover, he already possessed a Saber Domain, feeling that practicing Saber Dao Divine Ability might not hold much significance.

To achieve the status of Martial King, especially a King of powerful lineage, one's Divine Abilities shouldn't be too uniform. Variety was essential! Diversity was key!

A wide array of skills was preferable. One should have a touch of every Divine Ability. The Ancient Origin Sect, however, lacked top-tier Saber Dao Divine Abilities. If Lin Fei persisted on a single path, acquiring nine top-notch Saber Dao Great Divine Abilities might be a different journey.

Thus, Lin Fei chose other Great Divine Abilities. The outcome had been rather fruitful. Yet, this Dual-World Saber was distinctive. When the saber strikes, it splits two realms! One realm experiences mortal demise, and the other, spiritual annihilation!

This was indeed a supreme Great Divine Ability. Lin Fei even faintly felt that this Dual-World Saber surpassed his Black Wind Prison and Gravity Domain.

However powerful a Divine Ability might be, one must start as a beginner. Facing the Saber Dao Great Divine Ability, Lin Fei naturally invoked his Saber Domain, seeking to "subdue" this Divine Ability.

With a thunderous roar, Lin Fei manifested his Saber Domain. Instantaneously, the Saber Domain enveloped the Dual-World Saber manual.

"Follow me and become my Divine Ability. In the future, if I become the Martial King, you will fully integrate into my bloodline. You will be eternal! Indestructible for all ages!"

Lin Fei addressed the Dual-World Saber. With the support of his Saber Domain, any ordinary Saber Dao Divine Ability would undoubtedly be unproblematic.

Lin Fei waited in stillness. Time ticked away. After a quarter of an hour, Lin Fei's brow furrowed. The Dual-World Saber remained unresponsive.

"No response? Is it unwilling, or are my terms insufficiently enticing?"

Lin Fei had the Saber Domain and ambitions of becoming the Martial King. Was this not enough?

Typically, top-tier Great Divine Abilities, under the influence of Lin Fei's Saber Domain and the grand ambition to become Martial King, would readily succumb. Yet, the Dual-World Saber remained unresponsive.

"The Dual-World Saber is prideful, refusing to serve the host."

"Refused?"

In Lin Fei's mind, the system's voice finally rang out. With seemingly no reason, it was simply unwilling.

"Fire."

Lin Fei's gaze grew icy. Apparently, the Dual-World Saber responded better to force than coaxing. He conjured flames, Immediately setting the Dual-World Saber manual ablaze. After all, he had committed the Dual-World Saber manual to memory. He could easily recreate it if needed.

"The Dual-World Saber would rather die than serve, preferring to be reduced to ashes than to follow the host."

Lin Fei fell silent. It was the first time he encountered such a situation. While he had faced refusals from Divine Abilities or martial arts in the past, Usually, when he threatened to destroy their manuals, they would relent. Yet, this Dual-World Saber showed a true "spine." It preferred death over servitude.

"In that case..."

Lin Fei prepared to truly burn the Dual-World Saber manual. Would a recreated Dual-World Saber have a different temperament?

"Your Divine Ability Black Wind Prison sensed the disdain of the Dual-World Saber and is aggrieved. It has now challenged the Dual-World Saber."

"Your Divine Ability Gravity Domain sensed the disdain of the Dual-World Saber and is aggrieved. It too has now challenged the Dual-World Saber."

Again, the system's voice resonated in Lin Fei's mind. He hadn't expected his two Divine Abilities to defend his honor, directly challenging the Dual-World Saber.

So, Lin Fei closed his eyes, focusing his consciousness inward. Indeed, in his mind's eye, three luminous orbs manifested. They were Black Wind Prison, Gravity Domain, and Dual-World Saber.

Black Wind Prison and Gravity Domain jointly assailed the Dual-World Saber. Yet, the Dual-World Saber was truly remarkable. With a single strike, both Black Wind Prison and Gravity Domain seemed hard-pressed to defend.

Watching as his two Divine Abilities seemed to be steadily losing ground, Lin Fei's heart grew cold. Regardless, Black Wind Prison and Gravity Domain were HIS Divine Abilities. They had even taken the initiative to battle the Dual-World Saber. How could Lin Fei stand by and watch them be defeated?

"Saber Intent!"

In the next moment, Lin Fei unleashed his saber intent. For only the saber intent could aid Black Wind Prison and Gravity Domain within his mind. Moreover, Lin Fei possessed not just one type of saber intent, but hundreds!

"Boom!"

Countless saber intents, like a massive tidal wave, rushed toward the Dual-World Saber. Black Wind Prison and Gravity Domain, sensing Lin Fei's support, were reinvigorated, charging at the Dual-World Saber once more.

There's truth to the saying that many ants can kill an elephant. Eventually, the Dual-World Saber was completely overwhelmed by the myriad of saber intents.

"Your Divine Abilities, Black Wind Prison, and Gravity Domain have together defeated Dual-World Saber."

"Dual-World Saber, defeated by the host's Divine Abilities, has completely surrendered and wishes to become the host's Divine Ability."

"The Divine Ability Dual-World Saber has become the host's Divine Ability."

"Upon sensing the host's Saber Domain, Divine Ability Dual-World Saber is enthused, and its cultivation progress instantly increases by 200%."

"Your Divine Ability Dual-World Saber has advanced to Mastery."

"Your Divine Ability Dual-World Saber has ascended to Transcendence."

A series of notifications from the system echoed in Lin Fei's mind. Simultaneously, a new memory emerged. It was his hard work in cultivating the Divine Ability Dual-World Saber, progressing from beginner to mastery, and then to Transcendence! It took a whole hour for Lin Fei to fully assimilate this memory.

"Whoosh."

Lin Fei opened his eyes.

"System."

Immediately, Lin Fei accessed the system panel to check on his martial arts progress.

Host: Lin Fei

Martial Arts Realm: Early Martial Sovereign

Great Divine Ability: Black Wind Prison: Perfection

Great Divine Ability: Gravity Domain: Perfection

Great Divine Ability Dual-World Saber: Transcendence (Progress 0)

Saber Domain: Beginner (Progress 0)

Lin Fei's list of Divine Abilities had expanded, with the addition of Dual-World Saber. And it had directly reached Transcendence!

"This Divine Ability..."

Lin Fei was at a loss for words. Dual-World Saber, which was initially so challenging to even begin, had staunchly refused to follow him. But now? It had skyrocketed from beginner to Transcendence!

However, after sifting through his memories about the Dual-World Saber, Lin Fei couldn't help but gasp in astonishment.

Powerful! Incredibly powerful!

He had encountered numerous Divine Abilities, Be it Lesser Divine Abilities, Great Divine Abilities, or even top-tier Great Divine Abilities. Yet, none could compare to this Dual-World Saber.

In a single word, it was: Ferocious!

It was a Divine Ability that epitomized ferocity to the utmost!

"Let's give it a try."

With a single step, Lin Fei exited the room.

307. The Power of Dual-World Saber

Lin Fei had already flown away from the Xiao family. He flew continuously, directly reaching a mountain range. If he wanted to test his new ability, Lin Fei naturally needed a place without constraints. In populated areas, it would be inconvenient.

This dense forest, devoid of any human presence, was populated with flora, fauna, and various wild beasts. Perhaps even some exotic beasts. It was the most fitting place for a test.

Floating above the mountain range, Lin Fei looked down, seeing the lush forest below, and the various wild animals roaming within.

The next moment, a Life Wheel emerged behind Lin Fei. On the Life Wheel, three layers of light emerged, representing his three Divine Abilities!

The third layer of light represented Lin Fei's newly acquired Divine Ability, Dual-World Saber. Although it was at Transcendence, it wasn't yet perfected.

Yet, the glow of the Dual-World Saber was even more radiant and vast than that of the perfected Gravity Domain and Black Wind Prison. The brighter and more radiant the light, the stronger the Divine Ability!

"Dual-World Saber, strike!"

With a mere thought, Lin Fei unleashed the Divine Ability, Dual-World Saber. He didn't have a saber, but he had the power of the Life Wheel.

Lin Fei's Life Wheel power had merged with the saber essence. So, at this moment, the power of the Life Wheel materialized, forming a saber.

This saber was not particularly large, merely tens of meters. compared to Lin Fei's previously used sabers, which stretched thousands of meters, it seemed insignificant. Yet, this tens-of-meters-long saber seemed to contain terrifying power.

"Boom."

With a slash, the saber cut through the air. It didn't create a world-shaking tremor, no roaring winds, no earth-shattering quakes. However, this singular slash, merely seeing it made one's heart race.

"Whoosh."

The Dual-World Saber descended, and a saber of tens of meters fell from the sky, dropping into the forest below.

The forest wasn't bisected. The ground didn't crack. Instead, an invisible force instantly split the entire forest in two.

On the left, whether it was plants, animals, or even stones, everything vanished. Turned to dust. As if erased from existence by some tremendous power.

On the right, everything remained intact. Trees, flowers, even the stones on the ground, and fallen leaves. Everything was unharmed. Only the animals and insects, suddenly and silently fell.

Without any visible injuries, they just dropped dead. Their life force rapidly fades, turning them into cold, lifeless bodies.

Dead silence!

On the right side of the forest, there was utter silence. It was as if the consciousness or spirit of these creatures had been completely erased. Even the mighty bodies of some creatures had no resistance to offer.

On one side, devastation, on the other, a silent void.

It was as if they were two distinct worlds.

"This is the Dual-World Saber. One saber splits two realms. One slash ends life, another obliterates the spirit!"

Lin Fei murmured softly. He finally grasped the meaning of the "two worlds" in the Dual-World Saber.

One side met physical annihilation, completely obliterated. On the other side, consciousness and spirit are wiped away, dying in absolute silence. One slash manifesting two different worlds!

This kind of Divine Ability, Lin Fei felt, was quite unlike any other Great Divine Abilities.

"Martial arts can reach divinity! This Divine Ability is almost a miracle..."

Lin Fei murmured to himself. Even with his vast experience, he was stunned by the might of this single slash.

However, as powerful as this saber skill was, Lin Fei faced a dilemma. How could he perfect the Dual-World Saber? What conditions were needed?

Gravity Domain requires gravitational force. Black Wind Prison requires Yin Qi. So, what about Dual-World Saber?

Lin Fei was at a loss. Closing his eyes, he once again sorted through his memories of the Dual-World Saber. This technique, in essence, incorporated the powers of Yin and Yang, spirit, annihilation, and more.

Although it's just one slash, one Divine Ability, it melds multiple powers together. Thus, resulting in this Divine Ability. If it were used within the realm of Saber Domain, the might of this slash would be even more terrifying.

Cultivating the Dual-World Saber is extremely challenging. It relies heavily on comprehension. However, "comprehension" can be elusive.

"That's it! Maybe there's another way."

Lin Fei thought of a solution.

Saber Domain!

If he could enhance his Saber Domain, and elevate it from a beginner to mastery, it would undergo a monumental transformation. Perhaps then, the Dual-World Saber could reach its pinnacle.

After all, no matter how strong a saber-related Divine Ability is, it still pertains to the "Dao of the saber." And as the Saber Domain evolves and progresses, it remains aligned with the "Dao of the saber."

The two are deeply connected. Otherwise, how could Saber Domain augment and enhance the power of the Dual-World Saber?

However, how does one elevate the Saber Domain?

Lin Fei had developed the Saber Domain for quite some time, yet, it remained at the beginner stage. The progress was still at zero. There hasn't been any advancement.

"Methods like saber techniques, saber intent, and saber momentum seem to be of limited help for the Saber Domain. Perhaps, by integrating with other Saber Domains, I might be able to progress in its cultivation. But no saber technique can be cultivated directly to the level of the Saber Domain. At best, one reaches saber momentum..."

Lin Fei's cultivation of the Saber Domain had reached a bottleneck. In the past, Lin Fei integrated directly. But now, saber techniques can only reach the momentum. None can be directly cultivated into the realm of the Saber Domain.

After all, the realm of the Saber Domain corresponds to that of a Martial Sovereign. And those at the level of Martial Sovereign are already cultivating Divine Abilities.

Who would then delve deep into saber techniques, let alone evolve them into the Saber Domain? This path seems impassable.

"Wait, honing the Saber Domain might still boost its cultivation. But, I'd need another powerful martial domain to sharpen the Saber Domain. Where can I find such a powerful martial domain?"

A thought flashed through Lin Fei's mind. Powerful martial domains, hadn't one appeared today? And so, in a flash, Lin Fei's figure transformed into a streak of light, disappearing into the horizon.

...

The sun was rising. On a steep peak, below lay a bottomless cliff. At this moment, Sovereign Yuan sat cross-legged at the edge. He seemed to have been sitting there for a long time. In his hand, he held a sword. This sword was merely made of common iron, not some divine weapon. Yet, it was the sword that had been with Sovereign Yuan since his weaker days. Defeating enemies, defending against rivals, guarding Sovereign Yuan on his journey to become a Martial Sovereign.

It was Sovereign Yuan's "Guardian Sword". As Sovereign Yuan infused it with various materials, even this common iron blade began to transform. Sovereign Yuan could even sense that this mundane sword now seemed to possess a vague consciousness, connecting with his soul.

Suddenly, Sovereign Yuan's eyes snapped open. He grasped the sword tightly.

"I'm not mistaken! Although the Sword Domain's Transcendence couldn't suppress his Saber Domain, my path is not wrong. If the Transcendence Sword Domain fails to suppress, then I'll perfect the Sword Domain. Though his Divine Ability is powerful, my path is that of the sword. Divine Ability is but an aid. Even if I become a Martial King, my way is the sword! Nothing can shake my will."

The next moment, the sword in Sovereign Yuan's hand vibrated. It seemed to emit a sword aura, brighter than ever before!

"What a commitment to the Dao of the sword! I never expected someone to follow the Dao of the sword with such determination."

From behind Sovereign Yuan, a familiar voice sounded.