Chapter 317-319 (Patreon)

317. Self-created Divine Ability?

Lin Fei returned to the Xiao family and approached Xiao Yuchen to return the tokens.

"Sovereign Lin, there seems to be something different about you," Xiao Yuchen remarked, her sharp senses picking up a difference in Lin Fei's aura.

Lin Fei released his Life Wheel in response, revealing three radiant layers. The third layer, signifying the completion of his Dual-World Saber Divine Ability, was almost larger than the first two combined.

Xiao Yuchen was astounded. "Completion... Lin, have you perfected the Dual-World Saber?"

Lin Fei remained silent, letting his Life Wheel's aura speak for itself. Xiao Yuchen was dumbstruck. It was inconceivable that Lin Fei had mastered such an advanced Divine Ability in less than three months. Even those with the bloodline of Martial Kings wouldn't have been able to achieve this in such a short span.

"This level of comprehension..." Xiao Yuchen trailed off, struggling to find words. Such talent was truly unparalleled, perhaps only matched by the legendary Martial Kings of ancient times.

Lin Fei's rapid progress was not something he needed to hide in the vast Ancient Continent. Some individuals here had the talent to create and perfect a Divine Ability within a day, though Lin Fei's approach was more about merging different Divine Abilities than creating from scratch.

"I want to cultivate a fourth Divine Ability," Lin Fei stated. "Do you know of any top-tier Great Divine Abilities?"

Xiao Yuchen sighed, "Top-tier Great Divine Abilities are exceedingly rare. The Gravity Domain and Dual-World Saber were unexpected acquisitions."

"What about the Xiao family?" Lin Fei probed. "Being a Martial King lineage, you must have many Divine Abilities in your possession, including top-tier ones."

Xiao Yuchen shook her head with a sense of helplessness. "Almost all Martial King families adhere to a rule: they do not share their Great Divine Abilities. Let alone the top-tier ones."

Lin Fei fell silent.

The Great Divine Abilities were not passed on lightly. Perhaps, these Martial King families had started treating the Great Divine Abilities as a kind of "resource." They could "monopolize" it. Without these Great Divine Abilities, even the most dazzling Martial Sovereign could never ascend to the status of a Martial King.

Of course, there surely were some Great Divine Abilities still circulating outside. The Martial King families couldn’t truly monopolize everything. But, by making the acquisition of Great Divine Abilities more challenging, they maintained their superior status in the martial world. This was an unspoken consensus among almost all the Martial King families.

Lin Fei had already felt the challenge of obtaining top-tier Great Divine Abilities. The Ancient Origin Sect had some Great Divine Abilities. But the top-tier ones, perhaps, were very few. Gathering nine top-tier Great Divine Abilities was a formidable task. Thus, he had no choice but to create his own!

"Aurora Sovereign, acquiring top-tier Great Divine Abilities is challenging. Therefore, I am planning to create my own Great Divine Ability. However, for me to craft my Divine Ability, I may require a myriad of other Divine Abilities. Such as the Lesser Divine Abilities. The Xiao family might monopolize the Great Divine Abilities, but what about the Lesser Divine Abilities? Do you have a way?"

Lin Fei stated his intentions candidly, sharing all his thoughts with Xiao Yuchen. After all, if Lin Fei wished to craft his own Divine Ability, he couldn’t do it without the support of forces like the Xiao’s. Only forces of such stature could possess a vast collection of Divine Ability scriptures.

"To craft your Divine Ability, even aiming for a Great Divine Ability?"

Xiao Yuchen's eyes widened in surprise. She was astounded!

Lin Fei might be fast in cultivating Divine Abilities, But mastering them quickly and crafting them were entirely different matters. Moreover, Lin Fei aimed not just for any Divine Ability but a Great Divine Ability!

Crafting a Great Divine Ability from scratch, while not impossible, many of the Great Divine Abilities were, in fact, created by Martial Sovereigns. Of course, Martial Kings could also birth Great Divine Abilities, even the top-tier ones. But the time it would take to craft such abilities, especially for a Martial Sovereign could span long periods, requiring numerous improvements.

It wasn’t about one or two Martial Sovereigns could do it. Possibly many, and even over generations before it could be perfected. For instance, Lin Fei's Gravity Domain and Dual-World Saber might have taken countless Martial Sovereigns, thousands of years to perfect.

For Lin Fei, on his own, to craft a Great Divine Ability, especially a top-tier one was indeed a daunting challenge! However, since it was Lin Fei's request, Xiao Yuchen would find a way to help.

Upon reflection, Xiao Yuchen remarked, "Sovereign Lin, the Xiao family has indeed amassed quite a collection of Lesser Divine Abilities. If your sole purpose, Sovereign Lin, is to practice the Lesser Divine Ability, there is a way. You simply need to possess my token to gain entry into the Xiao family’s Divine Ability Tower. Within its walls, you can peruse every Lesser Divine Ability. But it must never be shared beyond those walls."

Lin Fei's eyes shimmered with intrigue. It all seemed straightforward. But would the Xiao family so readily grant access to their Divine Ability Tower? Just on the strength of a single token?

"Aurora Sovereign," Lin Fei posed, "what if someone learns the Divine Ability with the token and then divulges it?"

"The leaker will be hunted down. If the hunt fails, the token bearer will forever be imprisoned within the Xiao family's dungeon!" Xiao Yuchen replied gravely

Lin Fei fell silent. Clearly, this token was more than just a ticket—it was a bond of trust. It wasn't meant for the faint-hearted. The Xiao family's Martial Sovereign would never lend it lightly.

For if anything went awry, the responsibility would fall squarely on the token bearer's shoulders. Handing over the token to Lin Fei and granting him access to the Divine Ability Tower was a risk Xiao Yuchen was willing to bear. It showcased her almost unwavering trust in him.

It was the Xiao family's way. In part, it was a means for the younger Xiao generation to forge strong alliances with formidable Martial Sovereigns. By using such methods, their choices of allies would be made with utmost care. Such allies would undoubtedly be entrusted with their very lives.

Without another word, Lin Fei accepted the token. He was in dire need of a plethora of Lesser Divine Abilities. To craft them into a singular Great Divine Ability, or perhaps even a pinnacle Great Divine Ability.

"Rest assured, Aurora Sovereign. I vow the Divine Abilities within the tower will not be shared by me," Lin Fei promised before departing.

As she gazed upon Lin Fei's retreating form, a hint of a smile touched Xiao Yuchen's lips. She trusted him implicitly. Moreover, assisting Lin Fei was to her advantage.

At the very least, she believed that Lin Fei could conquer the challenges of the Martial King Tower's fourth, fifth, and sixth levels, and beyond. In time, she could gain countless opportunities to access the Blood Pool. The benefits of such an alliance were immeasurable.

Yet, could Lin Fei truly create a Great Divine Ability on his own?

There was a flicker of doubt in Xiao Yuchen's eyes.

318. More Integration

At the Xiao family's Divine Ability Tower, when Lin Fei arrived, he found the tower devoid of any Martial Sovereigns. Only a guardian elder from the Xiao family stood watch. Lin Fei had anticipated a sparse crowd, but the absence of even a single figure was unexpected. However, he could speculate why.

Martial Sovereigns of the Martial King lineage were primarily focused on awakening their bloodline. Once awakened, it would trigger the manifestation of a Great Divine Ability. Why would they then painstakingly come to practice other Divine Abilities? Especially when mastering those abilities wasn't guaranteed. Thus, the Divine Ability Tower seldom saw the presence of Martial Sovereigns.

As Lin Fei stepped into the tower, the guardian's eyes snapped open. Without hesitation, Lin Fei produced Xiao Yuchen's token.

"Ah, the token of little Yuchen," the guardian elder observed, "You must be Sovereign Lin."

Given the way he addressed her, the guardian elder was likely an elder relative, perhaps of a previous generation, to call Xiao Yuchen in such an informal manner.

Lin Fei nodded in respect. "I am Lin Fei. I wish to enter and practice the Divine Abilities."

"If little Yuchen has entrusted you with her token, it serves as your voucher. However, you are only permitted on the first floor to practice the Lesser Divine Abilities."

Understanding the stipulation, Lin Fei nodded and proceeded without further ado.

The first floor of the Divine Ability Tower was eerily silent and deserted, which to Lin Fei felt refreshingly serene. These Divine Abilities, though deemed 'lesser', were vast in number and diversity. Taking a deep breath, he drew forth the Heaven-ending Saber Divine Ability scroll from within.

"Seek and merge with the Divine Abilities that resonate with your essence," he murmured, addressing the scroll.

While most abilities here weren't saber-oriented, Lin Fei was curious. If the Heaven-ending Saber integrated with other Divine Abilities, would it still remain true to its saber path? Or would it evolve into a unique amalgamation?

Lin Fei's heart thrummed in anticipation.

Suddenly, a radiant aura, symbolizing the Heaven-ending Saber Divine Ability, burst forth, sweeping in every direction. Almost immediately, the entire floor was illuminated with countless luminescent strands, each representing a different Divine Ability.

The Heaven-ending Saber seemed more sentient now, emitting pulses of information, beckoning compatible Divine Abilities to merge with it.

However, trouble arose. Though the saber's radiance spread far and wide, no Divine Ability seemed to respond. After all, the Heaven-ending Saber, being just another Lesser Divine Ability, perhaps lacked the clout to persuade others to merge willingly.

"Heaven-ending Saber needs my intervention," Lin Fei mused, realizing that without his help, no Divine Ability would willingly merge with it.

In the next moment, he summoned his Life Wheel. A three-layered radiance beamed from the wheel, exerting immense pressure throughout the floor. It was backed by three top-tier Great Divine Abilities, a force that was almost suffocating.

"If you meld with the Heaven-ending Saber and evolve into a Great Divine Ability," Lin Fei began, his voice echoing, "you'll become a part of my set of Divine Abilities, granting you a place on my Life Wheel. And in the days to come, as I ascend to the rank of Martial King and birth the Martial King bloodline, you will integrate into it. An everlasting bloodline ensures the immortality of Divine Abilities!"

By saying this, Lin Fei was basically staking his claim. Heaven-ending Saber was his creation, and their bond was profound. The three top-tier Great Divine Abilities on Lin Fei's Life Wheel shone brightly. Their mere allegiance to Lin Fei spoke of his potential. The promise of immortality was hard to resist for any Divine Ability.

As anticipated, there was movement. A certain Divine Ability began to gravitate towards the Heaven-ending Saber. Approaching it, Lin Fei recognized it as "Mountain Suppressor." The name exuded dominance, and its power was undeniable. Yet, it was still only a Lesser Divine Ability. When unleashed, it could indeed suppress mountains, but when compared to regular Divine Abilities that could trigger cataclysmic events, it seemed insignificant.

However, it wasn't a saber-oriented Divine Ability. Lin Fei was unsure of how it would integrate with the Heaven-ending Saber, making this merge crucial. The philosophy behind both abilities was somewhat similar - they both prioritized raw power, an unstoppable force that could obliterate anything in its path. Their similarity in ideology was likely why Mountain Suppressor was drawn to the Heaven-ending Saber.

As time passed, the two luminescent entities continued to intertwine but had not yet completely merged. Then, in a sudden surge, both lights shuddered and instantly became one, its radiance growing even brighter.

"It worked!" Lin Fei exclaimed with joy.

At that moment, a voice from a system inside Lin Fei's mind echoed.

"The Heaven-ending Saber Divine Ability has fused with the Mountain Suppressor Divine Ability to form a new Great Divine Ability, the 'Heaven-suppressing Saber'."

"The Heaven-suppressing Saber wishes to be your Divine Ability."

Lin Fei observed the glowing aura from a distance.

"Has it evolved into a Great Divine Ability?" He recalled distinctly that the Heaven-ending Saber had previously fused with fifteen Lesser Divine Abilities. With the addition of Mountain Suppressor, it had absorbed a total of sixteen.

And now, its transformation was complete. Even its name had changed to "Heaven-suppressing Saber", indicating it still belonged to the Saber Dao of Divine Abilities. This confirmed that saber-related Divine Abilities could fuse with others, as long as their ideologies aligned.

Yet, Lin Fei didn't immediately accept the Heaven-suppressing Saber Divine Ability. It was still just a Great Divine Ability. He aimed higher; he sought a top-tier Great Divine Ability. Lin Fei also wondered about the limits of this newly-formed Heaven-suppressing Saber. How many more Divine Abilities could it assimilate before reaching its pinnacle?

"Continue fusing with more Divine Abilities until you reach your utmost potential!" Lin Fei commanded the Heaven-suppressing Saber.

One after another, beams of light representing Divine Abilities fused into the Heaven-suppressing Saber, further augmenting its prowess.

Seventeen, eighteen, nineteen, twenty... the count went on. When the number reached twenty-eight, there was a massive upheaval, and the Divine Ability underwent another transformation, glowing more intensely than before. And then, it stopped. No other Divine Abilities could merge with it any longer.

"Has it reached its limit?" Lin Fei pondered. He sensed that this Divine Ability had achieved the pinnacle of Great Divine Abilities. However, its true power could only be gauged once he began his cultivation.

"Return to me and become my Divine Ability. In the future, you will fuse into my bloodline. With an unending bloodline, the Divine Ability shall remain immortal!" With a gesture, Lin Fei beckoned the pinnacle of Great Divine Ability, and it immediately merged into his being.

319. Annihilation

"Boom!"

Lin Fei's entire body trembled. Concurrently, a voice from the system echoed in his mind. Alongside that, a surge of unfamiliar memories emerged in his consciousness.

"Divine Ability Annihilation has become the host's Divine Ability!"

Sorting through these new memories, Lin Fei understood that these were memories of a Great Divine Ability formed from the fusion of approximately twenty-eight Divine Abilities. In these memories, he himself had seamlessly combined these twenty-eight Divine Abilities, as though he had personally created this new Divine Ability.

"System," Lin Fei uttered without hesitation, promptly summoning the system's interface.

Host: Lin Fei

Martial Arts Realm: Mid Martial Sovereign

Great Divine Ability: Black Wind Prison: Perfection

Great Divine Ability: Gravity Domain: Perfection

Great Divine Ability: Dual-World Saber: Perfection

Great Divine Ability: Annihilation: Beginner (Progress 10%)

Saber Domain: Transcendence (Progress 1%)

Lin Fei's martial arts realm had finally advanced from the early phase of Martial Sovereign to the mid-phase. From the early to the middle phase, Lin Fei could sense a dramatic increase in the power of his Life Wheel. Furthermore, the Life Wheel's power continued to subtly remodel his body, pushing it in a particular direction. This gradual transformation wasn't sudden and didn't significantly boost his strength.

However, this subtle change was essential. Without it, Lin Fei wouldn't be able to develop the Martial King bloodline in the future. However this transformation process was lengthy, and Lin Fei was not in a hurry. He let the power of the Life Wheel work its magic patiently.

His attention then shifted to the Great Divine Ability "Annihilation." Currently, its cultivation was only at the beginner level, with a mere 10% progress. This seemed different from the Divine Abilities other Martial Sovereigns created on their own.

Typically, when a Martial Sovereign personally creates a Divine Ability, it indicates a full understanding of that ability, allowing it to directly reach perfection. However, Lin Fei's self-made Divine Ability was still only at the beginner stage. Instead of being truly self-created, it felt more like a fusion of various Divine Abilities.

Furthermore, the Divine Ability was named "Annihilation," without the word "saber." It suggested that it wasn't a Saber Dao Divine Ability. It was noteworthy because the foundational ability, the "Heaven-ending Saber," had fused from fifteen Saber Dao Divine Abilities. But after amalgamating twenty-eight Divine Abilities, it had transformed, becoming an entirely different type of Divine Ability.

Lin Fei was also very curious. How powerful was the "Annihilation," which was formed from twenty-eight Lesser Divine Abilities? Could it be considered a top-tier Great Divine Ability? He wasn't sure. To determine if it truly belonged to the elite class of Great Divine Abilities, he would have to test it personally.

With that thought, Lin Fei took a step and exited the Divine Ability Tower.

"Whoosh."

Lin Fei found a mountain range. Given his speed, it took merely the time it takes to drink a cup of tea to get away from the Xiao family and arrive at these mountains.

"Hum."

Behind Lin Fei, his Life Wheel emerged. Instantly, four layers of radiance shone brightly. He could distinctly feel the power of the Life Wheel continually modifying his physique, making the deeper layers of his body seem as if they were undergoing a slow metamorphosis. The four Divine Abilities served as a protective barrier, shielding his body.

Naturally, these Divine Abilities had long integrated into him, becoming one with his flesh. This was the embodiment of harnessing power within oneself. No matter when, a Martial Sovereign's Divine Ability can always be invoked, without overly depending on external circumstances. In this respect, it is indeed much superior to a Golden Core True Person.

Gazing at the lush forest below, Lin Fei took a deep breath.

"Divine Ability, Annihilation!"

With a mere thought, the fourth Divine Ability, "Annihilation," was instantly unleashed.

"Boom."

As soon as Lin Fei deployed the Divine Ability Annihilation, the mountain range below crumbled immediately as if the sky and earth were breaking apart. Massive cracks appeared on the ground as if torn apart by some formidable force. The flora gradually withered and eventually turned into dust, completely vanishing. The entire mountain range was transformed, looking like a barren desert. Such a feat could only be described as earth-shattering.

"Is this the power of the Annihilation Divine Ability?"

Lin Fei was deeply shocked.

The Annihilation embodies two types of power: the Power of Breakage and the Power of Destruction. The former signifies disruption and fragmentation, while the latter represents annihilation and obliteration.

Hence, Lin Fei's Divine Ability is a force that can shatter anything and everything. With a single strike, it's pure, unadulterated power. The terrifying might, akin to earth-shattering quakes and overwhelming tsunamis, truly showcases the frightening capability of a "Divine Ability."

"Amazing! Based solely on sheer power, the 'Annihilation' Divine Ability is probably the most potent among my four Great Divine Abilities. Once the 'Annihilation' Divine Ability is used, it truly causes earth-shattering chaos, with mountains crumbling and oceans roaring, akin to an apocalypse."

Lin Fei's emotions surged with excitement. It seemed his initial speculation was correct. The merging of the twenty-eight Lesser Divine Abilities had formed the "Annihilation" Divine Ability, which had reached its zenith. It was truly a top-tier Divine Ability.

Moreover, the core philosophy behind all twenty-eight Divine Abilities was the same - a force that could shatter anything. This made the "Annihilation" Divine Ability immensely powerful.

"If I combine the four Divine Abilities with the Saber Domain," Lin Fei contemplated, "My Transcendence Saber Domain would be on par with at least three top-tier Great Divine Abilities. Does this mean I now possess the power equivalent to seven top-tier Great Divine Abilities as a Martial Sovereign?"

The thought was almost inconceivable. A Martial Sovereign with seven top-tier Great Divine Abilities—how formidable would that be? Even among those with the bloodline of Martial Kings, very few awakened Divine Abilities are top-tier. Most only possess one or maybe two such abilities.

The distinction between Great Divine Abilities and top-tier Great Divine Abilities lies in whether they have reached the ultimate extent of power. For instance, the Gravity Domain epitomizes the peak of gravitational force.

Similarly, the Annihilation Divine Ability represents power at its most potent, capable of shattering any force. Therefore, every top-tier Great Divine Ability is terrifying in its might but also exceptionally challenging to cultivate. Even those gifted as Martial Kings find it remarkable to master just one or two of these top-tier abilities.

And Lin Fei? He now had four top-tier Great Divine Abilities and the Transcendence Saber Domain, almost equivalent to seven top-tier abilities! With such prowess, even a Martial Sovereign with the usual eight Great Divine Abilities might not be his match. Unbeknownst to many, Lin Fei had ascended to the pinnacle of Martial Sovereigns, truly among the elite.

However, the vast Ancient Continent was teeming with emerging talents. There would certainly be those who merged nine top-tier Great Divine Abilities to give birth to the Martial King bloodline. There might also be Martial Sovereigns who have mastered the Saber Domain, Sword Domain, or even several martial domains. Although Lin Fei had not encountered them, he was certain they existed. Therefore, in the grand scheme of things, his achievements might not be that extraordinary.

The issue was, how could he further enhance the "Annihilation" Divine Ability? It's a bit troublesome, especially since the "Annihilation" Divine Ability, born from the fusion of twenty-eight abilities, was still at a beginner level. How should he elevate it? Lin Fei was momentarily at a loss.

"I should return to the Xiao family first," he decided, casting aside his deep thoughts. Transforming into a streak of light, he headed back to the Xiao family's residence.