Chapter 322-325 (Patreon)

322. Lin Fei Arrives

Lin Fei departed, leaving the grand hall filled with Martial Sovereigns and Golden Core True Persons exchanging glances.

"Did Sovereign Lin really head to Profound Light Cave Heaven?" The Golden Core True Person from Red Hades Mansion seemed incredulous. They weren't familiar with Lin Fei's "style," and this seemed rather "rash" to them. Shouldn't such a monumental decision, like laying siege to Profound Light Cave Heaven, be discussed thoroughly? At the very least, they should gather numerous Martial Sovereigns and Golden Core True Persons and go together.

However, Wind Sovereign and the Sect Master exchanged knowing glances. A hint of pleasure flashed in their eyes. They knew Lin Fei well; he never acted without certainty. Some of his decisions might appear unfathomable and incredible to others, but if Lin Fei chose to act, he was confident in his success. His current decisive action towards Profound Light Cave Heaven indicated one thing: he was certain he could level it.

"Esteemed members of Red Hades Mansion," the Sect Master of Ancient Origin Sect began, "Our Sovereign Lin always acts swiftly and decisively. When he decides on something, he's almost always successful. So, we should follow Sovereign Lin's instructions and promptly decide on who will oversee Profound Light Cave Heaven. We wouldn't want to find ourselves unprepared after Sovereign Lin achieves his goal."

At this statement, the Golden Core True Persons of Red Hades Mansion were left astounded, looking at each other in disbelief. They started thinking that perhaps the members of the Ancient Origin Sect had lost their minds. Was the task of toppling Profound Light Cave Heaven really that simple? Regardless of their reservations, they saw the Ancient Origin Sect making preparations. They reluctantly joined the Ancient Origin Sect Sovereign and flew towards Profound Light Cave Heaven, eager to witness how the top Sovereign of Ancient Origin Sect, Lin Fei, would accomplish this feat.

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Inside a dwelling in Profound Light Cave Heaven, with a loud "boom," the entrance opened, and True Person Xuanwu flew out. His aura seemed peculiar. There was an evident presence of a Nascent Soul, but it wasn't the pure aura of one. Outside the dwelling, several Golden Core True Persons from Taiyi Dao Palace stood waiting. Seeing True Person Xuanwu emerge, a smile crept onto their faces.

"True Person Xuanwu," one of them remarked, "it seems that your Golden Core has dissolved, replaced by a hint of Nascent Soul's aura."

"It's a pity that it's merely a False Nascent Soul."

A sharp glint flashed in True Person Xuanwu's eyes. Nascent Soul! His Golden Core had shattered, and he had successfully cultivated a Nascent Soul, albeit a False Nascent Soul, not a genuine one.

One of the Golden Core True Persons from Taiyi Dao Palace chuckled, "True Person Xuanwu if the Nascent Soul Transformation Pill could really create a genuine Nascent Soul, wouldn't our Taiyi Dao Palace be filled with powerful Nascent Soul cultivators by now? Though this pill can only produce a False Nascent Soul, it can extend one's life by a millennium. Isn't the pursuit of longevity the reason we step onto the path of cultivation? Adding a thousand years to one's lifespan already surpasses other Golden Core True Persons."

True Person Xuanwu nodded in agreement. The primary benefit of the Nascent Soul Transformation Pill was to add a thousand years to one's lifespan. Other aspects, including the level of their cultivation power, remained unchanged at the Golden Core stage. Furthermore, once one consumed the Nascent Soul Transformation Pill, their cultivation level could no longer advance in their lifetime.

However, True Person Xuanwu had thought this through. Without the pill, he would soon face his life's end. How could he live for another millennium otherwise? For this reason, he even merged Profound Light Cave Heaven with Taiyi Dao Palace.

"By the way, when are we taking action against Ancient Origin Sect and Red Hades Mansion?" Xuanwu asked.

Having betrayed Profound Light Cave Heaven and the three major powers, Xuanwu now harbored a stronger desire than anyone else to annihilate the Ancient Origin Sect and Red Hades Mansion. As long as they existed, he wouldn't feel at ease.

A Golden Core True Person from Taiyi Dao Palace responded with a slight smile, "There's no rush. We at Taiyi Dao Palace are making preparations. Once everything is set, we'll destroy both Ancient Origin Sect and Red Hades Mansion in one fell swoop."

"Preparations?" Xuanwu frowned, "What else do we need to prepare? The Profound Light Cave Heaven has already merged with Taiyi Dao Palace. Of the three major powers, only Red Hades Mansion and Ancient Origin Sect remain. Profound Light Dao can handle one of them, and with Taiyi Dao Palace's strength, can't we easily destroy the other? Why then, do we still need to make preparations?"

Xuanwu was a bit perplexed. Would it really be that difficult to annihilate the Ancient Origin Sect and Red Hades Mansion? It was evident that Taiyi Dao Palace had the upper hand. What more did they need to prepare?

The expression of Taiyi Dao Palace's Golden Core True Person became grave. He spoke in a deep tone, "True Person Xuanwu, the preparations the palace master is making are not aimed at the Ancient Origin Sect or the Red Hades Mansion. Given the current circumstances, both of these sects could be easily wiped out by Taiyi Dao Palace. The preparations are solely to deal with a single individual."

"Deal with a single person?" True Person Xuanwu was taken aback. Who could possibly warrant such a cautious approach from Taiyi Dao Palace?

"You might have heard of him," the Golden Core True Person hinted, "He's the Martial Sovereign of Ancient Origin Sect, Lin Fei."

"What? Lin Fei? Taiyi Dao Palace has been preparing for so long just to deal with a single man named Lin Fei? And he's just a Martial Sovereign?" Xuanwu's eyes widened in disbelief. He found it hard to accept that Taiyi Dao Palace would be so wary of Lin Fei from the Ancient Origin Sect. Of course, he had heard of Lin Fei's disputes with Taiyi Dao Palace and how he was subtly considered the top Martial Sovereign of the Ancient Origin Sect. But even so, why would they be so overly cautious about Lin Fei?

"Lin Fei is no ordinary man," the Golden Core True Person explained. "He single-handedly killed our five elders outside Cangli Ancient City. Moreover, he visited the Xiao family in the Martial King lineage and made quite an impression there. The palace master is treating Lin Fei with the utmost caution, viewing him as a top-tier Martial Sovereign. Once Lin Fei shows up, he must be decisively killed without leaving any future threats."

Xuanwu was truly shocked. He was well aware of the five elders. Each of them was formidable, on par with him, let alone all five of them together. Yet, Lin Fei had single-handedly slain them. It was hard to imagine such prowess. No wonder Taiyi Dao Palace gave Lin Fei such "special attention".

"I see. Lin Fei indeed seems extraordinary," Xuanwu said. "But where is he currently?"

"We're not certain, but Taiyi Dao Palace is closely monitoring him," the Golden Core True Person replied.

Xuanwu nodded in understanding when suddenly a disciple from outside hurriedly reported, "Red Hades Mansion and Ancient Origin Sect have mobilized a large number of Golden Core True Persons and Martial Sovereigns. They are now outside the gates of the Profound Light Dao. Please provide guidance, True Persons!"

"Hmm? Red Hades Mansion and Ancient Origin Sect are outside the gates?" Xuanwu mused. "It seems they intend to wipe out us. But do they really think they can eradicate my Profound Light Dao with just their strength? They're seriously underestimating our mountain's protective formation! Who's leading them?"

The disciple replied with a hint of trepidation, "It appears to be the Martial Sovereign of Ancient Origin Sect, Lin Fei."

At this revelation, the expressions of both Xuanwu and the Taiyi Dao Palace members instantly changed.

323. Break the Guardian Formation

"Lin Fei has arrived?"

They had just mentioned Lin Fei, yet, unexpectedly, Lin Fei had already arrived. The Golden Core True Person of Taiyi Dao Palace took a deep breath, promptly using his magical treasure to send a message.

"Who would have thought Lin Fei would not only return to Ancient Origin Sect but also arrive at Profound Light Dao?"

"We must immediately inform the palace master."

"True Person Xuanwu, at any cost, must defend Profound Light Dao!"

"The palace master has been preparing for such a long time; he must be thoroughly ready."

"Once we can hold out until the palace master arrives, Lin Fei's fate will be sealed."

"Perhaps even the Ancient Origin Sect and Red Hades Mansion can be taken in one sweep."

Though Xuanwu was somewhat taken aback, his knowledge of Lin Fei was merely from some rumors or what the Golden Core True Person of Taiyi Dao Palace had just conveyed. He had never seen Lin Fei with his own eyes. Regardless of how authentic the rumors might be, he still lacked a direct understanding of Lin Fei.

Thus, True Person Xuanwu confidently nodded, "Rest assured, esteemed True Persons. While I may not promise success in other matters, now that we are in Profound Light Dao, protected by the grand formation. I assure you, defending Profound Light Dao will be no issue. Even for Lin Fei, breaking through Profound Light Dao's protective formation would be utterly impossible!"

With such unwavering conviction, Xuanwu's voice was filled with confidence. Thus, the Golden Core True Person of Taiyi Dao Palace felt somewhat relieved. They pondered upon Profound Light Dao, previously known as Profound Light Cave Heaven, a lineage spanning over ten thousand years. How could its protective formation be anything ordinary? Perhaps there was truly a glimmer of hope. How could Lin Fei, no matter how powerful, breach the Profound Light Dao's formation, refined over millennia?

"I wish to see for myself the capabilities of this Lin Fei."

With that, Xuanwu, along with several Golden Core True Persons, flew out of the mansion.

Outside Profound Light Dao.

At that very moment, Lin Fei stood amidst the void, gazing at the Profound Light Cave Heaven.

No matter its name, a legacy that spanned over ten thousand years. Its protective formation too had withstood the test of time. Breaking through the defenses of Profound Light Cave Heaven was a daunting challenge.

Each immortal sect's most formidable asset was its protective formation. Without power exceeding several times or even tens of times, one simply couldn't breach such a formation.

The Sect Master of Ancient Origin Sect, Wind Sovereign, and the Golden Core True Person from Red Hades Mansion had also arrived outside the gates of Profound Light Cave Heaven. However, they all chose to maintain a respectful distance, with only Lin Fei in the midst of the void.

In a swift moment, several figures emerged from within the Profound Light Cave Heaven. Leading them was none other than Xuanwu.

Upon seeing Xuanwu, both the Sect Master of Ancient Origin Sect and the Golden Core True Person of Red Hades Mansion became somber. They had met True Person Xuanwu before, aware of his current state.

Xuanwu, it was believed, was nearing his life's end, with death's shadow looming over him. Yet, now? He appeared invigorated, brimming with vitality, as if he had been granted a new lease on life. They immediately surmised the reason.

"He must have taken the Nascent Soul Transformation Pill!"

"He consumed the Nascent Soul Transformation Pill and created a 'Nascent Soul'."

"With the 'False Nascent Soul', he can extend their life by a thousand years. Just to live a thousand years more, Xuanwu sold out the entire Profound Light Cave Heaven."

"Xuanwu deserves death!"

Upon seeing Xuanwu, both the powerhouses from the Ancient Origin Sect and the Red Hades Mansion revealed murderous intentions. They felt that Xuanwu was even more detestable than Taiyi Dao Palace.

These three major forces, originally on par with Taiyi Dao Palace, had their millennia-old status quo destroyed by Xuanwu. The Ancient Origin Sect and Red Hades Mansion almost wish they could tear True Person Xuanwu apart, to vent their anger.

However, they couldn't. Xuanwu was inside the gate of the Profound Light Cave Heaven, protected by the guardian formation which has a heritage of over ten thousand years. It was the safest place!

From a distance, Xuanwu spotted Lin Fei floating in the void. He shouted, "Sovereign Lin, they say you are the premier Martial Sovereign of the Ancient Origin Sect. Do you really think you can break the guardian formation of my Profound Light Dao today?"

"Guardian formation…" Lin Fei suddenly felt a sense of déjà vu. He recalled a similar scene in Great Chang. The Sky Reaching Sect had the same overconfidence in their guardian formation, thinking it could withstand any Martial Saint or Foundation Establishment level forces.

But what happened? Lin Fei broke through their formation, destroyed their sect, and even wiped out their lineage. Recalling the past glories in Dachang, everyone knew of the renowned "Saber Saint" Lin Fei. But now in the Ancient Continent, within the Ancient Origin Sect, no one knew of Lin Fei's past achievements.

"Destroying a sect? Feels familiar… Today, let's start with the Profound Light Cave Heaven."

Lin Fei stood with his hands behind him, silently floating in the void. The next moment, he unleashed his Saber Domain with a boom. And it wasn't just any Saber Domain; it was the Transcendence Saber Domain. His Saber Domain was on par with the perfect state Saber Domain of others.

As this fearsome Saber Domain descended, it covered the guardian formation of the Profound Light Cave Heaven.

"Flame!"

Inside the Saber Domain, flames raged and sabers shone, carrying with them a terrifying pressure. They tried to suppress the guardian formation of the Profound Light Cave Heaven. Lin Fei's Transcendence Saber Domain was immensely powerful. As soon as it enveloped the area, it was like a mountain pressing down. Even Xuanwu felt immense pressure. In fact, everyone in the Profound Light Cave Heaven felt this enormous pressure at that moment.

"Saber Domain?"

"The Saber Domain of the Martial Sovereign is so powerful!"

"With just this Saber Domain, Sovereign Lin can suppress countless Golden Core True Persons and countless Martial Sovereigns."

"The guardian formation of Profound Light Cave Heaven is indeed powerful, as it can withstand such a terrifying Saber Domain!"

After witnessing Lin Fei's Saber Domain, no one dared to underestimate him any longer. With such a Saber Domain enveloping them, one's strength would be halved, if not more. How could they possibly fight under such conditions?

Even the guardian formation of Profound Light Cave Heaven was bearing immense pressure. But it managed to hold on.

Xuanwu heaved a silent sigh of relief. However, Lin Fei's expression remained unchanged. He had just tested the guardian formation of the Profound Light Cave Heaven using his Saber Domain. It was powerful indeed, but not completely invincible.

"Life Wheel!" Lin Fei shouted softly. A low humming sound followed, and a massive Life Wheel appeared behind Lin Fei. It was vast and seemingly endless, spanning across the void, and exuding an intimidating aura. Even from behind the guardian formation, its overwhelming pressure could be felt. Notably, there were four bright layers on Lin Fei's Life Wheel, representing four Divine Abilities!

"Four Divine Abilities?"

Seeing this, both Wind Sovereign and the Sect Master of Ancient Origin Sect had their eyes widen in shock. Their minds were overwhelmed with astonishment. Four Divine Abilities! When Lin Fei left the Ancient Origin Sect, he had only mastered one Divine Ability – the Black Wind Prison. And now, he has four!

They were quite familiar with Lin Fei and knew his ambition was to become a Martial King. Thus, any Divine Ability chosen and cultivated by Lin Fei must be a Great Divine Ability at least. Four Great Divine Abilities combined with the Saber Domain – the strength Lin Fei possessed now was simply unimaginable.

"Perhaps, with the combined power of the four Divine Abilities, he could truly break the guardian formation alone!"

Wind Sovereign whispered to himself, a hint of hope gleaming in his eyes.

324. Power of Destruction

"Four Divine Abilities? Ha ha ha, just four Divine Abilities after all. How dare a Martial Sovereign with merely four Divine Abilities claim to destroy the guardian formation of the Profound Light Dao?"

Contrary to the shock of Wind Sovereign and the Sect Leader of Ancient Origin Sect, Xuanwu burst out laughing. Observing only four layers of radiance on Lin Fei's Life Wheel, he understood they represented four Divine Abilities.

Xuanwu had seen countless Martial Sovereigns, some of whom had cultivated up to eight Divine Abilities. Yet, even those top-tier Martial Sovereigns wouldn't dare claim they could break through the guardian formation of the Profound Light Cave Heaven. Initially, Lin Fei's display of the transcendent Saber Domain was truly terrifying. When the Saber Domain descended, it immediately suppressed the guardian formation, causing genuine concern for Xuanwu.

However, it now seemed that Lin Fei's grand reputation might be mainly due to his Saber Domain. His cultivation as a Martial Sovereign wasn't worth mentioning at all. How could a mere four Divine Abilities, even combined with the Saber Domain, pose a threat to the millennia-old guardian formation of Profound Light Cave Heaven?

Lin Fei's gaze remained coldly fixed on the guardian formation below. Shortly after, the fourth layer of his Life Wheel radiated brightly.

"Divine Ability, Annihilation!"

This was Lin Fei's fourth Divine Ability and was his most potent one in terms of sheer power. Though he was only a beginner, its effect was earth-shattering.

A thunderous explosion ensued. The Annihilation Divine Ability was so powerful it felt as if space itself was tearing apart.

Lin Fei then casually extended a finger, pointing toward the guardian formation.

"Power of Destruction!"

Annihilation Divine Ability contained both the Power of Destruction and the Power of Erasure. The former referred to breaking and shattering, making any strong, defensive force or object crumble under its might, including the guardian formation of Profound Light Cave Heaven.

With a sharp cracking sound accompanying the release of the Annihilation Divine Ability, the previously smug look on Xuanwu's face vanished, replaced by astonishment and a hint of fear.

It broke! The guardian formation of Profound Light Cave Heaven had actually been breached.

"How is this possible? How could the guardian formation be broken by just one Divine Ability? It can't be, hold on!"

Xuanwu frantically channeled his Spiritual Qi, casting several seals towards the guardian formation. With the influx of Spiritual Qi and seals, the cracks in the guardian formation disappeared momentarily.

However, with a snap of Lin Fei's fingers, the Power of Destruction erupted again. Additionally, the Saber Domain swiftly contracted, concentrating its energy into a much smaller area.

"Boom!"

Finally, the guardian formation was shattered. Under the combined force of the Saber Domain and the Annihilation Divine Ability, it crumbled instantly.

Witnessing this, the True Persons from Taiyi Dao Palace reacted immediately.

"Xuanwu, act now! We can't let Lin Fei breach the defenses!"

There were as many as six Golden Core True Persons from Taiyi Dao Palace.

"Great Mountain Seal!"

Again, it was the Great Mountain Seal. This magic treasure had become almost symbolic of Taiyi Dao Palace. And this time, all six Golden Core True Persons acted together. The towering Great Mountain Seal roared and smashed down toward Lin Fei. Even Xuanwu seemed to use some means to move an entire mountain from the Profound Light Cave Heaven to crash onto Lin Fei.

Lin Fei looked at the fearsome onslaught from within the Profound Light Cave Heaven, his face expressionless.

"Hum
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The next moment, the second layer of radiance on Lin Fei's Life Wheel shone brilliantly.

"Gravity Domain!"

Without moving a muscle, Lin Fei's second Divine Ability activated. A terrifying gravitational force descended instantaneously.

"Boom!"

The Great Mountain Seals, all at the Golden Core level of magic treasures, were enveloped by Lin Fei's Gravity Domain and immediately plummeted. Even the mountain that Xuanwu had summoned was engulfed by the same terrifying gravitational force. Unable to withstand it, the mountain crashed onto the ground with a resounding thud.

"Rumbling sounds."

Both the Great Mountain Seals and the mountain were pinned to the ground of the Profound Light Cave Heaven by the Gravity Domain, unable to budge an inch.

"This kind of Divine Ability..."

The Golden Core True Persons from Taiyi Dao Palace, as well as Xuanwu, were all wide-eyed, their hearts filled with shock. These were six major Golden Core True Persons, plus Xuanwu, even equipped with magic treasures. Yet, they couldn't even approach Lin Fei.

Lin Fei took step after step, heading towards the gate of the Profound Light Cave Heaven below. Just as Xuanwu and the six Golden Core True Persons were thinking of fleeing, under the dual suppression of the Saber Domain and Gravity Domain, they were instantly thrown to the ground, unable to move.

Lin Fei walked up to them, shaking his head slightly.

"Black Wind Prison!"

The first layer of radiance on Lin Fei's Life Wheel glowed. Simultaneously, the wind seemed to rise throughout the entire Profound Light Cave Heaven. It was a cold wind, touching one's skin, and even the Magic Body of a Golden Core True Person couldn't resist this terrifying wind.

It was the Bone-Eroding Wind!

They could only watch as their bodies began to reveal bones, and their life force rapidly drained away.

"I just formed my Nascent Soul, how can I die!? No..."

The six Golden Core True Persons, along with Xuanwu, screamed in agony. Their voices revealed boundless fear. However, it was futile. The bone-eroding wind revealed white bones wherever it blew. In terms of killing, no Divine Ability was more suitable than Black Wind Prison.

The entirety of Profound Light Cave Heaven wasn't just inhabited by Golden Core True Persons. There were also low-level Qi cultivators. At this moment, all of them couldn't escape the sweep of the bone-eroding wind. As the wind passed, they all turned into piles of white bones.

In the time it took to brew a cup of tea, the entire Profound Light Cave Heaven became silent, a silence reminiscent of death. The bone-eroding wind ceased. Even the Saber Domain and Gravity Domain were retracted by Lin Fei.

"Sect Leader, time to take over Profound Light Cave Heaven," Lin Fei calmly spoke to the Sect Leader of Ancient Origin Sect behind him.

The Sect Leader of Ancient Origin Sect, Wind Sovereign, and the Golden Core True Persons of Red Hades Mansion witnessed how Lin Fei annihilated the entire Profound Light Cave Heaven! Now, the whole Profound Light Cave Heaven was eerily silent. Everyone was dead!

This wasn't just about destroying the sect; it was about obliterating the entire Profound Light Cave Heaven. Lin Fei had "exterminated" every trace of life from it. Everyone was gone!

"Is this the strength of Sovereign Lin?"

"By himself, he obliterated the protective formation of Profound Light Cave Heaven."

"He even destroyed the entirety of Profound Light Cave Heaven on his own."

"And the Golden Core True Persons of Taiyi Dao Palace."

"Is this a Martial Sovereign?"

"Even a top-tier Martial Sovereign pales in comparison to Sovereign Lin."

For a moment, the people of the Ancient Origin Sect were ecstatic and excited. But the Golden Core True Persons of Red Hades Mansion had complex expressions. Because if Lin Fei could destroy the Profound Light Cave Heaven, then he could wipe out the entire Red Hades Mansion. They could clearly see that Lin Fei had held back. Of his four Divine Abilities, he had only used three. And not even at his full strength. How terrifying had Lin Fei's strength been?

325. Erase Completely

Profound Light Cave Heaven had now become a silent wasteland, taken over by the people of Ancient Origin Sect and Red Hades Mansion.

Lin Fei gazed upon the devastated landscape of Profound Light Cave Heaven below, his emotions unfazed, his heart calm. Reflecting on the techniques he just used, it was only the Saber Domain, Gravity Domain, Annihilation, Black Wind Prison, and so on. He hadn't even utilized the Dual-World Saber. With just three Divine Abilities combined with the Saber Domain, he easily crushed Profound Light Cave Heaven.

This was Profound Light Cave Heaven! An immortal sect with a legacy of tens of thousands of years, one of the three major powers in the past, and a sect that had contested with Ancient Origin Sect for countless years. Yet now, Lin Fei had eradicated it with such ease.

The shock this caused many was immense, and even Lin Fei was somewhat surprised by it. He found that Profound Light Cave Heaven was quite weak. Only their mountain-protecting formation took him a bit of effort.

Regarding the six Golden Core True Persons of Taiyi Dao Palace and the Xuanwu, they could be eliminated by Lin Fei in the blink of an eye. Within his Gravity Domain and Saber Domain, most Golden Core True Persons were completely suppressed, even their magic treasures couldn't be activated, stifled by the Gravity Domain.

Lin Fei realized that perhaps the Golden Core True Persons of Taiyi Dao Palace weren't weak, or rather, it wasn't that Xuanwu was weak. It was that he was too strong.

Unknowingly, Lin Fei had reached the pinnacle of Martial Sovereigns. In terms of combat strength, few among the Martial Sovereigns could match him. Perhaps only those peak Martial Sovereigns from the Martial King clan, those who have awakened seven or eight Great Divine Abilities from the Martial King bloodline, could make Lin Fei take them seriously. Otherwise, it would be hard for anyone to force Lin Fei to go all out. A couple of top-tier Divine Abilities, combined with the Saber Domain, could deal with if not completely overpower, most threats.

With a "swoosh", Lin Fei descended to the ground of Profound Light Cave Heaven, where he saw a gigantic mountain peak and six Great Mountain Seals. With a wave of his hand, the enormous mountain shattered instantly, collapsing into a pile of rubble.

"By using Annihilation Divine Ability, you shattered a mountain peak, elevating the Annihilation's mood. Its training progress has increased by 10%."

A system voice suddenly echoed in Lin Fei's mind.

"Annihilation Divine Ability training progress has increased?"

Lin Fei's eyes sparkled. This was an unexpected delight. Breaking a mountain could enhance the training progress of the Annihilation Divine Ability?

However, Lin Fei understood that to advance in martial arts or Divine Abilities often requires specific conditions. Sometimes, what works the first time won't necessarily work the second.

So, Lin Fei tried to shatter a second mountain peak. As he had guessed, it had no effect this time. Shattering one mountain could delight the Annihilation Divine Ability and boost its progress. But shattering a second, third, or even tenth mountain wouldn't have the same effect. Naturally, there would be no progress in training.

"Since destroying the mountain is ineffective, what about trying the Great Mountain Seal?"

Lin Fei roughly understood the characteristics of "Annihilation Divine Ability". This is a Divine Ability dedicated to destruction. The more it destroys especially potent things, the more it pleases the "Annihilation Divine Ability", such as the Great Mountain Seal.

"Divine Ability, Annihilation! Power of Destruction!"

With Lin Fei's casting of Annihilation Divine Ability, he pointed out. One of the Great Mountain Seals, a so-called excellent offensive and defensive Golden Core tier magic treasure, cracked instantly.

"Crack!"

The Great Mountain Seal was completely torn apart, and cracks spread across it like spider webs.

"Boom!"

The next moment, the Great Mountain Seal shattered into pieces. A renowned Golden Core level magic treasure turned into mere debris.

"Your Annihilation Divine Ability has shattered the Golden Core magic treasure, Great Mountain Seal, feeling pleased, and the cultivation progress has increased by 20%."

Lin Fei's eyes lit up. An increase of 20% in cultivation progress was significant.

"Let's try another Great Mountain Seal."

Lin Fei tried to destroy the remaining five Great Mountain Seals. After all, these Seals were of little use to him. Moreover, he already had one. However, when he attempted to shatter these Seals, he found no benefit. It seemed that the Annihilation Divine Ability preferred to destroy 'fresh' objects. Once something was destroyed, repeating the act wouldn't improve his cultivation.

Currently, Lin Fei's Annihilation Divine Ability's cultivation progress is at 40%. He initially had 10%, and with the destruction of the mountain peak and the Great Mountain Seal, it had increased by 30%, summing up to 40%. But there was still a long way to go to reach 100%.

"Is it just about destruction?"

A sharp glint appeared in Lin Fei's eyes. He looked at Profound Light Cave Heaven, an idea forming in his mind.

"Whoosh!"

Lin Fei approached the Ancient Origin Sect's sect master.

"Sect Master, have we almost emptied everything from Profound Light Cave Heaven?"

The Ancient Origin Sect master nodded, "Almost everything has been moved out. We can't leave these things in Profound Light Cave Heaven."

In reality, after Lin Fei destroyed the entrance of Profound Light Cave Heaven, neither the Ancient Origin Sect nor Red Hades Mansion planned to settle in Profound Light Cave Heaven. Without its protective formation, what value did Profound Light Cave Heaven have?

Everything that could be moved was taken away. Destroying Profound Light Cave Heaven ensured that the Taiyi Dao Palace couldn't slowly accumulate power within the domain of the three major forces. To genuinely compete with the Taiyi Dao Palace, both forces would still have to return to their own sects.

"Good, since everything has been moved out, you all should retreat. I will completely destroy Profound Light Cave Heaven and erase its existence forever!" Lin Fei said coldly. If he was going to destroy something, he'd do it thoroughly. He wondered, would this act elevate his Annihilation Divine Ability to mastery?

"Erase Profound Light Cave Heaven completely?" The Sect Master shuddered slightly. He began to understand Lin Fei's intentions. Merely attacking the entrance of Profound Light Cave Heaven wasn't enough. For instance, some disciples of Profound Light Cave Heaven who had evaded the disaster or had relocated to Taiyi Dao Palace might return if the sect's entrance remained.

Even if Lin Fei had slaughtered everyone, as long as the entrance remained, there was a possibility of its resurgence and even a chance for it to be rebuilt by the returning disciples. Therefore, total obliteration was the answer, making Profound Light Cave Heaven a thing of the past.

Soon, the people from Red Hades Mansion and the Ancient Origin Sect evacuated Profound Light Cave Heaven. Valuables from Profound Light Cave Heaven were all taken away, leaving it a mere shell. Yet, no matter how empty, this was the entrance to an immortal sect that had stood for ten thousand years. The entrance itself was of paramount significance.

Suddenly, a massive Life Wheel materialized behind Lin Fei. Following that, the fourth ray on the Life Wheel shone brightly.

"Divine Ability, Annihilation!"

At this moment, Lin Fei gave it his all, unleashing this Divine Ability.

"Boom!"

Immediately, the power of Annihilation enveloped the entire sect. Chaos ensued—mountains, massive stones, and cliffs—all collapsed, shattered into dust.

This is the power of Annihilation!

The force of the Divine Ability burst forth in its entirety. In the blink of an eye, as the dust settled, silence reigned. The scene before them was desolate.

Gone!

The grand Profound Light Cave Heaven, an immortal sect that had endured for tens of thousands of years, vanished in broad daylight. No ruins remained, every trace was wiped out. From that moment on, Profound Light Cave Heaven ceased to exist.

"Your Annihilation Divine Ability has erased a ten-thousand-year-old immortal sect, feeling pleased, cultivation progress increased by 200%."

"Your AnnihilationDivine Ability has broken through to Mastery."

"Your AnnihilationDivine Ability continues to break through to Transcendence!"

In Lin Fei's mind, one system notification followed another.