Chapter 330-331 (Patreon)

330. Destruction of Illusion Worry City

"Master!"

Jiang Tianyun's eyes were bloodshot as he suddenly charged forward.

Lin Fei naturally recognized Jiang Tianyun. However, he didn't show any mercy. Next, with a slight press of the Saber Domain, a saber light instantly slew Jiang Tianyun.

A mere martial saint. Lin Fei didn't even need to use his Divine Ability.

Jiang Tianyun was dead.

Everyone in the Illusion Worry City was silent, daring not to move. They all knew too well that the Illusion Worry City was finished. After all, the city had always been sustained by the two city lords. Once both lords were dead, what advantage would the Illusion Worry City have?

Originally, they were confident in the city's two lords to protect Illusion Worry City. But now, they looked at Lin Fei with complicated expressions. It was Lin Fei again. He single-handedly killed the two city lords. Almost single-handedly destroyed the Illusion Worry City.

Lin Fei glanced at the people inside the Illusion Worry City. Step by step, he floated above the city.

"In one hour, I will destroy Illusion Worry City completely. If you don't leave, you can be buried with Illusion Worry City."

Lin Fei never intended to kill everyone in the Illusion Worry City. These people, after all, weren't the same as those from the Profound Light Cave Heaven. Those from the Profound Light Cave Heaven were all accomplices of Xuanwu. None of them were innocent.

Lin Fei could wipe out the Profound Light Cave Heaven without any qualms. But in the Illusion Worry City, while there were many evildoers, many were independent cultivators.

Lin Fei wasn't a bloodthirsty person. Thus, he gave them an hour. Enough time for them to leave.

As Lin Fei's words fell, the whole Illusion Worry City plunged into chaos. One hour! They only had one hour!

Some shrewd individuals quickly left the Illusion Worry City. Yet, some greedy ones were trying to grab some treasures from the city in the chaos, hoping to steal some valuables amidst the turmoil.

Lin Fei paid them no mind. He would wait for an hour. After an hour, he would use his Annihilation Divine Ability to completely obliterate the entire Illusion Worry City. He believed that this would significantly enhance his cultivation progress for the Annihilation Divine Ability.

Time ticked away. Soon, the hour had passed.

Nobody dared to linger for the full hour. Essentially, they all left the Illusion Worry City even before the hour was up. Some were reluctant to part, not moving too far away. They wanted a final look at the Illusion Worry City.

A resonating hum echoed. The very next instant, a massive Life Wheel materialized behind Lin Fei. Radiance shimmered from four layers of the Life Wheel, the fourth layer shining the brightest.

"Divine Ability, Annihilation!"

With a resounding boom, Lin Fei's powerful Divine Ability, Annihilation, erupted within Illusion Worry City. Instantly, the entire city crumbled and vanished. No matter how solid or valuable anything was—majestic walls, massive stones—all yielded before the power of the Annihilation Divine Ability.

Everyone felt their spirits tremble. They gazed down at the once-prosperous Illusion Worry City, which was crumbling and disappearing before their very eyes. In a mere moment, the bustling city had vanished, leaving behind only ruins. No traces remained of the once magnificent metropolis.

"Your Annihilation Divine Ability has obliterated a prosperous and sturdy city, grasping the concept of Annihilation completely."

"Your Annihilation Divine Ability got an enlightenment."

"Your Annihilation Divine Ability practice progress has reached 100%."

"Your Annihilation Divine Ability is now perfected."

With the destruction of Illusion Worry City by his Annihilation Divine Ability, Lin Fei heard these successive announcements in his mind. His Annihilation Divine Ability was perfected, just as he had anticipated.

Anything annihilated furthered the progress of his Annihilation Divine Ability. Having obliterated both Profound Light Cave Heaven and the vast Illusion Worry City, he transformed prosperity into ruins, grasping the very essence of annihilation.

All four of Lin Fei's top-tier Divine Abilities had reached perfection. Perhaps it was time to start cultivating his fifth Divine Ability.

"Let's go."

Lin Fei didn't linger. He turned into a streak of light, heading back to the Ancient Origin Sect. The residents of Illusion Worry City could only stare blankly at the ruins, their expressions complex. The city, which had stood for centuries, was no more. They now truly understood the implications of the wars between sects like the Ancient Origin Sect, Red Hades Mansion, and Taiyi Dao Palace. As the saying goes, no egg remains unbroken when the nest is overturned.

"No matter, let's leave this place of conflict. The Ancient Continent is vast after all..."

Many sighed deeply and began to depart.

As Lin Fei returned to the Ancient Origin Sect, he happened upon Wind Sovereign and the Ancient Origin Sect's sect master, who seemed to be searching for him.

"Sovereign Lin," began the sect master, "You weren't in your cave earlier. Where had you gone?"

"I paid a visit to Illusion Worry City."

"Illusion Worry City?"

"Yes, I took care of Illusion Heart True Person and Worry-free Sovereign. I then destroyed Illusion Worry City."

The Ancient Origin Sect Master and Wind Sovereign exchanged glances. Was Lin Fei, residing peacefully in the Ancient Origin Sect, actually taking time out to obliterate Illusion Worry City?

While they were unsure of Lin Fei's motives, they didn't particularly care for Illusion Worry City either. Eliminating potential threats before the upcoming battle with Taiyi Dao Palace seemed like a wise move.

"Sect Master, Wind Sovereign, did you seek me out for a particular matter?" Lin Fei inquired.

The Ancient Origin Sect Master responded gravely, "Indeed, there's a matter of concern. Recently, Taiyi Dao Palace has been unnaturally quiet. Their silence is unsettling especially after you annihilated Profound Light Cave Heaven and executed several of Taiyi Dao Palace's Golden Core True Persons. This very silence is abnormal.

Thus, we've come to caution Sovereign Lin. The most formidable weapon, or power, that you must be wary of from Taiyi Dao Palace is the 'Great Mountain Divine Seal.' Although it's unlikely Taiyi Dao Palace would deploy it recklessly, it's their mightiest magic treasure. Crafted personally by a Nascent Soul Great Being within Taiyi Dao Palace, its might is boundless. Sovereign Lin, you must exercise utmost caution."

Lin Fei nodded slightly. The Great Mountain Divine Seal! He had certainly heard of it. This was the very foundation of Taiyi Dao Palace. A Nascent Soul magic treasure. Such treasures possessed earth-shattering power, typically used to suppress the entire sect. It would be highly improbable for it to be taken outside, for any damage to it would harm the foundation of Taiyi Dao Palace itself.

But what if on the off chance that Taiyi Dao Palace decided to deploy the Great Mountain Divine Seal? With Lin Fei's current prowess, encompassing his four top-tier Great Divine Abilities and his Transcendence Saber Domain, it was still uncertain if he could contend against the Great Mountain Divine Seal. If trapped, he might be suppressed.

The Ancient Origin Sect Master's warning probably intended to prompt Lin Fei to strategize a defense against the potential deployment of the Great Mountain Divine Seal.

"I understand," Lin Fei acknowledged. "I'll visit the Martial Tower."

With that, Lin Fei transformed into a streak of light, heading towards the Martial Tower of the Ancient Origin Sect.

331. Undying Body Divine Abilities

Ancient Origin Sect's Martial Tower.

Lin Fei headed straight to the fourth floor. The entire floor was dedicated to Divine Abilities. While the Ancient Origin Sect might not be on par with the Martial King lineage, they were, after all, a martial arts sect with a heritage spanning tens of thousands of years. Over the years, they had accumulated a significant collection of Divine Abilities. However, among these Divine Abilities, there were hardly any top-tier Great Divine Abilities.

If Lin Fei's goal was merely to attain the status of Martial King, then ordinary Great Divine Abilities would suffice. But he had come to realize that the stronger the Divine Ability, the more potent the Martial King bloodline that would be birthed from it.

While the Martial King status wasn't the pinnacle of martial arts nor Lin Fei's ultimate goal in his martial journey, a stronger Martial King bloodline might be beneficial for his future cultivation.

Hence, Lin Fei's current focus was not merely on becoming a Martial King but on cultivating the Martial King bloodline. For each Divine Ability, he would have to select the top-tier Great Divine Abilities.

The only top-tier Great Divine Ability in the Ancient Origin Sect was the Black Wind Prison. That wasn't an issue, as Lin Fei could create his own Divine Abilities. However, before doing so, he had to decide on the nature of his fifth Divine Ability.

Initially, Lin Fei was unsure about the direction to take. But the reminder from the Ancient Origin Sect Master about Taiyi Dao Palace's possession of the Great Mountain Divine Seal gave him some clarity. The Great Mountain Divine Seal, being a Nascent Soul magic treasure, was of such significance that all other Great Mountain Seals were mere replicas of it.

Taiyi Dao Palace's unyielding stature and its reputation as one of the top Nascent Soul traditions stemmed from its possession of the Great Mountain Divine Seal. This highlighted the seal's importance to the palace. So, devising a counter to the Great Mountain Divine Seal became a pressing concern for Lin Fei.

Having encountered the Great Mountain Seal before, Lin Fei could make some educated assumptions about the characteristics of the superior Great Mountain Divine Seal. The Great Mountain Seal, renowned for its immense power and unparalleled dominance, once invoked, would manifest as a gigantic mountain, crushing everything in its path. The Great Mountain Divine Seal likely worked similarly.

Moreover, it was rumored that the Great Mountain Divine Seal was crafted from a unique ancient divine mountain. The specifics of this "uniqueness" remained a mystery, as it was a closely guarded secret of the Taiyi Dao Palace, not something they would easily disclose.

Lin Fei closed his eyes, organizing his thoughts. The Great Mountain Divine Seal was overwhelmingly dominant and infinitely powerful. To confront it head-on using Divine Abilities would likely be a daunting task.

Even if Lin Fei had four Great Divine Abilities, and even if he were to add a fifth Divine Ability and the Transcendence Saber Domain, it would still be challenging to counteract a Nascent Soul magic treasure. If it were easy to fend off, it wouldn't be worthy of being termed a Nascent Soul magic treasure or be deserving of the title "great-power" magic treasure.

What if he relied on speed to evade the Great Mountain Divine Seal? Lin Fei was aware that certain Divine Abilities offered unparalleled speed. Upon mastering these skills, one's speed could become almost inconceivably swift.

However, the Great Mountain Divine Seal represented an ancient divine mountain, vast beyond measure. When invoked, it blanketed the skies, making it nearly impossible to evade based purely on speed. Besides, Lin Fei's Saber Domain allowed him to "teleport", rendering speed almost redundant.

Direct confrontation wasn't the solution, neither was evasion. There remained one last option: to become undying. Self-preservation was paramount. As long as Lin Fei remained alive, with his current four Great Divine Abilities' offensive capabilities, he was more than equipped to handle foes of the Golden Core and Martial Sovereign levels.

For instance, the previously encountered Sovereign Yuan possessed a powerful sword domain and impressive attack strength, but he too chose a life-preserving Divine Ability. Even though Lin Fei hadn't witnessed Sovereign Yuan deploy it, it surely was formidable. For Martial Sovereigns, a life-preserving Divine Ability was essential. The most potent among these was undoubtedly the undying body.

"If I could possess a Divine Ability that grants me an undying body," Lin Fei pondered, "even the Great Mountain Divine Seal wouldn't be able to kill me. With my Saber Domain and the other four top-tier Divine Abilities, I'd be prepared for any adversary."

A glint sparkled in Lin Fei's eyes. An undying body! A life-preserving Divine Ability!

However, while it sounded straightforward, the execution was far from it. To remain undying even under the weight of the Great Mountain Divine Seal, what kind of undying body would one need? Many undying bodies could easily be killed by Lin Fei's Divine Abilities, hardly qualifying them as genuinely undying.

"Only by elevating the characteristic of 'undying' to its zenith might one achieve the strongest undying body Divine Ability," Lin Fei mused. "Perhaps, I can create an undying body Divine Ability of my own."

Lin Fei recognized his unique talent in creating Divine Abilities, particularly top-tier Great Divine Abilities. By continuously integrating the characteristic of "undying" into the Divine Abilities, the newly forged ability would undoubtedly be powerful, perhaps even perfected to its utmost limits.

Lin Fei made up his mind. He began selecting Divine Abilities, be they Great Divine Abilities or Lesser Divine Abilities, as long as they had the "undying" characteristic.

This time, Lin Fei didn't let the Divine Abilities blend freely or spontaneously. He poured more attention and heart into it. He couldn't let the Divine Abilities craft themselves anymore. In this endeavor, Lin Fei was genuinely pioneering his own Divine Abilities, selecting every single one that needed integration himself.

The Ancient Origin Sect had both Great Divine Abilities and Lesser Divine Abilities. Among the Great Divine Abilities, there was one named "Flying Sand," which served as a life-preserving ability. However, it wasn't synonymous with an undying body. The practitioner could transform into flying sand, dispersing and gathering at will, making them difficult to kill.

Still, this skill's primary function was to dissipate force, meaning that upon receiving an attack, using the Flying Sand Divine Ability would dissipate much of the force, protecting the practitioner. It wasn't a genuine undying ability.

Lin Fei was searching for a true undying Divine Ability. He wanted to use it as a foundation and continuously merge other Divine Abilities to genuinely create an undying body Divine Ability.

The Ancient Origin Sect had many Divine Abilities, Lin Fei eventually discovered a Lesser Divine Ability that epitomized the "undying body" concept: the "Blood Seal Divine Ability."

Once the Blood Seal Divine Ability was mastered, practitioners would cultivate a blood seal from their flesh. The energy from numerous cells would be stored within this seal. If the physical body was harmed, like losing a limb, the seal would continually release vast amounts of energy, enabling the regrowth of lost limbs.

While Martial Sovereigns could typically regenerate limbs even without this ability, the main feature of the Blood Seal Divine Ability was its restorative power. As long as the body wasn't instantly turned to ash, the practitioner could recover entirely using the blood seal.

Such regenerative prowess could resist many Divine Abilities, like Lin Fei's Black Wind Prison. Although the bone-eroding wind of Black Wind Prison was formidable, a practitioner with the Blood Seal Divine Ability could counteract its effects.

Many Martial Sovereigns couldn't withstand the Black Wind Prison. Yet, the Blood Seal Divine Ability was only classified as a Lesser Divine Ability. It could still be combined with other Divine Abilities, transforming into a top-tier Great Divine Ability.

"It's you, Blood Seal!" Lin Fei decided. He planned to use this ability as the foundation, integrating other undying body Divine Abilities, genuinely creating the most top-tier undying body Divine Ability.