Chapter 341-342 (Patreon)

341. The Direction of the Sixth Divine Ability

Lin Fei, Ancient Origin Sect Master, Wind Sovereign, and all the other Martial Sovereigns had returned to the Ancient Origin Sect.

In the grand hall, the leader of the Ancient Origin Sect laughed and said, "Sovereign Lin, with our journey to Taiyi Dao Palace this time, we can finally rest easy."

"Indeed, as long as Sovereign Lin is with us, Taiyi Dao Palace will not dare to make a move against our Ancient Origin Sect."

"We have at least a thousand years of peace."

All the Sovereigns appeared elated. With Lin Fei around, the Ancient Origin Sect was guaranteed a millennium of prosperity.

"A thousand years?" Lin Fei shook his head, "Maybe tomorrow, maybe a few years, but definitely not a thousand. They will make their move."

A Martial Sovereign frowned, "Taiyi Dao Palace can't defeat you, how would they dare?"

"They may not take action, but they could hire someone who will. If Taiyi Dao Palace brings in a Nascent Soul cultivator, do you still believe we can rest easy?"

Lin Fei's words changed the expressions of all the Martial Sovereigns.

"Summon a Nascent Soul cultivator? Is that even possible?"

Many doubted. If it were that easy, Taiyi Dao Palace would have done it long ago. But what if they did?

"Sovereign Lin, what should we do?" Wind Sovereign asked.

All eyes were now on Lin Fei. He was the core of the Ancient Origin Sect.

"It's simple. I will become the Martial King. Then, all problems will be solved."

The room went silent. They knew Lin Fei was powerful, but he had only mastered five of the Divine Abilities. To become a Martial King, he had to merge all nine. Only then could he possibly attain the Martial King's bloodline and status. However, if anyone from the Ancient Origin Sect had a chance, it was Lin Fei.

Lin Fei left the hall, giving a reminder to the Sect's Sovereigns to stay vigilant. He returned to his dwelling, knowing Taiyi Dao Palace wouldn't let it go, but also confident they wouldn't act soon without being sure of victory.

He was also aware that only by becoming a Martial King could he eliminate the threat of Taiyi Dao Palace for good. But it wasn't going to be easy. He had just mastered five of the Divine Abilities. There were four more to go.

Lin Fei had time, but Great Chang might not be able to wait that long. Some Martial Sovereigns and Golden Core True Persons from the Ancient Continent had already set out for Great Chang. He wondered what had become of it.

Lin Fei knew he had to rush back to Great Chang soon.

"First, I should visit the Martial Arts Tower and 'create' a top-notch Great Divine Ability as my sixth Divine Ability..."

Lin Fei didn't dwell on how long it would take to return to Great Chang this time. The stronger his power, the better.

Thus, Lin Fei ventured to the fourth floor of the Martial Arts Tower.

The fourth floor was entirely dedicated to Divine Abilities. Lin Fei had grown adept at "creating" Divine Abilities. However, now he needed to choose a direction. For his sixth Divine Ability, what kind of power did he need?

For the fifth Divine Ability, Lin Fei had chosen the path of immortality to counter the threat from Taiyi Dao Palace, resulting in the creation of the top-tier Undying Seal Great Divine Ability. Even a Nascent Soul magic treasure could not kill him.

Undoubtedly, the fifth Divine Ability was a resounding success! Therefore, Lin Fei had even higher expectations for the sixth Divine Ability.

Lin Fei pondered the Divine Abilities he currently possessed: Black Wind Prison, Gravity Domain, Dual-World Saber, Annihilation, and Undying Seal, totaling five.

Among them, the Gravity Domain, similar to the Saber Domain, was a restrictive Divine Ability, mainly used to suppress the opponent's power. Undying Seal was defensive, giving the user a type of immortality. Black Wind Prison was an expansive attack against life. Both Dual-World Saber and Annihilation Divine Ability were powerful and direct attack abilities.

These five Divine Abilities were comprehensive, leaving no glaring weaknesses. But in certain areas, there were still vulnerabilities. For instance, he didn't possess a straightforward defensive Divine Ability. Even the Undying Seal, with its immortality trait, wasn't genuinely defensive.

Another issue was the absence of a decisive, all-ending ability. If he didn't have a powerful enough direct defense Divine Ability, the Great Mountain Divine Seal could crush him. What if he couldn't break a more potent seal like the True Fire Tower? While it couldn't kill him, being sealed or trapped was almost as bad.

So, Lin Fei concluded, "I need a Divine Ability that is definitive. One that can break any seal. Even if I'm trapped, I should be able to break the confinement of any magic treasure."

Lin Fei knew that finding such a Divine Ability would be a challenging endeavor. Perhaps even if he scoured all the Divine Ability scriptures in the Ancient Origin Sect's Martial Arts Tower, he might not have found the ability he sought. However, he had the option to "create" his own.

To create something wasn't to conjure it out of thin air. Lin Fei couldn't magically invent a Divine Ability. But after his previous two endeavors in "creating" Divine Abilities, he had garnered some personal experience and even had a few ideas. This was an ideal opportunity to "experiment." Even if he failed, it wouldn't impact him in any way.

Firstly, Lin Fei needed to have a clear idea or vision. He had to be precise about what kind of Divine Ability he needed. Not just a vague concept. He closed his eyes, thinking of the True Fire Tower. This magic treasure was a prime example of a sealing-type magic treasure. Even other more potent magic treasures, stronger than the True Fire Tower, were primarily more robust in their sealing ability and harder to damage. But if he had a Divine Ability that could shatter anything, no sealing magic treasure could hold him.

"Sharp, invincible, capable of breaking through everything..."

In his mind, Lin Fei's concept of the Divine Ability he needed became clearer and more refined. Suddenly, there was a jolt in his mind. He envisioned a Divine Ability that perfectly aligned with his idea. However, what he "imagined" looked more like a needle or a needle-shaped magic treasure.

But Lin Fei was looking to cultivate a Divine Ability, not create a magic treasure.

342. Pierce

Martial Sovereign didn't possess any magic treasures, and certainly none that were sharp, invincible, and capable of breaking through everything. Why did these qualities align with a needle-shaped magic treasure?

Lin Fei was keen on cultivating a new Divine Ability, not a treasure. So, were there any Divine Abilities that met these criteria? He started his search in the Divine Ability scriptures. It didn't have to be a perfect match, just something that had the characteristics he was looking for.

After some searching, he found a Divine Ability called "Splitting Light Saber". It could cultivate a saber aura named Splitting Light Aura. The essence of this ability was its speed, so swift that it was almost unpredictable. But what Lin Fei was truly interested in was a minor trait of this ability: penetrating.

The penetrating of the Splitting Light Aura was just an ancillary trait. The primary focus of the Divine Ability was its elusive speed. Ironically, Lin Fei wasn't as interested in the speed but was captivated by its ability to penetrate everything.

Lin Fei also came across another Divine Ability named "Astonishing Swan Finger". This technique was as fast as a startled swan and was labeled as a Lesser Divine Ability. However, its power was formidable, and its key characteristic was, once again, penetrating. If one couldn't dodge, they'd likely be pierced through. Both abilities had similar traits to some extent.

Lin Fei thought, "I'll use the Splitting Light Saber as a foundation and merge it with the Astonishing Swan Finger. I hope that by combining these, the penetrating traits of both will enhance the resulting Divine Ability's trait and make it truly unparalleled."

With that in mind, he began the process of merging the two Divine Abilities.

The energies hummed. Lin Fei had given careful instructions, hoping that both abilities would merge with a focus on their penetrating. This was a "Directed Fusion", something he hadn't attempted before. He was unsure if it would work.

However, as time passed, there were no signs of resistance between the two abilities. Instead, they seemed to harmonize, gradually merging into one. After an unknown period, Lin Fei noticed a significant surge in the brightness of the fused abilities. It meant the fusion had concluded.

Upon closer inspection, Lin Fei realized that the new Divine Ability was still a saber technique. But its characteristics had shifted from mere speed to an incredible sharpness, invincibility, and the ability to shatter anything.

Joy surged in Lin Fei's heart. He had succeeded in his directed fusion experiment. This success marked the first step in a new direction.

Having taken that step, Lin Fei was eager to continue exploring this newfound potential.

So, Lin Fei continued to merge with the Divine Ability.

The third, fourth, fifth...

Gradually, Lin Fei began to identify some issues. Divine Abilities that were truly penetrating, or possessed razor-sharp characteristics to penetrate anything, were exceptionally rare. Even as secondary effects, such Divine Abilities were scarcely found. And due to these being "directional" Divine Abilities, the trait of penetrating within each was not particularly strong. Thus, despite combining one Divine Ability after another, they still did not metamorphose into a Great Divine Ability.

Tens, twenties, thirties, forties... Lin Fei searched nearly all of the Ancient Origin Sect's Divine Abilities. Finally, after merging the forty-third Divine Ability, it reached its limit!

Gazing upon this newly formed pinnacle of Great Divine Ability, Lin Fei felt uncertain. He needed to test it personally to truly understand if it was the penetrated Divine Ability he sought, and to what extent.

"Return to me, become my Divine Ability," he whispered. "Awaiting the day I awaken the Martial King lineage. Where blood persists, the Divine Ability endures."

With a swift "whoosh", as Lin Fei's words settled, the radiant new Divine Ability was absorbed into his body. A powerful "boom" resonated, and Lin Fei shuddered.

Behind him, a vast Life Wheel emerged. On the Life Wheel, the sixth layer shone with a dazzling light. Six layers of luminescence signified six merged Divine Abilities.

Concurrently, a fragment of memory appeared in Lin Fei's mind. It pertained to the sixth Divine Ability, named "Pierce." A simple title, yet its function was far from elementary.

According to Lin Fei's recollections about the "Pierce Divine Ability", once executed, it released a force capable of breaching almost any barrier, penetrating anything.

Without hesitation, Lin Fei lifted his hand. In an instant, it was pierced right through by the power of the "Pierce", unhindered and effortlessly. This wasn't the aura of a sword or a saber, but an otherworldly force that could penetrate all. Even Lin Fei's palm could not resist. However, he noticed that the Pierce Divine Ability couldn't completely breach his Undying Seal. Meaning, the Pierce Divine Ability did not touch the particle-level force.

"Great Mountain Seal!" Lin Fei exclaimed, summoning the seal. He had taken numerous Great Mountain Seals from the Golden Core True Persons of Taiyi Dao Palace. All were of the Golden Core caliber magic treasures. At the very least, their defense was impeccable. After all, the Great Mountain Seal was a magic treasure suitable for both offense and defense.

"Divine Ability, Pierce!" Instantly, the sixth layer of light from Lin Fei's back shone brilliantly.

With a swift "swish", a fleeting beam of light appeared – the power of Pierce. It manifested as a ray of light, its size adjustable. In an instant, it reached the Great Mountain Seal. Without any resistance, the seal was directly pierced through. Immediately, the luminescence of the Great Mountain Seal dimmed.

Even a magic treasure at the Golden Core level would be virtually rendered useless once pierced. Watching this, Lin Fei's eyes couldn't help but narrow slightly. This Pierce Divine Ability seemed even more formidable than he had initially imagined. And the power of Pierce wasn't just about breaking through – once something was pierced, it was essentially ruined. Moreover, if it could penetrate a magic treasure, could it also breach spell formations?

"System," Lin Fei thought without hesitation, promptly accessing the system panel to inspect the status of his Divine Ability.

Host: Lin Fei

Martial Realm: Mid-stage 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: Perfection

Great Divine Ability: Undying Seal: Perfection

Great Divine Ability: Pierce: Beginner (Progress 5%)

Saber Domain: Transcendence (Progress 5%)

Lin Fei's sixth Divine Ability was, as expected, at the beginner stage. However, its cultivation progress was already at 5%. Just moments ago, when Lin Fei employed the Pierce Divine Ability, he had merely pierced his own palm and the Golden Core magic treasure, the Great Mountain Seal.

"Could it be that by using the Pierce Divine Ability to penetrate magic treasures or other objects, I can enhance the cultivation progress?" Lin Fei surmised that this might indeed be the case. If so, mastering the Pierce Divine Ability to perfection wouldn't seem too challenging.

"I wonder if the fully realized Pierce Divine Ability can breach the Great Mountain Divine Seal," Lin Fei pondered a possibility. If he could penetrate the Great Mountain Divine Seal, then, undoubtedly, he could break the protective array of the Taiyi Dao Palace. Once deprived of the Great Mountain Divine Seal and the sect formation, Lin Fei could effortlessly obliterate the entire Taiyi Dao Palace. However, without absolute confidence, he wouldn't recklessly confront the Taiyi Dao Palace.

"The sixth Divine Ability has reached the beginner stage," he reflected. "But to perfect it, more time is needed. It might be the right time to return to Great Chang..."

Lin Fei had made up his mind.