"Thud."
A tremendous noise echoed across the sea, stirring a vast splash of waves. When the dust and smoke cleared, everyone's eyes widened in shock. The Great Mountain Seal was nowhere to be seen.
Lin Fei remained, hovering in the void. All that was left were ripples and waves on the sea's surface. Moreover, a massive whirlpool had formed in the water.
"Was... was the Great Mountain Seal sent flying?"
Five Light True Person and Clear Light True Person looked on in disbelief. What had they just witnessed? The formidable Great Mountain Seal, after clashing head-on with Lin Fei's saber, was actually sent flying, plunging directly into the sea, causing the formation of that vast whirlpool.
Yet Lin Fei remained untouched. The two peak Foundation Establishment True Persons couldn't quite believe it. Was Lin Fei's slash really that powerful? A head-on collision with a Golden Core-level magic treasure Great Mountain Seal, only to send it flying.
This was no longer the power of a Martial Saint or a Foundation Establishment True Person. Even if he hadn't reached the level of a Martial Sovereign, he was close.
"Go!"
Without hesitation, Five Light True Person and Clear Light True Person turned to leave. They quickly cast a spell, trying to recall the Great Mountain Seal. However, it was already too late.
"Boom."
Although Lin Fei's saber essence was drained, he still had his Saber Momentum. In an instant, Lin Fei's Saber Momentum descended, making the two Foundation Establishment True Persons feel like they were trapped in quicksand. Every move became incredibly difficult!
"Immeasurable Fist!"
Lin Fei launched a punch. Indeed, his saber essence had been exhausted and would take time to recover. However, the power of the martial artists lies within themselves. A martial artist's body is still immensely formidable. Especially for Lin Fei, who had condensed the Energy Flower. He also possessed the Blood Energy Domain. Thus, even if his saber essence was depleted, Lin Fei's body remained incredibly strong!
"Boom."
Lin Fei's Blood Energy Domain encompassed both the Five Light True Person and Clear Light True Person. Immediately, their Qi and Blood were suppressed. Their entire beings, under the dual pressure of Saber Momentum and Blood Energy Domain, found it almost impossible to even move an inch, let alone escape.
The main issue was that their spiritual power had also been exhausted by the Great Mountain Seal. If they had abundant spiritual power, they could infinitely deploy the Great Mountain Seal and genuinely utilize its utmost power. Sadly, there was no opportunity for that now.
Lin Fei's terrifying punch made it seem as if the very air was exploding. The force of his punch hadn't even landed on them yet, but they felt the chilling touch of death. They were very clear; if that punch landed on them, given their current state of zero spiritual power and relying solely on their Magic Bodies, they wouldn't stand a chance against Lin Fei's strike! Even if they had spiritual power but were without the Great Mountain Seal, they couldn't withstand this punch.
"We can't die, we mustn't die. You can't kill us, even if you are a Martial Saint of the Ancient Origin Sect, you can't kill us. We are from the Taiyi Dao Palace..."
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"Thud."
The two Foundation Establishment True Persons couldn't even finish their sentence before Lin Fei's punch landed on them. In an instant, their bodies were blown apart by his strike.
This punch of Lin Fei, which embodied the Energy Flower and the suppression of the Blood Energy Domain, was so potent that even a top-tier Martial Saint would struggle against it. And these two Foundation Establishment True Persons, devoid of any spiritual power, stood no chance.
The two peak Foundation Establishment True Persons died just like that. Obliterated by a single punch from Lin Fei, leaving no trace behind.
"Hmm?"
Lin Fei's gaze shifted as he looked toward the vast sea below.
"Splash."
The Great Mountain Seal shot out from the water. Without the support of spiritual power, it quickly reverted to its original state, a small square object, no larger than a fist.
Lin Fei's figure flashed, arriving instantly in front of the Great Mountain Seal. He reached out to grasp it.
"Whoosh."
However, the Great Mountain Seal was even faster. It transformed into a streak of light, soaring into the sky, heading towards the horizon. In a blink of an eye, it disappeared without a trace.
"Did it just... fly away?"
Lin Fei's brow furrowed. Though he had repelled the Great Mountain Seal, he hadn't inflicted any harm upon it. He was indeed intrigued by this Great Mountain Seal. After all, it was a magic treasure of the Golden Core tier.
Pity the magic treasures possess consciousness. Any magic treasure that survives the Heavenly Tribulation, given time, would likely develop a sense of sentience. Thus, with the demise of both the Five Light True Person and the Clear Light True Person, the Great Mountain Seal had fled. It probably returned to whence it came.
At that moment, some Foundation Establishment True Persons from the sea raiders still lingered in the void. Witnessing Lin Fei's terrifying power, they dared not linger. One after another, they activated their magic treasures and fled in an instant.
Lin Fei didn't pursue it. There was no point. For him, averting the crisis of Fairy Mist Island was enough. Moreover, he was now devoid of his saber essence. To rejuvenate his saber essence would require time. This was his most vulnerable moment.
Still, even in such a state, Lin Fei was a Limit Martial Saint with the Energy and Blood Energy Domain.
With a 'whoosh', True Person Lu Zhen landed before Lin Fei.
"Elder Lin, are you aware of the identities of those two Foundation Establishment True Persons?"True Person Lu Zhen inquired gravely, seemingly devoid of any elation.
"Weren't they sea raiders?" Lin Fei queried in return.
"Before you vanquished those two Foundation Establishment True Persons, Elder Lin, they uttered a name—Taiyi Dao Palace! And possessing such formidable Golden Core-tier magic treasures, it is undoubted they are likely the Foundation Establishment True Persons from the Taiyi Dao Palace."
"Taiyi Dao Palace?"
Lin Fei hadn't heard of this sect. Yet, from the expression on True Person Lu Zhen's face, this sect seemed of significant consequence.
"Elder Lin, you've perhaps only recently joined the Ancient Origin Sect. It's understandable if you're unaware of the Taiyi Dao Palace. The vastness of the Ancient Continent harbors innumerable martial arts sects and immortal sects. Our Red Hades Mansion, the Ancient Origin Sect, and the Profound Light Cave Heaven, though secluded, stand relatively firm. Yet, even as these three major powers, we still face a formidable adversary in the Taiyi Dao Palace! But the Taiyi Dao Palace is located far from Fairy Mist Island. With Fairy Mist Island lacking resources, why would the Taiyi Dao Palace disguise themselves as sea raiders, intent on seizing it? I fear there are hidden reasons at play.
Moreover, the Great Mountain Seal has likely returned to the Taiyi Dao Palace. Soon, they'll learn of the events here. Elder Lin, while your strength is impressive, the Taiyi Dao Palace isn't something we at the Foundation Establishment or Martial Saint levels should meddle with. It's best to urgently report the presence of the Taiyi Dao Palace on Fairy Mist Island to our sect. Letting the sect handle this matter would be more prudent."
Lin Fei nodded in agreement. Initially, he had only come to resolve the crisis on Fairy Mist Island. Now that the peril had been averted, this matter had no bearing on him. Reporting the appearance of the Taiyi Dao Palace members on Fairy Mist Island to the sect would alleviate many of his troubles.
"Thank you for the reminder, True Person Lu. As the crisis on Fairy Mist Island has been resolved, I shall take my leave first. Farewell!"
With that, Lin Fei stepped forward. He didn't meet with members of the eight great families but chose to leave Fairy Mist Island directly.
Lin Fei set his course back to the Ancient Origin Sect.