In the vast Ancient Continent stood the Great Divine Mountain, where celestial tunes lingered, and mystical mists swirled around. From time to time, heavenly music echoed from within the mountain, ensnaring any mortal who chanced upon its melody. Legend held that if one were to hear these celestial sounds, they were fated with immortality. This was the tale many mortals passed down.
However, for the other immortal sects and martial arts schools of the Ancient Continent, it was known that within the Great Divine Mountain, there truly existed an immortal sect. It was named the Taiyi Dao Palace!
The Taiyi Dao Palace had ancient roots. It was rumored to have been established by a Great Being. Only those at the Nascent Soul stage were worthy of being termed as such Great beings.
While those at the Golden Core stage could move mountains and oceans with their sheer will, Nascent Soul cultivators could carry mountains, chase the moon, move stars, and destroy worlds with a mere wave of their hand. Hence, they were called Great Beings!
Golden Core cultivators possessed a lifespan of a thousand years. In contrast, Nascent Soul cultivators had ten thousand years of longevity. The Taiyi Dao Palace was founded by one such Nascent Soul Great Being. Although after the founder of the Taiyi Dao Palace passed away, the palace had not birthed another Nascent Soul Great Being, its profundity remained unfathomable.
Over millennia, the Taiyi Dao Palace expanded vigorously, conquering dozens of immortal sects and decimating hundreds of martial arts schools. Their influence spanned countless kingdoms. However, in the southeast corner of the Ancient Continent, they met resistance. The Profound Light Cave Heaven, Red Hades Mansion, and Ancient Origin Sect—two immortal sects and a martial arts school—banded together. Surprisingly, they halted the expanding march of the Taiyi Dao Palace.
Both sides deployed their Golden Core True Person and clashed multiple times. Though the Taiyi Dao Palace did not face defeat, they didn't gain an upper hand either. As a result, an unspoken truce was established between the two factions, maintaining peace for centuries.
Suddenly, a faint grayish beam of light flashed, darting into the Great Divine Mountain. It swiftly entered a cave-dwelling within the Taiyi Dao Palace. With a soft rustle, the Golden Core True Person, Lu Feng, abruptly opened his eyes.
Before him floated a majestic and square magic treasure seal, known as the Great Mountain Seal. In truth, this seal was a replica. The real treasure of the Taiyi Dao Palace was the Great Divine Mountain Seal, personally crafted by the Nascent Soul founder of the palace who had been suppressing the palace for tens of thousands of years. Even though the seal in front of Lu Feng was a mere replica, it had undergone heavenly tribulations, making it a genuine Golden Core-level magic treasure.
The sight of the grayish Great Mountain Seal brought a grave expression to Lu Feng's face. He reached out and grasped the seal, extracting information embedded within.
"My disciples, Five Light, and Clear Light, are dead," he murmured, a deep frown forming on his brow. "Killed by an unfamiliar Martial Saint. This Martial Saint was powerful enough to resist the Great Mountain Seal with a single strike, even repelling it. It is suspected to be a Martial Saint from the Ancient Origin Sect!"
The cold gleam in Lu Feng's eyes intensified. He even "saw" the appearance of the said Martial Saint from within the seal's memories. A young-looking Martial Saint with two flowers above his head, wielding a saber that manifested a ten thousand meters long saber light, accompanied by a Saber Momentum and Blood Energy Domain.
This indicated a top-tier prodigy, likely on the verge of achieving the Triple Flower pinnacle and breaking through to the level of Martial Sovereign. Such prowess was nearly impossible for a rogue cultivator. Only a powerful entity like the Ancient Origin Sect could produce such a Martial Saint, especially one near the Fairy Mist Island.
"Looks like we couldn't keep it a secret after all," Lu Feng thought. "That maritime region is too far from our Taiyi Dao Palace. But now that we've ascertained the location of the immortal mansion in that sea area, it'll be easier. Under no circumstances can we, the Taiyi Dao Palace, miss out on that immortal mansion."
Thoughts flashed across Lu Feng's mind. Ancient Origin Sect, Red Hades Mansion, Profound Light Cave Heaven — these three major forces were indeed tough to handle. The Taiyi Dao Palace had no immediate plans to wage an all-out war. However, they had unintentionally discovered the existence of the immortal mansion in that maritime region. An immortal mansion, left behind by a very ancient Nascent Soul Great Being, could contain untold treasures.
Originally, the Taiyi Dao Palace had intended to covertly explore and then dominate the sea area housing the immortal mansion. But their unsuccessful attempt to conquer Fairy Mist Island had inadvertently revealed their plans to the Ancient Origin Sect. Now, the news of the immortal mansion was likely no longer a secret.
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Should the three major forces be alerted, it would become nearly impossible for any member of the Taiyi Dao Palace to approach that sea region.
Lu Feng, in a resolute manner, declared, "If we can't monopolize it, then it shall be a fair game based on each one's capabilities." In a flash, he transformed into a streak of light, heading towards the headmaster of the Taiyi Dao Palace for consultation.
The death of his disciples, Five Light True Person and Clear Light True Person seemed less significant now. As a prestigious Golden Core True Person, all he needed to do was remember who the Martial Saint responsible for their deaths was. He would find plenty of opportunities for revenge in the future.
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At the Ancient Origin Sect, Lin Fei gave a detailed report about the two suspected Foundation Establishment True Persons from the Taiyi Dao Palace he encountered on Fairy Mist Island. He even mentioned the magic treasure "Great Mountain Seal". Upon hearing about the "Great Mountain Seal", the higher-ups of the Ancient Origin Sect had already formulated some judgments, although these were of no concern to Lin Fei.
Lin Fei returned to his cave dwelling and sorted out the spoils from this mission. Although Lin Fei had assisted on this mission, the eight families had generously rewarded him with treasures. While Lin Fei might not need these treasures, he could exchange them for contribution points at the Treasure Exchange Pavilion.
Heading straight to the pavilion, Lin Fei exchanged all the treasures bestowed upon him by the eight families. To his surprise, the treasures amounted to nearly 24,000 contribution points, averaging 3,000 points for each treasure. Given the stature of these powerful Martial Saint families, it was only natural that their most precious treasures were extraordinary. This haul had even surpassed the rewards from a regular mission. With his existing 3,600 points, Lin Fei now possessed a total of 27,600 contribution points.
With sufficient points in hand, Lin Fei proceeded to post tasks in the Task Hall, "Those who have comprehended the saber intent of the 'Rainbow Transformation Saber Technique' can earn 3,000 contribution points for each guidance session."
The same offer was extended for the 'Holy Spirit Saber Technique' and 'Flame Burning Heaven Saber'.
Lin Fei's tasks were specific to saber guidance, and the requirement was to comprehend the saber intent. These three saber techniques were true of the Martial Saint level and even considered among the peak techniques for Martial Saints.
Among all the Martial Saints in the Ancient Origin Sect, many might have practiced these three saber techniques. However, the number who have truly comprehended the saber intent could probably be counted on one hand. After all, only after mastering the saber technique and gaining deep insight could one potentially manifest the saber intent. It's exceedingly challenging, which is precisely why Lin Fei set the reward at 3,000 contribution points. While the points seemed easy to earn at face value, the actual requirements were lofty.
After Lin Fei posted the task, he returned to his cave dwelling to wait quietly. Merely three days later, a core disciple named Hu Xiao arrived at Lin Fei's residence.
"Disciple Hu Xiao pays his respects to Elder Lin!" he greeted.
Lin Fei recognized Hu Xiao as a core disciple of the Ancient Origin Sect, specializing in the Rainbow Transformation Saber Technique. He also knew that Hu Xiao had managed to cultivate the saber intent of the technique.
While Hu Xiao held the status of a core disciple, he dared not show any arrogance in front of Lin Fei. After all, who wasn't aware that Lin Fei was the head elder of the Law Enforcement Hall with significant power?
Moreover, with Lin Fei having condensed two flowers and even manifesting the Transcendence Saber Momentum, he was regarded as a top genius of the Ancient Origin Sect with the potential to become a Martial Sovereign. After defeating Jiang Tianyun from the Illusion Worry City, Lin Fei even gained the unofficial title of the top Martial Saint of the Ancient Origin Sect.
"Since you've taken up the task, you must have comprehended the saber intent of the Rainbow Transformation Saber. Let me give it a try," Lin Fei said calmly.
The next moment, his overwhelming Saber Momentum descended with a thunderous impact. Hu Xiao felt as though several mountains were pressing down on him, his entire body weighed down. Such was the pressure of Lin Fei's Saber Momentum. The saber in Hu Xiao's hand trembled violently. He realized that drawing his saber under Lin Fei's momentum was an extravagant hope. However, he had the saber intent.
With a resonating hum, Hu Xiao unleashed the saber intent of the Rainbow Transformation Saber. It was vast and overwhelming, so powerful that even under Lin Fei's immense Saber Momentum, it managed to burst forth.
"Indeed, it is the saber intent of the Rainbow Transformation Saber. Yet, it seems somewhat feeble, perhaps merely in its mastery stage."
Lin Fei acknowledged with a subtle nod, his tone measured and serene. To Lin Fei, the mastery-level saber intent of the Rainbow Transformation Saber was hardly noteworthy. However, he coveted that very intent from his adversary.
"The saber intent is commendable. Yet, even if one grasps saber intent, one must not neglect the technique. This strike devoid of saber intent, how are you going to resist??"
With a flick of Lin Fei's finger, the Rainbow Transformation Saber manifested, instantly transforming into a radiant arc of light, hovering in front of Hu Xiao.
"I am indebted to Elder Lin for his guidance."
Hu Xiao's spirit nearly fled his body. He had momentarily feared he would be cleaved in twain.
"It was you who enlightened me on saber intent of the Rainbow Transformation Saber."
Lin Fei gently shook his head. He had merely wielded the Rainbow Transformation Saber on a whim. Yet, the saber intent still required Hu Xiao's elucidation.
"The host's Rainbow Transformation Saber Technique has profoundly captivated the intent of Hu Xiao's Rainbow Transformation Saber."
"Hu Xiao's Rainbow Transformation Saber Intent ardently seeks to meld with the host's technique."
Suddenly, an unforeseen twist occurred. Lin Fei halted mid-step. A voice resonated within his mind. The saber intent of the Rainbow Transformation Saber yearned to spontaneously integrate into his technique!?