Silence!
The entire ocean floor suddenly became still. Whether it was Wind Sovereign, True Person Lu Feng, Red Crane True Person, Golden Light True Person, or any of the Foundation Establishment True Persons from Taiyi Dao Palace, Profound Light Cave Heaven, and Red Hades Mansion, all eyes were fixed on this figure.
Lin Fei!
Lin Fei of the Ancient Origin Sect had actually escaped from the Immortal Mansion. Wasn't it said that without reaching the Golden Core stage, breaking the formation was impossible? Even causing a slight tremor was difficult. Yet Lin Fei had come out, and it seemed he had sliced open the grand formation of the Immortal Mansion with a single blade.
Lin Fei's gaze swept over the surroundings. He noticed the Life Wheel behind Wind Sovereign. Once a Martial Sovereign displays the Life Wheel, it signifies a battle - potentially even a fight to the death. Opposing Wind Sovereign was Lu Feng. However, with his appearance, both sides ceased their hostilities.
"You can still come out?" Lu Feng's face was ashen, his eyes filled with undisguised killing intent. If Lin Fei remained trapped in the Immortal Mansion, it would have been fine, equivalent to him being dead. But Lin Fei escaping from the Immortal Mansion was something Lu Feng couldn't ignore.
"Lin Fei, you've come out?" Wind Sovereign, on the other hand, was overjoyed. Unexpectedly, Lin Fei had emerged and seemed unharmed. Lin Fei nodded and asked Wind Sovereign, "What happened outside earlier? Why did the formation's gateway disappear on the 29th day?"
Lin Fei desperately wanted to know what had transpired outside. He was so close to not making it out.
Wind Sovereign glanced at Lu Feng and said with a cold smile, "Lu Feng of Tianyi Dao Palace knew you were on a killing spree within the Immortal Mansion, eliminating numerous Taiyi Dao Palace Foundation Establishment cultivators. Thus, he prematurely withdrew from the grand formation. Relying on just the three of us, we couldn't maintain the Immortal Mansion's gateway. That's why you almost couldn't get out."
Wind Sovereign explained everything in detail.
Lin Fei's gaze fixed on Lu Feng. Through Wind Sovereign's words, he had a rough understanding of what had happened. He realized that Wind Sovereign had even threatened Lu Feng for his sake. The tension between the two sides was palpable. If he hadn't emerged, a great battle would surely have ensued.
Lin Fei was naturally pleased with Wind Sovereign's actions. This was the Ancient Origin Sect he remembered. Even if it was against the Taiyi Dao Palace, if anyone endangered an Ancient Origin Sect disciple, they had to pay the price!
At this moment, Lu Feng was also filled with murderous intent. He genuinely wanted to kill Lin Fei. Had it not been for the presence of the five Foundation Establishment True Persons from Taiyi Dao Palace, perhaps Lu Feng would have acted without hesitation. Even with Wind Sovereign present, he would not have hesitated and would surely attempt to kill Lin Fei.
However, with the five Foundation Establishment True Persons from Taiyi Dao Palace present, he had to be cautious. No matter how much he loathed Lin Fei, he had to prioritize the bigger picture for now. At the very least, he had to ensure the safety of his companions and return to Taiyi Dao Palace.
"Lin Fei, I'm sparing you this time," Lu Feng declared coldly. "But remember, you killed over a dozen of our top Foundation Establishment True Persons from Taiyi Dao Palace. Not just you, but even your Ancient Origin Sect, should brace yourselves for the wrath of Taiyi Dao Palace."
Having said his piece, Lu Feng was ready to leave with his group. But out of nowhere, a saber shot directly towards him. With a swift move, Lu Feng raised his hand, and his Golden Core energy immediately blocked Lin Fei's blade.
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No one expected Lin Fei to take the initiative, especially against a Golden Core True Person. It was... unimaginable! No matter how powerful a Martial Saint or Foundation Establishment cultivator was, they could never match a Golden Core True Person. The difference between the two realms was simply vast and incalculable.
"Lu Feng, did I say you could leave?" Lin Fei's tone was calm, but his killing intent was clear. Lu Feng had nearly trapped him inside the Immortal Mansion, essentially attempting to kill him. No one had ever tried to harm Lin Fei without facing consequences, not even a Golden Core True Person!
"To think you'd dare to act against me. Very well!" Lu Feng roared in fury. "No one can save you today!"
Lin Fei, a mere Martial Saint. How dare he raise his hand against the esteemed Golden Core True Person!
For this audacity alone, Lu Feng vowed to end Lin Fei's life this very day! Even if the Wind Sovereign intervened, it would make no difference. No one could stop him. At any cost, he would strike down Lin Fei!
"Lin Fei, you..."
The countenance of Wind Sovereign shifted slightly. Even he thought Lin Fei had acted recklessly. Having emerged thus far, one ought to curb their impulsiveness. Wait until he ascends to the Martial Sovereign, plenty of opportunities would then present themselves to confront Lu Feng.
It was unwise to entirely enrage him now. To provoke such a Golden Core True Person, especially one from the Taiyi Dao Palace, it wasn't a wise course of action.
"Boom."
Yet, Lin Fei remained impassive, appearing unafraid of any challenge. With a single step, it seemed as if the very void trembled. Simultaneously, an Energy Flower suddenly blossomed above his head. His blood energy domain erupted. Then, as he took a second step, another flower, a Qi Flower, appeared.
In the void, a blade materialized, its presence even more terrifying. The ferocious essence of the saber poured wildly into the blade. But the spectacle did not end there.
As Lin Fei's third step landed, another flower, Spirit Flower, emerged above him!
Instantly, the three flowers converged above Lin Fei's head, casting a radiant light upon each other. It seemed as if they would merge into one.
Witnessing this, everyone was profoundly stunned.
"Three flowers! The Gathering of the Three Blooms?"
"Has Lin Fei actually achieved the Three Blooms Gathering? He's merely half a step from Martial Sovereign!"
"Lin Fei has almost set foot in the realm of Martial Sovereign."
"What kind of fortune did Lin Fei obtain within the immortal mansion?"
Wind Sovereign, Lu Feng, Red Crane True Person, Golden Light True Person. Three Golden Cores and a Martial Sovereign all were deeply shaken at this moment.
Even if many weren't martial artists, they recognized the significance of the Three Flowers Gathering. If all went as anticipated, the Ancient Origin Sect might witness the rise of another Martial Sovereign!
However, upon witnessing this, the murderous intent in Lu Feng grew even more intense. His resolve to eliminate Lin Fei only strengthened. If he didn't act against Lin Fei now, once Lin Fei became a Martial Sovereign, he wouldn't be able to!
Thus, now was the only opportunity.
"Great Mountain Seal!"
Without a moment's hesitation, Lu Feng unleashed the Great Mountain Seal.
"Boom."
The Great Mountain Seal was activated. Below the sea, where everything was submerged in water, yet, the Great Mountain Seal still soared to immense heights, resembling a colossal mountain within the ocean's depths.
Propelled by the might of the Golden Core True Person's magic, its power was earth-shattering.
"Saber momentum!"
Lin Fei's saber momentum descended. The Spirit Flower quivered slightly, and Lin Fei's saber momentum, a radiant circle of multicolored light, spread instantaneously in all directions. It enveloped the Great Mountain Seal and even Lu Feng. Within Lin Fei's saber momentum, there was a hint of scorching flames. Even under the sea, it was the same, as if raging flames were consuming everything from the inside out, reducing it to ash.
Furthermore, there was a formidable oppressive force. The blood energy domain melded seamlessly with the saber momentum. Simultaneously, boosted by the saber momentum, the luminance of Lin Fei's blade stretched to immense heights!
With the Gathering of the Three Flowers, Lin Fei's spirit, energy, and Qi were all propelled to their pinnacle at that moment.
"Slash!"
Suddenly, Lin Fei's blade descended in a swift cut. The blade's luminance spanned immense distances boosted by the saber momentum. Its speed was astonishingly swift, like a fleeting shadow. As the blade came down, it felt as if the heavens were collapsing and the earth was splitting, with an overwhelming force, it cleaved the deep sea waters apart. The terrifying luminance of the blade fiercely struck the towering Great Mountain Seal.