"Divine Ability Black Wind Prison desires to be with a host who is ruthless, cunning, and has a propensity for bloodshed."
"Thus, Divine Ability Black Wind Prison refuses to be your martial technique."
The system's voice echoed in Lin Fei's mind.
Lin Fei remained silent. For the first time, he was rendered speechless. Not only was Black Wind Prison refusing him, but it was also essentially saying that it was "looking down" on him. It considered Lin Fei too kind...
"Who said martial techniques don't have a sense of good and evil?" Lin Fei murmured, shaking his head. Black Wind Prison certainly had a peculiar personality.
But was Lin Fei really that "kind"?
"Fire."
With a mere thought, a tiny flame appeared on Lin Fei's fingertip. With a swift motion, he flicked the flame onto the Black Wind Prison manual. Instantly, the manual caught fire, burning vigorously.
Wasn't Black Wind Prison claiming Lin Fei was "too kind" and not ruthless enough? Well, Lin Fei just showed it some ruthlessness. The manual for the Black Wind Prison was now on fire.
"Divine Ability Black Wind Prison deems the host as ruthless and decisive. You are indeed the perfect choice for a host."
"Black Wind Prison wishes to voluntarily become your martial technique. Do you accept?"
A faint smile appeared on Lin Fei's face.
"Approved!"
With a wave of his hand, the flames on the Black Wind Prison manual were immediately extinguished.
In reality, even if the Black Wind Prison manual was burned, Lin Fei wouldn't have been worried. He had glanced over it and had pretty much memorized the contents. If Black Wind Prison chose "death over submission", Lin Fei would simply reproduce the manual.
However, it appeared Lin Fei had overestimated Black Wind Prison's resolve. It actively sought to be Lin Fei's technique, and of course, he wouldn't refuse. This was a Great Divine Ability after all, and indeed an impressive one at that.
A booming sound resounded within Lin Fei's mind. Following that, a set of memories appeared. Within these memories, step by step, Lin Fei learned the Divine Ability Black Wind Prison. At least, he was now a beginner.
"System."
Lin Fei immediately accessed the system interface.
Host: Lin Fei
Martial Level: Early Martial Sovereign
Great Divine Ability: Black Wind Prison: Beginner (Progress 0%)
Saber Momentum: Perfection (Progress 0%)
Seeing that Black Wind Prison had reached the beginner stage and become his martial technique, Lin Fei manifested his Life Wheel. Instantly, a black luminous ring appeared on his Life Wheel. This vast and obvious circle signified that Lin Fei now possessed a Divine Ability.
However, Lin Fei realized that this was as far as he could go for now. To start practicing a second Divine Ability, he would first have to perfect the first one. Due to this restriction, many Martial Sovereigns progressed very slowly in their martial journeys. Many, even after decades or centuries, only mastered one Divine Ability.
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Lin Fei remembered observing Wind Sovereign's Life Wheel and noting that it bore only a single luminous circle. Despite centuries of practice, Wind Sovereign had managed to master just one Divine Ability. With such a pace, one's martial journey would essentially stagnate.
Most Martial Sovereigns reached a point of contentment with just achieving the Martial Sovereign rank and enjoying a long lifespan. As for reaching the rank of Martial King? That was an incredibly arduous endeavor. Throughout the entire history of the Ancient Origin Sect, no one had ever reached that esteemed rank.
"Currently, I have no clues on how to advance Black Wind Prison," Lin Fei thought. "Let's see how much progress I can make with daily diligent practice. However, there's potential for growth with saber momentum. Once it evolves into Saber Domain, my strength will transform from being abstract to tangible, making a significant leap."
Even though Lin Fei didn't choose a saber-related Divine Ability, he didn't abandon the evolution of his saber momentum. Transforming it into a Saber Domain would bring about a metamorphosis in his strength.
After some contemplation, Lin Fei decided to head to the third floor of the Martial Arts Tower.
The entire Martial Arts Tower was at Lin Fei's disposal, and the third floor was no exception.
Lin Fei arrived at the third floor with the primary intention of selecting a saber technique. His Saber Momentum had already reached perfection, and to evolve it into the Saber Domain, he needed to continuously integrate various saber momentums to enhance its foundation until it ultimately transformed into the Saber Domain.
"Buzz."
As soon as Lin Fei stepped onto the third floor, he activated his saber momentum, enveloping the entire level. The Martial Saints present at the moment immediately bowed in respect and hastily left the third floor. Now, Lin Fei was the only one left.
"I wish to evolve into Saber Domain. If anyone wishes to assist me in this evolution, manifest your saber momentum and integrate it with mine. Are there any saber techniques willing to lend me their strength?"
Lin Fei dangled the allure of "Saber Domain" – the transformation from abstract to tangible. He believed no Martial Saint-level saber technique could resist such a temptation.
"Buzz."
As expected, various saber techniques began to resonate. Lin Fei promptly unlocked their seals.
"Yin Blood Saber has manifested the saber momentum and merged into your saber momentum."
"Unfeeling Saber has manifested the saber momentum and merged into your saber momentum."
"Supreme Desolation Saber has manifested the saber momentum and merged into your saber momentum."
One after another, top-tier Martial Saint saber techniques, all manifested saber momentum, eagerly infused into Lin Fei's saber momentum, wishing to be integrated.
Lin Fei welcomed them all without hesitation. As long as they could bolster his saber momentum's foundation, why would he reject any?
However, as each saber momentum integrated, Lin Fei noticed a drastic decrease in the progress added to his cultivation. Now, integrating a Martial Saint-level saber momentum only contributed around 5% to his progress. In contrast, earlier, a single integration would boost his progress by 40%.
Upon reaching the pinnacle of saber momentum, the efficiency had sharply diminished. In the entire Ancient Origin Sect, there were only about sixteen saber techniques capable of evolving saber momentum. Lin Fei had already practiced three, leaving only thirteen more for him to master.
Now, these thirteen saber techniques had all evolved their saber momentum, merging seamlessly into Lin Fei's own. Yet, it only added 65% to his cultivation progress. He still had a ways to go to reach 100% and evolve into Saber Domain.
However, this progress instilled hope in Lin Fei. He estimated that if he could find seven more Martial Saint blade techniques capable of evolving saber momentum, he would achieve the Saber Domain evolution. This alone set him apart and above countless Martial Sovereigns.
Within the entire Ancient Origin Sect, not a single Martial Sovereign had managed to evolve a Domain. Now, Lin Fei's Great Divine Ability was already at the beginner stage, and his path to Saber Domain had been illuminated. He just needed seven more blade techniques.
"The Ancient Origin Sect has no more top-tier saber techniques," Lin Fei mused. "Where else can I find them?"
A thought flashed across his mind: Illusion Worry City.
In Illusion Worry City, one could purchase anything if one had the necessary resources. Perhaps, there he could find the seven top-tier saber techniques he sought. However, Martial Sovereigns were not permitted inside Illusion Worry City. Moreover, Lin Fei's relationship with the city's leader, Worry-Free, was far from friendly.
"I should consult Wind Sovereign," thought Lin Fei. Without hesitation, he left the Martial Arts Tower and flew towards the Enforcement Hall. Whether it was about top-tier saber techniques, Illusion Worry City, or the Worry-Free Sovereign, Lin Fei believed that Wind Sovereign would have some answers for him.