"Illusion Worry City..."

At that moment, both Wind Sovereign and Lin Fei stood outside the gates of Illusion Worry City.

Lin Fei appeared tranquil. This was his second visit to the city. But now, compared to his previous visit, Lin Fei's identity, status, and strength had undergone a seismic shift, and the contrast was stark.

For Wind Sovereign, however, his visits to the city had been numerous, yet none of those memories were particularly fond.

With a swift "whoosh", a streak of light burst forth from Illusion Worry City, revealing a figure amidst the void: Worry-free Sovereign!

"Old Ghost of the Wind, you've returned," he taunted. "After all these years, have you finally come to your senses and mustered the courage to challenge me?"

From his lofty stance, Worry-free Sovereign looked down upon them, his voice dripping with arrogance and disdain.

Wind Sovereign's expression darkened. Gazing intently at the hovering figure, he retorted, "Worry-free, it's not I who seeks you today. It's Sovereign Lin!"

"Sovereign Lin?"

Worry-free Sovereign's eyes narrowed, and it was then that he truly noticed the figure standing behind Wind Sovereign.

Lin Fei. He did recall him. After all, Lin Fei had once landed a strike on him. It had been the first time a Martial Saint had dared to challenge him so. Of course, Worry-free Sovereign had taken the blow to save his disciple, Jiang Tianyun.

Since then, tales of Lin Fei had only proliferated. With the realm of the Three Flowers Gathering, he even directly confronted Lu Feng of the Taiyi Dao Palace.

But now, upon seeing Lin Fei, Worry-free Sovereign found something wrong immediately.

A Martial Sovereign!

Lin Fei had evidently broken the chains of the Life Wheel and ascended to the status of Martial Sovereign. The intense aura of "Life Power" emanating from him was undeniable.

"Well done, Lin Fei," he commended. "I had thought your ascent to Martial Sovereign might face some obstacles, or perhaps require more time. Yet here you are, having achieved it so swiftly!"

Being a Martial Sovereign himself, Worry-free Sovereign knew all too well. Lin Fei's ascent might seem simple, but it was fraught with innumerable uncertainties. To become a Martial Sovereign was a testament to Lin Fei's prodigious talent. Every Martial Sovereign was truly worthy of admiration!

"Martial Sovereign..."

At that instant, numerous figures flew out from the Illusion Worry City, among them, Jiang Tianyun. Though he prided himself on a will as steadfast as rock, untouched by worldly distractions, the sight of Lin Fei—especially now that he had become a Martial Sovereign—caused a ripple of emotion deep within him. He couldn't feign indifference!

The reactions of the others were even more profound.

"Lin Fei has become a Martial Sovereign? I'd heard rumors and speculations, but I hadn't expected them to be true."

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"The Ancient Origin Sect has birthed another Martial Sovereign. This ensures the sect's prosperity for another millennium without any doubt. This is what you call profound heritage. The depths of a martial arts sect are truly unfathomable."

"I had assumed that for centuries, the Ancient Origin Sect hadn't produced any Martial Sovereigns."

"Once the present Martial Sovereigns of the Ancient Origin Sect reach their end, the sect would inevitably decline. Yet, here is Lin Fei, becoming a Martial Sovereign, capable of upholding its prestige for a thousand more years!"

For a moment, many felt a mixture of emotions. A Martial Sovereign! A stature comparable to a True Person of the Golden Core with a lifespan spanning millennia. Wherever they went, they were revered figures, founders of sects, and lineage patriarchs!

For those loose cultivators, reaching the echelons of a Martial Sovereign or a Golden Core True Person was a distant dream. Though they had Illusion Heart True Person and Worry-free Sovereign, in the several centuries since the establishment of Illusion Worry City, only the two of them had achieved such heights. For loose cultivators to attain the Golden Core level—it was a steep path! Such was the reality for them.

"Sovereign Lin," Worry-free Sovereign said, standing with his hands behind him, hovering in the void, and looking down at Lin Fei, "You must be aware of the agreement between the Ancient Origin Sect and my Illusion Worry City. Sovereigns are not permitted to set foot within."

Lin Fei remained unperturbed, replying serenely, "Worry-free Sovereign, I have but one request for this visit. I wish to possess every top-tier martial arts saber technique from within Illusion Worry City. I hope you can provide a copy of these techniques. Once I receive them, I naturally won't proceed into the city."

Worry-free Sovereign's gaze chilled instantly. "Sovereign Lin, are you threatening Illusion Worry City? Hmph, do you think with Wind Sovereign backing you up, you can intimidate my city? I fear you might be gravely mistaken. Wind Sovereign of the Ancient Origin Sect. Such a prestigious title. But Sovereign Lin, aren't you aware? Wind Sovereign was merely one of an opponent I defeated. If he, after all these years, has not dared to challenge me, what makes you think you can?"

"Worry-free!"

Wind Sovereign was instantly incensed.

"Boom!"

Wind Sovereign's face was as dark as a stormy sky. Behind him, the Life Wheel manifested with sudden intensity, accompanied by a halo of Divine Ability, its imposing aura immediately bearing down on Worry-free Sovereign.

Yet Worry-free Sovereign remained unperturbed, even allowing a cold chuckle to escape. "After all these years, Old Wind, you've shown no progress. Relying on just one Divine Ability and not even reaching Transcendence. With your current strength, you'll lose even more miserably this time."

Simultaneously, behind Worry-free Sovereign, another Life Wheel emerged with a great flourish.

"Boom!"

The Life Wheel was vast and radiated an equally terrifying aura. Moreover, on Worry-free Sovereign's Life Wheel, halos of light kept emerging, layer upon layer. It was the glow of Divine Ability.

One layer, two layers, three layers in total!

This indicated that Worry-free Sovereign possessed three Divine Abilities. Even if all were Lesser Divine Abilities, the combined might significantly surpass that of Wind Sovereign's Life Wheel.

"Boom!"

In the next moment, an even more terrifying aura erupted. Lin Fei took a step forward. As he stepped into the void, it was as if invisible steps materialized beneath his feet. With each step, his aura grew even stronger.

Eventually, a massive Life Wheel materialized behind Lin Fei, hovering majestically. It bore a grand halo of light, the luminance of Divine Ability. Though there was only one layer, its might was in no way inferior, even surpassing Wind Sovereign's aura slightly.

Witnessing Lin Fei revealing his Life Wheel, no one harbored any doubts anymore. Lin Fei had truly become a Martial Sovereign!

Jiang Tianyun's expression was a mix of emotions. Even though he prided himself on his unwavering resolve, at this moment, upon seeing Lin Fei's Life Wheel, he couldn't hold back the tumultuous emotions churning within him. No matter how resilient he had been, he couldn't maintain his composure now.

Martial Sovereign!

That was the ultimate goal Jiang Tianyun had strived for all his life. Yet, it seemed Lin Fei had achieved it with seemingly effortless ease. However, Lin Fei didn't even spare a glance at Jiang Tianyun.

In Lin Fei's eyes, he had only one opponent: Worry-free Sovereign. Step by step, he ascended the void, positioning himself at the same elevation as Worry-free Sovereign. The two confronted each other from a distance.

Lin Fei calmly stated, "Worry-free Sovereign, your true opponent is me."