Lin Fei and Wind Sovereign returned to the Ancient Origin Sect. Wind Sovereign even took the opportunity to express his gratitude to Lin Fei. Witnessing Lin Fei defeating Worry-free Sovereign firsthand illuminated Wind Sovereign's understanding, and even his long-stagnant Great Divine Ability seemed on the verge of Transcendence. Consequently, Wind Sovereign hurriedly went into seclusion.
Lin Fei, meanwhile, returned to his own cave dwelling. He arranged the nine top-tier saber technique manuals before him. The trip to Illusion Worry City had clarified his understanding of his own strength. While he could defeat both Wind Sovereign and Worry-free Sovereign, he only had a limited advantage over them. He could defeat but not annihilate them, indicating that his strength was still far from sufficient. However, should he be able to evolve the Saber Domain, things would be different.
"Let's begin," Lin Fei said to himself, looking at the nine top-tier saber techniques before him, without any more hesitation.
With a "boom", Lin Fei was enveloped by his saber momentum. Instantly, one after another, these top-tier saber techniques began to actively evolve their own saber momentum, which then merged into Lin Fei's saber momentum.
This was the advantage of having a higher realm. With a sufficiently high realm, Lin Fei could actively integrate martial techniques of lower levels into his own, as these techniques naturally followed the stronger entity.
Lin Fei's saber momentum was already at perfection, and his cultivation progress was at 65%. Now, as he began integrating one saber technique after another, each one increased his saber momentum's cultivation progress by 5%.
70%, 75%, 80%, 85%, 90%, 95%...
By the time he integrated the seventh technique, Lin Fei's saber momentum cultivation progress reached 100%.
With another "boom", Lin Fei's saber momentum began to evolve. During this evolution, Lin Fei could clearly see that the originally illusory saber momentum was gradually becoming tangible.
Previously, due to the integration of the Flame Burning Heaven Saber's momentum, his saber momentum was filled with blazing flames, resembling a sea of fire. But it was ultimately just an illusion, not genuine flames. However, as Lin Fei's saber momentum evolved into the Saber Domain, everything changed.
From illusion to reality.
Terrifying flames surged skyward, blanketing the heavens and obscuring the sun. It felt as though one was truly immersed in a sea of flames.
"Fire..." Lin Fei murmured in awe.
Lin Fei observed the void as if it was distorted. It was scorched by the terrifying flames. Within his cave dwelling, wherever the Saber Domain enveloped, everything was burned to ashes!
Saber Domain!
This was the true Saber Domain!
The momentum transformed into a domain. It wasn't merely a change in name – it was a monumental shift, a qualitative transformation. Within the Saber Domain, Lin Fei could control everything: teleportation, acceleration, flames, saber lights, and more.
Whatever Lin Fei desired could be manifested in the Saber Domain. Even if he wanted to move mountains and drain seas within the domain, it would be a trivial matter. He could alter everything!
"Rise," Lin Fei thought.
A rumble resounded. The interior of Lin Fei's dwelling began to undergo tumultuous changes, reshaping according to Lin Fei's imagination. Sometimes the ground sank, at other times, the walls of the cave changed. If Lin Fei willed it, there seemed to be nothing impossible within the Saber Domain.
The spectacle left Lin Fei deeply astounded. This had surpassed the scope of mere "martial arts". It was even more magical than Divine Ability. When martial arts cultivation reaches higher levels, the abilities and methods acquired far exceed the understanding of average martial artists.
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Lin Fei closed his eyes, sorting through the memories related to the "Saber Domain" in his mind. After an indeterminable amount of time, he opened his eyes. Before him was a stone, but with a mere thought, as the Saber Domain descended, the stone rapidly changed its shape. It disintegrated into fine powder and quickly reformed into a saber, which was then engulfed in flames and turned to ash. The ash once again coalesced.
This stone could be transformed into anything. Such was the domain – controlling everything.
Within this domain, Lin Fei could manipulate everything. The Saber Domain he had manifested inherently carried the sharpness of a saber. Within this domain, one would face relentless saber attacks. If someone was a saber master, they might even be slain by their own blade.
Such was the power of Saber Domain!
Lin Fei's heart surged with emotions. With the Saber Domain, he was no longer like any ordinary Martial Sovereign. If he were to encounter Worry-free Sovereign again, why would he bother with trivialities? He could simply envelop everything with his Saber Domain. The Divine Ability of Worry-free Sovereign would be merely wishful thinking to even touch him.
Inside the Saber Domain, Lin Fei was omnipotent. Unless someone could directly tear apart his Saber Domain. But that would require someone to be ten, or even a hundred times stronger than it. Otherwise, they would be at Lin Fei's mercy.
Paired with Lin Fei's Divine Ability, his threat level would skyrocket.
"System."
Lin Fei promptly accessed the system to inspect.
Host: Lin Fei
Martial Realm: Early Martial Sovereign
Great Divine Ability: Black Wind Prison: Beginner (Progress 0%)
Saber Domain: Beginner (Progress 0%)
Upon the system's display, the saber momentum had vanished. It had transformed into Saber Domain. Yet, his cultivation progress stood starkly at zero.
Lin Fei recalled that his saber momentum had evolved into the Saber Domain. A mere integration of seven premier saber techniques had sufficed. Thus, he still had two saber techniques yet to merge.
Without hesitation, Lin Fei merged them. After which, he immersed himself in profound contemplation. There wasn't a trace of change in the Saber Domain. The cultivation progress remained unaltered at zero.
This signified that even if Lin Fei incorporated martial techniques from the Martial Saint realm, the sheer volume of integration would likely bear no meaning. It wouldn't enhance the Saber Domain by even the slightest degree.
However, Lin Fei wasn't overly taken aback. After all, the Saber Domain was aligned with the Martial Sovereign stage. Hence, the saber techniques of the Martial Saint realm were bound to be redundant.
Yet, Lin Fei found himself mired in puzzlement. Martial Sovereigns primarily cultivated Divine Abilities. Where then, did traditional saber techniques fit in? How would his Saber Domain further advance?
"Could it be that I need to cultivate the Divine Ability of the Saber Dao?"
A thought stirred within Lin Fei. While Martial Sovereigns had long ceased delving into saber techniques, saber masters were never in shortage. In their stead stood the Divine Abilities of the Saber Dao!
Albeit, Lin Fei possessed scant knowledge of these Saber Dao Divine Abilities. But he could always go to the Martial Arts Tower.
Lin Fei wasn't in a rush. The Ancient Origin Sect housed the Divine Abilities of the Saber Dao. He could engage in cultivation whenever he wished. For now, he sought to discern the limits of his Saber Domain.
To what extent could the Saber Domain envelop?
Lin Fei had an inkling. The Saber Domain, it seemed, was not merely a simple evolution of saber momentum.
"Whoosh."
In a blink, Lin Fei's silhouette vanished. He had departed from his cave dwelling, stepping directly into the void.
Floating in mid-air, Lin Fei gazed downward. He could see disciples of the Ancient Origin Sect below. Some practiced their fist and saber techniques, while others were immersed in their cultivation methods. It seemed as if all of creation was laid bare before his eyes.
"Boom."
Suddenly, Lin Fei's Saber Domain erupted. Terrifying power instantly permeated the void, radiating outwards in all directions. Consequently, the entire Ancient Origin Sect was ensnared within it.
The skies above the Ancient Origin Sect turned a fiery red, reminiscent of burning clouds. Lin Fei's Saber Domain was now ablaze with fierce flames, seemingly scorching the very fabric of the void.
Ten meters, a hundred meters, a kilometer...
Lin Fei's Saber Domain continued its rampant expansion, swiftly engulfing the entirety of the Ancient Origin Sect. It was as if a colossal formation had entirely isolated the Ancient Origin Sect from the outside world.
"What's happening?"
"Such terrifying flames!"
"Who is attacking our Ancient Origin Sect with such a fearsome formation?"
"Could it be the Taiyi Dao Palace?"
In an instant, the entire Ancient Origin Sect was abuzz. Countless disciples and elders held a trace of fear in their hearts. They gazed upward in alarm. Above them, all they could see was a sky consumed by flames that seemed poised to reduce the entire Ancient Origin Sect to ashes.
Observing the panicked disciples and elders below, Lin Fei remained unperturbed. He could distinctly feel, under the shroud of his Saber Domain, annihilating the Ancient Origin Sect would be effortless. Merely a thought would suffice.
Within the Saber Domain, Lin Fei was the true Sovereign!