"Boom!"
As the cultivation progress of Lin Fei's Gravity Domain reached 100%, it underwent a breakthrough. It transcended its current state and reached Perfection - the pinnacle of the Gravity Domain.
A massive Life Wheel materialized behind Lin Fei. Both the Divine Ability Black Wind Prison and Divine Ability Gravity Domain, two top-tier Great Divine Abilities, radiated with unparalleled brilliance. The glow of these two Great Divine Abilities made the Life Wheel appear even more formidable.
"System," Lin Fei quickly summoned the system panel to inspect.
Host: Lin Fei
Martial Arts Realm: Early Martial Sovereign
Great Divine Ability: Black Wind Prison: Perfection
Great Divine Ability: Gravity Domain: Perfection
Saber Domain: Beginner (Progress 0%)
The system clearly indicated that both of Lin Fei's Divine Abilities had achieved Perfection. They could progress no further.
"Both Great Divine Abilities have reached Perfection!" Lin Fei exclaimed with satisfaction. Slowly, he rose to his feet. With the Gravity Domain at its peak, he didn't even need to deploy the Saber Domain to resist the immense gravitational pull.
Taking a step, Lin Fei found himself hovering in mid-air. Looking down, he gazed upon the colossal skeleton below. Although he couldn't identify the exotic beast it once belonged to, since it was already dead, he believed it should be allowed to rest peacefully. He extended his hand and with a gentle grip,
"Rumble!"
The valley below underwent tremendous changes, centered around Lin Fei. The ground cracked open as if it were being torn apart. The mountains surrounding the valley collapsed instantaneously. Massive amounts of earth and rubble cascaded, filling and leveling the entire valley.
Witnessing this spectacle, the woman in the distance stared with her mouth agape, her eyes filled with amazement. This display of altering landscapes and shifting mountains was indeed a true Divine Ability. "Martial arts can reach divine levels," she thought, seeing Lin Fei's prowess fully manifest.
Lin Fei observed the valley now leveled, devoid of its previous gravitational force. With the bones of the massive beast now buried deep beneath the earth, who would ever know of its existence?
"Senior, you didn't take the Gravity Stones?" The woman asked with curiosity, noticing that Lin Fei had returned empty-handed and had even filled the valley.
"I merely used the Gravity Stones for cultivation," Lin Fei responded. "Now that my cultivation is complete, why would I need to take them? Let's go."
"Senior, where are you headed?"
Gazing deeply into the woman's eyes with a profound intensity, Lin Fei calmly declared, "To kill."
In a flash, Lin Fei grabbed the woman, transforming into a streak of light as they headed toward the ancient battlefield.
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In Cangli Ancient City, there stood a vast mansion, the residence of Martial Sovereign Meng Sanqian.
Meng Sanqian started as a loose cultivator. Despite his ruthless and cruel nature and he never joined any martial arts sects, he experienced smooth sailing in his martial arts cultivation. He not only achieved the status of Martial Sovereign but had also mastered several Divine Abilities. This earned him a renowned reputation in Cangli Ancient City.
Meng Sanqian was a man of indulgence, especially for beautiful women. His mansion was constantly occupied by numerous young and beautiful women, be they martial artists or ordinary mortals. Meng Sanqian wasn't choosy.
Even though his martial path had been smooth, he had hit a plateau. The Divine Abilities he practiced were of the lesser kind, preventing him from becoming a Martial King. Even though he still had centuries left to live, Meng Sanqian had no intention of progressing further. Instead, he immersed himself in luxury, indulging in fine wine, gourmet food, and beautiful women.
At that moment, Meng Sanqian was lounging in his mansion, enjoying his wine and delicacies. Below him, over a dozen enchanting women danced to entertain him. These were women who had recently been sent to please him. As a Martial Sovereign, just a word from him could command countless people to fulfill his every whim. Every day, numerous factions competed to send him beautiful women.
Suddenly, two figures appeared in the living room.
"Is that him?" Lin Fei asked casually.
"Yes, that's Meng Sanqian! That despicable, treacherous man. I'll never forget him in my life," the woman, Zhang Chu, spat bitterly. "My father used to be good friends with him, helping him in every way. But how did Meng Sanqian repay him? He attacked my father from behind, killing him. He even dared to harm my mother..."
Zhang Chu gritted her teeth, her eyes turning bloodshot as she glared hatefully at Meng Sanqian, wishing she could tear him apart.
On their journey, Lin Fei had already learned about Zhang Chu's past. Her father and Meng Sanqian used to be comrades. However, due to a treasured item that Zhang Chu's father possessed, Meng Sanqian deceived him, leading to the slaughter of Zhang Chu's family. At that time, Meng Sanqian was just at the Martial Saint. Zhang Chu, who was hiding in a secret chamber, was the only one who survived the massacre.
From then on, her life's goal became clear. She tried every means to improve her martial arts, hoping to avenge her family by killing Meng Sanqian. But not everyone is a genius, especially in the path of martial arts. Simply relying on determination isn't enough to advance. Zhang Chu had trained for over a hundred years, but she only achieved the rank of Martial Saint. Meanwhile, Meng Sanqian had already ascended to the level of Martial Sovereign.
Zhang Chu understood. She might never be able to seek revenge on her own in this lifetime. Fortunately, she learned about the Gravity Stone and struck a "deal" with Lin Fei. Now, with Lin Fei taking action, she finally saw hope for revenge.
"Descendant of the Zhang family!"
Meng Sanqian's gaze briefly passed over Zhang Chu, but he didn't linger on her. Instead, his attention shifted to Lin Fei, standing next to Zhang Chu. He sensed that Lin Fei was a Martial Sovereign, whereas Zhang Chu, being just a Martial Saint, was inconsequential. He could crush her anytime. But facing an unfamiliar Martial Sovereign, Meng Sanqian was cautious.
"Leave!"
Without attempting to fight or even utter a word, Meng Sanqian's first instinct was to flee. His decision was resolute. However, in front of Lin Fei, escape was a far-fetched dream.
"Gravity Domain!"
Suddenly, an intangible force of immense gravity descended. With a rumbling sound, the ground collapsed. Centered around Meng Sanqian, the entire mansion began to crumble.
Zhang Chu, upon seeing the terrified women, waved her hand, teleporting them away. She quickly distanced herself from Lin Fei. The sheer might of Lin Fei's Gravity Domain was evident—its power was catastrophic. The whole of Cangli Ancient City was shaken.
"Divine Ability, perish!"
With his ruthless nature, Meng Sanqian unleashed all three of his Divine Abilities in one go, directing them at Lin Fei. However, before they could even get close to Lin Fei, they were obliterated by his gravitational force.
Step by step, Lin Fei approached Meng Sanqian. With each step, the gravitational force exerted on Meng Sanqian grew stronger.
"Who... who are you?" Meng Sanqian's voice trembled. "Even if I'm to die, let me know the reason!"
He didn't want to die. He had centuries of luxurious life left to enjoy. How could he wish to die now? Yet, the mysterious Martial Sovereign in front of him was overpowering, rendering Meng Sanqian as defenseless as a child.
"You're not worthy of knowing."
Lin Fei extended his hand and, with a gentle squeeze, the body of Meng Sanqian was instantly crushed by gravity, turning into a mist of blood.
Meng Sanqian was no more.