Yuanlong is dead! Even his Water Escape couldn't save him. Trapped by Lin Fei's Saber Domain, then suppressed by the Gravity Domain, coupled with the barrage of saber lights within the Saber Domain, he had no power to resist. After all, not everyone possesses a Nascent Soul magic treasure like the Great Mountain Divine Seal. Merely a Golden Core-level magic treasure couldn't withstand Lin Fei's Divine Ability.
However, Yuanlong wasn't alone. He had brought a large number of Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Heavenly River Dao Sect with him. Scattered throughout the palace and even throughout Chang City, all to better control Chang City and the entire imperial family. Now that the Saber Domain has been revealed, Lin Fei no longer felt the need to hide.
"Boom!"
The next moment, Lin Fei's Saber Domain began to expand. Starting from the palace, it spread outward, encompassing the entirety of Chang City.
Lin Fei closed his eyes. Within his Saber Domain, he was the true ruler! Moreover, the present Saber Domain was a transcendent one. Its formidable power was beyond comprehension. Even top Golden Core True Persons, even those with top-tier Golden Core magic treasures, once trapped by Lin Fei's Saber Domain, would be rendered helpless. Unless one possessed a magic treasure akin to the Great Mountain Divine Seal, perhaps only then could they shatter his Saber Domain.
The only time Lin Fei's Saber Domain was torn apart was by the Great Mountain Divine Seal. But now, no one possesses a magic treasure comparable to the Great Mountain Divine Seal.
As the Saber Domain spread throughout Chang City, Lin Fei instantly had a clear understanding of the positions of the cultivators from the Heavenly River Dao Sect. They weren't hard to locate.
According to the Empress, the weakest among the Heavenly River Dao Sect were at the Foundation Establishment level. After all, those who could cross the sea couldn't possibly be mere Qi Condensation cultivators. They had to be at least Foundation Establishment True Persons. Only then could they assist Yuanlong in controlling the Great Chang. There weren't many Foundation Establishment True Persons in Chang City. And within Lin Fei's Saber Domain, they were incredibly easy to distinguish.
"A total of twenty-three Foundation Establishment cultivators. It's roughly the number the Empress mentioned."
Having pinpointed the locations of these twenty-three True Persons, Lin Fei made his move.
"Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh."
Within the Saber Domain, countless saber lights formed in an instant. Then, streams of saber lights descended rapidly. The people in Chang City and the palace were thrown into panic. After all, those saber lights were incredibly terrifying. Who could withstand them once they descended?
"Splash."
However, when the saber lights descended, some fell within concealed rooms, slicing entire courtyards in half, others landed in secluded corners or amidst crowds. But without exception, with each descent of a saber light, a Foundation Establishment True Person would perish.
Seeing these fallen Foundation Establishment True Persons, many seemed to have an epiphany, grasping the reason behind the mayhem. After all, these Foundation Establishment True Persons were, without exception, all from the Heavenly River Dao Sect.
"Is Sovereign Lin aiming to eliminate everyone from the Heavenly River Dao Sect?"
"This is unbelievable! What method is this? How can he eliminate them with such precision?"
"Even the mightiest saber techniques shouldn't be this powerful or accurate, right?"
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Some martial artists and Qi cultivators in Chang City were unaware of the Saber Domain. Only those from the Ancient Continent knew the implications of the Saber Domain. With Lin Fei possessing the Saber Domain, he essentially gained two or three top-tier Great Divine Abilities.
Moreover, the functions of the Saber Domain surpassed even those of Great Divine Abilities. Once one has the Saber Domain, that martial artist would virtually have no weaknesses. They could attack or defend at will, and even if they chose to retreat, they would do so with ease. Within the Saber Domain, even a Martial Sovereign could teleport instantly.
"Retract."
Lin Fei withdrew his Saber Domain. He looked down and saw the Empress who looked up at him. But Lin Fei didn't utter a word, he didn't even bid her goodbye.
"Swoosh."
Lin Fei turned, transforming into a streak of light, vanishing into the horizon.
...
Lin Fei returned to the Nine Profound Sect. His trip to Chang City was not entirely fruitless. Although Yuanlong hadn't provided any clues, Lin Fei suspected that Yuanlong probably didn't have any specific leads either. Otherwise, he would have sought out the sealed location long ago. Now, while Lin Fei was unaware of this sealed location, so were others. However, Lin Fei had an inkling of where the issue might lie.
"It seems I need to visit the Northern Territory. To see for myself. But before that, the Nine Profound Sect must spread a message. In my name, deliver this message. To any foreign martial artist or Qi cultivator entering Great Chang, be it a Golden Core True Person or a Martial Sovereign, they must not commit wanton slaughter, nor disrupt the order of Great Chang. Otherwise, I will personally intervene, and show no mercy!"
Lin Fei believed that by slaying True Person Youming and the other seven major Golden Core True Persons, and by eliminating Yuanlong of the Heavenly River Dao Sect, the other Martial Sovereigns and Golden Core True Persons in Great Chang would surely recognize his prowess. Once he made this decree public, those Martial Sovereigns and Golden Core True Persons would certainly think twice before taking any actions. This wasn't Lin Fei acting without warning.
Thus, Lin Fei coordinated with both the Nine Profound Sect and the Great Chang Court, issuing a public notice. The news swiftly spread throughout the entirety of Great Chang.
"Have you heard? The Martial Saint who once protected Great Chang, the Saber Saint Lin Fei, who eradicated the ten immortal sects, has returned."
"Yes, and not just returned. Saber Saint even eliminated those entrenched in the Hidden Sword Sect, led by True Person Youming, including the eight major Golden Cores."
"Furthermore, Martial Saint Lin went to Chang City, executed True Person Yuanlong, and wiped out every member of the Heavenly River Dao Sect!"
"Now he's not just a Martial Saint, he's become a Martial Sovereign, Martial Sovereign Lin!"
"Martial Sovereign Lin even had the Great Chang Court and Nine Profound Sect broadcast his message throughout Great Chang. There are even official announcements posted on the streets everywhere. All outsiders, be they martial artists or Qi cultivators, regardless of whether they are Martial Sovereigns or Golden Cores, must not violate Great Chang's laws, must not disturb the peace, and must not slaughter indiscriminately. Any violators will face Lin Martial Sovereign personally, and he will show no mercy!"
Now, this news is common knowledge. The efficiency of the Great Chang Court is commendable. Notices are plastered in every nook and cranny. These Martial Sovereigns and Golden Cores would undoubtedly be aware.
In fact, among the crowds were Martial Sovereigns and Golden Core True Persons, they scrutinized the contents of the notices, their brows furrowed. While others might not comprehend the weight of the content, they surely did.
"True Person Youming might be insignificant, being just a common rogue cultivator. But True Person Yuanlong of the Heavenly River Dao Sect was a top-tier Golden Core True Person. Wielding the Heavenly River Orb, even the Martial Sovereigns of the Martial King clans might not necessarily be his match. But now he's dead? Slain by Lin Fei?"
"This Lin Fei, originally from Great Chang, roamed the seas for two years in search of the Dao. And now he's returned with such terrifying strength? This proclamation is quite domineering. Mandating that we all follow Great Chang's laws, without exception."
"Does he intend to become the overlord of Great Chang? So that when we arrive in Great Chang, we must bow and adhere to the rules?"
"If we don't abide, Lin Fei will personally intervene..."
For a time, many Golden Core True Persons and Martial Sovereigns harbored resentment. Yet, no matter their anger, the thought of even Yuanlong of the Heavenly River Dao Sect meeting his demise kept them restrained. They dared not provoke Lin Fei. None of them were so arrogant as to consider themselves stronger than Yuanlong.
However, following this event, Lin Fei's reputation instantaneously spread throughout Great Chang. All those Martial Sovereigns and Golden Core True Persons dared not act recklessly, each and every one of them constrained.
Lin Fei, with his own power, truly dominated the entire Great Chang! Even the countless Golden Cores and Martial Sovereigns, were firmly suppressed, not daring to break the rules set by Lin Fei!