"Transcendence!"
Lin Fei was sensing his saber momentum. Transcendent saber momentum was significantly different from the Mastery stage. The glow of the saber momentum appeared more substantial. The saber momentum might just be a process of turning from the virtual to the real. As to when it would completely "become real", Lin Fei was not sure.
Transcendent saber momentum made Lin Fei's saber essence even more terrifying. With the boost of saber momentum, the power of Lin Fei's saber essence was multiplied!
Under saber momentum, even a thread of Lin Fei's saber essence could possess the terrifying power of splitting mountains and rivers. As for the saber momentum itself, its suppression of enemies had increased several times.
Perhaps, an average Foundation Establishment True Person or an average Martial Saint could only exert half of their strength under the suppression of Lin Fei's saber momentum. It's quite possible that they couldn't even exert half of it.
This was the horror of saber momentum. A Martial Saint with and without saber momentum was on completely different levels.
"System."
Lin Fei brought up the system panel.
Host: Lin Fei
Martial Realm: Early Martial Saint
Saber Momentum: Transcendence (Progress 0%)
On Lin Fei's system panel now, things like boxing techniques and lightness techniques had disappeared. It had been extremely simplified. This was intentional on Lin Fei's part. After all, things like boxing techniques and boxing intent were not of much significance to Lin Fei after he had evolved the saber momentum. What boxing intent can do, saber momentum can do as well.
As for lightness techniques, Lin Fei had saber momentum. As long as it's within the range of his saber momentum, Lin Fei's moving and dodging would be at the top level. Lightness techniques had temporarily lost their relevance.
Besides, when he reached the Ancient Origin Sect, there would be better lightness techniques. If necessary, he would choose more powerful lightness techniques then.
What Lin Fei paid the most attention to was his saber momentum. The progress bar behind it was surprisingly at 0. In fact, Lin Fei had evolved twenty-four kinds of saber momentum. Each fusion of saber momentum increased the cultivation progress by 5%.
In theory, Lin Fei's saber momentum reaching Transcendence would only require another eighteen saber momenta. After all, Lin Fei's saber momentum already had a 10% cultivation progress. But now, after Lin Fei fused all twenty-four saber momenta, the cultivation progress remained at 0 even after his saber momentum reached Transcendence.
This could only explain one thing. After Lin Fei's saber momentum reached Transcendence, fusing with the saber momentum evolved from those top-tier innate saber techniques could no longer increase the cultivation progress.
This was just like Lin Fei integrating those basic saber techniques to increase his saber intent in the past. After enhancing the saber intent, no matter how many basic saber techniques were fused, they couldn't increase the saber foundation anymore. The same went for saber momentum.
Once saber momentum transcended, the saber momentum evolved from the innate level saber techniques might not be of much use. Unless there were some Martial Saint level saber techniques.
Lin Fei didn't think too much. He glanced at the sea area, which had a strong smell of blood. This might attract even more terrifying sea beasts. Therefore, Lin Fei didn't linger any longer.
"Let's go back."
Then, Lin Fei instantly transformed into a stream of light, heading back towards Fairy Mist Island.
...
Tianqi Country, where martial arts were supreme!
Tianqi Country had been in existence for over ten thousand years. Of course, it wasn't that Tianqi Country was special, capable of being passed down for over ten thousand years. It was because Ancient Origin Sect was backing Tianqi Country!
Ancient Origin Sect had been established for over ten thousand years as well. Unlike some other sects that directly control their territories, the Ancient Origin Sect established Tianqi Country to govern its vast territory. All the Ancient Origin Sect needed to do was control Tianqi Country.
Everyone in Tianqi Country was from Ancient Origin Sect. Even in the entire Tianqi Country, almost all martial artists had intricate connections with Ancient Origin Sect.
Although Tianqi Country didn't ban Qi cultivators, there were very few of them. After all, ambitious Qi cultivators would go to the vast Ancient Continent and other places. Those areas were controlled by immortal sects and were more convenient for immortal cultivators.
At this moment, Ancient Origin City, located at the foot of the Ancient Origin Sect mountain, had become very lively. Because Ancient Origin Sect was recruiting disciples again.
Ancient Origin Sect's philosophy was that all rivers run into the sea, leading to the same goal through different paths. Therefore, whether they were commoners, martial families, or the nobility of Tianqi Country, they all had the chance to join Ancient Origin Sect.
However, there was a special case to it. The nobility and children of martial families could use recommendation slots to directly enter the outer sect.
As for the children of commoners? They had to pass layers of assessment before they had the chance to join the outer sect. The number of disciples in the outer sect of the Ancient Origin Sect was extremely large, amounting to hundreds of thousands! A large number of disciples were eliminated from the outer sect each year. The outer sect was in competition at all times.
The path of martial arts was unlike the path of immortality. Martial arts were like rowing against the current; if you don't advance, you retreat.
Therefore, a terrifying competition must be maintained. Once an outer sect disciple reached the innate realm, they could be promoted to the inner sect and become an inner sect disciple.
As for Martial Saints, they were the true disciples! The real foundation of the Ancient Origin Sect was the true disciples. Each of them was a powerful Martial Saint. If a Martial Saint from the outside world wanted to reach the peak of martial arts, they could also join Ancient Origin Sect.
However, they would also need to compete. And it could only be done by some of the affiliated forces of the Ancient Origin Sect, using recommendation slots to participate in Ancient Origin Sect's competition.
These "beginner" Martial Saints, once selected into Ancient Origin Sect, would immediately become elders of the outer sect. Their status was only slightly lower than that of the true disciples. But that was just some difference in resource allocation.
In fact, in terms of identity, the status of outer sect elders and true disciples was equal. Even if they stayed in Ancient Origin Sect for a long time, they might become inner sect elders. Then they would truly become the core of the Ancient Origin Sect!
Lin Fei, Shen Lianxin, and Shangguan Feiyun arrived in Ancient Origin City.
In Ancient Origin City, top-notch geniuses appeared from time to time. Carrying a huge "genius" aura, they appeared in Ancient Origin City, receiving the admiration of many martial artists.
"That's Little Divine Dragon, Liu Xuan, right?"
"This Little Divine Dragon is not simple. He's only sixteen this year and has already comprehended sword intent. He's a peerless genius in swordsmanship."
"Although he's only in the acquired realm since Little Divine Dragon has understood sword intent, he's most likely going to be promoted to the inner sect, becoming an inner sect disciple!"
"Little Divine Dragon doesn't come from a big martial family. He's just an ordinary commoner, but his talent in swordsmanship is outstanding."
Many people were discussing Little Divine Dragon, Liu Xuan. Even Lin Fei, upon hearing this, took a few more looks at Liu Xuan.
Liu Xuan had a cold demeanor and remained unflustered. Although he was young, he was very calm. Under the praise of everyone, he remained calm.
Being in the acquired realm and understanding sword intent, that's absolutely top-notch genius.
Lin Fei had also understood saber intent in the acquired realm back then, which allowed him to kill high-level Qi Condensation cultivators. And Lin Fei was very clear. The reason he understood saber intent was that his saber technique was very promising. The saber technique had understood saber intent on its own.
However, Liu Xuan was different. He comprehended saber intent based on his swordsmanship talent. Moreover, he was even younger than Lin Fei when he comprehended saber intent.
Seeing Lin Fei's interest in Little Divine Dragon Liu Xuan, Shangguan Feiyun said with a smile, "Seniors, every year there are top-notch talents like Little Divine Dragon Liu Xuan. They don't hide their talents at all. On the contrary, they publicize it. Because in Ancient Origin Sect, the more talented you are, the more resources you can get. So, every time Ancient Origin Sect begins to accept disciples, a large number of geniuses emerge. It's all to get the attention of the Ancient Origin Sect. Now, seniors, you should understand why our eight major families have spent a huge price to create momentum for you, right?"
Both Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin understood. In this Ancient Continent, in this Ancient Origin Sect, things seemed to be quite different from Great Chang.
Great Chang had Qi cultivators, dynasties, and other sects. If one's talent was too dazzling, they might face various unpredictable events. But Ancient Origin Sect was different.
In Tianqi Country, Ancient Origin Sect was supreme, suppressing everything! Ancient Origin Sect hoped that more people with good martial arts talents would appear. Anyone who dared to attack the disciples of the Ancient Origin Sect would undoubtedly die!
"So, how is the momentum you created?" Lin Fei asked.
"Hehe, seniors," Shangguan Feiyun responded. "Although our eight major families have declined for a long time, some connections still exist. Moreover, you two are Dao Seekers. Just the words 'Dao Seeker' are enough to attract the attention of the Ancient Origin Sect!
However, when the mountain gate opens later, no matter what, you two must try your best to create the greatest momentum. Even better if you could create a sensation throughout the venue, and shake the Ancient Origin Sect, that would be the best! Especially Senior Lin. I believe that Senior Lin can definitely shake the entire Ancient Origin Sect!"
There was a trace of eagerness in Shangguan Feiyun's eyes as he looked at Lin Fei.
At this time, a figure suddenly appeared in the void. This figure walked step by step to the sky above Ancient Origin Sect. His gaze swept across Ancient Origin City. Then, he shouted loudly, "Where are the Dao Seekers from Fairy Mist Island?"
"Boom."
Immediately, all the martial artists in Ancient Origin City were greatly shocked.
"Dao Seekers?"
"Are there really Dao Seekers on Fairy Mist Island?"
"Seekers have not appeared for hundreds of years."
"The Seekers who appeared before were all Foundation Establishment True Persons."
"This time Dao Seeker is finally one of our martial artists. I heard it's two powerful Martial Saints!"
Shangguan Feiyun hurriedly said to Lin Fei, "Senior Lin, Senior Shen, this is the benefit of the momentum we created! Both of you go quickly."
Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin looked at each other and nodded. Then they took a stride and directly arrived in the void.
"Transcendence!"
Lin Fei was sensing his saber momentum. Transcendent saber momentum was significantly different from the Mastery stage. The glow of the saber momentum appeared more substantial. The saber momentum might just be a process of turning from the virtual to the real. As to when it would completely "become real", Lin Fei was not sure.
Transcendent saber momentum made Lin Fei's saber essence even more terrifying. With the boost of saber momentum, the power of Lin Fei's saber essence was multiplied!
Under saber momentum, even a thread of Lin Fei's saber essence could possess the terrifying power of splitting mountains and rivers. As for the saber momentum itself, its suppression of enemies had increased several times.
Perhaps, an average Foundation Establishment True Person or an average Martial Saint could only exert half of their strength under the suppression of Lin Fei's saber momentum. It's quite possible that they couldn't even exert half of it.
This was the horror of saber momentum. A Martial Saint with and without saber momentum was on completely different levels.
"System."
Lin Fei brought up the system panel.
Host: Lin Fei
Martial Realm: Early Martial Saint
Saber Momentum: Transcendence (Progress 0%)
On Lin Fei's system panel now, things like boxing techniques and lightness techniques had disappeared. It had been extremely simplified. This was intentional on Lin Fei's part. After all, things like boxing techniques and boxing intent were not of much significance to Lin Fei after he had evolved the saber momentum. What boxing intent can do, saber momentum can do as well.
As for lightness techniques, Lin Fei had saber momentum. As long as it's within the range of his saber momentum, Lin Fei's moving and dodging would be at the top level. Lightness techniques had temporarily lost their relevance.
Besides, when he reached the Ancient Origin Sect, there would be better lightness techniques. If necessary, he would choose more powerful lightness techniques then.
What Lin Fei paid the most attention to was his saber momentum. The progress bar behind it was surprisingly at 0. In fact, Lin Fei had evolved twenty-four kinds of saber momentum. Each fusion of saber momentum increased the cultivation progress by 5%.
In theory, Lin Fei's saber momentum reaching Transcendence would only require another eighteen saber momenta. After all, Lin Fei's saber momentum already had a 10% cultivation progress. But now, after Lin Fei fused all twenty-four saber momenta, the cultivation progress remained at 0 even after his saber momentum reached Transcendence.
This could only explain one thing. After Lin Fei's saber momentum reached Transcendence, fusing with the saber momentum evolved from those top-tier innate saber techniques could no longer increase the cultivation progress.
This was just like Lin Fei integrating those basic saber techniques to increase his saber intent in the past. After enhancing the saber intent, no matter how many basic saber techniques were fused, they couldn't increase the saber foundation anymore. The same went for saber momentum.
Once saber momentum transcended, the saber momentum evolved from the innate level saber techniques might not be of much use. Unless there were some Martial Saint level saber techniques.
Lin Fei didn't think too much. He glanced at the sea area, which had a strong smell of blood. This might attract even more terrifying sea beasts. Therefore, Lin Fei didn't linger any longer.
"Let's go back."
Then, Lin Fei instantly transformed into a stream of light, heading back towards Fairy Mist Island.
...
Tianqi Country, where martial arts were supreme!
Tianqi Country had been in existence for over ten thousand years. Of course, it wasn't that Tianqi Country was special, capable of being passed down for over ten thousand years. It was because Ancient Origin Sect was backing Tianqi Country!
Ancient Origin Sect had been established for over ten thousand years as well. Unlike some other sects that directly control their territories, the Ancient Origin Sect established Tianqi Country to govern its vast territory. All the Ancient Origin Sect needed to do was control Tianqi Country.
Everyone in Tianqi Country was from Ancient Origin Sect. Even in the entire Tianqi Country, almost all martial artists had intricate connections with Ancient Origin Sect.
Although Tianqi Country didn't ban Qi cultivators, there were very few of them. After all, ambitious Qi cultivators would go to the vast Ancient Continent and other places. Those areas were controlled by immortal sects and were more convenient for immortal cultivators.
At this moment, Ancient Origin City, located at the foot of the Ancient Origin Sect mountain, had become very lively. Because Ancient Origin Sect was recruiting disciples again.
Ancient Origin Sect's philosophy was that all rivers run into the sea, leading to the same goal through different paths. Therefore, whether they were commoners, martial families, or the nobility of Tianqi Country, they all had the chance to join Ancient Origin Sect.
However, there was a special case to it. The nobility and children of martial families could use recommendation slots to directly enter the outer sect.
As for the children of commoners? They had to pass layers of assessment before they had the chance to join the outer sect. The number of disciples in the outer sect of the Ancient Origin Sect was extremely large, amounting to hundreds of thousands! A large number of disciples were eliminated from the outer sect each year. The outer sect was in competition at all times.
The path of martial arts was unlike the path of immortality. Martial arts were like rowing against the current; if you don't advance, you retreat.
Therefore, a terrifying competition must be maintained. Once an outer sect disciple reached the innate realm, they could be promoted to the inner sect and become an inner sect disciple.
As for Martial Saints, they were the true disciples! The real foundation of the Ancient Origin Sect was the true disciples. Each of them was a powerful Martial Saint. If a Martial Saint from the outside world wanted to reach the peak of martial arts, they could also join Ancient Origin Sect.
However, they would also need to compete. And it could only be done by some of the affiliated forces of the Ancient Origin Sect, using recommendation slots to participate in Ancient Origin Sect's competition.
These "beginner" Martial Saints, once selected into Ancient Origin Sect, would immediately become elders of the outer sect. Their status was only slightly lower than that of the true disciples. But that was just some difference in resource allocation.
In fact, in terms of identity, the status of outer sect elders and true disciples was equal. Even if they stayed in Ancient Origin Sect for a long time, they might become inner sect elders. Then they would truly become the core of the Ancient Origin Sect!
Lin Fei, Shen Lianxin, and Shangguan Feiyun arrived in Ancient Origin City.
In Ancient Origin City, top-notch geniuses appeared from time to time. Carrying a huge "genius" aura, they appeared in Ancient Origin City, receiving the admiration of many martial artists.
"That's Little Divine Dragon, Liu Xuan, right?"
"This Little Divine Dragon is not simple. He's only sixteen this year and has already comprehended sword intent. He's a peerless genius in swordsmanship."
"Although he's only in the acquired realm since Little Divine Dragon has understood sword intent, he's most likely going to be promoted to the inner sect, becoming an inner sect disciple!"
"Little Divine Dragon doesn't come from a big martial family. He's just an ordinary commoner, but his talent in swordsmanship is outstanding."
Many people were discussing Little Divine Dragon, Liu Xuan. Even Lin Fei, upon hearing this, took a few more looks at Liu Xuan.
Liu Xuan had a cold demeanor and remained unflustered. Although he was young, he was very calm. Under the praise of everyone, he remained calm.
Being in the acquired realm and understanding sword intent, that's absolutely top-notch genius.
Lin Fei had also understood saber intent in the acquired realm back then, which allowed him to kill high-level Qi Condensation cultivators. And Lin Fei was very clear. The reason he understood saber intent was that his saber technique was very promising. The saber technique had understood saber intent on its own.
However, Liu Xuan was different. He comprehended saber intent based on his swordsmanship talent. Moreover, he was even younger than Lin Fei when he comprehended saber intent.
Seeing Lin Fei's interest in Little Divine Dragon Liu Xuan, Shangguan Feiyun said with a smile, "Seniors, every year there are top-notch talents like Little Divine Dragon Liu Xuan. They don't hide their talents at all. On the contrary, they publicize it. Because in Ancient Origin Sect, the more talented you are, the more resources you can get. So, every time Ancient Origin Sect begins to accept disciples, a large number of geniuses emerge. It's all to get the attention of the Ancient Origin Sect. Now, seniors, you should understand why our eight major families have spent a huge price to create momentum for you, right?"
Both Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin understood. In this Ancient Continent, in this Ancient Origin Sect, things seemed to be quite different from Great Chang.
Great Chang had Qi cultivators, dynasties, and other sects. If one's talent was too dazzling, they might face various unpredictable events. But Ancient Origin Sect was different.
In Tianqi Country, Ancient Origin Sect was supreme, suppressing everything! Ancient Origin Sect hoped that more people with good martial arts talents would appear. Anyone who dared to attack the disciples of the Ancient Origin Sect would undoubtedly die!
"So, how is the momentum you created?" Lin Fei asked.
"Hehe, seniors," Shangguan Feiyun responded. "Although our eight major families have declined for a long time, some connections still exist. Moreover, you two are Dao Seekers. Just the words 'Dao Seeker' are enough to attract the attention of the Ancient Origin Sect!
However, when the mountain gate opens later, no matter what, you two must try your best to create the greatest momentum. Even better if you could create a sensation throughout the venue, and shake the Ancient Origin Sect, that would be the best! Especially Senior Lin. I believe that Senior Lin can definitely shake the entire Ancient Origin Sect!"
There was a trace of eagerness in Shangguan Feiyun's eyes as he looked at Lin Fei.
At this time, a figure suddenly appeared in the void. This figure walked step by step to the sky above Ancient Origin Sect. His gaze swept across Ancient Origin City. Then, he shouted loudly, "Where are the Dao Seekers from Fairy Mist Island?"
"Boom."
Immediately, all the martial artists in Ancient Origin City were greatly shocked.
"Dao Seekers?"
"Are there really Dao Seekers on Fairy Mist Island?"
"Seekers have not appeared for hundreds of years."
"The Seekers who appeared before were all Foundation Establishment True Persons."
"This time Dao Seeker is finally one of our martial artists. I heard it's two powerful Martial Saints!"
Shangguan Feiyun hurriedly said to Lin Fei, "Senior Lin, Senior Shen, this is the benefit of the momentum we created! Both of you go quickly."
Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin looked at each other and nodded. Then they took a stride and directly arrived in the void.
