With a sharp snap, Lin Fei swiftly cast out a token. The token found its resting place in the hands of the sect master of the Saber Sovereign Sect.
"Whoosh."
Upon seeing the token, the sect master rose to his feet, his countenance alight with fervor. With deep reverence, he greeted Lin Fei, "Greetings, Sovereign."
Martial Sovereign! Could it be that the man before them was the Martial Sovereign dispatched by the Xiao family? It seemed that the Xiao family indeed had received the distress signal from the Saber Sovereign Sect. And they had sent the Martial Sovereign in response. With a Martial Sovereign at their helm, the Saber Sovereign Sect would not fear the mere Wind-Thunder Sect.
Lin Fei spared a glance at the sect master of the Saber Sovereign Sect and calmly stated, "I am well acquainted with your predicament. Initially, the Xiao family intended to remain indifferent. However, I am a saber enthusiast. Therefore, I wish to see what the esteemed saber sect sovereign has bequeathed to you all. If you wish for my intervention to resolve your crisis, you must provide something of equal value. If not, I shall depart immediately."
Lin Fei's words chilled the air, dampening the enthusiasm of the Saber Sovereign Sect in an instant. At this juncture, what could the Saber Sovereign Sect possibly possess to entice a Martial Sovereign of the Xiao family's stature?
For a moment, every elder and disciple of the Saber Sovereign Sect hung their heads in dejection. With a heavy sigh, the Sect's sect master lamented, "To be frank, Sovereign, at this point, what can our Saber Sovereign Sect offer that would be worthy of someone of your esteemed status? Had we possessed such a treasure, our sect wouldn't have fallen into its current dire straits."
Indeed, had they such a treasure, they would've presented it to the Xiao family long ago. With the backing of the Xiao family, how would the Wind-Thunder Sect dare to threaten the Saber Sovereign Sect's mountain gate?
"No treasure?" Lin Fei's brow furrowed in discontent. Without it, he had no reason to gratuitously aid the Saber Sovereign Sect. He might as well let the Wind-Thunder Sect obliterate them; it bore no relevance to him. His disappointment was evident, he began to turn away.
"Sovereign, wait a moment," interjected the sect master, his voice edged with desperation. "Earlier, you mentioned being a saber enthusiast?"
"Indeed. While I do not strictly follow the Dao of the saber, I have manifested the Saber Domain. Thus, I came to your Saber Sovereign Sect to ascertain if the Saber sect master left behind anything that might augment my own Saber Domain."
Lin Fei did not hide his intentions; he sought means and methods to enhance his Saber Domain.
"You've cultivated the Saber Domain?" The revelation ignited a newfound zeal within the sect master.
"Yes, I have," Lin Fei responded, and with a mere thought, boom, the Saber Domain descended, engulfing the grand hall of the Saber Sovereign Sect.
All present were ensnared within the Saber Domain's bounds.
Thump.
Everyone, including the sect master, found themselves bowing under immense pressure. These martial artists couldn't even withstand the saber's momentum, let alone the Saber Domain of a Martial Sovereign. Even the slightest pressure was enough to render them completely immobile.
Lin Fei immediately retracted the Saber Domain. The Saber Sovereign Sect's sect master lifted his head, his face gleaming with wild elation.
"It's the Saber Domain! Truly the Saber Domain! To think we'd meet a Martial Sovereign capable of manifesting the Saber Domain, hahaha! Heaven has not abandoned our Saber Sovereign Sect!"
The Sect's sect master began laughing uproariously, an edge of madness to his jubilation.
Lin Fei did not question him. Instead, he simply stood there, watching the sect master's ecstatic laughter.
With a whoosh, the sect master regained his composure, his gaze firmly fixed on Lin Fei. He solemnly spoke, "Sovereign, if you possess the Saber Domain, perhaps you'll be interested in what our founder left behind."
"What did the founder of the Saber Sovereign Sect leave?"
"The Saber Domain! The founder sealed a Saber Domain within a saber! Nobody can approach it. Those who try are suppressed by the Saber Domain. It's believed the founder left the saber and Saber Domain behind to guard something. Regrettably, no disciple of the Saber Sovereign Sect has ever manifested the Saber Domain.
Thus, no one knows what exactly is being guarded by the Saber Domain. Sovereign, if you can help us resolve our crisis, everything our founder left can be yours."
With determination, the Sect's sect master revealed the price the Saber Sovereign Sect was willing to pay. However, upon hearing his words, many of the elders and disciples in the hall were visibly shocked.
"Sect master, how can we just hand over what the founder left to someone else?"
"Yes, that's our founder's legacy!"
"It's possible that what the founder left could herald the resurgence of our Saber Sovereign Sect!"
"We mustn't be so rash..."
"Silence!" The Saber Sovereign Sect's sect master rebuked loudly, "As of now, I am still the sect master, and my words represent the will of the Saber Sovereign Sect! Sovereign, if you can resolve our crisis, everything our founder left is yours for the taking!"
Lin Fei glanced at the sect master, admiration hidden within his gaze. This sect master was quite astute. On the surface, it seemed as if the Saber Sovereign Sect was making a huge sacrifice, offering up all that their founder left.
But what was the reality? No one truly knew what the founding sect master of the Saber Sovereign Sect had left behind.
Moreover, without Lin Fei, even on the brink of extinction, the Saber Sovereign Sect couldn't access what their founder had bequeathed.
The founder had left something potent enough for the Saber Sovereign Sect to rise immediately? It was simply implausible!
The founder of the Saber Sovereign Sect was but a Martial Sovereign. He was no Martial King, let alone a formidable Nascent Soul. Could he really have left behind a treasure that allowed the Saber Sovereign Sect to rival a Martial Sovereign?
The most pressing concern facing the Saber Sovereign Sect was the threat from the Wind-Thunder Sect. But the Lin Fei before them could effectively neutralize the threat, safeguarding the Saber Sovereign Sect. When weighing the pros and cons, the sect master of the Saber Sovereign Sect saw things clearly.
"Show me. If there truly exists a Saber Domain, regardless of whether it contains what I seek, I shall act on behalf of the Saber Sovereign Sect." Lin Fei declared calmly.
The Sect sect master's heart swelled with joy. Rising immediately, he respectfully intoned, "The saber left by our founder lies in the mountains behind. Please, Sovereign, follow me."
Thus, with the sect master leading the way, Lin Fei followed. Almost all the disciples and elders of the Saber Sovereign Sect exchanged glances.
One by one, they also rose and followed. After all, it was a crucial moment for the survival of the Saber Sovereign Sect. If they could save the Sect, even at great cost, it would be worth it. And besides, they were curious. What exactly had the founder left behind?
Lin Fei, following the Sect's sect master, soared to the peak of the rear mountain. Upon that peak, stood a single cave mansion. However, as they approached its entrance, the Sect sect master's expression twisted in pain.
With a bitter smile, he confessed, "Sovereign, I cannot proceed further. Once inside, one enters the Saber Domain. I cannot withstand its power."
Lin Fei nodded in understanding. The entire cave mansion was shrouded in the Saber Domain. Given the Sect sect master's mere Martial Saint status, naturally, he couldn't withstand the oppressive might of the Saber Domain.
So, taking a step forward, Lin Fei entered the cave mansion alone.
"Boom!"
As Lin Fei stepped inside, his eyes instantly landed on the saber. Immediately after, a vast Saber Domain erupted violently from the saber, pressing down on Lin Fei.
"Saber Domain! It truly is the Saber Domain!"
A trace of exhilaration flashed across Lin Fei's eyes. Unexpectedly, within the Saber Sovereign Sect, he would encounter the Saber Domain once again. The suppression of the Saber Domain was terrifying. Even a Martial Sovereign would falter beneath it.
Without a second thought, Lin Fei unleashed his own Saber Domain. Instantly, the two Saber Domains collided with ferocity. But at the next moment, an unexpected twist occurred.
With a sharp snap, Lin Fei swiftly cast out a token. The token found its resting place in the hands of the sect master of the Saber Sovereign Sect.
"Whoosh."
Upon seeing the token, the sect master rose to his feet, his countenance alight with fervor. With deep reverence, he greeted Lin Fei, "Greetings, Sovereign."
Martial Sovereign! Could it be that the man before them was the Martial Sovereign dispatched by the Xiao family? It seemed that the Xiao family indeed had received the distress signal from the Saber Sovereign Sect. And they had sent the Martial Sovereign in response. With a Martial Sovereign at their helm, the Saber Sovereign Sect would not fear the mere Wind-Thunder Sect.
Lin Fei spared a glance at the sect master of the Saber Sovereign Sect and calmly stated, "I am well acquainted with your predicament. Initially, the Xiao family intended to remain indifferent. However, I am a saber enthusiast. Therefore, I wish to see what the esteemed saber sect sovereign has bequeathed to you all. If you wish for my intervention to resolve your crisis, you must provide something of equal value. If not, I shall depart immediately."
Lin Fei's words chilled the air, dampening the enthusiasm of the Saber Sovereign Sect in an instant. At this juncture, what could the Saber Sovereign Sect possibly possess to entice a Martial Sovereign of the Xiao family's stature?
For a moment, every elder and disciple of the Saber Sovereign Sect hung their heads in dejection. With a heavy sigh, the Sect's sect master lamented, "To be frank, Sovereign, at this point, what can our Saber Sovereign Sect offer that would be worthy of someone of your esteemed status? Had we possessed such a treasure, our sect wouldn't have fallen into its current dire straits."
Indeed, had they such a treasure, they would've presented it to the Xiao family long ago. With the backing of the Xiao family, how would the Wind-Thunder Sect dare to threaten the Saber Sovereign Sect's mountain gate?
"No treasure?" Lin Fei's brow furrowed in discontent. Without it, he had no reason to gratuitously aid the Saber Sovereign Sect. He might as well let the Wind-Thunder Sect obliterate them; it bore no relevance to him. His disappointment was evident, he began to turn away.
"Sovereign, wait a moment," interjected the sect master, his voice edged with desperation. "Earlier, you mentioned being a saber enthusiast?"
"Indeed. While I do not strictly follow the Dao of the saber, I have manifested the Saber Domain. Thus, I came to your Saber Sovereign Sect to ascertain if the Saber sect master left behind anything that might augment my own Saber Domain."
Lin Fei did not hide his intentions; he sought means and methods to enhance his Saber Domain.
"You've cultivated the Saber Domain?" The revelation ignited a newfound zeal within the sect master.
"Yes, I have," Lin Fei responded, and with a mere thought, boom, the Saber Domain descended, engulfing the grand hall of the Saber Sovereign Sect.
All present were ensnared within the Saber Domain's bounds.
Thump.
Everyone, including the sect master, found themselves bowing under immense pressure. These martial artists couldn't even withstand the saber's momentum, let alone the Saber Domain of a Martial Sovereign. Even the slightest pressure was enough to render them completely immobile.
Lin Fei immediately retracted the Saber Domain. The Saber Sovereign Sect's sect master lifted his head, his face gleaming with wild elation.
"It's the Saber Domain! Truly the Saber Domain! To think we'd meet a Martial Sovereign capable of manifesting the Saber Domain, hahaha! Heaven has not abandoned our Saber Sovereign Sect!"
The Sect's sect master began laughing uproariously, an edge of madness to his jubilation.
Lin Fei did not question him. Instead, he simply stood there, watching the sect master's ecstatic laughter.
With a whoosh, the sect master regained his composure, his gaze firmly fixed on Lin Fei. He solemnly spoke, "Sovereign, if you possess the Saber Domain, perhaps you'll be interested in what our founder left behind."
"What did the founder of the Saber Sovereign Sect leave?"
"The Saber Domain! The founder sealed a Saber Domain within a saber! Nobody can approach it. Those who try are suppressed by the Saber Domain. It's believed the founder left the saber and Saber Domain behind to guard something. Regrettably, no disciple of the Saber Sovereign Sect has ever manifested the Saber Domain.
Thus, no one knows what exactly is being guarded by the Saber Domain. Sovereign, if you can help us resolve our crisis, everything our founder left can be yours."
With determination, the Sect's sect master revealed the price the Saber Sovereign Sect was willing to pay. However, upon hearing his words, many of the elders and disciples in the hall were visibly shocked.
"Sect master, how can we just hand over what the founder left to someone else?"
"Yes, that's our founder's legacy!"
"It's possible that what the founder left could herald the resurgence of our Saber Sovereign Sect!"
"We mustn't be so rash..."
"Silence!" The Saber Sovereign Sect's sect master rebuked loudly, "As of now, I am still the sect master, and my words represent the will of the Saber Sovereign Sect! Sovereign, if you can resolve our crisis, everything our founder left is yours for the taking!"
Lin Fei glanced at the sect master, admiration hidden within his gaze. This sect master was quite astute. On the surface, it seemed as if the Saber Sovereign Sect was making a huge sacrifice, offering up all that their founder left.
But what was the reality? No one truly knew what the founding sect master of the Saber Sovereign Sect had left behind.
Moreover, without Lin Fei, even on the brink of extinction, the Saber Sovereign Sect couldn't access what their founder had bequeathed.
The founder had left something potent enough for the Saber Sovereign Sect to rise immediately? It was simply implausible!
The founder of the Saber Sovereign Sect was but a Martial Sovereign. He was no Martial King, let alone a formidable Nascent Soul. Could he really have left behind a treasure that allowed the Saber Sovereign Sect to rival a Martial Sovereign?
The most pressing concern facing the Saber Sovereign Sect was the threat from the Wind-Thunder Sect. But the Lin Fei before them could effectively neutralize the threat, safeguarding the Saber Sovereign Sect. When weighing the pros and cons, the sect master of the Saber Sovereign Sect saw things clearly.
"Show me. If there truly exists a Saber Domain, regardless of whether it contains what I seek, I shall act on behalf of the Saber Sovereign Sect." Lin Fei declared calmly.
The Sect sect master's heart swelled with joy. Rising immediately, he respectfully intoned, "The saber left by our founder lies in the mountains behind. Please, Sovereign, follow me."
Thus, with the sect master leading the way, Lin Fei followed. Almost all the disciples and elders of the Saber Sovereign Sect exchanged glances.
One by one, they also rose and followed. After all, it was a crucial moment for the survival of the Saber Sovereign Sect. If they could save the Sect, even at great cost, it would be worth it. And besides, they were curious. What exactly had the founder left behind?
Lin Fei, following the Sect's sect master, soared to the peak of the rear mountain. Upon that peak, stood a single cave mansion. However, as they approached its entrance, the Sect sect master's expression twisted in pain.
With a bitter smile, he confessed, "Sovereign, I cannot proceed further. Once inside, one enters the Saber Domain. I cannot withstand its power."
Lin Fei nodded in understanding. The entire cave mansion was shrouded in the Saber Domain. Given the Sect sect master's mere Martial Saint status, naturally, he couldn't withstand the oppressive might of the Saber Domain.
So, taking a step forward, Lin Fei entered the cave mansion alone.
"Boom!"
As Lin Fei stepped inside, his eyes instantly landed on the saber. Immediately after, a vast Saber Domain erupted violently from the saber, pressing down on Lin Fei.
"Saber Domain! It truly is the Saber Domain!"
A trace of exhilaration flashed across Lin Fei's eyes. Unexpectedly, within the Saber Sovereign Sect, he would encounter the Saber Domain once again. The suppression of the Saber Domain was terrifying. Even a Martial Sovereign would falter beneath it.
Without a second thought, Lin Fei unleashed his own Saber Domain. Instantly, the two Saber Domains collided with ferocity. But at the next moment, an unexpected twist occurred.
