308. Threat

308. Threat

Lin Fei stood behind Sovereign Yuan. He searched for several days before finally finding him.

Sovereign Yuan turned, laying eyes upon Lin Fei. "Sovereign Lin, having manifested the Saber Domain, I assume your Dao is that of the saber," he remarked calmly.

"Saber Dao?" Lin Fei shook his head, "No, you are mistaken. I don't tread the Saber Dao. Even though I have cultivated the Saber Domain, I have never contemplated embracing the Saber Dao. The saber technique and Saber Domain are merely instruments to guard my Dao. My pursuit is the Dao of Immortality! Whether it be the Martial Dao, the Saber Dao, or any other, I am willing to explore any that grants me eternity."

Lin Fei spoke with an unwavering tone. His devotion wasn't singularly to the Saber Dao. For him, being devoid of the Saber Dao didn't mean being devoid of life's purpose. Lin Fei wasn't that fanatical. From the very beginning, Lin Fei had always trodden the Path of Immortality, and this conviction remained steadfast, impervious to doubt.

"The Dao of Immortality..." Sovereign Yuan contemplated, not probing further. Everyone has their own Dao. Who, amongst those who attained the title of Martial Sovereign, did not possess their own Dao? The only difference was the strength of their conviction. Sovereign Yuan didn't need to gauge others' determination; his own unwavering belief was sufficient.

"Sovereign Lin, reaching this place must've taken some effort on your part. What brings you to me?" Sovereign Yuan inquired directly.

"It's simple," Lin Fei replied. "Though I don't tread the Saber Dao, I wish to enhance my Saber Domain. To do so, I believe only immense pressure can hone it. And your Sword Domain is apt for that."

Sovereign Yuan instantly understood. Lin Fei came to spar, to harness the power of Sovereign Yuan's Sword Domain to elevate his Saber Domain.

Sovereign Yuan fell silent. Assisting would be effortless, even beneficial for him. Perhaps their realms could mutually elevate. But, he also bore pride.

"Why should I aid you?"

Lin Fei had defeated Sovereign Yuan. To claim that this left no dent in Sovereign Yuan's pride would be false. Now, he was expected to assist Lin Fei in advancing the Saber Domain. Sovereign Yuan was reluctant.

"Why aid me?" Lin Fei responded with a smile.

Without a hint of hesitation, Sovereign Yuan drew his sword. As it left its sheath, a Sword Domain erupted instantaneously. Furthermore, the Vajra Unbreakable Chains Divine Ability enveloped him. This particular sword unleashed a radiant beam spanning hundreds of meters, tearing through the sky. Within the Sword Domain, it felt as though countless sharp blades hovered just above, each amplifying the power of Sovereign Yuan's strike, elevating it to earth-shattering proportions.

Yet, when the sword met Lin Fei's saber's glow, "Crack!" – the sword shattered!

Simultaneously, two peculiar forces targeted the Sovereign Yuan. The Vajra Unbreakable Chains around him held for a mere moment before disintegrating. Sovereign Yuan felt as if a mysterious force had struck his consciousness. His mind went blank, and his body began disintegrating, turning into ashes bit by bit.

Sovereign Yuan's Sword Domain swiftly contracted, vibrating as if resisting a formidable force. In the end, the Sword Domain held firm. The power of Lin Fei's Dual-World Saber had been entirely depleted.

Sovereign Yuan survived. However, his situation was dire. One could even say he was in a terribly disheveled state. Nearly half of his body had vanished. His face was ghastly pale, and though his mind wasn't entirely blank, it felt like a heavy blow had struck his consciousness, almost scattering it. The agony was almost unbearable.

Sovereign Yuan, with the support of his Sword Domain, managed to deplete the power of Lin Fei's Dual-World Saber. But it's worth noting that Lin Fei had only used the Dual-World Saber Divine Ability. He hadn't invoked his Saber Domain or any other Divine Abilities. Just a single strike of the Dual-World Saber and Sovereign Yuan was almost overwhelmed. He had narrowly escaped death.

"What kind of Divine Ability is this?" Sovereign Yuan asked in a deep voice, his gaze fixed intently on Lin Fei.

"It's the Saber Dao Divine Ability, Dual-World Saber," Lin Fei responded. "The saber divides into two realms. One side results in physical death, and the other leads to spiritual annihilation. Sovereign Yuan, the fact that you could withstand a single saber indeed surprised me. But, how about the second saber? The third? Or countless more? How many can you fend off?"

Lin Fei's words rendered Sovereign Yuan silent. True, he had managed to block one saber, and perhaps, by pushing his limits, he might block two or even three. Even if he unleashed his ace Divine Ability, how many more sabers could he possibly block? Moreover, Lin Fei still had other Divine Abilities up his sleeve.

At that moment, Sovereign Yuan had to admit that Lin Fei truly possessed the strength to kill him!

Neither spoke. The two of them simply stood still, locked in a distant standoff. Lin Fei waited patiently for Sovereign Yuan's response. His demands might seem domineering, but it was actually a win-win.

Lin Fei was determined to employ every means necessary to achieve his objective. As for whether Sovereign Yuan would agree, Lin Fei was uncertain. He was only sure of one thing: if Sovereign Yuan didn't comply, then he would unleash another saber, two sabers, or countless more until he slew Sovereign Yuan. It wasn't merely a threat; he meant every word.