357. Accept the Challenge

357. Accept the Challenge

The challenge set by the eight Golden Core True Persons of the Heavenly River Dao Sect to the Nine Profound Sect's Saber Sovereign Lin Fei spread like wildfire throughout Great Chang. Most natives of Great Chang had little knowledge of the Heavenly River Dao Sect. However, they were all too aware that eight Golden Core True Persons would be no ordinary threat, especially given their potential combined might.

But for the Martial Sovereigns and Golden Core True Persons hailing from the Ancient Continent, the news meant much more. They were well-acquainted with the formidable reputation of the Heavenly River Dao Sect, a sect renowned for its Nascent Soul lineage. With eight of its Golden Core True Persons challenging Lin Fei, it was a clear gesture of acknowledging Lin Fei's might on par with theirs.

However, regardless of the outcome between the Golden Core True Persons and Lin Fei, Great Chang was bound to come under solid authority. The other Martial Sovereigns and Golden Core individuals began to feel the pressure of the impending shift.

Upon his return to Nine Profound Sect, Lin Fei examined the challenge scroll, his expression a mix of surprise and anticipation. Was the sect using this method because they feared him?

"Sovereign Lin," the sect leader expressed his concerns, "Facing the eight Golden Core True Persons of the Heavenly River Dao Sect is daunting. Moreover, I've heard they are of the Nascent Soul lineage. They are not to be underestimated."

Shen Lianxin, however, was quick to interject, "Sovereign Lin has faced Nascent Soul lineages before. He single-handedly confronted a Nascent Soul lineage on the Ancient Continent."

Shen was well-versed with Lin Fei's achievements, including his assault on the Taiyi Dao Palace.

"Merely sending eight Golden Core True Persons is a miscalculation on their part," He concluded confidently.

Nascent Soul lineages were undeniably potent, but without their paramount Nascent Soul figures, they were vulnerable, especially to someone of Lin Fei's caliber.

"I will accept their challenge," Lin Fei declared, his eyes gleaming with determination. "Once I deal with the eight Golden Core True Persons from the Heavenly River Dao Sect, I'll designate Great Chang as forbidden grounds. Anyone who dares to step into Great Chang will be executed without mercy."

Lin Fei's confidence was palpable. As a Martial Sovereign, he was unrivaled. No one could stand in his way unless Nascent Soul cultivators and Martial Kings.

"And yes, I've gathered some martial techniques of the Martial Saint caliber. They can be stored within the Nine Profound Sect. Once someone achieves the Martial Saint status, they can cultivate these techniques systematically. They can ascend to Martial Sovereign without needing to wander in search of the Dao. As for the issue of the exotic beast's flesh and blood, it's rather simple. Great Chang may lack exotic beasts, but the vast seas are teeming with them. I intend to hunt some sea beasts or perhaps capture and rear them within Great Chang."

Lin Fei had everything meticulously planned out. In fact, due to the grand array set up by Qing Yuzi in Great Chang, the Spiritual Qi had been dwindling.

"Having accepted the challenge, he must have some assurances. Or perhaps, even if defeated, he's confident in his ability to escape unscathed."

Various Martial Sovereigns and Golden Core True Persons whispered amongst themselves. Indeed, if one were to rashly accept a battle without a means of escape, there was the potential for downfall. Saber Sovereign Lin Fei surely couldn't be so foolish. He must have something to rely upon.

However, while Lin Fei had his backup, did the eight Golden Core True Persons of the Heavenly River Dao Sect not have their own confidence? The outcome of this battle was still unpredictable.

Time trickled away.

Suddenly, from a distance, two streaks of light shot toward the Hidden Sword Sect. Beneath them, a large number of disciples and elders from the Nine Profound Sect had already gathered, having arrived much earlier. After all, their speed was no match for Lin Fei's, hence they had come in advance.

"Saber Sovereign has arrived!"

"Which sect in the Ancient Continent is Saber Sovereign affiliated with?"

"I'm not certain."

In truth, many were curious about Saber Sovereign's identity. However, thus far, no one knew the specifics about Lin Fei.

Lin Fei and Shen Lianxin hovered in the void. Shen Lianxin descended directly, while Lin Fei remained aloft. His gaze fixated on the mountains of the Hidden Sword Sect where the eight Golden Core True Persons stood. From a distance, there seemed to be a massive river, almost as if it spanned across the void.

A formation! These eight Golden Cores had evidently set up a formation in advance. Clearly, one of their sources of confidence was this very formation.

"Saber Sovereign, do you dare enter the formation for battle?"

The voice of one of the Golden Core True Persons boomed like thunder, resonating through the void.