434. Heavenly Artifact’s Nascent Soul Self-Detonates
"World Power..."
This was Lin Fei's first time harnessing the World Power. So, with grandeur, he unleashed it recklessly. The World Power quickly covered the Saber World and completely fused with it.
"Boom."
The next moment, an immense pressure emanated from within the Saber World. The entire Saber World seemed to undergo drastic changes. This boundless pressure instantly acted upon Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master's nine Nascent Soul Magic Avatars from all directions. It seemed like it wanted to either suppress his Nascent Soul Magic Avatars completely or crush them into dust. But was that possible?
"Such audacity with your Saber World!" Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master exclaimed, "Do you truly believe your Saber World can suppress my Nascent Soul Magic Avatars? That's a delusion. Break!"
With a roar, Heavenly Artifact's nine Nascent Soul Magic Avatars erupted with earth-shattering power, trying to rip apart Lin Fei's Saber World. If this were in the past, Lin Fei's Saber World would've easily been torn asunder. But now, Lin Fei's Saber World, complemented by the World Power, had evolved into something akin to the real world, or at least exhibited characteristics of one.
"Boom, boom, boom."
Even as the void trembled incessantly, there was no sign of Saber World's collapse. Instead, the pressure from the entire Saber World grew, becoming so immense that even the nine Nascent Soul Magic Avatars had to bear its weight.
"How can it not break?" Heavenly Artifact exclaimed in disbelief, "I, a near-Deity Transformation, crafted these unbeatable Nascent Soul Magic Avatars after countless efforts. How can they not even break a mere Saber World?"
Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master couldn't believe his eyes, while Lin Fei remained emotionless. After the World Power fused with his Saber World, Lin Fei discovered something miraculous. It seemed like he had genuinely become the omnipotent ruler of this world, able to control its elements: earth, fire, water, and wind.
"Fire."
"Feng Ling, make good use of the Heavenly Pillar Seal," Lin Fei advised. "With the Heavenly Pillar Seal protecting you, even the current Heavenly Artifact stands no chance against you. Even if other beings on the verge of Deity Transformation were to challenge you, you'd be able to hold them off for a considerable amount of time. I'll be back soon." With that, Lin Fei transformed into a streak of light, vanishing into the horizon.
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At the Heavenly Artifact Sect, within Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master's secret chamber.
"Whoosh."
Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master's eyes shot open. This was his Deity Transformation body, and it was his only one! Given that he was merely on the verge of Deity Transformation, having even one such body was an impressive feat. As long as this body remained alive, he would endure. Yet, his face was painted with sheer astonishment.
"My Nascent Soul... it self-destructed? It must've been my main Nascent Soul!" he deduced, "Did something go wrong at the Feng Clan? I must leave at once. With the Nascent Soul gone, I need to get this Deity Transformation body out of the Heavenly Artifact Sect immediately!"
Without any hesitation, and without leaving any instructions to his disciples, Heavenly Artifact Ancestral Master made his exit. In such circumstances, he feared even a moment's delay could lead to his capture and eventual end. His Deity Transformation body was too crucial to lose. If he were a true Deity Transformation being, he would have thousands of these bodies, each as real as the other, capable of replacing the main body upon its demise.
That's what made Deity Transformation beings almost indestructible. However, those on the verge, like him, typically only had one. If that was destroyed, they'd be gone forever.
Right now, Heavenly Artifact had no interest in knowing what transpired. All he wanted was to flee as far away from the Heavenly Artifact Sect as possible. As for his destination, he had prepared for contingencies like this. He possessed several hidden abodes scattered across the Ancient Continent, designed for emergencies. He hadn't anticipated actually needing them so soon.
Just an hour after the Ancestral Master's hasty exit, Lin Fei arrived at the Heavenly Artifact Sect.
"Rumble..."
Lin Fei's Saber World descended upon the place. Without uttering a single word, he swung his saber down. The magnificent heavenly saber, vast and overwhelming, split the void. It was an apocalyptic sight, landing with immense force on the gates of the Heavenly Artifact Sect.