Chapter 144: Not Yielding to the Holy Land

Our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/PazjBDkTmW

You can buy coins here to unlock advanced chapters: https://gravitytales.com/coins-purchase-page/

As Chen Fei released his spiritual power, a unique aura belonging to a Soul Art Master surged out. It was like clouds in the sky—light yet unattainable.
“Half-step Dao Realm!”
“He’s actually a half-step Dao Realm Soul Art Master!”
Qin Heng and Han Lingshuang, both highly knowledgeable, instantly recognized Chen Fei’s current state. Within the Qinling region, Dao Realm experts were not rare, so they could easily tell the significance of this transformation.
The greatest change from a Thousand-Stage Soul Art Master to a Half-Step Soul Art Master was the comprehension of the Dao Mark. This step alone blocked most Soul Art Masters. Even Ye Chenxing had been stuck here, unable to grasp the Dao Mark.
Ye Chenxing narrowed his eyes, staring at Chen Fei. He had long known that Chen Fei had already comprehended the Dao Mark. However, he never expected Chen Fei’s spiritual power to advance so rapidly. Not long ago, he was only at the level of an Eight-Stage Soul Art Master. Yet now, he had not only reached the Thousand-Stage but had even condensed the Spirit of the Dao Embryo.
“Just a half-step into the Dao Realm? I thought you had already stepped into it.” Ye Chenxing scoffed coldly and pulled out his demonic dagger.
A surge of overwhelming demonic energy instantly erupted from the dagger!
The strength of a demonic weapon depended greatly on its wielder. Even if this dagger had a higher grade than Qi Yu’s Demon Blade, its true potential depended on its user. This particular weapon’s power could rival that of an entry-level Dao Realm expert.
Now that Ye Chenxing had sacrificed himself to enhance the dagger’s power, just how terrifying was his strength?
Even Chen Fei was unsure.
However, he was no longer the same as before. Not only had he stepped into the Half-Step Dao Realm as a Soul Art Master, but more importantly, he had become the twelfth successor of Qin Meng, wielding the Axe Dao Spiritual Weapon.
Within the secret realm of Qin Meng, he had every reason to be confident. Even if he couldn’t defeat Ye Chenxing, he could definitely escape unscathed.
The overwhelming demonic energy surged, forming a black aura that instantly engulfed Chen Fei.
Chen Fei frowned slightly, and with a thought, he activated the Spirit of the Dao Embryo within his consciousness. The glow of the Fire Dao burst forth.
As he cast the Fireball Art, he once again sensed the existence of the Three-Colored World.
Spiritual energy erupted from his consciousness, amplified by the Void Heaven Cauldron, and at the moment of its manifestation, it was further enhanced by the support of the Three-Colored World.
The power of a Half-Step Dao Realm Soul Art Master was fully displayed.
Seeing this, Qin Heng and Han Lingshuang’s expressions changed drastically. They could hardly believe what they were witnessing.
They had encountered Half-Step Dao Realm Soul Art Masters before and even true Dao Realm experts. They knew very well how strong cultivators at this level could be.
Yet at this moment, the Fireball Art cast by Chen Fei was far beyond the power of ordinary Half-Step Soul Art Masters in their sect. It was already close to the might of an entry-level Dao Realm Soul Art Master!
“Senior Brother…” Han Lingshuang muttered in disbelief, her heart filled with shock.
“If Brother Chen Fei isn’t a reincarnated expert, then with his current age and cultivation, he is no less than a Holy Land disciple!” Qin Heng understood her astonishment perfectly.
“Holy Land…” Han Lingshuang shuddered upon hearing those words.
Within the Qinling region, the world revered the Qinling Sect as an unshakable force, the ultimate leader of the righteous path. Becoming a disciple of the Qinling Sect was already considered the pinnacle, making even royal dynasties show them respect.
However, only the core disciples of the Qinling Sect knew that beyond Qinling, an even more terrifying and powerful force existed.
The Holy Land!
Just these two words alone carried immense weight in the hearts of cultivators.
Yet, despite the immense power of Chen Fei’s Fireball Art, it failed to completely dispel the rolling demonic energy around him.
The force Ye Chenxing unleashed through his demonic weapon was tyrannical beyond measure, like a demon emerging from the abyss, devouring the surrounding flames.
“Has he already reached such a level just by barely activating the demonic weapon’s power?” Seeing this, Chen Fei’s brows furrowed. If Ye Chenxing unleashed the weapon’s full power, how terrifying would he be?
However, Chen Fei quickly realized that Ye Chenxing hadn’t sacrificed himself for destruction—he was aiming to seize Su Yan’s Phoenix Bloodline. That meant he wouldn’t unleash his full power until the final moment.
“Break!”
Ye Chenxing shouted coldly, gripping his dagger as he dashed forward. The demonic energy formed a black serpent, lunging directly into the sea of flames.
The raging fire failed to harm the black serpent. Seeing it approach rapidly, Chen Fei’s expression darkened as he activated the Spirit of the Dao Embryo once more.
Within his consciousness, the Axe Dao Mark shone brilliantly.
The next moment, a massive battle axe manifested in the sky. Radiating with Dao Runes, it was like a divine weapon descending from the heavens, exuding an imposing presence.
Boom!
With a deafening roar, the giant axe slashed down at the black serpent.
“Is this all you’ve got?”
“If so, then this will be your burial ground!”
Ye Chenxing controlled the black serpent without hesitation. It charged forward fearlessly, unleashing a black breath like countless sharp blades, instantly evaporating the surrounding air.
Roar!
With a furious roar, the giant axe was shattered by the black serpent’s attack.
Chen Fei’s body trembled slightly as the backlash struck his consciousness. However, the Spirit of the Dao Embryo easily neutralized the impact.
Ye Chenxing, despite his arrogant words, was not unscathed. A large portion of the black serpent’s head had been obliterated, and its aura weakened drastically. It no longer possessed its unstoppable momentum.
“Draw your Axe Dao Spiritual Weapon, or you won’t stand a chance against me!” Ye Chenxing declared. As he spoke, he activated his demonic dagger once more, reviving the injured black serpent and driving it toward Chen Fei once again.
“As you wish!”
Chen Fei narrowed his eyes. Against such a powerful opponent, he had no choice but to wield his Axe Dao Spiritual Weapon.
The weapon emerged from his consciousness, radiating a brilliant light. It resonated with the Spirit of the Dao Embryo, feeling like an extension of himself—connected by flesh and blood.
Spiritual energy surged into the weapon, and the Axe Dao Mark upon the Spirit of the Dao Embryo glowed with an unprecedented brilliance.
The Three-Colored World materialized. The Void Heaven Cauldron hummed, further amplifying the power of the Axe Dao Spiritual Weapon.
Chen Fei’s heart swelled with confidence. With this weapon, even an entry-level Dao Realm cultivator was nothing special!
And indeed, his judgment was correct. Even compared to an entry-level Dao Realm Soul Art Master, this power was on par.
Qin Heng and Han Lingshuang stood in stunned silence. When they saw the Axe Dao Spiritual Weapon, they finally understood why Chen Fei possessed such overwhelming strength.