Chapter 485-487 (Patreon)

485. Seven World Laws, Eight Hundred Particle Worlds!

"Hum."

After the fourth heavenly thunder, Lin Fei's body rapidly regenerated.

"Just a bit more, and my entire body would have been annihilated. I underestimated, especially the power of the fourth thunder. It‘s might was at least ten times stronger than the previous thunders! I must be more cautious and estimate all possible dangers in the future," Lin Fei reflected, feeling a bit shaken. Over 80% of his body had been destroyed. Had the fourth thunder been slightly stronger, he would have perished. Unlike Deity Transformation powerhouses, Martial Gods don't have avatars. Once their physical body is completely destroyed, they die.

However, with great risk comes great reward. Lin Fei had survived the fourth thunder and obtained four world laws. These laws were enough to create another four hundred particle worlds, bringing his total to eight hundred. His strength had doubled! Furthermore, his world laws were now stronger, and their integration with the Saber World might lead to a qualitative change.

Even though he had only transcended the second thunder tribulation, Lin Fei's strength was now comparable to top-tier Martial Gods. He had captured seven laws in just two tribulations, a feat other Martial Gods, following a standard progression through seven tribulations, would only match by capturing about seven laws in total.

Lin Fei stood up and left the formation area. As he emerged, the onlookers came back to their senses.

"Four thunders, four laws, and this was only his second tribulation," they murmured in awe. "Great Dream Sect has birthed another top-tier powerhouse. Such ambition and talent, aiming for the rank of Martial Ancestor."

"Such rapid succession of tribulations, and he's capturing more laws each time. How many will he take in his third tribulation? It's truly exciting to anticipate."

"This is Lin Fei from the Great Dream Sect..."

Many now recognized Lin Fei. Capturing multiple laws in one tribulation could be luck, but doing it twice, especially four in the second tribulation, was a clear sign of his exceptional abilities. And the fourth purple thunder's might had been witnessed by all; just watching it had been terrifying, let alone withstanding it.

The day after Lin Fei transcended his second thunder tribulation, his name would likely spread throughout the entire Ancient Covenant.

Unconcerned with his growing fame, Lin Fei returned to the inn and began considering finding a more permanent place to stay in the Ancient City. Staying continuously in an inn was not convenient for him.

In his private room at the inn, Lin Fei focused on creating new particle worlds. With the four new world laws he had obtained from the tribulation, he had enough to create four hundred additional particle worlds.

The process went smoothly, and within a few days, he had successfully established the four hundred new worlds, bringing his total to eight hundred. Just a fraction of the power from these eight hundred particle worlds could unleash earth-shattering strength from his Martial God body.

After leaving the private room, Lin Fei found a suitable residence in the city and purchased it, establishing his permanent home in the Ancient City. He then visited the Great Dream City, considering undertaking some tasks. Now that his strength had significantly increased and with no leads on the Saber World, he decided to focus on accumulating contribution points. With enough points, he could even exchange for world origins, though that was an expensive and less efficient option.

However, contribution points were crucial, especially since Lin Fei aspired to acquire the third layer of the Great Dream Heart Sutra, which required a substantial amount of points.

While Lin Fei was browsing tasks, a familiar figure approached him. "Xia Yue?" Lin Fei recognized her. She was the one who had hired him for a mission to Black Moon City and had now found him again.

"Senior Lin," Xia Yue greeted him. "I have a task. Would you be interested?"

"What is it?"

"I need a drop of Vermilion Bird's essence blood to enhance my bloodline. I've run out of contribution points, but I have a clue about the Saber World. I can exchange this clue for a drop of the essence blood."

Xia Yue explained her proposition.

"A drop of Vermilion Bird's essence blood in exchange for a clue about the Saber World? And it's just a clue?"

Lin Fei smiled at Xia Yue's proposition. Acquiring Vermilion Bird's essence blood was no easy task, as it required facing the Vermilion Bird itself – a true god-level exotic beast, no less formidable than Taotie.

Xia Yue's ambition or greed in seeking such a powerful enhancement for a Martial King, especially one who had consolidated nine bloodlines, was considerable.

Naturally, for the achievement of becoming a Martial God, no price would be too high for her, yet she lacked the necessary contribution points and hoped to exchange a mere clue about the Saber World for Lin Fei's intervention. However, Lin Fei was indeed in need of the Saber World, even if it was just a clue.

"Can you reveal a bit more about this clue?" Lin Fei asked. "For instance, is it feasible to obtain the Saber World, or is it easily accessible? I wouldn't want to end up with a clue leading to a Saber World owned by a powerful, living Martial God."

Lin Fei's questions indicated his willingness to consider the task, much to Xia Yue's delight. She assured him solemnly, "Rest assured, Martial God Lin, the clue about the Saber World I possess will definitely satisfy you. As long as you take on this task, obtaining the Saber World won't be an issue."

Lin Fei understood that the clue was viable and seemingly not too difficult to follow. The real challenge would be obtaining the essence blood of the Vermilion Bird, a god-level exotic beast comparable, if not superior, to Taotie.

The Vermilion Bird was only slightly less powerful than the Phoenix, a top-tier god-level being. Although not the apex among god-level beings, the Vermilion Bird was undoubtedly formidable. Extracting essence blood from the Vermilion Bird would be a monumental task, requiring the suppression of the beast. However, Lin Fei was confident in his strength, especially after his second thunder tribulation.

"I'll take the task," Lin Fei agreed. "But it may take some time."

"Take as much time as you need," Xia Yue replied. "I'll be waiting."

Lin Fei didn't act hastily but began gathering information about the Vermilion Bird. Like Taotie, the Vermilion Bird was an ancient and powerful member of the All Beasts Alliance, a loose collective similar to the Ancient Covenant.

Lin Fei's task was not to kill the Vermilion Bird but merely to obtain a drop of its essence blood. If he could overpower it, the task should be manageable.

However, the key information he needed was the number of avatars the Vermilion Bird possessed. God-level exotic beasts capable of creating avatars were exceptional, and the more avatars they had, the stronger they were. If the Vermilion Bird had multiple avatars, especially if they were together, Lin Fei would face significant pressure. Therefore, clarifying details about the Vermilion Bird's avatars was crucial.

486. Vermilion Bird, Lend Me a Drop of Your Essence Blood!

Lin Fei sought out information. Swiftly, he unearthed the details he sought.

The Vermilion Bird, within the ranks of the All Beasts Alliance, had cultivated approximately seven avatars. One must not underestimate these seven avatars; the Vermilion Bird was, after all, a divine exotic beast. Once these avatars united, their collective might equaled that of seven divine-level exotic beasts. Even more fearsome, once these avatars merged back into the original body, their power would surge terrifyingly.

However, the seven avatars were not often found together. Typically, only two or three would convene at one location, a fact that brought Lin Fei some relief. Even the combined force of all seven avatars didn't exceed Lin Fei's expectations.

"Seven avatars shouldn't pose too formidable a challenge," he mused. "Their strength should be on par with Taotie's. Subduing the Vermilion Bird just to obtain a drop of its essence blood should be quite manageable. Still, given its residence within the All Beasts Alliance, swift and decisive action is prudent."

Lin Fei pondered silently, confident in his current strength and ability to subdue the Vermilion Bird. His world laws were formidable, far surpassing those of an ordinary Martial God.

Moreover, he possessed the Saber World, a lethal weapon when combined with his world laws. Above all, his most potent asset was his eight hundred particle worlds. Once unleashed, their power was nothing short of cataclysmic. Having transcended just two thunder tribulations, Lin Fei felt the task of subduing the Vermilion Bird was well within his capabilities.

Resolving to act, Lin Fei no longer hesitated and promptly departed from the Ancient Covenant, soaring towards the All Beasts Alliance...

...

In the territory of the Vermilion Bird, within the All Beasts Alliance, many god-level exotic beasts possessed their own domains. The Vermilion Bird, aligned with the element of fire, allowed only fire-attributed exotic beasts within its realm. Beasts of other elements were forbidden entry. Unlike Martial Gods or Deity Transformation beings, the Vermilion Bird lacked ambition and had no desire to cultivate.

The reason was simple: cultivation for exotic beasts was extremely challenging, and their lifespans were immensely long. Unlike Martial Gods or Deity Transformation entities, who lived for merely a hundred thousand years, god-level exotic beasts, especially those like the Vermilion Bird, had lifespans so lengthy that even they were unaware of their limits. Having lived for millions of years without signs of life fading, the Vermilion Bird spent most of its days in slumber.

However, in recent days, the Vermilion Bird had been restless, unsure of the cause. To investigate, it summoned all seven of its avatars, but nothing unusual was detected.

"Could I have misperceived something?" the Vermilion Bird murmured to itself. A restless spirit was often a sign among god-level exotic beasts, usually indicative of an impending calamity. But what could possibly threaten the Vermilion Bird in its own lair within the All Beasts Alliance?

Perplexed, the Vermilion Bird found no answers. Then, suddenly, a mysterious force descended. The area around the Vermilion Bird's dwelling, spanning several miles, seemed to be entirely cut off. This was a complete isolation, preventing any external aura from being sensed. Such a technique could only be wielded by a god-level powerhouse.

"Who?" The Vermilion Bird was startled. If it were an exotic beast, it would have sensed some aura, but there was none. Moreover, the intruder had reached its very lair, clearly not a trivial entity. Slowly, a figure emerged from outside the cave and appeared before the Vermilion Bird.

"Martial God?" The Vermilion Bird recognized at a glance. This figure was a Martial God, and even carried the aura of a thunder tribulation, though not a potent one. This indicated the visitor was a low-level Martial God. But a low-level Martial God daring to enter its lair?

"Heh, bring out whoever's hiding behind you, no use skulking in the shadows," the Vermilion Bird scoffed, certain that someone more powerful must be backing this Martial God. A low-level Martial God alone wouldn't dare confront it in its own lair.

Lin Fei, indifferent to the accusation, faced the Vermilion Bird. "Vermilion Bird, I merely wish to ask a favor of you," he spoke calmly. "Lend me a drop of your essence blood, and I shall depart immediately."

"Essence blood? Insolence!" The Vermilion Bird's temper flared. How could it give away a drop of its essence blood under such circumstances? Its body became enveloped in flames, the blazing inferno threatening to incinerate the void itself. The space warped around them, even threatening to distort Lin Fei's Saber World.

Lin Fei remained expressionless, having anticipated the Vermilion Bird's reaction. "If that's the case, I shall first have to subdue you," he resolved.

"Boom!"

Lin Fei made his move, launching a simple yet powerful punch. To the Vermilion Bird, this punch instilled a deep, instinctual fear. The force felt overwhelmingly terrifying as if facing a top-tier Martial God whose single punch could shroud the skies and shatter everything.

Lin Fei was not a top-tier Martial God; he was a genuine low-tier Martial God, having only transcended two thunder tribulations. However, he possessed eight hundred particle worlds. The punch he threw harnessed the power of all these worlds, resulting in a cataclysmic force that seemed capable of crushing everything in its path. This tremendous power engulfed the Vermilion Bird instantly.

"Vermilion Bird's Seven Avatars!" the Vermilion Bird roared. Seven dazzling flames erupted skyward, representing its seven avatars. Lin Fei had anticipated this and was prepared.

"World Laws, suppress!" Lin Fei utilized all his world laws, merging them with the Saber World.

"Hum," the force of the Saber World erupted, suddenly imbued with overwhelming suppressive power. This formidable force made the Vermilion Bird and its seven avatars struggle immensely as if they were burdened by the weight of massive mountains, thoroughly constrained.

This was the transformative effect of Lin Fei's world laws merged with the Saber World, capable of directly suppressing the Vermilion Bird. While this suppression could not harm or kill the Vermilion Bird, it severely hindered its movements.

But Lin Fei's true trump card was not just the suppressive power of the Saber World; it was his eight hundred particle worlds. He unleashed the force of these worlds upon the seven avatars.

"Bang, bang, bang," the seven avatars, without exception, were obliterated by Lin Fei's single punch.

"No..." The Vermilion Bird let out a furious roar, its expression turning frantic and desperate. But it was unable to prevent Lin Fei from annihilating its seven avatars with a single punch. Only seven trembling flames remained, weakly flying back into the Vermilion Bird's body.

The Vermilion Bird gazed deeply at Lin Fei and slowly spoke, conceding, "Cease your assault. You desire a drop of essence blood, do you not? Take it!"

"Spurt."

The next moment, a wound opened on the Vermilion Bird's body. From this wound, a drop of crimson blood, rich and vibrant, coalesced. This was no ordinary blood but a drop of its essence blood, teeming with immense energy and even the bloodline of the Vermilion Bird.

The Vermilion Bird clearly understood that the Martial God before it was beyond its capability to defeat. Continuing the battle would only lead to greater losses, and it even risked the possibility of its own demise. Thus, it chose to compromise and offered a drop of its essence blood.

Lin Fei had no intention of slaying the Vermilion Bird. Such exotic beasts had their own lethal tactics and countless ways to preserve their lives. It was unnecessary for him to pursue its death. His goal was achieved once he obtained the essence blood.

"Then I thank you, Vermilion Bird," Lin Fei said, grasping the drop of essence blood.

"Swoosh."

In the next instant, his figure vanished without a trace.

"Who exactly was that?" The Vermilion Bird murmured softly, gazing at its damaged lair. However, it was powerless to pursue the matter further and resolved to investigate later. For now, it had to preserve its seven avatars, retaining the hope of their restoration in the future. As for the identity of the intruder, it seemed less significant now. After all, even if it discovered who it was, the Vermilion Bird knew it could not seek revenge.

487. Domination! Lin Fei Forcefully Acquires the Zeng Family's Saber World!

Lin Fei returned, now in possession of a drop of the Vermilion Bird's essence blood. He promptly contacted Xia Yue, who was overwhelmingly thrilled to see the essence blood in Lin Fei's hands. This was the final piece she needed for her ninth bloodline. With the Vermilion Bird's essence blood, her transcendence to her ninth bloodline was within reach, paving the way for her potential ascension to Martial God status. She had waited for this moment for far too long. Becoming a Martial God meant she no longer had to conceal her identity in the Great Dream City and could openly exist without fear of others' covetous or prying eyes.

"Thank you, Martial God Lin," Xia Yue said sincerely.

"No need for thanks; it's merely a transaction," Lin Fei replied. "I give you the essence blood, you give me the clue to the Saber World. Now, tell me the clue."

Xia Yue assured Lin Fei that she indeed had a clue about the Saber World, and it was located within the Ancient Covenant. She then shared the information with Lin Fei.

According to Xia Yue, the Saber World was situated within the Zeng family of the Ancient Covenant. The Zeng family had once produced a Martial King and currently boasted another. This Martial King, once a saber king, had left behind the Saber World, transforming it into the family's sanctuary.

Although the Zeng family had a Martial King, for Lin Fei, acquiring their sanctuary would be effortless. The complication, however, lay in the fact that this Martial King was a disciple of a Martial God.

This was Lin Fei's dilemma. Furthermore, both he and the Zeng family were part of the Ancient Covenant. A forceful demand for the sanctuary could lead to troublesome disputes. Ideally, persuading the Zeng family to voluntarily relinquish the sanctuary would be the best course of action.

Lin Fei pondered for a moment. He decided not to demand the sanctuary forcefully at first but to see what the Zeng family required. If the Zeng family willingly relinquished the sanctuary, it would be ideal.

However, if they refused, Lin Fei was prepared to play the role of the "villain." After all, in the pursuit of the Great Path, competition was inevitable. The Saber World was crucial for Lin Fei's third thunder tribulation, and regarding matters of his tribulation, he would not yield. So, he set off directly for the Zeng family residence.

...

The patriarch of the Zeng family, Zeng Yushu, was also the only Martial King in the family. Currently, he had only three bloodlines and was far from achieving the nine bloodlines necessary for becoming a Martial God. His potential was exhausted, he had little hope of ascending to Martial God status.

Therefore, Zeng Yushu shifted his focus to nurturing the younger generation in the hopes that a Martial God would emerge from the Zeng family. But this was a daunting task, as the Zeng family had never produced a Martial God, with Martial King being their highest attainment.

"Sire, Lin Fei, a Martial God from the Great Dream Sect, is here to visit," a servant suddenly reported.

"Martial God Lin Fei?" Zeng Yushu tensed. A visit from a Martial God was rare and sought-after, and now one had come to visit the Zeng family of their own accord.

However, it was peculiar considering the Zeng family had no connections with the Great Dream Sect. What could have brought a Martial God to their doorstep? With a mix of curiosity and unease, Zeng Yushu hurried to the hall to meet the visitor.

Upon his arrival, Zeng Yushu saw Lin Fei and greeted him cautiously. He had never met Lin Fei before and had no prior dealings with him. Lin Fei was straightforward, asking about the Saber World that a saber king from the Zeng family had evolved and which now served as the family's sanctuary.

"Yes, that's true. Our ancestor left behind the Saber World as a legacy for future generations," Zeng Yushu confirmed.

Lin Fei then revealed his purpose: "I am here for the Saber World left by your ancestor. It is of great use to me. What would the Zeng family require to part with this Saber World?" With this, Lin Fei presented his request.

Zeng Yushu's heart sank slightly upon hearing Lin Fei's request for the Saber World. Indeed, a Saber World created by a saber king and transformed into a sanctuary held significant benefits for a family. The family's descendants could enter the sanctuary to comprehend the Saber World, continuously nurturing outstanding individuals. Losing such a sanctuary would be a substantial loss for the Zeng family.

After weighing the situation, Zeng Yushu finally shook his head, "I'm afraid I must disappoint you, Martial God Lin. The Saber World is of great importance to our family and cannot be relinquished."

"Cannot be transferred?" Lin Fei looked at Zeng Yushu, having anticipated this possibility. Still, he had hoped to try.

"If the Zeng family agrees to transfer the sanctuary, you would gain my friendship," Lin Fei continued. "Furthermore, I could grant the Zeng family a favor. Any request you might have can be discussed."

However, Zeng Yushu remained firm, "My family currently has no such requests. Please forgive us!"

Zeng Yushu could tell that Lin Fei was indeed very keen on acquiring the Saber World. If it were anything else, even if at a loss, Zeng Yushu would have considered transferring it to avoid offending a Martial God and potentially gaining a powerful ally.

But the Saber World was foundational for the Zeng family, and he was unwilling to part with it at any cost, even if it meant offending a Martial God. Moreover, Zeng Yushu had his backing – he was in the Ancient Covenant and had a Martial God as his master, so he wasn't afraid of Lin Fei's forceful approach.

Yet, Zeng Yushu underestimated Lin Fei. Speaking calmly, Lin Fei said, "It seems the patriarch of the Zeng family has made up his mind not to part with it. Unfortunately, I am resolute in obtaining the Saber World. Therefore, I must apologize for the offense!"

"Hum." The next moment, Lin Fei's Saber World descended, immediately isolating the entire Zeng family.

Zeng Yushu's face paled instantly, his voice trembling as he asked, "Senior Lin, what... what are you intending to do?"

"What do I intend? Naturally, I'm here to take the Saber World," Lin Fei replied as he slowly rose to his feet.

"Wait, senior Lin, my Zeng family is a subordinate force of the Unity Faction," Zeng Yushu hastily interjected. "I swear fealty to Martial God Du Yuan of the Unity Faction. If my master gets wind of this, it won't look good for Martial God Lin. So, I urge you not to be so overbearing."

This was both a reminder and a threat from Zeng Yushu. The Unity Faction, founded by one of the Eight Great Martial Ancestors, Unity Old Ancestor, stood on equal footing with the Great Dream Sect. It was not intimidated by the Great Dream Sect.

As for Martial Gods, Zeng Yushu's master, Du Yuan Martial God, was also a distinguished Martial God of the Unity Faction. His status was on par with Lin Fei. By forcefully taking the Zeng family's Saber World, Lin Fei risked creating an awkward situation for himself, especially if Du Yuan decided to intervene and hold him accountable. Zeng Yushu even believed that Lin Fei might not be a match for his master, Du Yuan, should a confrontation arise.

"Then let Du Yuan come to the Ancient Covenant City to find me," Lin Fei declared. Without further ado, he located the Zeng family's Saber World sanctuary and enveloped it with his own Saber World, sweeping it away.

"Whoosh." In the next moment, Lin Fei vanished without a trace.

"Lin Fei..." Zeng Yushu clenched his teeth in anger. This matter was far from over. He immediately set off for the Unity Faction to report the incident.