Chapter 593-596 (Patreon)

593. Return to Great Dream City, Meeting with the Great Dream Ancestor

Lin Fei returned to the Ancient Continent.

Although the Phoenix no longer had concerns holding it back and could have journeyed to the Divine Realm, the Phoenix chose to remain on the Ancient Continent, staying within the Alliance of Immortality to assist Feng Ling.

Lin Fei spent several days with Feng Ling before he eventually left the Ancient Continent and made his way back to the Divine Realm.

Upon traversing the divine mountain's portal, and stepping into the Divine Realm, the guards outside the inter-realm passage—True Monarchs and Martial Gods alike—all adopted a solemn demeanor, respectfully saluting, "Greetings to the Martial Ancestor!"

"Hm? How did you come to know of my ascension to Martial Ancestor?" Lin Fei's brow furrowed slightly.

These were merely Martial Gods and True Monarchs, and they had always stayed outside the inter-realm passage. Logically, news shouldn't have spread so swiftly. Yet, they all knew of Lin Fei's new title.

One of the True Monarchs hurriedly explained, "Martial Ancestor, the news of your achievement has already spread throughout the Divine Realm. It is said that the news originated from the Taihao Palace."

"The Taihao Palace?" Lin Fei pondered.

He had visited the Taihao Palace before, and many had witnessed his battle with the Taihao True Immortal.

However, Lin Fei hadn't expected the news to disseminate so rapidly.

Thinking about it, it made sense. The Divine Realm had not seen the rise of a new Martial Ancestor for many years. And now, Lin Fei, once a "legendary" True Monarch, had achieved this venerable status. Thus, the news was indeed explosive.

"Lin Fei, return to Great Dream City."

Suddenly, a familiar voice reached Lin Fei's ears.

"Hm? Master?" Lin Fei's eyes snapped up. This was the voice of his master, the Great Dream Ancestor.

Previously, Lin Fei was unaware whether the Great Dream Ancestor was in the Divine Realm or in the realm of dreams.

Now that Lin Fei had become a Martial Ancestor, his perceptions were naturally not the same. Although he still couldn't locate the true body of the Great Dream Ancestor, Lin Fei had found the method through which the Great Dream Ancestor transmitted his voice.

Unlike what Lin Fei had previously thought, the Great Dream Ancestor's voice transmission did not seem to come from the dreams into reality. Rather, it appeared to be through some mysterious Dao, perhaps one mastered by the Great Dream Ancestor himself.

This Dao was exceedingly elusive, and Lin Fei had only managed to trace a mere hint of it.

Summoned by his master, Lin Fei naturally obliged. Thus, he returned to his dwelling and began to concentrate deeply.

Gradually, Lin Fei arrived in Great Dream City. Without pausing even for a moment, he continued deeper into the realm of dreams.

First layer, second layer, third layer, fourth layer...

Finally, Lin Fei reached the fourth layer of the dreamscape.

There, he beheld the Divine Dream Realm and saw the complex expressions of True Monarch Bai Cheng and True Monarch Qian Xin.

"Lin... Martial Ancestor!"

Both Bai Cheng and Qian Xin wore complicated expressions as they respectfully saluted Lin Fei. Though Lin Fei was their junior by discipleship, they no longer dared to address him as "junior brother."

Once one becomes a Martial Ancestor, it signifies a shift to an entirely different echelon. Each Martial Ancestor, each True Immortal, stands at the pinnacle of the Divine Realm, overlooking all beings. Below the ranks of Martial Ancestors and True Immortals, one must maintain reverence.

"Lin Fei."

At that moment, Lin Fei saw a familiar figure.

The Great Dream Ancestor!

"Master," Lin Fei greeted the Great Dream Ancestor with a slight bow.

A trace of a smile appeared on the Great Dream Ancestor's face, seemingly pleased.

"Lin Fei, your recent return to the Ancient Continent appears to have been quite fruitful. Have you truly mastered a complete Dao and become a Martial Ancestor?"

The Great Dream Ancestor had undoubtedly received the news earlier, but he still wished to hear Lin Fei's confirmation directly.

The Great Dream Ancestor was well-acquainted with Lin Fei's cultivation journey. Even if going to the Ancient Continent for a celestial ritual, according to the Great Dream Ancestor's earlier predictions, it was unlikely for Lin Fei to become a Martial Ancestor without more fortuitous encounters.

Yet, even the Great Dream Ancestor had not anticipated that his recently accepted disciple, after merely one journey to the Ancient Continent, would return as a Martial Ancestor. This was indeed a pleasant surprise.

Thus, the Great Dream Sect now boasted two great Martial Ancestors, commanding awe throughout the Ancient Covenant and the Divine Realm.

Glancing at the Great Dream Ancestor, Lin Fei noticed Bai Cheng and Qian Xin also fixed their intense gazes upon him. Taking a deep breath, Lin Fei solemnly responded, "Master, indeed, it was through a fortuitous coincidence during my recent journey to the Ancient Continent that I finally grasped a complete Dao and achieved the status of Martial Ancestor. Had it not been for Master revealing the secrets of the Ancient Continent, I might have wandered aimlessly for many more years, perhaps only grasping at the mere chance of becoming a Martial Ancestor."

Lin Fei was profoundly moved; even he had not anticipated ascending to Martial Ancestor so swiftly.

"Lin Fei, your achievement is due to your innate talents," the Great Dream Ancestor remarked. "However, once one becomes a Martial Ancestor, the nature of their cultivation changes fundamentally. It revolves solely around the Dao one has mastered.

This is the essence! Only by continually elevating one's own Dao can a Martial Ancestor's power truly be enhanced. Great Dream City represents my 'Dao' and is my foundation. To strengthen Great Dream City, I began creating the Divine Dream Realm, constantly perfecting it. Once the Divine Dream Realm is fully perfected, it will bring immense benefits, not only to me but to all of you."

Lin Fei understood the underlying message in the Great Dream Ancestor's words; he did not want Lin Fei to leave. Lin Fei had no intentions of departing. Thus, he firmly stated, "Master, please be assured, I will never leave the Great Dream Sect. I will also support your Divine Dream Realm, striving for its early perfection!"

Now a Martial Ancestor, Lin Fei remained humble. He had no plans to establish his own sect, at least not for now.

"Good, I naturally trust you," the Great Dream Ancestor smiled. "With you, the Divine Dream Realm will inevitably be completed! However, before that, your achievement as a Martial Ancestor is a significant event within the entire Ancient Covenant. In a few days, the Great Dream Sect will hold a ceremony to celebrate your ascension. Dao Integration True Immortals, other Martial Ancestors, and more will come to congratulate you and present gifts. This is also one of the methods to integrate you into the core circles of the Ancient Covenant."

Lin Fei understood. Everywhere there are circles of influence, and the Ancient Covenant was no exception. The summit of power in the Ancient Covenant naturally belonged to the two Supremes. However, these supremes were elusive, almost never appearing within the Covenant. The daily affairs of the Covenant were managed by Martial Ancestors and True Immortals, not the supremes.

"A ceremony for my ascension?" Lin Fei thanked his master. A gleam of understanding flashed in his eyes. He immediately grasped the significance of this "ceremony"—it was essentially an opportunity for him to make a public appearance and fully integrate into the core circles of the Ancient Covenant.

After all, the two Supremes, twelve True Immortals, eight Martial Ancestors, and three Hermits constituted this elite circle—a circle ordinarily inaccessible to the common folk. Only by holding a ceremony for his ascension could Lin Fei gain recognition from other Martial Ancestors and True Immortals, thus fully integrating into the heart of the Ancient Covenant!

594. The Martial Ancestor Ceremony, Greetings from All Directions!

"By the way, Lin Fei," the Great Dream Ancestor began, "now that you have achieved the status of Martial Ancestor and mastered a complete Dao, I wonder if you could continue to perfect the Divine Dream Realm?"

The Divine Dream Realm was always of utmost importance to the Great Dream Ancestor. Now that Lin Fei had mastered a complete Dao, he could once again attempt to enhance the Divine Dream Realm.

"Master, I indeed have some insights that I could try implementing," Lin Fei replied.

He glanced at the Divine Dream Realm where Bai Cheng and Qian Xin had been continually trying to improve it, albeit with limited success. Previously, Lin Fei had founded numerous worlds, thereby making substantial contributions to the refinement of the Divine Dream Realm.

Now, as a creator of worlds who had fully grasped the Dao of worlds, Lin Fei found the process more intuitive.

With a thunderous "boom," worlds sprang up like bamboo shoots after a rainstorm, rapidly "emerging" one after another. Indeed, these were all created by Lin Fei, who now had the capability to create not just one but tens, even dozens of worlds at a time.

In the Divine Realm, the creation of minor worlds was virtually limitless—calling them infinite was no exaggeration. Lin Fei was now working on creating the world, hoping to establish up to a hundred thousand, even a million worlds to truly "perfect" the Divine Dream Realm.

Once there were indeed a million worlds, there was no doubt that the Divine Dream Realm would undergo a significant transformation, even amounting to a tremendous upgrade.

As for worlds of the True Monarch level, Lin Fei was now confident; these were worlds that could give birth to life, letting these small worlds develop a consciousness of their own. Of course, all of this would take a considerable amount of time.

Fortunately, the fourth layer of the dream, where time was abundant, was not lacking in this resource.

One day, two days, three days, four days, five days...

In the blink of an eye, five days had passed in the Divine Realm, which equated to fifty thousand days, or about one hundred thirty-seven years, in the dreamscape's fourth layer. In such an extended period, Lin Fei had created hundreds of thousands of worlds. The speed of creation was almost inconceivable.

"Alright, stop now," finally, the Great Dream Ancestor spoke. He looked at Lin Fei and said in a deep voice, "Lin Fei, the worlds you have created are truly remarkable. You have significantly remedied some of the deficiencies in the Divine Dream Realm. Now, the Divine Dream Realm is nearly thirty percent perfected, and you alone have contributed to more than ten percent of that improvement..."

The Great Dream Ancestor was immensely satisfied with Lin Fei's contributions. Lin Fei's arrival significantly impacted the perfection of the Divine Dream Realm.

Together with Bai Cheng and Qian Xin, they had spent many years improving the Divine Dream Realm, yet they had managed less than twenty percent completion. Progress had nearly stalled as they approached this limit, seemingly unable to advance further.

Unexpectedly, Lin Fei's involvement had swiftly contributed over ten percent more. With such progress, the Great Dream Ancestor felt hopeful that the Divine Realm could eventually be fully perfected.

"The Divine Dream Realm is now thirty percent complete?" he mused. "But this is essentially the limit. I can no longer continue to enhance the Divine Dream Realm—unless the worlds within it give birth to live and potentially evolve into True Monarch-level worlds. Such development could perhaps improve it by an additional ten to twenty percent."

This was Lin Fei's estimation. Strong as he was, his understanding was primarily in the Dao of worlds. He was not particularly adept in other areas, and perfecting the Divine Dream Realm required improvements across various aspects. Otherwise, the Divine Dream Realm would remain an elusive mirage.

"Ha ha, another ten to twenty percent completion would be sufficient. Then, the Divine Dream Realm would have a chance to be fifty percent perfected," the Great Dream Ancestor laughed contentedly. He had all the time in the world, being immortal. "Now at thirty percent, it will surely reach forty, fifty percent, or even more in the future. As long as the Divine Dream Realm continues to improve, it proves that my path is correct, and my methods are viable. This, in fact, is most crucial."

"Lin Fei, five days have passed, and your Martial Ancestor ceremony is about to begin," he continued. "I will accompany you out. Some of the old timers, who rarely show themselves, will be there. This time is actually an opportunity."

Lin Fei was somewhat surprised. The Great Dream Ancestor himself would make a real appearance in the Divine Realm? "Then I am grateful, Master."

Thus, Lin Fei's consciousness left Great Dream City and returned to the Divine Realm, specifically to the Great Dream Sect. Nowadays, the Great Dream Sect was bustling with activity.

Despite being a force that lacked presence, even within the Ancient Covenant, the Great Dream Sect was shrouded in mystery. Many were unaware of the true extent of the Great Dream Sect's power. After all, its members were all in Great Dream City.

Apart from those who practiced the Great Dream Heart Sutra, no one could enter Great Dream City. Therefore, it was rare to see members of the Great Dream Sect active outside; and even if they were, it was not evident they belonged to the sect.

Today was unlike any other; the Great Dream Sect was bustling with activity. In Ancient City, the headquarters of the Great Dream Sect was particularly lively, thronged by tens of thousands of people. The cause of this excitement was Lin Fei's Martial Ancestor ceremony. L

iLn Fei's ascension to Martial Ancestor was a monumental event, not only for the Great Dream Sect but for the entire Ancient Covenant, and even resonated throughout the Divine Realm.

Lin Fei was no ordinary individual. He had begun as the first Martial God of the Divine Realm and later became a legendary True Monarch. In just several years, he had ascended from Martial God to Martial Ancestor at a pace that was nothing short of astonishing.

Furthermore, Lin Fei had withstood nine divine laws during his trials; each tribulation was a spectacle that earned the awe of countless warriors.

"Is this the headquarters of the Great Dream Sect?"

"Great Dream Sect is truly mysterious."

"Now, though still enigmatic, the Great Dream Sect has given rise to a peak powerhouse like Martial Ancestor Lin."

"With two Martial Ancestors in a single sect, the Great Dream Sect must now be the leading power within the entire Ancient Covenant, right?"

"Indeed, who would have thought that the unassuming Great Dream Sect would leap to become the number one force in the Ancient Covenant?"

"With both the Great Dream Ancestor and Martial Ancestor Lin, the Great Dream Sect is not to be trifled with in the future..."

The crowd was abuzz with discussion. The depth of the Great Dream Sect's heritage was unclear to many, but now that it housed two Martial Ancestors, it was undoubtedly the foremost power in the Ancient Covenant.

Regardless of how well other forces in the Covenant developed, having two Martial Ancestors secured its top position. Aside from the supremes, who could guarantee dominance over the Great Dream Sect?

"Swoosh."

A figure appeared at the Great Dream Sect, causing a stir among the crowd.

"It's Martial Ancestor Lin!"

"It really is Martial Ancestor Lin."

"The aura of Martial Ancestor Lin seems the same as before; has he truly become a Martial Ancestor?"

"Even though the rumors have been swirling and the Great Dream Sect is holding a Martial Ancestor ceremony, I still find it hard to believe. Can someone really become a Martial Ancestor in just two or three years?"

"People like Martial Ancestor Lin are not ordinary; you cannot apply common sense to him."

"Martial Ancestor Lin is here, but what about the Great Dream Ancestor?"

"Yeah, the Great Dream Ancestor is the founder of the Great Dream Sect, why isn't he seen?"

"I've heard that the real body of the Great Dream Ancestor is quite unique and rarely seen. Could it be that even today, the Great Dream Ancestor won't make an appearance?"

Suddenly, the focus of attention shifted to the Great Dream Ancestor. Their curiosity about him was no less than their interest in Lin Fei!

595. Spar

Lin Fei sat quietly on the high platform. No Martial Ancestors or True Immortals had arrived yet, but Lin Fei remained unconcerned. The ceremony to honor his ascension to Martial Ancestor had been announced to all True Immortals and Martial Ancestor-level powers within the Ancient Covenant and was being managed entirely by the Great Dream Ancestor.

Lin Fei needed only to wait patiently. However, the absence of the Great Dream Ancestor and any other Martial Ancestors or True Immortals at this point was unusual. Could it be that no one would attend his ceremony?

"Lin Fei, do not be anxious," a familiar voice echoed. "The Ancient Covenant is united internally. The ceremony of a Martial Ancestor is no small affair; they will come."

At that moment, Lin Fei sharply lifted his head as ripples appeared in the space before him. Stepping through the void, a figure emerged in front of Lin Fei.

"Greetings, Ancestor!" Many members of the Great Dream Sect bowed respectfully. It was the Great Dream Ancestor himself—the founder of the Great Dream Sect and one of the eight Martial Ancestors of the Ancient Covenant, also the most mysterious among them. Many believed that the Great Dream Ancestor had fully entered into the realm of dreams, but this appearance suggested otherwise.

In Lin Fei's eyes, there was something very special about the physical form of the Great Dream Ancestor. It seemed not very powerful, and within it harbored something unique.

"This body, existing between reality and illusion... Even if the Great Dream Ancestor's physical form collapses, if he were slain, he might not necessarily perish," Lin Fei thought. "That unique power, could it be akin to consciousness or spiritual power? Perhaps this other form of spiritual power could enter into the realm of dreams. Great Dream City is truly the foundation of the Great Dream Ancestor! The physical body might even be dispensable."

Lin Fei was profoundly shaken. This was entirely different from what he had imagined or understood. In his understanding, a Martial Ancestor should fundamentally rely on a powerful physical form.

Yet, it seemed the Great Dream Ancestor was the exact opposite, focusing instead on cultivating spiritual power, and his physical form appeared quite ordinary.

However, Lin Fei did not inquire further. This was the Great Dream Ancestor's greatest secret. If he chose to share it with Lin Fei, he would do so naturally. If not, it meant it was not appropriate to disclose or that there were reasons for keeping it from Lin Fei. Lin Fei would not press for answers.

Time passed by, and then a voice announced: "Unity Dao, Unity True Immortal Your Majesty has arrived!"

A familiar figure emerged from the void. It was Unity True Immortal! Lin Fei had met him once before and recognized him immediately. Surprisingly, Unity True Immortal was the first to arrive at the Great Dream Sect.

"Congratulations, fellow Daoist Lin, on achieving Martial Ancestor!" Unity True Immortal said with a smile. "And congratulations to the Great Dream Ancestor. Your Great Dream Sect has indeed added a powerful asset, like a tiger growing wings. You have suddenly become the strongest force within our Ancient Covenant!"

"Fellow Daoist, please take a seat," Lin Fei gestured towards a chair beside him.

Unity True Immortal visibly astounded, sat next to Lin Fei. He was particularly shocked because he had known Lin Fei before when he was just a true monarch. He knew Lin Fei had gone to the Ancient Continent to conduct a celestial ritual to grasp the Dao, an opportunity many True Monarchs had also received, but none had ascended to Martial Ancestor or Dao Integration True Immortal.

Only Lin Fei had done so incredibly smoothly and quickly. After a single trip to the Ancient Continent, he had mastered a complete Dao and achieved Martial Ancestor. There were even rumors that Lin Fei had battled with Tai Hao True Immortal. Following the battle, Tai Hao did not appear publicly, and vague messages from Tai Hao Palace became increasingly reticent, hinting at a defeat that led to Tai Hao's silence.

The first True Immortal had arrived.

"Nine Saints Sect, Nine Saints Ancestor has arrived!"

Another Martial Ancestor announced his presence.

"Swoosh."

As soon as Nine Saints Ancestor appeared, he exclaimed with a laugh, "Great Dream, I didn't expect your Great Dream Sect to produce a Martial Ancestor with such exceptional talent as Martial Ancestor Lin. Your sect has truly struck it lucky."

"Congratulations to Martial Ancestor Lin on achieving immortality as a Martial Ancestor," Nine Saints Ancestor said, appearing to be very familiar with the Great Dream Ancestor, taking a seat right next to him.

The Ancient Covenant consisted of twelve True Immortals, eight Martial Ancestors, and three Hermit Ascetics. Now, one True Immortal and one Martial Ancestor had arrived, finally setting the stage.

Subsequently, all twelve True Immortals and the remaining Martial Ancestors arrived. Only the three Hermits, who wandered like idle clouds and wild cranes, were absent. Not even the Great Dream Ancestor could reach them, so they did not attend the ceremony.

However, having these twenty True Immortals and Martial Ancestors is indeed a grand event. The Ancient Covenant rarely gathers twenty beings of the True Immortal and Martial Ancestor level.

Adding Lin Fei and the Great Dream Old Ancestor brings the total to twenty-two True Immortals and Martial Ancestors. Thus, many are witnessing wonders they've never seen before—seeing True Immortals and Martial Ancestors usually hidden from view. This ceremony of Lin Fei's accession to Martial Ancestor status has indeed earned him much face.

"I express gratitude to all True Immortals and Martial Ancestors for attending this ceremony!" Lin Fei addressed the many True Immortals and Martial Ancestors.

At that moment, Unity True Immortal suddenly spoke, "Martial Ancestor Lin, you are now a true Martial Ancestor. Today, shouldn't you demonstrate your strength? It wouldn't be in vain that we've come all this way."

"Right, which path have you mastered, Martial Ancestor Lin? Could you show us?"

"It is said that Martial Ancestor Lin, having just ascended, was able to defeat Taihao. He's not just any ordinary True Immortal."

Many True Immortals and Martial Ancestors showed eager anticipation. They also wanted to see if Lin Fei was merely a name without substance or truly a renowned figure under whom no falsity lies. They were here to see the true measure of Lin Fei.

After pondering for a moment, Lin Fei said, "Well then, since you've all made the journey here, I should at least offer something in return. But a solo demonstration isn't much fun. How about I find a Martial Ancestor or True Immortal for a friendly spar? Which among you would like to liven up the event?"

Lin Fei's gaze, sharp as a spear, swept over the twenty True Immortals and Martial Ancestors. The twenty True Immortals and Martial Ancestors had no particular reaction.

However, the multitude below was boiling with excitement. This was a rare opportunity. Being able to witness a battle between a Martial Ancestor and a True Immortal was a chance that came once in a lifetime.

Many could go their whole lives without seeing such a spectacle. Yet now, they were presented with this rare opportunity. The question remained, which True Immortal or Martial Ancestor would step up to spar with Lin Fei?

596. Lin Fei Transforms into the Eternal Realm, Overpowering Unity True Immortal!

Unity True Immortal, already acquainted with Lin Fei and known for his ability to transform into countless avatars, was the one who stepped forward. "Let me test fellow daoist Lin's capabilities," he said confidently.

"Very well, Unity True Immortal," Lin Fei nodded in agreement. "Let's take this to the void."

With a step, Lin Fei moved into the expanse of the void, with Unity True Immortal following suit. The gathering of Martial Ancestors, True Immortals, Martial Gods, and Deity Transformation cultivators below watched intently. A Martial Ancestor versus a True Immortal was an extraordinary event, even if it was just a friendly spar and not a fight to the death.

Taking a deep breath, Unity True Immortal announced, "Fellow Daoist Lin, please forgive my forthcoming actions," before he made the first move, demonstrating the power of his Dao, which could harness a portion of the Divine Realm's force.

"Unity Dao! Strike!"

With a resonant hum, the Dao of Unity True Immortal materialized, unleashing a formidable force that surged towards Lin Fei like a vast, unstoppable wave, attempting to crush him with the power not just of a True Immortal but of the Divine Realm itself.

However, Lin Fei remained unshaken, standing firm in the void until the force was nearly upon him. At that critical moment, Lin Fei acted.

With a thunderous roar, he transformed—his body became a world, the Eternal Realm!

Instantly, the vast expanse of the Eternal Realm materialized in the void, a colossal presence that eclipsed the sun and the stars. Despite the full might of the Divine Realm's power hurled by Unity True Immortal crashing against it, the Eternal Realm only showed faint ripples on its surface, akin to water stirred by a gentle breeze.

Then... there was no more 'then.'

Lin Fei's Eternal Realm remained undamaged, not even a scratch evident on its vast landscape. Instead, with a mere tremor, the realm's power erupted in full force, overwhelming Unity True Immortal's attack in an all-engulfing wave.

With a subdued sound, the avatar of Unity True Immortal was instantly obliterated, reduced to dust, and vanquished by the overwhelming power of Lin Fei's Eternal Realm.

The onlookers remained transfixed, their eyes glued to the void where the spectacular battle had unfolded. Lin Fei's transformation into an entire world had not only mesmerized the crowd but also deeply unsettled them with the sheer magnitude of power on display. Even the void seemed to have shattered under the force of their clash, sending ripples of awe and a palpable sense of oppression throughout the spectators.

As the dust settled and it became evident that Lin Fei's victory was decisive, the crowd's shock turned into a reverent silence. The battle, though brief, had been overwhelmingly conclusive.

Lin Fei had annihilated Unity True Immortal's avatar without him being able to mount any defense—a feat that left everyone in attendance astounded.

"Has Martial Ancestor Lin really transformed into an entire world?" one spectator whispered in disbelief.

"Yes, he has become a true world in his own right, indistinguishable from other minor worlds," another replied.

"But there is a difference," a third interjected. "Other minor worlds cannot annihilate an avatar of Unity True Immortal. Martial Ancestor Lin's transformation, however, easily crushed him. This shows how terrifying the power of Martial Ancestor Lin's world really is."

"The strength of Martial Ancestor Lin is indeed earth-shattering. Transforming into a world allows him to wield the full might of that world," commented a fourth.

"It's no wonder there were rumors of Martial Ancestor Lin defeating Tai Hao True Immortal. Given the strength he displayed just now, defeating Tai Hao would certainly be within his capabilities."

The consensus was clear even among those who were neither True Immortals nor Martial Ancestors. Lin Fei had not only won but had dominated the encounter, leaving Unity True Immortal without any opportunity to counter. Unity's attacks had no suppressive effect on Lin Fei's world, posing no threat whatsoever. In this scenario, Lin Fei stood on invincible ground.

And then, to the surprise of all, the void stirred once more, and Unity True Immortal reappeared. Lin Fei reverted to his human form, dissipating the Eternal Realm. The atmosphere was thick with tension as Unity True Immortal, his expression complex and contemplative, addressed Lin Fei.

"I knew Martial Ancestor Lin was powerful," Unity True Immortal began slowly, "but I did not realize just how formidable you had become upon achieving the rank of Martial Ancestor."

"It appears that Taihao True Immortal's defeat was not unjustified after all..." Unity True Immortal acknowledged a tone of respect and a hint of wariness coloring his voice as he faced the new reality of Lin Fei's unprecedented power.

This acknowledgment from Unity True Immortal not only cemented Lin Fei's status among the ranks of Martial Ancestors but also signified a shift in the power dynamics within the Ancient Covenant, marking Lin Fei as a force to be reckoned with.

True Immortal acknowledged defeat. Moreover, it was an admission from the heart and mouth alike. The only advantage True Immortal had over Lin Fei was, perhaps, his immortality.

Although Lin Fei was immensely powerful, he still could not kill True Immortal. Additionally, True Immortal had an inexhaustible supply of avatars.

Countless avatars, even if they could not kill Martial Ancestor, were extremely troublesome. Of course, it was a battle of life and death, a desperate struggle.

Lin Fei also had some desperate measures that he had not yet deployed. If it came down to it, Lin Fei considered attempting to use the Eternal Realm. To try and "swallow" the "Dao" that True Immortal had fused.

If he could indeed "swallow" the Dao of True Immortal, there was a chance he could kill him. Naturally, this was a last resort, a desperate measure. Lin Fei had no absolute certainty.

Moreover, there was a certain degree of danger involved. Should Lin Fei's Eternal Realm "swallow" True Immortal's Dao and fail to obliterate it...

It could potentially cause chaos within Lin Fei's Eternal Realm. It might even lead to the collapse of his Eternal Realm.

Therefore, unless absolutely necessary, Lin Fei would not resort to such a method in combat.

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist."

Thus, Lin Fei and Unity True Immortal returned to the high platform. After this battle, the gazes of the Ancients' Martial Ancestor and True Immortals upon Lin Fei changed.

Lin Fei had just achieved Martial Ancestor, yet he could overpower Unity True Immortal. None of them, they admitted, possessed such prowess. Especially those Dao Integration True Immortals.

There were almost none who could confidently claim victory over Unity True Immortal. Only the Martial Ancestor might have that potential, as their power varied greatly.

Having never truly fought, none knew whose strength was superior. After all, the Martial Ancestor's might lay within themselves. Even the Dao they mastered could gradually enhance. When unleashed, their power was earth-shattering.

Take the Great Dream Ancestor for instance, who dared to underestimate the Great Dream Ancestor?

For many years, the Great Dream Ancestor had not made a move. No one knew the extent of his current strength. Even the Great Dream Ancestor's gaze flickered with a keen light as he looked at Lin Fei.

"Fellow daoists, today is the birth of our second Martial Ancestor of the Great Dream Sect. After all these years, don't you have some fine gifts? How could you come empty-handed?"

The Great Dream Ancestor's eyes narrowed slightly, seemingly unceremonious.

He directly "requested" benefits. These True Immortals and Martial Ancestors were well-acquainted with the Great Dream Ancestor.

In the Ancient Covenant, overall, the True Immortals and Martial Ancestor were united. They stood together against external threats, a cohesive force. There might be some rivalry or disputes among the various factions.

But among the Ancient Covenant's True Immortals and Martial Ancestor, such top existences, there were no issues. Their relationships were excellent.

At the Great Dream Ancestor's single word, nearly all True Immortals and Martial Ancestor arrived. Only three, who were wandering far away and could not be contacted, were absent. Almost all the notified True Immortals and Martial Ancestors had come.

"Haha, what a Great Dream. You're still thinking about our benefits? Your Great Dream Sect is wealthy and prosperous."

For a moment, the True Immortals and Martial Ancestor burst into laughter. Lin Fei's Martial Ancestor ceremony concluded in a harmonious atmosphere.

Subsequently, this news spread swiftly. The entire Divine Realm received the message. The Ancient Covenant no longer had just eight Martial Ancestors but nine!