Chapter 359-362 (Patreon)

359. The Secret Technique of the Azure Flood Dragon King

After Lin Fei's proclamation, Great Chang became tranquil.

Three days passed, and Lin Fei personally took action, sweeping the entirety of Great Chang with his Perfect Saber Domain. He killed three Golden Core cultivators and two Martial Sovereigns, all of whom had tried to hide using special techniques. They thought Lin Fei wouldn't find them, but within his Saber Domain, their hiding tactics were utterly useless.

"They're too weak," Lin Fei muttered, feeling that both the Golden Core cultivators and Martial Sovereigns were powerless before him. "At the level of Golden Core and Martial Sovereign, I am invincible."

Given his perfected Saber Domain and six peak-level Divine Abilities, even in the vast Ancient Continent, Lin Fei considered himself unrivaled among Martial Sovereigns. However, he couldn't leave yet. He had to ensure no other Martial Sovereign or Golden Core cultivator would dare come from the Ancient Continent.

In the meantime, Lin Fei was also cultivating his Divine Abilities. His sixth Divine Ability Pierce had transcended but progressed slowly. To hasten its development, Lin Fei decided to hunt powerful sea beasts and use his Pierce Divine Ability on them. With every beast he penetrated, his proficiency with the skill surged.

Over a span of three months, Lin Fei's Pierce Divine Ability reached perfection. During this time, some Martial Sovereigns and Golden Core cultivators ventured from the Ancient Continent, but Lin Fei showed no mercy. As word of Lin Fei's decree spread further, Great Chang would finally know true peace.

Lin Fei had no immediate plans to return to the Ancient Continent. Even though his six Divine Abilities were perfected, he believed he couldn't breach the protective formation of Taiyi Dao Palace. Besides, with the Divine Ability scriptures within the Dubhe Dao Artifact, he didn't need to collect more Divine Abilities.

At this moment, he returned to where Qing Yuzi had sealed the Azure Flood Dragon King. This place had abundant Jade Liquid, which could be used as energy to accelerate time within the Dubhe Dao Artifact. Lin Fei intended to cultivate his seventh Divine Ability and he might need this temporal acceleration.

Seeing Lin Fei arrive, the Azure Flood Dragon King roared furiously, "Dubhe's Master, have you perfected your sixth Divine Ability?"

Lin Fei looked at the Azure Flood Dragon King, wondering what it wanted to say, then replied, "It's perfected. What do you want?"

The Azure Flood Dragon King said, "I am aware of your six peak-level Divine Abilities. It's evident that you aim to establish a groundbreaking Martial King bloodline. But even with your six Divine Abilities, you still need three more to achieve your goal. Who can be certain they will succeed in mastering all nine?"

The Dragon King's eyes glittered with mischief. "I have a method that will allow you to achieve the status of Martial King without mastering all nine. This method will bestow upon you a bloodline the likes of which have never been seen before."

Lin Fei's gaze sharpened, skeptical. He knew how challenging it was to cultivate these Divine Abilities. Even for him, despite his talent, perfecting his abilities required relentless effort and time. How could the Azure Flood Dragon King possibly have an easier way?

Seeing Lin Fei's disbelief, the Dragon King's eyes flashed with madness. "I am the Azure Flood Dragon King, the king of exotic beasts! In comparison to your Martial Sovereigns, I am at the peak of Martial Kings!"

"The reason you Martial Sovereigns cultivate Divine Abilities is because your human potential is limited. You rely on the power of these Divine Abilities to bolster your strength. Once all nine are combined, you birth the Martial King bloodline, achieving the Martial King status," he elaborated. "If the problem is the lack of potential in the human body, then there is a solution. We exotic beasts possess vast potential. If I transplant half of my bloodline into you, then you combine it with your six peak-level Divine Abilities, and your human body, you would naturally produce a new Martial King bloodline.

Moreover, I possess traces of true dragon blood within me. Sharing half with you would equate to the power of at least five peak-level Divine Abilities. Combined with your six, you'd have the equivalent of eleven peak-level Divine Abilities! Imagine a bloodline born from the fusion of eleven peak-level Divine Abilities. It would be superior to one fused from nine. Such a bloodline would undoubtedly be more potent. You'd easily ascend to the status of Martial King!"

Lin Fei was shocked.

"Bloodline transplants are possible? One doesn't need to adhere to a set path to cultivate a Divine Ability?"

Lin Fei found it hard to believe. Such a method was unheard of in his world.

The Azure Flood Dragon King sneered, "You truly are ignorant. Heh, you could consult the Spirit of Dubhe. He knows even more than I do. You might doubt my words, but surely you'd trust the Spirit of Dubhe?"

Without any hesitation, Lin Fei summoned the Spirit of Dubhe.

"Spirit, did you hear the Azure Flood Dragon King's words? Is it truly possible to transplant a bloodline and attain the rank of Martial King?" Lin Fei inquired directly.

The Spirit of Dubhe nodded, "Master, indeed it's possible to transplant a bloodline and rise to the status of Martial King. The Azure Flood Dragon King did not deceive you. However, the conditions for a successful transplant are stringent, beyond the reach of most."

Lin Fei's heart raced, yet he restrained his surging emotions, pressing on, "What exacting conditions?"

"To transplant a bloodline, one must first possess the bloodline of a Martial King or that of a King-level exotic beast. Furthermore, the one fusing must have a potent Divine Ability. If not, the bloodline would dominate the host, leading potentially to a violent demise.

Lastly, and most challenging, whether it's the Martial King's blood or that of a royal-tiered exotic beast, there must be a voluntary separation of a portion of the bloodline. Once the bloodline separates and fuses with a Martial Sovereign, a new bloodline emerges. This new lineage can then suppress the original Martial King's or royal-tiered exotic beast's bloodline. And this suppression persists generation after generation."

Lin Fei quickly assessed the situation. The first two conditions seemed surmountable. The crux lay in the third: a voluntary separation. Such a deed was daunting. By voluntarily separating, generations upon generations, all descendants, would essentially become the servant of the one they merged with. After all, with their bloodline suppressed, what else could they be but servants?

"So, Azure Flood Dragon King," Lin Fei, lifting his gaze, asked, "are you willing to separate a part of your bloodline to merge with me?"

360. Decision

Lin Fei was well aware that the Azure Flood Dragon King was a King-level exotic beast, with an extraordinarily long lifespan. To relinquish half of its bloodline would not only significantly reduce its power but also eliminate any chance of progressing in the future.

Moreover, it would come under the oppression of Lin Fei's newly birthed Martial King bloodline, becoming nothing more than his servant. And not just the Azure Flood Dragon King, even its descendants, and the entire lineage would be bound to serve Lin Fei's line. The cost was immense.

Even in regular circumstances, the proud Azure Flood Dragon King would never bow down, not even to those powerful enough to end its life. But now was different.

With a roar filled with agony, the Dragon King's visage displayed immense suffering.

"The pain is unbearable, Master of Dubhe. You could never fathom the torment of being trapped here by Qing Yuzi using his grand formation. My core essence endures constant torment. This agony has persisted for over twenty thousand years. I cannot even end my own life. I can only watch myself endure this ceaseless pain until my life runs out. To escape this torment, I'm willing to pay any price, no matter how steep!"

The Azure Flood Dragon King had no hope left. After enduring pain for over twenty thousand years, what was this pain if not soul-crushing? This suffering had entirely eroded its will. Even if it had to pay a higher price, it would willingly do so.

Seeing the Dragon King's anguish, Lin Fei began to grasp the gravity of the situation. The Azure Flood Dragon King was truly willing to part with its bloodline, with its only desire being an end to its suffering.

Lin Fei glanced at the grand formation.

"Strike!"

In an instant, his Saber Domain materialized a radiant saber light, slashing ferociously at the luminous chains binding the Dragon King. A deafening "boom" echoed, and the whole underground realm trembled. However, Lin Fei's saber light shattered, unable to sever the chains set up by Qing Yuzi.

"Divine Ability, Annihilation! Divine Ability, Pierce!"

The next moment, a vast Life Wheel emerged behind Lin Fei. On it, beams of light continually flashed the powers of destruction, and Pierce fiercely acted upon the chains.

A "crack" sounded, and a tiny fracture appeared on one of the chains. Lin Fei's heart soared with hope. Under the influence of the Pierce Divine Ability, nothing seemed invincible. Thus, the chains shattered. Yet, before he could even rejoice, the chains restored themselves, good as new.

"They regenerated?" Lin Fei's eyes widened in disbelief. The chains were undamaged, seamlessly restored. He sensed that even if he destroyed these chains a hundred times, it would be futile; they would always recover. It was akin to Lin Fei's Undying Seal. Unless one could obliterate every particle of his body, any harm done was inconsequential.

"Master of Dubhe, it's futile. Your Divine Ability is formidable, as is your Saber Domain. Yet, they cannot shatter the grand formation set by Qing Yuzi. Unless you ascend to the title of Martial King. Only with the unprecedented Martial King bloodline you might possess, will you stand a chance to break these chains. If you, Master of Dubhe, promise to shatter this formation and release me once you become the Martial King, then I shall grant you half of my very bloodline."

Lin Fei remained silent. He was weighing his options, pondering, analyzing. By his reckoning, should he genuinely receive half of the Azure Flood Dragon King's bloodline, He might very well attain the esteemed title of Martial King. The birthright of the Martial King. But was it worth the risk?

"If I cultivate methodically, at best, I'd master nine top-tier Great Divine Abilities. They might not even compare to merging with the Flood Dragon King's bloodline now. Moreover, mastering the remaining three Divine Abilities might not be achievable in a short span. After all, even the mightiest Martial Sovereign only boasts a lifespan of a millennium. While a Martial King, they live for tens of thousands of years! Only by becoming a Martial King can one annihilate the Taiyi Dao Palace..."

For a moment, myriad thoughts flashed across Lin Fei's mind. Yet, the allure of becoming a Martial King was something no warrior could resist even Lin Fei yearned for that pinnacle.

Now, with the opportunity at hand, How could he refuse? Thus, without further hesitation, Lin Fei lifted his gaze, Looking intently at the Azure Flood Dragon King, he declared, "I accept your terms! If you grant me half of your bloodline to aid in my ascent to Martial King, I vow to free you from this formation."

Lin Fei proclaimed with gravitas.

"Very well, Master of Dubhe, make haste in your preparations. Seek me out when you require the bloodline. However, I urge haste..."

A faint smile finally graced the Azure Flood Dragon King's visage.

Lin Fei nodded in acknowledgment. Indeed, preparations should be in order. With that, he extended his hand. The Dao Artifact materialized in the void.

Lin Fei transformed into a streak of light, instantly entering the Dubhe Dao Artifact.

"Spirit of the artifact, I wish to peruse the secret tomes of the Martial Sovereign realm."

"Master, you are the sovereign of the Dao Artifact. All realms within the Dao Artifact are open to you."

Lin Fei nodded in agreement. With a thought, a portal materialized before him. Without hesitation, he stepped through. He found himself in a vast chamber, lined with row upon row of bookshelves.

The shelves were densely packed with tomes. While most pertained to Divine Abilities, Lin Fei wasn't seeking them. He sought knowledge on the transition from Martial Sovereign to Martial King. He sought wisdom.

The leap from Martial Sovereign to Martial King was monumental. Should one dare challenge the realm of Martial King without understanding the process, failure might ensue. The consequences of which could be dire.

Fortunately, the repository was extensive. And not all were manuals of Divine Abilities. Indeed, some detailed the rudimentary principles of cultivation.

Lin Fei did find comprehensive records regarding the transition from Martial Sovereign to Martial King. Apparently, once a Martial Sovereign mastered the nine Great Divine Abilities, these abilities would merge into one. This unification would unleash a formidable force. At this juncture, one would either perish in a violent eruption or seamlessly merge with their physical form, thus giving birth to the Martial King bloodline.

Once the Martial King bloodline emerged, the physique of a Martial Sovereign would undergo a profound metamorphosis from within. It was the very apotheosis of life, a complete transformation into the embodiment of a Martial King. As the nine Divine Abilities melded into the Martial King bloodline, all the powers of the Martial King were embedded within the physical being and the lineage.

A Martial King could still wield Divine Abilities, but they were derived from within this bloodline. Moreover, after this evolution, the stronger the Martial King bloodline, the mightier the inherent Divine Abilities.

Subsequently, cultivation would focus on refining this Martial King bloodline. To delve into the practices of a Martial King, one would need to venture into another secretive chamber, seeking the Martial King's techniques.

Lin Fei searched meticulously. Indeed, there were details about merging with the blood essence of King-class exotic beasts. It fundamentally aligned with what the Azure Flood Dragon King had conveyed, only, in greater detail.

The crux was whether one's Divine Ability could dominate the blood essence of a King-class exotic beast. If one could achieve domination, the probability of successfully birthing the Martial King bloodline would skyrocket. After all, what was being merged was the very blood essence of a King-class exotic beast.

With a "whoosh," Lin Fei exited the Dubhe Dao Artifact.

"Azure Flood Dragon King, I believe I am ready, I am poised to challenge the realm of the Martial King! I require half of your blood essence! To aid in forging my Martial King bloodline, to ascend as a Martial King!"

With unwavering determination, Lin Fei addressed the tormented Azure Flood Dragon King.

361. Merging Bloodline, Charging Towards Martial King

"Do you truly wish to attempt merging with the Divine Ability and challenge the realm of Martial King?" The voice was filled with concern, "If you fail, your body could explode, leading to your death."

Hearing Lin Fei's determination to charge towards Martial King, the Azure Flood Dragon King's spirit was uplifted, brimming with newfound interest. It had endured torment for over 20,000 years and now, seeing a glimmer of hope, how could it not be agitated?

Still, it felt obligated to remind Lin Fei of the potential consequences. If Lin Fei were to fail, it would mean continuing its own torment, making the prospect of no hope even more unbearable.

Lin Fei, with a resolute glint in his eyes, responded, "I am prepared. Azure Flood Dragon King, you mentioned even taking your own life is a luxury for you. How will you offer me half of your bloodline?"

Losing half of its bloodline would significantly weaken the Azure Flood Dragon King, possibly relegating it from a peak-level king to an average one. But that wasn't the main concern. If it meant liberation from the torment, even death was acceptable. Yet, it couldn't die.

Drawing a deep breath, the Azure Flood Dragon King said, "Indeed, even death is a luxury I can't afford. Once my bloodline leaves my body, the formation set by Qing Yuzi will bind it, forcibly pushing it back into me. Alone, I cannot let my bloodline leave my body.

However, you, now the master of the Dubhe Dao Artifact, can command it to retrieve my bloodline. Qing Yuzi's formation, however formidable, is no match for the Dao Artifact! So, you can retrieve half of my bloodline from within the Dao Artifact, then merge it with your Six Divine Abilities to form the Martial King bloodline."

Lin Fei understood. The key was the Dubhe Dao Artifact. With it in hand, things were indeed different. Although it might not be particularly strong in defense or offense, having a Dao Artifact was sufficient.

"Spirit of the Dubhe, is what the Azure Flood Dragon King says true?" Lin Fei, still wary, asked the spirit of the Dubhe.

The Dubhe spirit nodded, "Indeed, I can take in the Azure Flood Dragon King's bloodline. Qing Yuzi's formation is no match for the Dao Artifact."

Relieved, Lin Fei proclaimed, "Very well, Azure Flood Dragon King, let's begin!"

Following this, the Azure Flood Dragon King took another deep breath.

"Roar..."

Immediately, an overwhelming aura burst forth from it. Despite being tormented by the formation for over 20,000 years, it was, after all, a king-level exotic beast, even having a hint of the Flood Dragon bloodline. Its bloodline started to manifest, with droplets of blood seeping out. But this blood was unlike any other, coalescing together as if alive, while the Azure Flood Dragon King seemed to be under tremendous pressure.

A humming resonance filled the air. The large formation set up by Qing Yuzi manifested as chains of bright light, attempting to suppress and draw back the blood into the Azure Flood Dragon King's body.

In desperation, the Azure Flood Dragon King roared, "I can't hold on much longer! This is half of my bloodline. Master of Dubhe, quickly release the Dao Artifact to absorb it!"

Seeing the urgency, Lin Fei hesitated no more. With a mere thought, the Dubhe Dao Artifact appeared in his hand. "Go!" he commanded.

Instantly, the artifact flew towards the Azure Flood Dragon King, releasing a force of suction. With the assistance of the Azure Flood Dragon King, in a swift motion, half of its bloodline was absorbed directly by the Dubhe Dao Artifact.

Within Qing Yuzi's formation, chains attempted to restrain the Dao Artifact. However, they couldn't even touch the artifact before being repelled. Such is the prowess of a Dao Artifact - even without significant offensive or defensive abilities, it wasn't something a mere formation could confine.

Soon, the Dubhe Dao Artifact returned to Lin Fei's hand. "Was it really that easy?" he pondered. It felt strangely simple.

However, observing the weakened state of the Azure Flood Dragon King and glancing at the artifact, he realized it wasn't. Both the Dragon King and Qing Yuzi's formation were formidable. Without the Dao Artifact, obtaining the bloodline would've been impossible. Even if the Dragon King was willing, Lin Fei could never have countered the formation set by Qing Yuzi.

So, while it appeared simple, for others without a Dao Artifact, obtaining the bloodline of the Azure Flood Dragon King would be an unattainable dream.

Without hesitation, Lin Fei entered the Dubhe Dao Artifact. He decided to make his breakthrough inside the artifact as it was the safest place. Nothing from the external world could breach it without his permission.

Watching the Dao Artifact, the Azure Flood Dragon King's gaze became complex. "He must succeed..." It whispered, its voice almost growling. The sacrifice had been significant, losing half its bloodline. All its hopes rested on Lin Fei's success. Now, all it could do was wait.

Inside the Dubhe Dao Artifact, Lin Fei could see the stored bloodline of the Azure Flood Dragon King. The rich bloodline emitted an astonishing aura, an aura far surpassing the levels of Martial Sovereign and Golden Core. This was a life force comparable to the Nascent Soul and the Martial King!

"Spirit, enter the jade liquid. In case I need to accelerate time, the jade liquid can act as an energy support."

As Lin Fei's voice faded, the Dubhe Dao Artifact flew into the jade liquid pool. Lin Fei was well-prepared for his attempt to advance to Martial King, having considered every possible angle.

Staring at the Azure Flood Dragon King's bloodline before him, myriad thoughts flashed through Lin Fei's mind. With all the preparations he'd made, he knew exactly what to do next.

The first step was to absorb the bloodline of the king-level exotic beast. But once he began the absorption, he would be compelled to attempt the breakthrough to Martial King. There would be no turning back. As such, he needed to be utterly determined.

"I have six Great Divine Abilities. I can surely suppress half of the Azure Flood Dragon King's bloodline. Using my Divine Abilities as the base, a new bloodline will be born. And thus, I shall become a Martial King!" Lin Fei muttered to himself. Then, making up his mind, he reached out toward the hovering bloodline of the Azure Flood Dragon King.

"Absorb!" he commanded. His hand reached out, and his body acted like a black hole, voraciously drawing in the bloodline of the Azure Flood Dragon King.

The moment the domineering bloodline of the king-level exotic beast entered his body, chaos ensued within Lin Fei. The bloodline, being extremely aggressive, sought to dominate and even transform Lin Fei's physical form. If it succeeded, Lin Fei would morph into an Azure Flood Dragon – a process known as "heteromorphism". This was one of the risks of failing to advance to Martial King. Lin Fei had prepared for this – he knew the bloodline would be tyrannical.

Almost instantly, a massive Life Wheel emerged behind him. As the wheel emerged, six layers of bright light radiated, representing the six Divine Abilities. The abilities, when at the Martial Sovereign level, were integrated with one's body. Lin Fei's immediate goal was to suppress the bloodline of the Azure Flood Dragon King.

"Divine Ability, Black Wind Prison!"

"Divine Ability, Gravity Domain!"

"Divine Ability, Dual-World Saber!"

"Divine Ability, Annihilation!"

"Divine Ability, Undying Seal!"

"Divine Ability, Pierce!"

The six top-tier Great Divine Abilities manifested within Lin Fei, as powerful and radiant as the blazing sun. They immediately clashed with the bloodline of the Azure Flood Dragon King. There was a resounding boom within Lin Fei, and his body quivered violently. If he couldn't endure, his body would explode.

Yet, from this moment, Lin Fei had already begun his breakthrough attempt to become a Martial King. His six top-tier Great Divine Abilities were not only suppressing the Azure Flood Dragon King's bloodline but also trying to intertwine and merge with it.

However, whether these top-tier Great Divine Abilities could suppress or even integrate with the bloodline of the Azure Flood Dragon King to give birth to a new Martial King bloodline remained uncertain.

Even Lin Fei couldn't predict the outcome. For now, he could only focus entirely, keeping a close watch on the clash between his six Divine Abilities and the bloodline of the Azure Flood Dragon King.

362. Lin Fei Ascends to Martial King

The bloodline of the Azure Flood Dragon King surged like a tidal wave, radiating an aura of terrifying power. Inside Lin Fei's body, it roiled and erupted, as if it sought to break free from his very being.

"Why is the bloodline of the Azure Flood Dragon King so potent even though it's only half?" Lin Fei wondered, taken aback.

Having half of the bloodline didn't equate to possessing half of the Azure Flood Dragon King's strength. After all, the Dragon King was a top-tier entity among kings. Even half of such might was still king-level.

Lin Fei knew he couldn't possibly suppress the power of a king-level entity. Hence, half a bloodline shouldn't be of king-level either. This fragment of the bloodline, now rootless and drifting, lacked any further support, making it merely a bloodline. It was just equivalent to a top-tier Great Divine Ability.

However, as Lin Fei perused ancient texts of Martial Sovereigns and records detailing breakthroughs to the Martial King realm, he noticed certain descriptions of Martial Sovereigns. Even the bloodline of a king-level exotic beast was, at most, akin to four or five Divine Abilities. And he had not absorbed the complete bloodline. Yet, what of the Azure Flood Dragon King's bloodline within Lin Fei now?

Upon sensing it, Lin Fei realized it was even on par with five top-tier Great Divine Abilities! Not just ordinary Divine Abilities, but the very top-tier of them.

Whether a Divine Ability was top-tier made a world of difference. A top-tier Divine Ability was a culmination in one aspect, and one such ability could rival several ordinary ones. And to have five top-tier Divine Abilities due to such a formidable bloodline, any other Martial Sovereign might have found it impossible to suppress. Failing to control this bloodline would mean a violent death or a transformation so profound, it was tantamount to death.

A moment of enlightenment struck Lin Fei. The reason was the Azure Flood Dragon King itself! Perhaps even the Azure Dragon was unaware. It wasn't a typical king-level entity. Within it coursed a trace of the Green Dragon's bloodline. And the Green Dragon was a true dragon! This mere hint of the true dragon's bloodline made the half-bloodline of the Azure Flood Dragon King so fearsome that it rivaled five top-tier Divine Abilities.

Fortunately, Lin Fei wasn't just any Martial Sovereign. He possessed six top-tier Divine Abilities! Merely these six top-tier Great Divine Abilities made him far mightier than someone with nine ordinary ones.

As Lin Fei's six top-tier Divine Abilities intertwined with the Azure Flood Dragon King's bloodline, they began to meld slowly. Moreover, they incrementally suppressed the Azure Flood Dragon King's bloodline.

However, the process was sluggish. It would take an extended period to fully suppress the Azure Flood Dragon King's bloodline, and Lin Fei was not keen on waiting that long.

"Dubhe Spirit, accelerate time by tenfold!"

With that command, Lin Fei activated the time acceleration. Instead of choosing a hundredfold acceleration, he opted for just tenfold.

"Buzz."

Time sped up around him. One hour was now equivalent to ten, and a day was as ten days. Under this tenfold time acceleration, Lin Fei's six Divine Abilities suppressed the bloodline of the Azure Flood Dragon King at a visibly rapid pace. Eventually, the bloodline began to fuse seamlessly with him.

"Boom!"

After what felt like a day, equivalent to ten days in accelerated time, a rumbling echoed within Lin Fei. His six top-tier Great Divine Abilities had vanished. Yes, they had completely disappeared. Even the six layers of luminosity on his Life Wheel dimmed and slowly faded away.

Lin Fei's six top-tier Great Divine Abilities had merged entirely with the bloodline of the Azure Flood Dragon King. Each of his Divine Abilities, being of top-tier status, aim for perfection. It was this perfection that allowed him to suppress the Azure Flood Dragon King's bloodline. Otherwise, the outcome of this fusion might have been unpredictable.

Having suppressed the Azure Flood Dragon King's bloodline with the power of his six top-tier Great Divine Abilities, Lin Fei's internal aura gradually stabilized.

However, the process wasn't over. He had not birthed a new bloodline nor achieved the status of Martial King. The next pivotal step was to integrate this with his own bloodline, converting both the Divine Abilities and the Azure Flood Dragon King's bloodline into his very essence. Only then could he give rise to an entirely new bloodline - the bloodline of a Martial King.

"Let's begin."

Lin Fei took a deep breath, his expression resolute. He started to merge with the Azure Flood Dragon King's bloodline. Under Lin Fei's command, this amalgamated essence began seeping into him.

"Boom."

A thunderous sound reverberated within Lin Fei. The combination of the Azure Flood Dragon King's bloodline and Lin Fei's six top-tier Great Divine Abilities was overwhelmingly dominant. In theory, Lin Fei could have cultivated two or three more Divine Abilities, combining eight or even nine top-tier Great Divine Abilities with the Azure Flood Dragon King's bloodline. Such a fusion might have resulted in an even more potent Martial King bloodline.

However, Lin Fei was no longer willing to wait. How long would he take to cultivate two more top-tier Great Divine Abilities? Moreover, the gap between six and eight or nine top-tier Great Divine Abilities wasn't vast enough to warrant the delay.

The bloodline of the Azure Flood Dragon King was now equivalent to the power of five top-tier Great Divine Abilities. Adding Lin Fei's six top-tier Great Divine Abilities, once combined, it amounted to the force of eleven top-tier Great Divine Abilities. The sheer magnitude of this power, once infused within a physical form, would birth a Martial King bloodline of unparalleled ferocity.

The formidable bloodline of the Azure Flood Dragon King rampaged within Lin Fei's body, causing havoc and destruction at every turn. Each inch of Lin Fei's flesh was torn apart by its overwhelming power.

"Bang."

Suddenly, Lin Fei's body exploded into a mist of blood. However, this didn't signify his demise. He was not dead. This was because, within the particles of his flesh, lay the Undying Seal. Even though the Divine Ability of the Undying Seal had integrated into the bloodline of the Azure Flood Dragon King, the bloodline had now penetrated to the particulate level. It was fusing with the very particles of Lin Fei's body. The birthed bloodline from such a fusion would truly be the esteemed Martial King bloodline.

Witnessing this, Lin Fei had an epiphany. He now understood that the Martial King realm indeed dealt with the particle level. Be it the Martial King or Nascent Soul, they both had the capability to obliterate particles. As time progressed, the bloodline of the Azure Flood Dragon King and Lin Fei's bodily particles gradually merged.

"Boom."

A brand-new particle emerged, followed by a second, third, fourth, fifth... and countless more. These body particles increased exponentially. As their numbers swelled, a novel bloodline was birthed, one even more formidable than that of the Azure Flood Dragon King. A hint of an overwhelming aura emanated from it. This tiny strand of bloodline was the core.

With the emergence of this strand, a large amount of blood mist began to converge. Centering around this core, a new physical form started taking shape — the Body of the Martial King. This body, built upon the foundation of one's own bloodline, was unparalleled in strength. Every single particle, every bit of force, was incomparable.

"Whoosh."

Lin Fei opened his eyes. Simultaneously, a phantom silhouette appeared behind him. This wasn't the Life Wheel, but rather a colossal giant's shadow, resembling Lin Fei, albeit slightly indistinct. This shadow, faint yet immense, spanned tens of thousands of meters. Behind the giant's phantom, a divine dragon coiled, making Lin Fei seem like a deity.

"The Phantom of the Martial King!" Lin Fei whispered. He recognized it as the projection of the Martial King bloodline within him. The appearance of the Phantom of the Martial King indicated the birth of the Martial King bloodline.

At this moment, Lin Fei had successfully achieved the realm of Martial King!