Chapter 373-374 (Patreon)

373. Annihilating Taiyi Dao Palace

Boom!

With a slash, Lin Fei's blade came down, the power of the Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline unparalleled. Even without the blessings of Saber World, this one slash could effortlessly breach Taiyi Dao Palace's mountain-protecting formation.

Mountains within the Taiyi Dao Palace, along with countless palaces and towers, were cleaved in half by Lin Fei's sky-descending slash. The ground split apart, mountains crumbled, and in an instant, the entirety of Taiyi Dao Palace was reduced to ruins. No escape was possible; Lin Fei's Saber World had enveloped the entire Taiyi Dao Palace.

"Great Mountain Divine Seal!"

Gritting his teeth, the Palace Master, in unison with all the Golden Core True Persons, activated the Great Mountain Divine Seal. The colossal Seal was directed at Lin Fei. They knew they were cornered.

Lin Fei just shook his head. The might of a Martial King lay in their every gesture, each imbued with divine power.

Confronted with the roaring Great Mountain Divine Seal, a Nascent Soul magic treasure, Lin Fei simply extended his palm, which expanded wildly to block out the sun, instantly seizing the Great Mountain Divine Seal.

The Seal struggled and vibrated but to no avail. Lin Fei tightened his grip, and with a soft pop, the Great Mountain Divine Seal was crushed and shattered to pieces in Lin Fei's hand. A genuine Nascent Soul magic treasure was rendered as fragile as paper in his grip. Lin Fei casually tossed the fragments, which were like huge rocks, further devastating Taiyi Dao Palace.

Facing the members of Taiyi Dao Palace, Lin Fei couldn't be bothered to spare them any more attention.

"Saber World!" Lin Fei summoned the power of Saber World.

The world-rumbling Saber World, with its unimaginable power, crushed every Golden Core True Person in Taiyi Dao Palace to dust at Lin Fei's mere thought. The entire topography of Taiyi Dao Palace transformed: lofty mountains turned into valleys, and raging torrents flooded into the gates of the palace. In a blink, the once-majestic Taiyi Dao Palace resembled a vast pond, leaving no trace of its former grandeur.

Witnessing this dramatic transformation, members of the Ancient Origin Sect and others were left dumbfounded, their hearts throbbing with astonishment. The Taiyi Dao Palace, which was just a moment ago magnificent and mysterious, had been turned into a vast pond. Lin Fei's methods were simply inconceivable. Obliterating a Nascent Soul lineage seemed as effortless as flipping his hand.

At this moment, they seemed to come to their senses. Lin Fei was no longer a Martial Sovereign, but a Martial King - a true powerhouse. The means at the disposal of such a figure were profound and boundless, far beyond their imaginations.

"Alright, let's go," Lin Fei said indifferently. "From now on, this region belongs to the Ancient Origin Sect."

"Martial King, how should we deal with Red Hades Mansion?" the Sect Leader of Ancient Origin Sect inquired. Of the three major forces, Profound Light Cave Heaven had already been annihilated. Only Red Hades Mansion and Ancient Origin Sect remained. Now, with Lin Fei's annihilation of their biggest foe, Taiyi Dao Palace, only Red Hades Mansion was left.

"Red Hades Mansion... give them a chance to relocate," Lin Fei remarked casually. It was evident that Red Hades Mansion couldn't remain here. After all, the Ancient Origin Sect had now emerged as the genuine Martial King lineage, poised to consolidate territories of the three major forces and that of Taiyi Dao Palace.

It was inconceivable to leave Red Hades Mansion in place. Allowing them to leave with dignity was already doing them a favor. Otherwise, with just a flick of Lin Fei's wrist, he could wipe out Red Hades Mansion.

However, these matters weren't his concern. It was up to the Sect Leader of the Ancient Origin Sect and others to handle. Lin Fei promptly left Taiyi Dao Palace, heading back to the Ancient Origin Sect. Yet, everyone knew, having obliterated Taiyi Dao Palace, Lin Fei's name would surely echo in all directions, shaking the entire Ancient Continent.

...

Inside the main hall of Red Hades Mansion, the Golden Core True Persons of the mansion sat with solemn expressions.

"All of you have received the news, right? Taiyi Dao Palace is gone, annihilated by Lin Fei, the Martial King of the Ancient Origin Sect! Moreover, Lin Fei repelled the Daoist Lord Qianhe invited by Taiyi Dao Palace, destroying his Nascent Soul Magic Avatar. Ancient Origin Sect has now become the real Martial King lineage. They have given us one month to vacate our sect grounds."

After the leader of Red Hades Mansion finished, there was no uproar in the hall, no arguments, and no indignant outbursts. It was very quiet. In reality, they were not surprised by this news. They had anticipated it. No Martial King lineage, or Nascent Soul lineage for that matter, would allow another sect to exist within their domain. It was simply unthinkable!

Of course, Red Hades Mansion was not reconciled. They had a heritage spanning tens of thousands of years. Though they had never produced a Nascent Soul, they were still a long-standing immortal sect. However, in the face of the Ancient Origin Sect's might, and the dominance of a true powerhouse, Red Hades Mansion was left with no options.

"Let's move. What can we do now? Even the Taiyi Dao Palace is gone, let alone us," someone from the Red Hades Mansion said.

"At least the Ancient Origin Sect is still honorable. They gave us time to relocate instead of directly exterminating Red Hades Mansion," another one added.

"Although relocating the sect is humiliating, as long as Red Hades Mansion retains its strength, we can settle down anywhere and establish ourselves again."

"We need a great being too. As long as we preserve our strength, someday Red Hades Mansion will also give birth to a Nascent Soul Great Being. Such incidents won't happen again."

In a short time, everyone in the Red Hades Mansion reached a consensus.

Move! They must relocate. And quickly at that. In case the Ancient Origin Sect changes its mind. If they decide to wipe them out later, there would be nothing they could do.

"I truly envy Ancient Origin Sect, to have birthed a Martial King..." The leader of Red Hades Mansion murmured to himself, "When can Red Hades Mansion produce a Nascent Soul Great Being?"

In the Martial King family of the Xiao, Xiao Yuchen was cultivating a Divine Ability. She hoped to perfect it as soon as possible. Suddenly, a scout under Xiao Yuchen rushed in.

"Report. Martial Sovereign Lin Fei of the Ancient Origin Sect has achieved the Martial King prowess! Lin Fei went to Taiyi Dao Palace and battled with Nascent Soul Cultivator, Qianhe, invited by Taiyi Dao Palace. Martial King Lin Fei destroyed the Nascent Soul Magic Avatar of Taoist Lord Qianhe. Taiyi Dao Palace has been trampled by Martial King Lin Fei, and their lineage has been severed!"

"Whoosh."

Xiao Yuchen lifted her head, staring at the scout, seemingly unable to believe her ears.

What did she hear? Lin Fei became a Martial King? He even repelled Daoist Lord Qianhe! Destroyed the Taiyi Dao Palace! It all seemed like a fairy tale. How could she believe it?

"Aurora Sovereign it's absolutely true! Ancient Origin Sect is already preparing for the Martial King celebration. Many Martial King families and Nascent Soul lineages have been invited to attend. The Xiao family should have also received an invitation."

Xiao Yuchen didn't respond. She was profoundly shocked. In the past, she considered that Lin Fei might have the potential of a Martial King. In some ways, she even had certain "intentions" towards Lin Fei. But before she could act upon her "intentions," Lin Fei had already become a Martial King. Now, their statuses are worlds apart. Those "intentions" could only be forever sealed in her mind.

374. The Second Bloodline, Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline

The Ancient Origin Sect was bustling with activity. In roughly a month's time, the Martial King coronation ceremony for Lin Fei would be held. Lin Fei himself wasn't particularly concerned about this event, but the Sect Master of the Ancient Origin Sect and other Martial Sovereigns insisted on hosting it.

It was a ritual!

On the Ancient Continent, whether one achieved the prowess of Nascent Soul or Martial King, a grand celebration would be held. This ceremony is a message to the outside world, signifying the rise of the Ancient Origin Sect to the ranks of the Martial King lineage, especially now that they had a Martial King to safeguard them. The identity and status of the Ancient Origin Sect would now be on par with other Martial King families and Nascent Soul lineages. Therefore, this celebration was of paramount importance to the Ancient Origin Sect.

Seeing its significance, Lin Fei didn't protest further. He entrusted the event's planning to the Sect Master. During this period, Lin Fei was preoccupied with the matter of his second bloodline.

In hindsight, Lin Fei felt somewhat fortunate. He hadn't insisted on cultivating the nine top-tier Great Divine Abilities but chose to integrate the bloodline of the Azure Flood Dragon King, leading to his ascension as a Martial King. This bloodline, equivalent to the five top-tier Great Divine Abilities, was indeed formidable.

Had he not ascended to Martial King and faced the Daoist Lord Qianhe invited by the Taiyi Dao Palace, the consequences would have been unthinkable. After all, regardless of how powerful Lin Fei was, a Martial Sovereign would not match a Nascent Soul cultivator.

However, in his battle against Qianhe, even though he had destroyed the Magic Avatar, the latter still managed to escape, despite Lin Fei possessing the Saber World advantage. It was evident that the Daoist Lord was no pushover.

Lin Fei, fresh into his Martial King status, not only defeated him head-on but also came close to killing the esteemed Nascent Soul cultivator. Killing such a being, even for another of equal power, was an arduous task.

Yet, possessing the Saber World gave Lin Fei an unparalleled edge. He had the potential to slay a Nascent Soul cultivator. However, relying solely on his Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline was insufficient. He needed a second or even a third bloodline.

As for the cultivation of this second bloodline, Lin Fei had been contemplating the direction. Within the Dubhe Dao Artifact, he had ample techniques to cultivate various bloodlines.

Yet, choosing which one to cultivate required careful consideration. Cultivating a bloodline would require its own advantages; otherwise, progression would be tough. For instance, Lin Fei's expertise in Saber Dao was exceptional, allowing him to master the Saber Dao Bloodline rapidly. Cultivating other unfamiliar bloodlines might be more challenging.

Of course, the difficulty in cultivation wasn't Lin Fei's primary concern. He was pondering how to compensate for his own shortcomings or even how to slay other powerful beings. For instance, when it came to the Daoist Lord Qianhe, there were two ways to defeat him. The first was a swift, lethal strike, which was challenging given Lin Fei's current power. The second method would be to match the escape technique of the Daoist Lord Qianhe.

"Evasion techniques..." Lin Fei muttered, lost in thought. Speaking of evasion, it was indeed his weak point, and arguably that of all Martial Kings. Martial Kings lacked evasion techniques, unlike Nascent Soul cultivators, who all had their own unique methods. Even Golden Core True Persons had evasion skills. Martial Kings were unparalleled in direct combat but often found it challenging to kill their opponents because of the evasion skills of the Nascent Soul cultivators. They could flee the scene if the battle wasn't in their favor.

While Lin Fei could teleport within the Saber World, its coverage was limited. Outside of its range, he was powerless. However, he had an epiphany.

"Martial Kings might not have evasion techniques, but they can have speed. When speed reaches a certain level, how is it different from an evasion technique?" He thought.

Regarding speed, light was the first thing that came to Lin Fei's mind. What could possibly be faster than light? However, even if he knew the speed of light, he had no means to cultivate a bloodline associated with it.

Apart from light, the next fastest thing that came to mind was wind, which was historically associated with speed. Especially if one cultivated the wind bloodline, their affinity with wind would be unimaginable.

Lin Fei believed that once he cultivated the wind bloodline, his speed might not be inferior to that of wind evasion. Moreover, the wind bloodline wasn't just about speed. It also had offensive capabilities on a large scale. One of Lin Fei's Divine Abilities, Black Wind Prison, was wind-based. And it was the kind of wind that could erode bones. Wind could be deadly and terrifying!

"The second bloodline I'll choose is the wind-type bloodline!" Lin Fei made up his mind. Since his bloodline had integrated the Black Wind Prison, the wind bloodline, which he was already familiar with, would be easier to cultivate, yielding faster results. It might even reach mastery instantly, just like the saber bloodline. However, a suitable bloodline cultivation method had to be chosen.

Inside the Dubhe Dao Artifact, after some selection, Lin Fei realized that wind could be of different kinds, such as Grand Yin or Grand Yang. In the end, Lin Fei chose the Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline. He opted for Grand Yin because of Black Wind Prison, which was a "Yin attribute" wind, like the bone-eroding wind that was cold to the extreme. Cultivating a familiar bloodline would undoubtedly yield better results faster.

"Then, let's begin."

Lin Fei addressed the technique of the Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline, saying, "Would you be willing to help me achieve the Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline?"

"Buzz."

Suddenly, a hint of the "Black Wind Prison" Divine Ability's aura emanated from Lin Fei's body. Moreover, Lin Fei's Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline also emitted a similar aura, as if it was a divine saber poised above this technique, almost like a threat. If it didn't agree, perhaps the saber might strike down.

"Whoosh."

Immediately, a ray of light entered Lin Fei's body.

"Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline requests to become your martial art."

"Agreed!"

The next moment, Lin Fei's entire body trembled. Then, a foreign memory emerged in Lin Fei's mind. It was the memory of cultivating the Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline, and it was just at the beginner level.

However, as the Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline was born inside Lin Fei, his inherent "Black Wind Prison" Divine Ability gradually merged into the Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline.

"Boom."

In the next instant, a massive phantom appeared behind Lin Fei. It was that familiar giant's image. But now, this phantom was surrounded by a grayish wind, cold and eerie.

With a thought, Lin Fei knew that his Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline had reached beginner! This was the second Martial King bloodline he had cultivated!

"System."

Lin Fei immediately accessed the system to check.

Host: Lin Fei

Martial Realm: Early Martial King

Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline: Perfection

Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline: Beginner (Progress 70%)

Saber World: Perfection

Even though Lin Fei's Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline incorporated the Divine Ability of Black Wind Prison, its foundation in wind techniques was nowhere near as profound as that of the saber technique. As a result, the Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline could only reach beginner level and did not achieve mastery directly. However, this wasn't an issue. Lin Fei could find ways to perfect the Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline!

"Right, I now have two bloodlines. If I have descendants in the future. Which bloodline will my offspring inherit?"

In Lin Fei's mind, a rather "quirky and peculiar" idea suddenly emerged.