Chapter 377-380 (Patreon)

377.  Changes in the Xiao Family

"I need wind-attribute Divine Ability." Lin Fei declared, "All the Wind Dao Divine Abilities shall merge with my Wind Dao Bloodline. The bloodline is unending, and you will be eternal!"

Upon entering the Xiao family's Divine Ability Tower, Lin Fei did not hesitate and immediately began integrating numerous Divine Abilities.

"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh."

Beams of light entered Lin Fei's body. Each beam represented a wind-attributed Divine Ability. The Xiao family, being descendants of Martial Kings, had an enormous collection of Divine Abilities. Thus, Lin Fei could freely integrate a vast number of them. One by one, the Divine Abilities continuously merged with Lin Fei's Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline.

Simultaneously, Lin Fei's Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline was rapidly advancing in its cultivation progress. 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%... It was visibly increasing at a rapid pace. Suddenly, Lin Fei trembled. His Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline advanced from mastery to transcendence. But this wasn't enough for Lin Fei. He continued to integrate Wind Dao Divine Abilities, aiming to perfect his Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline.

...

Inside the city of the Xiao family, a man in black robes leisurely strolled the streets. He gazed at the distant Xiao residence and then looked around, shaking his head slightly.

"The Xiao family, still the same, stagnant like a pool of still water. At the rate they're awakening their bloodline's Divine Abilities, they'll never birth another Martial King in their lifetime. It's such a pity. I once shone brilliantly and was immensely talented, initially seen as a Martial King seed. However, due to a minor mistake, I was expelled from the Xiao family. Such foolishness! Now, I've returned to claim what's rightfully mine."

The man in the gray robe showed a faint smile. With one step, he arrived directly at the Xiao residence.

"Halt, unauthorized personnel cannot enter the Xiao family grounds!" A guard from the Xiao family stepped up to stop him.

"Bang."

With a casual wave of his hand and a faint smile on his face, the Xiao family guard instantly exploded into a mist of blood. The man reached out, drawing the guard's bloodline essence into his body. He closed his eyes, savoring the feeling. "Such a familiar sensation, the bloodline of the Xiao family. Since the Xiao family once stopped me, I'll start with them now to reclaim everything."

Continuing forward, he was challenged, "Who are you?"

"Bang."

Any Xiao family members he encountered, whether ordinary family members or Martial Saints and Martial Sovereigns, instantly exploded, turning into mists of blood. In a short time, the entire Xiao family area was filled with the scent of blood.

Such a commotion couldn't possibly go unnoticed by the Xiao family.

"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh."

One by one, Martial Sovereigns flew out, positioning themselves in front of the man in the black robe.

The man in the black robe had ceased his advance. He observed the figures before him with great interest. Most of the silhouettes were unfamiliar to him, with only one or two resonating with recognition.

"Who are you? Why have you trespassed upon the Xiao household, committing such a grave act of slaughter?"

The Martial Sovereign of the Xiao clan posed the question with a tone of grave authority. The Xiao clan wasn't known for their amiability. But this robed man, his presence was both regal and eerily enigmatic. His methods of execution were beyond comprehension; with a mere flick of his finger, whether it be a Martial Saint or a Martial Sovereign, they would combust instantly.

Such power made even the Xiao clan's Martial Sovereign tread with utmost caution.

"Has it been over eight hundred years and none recognize me?" the cloaked figure mused coldly. "It's disappointing that in all these centuries, only a handful of Martial Sovereigns have emerged from the Xiao clan."

The man in the black robe shook his head, his gaze growing colder.

"Wait! Eight hundred years ago... You're Xiao Tianling!" exclaimed an ancient Martial Sovereign, eyes widened in disbelief, his gaze fixated intently on the robed figure.

"At last, someone remembers," the figure, identified as Xiao Tianling, said indifferently. "But I do not recognize you."

The elderly sovereign trembled. "Eight centuries ago, I was merely a martial saint. Xiao Tianling, you've returned and you're alive. You should've passed the millennium limit..."

The Martial Sovereign was visibly shaken. He knew of a secretive tale from the Xiao family's past. Xiao Tianling, the clan's Martial Sovereign from eight centuries ago, was heralded as a prodigious talent. He was even regarded as the prime candidate to achieve the title of Martial King.

However, it was a tragic tale, as Xiao Tianling had delved into forbidden arts. He covertly captured Martial Sovereigns from other Martial King families, aiming to extract and integrate their bloodlines to elevate himself.

Such actions epitomized the dark arts.

If he had succeeded, it wouldn't have mattered. Once he achieved the title of Martial King, none could challenge him, and he could have easily left the Xiao clan. But before Xiao Tianling's plan came to fruition, he was discovered by other Martial King families. The Xiao clan prepared to execute him in light of his egregious actions. The act of capturing heirs from other Martial King families and extracting their bloodlines was an unforgivable transgression.

When the Xiao clan prepared to execute Xiao Tianling, they did not expect that he had already prepared a Nascent Soul magic treasure. Its origins were unknown. This magic treasure was single-use, and any martial artist could wield its power. In a brief moment, the heavens shattered, and the earth split. Xiao Tianling was gravely injured, yet he managed to escape.

In the subsequent years, other Martial King families dispatched assassins, but to no avail. As centuries passed, no trace of Xiao Tianling was found. And given that he had exceeded the millennial age limit, his death seemed inevitable. Over time, his name faded from memory.

Yet Xiao Tianling had now returned, very much alive. The millennium limit was a boundary none could elude. It signaled certain death unless one achieved the title of Martial King.

The Martial Sovereign of the Xiao Clan swiftly conveyed all the known information about Xiao Tianling into the ears of the other Martial Sovereigns, explaining the entire situation. For a moment, all the Martial Sovereigns of the Xiao Clan were visibly alarmed.

Xiao Yuchen felt a tumultuous storm raging within her heart. A certain possibility surfaced in her mind, one that was shared by the other Martial Sovereigns as well.

"Xiao Tianling... have you... have you become a Martial King?" Xiao Yuchen hesitantly asked. Even though the idea seemed inconceivable, it was seemingly the only plausible explanation.

With a swift motion, Xiao Tianling shifted his gaze to Xiao Yuchen, giving a slight nod. "Indeed, are you envious?" he remarked. "Back then, I was like a hunted dog, constantly on the run and in hiding, thinking my end was near. But as they say, every cloud has a silver lining. Fate allowed me to survive and stumble upon the bloodline of a king-level exotic beast."

He laughed heartily, "It was a desperate situation, filled with danger. By integrating the bloodline of this king-level exotic beast, I miraculously managed to become a Martial King."

It was as everyone had feared; Xiao Tianling had truly become a Martial King. The revelation weighed heavily on everyone's hearts. Under normal circumstances, the emergence of a Martial King within the Xiao Clan would have been a cause for celebration. But with Xiao Tianling... this might be more of a curse than a blessing.

"Xiao Tianling," began the Martial Sovereign of the Xiao Clan, "Having become a Martial King is your own fortune. But why have you returned to the Xiao Clan, causing so much devastation? Regardless of your path, the blood of the Xiao Clan still runs through your veins."

Xiao Tianling laughed again, "Indeed, I will always remember the Xiao Clan bloodline that flows within me. That's why I have returned. I have perfected one bloodline, and for my second bloodline, I've chosen the one from the Xiao Clan that exists within me. I've come back to harness the Xiao bloodline from all of you, to achieve my second Martial King bloodline. This should be an honor for all of you."

His words sent a wave of shock and horror across the faces of the Xiao Clan members. They realized the sinister truth: Xiao Tianling was here to extract the Martial King bloodline from the Xiao descendants, aiming to complete his second bloodline.

378. The Demonic Dao Must Be Exterminated

"Come on, shouldn't you all be proud of me? After all, I am a descendant of the Xiao Clan. Hahaha..."

Xiao Tianling seemed utterly mad.

"Boom!"

Behind Xiao Tianling, a colossal phantom emerged — the Phantom of a Martial King. Instantly, an overpowering aura of life suppression shrouded all the Xiao Clan descendants.

"He truly is a Martial King!"

"He wants to extract our bloodlines!"

"He's gone mad! He wants to annihilate the Xiao Clan!"

"No, this is his revenge. Not just against the Xiao Clan but also against the Martial King families!"

"What can we do?"

"How can our Xiao Clan confront him? He's a supreme Martial King!"

"But doesn't our Xiao Clan have a Martial King too?"

This realization struck many. Indeed, the Xiao Clan also had a Martial King. And that very Martial King was currently within the Xiao Clan. Everyone's eyes turned to Xiao Yuchen. Everyone knew she had a deep connection with that particular Martial King.

Without hesitation, Xiao Yuchen turned to leave. However, just as she took a step, a resonating hum came from her, and she felt her bloodline violently convulse within her, as if it was about to separate from her body. Not only Xiao Yuchen, but every other Xiao Clan Martial Sovereign felt the same.

"It's over..." Despair filled Xiao Yuchen's heart. In front of Xiao Tianling, even the thought of escaping seemed like a luxury. They were like lambs waiting to be slaughtered, utterly powerless.

Meanwhile, within the Xiao Clan's Divine Ability Tower, Lin Fei had successfully merged all the wind-type Divine Abilities.

"System," Lin Fei muttered, accessing the system panel.

Host: Lin Fei

Martial Realm: Early Martial King

Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline: Perfection

Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline: Transcendence (Progress 75%)

Saber World: Perfection

Lin Fei's Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline was still slightly lacking, not yet perfected.

"It seems I need to find more Wind Dao Divine Abilities to perfect my Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline," Lin Fei contemplated without much disappointment.

Though the Xiao Clan was a family of Martial Kings, their Divine Abilities weren't endless. To have his Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline reach transcendence was already commendable. As for the Divine Abilities Lin Fei still needed, other Martial King families might be eager to provide them, seeking to form an alliance with Lin Fei. This was the advantage of his newfound status.

If Lin Fei were a mere Martial Sovereign, he would have to employ various strategies and schemes, and even then, success was not guaranteed. But as a Martial King, acquiring Divine Abilities was just a matter of a simple request.

With a soft whoosh, Lin Fei suddenly became aware of a commotion outside.

"Hm?"

In a mere heartbeat, Lin Fei was outside the Divine Ability Tower. There, two Martial Sovereigns of the Xiao family stood, their faces pale with terror. It looked as though their very lifeblood was about to be drawn from their bodies as if they were on the verge of being ripped apart from the inside out.

In a flash, Lin Fei was before the two Martial Sovereigns, placing a gentle hand on each. The quiet sigh of relief from them was palpable as they regained their composure, and their tumultuous inner energies settled.

"Saber King?"

"We pay our respects, Saber King!"

"What has transpired?" Lin Fei inquired.

"A great enemy, a Martial King, has descended upon the Xiao family. Our family is now teetering on the brink of destruction. We beseech you, Ancient Origin Saber King, to save the Xiao family."

"Where is Xiao Yuchen?"

"Aurora Sovereign is in the front hall, that Martial King is with him..."

Lin Fei's expression shifted subtly. While he was largely indifferent to the Xiao family's plight, he couldn't stand idly by if Xiao Yuchen was in danger.

In the very next moment, Lin Fei's silhouette blurred, vanishing without a trace.

Meanwhile, in the Xiao family's front hall, every member of the Xiao family remained still, as if time had frozen. Xiao Tianling sauntered past them, shaking his head in evident disappointment.

"Centuries have passed, yet the Xiao family hasn't produced a single Martial King. You shouldn't have betrayed me back then. If I had achieved Martial King status, those Martial King families would have groveled before me. Who would have dared to criticize? It's the Xiao family's weakness in handing me over that brought about today's calamity. Such a feeble lineage hardly deserves to exist."

Xiao Tianling's aura was murderous. His heart was filled with vengeance, not only for the Xiao family but also for the Martial King families that had pursued him. Now, he had achieved the status of Martial King, placing him above all. Even those storied Martial King families, in his eyes, were but worms to be crushed underfoot.

He had longed for this day for ages, and seeing the Xiao family members look at him with fear, anger, and hatred brought immense satisfaction to his heart. He too had once felt those emotions, but what use were they against absolute power?

"I know you feel fear, anger, and hatred. But there's nothing you can do. You've become complacent, resting on the laurels of being a Martial King family lineage. You've lost your sense of reverence and ambition."

He continued, a hint of malevolence creeping into his tone, "Today, I'll show you how easily the Martial King lineage can be shattered."

With a mere flick of his finger, explosions resonated throughout the hall. The Martial Saints of the Xiao family were blown apart, followed swiftly by the Martial Sovereigns. As one Martial Sovereign's form shattered, a strand of lifeblood essence flowed into Xiao Tian Ling. He could feel the Xiao family's lineage strengthening within him.

Once, Xiao Tianling had been forced to merge with the bloodline of a king-level exotic beast. He wasn't cultivating the Xiao family's lineage; in fact, he had already perfected another lineage. Now, he was cultivating the Xiao family's lineage, his birth bloodline, which naturally would amplify his abilities. By merging with the lifeblood of the Xiao family members, the second lineage's perfection seemed imminent.

"You've fallen into the Demonic Dao! Xiao Tianling, halt at once! If you continue down this path of wickedness, the other Martial Kings and Nascent Soul cultivators won't tolerate your existence. Stop now, and we could even welcome you back and allow you to become the master of the Xiao family. As the Xiao family's Martial King, wouldn't that be infinitely better than your current descent into darkness?"

These Martial Sovereigns, fearing death, desperately tried to persuade Xiao Tianling. But why would Xiao Tian Ling care about the mere position of the head of the Xiao family? His primary intent was revenge and, incidentally, to cultivate the second bloodline. As for the tolerance of other Martial Kings and Nascent Souls, Xiao Tianling couldn't care less.

"I am a Martial King! Who dares not to tolerate my existence? If there truly are other Nascent Souls or Martial Kings who cannot stomach my rise, then they're simply waiting to be slaughtered! I am no longer the person I was before. Now, anyone who stands in my way will be slain."

The air around Xiao Tian Ling grew cold with murderous intent. Clearly, his many years outside had been filled with countless battles and killings. The mere words of a few from the Xiao family wouldn't sway him.

"Is that so? Demonic Dao! Everyone should strike you down!"

Suddenly, a chilling voice pierced Xiao Tianling's ears.

Whoosh!

Whipping his head around, Xiao Tianling and the rest beheld a figure advancing. Each step seemed leisurely but covered dozens of meters. In the blink of an eye, this figure had reached the front hall.

Lin Fei!

The Ancient Origin Saber King, Lin Fei, had arrived!

379. The Clash of Two Bloodlines

"You're not from the Xiao family!"

Xiao Tianling stared intently at Lin Fei.

Danger!

He sensed a dangerous aura emanating from Lin Fei. There could only be one explanation. The man before him was a Martial King! And the Xiao family certainly didn't have a Martial King!

"The Ancient Origin Saber King, he's from the Ancient Origin Sect!"

"We're saved! We're finally saved!"

"Xiao Tianling has descended into the Demonic Dao. Only a Martial King can counter him."

"Thankfully, the Ancient Origin Saber King is here with us."

For a moment, many members of the Xiao family felt relieved. They were desperate before, but now, with Lin Fei's appearance, their spirits lifted.

"Ancient Origin Saber King?"

Xiao Tianling naturally heard the murmurs of the Xiao family members below. But he had come from a distant land and hadn't heard of the Ancient Origin Saber King before. However, being referred to as the Saber King confirmed the opponent's status as a Martial King.

"If you're not from the Xiao family, then this matter has nothing to do with you. Are you trying to intervene?"

The giant shadow behind Xiao Tianling solidified further and exuded an even more terrifying aura, enveloping Lin Fei.

"I've slain a Nascent Soul Magic Avatar before. I wonder if a Martial King's True Form is as fragile as a Nascent Soul Magic Avatar?"

Lin Fei didn't care for idle chat.

"Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline!"

Boom!

In an instant, Lin Fei activated his Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline, causing his figure to expand immensely, resembling a divine saber, emanating a sharp saber aura. A saber started to form in his hands.

Seeing Lin Fei's Martial King's true body, Xiao Tianling's expression slightly changed. The terrifying sharpness of the saber made alarm bells ring in his mind.

"Frost Bloodline!"

Xiao Tianling similarly activated his internal bloodline. Immediately, a cold aura emanated from his True Martial King Form, resembling ancient ice. Anything that came near Xiao Tianling's true form would be instantly frozen into ice crystals.

The two towering True Martial King Forms faced off in mid-air. Their enormous figures exerted a tremendous pressure that seemed to warp the very fabric of space. The oppressive aura alone caused all the warriors of the Xiao family, including the Martial Sovereigns, to tremble in fear. In the face of a Martial King, even making a move required courage. Merely their aura was too overwhelming for them. It was a stark difference in their essence of life.

"This is the Martial King?"

Everyone gazed into the void. Although they hailed from a family with a Martial King lineage, their own Martial King had passed away long ago. It had been ages since they'd seen a Martial King, let alone witnessed one in action.

Crack... Crack...

As Xiao Tianling activated his Frost Bloodline, the surrounding space began to freeze, spreading in all directions.

"Fall back!"

The Xiao family's Martial Sovereigns, their expressions changing slightly, immediately began to retreat. Even though the aura emitted by Xiao Tianling was not intentionally aimed at them, they knew that if they were to be frozen, even a Martial Sovereign would certainly meet their demise!

"Heavenly Saber, Strike!"

Lin Fei also felt the cold aura. This was his first time engaging with a Martial King in battle. When he had previously fought against the Nascent Soul Magic Avatar of the Daoist Lord Qianhe, it felt a bit awkward for Lin Fei, as if something was lacking.

This was to be expected, after all, the Daoist Lord Qianhe was a Nascent Soul cultivator. No matter how formidable the Magic Avatar of a Nascent Soul was, it still paled in comparison to the true form of a Martial King. Hence, Lin Fei couldn't fully enjoy the fight. But now, it was different. His opponent this time was a genuine Martial King!

With a single swing, Lin Fei unleashed a saber light thousands of meters long that pierced through the void like a ribbon, heading straight for Xiao Tianling. This saber strike radiated a piercing edge.

Xiao Tianling shouted, "Freeze Space!"

Crack... Crack...

In an instant, he threw a punch. An intense cold erupted from his fist, freezing the surrounding space. Not only that, the cold aura collided with Lin Fei's saber light. Astonishingly, Lin Fei's saber light was frozen in place. However, the cold aura was also split open by the saber.

Boom!

The void seemed to tremble, the frozen space around shattered, and countless shards of ice rained down.

Swoosh.

Xiao Tianling's palm was cleanly severed by Lin Fei's saber. In terms of offensive power, Lin Fei's Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline was indeed superior. After all, the saber's bloodline is inherently powerful in its offense.

Furthermore, Lin Fei possessed the Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline, an extremely potent bloodline specifically tailored for offensive prowess. Hence, when Lin Fei's saber collided with Xiao Tianling's Frost Bloodline, Lin Fei had the upper hand, cutting off Xiao Tianling's palm in the process.

However, no blood oozed from Xiao Tianling's severed palm. And even though the palm was cut off, it still managed to block Lin Fei's saber strike, preventing it from landing on Xiao Tianling's body.

Xiao Tianling's heart sank. In a swift move, he grabbed the severed palm, clutching it firmly in his hand.

Crack... Crack...

The hand, covered with ice crystals by Xiao Tianling, quickly expelled the residual power of Lin Fei within. Xiao Tianling then attached the severed hand back to his arm. The flesh on the arm rapidly grew back, effectively reattaching the severed hand.

In reality, when one reaches the level of a Martial King, it's not just about reattaching a severed hand. They possess the terrifying ability of regeneration from just a drop of blood. As long as they aren't destroyed on a particle level, a Martial King can never truly die.

Of course, a Martial King's attack can reach the particle level, but Lin Fei's saber strike, blocked by Xiao Tianling's Frost Bloodline, couldn't reach that extent. Moreover, this Frost Bloodline seemed to somewhat counter Lin Fei's Saber Dao Bloodline.

"What a Saber Dao Bloodline," Xiao Tianling commented. "Even under the freeze of my Frost Bloodline, you managed to sever my hand. Such power is indeed formidable. But I possess more than just the Frost Bloodline!"

His eyes turned icy cold.

Boom!

From Xiao Tianling's body erupted a second bloodline, the bloodline of the Xiao family. This lineage, inherently a Martial King bloodline, naturally existed within him as a descendant of the Xiao family. It was only natural for him to cultivate it. However, since he hadn't "consumed" the bloodlines of many members of the Xiao family, this second bloodline wasn't yet perfected.

"You have a second bloodline, do you think I don't?" Lin Fei retorted. The Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline within him surged forth.

Boom!

The Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline erupted instantly. Patterns began to form on Lin Fei's massive True Martial King Form as if he was covered in a layer of gray wind, emanating a chilling sensation. Moreover, Lin Fei's Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline was nearing perfection, transcendent in nature, and was evidently stronger than Xiao Tianling's second bloodline.

"Heavenly Saber, Strike! Grand Yin Wind, Rise!"

Lin Fei slashed out with his saber once more, this time with the momentum as if the heavens themselves were tilting. But this strike was not just a simple saber light; it was accompanied by the wind, the Grand Yin Wind!

For a moment, the entire void was filled with sharp saber lights and an omnipresent wind.

380. Slays the Martial King

"Ice Freeze Space! Galactic Waters!"

Xiao Tianling's second bloodline is from the Xiao family, and it is water-attributed.

urging floods roll through the void, seemingly enveloping the entire space. The void was filled with rolling waters. Water and ice complement each other, the vast amount of water supporting the power of the ice. Water rushes in, and frost freezes it solid. Everywhere the water flows, ice crystals form.

No wonder Xiao Tianling chose the Xiao family bloodline. This bloodline complements his icy bloodline perfectly. When the two bloodlines are activated together, their power multiplies.

Even Lin Fei's saber light was swept away by the surging flood, and then instantly frozen by ice crystals. But Lin Fei has the Grand Yin Wind.

The wind rises!

Lin Fei's Grand Yin Wind isn't just an enhanced version of the Bone-Eroding Wind. It's a terrifying power in itself, possessing fearsome destructive capabilities. As the gale howls, the sky full of ice crystals is turned to mere shreds under its influence. If Xiao Tianling's combination of his icy and water bloodlines somewhat countered Lin Fei's Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline, then Lin Fei's Grand Yin Wind Bloodline truly counters Xiao Tianling's icy bloodline. With one gust, ice crystals are shattered.

"How is this possible?"

Xiao Tianling's body shakes, disbelief evident in his eyes. He can hardly trust what he's seeing. The combination of his two bloodlines was being utterly countered by Lin Fei. If the two bloodlines didn't suppress Lin Fei's saber bloodline, Lin Fei's saber light would cut him in half. Now he did suppress the saber bloodline, but then Lin Fei's Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline would blow him to dust.

The wind howls, and Lin Fei's Grand Yin Wind finally reaches Xiao Tianling's Martial King Form. Xiao Tianling had hoped to see if his Martial King Form could withstand Lin Fei's Grand Yin Wind. If it could, he might still have a fighting chance. But when the Grand Yin Wind brushed against his Martial King Form, all hope was annihilated.

Previously, Lin Fei's Divine Ability, Black Wind Prison, had the Bone-Eroding Wind – a fearsome Divine Ability. But now, with the Grand Yin Wind unleashed, it's even more terrifying. The wind blows, turning Xiao Tianling's Martial King Form to ash, crumbling it completely.

"This is..."

Xiao Tianling's complexion changed dramatically. His flesh was beginning to "wind-erode", and crucially, on a particle level. Meaning that his eroding body would be completely obliterated in a short time unless regenerated. But there's no time for that. Once his Martial King Form was entirely "wind-eroded", it would mean his death. A total end. With this kind of particle-level obliteration, even rebirth or recovery is near impossible.

Xiao Tianling let out a scream of agony. He never expected this to happen. Utterly crushed! His Martial King Form, facing Lin Fei's Grand Yin Wind, was completely overpowered without any resistance.

Desperate, Xiao Tianling tried to escape, but without the capabilities of a Nascent Soul cultivator, he had no teleportation techniques. In this situation, he's completely entangled by Lin Fei's two bloodlines. He has to make a choice.

"Blood Resurrection, Explode!"

The next moment, Xiao Tianling detonated. He self-destructed his Martial King Form. Indeed, while Martial Kings might not have teleportation techniques, it doesn't mean they don't have ways to escape dire situations. If they're faced with certain death, Martial Kings have their methods. Nascent Soul cultivators have teleportation, Martial Kings have the Blood Resurrection.

As such, Xiao Tianling decisively chose to self-destruct. The explosion of a Martial King Form was terrifyingly powerful. Its vast power swept in every direction. With the self-detonated of the Martial King Form, the surrounding void shatters instantly. Even Lin Fei's saber light and the Grand Yin Wind in the void are wiped out by the blast.

But Xiao Tianling's self-destruction wasn't on a particle level. It's merely a physical explosion. Martial Kings can resurrect from a single drop of blood. Therefore, droplets of blood crazily fly toward the horizon. Xiao Tianling chose to flee. And quickly, these droplets merged together, once again forming the figure of Xiao Tianling, albeit much farther away.

"You, the Ancient Origin Saber King! I shall remember you! Once I recover, we will settle this score!"

Enraged, a murderous intent grows in Xiao Tianling. He had returned with unmatched dominance, initially intending to obliterate the Xiao family in revenge. Yet, his plans were thwarted by the unexpected appearance of the "Ancient Origin Saber King." He was even forced into a hasty retreat. Naturally, this grudge was engraved in his heart. But for now, he had escaped, ensuring another chance for revenge in the future.

Just as Xiaotianling was about to speed up and escape back to his lair, he suddenly slammed into an invisible wall, stopping him in his tracks.

"What is this...?" He abruptly looked up, noticing the surroundings. Unbeknownst to him, sharp saber lights filled the area, as if he was in a different world, a world dominated by sabers.

"Saber World?"

Being a Martial King and coming from a family of Martial Kings, Xiaotianling immediately thought of a possibility. His face darkened instantly.

With a "whoosh" sound, the next moment, Lin Fei "teleported" in front of Xiaotianling.

"That's right, this is Saber World," Lin Fei calmly stated. "Last time, Qianhe managed to escape. This time, you won't be so lucky."

It was clear that Lin Fei had activated the Saber World long ago. Right after Xiaotianling's self-explosion, Lin Fei initiated the Saber World, enveloping the entire void. No matter how fast Xiaotianling moved or even if he self-destructed his Martial King's True Form, it was futile. As long as he couldn't escape the Saber World, Lin Fei could catch up with him in an instant.

"Fire!"

With a wave of Lin Fei's hand, flames roared within the Saber World, capable of burning down to the particle level. Once turned to ash within this fire, one would be truly gone.

"Ancient Origin Saber King, do you truly wish to eradicate me completely?" Xiaotianling's expression changed drastically as he felt the looming threat of death. He didn't want to die. He was a Martial King with a life expectancy of thousands of years. How could he die now?

"Explode!"

Xiaotianling attempted another self-explosion. But this time, with a simple command of "Suppress!" from Lin Fei, the power of the Saber World exploded.

Xiaotianling's body was instantly pulverized but was suppressed by Lin Fei's Saber World. Even re-forming was an impossible dream for him now.

"Grand Yin Wind! Fire!"

Lin Fei then invoked the Grand Yin Wind, and the flames in the Saber World blazed even more fiercely. With the wind fueling the flames, the fire became even more intense.

"No..."

In the blink of an eye, amidst the roaring flames, Xiaotianling screamed. His self-exploded mist of blood was tumbling endlessly. However, amidst the flames, it slowly turned to ash.