Chapter 381-383 (Patreon)

381. Lin Fei Slays the Martial King, Resounding Throughout the Ancient Continent!

He's dead! Xiao Tianling is dead! A mighty Martial King has fallen just like that. After practicing outside for hundreds of years and harboring deep resentment, Xiao Tianling finally achieved the status of Martial King. He finally had a chance to return to the Xiao family for revenge.

As Xiao Tianling expected, the Xiao family quickly crumbled. No one could stand against him. The life and death of the entire Xiao family rested in his thoughts.

However, before he could savor his victory, an Ancient Origin Saber King appeared - another Martial King! A fierce battle ensued, resulting in Xiao Tianling's demise. This was the first mighty existence Lin Fei had slain. After all, a Martial King is a significant power!

With Lin Fei's two bloodlines combined with the Saber World, he truly possessed the strength to slay such mighty beings.

Lin Fei then approached Xiao Yuchen. Xiao Yuchen took a deep breath, still unable to hide the shock in his eyes. "Thank you, Saber King."

"Allowing me into the Divine Ability Tower has repaid your debt to me," Lin Fei replied, seeing that Xiao Yuchen was unharmed. He then left, knowing the Xiao family would handle the rest.

Back in his room, Lin Fei entered the Dubhe Dao Artifact. His Taiyin Wind Dao Divine Ability was close to perfection. He initially thought he would need to visit other Martial King families to "borrow" some Divine Abilities. But now, it seemed unnecessary. The Divine Abilities within the Dubhe Dao Artifact should be enough to perfect his Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline.

However, Lin Fei still had to cultivate the third, fourth, fifth, and even more bloodlines in the future. The Dubhe Dao Artifact and the Xiao family's Divine Abilities alone wouldn't suffice. He would still need the Divine Abilities collected by other Martial King families.

While Lin Fei cultivated his bloodlines inside the Dubhe Dao Artifact, the outside world became abuzz with excitement and astonishment. The Xiao family didn't conceal the news of Lin Fei killing Xiao Tianling. Instead, they spread it widely.

The news reached the Ancient Origin Sect, which naturally promoted it too. The stronger Lin Fei became, the more glorious and prosperous the Ancient Origin Sect would be.

Lin Fei's relationship with the Xiao family was also evident. This connection alone would elevate the status and position of the Xiao family. Anyone wanting to challenge the Xiao family would now have to consider Lin Fei, the Ancient Origin Saber King.

Thus, both great forces went to great lengths to propagate the news of Lin Fei's victory. The news indeed spread quickly throughout the regions surrounding the two major powers.

However, it didn't spread across the entire Ancient Continent. The continent was vast, so vast that even a Martial King wouldn't dare claim to have traveled every part of it.

...

Daoist Lord Qianhe's Residence.

Daoist Lord Qianhe had founded a sect, named Thousand Cranes Dao Sect. With the presence of the Daoist Lord Qianhe, the sect prospered, and even though its foundational strength was a bit weak, it was still a lineage of the Nascent Soul level.

Qianhe himself was quite an extraordinary figure. Despite originating from a major sect, he was expelled. Yet, he later achieved Nascent Soul status. But having founded the Thousand Cranes Dao Sect, his foundational strength became slightly inferior. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been persuaded by the Taiyi Dao Palace's Grand Yin Moonlight Divine Water.

A messenger arrived. "Honored Ancestor," the messenger began, "Ancient Origin Saber King Lin Fei has slain the Martial King Xiao Tianling of the Xiao family at their residence!"

Daoist Lord Qianhe's gaze fixed intently on the messenger.

"What did you say? Lin Fei killed a Martial King?"

The shock was palpable in his heart. A Martial King, just like a Nascent Soul, was a mighty existence. Once, he had barely escaped from Lin Fei. There was no resentment afterward, only lingering fear. He realized his escape had been merely a stroke of luck. Now it seemed truer than ever. If Lin Fei could kill Martial King Xiao Tianling, he could kill the Qianhe too.

"This won't do. I need to find a way to resolve this grievance. What if Lin Fei comes to the Thousand Cranes Dao Sect? How would I handle it?" The position Qianhe had achieved came from years of hard work and struggles, different from other major sect disciples. He wasn't too proud to humble himself! Thus, he quickly thought of a solution: Apologize!

Yes, to apologize to Lin Fei! The dignified Nascent Soul Great Being personally apologizes to Lin Fei and presents him with generous gifts. He believed that Lin Fei wouldn't pursue matters further.

After all, there wasn't any deep-seated hatred between them. It was merely due to the involvement of the Taiyi Dao Palace, which now was no more. As for any potential damage to his reputation, what did that matter in comparison to resolving grievances? Would anyone dare to belittle him after he apologizes to Lin Fei?

However, upon deeper reflection, just him going alone to apologize seemed too abrupt. It would be better if other mighty beings mediated. Ideally, another Martial King should mediate, as Lin Fei was also a Martial King.

An idea dawned upon him. An image of a suitable person flashed in his mind. He sighed, "This is going to cost me heavily. But who else can I blame for provoking the Ancient Origin Saber King? It's all Taiyi Dao Palace's fault..."

Daoist Lord Qianhe's resentment was now directed towards the Taiyi Dao Palace. Had the Taiyi Dao Palace not been destroyed, he would have wished to seek them out and obliterate them personally.

...

Within the Dubhe Dao Artifact, Lin Fei's brow was furrowed. During this period, not only had he successfully cultivated the Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline to perfection, but he had also started cultivating a third bloodline.

For this third bloodline, Lin Fei chose the Fire Dao bloodline. Mainly because he already possessed a Wind Dao bloodline. Wind fuels the flames, so practicing a Fire Dao bloodline should be a fitting choice.

Among the bloodlines of Martial Kings, the Fire Dao bloodline is a very common one. However, precisely because it's so common, the Fire Dao bloodline has many variations. Within the Dubhe Dao Artifact, Lin Fei felt overwhelmed by the choices and hadn't made a decision yet.

"My Wind Dao bloodline is the Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline. Therefore, my Fire Dao bloodline shouldn't be too Yang-centric. Otherwise, when using both bloodlines simultaneously, even if there's no conflict, the effect might not be optimal. Hence, the Fire Dao bloodline I should cultivate must also be of a Yin nature."

Lin Fei gradually narrowed down his focus to a Yin-attribute Fire Dao bloodline. This would indeed be a rarer choice. Perhaps it might be hard to find elsewhere, but within the Dubhe Dao Artifact, the true immortal Dubhe had collected various techniques. Even the Yin-attribute Fire Dao bloodline technique could be found there.

"Triple Yin True Fire Bloodline! The Triple Yin True Fire is silent and once ignited, it's challenging to extinguish. It can even burn Spiritual Qi, and even one's spirit can be consumed by its flames. It's the world's top Yin-attribute fire! Only with the Triple Yin True Fire Bloodline can one harness the Triple Yin True Fire."

Lin Fei's eyes lit up. This "Triple Yin True Fire Bloodline" seemed to be the Fire Dao bloodline he was looking for!

"Good, it's this bloodline technique. Let's begin..." Without any hesitation, Lin Fei was now certain about his third bloodline.

382. The Big Compensation and Reconciliation from Daoist Lord Qianhe

"Ahead lies the Xiao family. I've heard that the Ancient Origin Saber King has deep ties with the Xiao family. He even killed Martial King Xiao Tianling for the sake of the Xiao family. Mountain King, I'll need your help this time. Otherwise, I truly wouldn't feel at ease."

Daoist Lord Qianhe said to Zhoushan. This Mountain King was also a Martial King and familiar with Daoist Lord Qianhe. This time, he had specially invited Mountain King to act as a mediator, hoping to fully reconcile with Lin Fei. For this reconciliation, Qianhe was well-prepared and willing to pay a "heavy price." As long as he could reconcile with Lin Fei, nothing else would matter.

Mountain King chuckled, "Qianhe, you indeed acted recklessly last time. Even if Taiyi Dao Palace gave you the Grand Yin Moonlight Divine Water, you shouldn't have antagonized a Martial King. Now, with Taiyi Dao Palace destroyed, you've also provoked the fearsome Ancient Origin Saber King. That Xiao Tianling, I've heard of him. Having cultivated two bloodlines, he's no weakling."

Daoist Lord Qianhe replied with a wry smile, "That's why I've sought out you, hoping you could mediate."

"Alright, let's go down then."

Following that, Mountain King and Daoist Lord Qianhe directly descended to the Xiao family's residence.

Seeing the two majestic figures descending from the sky, the Xiao family's guards immediately stepped forward, respectfully inquiring, "May I ask the purpose of the visit of the two seniors to the Xiao family?"

"I am Mountain King. I, along with Daoist Lord Qianhe, have come specifically to visit Ancient Origin Saber King Lin Fei. Kindly pass on our message."

The two guards were visibly shaken. Mountain King! Daoist Lord Qianhe! A Martial King and a Nascent Soul cultivator visiting together?

"Martial King and Taoist Lord, please enter the main hall. We'll notify the Ancient Origin Saber King immediately."

Both the Mountain King and Daoist Lord Qianhe nodded. If it wasn't for their request to Lin Fei, they wouldn't have condescended to visit the Xiao family. Even though the Xiao family was a lineage of Martial Kings, they currently lack one true Martial King. In the eyes of the Mountain King and Daoist Lord Qianhe, they were hardly noteworthy.

...

Inside the Divine Ability Tower, Lin Fei had integrated all Yin-attribute Fire Dao Divine Abilities. However, the Yin-attribute Fire Dao Divine Abilities were too few in number. Even when combined with the Yin-attribute Fire Dao Divine Abilities inside Lin Fei's Dubhe Dao Artifact, the progress of the Triple Yin True Fire Bloodline cultivation was limited.

"System."

Lin Fei accessed the system panel to check.

Host: Lin Fei

Martial Realm: Early Stage Martial King

Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline: Perfection

Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline: Perfection

Triple Yin True Fire Bloodline: Mastery (Progress 63%)

Saber World: Perfection

Lin Fei had perfected two bloodlines. However, the Triple Yin True Fire Bloodline was only at the mastery stage. It was still some distance from transcendence.

"There are too few Yin-attribute fire Dao Divine Abilities. It seems that collecting these Divine Abilities won't be easy this time. I may need more time."

Just as Lin Fei was about to leave the Divine Ability Tower,

"Saber King. Today, Mountain King and Daoist Lord Qianhe visited together to see you. They mentioned they had urgent matters to discuss. We have ushered them to the main hall. Would you like to meet them?"

A member of the Xiao family reported.

"Mountain King? And the Daoist Lord Qianhe?"

Lin Fei pondered. He was unfamiliar with Mountain King, but he remembered the Daoist Lord Qianhe. He had once fought against this Nascent Soul cultivator. Although Lin Fei had set the matter aside, unexpectedly, he had come to him.

"Let's go meet them and see what they want."

Lin Fei decided.

Soon, Lin Fei arrived in the main hall. He instantly recognized the Daoist Lord Qianhe given their past altercation. Beside him must be the Mountain King.

"Mountain King. Daoist Lord Qianhe. Why have you come?" Lin Fei asked directly.

Mountain King glanced at the Taoist Lord and said with a smile, "Lord of the Ancient Origin, I'm here as a mediator for the Daoist Lord Qianhe. The previous conflict between you and him at Taiyi Dao Palace was a misunderstanding. He was deceived by the Taiyi Dao Palace, which led to the fight. But he realizes he shares some blame. That's why he sought me out, hoping to reconcile with you."

Mountain King spoke candidly.

"Reconciliation?" Lin Fei glanced at the Taoist Lord and calmly said, "Daoist Lord Qianhe, what did you receive from Taiyi Dao Palace back then?"

"A bottle of Grand Yin Moonlight Divine Water."

Daoist Lord Qianhe responded with a bitter smile, "I'm willing to give this divine water to the Ancient Origin Saber King."

Lin Fei, unfamiliar with the Grand Yin Moonlight Divine Water, listened as Qianhe explained its rarity and value.

To Lin Fei, however, it held little appeal.

"I'm not interested in the Grand Yin Moonlight Divine Water," Lin Fei responded indifferently.

His words revealed his stance. Reconciliation was possible, but the Qianhe needed to offer something more enticing. At least, something that piqued Lin Fei's interest.

At that moment, Mountain King remarked with a smile, "Ancient Origin Saber King, the Daoist Lord Qianhe has come expressly to apologize to you. Furthermore, he comes with genuine sincerity! He offers eleven spots to the 'Tuyuan Mystical Realm' exclusively for the Lord of the Ancient Origin Saber."

"Tuyuan Mystical Realm?" Lin Fei was unfamiliar with such a term.

"Tuyuan Mystical Realm is a unique, smaller dimension," explained Mountain King. "Within, treasures abound that greatly benefit both the Martial Sovereigns and those of the Golden Core. The major powers vie fervently for spots in this realm. These spots, in essence, relate to a myriad of complexities, but most directly, to some 'Elemental Pattern Tokens'.

These tokens are finite in number, each acquired either through serendipitous fortune or strategic means. A single token grants one entry. For this occasion, the Daoist Lord Qianhe has secured thirteen spots, representing thirteen of these Elemental Pattern Tokens. It's an accomplishment he achieved only after expending immense effort and time."

Lin Fei understood In simpler terms, the spots in this Realm held vast promise for the Martial Kings and those below the stage of Nascent Soul.

Indeed, if one were to acquire treasures within this realm, their skills and strength could advance dramatically. And the realm would unveil its secrets in merely three months' time.

Truly, this was a grand gesture. Moreover, Lin Fei was no longer a lone wanderer. He was a pillar of the Ancient Origin Sect. He had allies and friends. Not just him, but those around him would benefit too. The sect would prosper. This Tuyuan Mystical Realm was certainly worth exploring.

"Daoist Lord Qianhe, your intentions are indeed noble!" Lin Fei declared gracefully, "I accept the tokens for the Realm of Elemental Patterns. Enemies at first, perhaps now we may consider each other acquaintances."

It was a reconciliation with the Daoist Lord Qianhe. Joy swelled in the heart of the Daoist Lord Qianhe. Though he had paid a significant price, his objectives had been met.

Mountain King was equally elated. Suddenly, he inquired, "Lord of the Ancient Origin, have you not received an invitation from the Martial God Alliance?"

383. Heading to the Headquarters of the Martial God Alliance!

"The Martial God Alliance?" Lin Fei shook his head, indicating he had not heard of it before.

Seeing Lin Fei's expression, the Mountain King expressed his surprise, "Hasn't the Martial God Alliance invited the Lord of the Ancient Origin? This doesn't make sense. The Martial God Alliance encompasses most of the Martial Kings and those of the Nascent Soul cultivator. How is it that they haven't extended an invitation to you? Could it be that they haven't realized your presence yet?"

After a moment of contemplation, Mountain King mused, "Perhaps the Martial God Alliance genuinely hasn't taken note. After all, Lin Fei's ascension to Martial King has been rather swift."

"What kind of power is the Martial God Alliance?" Lin Fei inquired.

Pausing briefly, Mountain King responded with a hint of a smile, "The Martial God Alliance was founded by a few Martial Gods. Initially, it was established to foster interactions among Martial Gods and Kings. But as time went on, many Martial Kings, Gods, and even those of the Nascent Soul cultivators were assimilated. It's a very inclusive alliance."

"Interactions?" Lin Fei pondered aloud.

"Yes, interactions," Mountain King affirmed. "The vast expanse of the Ancient Continent makes communication between Martial Kings and Nascent Souls challenging. Thus, the Martial God Alliance was born out of necessity. Some of the Martial Gods, as well as powerful beings of the Deity Transformation stage who joined later, crafted a unique magical treasure called the 'Martial God Space'.

Once one gains approval from this realm and leaves their mark within, they can enter the Martial God Space in a spiritual form at will. This enables Martial Kings, Nascent Souls, Martial Gods, and those of Deity Transformation to interact regardless of the vast distances that separate them."

Lin Fei's eyes sparkled with interest. The Martial God Alliance indeed seemed like a promising venture. Presently, Lin Fei's sphere of influence was limited to certain Martial King households and the Nascent Soul lineage. He had encountered only a few significant ones, such as the Mountain King and the Daoist Lord Qianghe.

However, being part of the Martial God Space would allow him to communicate with a plethora of Martial Kings and those of the Nascent Soul stage. Such interactions and the exchange of information could prove immensely beneficial to Lin Fei's cultivation.

Recognizing the immense benefits of the Martial God Space, Lin Fei inquired, "Mountain King, how might one join the Martial God Alliance?"

"It's straightforward," Mountain King responded. "One can either be invited by the Martial God Alliance or be recommended by an existing member. Any Martial King or someone of the Nascent Soul stage is eligible. The alliance is quite lax, imposing almost no constraints. The only real restriction is against the demonic; they cannot join."

Lin Fei nodded, acknowledging he met the criteria to join the Martial God Alliance.

"Where can one join the Martial God Alliance?" Lin Fei continued.

"To join the Martial God Alliance as the Ancient Origin Saber King is quite simple," Mountain King elaborated. "I am a member of the Martial God Alliance. I can recommend you. Once the recommendation is approved, you can head to the headquarters of the Martial God Alliance. After leaving your mark in the Martial God Space, you'll gain access to it."

"I am grateful for your assistance, Mountain King," Lin Fei expressed.

Following their discussion, Mountain King enlightened Lin Fei about some general knowledge and the specifics of the Martial God Alliance headquarters.

"Mountain King, I'm truly grateful," Lin Fei expressed his gratitude with sincerity.

Mountain King waved him off with a hearty laugh, "It's no big deal!"

Subsequently, the Daoist Lord Qianhe took his leave, whereas the Mountain King chose to stay back. Firstly, he wanted to await news from the Martial God Alliance, and secondly, both being Martial Kings, it was a golden opportunity to exchange insights and cultivate together.

About three days later, news finally arrived from the Martial God Alliance.

"Lin Fei, there's an update regarding the recommendation I made on your behalf," Mountain King announced. "The Martial God Alliance has completed their verification and has approved your membership. Now, all you need to do is visit the headquarters of the Martial God Alliance and leave your mark in the Martial God Space. Once done, you will be an official member, and you'll have the privilege to enter the Martial God Space with your spiritual form anytime you desire."

Lin Fei's eyes sparkled with anticipation. Through his recent interactions with Mountain King Wang, he'd gained a deeper understanding of the Martial God Alliance and the Martial God Space. Such an organization held immense benefits for a Martial King, given the presence of not just Martial Kings but also Martial Gods.

Mountain King had explained that the transition from a Martial King to a Martial God wasn't just a step up—it was a complete metamorphosis, akin to a human becoming a deity. Although many speak of the martial path leading to godhood, in reality, only the Martial Gods truly attained such a state. The leap was immense.

If one only followed a predetermined path, even if they perfected all nine bloodline techniques, attaining the status of a Martial God might still be out of reach. The specifics of this ascension remained mysterious, even to Mountain King.

Within the Martial God Alliance, despite the thousands of Martial Kings, not a single one had ascended to Martial Godhood in almost thirty thousand years. This highlighted the immense challenge of the journey. Given the lifespans of the Martial Kings, this spanned almost three generations.

However, it's worth noting that the Martial God Alliance doesn't represent all the Martial Kings of the vast Ancient Continent. Yet, the sheer number within the alliance showcases the difficulty of a Martial King's ascension to godhood.

Joining the Martial God Alliance might make ascending to Martial God challenging, but not being a part of it would make the task even harder, bordering on the impossible. Especially for those like Mountain King and Lin Fei, who hail from relatively minor sects or factions and belong to the realm of smaller powers. For them, the path to becoming a Martial God was unimaginably long and strenuous.

"Well, Lin Fei, now that you have passed the review of the Martial God Alliance," Mountain King paused for a moment, smiling warmly. "You are practically a member now. I shall take my leave."

With that, Mountain King bade his farewell and left, feeling rather pleased with his visit to the Xiao family. His exchange and spar with Lin Fei made the trip worthwhile.

Upon Mountain King's departure, Lin Fei didn't hesitate any longer. "First, to the Martial God Alliance!" He said, his interest in the Martial God Alliance is now piqued.

Relying on the directions provided by the Mountain King, Lin Fei soared towards the headquarters of the Martial God Alliance, which was situated in the City of Martial Gods. Contrary to expectations, the headquarters wasn't perched on some high mountain but instead sprawled across a vast plain. The city was bustling, with endless streams of merchants, martial artists, and travelers. No one dared to provoke the Martial God Alliance.

Though it was a loose organization, with each member having their own faction and power, nobody could deny the formidable influence of the Martial God Alliance. Especially with the fact that it was overseen by a Martial God! The power exclusively belonging to the Martial God Alliance had been terrifying over the years, a testament to its gradual accumulation of strength. With Martial Gods, who possessed lifespans of a hundred thousand years, the glory of the Martial God Alliance was measured in such timescales. And by now, it had surpassed a million years!

Upon entering the City of Martial Gods, Lin Fei observed a plethora of Martial Sovereigns, Martial Kings, Golden Cores, Nascent Souls, and many other ranks of cultivators. The city might not resemble some of the martial or immortal lands elsewhere, but it stood as a unique "alternative sanctuary." At least in terms of its scale and the number of powerhouses, it was second to none!

Finally, Lin Fei stood before the grand hall of the Martial God Alliance headquarters. The majestic structure spread before him, emanating an aura of ancient strength and reverence. Without hesitation, he stepped inside.