Chapter 384-386 (Patreon)

384. Trading with Dark Hades King

At the headquarters of the Martial God Alliance, there weren't many people. Lin Fei stepped directly into the main hall and addressed several Martial Kings and Nascent Souls. "I wish to join the Martial God Alliance. Mountain King has already recommended me and I've been approved."

"Recommended by Mountain King?" The Martial Kings and Nascent Souls quickly checked their records. "You are Lin Fei, the Ancient Origin Saber King?"

"Indeed, it is I," Lin Fei replied.

The eyes of the few Martial Kings sparkled slightly. Ancient Origin Saber King Lin Fei was a recent sensation. Not only had he defeated the Daoist Lord Qianhe, but he had also slain Martial King Xiao Tianling.

Although Xiao Tianling wasn't a member of the Martial God Alliance, he was a Martial King nonetheless. Many could defeat a Nascent Soul or Martial King, but to actually kill a Martial King or a primordial spirit was no easy feat. One would need to be at least ten times stronger and must be able to completely suppress the opponent.

Though a Martial King might not possess any escape techniques, their near-immortal bodies made them even harder to kill. The news of Lin Fei slaying Martial King Xiao Tianling had rapidly spread far and wide.

"Ancient Origin Saber King Lin Fei, you've passed the assessment," one of the Martial Kings announced. "You just need to leave a mark in the Martial God Space, and you'll be an official member of the Martial God Alliance."

Lin Fei was taken aback by the simplicity. "Is it really that simple? You haven't verified my identity. Aren't you afraid I'm an imposter?"

The Martial Kings and Nascent Souls chuckled. "Ancient Origin Saber King, truth be told, you're renowned, and our Alliance has long wanted to invite you. We never expected Mountain King to recommend you, but since he has, you were immediately approved. In fact, we've already done our background check on you."

Realization dawned on Lin Fei. These people were already well-acquainted with him. Identity verification was basically redundant.

"I understand, thank you for your efforts," Lin Fei said.

Following one of the Martial Kings, Lin Fei was introduced to the Martial God Space, a silver liquid that didn't seem to have a definite shape. Lin Fei released a strand of his spiritual imprint, merging it with the space.

In the next moment, he found himself in an infinitely vast space with the Martial King from earlier beside him. The Martial King smiled, "This is the Martial God Space. Here, we are just spiritual avatars and can communicate with each other. Whatever you desire, you can manifest. A house, an environment, anything. However, others can do the same."

Lin Fei grasped the concept, then suddenly inquired, "Can I cultivate bloodlines here?"

The Martial King laughed heartily, "No, no. If it were possible to simulate bloodlines, the value of this Martial God Space would be immeasurable."

Lin Fei nodded in understanding. After familiarizing himself with the Martial God Space, Lin Fei decided to leave. With a mere thought, he was immediately back to reality, standing within the Martial God Alliance. Now an official member of the Martial God Alliance, Lin Fei planned to explore the City of Martial God and study the Martial God Space.

"To enhance my Triple Yin True Fire Bloodline, I must obtain Yin-attribute Fire Dao Divine Abilities," Lin Fei mused to himself. "Neither Dubhe Dao Artifact nor the Xiao family have an abundance of such abilities. Maybe I can inquire within the Martial God Space."

With that thought, Lin Fei entered the Martial God Space. At that moment, the space was bustling with people, and there was a large communication hall. Without hesitation, Lin Fei headed straight to the hall. The Martial Kings inside were unfamiliar to him; in the hall, Martial Kings generally did not recognize each other. If they did, they would converse privately.

Lin Fei noticed the walls of the hall were filled with requests, detailing what certain Martial Kings or Nascent Souls required. After some contemplation, Lin Fei also jotted down his need for Yin-attribute Fire Dao Divine Abilities, specifying his location to be in the City of Martial God, as that's where he currently was.

"Ancient Origin Saber King, Lin Fei!" A Martial King approached Lin Fei.

"It is I, fellow daoist. How can I assist you?"

"I possess eleven Yin-attribute Fire Dao Divine Abilities. Two of them are classified as Great Divine Abilities, while the others are Lesser Divine Abilities."

"Where are you located?" Lin Fei asked.

"In the City of Martial God!" the Martial King replied.

"What would you require in exchange?"

"Why don't we discuss this in person?"

Lin Fei nodded in agreement. Soon after, he left the Martial God Space. He learned that this Martial King was named Dark Hades King. The two decided to meet at an inn.

Shortly after, Lin Fei arrived at the appointed inn and was introduced to the Dark Hades King. In the Martial God Space, a Martial King's appearance couldn't be altered.

"Ancient Origin Saber King," greeted Dark Hades King with a nod.

"Dark Hades King," Lin Fei replied. The two shared a knowing smile before sitting down.

"Dark Hades King, for those eleven Yin-attribute Divine Abilities, what must I do in return?" Lin Fei asked directly.

Dark Hades King's eyes narrowed slightly, "Ancient Origin Saber King, I am familiar with your achievements. Defeating the Daoist Lord Qianhe and slaying Martial King Xiao Tianling, your prowess is undeniable. For us Martial Kings, any slight enhancement is a herculean task. Currently, my second bloodline is just shy of perfection. I require an extremely cold essence that has matured for at least a million years. I am aware that this essence is in the possession of the Nascent Soul cultivator, Extreme Purple Daoist Lord. Individually, I am on par with the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord, but not more. Hence, I would like to invite the Ancient Origin Saber King to accompany me, in hopes of persuading the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord to hand over the cold essence to me..."

Lin Fei understood immediately. Dark Hades King wasn't looking for Lin Fei to "persuade". He was seeking help to force the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord to give up the extremely cold essence. This would mean antagonizing a powerful Nascent Soul cultivator. However, it wasn't that Lin Fei was adverse to offending powerful beings. Hadn't he already gone against numerous Nascent Souls and Martial Kings in the past?

Yet, to incur the wrath of a Nascent Soul powerhouse for a mere eleven Divine Abilities? It wasn't worth it!

Lin Fei closed his eyes and calmly stated, "It's not enough."

Those eleven Yin-attribute Divine Abilities might only allow Lin Fei's Triple Yin True Fire Bloodline to reach transcendence, still a far cry from perfection. If it couldn't ensure perfection for his bloodline, Lin Fei wasn't particularly interested.

However, Dark Hades King wasn't disheartened. In fact, his spirits lifted. In the past, whenever he invited other Martial Kings or Nascent Souls and they learned they'd be up against another Nascent Soul cultivator, they declined immediately without room for negotiation. But Lin Fei hadn't outright refused. He merely stated it wasn't enough. Did this mean Dark Hades King needed to offer more? At least there was hope!

Understanding that Lin Fei wasn't opposed to confronting a Nascent Soul Great Being, Dark Hades King carefully considered before saying in a deep voice, "I'll add ten more Yin-attribute Fire Dao Divine Abilities, making it a total of twenty-one. How about that?"

He weighed his options for a while. Procuring an additional ten such abilities shouldn't be too difficult for him.

"Double it! At least forty Yin-attribute Fire Dao Divine Abilities," Lin Fei said, laying his terms without beating around the bush.

"Forty?!" Dark Hades King looked troubled. If it were just general Fire Dao Divine Abilities, he could procure even a hundred. After all, regular Fire Dao Divine Abilities were quite common with a vast number available. However, Yin-attribute Fire Dao Divine Abilities were rare. Their scarcity was the crux of the matter.

Yet, Dark Hades King understood that if it wasn't rare, Lin Fei wouldn't have set it as a condition.

"I cannot promise right now," Dark Hades King admitted, "Give me ten days. Regardless of whether I can gather forty Yin-attribute Fire Dao Divine Abilities or not, I will give you an answer." Biting the bullet, Dark Hades King spoke with determination.

"Alright, I'll wait for ten days," Lin Fei nodded. After all, ten days wasn't too long. He could easily spend that time exploring the City of Martial God. If he could get forty Yin-attribute Fire Dao Divine Abilities, it would ensure perfection for his third bloodline. Waiting ten days for such a prospect was certainly worth it.

385. Battling Extreme Purple Daoist Lord

The ten days passed swiftly. On cue, the Dark Hades King found Lin Fei.

"My friend, I've managed to secure the forty Yin-attribute Fire Dao Divine Abilities! As a show of goodwill, I can now give you ten of them as a deposit," Dark Hades King declared with a hint of a smile on his face. Clearly, he was pleased.

Without ceremony, Lin Fei accepted the ten Yin-attribute Fire Dao Divine Abilities, among which was a Great Divine Ability. He was satisfied with the deal.

"When do we depart?" Lin Fei inquired.

"After some more preparations, we'll set off in three days," replied Dark Hades King.

"Alright, we'll leave in three days then."

With that, Dark Hades King left to make his preparations. Lin Fei didn't need any; he'd spent the last ten days investigating both Dark Hades King and Extreme Purple Daoist Lord. The Dark Hades King possessed two bloodlines. The Extreme Purple Daoist Lord hailed from the Nascent Soul lineage, and at present, he was its sole Nascent Soul cultivator. Although powerful, likely stronger than the Daoist Lord Qianhe, he wasn't a top-tier Nascent Soul cultivator. Thus, Lin Fei wasn't particularly concerned.

If Dark Hades King couldn't deliver the promised forty Yin-attribute Fire Dao Divine Abilities or tried to wriggle out of the deal, Lin Fei wouldn't hesitate to eliminate him.

Having three days left, Lin Fei retreated to the confines of the Dubhe Dao Artifact. He immediately began integrating the ten Yin-attribute Fire Dao Divine Abilities, especially benefiting from the Great Divine Ability, this significantly advanced the cultivation progress of his Triple Yin True Fire Bloodline.

One by one, Lin Fei successfully merged all ten abilities, raising his Triple Yin True Fire Bloodline to transcendence.

"System," Lin Fei summoned his system interface 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: Transcendence (Progress: 3%)

Saber World: Perfection

Having reached transcendence with the Triple Yin True Fire Bloodline, the remaining thirty abilities should suffice to bring it to perfection. Now, Lin Fei could even start contemplating his fourth bloodline.

Three days flashed by in the blink of an eye, and Dark Hades King approached Lin Fei again.

"My friend, it's time. Let's be on our way."

"Alright."

Without hesitation, Lin Fei joined Dark Hades King, and the duo soared out of the City of Martial God, heading towards Extreme Purple Daoist Lord's domain.

The sect where the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord resided was named the Purple Sun Immortal Sect, founded by the legendary Purple Sun Taoist Lord. Historically, it always had a Nascent Soul Great Being overseeing it, making it a formidable sect. In comparison, it vastly outshone the Taiyi Dao Palace.

After all, from its inception until its decline, Taiyi Dao Palace only had a single Nascent Soul Great Being emerge. On the other hand, almost every generation of the Purple Sun Immortal Sect had a Nascent Soul cultivator, sometimes even two. This continuity of powerful cultivators showcased the deep foundation of the Purple Sun Immortal Sect, far surpassing Taiyi Dao Palace.

"We've arrived," Lin Fei announced.

Soon after, both Lin Fei and Dark Hades King halted their steps. Before them stood the majestic gates of the Purple Sun Immortal Sect. Astonishingly, Dark Hades King had led them directly to the sect's threshold. Were they planning to barge into the Purple Sun Immortal Sect? To do so would be to forge a blood feud that could only end in death.

"If you truly intend to breach the gates of the Purple Sun Immortal Mountain," Lin Fei began with a voice as serene as a still pond, "then prepare yourself to slay the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord and obliterate the Purple Sun Immortal Sect."

Yet beneath his calm tone lurked a chilling intent, brimming with murderous resolve. Lin Fei seemed undeterred by the prospect of eliminating the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord and the entire sect. After all, if one did not remove the weeds from their roots, they would forever plague the garden.

"Erm...," Dark Hades King hesitated, "There's no need for such extremes. The Extreme Purple Daoist Lord will surely come out to face us. Moreover, it's just a fragment of the Extreme Cold Essence. It isn't worth our lives. We need only to defeat the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord."

Cold sweat had formed on Dark Hades King's forehead. He had heard tales of Lin Fei's prowess but never fathomed his audacity to challenge and annihilate the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord and the entire Purple Sun Immortal Sect merely for a fragment of Extreme Cold Essence.

Gradually, Dark Hades King realized why the Taiyi Dao Palace had been decimated and why Xiao Tianling had fallen to Lin Fei's blade. He questioned whether bringing Lin Fei here was a wise decision.

Suddenly, a figure darted from the Purple Sun Immortal Sect – it was none other than the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord. Dressed in elegant robes, his gaze darkened upon seeing Lin Fei and Dark Hades King. "Dark Hades, it's you again. Still coveting the Extreme Cold Essence in my possession? I've told you, it's not for sale," his voice echoed with unwavering determination.

Precisely because of the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord's steadfast refusal, Dark Hades King was now ready to use force. No matter what treasures he presented, it seemed impossible to sway the Taoist Lord.

"Extreme Purple Daoist Lord, this is the Ancient Origin Saber King. We've come specifically for the Extreme Cold Essence you hold. How about we wager on it? Together, if we can defeat you, the essence will be ours. If we lose, we promise never to disturb you again," Dark Hades King proposed.

At first glance, Dark Hades King's proposal seemed outrageous. It was a blatant attempt at gaining something for nothing. However, the circumstances provided a different perspective.

Dark Hades King had persistently harassed the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord. And though the Lord had yet to find a way to decisively defeat Dark Hades King, a wager could put an end to their conflict.

If the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord had the means to vanquish Dark Hades King, he wouldn't have considered the bet. But as it stood, with both the relentless gaze of Dark Hades King and the looming threat to the Purple Sun Immortal Sect, the situation was dire.

As for Lin Fei and Dark Hades King teaming up, the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord held some confidence in his abilities. Defeating him wouldn't be a simple feat.

"If both of you join forces, I will spare no effort and employ every available means, including the sect's grand formation," the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord responded with a grave voice.

He would have to rely on the Purple Sun Immortal Sect's grand formation and some magical treasures. After all, they were contending against two Martial Kings. It was inconceivable for the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord, despite his prowess, to disregard the combined might of two such beings.

Dark Hades King cast a brief glance at Lin Fei. In truth, Dark Hades King's primary reliance was on Lin Fei. He possessed self-awareness and knew that in terms of raw power, he was no match for Lin Fei. Hence, their chances of defeating the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord greatly depended on Lin Fei.

"No problem!" Lin Fei, understanding Dark Hades King's intent, nodded in agreement. The Purple Sun Immortal Sect was just a sect of the Nascent Soul lineage. How formidable could their mountain protective formation truly be? At most, it would merely amplify some of the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord's capabilities.

"Very well, let us begin," declared the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord. "Let's also set a time frame. Three days! If within three days you cannot best me, you shall be deemed the losers. You shall depart from whence you came. Does that sound fair?"

"Agreed. Three days it is," Dark Hades King asserted confidently. He wasn't worried about the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord resorting to any verbal trickery or trying to escape using concealment techniques. Should the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord dare flee, Dark Hades King would resolve to obliterate the Purple Sun Immortal Sect entirely.

Consequently, this battle was truly a test of their respective capabilities. Only by defeating the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord could Dark Hades King achieve his heart's desire: to obtain the Extreme Cold Essence.

"Ancient Origin Saber King, we're relying on you now," Dark Hades King communicated telepathically to Lin Fei.

"Begin!"

With a resonating "Boom", the moment the words were uttered, the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord, without hesitation, activated the Purple Sun Immortal Sect's protective grand formation.

386. Refining the Magic Avatar with Triple Yin True Fire

"Boom!"

The protective formation of the mountain sprang into action, enveloping both Lin Fei and Dark Hades King. However, instead of suppressing the two, it solidified its protection around the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord.

Was this a defensive stance? Indeed, the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord had no intention of defeating Lin Fei and the Dark Hades King. His strength was roughly on par with Dark Hades King's, and now with Lin Fei as backup, how could he stand a chance? Hence, his only option was to defend.

Fortunately, while he couldn't defeat Dark Hades King alone, neither could Dark Hades King best the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord on his own. They were evenly matched. But now, with Lin Fei in the mix, as long as the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord focused on defense and had the sect's protective formation on his side, he could likely hold out for three days. And lasting three days was all he needed.

"True Form!" Dark Hades King promptly displayed his Martial King's True Form, his two bloodlines erupting simultaneously, exuding a chilling aura.

"Nascent Soul Magic Avatar!"

Similarly, the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord also activated his Magic Avatar. But his Magic Avatar was unique. He possessed two of them! Yes, two Magic Avatars.

"Ancient Origin Saber King, the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord, having cultivated for many years, bolstered by the accumulated resources of the Purple Sun Immortal Sect, managed to cultivate two Magic Avatars. Before this, even with just his two Magic Avatars, he was able to suppress me. Now with the added power of the mountain's protective formation, these two Magic Avatars might become even stronger," Dark Hades King explained to Lin Fei.

"Two Magic Avatars? With the foundation for two Magic Avatars, why not just cultivate one and elevate its power to a higher level? Wouldn't a single, more formidable Magic Avatar be better?" Lin Fei inquired.

At their level, quantity didn't really mean much. If the resources and effort used to cultivate two Magic Avatars were focused on just one, it would undoubtedly be stronger.

Dark Hades King elucidated, "Ancient Origin Saber King, you might not be aware. When a Nascent Soul powerhouse cultivates a Magic Avatar, there's a limit to how much it can amplify its strength. The materials used in the process, along with the type of Magic Avatar, play crucial roles. The more potent a Magic Avatar is, the rarer and more valuable the materials required become, similar to forging a magic treasure. Once a specific Magic Avatar type is chosen, its potential is capped, making it difficult to elevate any further.

The two Magic Avatars cultivated by the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord are heritages from the Purple Sun Immortal Sect. Their strength, once maxed out, remains as such, unable to progress any further. Hence, he had to cultivate a second Magic Avatar. Acquiring formidable techniques to enhance the Nascent Soul Magic Avatar isn't an easy task."

Lin Fei understood. These two Magic Avatars were innately limited to the level equivalent to the two Martial King bloodlines. Any further enhancement was impossible unless one found a more potent Magic Avatar technique and obtained special materials. Otherwise, cultivating a stronger Magic Avatar was out of the question.

"In that case, let's quickly destroy his Nascent Soul Magic Avatar," Lin Fei took a deep breath, not hesitating any longer. "Supreme Saber Dao!"

"Boom!"

Immediately, Lin Fei's Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline erupted, transforming his True Martial King Form into a massive figure resembling a saber, spanning across the void.

"Heavenly Saber, Strike!" Lin Fei commanded, unleashing a devastating saber strike, its might reaching an unparalleled pinnacle.

"Swoosh."

The saber directly slashed upon the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord's Magic Avatar. Instantly, a vast gash appeared, splitting the Magic Avatar, which soon exhibited cracks all over. However, this was the Nascent Soul Magic Avatar. In the next moment, with a shimmering radiance, the Magic Avatar jolted and restored itself to its original state.

"Hmm?" A glint appeared in Lin Fei's eyes. This Magic Avatar wasn't particularly strong, fast, or defensively robust. It barely reached the Martial King's level. However, its regenerative capabilities were notable.

"Regenerative power..." Lin Fei muttered. That was the least of his concerns.

"Triple Yin True Fire!" Without a second thought, Lin Fei activated his Triple Yin True Fire Bloodline.

"Boom!"

Flames, raging and intense, enveloped Lin Fei's True Martial King Form. While these flames blazed furiously, the surrounding air lacked any scorching heat. Instead, it felt chillingly cold, giving a sensation of a cold breeze. Simultaneously, the saber held by Lin Fei's True Martial King Form was also quickly covered in flames, as if it transformed into a blazing saber.

"Whizz."

Lin Fei struck again with his saber, which not only radiated a sharp saber light but also was accompanied by terrifying flames. And these weren't just ordinary flames; they were Triple Yin True Fire. Once touched, they were nearly impossible to extinguish.

"Swoosh."

Lin Fei's saber once again made contact with the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord's Magic Avatar. Cracks appeared again on the Magic Avatar. Then, with a flash of spiritual light, it tried to recover.

However, this time, the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord's Magic Avatar did not manage to recover as hoped. This was because Lin Fei's saber was imbued with the Triple Yin True Fire. Once this fire ignited, it didn't feel hot. Instead, it felt chillingly cool.

Moreover, there wasn't much visible flame on the surface. That's because the Triple Yin True Fire burned directly within, incinerating everything from the particle level. Even an immortal body would inevitably perish under its influence. This was the terrifying nature of the Triple Yin True Fire. It wasn't ostentatious, it could be described as "insidiously potent." One might be affected before they even realize it, and by the time they do, it would be too late.

"What kind of fire is this?" The Extreme Purple Daoist Lord detected Lin Fei's Triple Yin True Fire almost instantly, and his complexion changed drastically. The fire continuously scorched from within the Magic Avatar, making it progressively weaker. If this continued, his Magic Avatar would undoubtedly be reduced to ashes by the Triple Yin True Fire.

"Water."

Fire fears water. The Extreme Purple Daoist Lord cast a spell, and heavy rain began to fall. The downpour concentrated solely on the Magic Avatar. He hoped to use the water to extinguish Lin Fei's Triple Yin True Fire. But how could ordinary water put out such a fire?

"Swish swish swish."

Furthermore, Lin Fei didn't stand idle. He struck continuously with his saber, each strike bringing the Triple Yin True Fire. The Extreme Purple Daoist Lord's Magic Avatar was riddled with holes, appearing as if the entire Nascent Soul Magic Avatar was aflame.

"Explode!"

The Extreme Purple Daoist Lord's face turned even paler, and he detonated his Nascent Soul Magic Avatar in an instant.

"Boom."

The Magic Avatar exploded, filling the sky with the Triple Yin True Fire. It was as if the entire sky had turned into a blazing inferno. Besides the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord, another Magic Avatar materialized, a product of the remnants after self-detonation. However, this new Magic Avatar's aura was at least 90% weaker than the previous one. Even if it hadn't been completely destroyed, it had suffered significant damage.

"Retreat."

The Extreme Purple Daoist Lord retracted this Magic Avatar, not daring to let it engage Lin Fei any further. Otherwise, his Magic Avatar would truly be obliterated.

"Leave."

Lin Fei paid no attention to the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord, knowing that there was still another Magic Avatar. With a wave of his hand, a massive amount of Triple Yin True Fire surged towards the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord's remaining Magic Avatar. The Lord's expression turned extremely grim. He couldn't find a way to counter the Triple Yin True Fire.

"Return."

Thus, the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord retracted his second Nascent Soul Magic Avatar.

"We don't need to continue. You have won," the Extreme Purple Daoist Lord said, his face displaying evident displeasure. Still, he conceded defeat.