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.
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"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.