Feng Ling didn't press him but waited quietly. This was a transaction after all. Feng Ling had been aware of Lin Fei for some time. However, she hadn't expected Lin Fei to be so powerful, capable of annihilating the Vast Void Immortal Sect.
If Lin Fei hadn't done so, Feng Ling wouldn't have approached him. Destroying the Vast Void Immortal Sect proved that Lin Fei possessed the strength of a top-tier Martial King. Coupled with his Saber World, he was the ideal ally to deal with the True Phoenix. Of course, that's if Lin Fei was willing and if the Feng family could offer satisfactory terms.
Suddenly, Lin Fei looked up. "I can agree," he said. "But I have a condition. If you agree, then I'll gladly assist."
"What's the condition?"
"I also need the bloodline of the True Phoenix!" This was Lin Fei's demand. Apart from the three hundred ice-attributed Divine Abilities, he also wanted the phoenix's bloodline. After all, who wouldn't want the bloodline of a real phoenix?
"Deal!" Feng Ling nodded in agreement. Few Martial Kings could resist the allure of the phoenix's bloodline. However, integrating such a bloodline into oneself was extremely challenging.
"Alright, when do we leave?" asked Lin Fei.
"If Ancient Origin Saber King is available, we can head to the Martial God Alliance to sign the contract now. Once it's signed, we can depart anytime."
"Let's go and sign the contract then."
And so, Lin Fei and Feng Ling went to the headquarters of the Martial God Alliance. Both parties signed the contract.
"Now, we can head to my Feng family home," said Feng Ling.
Lin Fei nodded and quickly transformed into a streak of light, following behind Feng Ling. The Feng family residence was far from the City of Martial Gods and even farther from the Ancient Origin Sect. Even for a strong Martial King like Lin Fei, it took over ten hours to reach the Feng family's residence.
As the two figures landed, murmurs arose.
"The clan leader has returned."
"Greetings, clan leader."
"Is this the help the clan leader has brought?"
Some of the Feng family elders, upon seeing Lin Fei, examined him closely.
"This is the Ancient Origin Saber King," introduced Feng Ling.
"Ancient Origin Saber King?" someone asked. "Could it be the same Lin Fei who recently defeated five great Nascent Soul Great Beings and obliterated the Vast Void Immortal Sect? A top-tier Martial King indeed!"
"He managed to slay the Distant Cloud Taoist Lord and destroy the Vast Void Immortal Sect; he's definitely a top-tier Martial King!"
"Only a top-tier Martial King could accomplish what's required now."
For a moment, the elders were astonished. In reality, decisions concerning the Feng family did not rely on them. Feng Ling was the only Martial King in the Feng family. Although she was young and had only been the clan leader for a short time, her prestige had already surpassed any of the elders.
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The reason was simple: she was a Martial King! That was enough! It was similar to Lin Fei's situation in the Ancient Origin Sect. How long had he been a part of the Ancient Origin Sect? He had even joined halfway.
Yet this did not prevent him from becoming the most respected person in the entire sect. Again, the reason was simple: Lin Fei was a Martial King! Power was the utmost respect. Only immense strength could lead a family or sect to its peak.
"My friend, please," Feng Ling gestured. Lin Fei nodded, and together with Feng Ling, entered the Feng residence.
The Feng family's estate was vast, even encompassing a forested mountain range. This was the Feng family's backyard. It was lush and green, a favorite place for many in the Feng family. However, when Feng Ling brought Lin Fei to this mountain, there was no one from the Feng family present. Only Lin Fei and Feng Ling remained.
"My friend, are you curious about where the Phoenix is?" Feng Ling inquired. "In fact, the Phoenix has always been with the Feng family."
Lin Fei was surprised, "In this mountain?"
"Yes, precisely in this mountain," Feng Ling replied. "To be exact, it's inside a realm within this mountain."
Feng Ling took a deep breath. Suddenly, a burst of flames emerged from her body. These blazing flames emitted a terrifying temperature, distorting even the surrounding space.
Dominating! Extremely dominating! These were the Phoenix Flames. There were countless flames in the world, but few were as dominant as the Phoenix Flames.
As Feng Ling unleashed the Phoenix Flames, the distorted space slowly began to resemble a massive black hole. And it continued to expand.
"A black hole?" Lin Fei mused. "No, it looks more like an entrance. Perhaps, an entrance to a realm."
Various thoughts raced through Lin Fei's mind. He had once led people into the Tuyuan realm and was somewhat familiar with such entrances.
Just the power of the Phoenix Flames, as mighty as they were, would not have been sufficient to burn such a massive hole in the void. The only explanation was that this was an entrance to a realm, and the Phoenix Flames acted as the "key" to open it.
Feng Ling nodded in agreement, "Indeed, this is a realm entrance that my Feng family has always controlled. Through this entrance, one can enter the realm. And inside this realm, there is a Phoenix."
Subsequently, Feng Ling took a step forward and entered the realm. Lin Fei thought for a moment and followed suit.
With a "hum", Lin Fei stepped into the entrance of the realm. The feeling was very unique, as if he had momentarily passed through water and then emerged from it.
At that moment, Lin Fei looked around. This place was entirely another world – birds chirping, fragrant flowers, lush vegetation, and towering ancient trees. Clearly, they had entered the realm.
"This is a genuine realm!" Lin Fei exclaimed. "It's like an entirely different world..."
In reality, this was Lin Fei's first time entering a realm. The last time at Tuyuan Realm, he merely escorted members of the Ancient Origin Sect. He himself did not enter the Tuyuan Realm and was unaware of its intricacies.
Now, truly inside one, Lin Fei was genuinely experiencing a realm for the first time. Immediately, he thought of his Saber World. In fact, the Saber World could be transformed into a realm. However, it couldn't form an entire world like this one, much less imprison a Phoenix.
"My Saber World is already complete, and there's no further progress," Lin Fei pondered. "How did these realms come into existence?"
He frowned, deep in thought about his Saber World. Could there still be room for improvement? But on his system panel, the progression for Saber World was already at its limit. Its completion was the ultimate stage.
"My friend," Feng Ling began, "this realm was discovered accidentally by the ancestors of the Feng family. Later on, our ancestors entered this realm and fortuitously obtained the Phoenix bloodline. Subsequently, with the power of the Phoenix bloodline, he achieved the title of Martial King and settled the Feng family here. Ever since we have occupied this realm. For countless years, our family has attempted to obtain the pure Phoenix blood again, but no one has succeeded. Can you guess why?"
"Because the Phoenix is too powerful?" Lin Fei responded.
"Exactly, because the Phoenix is overwhelmingly powerful," Feng Ling confirmed. "Throughout the realm, there has always been only one Phoenix. The Phoenix is immortal; it can be reborn from its ashes. Whenever its life cycle ends, the Phoenix burns itself into a Phoenix egg, waiting patiently. When the time is right, it emerges from the ashes once again.
This cycle repeats indefinitely, every hundred thousand years. Our Feng family's history isn't even that long. Thus, we've always been waiting for an opportunity. Now, the Phoenix is in its juvenile phase. This is our only chance! Moreover, only a Martial King can open this realm. Therefore, it's crucial for our Feng family to have a Martial King in every generation."
Lin Fei was taken aback. He hadn't expected the Feng family to harbor such earth-shattering secrets!