"System."
Lin Fei immediately summoned the system panel. It seemed that he hadn't checked the system panel for a while.
Host: Lin Fei
Martial Realm: Late Stage Martial King
Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline: Perfection
Grand Yin Wind Dao Bloodline: Perfection
Triple Yin True Fire Bloodline: Perfection
Supreme Yang Heavenly Thunder Bloodline: Perfection
Annihilation Frost Bloodline: Perfection
Earth Pulse Divine Mountain Spirit Communication Bloodline: Perfection
Endless Vitality Green Wood Bloodline: Beginner (1%)
Indeed, Lin Fei's Endless Vitality Green Wood Bloodline had only reached the beginner stage, with a cultivation progress of merely 1%. However, his martial realm advanced directly from the mid-stage of Martial King to its late stage.
Of course, there's still some way to go before reaching the peak of Martial King, but that's just a matter of realm. In terms of actual strength, even without using the Four Symbols Power, Lin Fei already matches a peak Martial King!
As Lin Fei cultivated the Endless Vitality Green Wood Bloodline, he could feel an abundant Life Power coursing through him.
However, during his cultivation, he encountered a problem. He lacked a Divine Ability related to life. Even though he had wood-attributed Divine Abilities, they were all about offense or defense, having no connection to "life" or "vitality." Integrating them into the bloodline couldn't enhance the bloodline's cultivation progress.
Lin Fei had already tested this. He theorized that to enhance the Green Wood Bloodline, one might need to absorb something rich in life essence.
"It seems I need to gather some rare treasures." Lin Fei immediately thought of these rare treasures that contain life essence.
"Hmm?"
Just then, Lin Fei sensed someone approaching. He swiftly exited the Dubhe Dao Artifact and put it away.
"Senior, the Taoist Lord wishes to see you," called out a Golden Core True Person from the Tai Su Treasure Pavilion outside.
"I'll be right there." Lin Fei checked the time. Several days seemed to have passed. The Taoist Lord Tai Su must have begun attempting to refine the magic treasure from Heavenly Pillar Mountain. Lin Fei knew he had to see it for himself. He left his room and headed directly towards Heavenly Pillar Mountain.
Soon, he saw the Taoist Lord Tai Su, who was indeed studying Heavenly Pillar Mountain.
"Whoosh."
Lin Fei appeared before the Taoist Lord. Seeing Lin Fei, he shook his head helplessly and said, "Friend Lin, I originally intended to refine two magic treasures by splitting this Heavenly Pillar Mountain into two. However, I found that no matter what, I couldn't cut it. If I use flames to burn it slowly, it'll turn to ashes. Without splitting the mountain, if I try to refine it, I'll end up refining the entire Heavenly Pillar Mountain. So, I had no choice but to call upon you."
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The Taoist Lord Tai Su said helplessly. Clearly, he had thought of various methods and tried them all, but they all failed. In the end, he had no choice but to turn to Lin Fei.
For the Taoist Lord Tai Su, it was somewhat embarrassing. A prestigious master in artifact refinement, he viewed Heavenly Pillar Mountain merely as raw material. And yet, he couldn't even cut through this raw material. How was he supposed to refine a magic treasure?
"I'll give it a try," Lin Fei said. He hadn't expected this situation. Why couldn't Heavenly Pillar Mountain be cut? After all, the mountain had already collapsed and was nearly destroyed, leaving only the underground body of Heavenly Pillar Mountain. Logically, it should be possible to cut it.
"Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline!" Lin Fei activated the Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline. Instantly, the True Martial King Form manifested, stretching ten thousand meters, resembling a peerless treasure saber.
"Heavenly Saber, Slash!" In Lin Fei's hand was also a gigantic saber. He swung it down with a saber glow spanning several hundred feet, fiercely striking Heavenly Pillar Mountain.
"Boom!" Heavenly Pillar Mountain shook violently. The entire mountain range trembled, and even the Tai Su Treasure Pavilion swayed continuously. The might of Lin Fei's saber was evident. Some Daoists from the Tai Su Treasure Pavilion who had never seen Lin Fei manifest his True Martial King Form were in awe. The power he displayed was both shocking and intimidating.
Although the Taoist Lord Tai Su was a Nascent Soul Great Being, he rarely took action, focusing more on refining magic treasures. He rarely even manifested his Nascent Soul Magic Avatar. However, even when the Taoist Lord Tai Su did display his Nascent Soul avatar, or even used a magic treasure, he did not exhibit as formidable a presence as Lin Fei.
But, as the saber light dissipated and the dust settled, Lin Fei witnessed the scene before him. Incredibly, Heavenly Pillar Mountain remained untouched. Even his Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline couldn't make a mark on Heavenly Pillar Mountain.
"Can Heavenly Pillar Mountain be burned with flames?" Lin Fei asked.
"It can," replied the Taoist Lord, "but it would take a very long time. And when I refine magic treasures, I mostly rely on runes. I don't necessarily change the material's shape completely. Besides, fully refining Heavenly Pillar Mountain is simply impossible."
Lin Fei understood.
The meaning of Taoist Lord Tai Su was quite straightforward. He could refine Heavenly Pillar Mountain into a magic treasure, but it would have to be split open. If not split, the complete Heavenly Pillar Mountain could also be refined, but then Lin Fei might not get a part of it.
Naturally, Lin Fei would not agree for the entire Heavenly Pillar Mountain to be refined into a magic treasure unless the entire mountain was given to him. Perhaps there's one possibility he would agree to: if the refined magic treasure was given to him. If that was the case, he'd agree. But would Taoist Lord Tai Su agree?
"Taoist Lord Tai Su, even my Supreme Saber Dao Bloodline cannot cut through Heavenly Pillar Mountain," Lin Fei remarked. "It seems that with the power of a Martial King, it's tough to damage Heavenly Pillar Mountain. We might need to delay the refining process of Heavenly Pillar Mountain."
"Delay? For how long? A day? A month? Or a year? Even longer?" Taoist Lord Tai Su's expression shifted slightly.
"It could be a year, ten years, or even a century, or even longer," Lin Fei replied. "In short, unless a method is found to cut Heavenly Pillar Mountain, we shouldn't refine it."
"What?" Taoist Lord Tai Su became somewhat anxious. As a master of artifact refinement, he was deeply passionate about his craft. Especially for a treasure like Heavenly Pillar Mountain with its unique properties.
Finding another ancient divine mountain that once bridged heaven and earth would be nearly impossible. Having Heavenly Pillar Mountain within reach and not being able to refine it into a magic treasure was agonizing for him.
Taoist Lord Tai Su looked at Lin Fei, his expression fluctuating. After a moment, he seemed to have made up his mind. Gritting his teeth, he said, "Friend Lin, there might still be a way. I can still refine a magic treasure using the entire Heavenly Pillar Mountain as material, creating a world-shaking artifact. This magic treasure can be given to you. However, after exerting so much effort and receiving no benefit after refining the magic treasure, you must agree to one condition for me."
"A condition? Please speak." Lin Fei's eyes lit up. Refining a magic treasure from an entire Heavenly Pillar Mountain would undoubtedly be earth-shattering. Even if there were ten conditions, Lin Fei would agree! Of course, Lin Fei also needed to hear what exactly the condition was.