Having retracted the Saber World, Lin Fei descended amidst the Kun clan, who were left in a state of disarray. They had not perished, yet their countenances bore expressions of bewilderment, torn between relief and sorrow.

The giant Kun, their ancestor, had fallen, having attempted to devour them in a bid to regain their strength.

Lin Fei paid them no heed and addressed the Azure Flood Dragon King and Green King, "Let's go. I shall escort you to Great Chang first."

Thus, Lin Fei, accompanied by the Azure Flood Dragon King and Green King, returned to Great Chang.

To Green King, Lin Fei said, "Green King, I am aware of your desire to transform into a dragon. However, without my permission, you shall not undertake the transformation. Stay with the Azure Flood Dragon King in Great Chang and guard it for ten years. After all, even if you attempt to transform into a dragon, success is not guaranteed. Perhaps one day, if I become a Martial God, I might lend you a helping hand."

Green King looked at Lin Fei, then bowed respectfully, saying, "I will heed Master's command!" Indeed, Green King knew well that transforming into a dragon was no easy feat. If Lin Fei were to achieve Martial God status, perhaps he truly could assist in its transformation.

Satisfied, Lin Fei recognized that while the Azure Flood Dragon King might not be the strongest, the Green King was a different matter. With its rich True Dragon bloodline, few under the divine level could rival Green King. With both the Green King and the Azure Flood Dragon King guarding the seas of Great Chang, the area was as secure as a fortress.

Contented, Lin Fei swiftly departed from Great Chang and headed back to the ancient continent, to the Ancient Origin Sect and the Feng family, ready to deeply ponder and seek his own Dao.

At the Feng family, the Feng Ling waited quietly day after day. Her cultivation had plateaued, so she focused on maintaining her condition, ready to attempt breaking through to Martial Gods at any moment.

As a descendant of the Phoenix bloodline, she followed the Phoenix's path, which provided a clear Dao for her to walk. Her success, however, depended on her own fate. Yet she refrained from attempting to ascend to Martial Gods, for she was waiting for Lin Fei to join with her in a yin-yang union.

Only after entrusting her most precious possession to Lin Fei, enabling him a chance for rebirth through fire, would she feel completely at ease to pursue her ascension. Thus, her days, though somewhat mundane, allowed her to manage the ordinary affairs of the Feng family.

With a whoosh, the Feng Ling felt a slight flicker before her eyes, and then she saw a familiar figure.

"Lin Fei, you've returned?" she exclaimed, momentarily taken aback before a wave of immense joy washed over her. She hadn't expected Lin Fei to return so swiftly.

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"Feng Ling, I have returned," Lin Fei replied with a slight smile. The Feng Ling, her eyes widening in disbelief, seemed to have a bold conjecture. Could it be that Lin Fei had achieved perfection in all nine bloodlines, reaching the pinnacle of a Martial King?

Lin Fei responded not with words but with action. He slowly extended his hand, and instantly, nine bloodlines emerged as radiant beams of light in his palm. The massive aura of each bloodline, all signifying completion, left no room for doubt in Feng Ling's mind. Lin Fei had indeed achieved perfection in all nine bloodlines.

"Truly, you have attained perfection in all nine bloodlines, and so swiftly, in less than a year..." she murmured, recalling Lin Fei's promise. The ten-year timeline they had initially contemplated now seemed excessively long. She had underestimated Lin Fei's potential, which was astonishing.

Lin Fei shared a brief account of his encounters with the dragon gate, the Green King, the giant Kun, and even the Divine Realm. Each event was extraordinary, and Feng Ling listened intently, her expression growing solemn.

"Incredible, to think the legends are true," she whispered. "Encountering such mythical events as the carp leaping over the dragon gate... And the dragon gate itself, undoubtedly a world-shaking, unimaginable treasure."

She reflected on Green King's fate. Initially a mere carp, it had transformed into a dragonfish and finally became Green King, yet in the end, it became Lin Fei's subordinate.

"But it may not realize," she mused, "that serving you might be its fortune..." She knew well the terrifying potential of Lin Fei. Serving him would not demean Green King.

In fact, should Lin Fei ascend to Martial Gods or even surpass that realm, how far could Green King be from truly transforming into a dragon?

Even if there were a gap, Lin Fei might well help Green King achieve it. Thus, unbeknownst to Green King, its fate was not misfortune but perhaps a stroke of good luck.

On the contrary, Green King was fortunate to have encountered Lin Fei. Without Lin Fei, Green King's forced transformation into a dragon through the consumption of exotic beasts and the accumulation of True Dragon essence blood would likely have ended in failure. The difficulty of such a transformation was evident from the Azure Flood Dragon King, who had never considered it. This highlighted the immense challenge of becoming a dragon.

"Feng Ling, do you know of the Divine Realm?" Lin Fei inquired. "The Kun's final words pose a threat. If it truly returns from the Divine Realm, we could be in trouble."

The Feng Ling hesitated before shaking her head, admitting that there were no records of the Divine Realm in her family's archives. She suggested consulting the Phoenix, who might have knowledge of it. Given the Phoenix's current situation, trapped in a small world and reliant on Lin Fei for release, it was unlikely to withhold information or deceive like Kun might have.

Lin Fei, however, decided against immediate action. "There's no rush. Understanding the Divine Realm now serves no purpose. Once I achieve Martial Gods, I'll inquire with the Phoenix about the specifics." He pondered the crucial question of what 'Dao' truly meant for a Martial King aspiring to become a Martial God.

"Lin Fei, our Feng family has extensive records about Martial Gods," the Feng Ling offered. "You could consult them."

"Very well, deliver everything to my secret chamber. Starting today, I shall seclude myself. I will emerge from seclusion once I have gained enlightenment."

Lin Fei gritted his teeth and made a decision. If he wanted to become a Martial God, he had to achieve enlightenment. But first, he needed to understand what Dao truly was. Perhaps, this would take a considerable amount of time. Yet, this was also a part of cultivation.

Moreover, time was on Lin Fei's side now. And so, Lin Fei entered his secret chamber. Alone.

The door was tightly sealed. Not even Feng Ling would enter.

This was truly a crucial period of seclusion for Lin Fei!