Within the Dubhe Dao Artifact, Lin Fei was perusing the cultivation insights of Martial Gods, provided by Feng Ling. However, the information was limited, mostly common knowledge, without any profound insights.

This was hardly surprising, as the Feng family had never produced a Martial God. The records contained vague concepts like the need to comprehend one's own Dao, leaving Lin Fei pondering over the nature of his path and the method of enlightenment.

Fortunately, Lin Fei had the Dubhe Dao Artifact, crafted by the true immortal Dubhe, encompassing methods up to the level of a Dao Integration cultivator. Only a Dao Integration cultivator can be called a true immortal, placing Dubhe far above the Martial Gods.

In his secluded chamber, Lin Fei discovered many texts about how Martial Gods comprehend their Dao and even how to "realize" it. There were insights into specific paths, like the way of the sword, where amalgamating all nine bloodlines could potentially give birth to the sword law.

This was just a possibility, as merging the bloodlines might lead one to sense the sword law, allowing its integration into the bloodlines and mastery over it. The birth of such a law signifies the successful ascension to Martial Godhood.

Once a martial artist becomes a god, they command a law. The path of immortality follows a similar principle, where achieving Deity Transformation means merging oneself with a law, making oneself and the law one and the same. This state allows for a tremendous boost in survival ability and the use of the law's power.

Whether it is Martial Gods or Deity Transformation cultivators, the laws they command are just a fraction of the vast universe, a mere drop in the ocean.

Lin Fei now understood the concept of realizing the Dao. The question remained: what was his Dao? Lin Fei excelled in the art of the saber, even evolving his saber technique. Following the path of the saber could indeed be his Dao.

The Dao of the saber was indeed a formidable path of offense. The law of the saber, once condensed, was terrifyingly powerful. Yet, Lin Fei questioned himself: Was the saber truly his Dao? He had never felt a life-long devotion to the saber path. His practice of saber techniques and the evolution of the Saber World were merely means to enhance his strength, not a dedication to the saber itself. Unlike those truly obsessed with the saber, Lin Fei was not willing to devote his entire being to it.

To achieve Martial Gods, Lin Fei knew he must follow and comprehend his own path. He closed his eyes, reflecting on his journey from the start of his martial arts training, ascending step by step to the pinnacle of a Martial King, and now standing on the verge of attempting to break through to Martial Gods. What was his Dao? What deep conviction had he always held?

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Lin Fei vividly remembered his initial motivation in martial arts: the pursuit of longevity. He sought eternal life, to live on endlessly and prosperously. This ambition had never changed over the years. Whether it was the martial or the immortal path, Lin Fei would choose whichever could grant him eternal life. Hence, the specific paths like the saber, martial arts, or the sword were secondary to his ultimate goal of longevity. His martial practice was for longevity, but what was his Dao in this pursuit?

"My Dao is longevity!" Lin Fei realized with conviction. No matter the means or treasures, his fundamental goal was eternal life. However, to ascend to Martial Gods, "longevity" was not a specific law. He needed to comprehend a concrete law that would eventually lead him to true immortality.

Lin Fei thought of his nine bloodlines and the Saber World. In his quest for longevity, he had always sought balance in martial arts — a balance in offense and defense, a comprehensive approach with diverse methods. He aimed to be flawless and well-rounded, without weaknesses, to ensure his survival. This was the core of his martial cultivation.

To ascend to Martial Gods, however, a vague concept wouldn't suffice. He needed to grasp a specific law, one that would ultimately enable his quest for true immortality. This, in essence, was the realization of his Dao.

"If I must choose a specific law," Lin Fei mused, "then my choice would be... the World. If I were to give birth to a law, it should be the Law of the World — encompassing everything, containing all, without any flaws, perfect and unblemished. This is the ideal law I envisage."

A light seemed to dawn in Lin Fei's mind, slicing through the darkness of uncertainty. The Law of the World! He thought of his Five Elements and Four Symbols bloodlines, which had given birth to the power of the world. Combined with the Saber World, even Kun's avatar was trapped. What more if it were the Law of the World?

However, could he really give birth to the Law of the World? And could he control it? Lin Fei wasn't sure. It was just an idea he had, but his nine bloodlines seemed fitting for the Law of the World. His path, focused on 'longevity,' was unique and challenging.

Even comprehending the Law of the World might not guarantee the realization of eternal life; it could be just one step toward it. Martial Gods had a lifespan of a hundred thousand years, which was a stride in the journey of longevity.

"As long as I succeed in realizing the Dao," Lin Fei resolved, "comprehending the Law of the World would be a significant step towards longevity. This is indeed the realization of the Dao. However, my path is too ambitious. Merely becoming a Martial God might not suffice to fully realize my Dao. Perhaps only at the level of Martial Gods or even Dao Integration can I fully realize it."

Lin Fei's understanding became clear. According to the cultivation texts, he was ready in terms of understanding and preparation, just waiting to merge his nine bloodlines and attempt to ascend to Martial Gods. But he knew the difficulty of this endeavor; many Martial Kings had faltered at this juncture. Despite feeling prepared, he knew the value of caution.

Lin Fei also remembered Feng Ling's wait. Though they were Dao companions, they had not yet united in the Yin-Yang union, which would grant him a chance for rebirth through fire. He wouldn't miss such an opportunity.

"Time to leave and seek out Feng Ling," he decided, standing up and leaving the chamber with renewed determination.