Lin Fei emerged from his seclusion earlier than Feng Ling had anticipated.

"You've ended your seclusion so soon?" she asked with a slight change in expression, fearing that Lin Fei might have encountered some difficulties in his pursuit of Dao. It was common for even the most talented to face obstacles, especially when a Martial King attempted to break through to Martial Gods.

However, Lin Fei reassured her with a smile, "There's been no trouble; I have found my Dao. I'm even ready to attempt ascending to Martial Gods. To ensure absolute success and not let your long wait be in vain, I'm willing to try the opportunity of rebirth through fire. Success would be ideal, but even in failure, I can learn and lay the foundation for the next attempt."

Feng Ling understood Lin Fei's intention; he was preparing for their Yin-Yang union, to become true Dao companions. Despite having waited for this moment for a long time, she felt a bashful reluctance. Yet, being a Martial King herself, she quickly adjusted her mindset, knowing the gravity of the situation. Upon their union, Lin Fei would immediately attempt to ascend to Martial Gods. Success would make him a Martial God, but failure would rely on the rebirth opportunity from their union to recover.

"Let's go to the back mountain," she suggested. "It's a forbidden area where no one can disturb us."

Lin Fei nodded in agreement. Although entering the small world where the Phoenix resided would have been safer, they still harbored caution towards the Phoenix and chose the back mountain instead.

"Let's begin," Lin Fei said after setting up a simple formation. He gently took Feng Ling's hand, and their auras merged harmoniously — one Yin, one Yang. The union of Yin and Yang commenced.

As Lin Fei emerged from his seclusion earlier than Feng Ling had expected, she was initially concerned that he might have encountered obstacles in his path.

However, Lin Fei assured her that he had found his Dao and was ready to ascend to Martial Gods. He wanted to seize the opportunity for a rebirth through fire, provided by their Yin-Yang union, which would not only be a trial but also a foundation for future success.

Understanding his intention, Feng Ling prepared for their union, which was more than just a physical connection; it was a crucial step in Lin Fei's journey toward becoming a Martial God. They chose a secluded spot in the back mountain, a forbidden area free from disturbances, for their union. Though they could have opted for the safety of the Phoenix's small world, they remained cautious and chose the mountain instead.

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As they began, a unique energy flowed from Feng Ling to Lin Fei. Every particle of his being seemed to rejoice in this energy, which made him feel as though he could recover from any adversity.

"Is this the rebirth through fire?" Lin Fei wondered, realizing this was the moment he had been preparing for. The energy was fleeting, urging him to act swiftly in his ascent to Martial Gods.

Without hesitation, Lin Fei unleashed his True Martial King Form, merging disparate bloodlines forcefully, even those that conventionally wouldn't combine, like the Supreme Saber Dao and Grand Yin Wind Dao bloodlines. Ignoring the conflicts between the bloodlines, he continued to merge them one after another, until all nine were unified. This fusion birthed an immense power within him, and with it, he could sense a profound transformation in his perception of the world around him.

Mountains no longer appeared as mere mountains, and the void was not just emptiness but a kaleidoscope of colors and invisible threads.

Lin Fei noticed similar threads extending from his own form, connecting him to the surrounding universe. Pulling on one of these threads, he sensed an endless dominance and sharpness, a testament to the overwhelming power he was about to command.

"Is this... the Saber Dao?" Lin Fei wondered in astonishment. These threads, did they represent a connection to a certain Dao or power?

Following one thread with his consciousness, Lin Fei extended it into the depths of the void. There, in the vast expanse, he sensed his thread connecting to a massive, luminous entity, radiating an endless aura of dominance and sharpness. It felt as though a mere glance could slice through his entire being, even his consciousness.

"This is the Origin of the Saber Dao?" he pondered. "If I follow this thread into the Saber Dao's Origin and comprehend the Saber Dao law from it, could I then achieve Martial Gods?"

However, Lin Fei was cautious. This was just speculation, and in his current state, he dared not attempt such a risky endeavor.

Suddenly, the thread vibrated intensely, and a terrifying saber edge seemed to surge along it toward his consciousness.

Instinctively, Lin Fei severed the thread with a thought, cutting off his view of the Saber Dao's Origin and returning his consciousness to his True Martial King Form.

"So, each of these threads represents a connection to an Origin," Lin Fei realized. "If it's not the law I need to comprehend, I must sever the thread immediately. Otherwise, the Origin's energy might cause trouble."

With caution, he began cutting off each thread.

"This thread is connected to the Fire Dao Origin, sever it!"

"This one to the Wind Dao Origin, sever it too!"

"This seems to connect to the Water Dao Origin, sever it as well!"

As he cut each thread, the last one brought a feeling of lightness. Looking around, he saw no more threads. He had severed all connections to any Origin, leaving him unable to sense any Dao Origin.

Yet, without sensing any Origin, how could he comprehend the law? And without comprehending the law, how could he achieve Martial Gods? Lin Fei found himself in a perplexing situation, struggling to find a way to ascend to Martial Gods without a clear path to follow.