"Hum."

After the fourth heavenly thunder, Lin Fei's body rapidly regenerated.

"Just a bit more, and my entire body would have been annihilated. I underestimated, especially the power of the fourth thunder. It‘s might was at least ten times stronger than the previous thunders! I must be more cautious and estimate all possible dangers in the future," Lin Fei reflected, feeling a bit shaken. Over 80% of his body had been destroyed. Had the fourth thunder been slightly stronger, he would have perished. Unlike Deity Transformation powerhouses, Martial Gods don't have avatars. Once their physical body is completely destroyed, they die.

However, with great risk comes great reward. Lin Fei had survived the fourth thunder and obtained four world laws. These laws were enough to create another four hundred particle worlds, bringing his total to eight hundred. His strength had doubled! Furthermore, his world laws were now stronger, and their integration with the Saber World might lead to a qualitative change.

Even though he had only transcended the second thunder tribulation, Lin Fei's strength was now comparable to top-tier Martial Gods. He had captured seven laws in just two tribulations, a feat other Martial Gods, following a standard progression through seven tribulations, would only match by capturing about seven laws in total.

Lin Fei stood up and left the formation area. As he emerged, the onlookers came back to their senses.

"Four thunders, four laws, and this was only his second tribulation," they murmured in awe. "Great Dream Sect has birthed another top-tier powerhouse. Such ambition and talent, aiming for the rank of Martial Ancestor."

"Such rapid succession of tribulations, and he's capturing more laws each time. How many will he take in his third tribulation? It's truly exciting to anticipate."

"This is Lin Fei from the Great Dream Sect..."

Many now recognized Lin Fei. Capturing multiple laws in one tribulation could be luck, but doing it twice, especially four in the second tribulation, was a clear sign of his exceptional abilities. And the fourth purple thunder's might had been witnessed by all; just watching it had been terrifying, let alone withstanding it.

The day after Lin Fei transcended his second thunder tribulation, his name would likely spread throughout the entire Ancient Covenant.

Unconcerned with his growing fame, Lin Fei returned to the inn and began considering finding a more permanent place to stay in the Ancient City. Staying continuously in an inn was not convenient for him.

In his private room at the inn, Lin Fei focused on creating new particle worlds. With the four new world laws he had obtained from the tribulation, he had enough to create four hundred additional particle worlds.

The process went smoothly, and within a few days, he had successfully established the four hundred new worlds, bringing his total to eight hundred. Just a fraction of the power from these eight hundred particle worlds could unleash earth-shattering strength from his Martial God body.

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After leaving the private room, Lin Fei found a suitable residence in the city and purchased it, establishing his permanent home in the Ancient City. He then visited the Great Dream City, considering undertaking some tasks. Now that his strength had significantly increased and with no leads on the Saber World, he decided to focus on accumulating contribution points. With enough points, he could even exchange for world origins, though that was an expensive and less efficient option.

However, contribution points were crucial, especially since Lin Fei aspired to acquire the third layer of the Great Dream Heart Sutra, which required a substantial amount of points.

While Lin Fei was browsing tasks, a familiar figure approached him. "Xia Yue?" Lin Fei recognized her. She was the one who had hired him for a mission to Black Moon City and had now found him again.

"Senior Lin," Xia Yue greeted him. "I have a task. Would you be interested?"

"What is it?"

"I need a drop of Vermilion Bird's essence blood to enhance my bloodline. I've run out of contribution points, but I have a clue about the Saber World. I can exchange this clue for a drop of the essence blood."

Xia Yue explained her proposition.

"A drop of Vermilion Bird's essence blood in exchange for a clue about the Saber World? And it's just a clue?"

Lin Fei smiled at Xia Yue's proposition. Acquiring Vermilion Bird's essence blood was no easy task, as it required facing the Vermilion Bird itself – a true god-level exotic beast, no less formidable than Taotie.

Xia Yue's ambition or greed in seeking such a powerful enhancement for a Martial King, especially one who had consolidated nine bloodlines, was considerable.

Naturally, for the achievement of becoming a Martial God, no price would be too high for her, yet she lacked the necessary contribution points and hoped to exchange a mere clue about the Saber World for Lin Fei's intervention. However, Lin Fei was indeed in need of the Saber World, even if it was just a clue.

"Can you reveal a bit more about this clue?" Lin Fei asked. "For instance, is it feasible to obtain the Saber World, or is it easily accessible? I wouldn't want to end up with a clue leading to a Saber World owned by a powerful, living Martial God."

Lin Fei's questions indicated his willingness to consider the task, much to Xia Yue's delight. She assured him solemnly, "Rest assured, Martial God Lin, the clue about the Saber World I possess will definitely satisfy you. As long as you take on this task, obtaining the Saber World won't be an issue."

Lin Fei understood that the clue was viable and seemingly not too difficult to follow. The real challenge would be obtaining the essence blood of the Vermilion Bird, a god-level exotic beast comparable, if not superior, to Taotie.

The Vermilion Bird was only slightly less powerful than the Phoenix, a top-tier god-level being. Although not the apex among god-level beings, the Vermilion Bird was undoubtedly formidable. Extracting essence blood from the Vermilion Bird would be a monumental task, requiring the suppression of the beast. However, Lin Fei was confident in his strength, especially after his second thunder tribulation.

"I'll take the task," Lin Fei agreed. "But it may take some time."

"Take as much time as you need," Xia Yue replied. "I'll be waiting."

Lin Fei didn't act hastily but began gathering information about the Vermilion Bird. Like Taotie, the Vermilion Bird was an ancient and powerful member of the All Beasts Alliance, a loose collective similar to the Ancient Covenant.

Lin Fei's task was not to kill the Vermilion Bird but merely to obtain a drop of its essence blood. If he could overpower it, the task should be manageable.

However, the key information he needed was the number of avatars the Vermilion Bird possessed. God-level exotic beasts capable of creating avatars were exceptional, and the more avatars they had, the stronger they were. If the Vermilion Bird had multiple avatars, especially if they were together, Lin Fei would face significant pressure. Therefore, clarifying details about the Vermilion Bird's avatars was crucial.