Lin Fei returned, now in possession of a drop of the Vermilion Bird's essence blood. He promptly contacted Xia Yue, who was overwhelmingly thrilled to see the essence blood in Lin Fei's hands. This was the final piece she needed for her ninth bloodline. With the Vermilion Bird's essence blood, her transcendence to her ninth bloodline was within reach, paving the way for her potential ascension to Martial God status. She had waited for this moment for far too long. Becoming a Martial God meant she no longer had to conceal her identity in the Great Dream City and could openly exist without fear of others' covetous or prying eyes.

"Thank you, Martial God Lin," Xia Yue said sincerely.

"No need for thanks; it's merely a transaction," Lin Fei replied. "I give you the essence blood, you give me the clue to the Saber World. Now, tell me the clue."

Xia Yue assured Lin Fei that she indeed had a clue about the Saber World, and it was located within the Ancient Covenant. She then shared the information with Lin Fei.

According to Xia Yue, the Saber World was situated within the Zeng family of the Ancient Covenant. The Zeng family had once produced a Martial King and currently boasted another. This Martial King, once a saber king, had left behind the Saber World, transforming it into the family's sanctuary.

Although the Zeng family had a Martial King, for Lin Fei, acquiring their sanctuary would be effortless. The complication, however, lay in the fact that this Martial King was a disciple of a Martial God.

This was Lin Fei's dilemma. Furthermore, both he and the Zeng family were part of the Ancient Covenant. A forceful demand for the sanctuary could lead to troublesome disputes. Ideally, persuading the Zeng family to voluntarily relinquish the sanctuary would be the best course of action.

Lin Fei pondered for a moment. He decided not to demand the sanctuary forcefully at first but to see what the Zeng family required. If the Zeng family willingly relinquished the sanctuary, it would be ideal.

However, if they refused, Lin Fei was prepared to play the role of the "villain." After all, in the pursuit of the Great Path, competition was inevitable. The Saber World was crucial for Lin Fei's third thunder tribulation, and regarding matters of his tribulation, he would not yield. So, he set off directly for the Zeng family residence.

...

The patriarch of the Zeng family, Zeng Yushu, was also the only Martial King in the family. Currently, he had only three bloodlines and was far from achieving the nine bloodlines necessary for becoming a Martial God. His potential was exhausted, he had little hope of ascending to Martial God status.

Therefore, Zeng Yushu shifted his focus to nurturing the younger generation in the hopes that a Martial God would emerge from the Zeng family. But this was a daunting task, as the Zeng family had never produced a Martial God, with Martial King being their highest attainment.

"Sire, Lin Fei, a Martial God from the Great Dream Sect, is here to visit," a servant suddenly reported.

"Martial God Lin Fei?" Zeng Yushu tensed. A visit from a Martial God was rare and sought-after, and now one had come to visit the Zeng family of their own accord.

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However, it was peculiar considering the Zeng family had no connections with the Great Dream Sect. What could have brought a Martial God to their doorstep? With a mix of curiosity and unease, Zeng Yushu hurried to the hall to meet the visitor.

Upon his arrival, Zeng Yushu saw Lin Fei and greeted him cautiously. He had never met Lin Fei before and had no prior dealings with him. Lin Fei was straightforward, asking about the Saber World that a saber king from the Zeng family had evolved and which now served as the family's sanctuary.

"Yes, that's true. Our ancestor left behind the Saber World as a legacy for future generations," Zeng Yushu confirmed.

Lin Fei then revealed his purpose: "I am here for the Saber World left by your ancestor. It is of great use to me. What would the Zeng family require to part with this Saber World?" With this, Lin Fei presented his request.

Zeng Yushu's heart sank slightly upon hearing Lin Fei's request for the Saber World. Indeed, a Saber World created by a saber king and transformed into a sanctuary held significant benefits for a family. The family's descendants could enter the sanctuary to comprehend the Saber World, continuously nurturing outstanding individuals. Losing such a sanctuary would be a substantial loss for the Zeng family.

After weighing the situation, Zeng Yushu finally shook his head, "I'm afraid I must disappoint you, Martial God Lin. The Saber World is of great importance to our family and cannot be relinquished."

"Cannot be transferred?" Lin Fei looked at Zeng Yushu, having anticipated this possibility. Still, he had hoped to try.

"If the Zeng family agrees to transfer the sanctuary, you would gain my friendship," Lin Fei continued. "Furthermore, I could grant the Zeng family a favor. Any request you might have can be discussed."

However, Zeng Yushu remained firm, "My family currently has no such requests. Please forgive us!"

Zeng Yushu could tell that Lin Fei was indeed very keen on acquiring the Saber World. If it were anything else, even if at a loss, Zeng Yushu would have considered transferring it to avoid offending a Martial God and potentially gaining a powerful ally.

But the Saber World was foundational for the Zeng family, and he was unwilling to part with it at any cost, even if it meant offending a Martial God. Moreover, Zeng Yushu had his backing – he was in the Ancient Covenant and had a Martial God as his master, so he wasn't afraid of Lin Fei's forceful approach.

Yet, Zeng Yushu underestimated Lin Fei. Speaking calmly, Lin Fei said, "It seems the patriarch of the Zeng family has made up his mind not to part with it. Unfortunately, I am resolute in obtaining the Saber World. Therefore, I must apologize for the offense!"

"Hum." The next moment, Lin Fei's Saber World descended, immediately isolating the entire Zeng family.

Zeng Yushu's face paled instantly, his voice trembling as he asked, "Senior Lin, what... what are you intending to do?"

"What do I intend? Naturally, I'm here to take the Saber World," Lin Fei replied as he slowly rose to his feet.

"Wait, senior Lin, my Zeng family is a subordinate force of the Unity Faction," Zeng Yushu hastily interjected. "I swear fealty to Martial God Du Yuan of the Unity Faction. If my master gets wind of this, it won't look good for Martial God Lin. So, I urge you not to be so overbearing."

This was both a reminder and a threat from Zeng Yushu. The Unity Faction, founded by one of the Eight Great Martial Ancestors, Unity Old Ancestor, stood on equal footing with the Great Dream Sect. It was not intimidated by the Great Dream Sect.

As for Martial Gods, Zeng Yushu's master, Du Yuan Martial God, was also a distinguished Martial God of the Unity Faction. His status was on par with Lin Fei. By forcefully taking the Zeng family's Saber World, Lin Fei risked creating an awkward situation for himself, especially if Du Yuan decided to intervene and hold him accountable. Zeng Yushu even believed that Lin Fei might not be a match for his master, Du Yuan, should a confrontation arise.

"Then let Du Yuan come to the Ancient Covenant City to find me," Lin Fei declared. Without further ado, he located the Zeng family's Saber World sanctuary and enveloped it with his own Saber World, sweeping it away.

"Whoosh." In the next moment, Lin Fei vanished without a trace.

"Lin Fei..." Zeng Yushu clenched his teeth in anger. This matter was far from over. He immediately set off for the Unity Faction to report the incident.