"Hmm? They're here!"

Lin Fei, inside his house, heard the booming voice. Immediately, he knew Du Yuan had arrived. His visit to the Zeng family inevitably led to this confrontation.

Lin Fei was well-prepared for this. After all, among Martial Gods, strength was the ultimate arbiter.

"Whoosh."

Lin Fei stepped out, arriving in the void. He instantly spotted Zeng Yushu and the Martial God standing before him – Du Yuan of the Unity faction.

"Are you Lin Fei, fellow Daoist?"

"Indeed, I am Lin Fei."

"Martial God Lin, for seizing the Zeng family's secret realm, do you have anything to say?"

"There's nothing to say! The Zeng family's realm is crucial for my tribulation. I had initially proposed a fair deal. But Zeng Yushu refused to part with it, leaving me no choice but to take it by force. Since you've come for this matter, I won't shy away. Whatever means you have, I am ready to face them!"

Seeing Lin Fei's straightforward approach, Du Yuan felt a sinking feeling. As he had anticipated, Lin Fei's seizure of the realm was for his tribulation. In pursuit of passing the tribulation, one might go to any lengths! The chance of Zeng Yushu reclaiming the realm seemed slim. Yet, Du Yuan couldn't just let it go.

"Martial God Lin is indeed forthright and generous. Since you've admitted everything, it seems we are headed for a confrontation. If Martial God Lin wins, then let bygones be bygones. But if I win, how shall we proceed?"

"The realm has already been used by me and cannot be returned. But if you win, I will grant you a request. How about that?"

"Agreed!"

Du Yuan pondered briefly. The best resolution at the moment seemed to be this. What other choice did he have? To kill Lin Fei? The Great Dream Sect would never agree.

If he truly killed Lin Fei, would the Great Dream Sect and the Unity faction choose to go to war? That would lead to internal strife within the Ancient Covenant. The Martial Ancestor would never allow it! If he could get Lin Fei to agree to a request, that would be quite an achievement. And a way to save face. Of course, this was contingent on defeating Lin Fei.

"Battle!"

Du Yuan initiated the attack.

Zeng Yushu had no choice but to retreat to a safe distance. When Martial Gods engage in combat, it is no ordinary affair.

Lin Fei was equally serious. This was his first encounter with a Martial God, his first battle against one. Previously, he had only faced Deity Transformation cultivators.

In truth, within the same rank, a Martial God's combat strength surpasses that of a Deity Transformation expert. However, Deity Transformation experts possess stronger survival abilities. Each has their own strengths.

Du Yuan charged straight at Lin Fei, initiating close-quarters combat. This is where Martial Gods truly excel. Once in close range, Martial Gods are nearly invincible!

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Lin Fei was no less formidable. As a Martial God himself, he certainly wasn't afraid of close combat. Thus, he too lunged forward.

"Bang, bang, bang."

The two utilized their physical strength in the battle. With pure bodily power, Lin Fei even refrained from employing the strength of his Particle World. A fierce battle ensued. Two shadows clashed incessantly, engaging dozens of times in an instant. A pure clash of strength and skill.

Du Yuan had been a Martial God for tens of thousands of years, having transcended five heavenly tribulations. His laws were approximately seven in number, having withstood two divine thunderbolts in some tribulations. In terms of the number of laws, he was roughly on par with Lin Fei.

However, over these tens of thousands of years, Du Yuan had utilized the world's origin not just once or twice. Thus, his physical strength was extraordinary. In terms of pure physical strength and defense, Du Yuan was stronger than Lin Fei.

Hence, in close combat with Lin Fei, Du Yuan quickly gained the upper hand. Of course, neither used their laws, and Lin Fei had not yet employed his Particle World.

Realizing his disadvantage, Lin Fei hesitated no more.

"Particle World!"

"Boom."

The next moment, Lin Fei's Particle World erupted within him. But it was not the full eight hundred Particle Worlds, merely two hundred Particle Worlds! This was the number Lin Fei had calculated beforehand.

With the eruption of two hundred Particle Worlds, a vast power burst forth within Lin Fei's body. Simultaneously, this formidable force struck Du Yuan fiercely. Du Yuan's body shook violently.

"Hmm? This power..."

He was astounded. Moments before, he had been overpowering Lin Fei in terms of strength. But now, Lin Fei had unleashed a terrifying power that instantly surpassed his own.

Du Yuan found himself at a disadvantage, and the disparity in strength was clear. The situation reversed in an instant.

"Has he employed a law?"

Du Yuan was uncertain. He hadn't sensed any fluctuations of laws, yet, how else could Lin Fei's strength have surged so dramatically?

Du Yuan didn't know, but he decided not to delve into it. To avoid defeat, there was only one course of action: Unleash his law!

"My law is... the Law of Strength!"

A peculiar gleam flashed in Du Yuan's eyes. Few knew his law was that of strength. Thus, in terms of sheer power, few Martial Gods could match him, even among those who had transcended seven, eight, or even nine heavenly tribulations. In strength, they were hardly his match. This was a source of pride for Du Yuan!

As Du Yuan deployed the power of his law, Lin Fei instantly detected the fluctuation of the law. Then, an overwhelming force erupted from Du Yuan, and his strength skyrocketed in an instant, crushing Lin Fei's physical form with an unstoppable, devastating momentum. Even the power from the two hundred Particle Worlds' eruption seemed insignificant before Du Yuan.

"Such immense strength. And the fluctuation of a law. This must be the Law of Strength. Having transcended several tribulations, possessing several laws of strength. Once deployed, the unleashed power is truly terrifying. But in terms of physical strength, I am not inferior to any Martial God!"

A peculiar gleam flickered in Lin Fei's eyes. If it were any other law, Lin Fei might have had to resort to the world law. But when it came to strength, he feared nobody.

"Boom."

In the next moment, Lin Fei didn't hesitate. All eight hundred Particle Worlds within him erupted at once. Suddenly, he resembled a volcano that had been silent for years, now unleashing its boundless power. His physical form swelled to several times its size. Simultaneously, a terrifying force brewed within him. Accompanying Lin Fei's punch, all his power burst forth.

"Rumble."

The collision of physical forms between Lin Fei and Du Yuan twisted the very fabric of the void for the first time. In the void, their contest was a pure display of strength. No tricks or fancy techniques – the stronger force would prevail. Thus, neither yielded. As time passed, the disparity in their strengths became evident.

"Spurt."

Next, Du Yuan's physical form began to disintegrate. Lin Fei's strength gained the upper hand, overwhelmingly destroying part of Du Yuan's physical particles.

"Whoosh."

Du Yuan retreated a distance. His injuries instantly healed, But his expression bore a hint of peculiarity.

"I am defeated!"

Du Yuan slowly spoke, his expression complex. In his proudest domain – strength – he had failed. It was hard for Du Yuan to accept, yet, it was the undeniable truth. Victory is victory. Defeat is defeat. He was not one to shy away from a loss!