Lin Fei returned to the Ancient Continent.

Although the Phoenix no longer had concerns holding it back and could have journeyed to the Divine Realm, the Phoenix chose to remain on the Ancient Continent, staying within the Alliance of Immortality to assist Feng Ling.

Lin Fei spent several days with Feng Ling before he eventually left the Ancient Continent and made his way back to the Divine Realm.

Upon traversing the divine mountain's portal, and stepping into the Divine Realm, the guards outside the inter-realm passage—True Monarchs and Martial Gods alike—all adopted a solemn demeanor, respectfully saluting, "Greetings to the Martial Ancestor!"

"Hm? How did you come to know of my ascension to Martial Ancestor?" Lin Fei's brow furrowed slightly.

These were merely Martial Gods and True Monarchs, and they had always stayed outside the inter-realm passage. Logically, news shouldn't have spread so swiftly. Yet, they all knew of Lin Fei's new title.

One of the True Monarchs hurriedly explained, "Martial Ancestor, the news of your achievement has already spread throughout the Divine Realm. It is said that the news originated from the Taihao Palace."

"The Taihao Palace?" Lin Fei pondered.

He had visited the Taihao Palace before, and many had witnessed his battle with the Taihao True Immortal.

However, Lin Fei hadn't expected the news to disseminate so rapidly.

Thinking about it, it made sense. The Divine Realm had not seen the rise of a new Martial Ancestor for many years. And now, Lin Fei, once a "legendary" True Monarch, had achieved this venerable status. Thus, the news was indeed explosive.

"Lin Fei, return to Great Dream City."

Suddenly, a familiar voice reached Lin Fei's ears.

"Hm? Master?" Lin Fei's eyes snapped up. This was the voice of his master, the Great Dream Ancestor.

Previously, Lin Fei was unaware whether the Great Dream Ancestor was in the Divine Realm or in the realm of dreams.

Now that Lin Fei had become a Martial Ancestor, his perceptions were naturally not the same. Although he still couldn't locate the true body of the Great Dream Ancestor, Lin Fei had found the method through which the Great Dream Ancestor transmitted his voice.

Unlike what Lin Fei had previously thought, the Great Dream Ancestor's voice transmission did not seem to come from the dreams into reality. Rather, it appeared to be through some mysterious Dao, perhaps one mastered by the Great Dream Ancestor himself.

This Dao was exceedingly elusive, and Lin Fei had only managed to trace a mere hint of it.

Summoned by his master, Lin Fei naturally obliged. Thus, he returned to his dwelling and began to concentrate deeply.

Gradually, Lin Fei arrived in Great Dream City. Without pausing even for a moment, he continued deeper into the realm of dreams.

First layer, second layer, third layer, fourth layer...

Finally, Lin Fei reached the fourth layer of the dreamscape.

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There, he beheld the Divine Dream Realm and saw the complex expressions of True Monarch Bai Cheng and True Monarch Qian Xin.

"Lin... Martial Ancestor!"

Both Bai Cheng and Qian Xin wore complicated expressions as they respectfully saluted Lin Fei. Though Lin Fei was their junior by discipleship, they no longer dared to address him as "junior brother."

Once one becomes a Martial Ancestor, it signifies a shift to an entirely different echelon. Each Martial Ancestor, each True Immortal, stands at the pinnacle of the Divine Realm, overlooking all beings. Below the ranks of Martial Ancestors and True Immortals, one must maintain reverence.

"Lin Fei."

At that moment, Lin Fei saw a familiar figure.

The Great Dream Ancestor!

"Master," Lin Fei greeted the Great Dream Ancestor with a slight bow.

A trace of a smile appeared on the Great Dream Ancestor's face, seemingly pleased.

"Lin Fei, your recent return to the Ancient Continent appears to have been quite fruitful. Have you truly mastered a complete Dao and become a Martial Ancestor?"

The Great Dream Ancestor had undoubtedly received the news earlier, but he still wished to hear Lin Fei's confirmation directly.

The Great Dream Ancestor was well-acquainted with Lin Fei's cultivation journey. Even if going to the Ancient Continent for a celestial ritual, according to the Great Dream Ancestor's earlier predictions, it was unlikely for Lin Fei to become a Martial Ancestor without more fortuitous encounters.

Yet, even the Great Dream Ancestor had not anticipated that his recently accepted disciple, after merely one journey to the Ancient Continent, would return as a Martial Ancestor. This was indeed a pleasant surprise.

Thus, the Great Dream Sect now boasted two great Martial Ancestors, commanding awe throughout the Ancient Covenant and the Divine Realm.

Glancing at the Great Dream Ancestor, Lin Fei noticed Bai Cheng and Qian Xin also fixed their intense gazes upon him. Taking a deep breath, Lin Fei solemnly responded, "Master, indeed, it was through a fortuitous coincidence during my recent journey to the Ancient Continent that I finally grasped a complete Dao and achieved the status of Martial Ancestor. Had it not been for Master revealing the secrets of the Ancient Continent, I might have wandered aimlessly for many more years, perhaps only grasping at the mere chance of becoming a Martial Ancestor."

Lin Fei was profoundly moved; even he had not anticipated ascending to Martial Ancestor so swiftly.

"Lin Fei, your achievement is due to your innate talents," the Great Dream Ancestor remarked. "However, once one becomes a Martial Ancestor, the nature of their cultivation changes fundamentally. It revolves solely around the Dao one has mastered.

This is the essence! Only by continually elevating one's own Dao can a Martial Ancestor's power truly be enhanced. Great Dream City represents my 'Dao' and is my foundation. To strengthen Great Dream City, I began creating the Divine Dream Realm, constantly perfecting it. Once the Divine Dream Realm is fully perfected, it will bring immense benefits, not only to me but to all of you."

Lin Fei understood the underlying message in the Great Dream Ancestor's words; he did not want Lin Fei to leave. Lin Fei had no intentions of departing. Thus, he firmly stated, "Master, please be assured, I will never leave the Great Dream Sect. I will also support your Divine Dream Realm, striving for its early perfection!"

Now a Martial Ancestor, Lin Fei remained humble. He had no plans to establish his own sect, at least not for now.

"Good, I naturally trust you," the Great Dream Ancestor smiled. "With you, the Divine Dream Realm will inevitably be completed! However, before that, your achievement as a Martial Ancestor is a significant event within the entire Ancient Covenant. In a few days, the Great Dream Sect will hold a ceremony to celebrate your ascension. Dao Integration True Immortals, other Martial Ancestors, and more will come to congratulate you and present gifts. This is also one of the methods to integrate you into the core circles of the Ancient Covenant."

Lin Fei understood. Everywhere there are circles of influence, and the Ancient Covenant was no exception. The summit of power in the Ancient Covenant naturally belonged to the two Supremes. However, these supremes were elusive, almost never appearing within the Covenant. The daily affairs of the Covenant were managed by Martial Ancestors and True Immortals, not the supremes.

"A ceremony for my ascension?" Lin Fei thanked his master. A gleam of understanding flashed in his eyes. He immediately grasped the significance of this "ceremony"—it was essentially an opportunity for him to make a public appearance and fully integrate into the core circles of the Ancient Covenant.

After all, the two Supremes, twelve True Immortals, eight Martial Ancestors, and three Hermits constituted this elite circle—a circle ordinarily inaccessible to the common folk. Only by holding a ceremony for his ascension could Lin Fei gain recognition from other Martial Ancestors and True Immortals, thus fully integrating into the heart of the Ancient Covenant!