Lin Fei sat quietly on the high platform. No Martial Ancestors or True Immortals had arrived yet, but Lin Fei remained unconcerned. The ceremony to honor his ascension to Martial Ancestor had been announced to all True Immortals and Martial Ancestor-level powers within the Ancient Covenant and was being managed entirely by the Great Dream Ancestor.

Lin Fei needed only to wait patiently. However, the absence of the Great Dream Ancestor and any other Martial Ancestors or True Immortals at this point was unusual. Could it be that no one would attend his ceremony?

"Lin Fei, do not be anxious," a familiar voice echoed. "The Ancient Covenant is united internally. The ceremony of a Martial Ancestor is no small affair; they will come."

At that moment, Lin Fei sharply lifted his head as ripples appeared in the space before him. Stepping through the void, a figure emerged in front of Lin Fei.

"Greetings, Ancestor!" Many members of the Great Dream Sect bowed respectfully. It was the Great Dream Ancestor himself—the founder of the Great Dream Sect and one of the eight Martial Ancestors of the Ancient Covenant, also the most mysterious among them. Many believed that the Great Dream Ancestor had fully entered into the realm of dreams, but this appearance suggested otherwise.

In Lin Fei's eyes, there was something very special about the physical form of the Great Dream Ancestor. It seemed not very powerful, and within it harbored something unique.

"This body, existing between reality and illusion... Even if the Great Dream Ancestor's physical form collapses, if he were slain, he might not necessarily perish," Lin Fei thought. "That unique power, could it be akin to consciousness or spiritual power? Perhaps this other form of spiritual power could enter into the realm of dreams. Great Dream City is truly the foundation of the Great Dream Ancestor! The physical body might even be dispensable."

Lin Fei was profoundly shaken. This was entirely different from what he had imagined or understood. In his understanding, a Martial Ancestor should fundamentally rely on a powerful physical form.

Yet, it seemed the Great Dream Ancestor was the exact opposite, focusing instead on cultivating spiritual power, and his physical form appeared quite ordinary.

However, Lin Fei did not inquire further. This was the Great Dream Ancestor's greatest secret. If he chose to share it with Lin Fei, he would do so naturally. If not, it meant it was not appropriate to disclose or that there were reasons for keeping it from Lin Fei. Lin Fei would not press for answers.

Time passed by, and then a voice announced: "Unity Dao, Unity True Immortal Your Majesty has arrived!"

A familiar figure emerged from the void. It was Unity True Immortal! Lin Fei had met him once before and recognized him immediately. Surprisingly, Unity True Immortal was the first to arrive at the Great Dream Sect.

"Congratulations, fellow Daoist Lin, on achieving Martial Ancestor!" Unity True Immortal said with a smile. "And congratulations to the Great Dream Ancestor. Your Great Dream Sect has indeed added a powerful asset, like a tiger growing wings. You have suddenly become the strongest force within our Ancient Covenant!"

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"Fellow Daoist, please take a seat," Lin Fei gestured towards a chair beside him.

Unity True Immortal visibly astounded, sat next to Lin Fei. He was particularly shocked because he had known Lin Fei before when he was just a true monarch. He knew Lin Fei had gone to the Ancient Continent to conduct a celestial ritual to grasp the Dao, an opportunity many True Monarchs had also received, but none had ascended to Martial Ancestor or Dao Integration True Immortal.

Only Lin Fei had done so incredibly smoothly and quickly. After a single trip to the Ancient Continent, he had mastered a complete Dao and achieved Martial Ancestor. There were even rumors that Lin Fei had battled with Tai Hao True Immortal. Following the battle, Tai Hao did not appear publicly, and vague messages from Tai Hao Palace became increasingly reticent, hinting at a defeat that led to Tai Hao's silence.

The first True Immortal had arrived.

"Nine Saints Sect, Nine Saints Ancestor has arrived!"

Another Martial Ancestor announced his presence.

"Swoosh."

As soon as Nine Saints Ancestor appeared, he exclaimed with a laugh, "Great Dream, I didn't expect your Great Dream Sect to produce a Martial Ancestor with such exceptional talent as Martial Ancestor Lin. Your sect has truly struck it lucky."

"Congratulations to Martial Ancestor Lin on achieving immortality as a Martial Ancestor," Nine Saints Ancestor said, appearing to be very familiar with the Great Dream Ancestor, taking a seat right next to him.

The Ancient Covenant consisted of twelve True Immortals, eight Martial Ancestors, and three Hermit Ascetics. Now, one True Immortal and one Martial Ancestor had arrived, finally setting the stage.

Subsequently, all twelve True Immortals and the remaining Martial Ancestors arrived. Only the three Hermits, who wandered like idle clouds and wild cranes, were absent. Not even the Great Dream Ancestor could reach them, so they did not attend the ceremony.

However, having these twenty True Immortals and Martial Ancestors is indeed a grand event. The Ancient Covenant rarely gathers twenty beings of the True Immortal and Martial Ancestor level.

Adding Lin Fei and the Great Dream Old Ancestor brings the total to twenty-two True Immortals and Martial Ancestors. Thus, many are witnessing wonders they've never seen before—seeing True Immortals and Martial Ancestors usually hidden from view. This ceremony of Lin Fei's accession to Martial Ancestor status has indeed earned him much face.

"I express gratitude to all True Immortals and Martial Ancestors for attending this ceremony!" Lin Fei addressed the many True Immortals and Martial Ancestors.

At that moment, Unity True Immortal suddenly spoke, "Martial Ancestor Lin, you are now a true Martial Ancestor. Today, shouldn't you demonstrate your strength? It wouldn't be in vain that we've come all this way."

"Right, which path have you mastered, Martial Ancestor Lin? Could you show us?"

"It is said that Martial Ancestor Lin, having just ascended, was able to defeat Taihao. He's not just any ordinary True Immortal."

Many True Immortals and Martial Ancestors showed eager anticipation. They also wanted to see if Lin Fei was merely a name without substance or truly a renowned figure under whom no falsity lies. They were here to see the true measure of Lin Fei.

After pondering for a moment, Lin Fei said, "Well then, since you've all made the journey here, I should at least offer something in return. But a solo demonstration isn't much fun. How about I find a Martial Ancestor or True Immortal for a friendly spar? Which among you would like to liven up the event?"

Lin Fei's gaze, sharp as a spear, swept over the twenty True Immortals and Martial Ancestors. The twenty True Immortals and Martial Ancestors had no particular reaction.

However, the multitude below was boiling with excitement. This was a rare opportunity. Being able to witness a battle between a Martial Ancestor and a True Immortal was a chance that came once in a lifetime.

Many could go their whole lives without seeing such a spectacle. Yet now, they were presented with this rare opportunity. The question remained, which True Immortal or Martial Ancestor would step up to spar with Lin Fei?