Chapter8:Elder Five

"Elder Tian, this training speed is extraordinary. Will there be any side effects in the future?"

Though Lin Che was excited about his progress, he became a bit worried once he calmed down. His martial philosophy since childhood had always been that martial cultivation should avoid recklessness and must solidify the foundation, or else there would be a risk of going astray later on.

"Is this even considered fast?" Elder Tian shook her head slightly. "You, my dear, are still a frog at the bottom of a well… You haven't seen the terrifying beings outside the star domains that devour entire planets for cultivation. If there were truly any risks, those ruthless characters in the star domains would have perished a thousand times over."

Of course, Elder Tian's muttering was quite subtle and Lin Che did not catch it.

She explained, "Just focus on your cultivation. Whether this technique has flaws or not is for its creator to consider. It's not something you need to concern yourself with."

"Alright." Lin Che nodded.

However, Lin Che's mind quickly became active again. "Elder Tian, since you have reached such impressive heights, you must have many powerful combat techniques. How about teaching me a couple?"

Elder Tian responded, "Have you ever heard of children using ten-thousand-pound hammers as weapons?"

"You are too weak now, and the combat techniques I know are not suitable for you. Perhaps when you reach the Celestial Martial Realm, I might teach you a few techniques, but for now, don't count on me for combat techniques."

Hearing this, a trace of disappointment flashed in Lin Che's eyes, but he understood that Elder Tian spoke the truth. Although he did not know Elder Tian's exact background, he could tell that this mysterious woman was no ordinary figure. The combat techniques she possessed were certainly beyond what he could reach at present.

Lin Che's desire for combat techniques was also due to his role as the young master of the Lin family for many years. However, Lin Xionghai had never taught him a single decent technique.

"My bloodline is not of the Lin family's direct lineage. It shows that Lin Xionghai has always been cautious with me… Fortunately, this year's fall from grace has allowed me to see the true face of the entire Lin family…"

With that thought, Lin Che took out the space ring once again. As the light flashed, an ancient, yellowed book appeared before him.

"Disorderly Nine Stances… This should be the lower-grade spiritual technique used by the Black Dragon's leader!"

"The most precious technique of the Murong family, the first family of Canglan City, is just a lower-grade spiritual technique. The Black Dragon's leader was indeed lucky to obtain such a technique… No, it should be my good fortune…"

Holding the ancient book, Lin Che felt a sense of pride and relief. At the very least, this technique's grade would not be inferior to the ancestral techniques collected by the major families of Canglan City.

In the following days, Lin Che began practicing this technique. The technique was complex and profound, and the Black Dragon's leader had only mastered about fifty percent of it. However, Lin Che's innate talent far surpassed the Black Dragon's leader, and within just three days, he had completely mastered it.

Three days later, Lin Che exited the cave. Accustomed to the dimness inside, the slightly glaring light made Lin Che squint. Stretching comfortably and breathing in the fresh air outside the cave, he felt as if he had been reborn.

A year ago, the Lin family, which gave him a sense of belonging, had been overturned overnight, making him experience the fickleness of human nature. This feeling was something only those who had experienced it could understand.

This made Lin Che understand a fundamental principle: in the martial world, strength is supreme. Only with strength can one have dignity.

"There are still three days left before the sect selection battle begins. It's time to head back to Canglan City… Lin family, wait for me. I will give you a surprise…"

Having made this decision, Lin Che began his journey back to Canglan City. A day later, his figure appeared on the outskirts of the Shenfeng Mountain Range. Just as he was about to leave the mountains, an ominous premonition suddenly struck him.

Lin Che's expression darkened, and he stopped decisively.

"Who is it? No need to hide, come out…"

"Hmm? I didn't expect you to discover me. It seems your cultivation has indeed recovered…" A figure emerged from the shadows.

It was a middle-aged man with a gaunt face and eyes filled with a hint of coldness.

"Elder Five!"

Seeing the middle-aged man, Lin Che's gaze sharpened. This person was indeed the fifth elder of the Lin family.

"I didn't expect the Lin family would go so far as to send an elder to kill me… It seems Lin Xionghai is truly wary of me as a threat."

"This is called caution."

Elder Five sneered, "For a family, to stand strong for a hundred years is like a ship. The helmsman must be cautious and avoid all kinds of dangers. Lin Che, with your talent, if you become an enemy of the Lin family after your dantian recovers, it will be quite a trouble."

"So it's best to nip this trouble in the bud."

Lin Che sneered, "This is the first time I've seen someone speak so grandly about ruthlessness and lack of morals. Unfortunately, with fools like you steering the ship, the Lin family is doomed to capsize sooner or later…"

At this moment, Elder Five's eyes narrowed, "Lin Che, even if your cultivation has recovered to its peak from a year ago, you are still no match for me. I could have killed you without personally making a move, but I still came…"

"Since that's the case, you should understand that resistance is meaningless. So, just accept your death obediently!"

Elder Five's cold words fell as his figure moved.

Whoosh!

His speed was like a ghost, quickly closing in on Lin Che.

"Die!" Elder Five roared, then clenched his fist, with black light surging, delivering a powerful punch directly towards Lin Che's heart.

Ninth Layer of Qi Gathering!

From the aura emanating around Elder Five, it was clear that he was not boasting. Even if Lin Che had recovered to his level from a year ago, facing the peak of Qi Gathering, there was still a full realm of difference!

However, despite the immense aura of Elder Five, Lin Che's expression remained calm.

Whoosh!

As Elder Five closed the distance, Lin Che finally moved.

Boom!As Lin Che took a step, an aura no weaker than Elder Five's burst forth from him. Undoubtedly, Lin Che was using the 'Reverse Chaos Nine Moves', a spiritual-grade combat technique, to unleash such a terrifying aura.

Moreover, unlike the Black Dragon Leader, who had taken nine steps to consolidate the aura, Lin Che only needed one step to gather this aura.One step to consolidate!

What is a genius? It's someone who can bring any combat technique to its limit. At this moment, Lin Che undoubtedly proved this point.

In the next moment, Lin Che drew his sword and slashed forward!

Boom—

The violent sword force collided fiercely with Elder Five's punch imprint, creating a strong wave of spiritual energy that spread in all directions. After the clash, Elder Five's body was forcefully pushed back more than ten steps.

"You!"

Elder Five was stunned, but before he could utter a second word, a long sword was already at his throat.

Lin Che stood proudly, the sword in his hand still buzzing. His eyes were icy cold as he looked at Elder Five and said, "I've fought for the Lin family for years, and most of the resources I fought for ended up in the Elder Hall... As a grand elder of the Lin family, you've grown to this extent?""Can't even withstand a single sword strike...

Simply useless!"

Humiliation!

This was a blatant insult!

Elder Five's face froze in embarrassment, just as he was about to speak. However, before he could utter a word, Lin Che's sword suddenly advanced.

Sizzle!

Elder Five's throat was instantly pierced, and blood splattered everywhere!

Elder Five's eyes widened in shock, his mouth making 'he-he' sounds as he could only collapse slowly in fear.

Perhaps he would never understand how Lin Che, who had a shattered dantian a month ago, could grow to such a terrifying level within a month...

After killing Elder Five, Lin Che naturally did not overlook the resources on him. Fortunately, the Fifth Elder also had a spatial ring. Upon inspecting it with his divine sense, Lin Che discovered seventy spiritual herbs inside!"Seventy spiritual herbs should be enough to help me break through to the next realm, right?"

Lin Che felt a surge of excitement. However, he did not refine these herbs immediately. After putting them away and taking one last look at the bloodied corpse, he turned and left.

Not long after Lin Che left, the figure of the man in the silver robe appeared again from the darkness.

"This kid, when did he break through to the eighth stage of Qi Gathering right under my nose?"

The silver-robed man clearly remembered that Lin Che was only at the seventh layer of Qi Gathering when he fought the Black Dragon's leader. Yet, just a few days later, his realm had reached the eighth layer. Moreover, he hadn't noticed any of this breakthrough.

"Could it be that this child is a Heaven's Dao practitioner?"

There were ancient legends of prodigies who could advance one realm per battle, breaking through through relentless fighting and surpassing the limits of their realm, known as Heaven's Dao practitioners.

At this moment, Lin Che's performance made the silver-robed man entertain this absurd thought.

Of course, these thoughts were fleeting in the silver-robed man's mind. Looking at the corpse on the ground, he shook his head helplessly.

"Master's order was to help you solve a problem. It was supposed to be an opportunity..."

"But now, it seems this task still has to continue. It's really troublesome."