The extraordinary journey begins with the Ouroboros Stele.

Chapter 172 I'm Too Strong

Hearing his master's question, Lin Ye nodded slightly.

Here at the main residence, there's practically nothing that can be hidden from the master, which is why he initially didn't want to live in the fourth courtyard.

"Master, what exactly is that Thunder Pearl?"

He asked, though he had no idea what the Thunder Pearl was, even though he used it.

Moreover, he couldn't be sure that his method of using the Thunder Bead was correct.

Nangong Lie picked up the teacup, his posture becoming somewhat languid, and gently rubbed the teacup with the lid.

"I don't know. Occasionally, some rare treasures do appear in the herb-gathering areas, their origins unknown and their power unpredictable."

"It's quite a stroke of luck that you were able to encounter such a rare treasure that resonates with you; you could say it's a blessing in disguise."

At this point, he looked at Lin Ye with a hint of satisfaction.

"For a martial artist like you who has achieved the Void Qi level with Super Grade True Qi, the Void Qi level is actually more like a short transition, and you will often step into the True Qi level very quickly."

"According to my estimation, this timeframe may not exceed three months."

He paused slightly at this point, as if he were pondering something.

Lin Ye waited quietly without saying a word.

After a while, Nangong Lie sighed, "After you achieve True Qi, if you wish to practice the sect's secret martial arts techniques, you can go to the Martial Arts Pavilion to retrieve and read them."

Admittedly, he was indeed afraid that Lin'er would follow the same path as Hu'er; given Lin'er's talent, it was not impossible.

But that's a dead end. If possible, he still hopes that Lin'er can follow the path of a normal martial arts practitioner, like the third brother.

The eldest son embarked on a path he couldn't even see clearly, while the second son embarked on a dead end.

Although anyone could potentially become a fighter, who knows when?

If possible, he certainly didn't want Lin'er to follow the path of the eldest and second eldest sons.

However, the three great chain-shaped secret weapons are something that the Crimson Whale Sect cannot avoid.

Without cultivating multiple skills, even though the "Whale Killing Divine Power" technique is top-notch, it will ultimately be difficult to demonstrate much dominance.

Only by mastering the three major secret martial arts techniques can one be considered a true disciple of the Crimson Whale Sect.

This is why he had his core disciples cultivate the three major secret martial arts techniques, instead of randomly choosing any other secret martial art.

Because of martial arts training.

If you truly have the aptitude to master the Lianxing Secret Martial Arts, even if you are not my personal disciple, I can still pass on the "Whale Killing Divine Qi" to you.

But if you have only average talent, there's no need to waste your time.

Lin Ye nodded slightly upon hearing his master's words, "I understand, Master."

Nangong Lie put down his teacup, looked at Lin Ye, and gave him a warning.

"But remember, you can only practice it as a secondary skill. At least until you reach the Divine Realm, you should focus on the Whale Killing Divine Realm of your sect."

"Don't follow your second senior brother's example. If he truly succeeds in the future, it won't be too late for you to follow his path."

"Remember this, remember this."

Lin Ye looked at his serious-faced master and nodded solemnly, "Lin'er understands."

Nangong Lie's face lit up with joy. "Alright, go ahead. If you have any questions during the training of the Secret Martial Arts, you can ask your senior sister or second senior brother."

"The eldest and second eldest brothers have already mastered the three major martial arts techniques."

Lin Ye was somewhat surprised to hear this. His senior sister had actually mastered the three great martial arts techniques.

No wonder it's called a once-in-fifty-years event.

"I understand, Master."

After leaving the main courtyard, Lin Ye went straight to the second courtyard.

"Squeak~~"

Pushing open the door, I saw Land Rover sitting at the stone table in the courtyard, brewing tea. The golden nanmu tree next to him was completely bare.

Hearing the door open, he looked up and smiled when he saw Lin Ye.

"Junior brother, what brings you here?"

Lin Ye walked over and sat down. Land Rover picked up the scalding hot teapot with his bare hands and poured Lin Ye a cup.

Then he put the teapot back on the stove, shook his hand, and said, "Hot, hot, hot..."

Lin Ye looked at his second senior brother with some helplessness, picked up his teacup and took a sip.

"feifeifei..."

'

"Thump."

Setting down his teacup, Lin Ye cut straight to the point.

"Senior brother, I came here to have you test my strength and see where I am now."

After he finished speaking, Land Rover shifted his gaze from the stove to Lin Ye's face.

Without saying a word, he stood up and walked to the black stone platform in the courtyard.

Looking back at Lin Ye who hadn't followed, she tilted her head and said, "Come on?"

Lin Ye was taken aback for a moment, then laughed, "Please enlighten me, Senior Brother."

More than half an hour later, Lin Ye, his face bruised and swollen, sat silently by the stone table, picked up his teacup, and took a sip without expression.

The Land Rover next to him picked up the teapot and poured tea, "Hot, hot, hot..."

'

After shaking his hands to cool them down, he looked at Lin Ye.

"Junior Brother's current strength is slightly stronger than that of the veteran Sha Gang, but he is still a level below the peak of Sha Gang."

"However, Junior Brother will soon pass through the Void Qi stage. Once you achieve True Qi, even some top-tier Fiend Qi might not be your match."

Lin Ye nodded in response to Land Rover's words.

There are no specific external differences in the levels of Sha Gang. In terms of strength, they are roughly divided into ordinary Sha Gang, veteran Sha Gang, peak Sha Gang, and top-level Sha Gang.

Among them, the top-tier evil energy is only one step away from the divine energy.

For ordinary evil spirits, it's just like top-tier true spirits versus ordinary true spirits—both are powerless against each other.

However, the top-tier evil energy is even more special.

Because only those who cultivate first-class and top-level secret martial arts have a chance to reach the Divine Gang realm, most top-level Fiend Gang cultivators have no choice but to start cultivating the Overlord Stream and try to break through to the Fighter level.

Therefore, top-tier evil qi is similar to the peak of hard qigong; the strong ones can even crush ordinary divine qi, while the weak ones may not last a single move against a divine qi.

"Master said that he plans to have you practice the three major secret martial arts of the sect after you reach the True Qi Realm. If you have any questions then, you can ask me."

Land Rover suddenly spoke, seemingly looking for a topic to talk about.

Lin Ye nodded, "Then I'll have to trouble you, Senior Brother."

Land Rover nodded without saying anything, and the yard fell silent again.

"Buzz~ Buzz~"

The phone's vibration was exceptionally clear in the quiet courtyard.

Lin Ye took out his phone and glanced at it, then looked at the Land Rover.

"Senior brother, I have something to take care of, I'll be leaving now."

Land Rover stood up. "I'll see you off."

After leaving the hospital, Lin Ye answered the phone.

"Big brother! I've discovered another sacrificial site. Interested? This time, I have some good news!"

Zhang Xuan's voice came through the phone, tinged with excitement.

Lin Ye smiled upon hearing this, "What good news?"

"Come on~ Sister Wei hasn't come back yet. You'll know when she does, big brother."

Send me your location.

In the outskirts of Coastal City, a dark light suddenly shone above an old house.

In the courtyard, Lin Ye withdrew his hand, and there was still a light black aura flowing between his fingers like gas.

A headless corpse knelt before him, its luxurious clothing indicating its identity as a priest of the Nuo Snake God Cult.

The wound on the corpse's neck was neither a tear nor a clean cut.

Instead, it looked like it had been burned and melted.

The illusory energy forged from the tribulation lightning and black blood shock is too powerful and its attack power is too terrifying.

I wonder how powerful it would be if paired with Xiong Tu?

If I were to add armor-piercing ability on top of that, I doubt anyone below the Divine Qi level could withstand me. Even those at the Divine Qi level might have to avoid my attacks.

Lin Ye sighed and gently shook his head.

"I'm too strong."