Lin Ge's Strength

There was chaos throughout the Lei Clan Courtyard, with screams rising one after another.

"Tsk, tsk. So many Heaven Origin Realm experts showing up at once. Quite a grand display."

Lin Ge looked toward the depths of the Lei Clan's rear courtyard, where four figures were rushing toward him. Not a trace of panic showed on his face; instead, he looked somewhat amused.

The Lei Clan had already revealed its trump cards, yet Lin Ge remained so calm. Lei Bao grew even more furious.

"You're about to die, and you're still pretending to be calm? Let this old man tear off your mask!"

The few exchanges he'd had with Lin Ge earlier had made Lei Bao realize that his opponent's strength was no weaker than his own. So this time, he went all out from the very start.

"Hmph. How conceited."

Lin Ge sneered and thrust out his sword.

The sword intent clinging to the iron sword burst forth with astonishing force, like a raging tiger bent on tearing its prey to pieces.

The two forces collided. Lei Bao was hurled backward, spitting blood, his face stricken with shock.

He, Lei Bao, a peak Heaven Origin Realm expert, had actually failed to block a single sword strike from someone in the early Heaven Origin Realm!

"No! You're definitely not in the early Heaven Origin Realm!"

Remembering the terrifying Yuan force he'd felt in the instant their palms had clashed, Lei Bao couldn't help shouting.

"You only figured that out now? Too late!"

Lin Ge sneered again, his figure darting forward as he instantly unleashed three blades of sword energy that shot toward Lei Bao.

Lei Bao hurriedly dodged, his figure retreating sharply. He avoided the first two blades in succession, but had no time to evade the third. He could only clench both fists in front of himself and channel Yuan force into them, hoping to withstand the final blade.

But he'd badly underestimated its power. The formidable sword energy contained within the blade struck him in an instant, sending him flying. He crashed to the ground, and the earth gave way beneath him, forming a crater a zhang wide.

"Patriarch!"

Several Lei Clan elders turned pale and rushed to Lei Bao's side.

Lei Bao had suffered severe injuries. His face was pale, more than ten bones were broken, and he could no longer move.

An elderly elder hurriedly took a wooden bottle from his Universe Bag and slowly applied the medicinal powder inside to Lei Bao's wounds.

The powder soon took effect. Lei Bao's surface injuries healed at a visible speed. In just a few seconds, he could move normally again, and a hint of color returned to his pale, aged face.

"Blood Coagulation Powder!"

Lin Ge looked at the wooden bottle, a flicker of surprise in his eyes.

He knew that wooden bottle all too well. It held the Blood Coagulation Powder he'd given Li Quan, a miracle medicine for treating wounds. He'd only heard that the medicine had been bought by a mysterious person; he'd never expected that person to be from the Lei Clan.

"Cough, cough... I didn't expect you to grow this strong in just over ten days. I underestimated you."

Lei Bao slowly rose to his feet, looking at Lin Ge with a grave expression as he spoke coldly.

"Earlier, you asked if I regretted provoking you."

Lin Ge paused in surprise, then nodded and watched Lei Bao quietly, ready to hear what he had to say.

"Not only do I not regret it, I'm actually somewhat relieved."

Lei Bao's expression gradually returned to calm.

Everything he'd just endured had indeed made him furious. But though Lin Ge's sword had seriously wounded him, it had also brought him back to his senses and restored his reason.

"Relieved?"

Lin Ge furrowed his brows, staring at Lei Bao in confusion.

"You truly are a peerless genius. In all my years, I've never seen anyone as gifted as you. But even a genius needs enough time to grow before talent can be turned into strength."

As Lei Bao spoke, he kept sneering, confidence showing in his eyes.

"What are you trying to say?"

Lin Ge looked at Lei Bao calmly and asked in an even voice.

"I mean, if you had a few more months, perhaps you'd grow strong enough that even the combined might of the Lei and Xie Families couldn't deal with you. But unfortunately, we're not a few months in the future." Lei Bao had recovered about seventy or eighty percent. His complexion was returning to normal, and his tone had grown more forceful.

"So you think you can beat me now?"

Lin Ge was quite dismissive of Lei Bao's words, a hint of mockery entering his tone.

Lei Bao noticed the disdain in Lin Ge's eyes, but his composure remained untouched. Instead, he said with unusual calm, "I'm certainly no match for you alone, but..."

Before he could finish, four figures suddenly appeared. Each radiated the overwhelming aura of a peak Heaven Origin Realm expert, making it hard to breathe.

Lin Ge looked at the four old men who had appeared without warning. His gaze sharpened slightly, but his expression didn't change.

"Lei Bao, what's going on?"

The speaker was the old man standing in the middle of the four. He swept his eyes over the scene, a cold glint flashing in them as he asked in a frosty voice.

"Elder Lei Feng, I'll explain the details later. For now, please join forces with me and take this brat down!"

Lei Bao leapt up and landed beside Lei Feng. He pointed at Lin Ge and spoke coldly.

"Lei Bao, what did you just say? Join forces to kill this brat? Have you gone mad? I'd never stoop to something so shameless."

The old man beside Lei Feng scowled at his words and rebuked him sharply.

Having all four of them gang up on a child of barely ten? If word got out, people would be talking, calling them shameless. He was a man who cared about his reputation; he'd never do such a thing.

"Elders, don't underestimate this brat. His strength has already surpassed the peak of the Heaven Origin Realm. He's reached the half-step Origin Pill Realm!"

Lei Bao spoke sharply, his expression utterly cold.

"Half-step Origin Pill Realm!"

The four old men were taken aback, their eyes full of disbelief.

"You're all talking too much."

Lin Ge pursed his lips and struck at one of the four with his sword.

A flash of sword light streaked past. It was so fast that, in an instant, it was right in front of the old man.

The old man's expression changed drastically as he faced the sword light. With no time to think, he immediately put all his strength into a punch and met it head-on.

Rumble!

The violent surge of Yuan force erupted like an explosion, sending the old man flying to the edge of the rooftop, a thread of blood at the corner of his mouth.

It had all happened too quickly. The other three elders hadn't even had time to react before the old man was knocked back several meters.

"It seems Lei Bao was right. This brat really is something."

Lei Feng watched Lin Ge with a dark expression and said in a low voice.

"One move was enough to drive Elder Lei Mu back. It seems he really has reached the half-step Origin Pill Realm," Lei Lin said coldly.

"You five, come at me together. In a one-on-one fight, none of you are my match."

Lin Ge smiled mockingly and spoke in a casual tone.

"Elders, kill him! Then the Lei Clan will be rid of a major threat!"

Lei Bao's killing intent surged. His icy gaze stabbed straight at Lin Ge like a blade.

"Fine. Today, we'll put our pride aside and kill this brat together!"

The four elders exchanged glances for a few seconds, immediately understanding one another's intentions. They all unleashed a terrifying aura and stared coldly at Lin Ge.