Xianxia: Establishing an Immortal Clan Through Simulation (Patreon)

Chapter 49: Overwhelming Combat Strength

Unsure about the extent of his true strength, Lin Zichen turned his gaze toward the forbidden grounds of the back mountain.

There resided a late-stage Grandmaster, a supreme expert.

And this expert was none other than his loyal subordinate.

"If I want to know the limits of my power, why not test it out?"

With this thought, Lin Zichen made up his mind. His figure flickered, and he headed straight for the back mountain.

Before long, he found Chu Mu, who was teaching some of the younger members of the Lin family.

“Greetings, Young Master,” Chu Mu said respectfully.

When the Lin family disciples saw Lin Zichen appear, they greeted him with deference.

“Chu Mu, come with me.”

Nodding briefly at the disciples, Lin Zichen turned to Chu Mu, spoke those words, and then left immediately.

Without hesitation, Chu Mu followed closely behind him.

This left the disciples exchanging bewildered glances.

“What’s going on? Even the elders in our family treat Elder Chu with utmost respect, yet the Young Master speaks to him like he’s a subordinate. And Elder Chu didn’t show any dissatisfaction—he just followed right away. You know Elder Chu is rumored to be a Master Realm expert, right?”

“I don’t know about the rest, but one thing’s for sure—our Young Master is amazing!”

“Haven’t you heard? It’s said that Elder Chu was brought back by the Young Master himself.”

“Huh? The Young Master is only seventeen, and his cultivation was supposedly no higher than the Postnatal Realm. How could he possibly associate with a Master, let alone bring one back? That’s…”

“...”

The Lin family disciples were filled with questions, their heads buzzing with confusion.

Little did they know, Chu Mu wasn’t merely a Master Realm expert; he was a Grandmaster. Not only that, he was also the subordinate of their Young Master.

Even more unimaginable to them was the fact that Lin Zichen’s cultivation had long surpassed the Postnatal Realm, having reached Peak Master Realm.

Nor could they comprehend that the strength of their family elders was far beyond what they had assumed.

The Lin family was no longer the same as before.

It had risen like a dragon soaring to the heavens, advancing rapidly on all fronts.

One could only imagine what would happen if some unfortunate soul dared to provoke the Lin family one day.

Should that day come, the explosive power of the Lin family would shock all of Qingzhou City and even the entire Qianyuan Country. They would become a symbol of mystery, strength, and an existence no one could afford to offend.

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In a dense forest several hundred miles away from Qingfeng City.

Two upright figures, one elderly and one young, stood side by side.

Every movement they made exuded the aura of Masters. The middle-aged man emanated a gentle presence, like the warmth of spring that nurtures all things, making those near him feel at ease.

In contrast, the younger figure radiated a sharp, unrestrained aura like a piercing spear. The vegetation around him bowed under this overwhelming Sword Qi, and the more stubborn plants that refused to yield had their tops severed by the sheer force of his presence.

“Thirty percent Sword Intent... As expected of the Master. This talent is far beyond mine,” Chu Mu exclaimed, unable to hide his astonishment as he felt the overwhelming Sword Intent radiating from Lin Zichen.

Even as a late-stage Grandmaster, Chu Mu’s comprehension of Wood Elemental Intent had barely reached twenty percent.

And he had been quite proud of this achievement.

But now…

Sigh. He could only lament.

“Heh, you’d better work hard, or it won’t be long before my cultivation surpasses yours.”

“How about this—if you can comprehend your Intent to over thirty percent before I surpass your cultivation, I’ll reward you with a pill that can enhance your cultivation. How does that sound?”

Seeing the astonished look on Chu Mu's face, Lin Zichen couldn't help but smile faintly and took the opportunity to make a promise.

“Thank you for the reward, Young Master,” Chu Mu responded, his eyes lighting up with excitement as he clasped his hands in gratitude.

“If you want it, you’ll need to work hard,” Lin Zichen said with a chuckle.

Over time, Lin Zichen had noticed Chu Mu’s tireless dedication and effort, so he didn’t mind offering him some benefits in return.

“Enough talk. Spar with me. I want to gauge the limits of my strength,” Lin Zichen added, his tone resolute.

“I wouldn’t dare refuse~!” Chu Mu replied, his demeanor becoming serious.

Although Lin Zichen was only at Peak Master Realm, Chu Mu instinctively felt that he was far from simple—outwardly harmless, but brimming with hidden depths.

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“Turning Tide.”

“Stirring Clouds.”

“Overturning Rain.”

“Capsizing Seas.”

The Cloud-Turning Sword Technique was a top-tier Master Martial Skill with four moves. Lin Zichen had mastered all of them to Complete Mastery. When he performed the techniques, the surroundings transformed into a series of deadly phenomena, radiating an overwhelming killing intent.

Each sword strike, combined with thirty percent Sword Intent, swept through the area. Within a radius of a thousand meters, plants, trees, and wild beasts were crushed and buried under the shockwaves of Lin Zichen's swordsmanship.

“Based on your current display, Young Master, your combat strength is roughly equivalent to that of an early-stage Grandmaster who has grasped ten percent of their Intent,” Chu Mu judged after exchanging hundreds of moves with Lin Zichen.

“Early-stage Grandmaster?”

Lin Zichen frowned slightly at this assessment, clearly dissatisfied.

However, this wasn’t his full power.

“Let’s go again,” he said.

The moment the words left his mouth, Lin Zichen activated the latent power of his Innate Sword Constitution.

In an instant, his spiritual energy surged, doubling in strength. His mastery over the Cloud-Turning Sword Technique became more fluid and natural, and new insights into the technique began to emerge.

Although his Sword Intent was only at thirty percent, the terrifying might he unleashed was nearly equivalent to that of forty percent Sword Intent.

This sudden burst of power left Chu Mu, who had previously been handling the fight with ease, scrambling to keep up.

“Is this... a Stronger Spirit Constitution?”

“Hiss…”

Chu Mu gasped as he sensed the transformation in Lin Zichen. His eyes filled with shock.

A Spirit Constitution, particularly one related to the sword path, was at least a Stronger Spirit Constitution.

Judging by Lin Zichen’s performance, it was highly likely he possessed a Stronger Spirit Constitution.

This realization was nothing short of terrifying.

“Late-stage Grandmaster! This is definitely the combat power of a late-stage Grandmaster!”

After a few dozen more moves, Chu Mu raised his hand to signal the end of the fight. Staring at Lin Zichen’s youthful figure, his expression became complex.

Seventeen years old.

At just seventeen, the Young Master’s combat strength had already reached a level comparable to his own.

Chu Mu couldn’t help but feel that his decades of cultivation had gone to waste.

“I didn’t expect the power of a Stronger Spirit Constitution to be this overwhelming,” he muttered to himself.

Even Lin Zichen was amazed by the strength of his Innate Sword Constitution.

However, he quickly regained his composure.

He understood that this overwhelming strength was relative to Chu Mu. If he were to face another late-stage Grandmaster with a Spirit Constitution—he likely wouldn’t be their match.

Furthermore, his current cultivation level was still relatively low.

At higher realms, such as the Celestial Realm, the power gap between stages grew significantly. Even with his Stronger Spirit Constitution, Lin Zichen estimated he could only challenge opponents one realm above his own.

And when he eventually reached the Reversion Realm, it wasn’t even guaranteed he would remain invincible among those in the same realm.