189: Chapter 190 Physical Transformation, Ready to Set Off

[Coiling Dragon Strength] — A Sect-Suppressing Level technique. It accumulates power layer by layer within the sinews and bones, like a coiling dragon lying in wait. It remains as immovable as a mountain, yet moves with the force of a thunderbolt. When Cultivated to Major Achievement, it can erupt with ten times one's own power in an instant, sweeping away all obstacles with unstoppable momentum!

[Spirit Snake Strength] — A Sect-Suppressing Level technique. It releases power from the sinews and bones, making the body soft and agile, like a spirit snake hunting for prey. It is as fast as lightning and impossible to guard against. When Cultivated to Major Achievement, it can erupt with several times one's own attack speed in an instant!

Lin Ye's gaze moved back and forth between the two options.

Coiling Dragon Strength focuses on violent output.

Spirit Snake Strength, on the other hand, focuses on flexibility and versatility.

He wanted both, but unfortunately, he could only choose one.

After some thought, his fighting style was never the delicate type; it emphasized wide, sweeping movements, overpowering others with strength, and winning with momentum.

From this perspective, the explosive power of Coiling Dragon Strength was more compatible with his current path.

Although the extreme speed of Spirit Snake Strength was tempting, he already possessed Lightning Flash Movement, so there was no need to further increase his attack speed.

As the saying goes, he was not a swordsman; he focused on delivering a decisive blow, not slowly chipping away at the opponent.

Ten times the explosive power—that sounds awesome!

Without further hesitation, Lin Ye reached out and tapped on Coiling Dragon Strength.

The next second, a torrential stream of information flooded into his mind.

His body seemed to have undergone thousands of temperings in an instant, and every technique for exerting force was deeply carved into his muscles.

In a trance, a dragon appeared before his eyes—a black coiling dragon lurking in the abyss.

Its body was as thick as a mountain, and its scales were like cast iron, each one shimmering with a cold, chilling light.

It lay curled there, motionless.

But Lin Ye could feel that within that seemingly static body, there lay a power capable of destroying the heavens and extinguishing the earth.

The coiling dragon's breathing was slow, but with every exhalation, its body would expand slightly.

That was not simple breathing; it was the accumulation of power.

By breathing, power was accumulated layer by layer within the sinews and bones, like drawing back a bowstring.

The longer it was accumulated, the stronger the power released in the end.

This was the core of Coiling Dragon Strength.

If Wild Bull Strength taught one how to use force, then Coiling Dragon Strength taught one how to "hide" it.

Hiding power within the sinews and bones, deep within every inch of muscle.

Usually, it remained hidden, but with a single thought, all the power would erupt in an instant, like a bursting flood, unstoppable.

Lin Ye stood quietly in place, eyes closed, letting those realizations flow through his mind.

He could feel his body undergoing changes; his sinews and bones trembled slightly, as if playing some ancient rhythm.

His muscles were rearranging, changing from loose to dense and orderly.

The gaps between his joints were also narrowing, making every joint like a precision bearing that could withstand greater loads.

This was no longer just an improvement in technique, but a remodeling of the body.

Coiling Dragon Strength had directly upgraded his force-exertion System.

Previously, he exerted force by contracting his muscles—simple and crude, but limited in efficiency; he could at most unleash sixty or seventy percent of his full strength.

Now it was different; Coiling Dragon Strength taught him how to exert force using his sinews and bones, with muscles merely acting as conduits.

In this way, he could unleash ninety, or even one hundred percent of his full strength!

This was Lin Ye's greatest gain after comprehending Coiling Dragon Strength.

He did not know how much time had passed when Lin Ye slowly opened his eyes.

He looked down at his hands; from the outside, there were no major changes.

But he could feel a force lurking deep within his sinews and bones, like a sleeping coiling dragon; once awakened, it would surely be earth-shattering!

He clenched his fist.

His sinews and bones immediately emitted an extremely faint humming sound, as if countless strings were being plucked at once.

That force lurking in his sinews and bones gradually gathered in the center of his palm; although it hadn't been released, Lin Ye could already feel its power.

He relaxed his hand, and the power returned to the depths of his sinews and bones, lying dormant once again.

"Sect-Suppressing Level Cultivation Techniques, they really are all extraordinary."

Lin Ye nodded in satisfaction.

With the addition of this Cultivation Technique, his combat power could at least double.

Although pure strength might not have much effect in the Late Stage, when there was little difference in other aspects, the side with greater strength would hold an absolute advantage.

Most importantly, Coiling Dragon Strength was not just a simple technique for exerting force, but a reinforcement of his Physical Body Foundation.

In the short term, it might not be noticeable, but as time went on, this gap would become more and more apparent.

The next morning, Lin Ye went to the Qingfeng Chamber of Commerce and found Deacon Zhou.

When Lin Ye arrived, Deacon Zhou was behind the counter using an abacus; the clattering sound of the beads could be heard from far away.

"Deacon Zhou." Lin Ye stepped through the door and cupped his hands in greeting.

Deacon Zhou looked up and hurried over with a beaming smile: "Brother Lin is here! Please, sit, sit. Someone, serve tea!"

A shop assistant nearby deftly brewed a pot of tea and brought it over; the tea was clear and bright, and the fragrance was enticing.

Lin Ye picked up the tea bowl, took a sip, and praised the good tea.

"This is Cloud Mist Tea, a specialty of our Qingfeng County. If Brother Lin likes it, take two jin with you when you leave."

"That won't be necessary. I'm a rough man and don't usually have time to savor tea." Lin Ye waved his hand with a smile and then brought up the real business.

"I plan to set off for the county town tomorrow. I wonder how things are prepared on your end, Deacon Zhou?"

"Leaving tomorrow? Although it is indeed a bit rushed, my accounts are mostly sorted out. If I work hard tonight, I shouldn't delay Brother Lin's schedule."

Deacon Zhou said, adding more tea to Lin Ye's cup.

Naturally, he wouldn't pass up the opportunity to travel with Lin Ye. Security on the road was secondary; after all, there was no one foolish enough to dare rob the Qingfeng Chamber of Commerce's caravan.

The key was that he wanted to befriend Lin Ye.

"Good. In that case, let's meet at the town gate tomorrow morning."

Having confirmed the departure time, Lin Ye did not linger. He drained his tea, stood up, and left.

The next morning, before the sky had fully brightened, Lin Ye got up.

He did not disturb anyone, changing into a set of clean clothes with light, quiet steps.

He slung a small bundle over his shoulder, loosely stuffed with a few changes of clothes, making it look bulky—though in reality, it was just to deceive others.

All his valuable items, such as the black iron heavy staff, bow and arrows, silver banknotes, Medicinal Pill, jade pendant, and various tokens, were all placed in the void ring.

He pushed open the courtyard gate, and the morning breeze rushed to meet him, carrying the scent of earth and dew.

Lin Ye stood at the gate and looked back; the lights in Master's room were still dark, and his uncle's windows were tightly shut.

Lin Ye did not go to disturb them. He had already said his goodbyes the day before yesterday, and saying more would only seem overly sentimental.

He turned around and strode toward the town entrance.