Rise from a Low-class Family to Martial Artist

Chapter 85: Chapter 80: A Youth Rises from Humble Beginnings

Referee confirms identity, draw lots!

Lin Chen looked at the red dot in the middle of the long stick in his hand, his expression unchanged, while Lv Shuyu saw the red dot in Lin Chen’s hand and his face showed a tinge of regret.

When he saw Lin Chen’s opponent in the first match was a student from Iron Blood Martial Arts Hall who had opened five acupoints, Lv Shuyu breathed a sigh of relief again.

In this battle, Lin Chen should be able to win.

This way, he would have the chance to personally defeat Lin Chen.

To prove to Instructor Chen that he is more deserving of Class A treatment than Lin Chen?

After drawing lots, there was another person who remained as calm as Lin Chen, Zhou Yu from Cloud Conceal Martial Arts Hall, the only student in group C who had opened seven acupoints.

Lin Chen was confident in himself; no matter who he faced, he would not lose.

The same was true for Zhou Yu. He was the only one in this group with seven acupoints, while the students from Iron Blood Martial Arts Hall and Mountain Shaking Martial Arts Hall were still at five acupoints. The difference in levels could make up for the difference in the power of their cultivation techniques.

Moreover, the students from Iron Blood Martial Arts Hall and Mountain Shaking Martial Arts Hall hadn’t even mastered their techniques well enough to fight across acupoints.

”There shouldn’t be any surprises in group C, Senior Brother Zhou is bound to win.”

On the Cloud Conceal Martial Arts Hall side, the students were quite relaxed, convinced that Senior Brother Zhou would win.

Zhao Jingchuan stood among the Cloud Conceal students but discreetly curled his lips. If there were no Senior Brother Lin in this group, Senior Brother Zhou’s victory would be undisputed, but with Senior Brother Lin present, it’s hard to say.

Senior Brother Lin was capable of defeating Fu Ang, and although he had opened six acupoints, one less than Senior Brother Zhou, even Senior Brother Zhou may not dare to claim he could surely defeat Fu Ang.

Mountain Shaking Martial Arts Hall.

Fu Ang’s gaze was constantly fixated on Lv Shuyu, and the other junior brothers beside him, noticing this scene, asked in confusion, ”Senior Brother Fu, does Lv Shuyu have something special about him?”

To draw such attention from Senior Brother Fu, he must be extraordinary.

”If this person is who I think he is, then Zhou Yu might not necessarily win.”

Fu Ang’s expression was solemn. The disciple from Clear Wind Martial Arts Hall who beat him at the Martial Arts Garden, he was sure it was one of these three students from Clear Wind Martial Arts Hall with six acupoints. He just wasn’t sure which one.

And during the selection of groupings earlier, he had been watching the Clear Wind Martial Arts Hall side the whole time, noticing a small detail: Lv Shuyu had voluntarily asked to join group C.

Since he dared to volunteer, he must have enough confidence in his own strength; it was very likely him.

Although he’s a bit behind in opening acupoints, having Small Success in Clear Wind Palm is enough to fight across one acupoint. He had experienced the opponent’s Clear Wind Palm’s power and still felt uneasy about it.

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In the Martial Arts Arena.

After Lin Chen and seven others had each drawn their opponents, the first match was Zhou Yu from Cloud Conceal Martial Arts Hall, a student with seven acupoints, facing off against a student from Gale Martial Arts Hall with five acupoints.

This match passed without any ripples.

The student from Gale Martial Arts Hall couldn’t even perform their Gale Leg move and lost in just three punches against Zhou Yu.

The gap of two acupoints was a chasm.

The second match, Lin Chen faced Tu Le, a student with five acupoints from Iron Blood Martial Arts Hall.

On the side of Clear Wind Martial Arts Hall, seeing Lin Chen taking the stage, Qi He’s eyes narrowed slightly. Lin Chen had achieved mastery in Clear Wind Palm, and showing it here might lead to some criticism against Clear Wind Martial Arts Hall.

Chen Chunfeng’s gaze towards Lin Chen, however, was filled with anticipation, even though Lin Chen had not become a student of Clear Wind Martial Arts Hall in the end, he still hoped Lin Chen would achieve higher levels in Clear Wind Palm.

Lu Yongfeng, Zhao Jingchuan, and Cheng Ying were all staring intently at Lin Chen at this moment.

Against Tu Le with five acupoints, Senior Brother Lin should not lose.

After all, Senior Brother Lin had once defeated Fu Ang at the Martial Arts Garden, and Fu Ang, who had mastered Iron Bone Skill, while Tu Le’s Iron Collapse Fist wasn’t even connected.

”Tu Le of Iron Blood Martial Arts Hall asks for guidance from Senior Brother Lin.”

Tu Le was very courteous, addressing Lin Chen according to the higher realm of acupoints.

”Please!”

Lin Chen nodded, gesturing politely for him to begin.

Lv Shuyu watched Lin Chen’s gesture and curled his lips, the others called him Senior Brother, and he really played the part.

Similarly, Lin Chen’s gesture stirred discontent among many of the Iron Blood Martial Arts Hall students watching.

”Junior Brother Tu is just being polite, yet Lin Chen really thinks he’s the Senior Brother.”

”Just watch, soon we’ll see the real skill.”

Seeing Lin Chen’s gesture, Tu Le wasted no time, his body lowering like a volcano about to erupt, accumulating boundless strength.

The next moment, Tu Le struck.

A strike of Iron Collapse Fist, ”Mountain Shattering Stone,” the force of his punch fierce, as if tearing through the air, slightly hinting at the sound of cannon fire.

”Although Junior Brother Tu’s Iron Collapse Fist isn’t mastered, it’s not far off, Lin Chen can’t withstand it.”

On the Iron Blood Martial Arts Hall side, Zhang Qing, who had already won, spoke softly, and his words were acknowledged by the few disciples around him.

On the field, observing Tu Le’s fierce offensive, Lin Chen remained calm and unhurried. When Tu Le’s punch came close, his palms only then lifted, drawing a graceful curve in the air, welcoming the opponent’s punch.

Seeing Lin Chen’s action, many martial arts students on the scene showed a gleeful expression, thinking Lin Chen had lost his mind to clash directly with Iron Blood Martial Arts Hall’s students.

But the next moment, the martial arts students present realized something was off. After Lin Chen struck, when fist and palm met, Lin Chen stood in place without moving an inch.

How could this be?

Tu Le’s pupils contracted suddenly, the moment his punch clashed with the opponent’s, he only felt it seemed to sink into water, unable to exert further strength.

”Iron Collapse Fist’s power is indeed strong, but under my Small Success in Water Cloud Palm, it’s completely restrained.”

Lin Chen’s lips curled up. He didn’t intend to waste much time on this Junior Brother Tu, sending out several palms in succession, like waves crashing continuously.

Facing Lin Chen’s second palm, Tu Le began to retreat, feeling each punch he blocked was like a huge tidal wave crashing down on him.

Water is soft!

But when water transforms into a huge wave, its power is overwhelming, beyond what he could withstand.

Seeing Tu Le retreat repeatedly, many martial arts students exclaimed in surprise, barely believing what they were witnessing.

Lu Yongfeng, Zhao Jingchuan, and Cheng Ying had a glint in their eyes, this was the strength of Senior Brother Lin!

”Water Cloud Palm mastery!”

Iron Blood Martial Arts Hall’s Vice Hall Master looked grim. Lin Chen was one acupoint above Tu Le, achieving mastery in Water Cloud Palm, both realm and cultivation technique crushing him, Tu Le had no chance of fighting back.

Chen Chunfeng’s face showed shock, he hadn’t expected Lin Chen to have achieved mastery in Water Cloud Palm as well.

But soon his face showed an expression of realization, no wonder Jingshui Martial Arts Hall was willing to offer Lin Chen a Class A treatment spot.

He couldn’t understand before, but now it was clear.

Lin Chen’s talent in Water Cloud Palm was not inferior to Clear Wind Palm.

Hold on!

Must hold on!

Can’t hold on any longer...

Lin Chen’s third palm struck down.

Tu Le felt his tiger’s mouth splitting, his arm unable to raise, even if he was unwilling, he had to shout: ”Senior Brother Lin, I admit defeat.”

It wasn’t because he didn’t want to continue, nor was he afraid of pain, but his Iron Collapse Fist followed the path of strength and speed.

When the opponent’s strike speed was faster, and the palm force stronger, continuing would not change the outcome.

Better to conserve strength for later rankings.

”I concede graciously!”

Upon the opponent admitting defeat, Lin Chen didn’t continue attacking, saluting and withdrawing to the side, leaving space for the next two contestants.

Victorious without arrogance, gentle and composed.

This demeanor of Lin Chen made other martial arts instructors and deputy hall masters present have a trace of admiration in their eyes.

Qi He also showed a smile, with Lin Chen achieving mastery in Water Cloud Palm, the following matches wouldn’t display Clear Wind Palm, sparing some criticism.

PS: The first volume ends here.