Rise from a Low-class Family to Martial Artist

Chapter 133: Chapter 27: Appearance of Returning Gang, Great Success Within Reach

Seeing Lin Chen’s performance in the iron house, Yan He’an is now absolutely certain that Lin Chen is definitely qualified to be on the Martial Arts Garden’s list, and Elder Zhao will undoubtedly meet Lin Chen when he returns.

The Martial Arts Garden might not value those young geniuses who break through the realms extremely quickly.

Only young ones with high comprehension of the Martial Path can catch the eye of the Martial Arts Garden.

Those who have extremely high comprehension of the Martial Path, combined with extraordinary perseverance, are the kind of talents the Martial Arts Garden desires.

”Elder Zhao?”

”Assigning the Clear Wind Palm martial artist to spar with Young Master Lin, and letting him observe the Thousand Hammer Map yesterday were all done on Elder Zhao’s instructions before he left. I was just carrying them out.”

Yan He’an smiled slightly, and Lin Chen’s eyes showed some surprise. So, that Elder Zhao from the Martial Arts Garden values his potential?

”Thanks to Elder Zhao for his guidance, I still have a question.”

”Young Master Lin wants to ask about the true purpose of establishing the Martial Arts Garden, right?”

”Yes.”

Lin Chen nodded. Initially, he thought the Martial Arts Garden was created for martial artists in Poyang County to conveniently exchange and spar, but now it seems it’s not as simple as he imagined.

Take the Thousand Hammer Map, for instance. It’s considered a treasure in the hearts of Horizontal Training Martial Artists, even Grade-Entering Powerhouses would be tempted by it.

How could a small Poyang County produce such a treasure?

Even if there were such a treasure, it would be regarded as a treasure and wouldn’t be easily shown to unrelated people.

”With my status, I cannot divulge too much to Young Master Lin. I can only tell Young Master Lin one thing: the Martial Arts Garden harbors no ill intentions towards Young Master Lin, nor towards the martial artists of Poyang County, Raozhou Prefecture, Jiangnan Dao, or even the entire Liang.”

Lin Chen slightly squinted his eyes. Although Senior Yan spoke vaguely, he also revealed an important piece of information.

Especially the last sentence, the Martial Arts Garden harbors no ill intentions towards the entire martial domain of Liang.

So, the Martial Arts Garden doesn’t belong to Liang?

Initially, Lin Chen speculated that the Martial Arts Garden might be related to the Imperial Court or was established by some top experts in Liang to seek out talented martial artists across the land.

He guessed wrong.

The origins of the Martial Arts Garden are even higher than this.

”Young Master Lin, this world is far more vast and splendid than you can imagine. Once you meet Elder Zhao, many of your doubts will be resolved.”

Knowing this Senior Yan would not reveal more, Lin Chen didn’t continue asking. He believed in what Senior Yan said, that the Martial Arts Garden harbors no ill intentions towards him.

However, the absence of a Martial Arts Garden in Yanshan County served as a reminder.

Why is a Martial Arts Garden with such mysterious origins established solely in Poyang County? Is there something special about Poyang County?

”If Young Master Lin wishes to continue observing the Thousand Hammer Map, you can reside in the Martial Arts Garden and avoid traveling between the Martial Hall and the Garden.”

”Thank you, Senior Yan.”

Lin Chen cupped his hands in gratitude. He spent most of his time in the Mountain Suppressing Martial Arts Hall staying in the dormitory to cultivate the Iron Bone Skill, and staying in the Martial Arts Garden was indeed no different.

Five days later, Lin Chen observed the Thousand Hammer Map again.

This time was better than before. Walking out of the iron house, he didn’t faint, but he was still exhausted.

Fortunately, the Iron Bone Skill’s progress increased by 2 points.

[Iron Bone Skill: Mastery (3/10)]

At this rate, entering the iron house four more times will allow the Iron Bone Skill to reach Small Success.

With mastery of the Iron Bone Skill, Lin Chen’s physique has grown thicker by a layer compared to before. Though not to the extent of Gu Shan and Fu Ang, he exhibited the traits of a Horizontal Training martial artist.

A month and a half later.

In the scorching summer heat, Lin Chen once again stepped into the iron house.

Yan He’an watched with a bit of emotion as Lin Chen entered. Initially, he had estimated that Lin Chen would enter the iron house to observe the Thousand Hammer Map once every five days. But after only three times, Lin Chen was entering once every three days, and now as frequently as daily.

The Thousand Hammer Map does not become less painful as one’s Horizontal Training improves.

The Thousand Hammer Map encompasses a thousand hammers, adjusted according to the observer’s strength.

The further along, the greater the pain.

Entering every five days is not just about physical recovery, but also about mental endurance.

Daring to enter every day, the strength of his will and perseverance is unimaginable.

Inside the iron house.

Lin Chen’s eyes looked forward. He could persist in coming daily because he could see his progress.

No one is a masochist, except for a few, and at least Lin Chen considered himself normal.

Seeing the progress on the panel often filled his heart with motivation.

Hard work and diligence are not terrifying; what’s terrifying is not seeing the rewards of your effort and diligence.

”Come on.”

Lin Chen murmured, his entire skin shivering, as his Qi blood began to circulate, causing his surface to turn an earthy yellow. A layer of granules appearing on his skin surface, resembling goosebumps.

Iron Bone Skill’s Small Success sign: Stone Body!

A body like stone, impenetrable by blades and spears.

As early as half a month ago, his Iron Bone Skill had already reached Small Success.

Small Success is the stone body, Great Success is the Returning Gang.

The Iron Bone Skill is a Grade-Entering Horizontal Training skill; it’s not just about withstanding assaults. When cultivated to Great Success, it can even rebound the force of others’ attacks.

The granules on Lin Chen’s body, when viewed closely, resembled scales. When a heavy hammer fell, these granules vibrated up and down to a minimal extent.

However, only holding on for a split second, these granules seemed like being crushed by Mount Tai and completely vanished.

”Still not fast enough, or maybe the breathing rhythm isn’t right.”

The Iron Bone Skill fundamentally relies on the rhythm of breathing and Qi blood circulation to adjust the entire body. Lin Chen had evolved from initially honing his body and bones to a more profound comprehension.

”Once more!”

The light emerged again, and a terrifying sensation of tearing assailed him once more. Every muscle, every bone resonated, seemingly issuing a cry of agony.

But Lin Chen couldn’t afford to fend off this agony, his entire face contorted, relying on sheer willpower to keep his mind clear, constantly adjusting the frequency and speed of the Iron Bone Skill.

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One Hammer!

Two Hammers!

Three Hammers!

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With every hammer strike, Lin Chen’s body Qi blood also fluctuated with the impact of the force, continuously shedding its power, like navigating a small boat in turbulent waves, though extremely dangerous, he found a path to balance.

The granules on Lin Chen’s body also grew more numerous, densely covering him, and these golden granules caused his body surface to emit a faint golden glow.

Finally, after observing the Thousand Hammer Map again, after another heavy hammer fell, a roar echoed inside Lin Chen, his blood issuing a resounding boom at this moment, a kind of internal shackle seemed completely broken at this moment.

Simultaneously, a monumental change occurred in Lin Chen’s body.

The surface granules shimmered with a metallic luster at this moment, and those scale-like granules had completely fused together to form a solid armor, but quickly vanished without a trace.

”Appearance of Returning Gang, Great Success on the horizon.”

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Raozhou Military Affairs Department!

Su Lingchuan lowered his head, looking at a letter his teacher handed over, his eyes sweeping doubtfully over the contents on the paper.

Just seeing the first line, his pupils dilated sharply, and by the time he finished reading, anger appeared on his face: ”Teacher, what’s written in this letter is purely fabricated.”

”Whether the content of this letter is fabricated or not can be put aside, but who could have delivered this letter to the Military Affairs Department.”

Qiu Rufeng prompted his disciple, pointing out that at this time, a letter accusing Lin Chen had been sent to the Military Affairs Department, and the intention behind it is the most worth pondering.

Su Lingchuan also realized, pondering for a moment, he said: ”Teacher, it can be one of two kinds of people, one kind fears Lin Chen’s strength, wanting to bring Lin Chen down before the exhibition match, and another kind holds a grudge against Lin Chen.”

This letter was an accusation against Lin Chen.

The content of the letter mentioned that Lin Chen falsified things in the Martial Hall, secretly taking Pills, while posing as someone from a poor family who secured first place in the Martial Hall through hard work and study, yet the letter had not a shred of evidence, purely conjecture.

”One letter can’t count for much, but the person behind it must be unearthed.”

Qiu Rufeng’s eyes carried cold intent, this letter exposed the other party’s mindset, showing malice towards a talented student under his jurisdiction, they absolutely cannot be left unchecked.