Rise from a Low-class Family to Martial Artist

Chapter 355: Chapter 112: Dignity Lies Only Upon the Sword’s Edge

Looking at Lin Chen’s stubborn expression, a trace of emotion flickered in Kong Qifeng’s eyes. Indeed, life is not easy for a disciple from a low-class family.

”I have come to Jiangnan Dao this time not only to see you but also for another matter, which is to pay tribute to the martyrs who died in the battle against the demon race in Jiangnan Dao.”

Kong Qifeng did not make things difficult for Lin Chen anymore. Hearing this, Lin Chen’s eyes focused, and he immediately understood the implication in Lord Kong’s words.

The Minister of Martial Affairs, a dignified first-grade powerhouse, personally came to Jiangnan Dao to worship those predecessors who died fighting the demon race. It seems that the Liang Dynasty’s imperial court has made a decision to inform the people of Liang about the existence of the demon race.

”You are wise, my lord!”

Lin Chen immediately echoed loudly; for Jiangnan Dao, this was a good thing.

”There is no objection from the imperial court regarding the announcement of the demon race. The only undecided issue is how to announce it. Some suggest that only the existence of the demon race should be announced without mentioning the harm it once caused to the people of Liang, to avoid panic. What do you think?”

”I believe this is inappropriate,” said the disciple.

Since Lord Kong mentioned it, Lin Chen knew there was no further avoidance.

”Why is it inappropriate?”

”It would be extremely unfair to the predecessors in Jiangnan Dao and the entire Liang who sacrificed themselves fighting the demon race. Only by letting the people know the harm the demon race caused to Liang can they truly admire the predecessors who fought and sacrificed against the demon race.”

With eyes bright and clear, Lin Chen continued without waiting for Lord Kong to question further: ”As for causing panic? I believe there is no need to worry about that. Take me as an example. Initially, I was somewhat shocked by the news of the demon race, but there was no fear in my heart. When I learned from some elders about the harm the demon race inflicted on Liang, I felt only deep hatred, and I wished to flay and dismember the demon race when I encountered them.”

”Hmm, I heard you even killed a snake monster.”

Before coming, Kong Qifeng had reviewed all the information about Lin Chen and knew about Lin Chen killing the snake monster.

”But have you considered that Liang borders several other countries, including the Zheng and Zhuang Kingdoms, which both have demon presence? If we broadly announce the harm the demon race caused to Liang, would it harm relations with neighboring countries?”

Hearing this, Lin Chen couldn’t help but laugh, dismissing the notion of caring for the feelings of neighboring countries.

In his past life, he encountered some fools who would easily tell others to let go of hate and look forward.

”Between nations, I believe there are no emotions, only differences in strength. If Liang is strong, even if neighboring countries are dissatisfied, what can they do? If Liang is weak, even if we do nothing, would the neighboring countries really coexist peacefully with us?”

”Peace between two nations is never maintained by emotions or agreements, but for only one reason: they are either equally matched in strength, or one side refrains from taking action due to other concerns.”

Kong Qifeng’s pupils contracted, and he stared intently at Lin Chen: ”Who told you such theories?”

”No one ever told me. If I must say, it might be because I’ve read numerous books and summarized it myself. Confrontations between nations are not based on reason. Reason lies only in fists, and dignity lies only on the edge of the sword.”

Lin Chen faced this candidly. Although he had only been in this otherworld for a year, he truly felt a sense of belonging to Liang. Liang was stable and provided him with an environment conducive to his progress on the martial path. Over the past year, he found family, fellow brothers and sisters, instructors, and teachers...

If possible, he naturally hoped for Liang’s everlasting prosperity.

”Reason lies only in fists, and dignity lies only on the edge of the sword...”

Kong Qifeng savored Lin Chen’s words, light gleaming in his eyes, and after some time said: ”Let these words remain between us. Do not mention them to others unless they are close to you.”

”Understood, my lord. I only mentioned this to you. If it’s inappropriate, consider it the naive prattle of a child.” Lin Chen chuckled.

”It’s not quite child’s prattle, but it is not appropriate to speak of this now. Especially since you still need to attend the Martial Arts Academy, if your sentiments were spread, your journey to the academy might be ruined.”

The Martial Arts Academy is funded by all nine kingdoms. If Lin Chen’s remarks were known by the other eight kingdoms, they would certainly pressure the academy not to admit him.

”Thank you for the reminder, my lord. I will keep it in mind,” Lin Chen nodded heavily. Seeing that Lin Chen understood his meaning, Kong Qifeng shifted the topic: ”You have left your mark on the Martial Arts Mountain four times, so you must have received the Martial Arts Seal. I will not give you the Martial Arts Mountain jade pendant, as the seal is far superior.”

The jade pendant is issued by the Military Affairs Department to geniuses who have left a name on Martial Arts Mountain; these geniuses left a name once, and the Mountain itself will issue the Martial Arts Seal after two records.

”My lord, what is the use of the Martial Arts Seal? And what are Martial Points?”

Elder Shao had only mentioned ’Martial Fortune’ to me before, speaking about it cryptically. Now that Lord Kong was here, Lin Chen wouldn’t miss the chance to understand better.

”Carrying the Martial Arts Seal with you is beneficial for your cultivation, but the extent of the benefit varies for everyone. According to the words of the Grand Ancestor Emperor, it involves something called Martial Fortune, but that concept is too intangible, and we have not comprehended it, except for the Grand Ancestor Emperor.”

”As for Martial Points, they are used when you climb the subsequent two steps of Martial Arts Mountain. The second step is called the Martial Arts Performance Platform, where your comprehension will be enhanced, greatly benefiting your mastery of cultivation techniques and breakthroughs in realm bottlenecks.”

Hearing Lord Kong’s words, Lin Chen blinked. Isn’t that just a larger version of the title [All the Way Black]?

”The mysteries of Martial Arts Mountain you can only experience later. I’ve heard you created a set of palm techniques; demonstrate them for me.”