Rise from a Low-class Family to Martial Artist

New champion of the Martial Arts Mountain.

Chai Daoqi’s words made Lin Chen think of the title of champion, only the Flame Dynasty does not have such a term, or perhaps being the first in the Martial Arts Mountain does not quite qualify as a champion.

”Lin Chen, not bad.”

”I, as an elder, am proud of your performance in the Martial Arts Mountain for our Canglan Sect.”

Several elders in the courtyard spoke with smiles on their faces. Given their strength, even being the first to summit the Martial Arts Mountain was no more than a scuffle among youngsters in their eyes.

In previous years, they didn’t pay much attention.

But it’s different if the disciple who summits is from their own sect.

Not to mention, Lin Chen broke the record for consecutive victories by climbing to the top with a ten thousand match winning streak, setting a new record in the history of the Martial Arts Mountain.

Lin Chen could understand the feelings of the elders. It was somewhat similar to the college entrance exam of the past life, which happened every year. Most adults who had no involvement in the exam did not pay much attention to it.

Even if a top scorer appeared in the city or county, it was at most a topic mentioned in passing, with no in-depth attention paid.

But if one’s own child was taking the exam, one would definitely pay close attention, especially if their child became the top scorer and even broke previous high score records.

”The disciple did not disgrace the mission and did not dishonor the sect.”

Lin Chen modestly replied, and Chai Daoqi, after shouting once at the beginning, did not speak again. With the sect leader and so many elders present, it was not his place as a steward-level disciple to speak.

Upon hearing Lin Chen’s response, Ji Cangtian and the many elders smiled with satisfaction, understanding the meaning behind Lin Chen’s words.

In earlier matches, Lin Chen relied on the Inextinguishable Divine Face Technique to defeat opponents. This technique was not unique to the Canglan Sect. If Lin Chen ended up relying on it in his battle with Sima Kong, there would surely be some idle chatter.

Not long ago, Elder Zhuang Lie from the Ten Thousand Flames Sect visited the Canglan Sect and mentioned Lin Chen’s talent in manipulating the Innate Fire. If even the elder from the Ten Thousand Flames Sect thought so, those sects not in harmony with the Canglan Sect would surely find an excuse.

Winning with a Martial Arts Technique not from the Canglan Sect would be Lin Chen’s victory, unrelated to the Canglan Sect.

But now, Lin Chen won with the Canglan Sect’s Foundation Technique, Canglan’s Eyes, leaving no room for idle talk.

The elders didn’t stay long in the courtyard, giving a few words of praise before leaving. The other disciples had no chance to speak from beginning to end, but they hadn’t come to say a few pleasant words to Lin Chen. They just wanted to see him.

The image of Lin Chen could be seen in the light screen of the Martial Arts Mountain, but it was through a screen. Having the opportunity to see him in person was something no one wanted to miss.

Half a two-hour later, the courtyard grew quiet again, leaving only Du Xiaofeng and Lin Chen with three disciples.

”Junior Brother, how did you cultivate Canglan’s Eyes?”

After the others left, Chai Daoqi immediately asked the question weighing on his mind. He had also attempted to cultivate Canglan’s Eyes but had yet to enter its basics.

Innate Second Realm was merely the minimum requirement to cultivate Canglan’s Eyes. Entering this realm did not guarantee successful cultivation.

There were quite a few at the Innate Third Realm within the sect who had not succeeded in cultivating Canglan’s Eyes.

”It might be due to the Martial Derivation Mirror at the Martial Arts Mountain.”

Lin Chen rubbed his nose. Upon hearing this, Chai Daoqi frowned and said, ”Is the Martial Derivation Mirror at the Martial Arts Mountain really that magical? Had I known, I would have tried to rank higher while I was there.”

Chai Daoqi spoke with a tone of regret. His highest ranking at the Martial Arts Mountain had been sixteenth. It wasn’t that he couldn’t advance further, but knowing he couldn’t break into the top ten, he lost ambition for it. Despite several periods of seclusion that improved his strength, he didn’t return to the Martial Arts Mountain.

Regretful!

”Alright, stop sighing. Junior Brother has just fought with Sima Kong and is likely tired. Let Junior Brother rest well.”

Second Senior Brother Liang Hanyang spoke, half-dragging Chai Daoqi away.

Junior Brother being able to cultivate Canglan’s Eyes with just the strength of the Innate First Realm couldn’t solely be due to the Martial Derivation Mirror. The mirror allows for deeper understanding of one’s Martial Arts Techniques, including quickly grasping new ones.

But this is conditional, requiring the martial artist to meet the basic requirements for understanding the technique. Junior Brother’s successful cultivation of Canglan’s Eyes must involve other secrets.

The master seemed not very surprised at Junior Brother’s understanding of Canglan’s Eyes, suggesting that the master also knows the secrets concerning Junior Brother.

But since neither the master nor Junior Brother have spoken openly about it, it means the secrets aren’t suitable for them to know. Prying further would only embarrass Junior Brother.

”Your Second Senior Brother has some foresight, but your Third Senior Brother...”

Du Xiaofeng watched his second disciple lead the third disciple away before speaking slowly: ”Don’t associate with that scoundrel too much in the future.”

Lin Chen’s lips twitched. Third Senior Brother indeed was quite different from the other Innate Martial Artists he knew, more like an ignorant wastrel.

Perhaps it was due to Senior Brother Zhang’s family background.

Third Senior Brother, being just over thirty and a prince of the Wang Chao, must have had a smooth path in cultivation, which cultivated such a character.

”Being able to cultivate Canglan’s Eyes, that Heart of Canglan must have played a significant role.”

Upon hearing this from his master, Lin Chen nodded, ”Yes, at that time in the Martial Derivation Mirror, I just whimsically tried to cultivate Canglan’s Eyes and unexpectedly succeeded.”

Du Xiaofeng smiled, no wonder the sect placed such importance on disciples cultivating the Heart of Canglan.

Lin Chen’s eyes drooped. He didn’t fully tell his master the truth, not because he was hiding anything, but because it was the Sect Leader’s request.

He was able to cultivate the Canglan’s Eyes not just because of the Heart of Canglan, but also because he cultivated the Azure Wave Technique, which was the main reason.

Only now did he realize the power of the Azure Wave Technique.

With the Azure Wave Technique, the requirements for him to cultivate the Canglan Sect’s techniques were lowered, and his Canglan’s Eyes were manifested from the Canglan Divine Scripture’s chant, which differed from the Canglan’s Eyes technique in the sect’s Library Pavilion.

More accurately, the technique he cultivated should be called the Canglan Divine Eyes.

”Master, this time I succeeded in reaching the peak, and Martial Arts Mountain rewarded me with a million points.”

”A million?”

Du Xiaofeng was also shocked by this number; would Martial Arts Mountain be so generous?

”Yes, the exchangeable items at Martial Arts Mountain have also changed, with Martial Path Will available on it...”

Lin Chen detailed the situation with the Martial Path Will appearing on the exchange panel at Martial Arts Mountain. After he finished, Du Xiaofeng’s old eyes narrowed slightly. After a moment, he said, ”Are you planning to use the points to exchange for the Innate Martial Path Will?”

”The other exchangeable items at Martial Arts Mountain aren’t what I need most at the moment.”

Martial Derivation Mirror, Divine Soul growth...

I’ve reached a limit with these. Although exchanging for more could increase the Divine Soul, it’s no longer the most cost-effective option.

”Master, if I enter the Canglan Secret Realm, what is the likelihood of comprehending the flawless level of Martial Path Will?”

Du Xiaofeng wore a contemplative look. He understood the implication behind Lin Chen’s question.

”Based on the situation in the past hundred years, on average, every three sessions, a disciple manages to comprehend the flawless level of Innate Martial Path Will. In the last session, a disciple comprehended the flawless Martial Path Will in the Canglan Secret Realm.”

Someone comprehended it in the last session?

”Though it’s usually one person every three sessions, there have been consecutive sessions where disciples managed to comprehend it. This is just a reference for you.”

”Yes, I understand.”

Lin Chen nodded. Such average data was calculated over many sessions and could only serve as a reference for recent sessions.

”I ask you, if Sima Kong challenges you in the coming months, are you confident you can defeat him again?”

Facing his master’s question, Lin Chen pondered for a moment before resolutely replying, ”Unless Sima Kong’s strength improves drastically, I have the confidence.”

”If that’s the case, there’s no rush to exchange. Even if you come out of the Canglan Secret Realm, you’re not yet twenty. If you can’t comprehend the flawless Innate Will in the Canglan Secret Realm, you can use the points to exchange then.”

Pending!

This was Du Xiaofeng’s suggestion. Lin Chen thought it over, and his master’s advice was indeed the best for the moment.

As long as I have the confidence to face Sima Kong’s subsequent challenges and defeat him, there’s no urgency to exchange.

”There are still over three months until the Canglan Secret Realm opens. I just looked at the Canglan Sect’s tasks assigned to disciples. One task is quite suitable for you. Do you want to complete this sect task before the Secret Realm opens?”

Every disciple must take on a sect task at regular intervals. This is the sect’s rule, and no one is an exception.

”What task?”

”Go to the Ten Thousand Flames Sect and collect a batch of Innate Fire energy.”

”Go to the Ten Thousand Flames Sect?”

Lin Chen didn’t expect this task. Seeing the smile on his master’s face, he understood his master’s intention.

Elder Zhuang from the Ten Thousand Flames Sect valued him greatly and specially taught him the Fire Merging Technique. Now that he had reached the top of Martial Arts Mountain, Elder Zhuang would likely value him even more.

His master wanted him to go to the Ten Thousand Flames Sect and take advantage of Elder Zhuang or the Ten Thousand Flames Sect.

”From the sect to the Ten Thousand Flames Sect, with the Flying Rider prepared for you, it’ll take ten days. Round trip, it’s only twenty days. Just remember to return before the Canglan Secret Realm opens.”

Du Xiaofeng smiled faintly, indicating to his disciple he could stay two months at the Ten Thousand Flames Sect.

During these two months, if you can get more benefits from the Ten Thousand Flames Sect, do so.

But exploiting Elder Wan’s appreciation like this seems a bit unfair to him.

”Should you take this task?”

”Yes.”

Lin Chen answered resolutely, without any hesitation.

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