Rise from a Low-class Family to Martial Artist

”That’s natural.”

Du Xiaofeng nodded. Anyway, in terms of Divine Soul, the Canglan Sect indeed couldn’t match the Thousand Mechanism Sect. Some other sects didn’t recognize the Thousand Mechanism Sect, but that was their business. He didn’t need to argue about it here.

”So does Brother Du think that I, an elder of the illustrious Thousand Mechanism Sect, would have no perception of the Divine Soul strength of the juniors?”

He had forgotten about this.

Du Xiaofeng was annoyed, wanting to dig a pit for this old guy, but he had forgotten that the Thousand Mechanism Sect’s specialty was Divine Soul cultivation, so they must have a Cultivation Technique for Divine Soul Perception.

”Haha, so Brother Bai thinks Lin Chen’s Divine Soul is even stronger than that of Zeng Xi? I really didn’t perceive that. I just thought since Zeng Xi is a disciple of your Thousand Mechanism Sect, his Divine Soul would surely be far superior to disciples of other sects.”

Upon hearing Du Xiaofeng’s shameless words, Bai Qihua didn’t expose him. Instead, he sighed softly, ”Brother Du, to be blunt, letting Lin Chen join your Canglan Sect really wastes such a strong Divine Soul.”

It wasn’t that he looked down upon the Canglan Sect, but the entire Flame Dynasty knew that if one’s Divine Soul was strong, they should go to the Thousand Mechanism Domain and join the Thousand Mechanism Sect.

The Canglan Sect’s standard for recruiting disciples is based on their affinity with the unique Canglan energy. However, over the years, it has become clear to all sects that there is no standard for a Martial Artist’s affinity with Canglan energy.

Some disciples with strong Divine Souls perform worse in Cultivation Techniques compared to those whose Divine Souls are less potent.

Even within the Canglan Sect, there is no standard for judgment, which is why the Canglan Sect often leaves behind a Canglan Order in various places.

Although the Thousand Mechanism Sect also spreads the Thousand Mechanisms Divine Refining Technique externally, one thing is certain: the faster a genius cultivates this technique, the stronger their Divine Soul becomes.

”Brother Bai, what you said isn’t quite right. Lin Chen has an extremely high affinity with our Canglan Sect’s Canglan energy. If he doesn’t join our Canglan Sect, where else would he go?”

”Of course, he should join our Thousand Mechanism Sect. As long as Lin Chen is willing to join, given his talent in Divine Soul, our Sect Leader would personally accept him as a disciple. To be honest, Lin Chen hasn’t been given enough attention in your Canglan Sect.”

Du Xiaofeng is an elder of the Canglan Sect, yet among the Innate Fifth Realm experts in the entire Flame Dynasty, he isn’t the most renowned. Having Lin Chen apprentice under him shows a lack of regard for Lin Chen.

Du Xiaofeng wasn’t angry. Managing to have Lin Chen as his disciple was indeed like picking up a treasure. But he would naturally not disclose the internal matters to Bai Qihua.

Instead, Bai Qihua’s attitude sparked another idea in him.

This Bai Qihua is somewhat similar to Zhuang Lie of the Ten Thousand Flames Sect, and he might be able to take advantage of it.

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In Lin Chen’s courtyard.

Zeng Xi’s face turned pale. In just ten breaths, he felt the suppression Lin Chen’s Divine Soul exerted over him and bitterly smiled, ”Brother Lin, I admit defeat.”

Last time on the Martial Arts Mountain, he could still contend with Lin Chen’s Divine Soul for a while.

But this time, he was completely suppressed from the start, unable to extend his Divine Thought.

In his sect, he only experienced this kind of overwhelming Divine Soul suppression when sparring with senior brothers a whole realm higher than him.

Yet now, he felt that despair emanating from Lin Chen.

Shock lingered in Zeng Xi’s eyes. He thought that his recent Divine Soul breakthrough was a significant opportunity, but Lin Chen’s Divine Soul progress was even more terrifying.

How on earth did this person cultivate?

”Brother Lin, it’s getting late. I shall take my leave.”

Lin Chen glanced up at the sky. The sun hung high...there were still a couple of two-hour periods before sunset.

Was he triggered?

”Take care, Brother Zeng. You’re welcome to come again tomorrow for tea.”

Zeng Xi stumbled a bit at this, come again?

Unless his brain was faulty or he had some masochistic tendency, he wouldn’t come again.