Rise from a Low-class Family to Martial Artist

Although Zeng Xi described it simply with just a few words, the elders of each sect are perceptive enough to catch the underlying implications.

How could it be that, through Lin Chen’s persuasion, they unanimously decided to join forces against the Canglan Beast?

It was clearly Lin Chen’s coercion.

But now is not the time to dwell on these matters.

”Elder Zhao, a disciple discovered something at the bottom of the Canglan Sea. It is the object that Yue Shan threw into the sea, and the real reason for the Canglan Beast’s rampage.”

Seeing the atmosphere become somewhat strange, Lin Chen slowly spoke, reaching into his robes. When he brought his hand back out, he held a red flower.

The moment the red flower appeared, Yuan Yiyi’s expression turned extremely grim, and simultaneously, the pressure from all the elders locked onto Yuan Yiyi.

Lin Chen and the others did not know what this red flower was, but the elders were well aware.

This red flower was a Moon Seed unique to the Blood Moon Sect, extremely rare even within the sect. Like Yue Shan, who could transform into a Blood Moon after self-destructing, due to having planted a Moon Seed within his body.

According to their understanding of the Blood Moon Sect, disciples capable of implanting a Moon Seed within themselves were exceedingly rare. Yue Shan, being only at the Innate First Realm, having a Moon Seed could be explained as the sect’s favoritism towards him, granting him the seed so that after self-destruction, he could become a Blood Moon.

But the Moon Seed in Lin Chen’s hand left Yuan Yiyi with no more explanations.

The Moon Seeds of the Blood Moon Sect were meticulously recorded, never leaking outside. It was impossible for the Canglan Beast to falsely accuse the Blood Moon Sect, nor could Lin Chen have collected it from Yue Shan after killing him.

”Yuan Yiyi, what more do you have to say?”

At this moment, Zhao Yulin and the others glared angrily at Yuan Yiyi, who suddenly burst into loud laughter. Just as everyone was puzzled by his reaction, Bai Qihua’s expression changed: ”Not good, he’s trying to escape!”

But as Bai Qihua’s words fell, Yuan Yiyi’s figure had already appeared a hundred meters away, and the image left behind transformed into a withered red flower, disappearing as it hit the ground.

”Blood Moon Sect’s Substitution Technique!”

The faces of the other sect elders turned grim, while Zhao Yulin prepared to immediately convey this to the Sect Leader. Then everyone saw a giant finger appear out of nowhere in the sky, pressing down heavily on Yuan Yiyi’s location with a terrifying aura that startled Zhao Yulin and the others.

Zhao Yulin and the others quickly retracted their Divine Soul Perception, for at the moment the enormous finger appeared, their souls trembled. If not withdrawn, their souls could suffer damage.

As for Yuan Yiyi...

His fate was already sealed.

The one who acted was a Myriad Phenomena Powerhouse.

The eyes of Bai Qihua and others turned to Zhao Yulin, who was equally astonished, not expecting the Supreme Elder to take interest in these events.

It’s still unclear which Supreme Elder made the move.

”Let’s go, everyone, to our Canglan Main Hall, and discuss the subsequent matters.”

Zhao Yulin spoke, as Bai Qihua and several elders exchanged glances, with one saying, ”Elder Zhao, we’ll first go back to our residences, as our disciples are hurt. We’ll come after they recover.”

Hearing this, Zhao Yulin knew they wanted to learn in detail about the events in the Canglan Secret Realm from their disciples and needed to hear from Lin Chen and others about the changes inside, especially how Lin Chen broke through to the Innate Second Realm.

Only the elders whose disciples died in the secret realm looked sullen, though eager to know the details first, opposing was futile as others agreed.

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Zhao Yulin led Lin Chen and others towards the Canglan Main Hall.

”Sect Leader!”

”I am aware already; a sect elder wishes to see you. Lin Chen, come with me.”

In the main hall, Ji Cangtian didn’t wait for Zhao Yulin to finish before directing his gaze at Lin Chen.

The uproar from the Master’s attack didn’t escape his notice, especially as the Master also transmitted a message, instructing him to fetch Lin Chen.

Zhao Yulin, hearing the term ”elder” from Ji Cangtian, narrowed his eyes. The only one deserving such a title from the Sect Leader would be a Supreme Elder.

So, is it the Supreme Elder who made the recent move that wishes to meet Lin Chen?

Inside, Qiao Yuan and other disciples also looked at Lin Chen with envy, understanding from the sect leader’s words that it was.

That was indeed a Supreme Elder, a figure hardly seen even once in decades.

But considering Lin Chen’s prowess displayed in the Canglan Secret Realm, none were too surprised by the Supreme Elder’s interest.

Lin Chen’s capabilities and potential were truly worthy of the Supreme Elder’s audience.

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Behind the main hall.

Lin Chen anticipated that the Sect Leader would lead him to some secret sect location as before when he comprehended the Azure Wave Technique, but was surprised to be led to the back courtyard of the Canglan Main Hall.

”Go on in, the Supreme Elder is waiting inside.”

Ji Cangtian spoke amiably to Lin Chen, curious about his experiences in the Canglan Secret Realm and how he advanced to the Innate Second Realm, but awaited the Master’s revelation after Lin Chen’s meeting.

Lin Chen took a deep breath and pushed open the courtyard door.

The Supreme Elder of Canglan Sect, a Myriad Phenomena powerhouse, also a Stabilizing Needle for the whole Flame Dynasty, and a genuinely top-tier expert.

As the door opened, Lin Chen immediately noticed an elderly figure with snow-white hair standing in the courtyard, facing away from him.

”Disciple Lin Chen greets the Supreme Elder.”

”Come in.”

Ye Feiran turned and smiled at Lin Chen.

He learned from his junior brother that this sect generation had produced a youngster who comprehended the Heart of Canglan, and out of the barren Eastern Sea region, stirring his interest to meet the youngster.

By chance, he perceived the eruption when the secret realm opened up.

After hearing Zeng Xi’s account of the events inside, he became even more intrigued, leading to his intervention and message to Ji Cangtian.

”It seems you’ve gained much from the Canglan Secret Realm this time.”

”All thanks to the sect’s nurturing, I...”

”Let’s skip the formalities. The sect merely offered you a spot, and you weren’t the only disciple entering the Secret Realm. Having such an opportunity is your own fortuity.”

Ye Feiran gestured, cutting off Lin Chen’s modesty: ”Now recount your experiences in the Canglan Secret Realm in detail.”

”Yes.”

Before the Supreme Elder, Lin Chen kept nothing back, including the state of his Divine Soul, though he omitted mentioning the Martial Soul Map, only describing a unique change in his Divine Soul.

Ye Feiran quietly listened, smiling all the while, showing neither excitement over Lin Chen absorbing four flawless grade Martial Path Wills nor his breakthrough, only commenting lightly: ”Not bad.”

Not bad?

Lin Chen didn’t expect only to hear ”not bad” from the Supreme Elder.

”Are you puzzled by why I, a Myriad Phenomena Powerhouse, didn’t offer insight into your peculiar situation?”

Seeing Lin Chen’s confusion, Ye Feiran began, and Lin Chen responded with a nod.

”That’s because Innate Martial Artists have paths to follow; Myriad Phenomena practitioners, however, leave no trails. Each treads a unique cultivation path. The change in your Divine Soul signifies your potential to enter Myriad Phenomena.”

”The Flame Dynasty has seen millions of Innate Sixth Realm practitioners over the years, yet only about three thousand Myriad Phenomena Powerhouses, with numerous talents stuck in the Innate Sixth Realm, trapped due to failing to forge their own path to Myriad Phenomena, leaving them bound persistently.”

Millions of Innate Sixth Realm powerhouses!

Initially shocked by the Supreme Elder’s words, Lin Chen soon considered the vast timeline of the Flame Dynasty, realizing the number’s plausibility.

No matter how sparse in number, over a long enough time, these figures accumulate massively.

Conversely, the rarity of Myriad Phenomena Powerhouses became evident from the Supreme Elder’s words.

”All I can advise is to focus on advancing your Divine Soul, as its progression is far more crucial than even your realm’s advancement.”

”Thank you, Supreme Elder, for your guidance. I shall remember it.”

Lin Chen nodded, not overly disappointed. With the guidance of ”Racing Against Time,” he felt little concern for the path ahead.