Rise from a Low-class Family to Martial Artist

If this conspiracy could benefit Yue Shan, it might barely be justifiable, but the fact is that making the Canglan Beast berserk is of no benefit to Yue Shan. Yue Shan’s purpose is very clear, targeting the ten disciples of the Canglan Sect who entered the secret realm.

”As for the Blood Moon Sect, I have already united with other sects to confront them, but the ultimate result will be the Blood Moon Sect providing sufficient compensation. With our sect now at war with the Eight Desolates Sect, we cannot be distracted by engaging with the Blood Moon Sect.”

Ji Cangtian also showed helplessness in his eyes. The force of the Eight Desolates Sect, along with Yama Hall, is not small. If we were to completely fall out with the Blood Moon Sect now, the Canglan Sect’s martial artists might not be sufficient.

The key point is that the Blood Moon Sect was indeed targeting the Canglan Sect. If it weren’t for Lin Chen dragging other sects’ disciples into the fray, allowing Yue Shan’s conspiracy to succeed, the end result would have been Lin Chen and nine others of the Canglan Sect dying in the Canglan Secret Realm, while disciples from other sects would all have survived.

Due to this, the other sects wouldn’t really fall out with the Blood Moon Sect. Everyone is joining forces to pressure the Blood Moon Sect, merely to seek their respective compensations.

”Lin Chen, you don’t need to concern yourself with these matters; the sect will handle them properly.”

Seeing Lin Chen deep in thought, Du Xiaofeng thought Lin Chen was dissatisfied with the sect’s decision, given that several disciples were killed due to the Blood Moon Sect’s conspiracy.

”Master, I understand the reason behind the sect’s decision; I am not dissatisfied. I was just thinking, since we are at war with the Eight Desolates Sect, what about my family...”

Lin Chen was contemplating the safety of his own family. If the Blood Moon Sect made this move due to a pact with the Eight Desolates Sect, then with the Eight Desolates Sect going to such lengths, their aim must be to eliminate the ten of us.

To be conceited, Lin Chen believed more firmly that the true target of the Eight Desolates Sect is himself alone.

To kill him in the Canglan Secret Realm, to prevent him from rising.

And this time, even if they failed, it doesn’t mean the Eight Desolates Sect would give up. Lin Chen is safe within the sect, but the Eight Desolates Sect was able to bring in the Blood Moon Sect, showing their desperate desire to kill him, perhaps even using his family as leverage.

His origins from the Eastern Sea are no secret within the sect.

The Canglan Sect and the Eight Desolates Sect are both major sects, long-time enemies. Lin Chen is certain the Eight Desolates Sect has spies within the Canglan Sect, and vice versa. While some top-secret information might remain unknown, general information accessible to most disciples would certainly be quickly known by both sects.

”I suggest bringing your family to the Canglan Domain.”

Du Xiaofeng provided the suggestion. Lin Chen could imagine that the Eight Desolates Sect was out to kill him, both he and the Sect Leader could also foresee this.

To engage the Blood Moon Sect and Yama Hall, the Eight Desolates Sect must have paid a substantial price, and even after such an expense, they failed. This will not make the Eight Desolates Sect give up, but rather strengthen their resolve to kill Lin Chen.

And Lin Chen’s family far across the Eastern Sea stands as his only weakness.

Bring the family to the Canglan Domain?

Lin Chen was considering this; both his parents are ordinary people, and having them move to a distant, unfamiliar land may make adaptation difficult.

But compared to their safety, this discomfort is negligible.

Moreover, besides his family, there’s Uncle Jiang and Aunt, along with other people associated with him...

”Master, how many people can I bring?”

Hearing Lin Chen’s words, Du Xiaofeng gave a fond smile: ”Silly disciple, do you think the Canglan Domain is no better than your little island? As long as you wish, you can bring as many people as you want. Bring all who are connected to you; our Canglan Sect has space for them.”

”Elder Du is right, we’ll arrange for your kin to reside in Canglan City. I will allocate a residential area for them.”

Canglan City is the largest city in the entire Canglan Domain, known as prime real estate. Only those at the elder level in the Canglan Sect can have family residing in the inner city. Du Xiaofeng understood that the Sect Leader was essentially granting his disciple elder-level treatment in advance.

”Thank you, Sect Leader. Shall I make a trip back to the Eastern Sea?”

”I will come along. I wish to see what is special about an island that can cultivate a genius like you.”

Du Xiaofeng spoke, and hearing this, Lin Chen understood his master was preventing him from overthinking. How could a dignified Innate Fifth Realm expert be genuinely interested in an ordinary island in the Eastern Sea?

Ji Cangtian also nodded. With Innate Fifth Realm Elder Du accompanying him, unless the Eight Desolates Sect sends Myriad Phenomena Realm or Innate Sixth Realm martial artists, they shouldn’t target a junior. If word got out, the Eight Desolates Sect would find it hard to stand in the Flame Dynasty.

Even in their assassination attempt on Lin Chen, the Eight Desolates Sect acted with great discretion; the Canglan Sect could only suspect, without any solid evidence.

As for Innate Sixth Realm experts, the same reasoning applies.

The larger the sect, the more they care about reputation.

Just as Ji Cangtian prepared to agree and offer final words, his demeanor suddenly became respectful, and the next moment, a smile appeared on his face: ”Elder Du, you might not accompany Lin Chen back.”

”Why?”

Du Xiaofeng was stunned, for the Sect Leader seemed to agree just moments ago, so why the reversal now?

”Someone will accompany Lin Chen back.”

Ji Cangtian glanced upwards, and Du Xiaofeng instantly understood, excitement showing on his old face.

To make the Sect Leader change his mind and look upwards, there could only be the Supreme Elder.

The Supreme Elder was going to personally escort Lin Chen...

This level of attention was unprecedented for a Canglan Sect disciple.

While he didn’t know which elder it was, none of them had left the Canglan Domain for thirty years.

Only Lin Chen was still bewildered by the situation.

”Lin Chen, take a good rest. You will depart in three days, and someone will be there to guide you.”

Ji Cangtian gave Lin Chen a mysterious smile, providing no further clarifications, while Lin Chen glanced at his master, only to find the same enigmatic smile.

Alright then, with both of them keeping secrets, he could only wait for three days.

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Canglan Sect’s forbidden area.

”It seems Senior Brother is quite satisfied with Lin Chen, going so far as to personally make the trip.”

”Indeed, Lin Chen is impressive, but my action is not just for him, but also due to Yama Hall and the Blood Moon Sect.”

Ye Feiran shook his head. The fact that the Eight Desolates Sect could work with Yama Hall was within his and his junior’s expectations, but persuading the Blood Moon Sect to join was somewhat eerie.

The Blood Moon Sect was quite distant from the Canglan Domain and the Eight Desolates Sect, separated by several domains, with no reason to intervene in the Canglan Sect and Eight Desolates Sect’s conflict.

”Is Senior Brother planning to personally visit the Blood Moon Sect?”

”No, I intend to visit the Eight Desolates Sect.”

At Ye Feiran’s words, the other elder fell silent, chuckling after a moment: ”Senior Brother still retains his temperament.”

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Eastern Sea Territory.

Nine Kingdoms Island.

Raozhou Prefecture, Jiang Mansion.

”Madam, several Third Realm Martial Artists are heading this way.”

Zhuang Min was tending to flower pots in the rear garden when she heard an elderly lady beside her speaking, her beautiful eyes showing a hint of coldness.

”It seems Lin Chen, this little guy, has made enemies in the Flame Dynasty so quickly. Conveniently... my Purple Poppy needs some fertilizer.”

Zhuang Min glanced at a corner of the wall where a plant with purple flowers stood; the flowers were alluring, yet their buds drooped, seemingly wilting.

”I will handle this immediately.”

The elderly lady also grew cold, but just as she was about to leave, Zhuang Min’s eyes flickered with surprise.

”We don’t need to act.”

The elderly lady looked puzzled at her lady, failing to comprehend. Third Realm Martial Artists were an invincible presence in the Nine Kingdoms, besides them, who could stop them?

”Who would have thought such a strong person is hiding on this island, their concealment truly impressive.”

Zhuang Min’s face showed a hint of intrigue, leaving the elderly lady even more confused, unaware whom her lady referred to.

”Martial Arts Garden Master.”

Zhuang Min softly uttered the four words.