Rise from a Low-class Family to Martial Artist

The next day.

Zeng Xi came to bid farewell to Lin Chen.

”Brother Lin, I need to return to the Thousand Mechanism Domain with the Elder.”

”Brother Zeng, leaving so soon? Why not stay a few more days in the Canglan Domain so we can continue sparring and improving our Divine Souls together?”

Hearing Lin Chen’s words, Zeng Xi was silent.

After a few breaths, he finally spoke: ”Brother Lin, I have no masochistic tendencies.”

Though reluctant to admit it, Zeng Xi had to acknowledge that the gap between his and Lin Chen’s Divine Souls had widened.

Sparring with Lin Chen any further would only be self-torment.

”Brother Lin, if you have time in the future, you’re welcome to visit our Thousand Mechanism Sect.”

”Alright, when I have the chance, I will surely visit the Thousand Mechanism Sect to see Brother Zeng.”

Lin Chen nodded in agreement. Zeng Xi hesitated for a long while, and finally spoke his mind: ”I know the Canglan Sect and the Eight Desolates Sect are at war, and Brother Lin is likely to stay in the Canglan Domain, but it would be best to visit our Thousand Mechanism Sect as soon as possible. I’m afraid there might be many hidden dangers with your Divine Soul.”

”Brother Zeng, what do you mean by that?”

”Brother Lin, don’t ask. All I can say is, don’t let your Divine Soul surpass your own Realm too much.”

Zeng Xi waved his hand, indicating that he could only reveal this much to Lin Chen. If Lin Chen wanted to know more, he would have to visit the Thousand Mechanism Sect and consult the Sect Elders.

He himself only had a limited understanding and couldn’t provide Lin Chen with clear answers.

”I understand, thank you for the reminder, Brother Zeng.”

Lin Chen nodded, assured that with the presence of [Racing Against Time], his Martial Arts Cultivation path would not go astray. Nevertheless, he appreciated Zeng Xi’s good intentions.

A quarter of an hour later, Lin Chen personally saw Zeng Xi and Bai Qihua off from the Canglan Sect. However, after sending Zeng Xi away, Lin Chen did not return to his courtyard immediately but went to visit Mu Jun and others.

Upon Lin Chen’s arrival, Mu Jun and the others were not pleased.

The incident in the Canglan Secret Realm was originally just a matter between the Blood Moon Sect and the Canglan Sect. Lin Chen had drawn them into it, putting them in a life-threatening situation.

”Brother Mu, I apologize for offending you in the Canglan Secret Realm and putting you in danger. I’ve come to offer my apologies.”

Lin Chen took a very humble stance, which dissipated half of Mu Jun’s anger, though he still harbored some resentment.

Holding no grudge was impossible.

However, he could understand Lin Chen’s reasons. If he had been in the same situation, he might have made the same decision.

Most importantly, Mu Jun had witnessed Lin Chen’s strength. Though they were all geniuses from their respective sects, Mu Jun had to admit that there was still a gap between himself and Lin Chen.

In the Flame Dynasty, Martial Artists are revered!

With Lin Chen’s talent, even without coming to apologize, Mu Jun couldn’t do anything to him. If the news spread, no one would blame Lin Chen.

The blame lay with their lesser strength compared to Lin Chen, rendering them vulnerable to his coercion.

In the end, Mu Jun accepted Lin Chen’s apology, and they conversed for a while before Mu Jun personally saw Lin Chen off.

”Why, you were so full of hatred for Lin Chen earlier, weren’t you?”

After Lin Chen left, an elder emerged from the house, to which Mu Jun responded with a wry smile: ”Elder, after what Lin Chen did, I can’t find it in me to hold a grudge, in fact... even feel...”

”Somewhat flattered.”

The elder stroked his beard and continued Ma Jun’s sentence. Mu Jun paused: ”That’s indeed how I feel.”

”Such is human nature. The apology of someone inferior to you might not reside in your heart, but the apology of someone superior will linger there.”

After saying this, a gleam appeared in the elder’s eyes: ”Such talent yet so humble. Were it not for the war between the Eight Desolates Sect and the Canglan Sect, in peaceful times, this child’s future would be limitless.”

In peaceful times, no one would target a super sect’s prestigious disciple. Lin Chen could grow smoothly.

But now, with the war between the Eight Desolates Sect and the Canglan Sect, a genius like Lin Chen would be a target for the Eight Desolates Sect. Whether he could evade their suppression and thrive was uncertain.

The Blood Moon Sect’s conspiracy likely involved the Eight Desolates Sect.

”We should also leave. This trip to the Canglan Secret Realm was a test for you, showing you that beyond the sky, there’s always a higher sky, beyond the person, there’s always a better person.”

After leaving Mu Jun’s courtyard, Lin Chen visited other residences to apologize.

Except for the three elders whose disciples perished in the Canglan Secret Realm; they had already left the Canglan Sect the day before.

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Two days later.

”Little guy, it’s time to set off.”

While cultivating in the courtyard, Lin Chen looked towards the door and saw a figure that filled his eyes with disbelief.

It was the Supreme Elder.

”Su... Supreme Elder.”

Lin Chen couldn’t imagine that it would be the Supreme Elder taking him back to the Eastern Sea Domain.

What merit or virtue did he have to deserve this?

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The vast mountains and rivers were bathed in a layer of golden red by the setting sun. Amidst a range of mountains, an old and a young figure moved along the ridge. Their steps appeared leisurely, yet with every stride, they glided a hundred feet like flowing clouds.

This old and young duo were Ye Feiran and Lin Chen.

After leaving the Canglan Sect, they chose to travel on foot rather than ride mounts.

Ye Feiran, with white hair and robe, brushed past rugged rocks, and the grass growing amidst them suddenly stood tall, bursting with vitality far beyond their usual state.

”Look at that weed.”

Lin Chen’s gaze landed on the weed, which stood upright but appeared otherwise ordinary.