Rise from a Low-class Family to Martial Artist

Ghost Ship!

The second most terrifying existence in the East Sea Territory after the Annihilation Storm.

In fact, in the eyes of many martial artists, the Ghost Ship is even more terrifying than the Annihilation Storm.

Although the Annihilation Storm is terrifying, it remains there; as long as one doesn’t recklessly charge into it, there is no danger.

However, the Ghost Ship is different. In the East Sea Territory, it is like an apparition. No one knows where it appears from, but whenever it does, everything in its path is annihilated.

Upon first encountering the Ghost Ship in the Eastern Sea and becoming aware of its dangers, Lin Chen specifically researched records related to the Ghost Ship after arriving at the Canglan Sect, only to learn that Wei Xuan’s terrifying description of it was understated.

Canglan Sect’s records clearly state that not only the Innate Sixth Realm, but even those in the Myriad Phenomena Realm dare not step into its path.

Lin Chen knew this, and being a princess of the Moon Soul Race, Yin Yue naturally also knew, and she knew more than Lin Chen. The Ghost Ship is such that not even the Myriad Phenomena Realm dares to approach, and it is a taboo in the Flame Dynasty, forbidden to be discussed.

The jade scroll within the race only had a simple sentence: The Ghost Ship involves secrets of the Flame Dynasty and is forbidden knowledge.

Both were aware of the Ghost Ship’s terror, and now Senior Jiang tells them the Grand Ancestor Emperor smuggled aboard the Ghost Ship. It was harder to accept than believing the Grand Ancestor Emperor used some special means, like a defensive treasure equivalent to a Myriad Phenomena Realm powerhouse, to cross the outer storm and enter Canglan Island.

”Under certain circumstances, martial artists can still board the Ghost Ship.”

Jiang Taiyi did not elaborate further on how the Grand Ancestor Emperor boarded the Ghost Ship or arrived at Canglan Island.

”Speaking of demons, beneath this Abyss... lies the Divine Seal of an Emperor-level powerhouse.”

”Impossible!”

Yin Yue refuted again, and this time the tone of her skepticism was incredibly strong.

Lin Chen listened somewhat bewildered. When did another Emperor-level powerhouse appear?

Yin Yue’s tone suggested that such powerhouses couldn’t exist on Canglan Island, and what was this Divine Seal anyway?

”Lin Chen, throughout the Flame Dynasty’s many years, Myriad Phenomena Realm powerhouses aren’t rare. Each Super Sect and us remnants... but there is only one Emperor-level powerhouse, and that one Divine Seal cannot appear here.”

This time, Yin Yue’s tone was almost unequivocal: ”There is only one Emperor-level powerhouse in the Flame Dynasty, and their Divine Seal is in the Imperial City!”

Upon hearing Yin Yue’s explanation, a glint flashed in Lin Chen’s eyes, and he guessed what kind of being an Emperor-level powerhouse was.

Only one exists in the entire Flame Dynasty, and it’s in the Imperial City...

”Young lady, I mentioned before that you are too confident.”

Being rebuffed by juniors multiple times as a Myriad Phenomena Realm powerhouse, Jiang Taiyi showed no anger. ”This is the outer East Sea, under the cover of the Annihilation Storm. Nothing is impossible.”

”Senior Jiang, I’m quite puzzled by what you and the young lady have mentioned. What exactly is Emperor-level, and what is Divine Seal?”

Noting Yin Yue’s refusal to concede, Lin Chen interjected first, preventing her from countering further. He understood Yin Yue well; her emotions were extremely stable, and even if he were to die before her, she likely wouldn’t flinch. Her repeated rebuttal of Senior Jiang suggested her belief was being challenged.

”The founder of the Flame Dynasty is an Emperor-level powerhouse. The entire Flame Dynasty only has that one Emperor-level powerhouse. If there were another, the Flame Dynasty would cease to exist; this is the law... no one can change it.”

Yin Yue provided Lin Chen with an answer: ”One emperor rises, a new dynasty begins, and no one can alter this. As for the Divine Seal... you can think of it as the Divine Soul of an Emperor-level powerhouse, but surpassing the Divine Soul by many levels. Beyond this, I am not clear.”

The Moon Soul Remnant Race has indeed existed for a long time, but never produced an Emperor-level powerhouse; records in the race about such beings are scarce, just fragments.

After hearing Yin Yue’s explanation, Lin Chen did not firmly believe it was impossible. Yin Yue may have preconceived notions, but he had his judgments.

”Is it possible that it’s the Divine Seal of an Emperor-level powerhouse from before the Flame Dynasty?”

The Flame Dynasty has a long history. Were there other dynasties before it?

Lin Chen’s speculation silenced Yin Yue. Indeed, there were dynasties before the Flame Dynasty, but... but the world cannot have two Emperor-level powerhouses coexisting... this is also a law.

”I humbly ask Senior to enlighten us.”

Lin Chen bowed to Jiang Taiyi. Instead of arguing here, it was better to wait for Senior Jiang’s explanation.

”I cannot resolve your doubts either. Why the Divine Seal of an Emperor-level powerhouse exists beneath this Abyss, I don’t know the answer. The truth is far away from both of us. The reason I invited you here is, firstly, to offer you an opportunity, and secondly, also to have you help me suppress the Divine Seal.”

Jiang Taiyi’s eyes were profound, gazing at the roiling black mist. Lin Chen’s mouth twitched; he was merely in the Innate Second Realm, akin to an ant before an Emperor-level Divine Seal.

”Do not underestimate yourself. Myriad Phenomena Realm powerhouses couldn’t handle the Divine Seal, but you can.”

”I can?”

Lin Chen rubbed his nose. Senior Jiang really seemed to see potential in him.

”As long as you are sufficiently talented, the black mist won’t harm you.”

Eh?

Upon hearing Senior Jiang’s words, Lin Chen was stunned. What kind of logic was that? As long as he was talented enough, the black mist wouldn’t harm him.