Rise from a Low-class Family to Martial Artist

Chapter 939: Chapter 156: Martial Soul Phenomenon Appears

Within Lin Chen’s Dantian.

The Sea of Divine Soul, waves surged, and amid those waves, a blue moon slowly rose.

However, the moon did not ascend by its own power; beneath it, strands of Martial Path Will resembled branches, supporting its rise.

If the moon were likened to the flowers and fruits of plants, then these Martial Path Wills would be the stems and leaves…

Palm, fist, leg…

Sword, spear, blade, axe…

Strands of Martial Path Will, like plant branches, upheld the rising moon, resembling the Herbal Meridian Chart from the Taiyi Green Spirit Record.

The hands and legs were the main stems, the foundational Palm Technique, Fist Technique, Leg Technique, Body Technique… these are the branch divisions on the main stem, while sword, spear, blade, and axe are the leaves on the branches.

The stems ascended, lifting the moon upwards.

Yet the presence of branches and leaves prevented the stem from being overly isolated, achieving a perfect balance, growing steadily like genuine plants, ultimately becoming mighty trees.

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As time slowly ebbed forward, when the moon was once more sent into the starry sky, nine nebulae appeared behind it, seemingly revering the moon.

The nebulae rotated, the moon’s clear light scattered, and the waves surged below.

This was the true bright moon rising over the sea.

And as Lin Chen’s Divine Soul completed a sea ascension within, at this moment on his surface, behind him, a moon hung high amidst the nebulae, its clear light enveloping ten yards around Lin Chen.

“Could this be the legendary Martial Soul Phenomenon?”

When Luo Changhe discovered that his Divine Thought couldn’t intrude within ten yards of Lin Chen, a phrase recorded by a Myriad Phenomena Realm predecessor from the sect suddenly flashed in his mind.

The strongest of Martial Path Divine Soul… Divine Soul can transform into Martial Soul.

A Martial Soul signifies a martial artist by nature!

What is a Martial Soul? It is when the Divine Soul aligns with the Martial Path.

As a sect deep in Divine Soul research within the Flame Dynasty, Thousand Mechanism Sect’s study in this domain surpasses any other sect.

Thousand Mechanism Sect categorizes the Divine Soul of martial artists into two types: normal and abnormal souls.

Abnormal souls are further divided into two kinds: naturally abnormal souls and acquired abnormal souls.

Those with naturally abnormal souls often pass away in their youth.

Acquired abnormal souls result from contact with Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures capable of causing mutations in the Divine Soul or from certain fortunate encounters.

The Martial Soul is one form of acquired abnormal soul, and it is extremely rare.

Even Thousand Mechanism Sect finds it difficult to transform disciples’ Divine Souls into Martial Souls; it is beyond human control.

“Even a Martial Soul usually forms only after the Innate Sixth Realm, and only in the Myriad Phenomena Realm might the Martial Soul Phenomenon emerge. Lin Chen, who is merely in the Innate Third Realm, not only possesses a Martial Soul but has already condensed a phenomenon?”

Luo Changhe could confirm that the nebula moon behind Lin Chen was indeed the Martial Soul Phenomenon; otherwise, no matter how much potential Lin Chen had, he couldn’t possibly prevent the Divine Thought of a Myriad Phenomena Realm expert from approaching.

With a phenomenon emerging, one becomes recognized by heaven and earth!

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At this moment, Lin Chen was immersed in a profound state.

Within these ten yards, he was the true sovereign.

The Innate Liquid inside him flowed perpetually, with countless Martial Path Wills surrounding him, propelling his martial capabilities to a terrifying leap.

If he faced the Unrestrained Blade Master in the Heaven-Reaching Pagoda again, Lin Chen was confident he could fend off that blade.

Within the ten yards where the moon’s light reached, he was invincible.

“Panel!”

After some time, Lin Chen softly whispered, and the panel appeared before him.

[Host: Lin Chen]

[Realm: Innate Third Realm]

[Innate Technique: Immortal Technique] (Evolvable)

[Divine Soul: Level 10]

[Comprehension: Level 9]

[Immortal Body: Third Layer]

[Martial Soul Phenomenon: Bright Moon Rising Over the Sea (Prototype)]

Seeing the words [Prototype], Lin Chen’s eyes lit up, indicating that his Martial Soul Phenomenon could be upgraded, and its power could further increase.

As for how the Martial Soul Phenomenon would be upgraded, Lin Chen wasn’t worried; when a situation arises suitable for upgrading, [Racing Against Time] would provide him a prompt.

This adventure turned out to be exceedingly worthwhile for him.

Suppressing the impulsive urge to enter the Heaven-Reaching Pagoda for a challenge, Lin Chen calmed his emotions, and the moon behind him vanished into the Nebula Vortex, disappearing with it.

Without the Nebula Vortex phenomenon, the grand hall returned to its original state.

Less than a two-hour period had passed, and the two scrolls before Lin Chen were still there.

“I’ll stay in this hall for the full two-hour to avoid unnecessary trouble.”

Lin Chen muttered to himself, fearing that if he were known to have comprehended the Nine Revolutions Primordial Scripture and Taiyi Green Spirit Record in less than two hours, it would surely cause a disturbance. He knew when to hide his talents.

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Outside the grand hall.

Gu Yunfeng was still waiting there. Upon seeing his Martial Uncle’s figure appear, he immediately greeted deferentially, “Martial Uncle Luo.”

“Once Xiao Yan exits, let him leave as he wishes.”

“Let him leave as he wishes?”

Gu Yunfeng was momentarily stunned, but quickly understood and nodded, “I understand, Martial Uncle, but…”

Luo Changhe knew the intent behind his apprentice nephew’s “but…” and directly said, “This young man has already comprehended the Nine Revolutions Primordial Scripture and Taiyi Green Spirit Record.”

Upon hearing his Martial Uncle’s response, Gu Yunfeng’s pupils slightly constricted. Xiao Yan truly managed to grasp them?

With Xiao Yan’s alchemical talent and these two cultivation techniques, wouldn’t it mean that in alchemy, Xiao Yan could not only reach the Master Realm, but even potentially aspire to the pinnacle of alchemy?

Does a sect not really recruit such a genius?

“Xiao Yan carries significant karma, do not interfere too much.”

After leaving these words, Luo Changhe’s figure disappeared from the spot. Lin Chen couldn’t be completely sure if he was the variable. In the current situation, what the Thousand Mechanism Sect needs to do is to go with the flow.

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An entire two-hour period and a quarter-hour.

Lin Chen estimated the time, pushed open the doors of the hall, with a look of regret on his face.

“Junior greets Pavilion Master Gu.”

Seeing the regret on Lin Chen’s face, Gu Yunfeng’s old eyes slightly squinted and he asked in a deep voice, “What have you gained from this comprehension?”

“Junior was foolish and could not fully comprehend.”

Lin Chen’s words were filled with unwillingness and regret, making Gu Yunfeng quite uncomfortable. If not for the words of Martial Uncle, he would have been fooled by Xiao Yan.

To lie without a single fluctuation in the Divine Soul, how many lies must one have told to achieve such calm?

“I initially thought, given your talent in alchemy, you would gain some comprehension. Now it seems I’ve overestimated you, alas…”

Gu Yunfeng’s sigh made Lin Chen somewhat dumbfounded. What did it mean?

He didn’t truly comprehend, so why was there such a sigh of regretful expression?

What Lin Chen didn’t know was that Gu Yunfeng did it intentionally, as a form of counter against him lying.

Lin Chen’s mouth twitched, showing an embarrassed expression: “Junior was foolish, wasted this opportunity.”

“Exactly.”

Lin Chen: …

In the end, Lin Chen left with Gu Yunfeng glaring dismissively at him. After leaving the Pill Pavilion, he did not linger at the Thousand Mechanism Sect but immediately departed from its gates, not stopping in Thousand Mechanism City either. He donned a cloak and headed directly for the city gate.

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One two-hour period later, at the Cloud Pavilion.

Yang Rongtian left the Number One courtyard of the Cloud Pavilion.

“Sect Leader Xuan, I must now take my leave.”

“City Lord Yang, won’t you stay a few more days?”

“There are many affairs in Thousand Forging City, and I can’t linger.”

Hearing that Yang Rongtian was leaving directly, Xuan Jing looked puzzled. Yang Rongtian had stayed at Dongfang Canglang’s courtyard for nearly two two-hour periods, and it was unexpected for him to leave immediately.

Xuan Jing originally thought the City Lord Yang had some intentions, but after listening to the conversations between City Lord Yang and Dongfang Canglang for those two two-hour periods, no clear stance was given, even when Dongfang Canglang asked multiple times, City Lord Yang’s responses were vague.

Visiting… and not visiting, made no difference.

Remembering how Junior Brother Qiu went to investigate Xiao Yan’s situation not long ago, leading to action from Thousand Forging City, and based on the results of this Alchemy Competition, Xuan Jing suddenly realized.

City Lord Yang was visiting Dongfang Canglang here for one true purpose only, delaying Dongfang Canglang.

If calculated by time, Xiao Yan is probably already out of Thousand Mechanism City by now.

“Since City Lord Yang is hurrying back, I won’t hold you back.”

Understanding Yang Rongtian’s purpose, Xuan Jing did not intentionally hold him, exchanged some polite words, and then saw Yang Rongtian off, while he went to the Pill Pavilion.

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“Such a good Yang Rongtian!”

Inside the Number One courtyard, Dongfang Canglang’s smile faded, and there was a chill in his eyes.

Though Yang Rongtian was flattering him, when it came to substantial matters, he either dodged or deliberately spoke ambiguously.

It appeared that he came to visit, but in reality, it made no difference at all, without any clear stance.

“Young Master, could it be because the Sect Leader of Thousand Mechanism Sect is present that Yang Rongtian did not express his stance?” Hong Luan speculated beside him.

“This is indeed possible.”

Dongfang Canglang’s expression turned slightly better, Hong Luan’s guess was not impossible.

“Young Master, about Xiao Yan over there…”

“Go tell Jiang Yaoyan, he will know what to do.”

Regarding Xiao Yan, Dongfang Canglang had lost interest, but he was willing to give Jiang Yaoyan a chance.

“This servant understands!”

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Outside Thousand Mechanism City.

After leaving the city, Lin Chen did not fully relax his vigilance. This time his gains were considerable, and the process went smoother than he imagined, yet the smoother things were, the more unsettled he felt, consistently sensing an invisible eye watching him.

Whoosh!

Lin Chen’s speed was fully unleashed, his figure transformed into a golden light darting towards the distance.

However, after merely a tea break’s time, Lin Chen suddenly stopped, seeing Jiang Yaoyan before him.

The opponent’s presence here surely indicated he had discovered Lin Chen, realizing this, Lin Chen took off his cloak: “What a coincidence, didn’t expect to meet Brother Xiao again.”

“It’s not coincidence, I was waiting here specifically for you.”

Jiang Yaoyan looked at Xiao Yan. After being punished by Young Master Dongfang, he had tasked two senior brothers from Medicine King Valley to monitor Lin Chen constantly, but inside Thousand Mechanism City, he dared not act, so he had been waiting outside the city gate early on.

Lin Chen’s eyes slightly narrowed; Jiang Yaoyan here waiting for him definitely didn’t harbor goodwill, moreover, Medicine King Valley’s power wasn’t small, Jiang Yaoyan likely didn’t come alone to Thousand Mechanism City.

Since that’s the case!

Whoosh!

Lin Chen’s figure transformed into a rainbow light, and under Jiang Yaoyan’s shocked gaze, a ghostly blue light pierced through his brow.

In one move, Jiang Yaoyan lost his breath.

Lin Chen casually took the storage box from Jiang Yaoyan, a wisp of flame fell, and Lin Chen disappeared without any halt, vanishing into the horizon.

Fifteen breaths later, two figures appeared on site, seeing the flames on the ground, the complexions of the two middle-aged men changed drastically.

“The Young Valley Master has encountered danger, that person hasn’t gone far, chase!”