Rise from a Poor Family: My Martial Arts Counterattack

Chapter 376 The Shocking Change in the Canglan Treasure Book

Rumble!
In the courtyard, Lin Chen stood there, his energy constantly emanating outwards, causing the plants and trees in the courtyard to sway and rustle.

The next moment, Lin Chen opened his eyes, and the surging blood and qi in his body instantly subsided.

"This Azure Ocean Pill is truly miraculous; it has actually enhanced the Azure Ocean energy within my body once again."

Taking the Canglan Pill to purify the Canglan energy is something every Canglan Sect disciple who joins the sect must do, even outer disciples.

Only after completing this step can one go to the Canglan Sect's Cultivation Method Hall to select the cultivation method to practice next.

One day, two days, three days...

Three days later, Lin Chen walked out of the courtyard and headed to another place that the Canglan Sect disciples often frequented.

The Hall of Transmission of Skills.

The Transmission Hall houses all the cultivation techniques of the Canglan Sect.

Disciples of a sect can choose a cultivation method that suits them, but there is one cultivation method that the sect forces all disciples to practice.

The Canglan Treasure Book.

All disciples of the Canglan Sect must cultivate the Canglan Treasure Scripture.

In the Yan Dynasty, the Canglan Treasure Book was also known as the Canglan Scripture.

The Transmission Hall is located in the central area of ​​the Canglan Sect. When Lin Chen arrived, the disciples coming and going were just as numerous as those in the Pill Hall. The difference was that the disciples coming out of the Pill Hall all had undisguised smiles on their faces, while the disciples coming out of the Transmission Hall all had thoughtful expressions on their faces.

Clearly, these disciples were still immersed in comprehending the martial arts techniques they had been taught.

In the Hall of Transmission of Skills plaza, dozens of stone towers stand, each topped with a blue bead formed from condensed Azure Energy, while several disciples sit cross-legged at the base of the towers.

"Senior Brother Lin?"

Just as Lin Chen was watching this scene with curiosity, a voice came from behind him. Lin Chen turned around, looked at the person, and nodded to them.

He recognized the person; when he came out of the examination pavilion, this person was standing in front of the courtyard gate with his mouth wide open.

"Senior Brother Lin, my name is Zheng Chuan, and I am also an inner disciple of our class. I was shocked for a long time when I saw Senior Brother Lin's test score last time. I still find it unbelievable now."

Zheng Chuan knew that this Senior Brother Lin did not know his identity, so he took the initiative to give his name.

"So it's Junior Brother Zheng. My score is nothing compared to the senior brothers'."

Lin Chen smiled modestly. Zheng Chuan, recalling the comments about this senior brother Lin from a few days ago, laughed and said, "Senior brother Lin is too modest. A score of over two hundred points in the assessment is outstanding even among the direct disciples."

This senior brother Lin likes to show off and flaunt his abilities in front of others, so his so-called humility is just fake humility; he's just waiting for what he'll say next.

"Currently, among the sect's more than ninety direct disciples, Senior Brother Lin's assessment results rank in the top three."

Hearing Junior Brother Zheng constantly praising him, Lin Chen felt a little embarrassed. A few words of praise could be considered sincere, but if it continued, it would just be flattery.

"Junior Brother Zheng, what's the situation with these disciples?"

Lin Chen took the initiative to change the subject, interrupting Zheng Chuan's incessant praise. He looked at the disciples below the stone tower and explained, "Senior Brother Lin, the reason these junior brothers are sitting cross-legged under the stone tower is to comprehend martial arts."

"Comprehending martial arts?"

"Yes, Senior Brother Lin, you may not know this, but these stone towers are not only covered with Canglan energy, but also with martial arts imprints left by our predecessors. When sect disciples approach the stone towers, it will help them comprehend martial arts."

"So that's it."

Lin Chen suddenly realized why so many disciples were sitting under the stone towers in the square.

"Senior Brother Lin, as a direct disciple, you naturally do not need to share the stone tower with other disciples. Let me take you inside first."

"Thank you for your help, Junior Brother Zheng."

The two crossed the square and entered the main hall.

Upon entering the main hall, an ancient and weathered atmosphere immediately enveloped him, and Lin Chen's gaze was drawn to an ice-blue book in the center of the hall.

This ice-blue book, formed from the condensation of the Azure Sea, constantly emanates Azure Sea energy, and its rich purple-blue light is intoxicating.

"Senior Brother Lin, this is the Canglan Treasure Scripture, the sect's most treasured cultivation technique."

Even without Zheng Chuan's explanation, Lin Chen could guess what was going on. He just hadn't expected the sect to place the Canglan Manual in such a conspicuous place.

In addition, there are many stone tablets around this hall, each of which is also surrounded by Canglan energy. When a disciple approaches a stone tablet, the Canglan energy will slowly dissipate, revealing the characters on the stone tablet.

Martial Arts Stone Tablet!

Each stone tablet in the Canglan Sect is inscribed with a martial arts technique.

"Senior Brother Lin, the sect has thousands of cultivation techniques. The reason why the sect placed the martial arts stone tablet here is so that the disciples can choose a cultivation technique that suits them."

"Oh?"

Lin Chen narrowed his eyes slightly, and Zheng Chuan continued to explain: "If a disciple is destined to cultivate the technique on the stone tablet, the technique will be suitable for him. When he gets close to the stone tablet, the incantation of the technique will be revealed on the stone tablet. If he is lucky, he may even be able to inherit the technique on the spot."

"Stone tablets can be used to pass on cultivation techniques, but isn't it said that jade slips are used?"

If I remember correctly, my master had the jade slip containing the Boundless Divine Image Technique, but because I was at Martial Dao Mountain, I couldn't use the jade slip, so I could only have Senior Brother Qin Yan relay the incantation.

"Throughout the entire Yan Dynasty, only some sects in the Thousand Machine Domain are capable of creating jade slips. Moreover, the more profound and powerful the cultivation technique, the higher the requirements for the jade slip. Our sect does not have that many jade slips in its possession. If any disciple needs them, they can exchange them using contribution points."

Lin Chen understood what Zheng Chuan meant. Comprehending cultivation techniques through the stone tablet would not be a drain on the sect. The stone tablet had always been there, so it didn't matter how many disciples came.

However, jade slips require resources, and the cost is not low. Sects cannot provide all disciples with cultivation technique jade slips.

If you cannot comprehend the cultivation technique through the stone tablet but still wish to practice it, you can only exchange contribution points for a cultivation technique jade slip.

"Senior Brother Lin, our sect's Canglan Manual is the foundation for cultivating all techniques. Each disciple only has one chance to come into contact with the Canglan Manual, and the longer you persist, the greater the gains will be."

"Thank you, Junior Brother Zheng."

Lin Chen turned to Zheng Chuan and smiled slightly to express his gratitude, something Senior Brother Gao had already told him.

All the powerful techniques of the Canglan Sect are based on understanding the Canglan Manual. Without the Canglan Manual as a foundation, many techniques cannot be cultivated.

After thanking Zheng Chuan, Lin Chen strode towards the Canglan Treasure Book. Just as he stepped toward the Canglan Treasure Book, in a corner of the main hall, in a place overlooked by all the disciples entering and leaving, an old man was leisurely looking in his direction.

"It has full potential and hopefully will cause some waves."

……

As Lin Chen walked toward the manual, many disciples in the main hall who had not yet begun to comprehend the cultivation technique also turned their gazes toward him.

Who is this person?

“I saw him standing to the side with Senior Brother Zheng just now, and Senior Brother Zheng was clearly leading this person when he moved around. It’s easy to guess who this person is.”

"Personal disciple Lin Chen!" In just a few days, Lin Chen's name had spread throughout all the inner and outer disciples. Many who knew Zheng Chuan knew that, given Zheng Chuan's arrogance, only those whose strength surpassed his would allow him to lead the way.

The unfamiliar face, coupled with a status above Zheng Chuan's, made his identity almost obvious.

I don't know who Lin Shixiong is!
"I wonder how long Senior Brother Lin can hold on."

"I remember that Senior Brother Qiao Yuan lasted for about half an hour."

One step, two steps, three steps...

When Lin Chen was still five zhang away from the Azure Scripture, its surface suddenly trembled violently. The Azure Energy, which had been as gentle as a stream, instantly transformed into a monstrous wave. Countless strands of Azure Energy condensed into profound runes, which intertwined in the void to form nine roaring Azure Dragons. As the dragons raised their heads, ice crystals scattered everywhere, and the temperature of the entire hall plummeted.

This scene stunned all the disciples present.

They had never heard of the Azure Sea Manual undergoing such changes.

"How is this going?"

"What happened? I feel like the Canglan Treasure Book is threatening me, not allowing Senior Brother Lin to get close."

Zheng Chuan and the other disciples were shocked by this scene, while the withered old man in the corner had a look of surprise in his eyes. It was rare for the Canglan Treasure Book to prevent him from getting close.

"Zheng——"

Just as the disciples in the main hall were shocked, Lin Chen took another step forward. As he took this step, the nine blue dragons simultaneously let out clear dragon roars. Three of them suddenly swooped down, and when their dragon claws tore through the air, they produced a metallic clang, carrying a force powerful enough to crush mountains as they descended upon Lin Chen.

"You...you really don't want Senior Brother Lin to get close?"

Zheng Chuan was shocked and took a few steps back, but Lin Chen did not retreat. Facing the three blue dragons, he directly struck out with a palm.

The earth-shattering palm wind met the howling dragon claw, which shattered a foot away from Lin Chen. The Azure Energy scattered like falling stars and was quickly absorbed by the other stone tablets around it.

With a single palm strike, Lin Chen shattered three blue dragons and continued forward. This time, the remaining six blue dragons formed a blue circle, directly enveloping Lin Chen from above.

Is this discrimination against me?

Lin Chen's eyes turned cold, and the next moment his body suddenly grew to a height of three zhang. At the same time, flames appeared in his hands, and the huge fiery hand directly grabbed the dragon ring above.

boom!
With a pull and tug, the giant hand violently yanked one of the blue dragon figures off. The blue dragon howled and tried to break free from Lin Chen's giant hand, but after struggling for only a few breaths, it was burned to ashes by the flames, and a great deal of Canglan energy leaked out from the giant fingertip.

The disciples who witnessed this scene were shocked by the strength that Lin Chen had displayed.

"The Boundless Divine Appearance Technique, this little guy certainly has quite a temper."

The gaunt old man smiled when he saw Lin Chen, who had transformed into a three-zhang giant.

"Senior Brother Lin, since the Canglan Manual is preventing you from getting close, then let's not approach for now."

Amidst the shock, one of the disciples watching in the main hall spoke up: "The Canglan Manual has never rejected disciples from approaching. Perhaps we should wait for the elders to arrive before making a decision."

Upon hearing this, many disciples showed expressions of approval.

They had never heard of the Canglan Treasure Book rejecting disciples' approach. It was highly likely that there was something unusual about Senior Brother Lin that caused the Canglan Treasure Book to react so strongly.

However, Lin Chen completely ignored the person who was speaking.

He was now enraged; if the other disciples could approach, why couldn't he?
He wanted to see what the Canglan Manual could possibly use to stop him.

The commotion inside the main hall attracted the attention of many disciples outside the square. Many disciples rushed into the hall, while others went out to inform the deacons about the matter.

However, before these stewards could report the news, a majestic voice rang out in the Transmission Hall Square.

"No one is allowed to disturb Lin Chen!"

The two stewards from the Transmission Hall, who had already arrived at the entrance of the main hall, immediately stopped upon hearing this.

That's the sect leader's voice.

The fact that the sect leader already knows about this matter and does not allow anyone to disturb Lin Chen means that Lin Chen being rejected by the Canglan Manual is not necessarily a bad thing.

The two deacons exchanged a glance. Perhaps this situation had not occurred before because there was a gap between the previous disciples and Lin Chen.

Many disciples who had previously harbored dark thoughts suspected that Lin Chen might have been rejected by the Canglan Manual because he had cultivated some kind of evil technique, but upon hearing this voice, they immediately abandoned those thoughts.

……

shhhhhh!
Upon receiving the news, figures quickly headed towards the Hall of Transmission.

Gao Zeming was also among them.

"Junior Brother Lin is really something... He just caused a sensation throughout the entire sect not long ago, and now he's going to do it again?"

Gao Zemin sighed and stepped into the main hall with the other stewards.

At this moment, Lin Chen was only one zhang away from the Canglan Treasure Book in the main hall. As for the remaining six blue dragons, he had already torn them all apart.

puff!
The Canglan Treasure Book suddenly burst forth with a dazzling purple-blue light, which shot towards all the stone tablets in the main hall.

One point, two points, three points...

The moment the vast azure energy surged forth from the treasure book, the entire Transmission Hall was suddenly enveloped in an icy blue starry sea. Hundreds of silent stone tablets seemed to be awakened by ancient gods, the azure energy surrounding them disappeared, and lines of writing began to appear.

"Look here! This is the 'Azure Wave Sword Manual'!"

A disciple exclaimed in surprise as he looked at a stone tablet in front of him. On the stone tablet, which was about 10 feet in front of him, the originally blurred stone tablet patterns were transforming into a sword aura that resembled a swimming dragon. As the cold light flowed, it condensed into seven stars of the Big Dipper that hung on the top of the tablet.

"Azure Cold Light Technique!"

"Brahma boils the sea seal!"

"This is the Azure Thunder Step!"

……

All the disciples stared in astonishment at the stone tablets that revealed the cultivation techniques, which included not only the incantations but also the evolution of the techniques.

Previously, the scene would only be revealed when a disciple who was extremely compatible with the technique approached the stone tablet, but now it appeared on every single stone tablet.

The Hall of Transmission of Skills contains three hundred stone tablets, each corresponding to one of three hundred martial arts techniques!
The deacons Gao Zeming and the others who entered were stunned by what they saw; this was unprecedented in the sect.

"Could this be something the Azure Ocean Manual did, with the aim of making Lin Chen give up on getting close to it?"

The thought that Gao Zeming considered somewhat absurd popped into his mind, but he couldn't find any other reason to explain why the techniques on these stone tablets were being revealed.

"What are you still standing there for? The martial arts techniques on the stone tablet have been revealed. Anyone who wants to practice the techniques should approach the stone tablet immediately."

An aged voice rang out, and Elder Zhao Yulin appeared at the entrance of the main hall. Looking at the many disciples who were still standing there in a daze, he looked at them with a face full of disappointment.

P.S.: There's one more chapter before midnight.
(End of this chapter)