Rise from a Poor Family: My Martial Arts Counterattack

Chapter 438 A Myriad Manifestations Realm Expert Appears (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
Canglan Sect, back mountain.

At this moment, the elders of various sects are standing at the entrance of the secret realm, talking about the Canglan Sect and the Eight Desolations Sect.

"Unexpectedly, the Eight Desolations Sect has actually launched a war against the Canglan Sect."

"The feud between these two families has lasted for many years, and they have fought several times."

"Neighboring sects have all had their share of grudges, but unless one has the strength to crush the other, most of the time they only engage in small-scale battles and skirmishes at the border. What makes the Eight Desolations Sect dare to go to war with the Azure Waves Sect?"

One elder scoffed, saying that a war between sects was no small matter; once it broke out, the number of dead and wounded on both sides would be in the tens of thousands.

Without the strength to crush the opponent, the final result will only be mutual destruction. In this ebb and flow, other sects in the surrounding area will actually benefit.

These elders couldn't understand why the Eight Desolations Sect was going to war with the Canglan Sect, but they had already decided that once their disciples came out, they would leave the Canglan Domain.

Just as the rift in the sky reappeared, a figure came from afar and landed in front of the elders.

Zhao Yulin greeted Bai Qihua and the others, then looked at the crack.

When the Canglan Sect and the Bahuang Sect went to war, many elders had already gone to the border. Since it happened to be his turn to be on duty in the Elder Hall, he was left behind in the sect to maintain order.

……

When the crack widened to the same width as when everyone had entered, a figure emerged from inside.

"It's my sect..."

The elders of the Xuanhuang Sect smiled when they saw their disciples appear, but their expressions instantly darkened the next moment.

Ji Shixuan was the first to emerge from the secret realm, but he was covered in blood, clearly having been through a fierce battle.

The first thing the elders of the Xuanhuang Sect thought of was the injuries Ji Shixuan sustained in the battle with the Canglan Beast in the secret realm. However, to be so badly injured in a battle with the Canglan Beast was most likely due to a failure to kill it.

Failure to kill the Azure Beast means that one has failed to obtain the martial will.

As Ji Shixuan stepped out first, the others followed suit. The elders, who had been smiling, turned grim upon seeing their disciples' appearance.

The atmosphere at the scene instantly became oppressive.

"Elder Zhao, something has happened in the Canglan Secret Realm. Yue Shan, a disciple of the Blood Moon Sect, used some means in the secret realm to make the Canglan Beast go berserk. Four disciples of our sect have died in battle, and three disciples from other sects have also died in battle."

On the Canglan Sect's side, the moment Gong Yi'an stepped out, he immediately recounted what had happened in the secret realm.

Swish!
The elders, including Zhao Yulin, immediately fixed their gazes on Elder Yuan Yiyi of the Blood Moon Sect.

The sect elders, especially those who hadn't seen their own disciples emerge, were filled with boundless rage.

"Nonsense, how could my Zong Yueshan do such a thing?"

Yuan Yiyi snorted lightly, refusing to admit it. Zhao Yulin gave Yuan Yiyi a deep look, then turned his gaze to Gong Yi'an: "Tell us exactly what happened in the secret realm, without any concealment."

"Elder Zhao, let me explain."

Zeng Xi spoke before Gong Yi'an could. Elder Yuan of the Blood Moon Sect would certainly not admit that he was a disciple of the Canglan Sect, but since he came from the Thousand Machines Sect and had no connection with the Canglan Sect, the elders of other sects would believe him.

Zeng Xi began by recounting how he discovered Yue Shan's unusual behavior, then moved on to how Lin Chen discovered Yue Shan's treachery, and finally, how Lin Chen saved everyone.

However, he omitted some details, only saying that after Lin Chen broke through, he killed these Canglan Beasts.

As for the more detailed information, he believed that the sect elders would ask Mu Jun and the others privately afterward.

After listening to Zeng Xi's account, many elders turned their gazes to Lin Chen. When they sensed the aura emanating from Lin Chen, Zhao Yulin, in particular, had a glint in his eyes.

This little guy has actually reached the second level of the Innate Realm?

It only took half a year to break through to the first level of the Innate Realm.

The elders from other sects were utterly shocked; such a cultivation speed was nothing short of monstrous.

"That's utter nonsense. I understand now. You attacked Yue Shan without any investigation just because you suspected him. Yue Shan was framed and suffered a terrible fate. In his anger, he chose to self-destruct and transform into a blood moon to take you with him. I don't think Yue Shan did anything wrong."

Yuan Yi stared coldly at Lin Chen: "If I were Yue Shan, I would do the same thing. Whoever wants my life, I will make everyone die together."

“Yuan Yiyi, Zeng Xi clearly stated that Yue Shan personally admitted it, and everyone heard it!”

"Hmph, if I were framed and murdered, I would confess anyway. Since I'm not going to live anyway, what do I care about the charges?"

Upon hearing Yuan Yiyi's words, the expressions of the elders became uncertain.

Everyone knows that Yuan Yi is just making excuses, but the problem is that there is no solid evidence. Now that Yue Shan is dead inside, should we completely break ties with the Blood Moon Sect over this?

Those sect disciples who died in the secret realm naturally glared at Yuan Yiyi, but the elders whose disciples had returned alive had much more complicated thoughts.

Since their own disciple is still alive, if they were to privately confront the Blood Moon Sect about the matter, the Blood Moon Sect would undoubtedly offer a huge sum of compensation in order to quell the conflict.

After all, from Zeng Xi's account, we know that the Blood Moon Sect was not actually targeting them, but the Canglan Sect. It's just that they didn't expect that Lin Chen would be an exception and drag all the sects into it as well.

Although Zeng Xi described this point very simply, only mentioning it briefly, the elders of each sect were certainly capable of understanding the implications.

Under Lin Chen's persuasion, they unanimously decided to join forces to deal with the Canglan Beast.

She was clearly being threatened by Lin Chen.

But now is not the time to dwell on these things.

"Elder Zhao, I have found something at the bottom of the Canglan Sea. It is the very thing that Yue Shan threw into the sea, and it is also the real reason for the Canglan Beast's rampage."

Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit strange, Lin Chen slowly spoke, reached into his pocket, and when he took it out, there was a red flower.

The moment the red flower appeared, Yuan Yiyi's expression turned extremely ugly. At the same time, all the elders' pressure locked onto Yuan Yiyi.

Lin Chen and the others didn't know what this red flower was, but they knew very well what it was.

This red flower is a unique moon seed of the Blood Moon Sect, and it is extremely precious even within the Blood Moon Sect. For example, Yue Shan was able to transform into the Blood Moon after his self-destruction because a moon seed was planted in his body.

Based on their understanding of the Blood Moon Sect, it is extremely rare for Blood Moon Sect disciples to have a Moon Seed implanted in their bodies. Yue Shan, who was only at the first level of the Innate Realm, already had a Moon Seed. Yuan Yi could explain this as the sect having high hopes for Yue Shan and treating him exceptionally well by implanting a Moon Seed in him. This is how Yue Shan was able to transform into the Blood Moon after his self-destruction.

But Yuan Yiyi could no longer deny the Moon Seed in Lin Chen's hand.

Every single Moon Seed of the Blood Moon Sect is recorded within the sect and will never be leaked. There is no way that the Azure Beast could frame the Blood Moon Sect, and it is even less likely that Lin Chen collected it from Yue Shan after killing him.

"Yuan Yiyi, what else do you want to explain?"

Zhao Yulin and the others glared angrily at Yuan Yiyi, who suddenly burst into laughter. Just as everyone was puzzled by Yuan Yiyi's laughter, Bai Qihua's expression changed: "Oh no, he's trying to escape!"

However, as soon as Bai Qihua finished speaking, Yuan Yiyi's figure appeared a hundred feet away, while the figure on the spot turned into a withered red flower, fell to the ground and disappeared.

"The Blood Moon Sect's Substitution Technique!" The elders of the other sects looked grim, and just as Zhao Yulin was about to send a telepathic message to the sect leader, everyone saw a giant finger appear out of thin air in the sky, carrying an aura that shocked Zhao Yulin and the others, and press heavily down on the location where Yuan Yiyi was.

Zhao Yulin and the others immediately withdrew their spiritual perception, because the moment the giant finger appeared, their spiritual senses trembled. If they did not withdraw, their spiritual senses would likely be damaged.

As for Yuan Yiyi...

His fate was sealed.

The one who made the move was a powerful expert at the Myriad Manifestations Realm.

Bai Qihua and the others turned their gazes to Zhao Yulin, who was also surprised. He hadn't expected that the Supreme Elder would also be paying attention to the situation here.

I just don't know which Supreme Elder was behind it.

"Let's go, everyone. Let's go to the main hall of my Canglan Sect first, and then we can discuss the follow-up matters."

When Zhao Yulin spoke, Bai Qihua and the other elders exchanged glances. One of them said, "Elder Zhao, we should go back to our residence first. Our disciples are all injured. We will go after they have recovered."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Yulin knew that these people wanted to learn more about what had happened in the Canglan Secret Realm from their disciples, while he also wanted to know about the changes in the Canglan Secret Realm from Lin Chen and the others, especially Lin Chen's situation in the Canglan Secret Realm and how he broke through to the second level of the Innate Realm.

Only the three elders, whose disciples had died in the secret realm, looked very grim. They wanted to know the details of what had happened as soon as possible, but seeing that everyone else had agreed, their objections were useless.

……

……

Zhao Yulin led Lin Chen and the others toward the main hall of the Canglan Sect.

"metropolitan!"

"I already know. A senior from the sect wants to see you. Lin Chen, come with me."

Before Zhao Yulin could finish speaking, Ji Cangtian, who was in the main hall, turned his gaze to Lin Chen.

He naturally couldn't hide the commotion his martial uncle had made, and he had also received a telepathic message from his martial uncle instructing him to bring Lin Chen over.

When Zhao Yulin heard the word "elder" in Ji Cangtian's words, his pupils contracted. The only person the sect leader could call an elder was the sect's supreme elder.

So, is it that the Supreme Elder who just made the move who wants to see Lin Chen?

Inside the main hall, Qiao Yuan and the other disciples looked at Lin Chen with envy in their eyes, having also gleaned some clues from the sect leader's words.

That's a Supreme Elder, someone you might not see even once every few decades.

However, considering the strength Lin Chen displayed in the Canglan Secret Realm, everyone felt that the Supreme Elder's meeting with Lin Chen was not so surprising.

Lin Chen's strength and talent are worthy of being summoned by the Supreme Elder.

……

The backyard of the main hall.

Lin Chen originally thought that the sect leader would take him to the sect's secret place, just like the place where he comprehended the Canglan Technique last time. Unexpectedly, the sect leader only took him to the backyard of the Canglan main hall.

"Go in, the Supreme Elder is waiting for you inside."

Ji Cangtian smiled and spoke to Lin Chen. Although he also wanted to know what Lin Chen had experienced in the Canglan Secret Realm and why his strength had broken through to the second level of the Innate Realm, since his martial uncle had summoned him, he would wait until Lin Chen had met his martial uncle before speaking.

Lin Chen took a deep breath and pushed open the courtyard gate.

The Supreme Elder, a powerful expert of the Canglan Sect, is also the pillar of the Canglan Sect and a true top expert in the entire Yan Dynasty.

As soon as the gate opened, Lin Chen saw an elderly man with a full head of white hair standing in the courtyard with his back to him.

"Disciple Lin Chen greets the Supreme Elder."

"come in."

Ye Feiran turned around and looked at Lin Chen with a smile.

He learned from his junior brother that a young fellow in the sect had comprehended the Heart of the Azure Waves. In addition, this young fellow came from a desolate island in the East Sea, which aroused his interest, so he decided to meet him.

Just then, they sensed the movement at the opening of the secret realm.

Upon hearing Zeng Xi's account of what happened in the secret realm, he became even more eager to see Lin Chen, which led to his subsequent intervention and the telepathic communication with Ji Cangtian.

"It seems we've gained quite a bit from this trip to the Canglan Secret Realm."

"It's all thanks to the sect's cultivation, disciple..."

"Let's skip the formalities. The sect has only provided you with a spot. You're not the only disciple entering the secret realm. It's your own good fortune to have this opportunity."

Ye Feiran waved his hand, stopping Lin Chen from continuing his polite modesty: "Please tell me in detail about your experience in the Canglan Secret Realm."

"Yes."

Facing the Supreme Elder, Lin Chen did not hide anything, including the condition of his soul. However, he concealed the matter of the Martial Soul Diagram, only saying that his soul had undergone special changes.

Ye Feiran listened quietly, a smile on her face. She wasn't excited about Lin Chen absorbing four flawless martial wills and breaking through his realm. She simply said with a smile, "Not bad."

good?

Lin Chen was surprised that the Supreme Elder only said "not bad" and then said nothing more.

"Isn't it strange that I, a powerful being of the Myriad Manifestations Realm, haven't offered any explanation for your special circumstances?"

Ye Feiran noticed Lin Chen's confusion and smiled as she spoke. Lin Chen didn't hide anything and nodded in agreement.

"That's because there's a path to follow for Innate Martial Artists, but no path to follow for Myriad Manifestations Martial Artists. Every Myriad Manifestations Martial Artist's cultivation path is unique. The changes in your soul now mean that you have the potential to step into the Myriad Manifestations realm."

"Over the years, the Yan Dynasty has had a million warriors at the sixth level of the Innate Realm, but the number of experts at the Myriad Manifestations Realm is only three thousand. Many geniuses are stuck at the sixth level of the Innate Realm because they have not been able to find their own path to the Myriad Manifestations Realm and have been trapped in the sixth level of the Innate Realm for their entire lives by following the established path of cultivation."

A million experts at the sixth level of the Innate Realm!
Upon hearing the Supreme Elder's words, Lin Chen was initially shocked, but then, considering the long history of the Yan Dynasty, he realized that the number was not an exaggeration.

Even a small number can become a huge base over a long enough period of time.

On the contrary, he could sense from the Supreme Elder's words that experts at the Myriad Manifestations Realm were extremely rare.

"The only advice I can give you is to pay attention to improving your spiritual soul in your future cultivation. Improving your spiritual soul is more important than improving your realm."

"Thank you for your teachings, Elder. I have taken them to heart."

Lin Chen nodded. He wasn't too disappointed. With the guidance of "Seize Every Second," he didn't need to worry too much about his future cultivation path.

(End of this chapter)