Rise from a Poor Family: My Martial Arts Counterattack

Chapter 439 The Hidden Powerhouses of the Nine Kingdoms

"For you, the most important thing right now is cultivation. Don't worry too much about other things in the sect."

As Lin Chen walked out of the backyard, the Supreme Elder's last words kept replaying in his mind. He didn't understand what the Supreme Elder meant.

There's no need to worry too much about other matters within the sect.

I don't think I was ever worried about it.

The Canglan Sect is a super sect with countless innate experts. No matter how high my talent is, my current strength is only at the second level of the innate realm. At most, I am only qualified to become a sect steward.

However, few of his direct disciples would take on the role of steward.

Being a steward means having to do work. For the first thirty years, most disciples of the sect focus on cultivation. Only when their martial arts realm is completely stable and their cultivation progress slows down will they take on the role of steward in order to obtain more resources and complete the tasks assigned by the sect.

"What are you thinking about?"

He heard his master's voice in his ear. Lin Chen looked up and realized that he had unknowingly walked to the front hall and back entrance. His master and sect leader were smiling at him in the main hall.

"I didn't think anything of it, but the Supreme Elder's last words of advice left me with some doubts."

Lin Chen stepped into the front hall, paid his respects, and then relayed the last words of the Supreme Elder.

Upon hearing his uncle's instructions to Lin Chen, Ji Cangtian looked at Du Xiaofeng. Du Xiaofeng understood, knowing that the sect leader wanted him to inform Lin Chen about what had happened in the sect recently.

“Disciple, not long after you entered the Canglan Secret Realm, the Eight Desolations Sect gathered warriors and invaded my Canglan Domain at the border of Chixia Pass. Now the two sects are at war. And the employer behind the assassins from the Yama Palace who tried to kill you has been confirmed to be the Eight Desolations Sect.”

"The Eight Desolate Sect has declared a full-scale war against us?"

Lin Chen looked astonished. He had only been inside the Canglan Secret Realm for a short while, and such a major event had already occurred outside.

There are only twenty-four super sects in the entire Yan Dynasty. Although his master had mentioned the sect war to him, he felt that the sect war was far away from him and he might never encounter it in this lifetime.

Without overwhelming strength, which sect would be willing to start a war?
It's important to understand that this isn't just a battle between two neighboring sects; who can guarantee that other neighboring sects won't take advantage of the situation?
Furthermore, without a war order, one can only occupy at most half of the other side's territory.

"The Eight Desolations Sect has obtained the Sect War Order?"

"How can it be."

Du Xiaofeng smiled contemptuously: "Applying for a sect war order is no easier than destroying my Canglan Sect. If the Eight Desolate Sect had that kind of strength, it wouldn't have waited until now."

Without applying for a war order, why did the Eight Desolations Sect rashly launch a war against the Canglan Sect? What is the Eight Desolations Sect's intention?
"Could it be that there are irreconcilable conflicts within the Eight Desolations Sect?"

Lin Chen offered another guess, which surprised Ji Cangtian: "Lin Chen, why do you make this guess?"

"Sect Master, in my hometown, there are also many dynasties. Once these dynasties have serious internal conflicts, in order to prevent the internal conflicts from erupting and to maintain the stability of the dynasty, the rulers of those dynasties will choose to launch wars to divert attention from the internal conflicts."

Lin Chen explained that launching a war abroad is either a way to divert internal conflicts or a sign of a surge in strength, giving one the confidence to annex surrounding forces.

“Your explanation makes some sense, but this situation does not exist in the Eight Desolations Sect, and none of the super sects in the entire Yan Dynasty have the irreconcilable internal conflicts you mentioned.”

Ji Cangtian smiled slightly, and these words made Lin Chen realize that he had misunderstood something.

This is a world of martial arts, a world where strength reigns supreme.

The strong rule; no one dares to disobey.

Take the Canglan Sect as an example. All matters in the sect are handled by the sect leader. Although the elders also have the right to intervene, they absolutely dare not disobey the sect leader. This is not only because the sect leader is stronger, but also because the sect leader has the Supreme Elder standing behind him.

Even though there are some frictions and entanglements among the elders, they are all within a controllable range. In other words, the Supreme Elder and the Sect Master do not care about the elders' private infighting. If it affects the development of the sect, the Supreme Elder can resolve it simply by showing up.

If you're not convinced, then stop breathing.

"The sect leader has already arranged for several elders to go to Chixia Pass to provide support. At the same time, the first batch of disciples of our sect has also begun to assemble and prepare to head to Chixia Pass. The Supreme Elder instructed you to do this so that you can know that the current battle has nothing to do with you. You should focus all your attention on cultivation."

In the midst of the great battle between the two sects, any disciple could be transferred to the border.

However, the sect would not allow a disciple as talented as Lin Chen to go to the border. In fact, at this critical moment, it was even more important to let him stay in the sect and cultivate in peace.

Even the most talented person at the Innate Second Realm is still just at the Innate Second Realm and cannot determine the course of the battle at Crimson Cloud Pass.

Lin Chen nodded. He wouldn't act rashly and think about going to the battlefield at this time.

"Sect Master, since the Eight Desolations Sect is the one hiring the Yama Palace, what about the Blood Moon Sect this time?"

Thinking that the assassins from the Yama Palace hired by the Eight Desolations Sect were trying to kill him, Lin Chen thought of the Blood Moon Sect. Even if it was at a price to exchange with the Canglan Sect for a spot to enter the Canglan Secret Realm, the premise was that the Blood Moon Sect and the Canglan Sect had no enmity with each other. Otherwise, the sect would not have given the Blood Moon Sect this spot.

The Blood Moon Sect has no reason to pull off such a conspiracy.

If this conspiracy could benefit Yue Shan, it would be barely acceptable. However, the fact is that making the Canglan Beast go berserk would not benefit Yue Shan at all. Yue Shan's purpose is very clear: to target the ten Canglan Sect disciples who entered the secret.

"Regarding the Blood Moon Sect, I have already joined forces with other sects to launch an attack on the Blood Moon Sect. However, the final result of this matter is that the Blood Moon Sect will provide sufficient compensation. Our sect is currently at war with the Eight Desolations Sect and cannot afford to be distracted by the Blood Moon Sect."

Ji Cangtian's eyes also showed helplessness. The Eight Desolations Sect and the Yama Palace together formed a considerable force. If they were to completely break ties with the Blood Moon Sect now, the Canglan Sect might not have enough warriors.

Most importantly, the Blood Moon Sect was indeed only targeting the Canglan Sect. If Lin Chen hadn't dragged the disciples of other sects into the mess, allowing Yue Shan's conspiracy to succeed, the final result would have been that Lin Chen and the other ten members of the Canglan Sect would have perished in the Canglan Secret Realm, while all the disciples of the other sects would have survived.

Because of this, the other factions will not truly break ties with the Blood Moon Sect. Their joint pressure on the Blood Moon Sect is merely a means to obtain the compensation they each desire.

"Lin Chen, you don't need to worry about these things. The sect will handle it."

Seeing Lin Chen deep in thought, Du Xiaofeng assumed that Lin Chen was dissatisfied with the sect's decision, since several disciples had died because of the Blood Moon Sect's conspiracy.

“Master, I understand the sect’s reasons for this decision. I have no complaints. I’m just thinking that since we’re going to war with the Eight Desolations Sect, what about my family…”

Lin Chen was just thinking about the safety of his family. If the Blood Moon Sect had pulled this stunt because of an agreement with the Eight Desolations Sect, then the Eight Desolations Sect had gone to such lengths just to eliminate those ten people.

To put it proudly, Lin Chen was even more certain that the Eight Desolations Sect's target was actually him alone.

They wanted to stifle themselves in the Canglan Secret Realm and prevent themselves from growing stronger.

This failure does not mean that the Eight Desolations Sect will give up. I don't need to worry about my safety while staying in the sect. However, the fact that the Eight Desolations Sect was able to get the Blood Moon Sect to intervene shows that they are extremely eager to kill me and may even use my family members to threaten me.

The fact that he came from the East Sea region was not a secret within the sect.

Both the Canglan Sect and the Bahuang Sect are major sects, and the two sects have been sworn enemies for many years. Lin Chen believed that the Bahuang Sect must have arranged a gap in the Canglan Sect, and vice versa. They might not know some top-secret information, but they would definitely be able to know information that was not a secret to most disciples as soon as possible.

"I suggest that you bring your family to Canglan Domain."

Du Xiaofeng offered a suggestion: Lin Chen could figure out that the Eight Desolations Sect wanted to eliminate him, and so could he and the sect leader.

The Eight Desolate Sect has paid a heavy price to have the Blood Moon Sect and the Yama Palace intervene. However, the fact that they failed despite paying such a price will not make the Eight Desolate Sect give up. Instead, it will only make them more determined to crush Lin Chen.

Lin Chen's family, who are far away at sea in the East China Sea, is Lin Chen's only weakness at present.

Should he bring his family to Canglan Domain? Lin Chen was also considering this. His parents were ordinary people, and he was afraid they wouldn't adapt well to living in a strange and distant place.

Even if you find it difficult to adapt, compared to the safety of your life, this discomfort is nothing.

In addition to his own family, there was Uncle Jiang and Aunt Jiang, as well as other people related to him...

"Master, how many people can I bring?"

Hearing Lin Chen's words, Du Xiaofeng smiled and said, "Silly disciple, is my Canglan Domain not as good as your island? As long as you want, you can bring as many people as you want. Bring all the people related to you, and my Canglan Sect can accommodate them all."

"Elder Du is right. We will arrange for your relatives to live in Canglan City. I will provide them with a residential area."

Canglan City is the largest city in the entire Canglan Domain, and every inch of land is incredibly valuable. In the Canglan Sect, only elders are allowed to arrange for their relatives to live in the inner city. Du Xiaofeng knew that the sect leader was giving his disciple the equivalent of an elder's treatment in advance.

"Thank you, Sect Master. Shall I return to the East Sea Region?"

"I will go with you. I also want to see what's so special about the island that can nurture a genius like you, my disciple."

Du Xiaofeng spoke up, and Lin Chen knew that his master didn't want him to think too much. How could a powerful expert at the fifth level of the Innate Realm be interested in an ordinary island in the East China Sea?

Ji Cangtian nodded in agreement. With Elder Du, a fifth-level Innate Realm expert, accompanying him, he believed that unless the Eight Desolate Sect's Myriad Manifestation Realm and Sixth-level Innate Realm warriors made a move, how could a Myriad Manifestation Realm expert target a junior? If word got out, the Eight Desolate Sect would lose its foothold in the Yan Dynasty.

Even in the assassination attempt on Lin Chen, the Eight Desolations Sect handled it very cleanly, and the Canglan Sect only had suspicions but could not find a single piece of evidence.

The same applies to those at the sixth level of the Innate Realm.

The larger the sect, the more it cares about its reputation.

Just as Ji Cangtian was about to agree and give a few final instructions, his expression suddenly became respectful, and a smile appeared on his face the next moment: "Elder Du, I'm afraid you won't be able to accompany Lin Chen back."

"Why?"

Du Xiaofeng was stunned. The sect leader had clearly agreed just now, so why was he denying it now?

"Someone will take Lin Chen back."

Ji Cangtian glanced upwards, and Du Xiaofeng instantly understood, his old face showing excitement as well.

The only person he could think of besides the Supreme Elder was someone who could change the sect leader's mind and even make him look up.

The Supreme Elder was actually going to personally escort Lin Chen...

This level of attention was unprecedented among the disciples of the Canglan Sect.

Although it's unknown which senior uncle it is, none of these senior uncles have left the Canglan Domain for thirty years.

At the scene, only Lin Chen was still in a daze.

"Lin Chen, you should rest well for a while. We'll set off in three days. Someone will take you there."

Ji Cangtian gave Lin Chen a mysterious smile, but did not answer Lin Chen's question. Lin Chen looked at his master and found that his master was also smiling mysteriously.

Well, if both of them are going to keep me in suspense, then I'll just have to wait three days.

……

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Forbidden area of ​​Canglan Sect.

"It seems that Senior Brother is quite satisfied with this little fellow Lin Chen, and is even prepared to make a trip for him personally."

"Lin Chen is indeed a good kid, but my action this time is not only for Lin Chen, but also for the Yama Palace and the Blood Moon Sect."

Ye Feiran shook his head. It was within his and his junior brother's expectations that the Eight Desolations Sect could persuade the Yama Palace to participate, but it was rather strange that they could persuade the Blood Moon Sect to get involved as well.

The Blood Moon Sect is quite far from both the Canglan Domain and the Eight Desolations Sect, separated by several domains. There is no reason for them to interfere in the conflict between the Canglan Sect and the Eight Desolations Sect.

"Senior brother, are you planning to go to the Blood Moon Sect in person?"

"No, I'm going to the Eight Desolations Sect."

Upon hearing Ye Feiran's words, the other old man fell silent for a long while before chuckling, "Senior brother still has the same temper."

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East China Sea.

Nine islands.

Raozhou Prefecture, Jiang Mansion.

"Madam, several martial artists at the third level of the Innate Realm are heading this way."

Zhuang Min was arranging flowerpots in the back garden when she heard the old woman's words beside her, and her beautiful eyes turned cold.

"It seems that little Lin Chen has made enemies in the Yan Dynasty so quickly. Just in time... my Purple Poppy is lacking some fertilizer."

Zhuang Min's gaze fell on a green plant with purple flowers in the corner of the wall. The purple flowers were very beautiful, but the flower buds were drooping, giving it a wilted look.

"I'll take care of it right away."

The old woman beside her also turned cold, but just as the old woman turned to leave, Zhuang Min raised an eyebrow, a hint of surprise on her face.

"We don't need to do anything."

The old woman looked at her mistress in confusion, not understanding what her mistress meant. A martial artist at the third level of the Innate Realm was an invincible existence in the Nine Kingdoms. Apart from herself and her mistress, who else could stop them?

"I didn't expect there to be such a powerful figure on this island. He's really good at hiding his strength."

Zhuang Min's face showed interest, but the old woman was even more puzzled, not understanding who the lady was referring to.

"Owner of Wu Garden".

Zhuang Min opened her mouth slightly and uttered four words.

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