Rise from a Poor Family: My Martial Arts Counterattack

Chapter 467 Reaching the Summit of Martial Arts Mountain, Rewarding with Destiny (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

Three days later!
The courtyard was silent, and the Milky Way seemed to fall.

Lin Chen held his breath and stood alone in the center of the moonlit courtyard, surrounded by deep blue icy mist.

On the Taixu Stone in the palm of his right hand, three flowing tracks are clearly imprinted.

These three trajectories correspond to the flow of Canglan energy, the flow of innate power, and the flow of Qi and blood within Lin Chen's body, respectively.

These three paths flowed continuously on the stone, eventually converging into one, which was precisely the cultivation path of the Canglan Technique, showing every detail.

The moment the three trajectories merged into one, a sudden change occurred.

The starlight inside the Taixu Stone suddenly intensified, like an invisible carving knife dancing in the air, separating the fused trajectory once again. However, this time, instead of the original three trajectories, four trajectories were separated.

The appearance of four tracks did not end the change. Under the mysterious power of the Taixu Stone, these four tracks began to be continuously broken into segments, shifting from their original positions, and then recombine together.

And so it goes, over and over again...

The fifth day!
Day 6!
Day 7!
Day 9!
On the Taixu Stone, light shone brightly once again, and the four new tracks began to slowly merge, just like four rivers that, after going through their respective channels, finally converged together.

This new trajectory, formed through condensation and extension, has an even more profound structure, with the intersecting trajectories containing the ultimate principles of heaven and earth.

boom!
At the same time, Lin Chen suddenly received a message in his mind.

Along with this message, the Canglan Technique within his body began to change uncontrollably, its trajectory undergoing a significant alteration from its original state.

Lin Chen trembled violently. As the new Canglan Technique circulated autonomously within his body, he clearly sensed that the transformation of the Canglan energy surging from the Canglan Heart into innate power accelerated dramatically. Not only was the transformation faster, but it was also more refined.

The surge in conversion speed has simultaneously brought about a terrifying leap in operational efficiency!
The massive cycle that originally required ten breaths to complete was compressed to the extreme under the guidance of the new Canglan Technique, and was completed in just three breaths like a streak of light!

Each time the body circulates through the body, the innate power rushes through the meridians like a torrent, with an unprecedented "silky" smoothness, making the limbs and bones feel comfortable and clear, as if breaking free from invisible shackles.

Click!

After circulating the energy for three cycles, the Taixu Stone in Lin Chen's palm shattered and turned into dust, slipping away through his fingers. However, the new Canglan Technique remained intact in his mind.

Carefully observing the operation of the Canglan Technique in his mind, Lin Chen grasped the Innate Stone with his right hand and threw a Dragon Blood Bodhi Fruit into his mouth with his other hand, absorbing the energy of the Innate Stone while refining the energy of the Dragon Blood Bodhi Fruit.

The surrounding azure mist was now like an erupting volcano, constantly gushing outwards.

"Ow~"

Oscar, who had been nestled in Lin Chen's arms, seemed to sense something. He stretched out his little head, his eyes darting around a few times, before he began to absorb the energy emanating from Lin Chen's pores once more.

One piece, two pieces, three pieces...

The innate stones are being consumed at an alarming rate...

……

……

That night.

A figure appeared above the courtyard wall, sensing the surging energy in the courtyard, a look of surprise in his eyes.

"It's actually a Void Stone, what a bold kid."

A deep voice came from the newcomer, who could see through Lin Chen's situation within the Azure Mist and knew what Lin Chen was doing at a glance.

Use the Taixu Stone to evolve the Canglan Technique!

If the powerful figures of the Yan Dynasty were to learn of this, they would probably laugh at Lin Chen for being so arrogant and ignorant.

The Taixu Stone can evolve cultivation techniques, but the Canglan Technique of the Canglan Sect has been tested by countless powerful members of the Canglan Sect. It is not so easy to succeed, and the probability of success is less than 30%.

If it fails, it will be a waste of a precious Taixu Stone.

The figure only lingered for a moment before disappearing.

……

……

three days later.

The entire courtyard was completely filled with the Azure Mist. Lin Chen stood in the center of the courtyard, his icy blue Azure Heart throbbing powerfully deep within his heart, its sound like a booming bell. Along with his heartbeat, the Azure Mist in the courtyard began to surge.

With each pulse, the blue mist surges.

This strange phenomenon lasted for a long time, until one instant, the air temperature in the courtyard plummeted, the grass and leaves were instantly covered with white frost, and all the azure mist dissipated at that moment.

A blue vein appeared on Lin Chen's body, connecting all the acupoints in his body. However, the blue vein disappeared the moment he opened his eyes.

"panel!"

[Host: Lin Chen]

[Realm Level: Innate Second Realm]

[Innate Skill: Canglan Technique] (Level 6, no damage)
[Qi and Blood: Level 7]

[Soul: Level 6]

[Willpower: Level 6]

[Speed: Level 6]

[Defense: Level 6]

[Comprehension: Level 6]

Seeing the changes in the values ​​on the panel, Lin Chen's eyes gleamed; his stats had actually improved by one level across the board.

Is this the increase in strength brought about by leveling up the main cultivation technique?
The improvement in his strength was somewhat beyond Lin Chen's expectations.

You should know that when he absorbed the third innate fire with the Boundless Divine Appearance Technique, it only improved his speed and defense. But this time, with the improvement of the Azure Wave Technique, his blood, spirit, will... everything has been improved.

call out!
Lin Chen thought of something, raised his right hand, and pointed out a huge finger that transformed into a mountain peak. In an instant, it fell from the sky, but suddenly disappeared without a trace when it was still a foot away from the ground.

"My Azure Wave Finger is even faster than before, and its power is clearly enhanced as well."

"The Canglan Technique is the foundational technique among all the sect's cultivation methods. Even outer disciples practice the Canglan Technique, but their version is different from mine; it's a simplified version. My Canglan Technique is the complete version, and it has now been modified. Therefore, I can use the sect's techniques more easily."

The subsequent use of the Azure Eye confirmed Lin Chen's judgment.

Previously, when he used the Eye of the Azure Sea, it would almost exhaust his innate power. But this time, not only was the Eye of the Azure Sea faster and more powerful, but he also still had innate power left in his body.

This means that he will no longer be in danger if he fails to defeat his opponent after using the Eye of the Azure Waves.

“The fourth trajectory on the Taixu Stone should be related to the soul, so the new Canglan Technique also incorporates soul cultivation.” Lin Chen used his divine sense and clearly sensed that his divine sense perception range had doubled compared to before. The entire Lin family, and even half of Linhu Village, were within his divine sense perception range.

"Who is this person?"

Just as his divine sense began to spread outwards, Lin Chen suddenly paused, sensing a figure standing by the lake.

It's so late at night, and all the villagers are asleep. Who is this person?
What stunned Lin Chen was not only that the person was unfamiliar, but also that he could not sense the other party's strength at all; the person seemed to be just an ordinary middle-aged man.

But would an ordinary middle-aged man, as if sensing something, suddenly turn his head and smile slightly in his direction?
After pondering for a moment, Lin Chen guessed the man's origins, and with a flash, he leaped over the courtyard wall and headed towards the lake.

……

"Junior Lin Chen greets Master Wuyuan."

Lakeside.

Lin Chen stopped about ten feet away from the middle-aged man.

Throughout the entire Canglan Island, anyone whose realm cannot be perceived by one's divine sense must be a powerhouse at least at the third level of the Innate Realm. Meanwhile, the elders of the Canglan Island Martial Arts Alliance are only at the first level of the Innate Realm.

The only expert above the third realm of the Innate Realm is that mysterious owner of the Martial Garden.

In addition, he had recently contacted Elder Wu Yuan in Poyang County and asked to see the owner of the garden. Wu Yuan's reply was that he should wait in Poyang County.

Once this information is combined, it's not hard to guess the identity of the person who came.

The owner of Wu Garden smiled slightly and didn't ask Lin Chen how he guessed his identity: "Why do you want to see me?"

"When I first learned martial arts at the Poyang County Martial Arts School, I was very grateful for the resources provided by the Martial Arts Academy. My purpose in seeking an audience with the academy's owner is twofold: firstly, to express my gratitude for the academy's help back then, and secondly..."

"Secondly, I want to know what realm I am in?"

Jiang Taiyi's deep eyes seemed to see through Lin Chen's heart as he said directly, "Not long ago, three martial artists at the third level of the Innate Realm arrived at Canglan Island and headed straight for Poyang County, but I stopped them."

Upon hearing that three Innate Realm martial artists were heading straight for Poyang County, Lin Chen's eyes narrowed. He knew without a doubt that the three Innate Realm Third Stage martial artists were after his family.

"Thank you, owner."

Lin Chen expressed his gratitude sincerely, then asked, "Who are those three people, and where are they now?"

"It's been fed to the fish in Poyang Lake."

Jiang Taiyi's casual reply left Lin Chen speechless.

Did three martial artists at the third level of the Innate Realm feed the fish in Poyang Lake?
That's incredibly arrogant. It shows a complete disregard for a martial artist at the third level of the Innate Realm, and even the power behind them. Otherwise, they wouldn't have thrown him into the lake to feed the fish without asking any questions first.

"Canglan Island is not something that can be destroyed by just any petty thief. I can guarantee you that your family will be safer staying on Canglan Island than going to the Canglan Domain of the Yan Dynasty."

Upon hearing this, Lin Chen's face showed a thoughtful expression. The information revealed by the Wu Garden Master's words was a lot, but what he couldn't understand the most was why the Wu Garden Master said that this place was safer than the Canglan Domain.
Even though the sect and the Eight Desolations Sect are at war now, this battle is currently only on the border. The final result may be that both sides lose a lot of martial artists, remain deadlocked for a period of time, and finally negotiate a ceasefire.

"Lin Chen, the Yan Dynasty has been peaceful for nearly ten thousand years, but there are undercurrents beneath the surface. When it finally erupts one day, it will be a huge vortex. Even super sects will not be able to escape unscathed and will be drawn into this vortex. In contrast, Canglan Island, which is far away in the East China Sea, is in a remote place and can stay out of it."

Jiang Taiyi's words made Lin Chen's body tremble, and his expression also became serious: "Please enlighten me, senior."

"The war between the Eight Desolations Sect and the Canglan Sect is not simply a matter of venting their pent-up grievances over the years with a fight, just like in the past."

Jiang Taiyi's gaze fell upon Poyang Lake. At this moment, the moon hung high, and the tide was rising, crashing against the rocks along the shore with a crisp sound.

"Senior, do you know the true purpose of the Eight Desolations Sect's war against the Canglan Sect?"

"I do not know."

Jiang Taiyi shook his head directly: "But if you think this battle will be like the past, lasting for several years and then both sides withdrawing their troops, you are sorely mistaken."

Lin Chen's eyes showed a thoughtful look. The owner of Wu Garden clearly knew something, but did not intend to tell him.

Should I inform my master and sect leader?

"Don't overthink it. Your current strength is not enough to get involved. Just like the decision you made on Canglan Island, no matter how far the struggle between Daliang and Han Kingdom goes, focus on improving your own strength. Only when you are strong enough will you have the opportunity to get involved and the possibility to change the balance of power."

"Thank you, senior, for your guidance. I understand, junior."

Lin Chen nodded. Back then, the Great Liang and the Han Kingdom were on the verge of war. Although he sensed the crisis, he did not interfere with the decisions of Lord Kong and the others in the court. Instead, he quietly improved his own strength.

Only then did he manage to defeat the Korean genius, defeat the Korean martial artist, and even, by virtue of his status as a disciple of the Canglan Sect, resolve the crisis of the Great Liang in one fell swoop.

Although there is a huge gap between the Innate Realm and the Myriad Manifestations Realm, before the Yan Dynasty appeared, I was only at the Refining Internal Organs Realm. Refining Internal Organs to the first grade was also a huge gap in the eyes of the Canglan Island warriors.

I have created miracles myself, from refining the internal organs to reaching the first rank. Now that I have reached the innate stage and the myriad phenomena stage, I may very well create miracles again.

Sensing the confidence on Lin Chen's face, Jiang Taiyi also showed admiration. A young man should have lofty ambitions; what does it matter what the world is like?
"If you have enough time, stay on Canglan Island for a while longer. I will grant you an opportunity."

Upon hearing that the garden owner was going to offer him a great opportunity, Lin Chen's eyes lit up. He was now certain that the garden owner was definitely a Myriad Manifestations Realm expert, and for a Myriad Manifestations Realm expert to utter the word "opportunity," it must be no ordinary fortune.

"Alright, I will be staying on Canglan Island for the time being."

Now that he had confirmed that his family would not face the threats from the Eight Desolations Sect and the Yama Palace, Lin Chen was in no hurry to return to the Canglan Domain. Cultivating anywhere was still cultivation, and with the Dragon Blood Bodhi Fruit and the Innate Stone, he would not lack cultivation resources for the year.

Fifteen minutes later, Jiang Taiyi left the lakeside. With his worries about his family's safety resolved, Lin Chen could now focus on cultivating in the lakeside village.

This stay lasted for three months.

……

Three months later.

Lin Chen sat cross-legged and floated in the air, with many acupoints on his body glowing.

Under his relentless absorption of the innate stones, the number of innate crystals condensed in his body's acupoints finally exceeded one hundred after three months, consuming more than ten thousand innate stones.

Lin Chen couldn't help but laugh when he thought of how reluctant Yin Yue had been to take out the Innate Stone several times.

Yin Yue probably didn't expect that after upgrading her Canglan Technique, the speed at which she absorbed innate stones would increase. After condensing an innate crystal each time, she no longer needed to wait three days.

"I need to ask Yin Yue for the Innate Stone again."

Just as Lin Chen was about to go find Yin Yue, his eyes suddenly lit up and he took out the Martial Dao Seal from his pocket.

The martial arts seal stirred, and a line of characters appeared.

The first person to reach the summit of Martial Arts Mountain will be granted a destiny within the mountain!

Upon seeing this line of text, Lin Chen's pupils contracted slightly. Today... was his twentieth birthday, and also his final deadline at Martial Arts Mountain.

The first person to reach the top of Martial Arts Mountain and persists until the age of twenty will receive a destiny reward.

Thinking of the news the sect leader had told him, Lin Chen's eyes also lit up with anticipation. The "Water Flows to the Channel" skill on his panel had led to his current martial arts realm, and if he had another destiny...

(End of this chapter)