Rise from a Poor Family: My Martial Arts Counterattack

Chapter 474 The Origin of Emperor Taizu

"Junior greets Senior Jiang."

As Yin Yue questioned him with a wary look, Lin Chen also bowed to Jiang Taiyi.

“Young lady, there’s no need to be so wary. I know these things because I had dealings with one of your royal family members many years ago.”

Jiang Taiyi smiled slightly and looked at Yin Yue: "What is your relationship with Yin Meng?"

Yin Yue's expression turned solemn: "That was my grandfather. He passed away seventy years ago."

"Passed away?"

Jiang Taiyi was taken aback, a hint of reminiscence flashing in her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure: "It's normal for him to pass away at his age. How is your father, Yin Hao?"

“My father was killed by a traitor in our clan.”

Yin Yue also realized that the mysterious Myriad Manifestations Realm expert from Canglan Island had a very good relationship with her grandfather, and that her grandfather must have told her about the royal moon bone.

The fact that the grandfather was able to tell about the Moon Bone in the clan indicates that their relationship was anything but ordinary.

"Killed by a traitor?"

This time, Jiang Taiyi remained silent for a full moment: "I once met your father. He was about your age back then. Never mind... those are things of the past, so let's not talk about them."

Listening to the conversation between the two, Lin Chen was also thinking quickly. It was obvious that Senior Jiang and Yin Yue's grandfather had an extraordinary relationship. Logically speaking, upon hearing that his friend's son had been murdered, Senior Jiang should have been furious and might even have helped Yin Yue take revenge. However, Senior Jiang suddenly stopped talking about this matter, which puzzled Lin Chen.

"Outsiders are not allowed to interfere in the internal affairs of the ancient clans; this is a rule jointly established by all ancient clans."

Jiang Taiyi turned his gaze to Lin Chen, seemingly noticing something Lin Chen was wondering about, and offered an explanation.

"Junior understands."

Lin Chen suddenly realized why Senior Jiang hadn't continued the conversation, and why Yin Yue hadn't asked Senior Jiang to help her take revenge.

"I told you before that I would give you an opportunity if you stayed on Canglan Island a little longer. Do you know what this opportunity is?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Chen didn't hold back and guessed, "Is it related to the Western Abyss?"

“That’s right, the opportunity lies beneath the abyss.” Jiang Tai nodded. “Come with me first.”

Led by Jiang Taiyi, the three arrived at the abyss in less than an hour. When they saw the abyss before them, even though Lin Chen had already stepped into the Innate Realm, he felt a little apprehensive.

Calling it an abyss is not quite accurate.

A hundred feet ahead, billowing black mist surged and rolled, level with the yellow sand. Strangely, however, it was impossible to see the end of the mist. Perhaps a more accurate description would be that it was a sea of ​​mist, and the yellow sand a hundred feet ahead was the boundary of this sea of ​​mist.

"Senior Jiang, is this a secret realm?"

Lin Chen frowned. After Canglan Island was discovered, the entire island was completely exposed. Daliang Westward was already the westernmost part of Canglan Island. The endless black mist was impossible for the martial artists who came to the island not to notice, because the west was exactly the direction they would take to reach the island.

Moreover, when he returned on the Dragon King's ship, he had looked at the west side of Canglan Island. From the sea, the west side of Canglan Island was a normal coastline, followed by mountains, and there was nothing unusual about it.

However, given the extent of the black mist, it was impossible for him not to be discovered by people outside the island, unless there were mountains behind the endless black mist that could block it out. But Canglan Island was only so big, and Lin Chen was certain that he had reached the westernmost point of Canglan Island.

If that's the case, there's only one explanation: this must be a secret place.

He had already seen many secret realms in the Yan Dynasty, and even on Canglan Island, he had seen the Canglan Mansion of his senior brother Yuanjiu, as well as the sect ruins of the last sect master of the Qingtian Sect.

And this is only the method of a Xiantian expert. The fact that this abyss can attract the attention of a Wanxiang Realm expert like Senior Jiang means that it is very likely a secret realm, and it is even possible that it was created by this Lord Jiang.

"You guessed right, this place is indeed a secret realm, and it was set up by me, just to prevent some clueless people from coming here to die."

Upon hearing this, Lin Chen thought of the two Innate Realm experts that Marquis Dingxi had mentioned disappearing. Martial artists below the Innate Realm could not cross the boundary guarded by the Dingxi Army. Moreover, those who could be called tactless by Senior Jiang must at least be Innate Realm martial artists. Those below the Innate Realm would probably not be of any concern to Senior Jiang.

"Even the secret realm set up by our predecessors could not stop the emergence of this black mist."

Yin Yue, who had been silent ever since she heard Jiang Taiyi mention her grandfather, suddenly spoke up. This startled Lin Chen, who gave Yin Yue a grateful look, as if she was reminding him.

What lies ahead may not be a great opportunity, but could also be a great danger.

A powerful expert in the Myriad Manifestations Realm is already a top-tier existence in the entire Yan Dynasty. Since this Senior Jiang has set up a secret realm here and does not want it to be discovered, there is no reason for this black mist to emerge, and even the Great Liang has to send troops to guard it.

Even if the innate experts who come to the island cannot discover this place, as long as they stay on the island for a period of time and investigate some of the more special places on the island, they will know about the Western Abyss. The secret of the 100,000-strong Dingxi Army cannot be kept.

The secret realm was created to prevent discovery, yet 100,000 troops were stationed there to guard it. The two statements are contradictory. It's unlikely that Senior Jiang had such a perverse sense of humor. After ruling out these possibilities, there is only one explanation: even Senior Jiang could only do this much.

“Young lady, you don’t need to be so tactful. Logically speaking, since I know your grandfather, you should be on my side, but you deliberately gave Lin Chen some pointers… I understand.”

Jiang Taiyi was not angered by Yin Yue's veiled reminder of Lin Chen and her suspicion of him. Instead, he seemed to have thought of something and looked at Lin Chen with a rather interested expression.

See what I do?
He sensed that Senior Jiang's gaze was filled with a certain amusement, like that of a spectator anticipating a good show.

"Lin Chen, over the years, Martial Garden has consistently provided cultivation assistance to all the young geniuses of the Nine Kingdoms. Do you know why?"

"Elder Zhao told me that it was because of the Yan Dynasty's assessment of the deserted island. If martial arts failed to develop, all the martial artists on the island would be taken away. The Martial Garden did this in order to protect the martial artists of the nine kingdoms."

Thinking back to what Elder Zhao had told him, and now that he knew this Senior Jiang was a Myriad Manifestations Realm expert, he knew that the reason was false.

The ten dynasties in the Canglan Domain, whose territories are several times or even dozens of times larger than Canglan Island, do not have a single expert at the Myriad Manifestations Realm, yet they have not been affected by the Yan Dynasty. On the other hand, Canglan Island has Senior Jiang, so even if other martial artists are not even at the entry level, they cannot be taken away.

However, Lin Chen did not doubt that Elder Zhao was deceiving him. Senior Jiang was a powerful expert in the Myriad Manifestations Realm, and it was likely that even Elder Zhao was unaware of this. The reason why Elder Zhao told him must have been given to them by Senior Jiang.

Since it's not out of fear of the Yan Dynasty, then this Senior Jiang should help the geniuses of the Nine Kingdoms...

Did you guess it?

Seeing the slight change in Lin Chen's expression, Jiang Taiyi didn't wait for Lin Chen's reply and continued, "I will establish martial arts academies to provide assistance to talented young people in various regions. It is because of this that I need someone to go to the Abyss."

"Senior, what is the origin of this abyss?"

Lin Chen remained calm. He had already guessed what was going on. Now, his only question was: what exactly was in this abyss, and what was this so-called demon?
Its origins are definitely extraordinary, as even a powerful expert at the Myriad Manifestations Realm could not completely seal it.

"magic!"

"Demon? What is a demon?"

"I do not know either."

Jiang Taiyi shook his head, his eyes gazing into the abyss, a hint of bewilderment even showing in his deep gaze.

"Lin Chen, you should know that I and the founding emperor of the Great Liang Dynasty are fellow disciples."

"Yes, Elder Zhao told me back then."

Jiang Taiyi did not turn around, but continued, "The founding emperor of the Great Liang Dynasty was my senior brother. The difference is that my senior brother actually came from the Yan Dynasty."

"impossible!"

Yin Yue couldn't help but say again: "It's not that I'm questioning you, senior, but the Great Liang Dynasty was established more than 300 years ago. At that time, Canglan Island was still surrounded by the Annihilation Storm. Even experts at the Myriad Manifestations Realm dared not cross the Annihilation Storm."

As a princess of the Moon Soul Clan, Yin Yue's understanding of the Annihilation Storm far surpasses that of others, because the jade slips in the clan clearly record the power of the Annihilation Storm, and even experts at the Myriad Manifestations Realm risk perishing if they step into the Annihilation Storm.

Previously, this Senior Jiang said he knew his grandfather, who possessed the strength of the Myriad Manifestations Realm. The fact that Canglan Island was able to appear in the world could only be considered as the outer edge of the Annihilation Storm. Even experts at the Myriad Manifestations Realm still had a chance to cross over.

But it was absolutely impossible for the founding emperor of the Yan Dynasty. During her time on Canglan Island, she had specifically looked into it. The founding emperor of the Yan Dynasty was not even a Xiantian martial artist. How could he have entered Canglan Island from the outside into the Annihilation Storm?
"Nothing is impossible."

Jiang Taiyi was not angered by Yin Yue's questioning. Instead, he smiled and said, "Little girl, the remnant clan does know more secrets than ordinary martial artists or even some super sects, but that doesn't mean they know everything. Just like you don't know about this demon."

"The Yan Dynasty is so vast, and the East Sea is shrouded in annihilation storms. It's normal that we don't know anything about it. Among the thousands of islands revealed by the annihilation storms, we often discover many things that the Yan Dynasty doesn't have, including spiritual herbs, demonic beasts... It's normal to have another unknown special existence now, but the power of the annihilation storms will not change."

Yin Yue did not back down because of Jiang Taiyi's words. She believed that the clan's records were not wrong. All experts in the Myriad Manifestations Realm faced the Annihilation Storm, which was extremely risky. It was impossible for anyone below the Myriad Manifestations Realm to cross it; touching it would mean certain death.

"Normally you can't get in, but don't forget about the ghost ship."

Upon hearing Jiang Taiyi's words, Lin Chen and Yin Yue's pupils shrank simultaneously, and their gazes were fixed intently on Jiang Taiyi.

Staring at a Myriad Manifestations Realm expert like that is offensive and disrespectful, but the two of them have already forgotten that because they are shocked.

"Senior brother, you came here smuggled in via a ghost ship."

(End of this chapter)