Rise from a Poor Family: My Martial Arts Counterattack

Chapter 480 People from the Jiuhua Alliance Arrive
Ten days!

In the bedroom, Lin Chen closed his eyes.

Over the course of ten days, he observed Zeng Xi use the Divine Decree multiple times, and with the help of [Martial Arts Reputation], he was able to deduce the incantation of the Divine Decree.

Next, it is time to cultivate the Divine Control Record.

Lin Chen sat cross-legged on the bed. As he followed the guidance of the cultivation technique and activated the vast and boundless divine soul stars, strange phenomena suddenly occurred.

The feeling wasn't the awkward exploration of a beginner, but rather like a wanderer returning home, or water flowing back to its source.

The incantation of the Divine Record was like a pre-prepared key, perfectly matching the inner rhythm of the vast starry sea.

The anticipated obstacles and difficulties did not materialize. Guided by the Divine Record, the vast divine soul stars, like millions of docile and tamed fireflies, followed a brand-new trajectory and began to resonate and flow in a harmonious way that surpassed any previous cultivation method.

"You've succeeded in your cultivation?"

Lin Chen looked surprised. The difficulty of cultivating the Divine Record was recorded in the jade slip his master gave him.

The reason why disciples of the Thousand Machines Sect need the elders' approval to cultivate the Divine Control Record is because it is difficult to even begin on their own. They need resources and guidance from the sect, which is why the Thousand Machines Sect has no choice but to control the number of disciples.

In his letter, Zeng Xi also mentioned that he had only just begun to grasp the basics. Although this statement was humble, it also indicated that Zeng Xi had definitely spent a considerable amount of time cultivating the Divine Record.

Lin Chen never expected that he could master it in one go.

With a thought, Lin Chen conjured a pagoda above his head, which quickly multiplied from one story to two, three, four, five stories...

A five-story pagoda!

The moment the five-story pagoda appeared, Yin Yue, who was sitting idly by the lake with Lin Xi, suddenly froze for a moment, then looked back towards the direction of the Lin family.

Although Yin Yue's cultivation level hadn't reached the Innate Realm, she was a member of the Moon Soul Royal Family, and her soul was extremely sensitive. This was why she was able to see at a glance that Lin Chen had cultivated the Martial Soul Diagram.

"Could he really be practicing the Divine Control Manual?"

Incredulity filled Yin Yue's eyes as she muttered something softly. Lin Xi, who was standing nearby, heard the sound and asked with a grin, "Yueyue, what are you saying?"

"nothing."

"Don't you think Brother Su Tong is amazing?"

Seeing Lin Xi looking at the two teenagers who were sparring by the lake with an expression of admiration, Yin Yue remained noncommittal. Su Tong's martial arts talent was indeed good on Canglan Island, but in her eyes it was nothing special.

"Hehe, besides Fourth Brother, I think Brother Su Tong is the most amazing."

In Lin Xi's eyes, the most powerful one is her fourth brother, and the second most powerful one is Su Tong.

"Lin Xi, you should go out more and see the world. Don't just stay in Linhu Village. Once you see other people, you'll realize there are always people more capable than you..."

"I think Brother Su Tong is amazing, and I think so no matter where he goes."

To Yin Yue's surprise, Lin Xi reacted so strongly to her words, even pouting, clearly angry.

"Once you go out into the world and see more geniuses, you won't think that way."

"I will not."

"You can!"

Yin Yue didn't give in to Lin Xi either. If it were in the past, she would never have argued with Lin Xi here. Even she herself didn't realize that her temperament had been influenced by Lin Xi recently.

"Miss Lin, Miss Yue... what's wrong?"

Su Tong, who had just finished sparring with his companions not far away, heard the commotion and walked over out of curiosity.

“Brother Su Tong”.

Seeing Su Tong approach, Lin Xi spoke softly, but didn't say what it was about.

Although she is young, she is not ignorant. Yueyue thinks that Su Tong is not capable enough. If she tells Su Tong this, it will cause a conflict between Yueyue and Su Tong.

"Lin Xi said you're amazing, but I say you're nothing special in the Yan Dynasty... or even in the East China Sea."

Yin Yue had no qualms and told the whole story directly. As for whether Su Tong would be dissatisfied with her, she didn't care at all.

Hearing Yin Yue's words, Su Tong was taken aback, but there was no anger on his face. Instead, he comforted Lin Xi and said, "Miss Lin, Miss Yue is right. My martial arts talent is nothing compared to others. Even on Canglan Island, there are many people with higher talent than me."

Su Tong never became complacent because he won first place in the martial arts school; he knew very well how he got that title.

Because of Young Master Lin, he went to the martial arts school. The school's owner and instructors took good care of him and provided him with a lot of resources. In his heart, only someone like Young Master Lin, who rose to prominence without relying on the school's resources, could be considered a true genius.

The current state of Daliang is not what it used to be. Although he is at the martial arts school in Poyang County, the Martial Affairs Department will also issue some official documents. These documents will mention the martial arts situation on the entire Canglan Island, as well as other islands, including the East China Sea...

He has only reached the Great Perfection of Internal Organ Refinement and still needs to break through to the Ninth Rank. In the East Sea Region, there are quite a few people of his age who have reached the Rank, so he can hardly be considered a genius.

"No, Brother Su Tong, you will definitely catch up with them in the future, just like my fourth brother."

Lin Xi shook her head anxiously, while Su Tong smiled and said, "Miss Lin, how can I compare to Young Master Lin? I am already very satisfied with what I have achieved today. As for how far I can go in the martial arts world in the future, I dare not hope for it."

Su Tong felt he was already very lucky. The courage he had mustered to come to find Young Master Lin had changed his destiny.

He will continue on the path of martial arts, but he will take it one step at a time and will never dream of achieving instant success.

Yin Yue stared intently at Su Tong. She was certain that Su Tong was speaking from the heart, but it was precisely because he was speaking from the heart that Yin Yue frowned.

During the months she spent with Lin Xi, she knew very well that Lin Xi admired Su Tong. Although Lin Xi was still young, this admiration would not diminish as she grew older; it would only transform into another kind of feeling.

Lin Xi and Su Tong are nearly ten years apart in age. If Su Tong's feelings for Lin Xi are only gratitude, Lin Xi may be heartbroken in the future.

I need to talk to Lin Chen. We can't let Lin Xi only know Su Tong. We should let her meet other geniuses.

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yard.

Lin Chen looked at the five-story pagoda he had guided out with a strange expression. This Divine Record seemed to be tailor-made for him, and the cultivation process was extremely smooth.

Is it because my soul strength has reached level 10?
"No matter what, this pagoda cannot be revealed to the outside world. I need to study the method of attacking the soul myself."

Lin Chen retrieved the pagoda. The Divine Control Record contained many methods of attacking with the divine soul. He had witnessed this during his battle with Zeng Xi, seeing that the divine soul could undergo various transformations. However, he could only borrow these attack methods, as they did not belong to the Divine Control Record itself, but rather were derived from it. If the Divine Control Record were mathematics, then these attack methods would be formulas.

It was developed by the martial artists who cultivated the Divine Control Record. As a disciple of the Thousand Machines Sect, Zeng Xi had a unique advantage and could directly use the offensive techniques that his predecessors had comprehended. However, he could only refer to some of Zeng Xi's offensive techniques and needed to comprehend them himself.

"It's a pity that I can no longer enter Martial Dao Mountain now. Otherwise, I could use the Martial Evolution Mirror to evolve the offensive techniques of the Divine Control Record."

Lin Chen wasn't too disappointed that he couldn't use the Martial Arts Mirror. The art of attacking with one's soul cannot be mastered in a short time, and with the Divine Control Record, he would be able to comprehend his own attacking techniques in time.

The predecessors of the Thousand Machines Sect also continuously comprehended the foundation laid by their predecessors, which is why the Thousand Machines Sect has such a perfect method of attack.

"Perhaps I can make a trip to the Thousand Machine Domain."

The Thousand Machine Domain is not only home to the Thousand Machine Sect, but also to other sects, all of which have methods for cultivating the soul.

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three days later.

Lin Chen welcomed Lord Kong to the village.

This was the first time Lord Kong had personally visited Linhu Village since he returned to the village.

"Master Kong."

This time, Lord Kong's arrival was also carried out in a simple manner. He did not notify the officials in Raozhou Prefecture and arrived directly at Linhu Village by boat.

In his teacher's courtyard by the lake, Lin Chen accompanied Lord Kong and his teacher for tea.

"Lin Chen, I didn't want to disturb your cultivation, but there are some things I need to discuss with you this time."

Kong Qifeng looked at Lin Chen. The boy from back then had now fully grown up. The aura he exuded in every move was stronger than any innate expert he had ever seen.

"Please speak."

"Our Canglan Island is planning to form an alliance with some other islands to compete for martial arts resources."

"Form an alliance?"

Lin Chen had a thoughtful look on his face. When he visited Brother Hu in Linhai City, Brother Hu had mentioned the Island Alliance.

There are currently more than 2,000 islands in the East China Sea, and the competition among them is fierce. Many weaker islands will attach themselves to some stronger islands, or form alliances with some medium-sized islands to prevent being bullied by other islands, which is the so-called "sticking together for warmth".

"Lord Kong, whose suggestion was this?"

"Several elders of the Martial Arts Alliance."

When Kong Qifeng heard Lin Chen ask who made the suggestion, his old eyes showed a thoughtful expression as he asked, "Is there something wrong with it?"

"There's no need for that. Forming an alliance would only drag our Canglan Island into some unnecessary conflicts."

Lin Chen shook his head in rejection, explaining:

"Lord Kong, because of me, the East Sea Divine Palace will give certain benefits to our Canglan Island, as will some sects on other islands, including those in the East Sea Region. However, once we choose to form an alliance and get involved in the disputes between other islands, Canglan Island will lose its special status."

"Just like when I first showed my talent in the martial arts hall, the county magistrate gave me the fish market in Poyang County, but I didn't let my family run the fish market. Instead, I gave it to the families of a few friends. It's because I know that with my martial arts potential, those powerful people in Poyang County are willing to befriend me and will give me face in many matters."

"But there is a premise: that the disciple's existence does not affect their interests. Once it does affect the interests of these powerful people, they may not give the disciple face, and may even suppress the disciple."

Lin Chen explained why he hadn't let his family run the fish market, and he believed that with Lord Kong's wisdom, he would understand.

Canglan Island does not form alliances with any other islands, is not involved in conflicts or interests between other islands, and has its own existence, so other islands will give it face.

However, if Canglan Island forms an alliance with other islands, and if a conflict breaks out between islands in the alliance and Canglan Island gets involved, they may not give it any face.

The reason why Lord Kong and his group were interested was not because they did not understand this principle, but because they were unsure of themselves.

Entrusting the entire Canglan Island to oneself is too risky. In comparison, taking this opportunity to form an alliance with other islands and enhance the overall strength and status of the entire Canglan Island is the choice most people would make.

"I understand."

Kong Qifeng nodded. He naturally understood what Lin Chen meant. In fact, he did not agree with forming an alliance with other islands. However, Canglan Island did not belong to him alone. The current Martial Arts Alliance was formed by the union of eight countries.

However, Kong Qifeng also believed that as long as he said that Lin Chen did not recommend the alliance, no one in the Martial Arts Alliance would object.

"This matter is controversial in the Martial Arts Alliance, mainly because the alliance proposal was put forward by people from Jiuhua Island. Jiuhua Island ranks among the top ten in strength among many islands. The Jiuhua Alliance has hundreds of islands and is one of the three major alliances."

The East China Sea has thousands of islands and dozens of alliances of varying sizes, but only three are the strongest, with the Jiuhua Alliance being one of them.

Other islands that wish to join the Jiuhua Alliance need to apply proactively and meet two conditions.

Firstly, there is a powerful expert at the third level of the Innate Realm stationed on the island.

Secondly, there are no fewer than ten innate experts on the island.

Canglan Island did not meet any of the conditions, but the Jiuhua Alliance was willing to absorb Canglan Island, which is why everyone was interested.

After listening to Kong Qifeng's explanation, Jia Nanzhu said, "It seems that the Jiuhua Alliance is willing to accept us because of Lin Chen."

"Yes, everyone in the Martial Arts Alliance knows this, but since you feel it's inappropriate, Lin Chen, then just decline."

Kong Qifeng nodded. Lin Chen hesitated for a while, then decided that he should reassure Lord Kong and the others.

"Lord Kong, we should not form alliances with anyone on Canglan Island. We should just develop as we are. Even without me, we still have Senior Brother Pei, so we won't be bullied."

He did not reveal the existence of that Senior Jiang to Lord Kong without Senior Jiang's consent.

Regardless, since Senior Jiang is on Canglan Island, he cannot stand idly by while Canglan Island suffers a crisis.

When the innate experts entered Canglan Island, Senior Jiang did not take action, presumably because he felt that Canglan Island had not yet reached a critical moment of life and death.

Kong Qifeng arrived quietly and left in a hurry. After learning of Lin Chen's attitude, he returned to the capital overnight.

Lin Chen originally thought that the matter was over, but a day later, a message from Beijing made his face darken.

That day, Lin Chen flew directly through the air, heading north towards the capital.

(End of this chapter)