Rise from a Poor Family: My Martial Arts Counterattack

Chapter 537 Being entrusted by others and being loyal

Son!

Upon hearing this "address" again, Lin Chen's eyes narrowed slightly.

Could it be that young master from the East again?
"May I ask who this young master you are referring to?"

"Young Master Dongfang!"

Even when he merely mentioned the surname of Young Master Dongfang, Yun Ye's tone was filled with respect.

It really was that young master from the East!
Lin Chen hadn't expected that this young master from the East had such a long reach; one moment he was in the alchemy competition, and now he was even getting involved in the internal affairs of the Moon Soul Clan.

It's likely that there were others who also pledged allegiance to this young master from the East.

However, Lin Chen could understand that the father of this young master Dongfang was of a very high status, representing the future trend of the Yan Dynasty. As the saying goes, those who know the times are wise, so it was not wrong for him to join forces with this young master Dongfang and plan his own future.

"It seems you also know Young Master Dongfang's identity. In that case, I don't need to say anything more. Once we leave the Thousand Layers Secret Realm, you can come with me to see Young Master Dongfang."

Yun Ye could tell from Lin Chen's expression that Lin Chen must have heard of Young Master Dongfang's name. If that was the case, then the matter would be easier to handle. Lin Chen would probably know how to make a decision.

The Moon Spirit Clan princess's status was far inferior to that of the Eastern Prince, not to mention that she was a princess without any power.

"Then what about the treasures of the Moon Soul Clan?" Lin Chen asked.

“Naturally, we will take it and hand it over to Young Master Dongfang.”

Yun Ye smiled slightly. The agreement between the new patriarch of the Moon Soul Clan and the young master was to hand over this treasure to the young master. The young master now possessed the Moon Soul Clan's most precious treasure, and the life and death of the entire Moon Soul Clan rested on the young master's decision.

The fact that an ancient clan has come under the young master's control will greatly enhance his prestige. Other forces, once they know this, will know how to choose between the Yan Dynasty and the young master.

The trend is unstoppable; rather than delaying, it's better to seek refuge.

"understood."

Lin Chen nodded. The person in front of him was a fourth-level innate martial artist. The Moon Soul Clan's treasure was currently in the process of appearing. Lin Chen was afraid that fighting the other party would disrupt the treasure's appearance, so he decided to play along for the time being.

As for seeking refuge with that young master from the East, that was not on his mind.

He was a prodigy of the Canglan Sect. His master, the sect leader, and even his grandmaster all placed high hopes on him. How could he betray the sect?

Moreover, he didn't like the way that young master Dongfang acted.

But that's not the most important thing. The most important thing is that he promised Yin Yue, and he can't go back on his word.

A quarter of an hour later, the blurry ball of light above the circular altar finally became clear, and a silver crown engraved with the bright moon slowly emerged.

Upon seeing the crown, Yun Ye smiled. By handing over this treasure of the Moon Soul Clan to the young master, he had completed the task assigned by the young master and would receive his reward.

However, just as Yun Ye lifted his foot to walk towards the round altar, Lin Chen was one step ahead of him, his figure transforming into a rainbow of light and appearing directly on the round altar. The silver crown was instantly stored in Lin Chen's storage box.

Seeing Lin Chen's actions, Yun Ye was stunned for a moment, but did not stop him. He simply said coldly, "What do you want to do?"

He didn't stop him because he wasn't afraid that Lin Chen would run away with the crown; Lin Chen had nowhere to escape in front of him.

"Entrusted by others, loyal to others."

Lin Chen looked at Yun Ye: "I don't like to go back on my promises."

Yun Ye's expression turned cold: "You think you can leave safely just because you've obtained this treasure of the Moon Soul Clan?"

"We have to try."

Lin Chen's words, "We have to give it a try," landed like a piece of cold iron falling onto ice, completely igniting the suppressed killing intent in Yun Ye's eyes.

"act recklessly!"

Yun Ye's voice was chilling to the bone. Suddenly, a powerful aura belonging to the fourth level of the Innate Realm erupted from his body. An invisible wave of energy spread out from him, and countless visible chains of cloud energy instantly condensed in the air, emitting a piercing shriek as they twisted towards Lin Chen from all directions!

He wanted to show Lin Chen how big the gap was between the fourth and third realms of the Innate Realm.

It's not just a matter of physical pressure, but a crushing blow to one's very soul.

His divine sense transformed into two swirling nebula vortexes, unleashing a vast, powerful, and condensed spiritual impact that disregarded spatial distance and crashed into Lin Chen!
High-level opponents can target low-level opponents without lifting a finger; often, they can inflict severe damage on the opponent's soul simply by exerting pressure and intimidation.

To Yun Ye's surprise, when his divine sense fell upon Lin Chen, it vanished without a trace, as if a stone had sunk into the sea.

"Your soul is utterly monstrous?"

A look of seriousness flashed in Yun Ye's eyes, and then he said, "No wonder you dared to resist, it turns out your soul is abnormal."

The fact that his divine sense failed to harm Lin Chen meant that Lin Chen's soul had also reached the strength of the fourth level of the Innate Realm. This must be the source of Lin Chen's confidence in resisting him.

However, the difference between the fourth and third realms of the innate realm is not only in the soul, but also in the innate power within the body.

Yun Ye's figure vanished suddenly, and in the next instant, he appeared beside Lin Chen like a ghost.

With a flick of his finger, the fingertip seemed to contain a raging nebula, carrying a terrifying sharpness that could tear through space and a heavy force capable of crushing mountains, heading straight for Lin Chen's heart!

Lin Chen's pupils contracted sharply, and he activated the Immortal Technique at full power, causing the four innate flames fused within his body to erupt simultaneously!

"Roar—!" Four fire dragons of different colors roared out and crashed into Yun Ye's finger force.

Boom!

The flames and the light collided violently, and the huge explosion created a towering wave of energy. The terrifying aftershocks instantly collapsed the circular altar not far away.

However, just a moment later, the fused fire dragon that Lin Chen had gathered with all his might was torn apart by the Nebula Finger. The remaining force of Yun Ye's finger was condensed into a spear and slammed into Lin Chen's chest.

There was a visible indentation in its chest.

Seeing that Lin Chen's clothes were only torn and his chest was sunken, Yun Ye frowned slightly: "It seems you have also cultivated a body tempering technique, but in the face of an absolute difference in strength, no body tempering technique is enough!"

Lin Chen did not respond to Yun Ye. The power of the opponent's finger strike was indeed strong, but it was not unbearable.

Perfect timing, I can use Yun Ye to gauge just how strong I really am.

Lin Chen's expression was solemn. He pointed out several fingers with his right hand, and huge handprints descended from the sky. At the same time, Lin Chen himself headed straight for Yun Ye.

Rumble!
The two engaged in a frenzied battle on this third level, with energy aftershocks visible everywhere, innate fire scattering in all directions, and blood splattering from time to time...

After a hundred breaths.

After the two separated, blood dripped from the corner of Lin Chen's mouth, but there was no fear on his face. This was the first time he had used his full strength without holding back.

On the contrary, Yun Ye's expression was very ugly. He, a powerful expert of the fourth level of the Innate Realm, was facing Lin Chen, who was only at the third level of the Innate Realm. Although he had been in control, he could not defeat him quickly. It was a disgrace.

"To have lasted this long, even if you die, Lin Chen, you should be proud of it."

Yun Ye's aura surged once again, while Lin Chen chuckled softly. This hundred-breath battle with Yun Ye had given him a clear understanding of his own strength. His Immortal Body could withstand the attacks of the fourth level of the Innate Realm, but defeating an opponent with his Immortal Body would still be somewhat difficult.

Perhaps ordinary martial artists at the fourth level of the Innate Realm can do it, but someone like Yun Ye, who comes from an ancient clan, cannot.

Now that I have proven my strength, it is indeed time to end this battle.

"The moon rises over the sea!"

Lin Chen gave a soft shout, and a nebula vortex slowly appeared behind him. Yun Ye saw the nebula behind Lin Chen and looked disdainful, thinking it was just a dying struggle.

However, when a vast and profound star field completely unfolded behind Lin Chen, with countless star vortexes slowly rotating within it, exuding an aura of ancient vicissitudes, Yun Ye's expression changed.

At the same time, at the very center of that rotating star field, a point of bright, pure, and cool moonlight suddenly shone!

At this moment, a sense of crisis welled up in Yun Ye's heart.

Stop Lin Chen!

This was an instinct from the depths of his soul that told him to act immediately. Gone was his previous composure; his figure transformed into a ghost as he headed towards Lin Chen.

However, at the very moment Yun Ye's figure disappeared, a huge, bright moon, as if it had condensed the essence of the moon, rose majestically from the core of that deep star field!

Its light is not dazzling, but it carries an absolute radiance that penetrates the soul and suppresses everything.

Yun Ye's figure appeared in the clear light, his face filled with shock. His divine sense could not leave his body, and the pressure he was under was several times stronger than that of the third level of the Thousand Layers Secret Realm.

What kind of technique is this?
Does the Canglan Sect possess such a technique? Why has he never heard of it before?
Just as Yun Ye was deeply shaken, Lin Chen slowly raised his right hand, his expression indifferent: "Canglan Finger."

With that one finger, the billions of stars behind him seemed to be compressed, instantly transforming into a giant finger that pointed at Yun Ye.

"No!"

Yun Ye snapped out of his shock, his eyes wide with fury! This finger strike made him feel the threat of death, and he frantically waved his hands, creating a cloud in front of him. A nebula powerful enough to defend against attacks from the late stage of the fourth realm of the Innate Realm instantly condensed.

However, under this giant finger, everything was in vain.

The giant finger crushed the nebula as easily as crushing cotton. Without the nebula's obstruction, the moonlight illuminated Izumo Ye's face, which was filled with resentment and extreme fear.

The giant finger vanished, Yun Ye's body turned into a pulp, and everything returned to tranquility.

All that remained on the circular altar was Lin Chen, panting heavily, and the storage box that floated silently in the air.

……

……

In a courtyard, Dongfang Canglang opened his eyes: "Yun Ye is dead!"

"Young Master, wasn't Yun Ye sent to assist the Moon Soul Clan in retrieving treasures from the Thousand Layers Secret Realm?"

Hongluan, who was standing to the side, was greatly surprised. Yunye was at the mid-stage of the fourth realm of the Innate Realm. With this strength, he should have no rivals in the Thousand Layers Secret Realm. Could it be that he encountered danger in the secret realm?
Dongfang Canglang remained silent, lost in thought.

"Young Master, shall we go to the Entropy Clan?"

"no need."

Dongfang Canglang waved his hand, saying that those ancient clans were self-contained and that if Hongluan were to go to the Entropy Clan, it would likely cause dissatisfaction among them.

"Inform the Yunyi tribe about this matter and ask them to send someone over."

(End of this chapter)