Rise from a Poor Family: My Martial Arts Counterattack

Chapter 568 Reactions from all parties
The main hall of the Myriad Fire Sect.

"Nephew pays respects to Uncle."

Zhuang Lie bowed, and Dong Congyang, the sect leader of the Wanhuo Sect, also stood on one side of the main hall.

The head of the table, Shan Hong, looked at Zhuang Lie with a complicated expression. The reason why Yin Wushuang of the Canglan Sect arrived so promptly was because of the letter that his nephew had sent to the Canglan Sect three days ago.

There's no point in pursuing this further now.

"Uncle-Master, I'm a little curious, why do you think Lin Chen's appearance will cause trouble?"

In contrast, Shan Hong was more curious about how his junior disciple had anticipated that Lin Chen would encounter trouble after leaving the Sacred Flame Realm and had sent a message to the Canglan Sect in advance.

At that time, Young Master Dongfang had not yet shown any hostility towards Lin Chen. As for the grudges between the two before that, no one in the Wanhuo Sect knew about them.

"Junior nephew did not know that Young Master Dongfang would target Lin Chen. He was just worried that there might be powerful figures from the Eight Desolations Sect coming. Even if they did not make a move in our Ten Thousand Fires Sect, they might be lying in ambush outside the Ten Thousand Fires Sect. That's why he sent someone to send a message to the Canglan Sect."

Facing his own martial uncle, Zhuang Lie did not hide anything and truthfully told him about the Eight Desolate Sect disciples he had detained. He had informed the Canglan Sect mainly because he was afraid that the Eight Desolate Sect would kill Lin Chen. He did not expect that the Canglan Sect would send Elder Yin Wushuang in person. He also did not expect that in the end, it would be Young Master Dongfang and the royal family who were targeting Lin Chen.

“My junior disciple has caused trouble for the sect and is willing to accept punishment.”

Hearing this, Shan Hong sighed softly: "You are not wrong, it is I who am too cautious."

Yin Wushuang's evaluation this time made Shan Hong realize that the Wanhuo Sect could not continue like this.

“I will be going into seclusion from today onwards, and all matters, large and small, of the sect will be decided by you, Congyang.”

Dong Congyang, the sect leader of Wanhuo Sect, was taken aback, not expecting his uncle to make such a decision.

"Uncle-Master, you mustn't, I..."

"No need to say more."

Dan Hong interrupted Dong Congyang, saying, "Over the years, I have always felt that only by handling the sect's affairs myself can the sect avoid making mistakes. But looking at all the super sects, which one has a Supreme Elder interfering in the sect's specific affairs?"

"Congyang, from now on, all matters of the sect will be decided by you and the elders. Unless there are major disputes, you don't need to inform me."

After making his decision, Shan Hong disappeared on the spot without waiting for Dong Congyang to speak again.

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"metropolitan."

Watching his martial uncle leave, Zhuang Lie looked at the sect leader, his eyes shining.

On matters concerning the sect, he shared the same views as the sect leader: the sect could no longer remain so closed off; its disciples should venture out, and apart from a few sect-protecting techniques, much of the research on innate fire could be made available to martial artists from other domains.

Of course, neither of them was dissatisfied with their martial uncle. Their martial uncle also had his own difficulties, and that didn't mean their ideas were correct. Everything needed time to prove itself.

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Three days later!
Throughout the Yan Dynasty, across all its domains and super sects, elders and disciples alike were discussing one thing.

Those were the two battles that took place at the entrance to the Sacred Flame Realm.

The Supreme Elder of the Canglan Sect, Lin Chen of the Canglan Sect, the Third Prince of the Royal Family, Young Master Dongfang, the Empress of the Moon Soul Clan...

If the Yan Dynasty had trending topics, these individuals would dominate the top spots, with the second most popular being "The Mysterious Origins of the Eastern Young Master?"

As for the one that stands at the top, it must be the words of the Supreme Elder of the Canglan Sect.

You bully Lin Chen because his background isn't strong enough; I'll bully you because your strength isn't strong enough.

Almost all the martial artists who heard the whole story were most shocked by the words of the Supreme Elder of the Canglan Sect.

It wasn't just because the words were powerful, but also because they resonated with them deeply.

Apart from the very top group of people, most martial artists, even disciples of super sects, are more inclined to side with Lin Chen.

Even a super genius like Lin Chen from a super sect can be bullied at will because of his weak background, so what about them?
Wouldn't these sect's genius disciples, inner disciples, and even ordinary disciples be at the mercy of the other party, having their lives and deaths taken at their disposal?

If this is the case for disciples of super sects, then it goes without saying that the martial artists of the lower-level sects, including those of third-rate forces, have experienced being bullied because of their backgrounds.

In an instant, the reputation of both the royal family and the Eastern family plummeted in the eyes of many martial artists, earning them the image of bullying others by relying on their power.

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Zhongzhou, the royal family.

Yan Hui knelt in the ancestral hall, his face pale.

"In these three days, the divine seal has lost a full ten percent of its fortune, and all of this is because of you."

Yan returned to the front, where a middle-aged man in a yellow robe had a livid face.

"I just felt that we shouldn't make enemies with Dongfang Canglang for the time being, so I thought of putting Lin Chen out to calm Dongfang Canglang's anger."

"You scoundrel, still trying to argue!" The middle-aged man's face was filled with utter disappointment: "Do you really think I don't know your little schemes? Lin Chen has a relationship with the Flower Clan's little princess and is already the Flower Clan's chosen consort. When you learned that the Flower Clan's little princess had returned, you used the excuse of celebrating the Flower Clan's Grand Elder's birthday to express your desire for a marriage alliance with the Flower Clan, but the Flower Clan's little princess refused."

Upon hearing his father's words, Yan Hui looked up abruptly, his eyes filled with disbelief. How did his father know?
He did indeed have this intention when he went to the Flower Clan, especially after seeing the Flower Clan's little princess's beauty. However, he spoke very cryptically, and when the Flower Clan's little princess revealed that she already had a fiancé, he did not mention it again.

The Flower Clan would never publicize this matter, and the Emperor has been in Zhongzhou for a long time...

"Are you curious how I knew?"

Yan Hui remained silent.

"Because just today, the Flower Clan has told you everything, including everything you said there. Do you know why the Flower Clan did this?"

Yan Hui looked up, a hint of confusion in her eyes. What was the Flower Clan up to?
"The Flower Clan wants to demand an explanation for Lin Chen, which means that the Flower Clan has fully accepted Lin Chen's status as the prince consort. And because of you, my royal family has not only lost its fortune, but has also offended the Flower Clan."

"Father, I am willing to accept the punishment for losing my luck, but the Flower Clan is just one of the ancient clans. So what if our ancestors produced a god-level expert? Do they dare to threaten my royal family?"

Yan Hui was somewhat unconvinced. Their Yan family was the ruler of the Yan Dynasty, and the Hua Clan dared to approach their royal family just for Lin Chen.

"The four great clans have always stood together. The arrival of the Flower Clan not only represents the Flower Clan, but also the other three clans. Not to mention our Yan family, even the Dongfang family would be wary of them."

"Father, I am still not convinced. If that is really the case, then what gives Dongfang Canglang the right to attack Lin Chen?"

"The dead Lin Chen is not important, but the living Lin Chen is trouble!"

Yan Zun looked at his third son. He had originally thought that among his four sons, Yan Hui was the most likely to inherit the throne, but now it seemed that he had misjudged him.

If Lin Chen were truly dead, the Flower Clan wouldn't demand an explanation. But Lin Chen is still alive, and as long as he's alive, he can see the Flower Clan's little princess. If the Flower Clan elders don't take a stand, they might repeat the fate of that princess.

If you can't understand this, you're not qualified to inherit the throne.

"You shall continue to stay in the ancestral hall to reflect on your mistakes, and you shall not leave without permission."

Yan Zun didn't look at his third son again, and turned to walk towards the door.

"Father, I want to know how you will respond?"

Seeing his father, the Emperor, walk to the door, Yan Hui couldn't help but ask.

"I will provide compensation to Lin Chen."

Upon hearing this answer, Yan Hui's eyes widened, and a look of disappointment crossed his face. He had not expected that his father would choose to compromise.

The ancestral hall gate opened, and Yan Zun stepped out of the threshold. Just as the gate was about to close, his voice drifted in.

"I will approve the Eight Desolations Sect's application for a sect war."

Yan Hui was taken aback, then a look of satisfaction appeared on his face. He quickly looked towards the entrance, but the ancestral hall's doors were already completely closed.

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The Eight Desolate Domains, the Eight Desolate Sects.

At this moment, in a desolate mountain, several figures were exchanging words.

"So Yin Wushuang actually went to the Myriad Fire Sect? Could the rumors be wrong?"

"Impossible. If the rumors were wrong, even if Yin Wushuang had come out of seclusion, given her nature, she would probably have already come knocking on our door."

"In my opinion, Yin Wushuang's actions are more like a last struggle before he has a long life left. He has offended the royal family and the Dongfang family, clearly showing that he no longer cares about the sect."

"Since Yin Wushuang has shown such disrespect to the royal family this time, the royal family should agree to the Zongzhan Order. Lin Chen of the Canglan Sect is growing very fast. It would be best to destroy the Canglan Sect and get rid of this kid as soon as possible."

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Canglan domain.

Upon seeing the figure ahead, Lin Chen's face showed surprise, and he quickly bowed and said, "This disciple greets Elder Ye."

Why is Elder Ye waiting here?
This is already the heartland of the Canglan Domain.

"Brother!"

Ye Feiran looked at her senior brother with worry in her eyes, and Lin Chen caught that look.

In an instant, Lin Chen understood many things and immediately turned his gaze to Yin Wushuang.

"Elder Yin..."

"It doesn't matter."

Yin Wushuang waved his hand: "You are a disciple of my Canglan Sect. Now that you have joined my sect, I have the responsibility to protect you."

(End of this chapter)