Rise from a Poor Family: My Martial Arts Counterattack

Chapter 604 Entering the City, Fighting for Supremacy

"The ancient city flag capture is only open to people of our four tribes; outsiders are not allowed to enter. This is a rule established back then."

“Indeed, if we can involve other races, what is the point of this four-race struggle?”

The other three companies also launched their attacks at this moment.

Knowing full well that the three families intended to unite, Mei Shen still left a spot vacant, and now it seems that this spot was prepared for Lin Chen. How could the three families let Lin Chen in so easily?

The three families are also familiar with Lin Chen.
Although the four great clans have produced gods, their strength is no less than that of any super sect, and ordinary young talents are not worth their attention.

However, since it involved a conflict between the four clans, the three families had already investigated the situation of each clan. This investigation revealed that Lin Chen, the rising star of the Canglan Sect in the martial arts world, was actually the son-in-law of the Flower Clan.

Judging from Lin Chen's record on the Tower of Babel, he possesses at least the strength of a late-stage Fifth Realm Innate Realm cultivator. Such strength would make him one of the best among the contestants from various races in this competition.

If that were all, it wouldn't be anything special.

Even if the three families joined forces, and one of them was at the late stage of the fifth level of the Innate Realm, or even at the peak level, they couldn't change the course of the battle.

The three families would try to stop it, firstly because of Mei Shen's choice.

Mei Shen is a shrewd and calculating man. In order to wait for Lin Chen, he was willing to have one less member of the Flower Clan participating in the battle, which means that Mei Shen placed high hopes on Lin Chen.

Secondly, despite their abilities, they couldn't even see through Lin Chen's strength.

In the martial arts world, there are techniques that can conceal one's level of cultivation, but even the most profound techniques for concealing one's level are still related to one's strength.

Even if a martial artist who has entered the first rank cultivates the most advanced concealment techniques, their strength is still completely exposed when facing someone in the innate realm.

Similarly, with their Myriad Manifestations Realm strength, they can still see through the hidden techniques of Innate Realm martial artists at a glance.

This is the overwhelming advantage brought about by the difference in skill levels.

Since there is uncertainty, then we should prevent Lin Chen from entering.

Mo Wentian and the other two experts at the Myriad Manifestations Realm exchanged glances, and they all tacitly made the same decision.

With the Flower Clan's defeat now certain, none of the three families want any unexpected changes.

Mei Shen's expression remained unchanged; the reactions of the three families were within his expectations. However, another elder from the Flower Clan spoke up: "Lin Chen is the consort of our Flower Clan, not an outsider."

"The Flower Clan's Prince Consort? Why have we never heard of him?"

Mo Wentian sneered: "Mei Shen, your Flower Clan princess's wedding is such a major event, and you didn't even invite our three clans?"

"The little princess has just come out of seclusion and has not yet had a wedding banquet."

Mei Shen answered calmly, but his words made Mo Wentian suddenly burst into laughter: "Mei Shen, you really have a good plan."

Mo Wentian burst into wild laughter, then turned his gaze to Lin Chen: "Boy, do you really think the Flower Clan would want you to be their prince consort?"

Lin Chen remained calm, showing no change in expression.

"You have offended the royal family and the Dongfang family. You have offended the two most prestigious families in the Yan Dynasty. Although our four great clans have a superior status, we will not easily offend these two families."

Mo Wentian stared sharply at Lin Chen: "The Flower Clan only kept your so-called consort status because they saw that you were quite strong. With the Four Clans Grand Competition approaching, they will wait until the Four Clans Competition is over and you have no more use to them, and they will definitely find an excuse to abolish your consort status."

"Mo Wentian, don't make false accusations!"

As soon as Mo Wentian spoke, the first to change color were the two elders of the Flower Clan, while Mei Shen remained silent.

"Boy, you've cultivated to this level, so you must not be a fool. Think back carefully, did the Flower Clan ever discuss a marriage with you? Don't let yourself be used as a pawn, or you'll offend even more families, and then the entire martial arts world will have nowhere to hide from you."

In the end, a chill ran through Mo Wentian's eyes. As a powerful expert in the Myriad Manifestations Realm, even without releasing his aura, his mere gaze was enough to terrify any innate martial artist.

However, Lin Chen's expression has not changed at all.

"Thank you for your guidance, senior."

Lin Chen bowed to the other party. Seeing Lin Chen's reaction, the two elders of the Flower Clan's expressions changed drastically. Could it be that Lin Chen really believed it?
"Now that you have finished your instructions, may I ask if I may go in?"

Lin Chen was very humble, but as soon as he said that, Mo Wentian was stunned for a moment. The other two powerful figures were also stunned, and even the two elders of the Flower Clan had strange expressions.

Clearly, Lin Chen didn't take Mo Wentian's words to heart at all, but his attitude was very humble, so even if Mo Wentian wanted to get angry, he couldn't find an excuse.

Sensing Lin Chen's perfunctory attitude, Mo Wentian's eyes darkened: "Kid, you'd better think this through!"

"I've made up my mind."

Lin Chen responded with composure, stating that participating in the four-clan conflict was not only to help the Flower Clan, but also to help himself.

"Brother Mo, why target a junior like this?"

Mei Shen, who had been observing from the sidelines, finally spoke up: "Lin Chen is the consort of my Flower Clan. This status will not change, not now, and not in the future."

Mei Shen's words were resolute, and the eyes of the other three families present, including Mo Wentian, narrowed. By saying these words in front of the four of them, Lin Chen's status as the Flower Clan's consort would never be revoked.

It's not just because of Mei Shen's status as a Myriad Manifestations Realm expert, but also because as the Grand Elder of the Flower Clan, if Mei Shen contradicts himself in his words to outsiders, especially to the three clans, the Flower Clan's reputation will plummet.

For Mo Wentian, although his previous words were meant to prevent Lin Chen from entering the ancient city, they were also a reflection of his judgment on the intentions of Mei Shen and others from the Flower Clan.

With the talent Lin Chen has shown, he is indeed qualified to be the prince consort of the Flower Clan.

Considering that Lin Chen offended the royal family and the Dongfang family, as well as the current situation of the Canglan Sect, then this consort will bring trouble to the Flower Clan rather than glory.

If he were Mei Shen, he would also use Lin Chen to participate in the struggle between the four clans, and after the struggle ended, he would find an excuse to abolish Lin Chen's status as the prince consort.

Seeing that the three families of Mo Wentian remained silent, Mei Shen looked at Lin Chen and said, "Lin Chen, go."

"Yes."

Facing the elder's encouraging smile, Lin Chen nodded emphatically. The next moment, he stepped into the halo of the ancient city. As soon as his body touched the halo, a suction force pulled him toward the ancient city below.

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On the left side of the ancient city, a beam of light shot into the sky, and another flag appeared.

"Princess, the flag has appeared, not far from us."

"give up."

Jiang Qing shook her head, looking at the unwilling eyes of her clansmen, and said calmly, "The three clans on the other side are clearly targeting us. If we compete with them, we will inevitably repeat the same mistakes." Speaking of repeating the same mistakes, the Flower Clan members all looked at the two people sitting cross-legged on the side, closing their eyes to heal their injuries. It was a pity that such serious injuries could not be recovered by simple meditation.

“Princess, if you keep giving up, this time your results will probably be at the bottom.”

Jiang Qing's eyes were cold. Although the elders had warned her before she came in that the other three clans might join forces to deal with the Flower Clan, she originally thought that the three families would work together in secret and not go too far. However, she did not expect that the three families would not hide their true intentions and would join forces when they first started to compete for the flag.

"With our Flower Clan here, the three families will join forces. But once they feel that our Flower Clan poses no threat, this alliance will have to dissolve internally. Don't forget that there is a ranking system in the ancient city battles."

Jiang Qing decided to give up... to give up the competition for the flags in the previous rounds. She didn't believe that these three families had already decided who would be first and who would be second...

They are all from the four great clans, and each clan has produced a god-level expert. No one wants to be ranked lower.

The reason the three families joined forces was simply because the Flower Clan had won first place for three consecutive years, which made them uneasy, so they swallowed their pride and joined forces to target them.

For the Flower Clan, their only chance now is to wait for the three families to fight amongst themselves.

Of course, if these three families don't fight amongst themselves, she will lead her people to fight them in the end.

However, just as Jiang Qing chose to conserve her strength, the figures of the other three races appeared before her.

Seeing that the three clans were not fighting for the flag, but instead surrounded their Flower Clan, Jiang Qing's eyes flashed with coldness, and the other Flower Clan members were also on guard. Everyone could see that the three clans had ill intentions.

"The ranking in the battle for the ancient city is determined by the number of flags you have. Instead of fighting for flags, why do you three have time to come to my Flower Clan's camp?"

Standing behind Jiang Qing, Zhuang Qiang slowly spoke. Zhuang Qiang had now entered the fifth realm of the Innate Realm.

"We will certainly fight for the flag, but there's no rush."

A middle-aged man from the Mo family smiled and glanced at the other two families: "We three families think that before fighting for the flag, it would be best to deal with your Flower Clan first, so as to avoid being ambushed by you later."

As soon as Mo Xiao said this, Zhuang Qiang and the others from the Flower Clan looked grim. As experts at the fourth or even fifth level of the Innate Realm, they knew what the little princess meant the moment she opened her mouth.

First, conserve your strength and avoid participating in the battle for the flag. Wait until the three factions have fought to a sufficient extent and your strength has been weakened before making your move.

Although this behavior of watching from the sidelines and then taking action at the last minute might seem like taking advantage of someone's misfortune, don't forget that it was because these three families joined forces to deal with them first.

Unexpectedly, these three families had also guessed that they were going to join forces to eliminate the Flower Clan.

"Don't laugh, don't push your luck."

"Too much bullying?"

Mo Xiao's eyes were cold: "Your Flower Clan has won first place for three consecutive terms. It's time to stop. You should withdraw from the ancient city and save face."

After speaking, Mo Xiao's gaze fell on Jiang Qing, as did the gazes of the other two families.

The Flower Clan's little princess recently returned. Before the three clans fought for the ancient city, they had never dealt with her, but they had clashed in the ancient city. It must be said that this Flower Clan's little princess is indeed very strong.

With strength comparable to the peak of the fifth level of the Innate Realm, none of them present could match her in a one-on-one fight. However, when the three families joined forces, they were able to completely suppress this little princess.

"You want my Flower Clan to withdraw? That's impossible."

Jiang Qing looked at Mo Xiao, and then swept her gaze over the leaders of the other two families: "My Flower Clan is no match for the three of you combined, but if it comes down to a fight, we can still severely weaken one of you."

Upon hearing Jiang Qing's words, Mo Xiao and the other two's expressions changed slightly. They understood why Jiang Qing would utter such threatening words, because the alliance between their three families was not solid.

The common enemy of the three families is the Flower Clan. The original plan was to eliminate the Flower Clan first, and then the three families would compete for the ranking.

Therefore, no one wanted to suffer a loss of strength in the struggle against the Flower Clan.

It must be said that the little princess of the Flower Clan is very clever; she grasped the weakest point of their three-family alliance so quickly.

"The Flower Clan's little princess is indeed very intelligent, which I admire, but unfortunately, your threat is useless."

Zhang Wuji of the Zhang family smiled and flicked his right hand. A chessboard flew out from his sleeve and floated in the air, directly enveloping Jiang Qing and the others. The next moment, the chessboard disappeared, and a chess game appeared under the feet of Jiang Qing and the others.

"Six-Seal Chessboard".

Zhang Qiang's expression turned grim when she saw the chessboard at her feet. She explained to Jiang Qing, "Princess, this is the Zhang family's Six-Seal Chessboard. Those who enter the chessboard will no longer be competing individually, but will be divided into black and white sides, competing with the strength of the group."

The Flower Clan was assigned to one side of the chessboard, while the other side consisted of the three opposing factions.

Even if the Flower Clan wanted to perish together with their own family, they no longer had the chance.

"Little princess of the Flower Clan, it's better to admit defeat. After all, there are still two spots left. If you continue, you might get seriously injured and won't be able to go far once you enter the ancient tomb."

Zhang Wuji's words were arrogant, but he had the right to be arrogant. With the three families joining forces and using the six chessboards, there would be no mutual suspicion. As long as the three families had no suspicion, the fate of the Flower Clan was already sealed.

"Princess, admit defeat and conserve your strength to enter the ancient tomb."

A middle-aged man behind Jiang Qing spoke up. Jiang Qing glanced at the other clansmen, most of whom had similar expressions. Given the current situation, there was no need for the clan to continue fighting.

"Even if there are only two spots, we might get lucky and obtain a god-level fragment."

"Princess, as long as the green hills remain, there will always be firewood to burn."

Faced with her clansmen's persuasion, Jiang Qing sighed inwardly. She knew that her clansmen were not afraid of getting hurt, but rather hoped that she could conserve her strength to enter the ancient tomb.

Even if there are only two spots, she will be one of them.

"I am a flower clan..."

Just as Jiang Qing was about to say the word "give up," a black dot appeared in the sky above the ancient city, growing larger and larger as it descended towards the city.

In the end, it was smashed directly onto the chessboard.

"Master Lin?"

Upon seeing the figure's face clearly, Zhang Qiang's face showed excitement, as did the other members of the Flower Clan.

"Sorry, I'm late."

Lin Chen raised his eyes, looked at Senior Sister Jiang who was just like before, and smiled slightly.

"It's not too late."

Jiang Qinghong parted her lips slightly, and at this moment, the corners of her mouth couldn't help but turn up, outlining a beautiful arc.

(End of this chapter)