Rise from a Poor Family: My Martial Arts Counterattack

Chapter 611 Who exactly overestimated themselves?

Half an hour later, Jiang Qing finished her breathing exercise, and her pretty face returned to normal.

“Junior brother, let’s continue. This tomb might be a little different.”

Jiang Qing stood up and gave her judgment: "Dongfang Canglang is an extremely arrogant person, but he chose to leave when facing his junior brother. There is only one possibility: he is afraid of losing his strength."

Hearing his senior sister's analysis, Lin Chen nodded, understanding what she meant.

Dongfang Canglang is an extremely proud person. Even if he is wary of me, he would never retreat without a fight. Moreover, given his status, no one would believe that he doesn't have several life-saving treasures.

However, Dongfang Canglang ultimately chose to retreat without a fight. There is only one possibility: he wanted to preserve his strength. And the purpose of preserving his strength could only be that there was something he wanted in this ancient tomb, and he was afraid that he would be unable to obtain it if his strength was compromised.

Ordinary god-level fragments are not worth Dongfang Canglang's caution.

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Seven days later, the ground was filled with the stench of blood and piled high with the corpses of monsters.

Jiang Qing grasped the divine fragment in front of her, and her eyes lit up the next moment: "Junior brother, you can use this spiritual medicine."

"Would I need it?"

Lin Chen took it, and when he saw the fruit floating within the light, a look of shock flashed in his eyes: "This is the Myriad Manifestations Fruit?"

The Myriad Manifestations Fruit can increase the chances of a sixth-level innate martial artist breaking through to the Myriad Manifestations Realm, and it is also the only spiritual medicine that can be used to break through to the Myriad Manifestations Realm.

The value of this fruit is immeasurable.

"Yes, the divine fragments in the ancestral tomb are not only martial arts techniques and martial arts will, but also the martial arts cultivation of the ancestors during their lifetime, and even the spiritual medicines that the ancestors once took... The entire tomb can be understood as the ancestral martial arts world."

Hearing Jiang Qing's explanation, Lin Chen suddenly understood.

No wonder the ancestral tombs of the four races have existed for so many years, and the divine fragments inside have not yet been completely extracted. If that's the case, then it makes sense.

These four god-level experts, having cultivated to the god-level and possessing long lifespans, have cultivation techniques and elixirs that are far beyond what ordinary martial artists can match.

Lin Chen thought of the myths from his past life, where Pangu separated heaven and earth, and his body transformed into mountains and rivers...

This entire ancient tomb site may also be the transformation of these four god-level powerhouses. The mountains, plains, and even the demonic beasts that I see are scenes that these four ancestors once experienced.

"However, this is the first time that a spiritual herb of the Myriad Manifestations Fruit level has appeared, which precisely shows that this ancient tomb is different from previous ones."

Jiang Qing had a thoughtful look on her face. In the past, there had been cases of spiritual herbs being found in divine fragments, and even members of the clan from different generations had found similar spiritual herbs, but the Myriad Manifestations Fruit was the only one that had not been found.

Just as Jiang Qing and Lin Chen exchanged glances, confirming their suspicions, their eyes simultaneously turned forward.

In the sky ahead, golden light poured down, this golden glow cascading down like a golden waterfall, connecting the sky and the earth.

"This is……"

A thoughtful look flashed across Jiang Qing's beautiful eyes, and the next moment she blurted out: "An ancient tomb has emerged!"
"An ancient tomb has been discovered?"

“Junior brother, the space we are in now is called the Ancient Tomb Land, but it was only created by the four ancestors. The real tombs of the four ancestors are hidden in this world, but they have no fixed location. The last time they appeared was 20,000 years ago, and the time before that was 70,000 years ago.”

Jiang Qing quickly explained the situation to Lin Chen. The reason Lin Chen was unaware of this was not because the Flower Clan intentionally concealed it from him, but because, in the Flower Clan's view, the possibility of the ancient tomb appearing was too low.

It only happens once every tens of thousands of years, and only 20,000 years have passed since the last one. The powerful figures of the four races do not believe that they will encounter the emergence of the ancestral tomb in this generation.

"So Dongfang Canglang knew that the ancient tombs of your four families' ancestors would be unearthed this time, which is why he came in and also had to preserve his strength. His target is the ancient tombs."

Lin Chen's eyes gleamed, but at the same time, a question arose in his mind: how did Dongfang Canglang know this?
The ancient tomb site belongs to the four great clans. Over the years, the four great clans must have studied it extensively, but even they failed to figure it out. So what makes Dongfang Canglang think of it?
"Dongfang Canglang's father is probably not far from the final step."

Jiang Qing thought of a possibility: the ancestors' purpose was ultimately this world, and if she could become the ruler of this world, perhaps she could foresee it.

Jiang Qing deduced that Dongfang Canglang's information must have come from his father.

Lin Chen's expression also darkened slightly. If Dongfang Canglang's father were to become the ruler of the world, it would not be a good thing for him, because of the grudge between him and Dongfang Canglang. It would not be a good thing for the Canglan Sect either.

Even if one becomes the ruler of the world, one must have a heart that embraces all under heaven. But Lin Chen does not believe that one cannot have selfish desires. Moreover, when Dongfang Canglang's father really reaches this point, sometimes he doesn't even need to lift a finger; there are plenty of people who want to curry favor with him.

"Let's go and have a look too."

I shook my head, banishing these thoughts from my mind; they weren't things I should be thinking about right now.

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Below the Xiaguang Waterfall.

When Lin Chen and Jiang Qing arrived, there were already quite a few people at the scene.

"Prince Consort, Princess."

Zhang Qian and another member of the Flower Clan saw Lin Chen and Jiang Qing and immediately came over. Because of their location, Zhang Qian and the other person had to arrive earlier.

"Dongfang Canglang and the Mo family have already gone in, and two people from the Li family and the Zhang family have also gone in."

As Zhang Qian explained the situation, Lin Chen's gaze fell upon the rosy waterfall, behind which four palaces could be vaguely seen.

These four palaces represent the four ancestors of the four great clans.

"Lin Chen, let's go in too."

Jiang Qing looked at Lin Chen. On the way here, she had already told Lin Chen about the situation after the ancient tomb was discovered.

After the ancestral tomb is revealed, anyone can enter, but will be automatically teleported to the main hall of their respective ancestor based on their bloodline.

However, whether one can ultimately receive the ancestral inheritance depends on passing the ancestors' test.

In previous sessions, no one had been able to obtain ancestral inheritance through consideration.

However, not receiving ancestral inheritance does not mean that you have gained nothing; you can still gain something else.

"Okay, I'll go in with you."

Lin Chen nodded. He was not a member of the Flower Clan and did not have the bloodline of the Flower Clan or the other three families. The inheritance of these four ancestors was definitely not related to him, but he could protect his senior sister.

Jiang Qing remained silent, then stepped forward and took Lin Chen's hand again. She didn't know if the ancestral inheritance required bloodlines, but she was simply using this method to tell her ancestors that Lin Chen was her husband, the prince consort of the Flower Clan, and one of their own.

The moment Lin Chen passed through the Golden Cloud Waterfall, he felt a jolt throughout his body, as if an invisible force was scanning his entire being, exposing all his secrets to others.

Fortunately, this feeling only lasted for a moment, and the mysterious energy disappeared the moment we passed through the Golden Glow Waterfall.

"Hiss, is this the ancestral tomb? I can't help but want to kneel down in worship."

Behind her came the exclamation of Zhang Qian's companion, a middle-aged man from the Flower Clan, who was also a fifth-level Innate Realm expert.

Everyone who entered was captivated by the four palaces.

Four immeasurably majestic palaces, like four ancient deities slumbering at the end of time, stand silently in a golden halo.

These four palaces were not built from any specific material, but from some indescribable, strange material that contained endless divinity and power, flowing with a restrained yet magnificent radiance, and with an ancient and profound color.

Standing before the palace entrance, even a martial artist as powerful as Lin Chen felt as insignificant as an ant gazing at the stars. What was most chilling was the omnipresent, overwhelming sense of oppression.

This is an absolute pressure originating from the level of life and the pinnacle of martial arts.

Lin Chen took a deep breath and looked at the first palace. Its lines were strong and sharp, and its entire body seemed to be forged from millions of miniature swords, gleaming with a cold light.

Seeing this palace is like seeing a peerless divine sword, exuding a chilling and aloof aura that can cut through everything.

Lin Chen knew that this palace should belong to the Zhang family's ancestor, and it was rumored that this Zhang family ancestor was also related to the Guixu Sword Tomb.

The second palace is as imposing as a mountain, with lines full of explosive power, like a ferocious beast looking down on the world, exuding a wild and domineering primal aura.

The ancestor of the Li family was that legendary god-level powerhouse who was said to be able to transform all beasts.

The third palace is entirely entwined with ancient vines as thick as dragons and exotic flowers that never wither, exuding a solemnity and grandeur originating from the very source of life.

This is the palace of the Flower Clan's ancestors.

The fourth palace, with its rigorous and symmetrical structure, exudes a power of rule and order that governs all directions, noble and inviolable.

This is the palace of the Mo family's ancestors.

After a long while, Lin Chen withdrew his gaze and looked at the stone platform in the middle of the four palaces, because someone was already standing on the stone platform.

Zhang Wuji of the Zhang family stood on the stone platform, his eyes filled with anticipation, his gaze fixed on the palace of his ancestor.

One breath, two breaths, three breaths...

The palace remained unchanged, and Zhang Wuji's face showed disappointment.

The palace remained unchanged, which meant he had not met the requirements of his ancestors.

After Zhang Wuji came down, the other members of the Zhang family also stepped forward one by one, but the result was still the same.

None of the four members of the Zhang family succeeded.

Soon, it was the Li family's turn, but the three members of the Li family met the same fate as the Zhang family, leaving only two families remaining at the scene.

Dongfang Canglang was also present, and even exchanged glances with Lin Chen, but neither of them uttered any sarcastic remarks at this moment.

"Go ahead, senior sister."

Lin Chen gave Jiang Qing an encouraging look, and Jiang Qing hummed in response before stepping towards the stone platform.

At this moment, everyone's eyes were on her.

Zhang Qian and the others naturally wore expressions of anticipation. The little princess was the most talented member of their Flower Clan royal family in the last ten thousand years. If even the little princess could not meet the requirements of their ancestors, then there was no need for them to either.

Jiang Qing also looked a little nervous, but seeing the smile on Lin Chen's face, she finally calmed down and stood quietly on the stone platform.

One breath, two breaths, three breaths...

As the anticipation in Zhang Qian and the others' eyes gradually faded, and as Dongfang Canglang's face once again wore a cold smile, the two tightly closed doors of the Flower Clan's ancestral palace suddenly opened slowly.

"Success! The princess has met the ancestor's requirements."

"May God bless my Flower Clan."

Zhang Qian and the others couldn't help but shout out. Although the opening of the ancestral hall didn't guarantee they would receive the inheritance, it at least gave them a chance, and at the very least, they could gain something else.

In short, as long as the gates of the ancestral palace can be opened, one will not leave empty-handed.

"Senior sister, I knew you could do it."

Lin Chen looked at his senior sister walking down the stone platform and a proud smile appeared on his face.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Dongfang Canglang saw the smile on Lin Chen's face and felt a surge of anger. He snorted and said, "Even if the palace gate is opened, it doesn't necessarily mean that you can obtain the inheritance."

He didn't wait for Mo Xiao and the others, and walked directly towards the stone platform. This made Mo Xiao and the others, who were originally going to walk towards the stone platform, frown slightly, but they did not say anything to stop him.

On the stone platform, a jade seal appeared in Dongfang Canglang's hand, and as the jade seal appeared, the gate of the palace, which exuded a noble aura, slowly opened.

Mo Xiao: ...

The Mo family members: ...

"This young master from the East isn't a member of the Mo family, yet he was able to activate the Mo family's ancestral palace?"

"I understand now. Young Master Dongfang came here specifically for the Mo family's ancestral palace."

The other families whispered among themselves. Those who were able to get in weren't fools; they understood what was going on almost instantly.

Many people turned their attention to Mo Xiao and his group. If Dongfang Canglang were to enter the Mo family's ancestral palace and take away the Mo family's inheritance, the Mo family would become a laughing stock.

"It's just opening the door to a palace, what's the big deal?"

Dongfang Canglang stepped down from the stone platform and looked at Lin Chen with a provocative expression, mocking the reaction of Zhang Qiang and the others from the Flower Clan when Jiang Qing allowed the palace gates to open.

"Lin Chen, why don't you go up and give it a try?"

Jiang Qing suddenly spoke up, and Lin Chen was taken aback. He wasn't a descendant of the four clans, so what use would it be for him to go up there?

As for why Dongfang Canglang was able to open the door to the Mo family's ancestral palace, Lin Chen had the answer in his heart: it must be related to the jade seal in Dongfang Canglang's hand.

"I believe you."

Jiang Qing squeezed Lin Chen's hand. Seeing his senior sister's confidence in him, Lin Chen nodded. It wouldn't hurt to give it a try.

Even if not a single palace is opened, it's not a big deal; at most, they'll just receive a few sarcastic remarks from Dongfang Canglang.

Lin Chen strode toward the stone platform. Just as he had expected, as he walked toward the platform, the warriors of the other three races, except for the Flower Clan, all wore amused smiles.

Everyone can see that Dongfang Canglang's ability to do so is related to that jade seal. You, Lin Chen, are not a descendant of our four clans, yet you expect our ancestors to open the palace gates for you? That's just wishful thinking.

"Some people really overestimate their abilities."

Dongfang Canglang wore a mocking expression. The reason he was able to succeed was because the jade seal belonged to his father. According to his father, this jade seal was related to the martial arts path followed by the Mo family's ancestor, which was why it was able to open the gate of the Mo family's ancestral palace.

Lin Chen didn't even turn his head at Dongfang Canglang's sarcastic remarks. The moment he stepped onto the stone platform, before he could even stand properly, four beams of light suddenly shot into the sky from the four palaces.

The next moment, four beams of light instantly enveloped the stone platform.

At the same time, the gates of the four palaces opened almost simultaneously, not slowly, but instantly, as if they couldn't wait for Lin Chen to enter.

"This is impossible!"

The mocking smile on Dongfang Canglang's face froze instantly. Only after several breaths had passed and Lin Chen's figure had disappeared from the platform did he let out a furious roar.

Why!
It was only through his father's divine seal that he was able to open the gates of the Mo family's ancestral palace, while Lin Chen, having nothing, found the gates of the four families' ancestral palaces eagerly opening to him.

Unfortunately, no one at the scene cared about his emotional changes at that moment; everyone was immersed in the awe-inspiring scene of four palaces opening simultaneously for one person.

(End of this chapter)