Rise from a Poor Family: My Martial Arts Counterattack

Chapter 612 This is not the path I want to take
The Four Halls are now open!
This unprecedented and mind-blowing scene, like a devastating mental shock, crashed into the minds of Zhang Wuji, the Li family members, Mo Xiao, and all the other warriors from the three clans present.

The playful smile on Zhang Wuji's face froze and shattered instantly, turning into a blank.

He didn't even notice the long sword in his hand fall to the ground with a clang. He just stared blankly at the four wide-open doors, his lips slightly parted, but no sound came out.

The palace of his Zhang family ancestors was so "eager" to be opened to an outsider.

Several members of the Li family instinctively took a half step back, their faces filled with "This is impossible."

They had just experienced the silent rejection of the ancestral palace, but now they were witnessing the four palaces fighting over a person of a different surname.

The stark contrast made it impossible for them to accept this fact.

Mo Xiao and the other two members of the Mo family also turned extremely ugly.

As they watched the gates of their ancestral palace wide open, an indescribable sense of humiliation and bewilderment welled up in their hearts. Their ancestors' choice was so clear, even carrying a hint of "rushing to be first," leaving them, their bloodline descendants, in a rather awkward position.
Their pride in their bloodline and identity seems so pale and powerless in the face of this silent choice.

The entire space fell into a deathly silence.

The warriors of the three races seemed to be frozen in place, their eyes glazed over and their minds buzzing.

The ancestral will was so clear and so consistent in its focus on Lin Chen, which was a devastating blow to their inherent perceptions and pride.

However, at this moment, the one who could least accept this scene was Dongfang Canglang.

He was able to open the gates of the Mo family ancestral palace only because of the jade seal bestowed upon him by his father, while Lin Chen had nothing, yet these four families' ancestors were vying for it so eagerly. This was a blatant slap in the face to him.

"Why? Why should Lin Chen receive such an honor? My father is the future ruler, and he is just a lowly ant. Why should he be above me and receive the favor of the ancestors of the four clans?"

Jealousy and anger twisted Dongfang Canglang's face. A lowly ant he had never paid any attention to had now climbed onto his head, which he could not accept.

"I knew my junior brother could do it."

At the scene, only Jiang Qing's pretty face showed excitement, but she quickly regained her composure, while the Flower Clan members were shocked, but more excited than anything else.

My own son-in-law is truly amazing.

The fact that one person has gained the approval of four ancestors, and yet does not possess the blood of any of them, is news that would likely cause a sensation throughout the four clans.

A member of the Flower Clan had a glint in his eye. The news of the Prince Consort killing Yan Jun had already been sent out, but the elders should know about what was happening now.

One of them, after communicating with Jiang Qing telepathically, silently retreated and left the space. Everyone present was still in shock and did not notice that someone had left.

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"This is where?"

Looking at the vast white space around him, Lin Chen was on high alert. The moment he was enveloped in light, he heard exclamations behind him and saw the four palace gates open. But then his vision blurred and he found himself in the vast white space.

Just as Lin Chen was filled with doubt, four beams of light lit up in the white space, and four statues descended from the sky, appearing in front of him.

Each statue's face was obscured, but the moment it landed, it exuded a terrifying pressure, a pressure Lin Chen had never encountered before.

Even their own supreme elders cannot compare to him.

"It seems that this must be the statue of the ancestors of the four clans."

As Lin Chen observed the four statues, an aged voice resounded throughout the space: "To be recognized by all four ancestors simultaneously, you are the first person since the creation of the Ancient Tomb Land."

An old man slowly appeared: I am the guardian of the ancient tomb. You may call me the tomb keeper.

"The tomb keeper?"

Lin Chen's eyes showed a look of doubt. The ancestors of the four clans have been gone for a very long time. Even god-level powerhouses cannot exist in a world that is so ancient. How could this tomb guardian be alive now?
“I am not one of your human race, but was created by four ancestors. I am the embodiment of the will of the four ancestors. As long as the ancient tomb exists, I will not dissipate.”

The old man seemed to know what Lin Chen was wondering about, and took the initiative to speak and resolve Lin Chen's confusion.

"Junior Lin Chen greets Senior Tomb Keeper."

The old man stroked his beard, a hint of amazement in his eyes: "Since the creation of the Ancient Tomb Land, there have been people who have gained the recognition of the ancestors, but most of them were only recognized by one family, and a large part of the reason was that they had the bloodline of the ancestors. As for you, who do not have the bloodline of the ancestors, you have been recognized by four ancestors at the same time. This can only mean one thing: in the eyes of the four ancestors, your martial arts talent is enough to reach the level of their cultivation."

"Senior is so complimentary."

"This is not an overstatement of my praise. It is the martial will left by our ancestors that will judge for itself. Young man, there is no need to be too modest. Now the inheritances of the four ancestors are open to you. You can choose any one of the ancestors' inheritances to inherit."

The old man smiled as he looked at Lin Chen. The purpose of the four ancestors creating him was to guard the cemetery so that the inheritance of the four ancestors could eventually find its destined one.

He just didn't expect that the first person to have the opportunity to inherit would not be a descendant of the four ancestors.

"Does the senior have any guidance?"

Lin Chen didn't rush to make a choice, but instead looked at the old man.

"Haha, I am merely a guardian, how could I possibly offer you any guidance? The four ancestors were all beings who stood at the pinnacle of martial arts, so you should follow your own heart in making your choice."

The old man chuckled and continued, "Or, you can experience it for yourself."

"Feelings?"

"If you get within one zhang of the statue, you can feel the martial spirit of your ancestors."

"it is good."

Lin Chen nodded and walked towards the statue first. As soon as he stepped within a ten-foot radius of the statue, a terrifying pressure surged forth like a tidal wave. In just an instant, Lin Chen felt as if he were a small boat in a stormy sea, about to capsize in the ocean.

Fortunately, the terrifying pressure dissipated in an instant, and the next moment Lin Chen saw four imposing figures, though he still couldn't make out their faces.

"By inheriting my legacy, one can reach the level of a god!"

The first figure made a sound, and Lin Chen saw his opponent raise his right hand. Then, a huge amount of information suddenly appeared in his mind.

Martial arts techniques, martial will...

Images flashed through his mind like a fleeting glimpse. Although they weren't part of his legacy, these images alone were enough for him to sense the power of this person and the path of martial arts he had taken.

Just as Lin Chen finished absorbing this information, the second figure did the same thing...

The third way,
The fourth way.

An hour later, Lin Chen opened his eyes. What he received was not the martial arts inheritance of the four powerful figures, but more like a catalog, giving him a general understanding of the martial arts of the four ancestors.

Only by understanding can you choose what's right for you.

Even though he only briefly went through it in his mind, Lin Chen still gained a great deal.

This was tantamount to letting him witness the martial arts cultivation process of four god-level powerhouses, especially their cultivation process in the Myriad Manifestations Realm. Such an opportunity is probably unparalleled in the entire history of the martial arts world.

Lin Chen didn't rush to make a choice, and stood facing these four god-level powerhouses for a full hour. The martial arts paths of the four clan ancestors were all suitable for him, as indicated by the [Seize the Moment] prompt on his interface. However, it was precisely this prompt that made his decision even more difficult.

[Racing Against Time: Accepting martial arts inheritance allows cultivation up to the quasi-god level (maximum)]

What made Lin Chen hesitate was the word "upper limit." This was the first time that "Racing Against Time" had given such a blatant hint. It meant that if he accepted the martial arts inheritance of any of these four people, the upper limit of his martial arts path would be fixed at the sub-god level.

The so-called "secondary god" refers to the realm reached by the ancestors of the four races. Although they are also called god-level, they are still a step below god-level powerhouses who possess divine seals.

A demigod is always just one step away from the pinnacle of martial arts.

Dongfang Canglang's father is about to successfully condense the divine seal, which means that even if he really cultivates to the level of a demigod, he will still be below that person.

If outsiders knew Lin Chen's thoughts at this moment, they would probably think that Lin Chen was overthinking things.

Even at the sub-god level, how many people in the martial arts world can reach that level? It might take tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of years for one person to emerge. Now that such an opportunity has come up, no martial artist would refuse it.

In Lin Chen's mind, the words left by the founder of the Wanhuo Sect came to mind. In terms of martial arts talent and strength, the founder of the Wanhuo Sect could have reached the level of a demigod, but he gave up and ultimately preferred to be trapped in the Wanxiang Realm. This was because the founder of the Wanhuo Sect wanted to find another path to godhood.

What is the point of being a demigod if one cannot reach the pinnacle of martial arts?
This was the martial arts ambition of the founder of the Ten Thousand Fires Sect, and now the same choice is placed before Lin Chen.

"If I hadn't gone through the process of comprehending the Jade Tablet of Creation, I'm afraid I would have chosen to accept the martial arts inheritance, but now, merely being a demigod is not what I want."

The hesitation in Lin Chen's mind gradually turned into determination. Back then, in the Jade Tablet of Creation, the mayfly he saw had spent years in hibernation and undergone several painful transformations in pursuit of light...

If even mayflies are like this, how can I be any less so?
He had already made a decision when he left the Gate of Creation, and now he was even more certain of it.

"I am grateful for the kindness of all my seniors, but the path of martial arts I wish to take is different, and I cannot accept the inheritance of all my seniors."

Lin Chen clasped his hands in greeting to the ancestors of the four clans. He didn't know if these ancestors still possessed divine consciousness or had only left behind the martial arts legacy, but the proper etiquette still had to be observed.

As soon as Lin Chen finished speaking, the four figures vanished.

A powerhouse of this caliber would surely possess his own pride, even if he were merely leaving behind a legacy of martial arts will.

"Do you regret it?"

In the vast white space, the four statues had vanished, but the old man's voice came once more.

Lin Chen smiled and looked at the old man: "Since I have made my decision, there is no question of regret."

“Although I have been staying in the ancient tomb, this time someone came in with a divine seal. It seems that someone outside is about to condense a divine seal. This is probably why you are unwilling to accept the inheritance.”

The old man's wise eyes seemed to see through people's hearts. Lin Chen did not hide anything. The reason why the ancestors of the four clans gave up the path of condensing divine seals was because there were already strong people in the martial arts world who had condensed divine seals.

To condense the divine seal, one must either travel overseas or try another path, but both are extremely difficult.

"This junior has a grudge against the offspring of the powerful being who condensed the divine seal."

Lin Chen did not hide anything, and as the guardian of the ancient tomb, this senior was naturally very familiar with what was happening inside. The fact that Dongfang Canglang was fighting against him could not be kept from this senior.

"I see."

The old man suddenly realized, but Lin Chen immediately continued, "Even without this grudge, I would still like to try to climb to the pinnacle of martial arts and cultivate. It would be too regrettable if I didn't have the opportunity to climb to the top."

"If your words get out, they will probably cause a lot of dissatisfaction."

The old man smiled. The sub-god level was something that most martial artists wouldn't even dare to dream of, yet this young man in front of him didn't even look down on it.

"Since you are unwilling to accept the inheritance, then the inheritance of the ancient tomb has nothing to do with you. I can only follow the rules and send you out of this Hall of Inheritance."

"Junior understands."

Lin Chen nodded. This senior was responsible for guarding the martial arts heritage left by the ancestors of the four clans. Since he had chosen to give it up, he was indeed not qualified to stay here any longer.

"However, I once met an interesting person and made a promise with him."

The old man looked at Lin Chen meaningfully: "If someone can meet the requirements of the ancestral inheritance, and then give it up in the end, we can take him to a place."

Lin Chen looked up, a look of surprise in his eyes.

"Young friend, once you leave here, go straight to the left. Stop when you see a volcanic canyon, and then take out this item."

The old man raised his right hand, and a jade pendant shaped like a flame shot out. When Lin Chen saw the jade pendant, a figure flashed through his mind.

"Young friend, go and find the opportunity that truly belongs to you."

The old man didn't answer Lin Chen's question anymore. He smiled and waved, and the next moment Lin Chen found himself teleported out of the space and back to the stone platform.

"Consort!"

As Lin Chen returned to the stone platform, he heard Zhang Qian and the others' voices, and at the same time, he sensed that the gazes of many people from the four clans were now fixed on him.

Where is Senior Sister Jiang?

Among the crowd, the only ones not seen were his senior sister and Dongfang Canglang.

"The princess has entered the palace of our ancestors, and the one from the Dongfang family has entered the palace of the Mo family's ancestors."

Zhang Qian knew what Lin Chen wanted to know, so she not only told him where her princess was, but also where Dongfang Canglang was.

"Your Highness, have you received the inheritance?"

One of the Flower Clan members couldn't contain his curiosity and asked the question. Lin Chen smiled because he clearly sensed that when the Flower Clan warrior asked the question, the breathing of the other three clans present became somewhat rapid.

"No, I am not a descendant of the four clans, so I was ultimately unable to inherit their legacy."

Lin Chen gave the answer, and Zhang Qian and the others looked disappointed, while the warriors of the other three races breathed a sigh of relief.

That's good!

Many people even felt a pang of unease again. What good is recognition if, in the beginning, the ancestors didn't know that Lin Chen wasn't a descendant of the clan? When they finally received the inheritance, they sensed that Lin Chen had no bloodline and thus disqualified him from receiving the inheritance.

"With the prince consort's strength, even without inheriting the legacy, his martial arts prowess will not be lacking in the future."

Zhang Qian offered a word of comfort, and Lin Chen smiled. He knew Zhang Qian was just trying to comfort him, but he figured he could use this as an excuse to go and see the volcanic canyon that the senior had mentioned.

"I'm going to go outside for a walk. I think it will take some time before my senior sister receives the inheritance."

When Lin Chen was about to leave, Zhang Qian and the others did not stop him. In everyone's eyes, Lin Chen was depressed because he had lost the inheritance he had originally obtained, and he probably didn't want to stay here anymore.

It’s human nature and understandable.

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(End of this chapter)