Rise from a Poor Family: My Martial Arts Counterattack

Chapter 288 Nine Revolutions Completed, Finally Entering the Ninth Rank

The copper vat was chillingly cold, and Lin Chen's temples bulged with veins as he clenched his teeth.

The blood in my throat surged like a knife scraping my bones, and my internal organs felt as if they were being refined in a cauldron of thunder and fire.

My experiences of practicing martial arts over the past two and a half years have come flooding back to me.

Having practiced martial arts for two and a half years, I initially benefited from the panel's effects and the bonuses from my destiny.

But without the hardships he endured, even with the help of his destiny, he would at most be considered a minor genius in Poyang County.

To catch up with those privileged children, his destiny alone is not enough; he must put in several times, even dozens of times, more effort than them, including enduring hardship…

The tree he chopped bare at the Jing Shui Martial Arts School, the foul-smelling cesspool in the special training area, and the torture and pain he endured at the martial arts academy to improve his physical strength...

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step!
He has endured so much pain to get to where he is today, and now that he has finally reached the final harvest stage, how could he possibly give up?

"I am but a humble man, why should I fear the wrath of Yama?"

Lin Chen curled his lips into a smile, a broken laugh escaping his throat, and then put the Snow Lotus Pill into his mouth.

The Snow Lotus Pill transformed into a clear spring in the throat and flowed down. Ice-blue patterns spread along the charred esophagus, where the cold marrow temporarily rested and the magma solidified. Finally, this energy flowed to the five internal organs, transforming into five translucent lotus platforms to protect them.

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The mist from the evaporation of the Cold Marrow Liquid was extremely dense, enveloping the entire bronze vat.

The courtyard was completely silent.

Jiang Qing gripped the hem of her clothes tightly with both hands, her knuckles turning white from the force.

Liang Xun couldn't help but pace back and forth in the courtyard, wanting to speak several times, but Lin Chen's voice was no longer heard in the mist. He wondered if Lin Chen had fainted because he couldn't bear the pain.

Seeing Lord Kong's solemn expression, he ultimately remained silent.

Given Lord Kong's strength, he should be able to sense Lin Chen's current situation.

If Lin Chen really faints, Lord Kong certainly won't remain indifferent.

Kong Qifeng did not look in the direction obscured by the mist, but instead narrowed his eyes slightly. The mist evaporating from the Cold Marrow Liquid blocked his vision, but he could still sense Lin Chen's faint breathing.

Although his breathing was weak, it was even, which proved that Lin Chen was still conscious.

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After a long time.

The cold marrow liquid had mostly evaporated, and a pale golden light burst forth from the pores all over Lin Chen's body.

The lightning and fire within his body had lost their original ferocity and, with the surge of qi and blood, were repeatedly cleansing his internal organs.

Lin Chen opened his eyes, the pale golden light on his body gradually dissipated, and his entire body became as transparent as glass. His previous injuries had long since healed, and fine arcs of lightning danced between each meridian.

The five internal organs resonated together, their sounds as powerful as drums.

Sensing the changes in his body, Lin Chen murmured to himself, "Panel!"

[Host: Lin Chen]

[Realm Level: Great Perfection of the Internal Organ Refinement Realm]

[Nine Revolutions to Refine the Organs: 9/9]

[Spirit Rank: Third Tier]

【Wind and Cloud Palm: Perfect】

【Whirlwind Kick: Perfect】

[Zhenyue Manual: Body Tempering: 4.2]

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The nine-turn transformation is complete, and the body tempering has even improved by 0.2, which is an unexpected bonus.

However, this is not enough.

I've been in the Refining Realm long enough; it's time to seize this opportunity and advance to the next rank.

"Congeal!"

Lin Chen let out a long roar, and the golden figure in his dantian began to spin. As the figure spun, all the energy in his body surged towards his dantian, and his spiritual platform opened again. The golden sun hung above the spiritual platform, and golden light poured down.

At the same time, the icy blue dragon shadow also roared down from the spiritual platform and headed towards the small figure in the dantian.

A stream of green water cascaded down from the spiritual platform, nourishing the small figure in the dantian.

The lightning arcs contained within the thunder and fire energy also leaped onto the little man, carving fine lines onto his body.

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In the courtyard, the moment Lin Chen let out a long howl, the mist instantly dissipated, revealing Lin Chen's true appearance.

Inside the bronze vat, Lin Chen's body was as smooth as glass, and the sound of wind and thunder accompanied his breath.

"It's done!"

As Kong Qifeng sat in his chair, the teacup in his hand shattered silently, a glint of light flashing in his old eyes.

"The nine transformations are complete."

Hua Qianwu stroked his beard with a smile. From the moment he learned that Lin Chen was cultivating the Nine Revolutions Internal Organ Refining Technique, he had been worried. In the past three hundred years of the Great Liang Dynasty, no one had ever been able to successfully cultivate it.

Is choosing the Nine Revolutions to refine the internal organs too arrogant and ignorant of one's own limitations?
Why would Lord Kong agree to this?
With this question in mind, Hua Qianwu waited for Lin Chen's arrival. After he told Lin Chen about the difficulties of the Nine Revolutions Internal Organ Refinement, he did not see any hesitation or regret on the young man's face.

Despite the inhuman training plan he himself had set, the boy carried it out without any complaints.

How could he not see Lin Chen's pained figure curled up on the top of Canglan Peak in the dark of night?
It was Lin Chen's actions that made him suddenly understand why Lord Kong had agreed to let Lin Chen cultivate the Nine Revolutions True Blood Refinement.

If even someone like Lin Chen can't cultivate the Nine Revolutions True Blood Refinement, then who else can?

From that moment on, he began to hope that Lin Chen might create another miracle for the Great Liang Dynasty and catch up with the footsteps of the founding emperor.

Lin Chen did not disappoint him, progressing step by step from level one to level six...

"The fragrance of plum blossoms comes from the bitter cold, and the sharpest sword is forged through tempering."

Hua Qianwu blurted out these two sentences, which were the information he had gathered about Lin Chen when he read the information about Lin Chen at the martial arts academy. At that time, Lin Chen had just cultivated his Qi and was facing the contempt and rejection of Qingfeng Martial Arts School. These were the words he spoke to the instructor.

Jiang Qing's beautiful eyes shone with a strange light. She only knew that Junior Brother Lin's internal organ cultivation method was different from theirs, but she didn't know how difficult it was. It wasn't until she saw Lin Chen enduring the pain of soaking in the medicinal liquid that she understood that Junior Brother Lin had chosen the most difficult path.

Junior Brother Lin was born into a poor family, the son of a fisherman in the village. Winning first place in the county competition was enough to bring glory to his ancestors. He didn't need to take such a difficult path of cultivation and pursue the path of entering the rank of spiritual weapon... So who dares to say that Junior Brother Lin is not a genius?
A single martial artist who has reached the rank of entry-level is enough to bring about earth-shattering changes to the Lin family.

Is choosing this path just asking for trouble?

When Junior Brother Lin embarked on the path of extreme martial arts, there was a lot of controversy in Poyang County. Some people said that Junior Brother Lin lost his mind after winning first place.

Some say that Junior Brother Lin is arrogant and ignorant, and that he will soon be brought back to his original form and become an ordinary martial artist.

But she always believed in Junior Brother Lin. How could someone who worked hard to support himself while learning martial arts be blinded by short-term achievements?

And the facts have given a resounding slap in the face to everyone who underestimated Junior Brother Lin.

Lin Shidi has made his name on Wudao Mountain seven times, breaking the record in the history of Daliang. He is a model martial arts student in Jiangnan Province and Daliang Province. He fought against martial artists from Xiangguo and Zhengguo in one battle at Lingxiao Martial Academy. He shot three arrows at the three brothers of Beichen. He ranked first on the Hidden Dragon Ranking and eighth on the Earth Ranking. This is just the beginning of the glory of Junior Brother Lin's martial arts path. Jiang Qing believes that it will not be long before Junior Brother Lin's name will resound throughout the nine kingdoms.

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"Did you really succeed in the Nine Revolutions?"

There was an incredulous look in Liang Xun's eyes. He had also read about Lin Chen's martial arts experience, but as a member of the royal family and a nobleman, he found it difficult to empathize with many of Lin Chen's experiences.

However, he had firsthand experience with the Nine Revolutions True Blood Refining Organs Technique.

For three hundred years, the royal family has had no shortage of resources or geniuses, yet none of them have succeeded.

If he hadn't witnessed it with his own eyes, and someone else had told him that someone had cultivated the Nine Revolutions Technique to the ninth level, he would have just chuckled and thought, "Are you trying to fool me?"

"The Nine Revolutions have been completed. Lin Chen is now attempting to enter the Rank 1, which will likely take several days. There's no need for everyone to stay in the courtyard the whole time."

Kong Qifeng smiled and looked at Hua Qianwu in a pleasant mood: "Junior Brother Hua, I will be meeting with the disciples of the Martial Academy today, and then I will be returning to the capital."

As the Minister of Martial Arts, Kong Qifeng has many matters to attend to, especially now that several countries have sealed off Liang Kingdom's borders, which will reduce many martial arts resources. He also needs to make the final decision on many matters, including the allocation of resources to students in various sects.

"Okay, I'll make arrangements right away."

Hua Qianwu nodded. Lord Kong's arrival would not be made public, and the disciples of Canglan Martial Academy were unaware of his arrival. If Lord Kong were to meet with the disciples of Canglan Martial Academy, it would be an encouragement to them.

As the Minister of the Ministry of Military Affairs and a first-rank martial artist himself, Lord Kong enjoys extremely high prestige among his disciples.

"Would the Third Prince like to accompany Lord Kong to meet the disciples of my Martial Academy?"

"I don't need to. The rules of the royal family are clear."

Liang Xun quickly refused. Their royal family rarely had contact with the talented martial artists of the Great Liang Dynasty; the only people they interacted with were the high-ranking officials in the imperial court.

This is a rule set by the founding emperor.

As for why the founding emperor set such a rule, Liang Xun had no idea; many secrets were known only to his father.

Hua Qianwu looked at Jiang Qing, but Jiang Qing shook her head: "I'll stay here with Lin Chen."

Hua Qianwu did not object to Jiang Qing's choice to stay here. Although Lin Chen had already successfully completed the Nine Revolutions and entering the Rank 1 was a natural progression, someone still needed to keep an eye on things, and it was most suitable for Jiang Qing to stay here.

Hua Qianwu led Kong Qifeng and Liang Xun away from the backyard. Jiang Qing stared intently at Lin Chen, wanting to witness the moment when her junior brother Lin entered the ranks.

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Lin Chen stood in the bronze vat, his acupoints radiating brilliant light. The golden figure in his dantian spun rapidly, and the golden radiance of the Lingtai Golden Sun intertwined with the illusory image of the ice-blue dragon, forming a net. The crimson-gold patterns left by the Heavenly Gang Thunderfire roamed through his meridians like swimming dragons.

With his eyes closed and mind focused, countless images of his past cultivation surged deep within Lin Chen's mind.

The sharpness of the arrow piercing the air, the explosive force of the palm wind, and the profound martial will of the body tempering the mountain surged like a torrent, and a tearing pain came from the depths of the soul.

"The purer the martial will, the better."

Brother Pei's admonition echoed in Lin Chen's ears. He knew that if he chose one of them now, he could easily reach the next grade and it would also make it easier to improve his grade later.

But whether it's the Wind and Cloud Palm, the Cowardly Arrow, or the Mountain Suppressing Manual, none of them are things he can give up.

“From the moment I chose to walk the path of extreme martial arts and to refine my internal organs through the Nine Revolutions, every step I have taken has been a difficult one. There is no reason for me to give up once I have reached the entry level.”

Lin Chen's eyes were filled with determination. At this moment, in his mind, he began to continuously evolve all the techniques he had learned in the past two years. After each evolution, his five internal organs vibrated, and waves of blood and qi surged to the dantian.

Driven by the flow of qi and blood, the golden figure in the dantian began to climb steadily upwards towards the spiritual platform above...

One day later.

The golden figure grasped the threshold of the spiritual platform, and in the next moment, it leaped up and stepped into the platform.

The spiritual platform trembled, and the golden sun burst forth with its most dazzling light at this moment. Even the ice-blue dragon shadow began to roar wildly, and strands of ice-blue energy surged out.

boom!
The gate to the spirit platform is closed.

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Jiang Qing's eyes narrowed. In her vision, the light on Lin Chen's body dissipated, and he seemed to have returned to his original state. Even the aura of a martial artist disappeared, and only his long, steady breathing could be sensed.

"Junior Brother Lin's path to becoming a rank martial artist is different from other martial artists."

Jiang Qing, with her family background, naturally understood the situation regarding martial artists entering the ranks. Other martial artists entered the ranks by condensing all their blood and qi and the spirituality of their spiritual weapons into one at the moment their aura reached its peak, thus leaping into the ranks in one leap.

She had never heard of a situation where Junior Brother Lin suddenly suppressed his aura like this.

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Five days later.

The morning light appears.

Lin Chen suddenly opened his eyes, golden light flashing in them, his blood and qi surging like a deep pool and a towering mountain.

With a wave of his hand, he effortlessly unleashed the seventh move of the Wind and Cloud Palm. This seemingly light palm strike instantly shattered an ancient tree ten feet away that required two people to encircle it.

The sudden commotion made Jiang Qing, who had been looking down, open her beautiful eyes. The next moment, she saw the bronze vat explode and Lin Chen stand in mid-air, stepping on the little remaining splashed cold marrow liquid.

"Junior Brother Lin!"

Jiang Qing whispered, her pretty face showing excitement.

Lin Chen looked down at Senior Sister Jiang, and with a thought, his figure flashed through the air like lightning. The next moment, Jiang Qing felt someone grab her waist, and then she appeared in mid-air.

The boy grabbed the girl's waist mid-air, their eyes meeting, so close they could touch.

The girl closed her eyes, her breath sweet as orchids. The boy felt the softness of her body, looked at her pink lips, and the next moment he lowered his head to…

"Oh dear, I've come at the wrong time."

A jarring sound rang out, and Liang Xun appeared at the courtyard gate. He had heard a commotion in the courtyard and rushed over immediately, only to encounter this scene before him.

A blush crept onto the girl's pretty face, and her body stiffened slightly. But the next moment, her red lips lightly touched Lin Chen's lips. Lin Chen's pupils contracted sharply. Looking at the girl's shy expression with her eyes closed, how could he not understand?

A beautiful woman's deep affection must not be betrayed.

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A dozen or so breaths later, two figures gracefully landed on the ground.

At the same time, Hua Qianwu and Liang Xun, as if they had timed it perfectly, stepped in after the two figures landed and separated.

After Hua Qianwu was admitted to the hospital, his gaze fell on Lin Chen. After a while, he suddenly burst into a hearty laugh: "Not bad, Lin Chen, you're very good!"

The biggest difference between a rank-up martial artist and a non-rank-up martial artist lies in their soul.

The difference in spiritual essence is something that ordinary people can detect, but Hua Qianwu, as a second-rank martial artist, can sense it.

At this moment, Lin Chen was like the rising sun.

"In the three hundred years of the Great Liang Dynasty, there has finally been a second martial artist who has cultivated the Nine Revolutions True Blood Refinement to perfection and entered the rank in one fell swoop."

(End of this chapter)