Rise from a Poor Family: My Martial Arts Counterattack

Chapter 289 The Path of Martial Arts is Long and Arduous; I Will Persist in My Quest

Yan State.

Imperial capital.

"Princess, disciples from martial arts academies of various countries have begun their journey."

Su Qin reported to Murong Yan what she had found out. The Nine Kingdoms Martial Arts Academy Ranking Tournament was held in rotation among the countries each year, but due to special circumstances, the elders decided to hold it in Yan Kingdom this year.

Murong Yan knew very well that the reason why Han Kingdom had not put pressure on Yan Kingdom so far was not only because of her aunts, but also because Han Kingdom wanted the martial arts academy competition to continue.

The countries of Xiang and Zheng, which border Daliang, have blocked their borders, preventing Daliang Martial Academy disciples from coming. Although the other countries have not yet made a statement, they do not border Daliang. With other countries blocking their way, Daliang Martial Academy disciples are also unable to come.

Therefore, the Yan Kingdom, which borders Daliang but has not blocked its borders, is the most suitable place to hold the event.

"Have the disciples from the various martial arts academies obtained their cultivation levels?"

"According to the information we have gathered, the disciples from various martial arts academies who have come to participate in the competition are all at the entry-level realm, and there are also a few eighth-level martial artists."

Su Qin knew what her princess was concerned about, and continued, "According to the news from Daliang, Lin Chen should not have reached the rank yet, so Daliang should not allow Lin Chen to participate in the competition."

"Why?"

Murong Yan was puzzled. Although Lin Chen had not yet reached the rank of a martial artist, his performance in Zhao Kingdom was enough to prove that he was no less capable than a ninth-rank martial artist and was qualified to represent Canglan Martial Academy in the martial arts ranking competition.

"Lin Chen is no ordinary genius in Daliang."

The authorities are fascinated.

The princess wanted to see Lin Chen, but she overlooked one thing.

Lin Chen now has an extremely strong appeal to the new generation of martial artists in Daliang.

The Great Liang is currently under great pressure, and Lin Chen is proving himself, showing that even without martial arts resources from other countries, the geniuses of the Great Liang are no weaker than those from other countries.

The halo surrounding Lin Chen cannot disappear. In this martial arts academy ranking competition, the disciples of various martial arts academies are all veteran disciples who have been cultivating in the martial arts academy for nearly three years. These disciples are geniuses in themselves, and some of them are even geniuses on the Heavenly Ranking.

Compared to these geniuses, Lin Chen had cultivated for two fewer years. For these geniuses, the first two years of entering the first rank were enough to create a gap of one rank.

"Instead of letting Lin Chen come to Yan Kingdom with the Martial Academy as a spectator, it would be better to let Lin Chen stay in Liang Kingdom. Once Lin Chen comes to Yan Kingdom, the other countries, especially Han Kingdom, will definitely not miss the opportunity to deal with Lin Chen."

After listening to Su Qin's explanation, Murong Yan also realized that she could have figured out the relationship involved, but because she was too close to the situation to think about it, or because she subconsciously hoped that Lin Chen would come to Yan, she did not think about it in this way.

As Qin Gu said, if Lin Chen doesn't have the strength to determine the outcome of the ranking tournament, there's little point in him participating, and he might even be targeted by Han Guo.

If Lin Chen comes, the young people of Daliang will definitely have expectations, but whether Lin Chen plays or not is a dilemma.

If they don't participate, the four major martial arts academies of Daliang will lose and be ranked at the bottom, affecting their reputation among the youth of Daliang.

In the next round, Canglan Martial Academy was still at the bottom, which also affected its reputation among the young people of Daliang.

Perhaps some young people can remain rational. It's understandable that Lin Chen has only been in the martial arts academy for a year and is not as capable as the older disciples. But Lin Chen has created too many miracles in the past. As long as he comes to Yan Kingdom, the young people of Daliang will look forward to him turning the tide once again.

If they are unable to turn the tide, they will inevitably face criticism.

Lin Chen, with his strong inner strength, naturally didn't care about these criticisms, but the Great Liang now needed Lin Chen to unite the hearts of the young martial artists.

"Fine, if they don't want to come, they don't have to."

Murong Yan clapped her hands lazily. Lin Chen's absence made her less hopeful for the martial arts academy ranking competition.

Even if a top-ranked martial artist appears in this ranking competition.

Su Qin nodded. Lin Chen's absence was the best choice for both Daliang and Lin Chen.

The next martial arts academy ranking tournament will be Lin Chen's home turf.

After Su Qin left, Murong Yan went into the palace, but the next moment she blinked her beautiful eyes, paused for a moment, and then hurriedly walked towards her bedchamber.

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Two hours later, Murong Yan emerged from her palace, having changed her clothes. "Please have Qin Gu come here."

After a short while, Su Qin returned and looked at her princess with a puzzled expression. In just one or two hours, her princess's entire demeanor had changed.

She became even more alluring.

"Qin Gu, I also need you to collect detailed information on the disciples of martial arts academies in various countries, the more detailed the better."

Su Qin's confusion deepened. The princess had already chosen Lin Chen, and Lin Chen would not be participating in the martial arts academy ranking competition this time. For the princess, there was no need to know the strength of the disciples from the various martial arts academies.

With the ranking competition underway, the strength of these disciples will naturally become apparent.

"Qin Gu, Lin Chen should be representing Canglan Martial Academy in this ranking competition."

Murong Yan did not hide it from Su Qin. Only Qin Gu knew about the matter between her and Lin Chen. Telling Qin Gu this news also showed that she did not treat Qin Gu as an outsider.

"Lin Chen is coming to participate in the ranking tournament?"

Su Qin was taken aback, but then a look of sudden realization appeared on her face. No wonder the princess wanted to collect information on the disciples of the various martial arts academies. She wanted to inform Lin Chen about the strength of the disciples of the various martial arts academies after he arrived in Yan Kingdom.

"Okay, I'll arrange it right away."

Although Su Qin felt that Lin Chen's participation in the ranking competition was not a wise choice, she would do whatever the princess arranged without fail.

"Lin Chen has already been approved for rank."

After Su Qin turned around, Murong Yan revealed another piece of information.

The Murong royal family's secret technique is most sensitive to the soul; she could sense the changes in Lin Chen's soul, which is a sign of entering the ranks.

Lin Chen could fight against ninth-rank martial artists even before he reached the rank, and now that he has reached the rank, given her understanding of Lin Chen, it's impossible that he wouldn't participate in the martial arts academy ranking competition.

"understood."

A glint of light flashed in Su Qin's eyes. Lin Chen had actually entered the ranks at this time. It seemed that Daliang also had its own ideas about this martial arts academy ranking competition.

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Canglan Martial Arts Academy.

Lin Chen glanced at the "Settling in Progress" message on his panel, his eyes filled with anticipation.

Since he broke through to the ninth rank three days ago, his panel has changed, and the results have not yet been fully calculated, making him look forward to a major update to the panel.

"While I'm at the rank of Martial Arts Master, I'll continue to challenge on Martial Arts Mountain and raise my ranking and points."

For martial artists, progressing from internal organ training to entry-level is a qualitative leap, and a huge leap in status and position.

Those who practice dirty martial arts can only be addressed as "Master Martial" by ordinary people, while those who have reached the rank of martial artist can be addressed as "Sir" whether in the Great Liang or the other eight kingdoms.

To some extent, the difference between practicing internal organs and entering the ranks is much like the difference between a teenager and an adult.

Once someone is accepted into the ranks, no one will treat them as a junior anymore.

According to the customs of Daliang, a martial artist who has reached the next rank should hold a banquet and invite teachers and friends. However, Lin Chen did not do so. In fact, among the disciples, only Senior Sister Jiang and Junior Brother Fang knew about his achievement.

The Great Liang is currently facing blockades from multiple countries, making this martial arts academy ranking tournament crucial. If it's possible to conceal their true strength, then so be it.

"We'll be setting off in ten days. I'll have a good challenge at Martial Arts Mountain and accumulate combat experience for when I reach the next level."

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At Martial Arts Mountain, when Lin Chen once again chose to fight across the top 100 ranks.

The sect leader of the Wanshui Sect in the Yanhuang Dynasty had an extremely ugly expression.

(End of this chapter)