Rise from a Poor Family: My Martial Arts Counterattack

Chapter 291 The Four Academies Meet and Head to the Yan Kingdom
The most powerful aspect of the "Water Flows to the Channel" destiny is that the breakthrough speed is extremely fast in the later stages of cultivation.

This principle applies from Qi cultivation to Qi awakening to organ cultivation.

The reason he was stuck at the sixth level of the Organ Refining Realm was not due to his ineffective destiny, but simply because the Nine Revolutions True Blood Organ Refining Technique required a variety of energies to refine his organs.

Now that he has entered the ranks, his destiny chart shows "Nine-Rank Martial Path", which means that in his destiny chart, the ninth rank to the first rank belong to the same realm.

"The path to the ninth rank of martial arts becomes increasingly difficult as you progress. However, if my guess is correct, the change in my destiny means that once I reach the fourth rank, my progress will actually accelerate."

Lin Chen's eyes gleamed. His progress accelerated after reaching the fourth rank, and this change in his destiny was nothing short of miraculous.

His journey on the path of extreme martial arts and the extremely difficult path of refining his internal organs with the Nine Revolutions True Blood was not in vain.

"The achievement of [Light of Liang] and destiny complement each other perfectly. Destiny can only play a role in the second half of the process. If you want to speed up your cultivation in the early stages, you need to make [Light of Liang] play its greatest role."

"I have a certain prestige among the new generation in Daliang, but that's only among the new generation. Those who entered the ranks earlier than me, like Senior Brother Li Yuan, may not necessarily admire me. This martial arts academy ranking competition is an opportunity."

Lin Chen had a clear understanding of his influence within the martial arts circles of Daliang.

In the eyes of those mid-level martial artists, he was just a junior. As for senior brother Li Yuan and the others who had already entered the ranks, although the potential he showed shocked them, it was not to the point of worshipping him.

Unless, of course, one's own strength surpasses theirs.

The upcoming Martial Arts Academy Ranking Tournament is an opportunity, as is the ranking on the Hidden Dragon List.

"There are still a few days before departure, so let's continue to challenge ourselves at Wudao Mountain, accumulate combat experience, and prepare for the upcoming ranking competition."

After copying the "Happy Ascension Post" several times, Lin Chen went to Wudao Mountain again, but this time he did not choose to challenge someone of a higher rank, but instead chose to challenge the person in front of him.

If he wants to achieve a thousand victories, he naturally can no longer challenge opponents in higher ranks.

As no one chose to challenge those of higher ranks anymore, the number of sects paying attention to Martial Arts Mountain gradually decreased.

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Seven days later.

Lin Chen did not go to Martial Arts Mountain when he woke up today, but instead walked out of the courtyard to the main hall of the Martial Academy.

The Nine Kingdoms Martial Arts Academy Ranking Tournament will begin in ten days. All the martial artists from Daliang will first gather in Lingxiao City and then head to Yan Kingdom.

When he arrived at the main hall, eleven disciples had already gathered there. They were all senior disciples of the Martial Academy, and Lin Chen only recognized one of them: Li Yuan, the senior disciple of the Martial Academy.

In the ranking competition, each martial arts academy is only allowed to send ten disciples to fight. However, Canglan Martial Arts Academy has arranged twelve disciples this time, including two disciples who are substitutes to prevent any unforeseen circumstances.

"Junior Brother Lin has arrived."

When Li Yuan saw Lin Chen enter, he greeted him with a smile, and the other disciples followed suit.

Although Junior Brother Lin is two years behind them, they will not underestimate him because of that. He is ranked eighth on the Hidden Dragon Ranking, and the Martial Arts Academy has already proven his strength.

"Senior Brother Li has broken through to the eighth rank? Congratulations, Senior Brother Li."

Sensing the change in Li Yuan's aura, Lin Chen understood that Senior Brother Li had probably broken through to the eighth rank.

"Junior Brother Lin has also reached the rank of Martial Arts."

Li Yuan was all smiles. This breakthrough to the eighth rank gave him even more confidence for the ranking competition.

"I'm only a ninth-rank, I can't compare to my senior brother."

"Junior Brother Lin, don't be modest. You were able to defeat a ninth-rank martial artist before you even entered the ninth rank. Now that you've entered the ninth rank, you'll be able to fight even an eighth-rank martial artist."

The other disciples nearby listened to the conversation between the two, but none of them could get a word in edgewise.

They could only be bystanders to the conversation between the new and old number one geniuses of Canglan Martial Academy.

"Everyone is here?"

Hua Qianwu and several vice deans also walked in at this moment. Looking at Lin Chen and his group of ten, he smiled and said, "I won't say much more. In this martial arts academy ranking competition, I hope you will bring glory to Canglan Martial Arts Academy and win honor for our Great Liang."

"Yes!"

Lin Chen and the others agreed in unison.

"Alright, Vice Dean Chen will lead you to Lingxiao City this time. Let's set off now. The other disciples of the Martial Academy are already waiting for you at the gate."

At the entrance of the martial arts academy, on both sides of the square, two hundred disciples in blue robes stood upright like pine trees.

Except for a few disciples who were in seclusion and did not show up, all two hundred disciples from the three sessions of the Martial Academy came.

"They're here, Senior Brother Li and the others are here."

"Senior Brother Lin is here too."

As Lin Chen and his twelve companions walked out of the courtyard gate, the disciples present were filled with fervent anticipation.

Prior to today, the Martial Academy had not released the list, so the disciples present were not clear about which ten people would be participating in the ranking competition.

Lin Chen and his group of ten stopped, while the disciples present said in unison, "We respectfully send our senior brothers off to Yan Kingdom to participate in the ranking competition. We wish them great success and that they will bring glory to Canglan!"

The voices of more than two hundred disciples shouted in unison, instantly pushing the atmosphere to a climax.

Li Yuan took a deep breath, clasped his hands and said, "Thank you all, instructors and fellow disciples, for seeing us off. We ten will do our best to live up to your expectations."

Lin Chen and the others followed Li Yuan in bowing with clasped hands.

Turning around, they strode away. The aura of the ten Lin Chen members, all at the Rank 1 level, emanated from them, their robes billowing in the wind as they vanished like streaks of light.

Finally, he disappeared from the sight of the many disciples who came to see him off.

"With so many junior brothers seeing me off, the pressure is immense."

"Who says otherwise? If I don't get a good ranking this time, I won't have the face to come back and see my fellow disciples."

As the departing procession receded into the distance, hushed conversations could be heard. Lin Chen listened to the whispers of his two senior brothers beside him, a smile playing on his lips. The entire academy seeing them off was both a source of motivation and pressure.

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Three days later, when Lin Chen and his group arrived in Lingxiao City, they met the disciples of the other three martial arts academies at Lingxiao Martial Academy.

The other three martial arts academies arranged quite a few disciples, fifteen each, and Lin Chen met several old acquaintances.

Meng Xing, Kong Qing, and Zhang Ming, three martial arts academy disciples from the same year as him, were also in the queue.

"Senior Brother Lin, I'm just going to Yan to join in the fun."

Meng Xing immediately came over to Lin Chen upon seeing him, and explained with a smile that although his strength was not bad, he still couldn't compare to the senior disciples. This trip to Yan Kingdom was more about observing the competitions and accumulating experience for the next ranking tournament.

"Meng Xing, we're all the same."

Kong Qing and Zhang Ming also came over. The two of them were also very impressed with Lin Chen. Back then, in Lingxiao City, Lin Chen's two battles against the Four Harmony Martial Academy and the Pilgrimage Martial Academy had already convinced them.

Among the freshmen of the four major martial arts academies this year, Senior Brother Lin is recognized as the strongest.

“The three of us are the same. Don’t drag Senior Brother Lin into this. Senior Brother Lin is already eighth on the Earth Ranking. He will definitely be playing in this ranking competition.”

Meng Xing pursed his lips, while Kong Qing shook his head upon hearing this: "Senior Brother Lin shouldn't go on stage."

"Kong Qing, what do you mean by that?"

Meng Xing glared at Kong Qing, who quickly explained to Lin Chen, "Senior Brother Lin, I'm not saying you're not qualified to play, but I think it's better not to play than to play."

"I agree with Senior Brother Kong on this point. Senior Brother Lin should probably not participate in this ranking competition."

Zhang Ming chimed in, "It's not a big deal if Canglan Martial Academy doesn't perform if Senior Brother Lin doesn't go on stage. But if Senior Brother Lin does go on stage and Canglan Martial Academy still doesn't get a good ranking, it might have a negative impact on Senior Brother Lin."

"I understand what my two junior brothers mean. Whether or not I can play is up to the coach."

Lin Chen replied with a smile. He knew that Kong Qing and Zhang Ming meant well. This ranking competition was full of strong players from other countries, and the younger generation of Daliang was used to turning the tide on their own. If they failed to do so this time, it would inevitably disappoint some people and affect their reputation.

"That's true, we were overthinking it. The instructors are definitely more thorough than we are."

Kong Qing smiled. Senior Brother Lin is now a very important figure among the younger generation of Daliang. The Ministry of Military Affairs will definitely consider things carefully for Senior Brother Lin. This time, Senior Brother Lin will most likely be just like them, an observer.

While Lin Chen and Zhang Qing were talking, the senior disciples of the four martial arts academies were also catching up with each other. In the past, they were competitors, but now they were united against a common enemy in the ranking competition.

"Nonsense! How can we let Lin Chen go to the Yan Kingdom!"

In the main hall of Lingxiao Martial Academy, Hou Zhantian was glaring at Vice Dean Chen of Canglan Martial Academy.

"Dean Hou, this is a decision made by the dean, and Lord Kong has also agreed to it."

Vice Dean Chen spread his hands, and Hou Zhantian's expression softened slightly when he heard that Lord Kong had agreed.

"Lord Kong's arrangement must have its profound meaning, but once you arrive in Yan, your Canglan Martial Academy will need my approval to send disciples."

Hou Zhantian's tone was better. This time, he would lead the disciples of the four major martial arts academies to the Yan Kingdom, while the other three martial arts academies would each arrange a vice dean.

This is also the rule of previous martial arts academy ranking competitions. Last time, it was the dean of Qingyun Martial Arts Academy who went, and this time it is the turn of Lingxiao Martial Arts Academy.

"Now that all the academies have finalized their lists, I will submit them to the United Martial Academy. We will depart for the Yan Kingdom tomorrow."

Seven days before each ranking competition, each martial arts academy is required to submit the list of participating disciples, and this year is no exception.

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Yan State.

"Princess, this is the list of disciples from the four major martial arts academies reported by the Great Liang."

Su Qin, holding a list, hurriedly walked up to Murong Yan: "Lin Chen is on the list."

"Ah."

Murong Yan was not surprised; this was within her expectations.

"Have you collected information on the disciples from the other countries?"

"It's all collected, but our Yan Kingdom's..."

"Give them to me as well."

Hearing Murong Yan's words, Su Qin's expression became somewhat strange. The princess was even neglecting her own martial arts academy for Lin Chen's sake.

"Our Yan Kingdom's ranking in the martial arts academy competitions is only average, so the chances of Da Liang and our Yan Kingdom meeting are not high."

Seeing Su Qin's strange expression, Murong Yan tried to make amends, but only she knew what she was really thinking.

(End of this chapter)