"Do you want to continue the Martial Arts Mountain challenge?"
Du Xiaofeng listened to his disciple’s words, with a look of doubt in his eyes.
According to arrangements made by him and the Sect Leader, Lin Chen was supposed to enter the Canglan Secret Realm before attempting the final summit challenge.
"Is it to rise a few more ranks and exchange for points?"
Du Xiaofeng thought of a possibility; Lin Chen would earn ten thousand points with each victory. He could challenge a few more people and gain tens of thousands of points.
"Master, I want to attempt the summit challenge within seven days."
Lin Chen shook his head. The panel indicated that the final settlement would occur in ten days, but to prevent any accidents, he chose three days ahead of schedule.
In three days, unless there’s an extraordinary opportunity, his strength wouldn’t change much.
"Why?"
"Master, I could wait for the Canglan Secret Realm, but the few ahead of me probably wouldn’t be idle these months either. Thinking it over, I believe delaying until the Secret Realm opens has little meaning. Also, as I learned from my third senior brother, entering the Secret Realm doesn’t guarantee the comprehension of Martial Path Will. If I’m burdened, it could hinder my understanding of the Martial Path Will."
These were the excuses Lin Chen prepared before approaching his master.
While he was trying to increase his strength, others were doing the same.
Canglan Sect has the Canglan Secret Realm, but the other nine were also from super sects. Wouldn’t they have similar opportunities?
Du Xiaofeng pondered; his disciple’s words made some sense. Disciples entering the Canglan Secret Realm usually comprehend the Martial Path Will, with only a few exceptions in certain sessions.
But there are levels within the Martial Path Will, and if burdened with revenge and pressure, it could backfire.
"I will discuss this with the Sect Leader."
Ultimately, Du Xiaofeng did not refuse. Lin Chen, upon hearing this, felt assured, knowing the Sect Leader likely wouldn’t reject either.
As expected, within a quarter of an hour, his master returned to the courtyard to inform him of the result.
The Sect Leader agreed he could continue the challenge on Martial Arts Mountain.
"Go ahead and challenge with confidence. During this time, the sect has prepared numerous pills for you, enabling rapid recovery from injuries."
Du Xiaofeng’s eyes showed encouragement. Canglan Sect had stored many healing elixirs, and for Lin Chen’s challenge, the Sect Leader also specifically ordered exchanges with other sects for unique healing secret medicines.
As long as he’s breathing, unless the Divine Soul is severely injured, Lin Chen can recover in a very short time.
...
...
This time, only his master was in the courtyard, and Lin Chen didn’t waste time. After getting the Sect Leader’s approval, he headed directly to Martial Arts Mountain.
[Begin Challenge!]
...
With Lin Chen initiating the challenge, this time he did not immediately appear on the Battle Plain.
It seems his opponent cannot respond immediately.
Ever since initiating the ten-thousand-win streak challenge on Martial Arts Mountain, those ranked ahead of him must respond, or it’s considered a forfeit. However, it doesn’t mean immediate combat but provides a day of preparation time.
This urgency was why Lin Chen initiated the challenge; in ten days, the system would settle the final amounts. If every one of his nine opponents delayed, nine days would be gone. Considering encounters with formidable opponents requiring recovery time post-challenge, ten days might be insufficient.
...
Profound Yellow Sect.
In a heap of piled yellow earth, the mound suddenly shook, spilling countless dirt, revealing a young man wearing only underwear.
"Challenging at this time?"
Ban Yonghuai looked at the flying Martial Arts Seal, frowning slightly.
He was ranked ninth on Martial Arts Mountain, and ever since Lin Chen ascended to the tenth rank, the sect had immediately investigated Lin Chen’s background, including information from Canglan Sect.
The conclusion was Lin Chen might wait until the Canglan Secret Realm opened to challenge again.
This conclusion wasn’t only from Profound Yellow Sect but also from other sects with disciples in the Martial Arts Mountain top ten.
Canglan Sect’s Canglan Secret Realm is well-known throughout the Flame Dynasty. Each time the Secret Realm opens, it’s not just for Canglan Sect disciples—Canglan Sect gives slots to other sects as well.
It’s not that Canglan Sect is generous; those receiving slots either exchange treasures or exchange slots of their sects’ secret realms.
"Junior Brother Ban, Lin Chen challenged you?"
Whoosh, whoosh!
Several sounds sliced the air, and in the next moment, two young men landed in front of Ban Yonghuai.
Ban wasn’t surprised that his two senior brothers knew Lin Chen challenged him. Because Lin Chen’s streak challenge was ongoing, the top hundred’s battlefield wasn’t closed. Any martial artist with a Martial Arts Seal received a notification.
"Yes."
"How do you plan to respond, Junior Brother Ban?"
"Depends on the situation. If my strength is truly inferior to Lin Chen’s, I will concede."
Ban Yonghuai didn’t hide his intentions. After witnessing Lin Chen’s fight with the tenth rank, he didn’t have confidence in defeating Lin Chen. During this period, the sect tried various methods to increase his strength.
Unfortunately, the growth was minimal.
Beyond the Innate Realm, strength isn’t readily increased.
Lin Chen could wait until the Canglan Secret Realm opens and challenge him later, yet he chose now. It could only mean that during this period, Lin Chen’s strength likely increased significantly.
Otherwise, Lin Chen wouldn’t have any reason to act this way.
Canglan Sect has no reason to agree to do this.
The challenge of the one hundred thousand consecutive victories is no longer just a contest between Lin Chen and the martial artists on these rankings, but also a contest between the major sects.
"Junior Brother Ban, don’t put too much pressure on yourself."
Upon hearing these words, the two senior brothers fell silent but finally showed a comforting smile.
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Liang.
Canglan Academy.
Even though it’s located in the remote southeast, Canglan Academy is now undoubtedly the number one martial arts academy in Liang.
It surpasses the three major martial arts academies of Qingyun, Capital City, and Lingxiao.
The reason for all this is because Canglan Martial Arts Academy has produced a Lin Chen.
The most talented individuals in this generation of Liang all chose Canglan Martial Arts Academy.
Canglan Academy Plaza.
At this moment, new disciples, old disciples... are all gathered here.
Everyone is looking at the light screen in front of them... looking at the young man standing in the center.
This young man is an outer disciple from the East Sea Divine Palace, possessing a Martial Arts Seal, but unfortunately, he didn’t make it into the top 100,000 on Martial Arts Mountain.
Not long ago, Hu Yunhua from the East Sea Divine Palace visited Liang again, bringing not only good news about Lin Chen but also several outer disciples.
The purpose was to allow Liang’s martial artists to see Lin Chen’s challenge on Martial Arts Mountain through the Martial Arts Seals of these outer disciples.
When the figure in a blue robe appeared on the light screen, the old disciples from Canglan Academy erupted in cheers.
"It’s Senior Brother Lin!"
"In just half a year, it seems Senior Brother Lin has grown much stronger. His aura as a strong martial artist can be felt through the light screen."
The students from Canglan Martial Arts Academy who joined with Lin Chen back then are now the senior disciples of the academy.
"Is this Senior Brother Lin?"
The new disciples, upon hearing the words of the senior brothers, looked at the figure on the light screen with burning eyes. A major reason they chose to come to Canglan Academy is because of Senior Brother Lin.
A small part of the reason is that they knew there is a super sect in the Flame Dynasty called Canglan Sect, and by joining Canglan Academy and refining Canglan energy, they might be noticed by Canglan Sect.
Unfortunately, by the time they arrived at the academy, Senior Brother Lin had already left Liang, and they couldn’t meet this Senior Brother Lin.
...
In the Imperial Palace of Liang, Kong Qifeng and many court ministers were also watching the light screen, and when they saw Lin Chen’s figure, a look of relief appeared on Kong Qifeng’s face.
The once young boy has now grown up.
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Lingxiao City, Jiangnan Dao...
Linhu Village.
At this moment, all the villagers rushed to the front of the ancestral hall in the village.
As Lin Chen’s hometown, and knowing that Lin Chen’s parents are still here, Hu Yunhua specially arranged for an outer disciple to come to Linhu Village so that Lin Chen’s parents could also see Lin Chen’s battles on Martial Arts Mountain.
It must be said, Hu Yunhua executed this favor flawlessly.
At this moment, Father Lin and Mrs. Lin stood at the very front, next to Lin Chen’s teacher, Jia Nanzhu.
Behind them were Lin Chen’s elder brother Lin Liang and sister-in-law, along with their daughter Lin Zhao, whom Lin Liang was carrying on his shoulders.
When Lin Chen’s figure appeared on the light screen, the villagers of Linhu Village were equally excited.
"It’s Lin Chen."
"Little Chen still looks the same."
Elder Sister-in-law Chen Ting pointed to Lin Chen in the light screen and said to her daughter, "Zhao’Er, this is your uncle."
"Mouse... mouse mouse."
The little girl was biting her finger, her speech still unclear, but she knew what "mouse mouse" was because her mother often mentioned it to her.
Jia Nanzhu also wore a smile as he looked at Lin Chen on the light screen. He had anticipated that Lin Chen would not remain obscure in the Flame Dynasty, but he didn’t expect him to rise so quickly.
The little guy surprised him time and time again.
"Hmm, Chen’Er seems to have gotten a bit chubbier, and that’s good; he was a bit too thin before."
Mrs. Lin watched her son, not worried about anything else, only noticing that her son had gained weight. This meant he wasn’t suffering in the Flame Dynasty or at Canglan Sect, which reassured her as a mother.
"What do you know about being a woman? For martial artists, there’s no such thing as fat or thin; it all has to do with the cultivation techniques they learn."
Father Lin was a bit speechless, but Mrs. Lin wouldn’t have it: "What do you mean I don’t understand? Lin Jianghe, clarify yourself. Do you understand it then? You can’t even read a character completely, yet you dare to criticize me."
"Father, Mother... please don’t argue, Brother Chen is about to face a challenger."
Lin Liang quickly intervened to mediate when he heard his parents’ quarrel, while Jia Nanzhu slightly smiled. Father Lin and Mrs. Lin seemed to be arguing but were actually alleviating their inner tension.
For others, watching the battle was about seeing Lin Chen defeating the opponent.
But for the couple, they were more concerned about their son’s safety.
Truly, parents everywhere have the same loving hearts!