Chapter 765 - 62: Canglan Beast
Chapter 765: Chapter 62: Canglan Beast
Such dense Canglan energy.
When the Canglan energy enveloping his body disappeared, Lin Chen immediately looked around and realized he was on a beach.
In front of him, the azure sea with surging tides.
However, the surging tides are not real water, but Canglan energy.
Soon, he also noticed several senior brothers who entered before him were standing on the beach, and simultaneously, several figures wrapped in Canglan energy fell around him.
So this is the Sea of Martial Path Will that the master talked about?
The Canglan Secret Realm is not complicated; after entering, one reaches the Sea of Martial Path Will, which is where they hope to obtain the Martial Path Will.
Later, Qiao Yuan fell to Lin Chen’s left side.
Zeng Xi, after entering, moved to Lin Chen’s right side.
"This is the Sea of Martial Path Will in the Canglan Secret Realm. It really is amazing. I truly wonder how your Canglan Sect achieved this."
Zeng Xi spoke with admiration, looking at the bubbling sea surface, each bubble about a foot in diameter, containing a Martial Path Will.
Dense bubbles rose, hinting at the vast quantity of Martial Path Will.
However, none of the twenty people present took any action.
These Martial Path Wills are all below Innate and cannot catch their attention.
"Brother Lin, what’s the target this time?"
Because Lin Chen often sought out Zeng Xi these days, the two had become quite familiar with each other.
After getting to know him, Lin Chen found Zeng Xi far less aloof than he appeared, somewhat like a chatterbox instead.
What Lin Chen didn’t know was that Zeng Xi changed because he was impressed by Lin Chen’s strength and also was following Elder Bai’s advice to befriend Lin Chen.
Both sides aimed to befriend each other, quickly becoming as familiar as longtime friends.
"As long as it’s not a wasted trip, having one Martial Path Will is enough."
Lin Chen answered with a smile, but as soon as he spoke, both Zeng Xi and Qiao Yuan simultaneously curled their lips, knowing only a fool would believe such a statement.
"Brother Lin is too modest; Martial Path Wills below flawless probably wouldn’t catch Brother Lin’s eye."
After a while, Zeng Xi spoke again. Lin Chen was about to reply but suddenly turned his gaze to the sea surface. Simultaneously, the twenty martial artists present all focused on the sea surface.
The previously dense bubbles had disappeared, and now a tricolored bubble with a diameter of about ten feet rose slowly from the sea surface.
"Refined Innate Martial Path Will."
Seeing the tricolor bubble appear, several eyes shimmered, especially those of the older participants.
Those entering the Canglan Secret Realm are all Innate First Realm martial artists under thirty. For geniuses like Zeng Xi and Qiao Yuan, refined level Martial Path Will is only a backup; for the few approaching thirty still in the Innate First Realm with slightly lesser talent, the refined level Martial Path Will is their target.
"Any thoughts from the junior brothers?" asked a disciple of the Canglan Sect, looking at the others around him.
"If Senior Brother Cai has intentions, please go ahead."
"Okay."
Cai Feng nodded, not bothering to ask Lin Chen’s side. He was merely an Inner Sect disciple of the Canglan Sect and got his spot because he was still two months shy of thirty. Many stronger direct disciples had surpassed thirty, allowing him this opportunity.
Cai Feng realized that for disciples like Junior Brother Lin, these celestial pride disciples, the refined level Martial Path Will was just a backup target, only chosen if they failed to obtain the flawless Martial Path Will.
Whoosh!
Cai Feng’s figure turned into a curve of light, shooting towards the Canglan Sea surface, crashing into the tricolor bubble at once, and disappearing within.
"With Senior Brother Cai’s strength, there shouldn’t be a problem."
"Let’s wait for good news."
The Martial Path Wills in the Canglan Sea require more than just appearance to be obtained; each Martial Path Will is guarded by a Canglan Beast and only by defeating it can one obtain the Will. The stronger the Martial Path Will, the stronger the Canglan Beast, which is why there have been rare occasions where no disciple obtained a Martial Path Will.
About the Canglan Beast, Lin Chen also gained understanding from his master. The beast is not a real demon beast but a visualization formed from Canglan energy. As his master said, each Martial Path Will represents a martial artist’s insight on their Martial Path.
These insights, with the help of Canglan energy, gather to form the Canglan Beast.
The reference to beasts is merely because they are not true living beings. After hearing his master’s explanation, Lin Chen thought of the genius projections on the Liang Martial Arts Mountain.
The projections of geniuses on the Martial Arts Mountain steps replicate their strength and bear a resemblance to the Canglan Beast.
A hundred breaths later, the tricolor bubble changed, and everyone tightly focused on it immediately.
A silhouette appeared at the bubble’s edge, it was Cai Feng from earlier, but now he looked very disheveled, his hair scattered and clothes torn. As Cai Feng exited, the tricolor bubble swiftly fell to the sea surface, breaking apart upon contact, transforming into Canglan seawater.
"Failed?"
Seeing this, many martial artists who had displayed anticipation earlier now wore tense expressions, especially the disciples of the Canglan Sect.
This time, among the nine people competing for spots, Cai Feng was acknowledged as the strongest among those approaching thirty. If he failed, what about the others?
Cai Feng flew back to the beach and, seeing many gazes on him, took a deep breath and said, "The Canglan Beast I encountered was at the Refined Level, but it had definitely evolved its Martial Path Will to be infinitely close to flawless level. Honestly, being able to last this long was purely because the Martial Path Will wasn’t of the attack type."
Even if not of the attack type, only able to last a hundred breaths?
Many onlookers were slightly agape. Martial Path Will is divided into two types: attack and defense.
Most martial artists understand the attack type of Martial Path Will, which relates to the cultivation technique practiced by many martial artists. Few train in a technique aimed purely at resisting blows, especially among these genius martial artists, even if the technique’s defensive power is astounding.
Crushing and obliterating opponents decisively—that’s their choice.
Defense is something only the weak would prefer.
"Fellow junior brothers, be cautious when choosing your Martial Path Will later."
After Cai Feng said this, he noticed that many people’s expressions were odd, inwardly understanding that these people didn’t believe him, thinking he was just making excuses for his failure.
After a dozen breaths.
Several three-colored bubbles appeared again on the sea!
Zooming sounds!
This time, four figures shot towards the sea surface, diving into those bubbles.
Two of them were disciples from the Canglan Sect, and two were from other sects.
And as these four bubbles appeared, the sea surface suddenly fluctuated, and a colorful water ball slowly rose.
From the moment the colorful water ball appeared on the sea, Lin Chen felt a brief intensity in the breaths beside him from Zeng Xi and Qiao Yuan.
Flawless Innate Martial Path Will!
This was undeniably the target for everyone who entered this time.
As for the higher-level Perfect Innate Martial Path Will—none from the Innate First Realm could conceive of it, and it was unheard of for anyone to directly grasp the Perfect Innate Martial Path Will.
Martial Path Will can be upgraded, deepening in understanding and strength enhancement, allowing even basic Martial Path Will to possibly grow to flawless level, though this requires a process.
For geniuses like Zeng Xi, directly grasping a flawless Martial Path Will equates to shortening the process, giving them more time to strive to upgrade it to a Perfect Martial Path Will.
"Senior Brother Lin, even within the Canglan Secret Realm, with each opening, the number of flawless Innate Martial Path Wills wouldn’t exceed five."
Beside him, Qiao Yuan couldn’t help but remind Lin Chen, seeing him unmoved; although he wouldn’t have a chance at the first flawless Martial Path Will, Lin Chen could still vie for it.
Lin Chen nodded; the appearance of a flawless Martial Path Will was scarce, and he certainly wouldn’t give away the opportunity.
Next to him, equally tempted, Zeng Xi gave up his inner excitement upon hearing Lin Chen’s words; he couldn’t compete with Lin Chen.
According to Canglan Sect and their sects’ rules, the first flawless Martial Path Will was prioritized to Canglan Sect disciples; only subsequent ones would be available to outer sect disciples like them.
At this moment, everyone present also set their sights on Lin Chen; in their view, only Lin Chen could possibly capture the first flawless Martial Path Will.
"Thank you, senior brothers, for yielding."
Lin Chen clasped his fists in gratitude, not hesitating, flashed towards the colorful bubble, and soon disappeared into it.
"Do you think Lin Chen will succeed?"
At a distance from the Canglan Sect disciples, a few genius disciples from other sects were engaged in a quiet conversation.
"Lin Chen has high talent and ascended the Martial Arts Mountain, but Martial Arts Mountain only represents being first under twenty years old; crossing the twenty-year threshold isn’t certain."
Mu Jun smiled slightly and continued, "I imagine each of you coming to the Canglan Secret Realm must have had instructions from your sect mentors—flawless Martial Path Will isn’t easy to capture."
Hearing this, the others also shared a knowing smile.
Lin Chen is strong, but only under twenty, whereas the Canglan Beast won’t suppress its power.
The Canglan Beast formed from flawless Martial Path Will has strength akin to the Peak of Innate First Realm; the strongest opponent Lin Chen defeated on Martial Arts Mountain, Sima Kong, barely matched the Late Period of Innate First Realm.
"There are rumors Lin Chen survived assassination attempts by Yama Hall and even countered two of their killers."
A man from the Star Luo Sect whispered, hearing this, Mu Jun shook his head, "That’s just one side of the story from the Canglan Sect, those two killers from Yama Hall are dead, leaving no evidence."
"Brother Mu, do you mean the Canglan Sect lied, and Lin Chen didn’t kill them?"
"Brother Zhou, I never said that; how you interpret it is your business."
Mu Jun’s words made the others laugh, as their sects held cordial relationships with Canglan Sect and wouldn’t openly badmouth the sect.
This matter was more about Lin Chen.
They, as the geniuses they are, didn’t feel easy seeing Lin Chen’s recent spotlight.
"Truth or rumor, we’ll soon find out."
Ji Shixuan from the Profound Yellow Sect made a statement, prompting a sudden realization among Mu Jun and the others.
Indeed.
If Lin Chen truly countered two Yama Hall assassins, then his strength equates to the Peak of Innate First Realm, and defeating the Canglan Beast wouldn’t be an issue; they only need to wait for the result.