Chapter 506: Chapter 51: The Domineering Ways of the Canglan Sect

Lin Chen had a contemplative look on his face.

The information he received in his mind was an introduction to the Canglan Finger.

Canglan Finger is one of the three Sect’s Foundation Techniques of the Canglan Sect.

Anyone wanting to join the Canglan Sect must practice the basic level of Canglan Finger, then hold the Canglan Order to proceed to the Canglan Sect, and participate in the actual entrance test. Only after passing this test do they officially become disciples of the Canglan Sect.

However, the version of Canglan Finger circulated outside is not complete. The full inheritance of Canglan Finger can only be obtained after reaching the Canglan Sect.

And now, Lin Chen faced a choice.

Should he begin to receive the martial arts inheritance of the Canglan Finger?

Unlike typical Martial Arts Techniques, Canglan Finger does not come with a secret manual; it is imparted into the Divine Soul Spirit Platform.

If the divine soul is not strong enough, it might not bear the inheritance, potentially causing damage to the soul.

But if he rejected it, he would never have another chance to receive this inheritance.

"Only those with a strong divine soul and confidence in the Martial Path are worthy to inherit my Canglan Sect martial arts!"

This was the original statement left by that True Monarch powerhouse.

Having accepted this information, Lin Chen’s divine soul had already been locked in. If he gave up, he would never again be able to open this inheritance scroll.

"Since Qin Tian dared to try, I have no reason not to."

Lin Chen pondered for just a few breaths before making a decision.

Martial artists of the Flame Dynasty are like a sharp sword hanging over the heads of the Nine Kingdoms, and the existence of the Canglan Sect might be the key to breaking through.

He couldn’t pass up such an opportunity.

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Lin Chen observed his own Spirit Platform inwardly, and the next moment, everything around him changed.

He found himself between vast heavens and earth.

Suddenly, the sky split open, and an immense ice-blue giant finger, spanning a thousand zhang, descended from the sky with overwhelming force.

Within the grooves of the finger joints flowed Canglan energy. At the moment it landed, mountains within a hundred-mile radius shattered like fragile porcelain, and torrents of energy poured from the finger gaps, transforming into an ice-blue tidal wave sweeping across all directions.

Where the ice-blue tide passed, all peaks collapsed thunderously, reduced to dust.

This is the Canglan Finger!

Lin Chen couldn’t imagine what kind of martial arts and power could achieve such a feat.

After coming to this world, even though the martial arts here are mighty, Lin Chen thought he could at least grasp some understanding.

But the power demonstrated by Canglan Finger had already surpassed his understanding.

The might of a single finger leading to the collapse of mountains!

Could this truly be within the realm of a martial artist?

However, the power of Canglan Finger had not yet ended. With the collapse of the mountains, cracks began to appear on the stone door of Lin Chen’s Spirit Platform, as if unable to withstand this pressure, teetering on the brink of collapse.

Boom!

Suddenly, a brilliance erupted from the golden sun behind the Spirit Platform’s stone door, pouring down countless golden rays, which did not fall on the golden man in the dantian this time, but instead landed on the stone door, mending its cracks.

At the same time, strands of green energy dangled like willow branches, firmly anchoring the Spirit Platform.

Beneath the stone door, the ice-blue dragon shadow spiraled out, supporting the platform.

With the combined forces of the three energies, Lin Chen’s pallor slightly improved.

A breath, two breaths, three breaths...

When the agonizing pain in his head finally dissipated, Lin Chen’s body trembled as waves of information flooded into his mind, far surpassing what he had known before.

One finger, two fingers...

The moves of Canglan Finger began continuously manifesting and practicing in his mind, as if he were personally executing the Canglan Finger himself.

The inheritance of Martial Arts Technique.

As if personally cultivating.

The inheritor’s task is to have a divine soul robust enough to withstand this infusion of martial arts.

Inside the palace, Lin Chen stood quietly, the ice-blue light on him swirling frantically, his five organs roaring madly at this moment.

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An hour later, as Lin Chen opened his eyes, the light on his body dissipated.

He had completely absorbed the martial arts inheritance of Canglan Finger.

Raising his hand, he pointed with his index finger.

A hint of ice-blue light flashed in Lin Chen’s eyes, and as he pointed forward, a distinct fluctuation appeared in the space ahead.

But just this one finger alone left Lin Chen feeling breathless, as it drained all the energy within him.

Boom!

Ten zhang away, the air issued a resounding boom, and a wave of energy spread outward.

However, the palace was vast and completely empty, making it impossible to visibly see the power of this finger strike.

"With just this one Canglan Finger, perhaps it’s not just me who would have to retreat when facing Senior Brother Li again."

Even though he couldn’t see the power of this finger, Lin Chen was confident that it was by far his strongest move, even surpassing the Dragon Shadow Bow he was using currently.

The only regret was that he could only perform one finger strike for now.

Perhaps once he achieved Nine Revolutions or Entering the Grade, he would be able to perform multiple fingers.

Retracting his thoughts, Lin Chen looked up at the floating Canglan Order in the palace, not forgetting what Qin Tian had said about the two Second Grade Martial Artists from the Wu Kingdom and the Canglan Sea Demon launching an assault on the Canglan Martial Arts Academy.

To him, time was very precious.

He stepped forward and grasped the Canglan Order. An icy yet domineering energy rushed into his body, but vanished without a trace in just a blink.

"Is it detecting whether I’ve accepted the inheritance of the Canglan Finger?"

Recalling Qin Tian’s words that only those who have cultivated the Secret Technique could acquire the Canglan Order, Lin Chen speculated about the recent changes in his body.

While Lin Chen was still pondering, the Canglan Order suddenly erupted in light. Within this icy blue light, the figure of a middle-aged man appeared.

"With mastery of the Canglan Finger, you are qualified for the Canglan Sect examination and are granted the Canglan Order."

The middle-aged man was not a solid entity but formed from light, his face indiscernible, yet his voice was commanding. Lin Chen understood this must be the master of this Canglan Prefecture, a True Monarch-level powerhouse as described by Qin Tian.

"I am Fei Fanyang, the 62nd disciple of Canglan Sect, tasked with passing on the Martial Arts of Canglan Sect and seeking genius disciples for the sect, which is located in the Canglan Domain of the Flame Dynasty. You may go to Canglan Domain for the sect’s examination."

Lin Chen’s eyes slightly narrowed, Flame Dynasty, Canglan Domain.

He memorized the location name, but as for traveling to the Flame Dynasty...

"Senior, I’m not in the territory of the Flame Dynasty. How should I proceed to the Flame Dynasty, and how do I reach Canglan Domain?"

Lin Chen didn’t know if the apparition left by this True Monarch could hear him, but he had to try.

Regrettably for Lin Chen, the apparition left by the True Monarch did not respond to him, instead continuing, "Those who possess the Canglan Order are the geniuses selected by our sect. No other sects may recruit them. If they join another sect without our consent, they will be executed!"

The word "executed" was spoken, and Lin Chen felt a terrifying killing intent surge toward him, making it hard to breathe.

Fortunately, this killing intent also vanished instantly.

Lin Chen was at a loss. Possessing the Canglan Order meant he couldn’t join other sects?

Unless the Canglan Sect doesn’t want him?

Was it because he had learned the Canglan Finger?

The rules of Canglan Sect seemed quite domineering.

The apparition continued, "Those who hold the Canglan Order are geniuses chosen by our sect. We hope that other sects, domains, all dynasties, and martial artists on islands will take care of them and not harm them." 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

Hearing this, Lin Chen was momentarily stunned, suddenly feeling that the domineering nature of the Canglan Sect wasn’t so bad.

Although the word "hope" was used, the domineering tone in the True Monarch’s words was apparent.

"Those who hold the Canglan Order must arrive at our sect within five years. If they fail to reach the sect within five years, our sect will send disciples to investigate. If there’s no valid reason for delay, they will be executed!"

"The Canglan Order contains Canglan energy, enough for the holder to cultivate the Canglan Finger, do not neglect it."

After saying these lines, the True Monarch’s apparition vanished, and the light of the Canglan Order also dissipated.

Lin Chen looked at the palm-sized "Canglan Order," analyzing the message conveyed in the True Monarch’s words.

Firstly, the Canglan Sect must be formidable within the Flame Dynasty, or else it wouldn’t be able to make such demands of other sects, domains, dynasties, or islands to take care of those holding the Canglan Order and not harm them.

To say such things, they must have confidence.

Secondly, if the holder of the Canglan Order does not go to the Canglan Sect within five years, the sect will send disciples to investigate. This indicates that the Canglan Sect can perceive who holds the Canglan Order.

This also confirms the earlier statement that if anyone dared to harm the genius holding the Canglan Order, and the genius did not reach the Canglan Sect within five years, the sect would send disciples to investigate.

Unless the perpetrator believes they can cover their tracks perfectly.

But Lin Chen thought that even if they did cover their tracks perfectly, Canglan Sect’s domineering style probably wouldn’t require evidence.

This Canglan Order is a valuable item indeed.

Putting away the Canglan Order, Lin Chen searched the palace for a while longer. Confirming there were no other treasures, he left reluctantly.

This True Monarch really didn’t leave anything good for those who came after, only a pure Martial Arts inheritance.

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"Is this the stronghold of the Canglan Sea Race?"

Lin Chen’s gaze immediately scanned the surroundings, his expression cautious.

After leaving the palace, he began searching for a way out, initially retracing his steps to where he first awoke, but failing to find an exit. Finally, he moved in the direction from which Qin Tian and his group had come, and this time, he found a vortex passage.

If it weren’t for Qin Tian, Lin Chen would have preferred staying inside the Canglan Prefecture rather than choosing this exit.

"The Canglan Sea Race has fully deployed this time, all Grade-Entering members of the Demon Race have gone to the Canglan Martial Arts Academy."

It was precisely Qin Tian’s words that sparked a bold idea in Lin Chen’s mind.

Taking advantage of the Canglan Sea Race expending its forces against the academy, he aimed for a tactical strike against the Sea Race.

Lin Chen’s body adhered to the cave walls, his form melding into the darkness as he crept forward.

The Sea Race’s cave was extremely deep, with numerous branching tunnels. Lin Chen chose one at random and quickly proceeded.

A dozen breaths later, Lin Chen halted, eyeing the stone chamber before him, determination gleaming in his eyes.

He caught a whiff of a fragrant aroma.

Without much hesitation, Lin Chen’s figure flickered into the stone chamber, where the pervasive fragrance stirred a sense of hunger in him.

Lin Chen’s gaze swiftly scanned the stone chamber, his sights being drawn next to the mountain-high pile of green crystals.

"Canglan Pearls!"

Staring at the pile of green pearls taking up most of the stone structure, Lin Chen swallowed a gulp.

The teacher’s books on rare treasures of the Martial Arts Realm specifically mentioned Canglan Pearls.

Lin Chen particularly remembered Canglan Pearls because they are only found in the Canglan Sea, and he was just so happened to be on his way to the Canglan Martial Arts Academy.

Canglan Pearls!

They have the effect of enhancing the Martial Path Will.

One Canglan Pearl is enough for a Grade-Entering Martial Artist to spend hundreds of gold on, and here there are more than a thousand.

The most crucial point is that this item requires no refinement and can be consumed like food.

This means as long as one can stomach it, they can eat as much as they want.