[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-rising-from-obscurity-my-martial-path-comeback":3,"chapter-rising-from-obscurity-my-martial-path-comeback-rising-from-obscurity-my-martial-path-comeback-chapter-10":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Rising from Obscurity: My Martial Path Comeback",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2265845,4424,"Chapter 10: Don","rising-from-obscurity-my-martial-path-comeback-chapter-10",10,"\u003Cp>At the scene, every pair of eyes at that moment fixed on Lin Chen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen could clearly feel that a dozen gazes behind him burned into his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some said eyes had no real killing power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But since his blood qi reached 1500, Lin Chen had found his senses sharpened greatly—just as now—he hadn’t turned around, yet he could clearly sense the many stares behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a very mysterious feeling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Lin Chen stepped out of the formation, the three instructors—Yu Yongnian—turned their gazes upon him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, their glances were casual, but after a few breaths, their expressions turned serious; they exchanged glances and saw surprise in each other’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strength is an expression of blood qi vitality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The greater the strength, the more robust the blood qi, and vice versa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this stage, students’ blood qi still lingers on the surface; they cannot yet internalize it. Having trained so many cohorts, the three instructors could judge a student’s strength simply by observing their appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s also why, earlier, Instructor Liu had seen through Zheng Kai’s hidden strength at a glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Based on their careful observation just now, Lin Chen’s strength was very likely at four hundred jin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yu brother, did you give him special tutoring?” Instructor Liu asked in a low voice, curious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Working in the mess hall counts as special tutoring?” Yu Yongnian replied dryly, leaving Instructor Liu speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What kind of special tutoring is that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instructor Liu and Instructor Chen exchanged a glance; both firmly believed Yu Yongnian had secretly helped Lin Chen, giving him special tutoring—but refused to admit it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why Yu Yongnian had taken notice of Lin Chen, and why he’d offered help, only Yu Yongnian himself knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I wish to attempt the four-hundred-jin stone pedestal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Walking up to the stone pedestal, Lin Chen addressed the three instructors solemnly. The moment he spoke, a wave of murmurs erupted behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the students had suspected something when Lin Chen stepped forward, none dared believe it—this was simply too unbelievable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What if… what if Lin Chen had another reason?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or perhaps he’d misheard, confusing four hundred jin for three hundred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though the odds were slim, could they be slimmer than Lin Chen increasing his strength by two hundred jin in three months?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Begin.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instructor Liu nodded in agreement. If Yu Yongnian had helped, Lin Chen reaching four hundred jin wasn’t surprising—he wouldn’t be shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen gripped the stone pedestal and began to exert force slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoa, he’s actually going to try it… wait… the stone pedestal… it’s lifting… a moment… he’s lifted it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grip, lift, to the abdomen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen moved fluidly, with no pause or reversal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, many students’ words passed through three tones in succession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mockery, doubt, disbelief…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearby, Xu Botao and Cheng Ying had their mouths slightly open; Yan Dexing’s eyes were wide; Zhao Jingchuan was speechless; Lu Yongfeng’s face remained expressionless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lu… Lu brother, he lifted it—your record’s been tied!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long pause, Yan Dexing suddenly shouted. Lu Yongfeng rolled his eyes inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Do you think I’m blind? Don’t I see it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t I know the record’s been tied?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why shout it so loud for everyone to hear?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why so excited? Anyone hearing you’d think you were the one who tied it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Yongfeng’s heart surged with emotion, yet his face remained utterly blank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the scene, though not silent, an inexplicable atmosphere hung thick in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How did he do it?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, one student voiced the thought shared by all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three months ago, he was at the bottom, mocked by everyone as the Wutang’s first miser—yet now, his strength had reached four hundred jin, instantly placing him among the top ten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wave of stunned disbelief churned among the students—but the first to shout was Gu Fei, who raised his fist, his face flushed with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t underestimate the poor youth—I knew you could do it, Chenzi.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Fei and Lin Chen shared a dormitory; occasionally, he’d hear Lin Chen recount martial legends. He didn’t know where Chenzi had heard these stories, but they were thrilling—especially when he imagined himself as the protagonist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One tale he especially loved featured a protagonist named something like “Xiaoyan.” One line from that story stuck in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t underestimate the poor youth!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen’s performance now perfectly proved that line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is my brother!” Gu Fei turned and shouted to a student behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Gu Fei, if you say that, Lin Chen’s my buddy too—I’ve seen his butt every day. He’s changed these past months—I noticed it long ago,” the student replied with a mysterious grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another student beside him asked curiously: “Noticed what?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Chen’s farts don’t stink anymore—they smell of sweat and determination, intoxicating, so good to inhale.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Fei: …\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Other students: …\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ahead, Yu Yongnian’s face slowly broke into a satisfied smile: “Good.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Disciple thanks Instructor’s cultivation—without Instructor, there would be no disciple today.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is all your own effort. What has it to do with me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Yongnian laughed aloud, unusually cheerful. Instructor Liu and Instructor Chen exchanged another glance—fine, this master-disciple act was now in full swing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The relationship between Wutang instructors and students wasn’t truly master-disciple—it was merely a title of instruction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to the two, Yu Yongnian had clearly poured his heart into Lin Chen—this kind of special attention was true master-disciple bonds. Like themselves, they’d each privately aided promising students from past cohorts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Chen, four hundred jin.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instructor Liu announced Lin Chen’s strength outright, then turned to the other students: “Any other students wish to test?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few students stepped forward—unfortunately, none could lift the four-hundred-jin stone pedestal. Their own strength hovered near three hundred ninety jin; spurred by Lin Chen, they’d hoped for a sudden surge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But martial arts offered no luck—strength couldn’t be faked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One jin short, and it was impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Training dismissed for today!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one else stepped forward. Instructor Liu declared the day’s end and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Come to my courtyard later.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Yongnian gave his instruction and also departed the training ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the three instructors gone, the students had dared not act freely before—but now, Gu Fei was the first to sprint toward Lin Chen, followed closely by the other two students from Linhu Village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Chenzi, you’re insane—you jumped straight into the top ten!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Only tenth place,” Lin Chen replied modestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That doesn’t matter—it’s still top ten. As long as you don’t specify, who’ll know it’s tenth? I’ll just tell my village you’re top ten.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gu Fei’s words made Lin Chen’s lip twitch—he remembered a joke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If someone says they’re in the top hundred, they’re probably ranked eighty or lower. If they say top ten, they’re likely in the bottom three. If they say top three, they’re definitely third.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those ranked fourth or fifth won’t say “top ten”—they’ll say “top five.” First and second won’t say “top three.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Chen, you’re incredible.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Chen, how did you train?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other two students from Linhu Village were excited too, but Lin Chen sensed a faint thread of envy in their tone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Human nature!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even among close brothers, one fears the brother’s suffering—and fears the brother’s success even more. How much more so with mere village ties?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After briefly replying, Lin Chen excused himself, saying he needed to visit Instructor Yu, and left the training ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instructor Yu told him to come later—he couldn’t make Instructor Yu wait too long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1240,"2026-06-19T20:25:56.550Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","47621bebeaef7ac6262ea6be6c47065c37bfbc4217ddc17a13ce77f82b83255e","rising-from-obscurity-my-martial-path-comeback-chapter-11","rising-from-obscurity-my-martial-path-comeback-chapter-9",591,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frising-from-obscurity-my-martial-path-comeback-cover.jpg"]