[{"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-27":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},2265862,4424,"Chapter 27: Black to the End","rising-from-obscurity-my-martial-path-comeback-chapter-27",27,"\u003Cp>“Cough! Cough!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kong Yinglei’s expression returned to normal; seeing Lin Chen standing there, his face alternating between frowning and excitement, she couldn’t help coughing once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Disciple thanks the martial academy for granting me the Opening Meridian Pill, allowing me to enter the Opening Meridian realm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Awakened by the cough, Lin Chen immediately snapped to attention and bowed solemnly to Kong Yinglei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Return and train diligently; don’t slack off just because you’ve opened your meridians. Come back to the academy after the Lantern Festival to report—no need to return to Qingfeng Martial Academy, and don’t tell anyone you took half an hour to open your meridians.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, seeing Lin Chen’s puzzled look, she explained: “In every cohort, at least among my Jingshui Martial Academy students, even the slowest opened their meridians within two q Ke . You took half an hour—word of this getting out could harm your reputation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen suddenly understood—this Instructor Kong was truly kind-hearted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had originally planned to return to Qingfeng Martial Academy; regardless of whether Instructor Zhao liked him or not, informing them was only proper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Qingfeng instructors asked how long it took him to open his meridians, he might have honestly answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll follow your instruction, Instructor.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He who takes advice eats well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the instructor had said this, Lin Chen naturally wouldn’t expose his weakness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm. Go home.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Lin Chen leave, Kong Yinglei immediately departed through the back gate of the Wudao Pavilion, eager to tell her senior sister.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Senior sister!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deep within Jingshui Martial Academy, Kong Yinglei shouted at the gate of a courtyard; soon, a woman’s voice replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Senior Kong, don’t shout—Senior Sister has gone to Raozhou Prefecture. She just told me to pass on a message: for now, you’re in charge of all academy affairs.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Senior sister went to Raozhou Prefecture now?” Kong Yinglei frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Senior sister left in a hurry and told me nothing.” The gate opened, and a woman stepped out. “I suspect it’s related to entering the ranks—Senior sister has been stuck at the Completion of Organ Cultivation for two years.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kong Yinglei sighed helplessly. Since her senior sister was gone, she’d have to wait until her return to discuss Lin Chen’s case.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The main gate of Jingshui Martial Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Lin Chen stepped out, a smile spread across his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though this trip to the county academy had its twists, he’d ultimately obtained the Opening Meridian Pill and entered the Opening Meridian realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Logically, he should visit Instructor Yu, but remembering how Inspector Shu treated his own instructor, he decided against it—better not interfere with Inspector Shu’s plans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without Inspector Shu, he never would’ve gotten this Opening Meridian Pill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t repay kindness with ingratitude!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When his instructor returns to the martial hall, he can visit him then just as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The county was bustling; the young man, having just opened his meridians, was naturally triumphant—but remembering Instructor Kong’s words that his meridian-opening speed was the slowest, Lin Chen’s pride faded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The martial path had only just begun; his family was poor—he must seize every moment to train, and had no desire to wander the county streets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen headed straight for the city gate, rented a horse from the stable, and the stablehands recognized him; they waived the deposit, checked his identity token, and charged only twenty wen for rent, instructing him to return the horse to the town stable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen once again felt the special privileges granted to martial cultivators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back home, Lin Chen briefly informed his parents of his enrollment in the county academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reported only the good news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t mention being rejected by multiple academies—only that he’d joined Jingshui Martial Academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing their son had successfully entered a martial academy, Lin’s father and mother were overjoyed; after dinner, Lin Mu hurried out the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his mother rush out so eagerly, Lin Chen smiled. He didn’t need to guess—she was off to the village’s big tree to gossip with the other women.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Women naturally loved gossip, but his mother had never been so eager before; now, every meal ended with her rushing out to enjoy the villagers’ lavish praise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Listening to the women spin ever more extravagant compliments, she’d feign modesty, only returning when darkness had fully fallen, reluctant to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Post-dinner strolls had become her daily ritual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen saw through it but said nothing. After all, his mother simply had a touch of vanity; helping parents gain face among neighbors was a form of filial piety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day, dawn had not yet broken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen immediately checked his panel—and to his delight, it had updated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Name: Lin Chen】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Occupation: Martial Artist】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Realm: Opening Meridian (1\u002F24)】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Qingfeng Palm: Not Yet Mastered】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Destiny: [Water Finds Its Channel]: In the first martial realm, perseverance, gradual progress, and unstoppable momentum eliminate all bottlenecks.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Martial Title: Black to the End】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Black to the End: The heavens have not yet decided—you and I are both dark horses. Wearing this title enhances martial insight and perception in darkness.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After reading the panel’s update, Lin Chen’s eyes brightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instructor Yu had mentioned martial insight; before entering the ranks, it played little role in realm advancement, but was crucial for martial techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Martial techniques had several stages; after a certain point, sheer practice became useless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strike the fist a hundred times, its meaning reveals itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The principle was sound, but even repeated practice had its limits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually, insight was required.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Lin Chen pulled out the Qingfeng Palm manual from his robe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The manual contained illustrations and incantations for Qingfeng Palm—he’d memorized them last night and practiced a few times, yet still hadn’t mastered it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With dawn still dark, he decided to test the effect of his 【Black to the End】 title.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dressed in his training robes, Lin Chen opened the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Chen’er, up so early? It’s too cold—sleep a little longer.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The creak of the door startled Lin Mu in the inner room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mother, we martial cultivators don’t need so much sleep. With my body now, this cold means nothing—even jumping into Poyanghu won’t hurt me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He called back toward the inner room, then closed the door and stood in the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recalling the Qingfeng Palm forms in his mind, he began practicing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once, twice…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the third repetition, Lin Chen was fully immersed in Qingfeng Palm; though not yet in a state of self-forgetfulness, he was far more focused than yesterday, his palm strikes smoother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fifteenth repetition!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thirtieth repetition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A lamp lit up; Lin Mu had lit the kerosene lamp and peered through the door crack at her son outside, her face filled with pity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Chen’er’s martial training is too hard—he gets up earlier every day. When Lin Ming was home, he never rose this early.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What do you know about martial training? Isn’t practice the whole point?” Lin’s father grumbled. “Otherwise, how could Chen’er cultivate vital energy in just one year? Could Lin Ming match that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t know? You do? Then why don’t you train?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I… forget it, you won’t understand. Anyway, we can’t help Chen’er with martial training, but we won’t hold him back. Since we can’t catch fish now, I’ll go to Qingshan Village and see if any hunters have game—I’ll buy some to nourish him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half an hour passed; Lin Chen stopped and whispered: “Panel.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Name: Lin Chen】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Occupation: Martial Artist】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Realm: Opening Meridian (1\u002F24)】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Qingfeng Palm: Not Yet Mastered (1\u002F100)】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Destiny: [Water Finds Its Channel]: In the first martial realm, perseverance, gradual progress, and unstoppable momentum eliminate all bottlenecks.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Martial Title: Black to the End】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Black to the End: The heavens have not yet decided—you and I are both dark horses. Wearing this title enhances martial insight in darkness.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qingfeng Palm’s progress had finally changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sky had now brightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Lin Chen did not stop; his martial insight had improved in darkness, making training faster—but that didn’t mean he skipped daytime practice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After opening his meridians, exhaustion from overtraining was rare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half an hour later, Lin Mu prepared breakfast; Lin Chen stopped, ate, then resumed training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Qingfeng Palm: Not Yet Mastered (2\u002F100)】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Qingfeng Palm: Not Yet Mastered (3\u002F100)】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only when he heard footsteps did Lin Chen pause, turning his gaze past the courtyard fence to see his older brother and several villagers approaching the house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brother Chen, the martial arts techniques you’re learning at the academy must not be leaked. Mom asked me to find someone to repair the fence around our home, so no one can steal them by watching.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Liang, seeing Lin Chen’s gaze turn toward him, offered an explanation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen smiled; yesterday, when he returned home, he had mentioned to his parents about the academy—and that its martial techniques must not be disclosed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d only mentioned it in passing; unless someone obtained the incantation from him, merely memorizing the movements of Clear Wind Palm would be useless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t expected his mother to take this so seriously—she’d already arranged for villagers to help rebuild the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Little Chen, keep practicing. Don’t worry about us,” said a villager who entered with Lin Liang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s the end of the year and we’ve got nothing else to do—we’ll make sure your wall’s built solid and strong.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you all, uncles and elders.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen nodded, but he understood: though it was the winter slack season, the villagers were willing to help him rebuild the wall in this bitter cold only because he had cultivated qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When a man succeeds, everyone around him becomes good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>PS: Brothers, we’re at #80 on the New Book Chart—keep voting for monthly tickets and following along! Let’s push us into the top fifty, and I’ll add an extra chapter!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1633,"2026-06-19T20:25:56.550Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","7e77dda929c3c8a4138614807527db77afc8130bd22907ecf578fc3979a258c9","rising-from-obscurity-my-martial-path-comeback-chapter-28","rising-from-obscurity-my-martial-path-comeback-chapter-26",591,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frising-from-obscurity-my-martial-path-comeback-cover.jpg"]