Chapter 296: The Four Academies Converge, Heading Together to Yan Guo

The greatest strength of the 【Success Comes Naturally】 destiny is that as one cultivates to the later stages, the speed of breakthroughs becomes extremely fast.

This is true from Qi Refining to the Acupuncture Stage and the Organ Cultivation Stage.

In the Organ Cultivation Stage, the reason he had been stuck at the Sixth Transformation was not because the destiny was ineffective, but simply because the Nine Transformations True Blood Organ Cultivation technique required multiple types of energy to cultivate the organs.

Now, after entering the Ranked Tier, the destiny displays 【Ninth-Rank Martial Way Path】, which means that within the destiny, the Ninth Rank through the First Rank belong to the same stage.

"The Ninth-Rank Martial Way Path becomes harder the further one goes, but if my guess is correct, the change in the destiny means that once I enter the Fourth Rank, my progress will actually accelerate."

There was a sharp glint in Lin Chen's eyes; the progress accelerating after the Fourth Rank—this change in the destiny could be called heaven-defying.

It was worth it for him to walk the path of the extreme Martial Way and the extremely difficult path of the Nine Transformations True Blood Organ Cultivation.

"Achieving 【Light of Daliang】 and the destiny form a perfect complement; the destiny can only exert its effect in the latter half. If I want to accelerate my cultivation speed in the early stages, I need to let 【Light of Daliang】 exert its maximum effect."

"I currently have a certain amount of prestige among the new generation in Daliang, but that is only among the new generation. Those Senior Brothers like Li Yuan, who entered the Ranked Tier earlier than me, might not necessarily worship me, and this Academy Ranking Tournament is an opportunity."

Lin Chen had a clear judgment regarding his influence within the Daliang martial artist circle.

In the eyes of those mid-tier martial artists, he could only be considered a junior, and to those martial artists like Li Lin Shixiong Yuan who had long since entered the Ranked Tier, the potential he had revealed, while shocking to them, was not yet enough to reach the level of worshiping him.

Unless his strength surpassed theirs.

The upcoming Academy Ranking Tournament was an opportunity, and so was the ranking on the Hidden Dragon List.

"There are still a few days before we set off, so I will continue to challenge on Mount Wudao to accumulate combat experience and prepare for the upcoming ranking tournament."

After copying the "Happy Ascension Post" several times, Lin Chen headed to Mount Wudao again, but this time he did not choose to challenge across ranks, instead choosing to challenge the person ranked immediately ahead of him.

He wanted to grind out a thousand victories, so naturally, he could no longer challenge across ranks.

Because he no longer chose to challenge across ranks, the number of sects paying attention to Mount Wudao gradually decreased.

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Seven days later.

Lin Chen woke up today and did not head to Mount Wudao, but instead walked out of his courtyard and headed to the Academy Main Hall.

The Nine Nations Academy Ranking Tournament would begin in ten days, and all martial artists from Daliang would first gather in Lingxiao City before heading to Yan Guo.

By the time he arrived at the Main Hall, eleven disciples had already gathered; they were all veteran disciples of the academy, and among them, Lin Chen only recognized one: the Academy's First Lin Lin Shixiong, Li Yuan.

For the ranking tournament, each academy was only allowed ten disciples to fight, but Canglan Academy had arranged for twelve this time, with two disciples serving as substitutes to prevent any unforeseen circumstances.

"Lin Shidi has arrived."

Seeing Lin Chen enter, Li Yuan smiled and greeted him, and the other disciples followed suit.

Although Lin Shidi was two generations behind them, they would not look down on him because of that; ranked eighth on the Hidden Dragon List, the Martial Garden had already proven Lin Shidi's strength.

"Li Lin Shixiong has broken through to the Eighth Rank? Congratulations, Li Lin Shixiong."

Sensing the change in Li Yuan's overall aura, Lin Chen understood that Li Lin Shixiong had likely broken through to the Eighth Rank.

"Hasn't Lin Shidi also entered the Ranked Tier?"

Li Yuan was all smiles; this breakthrough to the Eighth Rank gave him an extra layer of confidence for the ranking tournament.

"I am only at the Ninth Rank; I cannot compare to Lin Lin Shixiong."

"Lin Shidi, do not be humble. You were able to defeat a Ninth-Rank martial artist before entering the Ranked Tier; now that you have stepped into the Ninth Rank, you have the strength to fight even when facing an Eighth-Rank martial artist."

The other disciples on the side listened to the conversation between the two and could not get a word in.

They could only be bystanders to the dialogue between the first and new top geniuses of Canglan Academy.

"Has everyone arrived?"

Hua Qianwu and several vice-principals also walked in at this moment. Looking at Lin Chen and the others, he smiled and said, "I won't say much. For this Academy Ranking Tournament, I hope you will raise the name of our Canglan Academy and win glory for our Daliang."

"Yes!"

Lin Chen and the others responded in unison.

"Hmm, this time Vice-Principal Chen will lead you to Lingxiao City. Let's set off now; the other disciples of the academy are already waiting for you at the gate."

At the academy gate, on both sides of the plaza, two hundred disciples in blue shirts stood as straight as pines.

Except for a few disciples who were in seclusion and did not appear, all two hundred-plus disciples from the three generations of the entire academy had come.

"They're here, Li Lin Shixiong and the others are here."

"Lin Lin Shixiong is actually here too."

Watching Lin Chen and the twelve others walk out of the courtyard gate, the eyes of the disciples on the scene were filled with heat and anticipation.

Before today, the academy had not announced the list, so the disciples present were not very clear about exactly which ten people would be going to the academy to participate in the ranking tournament.

Lin Chen and the ten others stopped, and at this moment, the disciples present said in unison: "Respectfully sending off all Senior Brothers to Yan Guo to participate in the ranking tournament. We wish all Senior Brothers great success and to raise the name of our Canglan!"

The voices of more than two hundred disciples shouted in unison, pushing the atmosphere at the scene to a climax.

Li Yuan took a deep breath, cupped his hands, and said, "Many thanks to all the instructors and many Shidi for seeing us off. We ten will surely go all out and not fail the trust placed in us."

Lin Chen and the others also followed Li Yuan in cupping their hands and bowing.

Turning around, they stepped away. The aura of the Ranked Tier radiated from Lin Chen and the ten others, the fierce wind whipping their sleeves as they transformed into streaks of light and left.

Finally, they disappeared from the sight of the many disciples seeing them off.

"With so many Shidi seeing us off, the pressure has doubled."

"Who's to say it hasn't? If we can't achieve a good ranking this time, we will have no face to return and see all the Shidi."

In the departing queue, low conversations came through. Lin Chen listened to the whispers of the two Senior Brothers beside him, but a smile played on his lips; the entire academy seeing them off was both motivation and pressure.

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Three days later, when Lin Chen and his party arrived at Lingxiao City, they also saw the disciples of the other three academies at Lingxiao Academy.

The number of disciples arranged by the other three academies was not small, each arranging fifteen. Lin Chen saw a few old acquaintances.

Meng Xing, Kong Qing, and Zhang Ming, these three academy disciples who belonged to the same generation as him, were also in the queue.

"Lin Lin Shixiong, I'm just going to Yan Guo to join in the fun."

Seeing Lin Chen, Meng Xing walked over immediately and explained with a smile. Although his strength was not bad, he still couldn't compare to the veteran disciples. Going to Yan Guo this time was more about observing the battles and accumulating some experience for the next generation's ranking tournament.

"Meng Xing, we are all the same."

Kong Qing and Zhang Ming also walked over. Both of them were also very convinced by Lin Chen. Back in Lingxiao City, Lin Lin Shixiong's two battles against the Sihe Academy and the Chaosheng Academy had already made them completely convinced.

Among the freshmen of this generation in the four major academies, Lin Lin Shixiong was recognized by them as the strongest.

"The three of us are the same, don't drag Lin Lin Shixiong into this. Lin Lin Shixiong is already eighth on the Earth List; he will definitely be playing in this ranking tournament."

Meng Xing curled his lips, but when Kong Qing heard this, he shook his head: "Lin Lin Shixiong shouldn't play."

"Kong Qing, what do you mean by that?"

Meng Xing glared at Kong Qing. Kong Qing hurriedly explained to Lin Chen: "Lin Lin Shixiong, I am not saying you are not qualified to play, but I feel that not playing is better than playing."

"I agree with Lin Lin Shixiong Kong on this point; it is best if Lin Lin Shixiong does not play in this ranking tournament."

Zhang Ming on the side followed up. If Lin Lin Shixiong didn't play and Canglan Academy didn't have a good ranking, it wouldn't be a big deal, but if Lin Lin Shixiong played and Canglan Academy still didn't have a good ranking, I'm afraid it would bring a bad influence to Lin Lin Shixiong.

"I understand the meaning of the two Shidi. Whether I can play or not is up to the instructors to decide."

Lin Chen answered with a smile. He knew that Kong Qing and Zhang Ming had good intentions. In this ranking tournament, there were many experts from other countries, and the young generation of Daliang had already become accustomed to him turning the tide. Once this failed to be achieved, it would inevitably disappoint some people and affect his prestige.

"That's true, it is us worrying too much. The instructors must have thought more comprehensively than us."

Kong Qing smiled. Lin Lin Shixiong was now a pivotal existence for the young generation of Daliang. The Wuzheng Department would definitely have considered everything for Lin Lin Shixiong. This time, it was highly likely that Lin Lin Shixiong would be like them, just a bystander.

While Lin Chen and Zhang Qing and the others were talking, the veteran disciples of the four major academies were also reminiscing with each other. In the past, everyone had competition, but at this moment, for the ranking tournament, they were united against a common enemy.

"Nonsense, how can you let Lin Chen go to Yan Guo!"

In the Main Hall of Lingxiao Academy, Hou Zhan Tian was currently glaring at Vice-Principal Chen of Canglan Academy.

"Principal Hou, this is a decision made by the Principal, and Lord Kong has also agreed."

Vice-Principal Chen spread his hands. When Hou Zhan Tian heard that even Lord Kong had agreed, his expression looked slightly better.

"Lord Kong's arrangement must have its deep meaning, but once in Yan Guo, the disciples sent by your Canglan Academy need to pass my approval."

Hou Zhan Tian's tone was better. This time, he would lead the disciples of the four major academies to Yan Guo, and the other three academies each arranged a vice-principal.

This was also the rule during past academy ranking tournaments. The previous one was attended by the principal of Qingyun Academy, and this generation it was his Lingxiao Academy's turn.

"Since each academy has confirmed the list, I will report it to the United Academy. We will set off for Yan Guo tomorrow."

Seven days before each ranking tournament, the major academies needed to report the list of participating disciples, and this year was no exception.

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Yan Guo.

"Princess, this is the list of disciples from the four major academies reported by Daliang."

Su Qin held a list and hurried to Elder Murong Yan's side: "Lin Chen is on the list."

"Hmm."

Elder Murong Yan was not surprised; this was within her expectations.

"Have the information on the disciples of the other countries been collected?"

"It has been collected, but our Yan Guo's……"

"Give it to me together."

Hearing Elder Murong Yan's words, Su Qin's expression was a bit strange. The Princess was doing this for Lin Chen, even ignoring her own academy.

"Our Yan Guo's ranking in every academy ranking tournament is only medium; the chance of Daliang and our Yan Guo meeting is not high."

Elder Murong Yan saw Su Qin's strange expression and made an excuse for herself, but only she knew what she was thinking in her heart.

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 297 =====