[{"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-71":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},2265906,4424,"Chapter 71: Beware the Minor Completion Student of Qingfeng Martial Arts Pavilion","rising-from-obscurity-my-martial-path-comeback-chapter-71",71,"\u003Cp>The next day!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jingshui Martial Arts Pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen, Jiang Qing, Fu Jingya, and the other ten had all gathered in the courtyard where Kong Yinglei was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aside from Jiang Qing, who remained as calm and detached as ever, even Lin Chen now wore a solemn expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just moments ago, Master Kong had shown them the cultivation levels of students from other martial arts pavilions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This year, among the eight martial arts pavilions’ students, four had opened eight acupoints, and twelve had opened seven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen glanced at Jiang Qing; according to her own words, she could reach nine acupoints before the competition—if another pavilion’s student could match her and break through again in these final two days, his chances of securing a top-ten spot remained risky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s insane how fierce the competition is!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You now understand the situation of students from all pavilions. I must also inform you that even now, Senior Su has not revealed the rules of this grand competition. It’s likely this year’s contest will differ from past years—be mentally prepared.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kong Yinglei’s expression was grave. Aside from Jiang Qing, only three others in the pavilion still had a chance to compete for the top ten: Fu Jingya and Gu Qingqing had both opened seven acupoints; Lin Chen, though only at six, had achieved Great Completion of Qingfeng Palm—equal to any seven-acupoint opponent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kong Lingyun, Li Xue… you others return and carefully reflect. Strive for a strong ranking.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kong Lingyun, who had failed to break into seven acupoints, showed a flicker of disappointment on her face. She understood Master Kong’s meaning—she and the others had no chance at the top ten and could leave now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Lin Shi-di, though also at six acupoints, he was allowed to stay—she understood why. Lin Shi-di had long mastered Qingfeng Palm; even without Great Completion, he was far stronger than her, and had a real chance to challenge those with seven acupoints.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kong Yinglei saw Kong Lingyun’s disappointment clearly. She could have softened her approach—let everyone leave first, then summon Jiang Qing and the other three.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she had no intention of doing so. The Dao of Martial Arts is cruel. Jingshui Martial Arts Pavilion does not cultivate fragile flowers. To earn attention, one must climb higher on the Dao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Kong Lingyun, Li Xue, and the other six departed, only Lin Chen and the other three remained in the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your four… your three’s goal seems to be competing for the top ten, but in truth, you have only four slots.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kong Yinglei glanced at Jiang Qing and corrected “four” to “three.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shao Hong of Qingfeng Martial Arts Pavilion has opened eight acupoints; Song Yu of Qixing Martial Arts Pavilion has eight as well. Zhang Qing of Kuangfeng Martial Arts Pavilion, along with Jiang Qing—those four slots are gone.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Beyond them, Fei Hong of Tiexue Martial Arts Pavilion, though only at seven acupoints, has mastered Tiebeng Fist. Gu Ming of Zhenyue Martial Arts Pavilion is the same—both are as strong as eight-acupoint cultivators.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You three must compete against students from other pavilions for these final four slots. Several of them require your special attention…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen listened intently as Master Kong spoke. When he heard the name Fu Ang, he was surprised—Fu Ang had opened another acupoint and now matched him at six.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with the bonus from my Great Completion of Qingfeng Palm, I still haven’t pulled ahead of him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhenyue Martial Arts Pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Brothers, among Qingfeng Martial Arts Pavilion’s students, aside from the one with seven acupoints, you must pay special attention to the other three at six—Lv Shuyu, You Pengtao, and Xu Xin. One of them has already achieved Minor Completion of Qingfeng Palm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the deputy head announced the cultivation levels of students from other pavilions, Fu Ang had specifically noted Qingfeng’s details.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qingfeng had one with eight acupoints and one with seven—neither matched the man who fought him in the Martial Garden. In such a short time, that man had only just opened his fifth acupoint—he couldn’t have opened two more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That man’s identity is almost certainly one of Qingfeng’s three six-acupoint students.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Fu Ang’s words, the other two from Zhenyue nodded grimly. Though they too were at six acupoints, their Tiegugong had not been mastered—if they faced the man who defeated Brother Ang, they had no chance of winning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qingfeng Martial Arts Pavilion, Qixing Martial Arts Pavilion, Tiexue Martial Arts Pavilion…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The same scene was playing out everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every martial arts pavilion’s student was searching for potential opponents based on their own goals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After leaving Master Kong’s courtyard, Lin Chen had planned to return to his dormitory for a final two-day sprint—but Jiang Qing called out to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Shi-di, wait a moment.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fu Jingya and Gu Qingqing, watching Jiang Qing stop Lin Chen, exchanged knowing glances, their eyes darting between the two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is there something between Jiang Shi-jie and Lin Shi-di?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Probably not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under normal circumstances, they’d have stayed to savor the gossip—but with the competition imminent, they had no appetite for it. After greeting Jiang Qing and Lin Chen, they left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Jiang Shi-jie, what is it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen was puzzled—why had Jiang Shi-jie called him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Shi-di, would you care to spar?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shi-jie, you’re joking with me, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen’s lip twitched—Jiang Shi-jie had already opened eight acupoints, nearly nine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, he was genuinely tempted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If Jiang Shi-jie wishes to guide her younger brother, I am deeply grateful.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Lin Chen agree, Jiang Qing smiled: “I will limit my own level to match yours.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen understood now—Jiang Shi-jie wasn’t challenging him to fight; she wanted to spar with him on Water Cloud Palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had achieved Minor Completion of Water Cloud Palm; so had she. If she restricted her level to six acupoints, it would become a contest of who had greater mastery over Water Cloud Palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the two walked toward the training ground, a servant suddenly rushed up, frantic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Young Master Lin, someone is waiting for you at the pavilion gate—it seems to be someone from your village, and another who claims to be your elder brother. I also saw officials from the government office with them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the servant’s words, Lin Chen’s eyes narrowed—his elder brother had come to find him… and officials?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Jiang Shi-jie, I have urgent business. This sparring may have to wait.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chen bowed to Jiang Qing, apologized, and turned to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll go with you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Qing’s words startled Lin Chen—he knew she’d heard the servant’s report. This was his family matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But since Jiang Qing insisted, he didn’t refuse. He had nothing to hide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two hurried toward the pavilion’s front gate. When Lin Chen stepped outside, he saw his elder brother Lin Liang, Village Chief Zhao Canghu, two other villagers, and the government office soldier he’d once met briefly—his brow furrowed in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Village Chief, Elder Brother!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Lin Chen appeared at the gate, Lin Liang, Zhao Canghu, and the others spotted him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among them, a disheveled woman rushed forward the moment she saw Lin Chen. At three feet away, she suddenly fell to her knees with a thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lin Chen, please save my Qianqian!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1204,"2026-06-19T20:25:56.550Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","c45972b8da6422f67c234caadae9e3ba07d7b00da286fdc29c7b534f7d102aec","rising-from-obscurity-my-martial-path-comeback-chapter-72","rising-from-obscurity-my-martial-path-comeback-chapter-70",591,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frising-from-obscurity-my-martial-path-comeback-cover.jpg"]