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Chapter 252: I Am the Martial Ancestor, Experiencing the Divine Radiance
Chapter 252: I Am the Martial Ancestor, Experiencing the Divine Radiance (Please Subscribe)
Several days later...
Lin Yuan was still cultivating when he was dragged out of his room by his mother, Shen Zhen.
"Chang'er, I'm going to take you to a wonderful place." Shen Zhen said mysteriously.
"A wonderful place?" Lin Yuan felt helpless.
Soon, the two of them stepped outside.
His father, Lin Jianping, had already been waiting for a while, his expression solemn.
"This time, we're going to the Martial Temple," Lin Jianping said. "Chang'er, you must behave once we get there."
Although the martial arts cultivation system was not as influential as the immortal cultivation system, the Martial Temple held absolute power and control over Xiaoyao City. Even within the Xuanwang Domain, the Martial Temple was one of the most powerful forces under the Dao De Xian Zong, with its martial arts seventh-stage experts possessing combat strength comparable to ordinary Unity Stage true immortals.
"Martial Temple?" Lin Yuan's heart stirred.
He had long suspected that the Martial Temple was established by those he had once taken as disciples, such as Li Qing and the others, to ensure the continuation of the martial arts cultivation system.
At the heart of Xiaoyao City stood the majestic Mount Xiaoyao, the location of the Martial Temple and the very core of the entire city. The several martial arts seventh-stage experts who had founded the Martial Temple were often away, fighting for the Dao De Xian Zong. The strongest expert currently in the Martial Temple was only at the martial arts sixth stage, but that was still enough to overlook the entirety of Xiaoyao City.
Among the countless cities in the Xuanwang Domain, Xiaoyao City ranked within the top hundred.
And it was all due to the existence of the Martial Temple.
Just then, a spirit boat flew by.
Lin Jianping, Lin Yuan, and the others stepped out.
"Greetings, elders of the Martial Temple. I wish for my son to enter and experience the Martial Ancestor's divine radiance," Lin Jianping said, presenting a bronze token with the character 'Martial' inscribed on it.
"You may enter." The guardians at the entrance of Mount Xiaoyao glanced at the token and opened the grand formation.
After expressing his gratitude, Lin Jianping led Lin Yuan and Shen Zhen into the mountain.
"Another one pulling strings," one of the guardians scoffed after they left.
Ever since the establishment of Xiaoyao City, countless people had come to experience the Martial Ancestor's divine radiance. A tiny fraction of these individuals were invited by the Martial Temple due to their extraordinary martial arts talent, but most were here to 'freeload' off the radiance.
The higher-ups of the Martial Temple turned a blind eye to this, as it not only brought additional income but also had no impact on them. After the Martial Ancestor's divine radiance was activated, it would envelop everyone, prioritizing those with exceptional martial arts talent. Only after they had their turn would the rest follow.
"Pulling strings is fine, but you still need the strength to back it up," another guardian sighed.
"Who wouldn't want to experience the Martial Ancestor's divine radiance and receive guidance from a martial arts master comparable to a true immortal?"
"I certainly would," the first guardian admitted after a moment of silence.
The guidance of a strong expert was simply too important.
Especially since the Martial Ancestor's divine radiance not only provided guidance but also helped identify the aspect of martial arts that the recipient excelled in.
Mount Xiaoyao...
With a single glance, Lin Yuan saw through the essence of this massive mountain, feeling the strands of aura permeating every inch of the air. Any intruder would immediately be suppressed by the power coming from all directions.
"Combining martial arts techniques with immortal cultivation formations is quite interesting."
"Chang'er, stop looking around," Lin Jianping said, noticing Lin Yuan's gaze and quickly reminding him.
High-ranking members of the Martial Temple often passed by, and attracting their attention would only bring unnecessary trouble.
Following the path, they soon arrived at a teleportation formation.
Due to the sheer size of Mount Xiaoyao, it would take at least half a day to reach the Martial Temple at the summit, so a teleportation formation was usually set up at the foot of the mountain.
Buzz.
At the signal of a Martial Temple disciple, Lin Yuan and his parents stepped into the formation and, in an instant, appeared at the summit.
"There are quite a few people here," Shen Zhen remarked, looking around with curiosity.
She noticed many individuals gathering in small groups, whispering among themselves.
In the distance stood a massive wall, where the Martial Ancestor's divine radiance would be activated. However, the area was currently closed off, prohibiting entry.
"We're not the only ones here to experience the Martial Ancestor's divine radiance. Many influential families in Xiaoyao City send their children during these times," Lin Jianping explained in a low voice.
The Lin family was only marginally well-known in Xiaoyao City and couldn't compare to the true powerhouses.
It took a significant portion of the Lin family's wealth to allow Lin Yuan to experience the Martial Ancestor's divine radiance just once, but those true powerhouses sent batches of their clan members each time it was activated.
Lin Yuan listened while focusing most of his attention on the other side of the wall.
"Martial Ancestor's divine radiance?" Lin Yuan's heart stirred with a guess. Before leaving the Zhongtu Shenzhou world, he had left behind seven statues, each inscribed with his own brief insights into martial arts.
Just as Lin Yuan was deep in thought...
The massive door in the center of the distant wall slowly opened, and an elderly man in black robes walked out.
"The Martial Ancestor's divine radiance is about to envelop the area. Those whose names are called may enter and experience it." The black-robed elder spoke concisely.
"Ouyang Song."
The black-robed elder called out a name.
"That's me!" A young man stood up and strode into the door.
"Experience it well," the black-robed elder said with a hint of praise.
"Ouyang Song?"
"Isn't he the top martial arts genius in Xiaoyao City in the last fifty years?"
"I heard that Ouyang Song has comprehended the power of lightning, a force known for its lethality." The rest of the crowd whispered among themselves.
Most of them had pulled strings to bring their children here, and their martial arts talent paled in comparison to Ouyang Song's.
At another location on the summit of Mount Xiaoyao, several figures sat cross-legged, their eyes fixed on the place where the Martial Ancestor's divine radiance would envelop.
"I hope that this activation of the Martial Ancestor's divine radiance will bring forth a few talented individuals for our Martial Temple," the leading figure sighed softly.
"The Martial Ancestor's divine radiance contains the insights of the three Ancestors into martial arts, as well as the interpretations of that Martial Ancestor. Any cultivator who practices martial arts and experiences this radiance will surely gain something," the second figure said.
"That Martial Ancestor..." The rest of the group heard these words, and their expressions turned slightly somber.
They had learned about the title 'Martial Ancestor' from the three martial arts seventh-stage Ancestors.
The martial arts cultivation system's current scale was due to that Martial Ancestor, who had negotiated with a powerful true immortal from the Dao De Xian Zong.
However...
None of the martial arts cultivators in the Martial Temple had ever laid eyes on the Martial Ancestor.
"This divine radiance of the Martial Ancestor is left behind by those three peak martial artists in the Martial Temple, but in truth, the radiance originates from the Martial Ancestor himself."
"Indeed, otherwise, why would it be called the Martial Ancestor's divine radiance?"
"Martial Ancestor? I've heard the name, but I've never heard of any specific deeds. I thought it was a made-up story, but could it be that he truly exists?"
"Hahaha, this I do know a little about. Those three peak martial artists in the Martial Temple today, the ones who rival true immortals, ascended from the lower realm."
"And that Martial Ancestor was the teacher of those three seventh-stage martial artists in the lower realm."
"The teacher of three true immortals? Then what realm is that Martial Ancestor at now?"
"Not sure. Those three seventh-stage martial artists from the Martial Temple searched for the Martial Ancestor after they ascended, but it all came to nothing in the end."
"Perhaps that Martial Ancestor never ascended, or perhaps he ascended but is trapped somewhere. The Spirit Realm is boundless and filled with perilous lands, so it's not unusual."
Chatter buzzed amongst the crowd.
Lin Jianping, however, remained silent.
"The Martial Ancestor is an extraordinary being," Lin Jianping finally said after a long while.
"How would you know how extraordinary he is if you don't even know him?" Shen Zhen glanced at Lin Jianping.
"That's something you wouldn't understand." Lin Jianping shook his head.
"Martial Ancestor?" Lin Yuan listened from the side.
"Three seventh-stage martial artists? Could it be Li Qing and the others?"
Lin Yuan thought to himself. He had established the White Jade Pavilion, taking in hundreds of disciples and personally teaching them martial arts.
However, the number of those with the potential to reach the seventh stage was not many, only a handful.
On the other side of the mountain peak...
Several high-ranking members of the Martial Temple were observing the Martial Ancestor's divine radiance.
The martial arts genius, Ouyang Song, sat with his legs crossed, feeling the radiance emanating from the seven statues in front of him. His expression kept changing.
A moment later...
The first statue on the left among the seven statues emitted three-tenths of its radiance.
Ouyang Song suddenly opened his eyes wide and breathed heavily.
"Hmm, not bad. This statue symbolizes the path of slaughter. Three-tenths radiance is quite impressive. It's been a hundred years since a talent like this appeared in Xiaoyao City."
The leading figure nodded in evaluation.
These seven statues embody different aspects of martial arts and can help guide those who experience the radiance towards their future path.
As for the radiance emitted, it tests the compatibility of the receiver with martial arts. Three-tenths radiance is quite rare.
"Ouyang Song can be accepted as an inner disciple and cultivated with focus."
Another figure spoke up.
"An inner disciple? Yes."
"Actually, if he had reached four-tenths radiance, he could have been directly accepted as a core disciple."
"What a pity."
"An inner disciple is still good. He has the potential to reach the fourth stage of martial arts in the future."
After some discussion, the group of figures came to a decision.
Next...
One by one, the martial arts geniuses experienced the Martial Ancestor's divine radiance.
In the end, three became inner disciples of the Martial Temple, one became a core disciple, and six became ordinary disciples.
With this...
The event of experiencing the Martial Ancestor's divine radiance basically came to a close.
As for those still lining up to experience the radiance, most of them had pulled strings, but their qualifications fell far short of the requirements to become disciples of the Martial Temple.
However, the Martial Ancestor's divine radiance was unique. Even without any talent for martial arts, merely experiencing it would bring about significant self-improvement.
There were no prerequisites to experiencing the Martial Ancestor's radiance; even cultivators of the Immortal Path could benefit from it.
"It's my turn! It's my turn!"
"Hurry up, the radiance is about to disappear!"
Those who had pulled strings to be here began urging the ones experiencing the radiance, one after another.
The martial arts geniuses didn't dare to utter a word because they knew that if they did, they would be expelled from the Martial Temple.
But now, those who were experiencing the radiance were all there because of connections, and since the duration of the radiance was fixed, naturally, the quicker they finished, the better.
On the other side of the mountain peak...
Several high-ranking members of the Martial Temple patiently watched for a while but soon lost interest.
Those who had pulled strings to be here had a compatibility with martial arts that barely exceeded one-tenth.
"The Ancestor once said that all beings in this world have the qualification to cultivate martial arts," one of the figures murmured.
This was also the reason why they turned a blind eye to those who pulled strings to experience the radiance.
Just because one wasn't a martial arts genius didn't mean they couldn't receive guidance from the Martial Ancestor.
In the square below...
It was soon Lin Yuan's turn to experience the Martial Ancestor's divine radiance.
"Son, don't feel pressured. Just experience it casually," Shen Zhen encouraged Lin Yuan.
"Experience it casually?"
Lin Jianping twitched his lips. This opportunity had cost him half of his wealth.
But to relieve Lin Yuan's tension, he said, "Your mother is right. Don't feel any pressure."
"Okay, I understand."
Lin Yuan nodded and walked through the grand door.
Buzz.
The seven statues emitted a faint radiance.
The black-robed elder stood by the side.
"Sit here, close your eyes, and feel it," the black-robed elder said calmly, his tone devoid of any fluctuation as if he had said these words countless times.
"Sit here?"
Lin Yuan scanned the seven statues and furrowed his brows slightly.
He had no idea how to experience the radiance.
Others who came here would feel that the radiance was filled with profound mysteries.
But for Lin Yuan, this radiance was something he had played with hundreds of years ago and eventually grew tired of.
It was like asking a primary school student to solve a junior high school math problem; they would have to rack their brains and concentrate hard.
But for a doctoral student, the answer would be obvious at a glance, with no need for deep thought.
"How should I experience it?"
Lin Yuan thought for a moment and decided to ask again.
"Just close your eyes. The Martial Ancestor's radiance will naturally resonate with you," the black-robed elder patiently explained.
"Alright then."
Lin Yuan followed the instructions and sat in front of the statues.
Buzz.
The omnipresent radiance of the Martial Ancestor immediately enveloped Lin Yuan, gradually resonating with him.
However...
The next moment...
The seven statues simultaneously froze.
Even the ever-present radiance of the Martial Ancestor suddenly solidified.
"What?"
The black-robed elder, who had been urging Lin Yuan to finish quickly so that the next person could take their turn, suddenly widened his eyes in disbelief at the scene before him.
Rumble.
Along with the initial freeze, the seven statues shone with brilliance, each statue emitting twelve-tenths of its radiance.
Threads of the Martial Ancestor's radiance coiled around Lin Yuan, as if commanded, gathering at his feet.
"You... Which radiance of the Martial Ancestor did you sense?"
The black-robed elder's heart trembled as he subconsciously asked, his eyes fixed on Lin Yuan as if he were a divine being.
"Which radiance?"
Lin Yuan glanced at the black-robed elder.
He didn't answer.
I am the Martial Ancestor.
Why would I need to sense the radiance?
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