Qin Tian looked at Lin Chen: "You came in from Canglan Lake, right? As expected of the number one on the Human List, to be able to withstand the Canglan Energy."

Seeing that Lin Chen did not respond, Qin Tian didn’t mind and continued: "The other route is through the Canglan Sea to get in here, but the Canglan Sea belongs to the Sea Demon Race. To coordinate with the Canglan Sea Demons and borrow the path, the people behind Liu Hong made an agreement with the Canglan Sea Demons to jointly wipe out your Canglan Martial Arts Academy. If I’m not mistaken, they should have already started fighting by now."

"Wipe out my Canglan Martial Arts Academy?"

Lin Chen showed a cold smile: "Such big words."

"This time is different; Liu Hong and his group are from the Wu Kingdom, and this time Wu Kingdom sent two Second Grade experts. With the strength of the Canglan Sea Demons, it should be enough."

"I’m already like this, there’s no need to deceive you anymore on this matter, especially since you’ve avenged me."

Wu Kingdom’s Second Grade experts?

And two of them.

Lin Chen’s expression also became serious. Wu Kingdom and Liang have no borders, which is why Liang is quite unfamiliar with the martial artists of Wu Kingdom; at least Lin Chen hasn’t heard much about Wu Kingdom affairs. 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

Just that Wu Kingdom colluded with the Canglan Sea Demons to attack the Canglan Martial Arts Academy, wouldn’t they fear Liang finding out and declaring war against Wu Kingdom?

Qin Tian seemed to know what Lin Chen was thinking and explained: "Your Liang is currently at war with the Northern Border Demon Race. If they were to also take on Wu Kingdom, they might not have the strength to handle it. Moreover, the two lords from Wu Kingdom did not reveal their true identities; as long as they entangle the Academy’s experts, the rest can be left to the Canglan Sea Race."

"Furthermore, as long as they can obtain the Canglan Order, even if the matter is exposed and Wu Kingdom becomes enemies with Liang, it won’t matter to Wu Kingdom. With the Canglan Order, they might get a chance to join the Canglan Sect."

Qin Tian gave Lin Chen a deep look: "You were hiding behind the palace earlier; you must have heard what I said. This True Monarch Canglan was an existence beyond First Grade, but in the Canglan Sect, he just held the position of a regular Instructor."

"If someone from Wu Kingdom can join the Canglan Sect, not to mention Liang, even Han Kingdom would have to be respectful to Wu Kingdom in the future."

Lin Chen understood the implication of Qin Tian’s words. The Canglan Sect is a colossal entity in the Nine Kingdoms, and obtaining the Canglan Order means having a chance to become a disciple of the Canglan Sect; just this point is enough to make the Nine Kingdoms hesitate.

"Only four of you came in this time?"

"The passage through the Canglan Sea, although not as terrifying as the Canglan Energy at the bottom of Canglan Lake, also limits the entrants. Getting the four of us in is already the limit; otherwise, why would I cooperate with the Prime Minister of Wu Kingdom."

There was a bitterness in Qin Tian’s expression. He was from Wu Kingdom, and by chance, he obtained the notes left by True Monarch Canglan and sought cooperation with the Prime Minister, who held power over the court. But he wasn’t careless and burned the notes before meeting the Prime Minister.

As long as he died, no one else could enter the Canglan Prefecture.

Fortunately, the Prime Minister of Wu Kingdom did not force him to reveal the contents of the notes and even adopted him as a foster son, promising to marry his daughter to him once he emerged from the Canglan Prefecture.

It was precisely the Prime Minister’s attitude that made him a bit complacent. Now, thinking back, he feared he had been deceived.

Liu Hong and that woman dared to make an attempt on his life; to say it wasn’t with the Prime Minister’s intention would be impossible.

"Lin Chen, I don’t ask you to save me, but I hope you can promise me one thing. If you ever become a First-Grade Martial Artist in the future, I hope you can avenge me and kill that Prime Minister of Wu Kingdom!"

Qin Tian looked at Lin Chen with a hopeful expression, knowing that asking Lin Chen to save him was impossible.

The Canglan Martial Arts Academy suffered an attack from Wu Kingdom and the Canglan Sea Demons, and he could count as one of the originators. Besides, his hands were destroyed; even if he went out, he’d be a cripple.

"If what you said is true, when I have enough strength, I will avenge this grudge for you."

Lin Chen slowly spoke. If what Qin Tian said was true, then the crisis the Canglan Martial Arts Academy faced also involved the Prime Minister of Wu Kingdom, and he naturally wanted to settle this grudge.

"Thank you."

"Actually, what I just told Liu Hong was reversed. Inside the Canglan Prefecture, there truly is a secret technique left by True Monarch Canglan, but one must first successfully cultivate the secret technique to qualify to touch the Canglan Order; otherwise, the Canglan Order will explode with energy and devour its holder."

"In the words left by True Monarch Canglan on the notes, if one cannot succeed in cultivating the Canglan Secret Technique, then they are unqualified to become a disciple of the Canglan Sect, not to mention coveting the Canglan Order, which warrants execution!"

This secret technique is a test.

Succeeding in cultivating it means having the opportunity to become a disciple of the Canglan Sect.

Not succeeding means having no chance to become a disciple of the Canglan Sect and being unworthy of possessing the Canglan Order.

Lin Chen carefully watched the changes in Qin Tian’s expression. From his tone and demeanor, Lin Chen could confirm that Qin Tian was not lying this time.

"Lin Chen, give me a swift end."

Qin Tian showed a smile, looked sideways toward the palace ahead, and his eyes were unfocused. The two-year Canglan Prefecture journey he had planned, the scene of him joining the Canglan Sect and becoming a super powerful figure, reigning over the Nine Kingdoms, seemed like a dream.

Whoosh!

This time, Lin Chen did not refuse Qin Tian but instead used his palm to send a strike through the air, shattering Qin Tian’s heart arteries instantly.

The action was so swift that Qin Tian felt no pain, still with a smile on his face.

Looking at the four bodies on the ground, Lin Chen didn’t hesitate and headed toward the palace’s main gate.

He placed his hands on the door, but before Lin Chen could push it, a force bounced his hands away.

The palace door had an energy barrier.

Lin Chen squinted his eyes, operated his Cultivation Technique, and this time a cool blue light appeared between his palms. He pushed the palace door again, and this time the rebounding energy did not appear; the palace doors slowly opened.

He guessed correctly; without absorbing and refining the Canglan Energy, martial artists couldn’t push open the Canglan Prefecture left by True Monarch Canglan.

The doors opened, and Lin Chen stepped inside, then a strand of brilliant icy-blue light pierced his eyes, making him squint as he looked toward the center of the hall.

There, a palm-sized jade token floated, and the brilliant light emanated from the token’s surroundings.

Canglan Order!

Lin Chen observed for a while, diverted his gaze from the Canglan Order, and according to Qin Tian’s words, to obtain the Canglan Order, the secret technique left by True Monarch Canglan must first be found and cultivated.

His gaze wandered around the empty hall and soon discovered a scroll placed on the only jade platform in the hall.

Without any surprise, this scroll should be the secret technique Qin Tian mentioned.

After examining the area around the jade platform to ensure there was no danger, Lin Chen picked up and opened the scroll.

As soon as the scroll unfurled, icy-blue light surged like a tide, and Lin Chen’s pupils contracted slightly, but he did not retreat.

After the tide passed, Lin Chen glanced at the scroll, upon which ancient script continuously appeared.

"Canglan Finger!"

The ancient script sparkled, and before Lin Chen could examine it carefully, a force came from the scroll once more.

More words revealed themselves on the scroll.

A few breaths later, these words slowly floated from the scroll and coalesced into a single finger in front of Lin Chen.

This finger was plain and unadorned, pressing toward Lin Chen’s brow.

At that moment, Lin Chen’s first thought was to retreat, but he ultimately restrained himself and remained stationary.

The dying words of a person are kind.

Qin Tian had no reason to lie to him, and more importantly, he didn’t sense any danger from this finger.

With his current five senses, he could perceive potential dangers.

The finger touched his brow, and a flood of information poured into Lin Chen’s mind.

After thirty breaths, the finger dissipated, and Lin Chen showed a contemplative expression.

Canglan Finger!

The foundational Cultivation Technique for the entrance examination of the Canglan Sect; anyone wanting to enter the sect must cultivate the Canglan Finger.

Moreover, do not be fooled by the fact that the Canglan Finger is merely the Canglan Sect’s entrance examination technique; it is also one of the sect’s three major foundational techniques.