Lying Low in the Martial World to Become a Saint

Pledging himself directly to the Shen Family would undoubtedly damage his relationship with the Ruan Family.

Back when he had nothing and his status was low, he might have accepted if the Shen Family had extended an olive branch, just to seek protection and a chance to grow.

But things were different now. As a True Successor Candidate, he had far more options.

Chen Qing had long seen the implications with perfect clarity.

Becoming a Tributor for the Shen Family would certainly bring tangible benefits, but it would also mean getting dragged into their feuds and entanglements.

However much he gained, he would have to bear an equal burden.

For Chen Qing, the most important thing right now was still to build his strength and develop steadily, not to get caught in the vortex of the Sect’s factional strife and the struggles between Noble Families.

Chen Qing looked up at Shen Ming and politely declined. "Thank you for the generous offer from the Shen Family and the Second Elder. However, I have only recently joined the Sect and my Cultivation is still low. I fear I cannot handle such a heavy responsibility and would only disappoint the Shen Family. For now, I just want to focus on my Cultivation and stabilize my Realm. I dare not think too much about matters of True Inheritance."

Seeing Chen Qing’s refusal, Shen Ming’s brow furrowed. He pressed on, "Young Hero Chen, you’re being too modest. With your talent and strength, how could a position of True Inheritance be a mere fantasy? The Sect is rife with factions. The True Martial Lineage is strong, but in recent years, its relationship with the Mystic Sun Lineage, represented by the Wang Family, and the Nine Heavens Lineage, led by the Li Family, has become quite delicate. Being a part of it, you will inevitably face some unseen pressure."

"With the Shen Family’s support, your path will naturally be much smoother. Furthermore, Luo Zhenchuan is also on close terms with our family. By supporting each other, we can establish a much firmer footing within the Sect."

With these words, he was directly laying out the stakes, intending to increase his leverage.

Chen Qing still shook his head. "I appreciate the Shen Family’s kind intentions, but this matter concerns my future path, and I must be cautious. For now, I truly have no such desire."

Shen Ming saw Chen Qing’s resolute attitude and knew that further persuasion would be futile; it might even become irritating.

Although he felt a tinge of regret for failing to completely tie this promising prospect to the Shen Family’s bandwagon, on second thought, this visit had at least demonstrated their goodwill and soothed any potential resentment from their previous choice in the marriage alliance.

After all, no matter how accomplished Chen Qing was now, he was still just a True Successor Candidate. Whether he could break through the shackles of the True Essence Realm in the future remained to be seen.

The Shen Family had made its offer and shown its sincerity. To insist further would be to lower their own status, making them seem cheap.

At this thought, a smile returned to Shen Ming’s face. He cupped his hands and said, "Since Young Hero Chen has other considerations, I won’t insist. Should you change your mind in the future, the Shen Family’s doors are always open."

"Take care." Chen Qing rose and saw Shen Ming to the courtyard gate.

As he watched Shen Ming’s departing figure, Chen Qing’s gaze flickered as he fell into thought.

’The Shen Family’s attempt to show goodwill made sense. After all, from an outsider’s perspective, their previous actions could be seen as having wronged me.’

’The incident with Han Xiong had shown him even more clearly the heartlessness and cruelty of the Noble Families.’

.....

Chen Qing left the courtyard and headed straight for the Dharma Transmission Hall on True Martial Peak.

Stepping into the familiar grand hall, he found Elder Pei Tingchun still seated cross-legged on the central cushion.

As Chen Qing drew near, the elder’s half-closed eyes opened a fraction. A sharp, focused light fell upon Chen Qing.

"Disciple Chen Qing greets Elder Pei."

Chen Qing stepped forward, bowed respectfully, and took out his Identity Jade Token. "Disciple has come to repay the nine thousand Contribution Points I owed."

Pei Tingchun didn’t immediately take the Jade Token. Instead, he sized Chen Qing up.

News of the battle on the Seven-Star Platform had already spread like wildfire through the Sect, so of course, he had heard about it.

"Mm."

Pei Tingchun grunted in acknowledgment, took the Jade Token, and asked casually, "That True Martial Demon-Vibrating Spear... you’ve already grasped the fundamentals?"

Others might only have been shocked by Chen Qing’s three types of momentum, but Pei Tingchun had keenly perceived something more.

’How long has it been since the boy acquired this Unparalleled Spear Skill?’

’At most, it’s only been two or three months.’

’For others practicing Unparalleled Martial Arts, just grasping the fundamentals could take months of painstaking effort. Many even fail to do so in their entire lifetime.’

Chen Qing’s expression was calm as he nodded frankly. "In response to the Elder, yes, I have."

He didn’t mention that he had actually reached the Minor Achievement Realm.

His ability to grasp the fundamentals so quickly was not only due to his [Heaven Rewards Diligence] Fate Plate, but more importantly, because he had built an incredibly solid foundation.

He had mastered three different spear techniques to the Extreme Realm, comprehended the Mountain, Thunder, and Rain Triple Spear Technique, and had even begun to fuse them.

With such a foundation, one would be hard-pressed to find another among all the Astral Force disciples in the entire Celestial Treasure Upper Sect.

Thus, when cultivating the True Martial Demon-Vibrating Spear, which also belonged to the Spear Path, his progress was naturally swift and smooth.

"Grasped the fundamentals..." Pei Tingchun repeated in a low voice.

He had vaguely suspected as much, but having it confirmed still sent a ripple through his heart.

’It seems I still underestimated this boy’s aptitude and talent for the Spear Path.’

"Good. Very good."

Pei Tingchun looked at Chen Qing, the appreciation in his gaze deepening. "Unfortunately, while I preside over the Dharma Transmission Hall and my knowledge is broad, I am not particularly skilled in the Spear Path. I cannot offer you much guidance."

"Here in the Celestial Treasure Upper Sect, when it comes to the Spear Path, only the Peak Master of Ten Thousand Laws Peak is a true Spear Path Grandmaster. His Spear Technique has reached the Transformation Realm, his fame resounds throughout the Yan Country, and he is a master ranked on the Grandmaster List."

"A Grandmaster!?" Chen Qing’s heart leaped.

Grandmaster!

In the Martial Arts World of the Yan Country, that title carried the weight of a mountain!

They were beings who truly stood at the pinnacle of Martial Arts, renowned far and wide and revered by all. It was a Realm that countless people pursued their entire lives, yet could never hope to reach.

Chen Qing had heard of them before, but such things had always felt too distant.

"A Grandmaster... becoming one is an incredibly difficult feat."

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