gēn zhe nà míng jiào mù yān de shào nián ， lín xuān fēi jìn le bì yún shān 。
跟着那名叫沐烟的少年，林轩飞进了碧云山。
Following the young man named Mu Yan, Lin Xuan soared into Mount Bichun.
chuān guò shù dào jìn zhì yǐ hòu ， lái dào le gāi pài zōng mén zhī suǒ zài ， yī lù shàng de xiū shì yě jiàn jiàn de duō le qǐ lái 。
穿过数道禁制以后，来到了该派宗门之所在，一路上的修士也渐渐的多了起来。
After passing through several layers of restrictions, they arrived at the main sect’s stronghold. The number of cultivators gradually increased as they proceeded.
ràng lín xuān chà yì de shì ， suī rán tā men yù jiàn de dà bù fèn dōu shì líng dòng qī de dì zǐ ， kě zhè xiē dī jiē dì zǐ ， jū rán shí zhī ** dōu yōng yǒu líng qì 。
让林轩诧异的是，虽然他们遇见的大部分都是灵动期的弟子，可这些低阶弟子，居然十之**都拥有灵器。
Lin Xuan was surprised to find that although most of those they met were disciples in the Flexible Spirit Period, nearly all of them possessed a spiritual artifact.
jiàn dào lín xuān jīng è de yǎn shén ， mù yān wēi wēi yī xiào ， biǎo qíng suī rán yī jiù gōng jìng ， dàn yǎn zhōng què liú lù chū yī sī zì ào ：“ qián bèi bù yòng hào qí ， fán wǒ bì yún shān dì zǐ ， zhǐ yào xiū wèi bù rù le líng dòng zhōng qī ， dū huì yóu shī mén cì xià yī jiàn líng qì 。”
见到林轩惊愕的眼神，沐烟微微一笑，表情虽然依旧恭敬，但眼中却流露出一丝自傲：“前辈不用好奇，凡我碧云山弟子，只要修为步入了灵动中期，都会由师门赐下一件灵器。”
Mu Yan smiled slightly when he noticed Lin Xuan's astonishment. "Do not be curious, my seniors. All disciples from Mount Bichun will receive a spiritual artifact once their cultivation reaches the middle stage of the Flexible Spirit Period."
lín xuān tīng le ， biǎo miàn shàng bù dòng shēng sè ， xīn zhōng què yě shì gǎn kǎi bù yǐ ， suī rán yǔ yǎn zhōu xiāng bǐ ， yōu zhōu de xiū zhēn shuǐ píng yào gāo yī xiē ， dàn líng dòng zhōng qī de dì zǐ ， jiù dōu cì yǔ líng qì ， zhè yě tài shē chǐ 。
林轩听了，表面上不动声色，心中却也是感慨不已，虽然与兖州相比，幽州的修真水平要高一些，但灵动中期的弟子，就都赐予灵器，这也太奢侈。
Lin Xuan remained composed on the surface but was deeply impressed internally. While Yanzhou had higher cultivation standards than Youzhou, giving all middle-stage Flexible Spirit cultivators a spiritual artifact seemed too extravagant.
bù kuì shì sān jù tóu zhī yī ， fú lì zhè me hǎo ， guài bù dé nà xiē sàn xiū ， jǐ pò tóu dōu xiǎng jiā rù míng mén dà pài 。
不愧是三巨头之一，福利这么好，怪不得那些散修，挤破头都想加入名门大派。
No wonder it was one of the three major sects; such generous benefits were no wonder so many scattered cultivators would go to great lengths to join prestigious sects.
chú le bì yún shān zhōng rén ， yī lù shàng ， yě yù jiàn le bù shǎo bié pài de xiū shì 。
除了碧云山中人，一路上，也遇见了不少别派的修士。
Along the way, they met several cultivators from other sects. These individuals belonged to various factions and had received invitations to participate in this event.
zhè xiē dōu yǔ zì jǐ yī yàng ， fēn shǔ gè mén gè pài ， jiē dào bài tiē ér lái 。
这些都与自己一样，分属各门各派，接到拜贴而来。
Their cultivation levels were quite strong, with most being at the Foundation Establishment stage or even some Core Condensation experts. They were followed by their disciples.
yóu yú shì gè pài de shǒu nǎo rén wù ， suǒ yǐ xiū wèi hěn shì bù ruò ， lǐng tóu de dà duō shì zhù jī qī de xiū zhēn zhě ， shèn zhì lián níng dān qī de dà gāo shǒu dōu kàn jiàn le jǐ gè ， shēn hòu zé yǒu yī chuàn mén rén dì zǐ gēn zhe 。
由于是各派的首脑人物，所以修为很是不弱，领头的大多是筑基期的修真者，甚至连凝丹期的大高手都看见了几个，身后则有一串门人弟子跟着。
However, there were also many lone travelers like Lin Xuan. Although sects held the strongest power in the cultivation world, scattered cultivators might still have powerful senior brothers who could welcome guests to their respective factions.
rán ér xiàng lín xuān zhè yàng zhī shēn qián lái de ， què yě yǒu bù shǎo ， suī rán rú jīn xiū zhēn jiè de qíng kuàng ， shì mén pài de shí lì zuì qiáng ， dàn sàn xiū zhī zhōng ， yě wèi bì méi yǒu gāo shǒu shī xiōng ， jiāng gè wèi guì kè ， jiē yǐn dào běn mén zhī zhōng 。^^ shǒu fā ? jūn ? zi ?? táng ?^^”
然而像林轩这样只身前来的，却也有不少，虽然如今修真界的情况，是门派的实力最强，但散修之中，也未必没有高手师兄，将各位贵客，接引到本门之中。^^首发?君?子??堂?^^”
Mu Yan respectfully bowed and then stepped back. About fifty or sixty feet ahead was a magnificent stone bridge made entirely of jade.
mù yān gōng jìng de xíng le yī lǐ ， rán hòu jiù tuì le xià qù 。 zài qián fāng dà yuē wǔ liù shí zhàng zhī dì ， yǒu yī zuò chún yù jiàn zào ér chéng de shí qiáo 。 měi lún měi huàn 。
沐烟恭敬的行了一礼，然后就退了下去。在前方大约五六十丈之地，有一座纯玉建造而成的石桥。美轮美奂。
This was the boundary between Mount Bichun’s Inner and Outer Doors; crossing this bridge meant entering the core region of the mountain.
zhè lǐ shì bì yún shān nèi mén yǔ wài mén de fēn jiè dì ， guò le cǐ qiáo ， jiù jìn rù le bì yún shān zuì hé xīn de dì yù 。
这里是碧云山内门与外门的分界地，过了此桥，就进入了碧云山最核心的地域。
The Immortal Welcoming Bridge was vast, yet it didn't feel crowded despite having several hundred cultivators gathered on it.
yǐn xiān qiáo jí dà jí guǎng ， suī rán shàng miàn yǐ jīng jù jí le wǔ liù bǎi xiū shì ， què yì diǎn yě bù xiǎn yōng jǐ 。
引仙桥极大极广，虽然上面已经聚集了五六百修士，却一点也不显拥挤。
Lin Xuan flew over in his light body technique.
lín xuān dùn guāng fēi le guò qù 。
林轩遁光飞了过去。
Closer up, he realized that these cultivators were clearly divided into two camps. One side had a larger number and wore uniform clothing, representing various sects or families.
lái dào jìn chù ， cái fā xiàn zhè xiē xiū shì jū rán jīng wèi fēn míng de fēn wéi le liǎng gè zhèn yíng ， yī biān rén shù zhòng duō ， zhàn le qī céng zuǒ yòu ， bù shǎo chuān zhe tǒng yī de fú shì 。 zhè xiē shì mén pài ， huò zhě jiā zú dì xiū xiān zhě 。
来到近处，才发现这些修士居然泾渭分明的分为了两个阵营，一边人数众多，占了七层左右，不少穿着统一的服饰。这些是门派，或者家族地修仙者。
The other side was much smaller and dressed in varied and peculiar attire, indicating scattered cultivators from different regions.
lìng wài yī biān de rén zé yào shǎo dé duō ， dǎ bàn yě zá luàn guài yì ， tā men zé shì lái zì gè dì dì sàn xiū le 。
另外一边的人则要少得多，打扮也杂乱怪异，他们则是来自各地地散修了。
Despite not glaring at each other, the two groups seemed to dislike one another and didn't speak.
liǎng biān de rén suī rán tán bù shàng nù mù ér shì ， dàn míng xiǎn shì hù xiāng kàn bù shùn yǎn ， lián huà yě bù shuō 。
两边的人虽然谈不上怒目而视，但明显是互相看不顺眼，连话也不说。
Seeing this scene, Lin Xuan frowned. After a moment of contemplation, he flew towards the sect side despite being alone. Although he appeared like a scattered cultivator, his identity as the Young Master of Lingyao Mountain gave him more confidence in handling matters.
kàn dào zhè yí mù ， lín xuān zhòu le zhòu méi tou ， chén yín le yī xià ， tā hái shì xiàng zhe mén pài nà biān fēi le guò qù ， suī rán zì jǐ gū jiā guǎ rén ér lái 。 kàn qǐ lái gèng xiàng sàn xiū ， dàn lùn shēn fèn ， bì jìng shì líng yào shān de shǎo zhǔ 。
看到这一幕，林轩皱了皱眉头，沉吟了一下，他还是像着门派那边飞了过去，虽然自己孤家寡人而来。看起来更像散修，但论身份，毕竟是灵药山的少主。
"Let others attack first; I will not provoke unless provoked."
cǐ shí ， qiáo shàng de qì fēn běn lái jiù yǒu xiē jiāng chí ， lín xuān de dào lái 。 zì rán yǐn qǐ le shuāng fāng de zhù yì 。
此时，桥上的气氛本来就有些僵持，林轩的到来。自然引起了双方的注意。
Lin Xuan looked up at the large man but didn't immediately act. He was planning how to deal with this fellow more effectively when he suddenly heard a heavenly melody.
“ xiǎo zi 。 nǐ lái cuò dì fāng le ， sàn xiū zì jǐ gǔn qù nà lǐ 。 tīng jiàn zhè bú kè qì de yán yǔ ， lín xuān méi tóu tiāo le yī xià ， xún shēng wàng qù ， shì yī xiàng mào cū lǔ de dà hàn ， dà yuē sì shí suì zuǒ yòu nián jì 。
“小子。你来错地方了，散修自己滚去那里。听见这不客气的言语，林轩眉头挑了一下，循声望去，是一相貌粗鲁的大汉，大约四十岁左右年纪。
"It's the Welcoming Guests Tune!"
shēn chuān hè sè de yī fú ， shēn hòu hái gēn zhe qī bā gè chuān zhe tóng yàng fú shì dì dì zǐ 。
身穿褐色的衣服，身后还跟着七八个穿着同样服饰地弟子。
Everyone’s attention was instantly drawn. Several disciples from Mount Bichun, led by several immortal cranes, flew in with dozens of cultivators following behind them.
léi jiàn mén ， lín xuān nǎo hǎi zhōng mào chū yí gè míng cí 。
雷剑门，林轩脑海中冒出一个名词。
"Look, it's the Tian Shan Sect!"
líng yào shān wèi tóng dào men liàn dān 。 duì yú gè mén gè pài 。 zì rán shí fēn shú xī ， zhè léi jiàn mén 。 shì yōu zhōu běi bù de yí gè mén pài 。
灵药山为同道们炼丹。对于各门各派。自然十分熟悉，这雷剑门。是幽州北部的一个门派。
"Yes, but the sect leader didn't come."
shí lì zhǐ néng suàn sì liú ， yǔ mén pài de míng zì xiāng fú ， shàn cháng jiàn shù 。
实力只能算四流，与门派的名字相符，擅长剑术。
"This is Xu Feng, a rising star of the Tian Shan lineage."
cǐ dà hàn jiù shì gāi pài de zhǎng mén le 。
此大汉就是该派的掌门了。
Youzhou had many powerful sects besides the three major ones. Although they lacked Core Formation experts, several Core Condensation experts were present.
tā de xiū wèi ， yě bù guò shì zhù jī qī chū qī ér yǐ 。^^ shǒu fā ? jūn ? zi ?? táng ?^^
他的修为，也不过是筑基期初期而已。^^首发?君?子??堂?^^
Tian Shan was one of the top sects in Youzhou.
yí gè lā jī mén pài ， yě zhè me zhuāi ， lín xuān bù xǐ huān rě shì ， dàn zhè bìng bù yì wèi zhe tā zài wài miàn jiù yào rěn qì tūn shēng le 。
一个垃圾门派，也这么拽，林轩不喜欢惹事，但这并不意味着他在外面就要忍气吞声了。
Cultivators relied on strength as their foundation; for Mount Bichun to dominate Youzhou, it needed allies like Tian Shan, which was slightly weaker than itself but still a key target for recruitment.
yóu qí shì zhī dào líng yào shān yōng yǒu kě pà de yǐn cáng shí lì yǐ hòu ， lín xuān xíng shì ， yě jiù yǒu le gèng duō de dǐ qì 。
尤其是知道灵药山拥有可怕的隐藏实力以后，林轩行事，也就有了更多的底气。
Thus, the welcome for ordinary cultivators was more formal compared to previous receptions.
rén bù fàn wǒ ， wǒ bù fàn rén ， rén ruò fàn wǒ ， wǒ bì ràng tā hòu huǐ zhōng shēn 。
人不犯我，我不犯人，人若犯我，我必让他后悔终身。
The Tian Shan sect’s light body technique arrived quickly and soon reached the bridge.
tái tóu kàn le zhè ge dà hàn yī yǎn ， lín xuān méi yǒu lì kè dòng shǒu ， zhèng zài cè huà zěn yàng yòng gèng wěn tuǒ de fāng fǎ jiào xùn tā yī xià ， tū rán ， yī zhèn xiān lè chuán rù le ěr biān 。
抬头看了这个大汉一眼，林轩没有立刻动手，正在策划怎样用更稳妥的方法教训他一下，突然，一阵仙乐传入了耳边。
"Please wait a moment; our other senior brothers will come to greet you shortly."
“ yíng bīn qū ！”
“迎宾曲！”
"No need," Xu Feng waved his hand. "I wanted to meet fellow Daoists on this Immortal Welcoming Bridge. Go ahead, everyone!"
suǒ yǒu rén dùn shí dōu bèi xī yǐn le zhù yì ， zhǐ jiàn yuǎn chù ， yóu xiān hè qiān yǐn ， shù míng bì yún shān dì zǐ gōng jìng de yǐn lù ， fēi lái le yī dà qún xiū shì ， zú yǒu shù shí rén zhī duō 。
所有人顿时都被吸引了注意，只见远处，由仙鹤牵引，数名碧云山弟子恭敬的引路，飞来了一大群修士，足有数十人之多。
Other cultivators also sized up the Tian Shan group, especially Xu Feng. Legend had it that he was only thirty-five years old but already a Core Formation expert.
“ shì tiān shān pài ！”
“是天山派！”
While effort played a role, his extraordinary talent was truly enviable.
“ duì ， bù guò zhǎng mén zhēn rén sì hū méi yǒu lái 。“ lái de shì tiān shān yī mài xīn yí dài dì qiáo chǔ ， xú fēng 。”
“对，不过掌门真人似乎没有来。“来的是天山一脉新一代地翘楚，徐风。”
Xu Feng’s divine sense swept downward, and his face lit up with joy. He flashed over to Lin Xuan's side and said, "Haha, Lin junior brother, you're here too! Where is Master Tongyu? Introduce him to me."
yōu zhōu mén pài zhòng duō ， chú le sān jù tóu ， hái yǒu jǐ gè dǐng jí mén pài ， suī rán méi yǒu yuán yīng qī de guài wù ， dàn què bù fá níng dān qī de gāo shǒu 。
幽州门派众多，除了三巨头，还有几个顶级门派，虽然没有元婴期的怪物，但却不乏凝丹期的高手。
"Of course not, Master Tongyu didn't come; I'll represent the sect," Lin Xuan replied.
tiān shān jiù shì qí zhōng de jiǎo jiǎo zhě 。
天山就是其中的佼佼者。
"Oh, so he’s researching a new type of immortal pill?"
xiū xiān jiè yǐ shí lì zuò wèi dì wèi de jī chǔ ， bì yún shān xiǎng yào chēng bà yōu zhōu ， zì rán bù néng méi yǒu méng yǒu ， xiàng shí lì shāo xùn yú tā dì tiān shān ， jiù shì bì yún shān zhòng diǎn lā lǒng dì duì xiàng 。
修仙界以实力做为地位的基础，碧云山想要称霸幽州，自然不能没有盟友，像实力稍逊于它地天山，就是碧云山重点拉拢地对象。
Xu Feng smiled. "Lin junior brother, have you heard that your alchemy skills surpass those of Master Tongyu and are set to become the next master of Lingyao Mountain?"
suǒ yǐ yǔ jiē yǐn yì bān xiū zhēn zhě shí bù tóng ， lǐ jié xiǎn de gé wài de lóng zhòng 。
所以与接引一般修真者时不同，礼节显得格外的隆重。
Lin Xuan shook his head hurriedly. "Of course not; Miss, you must be mistaken. My accomplishments in alchemy cannot compare to my teacher's."
chú le sān jù tóu ， tiān shān pài de shí lì zài yōu zhōu yě kě yǐ héng zhe zǒu ， qí tā xiū shì suī rán xiàn mù ， liǎn shàng què sī háo bù gǎn biǎo xiàn chū bù mǎn ， nà léi jiàn mén de dà hàn ， gèng shì yī fù xiàn mèi de biǎo qíng 。
除了三巨头，天山派的实力在幽州也可以横着走，其他修士虽然羡慕，脸上却丝毫不敢表现出不满，那雷剑门的大汉，更是一副献媚的表情。
"Junior brother Lin, don't be modest," Xu Feng continued. "At least your talent in alchemy surpasses Master Tongyu’s, and being named the next master of Lingyao Mountain is a fact."
qī ruǎn pà yìng ， biāo zhǔn de xiǎo rén 。
欺软怕硬，标准的小人。
Xu Feng nodded approvingly. "My elder brother mentioned that you just turned twenty but have already achieved Foundation Establishment. Your cultivation speed isn't far behind mine."
zhǐ bù guò tā xiǎng bā jié rén jiā ， hái bù gòu shēn fèn 。
只不过他想巴结人家，还不够身份。
The three chatted merrily while other cultivators had various expressions.
tiān shàng pài de dùn guāng hěn kuài ， zhǎ yǎn jiù lái dào le qiáo biān 。
天上派的遁光很快，眨眼就来到了桥边。
Especially the large man from the Leijian Sect, who was livid with envy and embarrassment.
“ gè wèi dào yǒu qǐng shāo děng ， yī huì er bì pài jiù huì yǒu qí tā shī xiōng lái yíng jiē 。”
“各位道友请稍等，一会儿敝派就会有其他师兄来迎接。”
He usually bullied weaker opponents but found himself in a tough spot this time.
“ wú fáng 。” xú fēng háo shuǎng de bǎi le bǎi shǒu ：“ wǒ zhèng xiǎng rèn shí yī xià yǐn xiān qiáo shàng dì tóng dào ， zhū wèi shī xiōng qù máng ba ！”
“无妨。”徐风豪爽的摆了摆手：“我正想认识一下引仙桥上地同道，诸位师兄去忙吧！”
Who would have thought that this unassuming young man wasn't a scattered cultivator but a disciple of Lingyao Mountain?
qí tā xiū shì yě dǎ liàng zhe tiān shān zhòng rén ， yóu qí shì xú fēng ， chuán shuō ， tā jīn nián cái sān shí wǔ suì ， jiù yǐ jīng shì zhù jī qī dà yuán mǎn dì xiū wèi le 。
其他修士也打量着天山众人，尤其是徐风，传说，他今年才三十五岁，就已经是筑基期大圆满地修为了。
While Mount Lingyao might be slightly more powerful than his own sect, their status in the Youzhou cultivation world was incomparable.
nǔ lì gù rán shì yì fāng miàn ， dàn zī zhì zhī gāo ， yě zhe shí lìng rén xiàn mù 。
努力固然是一方面，但资质之高，也着实令人羡慕。
Thanks to their unparalleled alchemy skills, Lingyao Mountain’s cultivators were highly respected. Even the three major sects treated them as honored guests.
xú fēng de shén shí wǎng xià miàn sǎo le yī xià ， liǎn shàng lì kè jiù lù chū le huān róng ， yí gè shǎn shēn ， lái dào lín xuān dì páng biān ， xiào dào ：“ hē hē ， lín shī dì ， nǐ yě lái le ， tōng yǔ zhēn rén zài nǎ lǐ ， kuài gěi yú xiōng yǐn jiàn 。”
徐风的神识往下面扫了一下，脸上立刻就露出了欢容，一个闪身，来到林轩地旁边，笑道：“呵呵，林师弟，你也来了，通羽真人在哪里，快给愚兄引荐。”
It turned out that Mu Yan, a new disciple at Mount Lingyao, had made a mistake during the reception, which is why the welcome for Lin Xuan was less grand compared to Tian Shan's arrival.
“ hē hē ， jiā shī méi yǒu lái ， ràng wǒ dài biǎo bì pài 。”
“呵呵，家师没有来，让我代表敝派。”
Lei Ao felt uneasy and stepped forward, deeply bowing. "I apologize; I was disrespectful earlier. Please forgive my rudeness."
“ ó ， nán dào zhēn rén tā yòu zài yán jiū shén me xīn qí de xiān dān ？”
“哦，难道真人他又在研究什么新奇的仙丹？”
"Is this guy offending Brother Lin?" Xu Feng turned around, and Lei Ao’s face turned even more nervous. He had heard the conversation between Lin Xuan and the Xu siblings and knew their relationship was close.
lín xuān xiào ér bù yǔ ， tā zhī suǒ yǐ yǔ xú fēng shú shí ， shì shù yuè yǐ qián ， zhè wèi tiān shān pài de xīn yí dài qiáo chǔ shōu jí qí le yuán liào ， lái líng yào shān liàn dān 。
林轩笑而不语，他之所以与徐风熟识，是数月以前，这位天山派的新一代翘楚收集齐了原料，来灵药山炼丹。
If Lin Xuan said anything unfavorable about him, Xu Feng would not hesitate to intervene with his sect's power; eliminating Leijian Sect would be a mere formality for Tian Shan.
kě wú qiǎo bù qiǎo ， bāo kuò tōng yǔ zhēn rén zài nèi ， líng yào shān zuì chū míng de jǐ wèi liàn dān shī ， dōu zài bì guān ， jù shuō shì yán jiū yī wèi xīn de yào cái 。
可无巧不巧，包括通羽真人在内，灵药山最出名的几位炼丹师，都在闭关，据说是研究一味新的药材。
A single word could decide the fate of Leijian Sect.
Following the young man named Mu Yan, Lin Xuan soared into Mount Bichun.
After passing through several layers of restrictions, they arrived at the main sect’s stronghold. The number of cultivators gradually increased as they proceeded.
Lin Xuan was surprised to find that although most of those they met were disciples in the Flexible Spirit Period, nearly all of them possessed a spiritual artifact.
Mu Yan smiled slightly when he noticed Lin Xuan's astonishment. "Do not be curious, my seniors. All disciples from Mount Bichun will receive a spiritual artifact once their cultivation reaches the middle stage of the Flexible Spirit Period."
Lin Xuan remained composed on the surface but was deeply impressed internally. While Yanzhou had higher cultivation standards than Youzhou, giving all middle-stage Flexible Spirit cultivators a spiritual artifact seemed too extravagant.
No wonder it was one of the three major sects; such generous benefits were no wonder so many scattered cultivators would go to great lengths to join prestigious sects.
Along the way, they met several cultivators from other sects. These individuals belonged to various factions and had received invitations to participate in this event.
Their cultivation levels were quite strong, with most being at the Foundation Establishment stage or even some Core Condensation experts. They were followed by their disciples.
However, there were also many lone travelers like Lin Xuan. Although sects held the strongest power in the cultivation world, scattered cultivators might still have powerful senior brothers who could welcome guests to their respective factions.
Mu Yan respectfully bowed and then stepped back. About fifty or sixty feet ahead was a magnificent stone bridge made entirely of jade.
This was the boundary between Mount Bichun’s Inner and Outer Doors; crossing this bridge meant entering the core region of the mountain.
The Immortal Welcoming Bridge was vast, yet it didn't feel crowded despite having several hundred cultivators gathered on it.
Lin Xuan flew over in his light body technique.
Closer up, he realized that these cultivators were clearly divided into two camps. One side had a larger number and wore uniform clothing, representing various sects or families.
The other side was much smaller and dressed in varied and peculiar attire, indicating scattered cultivators from different regions.
Despite not glaring at each other, the two groups seemed to dislike one another and didn't speak.
Seeing this scene, Lin Xuan frowned. After a moment of contemplation, he flew towards the sect side despite being alone. Although he appeared like a scattered cultivator, his identity as the Young Master of Lingyao Mountain gave him more confidence in handling matters.
"Let others attack first; I will not provoke unless provoked."
Lin Xuan looked up at the large man but didn't immediately act. He was planning how to deal with this fellow more effectively when he suddenly heard a heavenly melody.
"It's the Welcoming Guests Tune!"
Everyone’s attention was instantly drawn. Several disciples from Mount Bichun, led by several immortal cranes, flew in with dozens of cultivators following behind them.
"Look, it's the Tian Shan Sect!"
"Yes, but the sect leader didn't come."
"This is Xu Feng, a rising star of the Tian Shan lineage."
Youzhou had many powerful sects besides the three major ones. Although they lacked Core Formation experts, several Core Condensation experts were present.
Tian Shan was one of the top sects in Youzhou.
Cultivators relied on strength as their foundation; for Mount Bichun to dominate Youzhou, it needed allies like Tian Shan, which was slightly weaker than itself but still a key target for recruitment.
Thus, the welcome for ordinary cultivators was more formal compared to previous receptions.
The Tian Shan sect’s light body technique arrived quickly and soon reached the bridge.
"Please wait a moment; our other senior brothers will come to greet you shortly."
"No need," Xu Feng waved his hand. "I wanted to meet fellow Daoists on this Immortal Welcoming Bridge. Go ahead, everyone!"
Other cultivators also sized up the Tian Shan group, especially Xu Feng. Legend had it that he was only thirty-five years old but already a Core Formation expert.
While effort played a role, his extraordinary talent was truly enviable.
Xu Feng’s divine sense swept downward, and his face lit up with joy. He flashed over to Lin Xuan's side and said, "Haha, Lin junior brother, you're here too! Where is Master Tongyu? Introduce him to me."
"Of course not, Master Tongyu didn't come; I'll represent the sect," Lin Xuan replied.
"Oh, so he’s researching a new type of immortal pill?"
Xu Feng smiled. "Lin junior brother, have you heard that your alchemy skills surpass those of Master Tongyu and are set to become the next master of Lingyao Mountain?"
Lin Xuan shook his head hurriedly. "Of course not; Miss, you must be mistaken. My accomplishments in alchemy cannot compare to my teacher's."
"Junior brother Lin, don't be modest," Xu Feng continued. "At least your talent in alchemy surpasses Master Tongyu’s, and being named the next master of Lingyao Mountain is a fact."
Xu Feng nodded approvingly. "My elder brother mentioned that you just turned twenty but have already achieved Foundation Establishment. Your cultivation speed isn't far behind mine."
The three chatted merrily while other cultivators had various expressions.
Especially the large man from the Leijian Sect, who was livid with envy and embarrassment.
He usually bullied weaker opponents but found himself in a tough spot this time.
Who would have thought that this unassuming young man wasn't a scattered cultivator but a disciple of Lingyao Mountain?
While Mount Lingyao might be slightly more powerful than his own sect, their status in the Youzhou cultivation world was incomparable.
Thanks to their unparalleled alchemy skills, Lingyao Mountain’s cultivators were highly respected. Even the three major sects treated them as honored guests.
It turned out that Mu Yan, a new disciple at Mount Lingyao, had made a mistake during the reception, which is why the welcome for Lin Xuan was less grand compared to Tian Shan's arrival.
Lei Ao felt uneasy and stepped forward, deeply bowing. "I apologize; I was disrespectful earlier. Please forgive my rudeness."
"Is this guy offending Brother Lin?" Xu Feng turned around, and Lei Ao’s face turned even more nervous. He had heard the conversation between Lin Xuan and the Xu siblings and knew their relationship was close.
If Lin Xuan said anything unfavorable about him, Xu Feng would not hesitate to intervene with his sect's power; eliminating Leijian Sect would be a mere formality for Tian Shan.
A single word could decide the fate of Leijian Sect.