chuán yīn fú ！ ér qiě hái shì jí wéi gāo jí de nà zhǒng suī rán bù jí fēi jiàn chuán shū ， dàn yě jué bú shì pǔ tōng xiū shì kě yǐ yùn yòng 。
传音符！而且还是极为高级的那种虽然不及飞剑传书，但也绝不是普通修士可以运用。
Transmitting Sound Talisman! And it was a very advanced one, though not as effective as sending messages with flying swords. But it wasn't something ordinary cultivators could use either.
mèng rú yān xiù méi jiǎo tiāo ， qiào liǎn shàng lù chū jǐ fēn yà sè ， suí hòu shēn chū yù shǒu ， nà huǒ guāng jiù luò rù le tā de zhǎng xīn zhī zhōng 。“ shén me ？”
梦如嫣秀眉徼挑，俏脸上露出几分讶色，随后伸出玉手，那火光就落入了她的掌心之中。“什么？”
Meng Ruyan's delicate brows twitched, and a hint of surprise appeared on her pretty face. She then extended her slender hand, and the flame light fell into her palm. "What?"
cǐ nǚ jiàng shén shí chén rù ， què rěn bú zhù shī shēng jīng hū ， liǎn sè yī xià zi yīn mái qǐ lái ， yǎn dǐ shēn chù ， yǐn yǐn hái dài yǒu jǐ fēn jiāo jí zhī sè 。“ jiě ， zěn me le ？”
此女将神识沉入，却忍不住失声惊呼，脸色一下子阴霾起来，眼底深处，隐隐还带有几分焦急之色。“姐，怎么了？”
With her divine sense submerged, she couldn’t help but let out an involuntary gasp, her expression darkening as a hint of anxiety flashed in her eyes. "Sister, what's wrong?"
lín xuān liǎn shàng bù dòng shēng sè ， xīn zhōng yě yǒu xiē yà rán le ， bì jìng mèng rú yān kě shì lí hé jìng jiè de xiū xiān zhě ， zhè shì shàng néng ràng qí wéi nán de shì qíng kě zhe shí bù duō ：“ xū yào xiǎo dì wǒ bāng máng me ？“ méi shén me 。” mèng rú yān yáo le chā tóu ：“ shì tiān yá hǎi gé chū le yì diǎn wèn tí ， bù guò zhǐ yào jiě jiě wǒ gǎn huí qù ， zì rán jiù néng yíng rèn ér jiě 。”“ zhēn de ？”
林轩脸上不动声色，心中也有些讶然了，毕竟梦如嫣可是离合境界的修仙者，这世上能让其为难的事情可着实不多：“需要小弟我帮忙么？“没什么。”梦如嫣摇了插头：“是天涯海阁出了一点问题，不过只要姐姐我赶回去，自然就能迎刃而解。”“真的？”
Lin Xuan remained unperturbed on his face, feeling somewhat surprised. After all, Meng Ruyan was a cultivator at the Separation Realm; not many things could trouble her: "Do you need my help?"
ń 。” mèng rú yān tái qǐ zhēn ：“ xiǎo dì ， yuán běn wǒ hái xiǎng yǔ nǐ jù yī jù ， dàn xiàn zài bù kě néng le ， yǐ hòu ruò yǒu jī huì ， nǐ kě lái wǒ tiān yá hǎi gé ， jiě jiě yào xiān gào cí le 。“ ń ， xiǎo dì yǒu kòng ， yí dìng huì qù de 。” lín xuān wēi xiào zhe shuō 。 mèng rú yān diǎn diǎn tóu ， huà wèi yī dào jīng ji， xiāo shī zài le yuǎn fāng de tiān kōng 。
嗯。”梦如嫣抬起臻：“小弟，原本我还想与你聚一聚，但现在不可能了，以后若有机会，你可来我天涯海阁，姐姐要先告辞了。“嗯，小弟有空，一定会去的。”林轩微笑着说。梦如嫣点点头，化为一道惊ji，消失在了远方的天空。
"No," Meng Ruyan shook her head. "There’s an issue with the Sky and Sea Pavilion, but as long as I return, it will be resolved." "Really?"
lín xuān xīn zhōng suī yǒu xiē yí huò ， bù guò cǐ shí cǐ 31， tā hái yǒu bié de shì qíng yào zuò ， dāng wù zhī jí ， shì gǎn huí bài xuān gé 。 lín xuān yǔ yuè ér ， hái cóng wèi fēn kāi guò ， bù zhī dào nà yā tou zěn me yàng le 。
林轩心中虽有些疑惑，不过此时此31，他还有别的事情要做，当务之急，是赶回拜轩阁。林轩与月儿，还从未分开过，不知道那丫头怎么样了。
"Mm-hmm," Meng Ruyan raised her nose. "Younger Brother, originally, I wanted to have a gathering with you, but now that can't happen. If there's ever an opportunity in the future, you can visit my Sky and Sea Pavilion. Now, I must take my leave."
ā xiū luó wáng de xū yǐng ， shuō tā jié yīng xū yào sān nián de guāng yīn ， bù guò xiū xiān jiè de shì qíng ， shuí néng suàn wú yí cè ， lín xuān yǐn yǐn jué de ， cǐ shì huì yǒu biàn gù 。 dāng rán ， yě kě néng shì zì jǐ duō xīn ， dàn bù guǎn rú hé ， lín xuān dōu xiǎng jǐn kuài gǎn huí qù 。
阿修罗王的虚影，说她结婴需要三年的光阴，不过修仙界的事情，谁能算无遗策，林轩隐隐觉得，此事会有变故。当然，也可能是自己多心，但不管如何，林轩都想尽快赶回去。
"Alright, if I'm free, I’ll definitely come," Lin Xuan said with a smile. Meng Ruyan nodded and transformed into a streak of lightning, vanishing into the distance.
zhè cì tiān qiǎo mén zhī lǚ ， kě shuō wán měi yǐ jí ， zì jǐ bìng méi yǒu fù chū duō shǎo dài jià ， jiù dá chéng le zuì chū de mù dì 。 suī rán yún zhōu nǎi xiū liàn shèng dì ， dàn shí jù yuán yīng qī kuǐ lěi yě suàn bù xiǎo de zhàn lì 。
这次天巧门之旅，可说完美以极，自己并没有付出多少代价，就达成了最初的目的。虽然云州乃修炼圣地，但十具元婴期傀儡也算不小的战力。
Although Lin Xuan was somewhat puzzled, he had other matters to attend to at this moment. His top priority was to return to the Baixuan Pavilion. He and Moon had never been apart; he wondered how she was doing.
hái yǒu jīng wēi pào yǔ mù ěr xiāng pèi hé ， bài xuān gé de zǒng duò suī bù gǎn shuō láo bù kě pò ， dàn gù ruò jīn tāng què shì yí dìng de 。
还有晶威炮与木耳相配合，拜轩阁的总舵虽不敢说牢不可破，但固若金汤却是一定的。
The shadow of the Asura King said that it would take her three years to form an infant soul, but in the world of cultivation, who could predict everything? Lin Xuan felt there might be a twist. Of course, it could just be his overthinking, but regardless, he wanted to return as soon as possible.
lín xuān nǎo hǎi zhōng niàn tou zhuǎn guò ， yòu mō le mō huái zhōng de tiān jī fǔ ， zhè dōng xī suī shì dì yī cì tīng shuō ， dàn jià zhí rú hé ， guāng xiǎng yī xiǎng jiù xīn zhōng yǒu shù 。
林轩脑海中念头转过，又摸了摸怀中的天机府，这东西虽是第一次听说，但价值如何，光想一想就心中有数。
This trip to Tiangao Sect was almost perfect; he hadn’t paid much and had achieved his initial goal. Although Yunzhou was a holy land for cultivation, ten infant soul puppets were no small force.
jiē zhe lín xuān shēn chū shǒu lái ， zài yāo jiān yī pāi ， yī shì yàng gǔ piáo de fú zuǎn chū xiàn zài le tā de miàn qián ， suī lüè xiǎn cán pò ， dàn què yǒu kě pà de líng yā pèi rán ér chū 。 gèng lìng rén jīng yà de shì fú zhōng de huǒ niǎo tú àn jū rán shì huó de 。
接着林轩伸出手来，在腰间一拍，一式样古朴的符纂出现在了他的面前，虽略显残破，但却有可怕的灵压沛然而出。更令人惊讶的是符中的火鸟图案居然是活的。
Moreover, combining the Crystal Power Cannon with Ear Mushrooms, even if the main hall of Baixuan Pavilion wasn't impregnable, it was certainly well-defended.
lín xuān yě suàn jiàn shí guǎng bó ， dàn zhè yàng de fú zuǎn tīng dōu méi yǒu tīng shuō ， shí yǒu ** bú shì rén jiè zhī wù ， tā zhēn ér zhòng zhī de jiāng qí mín hǎo le 。 lín xuān xī le kǒu qì ， hún shēn qīng máng dà qǐ ， xiàng zhe tiān jì fēi lüè ér qù 。 yǔ cǐ tóng shí ， tiān qiǎo mén zǒng duò ， tài yīn de qīng xiū zhī suǒ 。
林轩也算见识广博，但这样的符纂听都没有听说，十有**不是人界之物，他珍而重之的将其岷好了。林轩吸了口气，浑身青芒大起，向着天际飞掠而去。与此同时，天巧门总舵，太阴的清修之所。
Lin Xuan’s thoughts raced as he touched the Heavenly Mechanism Mansion in his pocket. Although this item was new to him, its value was clear just by imagining it.
“ nǐ shuō shù rì yǐ qián ， běn mén wèi liǎo yī míng lí hé qī xiū xiān zhě ， nǐ hái yǔ tā jiāo shǒu le ？” tài yīn zhēn rén pán xī ér zuò ， huǐ huǎn de kāi kǒu le 。“ shì ， shī shū ， shì qíng shì zhè yàng de ……” mò xuě sōng de liǎn shàng mǎn shì gōng jìng zhī sè ， wěi wěi de jiāng yǔ lín xuān yǒu guān de shì qíng jiǎng chū lái le 。 tài yīn zé shuāng mù bàn - kāi bàn hé ， jìng jìng de tīng zhe 。 bù zhī bù jué ， jiù guò qù le xiǎo bàn gè shí chén zhī jiǔ 。“ nǐ què dìng tā shì lí hé qī ？” tīng wán yǐ hòu ， tài yīn chén jiù liáng jiǔ ， zhōng yú huǎn huǎn de kāi kǒu le 。 zhè ……” mò xuě sōng lüè yī chóu chú ：“ dì zǐ yě bù qīng chǔ 。”“ bù qīng chǔ ？”
“你说数日以前，本门未了一名离合期修仙者，你还与他交手了？”太阴真人盘膝而坐，毁缓的开口了。“是，师叔，事情是这样的……”莫雪松的脸上满是恭敬之色，娓娓的将与林轩有关的事情讲出来了。太阴则双目半-开半合，静静的听着。不知不觉，就过去了小半个时辰之久。“你确定他是离合期？”听完以后，太阴沉就良久，终于缓缓的开口了。这……”莫雪松略一踌躇：“弟子也不清楚。”“不清楚？”
Next, Lin Xuan stretched out his hand and tapped his waist, revealing an ancient-looking talisman that appeared slightly worn but emitted a formidable spiritual pressure. More astonishingly, the flaming bird pattern within the talisman seemed alive.
“ shì de ， cóng líng yā lái shuō ， duì fāng yě jiù yuán yīng hòu qī ， dàn yī shēn shén tōng ， què jīng shì hài sú ， dì zǐ zài tā miàn qián ， bàn diǎn huán shǒu zhī lì yě wú ， ér qiě cǐ rén ， sì hū yǔ rú yān xiān zi yě xiāng shí de 。”“ hǎo le ， zhè jiàn shì qíng wǒ xīn zhōng yǒu shù ， nǐ kě yǐ chū qù le 。”“ shì ， shī shū 。”
“是的，从灵压来说，对方也就元婴后期，但一身神通，却惊世骇俗，弟子在他面前，半点还手之力也无，而且此人，似乎与如嫣仙子也相识的。”“好了，这件事情我心中有数，你可以出去了。”“是，师叔。”
Lin Xuan had seen many things in his travels, but such a talisman was unheard of. He carefully restored it with reverence. Lin Xuan took a deep breath and surrounded himself with green light as he soared towards the horizon.
mò xuě sōng xīn zhōng yí huò ， dàn què bù gǎn kāi kǒu duō wèn shén me ， chōng zhe qián miàn de lǎo rén xíng le yī lǐ ， jìng jìng de tuì le chū qù 。 dà diàn lǐ zhǐ shèng xià tài yīn yī rén ér yǐ 。“ shān yǔ yù lái fēng mǎn lóu ， kàn lái zhè yún zhōu shì zhēn de yào luàn yo”
莫雪松心中疑惑，但却不敢开口多问什么，冲着前面的老人行了一礼，静静的退了出去。大殿里只剩下太阴一人而已。“山雨欲来风满楼，看来这云州是真的要乱yo”
Meanwhile, at Tiangao Sect's main hall, the place of secluded cultivation for Yin Tai:
tài yīn zhēn rén liǎn shàng de biǎo qíng yě pǒ wèi chóu chú ， yuán běn jiù shí lì lái shuō ， wàn fú zōng kěn dìng qiáng yú tiān yá hǎi gé ， rán ér huì tōng yǔn luò ， mèng rú yān zhè biān yòu duō yī míng shén mì de xiū xiān zhě ， shuí shèng shuí fù ， kě jiù shì liǎng shuō 。
太阴真人脸上的表情也颇为踌躇，原本就实力来说，万佛宗肯定强于天涯海阁，然而慧通陨落，梦如嫣这边又多一名神秘的修仙者，谁胜谁负，可就是两说。
"Did you say that just a few days ago, our sect lost an Separation Realm cultivator, and you fought him?" The Yin Tai Immortal sat cross-legged, speaking slowly. "Yes, Uncle Senior, it happened like this…" Mo Xuesong's face was filled with respect as he narrated the events involving Lin Xuan. Yin Tai's eyes half-opened and half-closed, listening quietly.
huì tōng de yǔn luò ， jí yǒu kě néng shì dǎo huǒ suǒ ， cóng tài yīn de běn yì lái shuō ， tiān qiǎo mén zuì hǎo bié juǎn rù qí zhōng ， kě rén shēng bù rú yì zhě shí zhī **， hé kuàng qī dà zōng mén cè yuán jí shēn ， xiǎng yào dú shàn qí shēn ， jī hū bù kě néng 。
慧通的陨落，极有可能是导火索，从太阴的本意来说，天巧门最好别卷入其中，可人生不如意者十之**，何况七大宗门测源极深，想要独善其身，几乎不可能。
Unconsciously, nearly an hour passed. "Are you sure he’s at the Separation Realm?" After hearing everything, Yin Tai remained silent for a long time before finally speaking slowly.
jǐn guǎn dà zhàn shàng wèi kāi qǐ ， dàn kōng qì zhōng fǎng fú yǐ yǒu xuè xīng wèi ér piāo guò ， zhè yī cì hào jié ， bù zhī dào huì yǒu duō shǎo xiū shì yǔn luò ， xiū luó zhī dòu hái yǒu sì shí yú nián jiù yào kāi qǐ le ， ér zhè biān sǐ de rén yuè duō yuè ， yīn sī jiè nà biān ……
尽管大战尚未开启，但空气中仿佛已有血腥味儿飘过，这一次浩劫，不知道会有多少修士陨落，修罗之斗还有四十余年就要开启了，而这边死的人越多越，阴司界那边……
"…It's possible," Mo Xuesong hesitated slightly: "I'm not entirely certain." "Uncertain?"
xiǎng xiǎng guān yú xiū luó zhī mén de gǔ guài fǎ zé ， kǒng pà zhè yī cì kāi qǐ hòu de wēi xiǎn chéng dù ， zài bǎi wàn nián de lì shǐ cháng hé zhōng ， yě jué wú jǐn yǒu 。 tài yīn tàn le kǒu qì ， suí hòu bì shàng shuāng mù ， chóng xīn rù dìng dǎ zuò qǐ lái le 。 zài shuō lìng yī biān 。
想想关于修罗之门的古怪法则，恐怕这一次开启后的危险程度，在百万年的历史长河中，也绝无仅有。太阴叹了口气，随后闭上双目，重新入定打坐起来了。再说另一边。
"Yes, based on spiritual pressure alone, his level is likely late-stage Infant Soul, but his abilities are beyond the ordinary. I had no chance against him, and this person seems to know Sister Ruyan as well."
yǔ rú yān xiān zi fēn shǒu yǐ hòu ， lín xuān bìng bù tíng jiù ， yī lù fēng chí diàn bì ， jǐn jǐn huā le sān tiān de gōng fu ， jiù chū xiàn zài jiǔ líng shān fù jìn le 。
与如嫣仙子分手以后，林轩并不停咎，一路风驰电毕，仅仅花了三天的功夫，就出现在玖凌山附近了。
"Alright, I understand. You can leave now," Yin Tai said.
yǎn qián de shān fēng píng jìng rú xī ， lín xuān bù yóu de sōng le kǒu qì ， dàn hěn kuài méi tóu yòu jǐn jǐn zhòu qǐ 。
眼前的山峰平静如昔，林轩不由得松了口气，但很快眉头又紧紧皱起。
Mo Xuesong was puzzled but didn’t dare ask more. He bowed respectfully to the old man in front of him before quietly leaving. Only Yin Tai remained in the grand hall.
yīn wèi zhěng zuò shān mài dōu lǒng zhào zhe nóng nóng de mí wù ， ruò shì luò zài dī jiē xiū shì yǎn zhōng ， huò xǔ hái kàn bù chū shén me bù tuǒ ， dàn lín xuān què xīn zhōng yǒu shù ， hù pài dà zhèn yǐ bèi kāi qǐ le 。 nán dào jìng shēng le shén me biàn gù ？
因为整座山脉都笼罩着浓浓的迷雾，若是落在低阶修士眼中，或许还看不出什么不妥，但林轩却心中有数，护派大阵已被开启了。难道竟生了什么变故？
"The winds of change are brewing; it seems Yunzhou is truly on the brink of chaos." The expression on Yin Tai's face was also hesitant. Originally, Wansheng Sect would be stronger than Sky and Sea Pavilion, but with the fall of Hui Tong and the addition of a mysterious cultivator to Meng Ruyan’s side, who would win remained uncertain.
yào zhī dào hù pài dà zhèn yǔ dān rén shǐ yòng de jìn zhì bù tóng ， yí dàn qǐ yòng ， jí biàn méi yǒu shòu dào gōng jī ， yě huì xiāo hào shù liàng jù dà de jīng shí 。
要知道护派大阵与单人使用的禁制不同，一旦启用，即便没有受到攻击，也会消耗数量巨大的晶石。
Hui Tong's death might have been the catalyst; according to Yin Tai's intentions, Tiangao Sect should stay out of it. However, life is full of disappointments, and with the deep roots of the Seven Great Sects, maintaining neutrality was almost impossible.
suǒ yǐ zōng mén jiā zú ， yí dàn xuǎn dìng zǒng néng ， suī rán dū huì bù xià hù pài zhèn fǎ ， dàn yì bān qíng kuàng xià ， bìng bú huì yòng 。
所以宗门家族，一旦选定总能，虽然都会布下护派阵法，但一般情况下，并不会用。
Despite the war not yet starting, a hint of bloodiness could be felt in the air. This calamity would likely see many cultivators fall. The Asura battle was set to begin in forty years, but the more people died here, the worse it would be for the Netherworld Realm…
lín xuān jiāng shén shí fàng chū ， fāng yuán qiān lǐ ， bìng wèi yǒu fēn háo bù tuǒ ， sī háo méi yǒu jiàn dào mò shēng xiū shì de xíng zōng 。 zhè kě yǒu xiē qí guài le ！ lín xuān náo le náo tóu ， liǎn shàng lù chū bù jiě zhī sè 。
林轩将神识放出，方圆千里，并未有分毫不妥，丝毫没有见到陌生修士的行踪。这可有些奇怪了！林轩挠了挠头，脸上露出不解之色。
Thinking about the peculiar laws of the Asura Gate, this opening might pose unprecedented dangers in a million-year history. Yin Tai sighed and then closed his eyes, re-entering meditation.
suí hòu yòu yǎ rán shī xiào qǐ lái ， zì jǐ hé bì zài zhè lǐ xiǎng nà me duō ， huí dào zōng mén bù jiù qīng chǔ ， yú shì tā cóng huái zhōng qǔ chū yī zhāng chuán yīn fú ， shǒu yī dǒu ， jiù fēi xiàng le yuǎn chù nà qióng lóu yù yǔ bān de jiàn zhù 。 jǐn jǐn guò le yuē zhǎn chá de gōng fu ， xiān lè dà zuò ， wú shù dào guāng huá cóng mí wù zhōng fēi lüè ér chū 。 wèi de ， shì liǎng wèi miào líng shào nǚ 。“ jiàn guò shī bó 。” wǔ yún ér yíng yíng yī fú ， lù yíng ér gèng bú yòng shuō ， gōng gōng jìng jìng de xiàng lín xuān bài xià qù le 。
随后又哑然失笑起来，自己何必在这里想那么多，回到宗门不就清楚，于是他从怀中取出一张传音符，手一抖，就飞向了远处那琼楼玉宇般的建筑。仅仅过了约盏茶的功夫，仙乐大作，无数道光华从迷雾中飞掠而出。为的，是两位妙龄少女。“见过师伯。”武云儿盈盈一拂，陆盈儿更不用说，恭恭敬敬的像林轩拜下去了。
On another side,
ér tā men shēn hòu ， shì jìn bǎi míng níng dān qī xiū xiān zhě ， dǎ bàn gè bù xiāng tóng ， dàn wàng xiàng lín xuān de mù guāng ， dōu chōng mǎn le gōng shùn zhī sè 。 yuán yīng hòu qī dà xiū xiān zhě ， píng shí kě shì děng xián nán dé yī jiàn de 。
而她们身后，是近百名凝丹期修仙者，打扮各不相同，但望向林轩的目光，都充满了恭顺之色。元婴后期大修仙者，平时可是等闲难得一见的。
After parting ways with Sister Ruyan, Lin Xuan didn’t stop; he traveled swiftly for three days until he reached nearby Jiuling Mountain. The mountain peaks were as tranquil as ever, and Lin Xuan breathed a sigh of relief. However, soon his frown tightened.
“ bà le 。” lín xuān bǎi le bǎi shǒu ， biǎo miàn bù dòng shēng sè ， xīn zhōng què gèng qí guài le ， bài xuān gé bìng wú bù tuǒ ， kàn yàng zi ， yě sī háo bù xiàng yǒu wài dí jìn gōng ， jì rán rú cǐ ， wèi hé huì jiāng hù pài dà zhèn kāi qǐ ne ？ yíng ér xiū wèi shén tōng zàn qiě bù shuō ， zuò shì qíng kě shì hěn yǒu fēn cùn de ， tā zhè me xuǎn zé ， yīng gāi shì yǒu lǐ yóu de 。
“罢了。”林轩摆了摆手，表面不动声色，心中却更奇怪了，拜轩阁并无不妥，看样子，也丝毫不像有外敌进攻，既然如此，为何会将护派大阵开启呢？盈儿修为神通暂且不说，做事情可是很有分寸的，她这么选择，应该是有理由的。
The entire mountain was shrouded in thick fog. While lower realm cultivators might not notice anything amiss, Lin Xuan knew the sect’s protective array had been activated. Had something happened?
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Protective arrays were different from individual禁制; once activated, they would consume a massive amount of crystals even without attacks.
Most sects and families wouldn’t use their protective arrays in normal circumstances. Lin Xuan released his divine sense over a thousand miles but found no signs of strangers. This was peculiar!
Lin Xuan scratched his head, showing confusion on his face. He then burst into laughter, wondering why he should think so much here. Returning to the sect would clarify everything.
He took out a Transmitting Sound Talisman from his pocket and tossed it towards the distant building that looked like琼楼玉宇. After about half an hour, celestial music filled the air as countless beams of light pierced through the fog for two young girls.
"Meeting Uncle Senior," Wu Yun'er greeted gracefully, while Lu Ying'er bowed respectfully to Lin Xuan. Behind them were nearly a hundred Condensation Core Realm cultivators, each dressed differently but all showing reverence towards Lin Xuan. Late-stage Infant Soul cultivators weren’t easily seen in daily life.
"Enough," Lin Xuan waved his hand, maintaining composure on the surface while feeling even more puzzled inside. The Baixuan Pavilion seemed fine, and there was no sign of external enemies; why activate the protective array then? Although Ying'er’s abilities were impressive, her actions were always measured. Her choice must have a reason.
Transmitting Sound Talisman! And it was a very advanced one, though not as effective as sending messages with flying swords. But it wasn't something ordinary cultivators could use either.
Meng Ruyan's delicate brows twitched, and a hint of surprise appeared on her pretty face. She then extended her slender hand, and the flame light fell into her palm. "What?"
With her divine sense submerged, she couldn’t help but let out an involuntary gasp, her expression darkening as a hint of anxiety flashed in her eyes. "Sister, what's wrong?"
Lin Xuan remained unperturbed on his face, feeling somewhat surprised. After all, Meng Ruyan was a cultivator at the Separation Realm; not many things could trouble her: "Do you need my help?"
"No," Meng Ruyan shook her head. "There’s an issue with the Sky and Sea Pavilion, but as long as I return, it will be resolved." "Really?"
"Mm-hmm," Meng Ruyan raised her nose. "Younger Brother, originally, I wanted to have a gathering with you, but now that can't happen. If there's ever an opportunity in the future, you can visit my Sky and Sea Pavilion. Now, I must take my leave."
"Alright, if I'm free, I’ll definitely come," Lin Xuan said with a smile. Meng Ruyan nodded and transformed into a streak of lightning, vanishing into the distance.
Although Lin Xuan was somewhat puzzled, he had other matters to attend to at this moment. His top priority was to return to the Baixuan Pavilion. He and Moon had never been apart; he wondered how she was doing.
The shadow of the Asura King said that it would take her three years to form an infant soul, but in the world of cultivation, who could predict everything? Lin Xuan felt there might be a twist. Of course, it could just be his overthinking, but regardless, he wanted to return as soon as possible.
This trip to Tiangao Sect was almost perfect; he hadn’t paid much and had achieved his initial goal. Although Yunzhou was a holy land for cultivation, ten infant soul puppets were no small force.
Moreover, combining the Crystal Power Cannon with Ear Mushrooms, even if the main hall of Baixuan Pavilion wasn't impregnable, it was certainly well-defended.
Lin Xuan’s thoughts raced as he touched the Heavenly Mechanism Mansion in his pocket. Although this item was new to him, its value was clear just by imagining it.
Next, Lin Xuan stretched out his hand and tapped his waist, revealing an ancient-looking talisman that appeared slightly worn but emitted a formidable spiritual pressure. More astonishingly, the flaming bird pattern within the talisman seemed alive.
Lin Xuan had seen many things in his travels, but such a talisman was unheard of. He carefully restored it with reverence. Lin Xuan took a deep breath and surrounded himself with green light as he soared towards the horizon.
Meanwhile, at Tiangao Sect's main hall, the place of secluded cultivation for Yin Tai:
"Did you say that just a few days ago, our sect lost an Separation Realm cultivator, and you fought him?" The Yin Tai Immortal sat cross-legged, speaking slowly. "Yes, Uncle Senior, it happened like this…" Mo Xuesong's face was filled with respect as he narrated the events involving Lin Xuan. Yin Tai's eyes half-opened and half-closed, listening quietly.
Unconsciously, nearly an hour passed. "Are you sure he’s at the Separation Realm?" After hearing everything, Yin Tai remained silent for a long time before finally speaking slowly.
"…It's possible," Mo Xuesong hesitated slightly: "I'm not entirely certain." "Uncertain?"
"Yes, based on spiritual pressure alone, his level is likely late-stage Infant Soul, but his abilities are beyond the ordinary. I had no chance against him, and this person seems to know Sister Ruyan as well."
"Alright, I understand. You can leave now," Yin Tai said.
Mo Xuesong was puzzled but didn’t dare ask more. He bowed respectfully to the old man in front of him before quietly leaving. Only Yin Tai remained in the grand hall.
"The winds of change are brewing; it seems Yunzhou is truly on the brink of chaos." The expression on Yin Tai's face was also hesitant. Originally, Wansheng Sect would be stronger than Sky and Sea Pavilion, but with the fall of Hui Tong and the addition of a mysterious cultivator to Meng Ruyan’s side, who would win remained uncertain.
Hui Tong's death might have been the catalyst; according to Yin Tai's intentions, Tiangao Sect should stay out of it. However, life is full of disappointments, and with the deep roots of the Seven Great Sects, maintaining neutrality was almost impossible.
Despite the war not yet starting, a hint of bloodiness could be felt in the air. This calamity would likely see many cultivators fall. The Asura battle was set to begin in forty years, but the more people died here, the worse it would be for the Netherworld Realm…
Thinking about the peculiar laws of the Asura Gate, this opening might pose unprecedented dangers in a million-year history. Yin Tai sighed and then closed his eyes, re-entering meditation.
On another side,
After parting ways with Sister Ruyan, Lin Xuan didn’t stop; he traveled swiftly for three days until he reached nearby Jiuling Mountain. The mountain peaks were as tranquil as ever, and Lin Xuan breathed a sigh of relief. However, soon his frown tightened.
The entire mountain was shrouded in thick fog. While lower realm cultivators might not notice anything amiss, Lin Xuan knew the sect’s protective array had been activated. Had something happened?
Protective arrays were different from individual禁制; once activated, they would consume a massive amount of crystals even without attacks.
Most sects and families wouldn’t use their protective arrays in normal circumstances. Lin Xuan released his divine sense over a thousand miles but found no signs of strangers. This was peculiar!
Lin Xuan scratched his head, showing confusion on his face. He then burst into laughter, wondering why he should think so much here. Returning to the sect would clarify everything.
He took out a Transmitting Sound Talisman from his pocket and tossed it towards the distant building that looked like琼楼玉宇. After about half an hour, celestial music filled the air as countless beams of light pierced through the fog for two young girls.
"Meeting Uncle Senior," Wu Yun'er greeted gracefully, while Lu Ying'er bowed respectfully to Lin Xuan. Behind them were nearly a hundred Condensation Core Realm cultivators, each dressed differently but all showing reverence towards Lin Xuan. Late-stage Infant Soul cultivators weren’t easily seen in daily life.
"Enough," Lin Xuan waved his hand, maintaining composure on the surface while feeling even more puzzled inside. The Baixuan Pavilion seemed fine, and there was no sign of external enemies; why activate the protective array then? Although Ying'er’s abilities were impressive, her actions were always measured. Her choice must have a reason.
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