nà shì yī róng mào jí měi de nǚ zǐ ， rán ér méi yǔ zhī jiān ， què yǐn yǐn de dài zhe yī sī shā qì 。
那是一容貌极美的女子，然而眉宇之间，却隐隐的带着一丝煞气。
That was a woman of extraordinary beauty, yet there was an underlying hint of malevolence in her expression.
tā kàn le lín xuān yī yǎn ， rán hòu liǎn shàng de bīng lěng zhī sè ， jiù jiàn jiàn dàn qù le ， lù chū le yī sī xiào róng ：“ tài bái shī xiōng ， nǐ bú shì zài yún hǎi zhāo dài wài kè ， zhè shì yào ……”
她看了林轩一眼，然后脸上的冰冷之色，就渐渐淡去了，露出了一丝笑容：“太白师兄，你不是在云海招待外客，这是要……”
She glanced at Lin Xuan and the icy look on her face gradually softened as she offered a smile. "Senior Brother Tai Bai, you weren't hosting guests from outside in the Cloud Sea, right? What brings you here?"
lín xuān xīn niàn jí zhuǎn ， yǎn qián de nǚ zǐ ， shén guāng nèi liǎn ， zì jǐ shǐ chū líng yǎn shù ， yě sī háo kàn bù chū tā de xiū wèi ， níng dān qī de gāo shǒu 。
林轩心念急转，眼前的女子，神光内敛，自己使出灵眼术，也丝毫看不出她的修为，凝丹期的高手。
Lin Xuan's mind raced. The woman before him had reined in her divine light, making it impossible for him to discern her cultivation level with his Spirit Eye Technique—she was a Core Formation Stage expert.
hǎo zài cǐ cì chū mén yǐ qián ， zì jǐ céng jīng liǎo jiě le yī xià bì yún shān de zhòng yào rén wù ， suī rán duì fāng de níng dān qī xiū shì yǒu shù shí rén zhī duō ， bù yí dìng měi gè dōu jì de qīng chǔ ， dàn yǎn qián zhè nǚ xiū shì què qià hǎo rèn de 。
好在此次出门以前，自己曾经了解了一下碧云山的重要人物，虽然对方的凝丹期修士有数十人之多，不一定每个都记得清楚，但眼前这女修士却恰好认得。
Fortunately, he had done some research on the key figures of Mount Bichun before this trip. While he might not remember every Core Formation Stage cultivator, he recognized this woman.
ōu yáng qín xīn 。
欧阳琴心。
Ouyang Qinxin.
bì yún shān zhǎng lǎo ！
碧云山长老！
An Elder of Mount Bichun!
nǚ xiū shì de shù liàng běn lái jiù shǎo ， néng gòu níng dān chéng gōng de gèng shì fèng máo lín jiǎo ， suǒ yǐ lín xuān duì tā yǒu xiē yìn xiàng 。
女修士的数量本来就少，能够凝丹成功的更是凤毛麟角，所以林轩对她有些印象。
Women were few and far between in cultivation realms, and those who successfully formed cores were even rarer. Thus, Lin Xuan had a vague impression of her.
néng gòu tà rù níng dān jìng jiè ， nián líng kěn dìng bù xiǎo ， dàn cǐ nǚ kàn shàng qù ， què yī rán yǒu rú èr bā jiā rén yī yàng ， kàn lái tā yě shì xiū liàn le shén me tè shū de gōng fǎ 。
能够踏入凝丹境界，年龄肯定不小，但此女看上去，却依然有如二八佳人一样，看来她也是修炼了什么特殊的功法。
At her age, she was likely well past twenty-eight, but she still looked like a young maiden, suggesting that she practiced some special cultivation techniques.
lín xuān xīn zhōng zhuì zhuì ， biǎo miàn shàng què fǔ xū xiào le qǐ lái ：“ yú xiōng yǒu shì yào huí yào yuán ， shī mèi zhè shì yǒu hé guì gàn ？”
林轩心中惴惴，表面上却抚须笑了起来：“愚兄有事要回药园，师妹这是有何贵干？”
Lin Xuan felt uneasy, but he put on a smile and said, "Brother, I have something to attend to at the Medicine Garden. Sister, what brings you here?"
jiāng yī wèi níng dān qī de qián bèi chēng wéi shī mèi ， ràng lín xuān xīn zhōng yǒu yī gǔ guài guài de gǎn jué ， bù guò shì yǐ zhì cǐ ， tā yě zhǐ néng yìng zhe tóu pí jiāng xì yǎn xià qù le 。
将一位凝丹期的前辈称为师妹，让林轩心中有一股怪怪的感觉，不过事已至此，他也只能硬着头皮将戏演下去了。
Calling an elder Core Formation cultivator 'sister' gave Lin Xuan an odd feeling, but there was no turning back now; he had to act as if nothing were amiss.
“ wǒ zuì jìn xiū liàn ， gǎn jué yǒu xiē xīn fán yì luàn ， suǒ yǐ zhèng zhǔn bèi qù yào yuán ， tǎo yī zhū níng xīn cǎo ， zhè dào hǎo ， bàn lù jiù pèng jiàn shī xiōng le 。”
“我最近修炼，感觉有些心烦意乱，所以正准备去药园，讨一株宁心草，这倒好，半路就碰见师兄了。”
"I've been feeling restless lately and decided to visit the Medicine Garden for some Calming Heart Grass. I'm glad I ran into Senior Brother here."
níng xīn cǎo ， yě shì yī zhǒng shí fēn zhēn guì de yào cái ， yǒu dìng shén níng xīn de qí xiào ， kě yǐ wèi xiū liàn zhě qù chú xīn mó 。
宁心草，也是一种十分珍贵的药材，有定神宁心的奇效，可以为修炼者去除心魔。
Calming Heart Grass was a highly prized medicinal herb that could help cultivators rid themselves of mental demons.
yì bān de xiū shì ， zì rán shì wú yuán fú yòng ， dàn níng dān qī de gāo shǒu ， mén pài zé huì miǎn fèi tí gōng 。
一般的修士，自然是无缘服用，但凝丹期的高手，门派则会免费提供。
While ordinary cultivators couldn't afford it, Core Formation Stage experts received it free from their sects.
“ hē hē ， shī mèi tài kè qì le 。” lín xuān háo shuǎng de bǎi le bǎi shǒu ：“ zhè diǎn xiǎo shì ， jí shǐ yú xiōng bù zài ， jǐ gè kān guǎn yào yuán de xiǎo bèi 。 yě huì mǎn zú shī mèi de yāo qiú 。”
“呵呵，师妹太客气了。”林轩豪爽的摆了摆手：“这点小事，即使愚兄不在，几个看管药园的小辈。也会满足师妹的要求。”
"Haha, you're too polite," Lin Xuan waved his hand. "Such small matters would be handled by the junior disciples guarding the Medicine Garden."
“ bù guǎn zěn me shuō ， mén pài de guī jǔ hái shì yào zūn shǒu ， shī xiōng wǒ men zǒu ba ！”
“不管怎么说，门派的规矩还是要遵守，师兄我们走吧！”
"Still, we must follow our sect's rules. Let's go!"
lín xuān zì rán bú huì tuī tuō ， dùn guāng yǔ duì fāng yì qǐ fēi xiàng yào yuán ， zài zhè qī jiān ， lín xuān shǐ chū le hún shēn xiè shù ， cái miǎn qiǎng gēn shàng ōu yáng qín xīn dì sù dù 。 zhè hái shì yīn wèi zài mén pài lǐ ， duì fāng méi yǒu quán lì fēi xíng de yuán gù 。
林轩自然不会推脱，遁光与对方一起飞向药园，在这期间，林轩使出了浑身解数，才勉强跟上欧阳琴心地速度。这还是因为在门派里，对方没有全力飞行的缘故。
Lin Xuan didn't object and flew towards the Medicine Garden with her. During their flight, he used all his skills to keep up with Ouyang Qinxin's speed, which was due to her not using full power within the sect.
piàn kè hòu ， yuǎn chù chū xiàn le yí gè hēi diǎn ， suí zhe jù lí yuè lái yuè jìn ， yào yuán de lún kuò yě zhú jiàn qīng xī qǐ lái ， ōu yáng qín xīn jīng hū yī shēng ， shùn jiān jiā kuài le fēi xíng de sù dù 。
片刻后，远处出现了一个黑点，随着距离越来越近，药园的轮廓也逐渐清晰起来，欧阳琴心惊呼一声，瞬间加快了飞行的速度。
A short while later, they arrived at a scene of devastation. The ground was littered with dozens of corpses, including both sect and outer disciples. Even servants who served tea were not spared; their methods were brutal beyond description.
lín xuān yě kàn chū le bù tuǒ ， xīn zhōng shǎn guò yī sī yí huò ， biǎo miàn shàng què zhuāng chū yī fù yòu jīng yòu nù de biǎo qíng 。
林轩也看出了不妥，心中闪过一丝疑惑，表面上却装出一副又惊又怒的表情。
The courtyard's rare flowers and exotic herbs had been stripped bare, with some even uprooted. This was intolerable, and Ouyang Qinxin gritted her teeth.
piàn kè hòu ， liǎng rén yǐ jīng lái dào le yào yuán de wài miàn 。 jǐ jù shī tǐ chū xiàn zài miàn qián ， qí zhōng yī rén ， lín xuān jiàn guò ， jiù shì nà tiān wéi shā dào rén de xìng hé dì dì zǐ 。
片刻后，两人已经来到了药园的外面。几具尸体出现在面前，其中一人，林轩见过，就是那天围杀道人的姓何地弟子。
Lin Xuan's expression was grim, mostly for show.
zhǐ jiàn tā yuán zhēng shuāng yǎn ， sǐ bù míng mù ， biǎo qíng jí shì fèn nù 。
只见他圆睁双眼，死不瞑目，表情极是愤怒。
Several beams of light illuminated the path ahead as they heard shouts. Ouyang Qinxin raised an eyebrow and transformed into a blue beam, flying towards the source of the commotion.
sà shí ， lín xuān de nǎo hǎi zhōng fú xiàn chū shù gè niàn tou 。
飒时，林轩的脑海中浮现出数个念头。
Lin Xuan hesitated but followed after a moment’s consideration; if he ran away now, it would raise suspicion. He had no confidence in evading a Core Formation Stage cultivator.
zuó rì 。 tā qīn yǎn jiàn guò qī cǎi jiàn zhèn de wēi lì ， jiù suàn zhēn zhèng de tài bái jiàn xiān bù zài yuán zhōng ， píng cǐ jìn zhì ， yě néng qīng yì kè zhì níng dān qī de gāo shǒu 。
昨日。他亲眼见过七彩剑阵的威力，就算真正的太白剑仙不在园中，凭此禁制，也能轻易克制凝丹期的高手。
He decided to wait and see what happened. As they approached, Lin Xuan transformed into a streak of light and followed behind Ouyang Qinxin.
kě kàn xiàn zài de qíng xíng ， míng xiǎn shì yǒu rén cóng wài miàn qiáng xíng chuǎng rù ， nán dào shì yuán yīng qī de lǎo guài wù ？
可看现在的情形，明显是有人从外面强行闯入，难道是元婴期的老怪物？
Though his speed couldn't match hers, the distance was close enough for them to arrive simultaneously.
fǒu zé ， zhì shǎo xū yào shù gè níng dān qī xiū shì hé lì 。 cái néng cóng wài miàn ， jiāng qī cǎi jiàn zhèn gōng pò 。
否则，至少需要数个凝丹期修士合力。才能从外面，将七彩剑阵攻破。
The scene before them surprised Lin Xuan.
rán ér ōu yáng qín xīn zài fàng chū shén shí jiāng zhōu wéi sǎo miáo le yī xià zhī hòu ， què fěn liǎn hán shuāng de dào ：“ yǒu nèi guǐ 。”
然而欧阳琴心在放出神识将周围扫描了一下之后，却粉脸寒霜的道：“有内鬼。”
Three base cultivators in Mount Bichun's attire were facing off against a muscular brute. The man looked like a brawny thug but had the cultivation level of a Core Formation Stage expert.
“ nèi guǐ ？”
“内鬼？”
Three base cultivators' combined strength was no match for a single Core Formation Stage expert, but their array flags allowed them to hold on with a complex formation.
“ bù cuò 。 qī cǎi jiàn zhèn shì cóng lǐ miàn bèi rén pò chú ， xiǎng bú dào wǒ bì yún shān ， jū rán yǒu nèi jiān hùn jìn lái le 。”
“不错。七彩剑阵是从里面被人破除，想不到我碧云山，居然有内奸混进来了。”
Their foreheads were slick with sweat, indicating they were at their limits. Seeing Ouyang Qinxin and Lin Xuan, the three men's faces lit up in relief.
lín xuān tīng le ， xīn lǐ xǐ yōu cān bàn ， yǒu rén bǎ shuǐ jiǎo hún ， zì rán shì zài hǎo bù guò ， dàn jiù pà duì fāng de mù biāo gēn zì jǐ yī yàng ， shì nà zhèn yuán zhī bǎo 。 qī xīng cǎo 。
林轩听了，心里喜忧参半，有人把水搅浑，自然是再好不过，但就怕对方的目标跟自己一样，是那镇园之宝。七星草。
"Master, save me!"
“ wǒ bì yún shān 。 qǐ róng zéi zi qī rǔ 。” ōu yáng qín xīn fèn rán huí tóu ：“ shī xiōng zǒu ， wǒ men jiāng nà hùn dàn ná xià 。 jiāo yǔ zhǎng mén fā luò 。”
“我碧云山。岂容贼子欺辱。”欧阳琴心忿然回头：“师兄走，我们将那混蛋拿下。交予掌门发落。”
Lin Xuan smirked; it seemed these three were disciples of Tai Bai Sword Immortal.
lín xuān zì rán zhǐ néng wéi wéi yìng nuò ， yǔ ōu yáng qín xīn yì qǐ jìn rù dào le yào yuán zhī zhōng 。
林轩自然只能唯唯应诺，与欧阳琴心一起进入到了药园之中。
Ouyang Qinxin was furious: "Rao Hai, Master Brother is merciful. He spared your lives on that day and expelled you from the sect. Why are you doing this? You're repaying his kindness with malice!"
yī lù suǒ jiàn de jǐng xiàng ， cǎn bù rěn dǔ ， guāng shì shī tǐ ， jiù yǒu shù shí jù zhī duō ， chú le zài yào yuán yǒu sī zhí dì xiū shì ， hái yǒu bù shǎo wài mén dì zǐ ， duì fāng shèn zhì lián duān chá dào shuǐ de pú yì dōu méi yǒu fàng guò ， shǒu duàn zhī hěn là ， lìng rén fà zhǐ 。
一路所见的景象，惨不忍睹，光是尸体，就有数十具之多，除了在药园有司职地修士，还有不少外门弟子，对方甚至连端茶倒水的仆役都没有放过，手段之狠辣，令人发指。
Before she could finish, her expression changed as she turned to Lin Xuan. "There's another one! Senior Brother, Rao Tong must be here too. Take care of him; I'll deal with Rao Hai."
gèng lìng ōu yáng qín xīn liǎn sè nán kàn de shì ， yuàn nèi de gè zhǒng qí huā yì cǎo ， rú tóng huáng chóng guò jìng yī yàng ， bèi shōu guā yī kōng 。
更令欧阳琴心脸色难看的是，院内的各种奇花异草，如同蝗虫过境一样，被收刮一空。
Lin Xuan was relieved. He didn't want to get involved in a Core Formation Stage battle and would expose his identity if he did. He could use this as an opportunity to sneak into the center of the Medicine Garden.
yǒu jǐ zhū yì cháng zhēn guì de yào cǎo ， shèn zhì shì bèi lián gēn bá diào 。
有几株异常珍贵的药草，甚至是被连根拔掉。
"Very well, then, let Sister handle it." Lin Xuan turned into a streak of light, trying to bypass Rao Hai. The latter hesitated but didn't stop him; facing two Core Formation Stage experts alone was suicide.
shì kě rěn ， shú bù kě rěn ， ōu yáng qín xīn jǐn jǐn de yǎo zhe zhū chún 。
是可忍，孰不可忍，欧阳琴心紧紧的咬着朱唇。
As he left, Ouyang Qinxin and Rao Hai began their battle.
lín xuān de biǎo qíng yě hěn nán kàn ， dāng rán ， duō bàn dōu shì zhuāng chū lái 。
林轩的表情也很难看，当然，多半都是装出来。
Ouyang Qinxin held a golden vertical zither, an extremely rare type of treasure that could emit sound waves to kill opponents. Rao Hai wielded a wolf-shaped weapon that emitted eerie red light.
jǐ sè qí guāng yìng rù yǎn lián ， qián fāng chuán lái hū hè zhī shēng ， ōu yáng qín xīn xiù méi yī tiāo ， huà wèi yī dào lán máng ， fēi wǎng nà shì fā dì dì diǎn 。
几色奇光映入眼帘，前方传来呼喝之声，欧阳琴心秀眉一挑，化为一道蓝芒，飞往那事发地地点。
"Step aside!"
bèi rēng zài yī páng de lín xuān liǎn shàng shǎn guò chóu chú zhī sè ， lüè wēi yóu yù le yī xià zhī hòu ， hái shì gēn shàng lái le 。
被扔在一旁的林轩脸上闪过踌躇之色，略微犹豫了一下之后，还是跟上来了。
The three base cultivators, exhausted, flew away as if granted freedom.
rú guǒ tā xiàn zài kāi liū ， hěn róng yì yǐn qǐ ōu yáng qín xīn de huái yí ， lín xuān kě méi yǒu xìn xīn ， néng gòu cóng yī wèi níng dān qī xiū shì de shǒu lǐ táo nì 。
如果他现在开溜，很容易引起欧阳琴心的怀疑，林轩可没有信心，能够从一位凝丹期修士的手里逃匿。
Two Core Formation Stage experts' divine energy began colliding...
hái shì zài děng yī děng ， jiàn jī xíng shì ， niàn jí zhì cǐ ， lín xuān yě huà wèi yī dào dùn guāng ， cóng hòu miàn gēn shàng 。
还是在等一等，见机行事，念及至此，林轩也化为一道遁光，从后面跟上。
Boom!
suī rán lín xuān de sù dù wú fǎ hé ōu yáng qín xīn xiāng bǐ ， dàn yóu yú jù lí bù yuǎn ， liǎng rén yě shì qián jiǎo hòu jiǎo de lái dào 。
虽然林轩的速度无法和欧阳琴心相比，但由于距离不远，两人也是前脚后脚的来到。
The battle had begun. Sensing the powerful energy fluctuations behind him, Lin Xuan was alarmed but glad he had acted quickly.
yǎn qián de chǎng jǐng ， zhe shí ràng lín xuān chī le yī jīng 。
眼前的场景，着实让林轩吃了一惊。
He wouldn't really try to intercept another Core Formation Stage expert; from their conversation, he guessed what happened. Rao Hai and Rao Tong, originally high-ranking cultivators of Mount Bichun, were expelled for unknown reasons.
zhǐ jiàn sān gè shēn chuān bì yún shān fú shì dì zhù jī qī dì zǐ ， zhèng yǔ yī xiàng mào xiōng è ， hún shēn jī ròu qiú jié de dà hàn duì zhì 。
只见三个身穿碧云山服饰地筑基期弟子，正与一相貌凶恶，浑身肌肉虬结的大汉对峙。
Though it wasn't his concern, this intrigued him because even a sect like the Big Three valued Core Formation Stage experts. They wouldn't be easily discarded unless there was a special reason.
nà dà hàn kàn qǐ lái xiàng gè mǎng fū ， rán ér xiū wèi què lìng rén bù gǎn qīng hū ， níng dān qī gāo shǒu 。
那大汉看起来像个莽夫，然而修为却令人不敢轻忽，凝丹期高手。
After being expelled, they harbored resentment and sought revenge. Familiar with the Medicine Garden's layout, they contacted loyal disciples to act as insiders, breaking through the barriers during this Conception Conference and wreaking havoc inside.
yuán běn sān gè zhù jī qī xiū shì de shí lì ， jué duì wú fǎ yǔ gāo yī jí dì níng dān qī gāo shǒu xiàng bǐ ， rán ér sān rén de shǒu lǐ chí zhe zhèn qí ， píng jiè zhe yī xuán miào de zhèn fǎ ， kǔ kǔ zhī chēng le xià qù 。
原本三个筑基期修士的实力，绝对无法与高一级地凝丹期高手相比，然而三人的手里持着阵旗，凭借着一玄妙的阵法，苦苦支撑了下去。
This was Lin Xuan's conjecture; while not entirely accurate, it was close to the truth. As he pondered, another courtyard appeared before them—the center of the Medicine Garden.
That was a woman of extraordinary beauty, yet there was an underlying hint of malevolence in her expression.
She glanced at Lin Xuan and the icy look on her face gradually softened as she offered a smile. "Senior Brother Tai Bai, you weren't hosting guests from outside in the Cloud Sea, right? What brings you here?"
Lin Xuan's mind raced. The woman before him had reined in her divine light, making it impossible for him to discern her cultivation level with his Spirit Eye Technique—she was a Core Formation Stage expert.
Fortunately, he had done some research on the key figures of Mount Bichun before this trip. While he might not remember every Core Formation Stage cultivator, he recognized this woman.
Ouyang Qinxin.
An Elder of Mount Bichun!
Women were few and far between in cultivation realms, and those who successfully formed cores were even rarer. Thus, Lin Xuan had a vague impression of her.
At her age, she was likely well past twenty-eight, but she still looked like a young maiden, suggesting that she practiced some special cultivation techniques.
Lin Xuan felt uneasy, but he put on a smile and said, "Brother, I have something to attend to at the Medicine Garden. Sister, what brings you here?"
Calling an elder Core Formation cultivator 'sister' gave Lin Xuan an odd feeling, but there was no turning back now; he had to act as if nothing were amiss.
"I've been feeling restless lately and decided to visit the Medicine Garden for some Calming Heart Grass. I'm glad I ran into Senior Brother here."
Calming Heart Grass was a highly prized medicinal herb that could help cultivators rid themselves of mental demons.
While ordinary cultivators couldn't afford it, Core Formation Stage experts received it free from their sects.
"Haha, you're too polite," Lin Xuan waved his hand. "Such small matters would be handled by the junior disciples guarding the Medicine Garden."
"Still, we must follow our sect's rules. Let's go!"
Lin Xuan didn't object and flew towards the Medicine Garden with her. During their flight, he used all his skills to keep up with Ouyang Qinxin's speed, which was due to her not using full power within the sect.
"Hey?"
A short while later, they arrived at a scene of devastation. The ground was littered with dozens of corpses, including both sect and outer disciples. Even servants who served tea were not spared; their methods were brutal beyond description.
The courtyard's rare flowers and exotic herbs had been stripped bare, with some even uprooted. This was intolerable, and Ouyang Qinxin gritted her teeth.
Lin Xuan's expression was grim, mostly for show.
Several beams of light illuminated the path ahead as they heard shouts. Ouyang Qinxin raised an eyebrow and transformed into a blue beam, flying towards the source of the commotion.
Lin Xuan hesitated but followed after a moment’s consideration; if he ran away now, it would raise suspicion. He had no confidence in evading a Core Formation Stage cultivator.
He decided to wait and see what happened. As they approached, Lin Xuan transformed into a streak of light and followed behind Ouyang Qinxin.
Though his speed couldn't match hers, the distance was close enough for them to arrive simultaneously.
The scene before them surprised Lin Xuan.
Three base cultivators in Mount Bichun's attire were facing off against a muscular brute. The man looked like a brawny thug but had the cultivation level of a Core Formation Stage expert.
Three base cultivators' combined strength was no match for a single Core Formation Stage expert, but their array flags allowed them to hold on with a complex formation.
Their foreheads were slick with sweat, indicating they were at their limits. Seeing Ouyang Qinxin and Lin Xuan, the three men's faces lit up in relief.
"Master, save me!"
Lin Xuan smirked; it seemed these three were disciples of Tai Bai Sword Immortal.
Ouyang Qinxin was furious: "Rao Hai, Master Brother is merciful. He spared your lives on that day and expelled you from the sect. Why are you doing this? You're repaying his kindness with malice!"
Before she could finish, her expression changed as she turned to Lin Xuan. "There's another one! Senior Brother, Rao Tong must be here too. Take care of him; I'll deal with Rao Hai."
Lin Xuan was relieved. He didn't want to get involved in a Core Formation Stage battle and would expose his identity if he did. He could use this as an opportunity to sneak into the center of the Medicine Garden.
"Very well, then, let Sister handle it." Lin Xuan turned into a streak of light, trying to bypass Rao Hai. The latter hesitated but didn't stop him; facing two Core Formation Stage experts alone was suicide.
As he left, Ouyang Qinxin and Rao Hai began their battle.
Ouyang Qinxin held a golden vertical zither, an extremely rare type of treasure that could emit sound waves to kill opponents. Rao Hai wielded a wolf-shaped weapon that emitted eerie red light.
"Step aside!"
The three base cultivators, exhausted, flew away as if granted freedom.
Two Core Formation Stage experts' divine energy began colliding...
Boom!
The battle had begun. Sensing the powerful energy fluctuations behind him, Lin Xuan was alarmed but glad he had acted quickly.
He wouldn't really try to intercept another Core Formation Stage expert; from their conversation, he guessed what happened. Rao Hai and Rao Tong, originally high-ranking cultivators of Mount Bichun, were expelled for unknown reasons.
Though it wasn't his concern, this intrigued him because even a sect like the Big Three valued Core Formation Stage experts. They wouldn't be easily discarded unless there was a special reason.
After being expelled, they harbored resentment and sought revenge. Familiar with the Medicine Garden's layout, they contacted loyal disciples to act as insiders, breaking through the barriers during this Conception Conference and wreaking havoc inside.
This was Lin Xuan's conjecture; while not entirely accurate, it was close to the truth. As he pondered, another courtyard appeared before them—the center of the Medicine Garden.