“ hái yǒu ， chuán lìng xià qù ， jiāng hù pài dà zhèn kāi qǐ ， bù yòng jié yuē jīng shí ， dì zǐ yī lǜ sā sòng dào bīng xīn gé ， tā men xiū wèi tài dī ， wú ài dà jú ， wǒ men bù néng yīn wèi zhè cì chōng tū sǔn huài běn mén de gēn jī 。[]” rú yān xiān zi qīng lěng de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr lǐ 。
“还有，传令下去，将护派大阵开启，不用节约晶石，弟子一律撒送到冰心阁，她们修为太低，无碍大局，我们不能因为这次冲突损坏本门的根基。[]”如嫣仙子清冷的声音传入耳里。
"Also, order the Great Array of Protection to be activated. Do not conserve crystal stones; send disciples directly to the Ice Heart Pavilion. Their cultivation is too low to affect the grand scheme, and we cannot allow this conflict to damage our sect's foundation." Lady Ruyan's clear voice echoed in his ears.
suí zhe shí jiān tuī yí ， mèng rú yān jiāng yī tiáo tiáo de mìng lìng bù xià qù ， dà diàn zhōng de nǚ xiū .，
随着时间推移，梦如嫣将一条条的命令布下去，大殿中的女修.，
As time passed, Lady Ruyan issued one command after another, and the female cultivators in the hall all wore expressions of respect. No one dared to express any disagreement.
liǎn shàng wú bù lù chū gōng jìng zhī sè ， méi yǒu yí gè rén gǎn biǎo shì chū yì yì lái de 。
脸上无不露出恭敬之色，没有一个人敢表示出异议来的。
In cultivation circles compared to secular society, there was a more rigid hierarchy. As a Separation Period cultivator, Lady Ruyan held a special position at the Heavenly Edge Pavilion. Moreover, with Wumu Sect and Liulou Valley pressing down on them, it was impossible for anyone in the room to discern priorities amidst their current predicament.
yī lái xiū xiān jiè yǔ shì sú xiāng bǐ ， běn jiù yǒu zhe gèng jiā sēn yán de děng jí ， mèng rú yān zuò wèi lí hé qī xiū xiān zhě ， zài tiān yá hǎi gé dì wèi tè shū 。
一来修仙界与世俗相比，本就有着更加森严的等级，梦如嫣做为离合期修仙者，在天涯海阁地位特殊。
All unpleasant matters had to be put aside; the most crucial task now was how to repel the enemy. They could not let their sect's legacy fall into their own hands.
èr lái wàn fú zōng yǔ lì hún gǔ dà bīng yā jìng ， cǐ shí cǐ kè ， zài zuò de zhū nǚ jiù suàn yǒu shén me jiè dì ， yòu gào huì fēn bù qīng qīng zhòng huǎn jí 。
二来万佛宗与厉魂谷大兵压境，此时此刻，在座的诸女就算有什么芥蒂，又告会分不清轻重缓急。
With Lady Ruyan’s orders, many cultivators began evacuating from nearby islands towards the Heavenly Edge Pavilion’s main headquarters.
yī qiè bù yú kuài dōu yào fàng xià ， rú jīn zuì zhòng yào de rèn wù shì rú hé tuì dí 。
一切不愉快都要放下，如今最重要的任务是如何退敌。
In the sky cars, multicolored streaks of light were visible everywhere as teams of beautiful female cultivators maintained order. The atmosphere was heavy with tension; news of Wumu Sect and Liulou Valley's impending assault had reached every disciple.
qǐ néng ràng běn mén de chuán chéng huǐ zài zì jǐ shǒu lǐ 。
岂能让本门的传承毁在自己手里。
Chen Xue, who had been a member of the Heavenly Edge Pavilion for over twenty years, was a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator. Although her cultivation level was insignificant within the sect, she was still from a prestigious lineage. Even condensation core stage cultivators would not dare to underestimate her in the outer seas of Yunzhou.
suí zhe rú yān xiān zi de yù zhǐ ， dà liàng de xiū shì kāi shǐ cóng fù jìn de xiǎo dǎo shàng wǎng tiān yá hǎi gé de zǒng duò chè lí 。
随着如嫣仙子的谕旨，大量的修士开始从附近的小岛上往天涯海阁的总舵撤离。
This was the benefit of being under the protection of a powerful sect.
tiān kōng chē shàng ， suí chù kě jiàn 5 yán liù sè de dùn guāng ， yī duì duì de měi mào nǚ xiū ， zài fù jìn wéi chí zhe zhì xù 。
天空车上，随处可见5颜六色的遁光，一队队的美貌女修，在附近维持着秩序。
However, now their proud sect faced an existential threat.
qì fēn níng zhòng wú bǐ ， wàn fú zōng yǔ lì guī gǔ dà bīng yā jìng de xiāo xī ， yǐ jīng zhuàn rù le měi yī míng dì zǐ de ěr lǐ 。
气氛凝重无比，万佛宗与厉瑰谷大兵压境的消息，已经传入了每一名弟子的耳里。
"Senior Sister, do you think our Heavenly Edge Pavilion can get through thisdifficulty hurdle?" A clear voice echoed. Chen Xue turned around and saw Zheng E, her long-time friend from the same sect.
chén xuě bài rù tiān yá hǎi hóng yǐ èr shí dài yǒu yú ， nǎi shì yī míng zhù jī qī xiū shì 。
陈雪拜入天涯海闳已二十戴有余，乃是一名筑基期修士。
"I have no idea; even our senior cousins and uncles are equally worried," Chen Xue sighed, her face filled with concern. Low-ranking disciples like them were almost certain to become cannon fodder once the battle began.
suī rán zài běn mén zhī zhōng ， tā de jìng jiè bù zhí yī tí ， dàn zěn me shuō ， yě shì míng mén dà pài de zi ， píng shí zài yún zhōu wài hǎi ， jiù suàn shì níng dān qī xiū shì kàn jiàn tā yě bù gǎn qīng shì 。
虽然在本门之中，她的境界不值一提，但怎么说，也是名门大派的子，平时在云州外海，就算是凝丹期修士看见她也不敢轻视。
"But we have Senior Ruyan. I've heard that five hundred years ago, the Alliance of Eighty-One Families also ended in failure." Zheng E said, somewhat puzzled.
zhè jiù shì dà shù dǐ xià hǎo chéng liáng de dào xiāng lǐ 。
这就是大树底下好乘凉的道乡里。
"How can that compare? The so-called Alliance of Eighty-One Families was just a bunch of random bandits," Chen Xue replied. "But Wumu Sect and Liulou Valley are among the seven major forces in Yunzhou..."
rán ér rú jīn ， yǐn yǐ wéi ào de mén pài ， què miàn lín zhe miè dǐng zhī zāi 。
然而如今，引以为傲的门派，却面临着灭顶之灾。
Just as she spoke, a loud explosion echoed, startling both women. They looked up, seeing bright light from afar, with flying magical artifacts and numerous cultivators already fallen.
“ shī jiě ， nǐ shuō wǒ men tiān yá hǎi gé ， néng fǒu dù guò zhè cì nán guān ？” yī qīng guāng de shēng yīn
“师姐，妳说我们天涯海阁，能否度过这次难关？”一清胱的声音
An attack!
chuán rù ěr duǒ ， chén xuě huí guò tóu ， què shì yí xiàng jiāo hǎo de tóng mén shī mèi zhèng è 。
传入耳朵，陈雪回过头，却是一向交好的同门师妹郑萼。
"Impossible. The intelligence said that the enemy was last seen on Rock Gold Island two hours ago; they should still be at least a day's journey away," the two women were shocked, but there was no time for them to think further.
“ zhè wǒ nǎ lǐ qīng chǔ ， biàn shì shī shū ， shī bó ， tóng yàng yōu xīn chōng chōng de 。" chén xuě tàn le kǒu qì ， liǎn shàng mǎn shì dān xīn zhī yì ， xiàng tā men zhè yàng de dī jiē dì zǐ ， yí dàn zhàn duān kāi qǐ ， shí yǒu ** huì chéng wéi pào huī dì 。
“这我哪里清楚，便是师叔，师伯，同样忧心忡忡的。"陈雪叹了口气，脸上满是担心之意，像她们这样的低阶弟子，一旦战端开启，十有**会成为炮灰地。
The Supreme Elder had already issued an edict: deserters would be executed without mercy!
“ kě běn mén yǒu rú yān shī zǔ ， tīng zhǎng bèi men shuō ， wǔ bǎi nián qián ， bā shí yī jiā lián méng jū xīn · yūn cè ， bù yě tóng yàng shā yǔ ér guī le 。” zhèng è yǒu diǎn bù jiě de shuō 。
“可本门有如嫣师祖，听长辈们说，五百年前，八十一家联盟居心·晕测，不也同样铩羽而归了。”郑萼有点不解的说。
Despite their unease, both women reached into their storage bracelets and summoned their spiritual artifacts. They flew towards the battlefield.
“ nà rú hé néng yǔ yǎn qián xiāng bǐ ， suǒ wèi de bā shí yī jiā lián méng ， bù guò shì yī qún wū hé zhī
“那如何能与眼前相比，所谓的八十一家联盟，不过是一群乌合之
Though only Foundation Establishment stage cultivators, they covered a thousand feet in an instant.
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"Haha, two more little guys running to their deaths."
zhòng ， kě wàn fú zōng yǔ lì hún gǔ ， tóng yàng wèi jū yún zhōu qī dà shì lì …"’”
众，可万佛宗与厉魂谷，同样位居云州七大势力…"’”
A hoarse voice echoed, but neither woman could see who spoke before feeling a pain at the back of their necks and losing their heads.
chén xuě tàn le kǒu qì . rán ér huà yīn wèi luò ， yī shēng jù xiǎng què chuán rù ěr duǒ ， liǎng nǚ yī dāi ， tóng yàng yǒu xiē jīng è de tái qǐ tóu chūn 。
陈雪叹了口气.然而话音未落，一声巨响却传入耳朵，两女一呆，同样有些惊愕的抬起头春。
The wind blew gently, and within several miles, the air was thick with blood. Nearly one hundred cultivators from the Heavenly Edge Pavilion and its followers lay dead, killed by a bald-headed monk.
zhǐ jiàn yuǎn chù tiān biān ， líng guāng yào yǎn ， fǎ bǎo cōng héng fēi wǔ ， bù shǎo xiū xiān zhě yǐ shī héng jiù dì le 。
只见远处天边，灵光耀眼，法宝枞横飞舞，不少修仙者已尸横就地了。
Despite only ten attackers, as an Incarnation Stage cultivator, he easily overpowered the Foundation Establishment disciples without breaking a sweat.
dí xí !
敌袭!
The main force of Wumu Sect and Liulou Valley had just crossed Rock Gold Island, still a day's journey from the Heavenly Edge Pavilion. However, high-ranking experts had already sneaked in.
“ bù kě néng ， qíng bào bú shì shuō . dí rén liǎng gè shí chén qián ， hái zài lá ， jīn dǎo chū mò ， jù lí běn mén zǒng duò ， zú zú hái yǒu jìn yī rì de lù chéng me ？" liǎng nǚ liǎn shàng mǎn shì jīng yà zhī sè ， rán ér cǐ shí cǐ kè ， yǐ jīng méi yǒu shí jiān gěi tā men màn màn duō xiǎng le 。
“不可能，情报不是说.敌人两个时辰前，还在砬，金岛出没，距离本门总舵，足足还有近一日的路程么？"两女脸上满是惊讶之色，然而此时此刻，已经没有时间给她们慢慢多想了。
This was not limited to this place; hundreds of Incarnation Stage experts were attacking low-ranking cultivators on the entire Yizhou Island.
tài shàng zhǎng lǎo yǐ jīng bān xià fǎ yù ， lín zhèn tuō táo ， shā wú shè !
太上长老已经颁下法谕，临阵脱逃，杀无赦!
Meanwhile, two hundred miles west of Yizhou Island, several streaks of light descended onto a small, unremarkable island.
liǎng nǚ jǐn guǎn xīn zhōng tǎn tè ， dàn què gè zì shēn chū shǒu lái ， zài chūn wù dài shàng yī pāi ， fēn bié jì chū líng qì ， xiàng jiāo zhàn de dì fāng fēi le guò qù 。
两女尽管心中忐忑，但却各自伸出手来，在椿物袋上一拍，分别祭出灵器，像交战的地方飞了过去。
There weren't many people, but they split into two groups. On one side stood five monks in bright red robes; the old monk seemed to be over a hundred years old, with a kind face and golden skin that hinted at his divine status.
suī rán jǐn jǐn shì zhù jī qī xiū shì ， kě qiān zhàng de jù lí ， yě zhuǎn shùn jí zhì 。
虽然仅仅是筑基期修士，可千丈的距离，也转瞬及至。
On the other side were a pair of dual-cultivation partners: the man looked about forty, thin and tall, with protruding eyes that glowed blood-red. He did not resemble a human but rather resembled a ghostly creature. Beside him stood a young woman in her prime; though not breathtakingly beautiful, she was undoubtedly an outstanding beauty.
“ hēi hēi ， yòu yǒu liǎng gè xiǎo jiā huo ， pǎo lái sòng sǐ 。”
“嘿嘿，又有两个小家伙，跑来送死。”
Beside them were five other cultivators.
yī shā yǎ de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， liǎng nǚ lián dí rén shì shéi dōu méi yǒu kàn qīng chǔ ， jiù jué de bó zi yī téng ， bèi zhǎn xià le tóu lú 。
一沙哑的声音传入耳朵，两女连敌人是谁都没有看清楚，就觉得脖子一疼，被斩下了头颅。
The small island covered only several miles and had no remarkable features. However, if someone happened to pass by, they would surely be terrified.
wēi fēng fú guò ， fāng yuán shù lǐ ， dōu mí màn zhe xuè xīng de qì xī 。
微风拂过，方圆数里，都弥漫着血腥的气息。
There were only twelve cultivators in total, but all of them were late-stage Incarnation Stage experts. The kind-faced old monk and the strange dual-cultivation partners exuded pressure without revealing it; clearly, they were legendary Separation Period experts.
tiān yá hǎi gé yǐ jí yī fù yú tā men de xiū shì ， zú zú sǐ le jìn bǎi zhī duō ， ér xià shǒu de shì yī pī tóu tuó bǐ
天涯海阁以及依附于她们的修士，足足死了近百之多，而下手的是一披头陀匕
With so many powerful figures, no single one of the seven major forces could match them. Their identities were clear: the old monk with golden skin was the last Supreme Elder of Wumu Sect, Venerable Xianxuan. The dual-cultivation partners came from Liulou Valley; the man was known as True Source Immortal, but in secret, he was called True Source Corpse King.
dí rén suī rán zhǐ yǒu yī shí 、， dàn yǐ tā yuán yīng xiū shì de shēn fèn &#o39;， duì fù qū qū zhù jī qī dì zǐ zì rán shì suǒ xiàng pì nì ， bù fèi chuī huī zhī lì bǐ
敌人虽然只有一十、，但以他元婴修士的身份&#o39;，对付区区筑基期弟子自然是所向睥睨，不费吹灰之力匕
It is said that his true form was a sentient zombie who had lived for tens of thousands of years, having devoured countless cultivators' golden cores and finally reached Separation. As for the woman, she was indeed a human cultivator—Snake Demon Immortal!
wàn fú zōng yǔ lì hún gǔ de dà duì rén mǎ ， què shí cái gāng gāng yuè guò duǎn ， jīn dǎo ， jù lí tiān yá hǎi ér zǒng duò ， hái yǒu yī tiān yī yè de gōng fu ， dàn gāo shǒu què yǐ qiǎo rán qián rù 。
万佛宗与厉魂谷的大队人马，确实才刚刚越过短，金岛，距离天涯海鸸总舵，还有一天一夜的功夫，但高手却已悄然潜入。
From her name alone, one could tell how ruthless she was; countless men and women had fallen at her hands. The most unbelievable part was that two hundred years ago, she had performed a dual-cultivation ceremony with True Source Corpse King, jointly ruling Liulou Valley.
ér shēng biàn gù dí dàng rán bú huì jǐn yǒu cǐ chù . zhěng gè yíng zhōu dǎo sì zhōu ， gòng yǒu shù yǐ bǎi jì de wú yīng qī lǎo guài duì tiān yá hǎi gé de dī jiē xiū shì dà dǎ chū shǒu 。
而生变故的当然不会仅有此处.整个瀛洲岛四周，共有数以百计的无婴期老怪对天涯海阁的低阶修士大打出手。
While it couldn't be said to be unprecedented, it certainly left people speechless.
yǔ cǐ tóng shí ， yíng zhōu dǎo yǐ xī yuē liǎng bǎi lǐ ， jǐ dào dùn guāng yī shǎn ， zài yī zuò bù qǐ yǎn de
与此同时，瀛洲岛以西约两百里，几道遁光一闪，在一座不起眼的
Of course, these matters were of no concern to others; other cultivators only whispered about them privately. Who dared to provoke such formidable elders?
xiǎo dǎo shàng jiàng luò xià lái 。
小岛上降落下来。
Moreover, despite their strange appearance, their strength was undeniable. Their cultivation methods complemented each other perfectly, and working together, their power could be multiplied exponentially.
rén shù bù duō ， rán ér què shē wèi liǎng huǒ 。
人数不多，然而却畲为两伙。
It is said that once they had sparred with the Pavilion of Hope, though they lost, the Pavilion’s master still praised their abilities, which was quite remarkable.
"Also, order the Great Array of Protection to be activated. Do not conserve crystal stones; send disciples directly to the Ice Heart Pavilion. Their cultivation is too low to affect the grand scheme, and we cannot allow this conflict to damage our sect's foundation." Lady Ruyan's clear voice echoed in his ears.
"Yes."
As time passed, Lady Ruyan issued one command after another, and the female cultivators in the hall all wore expressions of respect. No one dared to express any disagreement.
In cultivation circles compared to secular society, there was a more rigid hierarchy. As a Separation Period cultivator, Lady Ruyan held a special position at the Heavenly Edge Pavilion. Moreover, with Wumu Sect and Liulou Valley pressing down on them, it was impossible for anyone in the room to discern priorities amidst their current predicament.
All unpleasant matters had to be put aside; the most crucial task now was how to repel the enemy. They could not let their sect's legacy fall into their own hands.
With Lady Ruyan’s orders, many cultivators began evacuating from nearby islands towards the Heavenly Edge Pavilion’s main headquarters.
In the sky cars, multicolored streaks of light were visible everywhere as teams of beautiful female cultivators maintained order. The atmosphere was heavy with tension; news of Wumu Sect and Liulou Valley's impending assault had reached every disciple.
Chen Xue, who had been a member of the Heavenly Edge Pavilion for over twenty years, was a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator. Although her cultivation level was insignificant within the sect, she was still from a prestigious lineage. Even condensation core stage cultivators would not dare to underestimate her in the outer seas of Yunzhou.
This was the benefit of being under the protection of a powerful sect.
However, now their proud sect faced an existential threat.
"Senior Sister, do you think our Heavenly Edge Pavilion can get through thisdifficulty hurdle?" A clear voice echoed. Chen Xue turned around and saw Zheng E, her long-time friend from the same sect.
"I have no idea; even our senior cousins and uncles are equally worried," Chen Xue sighed, her face filled with concern. Low-ranking disciples like them were almost certain to become cannon fodder once the battle began.
"But we have Senior Ruyan. I've heard that five hundred years ago, the Alliance of Eighty-One Families also ended in failure." Zheng E said, somewhat puzzled.
"How can that compare? The so-called Alliance of Eighty-One Families was just a bunch of random bandits," Chen Xue replied. "But Wumu Sect and Liulou Valley are among the seven major forces in Yunzhou..."
Just as she spoke, a loud explosion echoed, startling both women. They looked up, seeing bright light from afar, with flying magical artifacts and numerous cultivators already fallen.
An attack!
"Impossible. The intelligence said that the enemy was last seen on Rock Gold Island two hours ago; they should still be at least a day's journey away," the two women were shocked, but there was no time for them to think further.
The Supreme Elder had already issued an edict: deserters would be executed without mercy!
Despite their unease, both women reached into their storage bracelets and summoned their spiritual artifacts. They flew towards the battlefield.
Though only Foundation Establishment stage cultivators, they covered a thousand feet in an instant.
"Haha, two more little guys running to their deaths."
A hoarse voice echoed, but neither woman could see who spoke before feeling a pain at the back of their necks and losing their heads.
The wind blew gently, and within several miles, the air was thick with blood. Nearly one hundred cultivators from the Heavenly Edge Pavilion and its followers lay dead, killed by a bald-headed monk.
Despite only ten attackers, as an Incarnation Stage cultivator, he easily overpowered the Foundation Establishment disciples without breaking a sweat.
The main force of Wumu Sect and Liulou Valley had just crossed Rock Gold Island, still a day's journey from the Heavenly Edge Pavilion. However, high-ranking experts had already sneaked in.
This was not limited to this place; hundreds of Incarnation Stage experts were attacking low-ranking cultivators on the entire Yizhou Island.
Meanwhile, two hundred miles west of Yizhou Island, several streaks of light descended onto a small, unremarkable island.
There weren't many people, but they split into two groups. On one side stood five monks in bright red robes; the old monk seemed to be over a hundred years old, with a kind face and golden skin that hinted at his divine status.
On the other side were a pair of dual-cultivation partners: the man looked about forty, thin and tall, with protruding eyes that glowed blood-red. He did not resemble a human but rather resembled a ghostly creature. Beside him stood a young woman in her prime; though not breathtakingly beautiful, she was undoubtedly an outstanding beauty.
Beside them were five other cultivators.
The small island covered only several miles and had no remarkable features. However, if someone happened to pass by, they would surely be terrified.
There were only twelve cultivators in total, but all of them were late-stage Incarnation Stage experts. The kind-faced old monk and the strange dual-cultivation partners exuded pressure without revealing it; clearly, they were legendary Separation Period experts.
With so many powerful figures, no single one of the seven major forces could match them. Their identities were clear: the old monk with golden skin was the last Supreme Elder of Wumu Sect, Venerable Xianxuan. The dual-cultivation partners came from Liulou Valley; the man was known as True Source Immortal, but in secret, he was called True Source Corpse King.
It is said that his true form was a sentient zombie who had lived for tens of thousands of years, having devoured countless cultivators' golden cores and finally reached Separation. As for the woman, she was indeed a human cultivator—Snake Demon Immortal!
From her name alone, one could tell how ruthless she was; countless men and women had fallen at her hands. The most unbelievable part was that two hundred years ago, she had performed a dual-cultivation ceremony with True Source Corpse King, jointly ruling Liulou Valley.
While it couldn't be said to be unprecedented, it certainly left people speechless.
Of course, these matters were of no concern to others; other cultivators only whispered about them privately. Who dared to provoke such formidable elders?
Moreover, despite their strange appearance, their strength was undeniable. Their cultivation methods complemented each other perfectly, and working together, their power could be multiplied exponentially.
It is said that once they had sparred with the Pavilion of Hope, though they lost, the Pavilion’s master still praised their abilities, which was quite remarkable.