lín xuān rú jīn suǒ zài de hǎi yù ， jù lí kuí jīn dǎo dà yuē hái yǒu wǔ shí yú lǐ 。
林轩如今所在的海域，距离魁金岛大约还有五十余里。
Lin Xuan was currently about fifty miles away from Quejin Island.
jí shǐ zhè me yuǎn de jù lí ， nà kě pà de huǒ guāng yī jiù xuàn mù wú bǐ ， yìng hóng le bàn biān yāo jì 。
即使这么远的距离，那可怕的火光依旧炫目无比，映红了半边夭际。
Even at such a distance, the terrifying flames still dazzled his eyes, lighting up half of the sky.
“ shào yé ， fā shēng le shén me ？” qīng cuì de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， què shì xiǎo yā tou nài bú zhù
“少爷，发生了什么？”清脆的声音传入耳朵，却是小丫头耐不住
"Master, what happened?" A clear voice entered his ears. The little girl couldn't resist her boredom and had already flown out of Tianji Mansion with a flash of white light.
jì mò ， zhǐ jiàn bái guāng yī shǎn ， tā yǐ fēi chū le tiān jī fǔ 。
寂寞，只见白光一闪，她已飞出了天机府。
"I have no idea, but judging by the situation, it seems that something has changed on one of the islands ahead," Lin Xuan said slowly.
“ wǒ nǎ ér qīng chǔ ， bù guò kàn qíng kuàng ， yīng gāi shì qián fāng de dǎo yǔ fā shēng le shén me biàn
“我哪儿清楚，不过看情况，应该是前方的岛屿发生了什么变
According to reason, he was currently busy aiding the Lingyun Sect in the distant sea, so there shouldn't be any unexpected events. However, could this large island being engulfed in battle have anything to do with those bald monks?
gū 0” lín xuān huǎn huǎn de shuō 。
菇0”林轩缓缓的说。
He didn’t rush at that moment. Lin Xuan closed his eyes and released his extremely powerful divine consciousness.
àn lǐ ， tā rú jīn zhèng máng zhe chí yuán tiān yá hǎi gé ， bù gāi jié wài shēng zhī shén me ， dàn cǐ shí cǐ kè ， yī zuò dà de dǎo yǔ xiàn rù zhàn huǒ ， huì bú huì yǔ nà xiē tū lǘ yǒu shén me guān xì ne ？
按理，他如今正忙着驰援天涯海阁，不该节外生枝什么，但此时此刻，一座大的岛屿陷入战火，会不会与那些秃驴有什么关系呢？
Within less than half a cup of tea’s time, Lin Xuan raised his head, but his face turned incredibly gloomy.
jí yě bù zài zhè yī kè ， lín xuān bì shàng shuāng móu ， jiāng qiáng dà yǐ jí de shén niàn fàng chū 。
急也不在这一刻，林轩闭上双眸，将强大以极的神念放出。
Indeed, the attackers were practitioners from the Ten Thousand Buddha Sect. However, their strength was far greater than what he had anticipated. Besides the monks, there were also many civilian cultivators, even some ghostly creatures.
guò le bú dào bàn zhǎn chá de gōng fu ， lín xuān jiù tái qǐ tóu ， rán ér tā de liǎn sè ， què biàn dé yīn mái wú bǐ le 。
过了不到半盏茶的功夫，林轩就抬起头，然而他的脸色，却变得阴霾无比了。
Although it was one of the seven major forces in Yunzhou and had numerous affiliated sects, they couldn't be this powerful. Could it be that the other side had allied with Li Hai's Valley of Vengeful Souls?
guǒ bù cuò ， jìn gōng qián fāng dǎo yǔ de shì wàn fú zōng de xiū xiān zhě ， rán ér duì fāng bīng lì zhī
果不错，进攻前方岛屿的是万佛宗的修仙者，然而对方兵力之
Lin Xuan began to speculate. This wasn’t a strange thing at all; he and his wife had heard about Quejin Island as the largest market in the outer sea, filled with countless treasures. Not only was it a gathering place for cultivators, but many couples also came here after their double cultivation ceremony.
qiáng ， què yuǎn zài zì jǐ yù kē zhī shàng 。
强，却远在自己预科之上。
These newlyweds were indeed unlucky to be on this honeymoon when the Ten Thousand Buddha Sect attacked. They managed to escape from the demon lair despite some dangerous experiences, but then they encountered an unknown old Immortal of the late-stage Inner Core Realm halfway through their journey. Their hearts were filled with anxiety and fear.
chú le nà xiē hé shàng ， hái yǒu xǔ duō sú jiā de xiū xiān zhě ， shèn zhì bù fá yīn hún guǐ wù 。
除了那些和尚，还有许多俗家的修仙者，甚至不乏阴魂鬼物。
"Which sect are you from? What happened on Quejin Island?"
suī rán zuò wéi yún zhōu qī dà shì lì zhī yī ， fù shǔ mén pài kěn dìng bù shǎo dì ， dàn yě qiáng dà bú dào zhè zhǒng chéng dù ， nán dào duì fāng hái lián hé le lì hún gǔ ？
虽然作为云州七大势力之一，附属门派肯定不少地，但也强大不到这种程度，难道对方还联合了厉魂谷？
Lin Xuan’s voice was extremely calm, yet his tone was incredibly authoritative. Although he had already known what had happened through divine consciousness, he wanted to hear the details directly from them.
lín xuān xīn zhōng kāi shǐ cāi cè ， zhè yě bù suàn shén me qí guài shì de ， zì jǐ yǔ jiě jiě dōu zhī dào yǔ wǔ sè líng shān jié méng ， nà xiē hé shàng tóng yàng kě néng zhǎo méng yǒu 。
林轩心中开始猜测，这也不算什么奇怪事的，自己与姐姐都知道与五色灵山结盟，那些和尚同样可能找盟友。
"I am a disciple of the White Shark Gang. I don’t know exactly what happened," the man replied respectfully.
cǐ shí chī ， jīn dǎo yǐ xiàn rù yī piàn huǒ hǎi zhī zhōng ， dí rén de jù tǐ shù liàng suī rán bù qīng chǔ ， dàn cū lüè yī gū ， zhǐ pà bù xià shí wàn xiū xiān zhě 。
此时魑，金岛已陷入一片火海之中，敌人的具体数量虽然不清楚，但粗略一估，只怕不下十万修仙者。
"You don’t know?" Lin Xuan frowned and said unexpectedly.
lín xuān de liǎn sè yīn qíng bù dìng qǐ lái le 。
林轩的脸色阴晴不定起来了。
"Do not be angry, Master. I would never dare to lie to you. It was like this: my wife and I came to Quejin Island for shopping. We were awakened by a loud noise in the middle of the night. When we went outside, we found that our island’s protective array had been broken, and thousands upon thousands of enemies had invaded. I didn’t understand what happened," the man explained anxiously.
tū rán ， lín xuān méi tóu yī tiāo ， guāng huá shǎn gǎn ， què shì liǎng dào jīng hóng cháo zhè biān fēi lüè ér lái
突然，林轩眉头一挑，光华闪赶，却是两道惊虹朝这边飞掠而来
"Then you don’t know who these enemies are?" Lin Xuan rubbed his forehead, his eyes flashing with sharp light as he asked.
le 。
了。
"Of course, I have a clear idea. Although the island was in chaos, the identity of the enemy had already spread: it’s the Ten Thousand Buddha Sect and Li Hai's Valley of Vengeful Souls," the man said gritting his teeth.
lín xuān yǎn zhōng shǎn guò yī lǚ xǐ sè ， èr huà bù shuō jiù yíng shàng qù le 。
林轩眼中闪过一缕喜色，二话不说就迎上去了。
It wasn’t surprising that he was angry. Newly married, they came to the island for shopping but met such a situation, nearly losing their lives.
tā bìng méi yǒu yǎn shì dùn guāng de yì tú ， nà liǎng dào jīng hóng zhōng de rén yǐng mù guāng zài lín xuān shēn shàng sǎo guò ， bù yóu de lù chū jīng hài yù jué de shén sè 。
他并没有掩饰遁光的意图，那两道惊虹中的人影目光在林轩身上扫过，不由得露出惊骇欲绝的神色。
They only had a grudge with Lingyun Sect, yet upon arriving at the island, they killed people indiscriminately without asking about their affiliation. If it weren’t for good fortune, both of them would have already perished.
duì fāng de shí lì shēn bù kě cè ， bù jǐn shì yuán yīng qī xiū xiān zhě ， ér qiě duō bàn hái shì zhōng qī yǐ shàng de 。
对方的实力深不可测，不仅是元婴期修仙者，而且多半还是中期以上的。
After hearing the man’s account, Lin Xuan’s mind raced. In an instant, he came up with a clever plan.
zài zhè zhǒng lǎo guài wù miàn qián ， táo ， bù guò zhǎo sǐ ér yǐ ， liǎng rén lüè yī chí yí ， jiù jiāng dùn guāng yī liǎn ， shù shǒu shì lì zài lù biān 。
在这种老怪物面前，逃，不过找死而已，两人略一迟疑，就将遁光一敛，束手侍立在路边。
"Hmph, there's nothing strange here. The Ten Thousand Buddha Sect and Li Hai's Valley of Vengeful Souls mobilized ten thousand cultivators this time, not just to destroy Lingyun Sect," Lin Xuan said coldly.
lín xuān tūn le diǎn tóu ， liǎn shàng lù chū mǎn yì zhī sè ， tā xǐ huān yǔ cōng míng rén dǎ jiāo dào de ， jì rán duì fāng zhī qíng shí qù ， zì jǐ yě jiù bù yòng làn shā wú gū ， duì tā men shī yǐ sōu hún zhī shù 。
林轩吞了点头，脸上露出满意之色，他喜欢与聪明人打交道的，既然对方知情识趣，自己也就不用滥杀无辜，对他们施以搜魂之术。
"What? They have other intentions besides destroying Lingyun Sect?" the man exclaimed in surprise.
“ gěi qián bèi jiàn lǐ ， bù zhī dào nín yǒu shén me fēn fù ， rú guǒ xū yào wǎn bèi xiào láo ， zài xià yí dìng jìn lì qù zuò 。” shuō huà de shì yí miàn mào pǔ tōng de nán zi ， kàn shàng qù dà yuē sān shí yú suì nián jì ， chuān zhe dǎo shì fēi cháng huá lì ， kàn shàng qù xiàng shì shì jiā zǐ dì ， xiū wèi dào yě bù ruò ， shì yī míng níng dān chū qī de xiū xiān zhě 。
“给前辈见礼，不知道您有什么吩咐，如果需要晚辈效劳，在下一定尽力去做。”说话的是一面貌普通的男子，看上去大约三十余岁年纪，穿着倒是非常华丽，看上去像是世家子弟，修为倒也不弱，是一名凝丹初期的修仙者。
"Indeed. The outer sea is rich, with countless treasures. The Ten Thousand Buddha Sect and Li Hai's Valley of Vengeful Souls have long coveted them. You think they are only at odds with Lingyun Sect; that’s just an excuse. Their true goal is to annex the entire outer sea," Lin Xuan said convincingly.
ér zài tā de shēn cè ， zé zhàn zhe yī wèi èr shí yú suì de shǎo * fù ， shuō bù shàng shén me měi nǚ ， dàn yě pǒ yǒu jǐ fēn zī sè ， xiū wèi zé bǐ nán zi shāo dī yī xiē ， bù guò zhù jī zhōng qī ér yǐ 。
而在他的身侧，则站着一位二十余岁的少*妇，说不上什么美女，但也颇有几分姿色，修为则比男子稍低一些，不过筑基中期而已。
"Master… How do you know this?" The man widened his eyes, as such a conspiracy was indeed shocking.
shén qíng dài zhe jǐ fēn huāng luàn zhī sè ， liǎng rén de guān xì yě hū zhī yù chū ， kàn tā men de biǎo qíng ， jiù zhī dào shí yǒu ** shì xīn hūn fū fù 。
神情带着几分慌乱之色，两人的关系也呼之欲出，看他们的表情，就知道十有**是新婚夫妇。
"Hmph, although I was born in the outer sea, I have been traveling around Yunzhou for decades. Recently, I heard from an old friend that these sects had such intentions. As my home is the outer sea, I rushed back to reveal their plot, but it seems we were too late," Lin Xuan said with a look of disappointment.
cí ， jīn dǎo lín xuān tīng shuō guò ， zuò wèi wài hǎi zuì dà de fāng shì ， gè zhǒng qí zhēn yì bǎo shǔ bù shèng shǔ ， bù jǐn shì xiū shì men de jí sàn zhī suǒ ， ér qiě gāng jǔ xíng wán shuāng xiū dà diǎn de dào lǚ men yě xǐ huān lái zhè lǐ gòu wù 。
磁，金岛林轩听说过，做为外海最大的坊市，各种奇珍异宝数不胜数，不仅是修士们的集散之所，而且刚举行完双修大典的道侣们也喜欢来这里购物。
"Then you are right; they don’t spare anyone except for Lingyun Sect’s disciples. They want to annex our entire outer sea," the man realized and said resentfully.
zhè shí xīn hūn fū fù yě suàn dào le bā bèi zi de xuè méi ， lái chī ， jīn dǎo guǐ mì yuè ， què zá shàng wàn fú zōng jìn gōng cǐ chù 。
这时新婚夫妇也算倒了八辈子的血霉，来魑，金岛庋蜜月，却砸上万佛宗进攻此处。
"Indeed. Destroying Lingyun Sect is just the first step in their plot. After all, only Lingyun Sect can challenge them. Once it falls, won't the remaining sects be at their mercy?"
hǎo zài tā men jiàn jī dé zǎo ， suī rán jīng lì le yī xiē xiōng xiǎn ， zǒng suàn píng ān táo chū le mó kū ， nǎ zhī dào bàn lù què yòu yù jiàn yī mò shēng de yuán yīng qī lǎo guài wù ， fū fù liǎ de xīn zhōng ， zì rán shì tǎn tè dào le jí chù 。
好在他们见机得早，虽然经历了一些凶险，总算平安逃出了魔窟，哪知道半路却又遇见一陌生的元婴期老怪物，夫妇俩的心中，自然是忐忑到了极处。
Lin Xuan chatted with the couple for another fifteen minutes before parting ways. As he watched their backs disappear into the horizon, a sly smile appeared on his lips.
“ nǐ bó shì nǎ mén nǎ pài de dì zǐ ， kuí jīn dǎo shàng jiū jìng fā shēng le hé shì ?”
“你博是哪门哪派的弟子，魁金岛上究竟发生了何事?”
"Master, what are you doing? Are you trying to incite the entire outer sea’s cultivators against the Ten Thousand Buddha Sect?" A flash of white light revealed Mo'er in front of him.
lín xuān de shēng yīn píng dàn yǐ jí ， rán ér yǔ qì què wēi yán wú bǐ ， jǐn guǎn tōng guò shén shí tàn cè ， tā yǐ jīng zhī dào qián miàn fā shēng le shén me ， dàn jù tǐ xì jié ， què bù qīng chǔ ， xiǎng yào tīng dāng shì rén jiǎng shù 。
林轩的声音平淡以极，然而语气却威严无比，尽管通过神识探测，他已经知道前面发生了什么，但具体细节，却不清楚，想要听当事人讲述。
"Yes, besides Lingyun Sect, other sects and families have insignificant strength. If we can unite them, it will be a considerable force," Lin Xuan said with a smile.
“ wǎn bèi shì bái shā bāng de dì zǐ ， jù tǐ fā shēng le shén me ， wǒ yě bù qīng chǔ 。” nà nán zi
“晚辈是白鲨帮的弟子，具体发生了什么，我也不清楚。”那男子
"Will just rumors work? They might believe or doubt but won’t really oppose the Ten Thousand Buddha Sect." Mo'er analyzed, worry flashing across her face.
gōng gōng jìng jìng de kāi kǒu le 。
恭恭敬敬的开口了。
"I know that; a few rumors are not enough. But I have other tricks up my sleeve," Lin Xuan smiled wickedly.
“ nǐ yě bù qīng chǔ ？” lín xuān méi tou yí zhòu ， yǒu xiē yì wài de kāi kǒu 。
“你也不清楚？”林轩眉头一皱，有些意外的开口。
"What new idea do you have to torment others?" Mo'er knew from experience whenever her master wore such an expression, he was scheming something evil. A minute of silence for the monks.
“ qián bèi bú yào shēng qì ， wǎn bèi nǎ gǎn xū yán piàn nǐ ， shì zhè yàng de ， wǎn bèi yǔ nèi zǐ lái chī ， jīn dǎo gòu wù ， bàn yè bèi yī zhèn jù dà de hōng míng shēng chǎo xǐng le ， chū qù yī kàn ， què fā xiàn běn dǎo de jìn zhì dà zhèn yǐ rán bèi pò ， shǔ yǐ wàn jì de dí rén shā jìn lái le ， wǎn bèi měng měng dǒng dǒng ， nǎ zhī dào qián yīn hòu guǒ ……” nán zi yǒu xiē jiāo jí de jiě shì shuō ， shēng pà nà lǎo guài wù yí gè bù mǎn ， jiù jiāng zì jǐ yǔ ài qī gěi miè le 。
“前辈不要生气，晚辈哪敢虚言骗你，是这样的，晚辈与内子来魑，金岛购物，半夜被一阵巨大的轰鸣声吵醒了，出去一看，却发现本岛的禁制大阵已然被破，数以万计的敌人杀进来了，晚辈懵懵懂懂，哪知道前因后果……”男子有些焦急的解释说，生怕那老怪物一个不满，就将自己与爱妻给灭了。
"Hmm, let’s just say it's a plan to muddy the waters and keep it confidential," Lin Xuan said with a smile.
“ yuán lái rú cǐ ， nà dí rén de shēn fèn nǐ kě xiǎo de ？” lín xuān yǐ shǒu fú é ， yǎn zhōng jīng guāng
“原来如此，那敌人的身份你可晓得？”林轩以手扶额，眼中精光
He only had a rough idea in his mind; more details were needed before implementing any specific actions.
yī shǎn de kāi kǒu 。
一闪的开口。
Mo'er nodded obediently and then disappeared. Lin Xuan formed hand seals, emitting a flash of green light. His aura became intangible as he merged into the night sky.
“ zhè ge wǎn bèi dāng rán xīn lǐ yǒu shù ， suī rán dǎo yǔ shàng yí piàn hùn luàn ， dàn dí rén de shēn fèn yǐ
“这个晚辈当然心里有数，虽然岛屿上一片混乱，但敌人的身份已
With his current cultivation, even an Inner Core Realm cultivator might not be able to detect him if he used concealment techniques. The green flash melded with the night and flew towards Quejin Island.
jīng zhuàn biàn le ， shì wàn fú zōng yǔ lì hún gǔ 。” nán zi yǎo yá qiè chǐ de shuō 。
经传遍了，是万佛宗与厉魂谷。”男子咬牙切齿的说。
Meanwhile, in the center of Quejin Island, a beautifully designed pavilion was guarded by several soldiers. Inside the grand hall, only two cultivators were present: a tall monk wearing a red robe, who appeared to be around forty but had an air of沧桑 (sāng cháo, weariness) about him, and a woman with an alluring figure, heavily made up, her scent making people dizzy. A sensitive nose could detect traces of decay.
yě nán guài tā fèn nù ， xīn hūn yàn ěr ， dài zhe lǎo pó lái dǎo shàng gòu wù ， què yù jiàn zhè zhǒng shì qíng ， chà diǎn jiāng xiǎo mìng diū le 。
也难怪他愤怒，新婚燕尔，带着老婆来岛上购物，却遇见这种事情，差点将小命丢了。
Both were at the peak of Inner Core Realm cultivation.
tā men míng míng zhǐ shì yǔ tiān yá hǎi gé yǒu chóu ， kě dào le dǎo shàng yǐ hòu ， què bù wèn qīng hóng zào bái ， jiàn rén jiù shā ， zì jǐ yǔ lǎo pó ruò bú shì yùn qì bù cuò ， kǒng pà zǎo jiù yǔn luò diào le 。
他们明明只是与天涯海阁有仇，可到了岛上以后，却不问青红皂白，见人就杀，自己与老婆若不是运气不错，恐怕早就陨落掉了。
Most of the sect’s top experts accompanied the Supreme Elder to attack Lingyun Sect’s main base. Only over thirty Inner Core Realm cultivators followed the main force.
tīng nán zi jiǎng wán shì qíng de shǐ mò ， lín xuān nǎo hǎi zhōng niàn tou
听男子讲完事情的始末，林轩脑海中念头
These two monks and the woman were the leaders of their respective factions.
jí zhuǎn ， qǐng kè zhī jiān ， yī tiáo jǐn náng miào jì yǐ fú xiàn zài le xīn shí ér 。“ hēng ， zhè yǒu shén me hào qí guài ， wàn fú zōng yǔ lì hún gǔ zhè cì qīng jǔ pài zhī lì ， dòng yuán shí wàn xiū xiān zhě ， gēn běn jiù bù jǐn jǐn shì wèi le tà píng tiān yá hǎi gé 。” lín xuān liǎn shàng shǎn guò yī sī fèn nù ， lěng lěng de kāi kǒu 。
急转，顷刻之间，一条锦囊妙计已浮现在了心时而。“哼，这有什么好奇怪，万佛宗与厉魂谷这次倾举派之力，动员十万修仙者，根本就不仅仅是为了踏平天涯海阁。”林轩脸上闪过一丝愤怒，冷冷的开口。
The battle hadn’t ended yet, but they had already taken control of most important areas on the island. The remaining opponents were just a nuisance; it was only a matter of time before they were eliminated.
“ shén me ， bù zhǐ tà píng tiān yá hǎi gé ， nán dào tā men hái yǒu shén me bié de qǐ tú me ？” nán
“什么，不只踏平天涯海阁，难道他们还有什么别的企图么？”男
They stood in what used to be the island’s market warehouse, staring at piles of crystals and treasures. Even Inner Core Realm cultivators couldn’t help their eyes lighting up.
shǒu mǎn liǎn jīng yà de shuō 。
手满脸惊讶的说。
"Ha, the outer sea's first market truly lives up to its reputation. So much wealth; it will be enough for our two sects to share," the woman laughed with a disheveled appearance.
Lin Xuan was currently about fifty miles away from Quejin Island.
Even at such a distance, the terrifying flames still dazzled his eyes, lighting up half of the sky.
"Master, what happened?" A clear voice entered his ears. The little girl couldn't resist her boredom and had already flown out of Tianji Mansion with a flash of white light.
"I have no idea, but judging by the situation, it seems that something has changed on one of the islands ahead," Lin Xuan said slowly.
According to reason, he was currently busy aiding the Lingyun Sect in the distant sea, so there shouldn't be any unexpected events. However, could this large island being engulfed in battle have anything to do with those bald monks?
He didn’t rush at that moment. Lin Xuan closed his eyes and released his extremely powerful divine consciousness.
Within less than half a cup of tea’s time, Lin Xuan raised his head, but his face turned incredibly gloomy.
Indeed, the attackers were practitioners from the Ten Thousand Buddha Sect. However, their strength was far greater than what he had anticipated. Besides the monks, there were also many civilian cultivators, even some ghostly creatures.
Although it was one of the seven major forces in Yunzhou and had numerous affiliated sects, they couldn't be this powerful. Could it be that the other side had allied with Li Hai's Valley of Vengeful Souls?
Lin Xuan began to speculate. This wasn’t a strange thing at all; he and his wife had heard about Quejin Island as the largest market in the outer sea, filled with countless treasures. Not only was it a gathering place for cultivators, but many couples also came here after their double cultivation ceremony.
These newlyweds were indeed unlucky to be on this honeymoon when the Ten Thousand Buddha Sect attacked. They managed to escape from the demon lair despite some dangerous experiences, but then they encountered an unknown old Immortal of the late-stage Inner Core Realm halfway through their journey. Their hearts were filled with anxiety and fear.
"Which sect are you from? What happened on Quejin Island?"
Lin Xuan’s voice was extremely calm, yet his tone was incredibly authoritative. Although he had already known what had happened through divine consciousness, he wanted to hear the details directly from them.
"I am a disciple of the White Shark Gang. I don’t know exactly what happened," the man replied respectfully.
"You don’t know?" Lin Xuan frowned and said unexpectedly.
"Do not be angry, Master. I would never dare to lie to you. It was like this: my wife and I came to Quejin Island for shopping. We were awakened by a loud noise in the middle of the night. When we went outside, we found that our island’s protective array had been broken, and thousands upon thousands of enemies had invaded. I didn’t understand what happened," the man explained anxiously.
"Then you don’t know who these enemies are?" Lin Xuan rubbed his forehead, his eyes flashing with sharp light as he asked.
"Of course, I have a clear idea. Although the island was in chaos, the identity of the enemy had already spread: it’s the Ten Thousand Buddha Sect and Li Hai's Valley of Vengeful Souls," the man said gritting his teeth.
It wasn’t surprising that he was angry. Newly married, they came to the island for shopping but met such a situation, nearly losing their lives.
They only had a grudge with Lingyun Sect, yet upon arriving at the island, they killed people indiscriminately without asking about their affiliation. If it weren’t for good fortune, both of them would have already perished.
After hearing the man’s account, Lin Xuan’s mind raced. In an instant, he came up with a clever plan.
"Hmph, there's nothing strange here. The Ten Thousand Buddha Sect and Li Hai's Valley of Vengeful Souls mobilized ten thousand cultivators this time, not just to destroy Lingyun Sect," Lin Xuan said coldly.
"What? They have other intentions besides destroying Lingyun Sect?" the man exclaimed in surprise.
"Indeed. The outer sea is rich, with countless treasures. The Ten Thousand Buddha Sect and Li Hai's Valley of Vengeful Souls have long coveted them. You think they are only at odds with Lingyun Sect; that’s just an excuse. Their true goal is to annex the entire outer sea," Lin Xuan said convincingly.
"Master… How do you know this?" The man widened his eyes, as such a conspiracy was indeed shocking.
"Hmph, although I was born in the outer sea, I have been traveling around Yunzhou for decades. Recently, I heard from an old friend that these sects had such intentions. As my home is the outer sea, I rushed back to reveal their plot, but it seems we were too late," Lin Xuan said with a look of disappointment.
"Then you are right; they don’t spare anyone except for Lingyun Sect’s disciples. They want to annex our entire outer sea," the man realized and said resentfully.
"Indeed. Destroying Lingyun Sect is just the first step in their plot. After all, only Lingyun Sect can challenge them. Once it falls, won't the remaining sects be at their mercy?"
Lin Xuan chatted with the couple for another fifteen minutes before parting ways. As he watched their backs disappear into the horizon, a sly smile appeared on his lips.
"Master, what are you doing? Are you trying to incite the entire outer sea’s cultivators against the Ten Thousand Buddha Sect?" A flash of white light revealed Mo'er in front of him.
"Yes, besides Lingyun Sect, other sects and families have insignificant strength. If we can unite them, it will be a considerable force," Lin Xuan said with a smile.
"Will just rumors work? They might believe or doubt but won’t really oppose the Ten Thousand Buddha Sect." Mo'er analyzed, worry flashing across her face.
"I know that; a few rumors are not enough. But I have other tricks up my sleeve," Lin Xuan smiled wickedly.
"What new idea do you have to torment others?" Mo'er knew from experience whenever her master wore such an expression, he was scheming something evil. A minute of silence for the monks.
"Hmm, let’s just say it's a plan to muddy the waters and keep it confidential," Lin Xuan said with a smile.
He only had a rough idea in his mind; more details were needed before implementing any specific actions.
Mo'er nodded obediently and then disappeared. Lin Xuan formed hand seals, emitting a flash of green light. His aura became intangible as he merged into the night sky.
With his current cultivation, even an Inner Core Realm cultivator might not be able to detect him if he used concealment techniques. The green flash melded with the night and flew towards Quejin Island.
Meanwhile, in the center of Quejin Island, a beautifully designed pavilion was guarded by several soldiers. Inside the grand hall, only two cultivators were present: a tall monk wearing a red robe, who appeared to be around forty but had an air of沧桑 (sāng cháo, weariness) about him, and a woman with an alluring figure, heavily made up, her scent making people dizzy. A sensitive nose could detect traces of decay.
Both were at the peak of Inner Core Realm cultivation.
Most of the sect’s top experts accompanied the Supreme Elder to attack Lingyun Sect’s main base. Only over thirty Inner Core Realm cultivators followed the main force.
These two monks and the woman were the leaders of their respective factions.
The battle hadn’t ended yet, but they had already taken control of most important areas on the island. The remaining opponents were just a nuisance; it was only a matter of time before they were eliminated.
They stood in what used to be the island’s market warehouse, staring at piles of crystals and treasures. Even Inner Core Realm cultivators couldn’t help their eyes lighting up.
"Ha, the outer sea's first market truly lives up to its reputation. So much wealth; it will be enough for our two sects to share," the woman laughed with a disheveled appearance.