“ nà tài shàng zhǎng lǎo fā lái wàn lǐ fú ， shì yǒu shén me shì qíng fēn fù ， mò fēi gōng shuā dǎo shòu cuò ， xū yào wǒ men qián qù zēng yuán me ？” yǒu xiē shā yǎ de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， shuō huà de shì yī zǐ yī lǎo zhě ，．
“那太上长老发来万里符，是有什么事情吩咐，莫非攻唰岛受挫，需要我们前去增援么？”有些沙哑的声音传入耳朵，说话的是一紫衣老者，．
"Above Elder Zhao sent a ten-thousand-mile talisman. Is there something important he needs us to do? Could it be that the attack on Swish Island has failed, and we need reinforcements?" A hoarse voice entered his ears. The speaker was an elderly man in purple robes.
“ zhào zhǎng lǎo duō lǜ le ， yíng zhōu dǎo suī jìn zhì chóng chóng ， dàn wǒ liǎng pài de gāo jiē cún zài jiā zài yì qǐ ， yòu qǐ shì nà me róng yì duì fù ， yǔ tiān yá hǎi gé de zhàn dòu hái shì pǒ wèi shùn suì de ， zhǐ shì qí tā dì fāng chū le biàn gù 。” lín xuān shēng yīn dī chén de shuō ， yǐ tā de chéng fǔ ， bàn yǎn kōng néng hé shàng tóng yàng shì wéi miào wéi xiào dào jí chù 。
“赵长老多虑了，瀛洲岛虽禁制重重，但我两派的高阶存在加在一起，又岂是那么容易对付，与天涯海阁的战斗还是颇为顺遂的，只是其他地方出了变故。”林轩声音低沉的说，以他的城府，扮演空能和尚同样是惟妙惟肖到极处。
"Senior Zhao, you're overthinking this. Even though Yizhou Island is heavily warded, our high-ranking existences from both sects combined are not easily dealt with. Our battle against the Far Horizon Pavilion went rather smoothly, but there have been other developments," Lin Xuan said in a low voice. His composure was so deep that his portrayal of an empty-handed monk was nearly flawless.
“ qí tā dì fāng chū le biàn gù ， mò fēi …… shì tiān yá lián gé yě zhǎo le méng yǒu 。” páng biān ， nà féi tóu dà ěr de hé shàng rěn bú zhù liǎn sè nán kàn de jiē kǒu 。
“其他地方出了变故，莫非……是天涯涟阁也找了盟友。”旁边，那肥头大耳的和尚忍不住脸色难看的接口。
"Other developments? Could it be that the Far Horizon Pavilion has found allies?" The pudgy-faced monk beside him couldn't help but look displeased as he interjected.
“ bù cuò ， zhū wèi dào yǒu kě hái jì de bù jiǔ qián ， zài jìng yuè dǎo jǔ xíng de xiāng qīn dà huì
“不错，诸位道友可还记得不久前，在静月岛举行的相亲大会
"Yes, do you remember the recent matchmaking conference on Calm Moon Island?"
me ?
么?
"The matchmaking conference?"
“ xiāng qīn dà huì ?”
“相亲大会?”
"Exactly. We should use our thunderous means to scare those who don't know their place and see if they dare oppose us," Empty Fist's face showed a hint of ferocity as he spoke.
“ duì ， tiān yá hǎi gé yǔ bié de mén pài bù tóng ， měi mào nǚ xiū bù jì qí shù ， qiě xiàng lái bèi wài hǎi xiū shì suǒ zhuī pěng ， zhè cì jǔ xíng xiāng qīn dà huì ， tiān yá lián gé bù shǎo měi mào nǚ zǐ jià rù fù jìn de zōng mén ， yòng lián yīn de fāng shì yǔ tā men jié chéng suì gù lián méng le 。” kōng néng dī chén de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， liǎn shàng yě mǎn shì yōu sè ， sā huǎng duì lín xuān lái shuō ， běn lái jiù yǔ jiā cháng biàn fàn chà bu duō ， hé kuàng xiāng qīn dà huì què shí jǔ xíng guò ， dāng rán ， mù dì yǔ tā shuō de wán quán bù tóng ， rán ér zài zuò de lǎo guài wù nǎ lǐ qīng chǔ ， yí gè èr gè ， liǎn shàng dōu fú xiàn chū dān yōu zhī sè 。
“对，天涯海阁与别的门派不同，美貌女修不计其数，且向来被外海修士所追捧，这次举行相亲大会，天涯涟阁不少美貌女子嫁入附近的宗门，用联姻的方式与他们结成穗固联盟了。”空能低沉的声音传入耳朵，脸上也满是忧色，撒谎对林轩来说，本来就与家常便饭差不多，何况相亲大会确实举行过，当然，目的与他说的完全不同，然而在座的老怪物哪里清楚，一个二个，脸上都浮现出担忧之色。
"That sounds like a good plan."
“ nà tài shàng zhǎng lǎo de yì tú ……”
“那太上长老的意图……”
"I agree. By using such forceful methods, we can deter them from causing trouble for us in the future."
“ hěn jiǎn dān ， qū qū yí gè tiān yá hǎi gé ， shì yuǎn bù zú yǐ yǔ wǒ liǎng pài duì kàng de 「 dàn jiǎ
“很简单，区区一个天涯海阁，是远不足以与我两派对抗的「但假
Excited voices filled the room as Lin Xuan secretly felt pleased. Of course, on the surface, his expression remained unchanged. "Wait, this isn't appropriate."
rú zhěng gè wài hǎi xiū xiān jiè lián wèi yī tǐ ， shí lì zé bù róng qīng rǔ 。”
如整个外海修仙界连为一体，实力则不容轻辱。”
Just when things seemed to be going more smoothly than he had anticipated, a hoarse voice interrupted him. The speaker was the same elderly man in purple robes from earlier, an advanced-stage婴期 cultivator.
“ hēng ， shī xiōng nǐ shì bú shì duō lǜ le ， wài hǎi suī rán fù shù ， dàn yǔ wǒ yún zhōu xiāng bǐ ， xiū
“哼，师兄你是不是多虑了，外海虽然富庶，但与我云州相比，修
"Unsuitable?" Lin Xuan raised his eyebrows. "Senior Zhao, why do you say such a thing? Are you planning to defy Senior Uncle's orders?"
shì shuǐ píng zé bù zhí yī tí ……”
士水平则不值一提……”
"I have no such胆量. Our target is the Far Horizon Pavilion. Even if other sea sects have ill intentions, we don't need to concern ourselves with them. Once we break through Yizhou Island, their alliance will naturally collapse. Attacking weaker sects instead of focusing on the strongest enemy would be a waste of effort. How could our wise Senior Uncle make such a mistake?" The elderly man's expression was not good.
“ hú shuō ， kōng huì ， nán dào nǐ méi yǒu tīng shuō guò jù shā chéng tǎ de dào lǐ ， hǎi wài xiū shì suī rán bù lùn gōng fǎ bǎo wù ， dōu bǐ wǒ yún zhōu xùn sè yī chóu ， dàn zōng mén jiā zú shǔ bù shèng shǔ ， yě jué bú shì nà me róng yì duì fù ， hé kuàng tài shàng zhǎng lǎo yǐ jīng fā lái le wàn lǐ fú ， nán dào nǐ xiǎng wéi kàng tā lǎo rén jiā de zhǐ yì me ？” shí yǒu xiē wǔ mèi de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， què shì yuè ér jiǎ bàn de xūn xiāng xiān zi lěng lěng jiē kǒu ， jiāo qū sì zhōu ， yǐn yǐn hái yǒu yīn qì pēn bó ， zhè yā tou ， yǎn xì de běn shì tóng yàng lìng rén jīng mù 。
“胡说，空绘，难道你没有听说过聚沙成塔的道理，海外修士虽然不论功法宝物，都比我云州逊色一筹，但宗门家族数不胜数，也绝不是那么容易对付，何况太上长老已经发来了万里符，难道你想违抗他老人家的旨意么？”十有些妩媚的声音传入耳朵，却是月儿假扮的熏香仙子冷冷接口，娇躯四周，隐隐还有阴气喷薄，这丫头，演戏的本事同样令人惊慕。
"What do you mean by that? Are you suspecting me and Fairy Incense together of forging this order?" Lin Xuan's expression turned extremely displeased, his voice lowering even more.
“ liǎng wèi xī nù ， zài xià qǐ gǎn wéi bèi tài shàng zhǎng lǎo gǔ yì tú 。” nà féi tóu dà ěr de gé rén jiāng tóu yī suō ， liǎn shàng shǎn guò jǐ lǚ gān gà zhī sè ：“ zhǐ shì bù zhī dào tā lǎo rén jiā shì zěn me fēn fù ？”
“两位息怒，在下岂敢违背太上长老鹄意图。”那肥头大耳的格人将头一缩，脸上闪过几缕尴尬之色：“只是不知道他老人家是怎么吩咐？”
"I didn't say anything like that. However, such an order is quite shocking. Can you show us the ten-thousand-mile talisman for verification?" The elderly man in purple robes pressed him.
“ jìng hái yòng shuō ， zì rán shì xiān xià shǒu wéi qiáng ， nà xiē wài hǎi de xiū xiān zhě ， yǔ tiān yá hǎi gé jié wèi lián méng ， nà wǒ men jiù shā jī jǐng hóu ， jiāng zuì qiáng dà de jǐ gè mén pài gěi miè le ， rú cǐ yī lái ， qí yú zhī rén bì xīn jīng dǎn zhàn ， zhè yàng jiù dǎ pò le tiān yá hǎi gé de rú yì suàn pán 。” kōng néng de liǎn shàng shǎn guò yī sī zhēng níng zhī sè ， è hěn hěn de kāi kǒu le 。
“迳还用说，自然是先下手为强，那些外海的修仙者，与天涯海阁结为联盟，那我们就杀鸡儆猴，将最强大的几个门派给灭了，如此一来，其余之人必心惊胆战，这样就打破了天涯海阁的如意算盘。”空能的脸上闪过一丝狰狞之色，恶狠狠的开口了。
"You..."
“ zhè ge jì - cè bù cuò 。”
“这个计-策不错。”
Fairy Incense was furious at this sudden turn of events. Moonlight's patience had worn thin. Lin Xuan remained calm: "Why should Fairy be angry with such people? If he wants to see the ten-thousand-mile talisman, just show it to him."
“ wǒ yě shì rú cǐ xiǎng de ， yǐ pī lì shǒu duàn ， gěi nà xiē bù shí hǎo dǎi de jiā huo yǐ zhèn shè ， kàn tā men hái gǎn yǔ wǒ men zuò duì wèi dí me ？”
“我也是如此想的，以霹雳手段，给那些不识好歹的家伙以震慑，看他们还敢与我们作对为敌么？”
Before his words were out, Lin Xuan reached into his waistband and produced a white jade talisman.
xīng fèn gè shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， miè shā nà xiē zōng mén jiā zú ， zì rán yòu néng gòu shōu guā xǔ duō cái huò ， zài zuò de yuán yīng qī lǎo guài wù ， yí gè èr gè ， dōu bù yóu de mó quán cā zhǎng qǐ lái le 。
兴奋硌声音传入耳朵，灭杀那些宗门家族，自然又能够收刮许多财货，在座的元婴期老怪物，一个二个，都不由得摩拳擦掌起来了。
Seeing Lin Xuan's composure, the elderly man in purple robes couldn't help but feel surprised. Could I have been wrong about Senior Uncle issuing such a ridiculous order...
lín xuān xīn zhōng yě àn àn zì dé ， dāng rán ， biǎo miàn shàng ， shì wán quán bù dòng shēng sè 。“ děng yī děng ， zhè me zuò bù tuǒ 。”
林轩心中也暗暗自得，当然，表面上，是完全不动声色。“等一等，这么做不妥。”
If that is indeed the case, the situation will be hard to handle from here on out.
yǎn kàn shì qíng bǐ zì jǐ xiǎng xiàng de hái yào shùn lì de duō ， piān piān jiù zài cǐ kè ， shí yǒu xiē shā yǎ de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， shuō huà de zhèng shì gāng gāng nà míng zǐ yī lǎo zhě ， zhè yě shì yī míng wú yīng zhōng qī de xiū xiān zhě 。
眼看事情比自己想象的还要顺利得多，偏偏就在此刻，十有些沙哑的声音传入耳朵，说话的正是刚刚那名紫衣老者，这也是一名无婴中期的修仙者。
He felt uneasy and regretted being the first to speak up, but with things at this point, he could not afford to back down. He had to put on an arrogant expression and accept the ten-thousand-mile talisman.
“ bù tuǒ ？” lín xuān méi tóu yī tiāo ：“ zhào xiōng zěn me zhè yàng shuō ， nǐ shì xiǎng yào wéi kàng shī shū
“不妥？”林轩眉头一挑：“赵兄怎么这样说，你是想要违抗师叔
His spirit sense sank in.
tā lǎo rén jiā de mìng lìng me ？”
他老人家的命令么？”
After a moment, he raised his head.
“ wǒ méi zhè ge dǎn zi ， zhǐ shì wǒ men de mù biāo nǎi tiān yá hǎi gé ， jiù suàn wài hǎi qí yú de xiū shì yì tú bù guǐ ， wǒ men yě méi bì yào lǐ huì ， zhǐ yào jiāng yíng zhōu dǎo gōng pò ， tā men yǔ tiān yá hǎi gé de lián méng zì rán jiù tǔ bēng wǎ jiě diào le ， bù qù duì fù zuì lì hài de dí rén ， què qù jìn gōng qí tā mén pài de zǒng duò ， zhè qǐ bù shì shě běn zhú mò ， yǐ tài shàng zhǎng lǎo de yīng míng shén wǔ ， zěn me kě néng chū yùn yàng de hūn zhāo ne ？” zǐ yī lǎo zhě shén sè bù shàn de shuō 。
“我没这个胆子，只是我们的目标乃天涯海阁，就算外海其余的修士意图不轨，我们也没必要理会，只要将瀛洲岛攻破，他们与天涯海阁的联盟自然就土崩瓦解掉了，不去对付最厉害的敌人，却去进攻其他门派的总舵，这岂不是舍本逐末，以太上长老的英明神武，怎么可能出运样的昏招呢？”紫衣老者神色不善的说。
"How is it? Is there anything wrong with this talisman? Did we forge it together?" Lin Xuan sneered as he spoke. The more critical the situation, the more important it was to be the first to accuse someone of wrongdoing and put pressure on them.
zhào xiōng zhè huà xiū me yì si ， mò fēi huái yí wǒ yǔ xūn xiāng xiān zi yì qǐ ， jiǎ chuán tài shàng zhǎng lǎo
赵兄这话休么意思，莫非怀疑我与熏香仙子一起，假传太上长老
"This...the talisman itself isn't wrong, but the order is too absurd. We're supposed to focus our efforts on eliminating the major sects in the sea—such as Eternal Foundation Sect, White Sand Sect, Whale Demon Gang, Zheng Family on Great Solitary Island, Shangguan Family on Thunder Moon Island, and Shen Family on Pine Grove Island," the elderly man in purple robes hesitated before speaking.
de fǎ yù ？” lín xuān de shén sè biàn dé nán kàn yǐ jí ， shēng yīn yě yuè fā de dī chén le xià qù 。
的法谕？”林轩的神色变得难看以极，声音也越发的低沉了下去。
"Zhao Xuedong, you have personal grievances with this palace. But now that we face a common enemy, both emotionally and logically, we should cooperate wholeheartedly rather than let petty personal matters overshadow our sect's interests. Since you've admitted there was nothing wrong with the ten-thousand-mile talisman, yet you're still nitpicking and defying Senior Uncle's order, I'll take action against you."
“ zài xià kě méi zhè yàng shuō ， zhǐ shì rú cǐ mìng lìng zhe shí ràng rén yǒu xiē jīng è ， dào yǒu kě yǐ jiāng
“在下可没这样说，只是如此命令着实让人有些惊愕，道友可以将
Before his words were out, Moonlight's body was surrounded by thick darkness, with eerie ghostly cries echoing around.
wàn lǐ fú ná chū lái gěi wǒ děng yī guān me ？” zǐ yī lǎo zhě duō duō bī rén de kāi kǒu 。
万里符拿出来给我等一观么？”紫衣老者咄咄逼人的开口。
Zhao Xuedong was shocked and quickly clapped his hand to the back of his head, summoning a peculiar-looking treasure.
“ nǐ ……”
“你……”
"Fairy, please calm down. I believe Senior Zhao was just confused and wouldn't intentionally defy Senior Uncle's order," Lin Xuan stepped in to mediate.
xūn xiāng xiān zi dà nù ， rú cǐ biàn gù ， yuè ér duō shǎo yǒu xiē chén bú zhù qì le ， lín xuān zé xiǎn de cóng róng xǔ duō ：“ xiān zi hé bì yǔ zhè zhǒng bù shí hǎo dǎi de rén shēng qì ， tā xiǎng kàn wàn lǐ fú ， gěi tā kàn jiù shì le ， wǒ jiù bù xìn ， tā hái zhēn gǎn wéi bèi shī shū de mìng lìng 。”
熏香仙子大怒，如此变故，月儿多少有些沉不住气了，林轩则显得从容许多：“仙子何必与这种不识好歹的人生气，他想看万里符，给他看就是了，我就不信，他还真敢违背师叔的命令。”
One played the red face, while the other played the white. Lin Xuan did this not out of softness but because Moonlight's abilities were formidable enough that taking down this elderly man in purple robes would be no problem.
huà yīn wèi luò ， lín xuān yǐ shēn chū shǒu lái ， zài yāo jiān yī pāi ， yī xuě bái de yù fú jiù chū xiàn zài le miàn qián 。
话音未落，林轩已伸出手来，在腰间一拍，一雪白的玉符就出现在了面前。
But he couldn't forget that while appearance and physique could be altered through disguise, his unique techniques weren't easily mimicked. A wrong move might backfire. Lin Xuan didn't want the plan to fail at such a critical moment due to unforeseen complications.
jiàn lín xuān rú cǐ cóng róng bù pò ， nà zǐ yī lǎo zhě liǎn shàng bù yóu de shǎn guò yī sī yà rán zhī sè ， mò fēi zì jǐ cāi cuò ， shī shū zhēn xià le rú cǐ huāng táng de mìng lìng me ……
见林轩如此从容不迫，那紫衣老者脸上不由得闪过一丝讶然之色，莫非自己猜错，师叔真下了如此荒唐的命令么……
Heaving this ungrateful elderly man in purple robes would come later; for now, he needed to use intimidation and persuasion. He hoped that through threats, they could dissuade him from causing trouble.
jiǎ ruò zhēn shì rú cǐ ， jiē xià lái de jú miàn kě bù hǎo shōu shí 。
假若真是如此，接下来的局面可不好收拾。
After all, wading into murky waters required not only strength but also a sharp mind and deep cunning—most importantly, the ability to adapt on the fly.
tā xīn zhōng tǎn tè ， yǒu diǎn hòu huǐ dāng chū tóu niǎo le ， dàn shì qíng dào le zhè yī bù ， nǎ hái róng dé tā tuì suō ， biǎo miàn shàng hái bù dé bù zhuāng chū yī fù jié ào zhī sè ， jiē guò le nà wàn lǐ fú 。
他心中忐忑，有点后悔当出头鸟了，但事情到了这一步，哪还容得他退缩，表面上还不得不装出一副桀骜之色，接过了那万里符。
The elderly man in purple robes was already groaning inwardly. Being the first to speak up wasn't easy. Hearing Empty Fist's words, he quickly nodded: "Fairy, please calm down. I was just speaking out of turn and didn't mean to oppose you."
shén shí chén rù 。
神识沉入。
"Hmph, since Senior Zhao has seen the light, this fairy won't hold your earlier mistake against you. Do any of you have other objections?" Moonlight said coldly.
piàn kè yǐ hòu ， tā tái qǐ tóu 。
片刻以后，他抬起头。
"None, none at all. We will respect the order," the others quickly agreed.
“ rú hé ， cǐ fú kě yǒu cuò ， shì bú shì wǒ yǔ xūn xiāng xiān zi lián shǒu wěi zào de ？” lín xuān lěng xiào zhe kāi kǒu le ， yuè shì zhè yàng de guān kǒu ， yuè shì xū yào è rén xiān gào zhuàng ， cóng qì shì shàng yā qiāo duì fāng 。
“如何，此符可有错，是不是我与熏香仙子联手伪造的？”林轩冷笑着开口了，越是这样的关口，越是需要恶人先告状，从气势上压劁对方。
Zhao Senior had already tasted the bitter medicine and knew that no one else would be foolish enough to take his place now. Besides, Lin Xuan's plan was sound; these advanced-stage婴期 cultivators didn't see anything wrong with such an order, only feeling excited about the prospect of plundering more treasures from those sects.
· zhè …… fú dǎo shì méi cuò ， dàn shàng miàn de mìng lìng yě tài huāng miù le ， jū rán ràng wǒ men bù yòng xiān gǎn wǎng tiān yá hǎi gé ， ér shì jí zhōng huǒ lì ， jiāng wàn gǔ zōng ， bái shā pài ， mó jīng bāng ， yǐ jí dà gū dǎo de zhèng jiā ， léi yuè dǎo de shàng guān jiā ， sōng lín dǎo de shěn jiā ， děng wài hǎi shì lì zuì dà de sān shí yú gè zōng mén jiā zú ， gěi quán bù lián gēn bá chú 。” zǐ yī lǎo zhě liǎn jiá chóu chú ， chí yí zhe kāi kǒu le 。
·这……符倒是没错，但上面的命令也太荒谬了，居然让我们不用先赶往天涯海阁，而是集中火力，将万古宗，白沙派，魔鲸帮，以及大孤岛的郑家，雷月岛的上官家，松林岛的沈家，等外海势力最大的三十余个宗门家族，给全部连根拔除。”紫衣老者脸颊踌躇，迟疑着开口了。
They had become addicted to this self-enrichment.
“ zhào xuě dōng ， nǐ yǔ běn gōng yǒu sī rén ēn yuàn ， kě xiàn zài dà dí dāng qián ， yú qíng yú lǐ ， wǒ men dōu gāi jīng chéng hé zuò ， ér bú shì wèi le sī rén de xiē xǔ jiū gé ， zhì mén pài dà yì yú bù gù ， nǐ yǐ chéng rèn wàn lǐ fú méi cuò ， què hái jī dàn lǐ tiāo gǔ tou ， wéi bèi tài shàng zhǎng lǎo de fǎ yù ， běn gōng zhè jiù ná xià nǐ 。”
“赵雪东，你与本宫有私人恩怨，可现在大敌当前，于情于理，我们都该精诚合作，而不是为了私人的些许纠葛，置门派大义于不顾，你已承认万里符没错，却还鸡蛋里挑骨头，违背太上长老的法谕，本宫这就拿下你。”
"Namaste, since there are no objections, I will represent Senior Uncle in issuing orders," Lin Xuan's heart was filled with joy as he put on a solemn expression.
huà yīn wèi luò ， yuè ér de jiāo qū sì zhōu ， yǐ shì yīn qì páng bó ， yǐn yǐn yǒu qī lì de lì guǐ háo jiào chuán chū 。
话音未落，月儿的娇躯四周，已是阴气磅礴，隐隐有凄厉的厉鬼嚎叫传出。
"No need for courtesy. It is what it is."
zhào xuě dōng dà jīng shī sè ， yě lián máng shēn shǒu zài hòu nǎo yī pāi ， jiāng yī xíng zhuàng gǔ guài de fǎ bǎo jì le qǐ lái le 。
赵雪东大惊失色，也连忙伸手在后脑一拍，将一形状古怪的法宝祭了起来了。
"Yes, Master Empty Fist can give us our instructions. Eliminating those sea sects is like cutting melons and chopping cucumbers."
“ xiān zi xī nù ， wǒ xiǎng zhào dào yǒu yě shì yī shí hú tú ， jué bú huì gù yì wéi kàng tài shàng zhǎng lǎo
“仙子息怒，我想赵道友也是一时糊涂，绝不会故意违抗太上长老
"Haha, speak up, I'm eager to take the lead," Lin Xuan's heart was filled with cold laughter.
mìng lìng de 。” lín xuān què chū lái dǎ yuán chǎng le 。
命令的。”林轩却出来打圆场了。
"A bunch of fools."
yí gè chàng hóng liǎn ， yí gè chàng bái liǎn ， lín xuān zhè me zuò ， dāng rán bú shì yīn wèi xīn ruǎn ， yǐ yuè ér de xiū wèi fǎ lì ， ná xià zhè zǐ yī lǎo zhě yě méi yǒu wèn tí 。
一个唱红脸，一个唱白脸，林轩这么做，当然不是因为心软，以月儿的修为法力，拿下这紫衣老者也没有问题。
A hint of ridicule flashed across Lin Xuan's corner as he turned his head slightly. "High Respecter Lei Lin."
dàn bú yào wàng le ， róng mào shēn cái ， kě yǐ shī zhǎn yì róng huàn xíng zhī shù ， kě duì fāng de dú mén fǎ shù ， què bú shì nà me róng yì mào chōng le ，
但不要忘了，容貌身材，可以施展易容换形之术，可对方的独门法术，却不是那么容易冒充了，
"Here."
yí gè bù hǎo ， kě néng huì nòng qiǎo chéng zhuō ， lín xuān kě bù xī wàng jì huà yǎn kàn jiù yào chéng gōng ， què yòu chū xiàn zhè yàng nà yàng de biàn gù 。
一个不好，可能会弄巧成拙，林轩可不希望计划眼看就要成功，却又出现这样那样的变故。
The middle-aged man stepped forward, his appearance unremarkable but his demeanor fierce. Unlike other early-stage婴期 cultivators, a faint aura of wildness seemed to emanate from him.
yào shōu shí zhè bù shí hǎo dǎi de zǐ yī lǎo zhě ， yǐ hòu yǒu de shì shí jī ， rú jīn hái shì yǐ wēi bī lì yòu wéi zhǔ ， xī wàng tōng guò dòng hè ， ràng duì fāng zhī nán ér tuì le 。
要收拾这不识好歹的紫衣老者，以后有的是时机，如今还是以威逼利诱为主，希望通过恫吓，让对方知难而退了。
"From Ghost Island westward for about two ten-thousand miles is where the Whale Demon Gang's influence lies. For sea sects, their power isn't weak; both the sect leader and senior elder are advanced-stage婴期 cultivators. With five thousand disciples from Severe Soul Valley, do you have confidence in wiping out this sect?" Lin Xuan said coldly.
bì jìng zhè hún shuǐ mō yú ， bù jǐn xū yào zú gòu de shí lì ， hái yào yǒu hǎo yòng de tóu nǎo yǔ shēn chén de xīn jī ， zuì zhòng yào de shì suí jī yìng biàn de néng lì 。
毕竞这浑水摸鱼，不仅需要足够的实力，还要有好用的头脑与深沉的心机，最重要的是随机应变的能力。
"Hmph, Master can rest assured. Although there are two advanced-stage婴期 cultivators among them, their treasures and techniques aren't outstanding. I can take on both of them with my own strength and cut off their heads. With just three thousand men, we can level the Whale Demon Gang," Lei Lin said confidently.
zǐ yī lǎo zhě běn jiù zài àn àn jiào kǔ ， zhè chū tóu niǎo de rì zi bù hǎo guò ， jiàn kōng cāng zhè me shuō ， máng diǎn le diǎn tóu ：“ xiān zi xī nù ， zài xià yě jiù yī shuō ， jué bú shì gù yì yǔ $$; zuò duì de
紫衣老者本就在暗暗叫苦，这出头鸟的日子不好过，见空舱这么说，忙点了点头：“仙子息怒，在下也就一说，绝不是故意与$$;作对的
Lei Lin's words were filled with grandeur; while his abilities might not be impressive among peers in Severe Soul Valley, he was still confident in dealing with those sea sects.
“ hēng ， zhào xiōng jì rán mí tú zhī fǎn ， nà běn xiān zi yě jiù bù zhuī jiū nǐ gāng gāng de guò cuò ， zhū
“哼，赵兄既然迷途知返，那本仙子也就不追究你刚刚的过错，诸
"Great, High Respecter truly is a towering hero. Since you're so certain, how could I deny your request? Please take three thousand disciples and level the Whale Demon Gang's main base," Lin Xuan inwardly laughed but wore an expression of admiration on his face.
wèi dào yǒu ， nǐ men hái yǒu qí tā de yì yì me ？” yuè ér lěng lěng de kāi kǒu le 。
位道友，你们还有其他的异议么？”月儿冷冷的开口了。
"Heaven may punish you, but you can still live; self-inflicted punishment is irreversible. If he dies in battle, why shouldn't I help him?"
"Above Elder Zhao sent a ten-thousand-mile talisman. Is there something important he needs us to do? Could it be that the attack on Swish Island has failed, and we need reinforcements?" A hoarse voice entered his ears. The speaker was an elderly man in purple robes.
"Senior Zhao, you're overthinking this. Even though Yizhou Island is heavily warded, our high-ranking existences from both sects combined are not easily dealt with. Our battle against the Far Horizon Pavilion went rather smoothly, but there have been other developments," Lin Xuan said in a low voice. His composure was so deep that his portrayal of an empty-handed monk was nearly flawless.
"Other developments? Could it be that the Far Horizon Pavilion has found allies?" The pudgy-faced monk beside him couldn't help but look displeased as he interjected.
"Yes, do you remember the recent matchmaking conference on Calm Moon Island?"
"The matchmaking conference?"
"Exactly. We should use our thunderous means to scare those who don't know their place and see if they dare oppose us," Empty Fist's face showed a hint of ferocity as he spoke.
"That sounds like a good plan."
"I agree. By using such forceful methods, we can deter them from causing trouble for us in the future."
Excited voices filled the room as Lin Xuan secretly felt pleased. Of course, on the surface, his expression remained unchanged. "Wait, this isn't appropriate."
Just when things seemed to be going more smoothly than he had anticipated, a hoarse voice interrupted him. The speaker was the same elderly man in purple robes from earlier, an advanced-stage婴期 cultivator.
"Unsuitable?" Lin Xuan raised his eyebrows. "Senior Zhao, why do you say such a thing? Are you planning to defy Senior Uncle's orders?"
"I have no such胆量. Our target is the Far Horizon Pavilion. Even if other sea sects have ill intentions, we don't need to concern ourselves with them. Once we break through Yizhou Island, their alliance will naturally collapse. Attacking weaker sects instead of focusing on the strongest enemy would be a waste of effort. How could our wise Senior Uncle make such a mistake?" The elderly man's expression was not good.
"What do you mean by that? Are you suspecting me and Fairy Incense together of forging this order?" Lin Xuan's expression turned extremely displeased, his voice lowering even more.
"I didn't say anything like that. However, such an order is quite shocking. Can you show us the ten-thousand-mile talisman for verification?" The elderly man in purple robes pressed him.
"You..."
Fairy Incense was furious at this sudden turn of events. Moonlight's patience had worn thin. Lin Xuan remained calm: "Why should Fairy be angry with such people? If he wants to see the ten-thousand-mile talisman, just show it to him."
Before his words were out, Lin Xuan reached into his waistband and produced a white jade talisman.
Seeing Lin Xuan's composure, the elderly man in purple robes couldn't help but feel surprised. Could I have been wrong about Senior Uncle issuing such a ridiculous order...
If that is indeed the case, the situation will be hard to handle from here on out.
He felt uneasy and regretted being the first to speak up, but with things at this point, he could not afford to back down. He had to put on an arrogant expression and accept the ten-thousand-mile talisman.
His spirit sense sank in.
After a moment, he raised his head.
"How is it? Is there anything wrong with this talisman? Did we forge it together?" Lin Xuan sneered as he spoke. The more critical the situation, the more important it was to be the first to accuse someone of wrongdoing and put pressure on them.
"This...the talisman itself isn't wrong, but the order is too absurd. We're supposed to focus our efforts on eliminating the major sects in the sea—such as Eternal Foundation Sect, White Sand Sect, Whale Demon Gang, Zheng Family on Great Solitary Island, Shangguan Family on Thunder Moon Island, and Shen Family on Pine Grove Island," the elderly man in purple robes hesitated before speaking.
"Zhao Xuedong, you have personal grievances with this palace. But now that we face a common enemy, both emotionally and logically, we should cooperate wholeheartedly rather than let petty personal matters overshadow our sect's interests. Since you've admitted there was nothing wrong with the ten-thousand-mile talisman, yet you're still nitpicking and defying Senior Uncle's order, I'll take action against you."
Before his words were out, Moonlight's body was surrounded by thick darkness, with eerie ghostly cries echoing around.
Zhao Xuedong was shocked and quickly clapped his hand to the back of his head, summoning a peculiar-looking treasure.
"Fairy, please calm down. I believe Senior Zhao was just confused and wouldn't intentionally defy Senior Uncle's order," Lin Xuan stepped in to mediate.
One played the red face, while the other played the white. Lin Xuan did this not out of softness but because Moonlight's abilities were formidable enough that taking down this elderly man in purple robes would be no problem.
But he couldn't forget that while appearance and physique could be altered through disguise, his unique techniques weren't easily mimicked. A wrong move might backfire. Lin Xuan didn't want the plan to fail at such a critical moment due to unforeseen complications.
Heaving this ungrateful elderly man in purple robes would come later; for now, he needed to use intimidation and persuasion. He hoped that through threats, they could dissuade him from causing trouble.
After all, wading into murky waters required not only strength but also a sharp mind and deep cunning—most importantly, the ability to adapt on the fly.
The elderly man in purple robes was already groaning inwardly. Being the first to speak up wasn't easy. Hearing Empty Fist's words, he quickly nodded: "Fairy, please calm down. I was just speaking out of turn and didn't mean to oppose you."
"Hmph, since Senior Zhao has seen the light, this fairy won't hold your earlier mistake against you. Do any of you have other objections?" Moonlight said coldly.
"None, none at all. We will respect the order," the others quickly agreed.
Zhao Senior had already tasted the bitter medicine and knew that no one else would be foolish enough to take his place now. Besides, Lin Xuan's plan was sound; these advanced-stage婴期 cultivators didn't see anything wrong with such an order, only feeling excited about the prospect of plundering more treasures from those sects.
They had become addicted to this self-enrichment.
"Namaste, since there are no objections, I will represent Senior Uncle in issuing orders," Lin Xuan's heart was filled with joy as he put on a solemn expression.
"No need for courtesy. It is what it is."
"Yes, Master Empty Fist can give us our instructions. Eliminating those sea sects is like cutting melons and chopping cucumbers."
"Haha, speak up, I'm eager to take the lead," Lin Xuan's heart was filled with cold laughter.
"A bunch of fools."
A hint of ridicule flashed across Lin Xuan's corner as he turned his head slightly. "High Respecter Lei Lin."
"Here."
The middle-aged man stepped forward, his appearance unremarkable but his demeanor fierce. Unlike other early-stage婴期 cultivators, a faint aura of wildness seemed to emanate from him.
"From Ghost Island westward for about two ten-thousand miles is where the Whale Demon Gang's influence lies. For sea sects, their power isn't weak; both the sect leader and senior elder are advanced-stage婴期 cultivators. With five thousand disciples from Severe Soul Valley, do you have confidence in wiping out this sect?" Lin Xuan said coldly.
"Hmph, Master can rest assured. Although there are two advanced-stage婴期 cultivators among them, their treasures and techniques aren't outstanding. I can take on both of them with my own strength and cut off their heads. With just three thousand men, we can level the Whale Demon Gang," Lei Lin said confidently.
Lei Lin's words were filled with grandeur; while his abilities might not be impressive among peers in Severe Soul Valley, he was still confident in dealing with those sea sects.
"Great, High Respecter truly is a towering hero. Since you're so certain, how could I deny your request? Please take three thousand disciples and level the Whale Demon Gang's main base," Lin Xuan inwardly laughed but wore an expression of admiration on his face.
"Heaven may punish you, but you can still live; self-inflicted punishment is irreversible. If he dies in battle, why shouldn't I help him?"