yíng zhōu dǎo ， tiān yá hǎi gé 。
瀛洲岛，天涯海阁。
Island of Penglai, Skyfarer Sea Pavilion.
cāng hǎi sāng tián ， jí biàn duì yú xiū xiān zhě ， bǎi nián de shí jiān yě shuō bù shàng duǎn de 。
沧海桑田，即便对于修仙者，百年的时间也说不上短的。
Time passed like the changing of the seas and fields; even for cultivators, a hundred years was not short. Initially, when the Ten Thousand Buddha Sect and Linghun Valley besieged their main stronghold, it was a scene of blood and gore over thousands of miles. However, as time passed, Island of Penglai regained its former beauty.
dāng chū wàn fú zōng yǔ lì hún gǔ wéi gōng běn mén zǒng duò ， fāng yuán wàn lǐ ， yī piàn xīng fēng xuè yǔ ， rán ér suí zhe shí jiān de chuí yí ， yíng zhōu dǎo yòu huī fù le xī rì de měi lì 。
当初万佛宗与厉魂谷围攻本门总舵，方圆万里，一片腥风血雨，然而随着时间的椎移，瀛洲岛又恢复了昔日的美丽。
Although Skyfarer Sea Pavilion suffered heavy losses in that bloody battle—dozens of Core Formation cultivators perished, with thousands more at the Condensation Core stage—it did not harm their fundamental essence. With the passage of time, new disciples wereadvance, and Dream Ruyan was still there. With her as a protector, even if the Ten Thousand Buddha Sect and Linghun Valley had been annihilated, the lesson was fresh in everyone's minds. Who would dare to covet Skyfarer Sea Pavilion again?
suī rán zài nà cǎn liè de yī yì lǐ ， tiān yá hǎi gé tóng yàng sǔn shī cǎn zhòng ， guāng shì yuán yīng qī xiū xiān zhě ， jiù yǔn luò le shù shí ， níng dān qī dì yù ， gèng shì shù yǐ qiān jì 。
虽然在那惨烈的一役里，天涯海阁同样损失惨重，光是元婴期修仙者，就陨落了数十，凝丹期弟芋，更是数以千计。
Of the former seven major forces of Yunzhou, only five remained. As the instigator, although Skyfarer Sea Pavilion lost many disciples, its reputation and influence grew significantly.
dàn bì jìng méi yǒu shāng dào zuì gēn běn de yuán qì ， suí zhe shí jiān de tuī yí ， yòu yǒu xīn dì zǐ jìn jí ， hé kuàng mèng rú yān hái zài ， yǒu zhè wèi yún zhōu dì yī nǚ xiū shǒu hù ， lián wàn fú zōng yǔ lì hún gǔ dōu huī fēi yān miè le ， qián chē zhī jiàn bù yuǎn ， yòu yǒu shuí chī bǎo le chēng ， gǎn zài kǎi yú tiān yá hǎi gé 。
但毕竟没有伤到最根本的元气，随着时间的推移，又有新弟子晋级，何况梦如嫣还在，有这位云州第一女修守护，连万佛宗与厉魂谷都灰飞烟灭了，前车之鉴不远，又有谁吃饱了撑，敢再凯觎天涯海阁。
Apart from the Wind Pavilion, Skyfarer Sea Pavilion could almost be ranked second among all sects and families in the Twelve States of Heaven and Clouds. Especially in the outer seas of Yunzhou, cultivators looked up to Skyfarer Sea Pavilion as their leader. Although Shark Gang's young master was licentious, he dared only plot secretly; publicly, he never showed any disrespect.
xī rì yún zhōu qī dà shì lì ， rú jīn zhǐ shèng xià qí wǔ ， zuò wèi shǐ zuò yǒng zhě ， tiān yá hǎi gé suī rán yǔn luò le bù shǎo dì zǐ ， dàn wēi míng shì lì ， fǎn ér dà zēng le bèi xǔ 。
昔日云州七大势力，如今只剩下其五，做为始作俑者，天涯海阁虽然陨落了不少弟子，但威名势力，反而大增了倍许。
In just a hundred years, Su Yilin had advanced from Core Formation Middle Stage to the peak of Core Formation and recently condensed her Golden Core. This placed her among high-ranking cultivators.
chú le wàng tíng lóu suǒ zài de sōng fēng shū yuàn ， tiān yá hǎi gé ， zài tiān yún shí èr zhōu suǒ yǒu de zōng mén jiā zú zhōng ， jī hū kě yǐ míng liè dì èr le 。
除了望亭楼所在的松风书院，天涯海阁，在天云十二州所有的宗门家族中，几乎可以名列第二了。
If she hadn't chosen Skyfarer Sea Pavilion, it would have taken at least another century for her to reach Core Formation Late Stage.
tè bié shì yún zhōu wài hǎi ， suǒ yǒu xiū shì jī hū dōu wéi tiān yá hǎi gé mǎ shǒu shì zhān ， bái shā bāng shǎo zhǔ tān huā hào sè ， dàn yě zhǐ gǎn àn dì lǐ shè xià yīn móu ， biǎo miàn shàng ， jué bù gǎn duì tiān yá hǎi gé yǒu fēn háo bù jìng de 。
特别是云州外海，所有修士几乎都唯天涯海阁马首是瞻，白鲨帮少主贪花好色，但也只敢暗地里设下阴谋，表面上，绝不敢对天涯海阁有分毫不敬的。
These words were not exaggerated; as they say, a single conversation is worth ten years of reading. The guidance from a master could save one from many detours. The wisdom and skill of the teachers in Skyfarer Sea Pavilion far surpassed that of the few elders in her family.
bù lùn shì xiāng qīn dà huì ， hái shì shōu tú dà diǎn ， kě yǐ shuō shì yīng zhě yún jí ， guī mó yuǎn fēi yǐ qián kě bǐ ， zhè xiē nián lái ， tiān yá hǎi gé chú le yǒu xiū shì jìn jí ， yě shōu lù le xǔ duō tiān fù yōu yì de dì zǐ ， fā zhǎn zhuàng dà zhǐ shì shí jiān wèn tí 。
不论是相亲大会，还是收徒大典，可以说是应者云集，规模远非以前可比，这些年来，天涯海阁除了有修士晋级，也收录了许多天赋优异的弟子，发展壮大只是时间问题。
Of course, aside from these external factors, Su Yilin was also very diligent and hardworking.
shàng guān xuě yuán běn shì yún zhōu yī xiū xiān jiā zú de dí xì zǐ dì ， zuò wèi yì líng gēn de yōng yǒu zhě ， tiān fù zī zhì zài běn mén dōu shǒu qū yī zhǐ 。
上官雪原本是云州一修仙家族的嫡系子弟，做为异灵根的拥有者，天赋资质在本门都首屈一指。
Two months ago, she had condensed her core; now, she sat in a meditation chamber to stabilize her realm. Achieving success was joyful, but there was still much work to do before reaching the Core Formation stage.
ér qiě róng yán xiù lì ， zài jiā zú lǐ kān chēng tiān zhī jiāo nǚ 。
而且容颜秀丽，在家族里堪称天之骄女。
Su Yilin silently reminded herself as her jade hands traced through various hand seals in mid-air. Suddenly, a deafening explosion echoed in her ears, far more shocking than a thunderclap on a clear day. She stumbled backward; if not for her stable mind, she would have gone mad from the shock.
dàn zuò wèi yī zhōng děng guī mó de xiū xiān jiā zú ， bù kě néng ná chū tài duō de bǎo wù ， wèi lái de chéng jiù kěn dìng shì yǒu xiàn de 。
但做为一中等规模的修仙家族，不可能拿出太多的宝物，未来的成就肯定是有限的。
What was happening?
xīn gāo qì ào de shàng guān xuě bù gān xīn rú cǐ ， tā xī wàng yǒu zhāo yī rì ， chéng wéi gāo gāo zài shàng de yuán yīng xiū shì 。
心高气傲的上官雪不甘心如此，她希望有朝一日，成为高高在上的元婴修士。
The young girl opened her eyes with surprise and curiosity. Such a loud noise had affected even her deep within Penglai Island. Was there an enemy invasion?
ér bǎi nián qián de yī yì ， ràng tiān yá hǎi gé shēng míng yuǎn bō ， yǐng xiǎng shèn zhì fú shè dào le yún jǐng zòng shēn zhī chù ， tīng shuō nà lǐ zhǐ shōu zī zhì yōu yì de nǚ zǐ ， rú guǒ zì jǐ kě yǐ jiā rù jìn qù ．．．．．．
而百年前的一役，让天涯海阁声名远播，影响甚至辐射到了云井纵深之处，听说那里只收资质优异的女子，如果自己可以加入进去．．．．．．
But no, Skyfarer Sea Pavilion's reputation was well-earned after the battle on Penglai Island. No one would dare to provoke them now.
yú shì shàng guān xuě pī jīng zhǎn jí ， bù yuǎn bǎi wàn lǐ ， lì jīng qiān xīn wàn kǔ ， zhōng yú lái dào le yíng zhōu dǎo tiān yá hǎi gé zǒng duò ， jīng guò yī fān kǎo hé ， chéng wéi qí zhōng de yī yuán le 。
于是上官雪披荆斩棘，不远百万里，历经千辛万苦，终于来到了瀛洲岛天涯海阁总舵，经过一番考核，成为其中的一员了。
With this thought, she became increasingly perplexed. Not wanting to overthink it, she stomped her jade foot and transformed into a streak of light, breaking through the air to leave her meditation chamber.
suī rán zài zhè lǐ ， tā zhǐ shì yī míng pǔ tōng de dì zǐ ， bù xiàng zài jiā zú de shí hòu ， yǒu rú zhòng xīng bàng yuè de gōng zhǔ 。
虽然在这里，她只是一名普通的弟子，不像在家族的时候，有如众星棒月的公主。
Others were affected as well. Thousands of cultivators filled the sky, all showing shock and unease. The chatter among them resounded across the heavens.
rán ér nèi xīn shēn chù ， shàng guān xuě què yì diǎn yě bù céng hòu huǐ de 。
然而内心深处，上官雪却一点也不曾后悔的。
Suddenly, several streaks of different colors appeared from afar, speeding towards here. Leading them was a trio of Core Formation late-stage cultivators. The rest, though dressed differently, were also at the Core Formation stage.
tiān yá hǎi gé de jī chǔ ， yě bǐ jiā zú zhōng de mì chuán gāo shēn xǔ duō ， bìng yǒu míng shī zhǐ dǎo ， dìng qī hái fā fàng zhēn xī yǐ jí de dān yào ， zhè xiē dài yù ， chú le yún zhōu wǔ dà shì lì （ yīn wèi lìng wài liǎng pài ， yǐ huī fēi yān miè ）， bié de zōng mén jiā zú ， gēn běn shì xiǎng yě bié xiǎng de 。
天涯海阁的基础，也比家族中的秘传高深许多，并有名师指导，定期还发放珍稀以极的丹药，这些待遇，除了云州五大势力（因为另外两派，已灰飞烟灭），别的宗门家族，根本是想也别想的。
"Salutations to our Grandmothers (Aunties)."
yīn cǐ duǎn duǎn bǎi yú nián ， shàng guān běn wén zhuǎn zì zhì kù shū chéng )" target="_blank">( dào dǐng diǎn ) xuě jiù cóng zhù jī zhōng qī ， yuè shēng chéng le zhù jī qī dǐng fēng de xiū xiān zhě ， bìng zài bù jiǔ qián ， níng jié jīn dān chéng 。
因此短短百余年，上官本文转自至酷书城)" target="_blank">(到顶点)雪就从筑基中期，跃升成了筑基期顶峰的修仙者，并在不久前，凝结金丹成。
The cultivators in the sky were startled and knelt down immediately.
rú cǐ yī lái ， tā yě suàn mài rù le gāo jiē xiū shì de háng liè 。
如此一来，她也算迈入了高阶修士的行列。
"Do not be so formal. Disperse and listen carefully: no one is allowed to leave their meditation chambers or discuss anything without permission; otherwise, severe punishment will follow."
jiǎ rú dāng chū zì jǐ méi yǒu xuǎn zé tiān yá hǎi gé ， bǎi nián shí jiān ， néng gòu jìn jiē dào zhù jī hòu qī jiù bù cuò 。
假如当初自己没有选择天涯海阁，百年时间，能够进阶到筑基后期就不错。
The speaker was a young woman who looked only sixteen or seventeen years old, her appearance plain but refined. She was the head of Skyfarer Sea Pavilion, and although she hadn't advanced beyond the Separation stage, her cultivation had clearly deepened.
zhè fān huà jué méi yǒu fēn háo kuā dà zhī chù ， sú huà shuō tīng jūn yī xí huà ， shèng dú shí nián shū ， zhè zhǒng shuō zài xiū xiān jiè yī yàng shì yòng 。
这番话绝没有分毫夸大之处，俗话说听君一席话，胜读十年书，这种说在修仙界一样适用。
"Yes, Grandmaster."
míng shī de zhǐ diǎn ， kě yǐ shǎo zǒu xǔ duō wān lù ， tiān yá hǎi gé jiào xí de gāo míng chéng dù ， jué bú shì jiā zú zhōng de jǐ gè zhǎng lǎo kě yǐ xiāng bǐ de 。
名师的指点，可以少走许多弯路，天涯海阁教席的高明程度，绝不是家族中的几个长老可以相比的。
Despite their surprise, no one dared to disobey. They bowed and retreated.
dāng rán ， chú le zhè xiē wài lì yīn shù ， shàng guān xuě běn shēn ， yě fēi cháng nǔ lì qín fèn 。
当然，除了这些外力因数，上官雪本身，也非常努力勤奋。
In moments, the island returned to its serene state. However, the expressions of the dozen Core Formation cultivators were grave.
liǎng gè yuè qián jié dān chéng ， cǐ shí cǐ kè ， tā zhèng zài dòng fǔ zhōng dǎ zuò ， xiān wěn gù jìng jiè shì zuì zhòng yào de 。
两个月前结丹成，此时此刻，她正在洞府中打坐，先稳固境界是最重要的。
To Su Yilin's left was another Core Formation late-stage cultivator, slightly older at around twenty-three or twenty-four years old. Her left side was breathtakingly beautiful, but her right cheek was as dry and wrinkled as tree bark. Not only did it lack luster; the muscle had sunk deeply into the skin.
chéng jiù gù rán lìng rén xīn xǐ ， dàn jù lí yuán yīng qī de mù biāo hái chěng bù kě jí 。
成就固然令人欣喜，但距离元婴期的目标还逞不可及。
Needless to say, this was Liu Ying, who had once betrayed her companions but later repented and fought alongside them. After the battle on Penglai Island, she was merely punished with a hundred years of seclusion. Now, facing new threats, she lifted her head to gaze at the distant sky, where clouds gathered ominously.
jiē xià lái xū yào gèng nǔ lì 。
接下来需要更努力。
And there, it was Sister Ruyan's meditation chamber. Moments later, the air and clouds merged into an extremely strange vortex, about a hundred feet in diameter, deep beyond measure.
shàng guān xuě àn àn gào jiè zhe zì jǐ ， tóng shí yù shǒu shēn chū ， zài bàn kōng zhōng huá guò yī dào dào xū yǐng ， bù tíng de biàn huàn zhe yìn 。
上官雪暗暗告诫着自己，同时玉手伸出，在半空中划过一道道虚影，不停的变幻着印。
"What is happening? Senior Sister, could Auntie be breaking through the Separation stage?" Liu Ying's eyes sparkled with concern as she spoke coldly.
rán ér jiù zài cǐ kè 。
然而就在此刻。
Her face was filled with worry; back then, when Auntie showed mercy and grace to Dream Ruyan, she was deeply grateful.
hōng ！
轰！
"Indeed. As your sister knows well, over a hundred years ago, Auntie had already reached the peak of Separation Early Stage but couldn't advance further due to lacking mental refinement. After these years of effort, her mind finally caught up with her cultivation progress, and she sealed herself in a cave on Phoenix Peak." Su Yilin's face was equally worried as she spoke coldly.
yī shēng nán yǐ xiǎng xiàng de jù xiǎng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， qíng tiān pī lì yǔ tā xiāng bǐ ， gēn běn jiù bù zhí yī tí ， shàng guān xuě yí gè liè qiè ， ruò bú shì tā de xīn shén hái suàn wěn gù ， chà yì diǎn bèi zhèn dé zǒu huǒ rù mó 。
一声难以想象的巨响传入耳朵，晴天霹雳与她相比，根本就不值一提，上官雪一个趔趄，若不是她的心神还算稳固，差一点被震得走火入魔。
"But isn't this too dangerous?"
zhè shì zěn me le ？
这是怎么了？
Liu Ying said anxiously; as a Core Formation late-stage cultivator preparing to break through the Separation stage, she understood well. The Separation stage marked a turning point not just in strength but also in the difficulty of cultivation and the risks involved with each small breakthrough.
shào nǚ zhēng kāi yǎn móu ， qiào liǎn shàng chōng mǎn le jīng è yǔ hào qí zhī sè 。
少女睁开眼眸，俏脸上充满了惊愕与好奇之色。
For example, moving from Separation Early Stage to Separation Mid Stage, these cultivators could harness the essence energy of heaven and earth, causing surrounding essence energy to rush toward them during their advancement.
rú cǐ dà de jù xiǎng ， tā zài yíng zhōu dǎo shēn chù ， yě méi néng miǎn sú ， bèi bō jí dào le ， nán dào shì yǒu wài dí rù qīn me ？
如此大的巨响，她在瀛洲岛深处，也没能免俗，被波及到了，难道是有外敌入侵么？
This had two outcomes. If handled well, it would not cause harm but actually aid in theadvance process due to the dense essence energy. However, a slight mistake could result in catastrophic consequences as the gathered essence energy transformed into an attack akin to heavenly tribulation.
dàn bù kě néng ， rú jīn de tiān yá hǎi gé ， shēng míng yuǎn bō ， yíng zhōu dǎo yī yì ， nà shì zhēn de dǎ chū wēi fēng lái lái le ， jiù suàn shuí chī le xióng xīn bào zi dǎn ， yě jué bù gǎn lái zhè lǐ fàng sì 。
但不可能，如今的天涯海阁，声名远播，瀛洲岛一役，那是真的打出威风来来了，就算谁吃了熊心豹子胆，也绝不敢来这里放肆。
Of course, its power was far less than true heavenly tribulations, but it still couldn't be underestimated; at least it could destroy a Core Formation late-stage cultivator.
niàn jí zhì cǐ ， shào nǚ de biǎo qíng yuè fā gǔ guài yǐ jí ， jì rán méi yǒu tóu xù ， tā yě jiù bù jì xù shēn xiǎng xià qù ， duò le duò yù zú ， hún shēn líng máng shǎn shuò ， yǐ huà wèi jīng hóng ， pò kōng fēi chū le dòng fǔ 。
念及至此，少女的表情越发古怪以极，既然没有头绪，她也就不继续深想下去，跺了跺玉足，浑身灵芒闪烁，已化为惊虹，破空飞出了洞府。
However, after this stage, Separation stage cultivators were generally safe. But one must not forget that the Separation cultivator was currently in seclusion, fully focused on breaking through her bottleneck. Any external interference would likely result in going mad or losing control.
shòu yǐng xiǎng de xiǎn rán bù zhǐ tā yí gè ， cǐ shí yíng zhōu dǎo shàng kōng ， mì mì má má de piāo fú zhāo shù yǐ wàn jì de xiū xiān zhě 。
受影响的显然不止她一个，此时瀛洲岛上空，密密麻麻的漂浮着数以万计的修仙者。
No… calling it a heavenly tribulation might be too shocking.
rén rén liǎn shàng jiē shì jīng qí yǔ bù ān zhī sè 。
人人脸上皆是惊奇与不安之色。
In the internal world of cultivators, such essence energy attacks were generally called "false heavenly tribulations." But regardless of whether they were true or false, Dream Ruyan's situation was extremely precarious. An essence energy attack did not mean failure; but at this moment, she was indeed very vulnerable. If she couldn't withstand the so-called tribulation, Dream Ruyan might face a tragic end.
sú huà shuō ， sān gè nǚ rén yī tái xì ， hé kuàng shì zhè me duō nǚ xiū jù jí zài yì qǐ ， dùn shí qiè qiè sī yǔ de chǎo nào shēng xiǎng chè tiān jì 。
俗话说，三个女人一台戏，何况是这么多女修聚集在一起，顿时窃窃私语的吵闹声响彻天际。
Actually, "false heavenly tribulations" could be defended against. With a peer of the same rank by her side during advancement, even if an essence energy attack occurred, there would be no need to worry.
Island of Penglai, Skyfarer Sea Pavilion.
Time passed like the changing of the seas and fields; even for cultivators, a hundred years was not short. Initially, when the Ten Thousand Buddha Sect and Linghun Valley besieged their main stronghold, it was a scene of blood and gore over thousands of miles. However, as time passed, Island of Penglai regained its former beauty.
Although Skyfarer Sea Pavilion suffered heavy losses in that bloody battle—dozens of Core Formation cultivators perished, with thousands more at the Condensation Core stage—it did not harm their fundamental essence. With the passage of time, new disciples wereadvance, and Dream Ruyan was still there. With her as a protector, even if the Ten Thousand Buddha Sect and Linghun Valley had been annihilated, the lesson was fresh in everyone's minds. Who would dare to covet Skyfarer Sea Pavilion again?
Of the former seven major forces of Yunzhou, only five remained. As the instigator, although Skyfarer Sea Pavilion lost many disciples, its reputation and influence grew significantly.
Apart from the Wind Pavilion, Skyfarer Sea Pavilion could almost be ranked second among all sects and families in the Twelve States of Heaven and Clouds. Especially in the outer seas of Yunzhou, cultivators looked up to Skyfarer Sea Pavilion as their leader. Although Shark Gang's young master was licentious, he dared only plot secretly; publicly, he never showed any disrespect.
In just a hundred years, Su Yilin had advanced from Core Formation Middle Stage to the peak of Core Formation and recently condensed her Golden Core. This placed her among high-ranking cultivators.
If she hadn't chosen Skyfarer Sea Pavilion, it would have taken at least another century for her to reach Core Formation Late Stage.
These words were not exaggerated; as they say, a single conversation is worth ten years of reading. The guidance from a master could save one from many detours. The wisdom and skill of the teachers in Skyfarer Sea Pavilion far surpassed that of the few elders in her family.
Of course, aside from these external factors, Su Yilin was also very diligent and hardworking.
Two months ago, she had condensed her core; now, she sat in a meditation chamber to stabilize her realm. Achieving success was joyful, but there was still much work to do before reaching the Core Formation stage.
Su Yilin silently reminded herself as her jade hands traced through various hand seals in mid-air. Suddenly, a deafening explosion echoed in her ears, far more shocking than a thunderclap on a clear day. She stumbled backward; if not for her stable mind, she would have gone mad from the shock.
What was happening?
The young girl opened her eyes with surprise and curiosity. Such a loud noise had affected even her deep within Penglai Island. Was there an enemy invasion?
But no, Skyfarer Sea Pavilion's reputation was well-earned after the battle on Penglai Island. No one would dare to provoke them now.
With this thought, she became increasingly perplexed. Not wanting to overthink it, she stomped her jade foot and transformed into a streak of light, breaking through the air to leave her meditation chamber.
Others were affected as well. Thousands of cultivators filled the sky, all showing shock and unease. The chatter among them resounded across the heavens.
Suddenly, several streaks of different colors appeared from afar, speeding towards here. Leading them was a trio of Core Formation late-stage cultivators. The rest, though dressed differently, were also at the Core Formation stage.
"Salutations to our Grandmothers (Aunties)."
The cultivators in the sky were startled and knelt down immediately.
"Do not be so formal. Disperse and listen carefully: no one is allowed to leave their meditation chambers or discuss anything without permission; otherwise, severe punishment will follow."
The speaker was a young woman who looked only sixteen or seventeen years old, her appearance plain but refined. She was the head of Skyfarer Sea Pavilion, and although she hadn't advanced beyond the Separation stage, her cultivation had clearly deepened.
"Yes, Grandmaster."
Despite their surprise, no one dared to disobey. They bowed and retreated.
In moments, the island returned to its serene state. However, the expressions of the dozen Core Formation cultivators were grave.
To Su Yilin's left was another Core Formation late-stage cultivator, slightly older at around twenty-three or twenty-four years old. Her left side was breathtakingly beautiful, but her right cheek was as dry and wrinkled as tree bark. Not only did it lack luster; the muscle had sunk deeply into the skin.
Needless to say, this was Liu Ying, who had once betrayed her companions but later repented and fought alongside them. After the battle on Penglai Island, she was merely punished with a hundred years of seclusion. Now, facing new threats, she lifted her head to gaze at the distant sky, where clouds gathered ominously.
And there, it was Sister Ruyan's meditation chamber. Moments later, the air and clouds merged into an extremely strange vortex, about a hundred feet in diameter, deep beyond measure.
"What is happening? Senior Sister, could Auntie be breaking through the Separation stage?" Liu Ying's eyes sparkled with concern as she spoke coldly.
Her face was filled with worry; back then, when Auntie showed mercy and grace to Dream Ruyan, she was deeply grateful.
"Indeed. As your sister knows well, over a hundred years ago, Auntie had already reached the peak of Separation Early Stage but couldn't advance further due to lacking mental refinement. After these years of effort, her mind finally caught up with her cultivation progress, and she sealed herself in a cave on Phoenix Peak." Su Yilin's face was equally worried as she spoke coldly.
"But isn't this too dangerous?"
Liu Ying said anxiously; as a Core Formation late-stage cultivator preparing to break through the Separation stage, she understood well. The Separation stage marked a turning point not just in strength but also in the difficulty of cultivation and the risks involved with each small breakthrough.
For example, moving from Separation Early Stage to Separation Mid Stage, these cultivators could harness the essence energy of heaven and earth, causing surrounding essence energy to rush toward them during their advancement.
This had two outcomes. If handled well, it would not cause harm but actually aid in theadvance process due to the dense essence energy. However, a slight mistake could result in catastrophic consequences as the gathered essence energy transformed into an attack akin to heavenly tribulation.
Of course, its power was far less than true heavenly tribulations, but it still couldn't be underestimated; at least it could destroy a Core Formation late-stage cultivator.
However, after this stage, Separation stage cultivators were generally safe. But one must not forget that the Separation cultivator was currently in seclusion, fully focused on breaking through her bottleneck. Any external interference would likely result in going mad or losing control.
No… calling it a heavenly tribulation might be too shocking.
In the internal world of cultivators, such essence energy attacks were generally called "false heavenly tribulations." But regardless of whether they were true or false, Dream Ruyan's situation was extremely precarious. An essence energy attack did not mean failure; but at this moment, she was indeed very vulnerable. If she couldn't withstand the so-called tribulation, Dream Ruyan might face a tragic end.
Actually, "false heavenly tribulations" could be defended against. With a peer of the same rank by her side during advancement, even if an essence energy attack occurred, there would be no need to worry.