sū jiàng chún tái qǐ zhēn shǒu ， shuāng yǎn wēi mī ， xiàng tiān kōng wàng qù 。
苏绛唇抬起臻首，双眼微眯，像天空望去。
Su Jingchun raised her head, narrowing her eyes as she looked up at the sky.
měi mù suǒ jí yī jiù shì yī piàn cāng máng de hēi sè ． bù guò bǎi fèng fēng dǐng bù de xuán wō ． dǎo shì bǐ gāng gāng xiǎo le xǔ 。
美目所及依旧是一片苍茫的黑色．不过百凤峰顶部的旋涡．倒是比刚刚小了许。
The vast expanse of black remained before her, but the vortex atop Bai Feng Peak had shrunk somewhat. Its diameter was now only thirty zhang.
zhí jìng zhǐ shèng xià sān shí zhàng xǔ 。
直径只剩下三十丈许。
However, Su Jingchun's face showed no relief; instead, it grew even more grim.
rán ér sū jiàng chún de liǎn shàng ． què méi yǒu fēn háo kuān wèi zhī yì 、 biǎo qíng fǎn ér yuè fā de yīn mái yǐ jí 。
然而苏绛唇的脸上．却没有分毫宽慰之意、表情反而越发的阴霾以极。
This heavenly tribulation formed by essence energy, though she had seen descriptions in ancient texts, were merely a few cursory strokes.
zhè líng lì suǒ xíng chéng de tiān jié ． zì jǐ suī rán yě zài gǔ jí shàng jiàn guò 。 dàn shàng miàn de miáo shù bù guò liáo liáo shù bǐ bà le 。
这灵力所形成的天劫．自己虽然也在古籍上见过。但上面的描述不过寥寥数笔罢了。
As the saying goes, seeing is believing. At this moment, Su Jingchun truly understood the terrifying nature of the tribulation.
sú huà shuō ． dào tīng tú shuō zǒng bù rú qīn yǎn mù dǔ ． cǐ shí cǐ kè ． sū jiàng chún cái míng bái zhè tiān jié de kě pà zhī chù 。
俗话说．道听途说总不如亲眼目睹．此时此刻．苏绛唇才明白这天劫的可怕之处。
To be honest, with nearly a hundred elders from Tianya Haige combining their efforts, they could indeed block it and even launch a counterattack. That was why the vortex had been shattered into pieces and its size reduced rapidly.
píng xīn lái shuō ． hé tiān yá hǎi gé jìn bǎi míng zhǎng lǎo zhī lì ， dǎng xià tā què rán méi yǒu wèn tí shèn zhì hái kě yǐ fā dòng fǎn jī ． suǒ yǐ nà xuán wō cái bèi tā men hōng dé qī líng bā luò ． tǐ jī xùn sù jiǎn xiǎo le 。
平心来说．合天涯海阁近百名长老之力，挡下他确然没有问题甚至还可以发动反击．所以那旋涡才被她们轰得七零八落．体积迅速减小了。
But according to usual circumstances, this danger should have passed. However, the current situation was different. This tribulation was formed by the essence energy within a hundred li radius, meaning that as long as Senior Aunt remained in the vicinity, the surrounding essence energy would continue to be drawn towards her.
rú guǒ àn tōng cháng qíng kuàng lái shuō ， wēi xiǎn yǐ rán dù guò ． rán ér yǎn qián de qíng jǐng què shì bù tóng de zhè tiān jié nǎi shì fāng yuán bǎi lǐ líng qì suǒ jù ． huàn jù huà shuō ． zhǐ yào shī shū hái zài cǐ dì fù jìn de tiān dì yuán qì jiù huì bèi bù tíng de xī yǐn dào zhè lǐ 。
如果按通常情况来说，危险已然度过．然而眼前的情景却是不同的这天劫乃是方圆百里灵气所聚．换句话说．只要师叔还在此地附近的天地元气就会被不停的吸引到这里。
Like rivers flowing into the sea, it was endless and ceaseless.
rú bǎi chuān rù hǎi ． shēng shēng bù xī 。
如百川入海．生生不息。
Moreover, the nearby water essence energy was extremely abundant, and Yizhou Island was located near an upper-grade crystal mine.
ér piān piān fù jìn de shuǐ yuán qì fēng fù yǐ jí ． yíng zhōu dǎo yòu shì shàng pǐn líng mài suǒ zài dì 。
而偏偏附近的水元气丰富以极．瀛洲岛又是上品灵脉所在地。
Thus, not only did they have to protect Senior Aunt as per their duties, but also for their own interests. After all, who wanted to fall into the ranks of a second-rate sect?
sū jiàng chún wēi wēi tàn xī ． gǎn jué yī zhèn fá lì 。
苏绛唇微微叹息．感觉一阵乏力。
"Senior Sister," the female cultivator in court attire spoke weakly, her face filled with worry and unease.
zhè zhǒng qíng jǐng ， gēn běn bú shì yuán yīng xiū shì shù liàng duō ． jiù néng yìng fù ， yīn wèi nà tiān jié néng gòu dé dào tiān dì yuán qì bǔ chōng 。
这种情景，根本不是元婴修士数量多．就能应付，因为那天劫能够得到天地元气补充。
"Yes, this situation can only be handled by an upper-grade cultivator. The vortex's energy is almost infinite due to its continuous replenishment from essence energy. What should we do?"
jí shǐ jiāng pāo dǎ sàn le ……
即使将抛打散了……
Another petite woman also spoke up. Though she looked delicate, she was actually a mid-stage婴期 cultivator named Yu Hong'e, who managed the sect’s library and had the broadest knowledge among the upper-grade cultivators.
nǎo hǎi zhōng niàn tou shàng wèi zhuǎn guò ． sū jiàng chún jiù tóng kǒng wēi suō ． zhǐ jiàn tóu dǐng fēng qǐ yún yǒng ． wú shù de guāng diǎn cóng sì miàn bā fāng fēng yōng ér lái le 。
脑海中念头尚未转过．苏绛唇就瞳孔微缩．只见头顶风起云涌．无数的光点从四面八方蜂拥而来了。
"Yu Hong'e, you said only an upper-grade cultivator can handle this situation?" Su Jingchun turned to her, deep in thought.
yán sè bù yī ， dà xiǎo gè yī ， zhè xiē dōu shì tiān dì yuán qì 。
颜色不一，大小各一，这些都是天地元气。
"That's correct. The most terrifying aspect of essence energy tribulation is not its power but that it can be replenished endlessly. But if it were an upper-grade cultivator, they could block the surrounding essence energy and disperse the vortex."
fǎng fú bù jǐn sī liè de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ． suí zhe nà xiē guāng tuán de mò rù ， xuán wō de tǐ jī zài cì bào zhǎng qǐ lái le 。
仿佛布锦撕裂的声音传入耳朵．随着那些光团的没入，旋涡的体积再次暴涨起来了。
The other female cultivators all nodded in understanding. It was no wonder that even with all the elders from Tianya Haige, this small tribulation couldn't be handled. The root of the problem lay here.
chóng xīn zēng zhì bǎi zhàng zhī jù ． bìng qiě hái yǒu jì xù kuò dà de qū shì 。
重新增至百丈之巨．并且还有继续扩大的趋势。
No matter how many婴期 cultivators there were, they couldn’t drive away essence energy; it was a limitation caused by their realm and not something that could be solved by numbers.
“ kě wù 。．
“可恶。．
The three major cultivators in the room fell silent. A sharp crack echoed as the vortex continued to grow larger.
“ zhè gāi zěn me bàn ne ？、
“这该怎么办呢？、
"Senior Sister, what should we do?"
“ shī jiě ． zhè yàng xià qù bù xíng de ， wǒ men chí zǎo huì yǒu fǎ lì kū jié de yī kè 。，“ shì a ． shī jiě ． bì xū lìng móu tā cè 。”
“师姐．这样下去不行的，我们迟早会有法力枯竭的一刻。，“是啊．师姐．必须另谋他策。”
"Do not stand here trembling. No matter what, we must try our best to protect Senior Aunt. The longer we hold on, the better. As long as Senior Fairy Yu Hong'e comes out of seclusion, this small tribulation will be nothing."
néng gòu níng jié yuán yīng chéng gōng ． zì rán dōu shì xīn zhì jiān rèn de rén wù ． rán ér cǐ shí cǐ kè zài chǎng nǚ xiū wú bù xìn xīn yáo dòng 。
能够凝结元婴成功．自然都是心智坚韧的人物．然而此时此刻在场女修无不信心摇动。
The expression on Su Jingchun's face was stern and resolute. As the leader of a sect, she had to step up at critical moments.
“ zhù kǒu ！、
“住口！、
"Yu Hong'e, go gather mid-stage condensation period disciples from within the sect."
sū jiàng chún shàng wèi kāi kǒu ． liú yíng què yǐ lì shēng chì hè ：“ lìng móu tā cè ． nǐ men mò fēi shì xiǎng yào tān shēng pà sǐ me ， qiě bù shuō shī shū duì zài zuò zhū wèi jiē yǒu dà ēn dà dé ． jiù cóng yú gōng lái shuō ， tā lǎo rén jiā yí dàn yǔn luò ． méi yǒu le lí hé xiū shì shǒu hù ． nǐ men yǐ wéi běn pài hái néng wéi xì rú jīn de shēng shì me 、 nà shí hòu ． xiāo xiǎo zhī bèi ， bì dìng luò jǐng xià shí 、 qián shì bù wàng ， hòu shì zhī shī ， wàn fú zōng yǔ lì hún gǔ xià chǎng rú hé 、 shī wèi xīn zhōng yǒu shù ． rú guǒ méi yǒu shī shū ， běn mén xià chǎng yě hǎo bú dào nǎ lǐ qù de 。”
苏绛唇尚未开口．刘莹却已厉声叱喝：“另谋他策．你们莫非是想要贪生怕死么，且不说师叔对在座诸位皆有大恩大德．就从于公来说，她老人家一旦陨落．没有了离合修士守护．你们以为本派还能维系如今的声势么、那时候．宵小之辈，必定落井下石、前事不忘，后事之师，万佛宗与厉魂谷下场如何、诗位心中有数．如果没有师叔，本门下场也好不到哪里去的。”
"Yes, Senior Sister," Yu Hong'e bowed respectfully.
tīng le liú yíng de yán yǔ ， zhū nǚ mò mò bù yǔ ． zhè fān huà suī yǒu kuā dà zhī chù ． dàn zǐ xì xiǎng xiǎng ． yě yán zhī chéng lǐ ， xiū xiān jiè ruò ròu qiáng shí ． rú guǒ méi yǒu rú yān xiān zi ， tiān yá hǎi gé ， zěn me kě néng hái wèi jū yún zhōu wǔ dà shì lì ？
听了刘莹的言语，诸女默默不语．这番话虽有夸大之处．但仔细想想．也言之成理，修仙界弱肉强食．如果没有如嫣仙子，天涯海阁，怎么可能还位居云州五大势力？
Su Jingchun’s words left no room for dissent. Sect traitors would suffer severe punishment if caught by the enforcement team.
suī bù zhì yú fēn bēng lí xī ． dàn kěn dìng yě huì xùn sù shuāi ruò xià qù 。
虽不至于分崩离析．但肯定也会迅速衰弱下去。
This was why Liu Ying felt such gratitude towards Dream Yu Hong'e; her senior aunt had forgiven her despite her shortcomings.
ér dà shù dǐ xià hǎo chéng liáng ， mén pài qiáng dà yǔ fǒu ， yǔ zài chǎng zhū nǚ yě yǒu zhe fēi cháng jǐn mì de guān xì 。
而大树底下好乘凉，门派强大与否，与在场诸女也有着非常紧密的关系。
Although the situation remained extremely perilous, Su Jingchun's actions significantly boosted morale.
bǐ rú shuō zhè xiē nián lái tiān yá hǎi gé shì lì bào zhǎng ． jiù dé dào le xǔ duō cái liào lái yuán dì yǔ jīng shí kuàng 。 zuò wèi mén nèi zhǎng lǎo ． tā men de gòng fèng tóng yàng zēng jiā le bù shǎo 。
比如说这些年来天涯海阁势力暴涨．就得到了许多材料来源地与晶石矿。做为门内长老．她们的供奉同样增加了不少。
"Yu'er."
ér jīng shí dān yào ， duì yú xiū xiān zhě de yì yì shéi dōu xīn lǐ yǒu shù ， zhí jiē guān xì dào tā men de xiū liàn sù dù 。
而晶石丹药，对于修仙者的意义谁都心里有数，直接关系到她们的修炼速度。
"What does the sect leader want?" Yu Hong'e raised her head in surprise when she heard Su Jingchun call her name.
suǒ yǐ xiàn zài bìng bù jǐn jǐn shì jǐn shī zhí de zhí zé ． bǎo wèi shī shū ． qí shí yě shì zài wèi zì jǐ de lì yì nǔ lì zhe 。
所以现在并不仅仅是尽师侄的职责．保卫师叔．其实也是在为自己的利益努力着。
"This tribulation is endless. We must gather more people to increase our strength. Go and summon mid-stage condensation period disciples from within the sect."
bì jìng xí guàn le tiān yá hǎi gé de fēng guāng ， shuí yě bù xiǎng duò luò chéng èr liú mén pài de zhǎng lǎo 。
毕竟习惯了天涯海阁的风光，谁也不想堕落成二流门派的长老。
"Yes, Senior Sister," Yu Hong'e bit her lip and bowed respectfully: "As per your command, I will go and gather them."
“ shī jiě ． huà shì méi cuò ， kě néng gòu dé dào tiān dì yuán qì de bǔ chōng ． zhè xuán wō de néng liàng jī hū shì wú qióng jìn de ， wǒ men gāi zěn me bàn ne ？” yī shēn chuān gōng zhuāng de nǚ xiū ruò ruò de kāi kǒu ， liǎn shàng mǎn shì dān yōu yǔ tǎn tè 。
“师姐．话是没错，可能够得到天地元气的补充．这旋涡的能量几乎是无穷尽的，我们该怎么办呢？”一身穿宫装的女修弱弱的开口，脸上满是担忧与忐忑。
Before she could finish speaking, she stomped her jade foot and transformed into a streak of light, flying towards another side of the island.
“ shì a ． zhè zhǒng qíng xíng xiǎo mèi céng zài diǎn jí shàng jiàn guò ， zhǐ yǒu lí hé qī xiū xiān zhě cái néng yìng fù 。” lìng yī shēn cái jiāo xiǎo de nǚ zǐ yě kāi kǒu le ， bié kàn tā zhǎng dé yī fù chǔ chǔ kě lián zhī sè ． què shì yuán yīng zhōng qī de xiū xiān zhě 。 yú hóng è ， zhí zhǎng běn mén cáng . shū jiū ， yě shì yuán yīng xiū shì zhōng jiàn wén zuì guǎng bó de yí gè 。“ hóng è ，$$; shuō zhè zhǒng qíng xíng zhǐ yǒu lí hé xiū shì cái néng yìng fù ？” sū jiàng chún zhuǎn guò tóu ， ruò yǒu suǒ sī de kāi kǒu 。
“是啊．这种情形小妹曾在典籍上见过，只有离合期修仙者才能应付。”另一身材娇小的女子也开口了，别看她长得一副楚楚可怜之色．却是元婴中期的修仙者。于红萼，执掌本门藏.书阄，也是元婴修士中见闻最广博的一个。“红萼，$$;说这种情形只有离合修士才能应付？”苏绛唇转过头，若有所思的开口。
The other upper-grade female cultivators all wore solemn expressions. Some waved their hands to release their prized treasures, while others shouted, causing a meter-long essence light to surround their bodies.
“ bù cuò ， líng lì zhī jié zuì kě pà de bù zài wēi lì ， ér shì yīn wèi gǔ kě yǐ shēng shēng bù xī ， dàn jiǎ rú shì lí hé qī xiū xiān zhě ， què kě yǐ zǔ duàn zhōu wéi de tiān dì yuán qì ， dé bú dào bǔ chōng ， jiāng gǔ hōng sàn yě jiù bù chéng wèn tí 。”
“不错，灵力之劫最可怕的不在威力，而是因为牯可以生生不息，但假如是离合期修仙者，却可以阻断周围的天地元气，得不到补充，将牯轰散也就不成问题。”
Though they didn't know what spells these were, it was clear that they were each using their most powerful techniques.
“ yuán lái rú cǐ 。”
“原来如此。”
Although this crisis wasn’t as severe as the one a hundred years ago, it was still comparable in magnitude.
zhòng nǚ tīng le ， liǎn shàng wú bù lù chū huǎng rán dà wù zhī sè ， guài bù dé ** tiān yá hǎi gé suǒ yǒu de zhǎng lǎo ， yě wú fǎ jiāng zhè xiǎo xiǎo de yāo jié yìng fù 。 jié zhèng yuán lái zài cǐ chù 。
众女听了，脸上无不露出恍然大悟之色，怪不得**天涯海阁所有的长老，也无法将这小小的夭劫应付。结症原来在此处。
The faces of the female cultivators showed determination.
yuán yīng xiū shì zài duō ， yě bù néng qū shǐ tiān dì yuán qì ， zhè shì jìng jiè suǒ zào chéng de chè zhǒu ， bìng fēi shù liàng kě yǐ jiě jué de nán tí 。 zài chǎng de sān míng dà xiū shì jiē chén mò le xià qù 。 cī lā shí yī yī shí yī yī pò kōng shēng chuán rù ěr lǐ ， nà xuán wō de tǐ jī hái zài zēng dà 。“ shī jiě ， wǒ men gāi zěn me bàn ne ？”
元婴修士再多，也不能驱使天地元气，这是境界所造成的掣肘，并非数量可以解决的难题。在场的三名大修士皆沉默了下去。刺啦十一一十一一破空声传入耳里，那漩涡的体积还在增大。“师姐，我们该怎么办呢？”
Suddenly, a long and loud roar echoed through the air. The sound was so resounding and majestic that it even scattered some essence energy nearby.
“ bú yào zài zhè lǐ duō suo ， zǒng zhī wú lùn rú hé ， yí dìng yào xiǎng fǎ bǎo zhù shī shū ， duō chēng yī kè shì yī kè ， zhǐ yào rú yān shī shū chū guān le ， zhè xiǎo xiǎo de líng le 。
“不要在这里哆嗦，总之无论如何，一定要想法保住师叔，多撑一刻是一刻，只要如嫣师叔出关了，这小小的灵了。
Even though the other female cultivators were powerful, their faces turned pale upon hearing this roar.
gé zhǔ yí xiàng wēn róu xián shū ， zhí zhǎng běn mén yǒu dù ， cǐ shí lù chū zhè fān biǎo qíng ， zhòng nǚ xīn zhōng dōu bù yóu de yī lǐn 。
阁主一向温柔贤淑，执掌本门有度，此时露出这番表情，众女心中都不由得一凛。
This power...
“ ruò yǒu bù jìn lì huò zhě lín zhèn tuō táo zhě ， shì zuò pàn tú ， yǐ mén guī lùn chǔ 。
“若有不尽力或者临阵脱逃者，视作叛徒，以门规论处。
Could there be an upper-grade cultivator arriving on the island?
“ shì ， jǐn zūn shī jiě fēn fù 。
“是，谨尊师姐吩咐。
The female cultivators exchanged glances. As they say, misfortune and good fortune go hand in hand; who knew if the visitor was a friend or foe?
zhòng nǚ yì qǐ gōng shēn xíng lǐ Y
众女一起躬身行礼Y
"Second Sister, stay here to handle things while I go."
sū jiàng chún huà dōu shuō dào zhè ge dì bù ， zì rán méi yǒu rén gǎn zài cún yì yì le ， běn mén pàn tú ， yí dàn bèi zhí fǎ duì dǎi zhù ， nà kě shì yào shòu chōu hún liàn pò zhī kǔ 。
苏绛唇话都说到这个地步，自然没有人敢再存异议了，本门叛徒，一旦被执法队逮住，那可是要受抽魂炼魄之苦。
Su Jingchun remained calm as the leader of the sect. Whether it was good luck or bad, she had to face it.
zhè yě shì liú yíng wèi hé huì duì mèng rú yān rú cǐ gǎn jī ， yīn wèi shī shū dà dù yuán liàng le zì jǐ 。
这也是刘莹为何会对梦如嫣如此感激，因为师叔大度原谅了自己。
"Senior Sister, I will come with you," Yu Hong'e frowned slightly but spoke coldly.
suī rán xíng shì hái shì xiǎn è yǐ jí ， dàn sū jiàng chún de biǎo shì ， wú yí dà dà tí shēng le shì qì 。
虽然形势还是险恶以极，但苏绛唇的表示，无疑大大提升了士气。
"No need, Yu Hong'e. Stay and assist Liu Ying." Su Jingchun smiled: "As they say, brothers in arms are as sharp as a knife. As long as we unite within the sect, there is nothing we can't overcome. How could this crisis be worse than what we faced a hundred years ago?"
“ chù shī mèi 。”
“亍师妹。”
Her words were inspiring, but Yu Hong'e still looked worried. Based on the roar, the visitor was at least a hundred li away and had performed an astonishing spell. It was almost certain that they were facing an upper-grade cultivator.
“ gé zhǔ yǒu hé fēn fù ？” tīng sū jiàng chún jiào dào zì jǐ de míng zì ， yú hóng è yī dāi ， yǒu xiē chà yì de tái qǐ le tóu lái 。
“阁主有何吩咐？”听苏绛唇叫到自己的名字，于红萼一呆，有些诧异的抬起了头来。
"Alright, I understand. In any case, let's prioritize the big picture."
“ zhè tiān jié shēng shēng bù xī ， wǒ men yào dǎng zhù què shí kùn nán yǐ jí ， duō yí gè rén ， biàn duō yī fèn lì ， qù mén zhōng zhào jí níng dān zhōng qī yǐ shàng de dì zǐ 。”
“这天劫生生不息，我们要挡住确实困难以极，多一个人，便多一份力，去门中召集凝丹中期以上的弟子。”
Su Jingchun smiled as she turned to leave. There was no time for delay; she stomped her jade foot and transformed into a streak of light, flying towards the distant horizon.
“ shī jiě ， zhè yàng zuò yǒu xiē bù tuǒ ， wǒ men dǎng xià zhè tiān jié yě hěn chī lì le ， qū qū níng dān qī xiū shì …… yí gè bù liú shén ， jiù hé chóu luò yú cǐ 。” jiāo jí de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， què shì yì zhí méi yǒu shuō huà de lìng yī míng dà xiū shì kāi kǒu le 。
“师姐，这样做有些不妥，我们挡下这天劫也很吃力了，区区凝丹期修士……一个不留神，就合惆落于此。”焦急的声音传入耳朵，却是一直没有说话的另一名大修士开口了。
At the same time, on Yizhou Island’s western side, Lin Xuan was still a hundred li away from Tianya Haige.
jī yuè rú 。
姬月如。
Sure enough, that roar had come from him.
cǐ shí cǐ kè ， tā tóng yàng hěn láng bèi de ， tóu fà sàn luò ， yě yǒu jǐ jiàn fǎ bǎo bèi huǐ le 。 gé 。
此时此刻，她同样很狼狈的，头发散落，也有几件法宝被毁了。阁。
But now, Lin Xuan paused in mid-air, floating above. He looked at the distance with a mix of surprise and uncertainty.
’ wǒ xīn lǐ yǒu shù ， dàn zhè bù jǐn jǐn shì wèi le shī shū ， gèng shì wèi le zhěng gè tiān yá hǎi sū jiàng chún shēng yīn lěng mò ， zuò wèi yī pài zhī zhǔ ， guān jiàn shí kè ， jiù shì dé yǒu suǒ dān dāng de 。
’我心里有数，但这不仅仅是为了师叔，更是为了整个天涯海苏绛唇声音冷漠，做为一派之主，关键时刻，就是得有所担当的。
Beside him stood a倾城 beauty named Yue'er, whose expression was equally strange.
níng dān qī xiū xiān zhě ， kě yǐ shuō shì běn mén de zhōng jiān lì liàng ， rán ér cǐ shí cǐ kè ， bù dé bù jiāng tā men dàng zuò pào huī le 。
凝丹期修仙者，可以说是本门的中间力量，然而此时此刻，不得不将她们当作炮灰了。
The tribulation's power was too great; even without releasing their divine senses, they could see clearly with their naked eyes.
“ zūn fǎ yù ， xiǎo mèi zhè jiù qù 。”
“尊法谕，小妹这就去。”
Essence energy within a hundred li radius was chaotic, all rushing towards Yizhou Island.
zhè dào lǐ suī rán cán kù ， dàn zài chǎng de xiū shì lüè yī sī suǒ ， yě dōu qīng xǐng guò lái le ， yú hóng è yǎo le yǎo bèi chǐ ， chōng sū jiàng chún shī xià lǐ qù ：“ zūn fǎ yù ， xiǎo mèi zhè jiù qù mén zhōng zhào jí 。
这道理虽然残酷，但在场的修士略一思索，也都清醒过来了，于红萼咬了咬贝齿，冲苏绛唇施下礼去：“尊法谕，小妹这就去门中召集。
But the feeling didn't match an upper-grade cultivator’s battle. Could it be that his sister was practicing some extraordinary technique, causing this astonishing phenomenon?
huà yīn wèi luò ， tā yǐ duò le duò yù zú ， huà wèi yī dào jīng hóng ， fēi xiàng le dǎo yǔ de lìng yī cè 。
话音未落，她已跺了跺玉足，化为一道惊虹，飞向了岛屿的另一侧。
PS: I recommend "Rebirth of the Sword God." It's a good book; you can check it out if you have time.
Su Jingchun raised her head, narrowing her eyes as she looked up at the sky.
The vast expanse of black remained before her, but the vortex atop Bai Feng Peak had shrunk somewhat. Its diameter was now only thirty zhang.
However, Su Jingchun's face showed no relief; instead, it grew even more grim.
This heavenly tribulation formed by essence energy, though she had seen descriptions in ancient texts, were merely a few cursory strokes.
As the saying goes, seeing is believing. At this moment, Su Jingchun truly understood the terrifying nature of the tribulation.
To be honest, with nearly a hundred elders from Tianya Haige combining their efforts, they could indeed block it and even launch a counterattack. That was why the vortex had been shattered into pieces and its size reduced rapidly.
But according to usual circumstances, this danger should have passed. However, the current situation was different. This tribulation was formed by the essence energy within a hundred li radius, meaning that as long as Senior Aunt remained in the vicinity, the surrounding essence energy would continue to be drawn towards her.
Like rivers flowing into the sea, it was endless and ceaseless.
Moreover, the nearby water essence energy was extremely abundant, and Yizhou Island was located near an upper-grade crystal mine.
Thus, not only did they have to protect Senior Aunt as per their duties, but also for their own interests. After all, who wanted to fall into the ranks of a second-rate sect?
"Senior Sister," the female cultivator in court attire spoke weakly, her face filled with worry and unease.
"Yes, this situation can only be handled by an upper-grade cultivator. The vortex's energy is almost infinite due to its continuous replenishment from essence energy. What should we do?"
Another petite woman also spoke up. Though she looked delicate, she was actually a mid-stage婴期 cultivator named Yu Hong'e, who managed the sect’s library and had the broadest knowledge among the upper-grade cultivators.
"Yu Hong'e, you said only an upper-grade cultivator can handle this situation?" Su Jingchun turned to her, deep in thought.
"That's correct. The most terrifying aspect of essence energy tribulation is not its power but that it can be replenished endlessly. But if it were an upper-grade cultivator, they could block the surrounding essence energy and disperse the vortex."
"Ah, I see."
The other female cultivators all nodded in understanding. It was no wonder that even with all the elders from Tianya Haige, this small tribulation couldn't be handled. The root of the problem lay here.
No matter how many婴期 cultivators there were, they couldn’t drive away essence energy; it was a limitation caused by their realm and not something that could be solved by numbers.
The three major cultivators in the room fell silent. A sharp crack echoed as the vortex continued to grow larger.
"Senior Sister, what should we do?"
"Do not stand here trembling. No matter what, we must try our best to protect Senior Aunt. The longer we hold on, the better. As long as Senior Fairy Yu Hong'e comes out of seclusion, this small tribulation will be nothing."
The expression on Su Jingchun's face was stern and resolute. As the leader of a sect, she had to step up at critical moments.
"Yu Hong'e, go gather mid-stage condensation period disciples from within the sect."
"Yes, Senior Sister," Yu Hong'e bowed respectfully.
Su Jingchun’s words left no room for dissent. Sect traitors would suffer severe punishment if caught by the enforcement team.
This was why Liu Ying felt such gratitude towards Dream Yu Hong'e; her senior aunt had forgiven her despite her shortcomings.
Although the situation remained extremely perilous, Su Jingchun's actions significantly boosted morale.
"Yu'er."
"What does the sect leader want?" Yu Hong'e raised her head in surprise when she heard Su Jingchun call her name.
"This tribulation is endless. We must gather more people to increase our strength. Go and summon mid-stage condensation period disciples from within the sect."
"Yes, Senior Sister," Yu Hong'e bit her lip and bowed respectfully: "As per your command, I will go and gather them."
Before she could finish speaking, she stomped her jade foot and transformed into a streak of light, flying towards another side of the island.
The other upper-grade female cultivators all wore solemn expressions. Some waved their hands to release their prized treasures, while others shouted, causing a meter-long essence light to surround their bodies.
Though they didn't know what spells these were, it was clear that they were each using their most powerful techniques.
Although this crisis wasn’t as severe as the one a hundred years ago, it was still comparable in magnitude.
The faces of the female cultivators showed determination.
Suddenly, a long and loud roar echoed through the air. The sound was so resounding and majestic that it even scattered some essence energy nearby.
Even though the other female cultivators were powerful, their faces turned pale upon hearing this roar.
This power...
Could there be an upper-grade cultivator arriving on the island?
The female cultivators exchanged glances. As they say, misfortune and good fortune go hand in hand; who knew if the visitor was a friend or foe?
"Second Sister, stay here to handle things while I go."
Su Jingchun remained calm as the leader of the sect. Whether it was good luck or bad, she had to face it.
"Senior Sister, I will come with you," Yu Hong'e frowned slightly but spoke coldly.
"No need, Yu Hong'e. Stay and assist Liu Ying." Su Jingchun smiled: "As they say, brothers in arms are as sharp as a knife. As long as we unite within the sect, there is nothing we can't overcome. How could this crisis be worse than what we faced a hundred years ago?"
Her words were inspiring, but Yu Hong'e still looked worried. Based on the roar, the visitor was at least a hundred li away and had performed an astonishing spell. It was almost certain that they were facing an upper-grade cultivator.
"Alright, I understand. In any case, let's prioritize the big picture."
Su Jingchun smiled as she turned to leave. There was no time for delay; she stomped her jade foot and transformed into a streak of light, flying towards the distant horizon.
At the same time, on Yizhou Island’s western side, Lin Xuan was still a hundred li away from Tianya Haige.
Sure enough, that roar had come from him.
But now, Lin Xuan paused in mid-air, floating above. He looked at the distance with a mix of surprise and uncertainty.
Beside him stood a倾城 beauty named Yue'er, whose expression was equally strange.
The tribulation's power was too great; even without releasing their divine senses, they could see clearly with their naked eyes.
Essence energy within a hundred li radius was chaotic, all rushing towards Yizhou Island.
But the feeling didn't match an upper-grade cultivator’s battle. Could it be that his sister was practicing some extraordinary technique, causing this astonishing phenomenon?
PS: I recommend "Rebirth of the Sword God." It's a good book; you can check it out if you have time.