“ shì me ？”
“是么？”
"Is that so?"
lín xuān liǎn shàng yī jiù shì yī fù wú jīng wú xǐ zhī sè ， yě bú jiàn tā yǒu duō yú de dòng zuò ， hún shēn de qì shì què yī fēn yī fēn de xiàng wài mí sàn kāi le 。
林轩脸上依旧是一副无惊无喜之色，也不见他有多余的动作，浑身的气势却一分一分的向外弥散开了。
Lin Xuan's face remained expressionless, showing neither surprise nor joy. He didn't make any extra movements, but his aura gradually spread outward.
yǔ zhī bàn suí de shì jīng rén de líng yā cóng tiān ér luò 。
与之伴随的是惊人的灵压从天而落。
This was accompanied by a shocking spiritual pressure descending from the sky.
dāng rán ， lín xuān bù xiǎng yǐn rén zhǔ mù ， jǐn jǐn shì zēng jiā dào yuán yīng chū qī dǐng fēng jiù bà shǒu ， dàn jí biàn rú cǐ ， hái shì ràng zhōu wéi de xiū xiān zhě hài rán shī sè ， yǒu xiē xiū wèi dī qiǎn yì diǎn de shèn zhì zhí jiē bàn guì dào dì shàng le 。
当然，林轩不想引人瞩目，仅仅是增加到元婴初期顶峰就罢手，但即便如此，还是让周围的修仙者骇然失色，有些修为低浅一点的甚至直接半跪到地上了。
Of course, Lin Xuan didn't want to draw attention; he merely increased his spiritual pressure to the peak of the Initial Stage of the Spirit婴期) and stopped there. Nevertheless, this still caused surrounding cultivators to be startled, with some even directly kneeling on the ground out of fear.
“ qián bèi …… qián bèi shì yuán yīng qī xiū xiān zhě ？”
“前辈……前辈是元婴期修仙者？”
"Senior... Senior is a Spiritual婴期 cultivator?"
“ bù cuò ， lín mǒu xiàn zài kě yǒu zī gé jìn rù lǐ miàn me ？” lín xuān mù guāng zài nà shǒu mén xiū shì de liǎn shàng shǎn guò ， yún dàn fēng qīng de kāi kǒu le 。
“不错，林某现在可有资格进入里面么？”林轩目光在那守门修士的脸上闪过，云淡风清的开口了。
"Indeed, may I ask if I am now qualified to enter?" Lin Xuan's gaze swept over the face of the guard cultivator as he spoke calmly and lightly.
“ dāng rán ， qián bèi kěn shǎng guāng lái zhè lǐ ， wǎn bèi de zhǔ rén gāo xìng dōu lái bù jí 。” nà pàng zi dī méi shùn mù ， gōng jìng dào wú yǐ fù jiā de dì bù 。
“当然，前辈肯赏光来这里，晚辈的主人高兴都来不及。”那胖子低眉顺目，恭敬到无以复加的地步。
"Of course. If you grace us with your presence, our master will be delighted," the fat man bowed his head low, showing an excessive amount of respect.
xiū xiān jiè fèng xíng cóng lín fǎ zé ， jiàn fēng shǐ duò zài zhèng cháng bù guò ， gēn běn jiù méi yǒu shén me hǎo diū liǎn de 。
修仙界奉行丛林法则，见风使舵再正常不过，根本就没有什么好丢脸的。
In the cultivation world, following the law of the jungle was perfectly normal; there was nothing to be ashamed of in adapting to circumstances.
huà yīn wèi luò ， cǐ rén suí shǒu yī dào fǎ jué dǎ chū ， zhǐ jiàn bái máng máng de guāng yùn shǎn guò ， dì shàng jìng chū xiàn le yī yǒu hēi de dà dòng ， qīng shí tái jiē wān yán qū zhé ， tōng xiàng dì dǐ shēn chù 。
话音未落，此人随手一道法诀打出，只见白茫茫的光韵闪过，地上竞出现了一黝黑的大洞，青石台阶蜿蜒曲折，通向地底深处。
Before he could finish speaking, the fat man casually cast a spell. A white light flashed, and a black hole appeared on the ground, leading down into the depths with winding stone steps.
lín xuān liǎn shàng bìng wèi lù chū yì sè ， yǐ tā shén shí zhī qiáng ， zǎo jiù fā xiàn zhè lǐ bèi yī céng huàn shù jìn zhì zhē dǎng 。
林轩脸上并未露出异色，以他神识之强，早就发现这里被一层幻术禁制遮挡。
Lin Xuan's face remained unchanged as his spiritual sense had long detected that this place was hidden behind an illusionary barrier.
“ qián bèi ， zhū !”
“前辈，诛!”
"Senior, destroy."
lín xuān diǎn diǎn tóu ， yě bù chí yí ， suī shuō xiǎo xīn wú dà cuò ， dàn zì jǐ yǔ yuè ér dōu jìn jiē dào le lí hé ， zhì shǎo jiù rén jiè lái shuō ， néng gòu wēi xié dào liǎng rén de dōng xī yǐ rán bù duō ， shí zài méi bì yào zuò shén me shì qíng dōu hái dài shǒu fù jiǎo de 。
林轩点点头，也不迟疑，虽说小心无大错，但自己与月儿都进阶到了离合，至少就人界来说，能够威胁到两人的东西已然不多，实在没必要做什么事情都还待手缚脚的。
Lin Xuan nodded without hesitation. He chose a chair随意地坐了下来，闭上双眼开始养神。
lín xuān shēn xíng yī shǎn ， yǐ xiāo shī zài le shí dòng lǐ miàn 。
林轩身形一闪，已消失在了石洞里面。
His calm demeanor left the True Immortal of Scarlet Heaven (赤霄真人) slightly stunned, causing him to look at Lin Xuan more closely.
zhè shí jiē hěn zhǎng ， zú zú huā le bàn zhǎn chá de gōng fu cái kàn jiàn liàng guāng ， yǐ lín xuān shén shí zhī qiáng ， yě bù yòng kè yì fàng chū ， jiù fā xiàn yī jiān shí wū chū xiàn zài yǎn qián le 。
这石阶很长，足足花了半盏茶的功夫才看见亮光，以林轩神识之强，也不用刻意放出，就发现一间石屋出现在眼前了。
Time passed slowly, and three hours later, Lin Xuan's eyes remained tightly shut. However, someone nearby couldn't hold back their impatience.
chéng yuán xíng ， pǒ wèi kuān chǎng ， zhí jìng yuē yǒu shí zhàng jiàn fāng 。
呈圆形，颇为宽敞，直径约有十丈见方。
"Senior Scarlet Heaven, we came here intending to participate in the secret market auction, but now we are just sitting idly. Could you explain why?" The cultivator next to Lin Xuan was dressed oddly, fully covered by a black robe that even hid his face and features, speaking with an ominous voice.
zài shí wū dǐng bù ， xiāng qiàn zhāo shù shí kē quán tou dà xiǎo de yè míng zhū ， sàn fà chū rǔ bái sè de guāng zé 。
在石屋顶部，镶嵌着数十颗拳头大小的夜明珠，散发出乳白色的光泽。
"Yes, Senior Scarlet Heaven, the Three Immortals of the Sea have quite a reputation, but without any grudge or reason, why would you play tricks on us?" Another soft voice echoed. This time, it was from a younger cultivator who looked like he belonged to the Confucian sect.
ér zài lǐ miàn yǐ yǒu mǐn míng xiū xiān zhě 。
而在里面已有敏名修仙者。
Although no one else spoke, their faces showed signs of impatience as well.
wǔ nán yī nǚ ， quán shì yuán yīng qī 。
五男一女，全是元婴期。
Scarlet Heaven's gaze swept across them, causing his brows to furrow slightly. He stroked his beard and sighed deeply: "My fellow immortals, you are mistaken. There is no benefit for me in playing tricks on you. I gathered the same-stage cultivators under the guise of a secret market auction because there is something important we need to discuss."
zhè jǐ rén kàn jiàn lín xuān ， zì rán yě jiāng mù guāng nuó le guò qù 。
这几人看见林轩，自然也将目光挪了过去。
"Something important?" The other cultivators were taken aback.
“ hē hē ， yòu yǒu dào yǒu lái dào cǐ chù ， pín dào chì zǎn zhè xiāng yǒu lǐ le 。”
“呵呵，又有道友来到此处，贫道赤昝这厢有礼了。”
"Yes, it's an important matter that can also be considered an adventure. Originally, my intention was to gather more fellow immortals for safety, but since you are eager, I will tell you what's going on."
hé ǎi de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， shuō huà de shì yī bái xū bái méi de dào zhuāng lǎo zhě ， kàn shàng qù cí méi shàn mù ， rán ér yī shēn xiū wèi què fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， cóng líng yā pàn duàn ， nǎi shì yuán yīng hòu qī de dà xiū xiān zhě 。
和蔼的声音传入耳朵，说话的是一白须白眉的道装老者，看上去慈眉善目，然而一身修为却非同小可，从灵压判断，乃是元婴后期的大修仙者。
Lin Xuan perked up at this, finally waiting for the main point.
“ dào yǒu dà míng ， lín mǒu rú léi guàn ěr 。” qū qū yuán yīng qī xiū shì ， lín xuān zǎo yǐ bù fàng zài yǎn lǐ ， dàn tā lái zhè lǐ shì wèi le dǎ tàn xiāo xī ， zì rán xiǎn de kè qì yǐ jí 。
“道友大名，林某如雷贯耳。”区区元婴期修士，林轩早已不放在眼里，但他来这里是为了打探消息，自然显得客气以极。
The other cultivators' expressions were similar as well, all eagerly staring at Scarlet Heaven.
ér qiě tā hái fā xiàn yī gǔ guài zhī chù ， míng míng shì shuō zhǔn bèi jǔ xíng mì shì pāi mài lái zhe ， kě yǎn qián nǎ yǒu xiū me bǎo wù ……
而且他还发现一古怪之处，明明是说准备举行秘市拍卖来着，可眼前哪有休么宝物……
"Here is the situation: before Senshi Yue, by chance, I obtained a treasure," Scarlet Heaven said with a serious expression.
suī xīn zhōng yí huò ， dàn yǐ lín xuān de chéng fǔ ， zì rán bú huì kāi kǒu duō wèn shén me 。
虽心中疑惑，但以林轩的城府，自然不会开口多问什么。
The cultivators were stunned. If he really had obtained a treasure, why would he seek them out?
xiāng xìn zhǐ yào nài xīn děng xià hé ， zì rán jiù huì jiē xiǎo yī qiè mí dǐ 。
相信只要耐心等下合，自然就会揭晓一切谜底。
Of course, this was impossible.
shí wū zhōng fàng zhe yī xiē yǐ zi ， lín xuān suí yì xuǎn le yī zhāng zuò shàng qù ， bì shàng shuāng mù ， kāi shǐ yǎng shén qǐ lái le 。
石屋中放着一些椅子，林轩随意选了一张坐上去，闭上双目，开始养神起来了。
Despite their surprise, the cultivators' faces showed some suspicion as well. In the cultivation world, deceit and betrayal were not uncommon, so they wondered what Scarlet Heaven's intentions might be.
tā rú cǐ tǎn rán ， dào ràng chì xiāo zhēn rén yī dāi ， bù yóu de duō kàn le lín xuān liǎng yǎn 。
他如此坦然，倒让赤霄真人一呆，不由得多看了林轩两眼。
Scarlet Heaven's expression remained calm as he continued: "The treasure is a map of hidden treasures."
shí jiān màn màn liú shì ， hěn kuài guò qù le sān gè shí chén ， lín xuān yī jiù shuāng móu jǐn bì ， dàn yī páng què yǒu rén chén bú zhù qì 。
时间慢慢流逝，很快过去了三个时辰，林轩依旧双眸紧闭，但一旁却有人沉不住气。
Several cultivators exchanged glances, their expressions easing slightly.
“ chì xiāo dào yǒu ， wǒ děng lái dào cǐ chù ， yuán běn shì zhǔn bèi cān jiā mì shì pāi mài lái zhe ， xiàn zài què zài zhè lǐ gàn zuò ， yuán yīn rú hé ， dào yǒu kě yǐ jiě shì yī èr me ？” zuò zài lín xuān shēn cè de shì yī míng dǎ bàn gǔ guài de xiū xiān zhě ， hún shēn shàng xià jiē bèi hēi páo lǒng zhào zhe ， jiù lián wǔ guān liǎn kǒng ， yě bèi yī céng wù qì zhē zhù ， wán quán kàn bù qīng zhǎng xiàng rú hé ， yīn cè cè de kāi kǒu le 。
“赤霄道友，我等来到此处，原本是准备参加秘市拍卖来着，现在却在这里干坐，原因如何，道友可以解释一二么？”坐在林轩身侧的是一名打扮古怪的修仙者，浑身上下皆被黑袍笼罩着，就连五官脸孔，也被一层雾气遮住，完全看不清长相如何，阴测测的开口了。
"Senior Scarlet Heaven, may I ask? If it’s a map of hidden treasures, the treasure must be significant. My fellow immortals might not know, but I have no relation to you, so why are you sharing this with me?" The only female among them spoke up. She was an Intermediate Stage cultivator.
“ shì a ， chì xiāo dào yǒu ， hǎi wài sān xiān hǎo dà de míng tóu ， dàn wú yuān wú chóu ， gé xià zǒng yě bù néng wú gù xì shuǎ wǒ děng de 。” yòu yī yīn róu de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， zhè cì shuō huà zhī rén nián qīng dé duō ， kàn shàng qù xiàng shì yī wèi rú mén de xiū xiān zhě 。
“是啊，赤霄道友，海外三仙好大的名头，但无冤无仇，阁下总也不能无故戏耍我等的。”又一阴柔的声音传入耳朵，这次说话之人年轻得多，看上去像是一位儒门的修仙者。
"If my guess is correct, you are Fairy Cloudy Rainbow, right?"
qí tā rén suī rán méi yǒu kāi kǒu ， dàn liǎn shàng huò duō huò shǎo yě dōu lù chū le bù nài zhī sè 。
其他人虽然没有开口，但脸上或多或少也都露出了不耐之色。
"Indeed, it's me. I didn't expect your knowledge to be so extensive that you even know my humble name," the woman said with a changed expression.
chì xiāo zhēn rén mù guāng sǎo guò ， méi tóu bù yóu de yī zhòu ， yòng shǒu mō le mō hú xū ， yōu yōu tàn le kǒu qì ：“ zhū wèi dào yǒu wù huì le ， méi yǒu hǎo chù ， zài xià xì shuǎ gè wèi gàn shén me ， zhī suǒ yǐ jiè mì shì pāi mài zhī míng ， zhào jí yuán yīng qī tóng dào huì jù cǐ chù ， shì yǒu yī zhuāng mǎi mài yào yǔ dà jiā shāng yì de 。
赤霄真人目光扫过，眉头不由得一皱，用手摸了摸胡须，幽幽叹了口气：“诸位道友误会了，没有好处，在下戏耍各位干什么，之所以借秘市拍卖之名，召集元婴期同道汇聚此处，是有一桩买卖要与大家商议的。
"Haha, Fairy, please don't be polite. Over a hundred years ago, you single-handedly exterminated the Five Demons of Cloudy Peak, making your reputation known throughout the Outer Sea of Spirit Realm. As for your concerns, I will explain even if you don't ask," Scarlet Heaven said with a smile.
“ mǎi mài ？” zhòng xiū shì tīng le bù yóu de yī dāi 。
“买卖？”众修士听了不由得一呆。
"Senior's kindness, we are all ears," The speaker was a thin cultivator whose left eye was blind and who had a large scar on his face.
“ bù cuò ， shì mǎi mài ， yě kě yǐ jiǎng chéng mào xiǎn ， yuán běn àn zhào chì xiāo de běn yì ， shì zài duō huì jí jǐ wèi dào yǒu wěn tuǒ yī xiē ， bù guò zhū wèi jì rán zháo jí ， hǎo ， nà wǒ jiù gào sù nǐ men zěn me huí shì 。”
“不错，是买卖，也可以讲成冒险，原本按照赤霄的本意，是再多汇集几位道友稳妥一些，不过诸位既然着急，好，那我就告诉你们怎么回事。”
"Indeed, this is the situation: it’s not just any map of hidden treasures. Since you are all at the Initial Stage of Spirit婴期), have you heard of an ancient legend?" Scarlet Heaven's expression turned serious as he began to speak slowly.
lín xuān jīng shén yī zhèn ， zhōng yú děng lái le zhèng tí 。
林轩精神一振，终于等来了正题。
"A legend?"
qí tā rén de biǎo qíng yě chà bu duō ， quán dōu mù guāng shuò shuò de jiāng chì xiāo zhēn rén dīng zhe 。
其他人的表情也差不多，全都目光烁烁的将赤霄真人盯着。
"Yes, about the war between the Spirit Realm and the Netherworld."
wù 。
物。
"What?" Lin Xuan had been sitting upright but was taken aback by this revelation. Even with his composure, his face showed a sudden change in color.
；’ shì qíng shì zhè yàng de ， mǐn yuè yǐ qián ， pín dào jī yuán qiǎo hé ， dé dào le yī jiàn bǎo “ bǎo wù ？”
；’事情是这样的，敏月以前，贫道机缘巧合，得到了一件宝“宝物？”
"Is it true that you have heard of this before, fellow immortal?" Scarlet Heaven turned to him, slightly surprised.
zhòng xiū shì yī dāi ， liǎn shàng huò duō huò shǎo dōu lù chū jǐ fēn yí huò de biǎo qíng lái 。
众修士一呆，脸上或多或少都露出几分疑惑的表情来。
"Haha, I enjoy reading ancient texts and once came across some vague mentions, but the details were unclear. It only mentioned a conflict between the Spirit Realm and the Netherworld without specifying the reasons or outcome. I was eager to learn more from you," Lin Xuan lied smoothly, knowing he had to be diplomatic with these people.
duì fāng rú guǒ zhēn dé dào bǎo wù ， zhǎo tā men gàn shén me ， mò fēi shì dà fāng xiǎng yào fēn xiǎng &？
对方如果真得到宝物，找他们干什么，莫非是大方想要分享&？
"Indeed, such ancient secrets are rarely recorded in texts, even if they are mentioned, it's only in a few brief sentences. Your experience is not surprising," Scarlet Heaven nodded without any doubt.
dāng rán ， zhè shì bù kě néng de 。
当然，这是不可能的。
"Fellow immortal, please tell us what you want to say without further ado," Fairy Cloudy Rainbow's voice came with an impatient tone.
jīng yà zhī yú ， zhòng xiū shì de liǎn shàng bù yóu de fú xiàn chū jǐ fēn jǐng tì ， xiū xiān jiè chú le xīng fēng xuè yǔ ， ěr yú wǒ zhà yě háo bù xī qí ， tiān zhī dào duì fāng zài shuǎ shén me bǎ xì yǐ lín xuān de chéng fǔ ， wán quán kě yǐ bù dòng shēng sè ， dàn wèi le bù yǐn rén zhù yì ， tā de biǎo qíng yě yǔ páng biān de xiū shì chà bu duō 。
惊讶之余，众修士的脸上不由得浮现出几分警惕，修仙界除了腥风血雨，尔虞我诈也毫不稀奇，天知道对方在耍什么把戏以林轩的城府，完全可以不动声色，但为了不引人注意，他的表情也与旁边的修士差不多。
This woman was strong but also very impatient.
“ hē hē ， zhū wèi dào yǒu bù yòng yí lǜ ， pín dào suǒ shuō de bǎo wù ， bìng fēi yì bān de dān yào fǎ bǎo ， ér shì cáng . bǎo tú 。” zhòng rén de fǎn yìng ， chì xiāo sì hū xīn lǐ yǒu shù ， shén sè píng jìng de kāi kǒu “ cáng . bǎo tú ？”
“呵呵，诸位道友不用疑虑，贫道所说的宝物，并非一般的丹药法宝，而是藏.宝图。”众人的反应，赤霄似乎心里有数，神色平静的开口“藏.宝图？”
"Haha, don't worry, Fairy. Let me explain step by step. Regarding the concept of realms, everyone here is familiar. Although the Netherworld is a lower realm, its monsters are incredibly powerful. It’s said that in ancient times, the Netherworld's demons and ghosts became ambitious and wanted to seize control of the Spirit Realm. They used forbidden techniques to open a portal between the realms, sending millions of demons into the Spirit Realm, leading to a terrifying conflict."
jǐ míng xiū shì duì shì yī yǎn ， shén sè yě shāo shāo huǎn hé xià lái 。
几名修士对视一眼，神色也稍稍缓和下来。
"What? You mean the Netherworld invaded the Spirit Realm, and there was a full-scale war between the two realms?" The scarred-faced cultivator asked in shock.
“ chì xiāo zhēn rén ， qǐng shù qiè shēn duō zuǐ ， jì shì cáng bǎo tú ， nà bǎo wù kěn dìng fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， qí tā dào yǒu wǒ bù qīng chǔ ， dàn qiè shēn zì jǐ ， què yǔ zhēn rén wú qīn wú gù ， zhè zhǒng hǎo shì ， nǐ gàn má yǔ wǒ fēn xiǎng ne ？” shuō huà de shì qī rén zhōng wéi yī yī míng nǚ zǐ ， dàn xiū wèi bù ruò ， nǎi shì yuán yīng zhōng qī de xiū xiān zhě 。
“赤霄真人，请恕妾身多嘴，既是藏宝图，那宝物肯定非同小可，其他道友我不清楚，但妾身自己，却与真人无亲无故，这种好事，你干嘛与我分享呢？”说话的是七人中唯一一名女子，但修为不弱，乃是元婴中期的修仙者。
"Yes, that conflict was so vast and intense that it's beyond your imagination. It lasted for over a hundred years. Although the demons and ghosts were strong, they still fell short compared to the powerful immortals of the Spirit Realm. In the end, they were driven out."
“ rú guǒ pín dào méi yǒu kàn cuò ， dào yǒu shì cǎi yún xiān zi duì me ？”
“如果贫道没有看错，道友是彩云仙子对么？”
Lin Xuan remained expressionless on the outside but was inwardly skeptical.
“ bù cuò ， zhèng shì qiè shēn ， méi xiǎng dào zhēn rén jiàn shí rú cǐ guǎng bó ， lián xiǎo nǚ zǐ de jiàn míng yě tīng shuō guò 。” nǚ zǐ shén sè yī biàn de shuō 。 diàn nǎo }} fǎng
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Who said the demons and ghosts couldn't match their opponents?
“ hē hē ， xiān zi kè qì le ， bǎi yú nián qián ， xiān zi yǐ yī jǐ zhī lì ， miè shā yún lù wǔ mó ， wēi míng jiù yǐ xiǎng chè yún zhōu wài hǎi le ， zhì yú xiān zi dān xīn de wèn tí ， bù shuō pín dào yě huì jiě shì 。
“呵呵，仙子客气了，百余年前，仙子以一己之力，灭杀云麓五魔，威名就已响彻云州外海了，至于仙子担心的问题，不说贫道也会解释。
If not for the interference of the Heavenly Realm, when the Asura King was surrounded by three true immortals, he would have been overwhelmed and fallen. After his death, the Netherworld's army became leaderless, making it no match for the Spirit Realm.
“ zhēn rén měi yì ， wǒ děng xǐ ěr gōng tīng 。” zhè cì shuō huà de shì yī shēn cái shòu xuē de xiū xiān zhě ， yǐn rén zhù yì de shì cǐ rén zuǒ yǎn shì xiā de ， bù jǐn rú cǐ ， tā de liǎn shàng hái yǒu hǎo dà yī kuài shāng bā 。
“真人美意，我等洗耳恭听。”这次说话的是一身材瘦削的修仙者，引人注意的是此人左眼是瞎的，不仅如此，他的脸上还有好大一块伤疤。
However, he didn't refute anything, continuing to wait expectantly as if genuinely interested in what Scarlet Heaven had to say. This expression was entirely intentional on Lin Xuan's part.
“ shì qíng shì zhè yàng de ， zhè bú shì pǔ tōng de cáng . bǎo tú ， gè wèi jì rán shì yuán yīng qī xiū xiān zhě ， bù zhī dào tīng méi tīng guò yī duàn chuán shuō ？” chì xiāo zhēn rén liǎn shàng lù chū níng zhòng zhī sè ， huǎn huǎn de kāi kǒu le 。
“事情是这样的，这不是普通的藏.宝图，各位既然是元婴期修仙者，不知道听没听过一段传说？”赤霄真人脸上露出凝重之色，缓缓的开口了。
"After the Netherworld forces were driven out, the Spirit Realm cultivators naturally wouldn’t stop there and continued their pursuit. Some demons managed to escape back into the Netherworld, but others accidentally found their way through spatial rifts into our human realm."
“ chuán shuō ？”
“传说？”
"What? Into our human realm?"
“ bù cuò ， guān yú líng jiè yǔ yīn sī jiè dà zhàn de chuán shuō 。
“不错，关于灵界与阴司界大战的传说。
The other cultivators were taken aback. Demons who dared to confront Spirit Realm cultivators couldn't be handled by mere humans.
“ shén me ？” lín xuān yuán běn zhèng jīn wēi zuò ， kě zhè fān huà tài guò jīng shì hài sú ， jí biàn yǐ tā de chéng fǔ ， liǎn sè yě bù yóu de kuáng biàn le 。
“什么？”林轩原本正襟危坐，可这番话太过惊世骇俗，即便以他的城府，脸色也不由得狂变了。
"Seems like you’ve already guessed it. Although these demons are weaker compared to the Netherworld's main forces, their strength is still formidable in this realm. Fortunately, with the combined efforts of ancient immortals, they were finally exterminated after heavy sacrifices," Scarlet Heaven said.
“ zhè wèi dào yǒu rú cǐ shén sè ， mò fēi nǐ zhēn de céng jīng tīng shuō ？” chì xiāo zhēn rén zhuǎn guò tóu ， lüè yǒu diǎn yì wài de kāi kǒu 。
“这位道友如此神色，莫非你真的曾经听说？”赤霄真人转过头，略有点意外的开口。
"The ancient secret you mentioned has never been heard by us, but what does it have to do with the map of hidden treasures?" Fairy Cloudy Rainbow raised her eyebrows and opened her mouth to speak, her clear voice echoing in everyone's ears.
"Is that so?"
Lin Xuan's face remained expressionless, showing neither surprise nor joy. He didn't make any extra movements, but his aura gradually spread outward.
This was accompanied by a shocking spiritual pressure descending from the sky.
Of course, Lin Xuan didn't want to draw attention; he merely increased his spiritual pressure to the peak of the Initial Stage of the Spirit婴期) and stopped there. Nevertheless, this still caused surrounding cultivators to be startled, with some even directly kneeling on the ground out of fear.
"Senior... Senior is a Spiritual婴期 cultivator?"
"Indeed, may I ask if I am now qualified to enter?" Lin Xuan's gaze swept over the face of the guard cultivator as he spoke calmly and lightly.
"Of course. If you grace us with your presence, our master will be delighted," the fat man bowed his head low, showing an excessive amount of respect.
In the cultivation world, following the law of the jungle was perfectly normal; there was nothing to be ashamed of in adapting to circumstances.
Before he could finish speaking, the fat man casually cast a spell. A white light flashed, and a black hole appeared on the ground, leading down into the depths with winding stone steps.
Lin Xuan's face remained unchanged as his spiritual sense had long detected that this place was hidden behind an illusionary barrier.
"Senior, destroy."
"Hmm."
Lin Xuan nodded without hesitation. He chose a chair随意地坐了下来，闭上双眼开始养神。
His calm demeanor left the True Immortal of Scarlet Heaven (赤霄真人) slightly stunned, causing him to look at Lin Xuan more closely.
Time passed slowly, and three hours later, Lin Xuan's eyes remained tightly shut. However, someone nearby couldn't hold back their impatience.
"Senior Scarlet Heaven, we came here intending to participate in the secret market auction, but now we are just sitting idly. Could you explain why?" The cultivator next to Lin Xuan was dressed oddly, fully covered by a black robe that even hid his face and features, speaking with an ominous voice.
"Yes, Senior Scarlet Heaven, the Three Immortals of the Sea have quite a reputation, but without any grudge or reason, why would you play tricks on us?" Another soft voice echoed. This time, it was from a younger cultivator who looked like he belonged to the Confucian sect.
Although no one else spoke, their faces showed signs of impatience as well.
Scarlet Heaven's gaze swept across them, causing his brows to furrow slightly. He stroked his beard and sighed deeply: "My fellow immortals, you are mistaken. There is no benefit for me in playing tricks on you. I gathered the same-stage cultivators under the guise of a secret market auction because there is something important we need to discuss."
"Something important?" The other cultivators were taken aback.
"Yes, it's an important matter that can also be considered an adventure. Originally, my intention was to gather more fellow immortals for safety, but since you are eager, I will tell you what's going on."
Lin Xuan perked up at this, finally waiting for the main point.
The other cultivators' expressions were similar as well, all eagerly staring at Scarlet Heaven.
"Here is the situation: before Senshi Yue, by chance, I obtained a treasure," Scarlet Heaven said with a serious expression.
The cultivators were stunned. If he really had obtained a treasure, why would he seek them out?
Of course, this was impossible.
Despite their surprise, the cultivators' faces showed some suspicion as well. In the cultivation world, deceit and betrayal were not uncommon, so they wondered what Scarlet Heaven's intentions might be.
Scarlet Heaven's expression remained calm as he continued: "The treasure is a map of hidden treasures."
Several cultivators exchanged glances, their expressions easing slightly.
"Senior Scarlet Heaven, may I ask? If it’s a map of hidden treasures, the treasure must be significant. My fellow immortals might not know, but I have no relation to you, so why are you sharing this with me?" The only female among them spoke up. She was an Intermediate Stage cultivator.
"If my guess is correct, you are Fairy Cloudy Rainbow, right?"
"Indeed, it's me. I didn't expect your knowledge to be so extensive that you even know my humble name," the woman said with a changed expression.
"Haha, Fairy, please don't be polite. Over a hundred years ago, you single-handedly exterminated the Five Demons of Cloudy Peak, making your reputation known throughout the Outer Sea of Spirit Realm. As for your concerns, I will explain even if you don't ask," Scarlet Heaven said with a smile.
"Senior's kindness, we are all ears," The speaker was a thin cultivator whose left eye was blind and who had a large scar on his face.
"Indeed, this is the situation: it’s not just any map of hidden treasures. Since you are all at the Initial Stage of Spirit婴期), have you heard of an ancient legend?" Scarlet Heaven's expression turned serious as he began to speak slowly.
"A legend?"
"Yes, about the war between the Spirit Realm and the Netherworld."
"What?" Lin Xuan had been sitting upright but was taken aback by this revelation. Even with his composure, his face showed a sudden change in color.
"Is it true that you have heard of this before, fellow immortal?" Scarlet Heaven turned to him, slightly surprised.
"Haha, I enjoy reading ancient texts and once came across some vague mentions, but the details were unclear. It only mentioned a conflict between the Spirit Realm and the Netherworld without specifying the reasons or outcome. I was eager to learn more from you," Lin Xuan lied smoothly, knowing he had to be diplomatic with these people.
"Indeed, such ancient secrets are rarely recorded in texts, even if they are mentioned, it's only in a few brief sentences. Your experience is not surprising," Scarlet Heaven nodded without any doubt.
"Fellow immortal, please tell us what you want to say without further ado," Fairy Cloudy Rainbow's voice came with an impatient tone.
This woman was strong but also very impatient.
"Haha, don't worry, Fairy. Let me explain step by step. Regarding the concept of realms, everyone here is familiar. Although the Netherworld is a lower realm, its monsters are incredibly powerful. It’s said that in ancient times, the Netherworld's demons and ghosts became ambitious and wanted to seize control of the Spirit Realm. They used forbidden techniques to open a portal between the realms, sending millions of demons into the Spirit Realm, leading to a terrifying conflict."
"What? You mean the Netherworld invaded the Spirit Realm, and there was a full-scale war between the two realms?" The scarred-faced cultivator asked in shock.
"Yes, that conflict was so vast and intense that it's beyond your imagination. It lasted for over a hundred years. Although the demons and ghosts were strong, they still fell short compared to the powerful immortals of the Spirit Realm. In the end, they were driven out."
Lin Xuan remained expressionless on the outside but was inwardly skeptical.
Who said the demons and ghosts couldn't match their opponents?
If not for the interference of the Heavenly Realm, when the Asura King was surrounded by three true immortals, he would have been overwhelmed and fallen. After his death, the Netherworld's army became leaderless, making it no match for the Spirit Realm.
However, he didn't refute anything, continuing to wait expectantly as if genuinely interested in what Scarlet Heaven had to say. This expression was entirely intentional on Lin Xuan's part.
"After the Netherworld forces were driven out, the Spirit Realm cultivators naturally wouldn’t stop there and continued their pursuit. Some demons managed to escape back into the Netherworld, but others accidentally found their way through spatial rifts into our human realm."
"What? Into our human realm?"
The other cultivators were taken aback. Demons who dared to confront Spirit Realm cultivators couldn't be handled by mere humans.
"Seems like you’ve already guessed it. Although these demons are weaker compared to the Netherworld's main forces, their strength is still formidable in this realm. Fortunately, with the combined efforts of ancient immortals, they were finally exterminated after heavy sacrifices," Scarlet Heaven said.
"The ancient secret you mentioned has never been heard by us, but what does it have to do with the map of hidden treasures?" Fairy Cloudy Rainbow raised her eyebrows and opened her mouth to speak, her clear voice echoing in everyone's ears.