yǐ lín xuān de xìng gé ， jì rán jué dìng hǎo le gāi zěn me zuò ， jiù bú huì dān gē ， jiāng hé fǔ fù jìn de jìn zhì fǎ zhèn kāi qǐ yǐ hòu ， tā huà wèi yī dào jīng hóng ， xiàng dōng nán miàn fēi lüè ér qù le 。
以林轩的性格，既然决定好了该怎么做，就不会耽搁，将何府附近的禁制法阵开启以后，他化为一道惊虹，像东南面飞掠而去了。
With Lin Xuan's character, once he decided on a course of action, he wouldn't hesitate. After activating the禁制法阵 around He Family Manor, he transformed into a streak of startling light and flew southeast.
dāng rán ， yī jiù shī zhǎn liǎn qì zhī shù ， jiāng zì jǐ wěi zhuāng chéng yī yuán yīng chū qī de xiū xiān zhě 。
当然，依旧施展敛气之术，将自己伪装成一元婴初期的修仙者。
Of course, he still used敛气术 to disguise himself as an early-stage元婴 cultivator.
jǐn guǎn méi yǒu dùn shù quán kāi ， dàn qū qū bǎi yú lǐ ， yī jiù fèi bù liǎo duō shǎo gōng fu ， hěn kuài nà guī mó jù dà de xióng chéng ， jiù zài cì yìng rù yǎn lián 。
尽管没有遁术全开，但区区百余里，依旧费不了多少工夫，很快那规模巨大的雄城，就再次映入眼帘。
Although he didn’t fully activate his遁术, it only took him a short while to cover a hundred miles. Soon, the vast and imposing city came back into view.
jù lí jìn kōng jìn zhì de fàn wéi yǐ jīng bù yuǎn ， lín xuān zhèng dǎ suàn là xià jīng hóng ， rán ér jiù zài cǐ kè ， tā tū rán xiàng shì yǒu suǒ gǎn yìng de zhuǎn guò le tóu lú 。
距离禁空禁制的范围已经不远，林轩正打算落下惊虹，然而就在此刻，他突然像是有所感应的转过了头颅。
He was close enough to the禁空禁制’s range that he decided to descend. However, at this moment, he suddenly turned his head as if sensing something.
cǐ shí zhèng zhí shàng wǔ ， tài yáng gāo guà zài tiān kōng ， wàn lǐ wú yún ， jí mù yuǎn tiào zhī chù ， hǎi shuǐ yǔ tiān kōng yǐ lián wèi le yī sè ， bì lán rú xǐ ， kàn shàng qù chún jìng yǐ jí 。
此时正值上午，太阳高挂在天空，万里无云，极目远眺之处，海水与天空已连为了一色，碧蓝如洗，看上去纯净以极。
It was mid-morning, with the sun high in the sky, and the sky cloudless for miles. From afar, the sea and sky seemed to merge into a pristine blue, appearing exceptionally pure.
rán ér lín xuān què yǎn jīng wēi mī ， lián méi tóu yě qīng qīng de zhòu qǐ 。
然而林轩却眼睛微眯，连眉头也轻轻的皱起。
But Lin Xuan’s eyes narrowed slightly, and his brows furrowed.
yì diǎn hēi xiàn yìng rù le shì xiàn lǐ 。
一点黑线映入了视线里。
A black line entered his vision.
kāi shǐ jǐn shì mó mó hú hú de yì diǎn ， dàn hěn kuài jiù zhú jiàn qīng xī le qǐ lái 。
开始仅是模模糊糊的一点，但很快就逐渐清晰了起来。
Initially indistinct, it soon became clearer.
shì yī sōu jù dà de shàng gǔ zhàn chuán 。
是一艘巨大的上古战船。
It was an ancient warship, over a hundred meters long. The dark, lustrous hull seemed immensely heavy. Due to the distance, he couldn’t see the details on board, but there were numerous dark cannon turrets protruding from both sides, looking menacing like crystal power cannons.
cháng zú yǒu bǎi zhàng yú 。
长足有百丈余。
Lin Xuan’s eyes narrowed as he looked at this massive object, feeling a sharp pressure that made him uncomfortable.
wū hēi fà liàng de chuán tǐ ， xiǎn de hòu zhòng yǐ jí ， yóu yú jù lí de yuán gù ， chuán shàng de huā wén kàn dé bìng bù qīng chǔ ， dàn zài liǎng cè ， què yǒu mì mì má má de wū hēi pào tǎ tàn chū 。
乌黑发亮的船体，显得厚重以极，由于距离的缘故，船上的huā玟看得并不清楚，但在两侧，却有密密麻麻的乌黑炮塔探出。
He was now very close to Linhai City. A few miles away, over a hundred cultivators were flying in the sky, their chatter filled with surprise.
xiǎn de zhēng níng yǐ jí ， xiǎn rán yě shì lèi sì yú jīng wēi pào yī yàng de dōng xī 。
显得狰狞以极，显然也是类似于晶威炮一样的东西。
"An ancient warship!"
lín xuān yǎn jīng wēi mī ， kàn zhuó yǎn qián de páng rán dà wù ， yī zhǒng líng lì de wēi yā ràng tā gǎn dào yě yǒu xiē bù shū fú 。
林轩眼睛微眯，看着眼前的庞然大物，一种凌厉的威压让他感到也有些不舒服。
"Yes, it is indeed this one. Although it’s also a flying artifact, its quality and scale far exceed those used by individuals," even an early-stage元婴 cultivator couldn’t own such a vessel; only a late-stage合体 elder could have such a mount."
ér cǐ shí cǐ kè ， tā jù lí lín hǎi chéng yǐ hěn jìn le ， zé yuán shù lǐ ， tiān kōng zhōng de xiū shì bù xià bǎi rén zhī duō ， jī jī zhā zhā de yì lùn shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， lǐ miàn bǎo hán jīng yà zhī sè 。
而此时此刻，他距离临海城已很近了，责圆数里，天空中的修士不下百人之多，叽叽喳喳的议论声传入耳朵，里面饱含惊讶之色。
"Correct. It’s said that the materials alone to build such a warship cost millions of middle-grade crystal stones. To operate it, one needs high-grade crystal stones as energy sources. The cost is so high that even a powerful elder can go bankrupt. Only those who dominate an area like islands can afford this,"
“ shàng gǔ zhàn chuán ！”
“上古战船！”
"Hmph, while ancient warships consume vast amounts of crystal stones, their power is formidable. With over a hundred crystal power cannons firing simultaneously, even late-stage合体 elders would have to bow in submission."
“ bù cuò ， zhèng shì cǐ wù ， zhè suī rán yě shì fēi xíng fǎ qì de yī zhǒng ， dàn pǐn zhì guī mó ， què yuǎn fēi dān rén shǐ yòng de nà zhǒng kě yǐ xiāng bǐ de ” lián yuán yīng xiū shì yě bù kě néng yōng yǒu ， zhǐ yǒu lí hé qī lǎo zǔ ” ér qiě hái yào shì yī fāng dǎo zhǔ ， cái néng yōng yǒu zhè yàng de zuò jià 。”
“不错，正是此物，这虽然也是飞行法器的一种，但品质规模，却远非单人使用的那种可以相比的”连元婴修士也不可能拥有，只有离合期老祖”而且还要是一方岛主，才能拥有这样的座驾。”
"Still, which faction’s warship has come here? Is it perhaps an attack on our Red Leaf Island?" A cultivator dressed like a scholar looked worried.
“ bù cuò ， tīng shuō liàn zhì zhè me yī sōu zhàn chuán ， guāng shì gòu zhì cái liào ， hào fèi de zhōng pǐn jīng shí jiù xū shù bǎi wàn zhī duō ” xiǎng yào qū shǐ ， gèng shì yào yòng gāo jiē jīng shí zuò wèi néng yuán ， qí shāo qián chéng dù ， zú kě ràng pǔ tōng de lí hé qī lǎo zǔ qīng jiā dàng chǎn ， suǒ yǐ zhǐ yǒu xióng bà yī fāng hǎi yù de dǎo zhǔ ， cái néng fù dān cǐ jiā ，“”
“不错，听说炼制这么一艘战船，光是购置材料，耗费的中品晶石就需数百万之多”想要驱使，更是要用高阶晶石做为能源，其烧钱程度，足可让普通的离合期老祖倾家荡产，所以只有雄霸一方海域的岛主，才能负担此枷，“”
"Hmph, you must be reading too much," the ancient warship's power is indeed formidable, but the city’s defenses are even stronger. A mere hundred-meter-scale warship trying to subdue Red Leaf Island is just wishful thinking." Another man in yellow robes scoffed.
“ hēng ， shàng gǔ zhàn chuán xiāo hào de jīng shí gù rán jí duō ， dàn wēi lì yě shì fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， gōng fáng yī tǐ ， bǎi yú mén jīng wēi pào qí shè de wēi lì ， jiù suàn shì lí hé qī lǎo zǔ ， yě zhǐ yǒu fǔ shǒu rèn shū 。
“哼，上古战船消耗的晶石固然极多，但威力也是非同小可，攻防一体，百余门晶威炮齐射的威力，就算是离合期老祖，也只有俯首认输。
"A friend of yours makes a valid point. However, as they say, the good do not come, and the evil ones do. Speaking disrespectfully, Elder Kumu Mo Luo, our current Red Leaf Fairy—she’s only an early-stage元婴 now. With her strength, she doesn’t deserve to be the island’s ruler. If such a large domain doesn’t attract the attention of surrounding forces, that would truly be strange."
“ huà shì zhè me shuō ， bù guò jiū jìng shì nǎ yī jiā de zhàn chuán ， lái dào cǐ chù ， nán dào shì xiǎng yào gōng dǎ wǒ hóng yè dǎo me ？” yī shū shēng dǎ bàn de xiū shì liǎn shàng què mǎn shì yōu sè 。
“话是这么说，不过究竟是哪一家的战船，来到此处，难道是想要攻打我红叶岛么？”一书生打扮的修士脸上却满是忧色。
What does your friend mean by this? Could it be that this ancient warship is here to attack Linhai City?" The people around exchanged surprised glances, and one red-faced elder looked in their direction.
“ hēng ， wǒ kàn nǐ shì dú shū dú shǎ le ” shàng gǔ zhàn chuán de wēi lì gù rán fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， dàn xiān chéng de fáng yù lì gèng zú ， qū qū yī sōu bǎi yú zhàng guī mó de zhàn chuán ， jiù xiǎng yào jiāng wǒ hóng yè dǎo xùn fú ， bù guò shì chī rén shuō mèng 。” lìng yī shēn chuān huáng páo de dà hàn ， liǎn shàng mǎn shì bù yǐ wéi rán 。
“哼，我看你是读书读傻了”上古战船的威力固然非同小可，但仙城的防御力更足，区区一艘百余丈规模的战船，就想要将我红叶岛驯服，不过是痴人说梦。”另一身穿黄袍的大汉，脸上满是不以为然。
"Haha, an outright attack isn’t likely, but they definitely have ill intentions. Perhaps the other side wants a peaceful conquest," the old man ignored everyone’s gazes, his lips curling into a cold smile.
“ zhè wèi dào yǒu yán zhī yǒu lǐ ， bù guò sú huà shuō ， shàn zhě bù lái ， lái zhě bù shàn ， shuō jù dà bù jìng de yǔ yán ， kū mù zhēn rén mò luò ， rú jīn de hóng yè xiān zi ” bù guò yuán yīng qī bà le ， yǐ tā de shí lì ， gēn běn jiù bù pèi chēng wéi yī dǎo zhī zhǔ ” ruò dà de jī yè ， bù yǐn qǐ zhōu wéi shì lì de kǎi yú ， nà cái zhēn shì guài le 。”
“这位道友言之有理，不过俗话说，善者不来，来者不善，说句大不敬的语言，枯木真人陌落，如今的红叶仙子”不过元婴期罢了，以她的实力，根本就不配称为一岛之主”偌大的基业，不引起周围势力的凯觎，那才真是怪了。”
Although Lin Xuan was somewhat far away, with his cultivation and power, he heard every word clearly.
dào yǒu zhè huà hé yì ， mò fēi shuō zhè sōu shàng gǔ zhàn chuán ， zhēn shì lái gōng dǎ wǒ lín hǎi chéng ？“ zhōu wéi rén de mù guāng yǒu xiē jīng yí ， xiàng nà shuō huà de hóng liǎn lǎo zhě wàng le guò qù 。
道友这话何意，莫非说这艘上古战船，真是来攻打我临海城？“周围人的目光有些惊疑，像那说话的红脸老者望了过去。
Lin Xuan rubbed his forehead, looking thoughtful.
“ hēi hēi ， gōng dǎ dào bù zhì yú ， dàn bù huái hào yì què shì kěn dìng ， yě xǔ duì fāng xiǎng yào bù zhàn ér qū rén zhī bīng “……” duì yú zhòng rén de mù guāng ， lǎo zhě shú shì wú dǔ ， yī sī bīng lěng de xiào róng ， liú lù zài zuǐ jiǎo zhī chù 。
“嘿嘿，攻打倒不至于，但不怀好意却是肯定，也许对方想要不战而屈人之兵“……”对于众人的目光，老者熟视无睹，一丝冰冷的笑容，流露在嘴角之处。
The appearance of the ancient warship naturally alarmed the Red Leaf Island’s defenders.
lín xuān suǒ zài de jù lí suī rán shāo yuǎn ， dàn yǐ tā de xiū wèi fǎ lì ， zhòng rén de yán yǔ ， què yī zì bù luò de jìn rù le ěr lǐ 。
林轩所在的距离虽然稍远，但以他的修为法力，众人的言语，却一字不落的进入了耳里。
A series of ancient bells rang out, resonating through the air. Armies appeared on the city walls, wearing uniform scale armor and wielding two-meter-long bronze spears.
lín xuān yǐ shǒu fǔ é ， liǎn shàng lù chū ruò yǒu suǒ sī zhī sè 。
林轩以手抚额，脸上露出若有所思之色。
Despite their numbers, their cultivation was low—mere rookies just entering the Flexible Spirit Period.
ér nà shàng gǔ zhàn chuán chū xiàn ， zì rán yě jīng dòng le hóng yè dǎo shǒu wèi de xiū xiān zhě 。
而那上古战船出现，自然也惊动了红叶岛守卫的修仙者。
Lin Xuan’s eyes narrowed. Even if Kumu Mo Luo had weakened Red Leaf Island, it shouldn’t have left such a small force behind.
lái ……，…
来……，…
Sure enough, as green-armored soldiers appeared, groups of Foundation Establishment and Condensation Core cultivators flew out. Following them were several hundred late-stage元婴 cultivators.
yī zhèn gǔ piáo de zhōng shēng chuán chū ， jiān shí ér hòu zhòng ， qǐ de què shì yù jǐng de xiào guǒ 。
一阵古朴的钟声传出，坚实而厚重，起的却是预警的效果。
Lin Xuan’s expression changed. A single ancient warship couldn’t justify the Red Leaf Island being on high alert. They hadn’t mobilized all their forces, but there were over a hundred late-stage元婴 cultivators. If this were in the mortal world, such depth would rival the five major powers of Yunzhou.
yī duì duì jiǎ shì zài chéng qiáng shàng fāng chū xiàn jǐ pī zhe tǒng yī de zhì shì lín jiǎ ， shǒu zhōng chí zhe zhǎng dá liǎng mǐ de qīng tóng zhǎng gē 。
一队队甲士在城墙上方出现己披着统一的制式鳞甲，手中持着长达两米的青铜长戈。
But here, it was just an unremarkable island.
bù guò rén shù suī zhòng ， xiū wèi què bù zhí yī tí ， jǐn jǐn shì gāng mài rù líng dòng qī de cài niǎo ér yǐ 。
不过人数虽众，修为却不值一提，仅仅是刚迈入灵动期的菜鸟而已。
In the spirit realm, he had only encountered low-level cultivators, leading him to doubt the strength of this world. Now he realized how mistaken his thoughts were—like a frog at the bottom of a well. The spirit realm is indeed the spirit realm; not seeing something doesn’t mean there are no high-level cultivators here. He just hadn’t been here long enough and only knew the tip of the iceberg.
lín xuān yǎn jīng wēi mī ， jiù suàn kū mù zhēn rén mò luò ， hóng yè dǎo yǒu xiē shuāi luò ， yě bù gāi zhǐ liú xià zhè yì diǎn shí lì de 。
林轩眼睛微眯，就算枯木真人陌落，红叶岛有些衰落，也不该只留下这一点实力的。
As the ancient warship approached, Red Leaf Island prepared for battle. A blue protective barrier rose over Linhai City, though it wasn’t fully formed yet. Its complexity left Lin Xuan in awe as the atmosphere grew increasingly tense.
guǒ rán ， qīng sè jiǎ shì cái gāng yī chū xiàn ， yī duì duì zhù jī qī 、 níng dān qī xiū xiān zhě jiù jié bàn fēi chū 。
果然，青色甲士才刚一出现，一队队筑基期、凝丹期修仙者就结伴飞出。
A white-haired elder appeared in his vision—late-stage元婴 and seemingly not an ordinary cultivator!
jǐn jiē zhe ， shì yuán yīng qī de gāo jiē xiū shì ， guāng shì zhè ge céng cì de jiù yǒu bǎi yú 。
紧接着，是元婴期的高阶修士，光是这个层次的就有百余。
With the barrier up, his divine sense couldn’t penetrate. Using his keen eyesight, Lin Xuan saw that this elder held a high position on Red Leaf Island. Other late-stage元婴 cultivators showed him great respect.
lín xuān bù yóu de shén sè yī dòng ， qū qū yī sōu shàng gǔ zhàn chuán ér yǐ ， xiāng xìn hóng yè dǎo hái méi dào cǎo mù jiē bīng de dì bù ， bù kě néng jīng ruì jǐn chū ， kě dī jiē xiū shì zàn qiě bù shuō ， yuán yīng qī de jiù yǒu shàng bǎi zhī duō ， guāng píng zhè yì diǎn ， rú guǒ fàng dào rén jiè ， qí dǐ yùn zhī shēn hòu ， jī hū néng yǔ yún zhōu wǔ dà shí lì bìng jià qí qū 。
林轩不由得神色一动，区区一艘上古战船而已，相信红叶岛还没到草木皆兵的地步，不可能精锐尽出，可低阶修士暂且不说，元婴期的就有上百之多，光凭这一点，如果放到人界，其底蕴之深厚，几乎能与云州五大实力并驾齐驱。
Following the elder’s instructions, despite their reluctance, they withdrew the protective barrier and flew out of the city to negotiate with the ancient warship.
ér zài cǐ dì ， bù guò shì yī zuò bù qǐ yǎn de dǎo yǔ ér yǐ 。
而在此地，不过是一座不起眼的岛屿而已。
After about an hour, he led the massive vessel into Linhai City.
yuán běn dào le líng jiè zhī zhōng ， suǒ jiē chù de jìn shì yī xiē dī jiē xiū xiān zhě ， lín xuān bù yóu de duì cǐ jiè de shí lì ， chǎn shēng le yī xiē huái yí 。
原本到了灵界之中，所接触的尽是一些低阶修仙者，林轩不由得对此界的实力，产生了一些怀疑。
The crisis was averted; the cultivators on board seemed not to have ill intentions.
rú jīn cái zhī dào zì jǐ de xiǎng fǎ duō me miù wù ， jǐng dǐ zhī wā ， líng jiè bì jìng shì líng jiè ， méi yǒu jiē chù dào ， bù dài biǎo dōng hǎi méi yǒu gāo jiē xiū xiān zhě ， zhǐ bù guò zì jǐ lái de shí jiān hái tài duǎn le ， guān yú cǐ jiè de fēng mào ， jǐn jǐn liǎo jiě le bīng shān yī jiǎo 。
如今才知道自己的想法多么谬误，井底之蛙，灵界毕竟是灵界，没有接触到，不代表东海没有高阶修仙者，只不过自己来的时间还太短了，关于此界的风貌，仅仅了解了冰山一角。
Many sighed in relief. But Lin Xuan’s face wore a cold smile.
suí zhe shàng gǔ zhàn chuán de jiē jìn ， zhěng gè hóng yè dǎo rú lín dà dí ， lín hǎi chéng shàng kōng ， yī céng wèi lán sè de hù zhào yǐ rǎn rǎn shēng qǐ ， suī rán hái wèi wán quán chéng xíng ， dàn qí xuán ào chéng dù ， lín xuān yě tàn wéi guān zhǐ ， yǎn kàn kōng qì zhōng de qì fēn yǐ yuè lái yuè níng zhì ， yī wèi bái fà bái xū de lǎo zhě ， chū xiàn zài le shì xiàn lǐ 。
随着上古战船的接近，整个红叶岛如临大敌，临海城上空，一层蔚蓝色的护罩已冉冉升起，虽然还未完全成型，但其玄奥程度，林轩也叹为观止，眼看空气中的气氛已越来越凝滞，一位白发白须的老者，出现在了视线里。
Storms brew when winds fill the streets. If his suspicions were correct, Red Leaf Island would soon be in turmoil.
yuán yīng hòu qī ！
元婴后期！
But what of it? With his current cultivation and power, he didn’t need to worry about being caught up in such matters.
ér qiě sì hū hái bú shì pǔ tōng dà xiū shì ！
而且似乎还不是普通大修士！
Lin Xuan crossed his arms behind his back, looking relaxed.
With Lin Xuan's character, once he decided on a course of action, he wouldn't hesitate. After activating the禁制法阵 around He Family Manor, he transformed into a streak of startling light and flew southeast.
Of course, he still used敛气术 to disguise himself as an early-stage元婴 cultivator.
Although he didn’t fully activate his遁术, it only took him a short while to cover a hundred miles. Soon, the vast and imposing city came back into view.
He was close enough to the禁空禁制’s range that he decided to descend. However, at this moment, he suddenly turned his head as if sensing something.
It was mid-morning, with the sun high in the sky, and the sky cloudless for miles. From afar, the sea and sky seemed to merge into a pristine blue, appearing exceptionally pure.
But Lin Xuan’s eyes narrowed slightly, and his brows furrowed.
A black line entered his vision.
Initially indistinct, it soon became clearer.
It was an ancient warship, over a hundred meters long. The dark, lustrous hull seemed immensely heavy. Due to the distance, he couldn’t see the details on board, but there were numerous dark cannon turrets protruding from both sides, looking menacing like crystal power cannons.
Lin Xuan’s eyes narrowed as he looked at this massive object, feeling a sharp pressure that made him uncomfortable.
He was now very close to Linhai City. A few miles away, over a hundred cultivators were flying in the sky, their chatter filled with surprise.
"An ancient warship!"
"Yes, it is indeed this one. Although it’s also a flying artifact, its quality and scale far exceed those used by individuals," even an early-stage元婴 cultivator couldn’t own such a vessel; only a late-stage合体 elder could have such a mount."
"Correct. It’s said that the materials alone to build such a warship cost millions of middle-grade crystal stones. To operate it, one needs high-grade crystal stones as energy sources. The cost is so high that even a powerful elder can go bankrupt. Only those who dominate an area like islands can afford this,"
"Hmph, while ancient warships consume vast amounts of crystal stones, their power is formidable. With over a hundred crystal power cannons firing simultaneously, even late-stage合体 elders would have to bow in submission."
"Still, which faction’s warship has come here? Is it perhaps an attack on our Red Leaf Island?" A cultivator dressed like a scholar looked worried.
"Hmph, you must be reading too much," the ancient warship's power is indeed formidable, but the city’s defenses are even stronger. A mere hundred-meter-scale warship trying to subdue Red Leaf Island is just wishful thinking." Another man in yellow robes scoffed.
"A friend of yours makes a valid point. However, as they say, the good do not come, and the evil ones do. Speaking disrespectfully, Elder Kumu Mo Luo, our current Red Leaf Fairy—she’s only an early-stage元婴 now. With her strength, she doesn’t deserve to be the island’s ruler. If such a large domain doesn’t attract the attention of surrounding forces, that would truly be strange."
What does your friend mean by this? Could it be that this ancient warship is here to attack Linhai City?" The people around exchanged surprised glances, and one red-faced elder looked in their direction.
"Haha, an outright attack isn’t likely, but they definitely have ill intentions. Perhaps the other side wants a peaceful conquest," the old man ignored everyone’s gazes, his lips curling into a cold smile.
Although Lin Xuan was somewhat far away, with his cultivation and power, he heard every word clearly.
Lin Xuan rubbed his forehead, looking thoughtful.
The appearance of the ancient warship naturally alarmed the Red Leaf Island’s defenders.
A series of ancient bells rang out, resonating through the air. Armies appeared on the city walls, wearing uniform scale armor and wielding two-meter-long bronze spears.
Despite their numbers, their cultivation was low—mere rookies just entering the Flexible Spirit Period.
Lin Xuan’s eyes narrowed. Even if Kumu Mo Luo had weakened Red Leaf Island, it shouldn’t have left such a small force behind.
Sure enough, as green-armored soldiers appeared, groups of Foundation Establishment and Condensation Core cultivators flew out. Following them were several hundred late-stage元婴 cultivators.
Lin Xuan’s expression changed. A single ancient warship couldn’t justify the Red Leaf Island being on high alert. They hadn’t mobilized all their forces, but there were over a hundred late-stage元婴 cultivators. If this were in the mortal world, such depth would rival the five major powers of Yunzhou.
But here, it was just an unremarkable island.
In the spirit realm, he had only encountered low-level cultivators, leading him to doubt the strength of this world. Now he realized how mistaken his thoughts were—like a frog at the bottom of a well. The spirit realm is indeed the spirit realm; not seeing something doesn’t mean there are no high-level cultivators here. He just hadn’t been here long enough and only knew the tip of the iceberg.
As the ancient warship approached, Red Leaf Island prepared for battle. A blue protective barrier rose over Linhai City, though it wasn’t fully formed yet. Its complexity left Lin Xuan in awe as the atmosphere grew increasingly tense.
A white-haired elder appeared in his vision—late-stage元婴 and seemingly not an ordinary cultivator!
With the barrier up, his divine sense couldn’t penetrate. Using his keen eyesight, Lin Xuan saw that this elder held a high position on Red Leaf Island. Other late-stage元婴 cultivators showed him great respect.
Following the elder’s instructions, despite their reluctance, they withdrew the protective barrier and flew out of the city to negotiate with the ancient warship.
After about an hour, he led the massive vessel into Linhai City.
The crisis was averted; the cultivators on board seemed not to have ill intentions.
Many sighed in relief. But Lin Xuan’s face wore a cold smile.
Storms brew when winds fill the streets. If his suspicions were correct, Red Leaf Island would soon be in turmoil.
But what of it? With his current cultivation and power, he didn’t need to worry about being caught up in such matters.
Lin Xuan crossed his arms behind his back, looking relaxed.