hěn kuài ， yī zuò fāng shì yìng rù yǎn lián ， liǎng tiān hòu jiù yào chū fā mào xiǎn ， lín xuān dǎ suàn mǎi yī xiē dōng xī ” yě xǔ wèi lái shì yòng dé shàng dì 。
很快，一座坊市映入眼帘，两天后就要出发冒险，林轩打算买一些东西”也许未来是用得上地。
Soon, a bustling marketplace came into view. Lin Xuan was planning to buy some items; perhaps they would come in handy later.
zuì jìn sān zú guān xì jǐn zhāng yǐ jí ， zhěng gè dōng hǎi dòng dàng bù ān ， fǎn ér ràng xǔ duō xiū shì yǒng rù hùn luàn hǎi yù ， dǎo zhì jiǔ xiān chéng fán huá yǐ jí ， jiù shuō yǎn qián zhè zuò fāng shì ， bù guò shù nián zhī jiān ， guī mó jiù kuò dà le jǐn yí bèi de yàng zi ， tiān sè yǐ wǎn ， yǐ dào le huá dēng chū shàng de shí jiān ， kě fāng shì zhōng de xiū xiān zhě ， rén shù bù jiǎn fǎn zēng ” zuì jìn yè shì de guī mó ， shì yī tiān bǐ yī tiān lóng zhòng le 。
最近三族关系紧张以极，整个东海动荡不安，反而让许多修士涌入混乱海域，导致九仙城繁华以极，就说眼前这座坊市，不过数年之间，规模就扩大了尽一倍的样子，天色已晚，已到了华灯初上的时间，可坊市中的修仙者，人数不减反增”最近夜市的规模，是一天比一天隆重了。
The relations between the three tribes had become extremely tense recently, causing unrest throughout the Eastern Sea. This turmoil attracted many cultivators, making Nine Immortals City exceptionally prosperous. The market before him, for instance, had doubled its size in just a few years. It was already past sunset and the streets were lit up with lanterns, but the number of cultivators in the marketplace seemed to have increased instead. Night markets were becoming more grandiose each day.
chú le gù dìng de diàn pù ， zài zhè fāng shì de zhōng xīn ， hái yǒu hǎo dà yī piàn 〖 guǎng 〗 chǎng ， zhè dōu shì xiū xiān zhě ， lín shí bǎi tān zuò shēng yì de 。
除了固定的店铺，在这坊市的中心，还有好大一片〖广〗场，这都是修仙者，临时摆摊做生意的。
Apart from fixed shops, there was a large open area at the center of the market where cultivators would set up temporary stalls for business.
rén tóu cuán dòng ， yāo hē shēng cǐ qǐ bǐ fú 。
人头攒动，吆喝声此起彼伏。
People moved about busily, calling out to customers.
jiù yì bān de qíng kuàng lái shuō ， zhè zhǒng bǎi tān ， dōu shì xiē dī jiē xiū xiān zhě ， suǒ fàn mài de dōng xī ， yě bù kě néng yǒu shén me zhēn guì de bǎo wù 。
就一般的情况来说，这种摆摊，都是些低阶修仙者，所贩卖的东西，也不可能有什么珍贵的宝物。
In general, such street vendors usually consisted of low-ranking cultivators selling ordinary items. But this wasn't the case in the Chaos Sea.
dàn hùn luàn hǎi yù bù tóng 。
但混乱海域不同。
This area bordered the Ruins Sea, akin to having a giant treasure trove next door. Although it was perilous to venture inside, with many people flocking in daily, there were always some lucky ones who found valuable treasures.
zhè lǐ shì yǔ yí jì zhī hǎi jiē rǎng de 。
这里是与遗迹之海接壤的。
Of course, these "people" only operated around the perimeter of the Ruins Sea, where the danger was much lower. Even low-ranking cultivators like Foundation Establishment stage practitioners had a chance at finding treasure if they dared to enter.
xiāng dāng yú páng biān yǒu yí gè jù dà de bǎo kù ， suī rán xiǎng yào zài lǐ miàn táo bǎo wēi jī chóng chóng ， dàn měi tiān dōu yǒu nà me duō rén yǒng rù ， zǒng yǒu yī xiē xìng yùn de jiā huo 。
相当于旁边有一个巨大的宝库，虽然想要在里面淘宝危机重重，但每天都有那么多人涌入，总有一些幸运的家伙。
In fact, the Ruins Sea was divided into five regions.
dāng rán ” zhè xiē rén ” yě bù guò shì zài yí jì zhī hǎi de wài wéi huó dòng bà le ， nà lǐ xiāng duì lái shuō ， wēi xiǎn yào xiǎo dé duō ， jiù suàn shì zhù jī qī xiū shì ， yě yǒu jī huì huó zhe táo chū bǎo wù 。
当然”这些人”也不过是在遗迹之海的外围活动罢了，那里相对来说，危险要小得多，就算是筑基期修士，也有机会活着淘出宝物。
The first layer mainly contained remnants from the ancient battles. The danger here was relatively low as there were few traces of ancient prohibitions left. Foundation Establishment and Condensation Core stage cultivators could safely search for treasures. Even some daring Spirit Flexibility practitioners might venture in, though they usually couldn't afford to send enough crystals to Nine Immortals Palace for teleportation.
shuō qǐ lái ， zhè yí jì zhī hǎi ， gòng bèi fēn wéi le wǔ gè qū yù 。
说起来，这遗迹之海，共被分为了五个区域。
Transferring once required a significant amount of resources. If they failed to find valuable rewards, even if they survived, they would likely return destitute. Thus, it was essentially a gamble that people continued to take daily.
dì yī céng ， sǐ de zhǔ yào shì dāng nián dà zhàn de sǎn bīng yóu yǒng ， yì bān lái shuō ， wēi xiǎn xìng shì bù dà de 。
第一层，死的主要是当年大战的散兵游勇，一般来说，危险性是不大的。
The second layer suited Core Formation stage cultivators. There were fewer ancient prohibitions here, but the risks were still high as most ended up perishing. However, some veteran experts from the Separation and Profound stages occasionally mixed in this layer, facing less danger with better rewards.
jī hū méi yǒu cán cún de shàng gǔ jìn zhì ” zhù jī ， níng dān qī xiū shì dōu kě yǐ jìn qù táo dōng xī 。
几乎没有残存的上古禁制”筑基，凝丹期修士都可以进去淘东西。
The third and fourth layers had no clear boundaries. Practitioners could accidentally cross into them without a map.
shèn zhì líng dòng qī bù pà sǐ ” yě kě yǐ ， zhǐ bù guò zhè zhòng cài niǎo ” yì bān lái shuō ” shì còu bù gòu cóng jiǔ xiān gōng chuán sòng de jīng shí 。
甚至灵动期不怕死”也可以，只不过这种菜鸟”一般来说”是凑不够从九仙宫传送的晶石。
These areas suited Separation and Profound stage veterans. They were once battlegrounds of ancient wars, filled with numerous ancient array formations and prohibitions. Even Core Formation stage cultivators would likely suffer severe injuries if they entered.
nà shì yī bǐ hěn dà de shù zì ， jiù suàn shì zhù jī qī xiū shì chuán sòng yī cì ， yě huì qīng jiā dàng chǎn dì rú guǒ tā men bù néng zài lǐ miàn zhǎo dào yǒu zú gòu huí bào de dōng xī ， jí shǐ bù sǐ ， chū lái hòu ， yě huì liáo dǎo yǐ jí ， suǒ yǐ zhè běn shēn jiù shì yí gè dǔ jú dàn měi tiān zhè me zuò de rén ” què lè cǐ bù pí 。
那是一笔很大的数字，就算是筑基期修士传送一次，也会倾家荡产地如果他们不能在里面找到有足够回报的东西，即使不死，出来后，也会潦倒以极，所以这本身就是一个赌局但每天这么做的人”却乐此不疲。
However, the rewards were substantial—potentially even reverse-transcending elixirs or supreme divine treasures could be found here. In short, opportunities coexisted with risks; one might end up among the spirits of the dead as a companion.
zhì yú dì èr céng ， zé shì hé yuán yīng qī xiū xiān zhě ， lǐ miàn cán cún de shàng gǔ jìn zhì yě bù duō ， dàn yí dàn yù shàng le ， tōng cháng dōu shì yí gè xià chǎng ， yǔn luò ， bù shǎo lí hé qī lǎo guài wù tóng yàng hùn zhè yī céng ” xiāng duì lái shuō ， wēi xiǎn xiǎo yī xiē ， qiě huí bào yě bù cuò 。
至于第二层，则适合元婴期修仙者，里面残存的上古禁制也不多，但一旦遇上了，通常都是一个下场，陨落，不少离合期老怪物同样混这一层”相对来说，危险小一些，且回报也不错。
Low-ranking cultivators dared not venture into these two layers.
zhì yú dì sān céng yǔ dì sì céng ， zé méi yǒu míng xiǎn de jiè xiàn ， yě jiù shì shuō ， xī lǐ lùn shàng zhè me fēn ， dàn yīn wèi méi yǒu hǎi tú suǒ yǐ yí bù xiǎo xīn ， jiù yǒu kě néng yuè jiè diào le 。
至于第三层与第四层，则没有明显的界限，也就是说，牺理论上这么分，但因为没有海图所以一不小心，就有可能越界掉了。
The fifth layer's condition was unknown. Over the past million years, many high-ranking experts had ventured in but none returned alive.
shì hé lí hé yǔ dòng xuán qī lǎo guài wù ， lǐ miàn yǐ shì shàng gǔ dà zhàn fēi cháng jī liè de dì fāng le ， cán cún de gǔ zhèn fǎ yǔ jìn zhì jí duō ” yí dàn bèi nòng jìn qù ， jiù suàn shì dòng xuán qī xiū shì ” bù sǐ yě dé tuō céng pí 。
适合离合与洞玄期老怪物，里面已是上古大战非常激烈的地方了，残存的古阵法与禁制极多”一旦被弄进去，就算是洞玄期修士”不死也得脱层皮。
This included the 18th Patriarch of Nine Immortals Palace and the Great Whale King and Mad Shark King from the six sea tribes who entered together. There were also elders from the Human City and figures from the previous three demon emperors…
dàn huí bào shì fēng hòu dì shén me yī yè jìn jiē de nì tiān líng yào ， zhēn guì wú bǐ de tōng tiān líng bǎo dōu yǒu kě néng zài lǐ miàn zhǎo dào 。
但回报是丰厚地什么一夜进阶的逆天灵药，珍贵无比的通天灵宝都有可能在里面找到。
Despite so many high-ranking experts entering, not one returned alive.
jiǎn dān de shuō ， jī yù yǔ fēng xiǎn shì bìng cún de ， yí bù xiǎo xīn ， jiù huì yǔn luò yǔ lǐ miàn de gū hún yě guǐ ， màn màn de zuò bàn le 。
简单的说，机遇与风险是并存的，一不小心，就会陨落与里面的孤魂野鬼，慢慢的作伴了。
There were even rumors that the Overbrowed Divine Monk, once considered the top of the Eastern Sea, had perished within.
dī jiē xiū shì ， shì jué bù gǎn dào zhè liǎng céng lái de 。
低阶修士，是绝不敢到这两层来的。
Thus, what lay in the fifth layer remained a mystery. However, as it was a battlefield's center, the treasures left behind would be among the most precious.
zhì yú dì wǔ céng qíng kuàng rú hé ， jiù shuí shuō bù shàng lái le 。
至于第五层情况如何，就谁说不上来了。
To put it simply, every high-ranking expert who fell inside was a prominent figure in the three tribes, an outstanding existence at the Separation and Profound stages. Their personal treasures alone were enough to make lesser cultivators drool with envy.
yīn wèi méi yǒu rén qǐ guò …… ń zhè zhǒng shuō fǎ bù zhǔn què ， zhèng què de shì ， bǎi wàn nián lái ， yě yǒu bù shǎo qián bèi gāo rén qù le ， què yí gè huó zhe huí lái de yě wú 。
因为没有人起过……嗯这种说法不准确，正确的是，百万年来，也有不少前辈高人去了，却一个活着回来的也无。
However, everyone only had one life. After so many people died without returning, no matter how alluring the treasures might be, none dared to risk it.
zhè qí zhōng ， bāo kuò jiǔ xiān gōng dì shí bā dài gōng zhǔ ， hái yǒu sān shí wàn nián qián hǎi zú liù wáng zhōng de jù jīng wáng yǔ kuáng shā wáng yì qì xiāng tóu ， yě céng lián mèi ér rù ， hái yǒu rén zú shèng chéng de zhǎng lǎo ， qián dài sān yāo huáng zhōng de rén wù ……
这其中，包括九仙宫第十八代宫主，还有三十万年前海族六王中的巨鲸王与狂鲨王意气相投，也曾联袂而入，还有人族圣城的长老，前代三妖皇中的人物……
After all, a 90% chance of death was something that even with sufficient wealth and courage, few would dare to take. A 100% chance of death was unthinkable for even the most reckless.
zhè ge me duō gāo rén jìn qù le ， yí gè dōu méi yǒu cóng lǐ miàn lái guò 。
这个么多高人进去了，一个都没有从里面来过。
Moreover, Nine Immortals Palace's teleportation array could only send people to the third layer; reaching the fifth required walking through it oneself.
shèn zhì yǒu chuán yán shuō ， nà wèi céng hào chēng dōng hǎi dì yī rén de wò méi shén sēng ， yě shì yǔn luò zài lǐ miàn de ……
甚至有传言说，那位曾号称东海第一人的卧眉神僧，也是陨落在里面的……
Only Core Formation stage veterans had a chance if they were lucky and strong enough. But how many madmen would dare reach that stage?
yīn cǐ dì wǔ céng yǒu shén me ， shuí yě bù qīng chǔ 。
因此第五层有什么，谁也不清楚。
The first layer was vast and saw the most visitors. It was relatively safe, but the odds of finding extraordinary treasures weren't high. However, when luck struck, one might find rare items usually found in lower layers. This was why so many people flocked here, hoping for a sudden windfall.
dàn zuò wéi zhàn chǎng de zhōng xīn ， suǒ yí luò de bǎo wù ， kěn dìng shì zuì zhēn xī hǎo 。
但作为战场的中心，所遗落的宝物，肯定是最珍稀好。
Of course, lucky ones were few and far between. More often than not, Foundation Establishment stage cultivators would end up selling off their possessions to cover the teleportation fees, becoming penniless beggars. Even if they did find something valuable in the first layer, its grade was uncertain. A case in point: a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator had spent countless efforts and resources to retrieve an ancient elixir from the first layer, which he sold for 50,000 crystals.
qí shí bù shuō bié de ， xiān hòu yǔn luò zài lǐ miàn de gāo rén ” nǎ yí gè bú shì sān zú zhōng dǐng dǐng dà míng de rén wù ， dòng xuán qī cún zài zhōng de jiǎo jiǎo zhě 。
其实不说别的，先后陨落在里面的高人”哪一个不是三族中鼎鼎大名的人物，洞玄期存在中的佼佼者。
At the time, he was overjoyed after deducting the teleportation fees. But just days later, he died of blood loss, not from being beaten but from anger. The item he had found turned out to be a reverse-transcending elixir, which the store sold for millions of crystals to a Core Formation stage cultivator.
tā men suí shēn suǒ xié dài de bǎo wù ， jiù zú yǐ lìng hòu rén chuí xián sān chǐ le 。
他们随身所携带的宝物，就足以令后人垂涎三尺了。
The Foundation Establishment stage cultivator was both regretful and angry, going to argue with the store. But they beat him away, laughing at his lack of knowledge and stating that he had willingly made the deal; who could blame him?
rán ér shéi de mìng dōu zhǐ yǒu yī tiáo ， dāng zhè me duō rén yǒu lái wú huí zhī hòu ， jiù suàn bǎo wù yǒu zài duō de yòu huò ， yě méi yǒu shuí ， gǎn shǎ shǎ de qù zhǎo sǐ le 。
然而谁的命都只有一条，当这么多人有来无回之后，就算宝物有再多的诱惑，也没有谁，敢傻傻的去找死了。
He was devastated but, realistically speaking, the store hadn't forced a sale. He only had the resources of an independent cultivator against a major family's establishment. Still, it left him feeling bitter, leading to daily bouts of sorrow that didn't alleviate his mood. Eventually, he died from blood loss.
bì jìng jiǔ sǐ yì shēng de shì qíng ， zhǐ yào yǒu zú gòu de cái huò ， yě xǔ hái yǒu dǎn dà zhě gǎn bó yī bó ， dàn shí sǐ wú shēng de shì qíng ， jiù suàn shì fēng zi ， yě bú huì qù zuò 。
毕竟九死一生的事情，只要有足够的财货，也许还有胆大者敢搏一搏，但十死无生的事情，就算是疯子，也不会去做。
This story spread throughout the Chaos Sea. Low-ranking cultivators who found treasures in the first layer were more cautious about selling them, preferring to set up their own stalls and haggle wildly for prices. One Foundation Establishment stage cultivator even called a three-thousand-crystal iron flame stone worth five million crystals.
hé kuàng ， jiǔ xiān gōng de chuán sòng zhèn ， yě zhǐ néng jiāng rén sòng dào dì sān céng ， xiǎng yào dào dì wǔ céng ， zhǐ néng zì jǐ zǒu guò qù de 。
何况，九仙宫的传送阵，也只能将人送到第三层，想要到第五层，只能自己走过去的。
Due to limited knowledge, low-ranking cultivators often couldn't recognize the value of their goods. Thus, Core Formation and even some Profound stage veterans frequently visited to search for treasures, hoping for unexpected gains.
Soon, a bustling marketplace came into view. Lin Xuan was planning to buy some items; perhaps they would come in handy later.
The relations between the three tribes had become extremely tense recently, causing unrest throughout the Eastern Sea. This turmoil attracted many cultivators, making Nine Immortals City exceptionally prosperous. The market before him, for instance, had doubled its size in just a few years. It was already past sunset and the streets were lit up with lanterns, but the number of cultivators in the marketplace seemed to have increased instead. Night markets were becoming more grandiose each day.
Apart from fixed shops, there was a large open area at the center of the market where cultivators would set up temporary stalls for business.
People moved about busily, calling out to customers.
In general, such street vendors usually consisted of low-ranking cultivators selling ordinary items. But this wasn't the case in the Chaos Sea.
This area bordered the Ruins Sea, akin to having a giant treasure trove next door. Although it was perilous to venture inside, with many people flocking in daily, there were always some lucky ones who found valuable treasures.
Of course, these "people" only operated around the perimeter of the Ruins Sea, where the danger was much lower. Even low-ranking cultivators like Foundation Establishment stage practitioners had a chance at finding treasure if they dared to enter.
In fact, the Ruins Sea was divided into five regions.
The first layer mainly contained remnants from the ancient battles. The danger here was relatively low as there were few traces of ancient prohibitions left. Foundation Establishment and Condensation Core stage cultivators could safely search for treasures. Even some daring Spirit Flexibility practitioners might venture in, though they usually couldn't afford to send enough crystals to Nine Immortals Palace for teleportation.
Transferring once required a significant amount of resources. If they failed to find valuable rewards, even if they survived, they would likely return destitute. Thus, it was essentially a gamble that people continued to take daily.
The second layer suited Core Formation stage cultivators. There were fewer ancient prohibitions here, but the risks were still high as most ended up perishing. However, some veteran experts from the Separation and Profound stages occasionally mixed in this layer, facing less danger with better rewards.
The third and fourth layers had no clear boundaries. Practitioners could accidentally cross into them without a map.
These areas suited Separation and Profound stage veterans. They were once battlegrounds of ancient wars, filled with numerous ancient array formations and prohibitions. Even Core Formation stage cultivators would likely suffer severe injuries if they entered.
However, the rewards were substantial—potentially even reverse-transcending elixirs or supreme divine treasures could be found here. In short, opportunities coexisted with risks; one might end up among the spirits of the dead as a companion.
Low-ranking cultivators dared not venture into these two layers.
The fifth layer's condition was unknown. Over the past million years, many high-ranking experts had ventured in but none returned alive.
This included the 18th Patriarch of Nine Immortals Palace and the Great Whale King and Mad Shark King from the six sea tribes who entered together. There were also elders from the Human City and figures from the previous three demon emperors…
Despite so many high-ranking experts entering, not one returned alive.
There were even rumors that the Overbrowed Divine Monk, once considered the top of the Eastern Sea, had perished within.
Thus, what lay in the fifth layer remained a mystery. However, as it was a battlefield's center, the treasures left behind would be among the most precious.
To put it simply, every high-ranking expert who fell inside was a prominent figure in the three tribes, an outstanding existence at the Separation and Profound stages. Their personal treasures alone were enough to make lesser cultivators drool with envy.
However, everyone only had one life. After so many people died without returning, no matter how alluring the treasures might be, none dared to risk it.
After all, a 90% chance of death was something that even with sufficient wealth and courage, few would dare to take. A 100% chance of death was unthinkable for even the most reckless.
Moreover, Nine Immortals Palace's teleportation array could only send people to the third layer; reaching the fifth required walking through it oneself.
Only Core Formation stage veterans had a chance if they were lucky and strong enough. But how many madmen would dare reach that stage?
The first layer was vast and saw the most visitors. It was relatively safe, but the odds of finding extraordinary treasures weren't high. However, when luck struck, one might find rare items usually found in lower layers. This was why so many people flocked here, hoping for a sudden windfall.
Of course, lucky ones were few and far between. More often than not, Foundation Establishment stage cultivators would end up selling off their possessions to cover the teleportation fees, becoming penniless beggars. Even if they did find something valuable in the first layer, its grade was uncertain. A case in point: a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator had spent countless efforts and resources to retrieve an ancient elixir from the first layer, which he sold for 50,000 crystals.
At the time, he was overjoyed after deducting the teleportation fees. But just days later, he died of blood loss, not from being beaten but from anger. The item he had found turned out to be a reverse-transcending elixir, which the store sold for millions of crystals to a Core Formation stage cultivator.
The Foundation Establishment stage cultivator was both regretful and angry, going to argue with the store. But they beat him away, laughing at his lack of knowledge and stating that he had willingly made the deal; who could blame him?
He was devastated but, realistically speaking, the store hadn't forced a sale. He only had the resources of an independent cultivator against a major family's establishment. Still, it left him feeling bitter, leading to daily bouts of sorrow that didn't alleviate his mood. Eventually, he died from blood loss.
This story spread throughout the Chaos Sea. Low-ranking cultivators who found treasures in the first layer were more cautious about selling them, preferring to set up their own stalls and haggle wildly for prices. One Foundation Establishment stage cultivator even called a three-thousand-crystal iron flame stone worth five million crystals.
Due to limited knowledge, low-ranking cultivators often couldn't recognize the value of their goods. Thus, Core Formation and even some Profound stage veterans frequently visited to search for treasures, hoping for unexpected gains.