yī lì jiàng shí huì ！
一力降十会！
One force subdues ten!
zài jué duì de lì liàng miàn qián ， huàn shù shén me ， dōu bù guò shì yí gè xiào huà ， gèng hé kuàng tiān fèng shén mù ， zǎo jiù jiāng yāo nǚ de xíng zōng kàn pò ， zhè jiē xià lái de qíng kuàng rú hé ， zì rán shì yì diǎn xuán niàn yě wú 。
在绝对的力量面前，幻术什么，都不过是一个笑话，更何况天凤神目，早就将妖女的行踪看破，这接下来的情况如何，自然是一点悬念也无。
With absolute power, illusions and tricks are nothing but jokes. Moreover, the Heavenly Phoenix Divine Eye had already seen through the demoness's movements; there was no suspense about what would happen next.
cǎn jiào shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， cǐ nǚ wàn wàn bù céng liào xiǎng huì shì nà yàng de jié guǒ ， bèi jiàn qì pī zhōng le tóu lú ， jiē xià lái ， zhěng gè shēn qū ， dōu bèi yī piàn yín sè gěi tūn mò ， lián yuán yīng dōu méi yǒu lái de jí táo guǐ ……
惨叫声传入耳朵，此女万万不曾料想会是那样的结果，被剑气劈中了头颅，接下来，整个身躯，都被一片银色给吞没，连元婴都没有来得及逃鬼……
A scream pierced his ears. This woman never expected such a result—her head was struck by sword energy, and her entire body was swallowed by silver light before she could even escape with her soul...
sì zhōu de jǐng wù ， rú tóng jìng zi yì bān de suì liè diào le ， suí hòu lán sè yìng rù yǎn lián ， sì zhōu yī jiù shì yí wàng wú yín de dà hǎi 。
四周的景物，如同镜子一般的碎裂掉了，随后蓝色映入眼帘，四周依旧是一望无垠的大海。
The surroundings shattered like mirrors, revealing a blue sea stretching endlessly around him. The Red-Faced Shark Demon had fallen; only his storage bag remained in the air. Wasting resources is shameful, so Lin Xuan grabbed it without hesitation.
hóng fěn shā mó yǐ rán yǔn luò ， wéi yǒu chǔ wù dài hái liú zài bàn kōng ， làng fèi shì kě chǐ de ， lín xuān yī bǎ zhuā guò 。
红粉鲨魔已然陨落，唯有储物袋还留在半空，浪费是可耻的，林轩一把抓过。
The entire process was swift and decisive. The nearby soul was left staring in shock. As an advanced-stage cultivator, he witnessed a legendary demoness's body fall to pieces after just a few rounds. Yet this young man had easily dispatched the enemy with ease.
zhěng gè guò chéng miǎn qǐ gǔ luò ， yī páng de yuán yīng yǐ kàn dé mù dèng kǒu dāi le ， tā nǎi lí hé hòu qī de xiū xiān zhě ， kě yù jiàn dà míng dǐng dǐng de hóng fěn shā mó ， bù guò jǐ gè huí hé jiù ròu shēn yǔn luò ， ér yǎn qián zhè xiǎo zi jū rán qīng sōng qiè yì de jiù jiāng dí rén shōu shí diào le 。
整个过程免起鹘落，一旁的元婴已看得目瞪口呆了，他乃离合后期的修仙者，可遇见大名鼎鼎的红粉鲨魔，不过几个回合就肉身陨落，而眼前这小子居然轻松惬意的就将敌人收拾掉了。
His gaze filled with reverence as he watched Lin Xuan fly away like a streak of lightning. In the distance, flames grew closer, indicating that the sea creatures had noticed something amiss.
tā wàng xiàng lín xuān de biǎo qíng ， yǐ mǎn shì jìng wèi zhī sè ， xiū xiān jiè bì jìng shì qiáng zhě wèi zūn de 。
他望向林轩的表情，已满是敬畏之色，修仙界毕竟是强者为尊的。
The soul was alarmed and grateful for his narrow escape. He quickly used several techniques to vanish from sight, teleporting to a spot dozens of feet away. It was an instant displacement technique; he spared no effort, vanishing into the horizon in no time.
“ dào yǒu hǎo zì wèi zhī 。”
“道友好自为之。”
Meanwhile, Lin Xuan's speed was even more astonishing. There was no need to hide his strength now; he had to leave this place quickly. After a moment’s hesitation, he placed an invisibility talisman on his chest and watched as his figure grew fainter until it turned into a wisp of green smoke.
lín xuān jiàn yuán yīng yǒu xiē xū ruò ， suí shǒu yī dào fǎ jué dǎ chū ， qīng sè de líng guāng yī zhèn shǎn suǒ ， nà yuán yīng de jīng shén dùn shí hǎo le xǔ duō 。
林轩见元婴有些虚弱，随手一道法诀打出，青色的灵光一阵闪所，那元婴的精神顿时好了许多。
This wasn't the end. Lin Xuan continued to suppress his aura, making even his heartbeat almost invisible. Even if he weren’t a master, any cultivator below the Separation Stage would be unable to detect him within three feet.
“ duō xiè dào yǒu xiāng zhù 。”
“多谢道友相助。”
He moved like a ghost towards Yuan Turtle Island.
yuán yīng dà xǐ ， kě lín xuān yǐ huà wèi yī dào jīng hóng xiàng yuǎn chù fēi qù ， ér yuǎn chù ， yǐn yǐn yǒu huǒ guāng yuè lái yuè jìn le ， sì hū hǎi zú yě fā xiàn le zhè lǐ de bù tuǒ 。
元婴大喜，可林轩已化为一道惊虹像远处飞去，而远处，隐隐有火光越来越近了，似乎海族也发现了这里的不妥。
The Hundred Grass Sect was on high alert; their island’s禁制阵法 were fully activated. About ten cultivators hovered in the air above it.
yuán yīng dà jīng shī sè ， hǎo bù róng yì sǐ lǐ táo shēng ， tā zì rán gé wài zhēn xī xìng mìng ， yǐ shēn fàn xiǎn shì yú chǔn de ， máng xiǎo shǒu yī wò ， jiē lián jǐ dào fǎ jué dǎ chū ， dùn shí tǐ biǎo líng guāng yī shǎn ， yǐ cóng yuán dì xiāo shī bú jiàn 。
元婴大惊失色，好不容易死里逃生，他自然格外珍惜性命，以身犯险是愚蠢的，忙小手一握，接连几道法诀打出，顿时体表灵光一闪，已从原地消失不见。
Leading them was an old man wearing black robes, exuding an aura of divine grace and wisdom. However, his face was dark, as if he had owed a great sum to someone.
suí hòu chū xiàn zài shù shí zhàng zhī wài ！
随后出现在数十丈之外！
The other cultivators wore uniform black attire; their cultivation levels varied but most were at the Condensation Core stage.
zhèng shì shùn yí ， yuán yīng bù xī fǎ lì ， jiē lián shī zhǎn bù yǐ ， hěn kuài jiù xiāo shī zài le tiān jì 。
正是瞬移，元婴不惜法力，接连施展不已，很快就消失在了天际。
"Friend, what is your intention? Using arrays to block our Holy City's envoys—aren’t you rebelling?" The old man said coldly.
lìng yī biān ， lín xuān de sù dù gèng lìng rén dèng mù ， zhè shí hòu ， kě zài méi yǒu bì yào yǐn mán shí lì ， bì xū kuài diǎn lí kāi zhè shì fēi zhī dì 。
另一边，林轩的速度更令人瞪目，这时候，可再没有必要隐瞒实力，必须快点离开这是非之地。
"Senior, there must be a misunderstanding. We would never disrespect the Holy City. Our Grand Elder has gone out on business, and with the conflict with the sea creatures escalating, we activated the array as per his orders to prevent any mishaps," Upang Mudui curtsied gracefully, her face showing anxiety but she spoke respectfully.
ér yǐ tā de shí lì ， yí dàn dùn sù quán kāi ， duì fāng jí shǐ xiǎng zhuī ， yě huì biàn wèi wǎng rán 。
而以他的实力，一旦遁速全开，对方即使想追，也会变为枉然。
"Ah, I see." The old man's expression softened: "Given the current crisis, your caution is understandable. However, I must remind you that we are envoys from the Holy City. Do you think I am lying?"
yǔ lái shí huā fèi le shù tiān bù tóng ， lín xuān quán lì gǎn lù ， jǐn jǐn bàn tiān ， yuán guī dǎo jiù yìng rù le yǎn lián zhōng 。
与来时花费了数天不同，林轩全力赶路，仅仅半天，元龟岛就映入了眼帘中。
Upang Mudui could not help but shake her head. "I dare not have such thoughts, but..."
rán ér qì fēn què sì hū yǒu xiē bú duì jiā lín xuān xīn zhōng “ gē dēng ， yī xià ， zhè lǐ jù lí hǎi zú de shì lì ， yě bù suàn tài yuǎn ， nán dào shuō ……
然而气氛却似乎有些不对夹林轩心中“咯噔，一下，这里距离海族的势力，也不算太远，难道说……
Regardless of whether they were envoys from the Holy City or not, the outcome would be the same.
lín xuān de liǎn sè ， dùn shí yīn mái xià lái ， tōng guāng yī huǎn 。
林轩的脸色，顿时阴霾下来，通光一缓。
If it was the sea creatures, bringing them in at this critical moment would be akin to suicide.
tā de biǎo qíng hěn nán kàn ， bì jìng liǎng gè tú ér ， dōu wèi yú cǐ chù ， rú guǒ zhēn chū xiàn shén me chā cuò ， tā zhè dāng shī fù de ……
他的表情很难看，毕竟两个徒儿，都位于此处，如果真出现什么差错，他这当师傅的……
But what if they were envoys from the Holy City?
lín xuān de xīn ， sì hū yī xià zi dōu xuán dào le sǎng zi yǎn ， bù guò hěn kuài ， biǎo qíng yòu chóng xīn zhèn dìng xià lái ， bì shàng shuāng mù ， jiāng shén shí fàng chū 。
林轩的心，似乎一下子都悬到了嗓子眼，不过很快，表情又重新镇定下来，闭上双目，将神识放出。
As the saying goes: even those who haven’t seen a pig running know that pigs run. Despite its weakness, the Hundred Grass Sect had a long history. Their ancient texts recorded some experiences of the three tribes' war.
shǎo qǐng zhī hòu ， lín xuān tái qǐ tóu lú ， míng xiǎn dà sōng le kǒu qì ， rán ér liǎn sè què gǔ guài wú bǐ ：“ méi xiǎng dào bú shì hǎi zú ， jū rán shì shèng chéng nà xiē jiā huo ， tā men de dòng zuò ， dào zhēn shì gòu kuài de 。”
少顷之后，林轩抬起头颅，明显大松了口气，然而脸色却古怪无比：“没想到不是海族，居然是圣城那些家伙，他们的动作，倒真是够快的。”
Once hostilities began, the Holy City would issue a call for all human forces to unite and fight together.
lüè yī chí yí ， lín xuān shēn shǒu yī pāi ， jiāng yī zhāng yǐn shēn fú tiē zài le xiōng kǒu shàng miàn ， suí hòu biàn fā xiàn tā de shēn yǐng yuè lái yuè dàn ， zuì hòu biàn chéng le yī lǚ qīng yān 。
略一迟疑，林轩伸手一拍，将一张隐身符贴在了胸口上面，随后便发现他的身影越来越淡，最后变成了一缕青烟。
While it seemed harmless on the surface, in reality, they were cannon fodder. The low-level cultivators like them would be called upon but given no significant roles; their fate was to be sacrificial lambs.
rán ér zhè hái bìng wèi jié shù ， lín xuān jì xù shī zhǎn liǎn qì zhī fǎ ， hěn kuài lián xīn tiào dōu biàn dé ruò yǐn ruò xiàn ， gāo shǒu bù gǎn shuō ， lí hé yǐ xià de xiū xiān zhě ， xiāng xìn zì jǐ jiù suàn shì qián dào tā men shēn qián sān chǐ zhī chù ， duì fāng yě jué bú huì fā xiàn fēn háo de 。
然而这还并未结束，林轩继续施展敛气之法，很快连心跳都变得若隐若现，高手不敢说，离合以下的修仙者，相信自己就算是潜到他们身前三尺之处，对方也绝不会发现分毫的。
Most ended up with tragic outcomes—spirits scattered, unable to reincarnate for further cultivation.
suí hòu lín xuān rú tóng yōu hún yì bān ， xiàng zhe yuán guī dǎo piāo le guò lái 。
随后林轩如同幽魂一般，向着元龟岛飘了过来。
The harsh realities of the cultivation world!
zhǐ jiàn bǎi cǎo mén rú lín dà dí ， dǎo shàng de jìn zhì zhèn fǎ wán quán kāi qǐ ， ér yī duì dà yuē shí yú míng xiū shì ， xuán fú zài dǎo yǔ shàng kōng 。
只见百草门如临大敌，岛上的禁制阵法完全开启，而一队大约十余名修士，悬浮在岛屿上空。
Cultivators with higher strength had a much better chance of survival in such wars compared to low-level ones.
wéi shǒu de shì yī míng zào páo lǎo zhě ， pǒ yǒu jǐ fēn xiān fēng dào gǔ de qì dù ， rán ér liǎn sè què shì yīn chén chén de ， fǎng fú shuí qiàn le tā hěn duō qián shì de 。
为首的是一名皂袍老者，颇有几分仙风道骨的气度，然而脸色却是阴沉沉的，仿佛谁欠了他很多钱似的。
Upang Mudui understood this well. Despite her dissatisfaction, their sect was already on its last legs; they could do nothing but accept their fate. However, Lin Xuan's arrival changed everything. He promised to take them out of the crisis, giving their sect a chance at survival.
zhì yú qí tā de xiū xiān zhě ， zhuó zhuāng zé shì tǒng yī de hēi sè ， xiū wèi cēn cī bù qí ， dàn dà duō dōu shì níng dān qī 。
至于其他的修仙者，着装则是统一的黑色，修为参差不齐，但大多都是凝丹期。
They had prepared for this moment, waiting only for Lin Xuan’s return so they could leave Yuan Turtle Island.
“ dào yǒu zhè shì shén me yì si ， jū rán gǎn yòng zhèn fǎ zǔ dǎng shèng chéng de shǐ zhě ， mò fēi nǐ men xiǎng yào zào fǎn me ？” nà zào páo lǎo zhě lěng lěng de kāi kǒu le 。
“道友这是什么意思，居然敢用阵法阻挡圣城的使者，莫非你们想要造反么？”那皂袍老者冷冷的开口了。
But human plans often fail against divine ones. Lin Xuan was nowhere to be found, and envoys from the Holy City arrived instead.
“ qián bèi wù huì le ， běn mén qǐ gǎn duì shèng chéng bù jìng ， zhǐ shì běn mén dà zhǎng lǎo yǒu shì wài chū ， rú jīn yǔ hǎi zú jiān de chōng tū yòu dào le yī chù jí fā de dì bù ， wèi fáng zhǐ wàn yī ， dà zhǎng lǎo mìng lìng wǒ men jiāng zhèn fǎ nòng qǐ 。” shàng guān mù yǔ yíng yíng yī fú ， liǎn shàng yǐn xiàn jiāo jí zhī sè ， què shí fēn gōng jìng de shuō 。
“前辈误会了，本门岂敢对圣城不敬，只是本门大长老有事外出，如今与海族间的冲突又到了一触即发的地步，为防止万一，大长老命令我们将阵法弄启。”上官暮雨盈盈一福，脸上隐现焦急之色，却十分恭敬的说。
Upang Mudui couldn’t let them in under any circumstances.
“ yuán lái rú cǐ 。” tīng le duì fāng de jiě shì ， zào páo lǎo zhě shén sè yī huǎn ：“ rú jīn xíng shì wēi jī ， nǐ men jǐn shèn yī xiē dào yě shì wú kě hòu fēi dì ， rán ér lǎo fū yǐ jīng shuō guò ， wǒ men shì lái zì shèng chéng de shǐ zhě ， zěn me ， mò fēi mí yǐ wéi lǎo fū zài sā huǎng me ……”
“原来如此。”听了对方的解释，皂袍老者神色一缓：“如今形势危机，你们谨慎一些倒也是无可厚非地，然而老夫已经说过，我们是来自圣城的使者，怎么，莫非弥以为老夫在撒谎么……”
However, the envoys were unwilling to leave easily, especially with a Soul Stage cultivator present. What should they do?
“ wǎn bèi zěn gǎn yǒu rú cǐ niàn tou ， zhǐ shì ……” shàng guān mù yǔ suī rán xiǎo xīn yì yì de jiě shì ， dàn què sī háo méi yǒu jiāng zhèn fǎ dǎ kāi de yì tú 。
“晚辈怎敢有如此念头，只是……”上官暮雨虽然小心翼翼的解释，但却丝毫没有将阵法打开的意图。
Seeing Upang Mudui hesitate, the old man's patience wore thin: "I have already wasted my words; quickly open the array."
bù guǎn duì fāng shì bú shì shèng chéng de shǐ zhě ， jié guǒ dōu shì yī yàng de 。
不管对方是不是圣城的使者，结果都是一样的。
"Open it…"
ruò shì hǎi zú ， rú jīn zhè wēi jí shí kè ， yǐn láng rù shì jiǎn zhí lèi sì yú zhǎo sǐ 。
若是海族，如今这危急时刻，引狼入室简直类似于找死。
Seeing her hesitation, the old man’s patience finally snapped: "Wench, I will count to ten—"
kě shèng chéng shǐ zhě jiù hǎo le me ？
可圣城使者就好了么？
"What if you reach ten? Do you think we would dare force our way in?"
sú huà shuō ， méi chī guò zhū ròu ， zǒng jiàn guò zhū pǎo bù ， bǎi cǎo mén suī rán ruò xiǎo ， què yuán yuǎn liú cháng ， mén zhōng de diǎn jí ， céng jì zǎi guò sān zú dà zhàn de yī xiē jīng lì 。
俗话说，没吃过猪肉，总见过猪跑步，百草门虽然弱小，却源远流长，门中的典籍，曾记载过三族大战的一些经历。
A cold voice echoed. Lin Xuan removed his invisibility talisman and appeared.
yí dàn zhàn duān kāi qǐ ， shèng chéng jiù huì fā chū zhào jí lìng ， zhào jí rén lèi gè fāng shì lì ， yì qǐ lián hé kàng dí 。
一旦战端开启，圣城就会发出召集令，召集人类各方势力，一起联合抗敌。
The old man was shocked, as were the other Holy City cultivators. They never expected someone to be watching them so closely, just a few feet away.
biǎo miàn shàng tīng ， méi yǒu shén me chā cuò ， kě qí shí què shì bù rán de ， xiàng sàn xiū hái yǒu tā men zhè yàng bù rù liú de xiǎo shì lì ， huì bèi dà liàng zhào jí ， rán ér yóu yú shí lì chà ， jìng jiè dī ， gēn běn jiù bú huì bèi wěi yǐ zhòng rèn ， ér shì dàng zuò pào huī 。
表面上听，没有什么差错，可其实却是不然的，像散修还有他们这样不入流的小势力，会被大量召集，然而由于实力差，境界低，根本就不会被委以重任，而是当作炮灰。
They couldn’t even sense him; this was unbelievable.
jiǔ sǐ yì shēng yǐ suàn shì hǎo de jié jú ， dà bù fèn rén ， dōu méi yǒu hǎo xià chǎng ， hún fēi pò sàn hòu lián zhuǎn shì chóng xiū dōu zuò bú dào 。
九死一生已算是好的结局，大部分人，都没有好下场，魂飞魄散后连转世重修都做不到。
The Hundred Grass Sect's cultivators rejoiced. Lin Xuan’s figure flashed, revealing two young women.
xiū xiān jiè jiù shì zhè me cán kù ！
修仙界就是这么残酷！
"Yan'er."
shí lì qiáng de xiū xiān zhě zài dà zhàn zhōng cún huó de jī lǜ yào bǐ dī jiē xiū shì gāo dé duō 。
实力强的修仙者在大战中存活的几率要比低阶修士高得多。
Upang Mudui froze but quickly relaxed as Lin Xian returned. With his power, he would certainly protect her from harm.
zhè ge dào lǐ shàng guān mù yǔ zǎo jiù xīn lǐ yǒu shù ， jǐn guǎn xīn zhōng bù mǎn ， bù guò bǎi cǎo mén zǎo yǐ pò luò ， tā men zì rán shì méi yǒu shí lì fǎn fǔ de ， yuán běn zhǐ yǒu rèn mìng yī tú ， rán ér lín xuān de dào lái què chū xiàn le biàn shù 。
这个道理上官暮雨早就心里有数，尽管心中不满，不过百草门早已破落，他们自然是没有实力反抚的，原本只有认命一图，然而林轩的到来却出现了变数。
With the array open, Upang Mudui and the other Hundred Grass Sect cultivators flew out.
duì fāng céng shuō ， huì dài zhe tā men lí kāi zhè shì fēi zhī dì ， huàn jù huà shuō ， mén pài jiù yǒu kě néng cóng hào jié zhōng xìng cún xià lái 。
对方曾说，会带着他们离开这是非之地，换句话说，门派就有可能从浩劫中幸存下来。
Lin Xuan did not greet them; his attention was on the Holy City's cultivators. His aura gradually revealed his Separation Stage cultivation level, making the old man’s face pale with the pressure.
zhè jǐ tiān ， tā men zǎo yǐ zuò hǎo le yī qiè zhǔn bèi ， zhǐ děng lín xuān dào lái ， jiù kě yǐ cóng yuán guī dǎo lí kāi 。
这几天，他们早已做好了一切准备，只等林轩到来，就可以从元龟岛离开。
"I wonder what your name is, friend. I am Guo Feng, an official of the Holy City. Please accept my respects," the old man bowed hastily, his expression filled with fear and no trace of arrogance.
rán ér rén suàn bù rú tiān suàn ， lín xuān zōng yǐng quán wú ， shèng chéng de shǐ zhě què lái dào le cǐ chù 。
然而人算不如天算，林轩踪影全无，圣城的使者却来到了此处。
He subtly revealed his identity as a Holy City official; even Separation Stage cultivators would not dare to oppose the Holy City in general.
shàng guān mù yǔ zěn me kě néng fàng tā men jìn lái 。
上官暮雨怎么可能放他们进来。
"Your identity is obvious, why ask? Tell me, what is your purpose here?" Lin Xuan said coldly. Other cultivators might have some reservations about the Holy City, but he was indifferent. He had already offended a Holy City Elder at the Separation Stage; one more Soul Stage cultivator didn’t matter.
kě duì fāng xiǎn rán bù yuàn yì qīng yì lí kāi cǐ chù ， ér qiě hái yǒu yuán yīng qī xiū xiān zhě ， jiū jìng gāi zěn me bàn ne ？
可对方显然不愿意轻易离开此处，而且还有元婴期修仙者，究竟该怎么办呢？
"I... " Under Lin Xuan’s gaze, the old man felt beads of sweat forming on his back but dared not refuse. His voice trembled: "Senior, forgive me. We know that our conflict with the sea creatures has escalated to a critical point. I came here without ill intent; it was just following orders to gather your sect at Twin Phoenix Island."
jiàn shàng guān mù yǔ mó mó cèng cèng de ， zào páo lǎo zhě de liǎn sè yīn chén xià lái ：“ lǎo fū yǐ yǔ chēng fèi le nà me kǒu shé ， hái bù kuài kuài jiāng zhèn fǎ dǎ kāi 。”
见上官暮雨磨磨蹭蹭的，皂袍老者的脸色阴沉下来：“老夫已与称费了那么口舌，还不快快将阵法打开。”
"Collecting at Twin Phoenix Island?"
“ qǐ ……””
“起……””
Lin Xuan remained calm on the surface but began to chuckle inwardly. He knew this kind of inter-tribal war well, and he understood how dire the outcome would be for the Hundred Grass Sect.
jiàn shàng guān mù yǔ yī jiù yóu yù ， zào páo lǎo zhě de nài xìng zhōng yú bèi xiāo mó dài jìn ：“ jiàn bì ， lǎo fū zuì hòu shuō yī cì ， wǒ shù dào shí ……”
见上官暮雨依旧犹豫，皂袍老者的耐性终于被消磨殆尽：“贱婢，老夫最后说一次，我数到十……”
"Hmph, I am just relaying orders; whether you go or not is up to Senior. If there’s nothing else, I will take my leave."
“ shù dào shí yòu rú hé ， mò fēi ěr děng hái gǎn yòng qiáng bù chéng me ？”
“数到十又如何，莫非尔等还敢用强不成么？”
The old man focused on Lin Xuan's expression, relieved when he saw no signs of anger. However, Lin Xuan's next words plunged him into icy coldness: "Since you’re here, stay. You should feel lucky for meeting me!"
lěng lěng de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， suí hòu qīng hóng yī shǎn ， lín xuān jiāng yǐn shēn fú chè kāi ， xiàn shēn chū lái 。
冷冷的声音传入耳朵，随后青虹一闪，林轩将隐身符撤开，现身出来。
Before the old man could react, dozens of sword beams emerged from Lin Xuan’s sleeves.
lǎo zhě dà jīng shī sè ， qí yú shèng chéng de xiū shì yě jīng dāi le ， tā men zuò mèng yě bù céng xiàng ， huì yǒu rén kǎi yú zài cè ， ér qiě jù lí zì jǐ ， bù guò shù zhàng yuǎn de 。
老者大惊失色，其余圣城的修士也惊呆了，他们做梦也不曾像，会有人凯觎在侧，而且距离自己，不过数丈远的。
Lin Xuan did not enjoy killing innocents; if it were just him, he would let them go. However, with the entire Hundred Grass Sect needing to relocate, their target was too large. Letting them return might cause unforeseen complications!
One force subdues ten!
With absolute power, illusions and tricks are nothing but jokes. Moreover, the Heavenly Phoenix Divine Eye had already seen through the demoness's movements; there was no suspense about what would happen next.
A scream pierced his ears. This woman never expected such a result—her head was struck by sword energy, and her entire body was swallowed by silver light before she could even escape with her soul...
Crash!
The surroundings shattered like mirrors, revealing a blue sea stretching endlessly around him. The Red-Faced Shark Demon had fallen; only his storage bag remained in the air. Wasting resources is shameful, so Lin Xuan grabbed it without hesitation.
The entire process was swift and decisive. The nearby soul was left staring in shock. As an advanced-stage cultivator, he witnessed a legendary demoness's body fall to pieces after just a few rounds. Yet this young man had easily dispatched the enemy with ease.
His gaze filled with reverence as he watched Lin Xuan fly away like a streak of lightning. In the distance, flames grew closer, indicating that the sea creatures had noticed something amiss.
The soul was alarmed and grateful for his narrow escape. He quickly used several techniques to vanish from sight, teleporting to a spot dozens of feet away. It was an instant displacement technique; he spared no effort, vanishing into the horizon in no time.
Meanwhile, Lin Xuan's speed was even more astonishing. There was no need to hide his strength now; he had to leave this place quickly. After a moment’s hesitation, he placed an invisibility talisman on his chest and watched as his figure grew fainter until it turned into a wisp of green smoke.
This wasn't the end. Lin Xuan continued to suppress his aura, making even his heartbeat almost invisible. Even if he weren’t a master, any cultivator below the Separation Stage would be unable to detect him within three feet.
He moved like a ghost towards Yuan Turtle Island.
The Hundred Grass Sect was on high alert; their island’s禁制阵法 were fully activated. About ten cultivators hovered in the air above it.
Leading them was an old man wearing black robes, exuding an aura of divine grace and wisdom. However, his face was dark, as if he had owed a great sum to someone.
The other cultivators wore uniform black attire; their cultivation levels varied but most were at the Condensation Core stage.
"Friend, what is your intention? Using arrays to block our Holy City's envoys—aren’t you rebelling?" The old man said coldly.
"Senior, there must be a misunderstanding. We would never disrespect the Holy City. Our Grand Elder has gone out on business, and with the conflict with the sea creatures escalating, we activated the array as per his orders to prevent any mishaps," Upang Mudui curtsied gracefully, her face showing anxiety but she spoke respectfully.
"Ah, I see." The old man's expression softened: "Given the current crisis, your caution is understandable. However, I must remind you that we are envoys from the Holy City. Do you think I am lying?"
Upang Mudui could not help but shake her head. "I dare not have such thoughts, but..."
Regardless of whether they were envoys from the Holy City or not, the outcome would be the same.
If it was the sea creatures, bringing them in at this critical moment would be akin to suicide.
But what if they were envoys from the Holy City?
As the saying goes: even those who haven’t seen a pig running know that pigs run. Despite its weakness, the Hundred Grass Sect had a long history. Their ancient texts recorded some experiences of the three tribes' war.
Once hostilities began, the Holy City would issue a call for all human forces to unite and fight together.
While it seemed harmless on the surface, in reality, they were cannon fodder. The low-level cultivators like them would be called upon but given no significant roles; their fate was to be sacrificial lambs.
Most ended up with tragic outcomes—spirits scattered, unable to reincarnate for further cultivation.
The harsh realities of the cultivation world!
Cultivators with higher strength had a much better chance of survival in such wars compared to low-level ones.
Upang Mudui understood this well. Despite her dissatisfaction, their sect was already on its last legs; they could do nothing but accept their fate. However, Lin Xuan's arrival changed everything. He promised to take them out of the crisis, giving their sect a chance at survival.
They had prepared for this moment, waiting only for Lin Xuan’s return so they could leave Yuan Turtle Island.
But human plans often fail against divine ones. Lin Xuan was nowhere to be found, and envoys from the Holy City arrived instead.
Upang Mudui couldn’t let them in under any circumstances.
However, the envoys were unwilling to leave easily, especially with a Soul Stage cultivator present. What should they do?
Seeing Upang Mudui hesitate, the old man's patience wore thin: "I have already wasted my words; quickly open the array."
"Open it…"
Seeing her hesitation, the old man’s patience finally snapped: "Wench, I will count to ten—"
"What if you reach ten? Do you think we would dare force our way in?"
A cold voice echoed. Lin Xuan removed his invisibility talisman and appeared.
The old man was shocked, as were the other Holy City cultivators. They never expected someone to be watching them so closely, just a few feet away.
They couldn’t even sense him; this was unbelievable.
The Hundred Grass Sect's cultivators rejoiced. Lin Xuan’s figure flashed, revealing two young women.
"Yan'er."
Upang Mudui froze but quickly relaxed as Lin Xian returned. With his power, he would certainly protect her from harm.
With the array open, Upang Mudui and the other Hundred Grass Sect cultivators flew out.
Lin Xuan did not greet them; his attention was on the Holy City's cultivators. His aura gradually revealed his Separation Stage cultivation level, making the old man’s face pale with the pressure.
"I wonder what your name is, friend. I am Guo Feng, an official of the Holy City. Please accept my respects," the old man bowed hastily, his expression filled with fear and no trace of arrogance.
He subtly revealed his identity as a Holy City official; even Separation Stage cultivators would not dare to oppose the Holy City in general.
"Your identity is obvious, why ask? Tell me, what is your purpose here?" Lin Xuan said coldly. Other cultivators might have some reservations about the Holy City, but he was indifferent. He had already offended a Holy City Elder at the Separation Stage; one more Soul Stage cultivator didn’t matter.
"I... " Under Lin Xuan’s gaze, the old man felt beads of sweat forming on his back but dared not refuse. His voice trembled: "Senior, forgive me. We know that our conflict with the sea creatures has escalated to a critical point. I came here without ill intent; it was just following orders to gather your sect at Twin Phoenix Island."
"Collecting at Twin Phoenix Island?"
Lin Xuan remained calm on the surface but began to chuckle inwardly. He knew this kind of inter-tribal war well, and he understood how dire the outcome would be for the Hundred Grass Sect.
"Hmph, I am just relaying orders; whether you go or not is up to Senior. If there’s nothing else, I will take my leave."
The old man focused on Lin Xuan's expression, relieved when he saw no signs of anger. However, Lin Xuan's next words plunged him into icy coldness: "Since you’re here, stay. You should feel lucky for meeting me!"
Before the old man could react, dozens of sword beams emerged from Lin Xuan’s sleeves.
Lin Xuan did not enjoy killing innocents; if it were just him, he would let them go. However, with the entire Hundred Grass Sect needing to relocate, their target was too large. Letting them return might cause unforeseen complications!