lìng rén yá suān de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， wú shù suì bīng bèi dǎ pò ， nà kōng jiān jié diǎn yě bèi hěn hěn de sī chě ， zhōng yú chū xiàn yī tiáo kě gōng yī rén jìn qù de tōng dào le 。
令人牙酸的声音传入耳朵，无数碎冰被打破，那空间节点也被狠狠的撕扯，终于出现一条可供一人进去的通道了。
The sound was so sharp it made teeth ache. Countless pieces of ice shattered, and the spatial node was torn apart. Finally, a passage large enough for one person to enter appeared.
lín xuān dà xǐ ， hún shēn qīng máng yì qǐ ， háo bù yóu yù de fēi le jìn qù 。
林轩大喜，浑身青芒一起，毫不犹豫的飞了进去。
Lin Xuan was overjoyed as he emitted a layer of green light all over his body before flying into the passage without hesitation.
dāng rán ， lín xuān bú huì sī háo zhǔn bèi yě wú ， bù jǐn jiāng xuán qīng zi mǔ dùn jì chū ， bǎ zì jǐ quán shēn hù zhù ， ér qiě shǒu xīn zhī zhōng ， hái kòu le yī bǎ fú zhuàn ， tā de zhēng dòu jīng yàn hé děng fēng fù ， tiān zhī dào wài miàn qíng kuàng rú hé ， huì bú huì yǒu rén shǒu zhū dài tù ， zhè bì yào de xiǎo xīn kěn dìng shì yào yǒu 。
当然，林轩不会丝毫准备也无，不仅将玄青子母盾祭出，把自己全身护住，而且手心之中，还扣了一把符篆，他的争斗经验何等丰富，天知道外面情况如何，会不会有人守株待兔，这必要的小心肯定是要有。
Of course, Lin Xuan wasn't unprepared at all. He not only activated the Xuan Qing Mother-Child Shield to protect himself but also held several talismans in his palm. His combat experience was rich; who knew what kind of situation he might encounter outside? There could be people waiting for him, so he had to remain cautious.
bì jìng shí jiān guò qù le nà me jiǔ ， lín hǎi chéng shí yǒu yǐ jīng luò rù le yīn hún guǐ wù de shǒu zhōng ， lín xuān zuò shì qíng ， xǐ huān móu dìng ér hòu dòng ， zhè dǎ suàn me ， dāng rán yào cóng zuì zāo gāo de qíng xíng kāi shǐ móu huà le 。
毕竟时间过去了那么久，临海城十有已经落入了阴魂鬼物的手中，林轩做事情，喜欢谋定而后动，这打算么，当然要从最糟糕的情形开始谋划了。
After all, a long time had passed since the incident at Linhai City. The human territories were now under the control of ghostly entities. Lin Xuan preferred to act after careful planning, starting with the worst-case scenario.
cǐ shí lì yǐ jīng wán quán huī fù 。
此时力已经完全恢复。
He was fully recovered by this point.
jí biàn zhēn yǔ zhòng guǐ xiá lù xiāng féng ， dǎ ， suī rán dǎ bù guò ， nán miǎn xiàn rù kǔ zhàn zhī zhōng ， bù guò táo yīng gāi hái shì yǒu jǐ fēn bǎ wò 。
即便真与众鬼狭路相逢，打，虽然打不过，难免陷入苦战之中，不过逃应该还是有几分把握。
Even if he met the ghosts on his way, although he couldn't defeat them, he might still have a chance to escape from a tough battle.
zhè shì lì shǔ yú rén lèi shì lì de mǒu mò shēng hǎi yù 。
这是隶属于人类势力的某陌生海域。
This was some unfamiliar sea territory under human control. From afar, the ocean surface shimmered with light, dotted with several islands like green gemstones, their lush vegetation making them appear beautiful and serene.
fàng yǎn wàng qù ， hǎi miàn shàng bō guāng lín xuàn ， jǐ zuò dǎo yǔ xīng luó qí bù ， diǎn zhuì zài hǎi miàn shàng ， yóu yú zhí bèi fù gài mào mì ， yuǎn yuǎn wàng qù ， jiù rú tóng měi lì de lǜ bǎo shí 。
放眼望去，海面上波光鳞绚，几座岛屿星罗棋布，点缀在海面上，由于植被覆盖茂密，远远望去，就如同美丽的绿宝石。
On one of these larger islands, there were quite a few cultivators gathered, numbering in the thousands. There was a marketplace on the island, naturally attracting travelers from all directions.
cǐ shí zài nà zuò zuì dà de dǎo yǔ shàng ， jù jí zhe wéi shù bù shǎo de xiū shì ， zú yǒu shù qiān rén zhī duō ， wú tā ， dǎo yǔ shàng yǒu yī zuò fāng shì ， zì rán róng yì xī yǐn nán lái běi wǎng de xiū shì 。
此时在那座最大的岛屿上，聚集着为数不少的修士，足有数千人之多，无他，岛屿上有一座坊市，自然容易吸引南来北往的修士。
The cries of merchants filled the air, but something different now—tension could be felt among them. The news about ghostly entities wreaking havoc had spread throughout the three tribes, shocking the entire East Sea.
jiào mài shēng cǐ qǐ bǐ fú ， rán ér yǔ guò wǎng bù tóng ， lǐ miàn duō le jǐ lǚ jǐn zhāng zhī qì ， yīn hún guǐ wù sì nüè de xiāo xī ， yǐ jīng zhuàn biàn le sān zú zhī dì 。
叫卖声此起彼伏，然而与过往不同，里面多了几缕紧张之气，阴魂鬼物肆虐的消息，已经传遍了三族之地。
No one doubted that it was not a false rumor. The Holy City and the whale king of the sea race had already confirmed it. Red Leaf Island had fallen, with tens of thousands of cultivators losing their lives to ghostly entities. Only a few lucky ones managed to escape, including two Core Formation stage cultivators—Toxic Dragon Patriarch and White Bone True Monarch.
zhěng gè dōng hǎi wèi zhī zhèn jīng 。
整个东海为之震惊。
Although these two were notorious figures in the魔道, they possessed formidable strength, which was undeniable.
méi yǒu rén rèn wéi shì huāng dàn bù jīng de jiǎ xiāo xī 。
没有人认为是荒诞不经的假消息。
Fortunately, the mid-Core Formation Holy City Elder had still managed to break through the ghostly horde with his exceptional power, escaping. Otherwise, it would have been a significant blow to human morale.
yīn wèi shèng chéng yǔ hǎi zú de jù jīng wáng yǐ jīng chū miàn zhèng shí 。
因为圣城与海族的巨鲸王已经出面证实。
The situation on the sea race side wasn't much better. They lost control of Beast Island as well, falling into the hands of ghosts. However, due to the whale king's bravery, the retreat was orderly despite heavy casualties. No Core Formation stage experts were among those who fell.
hóng yè dǎo xiàn luò ， shù yǐ shí wàn jì de xiū shì zàng shēn yīn hún guǐ wù zhī shǒu ， jù shuō zuì hòu zhǐ yǒu shù shí míng xìng yùn zhě táo tuō ， ér yǔn luò zhě de míng dān zhōng shèn zhì hái bāo kuò le liǎng míng dòng xuán qī xiū xiān zhě 。
红叶岛陷落，数以十万计的修士葬身阴魂鬼物之手，据说最后只有数十名幸运者逃脱，而陨落者的名单中甚至还包括了两名洞玄期修仙者。
This news would certainly cause a stir throughout the East Sea once confirmed. The three tribes' war came to an abrupt halt. Cultivators were all in shock—would a two-world war be reignited?
dú lóng lǎo zǔ hái yǒu bái gǔ zhēn jūn 。
毒龙老祖还有白骨真君。
How could so many ghostly entities appear out of nowhere?
suī rán zhè liǎng wèi ， jiē shì mó dào xiū xiān zhě ， shēng míng láng jí ， rán ér běn shēn què yōng yǒu jí qiáng de shí lì ， zhè yì diǎn mǔ yōng zhì yí 。
虽然这两位，皆是魔道修仙者，声名狼藉，然而本身却拥有极强的实力，这一点母庸置疑。
The information from the whale king was overwhelming. So many ghosts couldn't just appear spontaneously.
hǎo zài nà wèi dòng xuán zhōng qī de shèng chéng zhí zhǎng lǎo ， hái shì píng zhe chāo jué de shí lì ， zài qún guǐ shā chū yī tiáo xuè lù ， chéng táo tuō ， fǒu zé duì yú rén zú dī shì qì ， jiāng huì shì gèng dà de dǎ jī 。
好在那位洞玄中期的圣城执长老，还是凭着超绝的实力，在群鬼杀出一条血路，成逃脱，否则对于人族的士气，将会是更大的打击。
However, mere speculation. In the East Sea cultivation world, which was relatively weak among the various spirit realms, if ghostly entities were to start a war again, it wouldn't be something they could handle alone; other realms would need to provide support.
hǎi zú zhè biān de qíng xíng yě hǎo bú dào nǎ lǐ ， bèi tā men zhàn lǐng de wàn shòu dǎo tóng yàng méi néng shǒu zhù ， luò rù le yīn hún de shǒu lǐ ， bù guò yóu yú jù jīng wáng de yǒng měng ， zhì shǎo bài tuì dé jǐng rán yǒu xù ， suī rán yě sǐ shāng jí duō ， dàn dòng xuán qī de gāo shǒu ， zhì shǎo shì méi yǒu yǔn luò 。
海族这边的情形也好不到哪里，被他们占领的万兽岛同样没能守住，落入了阴魂的手里，不过由于巨鲸王的勇猛，至少败退得井然有序，虽然也死伤极多，但洞玄期的高手，至少是没有陨落。
But for ordinary cultivators, the most important thing was to ensure their survival. To increase their chances of surviving, they needed to enhance their strength as much as possible.
zhè ge xiāo xī yí dàn dé dào zhèng shí ， zài zhěng gè dōng hǎi xiān qǐ de bō tāo kě xiǎng ér zhī 。
这个消息一旦得到证实，在整个东海掀起的波涛可想而知。
However, time was pressing, and cultivation itself couldn't solve immediate problems. Thus, purchasing various talismans became the fastest way to improve one's strength.
sān zú dà zhàn dōu gā rán zài zhǐ 。
三族大战都嘎然再止。
From the moment news spread, within a few hours, many cultivators flocked to nearby markets, exchanging items they no longer needed for powerful talismans in hopes of surviving this catastrophe.
xiū shì men wú bù è rán yǐ jí ， nán dào liǎng jiè dà zhàn jiāng chóng xīn kāi qǐ ？
修士们无不愕然已极，难道两界大战将重新开启？
Everyone had different needs—what was useless to one might be invaluable to another. This situation was quite common.
fǒu zé nǎ lái de rú cǐ duō yīn hún guǐ wù ？
否则哪来的如此多阴魂鬼物？
As a result, all kinds of markets in the East Sea cultivation world, whether human, sea race, or chaotic seas, were bustling with activity. Merchants and buyers moved about like ants, haggling incessantly.
cóng jù jīng wáng nǎ lǐ dé dào de xiāo xī ， jiǎn zhí shì pū tiān gài dì ， zhè me duō lì guǐ ， jué bú huì shì píng kōng chū xiàn dì 。
从巨鲸王哪里得到的消息，简直是铺天盖地，这么多厉鬼，绝不会是凭空出现地。
"Friend, look at this Azure Dragon Inverting Whip—it's made from the spirit bones of a formed-stage jiangshu. Its power is unmatched. I got it by chance, but if my cultivation path doesn't suit me, I wouldn't part with it so easily. You can't miss out on this."
rán ér cāi cè jǐn jǐn shì cāi cè ， dōng hǎi xiū xiān jiè ， zài líng jiè zhū duō jiè miàn zhōng ， zhǐ shì jiào wéi ruò xiǎo de yí gè ， rú guǒ yīn hún lì guǐ chóng xīn kāi qǐ le zhàn huǒ ， kě bú shì tā men néng gòu yìng fù ， xū yào qí tā jiè miàn de xiū shì yì qǐ yuán shǒu 。
然而猜测仅仅是猜测，东海修仙界，在灵界诸多界面中，只是较为弱小的一个，如果阴魂厉鬼重新开启了战火，可不是他们能够应付，需要其他界面的修士一起援手。
A young man in blue robes was enthusiastically recommending his treasure to passersby.
bù guò duì yú pǔ tōng xiū xiān zhě ， zěn yàng bǎo mìng cái shì zuì zhòng yào de 。
不过对于普通修仙者，怎样保命才是最重要的。
However, the other cultivator wasn't naive and wore a doubtful expression. In markets, sellers could be categorized into two types: those who had fixed shops and were long-term vendors, generally more trustworthy but possibly charging higher prices. They wouldn't sell fake goods because that would destroy their reputation.
ér xiǎng yào zēng jiā shēng cún de jī lǜ ， jiù xū yào jǐn liàng tí gāo zì jǐ de shí lì 。
而想要增加生存的几率，就需要尽量提高自己的实力。
The other type was temporary stalls set up by ordinary cultivators, who left after selling out. Fraudulent behavior wasn't surprising in such cases—after all, it was the buyer's responsibility to be discerning.
bù guò shí jiān jǐn pò ， xiū xíng xiǎn rán shì yuǎn shuǐ jiě bù liǎo jìn kě ， yú shì gòu mǎi gè zhǒng bǎo fú zhuàn jiù chéng wéi zuì kuài jié de fāng le 。
不过时间紧迫，修行显然是远水解不了近渴，于是购买各种宝符篆就成为最快捷的方了。
In front of him, the potential buyer looked uncertain. The item seemed decent, but the seller was only a Core Formation stage cultivator. How could he possibly obtain a treasure made from a formed-stage jiangshu? The thought sounded too far-fetched.
yú shì cóng xiāo xī chuán kāi kāi shǐ ， bù guò duǎn duǎn de shù gè shí chén ， jiù yǒu dà liàng de xiū shì ， yǒng wǎng le lín jìn de fāng shì 。
于是从消息传开开始，不过短短的数个时辰，就有大量的修士，涌往了临近的坊市。
Wouldn't it be better to leave?
jiāng xǔ duō zì jǐ yòng bù shàng de dōng xī ， ná chū lái jiāo huàn bǎo wù ， yǐ zēng jiā shí lì ， yǐ qī néng gòu zài zhè chǎng hào jié ， píng ān de áo guò qù 。
将许多自己用不上的东西，拿出来交换宝物，以增加实力，以期能够在这场浩劫，平安的熬过去。
But then, above their heads, golden light flashed, followed by a loud noise and spatial distortion. A crack appeared in the vision.
suǒ wèi hù tōng yǒu wú ， měi gè rén de xū qiú shì bù tóng dì 。
所谓互通有无，每个人的需求是不同地。
"Space rift!"
bǐ rú shuō jiǎ xiū shì yòng bù shàng de dōng xī ， zài yǐ xiū shì de yǎn lǐ ， jiù yǒu kě néng shì wàn jīn nán qiú de shì bǎo wù 。
比如说甲修士用不上的东西，在乙修士的眼里，就有可能是万金难求的是宝物。
The surrounding cultivators were stunned as someone shouted.
zhè zhǒng qíng kuàng shì hěn zhèng cháng de 。
这种情况是很正常的。
A figure fell from the rift, crashing onto one of the stalls with a thud.
yú shì zhěng gè dōng hǎi xiū xiān jiè ， bù lùn rén zú 、 hǎi zú 、 yāo zú hái shì hùn luàn hǎi yù ， dà dà xiǎo xiǎo de fāng shì dōu gū róng yǐ jí 。
于是整个东海修仙界，不论人族、海族、妖族还是混乱海域，大大小小的坊市都辜荣以极。
The force was immense; it left a deep pit on the ground.
xiū shì men rén lái rén wǎng ， kě yòng mó jiān jiē zhǒng lái xíng róng 。
修士们人来人往，可用摩肩接踵来形容。
Caught off guard, the cultivators didn't know what to do. The stall owner screamed in horror, his goods damaged by the impact.
jiào mài shēng ， tǎo jià huán jià shēng bù jué yú ěr 。
叫卖声，讨价还价声不绝于耳。
Just as he was about to scold the intruder, he felt an intimidating spiritual pressure. Not just him but all the other cultivators in the market showed fear on their faces. This unexpected guest was a late-stage Separation stage cultivator.
“ dào yǒu ， nǐ kàn ， zhè cāng lóng dào hǎi biān kě shì huà xíng qī jiāo lóng de líng gǔ zhì zuò de ， wēi lì wú pǐ ， zài xià nǎi yì wài suǒ de ， rú guǒ bú shì suǒ xiū liàn de bú duì lù ， jué duì shě bù dé ná lái mǎi de ， cuò guò le zhè ge cūn ， kě jiù méi yǒu zhè ge diàn le 。”
“道友，你看，这苍龙倒海鞭可是化形期蛟龙的灵骨制作的，威力无匹，在下乃意外所得，如果不是所修炼的不对路，绝对舍不得拿来买的，错过了这个村，可就没有这个店了。”
After all, this small marketplace wasn't of high rank; few Core Formation stage cultivators visited, let alone Separation stages.
yī qīng yī xiǎo mào ， èr shí yú suì de xiū xiān zhě ， zhèng kǒu mò héng fēi de xiàng lái rén tuī jiàn zhe zì jǐ de bǎo wù 。
一青衣小帽，二十余岁的修仙者，正口沫横飞的像来人推荐着自己的宝物。
A light flashed as Lin Xuan emerged from the pit.
rán ér nà xiū shì yě bù shǎ ， mǎn liǎn de huái yí zhī sè 。
然而那修士也不傻，满脸的怀疑之色。
The location he appeared at surprised him—it wasn't Red Leaf Island. This outcome hadn't been anticipated but was fortunate.
yào zhī dào ， fāng shì zhōng de mài jiā fēn liǎng zhǒng ， yī zhǒng shì yǒu gù dìng de diàn pù ， běn shēn jiù shì cháng qī kāi diàn wèi yè de ， chán yàng de mài jiā ， yì bān bǐ jiào xìn yù zhuó zhù ， jià gé yǒu kě néng gāo diǎn ， bù guò mài chū qù de dōng xī bù dà kě néng shì shuǐ huò 。
要知道，坊市中的卖家分两种，一种是有固定的店铺，本身就是长期开店为业的，谗样的卖家，一般比较信誉卓著，价格有可能高点，不过卖出去的东西不大可能是水货。
With great luck, there were no dangers here, and he could easily escape. Despite his joy, Lin Xuan remained expressionless and asked coldly, "Where am I?"
yīn wèi nà yàng zuò ， děng yú shì zì jǐ zá zì jǐ de zhāo pái le 。
因为那样做，等于是自己砸自己的招牌了。
PS: Sorry for the limited update today; real-life matters are keeping me busy. Thank you all for your understanding and support. Rain will try harder after my wife's discharge from the hospital. Thanks to Soul of Helan Mountain for another generous donation of 50,000 credits. Much appreciated. I've been very busy recently, but I'll make up for it afterward. Again, thank you all.
The sound was so sharp it made teeth ache. Countless pieces of ice shattered, and the spatial node was torn apart. Finally, a passage large enough for one person to enter appeared.
Lin Xuan was overjoyed as he emitted a layer of green light all over his body before flying into the passage without hesitation.
Of course, Lin Xuan wasn't unprepared at all. He not only activated the Xuan Qing Mother-Child Shield to protect himself but also held several talismans in his palm. His combat experience was rich; who knew what kind of situation he might encounter outside? There could be people waiting for him, so he had to remain cautious.
After all, a long time had passed since the incident at Linhai City. The human territories were now under the control of ghostly entities. Lin Xuan preferred to act after careful planning, starting with the worst-case scenario.
He was fully recovered by this point.
Even if he met the ghosts on his way, although he couldn't defeat them, he might still have a chance to escape from a tough battle.
This was some unfamiliar sea territory under human control. From afar, the ocean surface shimmered with light, dotted with several islands like green gemstones, their lush vegetation making them appear beautiful and serene.
On one of these larger islands, there were quite a few cultivators gathered, numbering in the thousands. There was a marketplace on the island, naturally attracting travelers from all directions.
The cries of merchants filled the air, but something different now—tension could be felt among them. The news about ghostly entities wreaking havoc had spread throughout the three tribes, shocking the entire East Sea.
No one doubted that it was not a false rumor. The Holy City and the whale king of the sea race had already confirmed it. Red Leaf Island had fallen, with tens of thousands of cultivators losing their lives to ghostly entities. Only a few lucky ones managed to escape, including two Core Formation stage cultivators—Toxic Dragon Patriarch and White Bone True Monarch.
Although these two were notorious figures in the魔道, they possessed formidable strength, which was undeniable.
Fortunately, the mid-Core Formation Holy City Elder had still managed to break through the ghostly horde with his exceptional power, escaping. Otherwise, it would have been a significant blow to human morale.
The situation on the sea race side wasn't much better. They lost control of Beast Island as well, falling into the hands of ghosts. However, due to the whale king's bravery, the retreat was orderly despite heavy casualties. No Core Formation stage experts were among those who fell.
This news would certainly cause a stir throughout the East Sea once confirmed. The three tribes' war came to an abrupt halt. Cultivators were all in shock—would a two-world war be reignited?
How could so many ghostly entities appear out of nowhere?
The information from the whale king was overwhelming. So many ghosts couldn't just appear spontaneously.
However, mere speculation. In the East Sea cultivation world, which was relatively weak among the various spirit realms, if ghostly entities were to start a war again, it wouldn't be something they could handle alone; other realms would need to provide support.
But for ordinary cultivators, the most important thing was to ensure their survival. To increase their chances of surviving, they needed to enhance their strength as much as possible.
However, time was pressing, and cultivation itself couldn't solve immediate problems. Thus, purchasing various talismans became the fastest way to improve one's strength.
From the moment news spread, within a few hours, many cultivators flocked to nearby markets, exchanging items they no longer needed for powerful talismans in hopes of surviving this catastrophe.
Everyone had different needs—what was useless to one might be invaluable to another. This situation was quite common.
As a result, all kinds of markets in the East Sea cultivation world, whether human, sea race, or chaotic seas, were bustling with activity. Merchants and buyers moved about like ants, haggling incessantly.
"Friend, look at this Azure Dragon Inverting Whip—it's made from the spirit bones of a formed-stage jiangshu. Its power is unmatched. I got it by chance, but if my cultivation path doesn't suit me, I wouldn't part with it so easily. You can't miss out on this."
A young man in blue robes was enthusiastically recommending his treasure to passersby.
However, the other cultivator wasn't naive and wore a doubtful expression. In markets, sellers could be categorized into two types: those who had fixed shops and were long-term vendors, generally more trustworthy but possibly charging higher prices. They wouldn't sell fake goods because that would destroy their reputation.
The other type was temporary stalls set up by ordinary cultivators, who left after selling out. Fraudulent behavior wasn't surprising in such cases—after all, it was the buyer's responsibility to be discerning.
In front of him, the potential buyer looked uncertain. The item seemed decent, but the seller was only a Core Formation stage cultivator. How could he possibly obtain a treasure made from a formed-stage jiangshu? The thought sounded too far-fetched.
Wouldn't it be better to leave?
But then, above their heads, golden light flashed, followed by a loud noise and spatial distortion. A crack appeared in the vision.
"Space rift!"
The surrounding cultivators were stunned as someone shouted.
A figure fell from the rift, crashing onto one of the stalls with a thud.
The force was immense; it left a deep pit on the ground.
Caught off guard, the cultivators didn't know what to do. The stall owner screamed in horror, his goods damaged by the impact.
Just as he was about to scold the intruder, he felt an intimidating spiritual pressure. Not just him but all the other cultivators in the market showed fear on their faces. This unexpected guest was a late-stage Separation stage cultivator.
After all, this small marketplace wasn't of high rank; few Core Formation stage cultivators visited, let alone Separation stages.
A light flashed as Lin Xuan emerged from the pit.
The location he appeared at surprised him—it wasn't Red Leaf Island. This outcome hadn't been anticipated but was fortunate.
With great luck, there were no dangers here, and he could easily escape. Despite his joy, Lin Xuan remained expressionless and asked coldly, "Where am I?"
PS: Sorry for the limited update today; real-life matters are keeping me busy. Thank you all for your understanding and support. Rain will try harder after my wife's discharge from the hospital. Thanks to Soul of Helan Mountain for another generous donation of 50,000 credits. Much appreciated. I've been very busy recently, but I'll make up for it afterward. Again, thank you all.