dì liǎng qiān líng sān shí sān zhāng lín xuān jǐ yǔ de xī wàng shān yǔ yù lái fēng mǎn lóu 。
第两千零三十三章林轩给予的希望山雨欲来风满楼。
Chapter 2034 - Lin Xuan's Hope
yǎn kàn yī cháng dà zhàn ， jiù huì zài gǔ mó yǔ xiū xiān zhě jiān bào fā kāi lái 。
眼看一场大战，就会在古魔与修仙者间爆发开来。
A storm was brewing as a great battle loomed between the ancient demons and cultivators. Both sides were amassing their forces, for this final confrontation would determine the ultimate fate of the Twelve Provinces of Tianyun—would they fall to the lower demon realm or remain safe?
shuāng fāng dōu zài jī xù lì liàng ， yīn wèi zhè chǎng zuì hòu de zhàn dòu ， huì jué dìng tiān yún shí èr zhōu ， zuì hòu de guī shǔ ， jiū jìng chéng wéi xià wèi mó jiè ， hái shì píng ān de dù guò ne 。
双方都在积蓄力量，因为这场最后的战斗，会决定天云十二州，最后的归属，究竟成为下位魔界，还是平安的度过呢。
No one knew.
shuí yě bù xiǎo de 。
谁也不晓得。
While the morale of the cultivators had improved significantly, most still felt uneasy. After all, how much did they really know about the ancient demons' strength? Although a rumored Dao玄期 cultivator was among them, he was just one person. Could his presence truly turn the tide against such formidable foes?
xiū xiān zhě men dī shì qì ， suī rán huī fù le hěn duō ， dàn dà bù fèn rén ， yī jiù xīn zhōng tǎn tè ， bì jìng gǔ mó men shí lì rú hé ， tā men dà duō shù dōu jiàn shí guò ， suī rán duō le yī wèi bèi chuán dé shén hū qí shén de dòng xuán qī xiū xiān zhě ， rán ér tā bì jìng zhǐ yǒu yí gè ， suǒ wèi hǎo hàn dí bù guò rén duō ， jiù zhè yí gè rén ， zhēn de jiù néng niǔ zhuǎn qián kūn me ？
修仙者们的士气，虽然恢复了很多，但大部分人，依旧心中忐忑，毕竟古魔们实力如何，他们大多数都见识过，虽然多了一位被传得神乎其神的洞玄期修仙者，然而他毕竟只有一个，所谓好汉敌不过人多，就这一个人，真的就能扭转乾坤么？
Unlike the optimistic lower cultivators, many of the more seasoned元婴期 cultivators were deeply concerned.
yǔ dī jiē xiū shì de lè guān bù tóng ， hěn duō lǎo chéng chí zhòng de yuán yīng qī xiū xiān zhě ， dōu xiǎn de yōu xīn chōng chōng 。
与低阶修士的乐观不同，很多老成持重的元婴期修仙者，都显得忧心忡忡。
But they couldn't show it; low spirits would demoralize their allies. The current state of affairs, where everyone was on edge but united in purpose, was precious. Without confidence, how could they face the ancient demons?
bù guò tā men yòu bù néng biǎo xiàn chū lái ， yīn wèi nà huì yǐng xiǎng shì qì de ， rú jīn rén xīn kě yòng de jú miàn shū wéi nán dé ， rú guǒ méi yǒu xìn xīn yòu zěn me duì kàng gǔ mó 。
不过他们又不能表现出来，因为那会影响士气的，如今人心可用的局面殊为难得，如果没有信心又怎么对抗古魔。
In Yanzhou, the atmosphere was equally tense. However, the Separation期 ancient demons seemed carefree. What did a single Dao玄期 cultivator matter when Ice Soul大人's spirit fragment had already arrived? They pretended to attack groups of cultivators making their way to Drifting Cloud Valley, but this was merely for show.
ér zài tiān zhōu ， qì fēn tóng yàng níng zhòng ， rán ér nà xiē lí hé qī gǔ mó què xiǎn de fēi cháng qīng sōng ， dòng xuán qī xiū shì yòu rú hé ， zhǐ yào bīng pò dà rén fēn hún jiàng lín cǐ chù ， hái bú shì jiù chéng lóu yǐ yì bān de cún zài le 。
而在天州，气氛同样凝重，然而那些离合期古魔却显得非常轻松，洞玄期修士又如何，只要冰魄大人分魂降临此处，还不是就成蝼蚁一般的存在了。
They wanted more cultivators to gather so that they could clash with the Celestial Race armies led by them. It would be the most efficient way to subdue the Twelve Provinces of Tianyun once and for all. The dispersal of cultivators made their task difficult; one sect or family might fall, only to have another rise in its place.
tā men biǎo miàn shàng pài chū shǒu xià sì chù jié shā qián wǎng líng lóng gǔ de xiū xiān zhě ， qí shí nà bù guò shì zuò yàng zi bà le ， cóng nèi xīn shēn chū ， tā men bā bù dé jù jí gèng duō xiū xiān zhě ， dào shí hòu yǔ tā men shuài lǐng de shèng zú dà jūn duì pèng ， yī zhàn ér píng dìng tiān yún shí èr zhōu ， zuì wèi shěng shí shěng lì bù guò ， xiū xiān zhě fēn sàn cái ràng tā men tóu téng ， zhè cái jiǎo shā yí gè zōng mén jiā zú ， yī huì er qí tā dì fāng yòu mào chū lái le 。
他们表面上派出手下四处劫杀前往玲珑谷的修仙者，其实那不过是做样子罢了，从内心伸出，他们巴不得聚集更多修仙者，到时候与他们率领的圣族大军对碰，一战而平定天云十二州，最为省时省力不过，修仙者分散才让他们头疼，这才剿杀一个宗门家族，一会儿其他地方又冒出来了。
The Immortal Alliance Order was indeed a blessing. They feigned weakness, allowing Lin Xuan's Dao玄期 cultivation to temporarily flourish.
xiān méng lìng ， hē hē ， zhēn shì tài hǎo le 。
仙盟令，呵呵，真是太好了。
Who said ancient demons were merely ferocious fighters? They were cunning as well. They planned to lure Lin Xuan and the cultivators of Tianyun into their trap.
tā men gù yì shì ruò ， xiān ràng nà míng jiào lín xuān de dòng xuán qī xiū shì gāo xìng yī huì er hǎo le 。
他们故意示弱，先让那名叫林轩的洞玄期修士高兴一会儿好了。
So far, everything seemed to be going according to plan. But only those who laugh last are truly victorious. Lin Xuan's situation was clear; he would not abandon them...
shuí shuō gǔ mó zhǐ shì xiōng cán hào zhàn le ， dòu zhì tā men tóng yàng bù ruò ， zhè xiē jiā huo ， yuán běn jiù shì fēi cháng jiǎo huá de 。
谁说古魔只是凶残好战了，斗智他们同样不弱，这些家伙，原本就是非常狡猾的。
As his words hung in the air, the girls exchanged glances. His statement had a hidden meaning—could it mean…
jiāng jì jiù jì ， tā men xiǎng yào jiāng lín xuān yǔ tiān yún shí èr zhōu de xiū xiān zhě ， yǐn rù xiàn jǐng lǐ 。
将计就计，他们想要将林轩与天云十二州的修仙者，引入陷阱里。
"Lord, can you help us break through Separation期?" Lu Ying'er's eyes widened with disbelief.
jiù mù qián lái shuō ， yī qiè sì hū dōu hěn shùn lì ， rán ér xiào dào zuì hòu de cái shì shèng lì zhě ， lín xuān cóng tà rù xiū xiān jiè yǐ lái ， jiù xí guàn le yīn móu guǐ jì yǔ xū yǔ wēi yí ， tā shì fǒu zhēn de méi yǒu jiāng gǔ mó de guǐ jì kàn pò ， hái shì bié yǒu shén me kǎo liáng ne ， shuí yě bù xiǎo de 。
就目前来说，一切似乎都很顺利，然而笑到最后的才是胜利者，林轩从踏入修仙界以来，就习惯了阴谋诡计与虚与委蛇，他是否真的没有将古魔的轨迹看破，还是别有什么考量呢，谁也不晓得。
The other three girls' gazes turned intense. The tension and anticipation were palpable.
měi tiān dōu yǒu sì miàn bā fāng de xiū xiān zhě lái dào líng lóng gǔ ， zhè xiē xiū shì jìng jiè bù yī ， rán ér bù guǎn xiū wèi rú hé ， zàn shí dōu hái méi yǒu jiàn dào lín xuān miàn de 。
每天都有四面八方的修仙者来到玲珑谷，这些修士境界不一，然而不管修为如何，暂时都还没有见到林轩面的。
"I can say that much, but I have no guarantee of success. It depends on your efforts."
qí shí bié shuō tā men le ， jiù suàn shì bài xuān gé de xiū xiān zhě ， zhè xiē tiān ， yǒu xìng jiàn dào lín xuān de yě méi yǒu jǐ gè ， dāng rán ， sì gè yā tou shì chú wài le ， lín xuān duì tā men dōu háo bù lìn sè ， měi tiān zhǐ dǎo xiū xíng lái zhe ， duì zì jǐ rén ， lín xuān xiàng lái shì hěn dà fāng de 。
其实别说他们了，就算是拜轩阁的修仙者，这些天，有幸见到林轩的也没有几个，当然，四个丫头是除外了，林轩对她们都毫不吝啬，每天指导修行来着，对自己人，林轩向来是很大方的。
"Please tell us more," Lu Ying'er said, her voice trembling. Advancing to Separation期 meant extending one's lifespan by a thousand years or more, even the chance to ascend to the Spirit Realm like Lord Lin. How could she not be nervous?
jī běn shàng bù yòng cáng zhuō ， kě yǐ shuō shì zhī wú bù yán ， yán wú bù jìn 。
基本上不用藏拙，可以说是知无不言，言无不尽。
"I've calculated your situations. With some rest and cultivation techniques, you should survive another ten or so decades without issue."
“ āi ！”
“唉！”
The girls nodded. Ten decades might seem like an eternity for mortals, but it was nothing for them. It might not even be enough to close a single life-and-death barrier.
yī tàn qì de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， lù yíng ér de liǎn shàng mǎn shì luò jì zhī sè 。
一叹气的声音传入耳朵，陆盈儿的脸上满是落寂之色。
Ten decades were insufficient under normal circumstances, Lin Xuan knew. But with his cultivation insights and Spirit Realm elixirs...
“ zěn me le ？”
“怎么了？”
Lu Ying'er's eyes lit up. She had forgotten the vast resources of the Spirit Realm. Countless miraculous herbs existed there. If Lord Lin came from the Spirit Realm, he must have brought some such treasures.
lín xuān méi tóu yī tiāo ：“ nán dào wǒ gāng gāng de jiǎng jiě ， nǐ méi yǒu tīng dǒng me ？”
林轩眉头一挑：“难道我刚刚的讲解，你没有听懂么？”
Seeing their excitement, Lin Xuan felt it was time to temper their hopes.
“ dāng rán bú shì le ， shào yé jiǎng jiě dé zǐ xì yòu qīng chǔ ， xiǎo bì zī zhì suī ruò ， yòu zěn me kě néng tīng bù dǒng ne 。” lù yíng ér yǒu xiē chóu chàng de shuō 。
“当然不是了，少爷讲解得仔细又清楚，小婢资质虽弱，又怎么可能听不懂呢。”陆盈儿有些惆怅的说。
"The elixirs from the Spirit Realm are here, but remember that they can only assist; I cannot guarantee your success. The outcome depends on you."
“ nà nǐ shì zěn me le ？”
“那你是怎么了？”
"I understand," Lu Ying'er said brightly. "Lord Lin has taught us that cultivation relies on effort. I won't forget that. But now at least we have a glimmer of hope."
lín xuān shì yuè fā de bù jiě ， tā suī rán shì cōng míng jī biàn de rén wù ， dàn sú huà shuō ， nǚ rén xīn ， hǎi dǐ zhēn ， xiǎng yào bǔ zhuō jǐ gè yā tou de xiǎng fǎ ， hái shì hěn nán de 。
林轩是越发的不解，他虽然是聪明机变的人物，但俗话说，女人心，海底针，想要捕捉几个丫头的想法，还是很难的。
"Ha ha, it's not that much. With your efforts, there's still a 50-70% chance."
“ duì bù qǐ ， ràng shào yé dān xīn le ， yíng ér zuì guò ， wǒ shì zài xiǎng ， shì shì wú cháng ， rú guǒ zǎo jǐ bǎi nián ， tīng shào yé jiǎng jiě xiū liàn xīn téng ， xiǎo bì huò xǔ hái néng zài xiū liàn zhī lù shàng gèng jìn yí bù ， rán ér rú jīn ， wǒ de shòu yuán méi yǒu jǐ hé ， tīng le kǒng pà ……”
“对不起，让少爷担心了，盈儿罪过，我是在想，世事无常，如果早几百年，听少爷讲解修炼心疼，小婢或许还能在修炼之路上更进一步，然而如今，我的寿元没有几何，听了恐怕……”
Lin Xuan's smile reassured them. Although the Eastern Sea was insignificant in the vast Spirit Realm, compared to the mortal world, its resources were invaluable. His elixirs were anything but ordinary; after refining with Blue Star Sea, their effectiveness would be even greater.
lù yíng ér zhè yī shuō ， liú xīn yǔ wǔ yún ér yě tóng yàng chóu chàng qǐ lái le ， qí shí zhè ge niàn tou ， tā men dōu zài xīn zhōng zhuǎn le hǎo jiǔ ， zhǐ bù guò ， yì zhí méi yǒu diǎn pò ， sì nǚ zhī zhōng ， yě jiù yè píng ér nián líng xiāng duì lái shuō ， yào xiǎo shàng yī xiē ， yǒu kě néng tū pò lí hé ， zhì yú tā men sān gè ， xiàn zài cái xiǎo de ， wéi shí kǒng pà yǐ wǎn le 。
陆盈儿这一说，刘芯与武云儿也同样惆怅起来了，其实这个念头，她们都在心中转了好久，只不过，一直没有点破，四女之中，也就叶瓶儿年龄相对来说，要小上一些，有可能突破离合，至于她们三个，现在才晓得，为时恐怕已晚了。
The girls' disbelief was palpable. The path of cultivation had been arduous for them. A 50% chance seemed almost impossible...
yī shí jiān ， dà tīng zhōng jìng le xià lái ， kōng qì zhōng de qì fēn ， yǔ gāng gāng xiāng bǐ ， yě xiǎn de yǒu xiē nán guò 。
一时间，大厅中静了下来，空气中的气氛，与刚刚相比，也显得有些难过。
Gratitude filled their hearts, but they knew better than to express it openly. They owed Lord Lin everything and were willing to give their lives if needed.
jiù zhè me jìng le yī xiǎo huì er de gōng fu 。
就这么静了一小会儿的功夫。
They must advance to Separation期; otherwise, they would disappoint him. The two girls silently vowed this as Lu Xin lowered her head slightly, though she tried not to show her emotions.
“ duì bù qǐ ， shì xiǎo bì duō chóu shàn gǎn le xiē ， yǐn dé shào yé hé mèi mèi men dōu bù kāi xīn 。” lù yíng ér lǐ le lǐ fà sī ：“ qí shí ， rén guì zhī zú ， jīn shēng néng gòu zài jiàn shào yé ， wǒ yǐ jīng hěn mǎn zú ， shèng xià de shòu yuán suī rán bù duō ， dàn yě hái yǒu jǐ shí nián hǎo huó ， gēn běn méi yǒu bì yào bù kāi xīn de 。”
“对不起，是小婢多愁善感了些，引得少爷和妹妹们都不开心。”陆盈儿理了理发丝：“其实，人贵知足，今生能够再见少爷，我已经很满足，剩下的寿元虽然不多，但也还有几十年好活，根本没有必要不开心的。”
With Lord Lin's help, Ying'er and Yun'er had a good chance of breaking through Separation期. Pin'er was young with an excellent Spirit Root and ample lifespan; there were no issues for her.
“ shì a 。”
“是啊。”
But she, still at the middle-stage元婴期, faced the same challenge as her sisters. Even with Lord Lin’s aid, cultivation insights, and elixirs, it would be impossible.
liú xīn yǔ wǔ yún ér duì shì yī yǎn ， yě rú cǐ zhè bān de shuō ， rán ér yǎn zhōng de yīn mái zěn me yě yǎn shì bú zhù ， zuò wéi xiū xiān zhě ， dāng shòu yuán bù duō ， shuí yòu zhēn zhèng néng gòu zuò dào yún dàn fēng qīng ne ？
刘芯与武云儿对视一眼，也如此这般的说，然而眼中的阴霾怎么也掩饰不住，作为修仙者，当寿元不多，谁又真正能够做到云淡风轻呢？
In the end, she alone would remain behind, sitting in meditation until her time came?
“ nǐ men bù yòng zháo jí 。” lín xuān de liǎn shàng ， què dài zhe jǐ fēn xiōng yǒu chéng zhú zhī sè ：“ nǐ men de qíng kuàng ， wǒ zì rán xīn zhōng yǒu shù ， shào yé wǒ shì bú huì bù guǎn de ……”
“你们不用着急。”林轩的脸上，却带着几分胸有成竹之色：“你们的情况，我自然心中有数，少爷我是不会不管的……”
These thoughts remained unspoken. Ultimately, it was her own fault; even Lord Lin couldn't help her.
lín xuān huà yīn wèi luò ， jǐ nǚ jiù miàn miàn xiāng qù qǐ lái le ， bú huì bù guǎn ， zhè jù huà míng xiǎn shì yǒu yǐn hán yì si de ， nán dào shuō ……
林轩话音未落，几女就面面相觑起来了，不会不管，这句话明显是有隐含意思的，难道说……
But her sorrowful expression could not escape the others' notice.
“ shào yé ， nǐ …… nǐ néng bāng wǒ men tū pò lí hé ？” lù yíng ér yǒu diǎn bù néng zhì xìn de kāi kǒu le ， qí tā sān nǚ de mù guāng ， yě biàn dé fēi cháng zhuān zhù ， cǐ shí cǐ kè ， xīn zhōng de jǐn zhāng yǔ qī dài shì kě xiǎng ér zhī de 。
“少爷，你……你能帮我们突破离合？”陆盈儿有点不能置信的开口了，其他三女的目光，也变得非常专注，此时此刻，心中的紧张与期待是可想而知的。
Lu Ying'er's lips moved but said nothing. She didn't know how to comfort them. The four sisters had shared a bond for centuries, and she and Lu Xin were closest. But now, there was little she could do.
“ kě yǐ zhè me shuō ， bù guò zhè zhǒng shì qíng wǒ kě méi yǒu bǎi fēn zhī bǎi de bǎ wò ， zuì hòu de jié guǒ hái shì yào kàn nǐ men zì jǐ de 。”
“可以这么说，不过这种事情我可没有百分之百的把握，最后的结果还是要看你们自己的。”
The other two girls felt similarly helpless. In such moments, what could they do? Lord Lin wasn't omnipotent; facing this situation, he too might be at a loss.
“ shào yé ， nín qǐng shuō 。”
“少爷，您请说。”
Before these thoughts fully formed, Lin Xuan's voice cut through the silence: "Xin'er, don't cry."
Chapter 2034 - Lin Xuan's Hope
A storm was brewing as a great battle loomed between the ancient demons and cultivators. Both sides were amassing their forces, for this final confrontation would determine the ultimate fate of the Twelve Provinces of Tianyun—would they fall to the lower demon realm or remain safe?
No one knew.
While the morale of the cultivators had improved significantly, most still felt uneasy. After all, how much did they really know about the ancient demons' strength? Although a rumored Dao玄期 cultivator was among them, he was just one person. Could his presence truly turn the tide against such formidable foes?
Unlike the optimistic lower cultivators, many of the more seasoned元婴期 cultivators were deeply concerned.
But they couldn't show it; low spirits would demoralize their allies. The current state of affairs, where everyone was on edge but united in purpose, was precious. Without confidence, how could they face the ancient demons?
In Yanzhou, the atmosphere was equally tense. However, the Separation期 ancient demons seemed carefree. What did a single Dao玄期 cultivator matter when Ice Soul大人's spirit fragment had already arrived? They pretended to attack groups of cultivators making their way to Drifting Cloud Valley, but this was merely for show.
They wanted more cultivators to gather so that they could clash with the Celestial Race armies led by them. It would be the most efficient way to subdue the Twelve Provinces of Tianyun once and for all. The dispersal of cultivators made their task difficult; one sect or family might fall, only to have another rise in its place.
The Immortal Alliance Order was indeed a blessing. They feigned weakness, allowing Lin Xuan's Dao玄期 cultivation to temporarily flourish.
Who said ancient demons were merely ferocious fighters? They were cunning as well. They planned to lure Lin Xuan and the cultivators of Tianyun into their trap.
So far, everything seemed to be going according to plan. But only those who laugh last are truly victorious. Lin Xuan's situation was clear; he would not abandon them...
As his words hung in the air, the girls exchanged glances. His statement had a hidden meaning—could it mean…
"Lord, can you help us break through Separation期?" Lu Ying'er's eyes widened with disbelief.
The other three girls' gazes turned intense. The tension and anticipation were palpable.
"I can say that much, but I have no guarantee of success. It depends on your efforts."
"Please tell us more," Lu Ying'er said, her voice trembling. Advancing to Separation期 meant extending one's lifespan by a thousand years or more, even the chance to ascend to the Spirit Realm like Lord Lin. How could she not be nervous?
"I've calculated your situations. With some rest and cultivation techniques, you should survive another ten or so decades without issue."
The girls nodded. Ten decades might seem like an eternity for mortals, but it was nothing for them. It might not even be enough to close a single life-and-death barrier.
Ten decades were insufficient under normal circumstances, Lin Xuan knew. But with his cultivation insights and Spirit Realm elixirs...
Lu Ying'er's eyes lit up. She had forgotten the vast resources of the Spirit Realm. Countless miraculous herbs existed there. If Lord Lin came from the Spirit Realm, he must have brought some such treasures.
Seeing their excitement, Lin Xuan felt it was time to temper their hopes.
"The elixirs from the Spirit Realm are here, but remember that they can only assist; I cannot guarantee your success. The outcome depends on you."
"I understand," Lu Ying'er said brightly. "Lord Lin has taught us that cultivation relies on effort. I won't forget that. But now at least we have a glimmer of hope."
"Ha ha, it's not that much. With your efforts, there's still a 50-70% chance."
Lin Xuan's smile reassured them. Although the Eastern Sea was insignificant in the vast Spirit Realm, compared to the mortal world, its resources were invaluable. His elixirs were anything but ordinary; after refining with Blue Star Sea, their effectiveness would be even greater.
The girls' disbelief was palpable. The path of cultivation had been arduous for them. A 50% chance seemed almost impossible...
Gratitude filled their hearts, but they knew better than to express it openly. They owed Lord Lin everything and were willing to give their lives if needed.
They must advance to Separation期; otherwise, they would disappoint him. The two girls silently vowed this as Lu Xin lowered her head slightly, though she tried not to show her emotions.
With Lord Lin's help, Ying'er and Yun'er had a good chance of breaking through Separation期. Pin'er was young with an excellent Spirit Root and ample lifespan; there were no issues for her.
But she, still at the middle-stage元婴期, faced the same challenge as her sisters. Even with Lord Lin’s aid, cultivation insights, and elixirs, it would be impossible.
In the end, she alone would remain behind, sitting in meditation until her time came?
These thoughts remained unspoken. Ultimately, it was her own fault; even Lord Lin couldn't help her.
But her sorrowful expression could not escape the others' notice.
Lu Ying'er's lips moved but said nothing. She didn't know how to comfort them. The four sisters had shared a bond for centuries, and she and Lu Xin were closest. But now, there was little she could do.
The other two girls felt similarly helpless. In such moments, what could they do? Lord Lin wasn't omnipotent; facing this situation, he too might be at a loss.
Before these thoughts fully formed, Lin Xuan's voice cut through the silence: "Xin'er, don't cry."