“ dào yǒu zhè huà hé yì ？”
“道友这话何意？”
"Friend, what do you mean by that?"
“ hé yì ？” mò jiāo wáng de shén sè lěng jùn wú bǐ ：“ rú jīn shì shén me shí qī ， bā bǎi wàn tóng dào qí jù líng lóng gǔ ， jiù yīn wèi jiē dào mí men de xiān méng lìng ， xiǎng yào zài nà wèi qián bèi de dài lǐng xià duì kàng gǔ mó 。”
“何意？”墨蛟王的神色冷峻无比：“如今是什么时期，八百万同道齐聚玲珑谷，就因为接到猕们的仙盟令，想要在那位前辈的带领下对抗古魔。”
"What do I mean?" Master Black Dragon's expression was extremely cold. "What period is it now? Eight million fellow cultivators gathered at Linglong Valley because they received the Immortal Alliance Order from the monkeys. They all came here after traveling great distances and enduring countless hardships, but he remains silent and just leaves them here. When can't he retreat into seclusion? Why does he pick this moment to claim that I won't believe your lies?"
“ dà jiā bá shān shè shuǐ de lái dào cǐ chù ， zhōng jiān bù zhī dào jīng lì le duō shǎo jiān nán xiǎn zǔ ， kě tā què yí miàn bù lù ， jiù zhè me jiāng jǐ bǎi wàn tóng dào liàng zài zhè lǐ le ， bì guān ， shén me shí hòu bù kě yǐ ， piān piān tiāo rú jīn zhè yī kè ， chēng zhēn dāng běn wáng huì xiāng xìn nǐ men de guǐ huà me ？”
“大家跋山涉水的来到此处，中间不知道经历了多少艰难险阻，可他却一面不露，就这么将几百万同道晾在这里了，闭关，什么时候不可以，偏偏挑如今这一刻，称真当本王会相信你们的鬼话么？”
"If you insist on saying such things, then this Pavilion Master has nothing more to say. In any case, everything I said is the truth, without a single iota of falsehood. Whether or not you believe it is up to you. Besides, what meaning does deceiving fellow cultivators have?" 6 Ying'er sighed; such a verbal sparring match was rather boring.
“ dào yǒu yào zhè yàng jiǎng ， nà běn gé zhǔ yě wú huà kě shuō ， zǒng zhī wǒ shuō de dōu shì shì shí ， méi yǒu yī sī yī háo de xū jiǎ ， zhì yú xìn bù xìn nà jiù yóu nǐ ， hé kuàng wǒ qī piàn dào yǒu men yòu yǒu shén me yì yì ？”6 yíng ér tàn le kǒu qì ， zhè yàng de zuǐ zhàng dǎ xià qù zhēn yǒu xiē wú qù 。
“道友要这样讲，那本阁主也无话可说，总之我说的都是事实，没有一丝一毫的虚假，至于信不信那就由你，何况我欺骗道友们又有什么意义？”6盈儿叹了口气，这样的嘴仗打下去真有些无趣。
"Meaning," heh, if I don't know, you're trying to take this opportunity to strengthen the Pavilion of Reverence while treating millions of fellow cultivators like fools. Truly despicable!"
“ yì yì ，“ hēng ， chēng dāng běn wáng bù xiǎo de ， nǐ zhè me zuò ， shì xiǎng yào chèn jī zhuàng dà bài xuān gé ， què jiāng jǐ bǎi wàn tóng dào dàng chéng bái chī lái shuǎ ， zhēn shì qí xīn kě zhū a ！”
“意义，“哼，称当本王不晓得，你这么做，是想要趁机壮大拜轩阁，却将几百万同道当成白痴来耍，真是其心可诛啊！”
"Master Black Dragon, do not speak nonsense here. What my sister says is true; I can vouch for them." Liu Ying spoke up from the side. She was naturally protecting the Pavilion of Reverence because of Lin Xuan.
“ mò jiāo wáng ， nǐ bú yào zài zhè lǐ hú shuō ， yíng ér mèi mèi suǒ shuō ， jù jù shǔ shí ， běn gōng kě yǐ tì tā men zuò zhèng de 。” liú yíng zài páng biān kāi kǒu le ， tā rú cǐ tǎn hù bài xuān gé ， dāng rán yě shì kàn lín xuān de miàn zi le 。
“墨蛟王，你不要在这里胡说，盈儿妹妹所说，句句属实，本宫可以替她们作证的。”刘莹在旁边开口了，她如此袒护拜轩阁，当然也是看林轩的面子了。
"No, I can too," Kang Xiaoru's voice also reached their ears. The three major sects were now in a situation where they would rise or fall together. Moreover, helping the Pavilion of Reverence might even bring some benefits from that Senior Lin. Such mutually beneficial actions, why not?
“ bù fēng ， běn zuò yě kě 。” nà kāng xiào rú de shēng yīn tóng yàng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， rú jīn sān dà mén pài shì yī sǔn jù sǔn ， yī róng jù róng ， hé kuàng bāng zhù bài xuān gé ， shuō bù dìng hái néng cóng nà wèi lín qián bèi shǒu lǐ dé dào yī xiē hǎo chù ， zhè zhǒng lì rén lì jǐ de shì qíng ， hé lè ér bù wéi ne ？
“不锋，本座也可。”那康啸孺的声音同样传入耳朵，如今三大门派是一损俱损，一荣俱荣，何况帮助拜轩阁，说不定还能从那位林前辈手里得到一些好处，这种利人利己的事情，何乐而不为呢？
"Hmph, you two?" A trace of disdain flashed across Master Black Dragon's face. "You're just a bunch of conspirators. How can I believe what you say?"
“ hēng ， nǐ men liǎng gè ？” mò jiāo wáng de liǎn shàng shǎn guò yī sī bù xiè zhī sè ：“ bù guò shì hàng xiè yī qì de jiā huo ， nǐ men de huà ， zěn me xìn dé ？”
“哼，你们两个？”墨蛟王的脸上闪过一丝不屑之色：“不过是沆瀣一气的家伙，你们的话，怎么信得？”
"Get…," Liu Ying's expression turned angry but quickly calmed down. Master Black Dragon was no ordinary opponent; he was merely a fool. Arguing with him would be pointless.
“ dé ……，……
“得……，……
Senior Lin was truly in Linglong Valley. The other party was making unreasonable demands here. Could there still be any good outcome?
liú yíng de liǎn shàng shǎn guò yī sī nù sè ， dàn yòu màn màn de tùn qù le ， zhè mò jiāo wáng de shí lì fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， dàn wéi rén què jǐn shì yī mǎng fū ， yǔ tā zhì qì ， nà yòu shì hé kǔ 。
刘莹的脸上闪过一丝怒色，但又慢慢的褪去了，这墨蛟王的实力非同小可，但为人却仅是一莽夫，与他置气，那又是何苦。
With this thought, Liu Ying's mood also eased, and she even wore a slight smile on her face as she waited to see the drama unfold.
lín shī shū kě shì zhēn zài líng lóng gǔ ， duì fāng zài zhè lǐ wú lǐ qǔ nào ” nán dào hái yǒu hǎo guǒ zi chī me ？
林师叔可是真在玲珑谷，对方在这里无理取闹”难道还有好果子吃么？
As for Kang Xiaoru, he was a cunning old fox. What could he possibly get angry about with such a fool? He had his eyes half-open and appeared ready to fall asleep.
xīn zhōng rú cǐ xiǎng zhe ， liú yíng xīn qì yě píng le ， zuǐ jiǎo biān fǎn ér dài zhe jǐ fēn xiào yì ， zuò děng kàn xì 。
心中如此想着，刘莹心气也平了，嘴角边反而带着几分笑意，坐等看戏。
However, as the host, 6 Ying'er couldn't ignore the other party's provocation.
ér nà kāng xiào rú ， gèng shì lǎo jiān jù huá de rén wù ” hé mò jiāo wáng zhè děng bái chī ， yǒu shén me qì hǎo shēng de ， zhǐ jiàn tā shuāng mù bàn kāi bàn hé ， kàn shàng qù jiù xiàng yào shuì zháo le 。
而那康啸孺，更是老奸巨猾的人物”和墨蛟王这等白痴，有什么气好生的，只见他双目半开半阖，看上去就像要睡着了。
"Master Black Dragon, what do you intend?" This woman spoke in a stern voice.
rán ér zuò wéi dì zhǔ ，6 yíng ér què bù néng zhì duì fāng de tiǎo xìn yú bù gù 。
然而作为地主，6盈儿却不能置对方的挑衅于不顾。
"It's simple. Either bring out that nonexistent Senior Lin, or leave here and apologize to eight million fellow cultivators for your mistake."
“ mò jiāo wáng ， nǐ jiū jìng yì yù rú hé ？” cǐ nǚ chén shēng de shuō 。
“墨蛟王，你究竟意欲如何？”此女沉声的说。
Master Black Dragon said this, making it sound like a reasonable demand. However, admitting fault by apologizing and offering tea implied acknowledging the lie behind his Immortal Alliance Order.
“ hěn jiǎn dān ， yào me ， chēng jiāng nà zǐ xū wū yǒu de lín qián bèi jiào chū lái ” yào me nǐ biàn chū qù ， duì bā bǎi wàn tóng dào chéng rèn cuò wù ， gěi dà jiā zhēn chá péi zuì le 。”
“很简单，要么，称将那子虚乌有的林前辈叫出来”要么你便出去，对八百万同道承认错误，给大家斟茶赔罪了。”
Although the cultivation world was full of deceit and cunning, such behavior was unacceptable in critical moments when millions of fellow cultivators were at stake. Master Black Dragon would only make things worse if he tried to stir up trouble. Even if the Pavilion of Reverence wasn't destroyed by enraged cultivators or beasts, it would be hard for them to survive in the Twelve States.
mò jiāo wáng rú cǐ zhè bān de shuō ， biǎo miàn tīng qǐ lái ， zhè ge tiáo jiàn bìng bù kē kè ， rán ér què qí xīn kě zhū ， zhēn chá péi zuì ， nà jiù chéng rèn zì jǐ chū de xiān méng lìng shì jiàn lì zài shuō huǎng de jī chǔ shàng le 。
墨蛟王如此这般的说，表面听起来，这个条件并不苛刻，然而却其心可诛，斟茶赔罪，那就承认自己出的仙盟令是建立在说谎的基础上了。
The Wind Resonance Academy and the Boundless Sea Pavilion, as responders, would also fare no better.
suī rán xiū xiān jiè ěr yú wǒ zhà ” píng shí xū yǔ wēi yí gēn běn jiù bù suàn shén me ， dàn yě yào fēn chǎng hé ， zài mó zāi jiàng lín de guān jiàn shí kè ， qī piàn bā bǎi wàn tóng dào de zuì zé fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， dào shí hòu mò jiāo wáng zài cóng zhōng yì diǎn bō ， shān fēng diǎn huǒ ， nà bài xuān gé hái yòng hùn me ” jí shǐ bù bèi fèn nù de xiū shì yǔ yāo zú chāi le ， zhì cǐ yǐ hòu ， yě nán yǐ zài tiān yún shí èr zhōu lì zú 。
虽然修仙界尔虞我诈”平时虚与委蛇根本就不算什么，但也要分场合，在魔灾降临的关键时刻，欺骗八百万同道的罪责非同小可，到时候墨蛟王再从中一点拨，煽风点火，那拜轩阁还用混么”即使不被愤怒的修士与妖族拆了，至此以后，也难以在天云十二州立足。
Thus, the three major forces were effectively neutralized.
ér sōng fēng shū yuàn yǔ tiān yá hǎi gé zuò wèi xiǎng yìng zhě ， xià chǎng yě jué duì hǎo bù dào nà lǐ qù de 。
而松风书院与天涯海阁做为响应者，下场也绝对好不到那里去的。
Their actions were despicable, using a scorched earth strategy.
rú cǐ yī lái ， sān dà shì lì jiù děng yú fèi le 。
如此一来，三大势力就等于废了。
Unfortunately, their plan was not well-executed.
duì fāng qí xīn kě zhū ， yòng de nǎi shì fǔ dǐ chōu xīn zhī cè 。
对方其心可诛，用的乃是釜底抽薪之策。
Even 6 Ying'er, Liu Ying, and Kang Xiaoru, who were experienced veterans, had seen through it. Once they saw through it, how could they fall into the trap again?
kě xī ， bìng bù gāo míng 。
可惜，并不高明。
No matter how cunning your plot is, once it's exposed, it becomes useless.
bié shuō 6 yíng ér ， liú yíng ” kāng xiào rú zhè xiē lǎo hú lí le ， jiù suàn jiào wéi lǎo shí de liú xīn ” yě kàn chū lái le 。
别说6盈儿，刘莹”康啸孺这些老狐狸了，就算较为老实的刘芯”也看出来了。
Of course, if he used a legitimate strategy, that would be another story.
jì rán shí pò ， tā men zěn me kě néng zài luò rù xiàn jǐng zhōng ne ？
既然识破，他们怎么可能再落入陷阱中呢？
However, despite his considerable strength, his ambitions were too grand for his abilities. With such intelligence, how could he come up with a legitimate plan?
guǎn nǐ zài lì hài de yīn móu ， yí dàn bèi sī pò ， yě jiù méi yǒu le yòng chǔ 。
管你再厉害的阴谋，一旦被撕破，也就没有了用处。
"If this Pavilion Master does not do so?" 6 Ying'er said with a smile. "What can you do?"
dāng rán ， rú guǒ yòng de shì yáng móu ， nà yòu lìng dāng bié lùn le 。
当然，如果用的是阳谋，那又另当别论了。
"I will tear down your Pavilion of Reverence," Master Black Dragon roared.
bù guò xiū wèi suī rán bù ruò ， què zhì dà cái shū ， jiù píng tā de zhì shāng ， yòu zěn me kě néng xiǎng chū yáng móu ？
不过修为虽然不弱，却志大才疏，就凭他的智商，又怎么可能想出阳谋？
Actually, the situation had already deviated significantly from his original expectations. However, once he started, there was no turning back for Master Black Dragon.
“ ruò shì běn gé zhǔ bù ne ？”6 yíng ér qīng xiào zhe shuō ：“ nǐ yòu néng rú hé ？”
“若是本阁主不呢？”6盈儿轻笑着说：“你又能如何？”
The principle was to lose in battle but not in spirit.
“ rú hé ， běn wáng chāi le nǐ de bài xuān gé 。” mò jiāo wáng chēng mù dà hē 。
“如何，本王拆了你的拜轩阁。”墨蛟王瞠目大喝。
This fellow valued face too much.
qí shí shì qíng de zhǎn ， yǔ tā yuán xiān yù liào de zhǎn ， yǐ shì jié rán bù tóng ， rán ér kāi gōng méi yǒu huí tóu jiàn ， mò jiāo wáng yě zhǐ yǒu yìng zhe tóu pí ， rú cǐ zuò xià qù 。
其实事情的展，与他原先预料的展，已是截然不同，然而开弓没有回头箭，墨蛟王也只有硬着头皮，如此做下去。
But before he could finish speaking, a cold laugh sounded in their ears: "Friend, you really think you can tear down the Pavilion of Reverence? What are you, worthy of such arrogance? Dare say it again in front of me?"
shū zhèn bù shū rén jiù shì zhè ge dào lǐ 。
输阵不输人就是这个道理。
The voice seemed to come from far away but was clearly heard. A figure then appeared in their line of sight.
zhè jiā huo nà shì fèn wài hǎo miàn zi dì 。
这家伙那是分外好面子地。
His appearance was very sudden, as if he had used some spatial secret technique. However, 6 Ying'er and the others all showed great joy: "Young Master, you have returned from seclusion?"
rán ér huà yīn wèi luò ， què zhǐ tīng jiàn yī lěng xiào shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ：“ dào yǒu xiǎng chāi le bài xuān gé ， hái zhēn shì hǎo dà de kǒu qì ， nǐ suàn shén me dōng xī ， kě gǎn dāng zhe lín mǒu de miàn ， zài shuō yī cì ？”
然而话音未落，却只听见一冷笑声传入耳朵：“道友想拆了拜轩阁，还真是好大的口气，你算什么东西，可敢当着林某的面，再说一次？”
Liu Ying's reaction wasn't slow either; she quickly stood up and bowed to Lin Xuan. "Niece pays respects to Senior."
nà shēng yīn sì hū hái zài jí yuǎn zhī chù ， dàn yòu zhēn zhēn qiè qiè de chuán rù ěr duǒ ， suí hòu qīng guāng shǎn dòng ， yí gè rén yǐng chū xiàn zài shì xiàn zhōng 。
那声音似乎还在极远之处，但又真真切切的传入耳朵，随后青光闪动，一个人影出现在视线中。
"Thank you for your great kindness. Your rescue of Wind Resonance Academy is something I will never forget," Kang Xiaoru's grateful voice echoed, as he paid a grand bow to Lin Xuan.
qí xiàn shēn dé fēi cháng tū wù ， jiù fǎng fú shī zhǎn le mǒu zhǒng kōng jiān mì shù ， rán ér 6 yíng ér sì nǚ ， què wú bù lù chū dà xǐ zhī sè ：“ shào yé ， nín chū guān le ？”
其现身得非常突兀，就仿佛施展了某种空间秘术，然而6盈儿四女，却无不露出大喜之色：“少爷，您出关了？”
He knew the power of this Senior Lin well; with just a Second Stage Outer Core body, he could kill tens of thousands of ancient demons and save Wind Resonance Academy from dire straits. What could his true form be capable of?
liú yíng de fǎn yìng yě bù màn ， máng lí zuò zhàn le qǐ lái ， chōng zhe lín xuān yíng yíng yī fú ；“ zhí nǚ gěi shī shū jiàn lǐ le 。”
刘莹的反应也不慢，忙离座站了起来，冲着林轩盈盈一拂；“侄女给师叔见礼了。”
Such a senior was not only greatly beneficial but even if there were no ties, they should still try to be friendly.
“ duō xiè qián bèi dà ēn dà dé ， nín jiù yuán sōng fēng shū yuàn de ēn dé ， wǎn bèi mò chǐ nán wàng de 。” kāng xiào rú gǎn jī de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， què shì chōng lín xuān dà lǐ cān bài qǐ lái le 。
“多谢前辈大恩大德，您救援松风书院的恩德，晚辈没齿难忘的。”康啸孺感激的声音传入耳朵，却是冲林轩大礼参拜起来了。
"Enough!"
duì yú zhè wèi lín qián bèi shén tōng rú hé ， tā kě shì xīn zhōng yǒu shù ， jǐn jǐn yí gè dì èr yuán yīng zhī tǐ ， jiù néng jiāng shù shí wàn gǔ mó shā dé yí gè bù liú ， jiě sōng fēng shū yuàn de rán méi zhī jí yú shuǐ huǒ ， nà běn tǐ shén tōng wēi lì rú hé ， nǎ yòng dé zhe duō shuō ？
对于这位林前辈神通如何，他可是心中有数，仅仅一个第二元婴之体，就能将数十万古魔杀得一个不留，解松风书院的燃眉之急于水火，那本体神通威力如何，哪用得着多说？
Lin Xuan waved his hand. Then, he narrowed his eyes and looked at Master Black Dragon in front of him.
zhè yàng de qián bèi ， bù shuō yǒu dà ēn yú běn mén ， jiù suàn sī háo yuān yuán méi yǒu ， nà yě yào jǐn liàng shì hǎo de 。
这样的前辈，不说有大恩于本门，就算丝毫渊源没有，那也要尽量示好的。
A mid-stage Separation Realm cultivator was already formidable enough in the human world. Correctly speaking, it was a top-tier existence. But in Lin Xuan's eyes, he was nothing but an ant!
“ bà le ！”
“罢了！”
Lin Xuan was very protective. In fact, he had arrived earlier and hid on one side to understand the situation.
lín xuān bǎi le bǎi shǒu ， suí hòu yǎn jīng wēi mī ， xiàng shēn qián de mò jiāo wáng wàng qù 。
林轩摆了摆手，随后眼睛微眯，像身前的墨蛟王望去。
The other party actually dared to plot against the Pavilion of Reverence, and such despicable actions. What did he have to be polite about? Lin Xuan wasn't a good man or a believer; if others didn't offend him, he wouldn't offend them either. Since Master Black Dragon had dared to provoke him, he would make him pay a heavy price.
lí hé zhōng qī dǐng fēng de yāo zú ， zhè zài rén jiè lái shuō ， shí lì yǐ jīng suàn shì bù ruò ， zhèng què de jiǎng ， yǐ shì dǐng ér jiān ér de cún zài le ， dàn zài zì jǐ yǎn lǐ ， què shén me yě bú shì ， lóu yǐ ！
离合中期顶峰的妖族，这在人界来说，实力已经算是不弱，正确的讲，已是顶儿尖儿的存在了，但在自己眼里，却什么也不是，蝼蚁！
A dangerous glint flashed in Lin Xuan's eyes as Master Black Dragon's voice reached their ears, carrying a hint of cold laughter: "Hmph, do you think I'm an idiot? Sending someone like this out to act is just trying to fool me with a fake Profound Realm cultivator. Too naive."
lín xuān kě shì hěn hù duǎn dì ， qí shí tā zǎo yǐ dào le ， zhǐ bù guò yǐn zài yī cè ， jiāng shì qíng de yuán wěi shǐ mò nòng qīng chǔ 。
林轩可是很护短地，其实他早已到了，只不过隐在一侧，将事情的原委始末弄清楚。
"A Profound Realm powerhouse, him? Is he even worthy?"
duì fāng jū rán gǎn suàn jì bài xuān gé ， hái zhè me de qí xīn kě zhū ， nà zì jǐ yòu yǒu shén me hào kè qì ， lín xuān kě bú shì shén me shàn nán xìn nǚ ， rén bù fàn wǒ ， wǒ bù fàn rén ， zhè mò jiāo wáng jì rán gǎn dào tài suì tóu shàng dòng tǔ ， nà jiù yào ràng tā fù chū zú gòu de dài jià le 。
对方居然敢算计拜轩阁，还这么的其心可诛，那自己又有什么好客气，林轩可不是什么善男信女，人不犯我，我不犯人，这墨蛟王既然敢到太岁头上动土，那就要让他付出足够的代价了。
These words shocked 6 Ying'er and the others, Liu Ying, and Kang Xiaoru into speechlessness. They were stunned. If Lin Xuan wasn't here, Old Dragon's arrogance was understandable given his strength, but since Lin Xuan had appeared, his arrogance was truly incomprehensible.
lín xuān de yǎn móu shēn chù ， yǒu wēi xiǎn de guāng máng shǎn guò ， ér mò jiāo wáng de shēng yīn ， què shì shí chuán rù le ěr duǒ ， jū rán dài zhe jǐ fēn lěng xiào zhī sè ：“ hēng ， nǐ men dāng běn wáng shì bái chī me ， pài zhè me yí gè rén chū lái yǎn xì ， mào chōng dòng xuán qī xiū xiān zhě ， jiù xiǎng yào jiāng wǒ piàn guò ， tài tiān zhēn le 。
林轩的眼眸深处，有危险的光芒闪过，而墨蛟王的声音，却适时传入了耳朵，居然带着几分冷笑之色：“哼，你们当本王是白痴么，派这么一个人出来演戏，冒充洞玄期修仙者，就想要将我骗过，太天真了。
... Chapter 2040 - Lin Xuan Emerges ...
"Friend, what do you mean by that?"
"What do I mean?" Master Black Dragon's expression was extremely cold. "What period is it now? Eight million fellow cultivators gathered at Linglong Valley because they received the Immortal Alliance Order from the monkeys. They all came here after traveling great distances and enduring countless hardships, but he remains silent and just leaves them here. When can't he retreat into seclusion? Why does he pick this moment to claim that I won't believe your lies?"
"If you insist on saying such things, then this Pavilion Master has nothing more to say. In any case, everything I said is the truth, without a single iota of falsehood. Whether or not you believe it is up to you. Besides, what meaning does deceiving fellow cultivators have?" 6 Ying'er sighed; such a verbal sparring match was rather boring.
"Meaning," heh, if I don't know, you're trying to take this opportunity to strengthen the Pavilion of Reverence while treating millions of fellow cultivators like fools. Truly despicable!"
"Master Black Dragon, do not speak nonsense here. What my sister says is true; I can vouch for them." Liu Ying spoke up from the side. She was naturally protecting the Pavilion of Reverence because of Lin Xuan.
"No, I can too," Kang Xiaoru's voice also reached their ears. The three major sects were now in a situation where they would rise or fall together. Moreover, helping the Pavilion of Reverence might even bring some benefits from that Senior Lin. Such mutually beneficial actions, why not?
"Hmph, you two?" A trace of disdain flashed across Master Black Dragon's face. "You're just a bunch of conspirators. How can I believe what you say?"
"Get…," Liu Ying's expression turned angry but quickly calmed down. Master Black Dragon was no ordinary opponent; he was merely a fool. Arguing with him would be pointless.
Senior Lin was truly in Linglong Valley. The other party was making unreasonable demands here. Could there still be any good outcome?
With this thought, Liu Ying's mood also eased, and she even wore a slight smile on her face as she waited to see the drama unfold.
As for Kang Xiaoru, he was a cunning old fox. What could he possibly get angry about with such a fool? He had his eyes half-open and appeared ready to fall asleep.
However, as the host, 6 Ying'er couldn't ignore the other party's provocation.
"Master Black Dragon, what do you intend?" This woman spoke in a stern voice.
"It's simple. Either bring out that nonexistent Senior Lin, or leave here and apologize to eight million fellow cultivators for your mistake."
Master Black Dragon said this, making it sound like a reasonable demand. However, admitting fault by apologizing and offering tea implied acknowledging the lie behind his Immortal Alliance Order.
Although the cultivation world was full of deceit and cunning, such behavior was unacceptable in critical moments when millions of fellow cultivators were at stake. Master Black Dragon would only make things worse if he tried to stir up trouble. Even if the Pavilion of Reverence wasn't destroyed by enraged cultivators or beasts, it would be hard for them to survive in the Twelve States.
The Wind Resonance Academy and the Boundless Sea Pavilion, as responders, would also fare no better.
Thus, the three major forces were effectively neutralized.
Their actions were despicable, using a scorched earth strategy.
Unfortunately, their plan was not well-executed.
Even 6 Ying'er, Liu Ying, and Kang Xiaoru, who were experienced veterans, had seen through it. Once they saw through it, how could they fall into the trap again?
No matter how cunning your plot is, once it's exposed, it becomes useless.
Of course, if he used a legitimate strategy, that would be another story.
However, despite his considerable strength, his ambitions were too grand for his abilities. With such intelligence, how could he come up with a legitimate plan?
"If this Pavilion Master does not do so?" 6 Ying'er said with a smile. "What can you do?"
"I will tear down your Pavilion of Reverence," Master Black Dragon roared.
Actually, the situation had already deviated significantly from his original expectations. However, once he started, there was no turning back for Master Black Dragon.
The principle was to lose in battle but not in spirit.
This fellow valued face too much.
But before he could finish speaking, a cold laugh sounded in their ears: "Friend, you really think you can tear down the Pavilion of Reverence? What are you, worthy of such arrogance? Dare say it again in front of me?"
The voice seemed to come from far away but was clearly heard. A figure then appeared in their line of sight.
His appearance was very sudden, as if he had used some spatial secret technique. However, 6 Ying'er and the others all showed great joy: "Young Master, you have returned from seclusion?"
Liu Ying's reaction wasn't slow either; she quickly stood up and bowed to Lin Xuan. "Niece pays respects to Senior."
"Thank you for your great kindness. Your rescue of Wind Resonance Academy is something I will never forget," Kang Xiaoru's grateful voice echoed, as he paid a grand bow to Lin Xuan.
He knew the power of this Senior Lin well; with just a Second Stage Outer Core body, he could kill tens of thousands of ancient demons and save Wind Resonance Academy from dire straits. What could his true form be capable of?
Such a senior was not only greatly beneficial but even if there were no ties, they should still try to be friendly.
"Enough!"
Lin Xuan waved his hand. Then, he narrowed his eyes and looked at Master Black Dragon in front of him.
A mid-stage Separation Realm cultivator was already formidable enough in the human world. Correctly speaking, it was a top-tier existence. But in Lin Xuan's eyes, he was nothing but an ant!
Lin Xuan was very protective. In fact, he had arrived earlier and hid on one side to understand the situation.
The other party actually dared to plot against the Pavilion of Reverence, and such despicable actions. What did he have to be polite about? Lin Xuan wasn't a good man or a believer; if others didn't offend him, he wouldn't offend them either. Since Master Black Dragon had dared to provoke him, he would make him pay a heavy price.
A dangerous glint flashed in Lin Xuan's eyes as Master Black Dragon's voice reached their ears, carrying a hint of cold laughter: "Hmph, do you think I'm an idiot? Sending someone like this out to act is just trying to fool me with a fake Profound Realm cultivator. Too naive."
"A Profound Realm powerhouse, him? Is he even worthy?"
These words shocked 6 Ying'er and the others, Liu Ying, and Kang Xiaoru into speechlessness. They were stunned. If Lin Xuan wasn't here, Old Dragon's arrogance was understandable given his strength, but since Lin Xuan had appeared, his arrogance was truly incomprehensible.
... Chapter 2040 - Lin Xuan Emerges ...