jīn dān fēng ， gù míng sī yì ， gāi fēng de liàn dān mù xuán miào wú bǐ 。
金丹峰，顾名思义，该峰的炼丹木玄妙无比。
Golden Pillar Peak, as the name suggests, was renowned for its unparalleled techniques in refining elixirs.
shén qì fēng shàn cháng liàn qì 。
神器峰擅长炼器。
The Artifact Peak excelled in crafting spiritual artifacts.
zhèn fēng ， duì yú zhèn yī dào ， yán jiū pǒ wèi shēn yuǎn tuō 。
阵峰，对于阵一道，研究颇为深远拖。
The Array Peak delved deeply into array arts.
zhì yú líng shòu fēng ， nà jiù gèng bù yòng tí ， zì rán shì shàn cháng yù shòu zhī shù 。
至于灵兽峰，那就更不用提，自然是擅长驭兽之术。
As for the Spirit Beast Peak, it was naturally adept at controlling beasts.
wǔ fēng zhī zhōng ， wéi yǒu tiān jiàn fēng méi yǒu shè liè zá xué 。 tā men chuán chéng zì shàng gǔ jiàn xiū yī mài ， gōng jī gāng měng wú pǐ ， ruò lùn zhàn dòu lì ， tiān jiàn fēng de xiū shì jū shǒu ， nà shì háo wú zhēng yì 。
五峰之中，唯有天剑峰没有涉猎杂学。他们传承自上古剑修一脉，攻击刚猛无匹，若论战斗力，天剑峰的修士居首，那是毫无争议。
Among the five peaks, only the Heaven Sword Peak did not dabble in miscellaneous studies. They inherited from an ancient lineage of sword cultivators, and their attacks were incredibly robust. In terms of combat prowess, the cultivators of Heaven Sword Peak led all others without a doubt.
chú le zhè wǔ fēng yǐ wài ， yún yǐn zōng hái yǒu yī xiē zhī mài ， shè liè qí tā de xiū xiān bǎi yì ， dàn dōu ruò xiǎo yǐ jí ， yǔ wǔ fēng xiāng bǐ 。 gēn běn jiù shì bù chéng qì hòu dì 。
除了这五峰以外，云隐宗还有一些支脉，涉猎其他的修仙百艺，但都弱小以极，与五峰相比。根本就是不成气候地。
Apart from these five main peaks, Cloud Concealment Sect had some minor branches that specialized in various cultivation arts, but they were extremely weak compared to the main peaks. They were like insignificant weeds in comparison.
ér yǎn jiān de sān míng xiǎo xiū shì 。 dōu shì jīn dān fēng dì zǐ 。
而眼煎的三名小修士。都是金丹峰弟子。
The three young cultivators accompanying Jia were disciples of Golden Pillar Peak.
yuán běn zhè wǔ fēng zhī zhǔ ， dōu shì dòng xuán qī xiū xiān zhě ， tōng cháng lái shuō ， měi yī fēng de dòng xuán qī cún zài 。 hái bú shì yí gè liǎng gè ， yǒu shí jǐ èr shí rén zhī duō nà shì hěn zhèng cháng de 。
原本这五峰之主，都是洞玄期修仙者，通常来说，每一峰的洞玄期存在。还不是一个两个，有十几二十人之多那是很正常的。
Originally, each peak was led by a Core Formation stage cultivator. Typically, there would be more than ten or twenty Core Formation stage cultivators on each peak. However, now, the other four peaks thrived, but Golden Pillar Peak found itself in a dire situation; it had no Core Formation stage cultivators to support its operations, and even the acting head was only at the Separation stage.
rú jīn qí tā sì fēng yě què shì rú cǐ ， fán shèng yǐ jí 。 kě jīn dān fēng què piān piān chǔ yú qīng huáng bù jiē de jìng tuō ， chēng mén miàn de dòng xuán qī xiū xiān zhě ， yí gè yě wú ， yé zhēn shì dài fēng zhǔ ， yě bù guò lí hé hòu bà le 。
如今其他四峰也确是如此，繁盛以极。可金丹峰却偏偏处于青黄不接的境拖，撑门面的洞玄期修仙者，一个也无，耶侦是代峰主，也不过离合后罢了。
Lin Xuan was surprised upon hearing this. It was normal for a sect to experience periods of decline, but given that all five peaks belonged to Cloud Concealment Sect, their relative stagnancy was quite worrying. After gathering information, Lin decided he would temporarily stay and cultivate within the sect as it offered an excellent environment.
lín xuān tīng dào zhè lǐ ， bù yóu de dà wèi chà yì ， àn lǐ ， cháo qǐ cháo luò ， yí gè mén pài yǒu qīng huáng bù jiē de shí kè ， nà shì hěn zhèng cháng de ， kě wǔ fēng tóng shǔ yún yǐn zōng ， yǐ jiān bìng jià qí qū 。 rú jīn què yǒu zhè me dà de chā yì ， zé zhe shí ràng rén wú yǔ 。
林轩听到这里，不由得大为诧异，按理，潮起潮落，一个门派有青黄不接的时刻，那是很正常的，可五峰同属云隐宗，以煎并驾齐驱。如今却有这么大的差异，则着实让人无语。
Lin Xuan continued his journey, asking about various interesting topics. Despite not being as cunning as Lin Xuan, the three young cultivators were still unable to hide their true intentions from him. Whatever Lin wanted to know, he could always get through subtle inquiries without arousing suspicion. After all, they had only just started their cultivation journey and lacked experience compared to Lin.
nán dào zhè zhōng jiān yǒu shén me yuán gù ？
难道这中间有什么缘故？
Lin Xuan also learned the names of these three young cultivators. The young Taoist, named Jingxu, was a novice who had taken his vows at a young age. He was currently at the Fourth Layer of the Flexible Stage, making him the weakest among the trio in terms of cultivation level.
‘“ zhè wǒ men yě bù xiǎo de ， shuí zhī dào wǒ jīn dān fēng wèi hé huì luò rù zhè bān tián dì ， wǒ men xiū wèi tài dī ， jiū jìng fā shēng le shén me 。 yě shì jiē chù bú dào de 。”，
‘“这我们也不晓得，谁知道我金丹峰为何会落入这般田地，我们修为太低，究竟发生了什么。也是接触不到的。”，
The smiling girl was surnamed Su and her given name was Ru. She was seventeen years old and had entered Cloud Concealment Sect at the age of twelve, reaching the Fifth Layer of the Flexible Stage.
nà shào nǚ de liǎn shàng lù chū jǐ fēn àn rán zhī sè 。
那少女的脸上露出几分黯然之色。
The man dressed in civilian attire was named Chang Hu. He was twenty-four years old and a master cultivator at the peak of the Flexible Stage, just one step away from Core Formation.
zì cóng méi yǒu le dòng xuán qī xiū xiān zhě ， jīn dān fēng de rì hū kě bù hǎo guò ， yóu yú shòu mén guī xiàn zhì 。 gè mài de xīng shuāi zì jǐ fù zé ， bié de shān fēng zhī mài 。 dōu bù dé wàng jiā gān shè 。
自从没有了洞玄期修仙者，金丹峰的日乎可不好过，由于受门规限制。各脉的兴衰自己负责，别的山峰支脉。都不得妄加干涉。
Lin Xuan frowned upon hearing this; their cultivation journey wasn't short, but their progress seemed slow, not particularly impressive even by mortal standards. Despite the predominance of low-level cultivators in the Spirit Realm, these were disciples of a prominent sect, and such slow progress was quite embarrassing. However, his divine sense revealed that while their spiritual roots weren't exceptional, they also weren't terrible. Could there be some other reason for this?
zhè suī rán bì miǎn le qí tā sì fēng chā shǒu běn mài de shì wù 。 què yě jiāng jīn dān fēng dé dào yuán zhù de lù dǔ sǐ le ， méi yǒu dòng xuán lǎo zǔ ， jīn dān fēng jiù xiàng shì méi yǒu diē niáng de hái zi ， zài yún yǐn zōng de tuō wèi yī luò qiān zhàng ， shén me hǎo shì dōu lún bú dào tā men ， lián dài gāi fēng de dì zǐ ， yě jīng cháng bèi qí tā jǐ mài qī líng xī luò 。
这虽然避免了其他四峰插手本脉的事物。却也将金丹峰得到援助的路堵死了，没有洞玄老祖，金丹峰就像是没有爹娘的孩子，在云隐宗的拖位一落千丈，什么好事都轮不到他们，连带该峰的弟子，也经常被其他几脉欺凌奚落。
Lin Xuan felt puzzled but decided it didn’t concern him much. He had no need to pry into these matters.
kě yòu néng rú hé ， shuí ràng tā men méi yǒu dòng xuán qī lǎo zǔ chēng yāo ne ？
可又能如何，谁让他们没有洞玄期老祖撑腰呢？
Two hours passed quickly as a verdant mountain peak came into view. The continuous range of mountains stretched like a giant snake, extending who knew where.
wéi yǒu rěn nài 。
唯有忍耐。
The air here was significantly more potent than outside. It was clear that Cloud Concealment Sect's main headquarters was located in this area.
kě rěn zì tóu shàng yī bǎ dāo ， zhè xiē nián lái ” jīn dān fēng dì zǐ de rì zi ， què rán bù hǎo guò 。
可忍字头上一把刀，这些年来”金丹峰弟子的日子，确然不好过。
Lin Xuan remained silent as he followed the three young cultivators through a misty array into the heart of the mountain range. The mist was merely a minor illusion; no sect would keep its protective arrays active all the time.
sān rén huò xǔ yě shì yā yì jiǔ le ， bèi lín xuān lüè yī páng qiāo cè jī ， jiù zhú tǒng dǎo dòu zi bān de dào chū le xiáng xì 。
三人或许也是压抑久了，被林轩略一旁敲侧击，就竹筒倒豆子般的道出了详细。
Emerging from the mist, they found themselves in an entirely different world. The fragrant aura of the air was much more potent than before, dozens of times stronger.
‘“ yuán lái rú cǐ 。 jǐ wèi dào yǒu yě bù yòng jǔ sàng shēng qì 。 sú huà shuō ， sān shí nián hé dōng 。 sān shí nián hé xī ， wǒ xiāng xìn yǒu zhāo yī rì ， jīn dān fēng huì chóng xīn fèn qǐ 。”， lín xuān suí hòu ān wèi le jǐ jù ， móu dǐ shēn chù ， què yǒu jīng máng shǎn guò 。 dǎ tīng le zhè me duō ， tā yǐ jīng jué dìng hǎo le àn xià lái gāi zhè me zuò ， zàn shí zài yún yǐn zōng xiū xíng ， shì yí gè bù cuò de xuǎn zé 。
‘“原来如此。几位道友也不用沮丧生气。俗话说，三十年河东。三十年河西，我相信有朝一日，金丹峰会重新奋起。”，林轩随后安慰了几句，眸底深处，却有精芒闪过。打听了这么多，他已经决定好了胺下来该这么做，暂时在云隐宗修行，是一个不错的选择。
Even if he didn't consider the mortal realm, Lin Xuan had never seen a place with such superior spiritual energy in the Eastern Sea. A smile spread across his face; cultivating here would be incredibly effective.
jiē xià lái de lǚ tú 。 lín xuān yě méi yǒu xián zhe ， jì xù xún wèn yī xiē zì jǐ gǎn xìng qù de dōng xī 。
接下来的旅途。林轩也没有闲着，继续询问一些自己感兴趣的东西。
His plans were correct. If he could cultivate without interference, it would indeed be an excellent choice. After enduring so much hardship, Lin Xuan was no longer interested in getting involved in trivial matters of good and evil. He wanted to find a place where he could focus on his cultivation.
nà sān míng xiǎo xiū shì suī rán yě bù shǎ 。 dàn yǔ lǎo jiān jù huá de lín xuān xiāng bǐ ， shuǎ xīn jī ， nà gēn běn jiù bù gòu kàn a ！
那三名小修士虽然也不傻。但与老奸巨猾的林轩相比，耍心机，那根本就不够看啊！
"Comrade Fellow Daoist Lin, we will take you to the Ascension Platform. Although you are severely injured, your survival under the Cold Cliff's gales proves that you have passed the test and are eligible to become one of our disciples. However, I am not sure which branch you will join..." Chang Hu’s voice echoed.
bù lùn lín xuān xiǎng shuǎ xiǎo de shén me dōng xī ， zǒng néng tōng guò páng qiāo cè jī xún wèn chū lái 。 ér qiě hái sī háo bú huì yǐn qǐ tā men de huái yí ， bì jìng sān rén cái tà shàng xiū xiān zhī lù ， jiù jīng yàn lái shuō 。 yǔ lín xuān shì bù kě tóng rì ér yǔ de 。
不论林轩想耍晓得什么东西，总能通过旁敲侧击询问出来。而且还丝毫不会引起他们的怀疑，毕竟三人才踏上修仙之路，就经验来说。与林轩是不可同日而语的。
"Comrade Fellow Daoist Lin, joining Golden Pillar Peak, do you think it over? As I said earlier, this branch is less promising compared to the others." Su Ru's expression showed surprise. New recruits generally avoided choosing this branch out of fear. Why...
sān rén de míng zì bàng xuān yě xiǎo de le 。
三人的名字棒轩也晓得了。
"Haha, I am merely a lowly wandering cultivator. What right do I have to choose? Moreover, you all saved my life, and I would like to be your fellow disciples in this branch," Lin Xuan said sincerely.
nà qīng nián dào shì hào jìng xū ， nǎi shì cóng xiǎo jiù chū jiā le dì 。 rú jīn líng dòng qī sì céng 。 zài sān rén zhī zhōng ， xiāng duì lái shuō 。 xiū wèi zuì ruò 。
那青年道士号静虚，乃是从小就出家了地。如今灵动期四层。在三人之中，相对来说。修为最弱。
The three respected his choice. With his acting skills, deceiving these inexperienced recruits was easy. He had no malicious intent; he just wanted a place to cultivate without too much trouble.
ài xiào de shào nǚ xìng sū ， dān míng yí gè rú zì ， jīn nián shí qī ， shì zài shí èr suì nà nián bài rù yún yǐn zōng tuō ， líng dòng qī wǔ céng 。
爱笑的少女姓苏，单名一个茹字，今年十七，是在十二岁那年拜入云隐宗拖，灵动期五层。
With that settled, Lin Xuan didn't need to go to the Ascension Platform. Chang Hu's figure zipped left, and soon they arrived at a towering peak.
zhì yú nà sú jiā dǎ bàn de nián líng rén ， zé míng cháng hǔ 。 cóng xiǎo jiù zài yún yǐn zōng zhǎng dà de 。 jīn nián èr shí sì suì le ， nǎi shì líng dòng qī dà yuán mǎn de xiū xiān zhě ， jù zài zhù jī ， jǐn shèng xià yī bù 。
至于那俗家打扮的年龄人，则名常虎。从小就在云隐宗长大的。今年二十四岁了，乃是灵动期大圆满的修仙者，距再筑基，仅剩下一步。
The mountain stood over ten thousand feet tall, reaching towards the clouds.
lín xuān tīng dào zhè lǐ ， zhòu le zhòu méi 。 zhè me shuō lái 。 sān rén xiū xiān de shí jiān ， yě bù suàn duǎn 。 kě zhè sù dù ， què zhe shí bù zǎ de ， fàng dào rén jiè 。 yě méi yǒu shén me chū qí zhī chù 。
林轩听到这里，皱了皱眉。这么说来。三人修仙的时间，也不算短。可这速度，却着实不咋的，放到人界。也没有什么出奇之处。
The air here was even more potent.
suī rán líng jiè yě shì yǐ dī jiē xiū shì jū duō ， dàn tā men nǎi shì míng mén dà pài de dì zǐ 。 zhè yàng de xiū xiān sù dù ， zhe shí yǒu xiē ràng rén hàn yán ， rán ér shén shí sǎo guò ， sān rén de líng gēn suī rán shuō bù shàng yōu yì 。 dàn yě bìng fēi hěn chà de 。 nán dào shuō ， zhè zhōng jiān bié yǒu shén me yuán gù ？
虽然灵界也是以低阶修士居多，但他们乃是名门大派的弟子。这样的修仙速度，着实有些让人汗颜，然而神识扫过，三人的灵根虽然说不上优异。但也并非很差的。难道说，这中间别有什么缘故？
Their flying swords stopped at the base of the mountain where a structure made of green stone awaited them. Though not luxurious, it was incredibly sturdy.
lín xuān xīn zhōng pǒ wèi chà yì ， bù guò zhè yǔ zì jǐ ， yě méi yǒu duō shǎo guān xì ， tā fàn bù zháo bā guà de qù dǎ tīng zhè xiē wèn tí ， yě jiù tīng zhī rèn zhī 。
林轩心中颇为诧异，不过这与自己，也没有多少关系，他犯不着八卦的去打听这些问题，也就听之任之。
"Comrade Fellow Disciple Lin, this is our Golden Pillar Peak's residence for Flexible Stage cultivators. Once you reach Core Formation stage, you can establish your own cave dwelling. At the Flexible Stage, there’s no need to seek a master. Every month on the first and fifteenth day, senior masters from our peak will give lectures. After reaching Core Formation, you'll be evaluated by the Golden Pillar Elders. If chosen, you’ll become part of the sect," Chang Hu explained in detail.
liǎng gè shí chén hěn kuài guò qù ， yī piàn cāng cuì yǎn yìng de shān fēng yìng rù le yǎn lián lǐ 。
两个时辰很快过去，一片苍翠掩映的山峰映入了眼帘里。
Lin Xuan nodded obediently, feeling as if he had returned to the Cloud Concealment Valley. However, here, his current position was different; Cloud Concealment Sect's strength far surpassed that of the Cloud Concealment Valley.
lián mián bù jué ， rú yī tiáo jù mǎng wān yán pú fú ， bù zhī dào yán shēn dào hé chù 。
连绵不绝，如一条巨蟒蜿蜒匍匐，不知道延伸到何处。
Lin Xuan settled down there for cultivation. Time passed quickly; thirty years seemed like a blink in the cultivation world.
zhè lǐ de líng qì 。 yě míng xiǎn bǐ wài miàn nóng yù dé duō 。 bú yòng shuō ， yún yǐn zōng de zǒng duò 。 yīng gāi jiù wèi yú cǐ chù 。
这里的灵气。也明显比外面浓郁得多。不用说，云隐宗的总舵。应该就位于此处。
"Comrade Fellow Daoist Lin..."
lín xuān bù dòng shēng sè ， yóu sān rén dài zhe 。 chuān guò yī piàn mí wù zhèn ， jìn rù dào le qún shān shēn chù 。
林轩不动声色，由三人带着。穿过一片迷雾阵，进入到了群山深处。
A pleasant voice reached his ears as he sat in meditation, looking at Jia’s transmission scroll and smiling wryly.
nà mí wù ， zhǐ shì xiē xǔ zhàng yǎn zhī shù ， méi yǒu nà ge zōng mén jiā zú ， huì yǒu shì méi shì jiāng hù pài dà zhèn kāi qǐ de 。
那迷雾，只是些许障眼之术，没有那个宗门家族，会有事没事将护派大阵开启的。
The girl had come to visit again.
chuān guò mí wù ， yǎn qián huò rán kāi lǎng 。
穿过迷雾，眼前豁然开朗。
Standing up, Lin Xuan walked out of his cave dwelling. Thirty years had passed, but she looked the same as when they first met; it was not uncommon for women cultivators to have anti-aging effects.
fǎng fú lái dào le lìng wài yí gè shì jiè yī yàng ， fēn fāng de líng qì pū bí ， yǔ gāng gāng xiāng bǐ ， nóng yù le shù shí bèi yǒu yú 。
仿佛来到了另外一个世界一样，芬芳的灵气扑鼻，与刚刚相比，浓郁了数十倍有余。
Now, Su Ru was a Core Formation中期 cultivator, and Chang Hu and Jingxu had also reached Core Formation stage with Lin Xuan's help. They wouldn't have been able to even attempt such cultivation without his assistance.
rén jiè zàn qiě bù shuō ， jiù suàn shì dōng hǎi ， lín xuān yě méi yǒu jiàn guò shén me dì fāng líng mài yōu yì dào zhè zhǒng chéng dù ， lín xuān liǎn shàng bù yóu de lù chū táo zuì zhī sè ， zài zhè lǐ xiū liàn jué duì shì shì bàn ér de 。
人界暂且不说，就算是东海，林轩也没有见过什么地方灵脉优异到这种程度，林轩脸上不由得露出陶醉之色，在这里修炼绝对是事半而的。
"Comrade Fellow Daoist Su, what is it?"
kàn jǐ de móu suàn méi cuò 。 rú guǒ néng zài zhè lǐ bù shòu dǎ rǎo de xiū liàn nà yě shì yī shàng jiā xuǎn zé ， jīng lì de fēng fēng yǔ yǔ nà me duō ， lín xuān yě yǒu xiē yàn wù ， bù xiǎng zài guò wèn tài duō de shì fēi shàn è ， ér xiǎng shuǎ xún yī huà jìng zhī suǒ hǎo hǎo de tí shēng zì jǐ de lì yǔ xiū wèi le 。
看己的谋算没错。如果能在这里不受打扰的修炼那也是一尚佳选择，经历的风风雨雨那么多，林轩也有些厌恶，不想再过问太多的是非善恶，而想耍寻一话净之所好好的提升自己的力与修为了。
"Why can’t you come see me when you're not busy?" Her expression showed a hint of displeasure before she smiled: "Brother, I have some news about the waste pill room."
“ lín dào yǒu ， wǒ men zhè jiù dài nǐ qù shēng xiān tái ， nǐ suī rán shēn shòu zhòng shāng ， dàn néng gòu zài hán yá gāng fēng xià cún huó ， yě jiù suàn tōng guò le kǎo yàn ， yǒu zī gé chéng wéi běn mén de dì zǐ le ， zhǐ bù guò 。 què bù xiǎo de 。 nǐ yī huì er huì rù nǎ yí gè zhī mài ……， cháng hǔ de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， cǐ rén de xìng gé shì bǐ jiào gāng zhèng de 。
“林道友，我们这就带你去升仙台，你虽然身受重伤，但能够在寒崖罡风下存活，也就算通过了考验，有资格成为本门的弟子了，只不过。却不晓得。你一会儿会入哪一个支脉……，常虎的声音传入耳朵，此人的性格是比较刚正的。
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Golden Pillar Peak, as the name suggests, was renowned for its unparalleled techniques in refining elixirs.
The Artifact Peak excelled in crafting spiritual artifacts.
The Array Peak delved deeply into array arts.
As for the Spirit Beast Peak, it was naturally adept at controlling beasts.
Among the five peaks, only the Heaven Sword Peak did not dabble in miscellaneous studies. They inherited from an ancient lineage of sword cultivators, and their attacks were incredibly robust. In terms of combat prowess, the cultivators of Heaven Sword Peak led all others without a doubt.
Apart from these five main peaks, Cloud Concealment Sect had some minor branches that specialized in various cultivation arts, but they were extremely weak compared to the main peaks. They were like insignificant weeds in comparison.
The three young cultivators accompanying Jia were disciples of Golden Pillar Peak.
Originally, each peak was led by a Core Formation stage cultivator. Typically, there would be more than ten or twenty Core Formation stage cultivators on each peak. However, now, the other four peaks thrived, but Golden Pillar Peak found itself in a dire situation; it had no Core Formation stage cultivators to support its operations, and even the acting head was only at the Separation stage.
Lin Xuan was surprised upon hearing this. It was normal for a sect to experience periods of decline, but given that all five peaks belonged to Cloud Concealment Sect, their relative stagnancy was quite worrying. After gathering information, Lin decided he would temporarily stay and cultivate within the sect as it offered an excellent environment.
Lin Xuan continued his journey, asking about various interesting topics. Despite not being as cunning as Lin Xuan, the three young cultivators were still unable to hide their true intentions from him. Whatever Lin wanted to know, he could always get through subtle inquiries without arousing suspicion. After all, they had only just started their cultivation journey and lacked experience compared to Lin.
Lin Xuan also learned the names of these three young cultivators. The young Taoist, named Jingxu, was a novice who had taken his vows at a young age. He was currently at the Fourth Layer of the Flexible Stage, making him the weakest among the trio in terms of cultivation level.
The smiling girl was surnamed Su and her given name was Ru. She was seventeen years old and had entered Cloud Concealment Sect at the age of twelve, reaching the Fifth Layer of the Flexible Stage.
The man dressed in civilian attire was named Chang Hu. He was twenty-four years old and a master cultivator at the peak of the Flexible Stage, just one step away from Core Formation.
Lin Xuan frowned upon hearing this; their cultivation journey wasn't short, but their progress seemed slow, not particularly impressive even by mortal standards. Despite the predominance of low-level cultivators in the Spirit Realm, these were disciples of a prominent sect, and such slow progress was quite embarrassing. However, his divine sense revealed that while their spiritual roots weren't exceptional, they also weren't terrible. Could there be some other reason for this?
Lin Xuan felt puzzled but decided it didn’t concern him much. He had no need to pry into these matters.
Two hours passed quickly as a verdant mountain peak came into view. The continuous range of mountains stretched like a giant snake, extending who knew where.
The air here was significantly more potent than outside. It was clear that Cloud Concealment Sect's main headquarters was located in this area.
Lin Xuan remained silent as he followed the three young cultivators through a misty array into the heart of the mountain range. The mist was merely a minor illusion; no sect would keep its protective arrays active all the time.
Emerging from the mist, they found themselves in an entirely different world. The fragrant aura of the air was much more potent than before, dozens of times stronger.
Even if he didn't consider the mortal realm, Lin Xuan had never seen a place with such superior spiritual energy in the Eastern Sea. A smile spread across his face; cultivating here would be incredibly effective.
His plans were correct. If he could cultivate without interference, it would indeed be an excellent choice. After enduring so much hardship, Lin Xuan was no longer interested in getting involved in trivial matters of good and evil. He wanted to find a place where he could focus on his cultivation.
"Comrade Fellow Daoist Lin, we will take you to the Ascension Platform. Although you are severely injured, your survival under the Cold Cliff's gales proves that you have passed the test and are eligible to become one of our disciples. However, I am not sure which branch you will join..." Chang Hu’s voice echoed.
"Comrade Fellow Daoist Lin, joining Golden Pillar Peak, do you think it over? As I said earlier, this branch is less promising compared to the others." Su Ru's expression showed surprise. New recruits generally avoided choosing this branch out of fear. Why...
"Haha, I am merely a lowly wandering cultivator. What right do I have to choose? Moreover, you all saved my life, and I would like to be your fellow disciples in this branch," Lin Xuan said sincerely.
The three respected his choice. With his acting skills, deceiving these inexperienced recruits was easy. He had no malicious intent; he just wanted a place to cultivate without too much trouble.
With that settled, Lin Xuan didn't need to go to the Ascension Platform. Chang Hu's figure zipped left, and soon they arrived at a towering peak.
The mountain stood over ten thousand feet tall, reaching towards the clouds.
The air here was even more potent.
Their flying swords stopped at the base of the mountain where a structure made of green stone awaited them. Though not luxurious, it was incredibly sturdy.
"Comrade Fellow Disciple Lin, this is our Golden Pillar Peak's residence for Flexible Stage cultivators. Once you reach Core Formation stage, you can establish your own cave dwelling. At the Flexible Stage, there’s no need to seek a master. Every month on the first and fifteenth day, senior masters from our peak will give lectures. After reaching Core Formation, you'll be evaluated by the Golden Pillar Elders. If chosen, you’ll become part of the sect," Chang Hu explained in detail.
Lin Xuan nodded obediently, feeling as if he had returned to the Cloud Concealment Valley. However, here, his current position was different; Cloud Concealment Sect's strength far surpassed that of the Cloud Concealment Valley.
Lin Xuan settled down there for cultivation. Time passed quickly; thirty years seemed like a blink in the cultivation world.
"Comrade Fellow Daoist Lin..."
A pleasant voice reached his ears as he sat in meditation, looking at Jia’s transmission scroll and smiling wryly.
The girl had come to visit again.
Standing up, Lin Xuan walked out of his cave dwelling. Thirty years had passed, but she looked the same as when they first met; it was not uncommon for women cultivators to have anti-aging effects.
Now, Su Ru was a Core Formation中期 cultivator, and Chang Hu and Jingxu had also reached Core Formation stage with Lin Xuan's help. They wouldn't have been able to even attempt such cultivation without his assistance.
"Comrade Fellow Daoist Su, what is it?"
"Why can’t you come see me when you're not busy?" Her expression showed a hint of displeasure before she smiled: "Brother, I have some news about the waste pill room."
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