“ tiān shī mén sān bǎo zhī yī ？“
“天尸门三宝之一？“
"Is this one of the Three Treasures of Heavenly Corpse Sect?"
lín xuān de méi tóu rěn bú zhù qīng zhòu le yī xià ， zì jǐ zài yún yǐn zōng ， sì hū céng tīng rén shuō guò ， kě xī dāng shí méi yǒu zài yì ， rú jīn jù tǐ rú hé ， yě jiù bù zěn me xiǎng dé qǐ lái le 。,,; bù guò zhè fēi tiān guān ， xiǎn rán bú shì yì bān zhī wù 。
林轩的眉头忍不住轻皱了一下，自己在云隐宗，似乎曾听人说过，可惜当时没有在意，如今具体如何，也就不怎么想得起来了。,,;不过这飞天棺，显然不是一般之物。
Lin Xuan's brow involuntarily furrowed. He seemed to have heard about it before in Cloud Concealing Sect, but back then he didn't pay much attention. Now, he couldn't quite recall the details.
lín xuān qiǎo rán jiāng shén shí fàng chū ， rán ér yī jiē chù dào guān cái ， jū rán jiù bèi fǎn tán le huí lái 。
林轩悄然将神识放出，然而一接触到棺材，居然就被反弹了回来。
However, this Flying Heaven Casket was clearly not an ordinary item.
yáo le yáo tóu ， xiàn zài méi yǒu shí jiān qù tàn jiū ， fǒu zé yí dàn yǐn qǐ tiān shī mén zhòng rén de zhù yì ， duì zì jǐ ， kě shì dà wèi de bù lì 。
摇了摇头，现在没有时间去探究，否则一旦引起天尸门众人的注意，对自己，可是大为的不利。
Lin Xuan quietly released his spirit sense, only for it to be bounced back as soon as it touched the casket.
quán héng lì bì ， lín xuān xíng ruò wú shì de xiàng tóu dǐng de shēng xiān diàn fēi qù 。
权衡利弊，林轩行若无事的像头顶的升仙殿飞去。
He shook his head and decided there wasn't enough time to investigate further. Otherwise, if he drew attention from Heavenly Corpse Sect members, it would greatly disadvantage him.
yuè shì jiē jìn ， yuè shì xiǎn de zhè jiàn zhù de péng bó ， hēi yā yā de jī hū zhē dǎng zhù le bàn biān tiān mù ， rù kǒu zú yǒu jiǔ gè ， měi yí gè ， dōu yǒu shù míng pī jiān zhí ruì de xiū shì zhàn lì zài nà lǐ 。
越是接近，越是显得这建筑的蓬勃，黑压压的几乎遮挡住了半边天幕，入口足有九个，每一个，都有数名披坚执锐的修士站立在那里。
Weighing the pros and cons, Lin Xuan continued on as if nothing had happened towards the Ascension Pavilion above his head.
lín xuān suí yì tiāo le jù lí zì jǐ jiào jìn de yí gè ， huǎn huǎn de fēi guò qù le 。
林轩随意挑了距离自己较近的一个，缓缓的飞过去了。
The closer he got, the more vibrant this structure appeared, almost obscuring half of the sky. There were nine entrances, each guarded by several armored cultivators.
“ gěi qián bèi jiàn lǐ ， yào jìn rù cǐ chù ， xū yào chū shì qǐng shù xíng 。”
“给前辈见礼，要进入此处，需要出示请束行。”
Lin Xuan casually chose one that was closest to him and slowly flew past it.
“ gěi nǐ 。”
“给你。”
"Salutations, senior. To enter here, you need a Pass Token."
lín xuān jiāng qǐng shù dì le guò qù ， duì fāng jiē guò ， rán hòu qǔ chū yī yuán pán xíng zhuàng de dōng xī ， yī dào fǎ jué dǎ le shàng qù 。
林轩将请束递了过去，对方接过，然后取出一圆盘形状的东西，一道法决打了上去。
"I'll give it to you."
guāng yùn yī shǎn ， yī dào huáng sè de líng guāng fàng shè chū lái ， jiāng lín xuān lǒng zhào zài lǐ miàn 。
光晕一闪，一道黄色的灵光放射出来，将林轩笼罩在里面。
Lin Xuan handed over the pass token. The other party took it and then produced an oval-shaped object, casting a spell on it.
“ qián bèi bú yào jiè yì ， zhè fǎ qì shì wú hài de ， jǐn jù yǒu jiǎn chá de xiào guǒ ， shì wèi le fáng zhǐ yāo huà zhě mào chōng xiū shì hùn rù 。”
“前辈不要介意，这法器是无害的，仅具有检查的效果，是为了防止妖化者冒充修士混入。”
A beam of yellow light radiated out, enveloping Lin Xuan.
duì fāng jiàn lín xuān liǎn shàng lù chū bù yù zhī sè ， máng péi xiào zhe jiě shì qǐ lái le 。
对方见林轩脸上露出不豫之色，忙赔笑着解释起来了。
"Do not mind this, Senior. This magical tool is harmless; it only serves for inspection to prevent demonized individuals from impersonating cultivators."
“ shén me ， yāo huà zhě hái néng mào chōng wǒ xiū shì me ？” lín xuān tīng le yī dāi ， tā lái zūn lóng jiè suī yǐ shù bǎi nián ， dàn dà bù fèn shí jiān ， dōu zài bì guān ， duì yú yāo huà zhě de qíng kuàng ， bìng bú shì hěn qīng chǔ 。
“什么，妖化者还能冒充我修士么？”林轩听了一呆，他来尊龙界虽已数百年，但大部分时间，都在闭关，对于妖化者的情况，并不是很清楚。
Seeing Lin Xuan's displeased expression, the other party quickly smiled and explained further.
“ zěn me ， qián bèi bù xiǎo de ， yāo huà zhě zhǐ yào fú shí nǐ xiān dān ， duǎn shí jiān nèi ， shì kě yǐ jiāng shēn tǐ zhōng de yāo lì ， zhuǎn huà wèi líng lì de ， rú cǐ yī lái ， tā men jiù kě yǐ mào chōng xiū xiān zhě 。“ nà jiǎ shì péi xiào de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ 。
“怎么，前辈不晓得，妖化者只要服食拟仙丹，短时间内，是可以将身体中的妖力，转化为灵力的，如此一来，他们就可以冒充修仙者。“那甲士赔笑的声音传入耳朵。
"What? Demonized individuals can still impersonate us?" Lin Xuan was taken aback. He had been in Respect Dragon Realm for several hundred years, but most of his time was spent in seclusion, so he wasn't well-informed about demonized individuals.
huà yīn wèi luò ， bào liè shēng jiù gé kōng chuán guò lái le 。
话音未落，爆裂声就隔空传过来了。
"Senior, do you not know that as long as a demonized individual consumes the Immortal-like Pill, they can convert their demonic energy into spiritual energy within a short period? Thus, they can impersonate cultivators," the armored man's smiling voice echoed in his ears.
lín xuān yí zhèng ， xún shēng zhuǎn guò tóu qù ， fēn zhēng shì cóng lìng wài yí gè rù chǒu chuán guò lái dì 。
林轩一怔，循声转过头去，纷争是从另外一个入丑传过来地。
Before he could finish speaking, an explosion sounded through the air.
yāo huà zhě ！
妖化者！
Lin Xuan was startled and turned to see where the noise came from. The conflict originated from another entrance.
yī gòng liǎng gè ， yǐ jīng bèi tiān shī mén de jiǎ shì gěi tuán tuán wéi zhù le 。
一共两个，已经被天尸门的甲士给团团围住了。
Demonized individuals!
“ dà dǎn jiān xì ， jū rán gǎn lái běn mén zǒng duò dǎo luàn ， huó dé bù nài fán 。”
“大胆奸细，居然敢来本门总舵捣乱，活得不耐烦。”
There were two of them, already surrounded by Heavenly Corpse Sect cultivators.
tiān shī mén wèi de ， shì yī míng shēn chuān yín jiǎ de xiū xiān zhě ， shí lì bù ruò ， zú yǒu lí hé hòu bān de jìng jiè le 。
天尸门为的，是一名身穿银甲的修仙者，实力不弱，足有离合后般的境界了。
"Bold spy! Daring to cause trouble in our sect's main hall; you've outlived your usefulness."
“ dào yǒu bú yào shēng qì ， wǒ xiōng dì èr rén bìng wú è yì ， mào chōng xiū xiān zhě ， jǐn jǐn shì xiǎng yào cān jiā wàn bǎo dà huì ér yǐ 。”
“道友不要生气，我兄弟二人并无恶意，冒充修仙者，仅仅是想要参加万宝大会而已。”
The leader was a cultivator wearing silver armor and had considerable strength, on par with the Separation Realm stage.
xíng jì bèi kàn pò ， nà hóng liǎn lǎo zhě mǎn liǎn huáng kǒng ， lián máng rú cǐ zhè bān de jiě shì qǐ lái le 。
行迹被看破，那红脸老者满脸惶恐，连忙如此这般的解释起来了。
"Friend, please don't be angry. My two brothers have no ill intent. We only want to participate in the Great Treasure Fair," said the red-faced old man, his face filled with fear as he hurriedly explained.
rán ér zhè fān shuō cí gēn běn jiù méi yǒu yòng ， zì cóng yuán wǔ chéng yì biàn yǐ hòu ， yuè guó xiū shì yǔ yāo huà zhě jié xià le shēn chóu ， tiān shī mén zuò wèi yuè guó dì yī mén pài ， qián qián hòu hòu sǔn shī le bù zhī dào duō shǎo mén rén dì 。
然而这番说辞根本就没有用，自从元武城异变以后，越国修士与妖化者结下了深仇，天尸门做为越国第一门派，前前后后损失了不知道多少门人弟。
However, this explanation was useless. Since the anomaly in Yuanwu City, Vat Kingdom cultivators and demonized individuals had formed a deep grudge. As the top sect of Vat Kingdom, Heavenly Corpse Sect had lost countless disciples due to their actions.
zuò wèi mó zōng ， gèng méi yǒu yǐ dé bào yuàn yī shuō ， duì fāng jì rán chuǎng rù le běn mén zǒng duò ， zěn me kě néng fàng tā men lí qù ne ？
做为魔宗，更没有以德报怨一说，对方既然闯入了本门总舵，怎么可能放他们离去呢？
As a Demon Sect, they had no concept of repaying kindness with kindness. If these intruders had entered the main hall, how could they be allowed to leave?
nà yín jiǎ xiū shì yī shēng bào hē ， fù jìn de tiān shī mén dì jiù yī yōng ér shàng le ， xiū xiān zhě kě méi yǒu dān dǎ dú dòu yī shuō ， yǐ zhòng líng guǎ shì hěn zhèng cháng de 。
那银甲修士一声暴喝，附近的天尸门弟就一拥而上了，修仙者可没有单打独斗一说，以众凌寡是很正常的。
The silver-armored cultivator bellowed, and nearby Heavenly Corpse Sect members rushed forward. Cultivators didn't fight alone; overwhelming numbers were common.
nà liǎng gè yāo huà zhě shí lì suī rán bù ruò ， dàn hǎo hàn jià bú zhù rén duō ， hěn kuài jiù bèi hōng shā zhì zhā le 。
那两个妖化者实力虽然不弱，但好汉架不住人多，很快就被轰杀至渣了。
Though the two demonized individuals weren't weak, good men couldn't stand up to a crowd. They were soon obliterated into nothingness.
zhè xiǎo xiǎo de chā qǔ ， bìng méi yǒu yǐn qǐ duō shǎo xiū xiān zhě de zhù yì ， rán ér lín xuān de liǎn sè ， què yǒu xiē yīn fù le ， tiān shī mén de shí lì ， guǒ rán fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， zì jǐ xiǎng yào zài lǎo hǔ zuǐ lǐ bá yá bìng bù róng yì 。
这小小的插曲，并没有引起多少修仙者的注意，然而林轩的脸色，却有些阴覆了，天尸门的实力，果然非同小可，自己想要在老虎嘴里拔牙并不容易。
This small incident didn't draw much attention from other cultivators, but Lin Xuan's face darkened slightly. Heavenly Corpse Sect's strength was indeed formidable; it wouldn't be easy for him to take a bite out of the tiger.
hǎo zài zì jǐ hái yǒu shā shǒu jiǎn 。
好在自己还有杀手锏。
Fortunately, he still had his trump card.
lín xuān bù dòng shēng sè de jìn rù dào le shēng xiān diàn 。
林轩不动声色的进入到了升仙殿。
Lin Xuan entered the Ascension Pavilion without drawing any attention.
lǐ miàn jìng rán shì bié yǒu dòng tiān ， měi lún měi huàn ， kàn shàng qù jiù rú tóng shén xiān dòng fǔ yì bān 。
里面竟然是别有洞天，美轮美奂，看上去就如同神仙洞府一般。
Inside, there were wonders beyond imagination, magnificent and beautiful like a celestial abode.
yī míng qīng yī shì nǚ lái dào le miàn qián 。
一名青衣侍女来到了面前。
A young maiden in green robes approached him.
“ qián bèi ， kě xū yào wǒ yǐn lù zhǔ nín yào cān jiā nǎ ge jí bié de wàn bǎo dà huì ne ？”
“前辈，可需要我引路丶您要参加哪个级别的万宝大会呢？”
"Senior, do you need me to guide you? Which level of the Great Treasure Fair are you participating in?"
“ zěn me ， wàn bǎo dà huì hái bù zhǐ yí gè ？” lín xuān yǒu diǎn yì wài de kāi kǒu le 。
“怎么，万宝大会还不止一个？”林轩有点意外的开口了。
"How come there's more than one Great Treasure Fair?" Lin Xuan was surprised.
“ hē hē ， kàn lái qián bèi shì dì yī cì cān jiā ， bù cuò ， wàn bǎo dà huì gòng yǒu liǎng gè ， ér qiě shì tóng shí jǔ xíng de 。” qīng yī shào nǚ wēi xiào zhe shuō 。
“呵呵，看来前辈是第一次参加，不错，万宝大会共有两个，而且是同时举行的。”青衣少女微笑着说。
"Haha, it seems this is your first time. Indeed, the Great Treasure Fairs have two levels and they're held simultaneously," the maiden said with a smile.
“ lín mǒu què shí shì dì yī cì lái cǐ ， hái qǐng gū niáng xiáng xì shuō shuō 。”
“林某确实是第一次来此，还请姑娘详细说说。”
"Lin indeed has never been here before. Please explain in detail."
“ qián bèi tài kè qì le 。” nà shào nǚ yī dāi ， liǎn shàng lù chū chéng huáng chéng kǒng de biǎo qíng lái ， hěn duō lǎo guài wù dōu shì pí qì gǔ guài de zhǔ ér ， xiàng yǎn qián zhè yàng hǎo shuō huà de hái zhēn bù duō 。
“前辈太客气了。”那少女一呆，脸上露出诚惶诚恐的表情来，很多老怪物都是脾气古怪的主儿，像眼前这样好说话的还真不多。
"You are too polite," the maiden's expression changed to one of trepidation. Many old monsters were eccentric, but such a talkative one was rare.
cǐ nǚ bù yóu de yuè de rè qíng le ， duì fāng kě shì lí hé jí bié de xiū xiān zhě ， ruò shì yī gāo xìng gěi diǎn hǎo chù ， jiù zú gòu zì jǐ zhōng shēng shòu yòng bù jìn le 。
此女不由得越的热情了，对方可是离合级别的修仙者，若是一高兴给点好处，就足够自己终生受用不尽了。
She became even more enthusiastic; he was an advanced-stage cultivator. If she pleased him, it would be enough for her to enjoy for life.
“ wàn bǎo dà huì fēn wéi pǔ tōng yǔ gāo jí liǎng zhǒng ， ér qiě shì tóng shí jǔ xíng de ， yě jiù shì shuō ， měi míng xiū xiān zhě ， dōu zhǐ néng cān jiā qí zhōng yí gè 。”
“万宝大会分为普通与高级两种，而且是同时举行的，也就是说，每名修仙者，都只能参加其中一个。”
"The Great Treasure Fair has ordinary and advanced levels, both held simultaneously. Each cultivator can only participate in one."
“ pǔ tōng yǔ gāo jí ， qí zhōng de qū bié shì shén me ？”
“普通与高级，其中的区别是什么？”
"What's the difference between the two?"
“ pǔ tōng de wàn bǎo dà huì ， bù xiàn xiū wèi ， běn zōng dì huò zhě wài lái de guì kè ， zhǐ xū yào jiǎo nà wǔ qiān jīng shí jiù kě yǐ cān jiā le ， ér gāo jí de wàn bǎo dà huì ， zhì shǎo yào lí hé ， ér qiě guāng jiǎo nà jīng shí shì bù xíng de ， hái bì xū chū shì yī jiàn zhǔn bèi zài dà huì shàng yòng yú jiāo huàn de bǎo wù ， bìng qiě tōng guò shěn hé kě 。” shào nǚ qīng cuì de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ 。
“普通的万宝大会，不限修为，本宗弟或者外来的贵客，只需要缴纳五千晶石就可以参加了，而高级的万宝大会，至少要离合，而且光缴纳晶石是不行的，还必须出示一件准备在大会上用于交换的宝物，并且通过审核可。”少女清脆的声音传入耳朵。
"Ordinary level of the Great Treasure Fair is open to all without restrictions on cultivation. Our sect members or esteemed guests need only pay five thousand crystal stones to enter. For the advanced level, you must be at least at the Separation Realm stage and show a treasure item for exchange, which needs to pass inspection," the maiden's clear voice echoed.
“ yuán lái rú cǐ ， guài bù dé jiào wàn bǎo dà huì ， yuán lái shì měi yī míng cān jiā de xiū shì ， dōu bì xū tí gōng yī jiàn bǎo wù bàng chǎng 。” lín xuān diǎn diǎn tóu ：“ wǒ yào cān jiā gāo jí de ， nǐ dài lù 。”
“原来如此，怪不得叫万宝大会，原来是每一名参加的修士，都必须提供一件宝物棒场。”林轩点点头：“我要参加高级的，你带路。”
"Ah, I see. No wonder it's called the Great Treasure Fair; each participant must provide a treasure for auction." Lin Xuan nodded. "I want to participate in the advanced level. Lead the way."
“ hǎo de ， qián bèi qǐng suí wǒ lái 。”
“好的，前辈请随我来。”
"Very well, Senior, follow me."
cǐ nǚ gōng shùn de yīng le yī shēng ， suí hòu jiù lián bù qīng yí ， xiàng qián miàn zǒu qù 。
此女恭顺的应了一声，随后就莲步轻移，像前面走去。
The maiden obediently replied and then took a few steps forward.
wàng zhe cǐ nǚ yǎo tiǎo de shēn yǐng ， lín xuān què méi tou yí zhòu ， fǎng fú xiàn le shén me ， dàn lüè yī chí yí ， hái shì xíng ruò wú shì de gēn le shàng qù 。
望着此女窈窕的身影，林轩却眉头一皱，仿佛现了什么，但略一迟疑，还是形若无事的跟了上去。
Looking at her graceful figure, Lin Xuan frowned as if he had noticed something but continued on without showing any signs of unease.
hěn kuài ， lái dào le yí gè huí láng de rù kǒu ， zhè lǐ bié wú tā wù ， què yǒu yī míng gān shòu lǎo zhě zài nà lǐ zuò zhe 。
很快，来到了一个回廊的入口，这里别无他物，却有一名干瘦老者在那里坐着。
Soon, they arrived at an entrance to a corridor. There was nothing else there except for a thin old man sitting nearby.
“ xià shì lái cān jiā wàn bǎo dà huì de ？”
“下是来参加万宝大会的？”
"Are you here to participate in the Great Treasure Fair?"
“ nǐ zhǔn bèi pāi mài shén me bǎo wù ， lǎo fū yào jiǎn chá yī xià ， néng què rèn nǐ yǒu méi yǒu jìn rù de zī gé 。” lǎo zhě miàn wú biǎo qíng de shuō 。
“你准备拍卖什么宝物，老夫要检查一下，能确认你有没有进入的资格。”老者面无表情的说。
"What item are you auctioning? I need to check if you have the right to enter," the old man said expressionlessly.
lín xuān tīng le ， yě bù chí yí ， shēn shǒu zài yāo jiān yī pāi ， jiù jiāng yī jiàn bǎo wù qǔ le chū lái 。
林轩听了，也不迟疑，伸手在腰间一拍，就将一件宝物取了出来。
Lin Xuan didn't hesitate and reached into his waistband, taking out an item.
“ zhè hán bīng jǐ gǔ bǎo shì lín mǒu yì wài suǒ de ， yīn wèi gōng fǎ de guān xì ， zì jǐ yòng bù shàng ， zhèng hǎo ná dào wàn bǎo dà huì shàng pāi mài ， nǐ kàn rú hé ？”
“这寒冰戟古宝是林某意外所得，因为功法的关系，自己用不上，正好拿到万宝大会上拍卖，你看如何？”
"This ancient treasure, Cold Ice Halberd, was obtained by chance. Due to my cultivation techniques, I can't use it myself. It would be perfect for auction at the Great Treasure Fair. What do you think?"
lǎo zhě jiāng cǐ wù jiē guò ， xì xì pǐn jiàn qǐ lái le 。
老者将此物接过，细细品鉴起来了。
The old man took the item and examined it carefully.
“ bù suàn shén me liǎo bù qǐ de bǎo wù ， dàn píng xī yě yǒu cān jiā gāo jí wàn bǎo dà huì de zī gé ， nǐ jiǎo nà wǔ qiān jīng shí ， rán hòu jiù kě yǐ jìn qù 。”
“不算什么了不起的宝物，但凭牺也有参加高级万宝大会的资格，你缴纳五千晶石，然后就可以进去。”
"It's not a remarkable treasure, but with this, you have the right to participate in the advanced level of the Great Treasure Fair. Pay five thousand crystal stones, and you can enter."
“ duō xiè dào yǒu 。”
“多谢道友。”
"Thank you, friend."
lín xuān diǎn diǎn tóu ， wǔ qiān jīng shí duì tā lái shuō ， zì rán suàn bù liǎo shén me ， qǔ chū ná gěi lǎo zhě ， rán hòu jiù xiàng huí láng zǒu guò qù le 。
林轩点点头，五千晶石对他来说，自然算不了什么，取出拿给老者，然后就像回廊走过去了。
Lin Xuan nodded. Five thousand crystal stones meant nothing to him, so he handed them over and walked into the corridor.
zhǐ zhǎn chá de gōng fu yǐ hòu ， lín xuān lái dào yī bù mǎn fú wén de shí mén miàn qián 。
只盏茶的功夫以后，林轩来到一布满符文的石门面前。
After a short while, Lin Xuan arrived at a stone door covered in runes.
shí mén qián ， yǒu yī míng jiǎ shì ， kàn jiàn lín xuān lái hòu ， chōng tā xíng le yī lǐ ， rán hòu yī dào fǎ jué dǎ chū ， nà shí mén jiù zài hōng lōng lóng de shēng yīn zhōng kāi qǐ 。
石门前，有一名甲士，看见林轩来后，冲他行了一礼，然后一道法诀打出，那石门就在轰隆隆的声音中开启。
A guard stood before it. After bowing to Lin Xuan, he cast a spell, and the stone door opened with a rumble.
lín xuān jiàn le cǐ mù ， méi tou yí zhòu ， wàn bǎo dà huì jiè bèi jū rán rú cǐ sēn yán ， zì jǐ xiǎng yào dà nào tiān shī mén zǒng duò ， kàn lái nán dù bǐ xiǎng xiàng de hái dà 。
林轩见了此幕，眉头一皱，万宝大会戒备居然如此森严，自己想要大闹天尸门总舵，看来难度比想象的还大。
Seeing this scene, Lin Xuan frowned. The Great Treasure Fair's security was indeed strict. If he wanted to cause chaos in Heavenly Corpse Sect's main hall, the difficulty seemed greater than expected.
bù guò jì lái zhī ， zé ān zhī ， biǎo miàn shàng ， lín xuān zì rán fēn háo yì sè bù lù ， zǒu jìn qù le 。（ wèi wán dài xù
不过既来之，则安之，表面上，林轩自然分毫异色不露，走进去了。（未完待续
Nevertheless, once he was there, he might as well stay. On the surface, Lin Xuan showed no signs of unease and walked inside. (To be continued)
"Is this one of the Three Treasures of Heavenly Corpse Sect?"
Lin Xuan's brow involuntarily furrowed. He seemed to have heard about it before in Cloud Concealing Sect, but back then he didn't pay much attention. Now, he couldn't quite recall the details.
However, this Flying Heaven Casket was clearly not an ordinary item.
Lin Xuan quietly released his spirit sense, only for it to be bounced back as soon as it touched the casket.
He shook his head and decided there wasn't enough time to investigate further. Otherwise, if he drew attention from Heavenly Corpse Sect members, it would greatly disadvantage him.
Weighing the pros and cons, Lin Xuan continued on as if nothing had happened towards the Ascension Pavilion above his head.
The closer he got, the more vibrant this structure appeared, almost obscuring half of the sky. There were nine entrances, each guarded by several armored cultivators.
Lin Xuan casually chose one that was closest to him and slowly flew past it.
"Salutations, senior. To enter here, you need a Pass Token."
"I'll give it to you."
Lin Xuan handed over the pass token. The other party took it and then produced an oval-shaped object, casting a spell on it.
A beam of yellow light radiated out, enveloping Lin Xuan.
"Do not mind this, Senior. This magical tool is harmless; it only serves for inspection to prevent demonized individuals from impersonating cultivators."
Seeing Lin Xuan's displeased expression, the other party quickly smiled and explained further.
"What? Demonized individuals can still impersonate us?" Lin Xuan was taken aback. He had been in Respect Dragon Realm for several hundred years, but most of his time was spent in seclusion, so he wasn't well-informed about demonized individuals.
"Senior, do you not know that as long as a demonized individual consumes the Immortal-like Pill, they can convert their demonic energy into spiritual energy within a short period? Thus, they can impersonate cultivators," the armored man's smiling voice echoed in his ears.
Before he could finish speaking, an explosion sounded through the air.
Lin Xuan was startled and turned to see where the noise came from. The conflict originated from another entrance.
Demonized individuals!
There were two of them, already surrounded by Heavenly Corpse Sect cultivators.
"Bold spy! Daring to cause trouble in our sect's main hall; you've outlived your usefulness."
The leader was a cultivator wearing silver armor and had considerable strength, on par with the Separation Realm stage.
"Friend, please don't be angry. My two brothers have no ill intent. We only want to participate in the Great Treasure Fair," said the red-faced old man, his face filled with fear as he hurriedly explained.
However, this explanation was useless. Since the anomaly in Yuanwu City, Vat Kingdom cultivators and demonized individuals had formed a deep grudge. As the top sect of Vat Kingdom, Heavenly Corpse Sect had lost countless disciples due to their actions.
As a Demon Sect, they had no concept of repaying kindness with kindness. If these intruders had entered the main hall, how could they be allowed to leave?
"Kill!"
The silver-armored cultivator bellowed, and nearby Heavenly Corpse Sect members rushed forward. Cultivators didn't fight alone; overwhelming numbers were common.
Though the two demonized individuals weren't weak, good men couldn't stand up to a crowd. They were soon obliterated into nothingness.
This small incident didn't draw much attention from other cultivators, but Lin Xuan's face darkened slightly. Heavenly Corpse Sect's strength was indeed formidable; it wouldn't be easy for him to take a bite out of the tiger.
Fortunately, he still had his trump card.
Lin Xuan entered the Ascension Pavilion without drawing any attention.
Inside, there were wonders beyond imagination, magnificent and beautiful like a celestial abode.
A young maiden in green robes approached him.
"Senior, do you need me to guide you? Which level of the Great Treasure Fair are you participating in?"
"How come there's more than one Great Treasure Fair?" Lin Xuan was surprised.
"Haha, it seems this is your first time. Indeed, the Great Treasure Fairs have two levels and they're held simultaneously," the maiden said with a smile.
"Lin indeed has never been here before. Please explain in detail."
"You are too polite," the maiden's expression changed to one of trepidation. Many old monsters were eccentric, but such a talkative one was rare.
She became even more enthusiastic; he was an advanced-stage cultivator. If she pleased him, it would be enough for her to enjoy for life.
"The Great Treasure Fair has ordinary and advanced levels, both held simultaneously. Each cultivator can only participate in one."
"What's the difference between the two?"
"Ordinary level of the Great Treasure Fair is open to all without restrictions on cultivation. Our sect members or esteemed guests need only pay five thousand crystal stones to enter. For the advanced level, you must be at least at the Separation Realm stage and show a treasure item for exchange, which needs to pass inspection," the maiden's clear voice echoed.
"Ah, I see. No wonder it's called the Great Treasure Fair; each participant must provide a treasure for auction." Lin Xuan nodded. "I want to participate in the advanced level. Lead the way."
"Very well, Senior, follow me."
The maiden obediently replied and then took a few steps forward.
Looking at her graceful figure, Lin Xuan frowned as if he had noticed something but continued on without showing any signs of unease.
Soon, they arrived at an entrance to a corridor. There was nothing else there except for a thin old man sitting nearby.
"Are you here to participate in the Great Treasure Fair?"
"Yes."
"What item are you auctioning? I need to check if you have the right to enter," the old man said expressionlessly.
Lin Xuan didn't hesitate and reached into his waistband, taking out an item.
"This ancient treasure, Cold Ice Halberd, was obtained by chance. Due to my cultivation techniques, I can't use it myself. It would be perfect for auction at the Great Treasure Fair. What do you think?"
The old man took the item and examined it carefully.
"It's not a remarkable treasure, but with this, you have the right to participate in the advanced level of the Great Treasure Fair. Pay five thousand crystal stones, and you can enter."
"Thank you, friend."
Lin Xuan nodded. Five thousand crystal stones meant nothing to him, so he handed them over and walked into the corridor.
After a short while, Lin Xuan arrived at a stone door covered in runes.
A guard stood before it. After bowing to Lin Xuan, he cast a spell, and the stone door opened with a rumble.
Seeing this scene, Lin Xuan frowned. The Great Treasure Fair's security was indeed strict. If he wanted to cause chaos in Heavenly Corpse Sect's main hall, the difficulty seemed greater than expected.
Nevertheless, once he was there, he might as well stay. On the surface, Lin Xuan showed no signs of unease and walked inside. (To be continued)