I tiān wú shān fā shēng de yī qiè ， lín xuān bìng bù xiǎo de ， shù rì hòu ， tā yǐ jīng zài bǎi wàn lǐ zhī wài le 。
I天吴山发生的一切，林轩并不晓得，数日后，他已经在百万里之外了。
In the events that transpired on Mount Tianwu, Lin Xuan was unaware. Several days later, he had already traveled a million miles away.
ér lín xuān bìng méi yǒu jí zhe fǎn huí yún yǐn zōng ， yī lái ， jù lí zǐ xīn dì huǒ pēn fā de shí jiān hái yǒu xǔ duō ， èr lái ， zuì jìn yī lián chuàn de qí yù ， yě ràng lín xuān shǒu tóu jī yā le xǔ duō shì qíng xū yào chǔ lǐ ， ér yún yǐn zōng jù lí zhè lǐ tài yuǎn le xiē ， suǒ yǐ lín xuān dǎ suàn lìng wài xún zhǎo yī qīng jìng zhī dì 。
而林轩并没有急着返回云隐宗，一来，距离紫心地火喷发的时间还有许多，二来，最近一连串的奇遇，也让林轩手头积压了许多事情需要处理，而云隐宗距离这里太远了些，所以林轩打算另外寻找一清净之地。
Lin Xuan did not rush to return to Cloud Concealing Sect. Firstly, there were still many months before the eruption of Purple Heart Earthfire; secondly, the recent series of extraordinary encounters left him with much to handle. Given that the Cloud Concealing Sect was too far from here, Lin Xuan decided to find another secluded place.
suǒ wèi qīng jìng ， zì rán shì zhǐ shǎo yǒu rén dǎ rǎo 。
所谓清净，自然是指少有人打扰。
By "secluded," it naturally meant a place where few people would disturb him.
yú shì lín xuān zài kàn guò dì tú yǐ hòu ， jū rán yī lù xiàng xī ， tā rú jīn suǒ zài zhī chù ， běn lái jiù shì tiān shuāng jùn de jí xī zhī dì ， zài wǎng nà ge fāng xiàng zǒu ， rén yān kě jiù yuè fā de xī shǎo le 。
于是林轩在看过地图以后，居然一路向西，他如今所在之处，本来就是天霜郡的极西之地，再往那个方向走，人烟可就越发的稀少了。
After reviewing the map, Lin Xuan headed westward. He was already in the westernmost part of Tianshuang Prefecture, and continuing in that direction would see even fewer inhabitants.
lín xuān jìn rù le yú guó de jìng dì 。
林轩进入了虞国的境地。
Lin Xuan entered the territory of Yu State.
tiān shuāng jùn miàn jī guǎng kuò ， bǐ dōng hǎi hái yào dà shàng xǔ duō ， yòu fēn chéng le shù bǎi gè fán rén de xiǎo guó ， zhè yú guó chà bu duō jiù shì zuì xī biān de yí gè ， zài wǎng qián zǒu ， kě jiù shì bù máo zhī dì ， jù shuō biàn shì gāo jiē xiū xiān zhě ， yě hěn nán chuān guò qù 。
天霜郡面积广阔，比东海还要大上许多，又分成了数百个凡人的小国，这虞国差不多就是最西边的一个，再往前走，可就是不毛之地，据说便是高阶修仙者，也很难穿过去。
Tianshuang Prefecture was vast, much larger than East Sea, divided into hundreds of small human states. Yu State was roughly the most western one; further ahead lay barren lands where high-ranking cultivators found it difficult to traverse.
yú guó ， zài fán rén guó jiā zhōng suàn shì jiào xiǎo de yí gè ， dàn nà yě shì xiāng duì lái shuō ， rén kǒu tóng yàng yǒu shù bǎi yì ， yào xiǎo de ， pāo suǒ zài zhī chù ， kě shì zhēn zhèng de dì guǎng rén xī ， yóu cǐ kě yǐ xiǎng xiàng xī de miàn jī 。
虞国，在凡人国家中算是较小的一个，但那也是相对来说，人口同样有数百亿，要晓得，抛所在之处，可是真正的地广人稀，由此可以想象牺的面积。
Yu State was a smaller state among ordinary human states, but that was relative—its population numbered in the billions. Considering the true sparseness of its land, one could imagine the extent of its area.
ér yú guó líng shān líng mài shù liàng bù duō ， pǐn zhì tóng yàng méi yǒu bàn yǔ tiān shuāng jùn qí tā dì fāng xiāng bǐ ， rú cǐ yī lái ， gāi guó xiū xiān jiè de shí lì ， yě jiù jiào ruò ， nà xiē míng mén dà pài ， kě méi yǒu xìng qù dào zhè kǔ hán zhī dì lái 。
而虞国灵山灵脉数量不多，品质同样没有办与天霜郡其他地方相比，如此一来，该国修仙界的实力，也就较弱，那些名门大派，可没有兴趣到这苦寒之地来。
The number and quality of spirit veins in Yu State were not as good as those in Tianshuang Prefecture. Consequently, the strength of the cultivation world there was weaker; prominent sects had no interest in this cold region.
ér lín xuān xuǎn zé zhè lǐ ， kě shì yǒu mù dì ， tiān wú shān fā shēng de yī qiè yě jiù bà le ， lín xuān xiāng xìn yǐ zì jǐ zuò shì zhī wěn tuǒ ， bú huì yǒu xiāo xī zǒu lòu 。
而林轩选择这里，可是有目的，天吴山发生的一切也就罢了，林轩相信以自己做事之稳妥，不会有消息走漏。
However, Lin Xuan chose this place with a purpose. The events on Mount Tianwu were one thing, but he believed that his actions would remain discreet enough to avoid leaks.
kě xiān qián tiān fēng chéng huà wèi yī piàn fèi xū ， yǐ jīng ràng zhěng gè tiān shuāng jùn de xiū xiān jiè wèi zhī hōng dòng 。
可先前天风城化为一片废墟，已经让整个天霜郡的修仙界为之轰动。
The destruction of Wind City, however, had already caused a stir throughout Tianshuang Prefecture. Angered transformed beings gathered many people and began besieging the main hall of Sky Corpse Sect; some survivors from the city had also seen him, though they did not know he was behind the "Woes of East River" strategy. All their hatred fell on Sky Corpse Sect. To avoid trouble, Lin Xuan decided to stay out of sight for a while.
fèn nù de yāo huà zhě jù jí le dà liàng de rén shǒu ， kāi shǐ wéi gōng tiān shī mén zǒng duò ， ér gāi chéng de xìng cún zhě ， bù shǎo yě jiàn guò zì jǐ yí miàn ， suī rán tā men bìng bù xiǎo de ， shì zì jǐ shǐ yòng le yǐn huò jiāng dōng de jì cè ， suǒ yǒu de chóu hèn ， dōu suàn zài tiān shī mén shàng tóu ， dàn zhè shí hòu lòu miàn yě nán miǎn huì yǒu rén zhǎo shàng mén lái ， wèi bì wèn má fán ， lín xuān jué dìng zàn shí bù chū xiàn zài rén qián 。
愤怒的妖化者聚集了大量的人手，开始围攻天尸门总舵，而该城的幸存者，不少也见过自己一面，虽然他们并不晓得，是自己使用了引祸江东的计策，所有的仇恨，都算在天尸门上头，但这时候露面也难免会有人找上门来，为避免麻烦，林轩决定暂时不出现在人前。
The remote Yu State was an excellent choice for avoiding trouble.
xiǎng yào bì huò ， dì chǔ huāng pì de yú guó ， jiù shì hěn hǎo de xuǎn zé 。
想要避祸，地处荒僻的虞国，就是很好的选择。
After all, although there were few spirit veins here, that was relative; it was still better than the Netherworld Realm. How bad could it be?
bì jìng zhè lǐ líng mài suī rán bù duō dàn nà yě shì xiāng duì lái shuō ， zài chà yě shì nài lóng jiè ， néng gòu chà dào nǎ lǐ le ？
毕竟这里灵脉虽然不多但那也是相对来说，再差也是鼐龙界，能够差到哪里了？
As a transcended cultivator, Lin Xuan saw everything clearly. Even if he did not rush to make decisions, traveling and sightseeing while riding his Spirit Boat, with Zheng Xuan by his side, made him feel no loneliness.
lín xuān zuò wèi fēi shēng xiū shì ， jiāng zhè yī qiè dōu kàn de qīng qīng chǔ chǔ ， rén jiè zàn qiě bù shuō ， biàn shì tóng wèi líng jiè de dōng hǎi ， lùn zī yuán yǔ líng mài ， yě bù jí zhè pín hán zhī dì de yú guó 。
林轩做为飞升修士，将这一切都看得清清楚楚，人界暂且不说，便是同为灵界的东海，论资源与灵脉，也不及这贫寒之地的虞国。
Lin Xuan shared many cultivation insights with the young girl, greatly benefiting her.
lín xuān dào yě bù jí ， yī biān zǒu yī biān yóu lì ， yǐ líng zhōu wèi zuò qí ， yòu yǒu zhèng xuán péi zài shēn cè yì diǎn yě bù jì mò 。
林轩倒也不急，一边走一边游历，以灵舟为坐骑，又有郑璇陪在身侧一点也不寂寞。
One day, as Lin Xuan sat in meditation on the Spirit Boat, the young girl was pondering her master's teachings. Suddenly, he seemed to have an epiphany and raised his head.
lín xuān gěi xiǎo yā tou jiǎng le bù shǎo xiū liàn xīn dé ， ràng xiǎo yā tou huò yì liáng duō 。
林轩给小丫头讲了不少修炼心得，让小丫头获益良多。
"Master, what is it?" Her clear, melodious voice echoed like a yellow oriole singing from a valley.
zhè tiān ， lín xuān zhèng zài líng zhōu shàng dǎ zuò ， shào nǚ zé zài lìng yī cè cān wù shī zǔ chuán shòu de xiū liàn xīn dé sì zhōu jìng jìng de ， tū rán ， lín xuān xiàng shì yǒu suǒ gǎn wù de tái qǐ le tóu lú 。
这天，林轩正在灵舟上打坐，少女则在另一侧参悟师祖传授的修炼心得四周静静的，突然，林轩像是有所感悟的抬起了头颅。
"There's nothing; just that there's a good spirit land about five thousand miles southwest."
jí mù tiào wàng xiàng yuǎn chù 。
极目眺望像远处。
"A good spirit land?"
“ shī zǔ ， zěn me le ？” shào nǚ qīng cuì dòng tīng de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， rú chū gǔ de huáng lí bān dòng tīng dào jí chù 。
“师祖，怎么了？”少女清脆动听的声音传入耳朵，如出谷的黄鹂般动听到极处。
"Yes," Lin Xuan nodded. "The scenery is beautiful, and the quality of the spirit veins is also quite good. If we use it as our temporary place of seclusion, it would be an excellent choice."
“ méi shén me ， zhǐ shì zài xī nán yuē wǔ qiān lǐ ， yǒu yī bù cuò de líng dì 。”
“没什么，只是在西南约五千里，有一不错的灵地。”
"Oh?"
“ bù cuò de líng dì ？”
“不错的灵地？”
Zheng Xuan's face showed a hint of interest but then frowned after some thought: "As Master said, this land has both scenic beauty and high-quality spirit veins, so it must already have been claimed by a sect or family."
‘６ ń 。” lín xuān diǎn le diǎn tóu ：“ shān qīng shuǐ xiù ， fēng jǐng rú huà ér qiě líng mài de pǐn zhì yě bù cuò rú guǒ zuò wéi wǒ men zàn shí de yǐn jū zhī suǒ ， dǎo shì yī bù cuò de xuǎn zé 。”
‘６嗯。”林轩点了点头：“山清水秀，风景如画而且灵脉的品质也不错如果作为我们暂时的隐居之所，倒是一不错的选择。”
"So what?" Lin Xuan's expression was dismissive. "In the cultivation world, survival of the fittest; whoever is capable can take possession. Although these spirit veins are good, they don't cover much area and cannot support large sects with numerous disciples. A few minor sects surely won't be a challenge for me."
“ ó ？”
“哦？”
Lin Xuan's words seemed somewhat unreasonable but were quite normal in the cultivation world.
zhèng xuán tīng le ， liǎn shàng yě lù chū jǐ fēn xīn dòng zhī sè ， dàn shāo yī sī suǒ xiù méi què yòu zhòu dào yì qǐ le ：“ rú shī zǔ suǒ yán ， cǐ dì bù lùn fēng jǐng hái yǒu líng mài jiē shì shàng jiā zhī xuǎn ， xiǎng bì bú huì wú zhǔ ， yīng gāi yǐ jīng yǒu zōng mén jiā zú jiāng qí zhàn jù le 。”
郑璇听了，脸上也露出几分心动之色，但稍一思索秀眉却又皱到一起了：“如师祖所言，此地不论风景还有灵脉皆是上佳之选，想必不会无主，应该已经有宗门家族将其占据了。”
Moreover, given his strength, he did not consider any other sect or family except those with Senior Immortal Stage monsters.
“ nà yòu rú hé ？” lín xuān liǎn shàng què lù chū bù yǐ wéi rán zhī sè ：“ xiū xiān jiè ruò ròu qiáng shí ， yǒu néng zhě jū zhī ， cǐ líng mài suī rán bù cuò ， dàn miàn jī bìng bù dà ， yǎng bù huó nà xiē mén rén dì zǐ zhòng duō de dà pài lái zhe ， ér qū qū yī xiē èr sān liú de zōng mén jiā zú ， nán dào hái néng nán zhù wǒ ？”
“那又如何？”林轩脸上却露出不以为然之色：“修仙界弱肉强食，有能者居之，此灵脉虽然不错，但面积并不大，养不活那些门人弟子众多的大派来着，而区区一些二三流的宗门家族，难道还能难住我？”
"Still..."
lín xuān zhè fān huà tīng qǐ lái yǒu xiē qiǎng cí duó lǐ ， dàn zài xiū xiān jiè què shì hěn zhèng cháng dì 。
林轩这番话听起来有些强词夺理，但在修仙界却是很正常地。
Zheng Xuan showed a hesitant expression. She was still kind-hearted and dared not contradict her master, sighing softly. She understood the principle of survival of the fittest in the cultivation world but had a naturally weak disposition.
hé kuàng yǐ tā de shí lì ， chú le nà xiē yōng yǒu fēn shén qī lǎo guài wù de zōng mén jiā zú ， qí tā de ， lín xuān hái zhēn méi yǒu fàng zài yǎn lǐ 。
何况以他的实力，除了那些拥有分神期老怪物的宗门家族，其他的，林轩还真没有放在眼里。
Lin Xuan then raised his right hand, sending out an inner refinement method from his fingertips. The Spirit Boat changed direction and headed towards that spirit land.
zhèng xuán liǎn shàng lù chū yī sī chí yí zhī sè ， zhè yā tou hái shì hěn shàn liáng de ， bù guò duì shī zǔ de huà ， yòu bù gǎn fǎn bó ， zhǐ néng qīng qīng de tàn le kǒu qì ， qí shí tā wèi cháng bù míng bái xiū xiān jiè ruò ròu qiáng shí de dào lǐ ， zhǐ shì tiān shēng xìng zi yǒu xiē ruǎn ruò ér yǐ 。
郑璇脸上露出一丝迟疑之色，这丫头还是很善良的，不过对师祖的话，又不敢反驳，只能轻轻的叹了口气，其实她未尝不明白修仙界弱肉强食的道理，只是天生性子有些软弱而已。
However, halfway through the journey, Lin Xuan suddenly stood up, showing surprise on his face.
suí hòu lín xuān yòu shǒu tái qǐ ， yī dào jué cóng zhǐ jiān jī è shè chū lái ， líng zhōu fāng xiàng yī gǎi ， jī è shè xiàng yuǎn chù de líng dì 。
随后林轩右手抬起，一道诀从指尖激垩射出来，灵舟方向一改，激垩射像远处的灵地。
"Master, what is it?"
“ yí ”
“咦”
Zheng Xuan was taken aback; she rarely saw him react so abruptly.
rán ér fēi dào zhōng tú ， lín xuān què huò rán zhàn qǐ ， liǎn shàng lù chū jīng yà zhī yì 。
然而飞到中途，林轩却豁然站起，脸上露出惊讶之意。
"This really is unusual. I wanted to seize this spirit land, but someone else had the same idea and got there first," Lin Xuan's voice echoed as he explained the situation. It seemed too strong for words.
“ shī zǔ ， zěn me le ？”
“师祖，怎么了？”
Zheng Xuan also whistled softly in amazement, unsure how to respond.
zhèng xuán bù yóu de yī è ， gēn suí lín xuān zhè me jiǔ le ， hěn shǎo kàn jiàn tā yī jīng yī zhà de 。
郑璇不由得一愕，跟随林轩这么久了，很少看见他一惊一乍的。
The Spirit Boat was a common item Lin Xuan bought from East Sea Market; its speed could not compare to his own. Nevertheless, covering a few thousand miles did not take much time. After about an incense stick's worth of time, the two arrived at their destination.
“ cǐ shì hái zhēn yǒu xiē xī qí ， yuán běn wǒ xiǎng yào qiǎng duó líng dì ， méi xiǎng dào jū rán yǒu rén tóng lín mǒu bù móu ér hé ， ér qiě hái qiǎng zài qián miàn le 。” lín xuān de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， zhè jiàn shì qíng wèi miǎn yě tài qiáng le 。
“此事还真有些稀奇，原本我想要抢夺灵地，没想到居然有人同林某不谋而合，而且还抢在前面了。”林轩的声音传入耳朵，这件事情未免也太强了。
Sure enough, it was a beautiful place with picturesque scenery. Green mountains and clear waters, lakes and bamboo forests complemented each other beautifully.
zhèng xuán tīng le ， yě àn àn zé shé ， yī shí piàn kè ， yě bù xiǎo de gāi zěn me shuō 。
郑璇听了，也暗暗咋舌，一时片刻，也不晓得该怎么说。
Several mountains were covered in dense vegetation, with rugged rocks that seemed crafted by divine hands, leaving one in awe.
nà líng zhōu bù guò shì lín xuān zài dōng hǎi fāng shì zhōng suǒ gòu dé de yī jiàn pǔ tōng qì ， lùn fēi xíng sù dù ， nà shì yuǎn yuǎn méi yǒu bàn yǔ lín xuān zì jǐ xiāng bǐ ， bù guò qū qū shù qiān lǐ ， yě fèi bù liǎo duō shǎo fū ， yī zhù xiāng yǐ hòu ， líng zhōu chéng zài zhe liǎng rén ， yǐ jīng lái dào le mù dì dì 。
那灵舟不过是林轩在东海坊市中所购得的一件普通器，论飞行速度，那是远远没有办与林轩自己相比，不过区区数千里，也费不了多少夫，一炷香以后，灵舟承载着两人，已经来到了目的地。
Wildflowers bloomed everywhere, vibrant and fragrant, their scent mingling with the spirit energy from the veins, making one feel refreshed and invigorated.
guǒ rán shì hǎo yī chù fēng jǐng rú huà zhī suǒ 。
果然是好一处风景如画之所。
Establishing a cave here would indeed be an excellent choice. Zheng Xuan's eyes scanned the surroundings, showing great satisfaction; her master had truly good taste.
qīng shān lǜ shuǐ ， hú pō yǔ zhú lín xiǎng yìng chéng qù 。
青山绿水，湖泊与竹林响应成趣。
However, the tranquility was shattered by the explosive sounds coming from the sky. Lin Xuan looked up to see five cultivators surrounding a long-eared green-eyed beast in a fierce battle.
shān yǒu shù zuò ， shàng miàn fù gài zhe nóng mì de zhí wù ， yě yǒu lín xún de guài shí ， guǐ fǔ shén gōng ， lìng rén tàn wéi guān zhǐ 。
山有数座，上面覆盖着浓密的植物，也有嶙峋的怪石，鬼斧神工，令人叹为观止。
The combatants were all at the Separation stage—three mid-stage and two early-stage—while the beast, despite its single appearance, was actually a late-stage Separation creature.
yě huā hěn duō ， chà zǐ yān hóng ， kōng qì zhōng mí màn zhe fēn fāng de xiāng qì ， yǔ líng mài suǒ sàn fà chū lái de líng qì hùn zài yì qǐ ， lìng rén xīn kuàng shén yí 。
野花很多，姹紫嫣红，空气中弥漫着芬芳的香气，与灵脉所散发出来的灵气混在一起，令人心旷神怡。
Despite being outnumbered by five, it did not fall behind. On the contrary, it launched continuous attacks, forcing the five human cultivators to struggle to defend themselves.
zài zhè lǐ kāi pì dòng fǔ ， què shí shì jí jiā zhī suǒ ， zhèng xuán mù guāng zài fù jìn sǎo guò ， liǎn shàng jiù lù chū jí wéi mǎn yì zhī sè ， shī zǔ de yǎn guāng ， shí zài shì méi dé shuō 。
在这里开辟洞府，确实是极佳之所，郑璇目光在附近扫过，脸上就露出极为满意之色，师祖的眼光，实在是没得说。
Although there were only six combatants, at least a thousand more cultivators watched the battle. Unfortunately, their cultivation levels were too low; they could neither condense essence nor build bodies of immortals, so they could only watch helplessly.
rán ér jǐng wù suī rán bù cuò ， kě píng jìng què bèi yuǎn chù tiān kōng zhōng chuán lái de bào liè shēng dǎ pò diào le ， lín xuān tái qǐ tóu lú ， zhǐ jiàn jù lí líng zhōu yuè shù qiān zhàng yuǎn chù ， wǔ míng xiū shì bǎo qí chū ， zhèng wéi zhe yī zhǎng ěr bì mù dì yāo zú chán dòu 。
然而景物虽然不错，可平静却被远处天空中传来的爆裂声打破掉了，林轩抬起头颅，只见距离灵舟越数千丈远处，五名修士宝齐出，正围着一长耳碧目的妖族缠斗。
Lin Xuan had cast an invisibility spell on the Spirit Boat, so no one noticed another unexpected guest approaching.
zhēng dòu de shuāng fāng jiē shì lí hé ， yī míng zhōng qī ， sì míng chū qī ， ér nà yāo zú ， suī rán zhǎng ěr bì mù dì guài wù ， kàn shàng qù suī rán rén dān shì gū ， què shì lí hé hòu qī de yāo zú 。
争斗的双方皆是离合，一名中期，四名初期，而那妖族，虽然长耳碧目的怪物，看上去虽然人单势孤，却是离合后期的妖族。
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In the events that transpired on Mount Tianwu, Lin Xuan was unaware. Several days later, he had already traveled a million miles away.
Lin Xuan did not rush to return to Cloud Concealing Sect. Firstly, there were still many months before the eruption of Purple Heart Earthfire; secondly, the recent series of extraordinary encounters left him with much to handle. Given that the Cloud Concealing Sect was too far from here, Lin Xuan decided to find another secluded place.
By "secluded," it naturally meant a place where few people would disturb him.
After reviewing the map, Lin Xuan headed westward. He was already in the westernmost part of Tianshuang Prefecture, and continuing in that direction would see even fewer inhabitants.
Lin Xuan entered the territory of Yu State.
Tianshuang Prefecture was vast, much larger than East Sea, divided into hundreds of small human states. Yu State was roughly the most western one; further ahead lay barren lands where high-ranking cultivators found it difficult to traverse.
Yu State was a smaller state among ordinary human states, but that was relative—its population numbered in the billions. Considering the true sparseness of its land, one could imagine the extent of its area.
The number and quality of spirit veins in Yu State were not as good as those in Tianshuang Prefecture. Consequently, the strength of the cultivation world there was weaker; prominent sects had no interest in this cold region.
However, Lin Xuan chose this place with a purpose. The events on Mount Tianwu were one thing, but he believed that his actions would remain discreet enough to avoid leaks.
The destruction of Wind City, however, had already caused a stir throughout Tianshuang Prefecture. Angered transformed beings gathered many people and began besieging the main hall of Sky Corpse Sect; some survivors from the city had also seen him, though they did not know he was behind the "Woes of East River" strategy. All their hatred fell on Sky Corpse Sect. To avoid trouble, Lin Xuan decided to stay out of sight for a while.
The remote Yu State was an excellent choice for avoiding trouble.
After all, although there were few spirit veins here, that was relative; it was still better than the Netherworld Realm. How bad could it be?
As a transcended cultivator, Lin Xuan saw everything clearly. Even if he did not rush to make decisions, traveling and sightseeing while riding his Spirit Boat, with Zheng Xuan by his side, made him feel no loneliness.
Lin Xuan shared many cultivation insights with the young girl, greatly benefiting her.
One day, as Lin Xuan sat in meditation on the Spirit Boat, the young girl was pondering her master's teachings. Suddenly, he seemed to have an epiphany and raised his head.
"Master, what is it?" Her clear, melodious voice echoed like a yellow oriole singing from a valley.
"There's nothing; just that there's a good spirit land about five thousand miles southwest."
"A good spirit land?"
"Yes," Lin Xuan nodded. "The scenery is beautiful, and the quality of the spirit veins is also quite good. If we use it as our temporary place of seclusion, it would be an excellent choice."
"Oh?"
Zheng Xuan's face showed a hint of interest but then frowned after some thought: "As Master said, this land has both scenic beauty and high-quality spirit veins, so it must already have been claimed by a sect or family."
"So what?" Lin Xuan's expression was dismissive. "In the cultivation world, survival of the fittest; whoever is capable can take possession. Although these spirit veins are good, they don't cover much area and cannot support large sects with numerous disciples. A few minor sects surely won't be a challenge for me."
Lin Xuan's words seemed somewhat unreasonable but were quite normal in the cultivation world.
Moreover, given his strength, he did not consider any other sect or family except those with Senior Immortal Stage monsters.
"Still..."
Zheng Xuan showed a hesitant expression. She was still kind-hearted and dared not contradict her master, sighing softly. She understood the principle of survival of the fittest in the cultivation world but had a naturally weak disposition.
Lin Xuan then raised his right hand, sending out an inner refinement method from his fingertips. The Spirit Boat changed direction and headed towards that spirit land.
"Hey!"
However, halfway through the journey, Lin Xuan suddenly stood up, showing surprise on his face.
"Master, what is it?"
Zheng Xuan was taken aback; she rarely saw him react so abruptly.
"This really is unusual. I wanted to seize this spirit land, but someone else had the same idea and got there first," Lin Xuan's voice echoed as he explained the situation. It seemed too strong for words.
Zheng Xuan also whistled softly in amazement, unsure how to respond.
The Spirit Boat was a common item Lin Xuan bought from East Sea Market; its speed could not compare to his own. Nevertheless, covering a few thousand miles did not take much time. After about an incense stick's worth of time, the two arrived at their destination.
Sure enough, it was a beautiful place with picturesque scenery. Green mountains and clear waters, lakes and bamboo forests complemented each other beautifully.
Several mountains were covered in dense vegetation, with rugged rocks that seemed crafted by divine hands, leaving one in awe.
Wildflowers bloomed everywhere, vibrant and fragrant, their scent mingling with the spirit energy from the veins, making one feel refreshed and invigorated.
Establishing a cave here would indeed be an excellent choice. Zheng Xuan's eyes scanned the surroundings, showing great satisfaction; her master had truly good taste.
However, the tranquility was shattered by the explosive sounds coming from the sky. Lin Xuan looked up to see five cultivators surrounding a long-eared green-eyed beast in a fierce battle.
The combatants were all at the Separation stage—three mid-stage and two early-stage—while the beast, despite its single appearance, was actually a late-stage Separation creature.
Despite being outnumbered by five, it did not fall behind. On the contrary, it launched continuous attacks, forcing the five human cultivators to struggle to defend themselves.
Although there were only six combatants, at least a thousand more cultivators watched the battle. Unfortunately, their cultivation levels were too low; they could neither condense essence nor build bodies of immortals, so they could only watch helplessly.
Lin Xuan had cast an invisibility spell on the Spirit Boat, so no one noticed another unexpected guest approaching.
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