“ yuán lái rú cǐ 。【 fēng yún yuè dú wǎng 】”
“原来如此。【风云阅读网】”
"Thus, I see. [From Feng Yun Reading Network]"
lín xuān diǎn le diǎn tóu ， zǒng suàn nòng qīng chǔ liǎo shì qíng de shǐ mò ， yún yǐn zōng hào chēng tiān shuāng jùn wǔ dà zōng mén zhī yī ， zài zhè yī piàn dì yù ， yǐ jīng suàn shì dǐng ér jiān ér de míng mén dà pài le 。
林轩点了点头，总算弄清楚了事情的始末，云隐宗号称天霜郡五大宗门之一，在这一片地域，已经算是顶儿尖儿的名门大派了。
Lin Xuan nodded his head. He finally understood the entire situation. The Cloud Concealment Sect was one of the five major sects in Heavenly Frost County, and it could be considered a top-notch great sect within this region.
zhè yàng de zōng mén ， qǐ huì méi yǒu wài wéi shì lì yī fù ， bǐ rú shuō běn mén dì zǐ kāi zhī sàn yè jiàn lì de xiū xiān jiā zú ， huò zhě wéi qí mǎ shǒu shì zhān de zōng mén 。
这样的宗门，岂会没有外围势力依附，比如说本门弟子开枝散叶建立的修仙家族，或者唯其马首是瞻的宗门。
Such a sect wouldn't lack external forces that relied on it. For example, families established by disciples from the sect or other sects that followed its lead.
zhè xiē xiū xiān shì lì ， yǔ yún yǐn zōng yī sǔn jù sǔn ， yī róng jù róng 。
这些修仙势力，与云隐宗一损俱损，一荣俱荣。
These cultivation forces were closely tied to the Cloud Concealment Sect—rise and fall together.
tā men suī bù néng shuō shì běn mén dì zǐ ， dàn yǐ qí jǐn mì guān xì ， cān jiā zhè zhǒng shèng huì sì hū yě méi shén me hào qí guài dì 。
他们虽不能说是本门弟子，但以其紧密关系，参加这种盛会似乎也没什么好奇怪地。
Though they weren't officially part of the sect's disciples, their close relationship made them seem like natural participants in such grand events.
“ duō xiè shī mèi jiě huò 。”
“多谢师妹解惑。”
"Thank you for clearing things up, junior sister."
lín xuān chōng shào nǚ yī bào quán de shuō 。
林轩冲少女一抱拳的说。
Lin Xuan said with a bow to the young woman.
“ shī xiōng kè qì le ， ér qiě nǐ gāng cái suǒ shuō de yán yǔ ， bìng bù quán duì ， yǎn qián zhè xiē tóng mén ， qí jù yú cǐ ， duì huàn zōng mén gòng xiàn méi cuò ， dàn què bù jǐn jǐn shì wèi le zǐ xīn dì huǒ 。” lín yù jiāo wēi xiào zhe shuō 。
“师兄客气了，而且你刚才所说的言语，并不全对，眼前这些同门，齐聚于此，兑换宗门贡献没错，但却不仅仅是为了紫心地火。”林玉娇微笑着说。
"You're too kind. However, what you just mentioned isn't entirely correct. The fellow disciples gathered here are indeed exchanging contributions for the sect's benefit, but it's not solely for the Purple Heart Earth Fire," Lin Yu娇 smiled.
“ ó ， zhè lín mǒu hái zhēn bù xiǎo de ， qǐng shī mèi xiáng shuō 。” lín xuān yī è ， lián máng jì xù dǎ tīng le 。
“哦，这林某还真不晓得，请师妹详说。”林轩一愕，连忙继续打听了。
"Oh, I didn't know this. Please explain in detail, junior sister."
“ zǐ xīn dì huǒ guǒ rán nán dé ， dàn zhè me duō tóng mén ， zěn me kě néng rén rén xū yào jì liàn bǎo wù ， tā men lái zhè lǐ ， duō bàn shì wèi qí tā tiān cái dì bǎo lái de ， zhēn zhèng jì yú zǐ xīn dì huǒ de méi yǒu jǐ gè 。”
“紫心地火果然难得，但这么多同门，怎么可能人人需要祭炼宝物，他们来这里，多半是为其他天材地宝来的，真正觊觎紫心地火的没有几个。”
Lin Xuan was surprised and quickly continued his inquiries.
“ ó ， nà zěn me gè duì huàn ne ？” lín xuān yuè fā gǎn xìng qù le 。
“哦，那怎么个兑换呢？”林轩越发感兴趣了。
"The Purple Heart Earth Fire is indeed valuable, but there are other treasures at stake here. The fellow disciples are gathering to test their skills against each other. Those who perform the best will be rewarded with a place in the sect," Lin Yu娇 explained softly.
“ jiù yǔ pāi mài huì chà bu duō ， jù tǐ de ， qí shí gēn běn bù yòng xiǎo mèi duō shuō ， shī xiōng kàn kàn zì rán jiù xiǎo de 。”
“就与拍卖会差不多，具体的，其实根本不用小妹多说，师兄看看自然就晓得。”
To be honest, Lin Xuan's words were so quiet that they could barely be heard. However, all those present were Core Transcendence cultivators, and their spiritual senses were incredibly powerful. The difference between loud and soft was irrelevant to them. Everyone could hear every word clearly.
“ yǔ pāi mài huì chà bu duō ？” lín xuān nán nán dí gū le yī jù ， guǒ rán jiù zhēn bù zài shuō huà le ， mò mò wú yǔ de zuò zài nà lǐ 。
“与拍卖会差不多？”林轩喃喃嘀咕了一句，果然就真不再说话了，默默无语的坐在那里。
Lin Xuan couldn't help but laugh and sigh. If he hadn't seen the innocent look on Lin Yu娇's face, he might have suspected that she deliberately framed him.
zhuǎn yǎn bàn gè shí chén guò qù ， lù lù xù xù yòu lái le bǎi yú míng xiū xiān zhě ， dāng rán ， wú yī lì wài quán shì dòng xuán jí bié de 。
转眼半个时辰过去，陆陆续续又来了百余名修仙者，当然，无一例外全是洞玄级别的。
The moment these words were spoken, the originally noisy hall instantly fell silent, as quiet as a needle dropping.
lín xuān biǎo miàn bù dòng shēng sè ， xīn zhōng què bō lán qǐ fú ， duì yú yún yǐn zōng de shí lì ， yòu chóng xīn yǒu le yí gè píng gū ， zhè tiān shuāng jùn wǔ dà shì lì ， dǐ yùn hái zhēn shì shēn hòu wú bǐ ， yí gè mén pài ， jiù néng còu chū liǎng bǎi míng dòng xuán jí bié de xiū xiān zhě ， zhè yào huàn yí gè dì fāng ， bǐ rú shuō dōng hǎi ， zhěng gè jiè miàn ， yǒu méi yǒu nà me duō dòng xuán qī cún zài ， dōu hái shì liǎng shuō 。
林轩表面不动声色，心中却波澜起伏，对于云隐宗的实力，又重新有了一个评估，这天霜郡五大势力，底蕴还真是深厚无比，一个门派，就能凑出两百名洞玄级别的修仙者，这要换一个地方，比如说东海，整个界面，有没有那么多洞玄期存在，都还是两说。
Then... Lin Xuan once again became the center of attention.
yǔ bié de pāi mài huì bù tóng ， lái dào zhè lǐ de xiū shì ， yào me shì yún yǐn zōng dì zǐ ， yào me shì wài wéi shì lì de gāo shǒu ， bǐ cǐ dōu hěn shú xī ， hán xuān de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， lín xuān yě zhōng yú bù zài shì jiāo diǎn le 。
与别的拍卖会不同，来到这里的修士，要么是云隐宗弟子，要么是外围势力的高手，彼此都很熟悉，寒暄的声音传入耳朵，林轩也终于不再是焦点了。
However, this time, it was more out of curiosity and a hint of schadenfreude. Lin Xuan had no familial bond with any of the cultivators present, and many harbored enmity towards him due to his young age and immense reputation.
suī rán yǐ tā de shí lì ， gēn běn méi yǒu bì yào dān xīn shén me ， dàn bèi zhòng mù kuí kuí guān zhù ， lín xuān hái shì bù zěn me xí guàn de 。
虽然以他的实力，根本没有必要担心什么，但被众目睽睽关注，林轩还是不怎么习惯的。
Who wouldn't wish for him to fall on his face?
rú jīn ， lín xuān zhōng yú sōng le yì kǒu qì ， gū mō zhe rén chà bu duō yīng gāi yǐ jīng dào qí ， rán ér jiù zài zhè shí ， zhī ya yī shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， nà shí mén yòu dǎ kāi le 。
如今，林轩终于松了一口气，估摸着人差不多应该已经到齐，然而就在这时，吱呀一声传入耳朵，那石门又打开了。
However, after the battle in Spirit Clearing Mist Sea, Lin Xuan's displayed strength was truly formidable. Although most Core Transcendence cultivators who hadn't witnessed it didn't believe it, they still harbored some fear, unwilling to provoke him.
yī míng shēn chuān kuān páo bó dài de lǎo zhě zǒu le jìn lái ， kàn shàng qù qī shí yú suì nián jì ， rán ér què jīng shén jué shuò yǐ jí ， lóng xíng hǔ bù ， zhí jiē jiù xiàng zhe qián miàn zǒu guò lái le 。
一名身穿宽袍博带的老者走了进来，看上去七十余岁年纪，然而却精神矍铄以极，龙行虎步，直接就向着前面走过来了。
This scene perfectly suited their desires; the young and arrogant Tianshen Sword Master would surely be humiliated this time.
hōng ！
轰！
Everyone looked forward to seeing Lin Xuan suffer. The Tianshen Sword Master turned his head as well.
zhěng gè shí wū zhōng què zhà kāi le guō 。
整个石屋中却炸开了锅。
Of course, he had heard of Lin Xuan's name. It wasn't just because of the dispute over being the top Core Transcendence cultivator; with such a refined temperament and cultivation, the Tianshen Sword Master wouldn't care about lowly rumors.
wèn hòu shēng cǐ qǐ bǐ fú 。
问候声此起彼伏。
However, three months ago, Yu'er ran up to him crying.
“ shí shī xiōng hǎo 。”
“石师兄好。”
It was clear that it was the纨绔子弟 Shi Yu who had been beaten by Lin Xuan. Unable to retaliate due to his lack of strength, he could only complain to others.
“ shí shī xiōng nǐ yě lái le 。”
“石师兄你也来了。”
This boy, though not particularly strong in cultivation, was incredibly skilled with words, adding fuel to the fire.
“ shí shī xiōng liǎng bǎi nián wèi jiàn ， xiū wèi jīng shēn zhì cǐ ， shí zài shì kě xǐ kě hè ， xiǎng bì tiān xuán jiàn jué de dì qī céng ， yǐ rán dà chéng le 。”
“石师兄两百年未见，修为精深至此，实在是可喜可贺，想必天璇剑诀的第七层，已然大成了。”
He had boasted about his own arrogance and brutality on the Golden Core Peak, injuring Tang Hu first. In his version of events, Lin Xuan was portrayed as unreasonable and bullying the weak.
…… nà xiē wèn hòu de shēng yīn zhōng pǒ dài tǎo hǎo zhī sè ， cǐ rén de shēn fèn yě hū zhī yù chū ， tiān jiàn fēng fēng zhǔ ， yún yǐn zōng dòng xuán qī xiū shì dì yī gāo shǒu ， bèi yù wéi qiān nián nèi zuì yǒu kě néng jìn jiē dào fēn shén de rén wù 。
……那些问候的声音中颇带讨好之色，此人的身份也呼之欲出，天剑峰峰主，云隐宗洞玄期修士第一高手，被誉为千年内最有可能进阶到分神的人物。
Shi Yu's intentions were malicious; he wished for Tianshen Sword Master to be enraged and destroy the Golden Core Peak, killing Lin Xuan in retribution for his humiliation.
dàng zhēn shì shēng míng yuǎn bō 。
当真是声名远播。
However, things couldn't possibly go as easily as he imagined. Firstly, as a junior, Shi Yu knew well enough that Tianshen Sword Master wasn't an old fool who couldn't distinguish right from wrong.
gǔ rén shuō rén de míng ， shù de yǐng què rán méi cuò ， tiān xuán jiàn zūn yī dào ， bàn jù huà wèi shuō ， jiù jiāng liǎng bǎi yú míng tóng mén de shēng shì ， yā dé sī háo yě wú 。
古人说人的名，树的影确然没错，天璇剑尊一到，半句话未说，就将两百余名同门的声势，压得丝毫也无。
Secondly, even if Lin Xuan belonged to another sect, he could still be dealt with by a sword.
suī shuō jìn lái mén zhōng duō yǒu chuán yán ， shuō lín xuān qǔ dài tiān xuán jiàn zūn ， cái shì běn mén dòng xuán de dì yī gāo shǒu ， dàn shuō zhè zhǒng huà de ， duō shì dī jiē dì zǐ ， lǎo yī bèi de gāo jiē xiū shì ， gēn běn jiù méi yǒu rén jiāng zhè zhǒng wú jī zhī tán fàng zài yǎn zhōng 。
虽说近来门中多有传言，说林轩取代天璇剑尊，才是本门洞玄的第一高手，但说这种话的，多是低阶弟子，老一辈的高阶修士，根本就没有人将这种无稽之谈放在眼中。
The problem was that Lin Xuan did belong to the Cloud Concealment Sect. In other words, they were fellow disciples.
nà xiē hòu bèi xiǎo de shén me ， tiān xuán shī xiōng de kě pà tā men gēn běn jiù méi yǒu jiàn guò ， qǐ shì yī xīn jìn de lín xiǎo zi kě yǐ kàng héng de 。
那些后辈晓得什么，天璇师兄的可怕他们根本就没有见过，岂是一新近的林小子可以抗衡的。
Moreover, Lin Xuan was the head of his own peak; while the Golden Core Peak had declined, their statuses and positions remained equal.
kě xī ， zài zuò zhī rén yě bìng fēi rén rén dōu zhè yàng rèn wéi de 。
可惜，在座之人也并非人人都这样认为的。
If he went to the Golden Core Peak with a sword, killing its head, it would be tantamount to betraying the sect.
cǐ shí nà wèi míng jiào lín yù jiāo de méng miàn xiān zi ， liǎn shàng jiù dài zhe jǐ fēn hào qí zhī sè ， qīng shēng màn yǔ de kāi kǒu le ：“ lín shī xiōng ， tīng shuō nǐ dāng nián ， céng zài líng qīng wù hǎi yǐ yī rén zhī lì ， dà bài sì mài gāo shǒu ， lián tiān jiàn fēng luó shī xiōng ， dōu xī bài yú nǐ de shǒu zhōng ， lóng shī shū zhè cái qīn zì chū guān ， yāo nǐ rù mén ， shī xiōng de běn shì zì shì jí gāo de ， bù zhī bǐ qǐ tiān xuán shī xiōng rú hé ？”
此时那位名叫林玉娇的蒙面仙子，脸上就带着几分好奇之色，轻声曼语的开口了：“林师兄，听说你当年，曾在灵清雾海以一人之力，大败四脉高手，连天剑峰罗师兄，都惜败于你的手中，龙师叔这才亲自出关，邀你入门，师兄的本事自是极高的，不知比起天璇师兄如何？”
Yu'er's nature was impulsive. After being humiliated, she only wanted revenge without understanding the gravity of her actions. Tianshen Sword Master wouldn't fail to see through this.
píng xīn lái shuō ， lín yù jiāo zhè huà shuō dé hěn xiǎo shēng ， xì ruò wén yíng ， wèn tí shì ， dà tīng zhōng suǒ zuò de ， jiē shì dòng xuán qī xiū xiān zhě ， shén shí qiáng dà wú bǐ ， zhè shēng yīn dà hái shì xiǎo ， duì tā men lái shuō ， yòu yǒu shén me yǐng xiǎng guān xì ， yú shì hū …… rén rén tīng dé qīng qīng chǔ chǔ 。
平心来说，林玉娇这话说得很小声，细若蚊蝇，问题是，大厅中所坐的，皆是洞玄期修仙者，神识强大无比，这声音大还是小，对他们来说，又有什么影响关系，于是乎……人人听得清清楚楚。
He certainly wouldn't act so foolishly.
lín xuān kū xiào bù dé ， ruò bú shì kàn lín yù jiāo yī liǎn de wú gū zhī sè ， dōu yào huái yí tā shì bú shì gù yì xiàn hài zì jǐ 。
林轩哭笑不得，若不是看林玉娇一脸的无辜之色，都要怀疑她是不是故意陷害自己。
After all, as the saying goes, "Even a dog must be treated with respect." Regardless of what others said, Lin Xuan was personally invited by Senior Tianshen. Going to the Golden Core Peak would be disrespectful to Senior Tianshen.
cǐ huà yī chū ， yuán běn cáo zá de dà tīng ， shùn xī zhī jiān jiù ān jìng le xià lái ， jìng dé zhēn luò kě wén 。
此话一出，原本嘈杂的大厅，瞬息之间就安静了下来，静得针落可闻。
Though Tianshen Sword Master was aloof and arrogant, he couldn't afford to offend his two senior masters.
rán hòu …… lín xuān zài yí cì chéng wéi le quán chǎng de jiāo diǎn 。
然后……林轩再一次成为了全场的焦点。
Regardless of seniority or hierarchy, a Core Transcendence cultivator wasn't on the same level as a Spirit Transformation cultivator.
zhǐ bù guò zhè yī cì ， chú le hào qí ， gèng duō le jǐ fēn xìng zāi lè huò zhī yì ， lín xuān yǔ zài chǎng de xiū xiān zhě ， kě méi yǒu shén me tóng mén zhī yì 。
只不过这一次，除了好奇，更多了几分幸灾乐祸之意，林轩与在场的修仙者，可没有什么同门之谊。
In any case, though Yu'er's face was swollen from the beating and she had lost half her teeth, for a cultivator, her injuries weren't severe. In other words, Lin Xuan had shown restraint in his actions.
hěn duō rén duì lín xuān dōu bào yǒu dí yì 。
很多人对林轩都抱有敌意。
Considering these points, Tianshen Sword Master, despite feeling protective of his juniors, ultimately decided to hold back. He couldn't openly seek revenge or challenge him; he could only wait for an opportunity to settle the score.
shuí ràng tā rú cǐ nián qīng ， míng qì què zhè yàng dà ， hěn duō rén dōu bā bù dé tā shuāi jīn dǒu a ！
谁让他如此年轻，名气却这样大，很多人都巴不得他摔筋斗啊！
When he heard this, Tianshen Sword Master turned his head and looked at Lin Xuan with piercing eyes.
zhǐ bù guò líng qīng wù hǎi yī zhàn ， lín xuān xiǎn lù chū lái de shí lì shí zài shì fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， suī rán méi yǒu qīn yǎn mù dǔ de dòng xuán qī xiū shì ， dà duō bìng bù xiāng xìn ， dàn bù guǎn rú hé ， xīn zhōng zǒng yǒu nà me jǐ fēn jì dàn ， bù yuàn yì qù dāng nà chū tóu niǎo ， tiǎo xìn lín xuān 。
只不过灵清雾海一战，林轩显露出来的实力实在是非同小可，虽然没有亲眼目睹的洞玄期修士，大多并不相信，但不管如何，心中总有那么几分忌惮，不愿意去当那出头鸟，挑衅林轩。
High-ranking cultivators should have a demeanor befitting their status. They didn't release their spiritual pressure or test Lin Xuan's strength openly; however, that gaze was like a tangible force.
rú jīn zhè yí mù ， zhèng hé tā men de xīn yì ， tiān xuán jiàn zūn hé děng rén wù ， nà bù zhī tiān gāo dì hòu de xiǎo jiā huo ， zhè yī cì ， kǒng pà yào chī bù liǎo dōu zhe zǒu le 。
如今这一幕，正合他们的心意，天璇剑尊何等人物，那不知天高地厚的小家伙，这一次，恐怕要吃不了兜着走了。
Lin Xuan smiled. He wasn't someone who shied away from conflict, and a mere Core Transcendence cultivator meant nothing to him.
dà jiā dōu xìng zāi lè huò ， děng zhe kàn lín xuān chī kǔ tóu ， ér tiān xuán jiàn zūn yě què rán huí guò le tóu 。
大家都幸灾乐祸，等着看林轩吃苦头，而天璇剑尊也确然回过了头。
Lin Xuan lifted his head without hesitation and met the other's gaze.
lín xuān de míng hào ， tā qǐ huì méi yǒu tīng shuō ， dào bú shì yīn wèi nà dòng xuán qī dì yī rén zhī zhēng ， yǐ tā de xīn xìng xiū yǎng ， zhè zhǒng dī jiē xiū shì de wú liáo chuán wén ， tiān xuán jiàn zūn qǐ huì zài hū 。
林轩的名号，他岂会没有听说，倒不是因为那洞玄期第一人之争，以他的心性修养，这种低阶修士的无聊传闻，天璇剑尊岂会在乎。
Their eyes locked, and the other's gaze seemed bottomless, filled with an aura that could draw one in.
rán ér sān gè yuè qián ， yù ér què pǎo dào zì jǐ miàn qián kū sù 。
然而三个月前，玉儿却跑到自己面前哭诉。
Though they couldn't fight openly, Tianshen Sword Master still had confidence in making Lin Xuan suffer a bit.
bú yòng shuō ， zì rán shì shí yù nà wán kù zǐ dì zài lín xuān shǒu zhōng chī le kǔ tóu ， yòu méi yǒu shí lì bào fù ， suǒ yǐ zhǐ hǎo qù gào zhuàng le 。
不用说，自然是石玉那纨绔子弟在林轩手中吃了苦头，又没有实力报复，所以只好去告状了。
Practicing sword skills required keen eyesight. Although Tianshen Sword Master hadn't cultivated any specific eye techniques, his cultivation method naturally enhanced his vision.
zhè xiǎo zi ， shí lì bù rú hé ， zuǐ xià ， què shì yī děng yī de dú ， tiān yóu jiā cù 。
这小子，实力不如何，嘴下，却是一等一的毒，添油加醋。
Lin Xuan's brows furrowed as he smiled.
yuán běn shì tā zì jǐ zài jīn dān fēng xiāo zhāng bá hù ， dǎ shāng cháng hǔ zài xiān ， zài tā zuǐ lǐ ， què zì rán bú huì zhè me tí ， ér shì diān dǎo hēi bái ， jiāng zì jǐ jiǎng dé shì fēi cháng de wú gū ， ér lín xuān què mán bù jiǎng lǐ ， yǐ dà qī xiǎo ， rú hé bù jiāng tā men tiān jiàn fēng yǔ jiā zǔ fàng zài yǎn zhōng 。
原本是他自己在金丹峰嚣张跋扈，打伤常虎在先，在他嘴里，却自然不会这么提，而是颠倒黑白，将自己讲得是非常的无辜，而林轩却蛮不讲理，以大欺小，如何不将他们天剑峰与家祖放在眼中。
It was like trying to show off before an expert.
shí yù yòng xīn dǎi dú ， bā bù dé tiān xuán jiàn zūn chōng guān yī nù ， qù jiāng jīn dān fēng tiāo le ， jiāng lín xuān dà xiè bā kuài ， yǐ bào zì jǐ shòu rǔ chóu 。
石玉用心歹毒，巴不得天璇剑尊冲冠一怒，去将金丹峰挑了，将林轩大卸八块，以报自己受辱仇。
Just as his mind was about to be drawn in, a silver light flashed in the depths of his eyes. It quickly vanished but was enough.
rán ér shì qíng nǎ yǒu kě néng tā xiǎng xiàng de nà me qīng sōng 。
然而事情哪有可能他想象的那么轻松。
The Heavenly Phoenix Divine Eye had already dispelled the other's trick.
yī lái ， zì jǐ zhè hòu bèi ， píng shí shì yī fù shén me xìng zi ， tiān xuán jiàn zūn hái shì xiǎo de ， zuò wéi dòng xuán qī xiū xiān zhě ， tā kě bú shì lǎo hú tú ， lián shì qíng de hēi bái dōu fēn bù qīng chǔ 。
一来，自己这后辈，平时是一副什么性子，天璇剑尊还是晓得，作为洞玄期修仙者，他可不是老糊涂，连事情的黑白都分不清楚。
Tianshen Sword Master remained calm on the surface, but the corner of his eye twitched slightly. His inner turmoil far exceeded what he showed externally.
èr lái ， lín xuān ruò shì bié pài de xiū shì dào yě bà le ， kuài yì ēn chóu ， dà kě yī jiàn dǎ shā 。
二来，林轩若是别派的修士倒也罢了，快意恩仇，大可一剑打杀。
This little brat actually managed to break through my Heavenly Vision technique. Knowing that this technique had some confusing effects, even peers could be caught off guard and suffer.
wèn tí shì ， lín xuān bú shì ， wǔ mài suī gè yǒu chuán chéng ， bì jìng dōu fèn shǔ yún yǐn zōng 。
问题是，林轩不是，五脉虽各有传承，毕竟都份属云隐宗。
It seemed the rumors weren't entirely wrong; this boy still had some strength.
huàn jù huà shuō ， nǎi shì tóng mén 。
换句话说，乃是同门。
Their brief confrontation went unnoticed by the other two hundred Core Transcendence cultivators. Tianshen Sword Master continued walking forward, where a Core Transcendence elder from the Sword Peak was already standing to greet him.
hé kuàng ， lín xuān yòu shì yī fēng zhī zhǔ ， jīn dān fēng suī rán shuāi luò ， dàn zhì shǎo míng yì shàng ， liǎng rén de shēn fèn dì wèi shì yī yàng de 。
何况，林轩又是一峰之主，金丹峰虽然衰落，但至少名义上，两人的身份地位是一样的。
"Indeed, indeed. A true master lives up to his reputation. This Tianshen Sword Master is the strongest among those I've encountered," Lin Xuan thought to himself.
zì jǐ ruò zhàng jiàn shā shàng jīn dān fēng ， miè qí fēng zhǔ ， yǔ bèi pàn zōng mén yòu yǒu hé yì 。
自己若仗剑杀上金丹峰，灭其峰主，与背叛宗门又有何异。
(To be continued)
yù ér xìng zi fú zào ， shòu rǔ hòu zhǐ xiǎng bào chóu ， bù xiǎo de zhè qí zhōng de lì hài guān xì ， tiān xuán jiàn zūn qǐ huì bù xiǎo de 。
玉儿性子浮躁，受辱后只想报仇，不晓得这其中的厉害关系，天璇剑尊岂会不晓得。
[From Feng Yun Reading Network]
"Thus, I see. [From Feng Yun Reading Network]"
Lin Xuan nodded his head. He finally understood the entire situation. The Cloud Concealment Sect was one of the five major sects in Heavenly Frost County, and it could be considered a top-notch great sect within this region.
Such a sect wouldn't lack external forces that relied on it. For example, families established by disciples from the sect or other sects that followed its lead.
These cultivation forces were closely tied to the Cloud Concealment Sect—rise and fall together.
Though they weren't officially part of the sect's disciples, their close relationship made them seem like natural participants in such grand events.
"Thank you for clearing things up, junior sister."
Lin Xuan said with a bow to the young woman.
"You're too kind. However, what you just mentioned isn't entirely correct. The fellow disciples gathered here are indeed exchanging contributions for the sect's benefit, but it's not solely for the Purple Heart Earth Fire," Lin Yu娇 smiled.
"Oh, I didn't know this. Please explain in detail, junior sister."
Lin Xuan was surprised and quickly continued his inquiries.
"The Purple Heart Earth Fire is indeed valuable, but there are other treasures at stake here. The fellow disciples are gathering to test their skills against each other. Those who perform the best will be rewarded with a place in the sect," Lin Yu娇 explained softly.
To be honest, Lin Xuan's words were so quiet that they could barely be heard. However, all those present were Core Transcendence cultivators, and their spiritual senses were incredibly powerful. The difference between loud and soft was irrelevant to them. Everyone could hear every word clearly.
Lin Xuan couldn't help but laugh and sigh. If he hadn't seen the innocent look on Lin Yu娇's face, he might have suspected that she deliberately framed him.
The moment these words were spoken, the originally noisy hall instantly fell silent, as quiet as a needle dropping.
Then... Lin Xuan once again became the center of attention.
However, this time, it was more out of curiosity and a hint of schadenfreude. Lin Xuan had no familial bond with any of the cultivators present, and many harbored enmity towards him due to his young age and immense reputation.
Who wouldn't wish for him to fall on his face?
However, after the battle in Spirit Clearing Mist Sea, Lin Xuan's displayed strength was truly formidable. Although most Core Transcendence cultivators who hadn't witnessed it didn't believe it, they still harbored some fear, unwilling to provoke him.
This scene perfectly suited their desires; the young and arrogant Tianshen Sword Master would surely be humiliated this time.
Everyone looked forward to seeing Lin Xuan suffer. The Tianshen Sword Master turned his head as well.
Of course, he had heard of Lin Xuan's name. It wasn't just because of the dispute over being the top Core Transcendence cultivator; with such a refined temperament and cultivation, the Tianshen Sword Master wouldn't care about lowly rumors.
However, three months ago, Yu'er ran up to him crying.
It was clear that it was the纨绔子弟 Shi Yu who had been beaten by Lin Xuan. Unable to retaliate due to his lack of strength, he could only complain to others.
This boy, though not particularly strong in cultivation, was incredibly skilled with words, adding fuel to the fire.
He had boasted about his own arrogance and brutality on the Golden Core Peak, injuring Tang Hu first. In his version of events, Lin Xuan was portrayed as unreasonable and bullying the weak.
Shi Yu's intentions were malicious; he wished for Tianshen Sword Master to be enraged and destroy the Golden Core Peak, killing Lin Xuan in retribution for his humiliation.
However, things couldn't possibly go as easily as he imagined. Firstly, as a junior, Shi Yu knew well enough that Tianshen Sword Master wasn't an old fool who couldn't distinguish right from wrong.
Secondly, even if Lin Xuan belonged to another sect, he could still be dealt with by a sword.
The problem was that Lin Xuan did belong to the Cloud Concealment Sect. In other words, they were fellow disciples.
Moreover, Lin Xuan was the head of his own peak; while the Golden Core Peak had declined, their statuses and positions remained equal.
If he went to the Golden Core Peak with a sword, killing its head, it would be tantamount to betraying the sect.
Yu'er's nature was impulsive. After being humiliated, she only wanted revenge without understanding the gravity of her actions. Tianshen Sword Master wouldn't fail to see through this.
He certainly wouldn't act so foolishly.
After all, as the saying goes, "Even a dog must be treated with respect." Regardless of what others said, Lin Xuan was personally invited by Senior Tianshen. Going to the Golden Core Peak would be disrespectful to Senior Tianshen.
Though Tianshen Sword Master was aloof and arrogant, he couldn't afford to offend his two senior masters.
Regardless of seniority or hierarchy, a Core Transcendence cultivator wasn't on the same level as a Spirit Transformation cultivator.
In any case, though Yu'er's face was swollen from the beating and she had lost half her teeth, for a cultivator, her injuries weren't severe. In other words, Lin Xuan had shown restraint in his actions.
Considering these points, Tianshen Sword Master, despite feeling protective of his juniors, ultimately decided to hold back. He couldn't openly seek revenge or challenge him; he could only wait for an opportunity to settle the score.
When he heard this, Tianshen Sword Master turned his head and looked at Lin Xuan with piercing eyes.
High-ranking cultivators should have a demeanor befitting their status. They didn't release their spiritual pressure or test Lin Xuan's strength openly; however, that gaze was like a tangible force.
Lin Xuan smiled. He wasn't someone who shied away from conflict, and a mere Core Transcendence cultivator meant nothing to him.
Lin Xuan lifted his head without hesitation and met the other's gaze.
Their eyes locked, and the other's gaze seemed bottomless, filled with an aura that could draw one in.
Though they couldn't fight openly, Tianshen Sword Master still had confidence in making Lin Xuan suffer a bit.
Practicing sword skills required keen eyesight. Although Tianshen Sword Master hadn't cultivated any specific eye techniques, his cultivation method naturally enhanced his vision.
Lin Xuan's brows furrowed as he smiled.
It was like trying to show off before an expert.
Just as his mind was about to be drawn in, a silver light flashed in the depths of his eyes. It quickly vanished but was enough.
The Heavenly Phoenix Divine Eye had already dispelled the other's trick.
Tianshen Sword Master remained calm on the surface, but the corner of his eye twitched slightly. His inner turmoil far exceeded what he showed externally.
This little brat actually managed to break through my Heavenly Vision technique. Knowing that this technique had some confusing effects, even peers could be caught off guard and suffer.
It seemed the rumors weren't entirely wrong; this boy still had some strength.
Their brief confrontation went unnoticed by the other two hundred Core Transcendence cultivators. Tianshen Sword Master continued walking forward, where a Core Transcendence elder from the Sword Peak was already standing to greet him.
"Indeed, indeed. A true master lives up to his reputation. This Tianshen Sword Master is the strongest among those I've encountered," Lin Xuan thought to himself.
(To be continued)
[From Feng Yun Reading Network]