xiān hè de shēn yǐng xiāo shī yǐ hòu ， qí tā xiū shì yě fēn bié gè zì xíng dòng le 。
仙鹤的身影消失以后，其他修士也分别各自行动了。
After the immortal crane's figure disappeared, other cultivators also took their separate actions.
lín xuān mài bù zhèng yào zǒu rù shān gǔ ， yī shuǎng lǎng de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ：“ lín dà gē ， wǒ men yì qǐ rú hé ？”
林轩迈步正要走入山谷，一爽朗的声音传入耳朵：“林大哥，我们一起如何？”
Lin Xuan was about to step into the valley when a clear voice reached his ears: "Brother Lin, how about we go together?"
“ bù liǎo ， zài xià mǎi dōng xī de shí hòu ， xiàng lái xǐ huān dú zì yī rén 。” lín xuān kàn le yī yǎn mǎn liǎn qī pàn de shào nián ， dàn dàn de tuī tuō 。
“不了，在下买东西的时候，向来喜欢独自一人。”林轩看了一眼满脸期盼的少年，淡淡的推脱。
"No, I prefer to do my shopping alone," Lin Xuan said with a faint smile as he glanced at the hopeful youth.
“ zhè yàng a ……” tián xiǎo jiàn de liǎn shàng shǎn guò yī sī shī wàng zhī sè ， bù guò dào yě méi yǒu qiǎng qiú ， zhǐ shì zhòu le zhòu méi tou ：“ méi yǒu guān xì ， fǎn zhèng fāng shì yī gòng shì sān tiān ， ér qiě yuè dào hòu miàn ， tiān mù pài yuè huì ná chū zhēn guì de dōng xī yòng yú jiāo huàn ， tīng shuō yī xiē wài miàn jué jì de líng cǎo ， dōu shì zuì hòu yī rì cái huì xiàn shì ， xiāng xìn lín dà gē yě bú huì nà me kuài lí qù de ， wǒ men yīng gāi yǒu jī huì yì qǐ guàng fāng shì 。”
“这样啊……”田小剑的脸上闪过一丝失望之色，不过倒也没有强求，只是皱了皱眉头：“没有关系，反正坊市一共是三天，而且越到后面，天目派越会拿出珍贵的东西用于交换，听说一些外面绝迹的灵草，都是最后一日才会现世，相信林大哥也不会那么快离去的，我们应该有机会一起逛坊市。”
"Alright then..." There was a hint of disappointment on Tian Xiaojian's face. However, he did not insist but frowned slightly: "That's fine. Anyway, the market fair lasts for three days. The Heavenly Eye Sect will definitely present more precious items to exchange later. I've heard that some rare spirit herbs only appear on the last day. I believe Brother Lin won't leave so soon. We should have a chance to explore together."
tián xiǎo jiàn de xiào róng hěn chún zhēn ， kě yán cí què duō duō bī rén ， fǎng fú yì yǒu suǒ zhǐ ， lín xuān de xīn “ gē dēng ” yī xià ， hún shēn de shā qì jī hū jiù yào kuáng xiè chū lái ， xìng hǎo tā chéng fǔ jí shēn ， jí shí diào zhěng ， liǎn shàng méi yǒu lù chū sī háo pò zhàn ， yī rán shì yī fù dàn dàn de biǎo qíng ：“ ó ， tián xiǎo gē xiǎng yào shōu gòu yī xiē líng cǎo me ， rú guǒ dào shí hòu yǒu shí jiān ， wǒ dào kě yǐ péi nǐ guàng yī guàng 。
田小剑的笑容很纯真，可言辞却咄咄逼人，仿佛意有所指，林轩的心“咯噔”一下，浑身的杀气几乎就要狂泻出来，幸好他城府极深，及时调整，脸上没有露出丝毫破绽，依然是一副淡淡的表情：“哦，田小哥想要收购一些灵草么，如果倒时候有时间，我倒可以陪你逛一逛。
Tian Xiaojian's smile was innocent, but his words were forceful, as if he had ulterior motives. Lin Xuan felt a chill run down his spine and almost let out a burst of killing intent. Fortunately, he controlled himself well, maintaining a calm expression: "Oh, Brother Tian wants to buy some spirit herbs? If I have time later, I can accompany you."
“ ń ， dào shí hòu kěn dìng huì má fán dà gē ， bì jìng xiǎo dì zuì tǎo yàn de jiù shì gū dú 。”
“嗯，倒时候肯定会麻烦大哥，毕竟小弟最讨厌的就是孤独。”
"Yes, it will be troublesome for the big brother, as I hate being alone," Tian Xiaojian said with a nod.
“ hē hē ， hǎo shuō ， hǎo shuō 。”
“呵呵，好说，好说。”
"Haha, no problem, no problem."
lín xuān tóng yàng shí fēn hé ǎi de wēi xiào zhe ， rán hòu liǎng rén gǒng shǒu zuò bié ， pǒ yǒu jǐ fēn yī yī bù shě ， jiù xiàng shì xiāng jiāo duō nián de hǎo yǒu bān de qīn rè 。
林轩同样十分和蔼的微笑着，然后两人拱手作别，颇有几分依依不舍，就像是相交多年的好友般的亲热。
Lin Xuan smiled amiably in return. The two then exchanged polite bows, parting ways with an air of reluctance, like old friends bidding farewell to each other.
lín xuān suí zhe zhòng xiū shì yì qǐ zǒu jìn le xiá gǔ ， dāng lái dào yī wú rén zhī chù ， tā liǎn shàng de xiào róng xiāo shī dé wú yǐng wú zōng ， méi yǔ jiān de dàn rán yě bèi yīn mái suǒ tì dài ， shèn zhì yǐn yǐn yǒu yī sī sī de shā qì liú lù chū lái 。=
林轩随着众修士一起走进了峡谷，当来到一无人之处，他脸上的笑容消失得无影无踪，眉宇间的淡然也被阴霾所替代，甚至隐隐有一丝丝的杀气流露出来。=
Following the crowd of cultivators into the valley, Lin Xuan's smile vanished as he entered a secluded area. His calm demeanor was replaced by a brooding expression, even hinting at a trace of killing intent.
nà tián xiǎo jiàn de xíng wéi tài kě yí le 。
那田小剑的行为太可疑了。
Tian Xiaojian's behavior was too suspicious.
qǐ chū zì jǐ yě jī hū bèi tā mán guò ， rán ér yě bù zhī dào zhè jiā huo shì fǒu dé yì wàng xíng 。 hòu miàn de biǎo xiàn yǒu xiē tài guò ， jiǎn dān dì shuō jiù shì zì zuò cōng míng ， huà shé tiān zú 。
起初自己也几乎被他瞒过，然而也不知道这家伙是否得意忘形。后面的表现有些太过，简单地说就是自作聪明，画蛇添足。
Initially, Lin Xuan had almost been deceived by him. However, it wasn't clear if the youth had overstepped his bounds out of self-importance. His actions were overly clever and unnecessary, like adding legs to a snake—too smart for his own good.
suǒ yǐ lín xuān cái kāi shǐ huái yí de 。
所以林轩才开始怀疑的。
Lin Xuan began to suspect Tian Xiaojian from then on.
yī pǔ tōng de shì jiā zǐ dì nǎ lái zhè yàng de jiàn shí ， hé kuàng tā de yán yǔ jǔ zhǐ biǎo miàn tiān zhēn ， sì hū wèi jīng shì shì ， rán ér què wǎng wǎng àn cáng xuán jī ， yì yǒu suǒ zhǐ 。
一普通的世家子弟哪来这样的见识，何况他的言语举止表面天真，似乎未经世事，然而却往往暗藏玄机，意有所指。
A common family heir couldn't have such insight. Despite appearing innocent and naive, he often concealed deeper intentions in his words and actions.
cōng míng fǎn bèi cōng míng wù ， lín xuān liǎn shàng liú lù chū yī sī jī fěng ， dàn hěn kuài yòu biàn dé shí fēn níng zhòng ， zì jǐ céng chèn zhe tā bù zhù yì de shí hòu yòng shén shí tōu tōu sǎo miáo 。 jié guǒ zhè jiā huo de shēn shàng ， yǐn yǐn yǒu yī sī qí guài de líng lì bō dòng 。
聪明反被聪明误，林轩脸上流露出一丝讥讽，但很快又变得十分凝重，自己曾趁着他不注意的时候用神识偷偷扫描。结果这家伙的身上，隐隐有一丝奇怪的灵力波动。
Lin Xuan's lips curled into a sneer, but quickly turned serious as he remembered that he had once used divine sense to secretly scan Tian Xiaojian. A strange aura of spirit energy seemed to emanate from the youth.
xiǎn rán ， tā yě shì yòng mǒu zhǒng tè shū de gōng fǎ ， jiāng xiū wèi yǐn cáng 。
显然，他也是用某种特殊的功法，将修为隐藏。
Clearly, he was using some special cultivation technique to conceal his true strength.
zhè jiā huo kě bú shì gāng gāng tà rù zhù jī qī de cài niǎo ， ér qiě gèng lìng lín xuān zhòu méi bù yǐ dì shì 。 nà gǔ guài de líng lì ， zì jǐ yǐn yǐn hái yǒu jǐ fēn shú xī ， kě yī shí què yòu xiǎng bù qǐ 。
这家伙可不是刚刚踏入筑基期的菜鸟，而且更令林轩皱眉不已地是。那古怪的灵力，自己隐隐还有几分熟悉，可一时却又想不起。
This wasn't just any novice at the Foundation Establishment stage; what bothered Lin Xuan even more was the familiar yet elusive aura of that peculiar spirit energy. He couldn't quite recall where he had seen it before.
cóng zuì kāi shǐ ， tián xiǎo jiàn jiù yì zhí kè yì jiē jìn zì jǐ ， suī rán bù zhī dào cǐ zi yǒu hé mù dì 。 dàn xīn huái bù guǐ kěn dìng shì què dìng wú yí ！
从最开始，田小剑就一直刻意接近自己，虽然不知道此子有何目的。但心怀不轨肯定是确定无疑！
From the start, Tian Xiaojian had deliberately approached him. Although unknown motives lay behind his actions, Lin Xuan was certain that this youth harbored ill intentions!
“ hēng ， xiǎng yào dǎ wǒ de zhù yì 。” lín xuān yǎn zhōng de lì sè yī shǎn ér guò 。 dàn hěn kuài jiù huí fù le zhèng cháng dì biǎo qíng ， jì xù dà yáo dà bǎi de xiàng zhe shān gǔ de shēn chù zǒu qù le 。\\\\\，
“哼，想要打我的注意。”林轩眼中的厉色一闪而过。但很快就回复了正常地表情，继续大摇大摆的向着山谷的深处走去了。\\\\\，
"Hmph, trying to get ahold of me," Lin Xuan's eyes flashed with anger but quickly returned to normal as he continued walking deeper into the valley.
shān gǔ wài ， nà tiān mù pài fù zé jiē dài de lù yǔ yě yǐ jīng lí qù ， ruò dà de gǔ kǒu ， jiù zhǐ shèng xià le yī xiàng mào pǒ wèi yīng jùn dì shào nián ér yǐ 。
山谷外，那天目派负责接待的陆羽也已经离去，偌大的谷口，就只剩下了一相貌颇为英俊地少年而已。
Outside the valley, Lu Yu from the Heavenly Eye Sect had already left. The large entrance was now occupied by an exceptionally handsome young man.
cǐ shí tián xiǎo jiàn de shēn shàng ， nǎ lǐ hái yǒu yī fēn yòu zhì dì shǎ qì ， liǎn shàng yě dài zhe xiào róng ， rán ér nà xiào què lìng rén xīn jīng dǎn zhàn 。 zhěng gè rén yě dài gěi rén yī zhǒng yīn sēn kǒng bù zhī gǎn 。
此时田小剑的身上，哪里还有一分幼稚地傻气，脸上也带着笑容，然而那笑却令人心惊胆战。整个人也带给人一种阴森恐怖之感。
Tian Xiaojian no longer appeared naive or foolish; his smile was unsettling and gave off a sense of dread. His entire demeanor exuded an eerie aura.
ér gèng jiā guǐ yì de shì ， tā bìng fēi zài zì yán zì yǔ ， ér shì zài duì zhe zì jǐ de shǒu bì ， tā zuǒ shǒu de yī xiù yǐ jīng gāo gāo wǎn qǐ 。
而更加诡异的是，他并非在自言自语，而是在对着自己的手臂，他左手的衣袖已经高高挽起。
More strangely, he wasn't speaking to himself but directly at his own arm. He had rolled up the sleeve on his left hand, revealing a face with eyes, nose, and mouth that looked both human and beastly.
shàng miàn jū rán yǒu yī zhāng liǎn ， yǎn jīng ， bí zi ， zuǐ bā wéi miào wéi xiào ， jì xiàng shì rén ， yòu xiàng shì yāo shòu 。
上面居然有一张脸，眼睛，鼻子，嘴巴惟妙惟肖，既像是人，又像是妖兽。
"Master, are you really going to do this alone?" The voice from the mouth was hoarse and unpleasant, yet it sounded worried: "Do you think I can't handle Brother Lin Xuan?"
“ shǎo zhǔ 。 nǐ zhēn de dǎ suàn dú zì dòng shǒu ？” nà zhāng zuǐ fā chū de shēng yīn shā yǎ nán tīng 。 bù guò yǔ qì què xiǎn de yǒu xiē dān
“少主。你真的打算独自动手？”那张嘴发出的声音沙哑难听。不过语气却显得有些担
"But..."
“ yè mó ， nǐ zhè shì hé yì ？” tián xiǎo jiàn shuāng méi wēi zhòu 。 míng xiǎn lù chū le bù mǎn de biǎo qíng ：“ nǐ yǐ wéi běn shǎo zhǔ wǒ ， huì duì fù bù liǎo qū qū yí gè lín xuān ？”
“夜魔，你这是何意？”田小剑双眉微皱。明显露出了不满的表情：“你以为本少主我，会对付不了区区一个林轩？”
"No need to say more. I understand your concerns. You fear he might be the young sect leader of Spirit Herb Mountain, a formidable opponent. I've already checked; he joined Spirit Herb Mountain only about ten years ago and hasn't learned much. Even if there are some old monsters in seclusion at Spirit Herb Mountain, I doubt they can match my ancestor's power."
“ kě ……”
“可……”
"The purpose of this trip was to take advantage of the Heavenly Eye Sect. Those fools actually thought they could strike a balance between us. Their only asset is the Cloud Sea Splitting Light Array, which is formidable and gives us pause."
“ bú yòng shuō le ， wǒ míng bái nǐ de yì si ， dān xīn nà jiā huo shì líng yào shān de shǎo zhǎng mén ， kǒng pà bù hǎo duì fù ， wǒ yǐ jīng chá guò le ， tā jiā rù líng yào shān bù guò shí jǐ nián ， néng xué dào shén me ， hé kuàng líng yào shān dì shuǐ zài shēn ， jiù suàn zhēn yǒu yuán yīng qī de lǎo guài wù zài qián xiū ， wǒ yě bù xìn néng yǔ jiā zǔ xiāng bǐ 。”
“不用说了，我明白你的意思，担心那家伙是灵药山的少掌门，恐怕不好对付，我已经查过了，他加入灵药山不过十几年，能学到什么，何况灵药山地水再深，就算真有元婴期的老怪物在潜修，我也不信能与家祖相比。”
Tian Xiaojian sneered: "But these idiots don't realize that my ancestor wanted to reclaim them, and with such an array's power, we wouldn't have been unprepared. Several decades ago, my ancestor recruited a famous array master and spent years researching the weaknesses of the Cloud Sea Splitting Light Array."
“ běn lái zhè cì chū lái de mù dì shì tiān mù shān ， jiù píng nà xiē jiā huo jū rán yě xiǎng huǒ zhōng qǔ lì ， zài wǒ men mó dào yǔ zhèng dào zhī jiān yáo bǎi ， tā men suǒ zì chí de bù guò jiù shì zhè yún hǎi liè guāng zhèn ， wēi lì jīng rén ， wǒ men yǒu suǒ gù jì 。”
“本来这次出来的目的是天目山，就凭那些家伙居然也想火中取栗，在我们魔道与正道之间摇摆，他们所自持的不过就是这云海裂光阵，威力惊人，我们有所顾忌。”
"Master, I know all this," the strange face sighed: "Attacking the Cloud Sea Splitting Light Array head-on is impractical unless multiple old immortals join forces to break it. Otherwise, we must infiltrate Heavenly Eye Sect and disrupt its spirit veins. The array relies on underground spirit veins; if they are destroyed, the array's power will be greatly diminished."
tián xiǎo jiàn lěng xiào yī shēng ：“ kě zhè xiē chǔn dàn yě bù xiǎng xiǎng ， jiā zǔ jì rán xiǎng yào shōu fù tā men ， ér yún hǎi liè guāng zhèn de wēi lì yòu rú cǐ jīng rén ， wǒ men zěn me kě néng méi yǒu zhǔn bèi ， zǎo zài shù shí nián qián ， jiā zǔ jiù wǎng luò le yī zhù míng de zhèn fǎ shī dào huī xià ， bìng qiě ǒu xīn lì xuè de yán jiū chū le yún hǎi liè guāng zhèn de quē diǎn 。”
田小剑冷笑一声：“可这些蠢蛋也不想想，家祖既然想要收复他们，而云海裂光阵的威力又如此惊人，我们怎么可能没有准备，早在数十年前，家祖就网络了一著名的阵法师到麾下，并且呕心沥血的研究出了云海裂光阵的缺点。”
"But Master, why send you personally? Don't my ancestor's subordinates suffice? This is too dangerous."
“ shǎo zhǔ ， nǐ shuō zhè xiē wǒ yě qīng chǔ ， qiáng gōng yún hǎi liè guāng zhèn jī hū shì bù kě qǔ dì ， chú fēi yǒu shù gè yuán yīng qī xiū shì yì qǐ chū shǒu ， cái néng píng fǎ lì yìng pò cǐ zhèn ， fǒu zé jiù zhǐ yǒu qián rù tiān mù shān zhōng ， pò huài cǐ dì dì líng mài ， yīn wèi cǐ zhèn běn lái jiù shì yī tuō dì dǐ líng mài suǒ jiàn ， rú guǒ líng mài bèi huǐ ， nà me cǐ zhèn jiù suàn méi yǒu lì kè pò qù ， yě bì dìng wēi lì dà jiǎn 。” nà bèi chēng wéi yè mó de guài liǎn tàn le kǒu qì ：“ kě shì shǎo zhǔ ， cǐ shì hé bì nǐ qīn zì lái zì ， lǎo zhǔ rén shǒu xià dì xiū shì nán dào hái shǎo me ， zhè tài wēi xiǎn le 。”
“少主，你说这些我也清楚，强攻云海裂光阵几乎是不可取地，除非有数个元婴期修士一起出手，才能凭法力硬破此阵，否则就只有潜入天目山中，破坏此地地灵脉，因为此阵本来就是依托地底灵脉所建，如果灵脉被毁，那么此阵就算没有立刻破去，也必定威力大减。”那被称为夜魔的怪脸叹了口气：“可是少主，此事何必你亲自来自，老主人手下地修士难道还少么，这太危险了。”
"Rubbish, I know how risky this mission is. But don't forget that those condensation core cultivators in the cave show respect only to my ancestor. Behind their backs, they whisper and doubt me as a mere child, relying on my ancestor's protection."
” fèi huà ， wǒ nán dào bù zhī dào cǐ shì de fēng xiǎn yóu duō dà ， kě nǐ yě bié wàng le ， dòng lǐ de nà xiē níng dān qī xiū shì men suī rán biǎo miàn shàng duì wǒ bì gōng bì jìng ， kě nà quán shì zuò gěi jiā zǔ kàn de ， bèi hòu de xián yán suì yǔ nán dào hái shǎo ma ， rèn wéi wǒ shì huáng kǒu xiǎo ér ， bù guò yī tuō jiā zǔ de fú yīn 。”
”废话，我难道不知道此事的风险由多大，可你也别忘了，洞里的那些凝丹期修士们虽然表面上对我毕恭毕敬，可那全是做给家祖看的，背后的闲言碎语难道还少吗，认为我是黄口小儿，不过依托家祖的福荫。”
"Master, you want..."
“ shǎo zhǔ ， nǐ shì xiǎng ……”
“少主，你是想……”
"Yes, this time, I'm doing it for those presumptuous condensation core cultivators. Am I just an idle second-generation heir? If I can destroy the spirit veins, I'll earn great merit. Without the Cloud Sea Splitting Light Array, Old Drywood will have no choice but to submit to us. With Heavenly Eye Sect's support, our power will grow, and I can prove myself to those old fools," Tian Xiaojian said with a cold smile.
After the immortal crane's figure disappeared, other cultivators also took their separate actions.
Lin Xuan was about to step into the valley when a clear voice reached his ears: "Brother Lin, how about we go together?"
"No, I prefer to do my shopping alone," Lin Xuan said with a faint smile as he glanced at the hopeful youth.
"Alright then..." There was a hint of disappointment on Tian Xiaojian's face. However, he did not insist but frowned slightly: "That's fine. Anyway, the market fair lasts for three days. The Heavenly Eye Sect will definitely present more precious items to exchange later. I've heard that some rare spirit herbs only appear on the last day. I believe Brother Lin won't leave so soon. We should have a chance to explore together."
Tian Xiaojian's smile was innocent, but his words were forceful, as if he had ulterior motives. Lin Xuan felt a chill run down his spine and almost let out a burst of killing intent. Fortunately, he controlled himself well, maintaining a calm expression: "Oh, Brother Tian wants to buy some spirit herbs? If I have time later, I can accompany you."
"Yes, it will be troublesome for the big brother, as I hate being alone," Tian Xiaojian said with a nod.
"Haha, no problem, no problem."
Lin Xuan smiled amiably in return. The two then exchanged polite bows, parting ways with an air of reluctance, like old friends bidding farewell to each other.
Following the crowd of cultivators into the valley, Lin Xuan's smile vanished as he entered a secluded area. His calm demeanor was replaced by a brooding expression, even hinting at a trace of killing intent.
Tian Xiaojian's behavior was too suspicious.
Initially, Lin Xuan had almost been deceived by him. However, it wasn't clear if the youth had overstepped his bounds out of self-importance. His actions were overly clever and unnecessary, like adding legs to a snake—too smart for his own good.
Lin Xuan began to suspect Tian Xiaojian from then on.
A common family heir couldn't have such insight. Despite appearing innocent and naive, he often concealed deeper intentions in his words and actions.
Lin Xuan's lips curled into a sneer, but quickly turned serious as he remembered that he had once used divine sense to secretly scan Tian Xiaojian. A strange aura of spirit energy seemed to emanate from the youth.
Clearly, he was using some special cultivation technique to conceal his true strength.
This wasn't just any novice at the Foundation Establishment stage; what bothered Lin Xuan even more was the familiar yet elusive aura of that peculiar spirit energy. He couldn't quite recall where he had seen it before.
From the start, Tian Xiaojian had deliberately approached him. Although unknown motives lay behind his actions, Lin Xuan was certain that this youth harbored ill intentions!
"Hmph, trying to get ahold of me," Lin Xuan's eyes flashed with anger but quickly returned to normal as he continued walking deeper into the valley.
Outside the valley, Lu Yu from the Heavenly Eye Sect had already left. The large entrance was now occupied by an exceptionally handsome young man.
Tian Xiaojian no longer appeared naive or foolish; his smile was unsettling and gave off a sense of dread. His entire demeanor exuded an eerie aura.
More strangely, he wasn't speaking to himself but directly at his own arm. He had rolled up the sleeve on his left hand, revealing a face with eyes, nose, and mouth that looked both human and beastly.
"Master, are you really going to do this alone?" The voice from the mouth was hoarse and unpleasant, yet it sounded worried: "Do you think I can't handle Brother Lin Xuan?"
"But..."
"No need to say more. I understand your concerns. You fear he might be the young sect leader of Spirit Herb Mountain, a formidable opponent. I've already checked; he joined Spirit Herb Mountain only about ten years ago and hasn't learned much. Even if there are some old monsters in seclusion at Spirit Herb Mountain, I doubt they can match my ancestor's power."
"The purpose of this trip was to take advantage of the Heavenly Eye Sect. Those fools actually thought they could strike a balance between us. Their only asset is the Cloud Sea Splitting Light Array, which is formidable and gives us pause."
Tian Xiaojian sneered: "But these idiots don't realize that my ancestor wanted to reclaim them, and with such an array's power, we wouldn't have been unprepared. Several decades ago, my ancestor recruited a famous array master and spent years researching the weaknesses of the Cloud Sea Splitting Light Array."
"Master, I know all this," the strange face sighed: "Attacking the Cloud Sea Splitting Light Array head-on is impractical unless multiple old immortals join forces to break it. Otherwise, we must infiltrate Heavenly Eye Sect and disrupt its spirit veins. The array relies on underground spirit veins; if they are destroyed, the array's power will be greatly diminished."
"But Master, why send you personally? Don't my ancestor's subordinates suffice? This is too dangerous."
"Rubbish, I know how risky this mission is. But don't forget that those condensation core cultivators in the cave show respect only to my ancestor. Behind their backs, they whisper and doubt me as a mere child, relying on my ancestor's protection."
"Master, you want..."
"Yes, this time, I'm doing it for those presumptuous condensation core cultivators. Am I just an idle second-generation heir? If I can destroy the spirit veins, I'll earn great merit. Without the Cloud Sea Splitting Light Array, Old Drywood will have no choice but to submit to us. With Heavenly Eye Sect's support, our power will grow, and I can prove myself to those old fools," Tian Xiaojian said with a cold smile.