zuò wèi líng jiè qū zhǐ kě shǔ de dǐng jí jiè miàn zhī yī ， hēi lóng jiè de miàn jī dìng kuò wú bǐ ， gòng fēn wéi jiǔ jiǔ bā shí yí gè jùn fǔ 。
做为灵界屈指可数的顶级界面之一，黑龙界的面积订阔无比，共分为九九八十一个郡府。
As one of the few top-tier planes in the spirit realm, Black Dragon Plane was vast and expansive. It was divided into ninety-nine prefectures.
měi yí gè jùn de miàn jī nà yě shì xiāng dāng liáo kuò ， kǒng pà bǐ dōng hǎi xiū xiān jiè yě chà bù liǎo xǔ duō 。
每一个郡的面积那也是相当辽阔，恐怕比东海修仙界也差不了许多。
Each prefecture was incredibly spacious, likely comparable to the Eastern Sea cultivation world.
huàn jù huà shuō ， bié de zī yuán zàn qiě bù tí ， shùn lóng jiè guāng shì miàn jī ， jiù jiāng jìn dōng hǎi bǎi bèi yǒu yú 。
换句话说，别的资源暂且不提，舜龙界光是面积，就将近东海百倍有余。
In other words, while other resources might be scarce, Suilong Plane alone had an area nearly a hundred times that of the Eastern Sea.
zhè me guǎng mào de miàn jī ， dāng rán nán miǎn huì yǒu bù máo zhī dì 。
这么广袤的面积，当然难免会有不毛之地。
With such a vast expanse, naturally, there were barren lands.
bǐ rú zài tiān shuāng jùn de běi bù ， jiù yǒu yī piàn bīng yuán ， guǎng mào wú biān ， zhōng nián jiē yǒu é máo dà xuě piāo luò ， hán bīng hòu dá qiān zhàng yǒu yú ， wàn nián bù fǔ ， cóng lái jiù bù céng róng huà guò 。
比如在天霜郡的北部，就有一片冰原，广袤无边，终年皆有鹅毛大雪飘落，寒冰厚达千丈有余，万年不腐，从来就不曾融化过。
For example, in the northern part of Tianshuang Prefecture, there was a vast ice plain. Snowflakes as large as goose feathers fell throughout the year, and the thick ice reached over a thousand feet, never melting for ten thousand years.
zhè yī piàn bīng yuán bié shuō fán rén ， jiù suàn shì xiū xiān zhě yǔ yāo zú ， yě hěn shǎo yǒu rén huì dào cǐ chù ， qì hòu shí zài shì tài è liè le ， zhè lǐ bù jǐn hán lěng ， ér qiě líng qì fēi cháng de xī bó 。
这一片冰原别说凡人，就算是修仙者与妖族，也很少有人会到此处，气候实在是太恶劣了，这里不仅寒冷，而且灵气非常的稀薄。
This ice plain was rarely visited by ordinary people, let alone cultivators or monsters; the climate was too harsh. Not only was it extremely cold, but the spirit energy was also very thin.
zhè shì yí gè píng jìng de zǎo chén ， tài yáng cái gāng qiǎo chū shēng ， é máo bān de dà xuě yī jiù cóng tiān kōng zhōng piāo luò ， yáng guāng sǎ luò ， què méi yǒu yì diǎn wēn dù ， lěng lěng de 。
这是一个平静的早晨，太阳才刚巧初升，鹅毛般的大雪依旧从天空中飘落，阳光洒落，却没有一点温度，冷冷的。
It was a peaceful morning as the sun just began to rise, and snowflakes still fell like goose feathers. The sunlight shone down, but there was no warmth; it was cold.
bào liè shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， jiāng zhè fèn níng jìng gěi hěn hěn de sī pò 。
爆裂声传入耳朵，将这份宁静给狠狠的撕破。
The explosion shattered the tranquility, tearing through it with force.
zhǐ jiàn yuǎn chù de tiān kōng zhī zhōng ， yī dào hóng máng ， yī dào hēi qì zòng héng bǎi hé ， zhèng bù tíng de chán dòu zhe 。
只见远处的天空之中，一道红芒，一道黑气纵横捭阖，正不停的缠斗着。
In the distance, a streak of red light and black energy clashed and fought against each other in the sky.
zhè piàn bīng yuán suī shì rén jì hǎn zhì zhī suǒ ， dàn bìng bù dài biǎo jiù yī míng xiū xiān zhě dōu bú huì lái le 。
这片冰原虽是人迹罕至之所，但并不代表就一名修仙者都不会来了。
Although this ice plain was rarely visited by people, that didn't mean no cultivators would come here. Despite its thin spirit energy and harsh conditions, there were still several medicinal herbs suitable for growth in such places due to natural laws.
jǐn guǎn * de líng qì xī bó ， jǐn guǎn * de tiáo jiàn è liè dào jí chù 。
尽管*的灵气稀薄，尽管*的条件恶劣到极处。
For this reason, some cultivators occasionally came here to seek their fortune.
kě nà yòu rú hé ， dà zì rán zì yǒu xī de guī lǜ ， zài zhè yàng de dì fāng ， fǎn ér yǒu jǐ wèi líng yào shì hé shēng zhǎng 。
可那又如何，大自然自有牺的规律，在这样的地方，反而有几位灵药适合生长。
Knowing how rare these medicinal herbs were, finding just one could fetch a sky-high price at an auction.
yīn wèi zhè ge yuán gù ， ǒu ěr yě huì yǒu xiū shì lái dào cǐ chù ， qù xún zhǎo nà fā cái jī huì de 。
因为这个缘故，偶尔也会有修士来到此处，去寻找那发财机会的。
Even in such barren lands, the traces of treasure-seeking cultivators could be seen.
yào zhī dào zhè zhǒng líng yào shū wéi nán dé ， cǎi zhāi dào yī kē ， ná dào pāi mài huì zhōng ， jiù kě yǐ mài chū tiān jià lái zhe 。
要知道这种灵药殊为难得，采摘到一棵，拿到拍卖会中，就可以卖出天价来着。
Unfortunately, this ice plain was too vast. Although there weren't any powerful monsters, it would take immense effort to find even a single medicinal herb. Often, after ten or eight years, they might not have any收获.
tiān xià xī xī ， jiē wèi lì wǎng 。
天下熙熙，皆为利往。
Today, however, there was such a coincidence; two groups of treasure-seekers met head-on.
jí shǐ shì zhè yàng de bù máo zhī suǒ ， yě kě yǐ kàn jiàn xún bǎo xiū shì zōng jì de 。
即使是这样的不毛之所，也可以看见寻宝修士踪迹的。
Normally, this wouldn’t be an issue; they could simply pass each other without conflict. However, the meeting place happened to be near a precious spirit herb: Purple Violet Grass!
kě xī zhè piàn bīng yuán shí zài tài dà le ， suī rán méi yǒu qiáng dà de yāo shòu chū mò ” dàn xiǎng yào zhǎo dào yī kē líng yào ， yě bù zhī dào xū huā fèi duō shǎo gōng fu 。
可惜这片冰原实在太大了，虽然没有强大的妖兽出没”但想要找到一颗灵药，也不知道需huā费多少功夫。
To Lin Xuan, it might not seem valuable, but for condensation core stage cultivators, such herbs were rare and hard to come by, enough to ensure their cultivation up to the yuanxian stage.
cháng cháng shí nián bā nián ” yě bù yí dìng yǒu shōu huò 。
常常十年八年”也不一定有收获。
Who would willingly give up such a treasure?
piān piān jīn tiān què yǒu zhè yàng de qiǎo hé ， liǎng huǒ xún bǎo xiū shì yíng miàn xiàng yù le 。
偏偏今天却有这样的巧合，两伙寻宝修士迎面相遇了。
The two groups of treasure-seekers immediately began arguing over who had seen the herb first.
yuán běn zhè yě méi yǒu shén me ， dà lù cháo tiān ， gè zǒu yī biān ， shuāng fāng de shí lì xiāng chà fǎng fú ， zì rán bú huì yǒu shuí xīn cún dǎi niàn 。
原本这也没有什么，大路朝天，各走一边，双方的实力相差仿佛，自然不会有谁心存歹念。
But what did it matter? Who saw it first was irrelevant; in the end, it came down to strength. After some commotion, they started fighting fiercely, but no one could gain an advantage within a short time.
àn lǐ shuō ， zhè yì wài de chóng féng ， bù yīng gāi yǒu shén me bō zhé ， dà jiā dǎ yí gè zhāo hū ， jiù gāi gè bēn dōng xī le 。
按理说，这意外的重逢，不应该有什么bō折，大家打一个招呼，就该各奔东西了。
In just half an hour, many people from both sides had fallen, but none were willing to retreat.
kě qiǎo jiù qiǎo zài ， tā men xiāng yù de dì diǎn ， yǒu yī kē zhēn guì de líng wù 。
可巧就巧在，他们相遇的地点，有一颗珍贵的灵物。
Suddenly, a bright rainbow streaked across the sky towards their battle site.
zǐ luó cǎo ！
紫罗草！
Initially far away, it moved incredibly fast and arrived above them in the blink of an eye.
huò xǔ zài lín xuān zhè yàng de yǎn lǐ ， cǐ wù bù zhí yī tí ” rán ér duì níng dān qī xiū shì lái shuō ， què shì kě yù ér bù kě qiú de bǎo wù ， zú gòu ràng tā men xiū dào yuán yīng qī yě bù yòng dān xīn jīng shí de lái yuán le 。
或许在林轩这样的眼里，此物不值一提”然而对凝丹期修士来说，却是可遇而不可求的宝物，足够让他们修到元婴期也不用担心晶石的来源了。
The light faded, revealing a middle-aged man around forty years old. He wore black clothes, his appearance unremarkable except for the silver sword insignia on his collar, making him look like some kind of enforcer.
zhè yàng de bǎo wù ， shuí kěn xiāng ràng ne ？
这样的宝物，谁肯相让呢？
A massive aura descended from the sky, startling both groups of cultivators. This was an advanced yuanxian cultivator; why would such a powerful being come to this barren land?
liǎng huǒ xún bǎo xiū shì lì kè jiù qǐ le zhēng zhí ， shuō shì zì jǐ xiān kàn jiàn de zhè jiàn bǎo wù 。
两伙寻宝修士立刻就起了争执，说是自己先看见的这件宝物。
Anxious and uneasy, their fight naturally stopped as they exchanged glances.
qí shí zhè gēn běn jiù sī háo yì yì yě wú ， shuí xiān kàn jiàn de yòu zěn me yàng ne ？
其实这根本就丝毫意义也无，谁先看见的又怎么样呢？
The two leaders had no choice but to step forward.
guī gēn jié dǐ ， hái shì yào kàn shí lì ， yú shì zài chǎo nào yī fān zhī hòu ， shuāng fāng kāi shǐ dà dǎ chū shǒu 。
归根结底，还是要看实力，于是在吵闹一番之后，双方开始大打出手。
"Salute senior, we do not know what you require, but rest assured, your wishes will be carried out."
bù sǐ bù xiū ！
不死不休！
Given the significant difference in strength between them, they couldn’t help feeling anxious.
liǎng huǒ xún bǎo xiū shì de shí lì xiāng chà fǎng fú 。
两伙寻宝修士的实力相差仿佛。
"Listen to my commands, and stay here with your lives." The middle-aged man sneered as he spoke.
lǐng tóu de dōu shì níng dān hòu qī de xiū xiān zhě ， chú cǐ yǐ wài ， dōu shì chū qī yǔ zhōng qī de xiū shì ， hái yǒu zhù jī qī de zi zhí 。
领头的都是凝丹后期的修仙者，除此以外，都是初期与中期的修士，还有筑基期的子侄。
"What?!"
rén shù yě xiāng jìn ， yī shí zhī jiān ， dǎ dé shì jī liè wú bǐ ， duǎn shí jiān nèi ， què nán yǐ fēn chū shèng fù 。
人数也相近，一时之间，打得是jī烈无比，短时间内，却难以分出胜负。
The treasure-seekers were immediately shocked.
zhuǎn yǎn ， yǐ shì xiǎo bàn gè shí chén guò qù le ， shuāng fāng jiē yǔn luò le bù shǎo rén shǒu ， què méi yǒu rén yuàn yì jiù cǐ tuì hòu 。
转眼，已是小半个时辰过去了，双方皆陨落了不少人手，却没有人愿意就此退后。
"Senior, why say such a thing. If you want this Purple Violet Grass, just take it; we will not contest for it."
rán ér jiù zài cǐ kè ， tiān biān tū rán fēi lái le yī mǒ liàng lì de bí hóng 。
然而就在此刻，天边突然飞来了一抹亮丽的鼻虹。
"Purple Violet Grass... This herb is indeed valuable, but do you think I am here to steal your spirit herbs? Wrong. I am merely carrying out an order. Within twenty miles in all directions, no living beings are allowed. Otherwise, there will be no mercy. You should blame yourselves for being unlucky; because this ice plain has a gateway to the demon realm."
kāi shǐ shàng yuǎn ” rán ér sù dù jí kuài ， bù guò yī zhǎ yǎn de gōng fu ， jiù lái dào le liǎng huǒ xiū shì jiāo zhàn de shàng kōng 。
开始尚远”然而速度极快，不过一眨眼的功夫，就来到了两伙修士交战的上空。
Before he finished speaking, his face turned sinister as he waved his right hand, sending a large amount of black energy that condensed into claw-like formations towards both groups of cultivators.
guāng máng shōu liǎn ”lù chū le yī sì shí yú suì de zhōng nián rén lái ， shēn chuān hēi yī ” róng mào kàn shàng qù bìng méi yǒu shén me chū qí ， lǐng kǒu què xiù zhe yī yín sè de xiǎo jiàn biāo shì ， kàn shàng qù jiù fǎng fú shì nǎ lǐ de zhí fǎ shǐ 。
光芒收敛”lù出了一四十余岁的中年人来，身穿黑衣”容貌看上去并没有什么出奇，领口却绣着一银sè的小剑标示，看上去就仿佛是哪里的执法使。
Although the treasure-seekers were numerous, their highest-ranking cultivator was only at the condensation core stage. They couldn’t withstand such an attack; they could barely scatter in time, and惨叫声此起彼伏，很快就全部魂归地府。
páng dà de wēi yā cóng tiān ér luò ， liǎng huǒ xiū shì dà jīng shī sè， zhè jū rán shì yī míng yuán yīng hòu qī de xiū xiān zhě ， zhè zhǒng děng jí de lǎo guài wù ， lái zhè bù máo zhī dì gàn shén me ？
庞大的威压从天而落，两伙修士大惊失sè，这居然是一名元婴后期的修仙者，这种等级的老怪物，来这不毛之地干什么？
The same scene played out repeatedly on this cold ice plain as treasure-seeking cultivators fell, dying in a haze of confusion, just as the middle-aged man had said. Because within this ice plain was a gateway to the demon realm.
xīn zhōng tǎn tè ， tā men de dòu fǎ zì rán yě tíng zhǐ le 。
心中忐忑，他们的斗法自然也停止了。
Normally, there were no signs, but during its weakened state, it would reveal itself.
duì shì yī yǎn ， gāng gāng hái zài shū sǐ bó shā de liǎng míng shǒu lǐng bù dé bù yuè zhòng zǒu le chū lái 。
对视一眼，刚刚还在殊死搏杀的两名首领不得不越众走了出来。
Major powers with slots for entering the demon realm wouldn't allow others to interfere, so this twenty-mile radius area was declared off-limits and maintained by several major powers' enforcers. Any living beings who trespassed would be killed without mercy.
“ cān jiàn qián bèi ， bù zhī dào nín yǒu shén me fēn fù ， wǎn bèi děng yí dìng huì jìn lì zhào bàn de 。”
“参见前辈，不知道您有什么吩咐，晚辈等一定会尽力照办的。”
This was a bit domineering, but in the spirit realm where survival of the fittest prevailed, no one would reason with him. The middle-aged man had already killed two groups of treasure-seekers; naturally, he wouldn’t let the Purple Violet Grass go to waste either. He quickly gathered it and put it in his arms.
shuāng fāng shí lì xiāng chà tài duō ， yóu bù dé tā men bù xīn zhōng tǎn tè 。
双方实力相差太多，由不得他们不心中忐忑。
Just as he finished, he suddenly noticed something and looked up. In the distance on the horizon, a spirit boat appeared.
“ nǐ men yào tīng cóng běn zūn de fēn fù ， nà hǎo ， jiù jiāng xiǎo mìng liú zài cǐ chù 。” nà zhōng nián rén liǎn shàng dài zhe yī sī níng xiào de kāi kǒu le 。
“你们要听从本尊的吩咐，那好，就将小命留在此处。”那中年人脸上带着一丝狞笑的开口了。
The middle-aged man released his divine sense, revealing a cold smile: "There really are fools who don’t know when they’re dead!"
“ shén me ？”
“什么？”
Before his words were fully spoken, he flew towards the spirit boat.
duó bǎo xiū shì men dùn shí dà jīng shī sè。
夺宝修士们顿时大惊失sè。
From this distance, it was impossible to determine the cultivators' strength. However, riding such a crude flying device suggested nothing special.
“ qián bèi hé chū cǐ yǔ ， nín ruò yào zhè zǐ luó cǎo ， jǐn guǎn ná qù ， wǎn bèi děng jué bù gǎn xiāng zhēng jiù shì 。”
“前辈何出此语，您若要这紫罗草，尽管拿去，晚辈等绝不敢相争就是。”
Soon, a man and a woman appeared on the spirit boat.
“ zǐ luó cǎo ，。 luó ， zhè dōng xī suī rán yě suàn bù cuò ， dàn nǐ men yǐ wéi běn zūn shì xiǎng yào qiǎng duó nǐ men de líng wù me ， cuò le ， wǒ zhè shì fèng mìng xíng shì ， fāng yuán èr shí wàn lǐ ， jué bù yǔn xǔ chū xiàn rèn hé shēng líng de zōng jì ， fǒu zé ， shā wú shè ， huì zài zhè shí hòu lái xún bǎo ， zhǐ néng yuàn nǐ men zì jǐ dǎo méi le 。”
“紫罗草，。萝，这东西虽然也算不错，但你们以为本尊是想要抢夺你们的灵物么，错了，我这是奉命行事，方圆二十万里，绝不允许出现任何生灵的踪迹，否则，杀无赦，会在这时候来寻宝，只能怨你们自己倒霉了。”
The man looked no more than twenty years old, with an unremarkable appearance. The woman had an elegant figure, her features covered by a silk scarf.
As one of the few top-tier planes in the spirit realm, Black Dragon Plane was vast and expansive. It was divided into ninety-nine prefectures.
Each prefecture was incredibly spacious, likely comparable to the Eastern Sea cultivation world.
In other words, while other resources might be scarce, Suilong Plane alone had an area nearly a hundred times that of the Eastern Sea.
With such a vast expanse, naturally, there were barren lands.
For example, in the northern part of Tianshuang Prefecture, there was a vast ice plain. Snowflakes as large as goose feathers fell throughout the year, and the thick ice reached over a thousand feet, never melting for ten thousand years.
This ice plain was rarely visited by ordinary people, let alone cultivators or monsters; the climate was too harsh. Not only was it extremely cold, but the spirit energy was also very thin.
It was a peaceful morning as the sun just began to rise, and snowflakes still fell like goose feathers. The sunlight shone down, but there was no warmth; it was cold.
Boom!
The explosion shattered the tranquility, tearing through it with force.
In the distance, a streak of red light and black energy clashed and fought against each other in the sky.
Although this ice plain was rarely visited by people, that didn't mean no cultivators would come here. Despite its thin spirit energy and harsh conditions, there were still several medicinal herbs suitable for growth in such places due to natural laws.
For this reason, some cultivators occasionally came here to seek their fortune.
Knowing how rare these medicinal herbs were, finding just one could fetch a sky-high price at an auction.
Even in such barren lands, the traces of treasure-seeking cultivators could be seen.
Unfortunately, this ice plain was too vast. Although there weren't any powerful monsters, it would take immense effort to find even a single medicinal herb. Often, after ten or eight years, they might not have any收获.
Today, however, there was such a coincidence; two groups of treasure-seekers met head-on.
Normally, this wouldn’t be an issue; they could simply pass each other without conflict. However, the meeting place happened to be near a precious spirit herb: Purple Violet Grass!
To Lin Xuan, it might not seem valuable, but for condensation core stage cultivators, such herbs were rare and hard to come by, enough to ensure their cultivation up to the yuanxian stage.
Who would willingly give up such a treasure?
The two groups of treasure-seekers immediately began arguing over who had seen the herb first.
But what did it matter? Who saw it first was irrelevant; in the end, it came down to strength. After some commotion, they started fighting fiercely, but no one could gain an advantage within a short time.
In just half an hour, many people from both sides had fallen, but none were willing to retreat.
Suddenly, a bright rainbow streaked across the sky towards their battle site.
Initially far away, it moved incredibly fast and arrived above them in the blink of an eye.
The light faded, revealing a middle-aged man around forty years old. He wore black clothes, his appearance unremarkable except for the silver sword insignia on his collar, making him look like some kind of enforcer.
A massive aura descended from the sky, startling both groups of cultivators. This was an advanced yuanxian cultivator; why would such a powerful being come to this barren land?
Anxious and uneasy, their fight naturally stopped as they exchanged glances.
The two leaders had no choice but to step forward.
"Salute senior, we do not know what you require, but rest assured, your wishes will be carried out."
Given the significant difference in strength between them, they couldn’t help feeling anxious.
"Listen to my commands, and stay here with your lives." The middle-aged man sneered as he spoke.
"What?!"
The treasure-seekers were immediately shocked.
"Senior, why say such a thing. If you want this Purple Violet Grass, just take it; we will not contest for it."
"Purple Violet Grass... This herb is indeed valuable, but do you think I am here to steal your spirit herbs? Wrong. I am merely carrying out an order. Within twenty miles in all directions, no living beings are allowed. Otherwise, there will be no mercy. You should blame yourselves for being unlucky; because this ice plain has a gateway to the demon realm."
Before he finished speaking, his face turned sinister as he waved his right hand, sending a large amount of black energy that condensed into claw-like formations towards both groups of cultivators.
Although the treasure-seekers were numerous, their highest-ranking cultivator was only at the condensation core stage. They couldn’t withstand such an attack; they could barely scatter in time, and惨叫声此起彼伏，很快就全部魂归地府。
The same scene played out repeatedly on this cold ice plain as treasure-seeking cultivators fell, dying in a haze of confusion, just as the middle-aged man had said. Because within this ice plain was a gateway to the demon realm.
Normally, there were no signs, but during its weakened state, it would reveal itself.
Major powers with slots for entering the demon realm wouldn't allow others to interfere, so this twenty-mile radius area was declared off-limits and maintained by several major powers' enforcers. Any living beings who trespassed would be killed without mercy.
This was a bit domineering, but in the spirit realm where survival of the fittest prevailed, no one would reason with him. The middle-aged man had already killed two groups of treasure-seekers; naturally, he wouldn’t let the Purple Violet Grass go to waste either. He quickly gathered it and put it in his arms.
Just as he finished, he suddenly noticed something and looked up. In the distance on the horizon, a spirit boat appeared.
The middle-aged man released his divine sense, revealing a cold smile: "There really are fools who don’t know when they’re dead!"
Before his words were fully spoken, he flew towards the spirit boat.
From this distance, it was impossible to determine the cultivators' strength. However, riding such a crude flying device suggested nothing special.
Soon, a man and a woman appeared on the spirit boat.
The man looked no more than twenty years old, with an unremarkable appearance. The woman had an elegant figure, her features covered by a silk scarf.