jì shì tiān mù pài de zhèn shān líng shòu ， yě shì gāi pài wén míng xiá ěr de sān bǎo zhī yī 。
既是天目派的镇山灵兽，也是该派闻名遐迩的三宝之一。
It was both a treasure of the Heavenly Eye Sect and one of its three renowned treasures.
suǒ wèi sān bǎo ， hái yǒu yī yàng jiù shì qí huā yì cǎo ， zài tiān mù pài zōng mén suǒ zài zhī dì de hòu shān ， yǒu yī zuò bǎi huā gǔ ， cǐ gǔ miàn jī bù dà ， rán ér què líng qì chōng zú ， yóu qí nán néng kě guì de shì ， lǐ miàn shēng zhǎng zhe hěn duō shàng gǔ shí qī de líng cǎo qí yào 。
所谓三宝，还有一样就是奇花异草，在天目派宗门所在之地的后山，有一座百花谷，此谷面积不大，然而却灵气充足，尤其难能可贵的是，里面生长着很多上古时期的灵草奇药。
The so-called "three treasures" also included peculiar flowers and exotic herbs. In the back mountain where the sect's main hall was located, there lay a Flower Valley. Although not large in area, it was rich in qi essence, especially precious for the many ancient spirit herbs that grew within.
suī rán bìng fēi dōu hěn zhēn guì ， dàn zhè xiē cǎo liào ， zài wài miàn què dà duō yǐ jīng jué jì ， yě jiù zài zhè lǐ ， cái duō shǎo cún liú le yī xiē 。
虽然并非都很珍贵，但这些草料，在外面却大多已经绝迹，也就在这里，才多少存留了一些。
Although not all were extremely valuable, these herbs had long since vanished from the outside world and only survived here.
zhì yú zuì hòu yī yàng bǎo bèi ， zé shì yī duì “ liú xīng huán ” fǎ bǎo 。
至于最后一样宝贝，则是一对“流星环”法宝。
The last treasure was a pair of "Meteor Rings," a magical artifact.
cǐ wù yě shì tiān mù pài de kāi shān zǔ shī ， nà duì yuán yīng qī de dào lǚ liú xià lái de 。
此物也是天目派的开山祖师，那对元婴期的道侣留下来的。
These items belonged to the founding masters of the Heavenly Eye Sect—couple immortals at the Core Formation stage. They had nurtured this artifact with their true essence for several hundred years, making it incredibly powerful and reaching the level of communicating with spirits.
cǐ bǎo céng zài liǎng rén tǐ nèi yòng zhēn yuán yīng huǒ péi yù le shù bǎi nián ， wēi lì jīng rén wú bǐ ， yǐ jīng dào le tōng líng de jìng dì 。
此宝曾在两人体内用真元婴火培育了数百年，威力惊人无比，已经到了通灵的境地。
According to tradition, as a core formation immortal's personal treasure, outsiders could not use it after the master's demise unless they slowly erased the former owner’s mark using their own true essence.
yuán běn zuò wéi xiū shì de běn mìng fǎ bǎo ， zhǔ rén yǔn luò hòu wài rén shì bù néng dòng yòng de 。
原本作为修士的本命法宝，主人陨落后外人是不能动用的。
However, since the founding masters had passed away, no Core Formation immortals had appeared in the Heavenly Eye Sect. Thus, this artifact remained unclaimed.
chú fēi màn màn yòng zì jǐ de zhēn yuán jiāng qián zhǔ rén de yìn jì xiāo mǒ diào 。
除非慢慢用自己的真元将前主人的印记消抹掉。
In reality, things were different. The couple of core formation immortals not only possessed profound abilities but also foresight. They anticipated that their sect might decline after they passed away. In the ever-changing world of cultivation, many sects rose and fell due to the passing of older generations while younger ones were still growing, leading to a gap in strength.
rán ér zì liǎng wèi kāi shān zǔ shī zuò huà yǐ hòu ， tiān mù pài gēn běn jiù méi yǒu chū xiàn guò yuán yīng qī de xiū shì ， zì rán wú fǎ liàn huà cǐ bǎo 。
然而自两位开山祖师坐化以后，天目派根本就没有出现过元婴期的修士，自然无法炼化此宝。
While a temporary dip in power was not severe, what was terrifying was the presence of opportunists who would exploit such situations. Therefore, besides setting up an immensely powerful "Cloud Sea Split Light Array" around the outer perimeter of Heavenly Eye Mountain, they also left behind their personal treasures.
àn zhào cháng lǐ ， nà duì liú xīng huán yě jiù chéng le yī jiàn zǔ shī liú xià lái de yí wù ér yǐ 。
按照常理，那对流星环也就成了一件祖师留下来的遗物而已。
Of course, they knew outsiders couldn't use these rings and thus, a year before their passing, they separated part of their soul and preserved it in a jade bottle.
kě zhēn shí de qíng kuàng bìng fēi rú cǐ ， nà duì shuāng xiū de yuán yīng dào lǚ bù jǐn gōng lì tōng xuán ， ér qiě jí yǒu yuǎn jiàn ， liǎng rén yě céng yù liào dào zì jǐ zuò huà hòu tiān mù pài yǒu shuāi luò de wēi xiǎn 。
可真实的情况并非如此，那对双修的元婴道侣不仅功力通玄，而且极有远见，两人也曾预料到自己坐化后天目派有衰落的危险。
Junior disciples who practiced techniques that were in line with theirs and reached late Core Formation stage could open the jade bottle and merge with the two immortal souls to utilize the Meteor Rings. Although unable to withstand attacks from core formation immortals, they could still hold off for a moment.
xiū zhēn jiè zì gǔ yǐ lái 。 dà xiǎo mén pài qǐ qǐ luò luò 。 yǒu hěn dà yī bù fèn yuán yīn jiù shì mén nèi lǎo yī bèi shì qù 。 xiǎo yī bèi què shàng wèi zhǎng chéng 。 chū xiàn qīng huáng bù jiē dì shí kè 。
修真界自古以来。大小门派起起落落。有很大一部分原因就是门内老一辈逝去。小一辈却尚未长成。出现青黄不接地时刻。
This was essentially a protective talisman left by the founding masters.
rú guǒ zhǐ shì yī shí dì shì wēi dào yě bù suàn shén me 。 kě pà jiù pà chū xiàn luò jǐng xià shí dì xiāo xiǎo zhī bèi 。 suǒ yǐ chú le zài tiān mù shān wài wéi bù xià wēi lì wú bǐ dì “ yún hǎi liè guāng zhèn ”。 liǎng rén hái jiāng zì jǐ dì běn míng fǎ bǎo liú le xià lái 。
如果只是一时地势微倒也不算什么。可怕就怕出现落井下石地宵小之辈。所以除了在天目山外围布下威力无比地“云海裂光阵”。两人还将自己地本名法宝留了下来。
However, this method should only be used as a last resort when the fate of the sect hung in the balance. The residual soul's energy was limited and could only activate the Meteor Rings once.
dāng rán 。 tā men zì rán zhī dào cǐ huán wài rén wú fǎ shǐ yòng 。 gù ér shà fèi kǔ xīn dì zài zuò huà dì qián yī nián 。 jiāng hún pò fēn lí chū yī bù fèn 。
当然。他们自然知道此环外人无法使用。故而煞费苦心地在坐化地前一年。将魂魄分离出一部分。
These were the three treasures of the Heavenly Eye Sect, thanks to which the sect had been passed down for thousands of years, despite its ups and downs and moments of weakness. They did not fade into obscurity like other sects in history.
bìng jiāng qí xuè liàn huà bǎo cún zài le yí gè yù píng lǐ miàn 。
并将其血炼化保存在了一个玉瓶里面。
Lin Xuan approached the entrance of the grand hall. The yellow-robed cultivator on his left frowned and reached out to block his path: "Friend, please stop here. This is no place for a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator."
hòu bèi dì zǐ 。 zhǐ yào suǒ liàn gōng fǎ yǔ tā men yī mài xiāng chéng 。 bìng qiě dá dào le níng dān hòu qī dì jìng jiè 。 jiù kě yǐ dǎ kāi yù píng 。 hé liǎng rén dì yī lǚ cán hún hé tǐ 。 cóng ér píng zhe shēng qián dì yìn jì shǐ yòng nà liú xīng huán fǎ bǎo 。 suī rán wú fǎ yìng káng yuán yīng qī dì xiū shì 。 dàn dǐ dǎng piàn kè hái shì zuò dé dào dì 。
后辈弟子。只要所练功法与他们一脉相承。并且达到了凝丹后期地境界。就可以打开玉瓶。和两人地一缕残魂合体。从而凭着生前地印记使用那流星环法宝。虽然无法硬扛元婴期地修士。但抵挡片刻还是做得到地。
"I understand," Lin Xuan said. "This transaction meeting is held by Core Formation immortals, right? I have the qualifications to participate." He handed over his jade token.
yě suàn liǎng rén wéi hòu bèi liú xià lái dì yī dào hù fú 。
也算两人为后辈留下来地一道护符。
The cultivator was taken aback and scrutinized Lin Xuan before accepting the token and verifying its authenticity. After confirming it, he returned the token: "That's correct. Pardon my rudeness, please enter."
dāng rán 。 cǐ fǎ bú dào wàn bù dé yǐ ， mén pài shēng sǐ cún wáng de shí kè ， jué bù néng dòng yòng ， nà lǚ cán hún de néng liàng shì yǒu xiàn dì ， jǐn gòu hé tǐ shǐ yòng liú xīng huán yī cì ér yǐ 。
当然。此法不到万不得已，门派生死存亡的时刻，绝不能动用，那缕残魂的能量是有限地，仅够合体使用流星环一次而已。
A hint of envy flashed across his face, much like when Zhou Hai announced that they had qualified. Lin Xuan remained calm on the surface but began to ponder what made this transaction meeting so special and why Foundation Establishment stage cultivators seemed to take it so seriously, even risking their lives.
cǐ nǎi tiān mù pài sān bǎo ， yě zhèng shì yīn wèi yǒu le zǔ shī de jīng xīn ān pái ， gù ér tiān mù pài chuán chéng le shù qiān nián ， suī rán yě céng yǒu qǐ fú ， yě céng ruò xiǎo guò 。 què bù xiàng bié de mén pài yī yàng zài lì shǐ de cháng hé zhōng huī fēi yān miè le 。
此乃天目派三宝，也正是因为有了祖师的精心安排，故而天目派传承了数千年，虽然也曾有起伏，也曾弱小过。却不像别的门派一样在历史的长河中灰飞烟灭了。
Others who were eliminated felt both envious and jealous.
lín xuān zǒu dào dà diàn de mén kǒu ， nà zhàn zài zuǒ biān de huáng páo xiū shì méi tou yí zhòu ， shēn shǒu lán zhù qù lù ：“ dào yǒu zhǐ bù 。 zhè lǐ kě bú shì zhù jī qī xiū shì néng gòu jìn qù de 。“ wǒ míng bái ， shì níng dān qī de qián bèi men zài lǐ miàn jǔ xíng jiāo yì huì shì ba ， bù guò zài xià yě yǒu zī gé cān jiā 。” shuō zhe dì shàng zì jǐ de yù pái 。
林轩走到大殿的门口，那站在左边的黄袍修士眉头一皱，伸手拦住去路：“道友止步。这里可不是筑基期修士能够进去的。“我明白，是凝丹期的前辈们在里面举行交易会是吧，不过在下也有资格参加。”说着递上自己的玉牌。
The three of them harbored doubts, but Lin Xuan said nothing as he pushed open the door. Two Heavenly Eye Sect disciples whispered behind him.
nà xiū shì yí zhèng ， bù néng zhì xìn dì dǎ liàng le yī yǎn lín xuān ， rán hòu ， jiāng yù pái jiē le guò lái ， fǎn fù guān kàn ， yàn zhèng wú wù hòu ， chóng xīn pāo gěi lín xuān ：“ yuán lái shì zhè yàng 。 shù zài xià mǎng zhuàng le ， dào yǒu qǐng jìn jiù shì 。”
那修士一怔，不能置信地打量了一眼林轩，然后，将玉牌接了过来，反复观看，验证无误后，重新抛给林轩：“原来是这样。恕在下莽撞了，道友请进就是。”
"Senior Brother, I heard that this selection for Foundation Establishment stage cultivators is extremely rigorous, almost to the point of risking one's life. This friend has only reached the early stage and should not have passed. There must be some hidden agenda!"
tā de liǎn shàng yě shǎn guò yī sī xiàn mù ， jiù rú tóng dāng chū zhōu hǎi xuān bù zì jǐ sān rén huò dé zī gé shí de biǎo qíng yī yàng ， lín xuān biǎo miàn bù dòng shēng sè ， xīn zhōng zé kāi shǐ zhuó mó ， zhè cì jiāo yì huì jiū jìng yǒu hé tè shū zhī chù ， wèi shén me zhù jī qī xiū shì men yí gè gè dōu xiǎn de zhòng shì wú bǐ dì yàng zi ， shèn zhì bù xī yǐ mìng xiàng bó 。
他的脸上也闪过一丝羡慕，就如同当初周海宣布自己三人获得资格时的表情一样，林轩表面不动声色，心中则开始琢磨，这次交易会究竟有何特殊之处，为什么筑基期修士们一个个都显得重视无比地样子，甚至不惜以命相搏。
"Nonsense! The screening process was overseen by Senior Brother Zhou Hai, but it’s said that Senior Aunt Ning also secretly monitored it. Although we don’t know the exact details, there can be no mistakes."
qí tā bèi táo tài de rén yě dōu shì yòu xiàn yòu dù 。
其他被淘汰的人也都是又羡又妒。
"Still, his Foundation Establishment stage is so early…"
sān rén xīn zhōng cún zhé yí huò ， dàn biǎo miàn shàng 。 lín xuān què méi yǒu shuō shén me ， fǎn zhèng dá àn hěn kuài jiù kě yǐ jiē xiǎo ， tā qīng qīng tuī kāi diàn mén ， shén sè dàn rán de zǒu rù qí zhōng 。
三人心中存折疑惑，但表面上。林轩却没有说什么，反正答案很快就可以揭晓，他轻轻推开店门，神色淡然的走入其中。
"How does his early Foundation Establishment matter? Now he's on par with us in terms of cultivation. If he gains a favorable opportunity, our status will change overnight. It’s only because of our Heavenly Eye Sect’s techniques that such good fortune wouldn’t fall on outsiders…"
shēn hòu ， liǎng gè tiān mù pài dì zǐ zé xiǎo shēng de yì lùn de qǐ lái 。
身后，两个天目派弟子则小声的议论的起来。
The conversation continued indistinctly behind him, but the brief exchanges made Lin Xuan curious.
“ shī xiōng ， tīng shuō zhè cì zhù jī qī xiū shì cān jiā jiāo yì huì de shāi xuǎn yán kù wú bǐ ， jī hū shì yǐ mìng xiàng bó ， zhè ge dào yǒu jǐn jǐn zhù jī chū qī de xiū wèi ér yǐ ， zěn me kě néng tōng guò 。 qí zhōng gāi bú huì yǒu māo nì ba ！”
“师兄，听说这次筑基期修士参加交易会的筛选严酷无比，几乎是以命相搏，这个道友仅仅筑基初期的修为而已，怎么可能通过。其中该不会有猫腻吧！”
Just then,
“ hú shuō bā dào shén me 。 cǐ cì shāi xuǎn ， biǎo miàn shàng suī rán shì zhōu hǎi shī xiōng zhǔ chí 。 dàn tīng shuō níng shī shū yě céng àn zhōng bǎ guān ， suī rán bù zhī dào jù tǐ guò chéng rú hé ， dàn jué bú huì yǒu cuò 。”
“胡说八道什么。此次筛选，表面上虽然是周海师兄主持。但听说宁师叔也曾暗中把关，虽然不知道具体过程如何，但绝不会有错。”
"Lin Brother…"
“ zhǐ shì ， tā zhù jī chū qī de xiū wèi ……”
“只是，他筑基初期的修为……”
A familiar voice called out. Tian Xiaojian walked over from behind. Lin Xuan couldn't help smiling slightly, but quickly regained his composure: "Haha, you've also arrived? How about we go in together?"
“ chū qī de xiū wèi yòu rú hé ， xiàn zài suī rán shì yǔ wǒ děng tóng jiē dì xiū shì ， dàn nà xiān yuán ruò shì luò zài tā de tóu shàng ， zhuǎn yǎn jiān wǒ děng jiù yào guā mù xiāng kàn le ， ruò fēi wǒ tiān mù pài de gōng fǎ …… cǐ děng hǎo shì nǎ néng lún dào wài lái de xiū shì ……”
“初期的修为又如何，现在虽然是与我等同阶地修士，但那仙缘若是落在他的头上，转眼间我等就要刮目相看了，若非我天目派的功法……此等好事哪能轮到外来的修士……”
"Yes, I came a bit later. Shall we enter together?"
hòu miàn de huà duàn duàn xù xù ， lín xuān tīng dé bù shèn qīng chǔ ， dàn nà liǎng rén zhī yán piàn yǔ de yì lùn yǐ ràng tā xīn zhōng yī dòng 。
后面的话断断续续，林轩听得不甚清楚，但那两人只言片语的议论已让他心中一动。
"Good idea."
jiù zài zhè shí 。
就在这时。
Lin Xuan and Tian Xiaojian chatted as they entered the grand hall.
“ lín dà gē ……”
“林大哥……”
The hall was vast, adorned with intricate carvings and paintings, covering thousands of square meters. Six massive columns, each needing several people to encircle, supported the ceiling. About twenty cultivators were already seated or standing, divided into small groups, chatting merrily. Some were meditating quietly, while others had an arrogant expression, showing no interest in interacting with anyone.
shú xī de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， nà tián xiǎo jiàn jū rán yòu cóng hòu miàn zǒu le guò lái ， lín xuān bù yóu liě le liě zuǐ jiǎo ， dàn hěn kuài jiù shén sè rú cháng ：“ hē hē ， xiōng dì yě dào le ？”
熟悉的声音传入耳朵，那田小剑居然又从后面走了过来，林轩不由咧了咧嘴角，但很快就神色如常：“呵呵，兄弟也到了？”
The footsteps caught everyone's attention, and numerous gazes fell on Lin Xuan and Tian Xiaojian. Both felt their expressions stiffen as they paused, a cold sweat breaking out on their foreheads.
“ shì a ， bǐ dà gē wǎn yì diǎn ， wǒ men yì qǐ jìn qù rú hé ？”
“是啊，比大哥晚一点，我们一起进去如何？”
Any Foundation Establishment stage cultivator being watched by dozens of Core Formation immortals would feel the same way.
“ shèn hǎo 。”
“甚好。”
However, after confirming their cultivation stages, most Core Formation immortals turned away without much interest. But if Lin Xuan was not mistaken, several of them subtly showed a hint of envy…
lín xuān yǔ tián xiǎo jiàn yī biān tán xiào ， yī biān zǒu jìn le dà tīng zhī zhōng 。
林轩与田小剑一边谈笑，一边走进了大厅之中。
Even Core Formation immortals had such expressions; this situation was too strange.
It was both a treasure of the Heavenly Eye Sect and one of its three renowned treasures.
The so-called "three treasures" also included peculiar flowers and exotic herbs. In the back mountain where the sect's main hall was located, there lay a Flower Valley. Although not large in area, it was rich in qi essence, especially precious for the many ancient spirit herbs that grew within.
Although not all were extremely valuable, these herbs had long since vanished from the outside world and only survived here.
The last treasure was a pair of "Meteor Rings," a magical artifact.
These items belonged to the founding masters of the Heavenly Eye Sect—couple immortals at the Core Formation stage. They had nurtured this artifact with their true essence for several hundred years, making it incredibly powerful and reaching the level of communicating with spirits.
According to tradition, as a core formation immortal's personal treasure, outsiders could not use it after the master's demise unless they slowly erased the former owner’s mark using their own true essence.
However, since the founding masters had passed away, no Core Formation immortals had appeared in the Heavenly Eye Sect. Thus, this artifact remained unclaimed.
In reality, things were different. The couple of core formation immortals not only possessed profound abilities but also foresight. They anticipated that their sect might decline after they passed away. In the ever-changing world of cultivation, many sects rose and fell due to the passing of older generations while younger ones were still growing, leading to a gap in strength.
While a temporary dip in power was not severe, what was terrifying was the presence of opportunists who would exploit such situations. Therefore, besides setting up an immensely powerful "Cloud Sea Split Light Array" around the outer perimeter of Heavenly Eye Mountain, they also left behind their personal treasures.
Of course, they knew outsiders couldn't use these rings and thus, a year before their passing, they separated part of their soul and preserved it in a jade bottle.
Junior disciples who practiced techniques that were in line with theirs and reached late Core Formation stage could open the jade bottle and merge with the two immortal souls to utilize the Meteor Rings. Although unable to withstand attacks from core formation immortals, they could still hold off for a moment.
This was essentially a protective talisman left by the founding masters.
However, this method should only be used as a last resort when the fate of the sect hung in the balance. The residual soul's energy was limited and could only activate the Meteor Rings once.
These were the three treasures of the Heavenly Eye Sect, thanks to which the sect had been passed down for thousands of years, despite its ups and downs and moments of weakness. They did not fade into obscurity like other sects in history.
Lin Xuan approached the entrance of the grand hall. The yellow-robed cultivator on his left frowned and reached out to block his path: "Friend, please stop here. This is no place for a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator."
"I understand," Lin Xuan said. "This transaction meeting is held by Core Formation immortals, right? I have the qualifications to participate." He handed over his jade token.
The cultivator was taken aback and scrutinized Lin Xuan before accepting the token and verifying its authenticity. After confirming it, he returned the token: "That's correct. Pardon my rudeness, please enter."
A hint of envy flashed across his face, much like when Zhou Hai announced that they had qualified. Lin Xuan remained calm on the surface but began to ponder what made this transaction meeting so special and why Foundation Establishment stage cultivators seemed to take it so seriously, even risking their lives.
Others who were eliminated felt both envious and jealous.
The three of them harbored doubts, but Lin Xuan said nothing as he pushed open the door. Two Heavenly Eye Sect disciples whispered behind him.
"Senior Brother, I heard that this selection for Foundation Establishment stage cultivators is extremely rigorous, almost to the point of risking one's life. This friend has only reached the early stage and should not have passed. There must be some hidden agenda!"
"Nonsense! The screening process was overseen by Senior Brother Zhou Hai, but it’s said that Senior Aunt Ning also secretly monitored it. Although we don’t know the exact details, there can be no mistakes."
"Still, his Foundation Establishment stage is so early…"
"How does his early Foundation Establishment matter? Now he's on par with us in terms of cultivation. If he gains a favorable opportunity, our status will change overnight. It’s only because of our Heavenly Eye Sect’s techniques that such good fortune wouldn’t fall on outsiders…"
The conversation continued indistinctly behind him, but the brief exchanges made Lin Xuan curious.
Just then,
"Lin Brother…"
A familiar voice called out. Tian Xiaojian walked over from behind. Lin Xuan couldn't help smiling slightly, but quickly regained his composure: "Haha, you've also arrived? How about we go in together?"
"Yes, I came a bit later. Shall we enter together?"
"Good idea."
Lin Xuan and Tian Xiaojian chatted as they entered the grand hall.
The hall was vast, adorned with intricate carvings and paintings, covering thousands of square meters. Six massive columns, each needing several people to encircle, supported the ceiling. About twenty cultivators were already seated or standing, divided into small groups, chatting merrily. Some were meditating quietly, while others had an arrogant expression, showing no interest in interacting with anyone.
The footsteps caught everyone's attention, and numerous gazes fell on Lin Xuan and Tian Xiaojian. Both felt their expressions stiffen as they paused, a cold sweat breaking out on their foreheads.
Any Foundation Establishment stage cultivator being watched by dozens of Core Formation immortals would feel the same way.
However, after confirming their cultivation stages, most Core Formation immortals turned away without much interest. But if Lin Xuan was not mistaken, several of them subtly showed a hint of envy…
Even Core Formation immortals had such expressions; this situation was too strange.