bǎi yú nián qián ， jiù shì tā dài lǐng dì zǐ ， wèi zì jǐ xiū shàn bèi pò huài diào de bǎi huā gǔ ， jiāng xīn dòng fǔ xiū jiàn wán chéng de 。
百余年前，就是她带领弟子，为自己修缮被破坏掉的百花谷，将新洞府修建完成的。
Over a hundred years ago, it was she who led her disciples to repair the damaged Hundred Flowers Valley and complete the new cave dwelling.
gōng sūn yù ér ， tā zěn me huì zài cǐ chù ？
公孙玉儿，她怎么会在此处？
Gong Sun Yuyer, how could she be here?
jù lín xuān suǒ zhī ， cǐ nǚ suī rán yě shì bàn lù rù zōng de xiū xiān zhě ， dàn rú jīn què yǐ shì běn mén de hé xīn dì zǐ ， shèn zhì kě yǐ shuō shì shī jiě de xīn fù 。
据林轩所知，此女虽然也是半路入宗的修仙者，但如今却已是本门的核心弟子，甚至可以说是师姐的心腹。
According to Lin Xuan's knowledge, although this woman had also joined the sect late in life as a cultivator, she was now one of the core disciples of their own sect. She was even considered a confidante of Senior Sister.
suī rán lín xuān bù zhī dào ， tā wèi hé huì zài cǐ chù ， yòu shì zěn me zhāo rě shàng le yī míng fèn shén jí bié de xiū xiān zhě ， dàn jì rán zì jǐ yù jiàn le ， lín xuān dāng rán méi yǒu lǐ yóu bù guǎn bù gù 。
虽然林轩不知道，她为何会在此处，又是怎么招惹上了一名分神级别的修仙者，但既然自己遇见了，林轩当然没有理由不管不顾。
Although Lin Xuan did not know why she ended up here or how she got involved with a cultivator at the Spirit Transformation stage, he had no reason to ignore her once he encountered her.
ér cǐ shí ， gōng sūn yù ér de xíng shì yǐ shì bù miào yǐ jí ， tā suī rán zài tóng jiē dì zǐ zhōng ， shén tōng suàn shì bù cuò ， dàn bì jìng zhǐ shì dòng xuán chū qī ， yǔ fēn shén jí bié de lǎo guài wù ， shí lì jiǎn zhí shì yǒu tiān rǎng zhī bié dì 。
而此时，公孙玉儿的形势已是不妙以极，她虽然在同阶弟子中，神通算是不错，但毕竟只是洞玄初期，与分神级别的老怪物，实力简直是有天壤之别地。
At this moment, Gong Sun Yuyer's situation was extremely dire. While her abilities were commendable among peers, as an early-stage Cave Profound Disciple, she was worlds apart from a Spirit Transformation expert in terms of strength.
ruò zhēn de dòu fǎ ， yí gè zhào miàn tā kǒng pà jiù huì bèi ná xià ， zhǐ bù guò nà zhōng nián nán zi bìng méi yǒu tòng xià shā shǒu ， fǎn ér pín pín lián xiāng xī yù ， zhè cái ràng tā kǔ kǔ zhī chēng le xià qù 。
若真的斗法，一个照面她恐怕就会被拿下，只不过那中年男子并没有痛下杀手，反而频频怜香惜玉，这才让她苦苦支撑了下去。
If they were to engage in combat, she would likely be captured within the first exchange. However, the middle-aged man did not wish to kill her outright and instead showed mercy, allowing her to hold on for now.
“ nǐ zhè yā tou ， hái bù zhī hǎo dǎi me ， ruò bú shì běn shàng rén kàn nǐ hái yǒu jǐ fēn zī sè， hěn duì wǒ wèi kǒu ， nǐ zǎo jiù mìng sàng jiǔ yōu ， shí xiàng de guāi guāi shù shǒu jiù fù ， yǐ hòu gēn le běn lǎo zǔ ， wǒ bǎo nǐ chī xiāng de hē là de ， bù bǐ zhè yàng gū shēn zài wài xìng fú ， nǐ yào dǒng de hǎo dǎi ， běn lǎo zǔ de shì qiè ， kě bú shì rén rén dōu néng zuò ， wǒ kàn shàng nǐ ， shì nǐ bā bèi zi xiū lái de xiān fú 。” nà zhōng nián nán zi dà yán bù cán de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ 。
“你这丫头，还不知好歹么，若不是本上人看妳还有几分姿sè，很对我胃口，妳早就命丧九幽，识相的乖乖束手就缚，以后跟了本老祖，我保妳吃香的喝辣的，不比这样孤身在外幸福，妳要懂得好歹，本老祖的侍妾，可不是人人都能做，我看上妳，是妳八辈子修来的仙福。”那中年男子大言不惭的声音传入耳朵。
"You brat, do you still have no sense? If it weren't for my interest in your appearance, which suits me well, you would already be dead by now. Be a good girl and submit; after following this old ancestor, I'll ensure you live a life of luxury. You're better off not being alone out here. Understand the value of submission—my concubine is not for everyone. I've chosen you through eight lifetimes of good fortune," the middle-aged man's boastful voice echoed.
rán ér gōng sūn yù ér bù wèi suǒ dòng 。
然而公孙玉儿不为所动。
However, Gong Sun Yuyer remained unmoved.
“ qiáng niǔ de guā bù tián ， qián bèi hé bì kǔ kǔ xiàng bī yú wǒ ， qiè shēn shì dǎ nǐ bù guò ， dàn wǒ yún yǐn zōng què shì bù hǎo rě de 。”
“强扭的瓜不甜，前辈何必苦苦相逼于我，妾身是打你不过，但我云隐宗却是不好惹的。”
"Forcing a fruit to ripen doesn't make it sweet; why force me further? I may be no match for you in combat, but my Cloud Concealment Sect is not easily provoked."
“ shén me ， nǐ shì yún yǐn zōng de dì zǐ ？”
“什么，妳是云隐宗的弟子？”
"What? You are a disciple of the Cloud Concealment Sect?"
nà zhōng nián nán zi yī dāi ， gōng shì fàng huǎn ， méi tóu yě jǐn jǐn zhòu le qǐ lái 。
那中年男子一呆，攻势放缓，眉头也紧紧骤了起来。
The middle-aged man paused, his攻势缓了下来，眉头紧锁。
ruò shì fàng zài yǐ qián ， qū qū yún yǐn zōng tā zì rán bú huì fàng zài xīn jiān ， rán ér shì yì shí yí ， yún yǐn zōng zǎo yǐ jīn fēi xī bǐ ， wàn xiǎo xiān gōng bǎng dān shàng pái míng dì shí èr de páng rán dà wù ， nǎ ér shì tā qū qū yī jiè sàn xiū kě yǐ zhāo rě 。
若是放在以前，区区云隐宗他自然不会放在心间，然而事易时移，云隐宗早已今非昔比，万晓仙宫榜单上排名第十二的庞然大物，哪儿是他区区一介散修可以招惹。
In the past, he would have paid little mind to such a minor sect as the Cloud Concealment. However, times had changed; the Cloud Concealment was no longer what it once was. Ranked twelfth on the Wan Xiao Immortal Palace's list, it was not something for a mere wandering cultivator like him to provoke.
cǐ rén bù yóu de chí yí qǐ lái le 。
此人不由得迟疑起来了。
He hesitated but only momentarily.
bù guò yóu yù yě jǐn jǐn shì yī shùn jiān bà le 。
不过犹豫也仅仅是一瞬间罢了。
Quickly, his mind shifted. If he had known this girl was from the Cloud Concealment Sect, he might have thought twice about her beauty alone.
hěn kuài ， tā jiù niàn tou yī zhuǎn 。 ruò zǎo zhī dào cǐ nǚ shì yún yǐn zōng de dì zǐ ， tā kǒng pà bú huì yīn wèi qí zhǎng dé piào liàng jiù duō shì 。
很快，他就念头一转。若早知道此女是云隐宗的弟子，他恐怕不会因为其长得漂亮就多事。
But now that he had provoked her, even if he let her go, there could still be repercussions. Once an arrow is shot, it cannot be recalled. He decided to take her by force.
dàn xiàn zài bù rě dōu rě le ， jiù suàn shōu shǒu ， jiāng qí fàng guò ， ān zhī jiù méi yǒu hòu huàn le ？
但现在不惹都惹了，就算收手，将其放过，安知就没有后患了？
How big a deal was the Cloud Concealment Sect? Could they truly know everything?
kāi gōng méi yǒu huí tóu jiàn ， suǒ xìng yī bù zuò ， èr bù xiū ， jiāng qí lǔ zǒu 。
开弓没有回头箭，索xìng一不做，二不休，将其掳走。
There were no witnesses here; who would suspect him of anything?
yún yǐn zōng shì lì zài dà yòu rú hé 。 nán dào hái néng gòu wú suǒ bù zhī me ？
云隐宗势力再大又如何。难道还能够无所不知么？
His mind made up, he felt at ease.
zhè lǐ yòu méi yǒu páng rén ， shuí yòu néng cāi dào cǐ nǚ de shī zōng tóng zì jǐ yǒu guān xì ne ？
这里又没有旁人，谁又能猜到此女的失踪同自己有关系呢？
"Heh, you brat, what boldness! You dare use the name of the Cloud Concealment Sect to threaten me. Who am I that I could be so easily intimidated? Even if Lin Xuan, Senior Elder Lin, were here, I would still be able to eliminate him effortlessly. Soul extraction and essence refinement—making him wish for death but unable to achieve it," the middle-aged man's gloomy expression revealed his arrogance.
nǎo hǎi zhōng niàn tou zhuǎn guò ， tā xīn zhōng ， dùn shí ān dìng xià lái le 。
脑海中念头转过，他心中，顿时安定下来了。
"Oh, you want to extract my soul and refine my essence? Don't you fear saying such big words? Let me see how you make me wish for death."
“ hēi hēi ， nǐ zhè yā tou ， hǎo dà de dǎn zi ， jū rán gǎn ná yún yǐn zōng de míng tóu lái wēi xié wǒ ， běn lǎo zǔ shì hé děng rén wù ， yún yǐn zōng yòu suàn dé le shén me 。 jiù suàn shì nǐ men zōng mén lǐ nà tú yǒu xū míng de lín xuān ， lín dà zhǎng lǎo lái dào cǐ chù ， wǒ yě néng qīng sōng jiāng tā miè chú 。 chōu hún liàn pò ， ràng tā qiú shēng bù néng ， qiú sǐ bù dé 。” nà zhōng nián nán zi yī liǎn de yīn mái zhī sè， dà yán bù cán de kāi kǒu le 。
“嘿嘿，妳这丫头，好大的胆子，居然敢拿云隐宗的名头来威胁我，本老祖是何等人物，云隐宗又算得了什么。就算是你们宗门里那徒有虚名的林轩，林大长老来到此处，我也能轻松将他灭除。抽魂炼魄，让他求生不能，求死不得。”那中年男子一脸的yīn霾之sè，大言不惭的开口了。
As he spoke, a faint voice entered his ears. A silver light flashed before him, and an object appeared before him at an incredible speed.
“ ó ， jiāng lín mǒu chōu hún liàn pò ， gé xià yě bù pà fēng dà shǎn le shé tou ， wǒ dào yào kàn kàn ， nǐ zěn me ràng wǒ qiú shēng bù néng ， qiú sǐ bù dé ？”
“哦，将林某抽魂炼魄，阁下也不怕风大闪了舌头，我倒要看看，你怎么让我求生不能，求死不得？”
"Senior Uncle Lin?"
tā huà yīn gāng luò 。 yī dàn dàn de shēng yīn jiù chuán rù le ěr duǒ ， suí hòu yín máng yī shǎn ， yī wù yǐ bù kě sī yì de sù dù ， lái dào le shēn qián 。
他话音刚落。一淡淡的声音就传入了耳朵，随后银芒一闪，一物以不可思议的速度，来到了身前。
Unlike ordinary people, all cultivators had the ability to remember things instantly. Over a hundred years ago, Lin Xuan's impression on this woman was profound; how could she not recognize him?
“ lín shī shū ？”
“林师叔？”
However, recognition did not change her current predicament. She was in shock, doubting if her ears were playing tricks on her.
xiū xiān zhě yǔ fán rén bù tóng ， rén rén dōu yǒu guò mù bù wàng de shén tōng 。 bǎi nián qián ， lín xuān gěi cǐ nǚ de yìn xiàng jí wéi shēn kè ， tā zěn me huì bù shí dé ？
修仙者与凡人不同，人人都有过目不忘的神通。百年前，林轩给此女的印象极为深刻，她怎么会不识得？
But soon, the scene before her dispelled all doubts.
rán ér shí dé guī shí dé ， kě zhè yě wèi miǎn tài qiǎo le ， yī shí jiān 。 cǐ nǚ rú zài mèng lǐ ， huái yí shì bú shì zì jǐ de ěr duǒ chū le wèn tí 。
然而识得归识得，可这也未免太巧了，一时间。此女如在梦里，怀疑是不是自己的耳朵出了问题。
The spiritual light condensed into a massive phoenix, towering over a hundred feet tall. Its wings spread wide, as if they could block out the sun and sky. At first glance, it seemed like a celestial phoenix had descended to earth.
dǎ hěn kuài ， yí lǜ jiù bèi yǎn qián de yí mù dǎ xiāo diào le 。
打很快，疑虑就被眼前的一幕打消掉了。
The presence was terrifying.
zhǐ jiàn líng guāng shōu liǎn ， yī jù dà de fèng huáng yìng rù yǎn lián 。
只见灵光收敛，一巨大的凤凰映入眼帘。
More astonishingly, on the back of this phoenix stood another cultivator, his appearance unremarkable but bearing an aura of grandeur.
nà fèng huáng shēn cháng bǎi zhàng yǒu yú ， liǎng zhǐ chì bǎng yī zhǎn ， gèng shì yǒu rú zhē tiān bì rì yì bān ， zhà yī kàn ， fǎng fú zhēn xiàng shì tiān fèng lín fán 。
那凤凰身长百丈有余，两只翅膀一展，更是有如遮天蔽rì一般，乍一看，仿佛真像是天凤临凡。
Lin Xuan!
qì shì hài rén dào jí diǎn 。
气势骇人到极点。
It really is Senior Uncle Lin.
gèng bù kě sī yì de shì ， zài nà fèng huáng de bèi shàng ， hái yǒu yī míng xiū xiān zhě ào rán ér lì 。
更不可思议的是，在那凤凰的背上，还有一名修仙者傲然而立。
Gong Sun Yuyer's joy knew no bounds. While the coincidence was surprising, it brought more relief than shock. She knew she had been saved from danger.
róng mào suī rán pǔ tōng dào jí diǎn ， dàn qì yǔ què shì bù fán 。
容貌虽然普通到极点，但气宇却是不凡。
Now, it was that boastful old man who should be in trouble. Although they were both at the Spirit Transformation stage, Senior Uncle Lin's strength far surpassed ordinary cultivators.
lín xuān ！
林轩！
"You… You are Lin Xuan?"
zhēn shì lín shī shū 。
真是林师叔。
The middle-aged man's face turned even more gloomy. His luck had run out; he couldn't believe his bad fortune to encounter such a situation.
gōng sūn yù ér jīng xǐ dào wú yǐ fù jiā de dì bù ， suī rán zhè qiǎo hé lìng rén chà yì ， dàn gèng duō de shì xīn xǐ ， tā zhī dào zì jǐ yǐ jīng huà xiǎn wéi yí 。
公孙玉儿惊喜到无以复加的地步，虽然这巧合令人诧异，但更多的是欣喜，她知道自己已经化险为夷。
He glanced at the phoenix under Lin Xuan's feet, trying to maintain composure but failing to hide his fear in his eyes.
xiàn zài gāi dǎo méi de ， shì nà dà yán bù cán de lǎo guài wù ， suī rán tóng wèi fēn shén qī xiū xiān zhě ， dàn lín shī shū de shí lì ， nǎ shì yì bān de xiū shì kě bǐ 。
现在该倒霉的，是那大言不惭的老怪物，虽然同为分神期修仙者，但林师叔的实力，哪是一般的修士可比。
As they say, "A person’s name is like a shadow."
“ nǐ …… nǐ shì lín xuān ？”
“你……你是林轩？”
Regardless of how much fame Lin Xuan had now, in Dragon Realm, only those elusive old monsters from the Tribulation stage could match him. Even if there was some exaggeration, he was still far beyond what this man could compare to.
nà zhōng nián nán zi de liǎn sè， què shì wú bǐ yīn mái ， rú zài mèng lǐ ， zì jǐ de yùn qì ， shì bú shì yě tài dǎo méi le xiē ， lián zhè yàng de shì ， yě néng gòu xiāng yù 。
那中年男子的脸sè，却是无比yīn霾，如在梦里，自己的运气，是不是也太倒霉了些，连这样的事，也能够相遇。
Just considering the spiritual creatures underfoot—those giant centipedes that Lin Xuan stepped on—it was hard for him to fathom their strength. Though not as formidable as a celestial phoenix, they were too powerful for him to contend with.
tā kàn le yī yǎn lín xuān cǎi zài jiǎo xià de fèng huáng ， suī rán nǔ lì bǎo chí cóng róng zhī sè， dàn yǎn zhōng de huáng kǒng ， què shì wú lùn rú hé ， yě wú fǎ yǎn shì de 。
他看了一眼林轩踩在脚下的凤凰，虽然努力保持从容之sè，但眼中的惶恐，却是无论如何，也无法掩饰的。
He regretted his actions deeply and wished he had never provoked this girl. His earlier boastful words had only led to his downfall.
sú huà shuō ， rén de míng ， shù de yǐng 。
俗话说，人的名，树的影。
Despite his pride, he refused to admit defeat verbally.
qiě bù shuō lín xuān xiàn zài ， hǎo dà de míng qì ， nài lóng jiè chú le nà xiē shén lóng jiàn shǒu bù jiàn wěi de dù jié qī lǎo guài wù ， yǐ méi yǒu xiū shì néng gòu yǔ tā xiāng bǐ ， jiù suàn tuì yī wàn bù ， zhè zhōng jiān yǒu kuā dà qí cí ， yě jué fēi zì jǐ kě yǐ pǐ dí 。
且不说林轩现在，好大的名气，鼐龙界除了那些神龙见首不见尾的渡劫期老怪物，已没有修士能够与他相比，就算退一万步，这中间有夸大其词，也绝非自己可以匹敌。
"Indeed, I am Lin Xuan. You want to extract my soul and refine my essence? Let me see what you can do."
bié de bù tí ， jiù shì bèi nà lín xiǎo zi cǎi zài jiǎo xià de líng wù ， zì jǐ jiù wú fǎ chuǎi mó ， suī rán wú fǎ yǔ chuán shuō zhōng de tiān fèng zhēn líng xiāng bǐ ， dàn yě bú shì zì jǐ kě yǐ lì dí 。
别的不提，就是被那林小子踩在脚下的灵物，自己就无法揣摩，虽然无法与传说中的天凤真灵相比，但也不是自己可以力敌。
"You…"
cǐ shí tā xīn zhōng yǐ zài dǎ gǔ ， hòu huǐ dào wú yǐ fù jiā de dì bù ， zǎo zhī dào ， jiù bù gāi zhāo rě cǐ nǚ ， gāng gāng de dà yán bù cán ， gèng chún shǔ zhǎo sǐ le 。
此时他心中已在打鼓，后悔到无以复加的地步，早知道，就不该招惹此女，刚刚的大言不惭，更纯属找死了。
The middle-aged man was pushed into a corner by the words, feeling both angry and frustrated. After a moment of silence, he sneered: "You are just a Spirit Transformation cultivator; why boast so much? Do you think I'm afraid of you? Cloud某 really isn't scared."
piān piān ， zhè jiā huo yòu shì yī fù sǐ yào miàn zi de xìng gé 。
偏偏，这家伙又是一副死要面子的xìng格。
Before his words could fully leave his mouth, he reached into his waistband, summoning a spirit beast bag. The bag opened, and instantly, buzzing sounds filled the air as countless black and red demonic insects swarmed out.
wú lùn rú hé ， yě bù yuàn yì kǒu tóu shàng fú ruǎn shén me 。
无论如何，也不愿意口头上服软什么。
In an instant, they transformed into a massive insect cloud, covering several acres, with countless demons within that were too numerous to count in a short time.
“ bù cuò ， wǒ jiù shì lín xuān ， gé xià bú shì yào jiāng wǒ chōu hún liàn pò ， lín mǒu zài zhè lǐ děng zhe ， wǒ dào yào kàn kàn ， nǐ yǒu shén me běn shì ， néng ràng wǒ qiú shēng bù néng ， qiú sǐ bù dé 。”
“不错，我就是林轩，阁下不是要将我抽魂炼魄，林某在这里等着，我倒要看看，你有什么本事，能让我求生不能，求死不得。”
Lin Xuan could see clearly; these were centipedes, each over a dozen inches long, their appearance terrifying.
nà zhōng nián nán zi bèi yán yǔ jǐ duì ， yòu qì yòu nù ， mò rán piàn kè ， jū rán lěng xiào qǐ lái le ：“ gé xià yě bù guò shì fēn shén jí bié de xiū xiān zhě ， dà yán bù cán de zuò shén me ， nǐ dāng zì jǐ shì dù jié qī lǎo guài wù ， yún mǒu zhēn de pà nǐ me ？”
那中年男子被言语挤兑，又气又怒，默然片刻，居然冷笑起来了：“阁下也不过是分神级别的修仙者，大言不惭的做什么，你当自己是渡劫期老怪物，云某真的怕你么？”
The man raised his right hand and pointed it forward. In an instant, the insect cloud surged towards Lin Xuan.
huà yīn wèi luò ， zhǐ jiàn tā shēn chū shǒu lái ， zài yāo jiān yī zhāi ， què shì jì qǐ le yí gè líng shòu dài 。
话音未落，只见他伸出手来，在腰间一摘，却是祭起了一个灵兽袋。
Although he was alone now, he had once been part of the Cloud Family from Fengyuan County, a major player ranked eleventh on the Wan Xiao Immortal Palace's list. The Cloud Family's ability to control insects and poisons was unparalleled in the world. While this boy was strong, overconfidence could cost him his life.
dài kǒu sōng kāi ， shà shí jiān ， wēng míng shēng dà zuò ， wú shù hēi hóng sè de mó chóng fēng yōng ér chū 。
袋口松开，霎时间，嗡鸣声大做，无数黑红sè的魔虫蜂拥而出。
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qǐng kè zhī jiān ， jiù huà wèi le yī duǒ lìng rén xīn jì de jù dà chóng yún ， zú yǒu shù mǔ ， lǐ miàn de mó chóng yǒu hǎo duō ， yī shí piàn kè ， nà shì nán yǐ jì shù 。
顷刻之间，就化为了一朵令人心悸的巨大虫云，足有数亩，里面的魔虫有好多，一时片刻，那是难以计数。
Here, I also express my gratitude to all the fellow daoists who have supported this work consistently. Thank you all.
lín xuān kàn de qīng qīng chǔ chǔ ， jū rán shì yī tiáo tiáo shù cùn zhǎng de wú gōng ， zhēng níng yǐ jí 。
林轩看得清清楚楚，居然是一条条数寸长的蜈蚣，狰狞以极。
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“ qù ！”
“去！”
During the double points period, competition is fierce. Let's strive together in these last two days.
nà nán zi yòu shǒu tái qǐ ， yī zhǐ xiàng qián diǎn qù ， shà shí jiān ， chóng míng shēng dà zuò ， zhěng gè chóng yún xiàng lín xuān pū guò qù le 。
那男子右手抬起，一指向前点去，霎时间，虫鸣声大做，整个虫云像林轩扑过去了。
Huolan and everyone are working hard together.
tā xiàn zài suī shì gū jiā guǎ rén yí gè ， dàn xī rì què shì chū shēng fēng yuàn jùn de yún shì jiā zú ， nà kě shì wàn xiǎo xiān gōng pái míng dì shí yī de páng rán dà wù 。
他现在虽是孤家寡人一个，但昔rì却是出生枫苑郡的云氏家族，那可是万晓仙宫排名第十一的庞然大物。
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yún shì jiā zú qū chóng yù dú zhī shù ， nà kě shì tiān xià wú shuāng ， zhè lín xiǎo zi hěn qiáng shì méi cuò ， dàn tài guò dà yì de huà ， yě huì jiāng xiǎo mìng gěi diū diào de 。
云氏家族驱虫驭毒之术，那可是天下无双，这林小子很强是没错，但太过大意的话，也会将小命给丢掉的。
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Over a hundred years ago, it was she who led her disciples to repair the damaged Hundred Flowers Valley and complete the new cave dwelling.
Gong Sun Yuyer, how could she be here?
According to Lin Xuan's knowledge, although this woman had also joined the sect late in life as a cultivator, she was now one of the core disciples of their own sect. She was even considered a confidante of Senior Sister.
Although Lin Xuan did not know why she ended up here or how she got involved with a cultivator at the Spirit Transformation stage, he had no reason to ignore her once he encountered her.
At this moment, Gong Sun Yuyer's situation was extremely dire. While her abilities were commendable among peers, as an early-stage Cave Profound Disciple, she was worlds apart from a Spirit Transformation expert in terms of strength.
If they were to engage in combat, she would likely be captured within the first exchange. However, the middle-aged man did not wish to kill her outright and instead showed mercy, allowing her to hold on for now.
"You brat, do you still have no sense? If it weren't for my interest in your appearance, which suits me well, you would already be dead by now. Be a good girl and submit; after following this old ancestor, I'll ensure you live a life of luxury. You're better off not being alone out here. Understand the value of submission—my concubine is not for everyone. I've chosen you through eight lifetimes of good fortune," the middle-aged man's boastful voice echoed.
However, Gong Sun Yuyer remained unmoved.
"Forcing a fruit to ripen doesn't make it sweet; why force me further? I may be no match for you in combat, but my Cloud Concealment Sect is not easily provoked."
"What? You are a disciple of the Cloud Concealment Sect?"
The middle-aged man paused, his攻势缓了下来，眉头紧锁。
In the past, he would have paid little mind to such a minor sect as the Cloud Concealment. However, times had changed; the Cloud Concealment was no longer what it once was. Ranked twelfth on the Wan Xiao Immortal Palace's list, it was not something for a mere wandering cultivator like him to provoke.
He hesitated but only momentarily.
Quickly, his mind shifted. If he had known this girl was from the Cloud Concealment Sect, he might have thought twice about her beauty alone.
But now that he had provoked her, even if he let her go, there could still be repercussions. Once an arrow is shot, it cannot be recalled. He decided to take her by force.
How big a deal was the Cloud Concealment Sect? Could they truly know everything?
There were no witnesses here; who would suspect him of anything?
His mind made up, he felt at ease.
"Heh, you brat, what boldness! You dare use the name of the Cloud Concealment Sect to threaten me. Who am I that I could be so easily intimidated? Even if Lin Xuan, Senior Elder Lin, were here, I would still be able to eliminate him effortlessly. Soul extraction and essence refinement—making him wish for death but unable to achieve it," the middle-aged man's gloomy expression revealed his arrogance.
"Oh, you want to extract my soul and refine my essence? Don't you fear saying such big words? Let me see how you make me wish for death."
As he spoke, a faint voice entered his ears. A silver light flashed before him, and an object appeared before him at an incredible speed.
"Senior Uncle Lin?"
Unlike ordinary people, all cultivators had the ability to remember things instantly. Over a hundred years ago, Lin Xuan's impression on this woman was profound; how could she not recognize him?
However, recognition did not change her current predicament. She was in shock, doubting if her ears were playing tricks on her.
But soon, the scene before her dispelled all doubts.
The spiritual light condensed into a massive phoenix, towering over a hundred feet tall. Its wings spread wide, as if they could block out the sun and sky. At first glance, it seemed like a celestial phoenix had descended to earth.
The presence was terrifying.
More astonishingly, on the back of this phoenix stood another cultivator, his appearance unremarkable but bearing an aura of grandeur.
Lin Xuan!
It really is Senior Uncle Lin.
Gong Sun Yuyer's joy knew no bounds. While the coincidence was surprising, it brought more relief than shock. She knew she had been saved from danger.
Now, it was that boastful old man who should be in trouble. Although they were both at the Spirit Transformation stage, Senior Uncle Lin's strength far surpassed ordinary cultivators.
"You… You are Lin Xuan?"
The middle-aged man's face turned even more gloomy. His luck had run out; he couldn't believe his bad fortune to encounter such a situation.
He glanced at the phoenix under Lin Xuan's feet, trying to maintain composure but failing to hide his fear in his eyes.
As they say, "A person’s name is like a shadow."
Regardless of how much fame Lin Xuan had now, in Dragon Realm, only those elusive old monsters from the Tribulation stage could match him. Even if there was some exaggeration, he was still far beyond what this man could compare to.
Just considering the spiritual creatures underfoot—those giant centipedes that Lin Xuan stepped on—it was hard for him to fathom their strength. Though not as formidable as a celestial phoenix, they were too powerful for him to contend with.
He regretted his actions deeply and wished he had never provoked this girl. His earlier boastful words had only led to his downfall.
Despite his pride, he refused to admit defeat verbally.
"Indeed, I am Lin Xuan. You want to extract my soul and refine my essence? Let me see what you can do."
"You…"
The middle-aged man was pushed into a corner by the words, feeling both angry and frustrated. After a moment of silence, he sneered: "You are just a Spirit Transformation cultivator; why boast so much? Do you think I'm afraid of you? Cloud某 really isn't scared."
Before his words could fully leave his mouth, he reached into his waistband, summoning a spirit beast bag. The bag opened, and instantly, buzzing sounds filled the air as countless black and red demonic insects swarmed out.
In an instant, they transformed into a massive insect cloud, covering several acres, with countless demons within that were too numerous to count in a short time.
Lin Xuan could see clearly; these were centipedes, each over a dozen inches long, their appearance terrifying.
"Go!"
The man raised his right hand and pointed it forward. In an instant, the insect cloud surged towards Lin Xuan.
Although he was alone now, he had once been part of the Cloud Family from Fengyuan County, a major player ranked eleventh on the Wan Xiao Immortal Palace's list. The Cloud Family's ability to control insects and poisons was unparalleled in the world. While this boy was strong, overconfidence could cost him his life.
PS: Huolan Mountain Soul Alliance Master donated 50,000起点币, thank you for your continued support. I will continue to strive. Thank you… Fellow Daoist also donated 10,000起点币, thank you for your encouragement. Please keep supporting.
Here, I also express my gratitude to all the fellow daoists who have supported this work consistently. Thank you all.
First chapter is up.
During the double points period, competition is fierce. Let's strive together in these last two days.
Huolan and everyone are working hard together.
Please vote for monthly tickets; we need them very much.
Monthly ticket request! Full text.