“ hòu shēng kě wèi a ！”
“后生可畏啊！”
"Riveting, the young ones are!"
nài lóng zhēn rén de yǔ qì yě dài zhe jǐ fēn zàn tàn zhī sè ， bù guò cóng tā de zhī yán piàn yǔ lǐ ， hái shì bù nán dú chū ， lín xuān de xiū liàn sù dù ， gù rán shì fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， dàn yǔ tā zhè yàng de chāo jí tiān cái xiāng bǐ ， yī jiù yào xùn sè yī chóu 。
鼐龙真人的语气也带着几分赞叹之色，不过从他的只言片语里，还是不难读出，林轩的修炼速度，固然是非同小可，但与他这样的超级天才相比，依旧要逊色一筹。
Master Daoist Nailong's tone also carried a hint of admiration. However, from his few words, it was not hard to discern that while Lin Xuan's cultivation speed was indeed remarkable, he still fell short when compared to such super geniuses as Master Daoist Nailong.
lín xuān huā fèi le liǎng qiān nián ， cóng dòng xuán hòu qī lián jìn sān jí ， kuà yuè yí gè dà jìng jiè ， dá dào le fēn shén hòu qī ， gù rán liǎo bù qǐ 。
林轩花费了两千年，从洞玄后期连晋三级，跨越一个大境界，达到了分神后期，固然了不起。
Lin Xuan spent two thousand years advancing three levels from Profound Concealment late-stage to Spirit Separation late-stage, crossing a major realm. This achievement was undoubtedly impressive.
dàn nài lóng zhēn rén dāng nián wán chéng tóng yàng de kuà yuè ， zhǐ huā fèi le qū qū yī qiān nián ér yǐ 。
但鼐龙真人当年完成同样的跨越，只花费了区区一千年而已。
But Master Daoist Nailong had completed the same leap in just one thousand years back then.
méi cuò ， jiù shì yī qiān nián 。
没错，就是一千年。
Yes, exactly one thousand years.
jiǎn dān de jiǎng ， tā zhǐ yòng le lín xuān bú dào yí bàn de shí jiān 。
简单的讲，他只用了林轩不到一半的时间。
Simply put, he only used less than half of Lin Xuan's time.
rén wài yǒu rén ， tiān wài yǒu tiān ！
人外有人，天外有天！
Beyond man lies another man; beyond heaven, another heaven!
dāng rán ， nài lóng zhēn rén méi yǒu xuàn yào de yì tú ， yǐ tā de shí lì ， gēn běn méi bì yào nà me zuò ， jǐn jǐn shì suí biàn yī shuō ， dàn cóng liáo liáo shù yǔ lǐ ， yǐ jīng ràng lín xuān gǎn shòu dào bǐ cǐ zhī jiān de jù dà chā jù 。
当然，鼐龙真人没有炫耀的意图，以他的实力，根本没必要那么做，仅仅是随便一说，但从寥寥数语里，已经让林轩感受到彼此之间的巨大差距。
Of course, Master Daoist Nailong did not intend to boast. With his strength, there was no need for such a display. He merely casually mentioned it, but even these few words already made Lin Xuan feel the vast gap between them.
nǎ pà shì dāng nián de nài lóng zhēn rén ， lín xuān yě bù yí dìng bǐ dé guò ， gèng hé kuàng tā rú jīn ， yǐ shì dù jié hòu qī de dà néng le 。
哪怕是当年的鼐龙真人，林轩也不一定比得过，更何况他如今，已是渡劫后期的大能了。
Even back then, Lin Xuan might not have been able to match Master Daoist Nailong, and now that he had advanced past the Tribulation Transcendence late-stage, the difference was even more pronounced.
“ hē hē ， qián bèi miù zàn le ， lín mǒu yǒu jīn rì de chéng jiù ， yī dà bàn dōu jī yuán qiǎo hé ， zì jǐ yě xī lǐ hú tú ， zì rán wú fǎ yǔ qián bèi zhè yàng de chāo tiān cái xiāng pì měi le 。”
“呵呵，前辈谬赞了，林某有今日的成就，一大半都机缘巧合，自己也稀里糊涂，自然无法与前辈这样的超天才相媲美了。”
"Haha, Senior flatters me. My achievements today are largely due to good fortune and coincidence. I naturally cannot compare with a super genius like you," Lin Xuan said modestly. Humility was his principle, and in front of such an existence as Master Daoist Nailong, he dared not show any arrogance.
lín xuān qiān xùn de shuō ， dī diào shì tā de yuán zé ， gèng hé kuàng zài nài lóng zhēn rén zhè yàng de cún zài miàn qián ， zì rán gèng bù gǎn yǒu sī háo zì dà de qíng xù liú lù 。
林轩谦逊的说，低调是他的原则，更何况在鼐龙真人这样的存在面前，自然更不敢有丝毫自大的情绪流露。
"Haha, merely by chance?" Master Daoist Nailong smiled without saying more but did not delve further into the matter either.
“ hē hē ， jǐn jǐn shì jī yuán qiǎo hé ？” nài lóng zhēn rén xiào ér bù yǔ ， dàn yě méi yǒu jì xù tàn jiū xià qù 。
“呵呵，仅仅是机缘巧合？”鼐龙真人笑而不语，但也没有继续探究下去。
Instead, Wating Tinglou stepped forward. He looked at Lin Xuan with a hint of joy in his eyes. Although their friendship was not deep, they could still be considered old acquaintances. They had known each other back when they were in the Mortal World and even worked together on occasion.
dǎo shì yī páng de wàng tíng lóu shàng qián yī bù ， kàn zhe lín xuān ， yǎn zhōng dào yě yǒu jǐ fēn xǐ yuè liú lù ， liǎng rén jiāo qíng suī rán bù néng shuō dé shàng shēn hòu， dàn zěn me shuō ， yě kě yǐ suàn zuò shì gù yǒu 。
倒是一旁的望亭楼上前一步，看着林轩，眼中倒也有几分喜悦流露，两人交情虽然不能说得上深hòu，但怎么说，也可以算作是故友。
Few cultivators ascended from the Twelve States to the Spirit Realm, and now only two remained: them.
dāng chū zài rén jiè de shí hòu jiù yǐ jīng xiāng shí le ， shèn zhì hái hé zuò guò 。
当初在人界的时候就已经相识了，甚至还合作过。
This reunion brought a certain amount of joy.
yóu tiān yún shí èr zhōu fēi shēng dào líng jiè de xiū shì kě bù duō ， xiàn zài hái jù zài yì qǐ de gèng zhǐ yǒu tā men liǎng gè 。
由天云十二州飞升到灵界的修士可不多，现在还聚在一起的更只有他们两个。
"Friend Lin, long time no see."
zhè cì chóng féng huò duō huò shǎo ， zì rán yǒu jǐ fēn xīn xǐ zài lǐ tou 。
这次重逢或多或少，自然有几分欣喜在里头。
"Brother Tinglou, how have you been?"
“ lín dào yǒu ， jiǔ wéi le 。”
“林道友，久违了。”
The other bowed in greeting. Lin Xuan naturally did not dare be careless either.
“ tíng lóu xiōng ， yí xiàng kě hǎo 。”
“亭楼兄，一向可好。”
Then they fell into silence for several breaths.
duì fāng bào quán jiàn lǐ ， lín xuān zì rán yě bù gǎn yǒu sī háo de dài màn zhī yì 。
对方抱拳见礼，林轩自然也不敢有丝毫的怠慢之意。
"Ruyan, do you have any news about her?"
suí hòu ， liǎng rén què xiàn rù le chén mò 。
随后，两人却陷入了沉默。
Without hesitation, both of them asked the same question almost simultaneously. Their expressions turned somber as soon as the words left their mouths. The other's inquiry implied a negative answer.
guò le dà yuē jǐ xī de gōng fu 。
过了大约几息的功夫。
Lin Xuan and Wating Tinglou exchanged glances filled with disappointment.
“ rú yān nǐ kě yǒu tā de xiāo xī ？”
“如嫣你可有她的消息？”
By Yunge Yan's side, Cloud Ruoyan was speechless. She too was at Spirit Separation late-stage and the head of her sect, naturally worldly-wise. Witnessing that scene, she knew without a doubt that Master Daoist Nailong had personally come to greet Lin Xuan.
zài cì kāi kǒu ， liǎng rén jū rán shì bù yuē ér tóng wèn chū le zhè ge huà yǔ ， suí hòu biǎo qíng zì rán dōu àn dàn le xià qù ， duì fāng jì rán huì yǒu cǐ yī wèn ， nà jié guǒ nǎ lǐ hái yòng tí 。
再次开口，两人居然是不约而同问出了这个话语，随后表情自然都黯淡了下去，对方既然会有此一问，那结果哪里还用提。
A mere acquaintance? He truly boasted without reservation.
lín xuān yě hǎo ， wàng tíng lóu yě bà ， yǎn zhōng dū shǎn guò shī wàng zhī sè 。
林轩也好，望亭楼也罢，眼中都闪过失望之色。
An acquaintance would not be so familiar. Moreover, in Master Daoist Nailong's words, there was an implicit emphasis on his importance.
ér yī páng de yún ruò yán yǐ shì chēng mù jié shé tā yě shì fēn shén hòu qī de xiū xiān zhě ， yòu shì yī pài zōng zhǔ zì rán lǎo yú shì gù ， jiàn le gāng gāng de yí mù ， nǎ lǐ bù xiǎo de ， nài lóng zhēn rén huì qīn zì chū yíng ， shì yīn wèi lín xuān zhè jiā huo 。
而一旁的云若颜已是瞠目结舌她也是分神后期的修仙者，又是一派宗主自然老于世故，见了刚刚的一幕，哪里不晓得，鼐龙真人会亲自出迎，是因为林轩这家伙。
This was absolutely genuine and devoid of any falsehoods.
hái shuō shì yí miàn zhī yuán ， dàng zhēn shì chuī niú dōu bù dǎ cǎo gǎo le 。
还说是一面之缘，当真是吹牛都不打草稿了。
Cloud Ruoyan felt a mix of shock and respect for Lin Xuan despite her surprise. This was far beyond what a mere Spirit Separation cultivator would receive.
yí miàn zhī yuán ， nǎ ér huì zhè me shú ， ér qiě nài lóng zhēn rén de yán yǔ lǐ ， yǒu yì wú yì ， dōu kě yǐ pǐn chū duì lín xuān de zhòng shì 。
一面之缘，哪儿会这么熟，而且鼐龙真人的言语里，有意无意，都可以品出对林轩的重视。
Such attention was something even ordinary Tribulation Transcendence elders like Master Daoist Nailong might not show.
zhè shì jué bù hán xū jiǎ chéng fèn dì 。
这是绝不含虚假成分地。
Fortunately, she had chosen not to oppose Lin Xuan. Cloud Ruoyan felt relieved.
yún ruò yán jīng è zhī yú duì lín xuān yě bù yóu duō le jǐ fēn jìng wèi zhī yì ， zhè nǎ shì qū qū yī míng fèn shén qī xiū shì néng gòu xiǎng shòu dào de dài yù 。
云若颜惊愕之余对林轩也不由多了几分敬畏之意，这哪是区区一名分神期修士能够享受到的待遇。
Upon hearing Wating Tinglou and Lin Xuan's conversation, she grew curious about the identity of 'Ruyan.' The name suggested a woman...
zhè fèn zhòng shì ， jiù suàn shì yì bān de dù jié qī lǎo guài wù ， nài lóng zhēn rén yě bù yí dìng huì rú cǐ 。
这份重视，就算是一般的渡劫期老怪物，鼐龙真人也不一定会如此。
The same woman that Master Daoist Nailong's brother and mysterious Lin Xuan were both concerned about.
xìng hǎo ， zì jǐ bù céng xuǎn zé yǔ lín xuān wèi dí yún ruò yán qìng xìng bù yǐ 。
幸好，自己不曾选择与林轩为敌云若颜庆幸不已。
Cloud Ruoyan was filled with curiosity but would not dare to ask. Although her strength was the weakest among them, as an immortal who had lived for ten thousand years, she knew all too well the intricacies of human affairs—words could bring disaster...
cǐ shí tīng le wàng tíng lóu yǔ lín xuān de duì huà ， xīn zhōng yòu duō mǎo chū jǐ fēn yí lǜ ， nà rú yān shì shuí ， tīng míng zì ， sì hū shì yī nǚ zǐ ……，
此时听了望亭楼与林轩的对话，心中又多冇出几分疑虑，那如嫣是谁，听名字，似乎是一女子……，
Before this thought fully formed, Master Daoist Nailong's lazy voice echoed in their ears.
ràng nài lóng zhēn rén de xiōng dì yǔ shén mì de lín xuān jiē guān zhù de nǚ zǐ 。
让鼐龙真人的兄弟与神秘的林轩皆关注的女子。
"Cloud Ruoyan, you are that little girl from Cloud Family. Two hundred and seventy thousand years ago, I met you at your family."
yún ruò yán chú le hào qí hái shì hào qí ， dàn tā zì rán bú huì shǎ shǎ dòng wèn dì ， suī rán tā de shí lì zài sì rén zhōng zuì ruò ， dàn hǎo dǎi yě shì huó le shàng wàn nián de xiū xiān zhě ， zhè diǎn rén qíng shì gù yòu qǐ huì bù xiǎo de ， xū zhī huò cóng kǒu chū ……，
云若颜除了好奇还是好奇，但她自然不会傻傻动问地，虽然她的实力在四人中最弱，但好歹也是活了上万年的修仙者，这点人情世故又岂会不晓得，须知祸从口出……，
"Yes, back then, the junior was still young and had the fortune to catch a glimpse of Senior's true form," Cloud Ruoyan exclaimed with great respect in her voice.
zhè ge niàn tou shàng wèi zhuǎn guò ， nài lóng zhēn rén lǎn lǎn de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ 。
这个念头尚未转过，鼐龙真人懒懒的声音传入耳朵。
"Indeed, your talent is not bad either. However, entering Tribulation Transcendence is very unlikely." Master Daoist Nailong said indifferently.
“ yún ruò yán ， nǐ shì yún jiā nà xiǎo yā tou ， liǎng wàn qī qiān nián qián ， wǒ zài yún jiā jiàn guò nǐ yī cì 。”
“云若颜，你是云家那小丫头，两万七千年前，我在云家见过你一次。”
Cloud Ruo Yan's heart sank but quickly regained its composure. The desire for Tribulation Transcendence was shared by all cultivators, yet few could achieve it. With her current strength, she felt content.
“ shì ， nà shí hòu wǎn bèi hái xiǎo ， gēn zài jiā zǔ de shēn biān ， yǒu xìng yī dǔ qián bèi de zhēn róng 。” duì fāng guǒ rán hái jì de zì jǐ ， yún ruò yán dà xǐ ， shēng yīn zhōng chōng mǎn le gōng jìng zhī yì 。
“是，那时候晚辈还小，跟在家祖的身边，有幸一睹前辈的真容。”对方果然还记得自己，云若颜大喜，声音中充满了恭敬之意。
Expressing her thoughts, Master Daoist Nailong nodded in agreement: "I commend you for seeing so clearly. However, I merely say that it is difficult. Everyone has their own opportunities. With your talent, advancing to Tribulation Transcendence is challenging, but not impossible. Everything depends on your efforts and opportunities."
“ ń ， nǐ de zī zhì yě hái bú cuò ， bù guò xiǎng yào jìn rù dù jié qī ， jī huì què shì hěn miǎo máng de 。” nài lóng zhēn rén dàn dàn de shuō 。
“嗯，你的资质也还不错，不过想要进入渡劫期，机会却是很渺茫的。”鼐龙真人淡淡的说。
"Thank you, Senior," Cloud Ruo Yan bowed respectfully again before slowly standing up.
yún ruò yán xīn zhōng yī chén ， dàn hěn kuài yòu huī fù le píng jìng zhī sè ， dù jié qī ， suǒ yǒu de xiū shì dōu xiàng wǎng wú bǐ ， dàn zhēn zhèng néng gòu dá chéng de ， yòu yǒu jǐ gè ， yǒu jīn tiān de shí lì ， tā yǐ jīng hěn zhī zú 。
云若颜心中一沉，但很快又恢复了平静之色，渡劫期，所有的修士都向往无比，但真正能够达成的，又有几个，有今天的实力，她已经很知足。
Lin Xuan, beside him, rolled his eyes. This was considered guidance? After all that talk, it made no difference from saying nothing at all. Who did not know that advancement relied on effort and opportunity?
jiāng zì jǐ de xiǎng fǎ shuō chū ， nài lóng zhēn rén diǎn le diǎn tóu ：“ nán wéi nǐ néng kàn dé nà me tòu chè ， bù guò wǒ yě zhǐ shì shuō hěn nán ， měi gè rén yǒu měi gè rén de jī yuán ， yǐ nǐ de zī zhì xiǎng yào jìn jiē dù jié hěn nán ， dàn yě bú shì shuō ， jī huì dàng zhēn jiù méi yǒu yì diǎn ， yī qiè dōu yào kàn nǐ zì jǐ de nǔ lì yǔ jī yuán 。”” xiè qián bèi zhǐ diǎn 。”
将自己的想法说出，鼐龙真人点了点头：“难为你能看得那么透彻，不过我也只是说很难，每个人有每个人的机缘，以你的资质想要进阶渡劫很难，但也不是说，机会当真就没有一点，一切都要看你自己的努力与机缘。””谢前辈指点。”
"Alright, this is not the place to speak. Let's go to Cloud Sea for a chat," Master Daoist Nailong's voice echoed again.
yún ruò yán zài cì gōng jìng de xíng le yī lǐ ， suí hòu cái huǎn huǎn zhàn qǐ 。
云若颜再次恭敬的行了一礼，随后才缓缓站起。
He highly valued Lin Xuan as the groom welcoming guests was appropriate, but he could not leave other attendees waiting indefinitely. Lin Xuan and Wating Tinglou had no objections.
lín xuān zài páng biān ， què fān le gè bái yǎn ， zhè yě suàn zhǐ diǎn ， shuō le bàn tiān ， yǔ méi shuō sī háo qū bié yě wú ， shuí bù zhī dào jìn jiē chú le zī zhì ， kào de jiù shì nǔ lì yǔ jī yuán 。
林轩在旁边，却翻了个白眼，这也算指点，说了半天，与没说丝毫区别也无，谁不知道进阶除了资质，靠的就是努力与机缘。
Master Daoist Nailong waved his sleeves, and clouds surged forth, revealing a path that had previously been closed.
“ hǎo le ， zhè lǐ bú shì shuō huà zhī dì ， liǎng wèi dào yǒu bù fáng xiān gēn wǒ dào yún hǎi yī xù 。” nài lóng zhēn rén de shēng yīn yòu chuán rù ěr lǐ 。
“好了，这里不是说话之地，两位道友不妨先跟我到云海一叙。”鼐龙真人的声音又传入耳里。
"Let's go!"
tā duì lín xuān shì hěn kàn zhòng ， zuò wéi xīn láng guān ， qián lái yíng jiē guì bīn yě méi cuò ， dàn qián lái guān lǐ de bīn kè ， kě yuǎn bù zhǐ lín xuān yí gè ， tā yě bù néng hòu cǐ bó bǐ ， ràng qí tā rén zài nà lǐ gàn děng zhe 。
他对林轩是很看重，作为新郎官，前来迎接贵宾也没错，但前来观礼的宾客，可远不止林轩一个，他也不能hòu此bó彼，让其他人在那里干等着。
The four of them transformed into streaks of lightning and flew into the Cloud Sea.
lín xuān liǎng rén zì rán shì sī háo yì yì yě wú ， suí hòu nài lóng zhēn rén xiù páo yī fú ， yún qì fān yǒng ， yuán běn yǐ jīng mí hé de tōng dào ， zài cì fú xiàn ér chū 。
林轩两人自然是丝毫异议也无，随后鼐龙真人袖袍一拂，云气翻涌，原本已经弥合的通道，再次浮现而出。
The scenery along the way was breathtaking. Lin Xuan, despite his extensive travels, had never seen such a beautiful place before.
“ zǒu ！”
“走！”
Jade pavilions and crystal palaces, rare birds and immortal cranes filled with laughter occasionally reached their ears. The phrase 'heavenly paradise' was apt here.
sì rén gè zì huà wèi yī dào jīng hóng ， fēi rù le tiān yún hǎi zhī zhōng 。
四人各自化为一道惊虹，飞入了天云海之中。
However, beneath this beauty lay countless restrictions. Apart from the Nine True Pacifying Demons Great Array, there were many hidden dangers and traps.
yī lù shàng de jǐng sè ， nà dàng zhēn shì měi bù shèng shōu ， lín xuān yě suàn jiàn shí guǎng bó ， dàn zhè me piào liàng de dì fāng ， yǐ qián yě bù céng jiàn shí guò 。
一路上的景色，那当真是美不胜收，林轩也算见识广博，但这么漂亮的地方，以前也不曾见识过。
Of course, they were not visible to the naked eye, but any intruder could easily fall into them, even Tribulation Transcendence cultivators might be eliminated. But with Master Daoist Nailong leading the way, it was smooth sailing.
qióng lóu yù yǔ ， zhēn qín xiān hè ， bù shí yǒu shào nǚ yín líng bān de xiào shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， shuō rén jiān xiān jìng nà shì yì diǎn yě bù wèi guò 。
琼楼玉宇，珍禽仙鹤，不时有少女银铃般的笑声传入耳朵，说人间仙境那是一点也不为过。
Soon, they arrived at Cloud Sea's vast expanse.
dàn zài zhè měi jǐng xià ， yě àn cáng jìn zhì wú shù ， chú le jiǔ zhēn fú mó dà zhèn ， hái qián cáng zhe bù shǎo shā jī yǔ xiàn jǐng 。
但在这美景下，也暗藏禁制无数，除了九真伏魔大阵，还潜藏着不少杀机与陷阱。
Upon arriving, Lin Xuan was taken aback. Looking around, there were nearly a thousand cultivators. However, most of them were attendants of Cloud Sea Immortal Realm. The rest...
dāng rán ， biǎo miàn shàng ， kàn bù chū lái ， dàn ruò yǒu chuǎng rù zhě ， yī bù liú shén ， jiù huì xiàn rù qí zhōng ， nǎ pà dù jié qī ， yě yǒu kě néng bèi miè chú ， bù guò xiàn zài yǒu nài lóng zhēn rén dài mǎo lù ， zì rán shì chàng xíng wú zǔ 。
当然，表面上，看不出来，但若有闯入者，一不留神，就会陷入其中，哪怕渡劫期，也有可能被灭除，不过现在有鼐龙真人带冇路，自然是畅行无阻。
A波动，强大的灵力波动。
hěn kuài jiù dào le 。
很快就到了。
虽然有收敛压抑，但这么近的距离，渡劫期存在的灵力印记，林轩怎么可能忽略过去。
ér lín xuān yī dào nà yún hǎi guǎng mǎo chǎng zhī shàng ， yě bèi xià le yī tiào ， fàng yǎn wàng qù ， zú yǒu jìn qiān xiū xiān zhě ， rán ér zhè zhōng jiān de jué dà bù fèn ， dōu shì yún hǎi xiān jìng de shì nǚ ， kě shèng xià de ……，
而林轩一到那云海广冇场之上，也被吓了一跳，放眼望去，足有近千修仙者，然而这中间的绝大部分，都是云海仙境的侍女，可剩下的……，
一个，两个，三个……，
bō dòng ， hǎo qiáng dà de líng lì bō dòng 。
波动，好强大的灵力波动。
粗略估计，竟有近百之多。
suī rán yǒu shōu liǎn yā yì ， dàn zhè me jìn de jù lí ， dù jié qī cún zài de líng lì yìn jì ， lín xuān yòu zěn me kě néng hū lüè guò qù 。
虽然有收敛压抑，但这么近的距离，渡劫期存在的灵力印记，林轩又怎么可能忽略过去。
没错，近百名渡劫级别的修仙者。
yí gè ， liǎng gè ， sān gè ……，
一个，两个，三个……，
尽管Master Daoist Nailong结了婚，林轩早就料到宾客不会是一般人物，但同时出现近百名渡劫级别的老怪物，还是大大出乎他的预料。
"Riveting, the young ones are!"
Master Daoist Nailong's tone also carried a hint of admiration. However, from his few words, it was not hard to discern that while Lin Xuan's cultivation speed was indeed remarkable, he still fell short when compared to such super geniuses as Master Daoist Nailong.
Lin Xuan spent two thousand years advancing three levels from Profound Concealment late-stage to Spirit Separation late-stage, crossing a major realm. This achievement was undoubtedly impressive.
But Master Daoist Nailong had completed the same leap in just one thousand years back then.
Yes, exactly one thousand years.
Simply put, he only used less than half of Lin Xuan's time.
Beyond man lies another man; beyond heaven, another heaven!
Of course, Master Daoist Nailong did not intend to boast. With his strength, there was no need for such a display. He merely casually mentioned it, but even these few words already made Lin Xuan feel the vast gap between them.
Even back then, Lin Xuan might not have been able to match Master Daoist Nailong, and now that he had advanced past the Tribulation Transcendence late-stage, the difference was even more pronounced.
"Haha, Senior flatters me. My achievements today are largely due to good fortune and coincidence. I naturally cannot compare with a super genius like you," Lin Xuan said modestly. Humility was his principle, and in front of such an existence as Master Daoist Nailong, he dared not show any arrogance.
"Haha, merely by chance?" Master Daoist Nailong smiled without saying more but did not delve further into the matter either.
Instead, Wating Tinglou stepped forward. He looked at Lin Xuan with a hint of joy in his eyes. Although their friendship was not deep, they could still be considered old acquaintances. They had known each other back when they were in the Mortal World and even worked together on occasion.
Few cultivators ascended from the Twelve States to the Spirit Realm, and now only two remained: them.
This reunion brought a certain amount of joy.
"Friend Lin, long time no see."
"Brother Tinglou, how have you been?"
The other bowed in greeting. Lin Xuan naturally did not dare be careless either.
Then they fell into silence for several breaths.
"Ruyan, do you have any news about her?"
Without hesitation, both of them asked the same question almost simultaneously. Their expressions turned somber as soon as the words left their mouths. The other's inquiry implied a negative answer.
Lin Xuan and Wating Tinglou exchanged glances filled with disappointment.
By Yunge Yan's side, Cloud Ruoyan was speechless. She too was at Spirit Separation late-stage and the head of her sect, naturally worldly-wise. Witnessing that scene, she knew without a doubt that Master Daoist Nailong had personally come to greet Lin Xuan.
A mere acquaintance? He truly boasted without reservation.
An acquaintance would not be so familiar. Moreover, in Master Daoist Nailong's words, there was an implicit emphasis on his importance.
This was absolutely genuine and devoid of any falsehoods.
Cloud Ruoyan felt a mix of shock and respect for Lin Xuan despite her surprise. This was far beyond what a mere Spirit Separation cultivator would receive.
Such attention was something even ordinary Tribulation Transcendence elders like Master Daoist Nailong might not show.
Fortunately, she had chosen not to oppose Lin Xuan. Cloud Ruoyan felt relieved.
Upon hearing Wating Tinglou and Lin Xuan's conversation, she grew curious about the identity of 'Ruyan.' The name suggested a woman...
The same woman that Master Daoist Nailong's brother and mysterious Lin Xuan were both concerned about.
Cloud Ruoyan was filled with curiosity but would not dare to ask. Although her strength was the weakest among them, as an immortal who had lived for ten thousand years, she knew all too well the intricacies of human affairs—words could bring disaster...
Before this thought fully formed, Master Daoist Nailong's lazy voice echoed in their ears.
"Cloud Ruoyan, you are that little girl from Cloud Family. Two hundred and seventy thousand years ago, I met you at your family."
"Yes, back then, the junior was still young and had the fortune to catch a glimpse of Senior's true form," Cloud Ruoyan exclaimed with great respect in her voice.
"Indeed, your talent is not bad either. However, entering Tribulation Transcendence is very unlikely." Master Daoist Nailong said indifferently.
Cloud Ruo Yan's heart sank but quickly regained its composure. The desire for Tribulation Transcendence was shared by all cultivators, yet few could achieve it. With her current strength, she felt content.
Expressing her thoughts, Master Daoist Nailong nodded in agreement: "I commend you for seeing so clearly. However, I merely say that it is difficult. Everyone has their own opportunities. With your talent, advancing to Tribulation Transcendence is challenging, but not impossible. Everything depends on your efforts and opportunities."
"Thank you, Senior," Cloud Ruo Yan bowed respectfully again before slowly standing up.
Lin Xuan, beside him, rolled his eyes. This was considered guidance? After all that talk, it made no difference from saying nothing at all. Who did not know that advancement relied on effort and opportunity?
"Alright, this is not the place to speak. Let's go to Cloud Sea for a chat," Master Daoist Nailong's voice echoed again.
He highly valued Lin Xuan as the groom welcoming guests was appropriate, but he could not leave other attendees waiting indefinitely. Lin Xuan and Wating Tinglou had no objections.
Master Daoist Nailong waved his sleeves, and clouds surged forth, revealing a path that had previously been closed.
"Let's go!"
The four of them transformed into streaks of lightning and flew into the Cloud Sea.
The scenery along the way was breathtaking. Lin Xuan, despite his extensive travels, had never seen such a beautiful place before.
Jade pavilions and crystal palaces, rare birds and immortal cranes filled with laughter occasionally reached their ears. The phrase 'heavenly paradise' was apt here.
However, beneath this beauty lay countless restrictions. Apart from the Nine True Pacifying Demons Great Array, there were many hidden dangers and traps.
Of course, they were not visible to the naked eye, but any intruder could easily fall into them, even Tribulation Transcendence cultivators might be eliminated. But with Master Daoist Nailong leading the way, it was smooth sailing.
Soon, they arrived at Cloud Sea's vast expanse.
Upon arriving, Lin Xuan was taken aback. Looking around, there were nearly a thousand cultivators. However, most of them were attendants of Cloud Sea Immortal Realm. The rest...
A波动，强大的灵力波动。
虽然有收敛压抑，但这么近的距离，渡劫期存在的灵力印记，林轩怎么可能忽略过去。
一个，两个，三个……，
粗略估计，竟有近百之多。
没错，近百名渡劫级别的修仙者。
尽管Master Daoist Nailong结了婚，林轩早就料到宾客不会是一般人物，但同时出现近百名渡劫级别的老怪物，还是大大出乎他的预料。