lín xuān bìng bù yǔ něi ， tā yuán běn jiù shì suí kǒu wèn wèn ér yǐ ， běn yě méi yǒu shē wàng zhè me qīng sōng ， jiù néng dé dào yǒu yòng de xiāo xī 。
林轩并不与馁，他原本就是随口问问而已，本也没有奢望这么轻松，就能得到有用的消息。
Lin Xuan did not hesitate. He had only asked out of curiosity, and he didn't expect to get useful information so easily.
yī lù wú shì ， liǎng tiān yǐ hòu ， lín xuān yǔ zhè zào páo lǎo zhě ， shùn lì yǐ jí de lái dào mù dì dì 。
一路无事，两天以后，林轩与这皂袍老者，顺利以极的来到目的地。
After a smooth journey over two days, Lin Xuan and the robed elder arrived at their destination with great ease.
lín xuān yǎn jīng wēi mī ， xiàng zhuó yǎn qián de xiǎo dǎo wàng qù 。
林轩眼睛微眯，像着眼前的小岛望去。
Lin Xuan narrowed his eyes as he looked towards the small island ahead.
cǐ dǎo miàn jī jí dà ， fāng yuán zú yǒu shù qiān lǐ ， shān qiū hú pō ， huā shí shù mù ， nà shì shǔ bù shèng shǔ ， ér qiě líng qì jí wéi nóng yù ， dāng rán ， yǔ zì jǐ xīn mù zhōng kě yǐ yòng lái tū pò jìn jí de líng dì xiāng bǐ ， dào dǐ hái shì yào chà shàng nà me yī xiē 。
此岛面积极大，方圆足有数千里，山丘湖泊，花石树木，那是数不胜数，而且灵气极为浓郁，当然，与自己心目中可以用来突破晋级的灵地相比，到底还是要差上那么一些。
The island was vast in size, stretching for several thousand miles. It was dotted with hills, lakes, flowers, stones, and trees. The aura of qi was extremely dense here, though it still fell short compared to the spiritual lands Lin Xuan had envisioned for breaking through his cultivation stage.
“ zhè lǐ jiù shì léi kōng zhēn rén de dòng tiān fú dì ？”
“这里就是雷空真人的洞天福地？”
"Is this where True Immortal Lei Kong's Immortal Mansion is?"
“ rú hé ， yǔ xián dì yù xiǎng de kě yǒu shén me bù tóng zhī chù ？”
“如何，与贤弟预想的可有什么不同之处？”
"How does it compare to your expectations, Brother Younger?"
nà zào páo lǎo zhě hā hā dà xiào qǐ lái le ， tā néng yán shàn biàn ， yī lù shàng yǔ lín xuān yán tán shèn huān ， lián chēng hū dōu qīn jìn le qǐ lái ：“ zhè léi kōng dǎo shì zhè fāng yuán bǎi wàn lǐ shǎo yǒu de dòng tiān fú dì ， dāng nián yě yǒu bù shǎo dà néng zhī shì kǎi yú ， bù guò zuì zhōng hái shì luò zài le léi kōng zhēn rén de shǒu lǐ 。”
那皂袍老者哈哈大笑起来了，他能言善辩，一路上与林轩言谈甚欢，连称呼都亲近了起来：“这雷空岛是这方圆百万里少有的洞天福地，当年也有不少大能之士凯觎，不过最终还是落在了雷空真人的手里。”
The robed elder laughed heartily. He was eloquent and chatted amiably with Lin Xuan throughout the journey, even addressing him more familiarly: "This Lei Kong Island is one of few immortal mansions within a million miles. Many powerful figures coveted it in the past, but eventually, it fell into the hands of True Immortal Lei Kong."
“ léi kōng zhēn rén bù jǐn jiāo yóu guǎng kuò ， yī shēn shí lì yě shì chāo fán tuō sú ， yuǎn shèng tóng jiē xiū xiān zhě ， ér qiě hái shàn cháng zhèn fǎ zhī shù ， xián dì bié kàn zhè léi kōng dǎo yī piàn niǎo yǔ huā xiāng ， rú tóng rén jiān xiān jìng yī yàng ， ruò yǒu bù shí hǎo dǎi zhī tú ， mào rán chuǎng rù ， nà kě jiù shì biàn dì jīng jí ， bù bù shā jī ， jí shǐ shì nǐ wǒ zhè yàng de xiū xiān zhě ， xiǎng yào tuō shēn yě shì bìng bù zěn me róng yì ……”
“雷空真人不仅交游广阔，一身实力也是超凡脱俗，远胜同阶修仙者，而且还擅长阵法之术，贤弟别看这雷空岛一片鸟语花香，如同人间仙境一样，若有不识好歹之徒，冒然闯入，那可就是遍地荆棘，步步杀机，即使是你我这样的修仙者，想要脱身也是并不怎么容易……”
"True Immortal Lei Kong not only has extensive connections and surpasses ordinary cultivators by far, he also excels at array techniques. Don't be fooled by the island's appearance of a paradise; even for us cultivators, escaping from it can be quite challenging if someone dares to intrude..."
lín xuān liǎn shàng lù chū dòng róng zhī sè ， bù guò zhè chī jīng zhī qíng yǒu yī dà bàn què shì jiǎ zhuāng de ， bìng fēi jiāo ào zì dà de yuán gù ， shí zài shì lín xuān bù kě yòng cháng lǐ chuǎi mó ， lián dù jié jí bié de lǎo guài wù dōu zài tā shǒu lǐ yǔn luò ， yī fēn shén qī xiū shì zài rú hé liǎo de ， duì lín xuān lái shuō yě yǔ guò yǎn yún yān chà bu duō 。
林轩脸上露出动容之色，不过这吃惊之情有一大半却是假装的，并非骄傲自大的缘故，实在是林轩不可用常理揣摩，连渡劫级别的老怪物都在他手里陨落，一分神期修士再如何了得，对林轩来说也与过眼云烟差不多。
Lin Xuan showed genuine surprise on his face, though much of it was feigned. After all, Lin Xuan could not be judged by ordinary standards. Even an old monster at the Tribulation Transcendence stage had fallen in his hands, and a Spirit Refinement period cultivator would mean little to him.
dāng rán lín xuān xīn zhōng suī rán bù yǐ wéi rán ， liǎn shàng lù chū lái de biǎo qíng ， què shì qià dào hǎo chù ， kàn shàng qù nà shì yì diǎn pò zhàn yě wú 。
当然林轩心中虽然不以为然，脸上露出来的表情，却是恰到好处，看上去那是一点破绽也无。
Nevertheless, Lin Xuan's expression remained calm as he replied with a smile: "Since we cannot enter擅自闯入随意, may I ask Brother Sun to guide us? This is my first time here."
“ zhè léi kōng dǎo jì rán bù néng shàn chuǎng nà yào zěn me jìn qù hái láo fán sūn xiōng zhǐ lù ， zài xià kě shì dì yī cì lái zhè lǐ de 。” lín xuān wēi xiào zhe shuō 。
“这雷空岛既然不能擅闯那要怎么进去还劳烦孙兄指路，在下可是第一次来这里的。”林轩微笑着说。
"Ha ha, you're too polite. It’s just a small matter; leave it to me."
“ hā hā ， xián dì tài kè qì le qū qū xiǎo shì ， bāo zài wèi xiōng shēn shàng jí kě ， nǐ qiě děng zhe 。”
“哈哈，贤弟太客气了区区小事，包在为兄身上即可，你且等着。”
The robed elder appeared generous and took out a talisman from his robe. He waved his sleeve, and the talisman vanished into the island's禁制.
nà zào páo lǎo zhě yī fù háo shuǎng zhī sè ， zhǐ jiàn tā zài shēn shàng yī mǒ ， biàn qǔ chū yī zhāng fú lù ， suí hòu xiù páo yī shuǎi nà fú lù mò rù dǎo zhōng de jìn zhì bú jiàn 。
那皂袍老者一副豪爽之色，只见他在身上一抹，便取出一张符箓，随后袖袍一甩那符箓没入岛中的禁制不见。
Lin Xuan couldn't help but chuckle inwardly. He had expected a lengthy summons, only for this simple transmission talisman to suffice. It was so straightforward it was almost comical.
lín xuān bù yóu de yǎ rán shī xiào qǐ lái ， zì jǐ hái yǐ wéi yào zěn yàng tōng chuán yī fān jié guǒ jiù shì diū chū yī zhāng chuán yīn fú ， kě yǐ shuō shì jiǎn dān dào lìng rén wú yǔ de dì bù 。
林轩不由得哑然失笑起来，自己还以为要怎样通传一番结果就是丢出一张传音符，可以说是简单到令人无语的地步。
Despite his amusement, Lin Xuan maintained a calm expression.
dāng rán ， lín xuān yě jiù xīn zhōng hǎo xiào ér yǐ ， liǎn shàng de biǎo qíng ， yī jiù shì píng jìng yǐ jí 。
当然，林轩也就心中好笑而已，脸上的表情，依旧是平静以极。
Just a few moments later, a dozen streaks of light shot up from the island, creating a dazzling display of light.
bìng méi yǒu děng duō jiǔ 。
并没有等多久。
The ordinary transmission talisman had clearly achieved its intended effect.
jǐn jǐn guò le shí jǐ xī de gōng fu ， zhǐ jiàn dǎo shàng guāng yūn dà zuò ， yī lián shí jǐ dào dùn guāng chōng tiān ér qǐ le 。
仅仅过了十几息的功夫，只见岛上光晕大做，一连十几道遁光冲天而起了。
Lin Xuan scanned the scene. The cultivators varied in strength; some were at the Core Formation stage while others were at the Immortal Union stage. Leading them was a man around thirty years old, though his true age was much older.
xiǎn rán nà píng cháng yǐ jí de chuán yīn fú ， yǐ jīng dá dào le yù xiǎng de xiào guǒ 。
显然那平常以极的传音符，已经达到了预想的效果。
As Lin Xuan sized up these cultivators, they released their divine senses and soon showed signs of respect.
lín xuān mù guāng sǎo guò ， zhǐ jiàn zhè xiē xiū shì de xiū wèi cēn cī bù qí ， jì yǒu yuán yīng yě yǒu lí hé ， bù guò wéi shǒu de dǎo shì yī dòng xuán jí bié de nán zi 。
林轩目光扫过，只见这些修士的修为参差不齐，既有元婴也有离合，不过为首的倒是一洞玄级别的男子。
"Greetings, seniors. May I ask your names? Are you here to participate in Master's exchange conference?"
yī yǎn wàng qù ， dà 『 bǎi dù tiē ba ☆ wén zì shǒu fā 』 yuē sān shí chū tóu de yàng zi ， dāng rán ， zhēn ☆ shí nián jì ， kěn dìng yuǎn yuǎn bù zhǐ 。
一眼望去，大『百度贴吧☆文字首发』约三十出头的样子，当然，真☆实年纪，肯定远远不止。
The Core Formation stage man bowed deeply with a respectful tone.
lín xuān zài dǎ liàng tā men de tóng shí ， zhè xiē xiū shì ， yě jiāng shén shí fàng chū ， suí jí ， yí gè gè jiù lù chū gōng jìng zhī sè 。
林轩在打量他们的同时，这些修士，也将神识放出，随即，一个个就露出恭敬之色。
"Ha, why should old man reveal his name to mere youngsters? Old man came by invitation from my master."
“ gěi qián bèi jiàn lǐ ， bù zhī liǎng wèi qián bèi gāo xìng dà míng ， liǎng wèi lái cǐ ， kě shì cān jiā shī zūn jǔ bàn de jiāo huàn huì dì ？ mǎo ”
“给前辈见礼，不知两位前辈高姓大名，两位来此，可是参加师尊举办的交换会地？冇”
The robed elder crossed his arms behind his back and raised his head proudly. His demeanor was vastly different from when he spoke to Lin Xuan.
nà dòng xuán qī nán zi shēn shī yī lǐ ， bì gōng bì jìng de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ lǐ 。
那洞玄期男子深施一礼，毕恭毕敬的声音传入耳朵里。
This wasn't unusual; in the cultivation world, might made right. Lin Xuan's late Spirit Refinement stage strength had already left the robed old monster awestruck, so he naturally showed more courtesy.
“ hēi ， lǎo fū de míng hào ， yòu hé bì shuō yǔ nǐ men zhè xiē xiǎo bèi zhī xiǎo ， lǎo fū jì rán qián lái ， dāng rán shì dé le lìng shī zhī yāo 。”
“嘿，老夫的名号，又何必说与你们这些小辈知晓，老夫既然前来，当然是得了令师之邀。”
These youngsters were nothing compared to True Immortal Lei Kong’s disciples.
nà zào páo lǎo zhě dào bèi shuāng shǒu ， wēi wēi yáng qǐ tóu ， yī liǎn jù ào ， yǔ tóng lín xuān shuō huà de shēng yīn yǔ qì ， nà shì jié rán bù tóng dì 。
那皂袍老者倒背双手，微微扬起头，一脸倨傲，与同林轩说话的声音语气，那是截然不同地。
"Then I will lead you."
bù guò zhè bìng bù xī qí ， xiū xiān jiè nǎi shì qiáng zhě wèi zūn dì ， lín xuān nǎi fēn shén hòu qī ， suǒ zhǎn xiàn chū lái de shí lì ， ràng nà zào páo lǎo guài yě xīn jīng yǐ jí ， duì tā yán tán yǔ qì ， zì rán huì duō jiā kè qì 。
不过这并不稀奇，修仙界乃是强者为尊地，林轩乃分神后期，所展现出来的实力，让那皂袍老怪也心惊以极，对他言谈语气，自然会多加客气。
The Core Formation stage man remained respectful and bowed again before transforming into a streak of light that descended towards the island.
ér yǎn qián zhè jǐ gè xiǎo jiā huo ， suàn dé le shén me ， bù guò shì léi kōng zhēn rén de jǐ míng tú zǐ tú sūn ér yǐ 。
而眼前这几个小家伙，算得了什么，不过是雷空真人的几名徒子徒孙而已。
With the help of an experienced disciple named Old Ma, Lin Xuan had no worries about triggering any restrictions.
“ yuán lái rú cǐ ， nà wǎn bèi zhè jiù dài ☆ lù 。
“原来如此，那晚辈这就带☆路。
Entering the island, the aura of qi was even denser than before, and the surroundings were breathtakingly beautiful. It truly was a paradise.
nà dòng xuán qī nán zi bù yǐ wéi wǔ ， yī jiù shì bì gōng bì jìng de shuō 。
那洞玄期男子不以为忤，依旧是毕恭毕敬的说。
But how beautiful the scenery was meant little to Lin Xuan; he had been to Penglai Immortal Isle of True Immortal Nian Long, so this place did not impress him much.
suí hòu shēn shī yī lǐ ， huà wèi yī dào jīng hóng xiàng xià fēi qù 。
随后深施一礼，化为一道惊虹向下飞去。
The cultivators led them to a magnificent building with jade and gold structures. Various styles of pavilions were hidden behind light screens.
yǒu dǎo shàng de dì zǐ lǎo mǎ shí tú ， lín xuān liǎng rén dāng rán bù yòng dān xīn chù dòng jìn zhì shén me 。
有岛上的弟子老马识途，林轩两人当然不用担心触动禁制什么。
This is the VIP Pavilion!
jìn rù xiǎo dǎo yǐ hòu ， pū miàn ér lái de líng qì ， bǐ gāng gāng hái yào nóng yù shǎo xǔ ， sì zhōu de jǐng wù ， gèng shì xiù měi yǐ jí ， guǒ rán shì hǎo yī pài xiān shān fú dì 。
进入小岛以后，扑面而来的灵气，比刚刚还要浓郁少许，四周的景物，更是秀美以极，果然是好一派仙山福地。
True Immortal Lei Kong was generous and had extensive connections, so he naturally built accommodations for visiting cultivators on his island.
bù guò jǐng wù zài měi yòu rú hé ， lín xuān lián nài lóng zhēn rén de péng lái xiān dǎo dōu qù guò ， yǎn qián de yī qiè ， zì rán shì bù zú yǐ ràng tā dòng róng 。
不过景物再美又如何，林轩连鼐龙真人的蓬莱仙岛都去过，眼前的一切，自然是不足以让他动容。
Since Lin Xuan and his companion were both late Spirit Refinement stage cultivators, this building before them was the best quality available.
ér nà jǐ míng xiū shì jiāng tā men dài dào yī piàn qióng lóu yù yǔ bān de jiàn zhù ， fàng yǎn wàng qù ， gè zhǒng bù tóng fēng gé de lóu gé ， yǎn yìng zài guāng mù zhōng 。
而那几名修士将他们带到一片琼楼玉宇般的建筑，放眼望去，各种不同风格的楼阁，掩映在光幕中。
No further explanation was needed. The two chose a suitable pavilion each according to the guide's instructions; the exchange conference would be held three days later.
zhè lǐ shì guì bīn gé ！
这里是贵宾阁！
Three days passed in an instant.
léi kōng zhēn rén lè shàn hào shī ， jiāo yóu guǎng kuò ， zài zhè léi kōng dǎo shàng ， zì rán xiū jiàn dé yǒu zhāo dài wài lái xiū shì de dòng fǔ 。
雷空真人乐善好施，交游广阔，在这雷空岛上，自然修建得有招待外来修士的洞府。
Lin Xuan stayed put and meditated in his chosen pavilion, replenishing his energy and strength.
ér lín xuān liǎng rén dōu shì fēn shén hòu qī de xiū xiān zhě ， tā men yǎn qián de zhè piàn jiàn zhù ， jiù shì pǐn zhì zuì hǎo de 。
而林轩两人都是分神后期的修仙者，他们眼前的这片建筑，就是品质最好的。
He had no reason to believe he would encounter any danger.
jiē xià lái bù yòng duō shuō ， liǎng rén gè zì tiāo xuǎn le yī dòng zhōng yì de jiàn zhù ， jù yǐn lù de xiū shì suǒ yán ， tā men lái de bù zǎo yě bù wǎn ， léi kōng zhēn rén jǔ bàn de jiāo huàn huì ， sān tiān hòu cái huì zhào kāi 。
接下来不用多说，两人各自挑选了一栋中意的建筑，据引路的修士所言，他们来得不早也不晚，雷空真人举办的交换会，三天后才会召开。
On that day, Lin Xuan was sitting cross-legged when a sense of something approaching woke him up.
sān tiān ， dàn zhǐ jí guò ér yǐ 。
三天，弹指即过而已。
『梦已启航☆清逸尔雅』with a wave of his sleeve, the light screen around the pavilion opened, and a fiery streak flew in.
lín xuān dāng rán shì nǎ ér yě méi yǒu qù ， jiù zài zì jǐ suǒ xuǎn de nà dòng jiàn zhù zhōng bì mù dǎ zuò ér yǐ 。
林轩当然是哪儿也没有去，就在自己所选的那栋建筑中闭目打坐而已。
Lin Xuan raised his hand, and the firelight seemed to have a mind of its own as it landed on his palm. A clear voice echoed in his ears: "Senior, your master requests you to go to the Phoenix Pavilion; the exchange conference will be held there soon."
shuō yǎng jīng xù ruì yě bù wèi guò ， dāng rán ， lín xuān yě bìng bù rèn wéi zì jǐ huì yù jiàn wēi xiǎn shén me 。
说养精蓄锐也不为过，当然，林轩也并不认为自己会遇见危险什么。
"Oh?"
zhè tiān ， lín xuān zhèng pán xī ér zuò ， tū rán ， shì yǒu suǒ gǎn de zhēng kāi le yǎn móu 。
这天，林轩正盘膝而坐，突然，似有所感的睁开了眼眸。
Lin Xuan stood up calmly without showing any emotion.
『 mèng yǐ qǐ háng ☆ qīng yì ěr yǎ 』 xiù páo yī fú ， bāo guǒ zhe gé lóu de guāng mù dǎ kāi ， yī dào huǒ guāng fēi le jìn lái 。
『梦已启航☆清逸尔雅』袖袍一拂，包裹着阁楼的光幕打开，一道火光飞了进来。
He flashed past and arrived at the pavilion entrance.
lín xuān shǒu yī tái ， nà huǒ guāng jiù rú yǒu líng xìng yì bān de piāo dào le tā de shǒu zhǎng lǐ miàn ， tóng shí ， yī qīng cuì de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr biān ：“ qián bèi ， zhǔ rén qǐng nín qù yíng fèng gé ， hěn kuài ， jiāo huàn huì jiù huì zài nà lǐ zhào kāi 。”
林轩手一抬，那火光就如有灵性一般的飘到了他的手掌里面，同时，一清脆的声音传入耳边：“前辈，主人请您去迎凤阁，很快，交换会就会在那里召开。”
A fair-haired woman stood gracefully before him. Though her cultivation was only at the Core Formation stage, she was quite beautiful.
“ ó ？”
“哦？”
Seeing Lin Xuan, she bowed respectfully: "I am Meng Xue; I will lead you."
lín xuān tīng le ， bù dòng shēng sè ， cóng róng bù pò de zhàn le qǐ lái ， suí hòu shēn xíng yī shǎn ， jiù lái dào le nà gé lóu de wài miàn 。
林轩听了，不动声色，从容不迫的站了起来，随后身形一闪，就来到了那阁楼的外面。
"Thank you for your trouble."
zhǐ jiàn yī bái yī nǚ zǐ yíng yíng ér lì ， xiū wèi bù guò níng dān qī ， dàn zī róng què pǒ wèi xiù lì 。
只见一白衣女子盈盈而立，修为不过凝丹期，但姿容却颇为秀丽。
Lin Xuan's expression remained pleasant and he did not treat her condescendingly despite her low cultivation level.
jiàn lín xuān chū lái ， máng yíng yíng yī fú ：“ wǎn bèi yìng xuě ， gěi qián bèi yǐn lù 。”
见林轩出来，忙盈盈一福：“晚辈映雪，给前辈引路。”
The girl showed a hint of surprise but knew better than to be disrespectful. She led Lin Xuan forward with respect.
“ yǒu láo nǐ le 。”
“有劳你了。”
The scenery along the way was still pleasing, but both were silent. Lin Xuan’s purpose was to gather information, so there was no need for him to ask anything from this Core Formation stage cultivator.
lín xuān hé yán yuè sè ， yì diǎn yě méi yǒu yīn wèi duì fāng xiū wèi dī ， ér yí zhǐ qì shǐ 。
林轩和颜悦色，一点也没有因为对方修为低，而颐指气使。
Lin Xuan's silence made the fair-haired girl even more cautious about speaking.
nà shào nǚ liǎn shàng lù chū yī sī yì wài zhī sè ， bù guò gāo jiē xiū xiān zhě ， yuán běn jiù yǒu hěn duō xǐ nù wú cháng de ， tā zì rán bù gǎn yīn wèi lín xuān hé ǎi ， jiù yǒu fēn háo de dài màn zhī yì ， gōng gōng jìng jìng de yǐn zhe lín xuān xiàng qián zǒu qù 。
那少女脸上露出一丝意外之色，不过高阶修仙者，原本就有很多喜怒无常的，她自然不敢因为林轩和蔼，就有分毫的怠慢之意，恭恭敬敬的引着林轩向前走去。
They flew and walked intermittently until a grand building came into view after a short while.
Lin Xuan did not hesitate. He had only asked out of curiosity, and he didn't expect to get useful information so easily.
After a smooth journey over two days, Lin Xuan and the robed elder arrived at their destination with great ease.
Lin Xuan narrowed his eyes as he looked towards the small island ahead.
The island was vast in size, stretching for several thousand miles. It was dotted with hills, lakes, flowers, stones, and trees. The aura of qi was extremely dense here, though it still fell short compared to the spiritual lands Lin Xuan had envisioned for breaking through his cultivation stage.
"Is this where True Immortal Lei Kong's Immortal Mansion is?"
"How does it compare to your expectations, Brother Younger?"
The robed elder laughed heartily. He was eloquent and chatted amiably with Lin Xuan throughout the journey, even addressing him more familiarly: "This Lei Kong Island is one of few immortal mansions within a million miles. Many powerful figures coveted it in the past, but eventually, it fell into the hands of True Immortal Lei Kong."
"True Immortal Lei Kong not only has extensive connections and surpasses ordinary cultivators by far, he also excels at array techniques. Don't be fooled by the island's appearance of a paradise; even for us cultivators, escaping from it can be quite challenging if someone dares to intrude..."
"Oh?"
Lin Xuan showed genuine surprise on his face, though much of it was feigned. After all, Lin Xuan could not be judged by ordinary standards. Even an old monster at the Tribulation Transcendence stage had fallen in his hands, and a Spirit Refinement period cultivator would mean little to him.
Nevertheless, Lin Xuan's expression remained calm as he replied with a smile: "Since we cannot enter擅自闯入随意, may I ask Brother Sun to guide us? This is my first time here."
"Ha ha, you're too polite. It’s just a small matter; leave it to me."
The robed elder appeared generous and took out a talisman from his robe. He waved his sleeve, and the talisman vanished into the island's禁制.
Lin Xuan couldn't help but chuckle inwardly. He had expected a lengthy summons, only for this simple transmission talisman to suffice. It was so straightforward it was almost comical.
Despite his amusement, Lin Xuan maintained a calm expression.
Just a few moments later, a dozen streaks of light shot up from the island, creating a dazzling display of light.
The ordinary transmission talisman had clearly achieved its intended effect.
Lin Xuan scanned the scene. The cultivators varied in strength; some were at the Core Formation stage while others were at the Immortal Union stage. Leading them was a man around thirty years old, though his true age was much older.
As Lin Xuan sized up these cultivators, they released their divine senses and soon showed signs of respect.
"Greetings, seniors. May I ask your names? Are you here to participate in Master's exchange conference?"
The Core Formation stage man bowed deeply with a respectful tone.
"Ha, why should old man reveal his name to mere youngsters? Old man came by invitation from my master."
The robed elder crossed his arms behind his back and raised his head proudly. His demeanor was vastly different from when he spoke to Lin Xuan.
This wasn't unusual; in the cultivation world, might made right. Lin Xuan's late Spirit Refinement stage strength had already left the robed old monster awestruck, so he naturally showed more courtesy.
These youngsters were nothing compared to True Immortal Lei Kong’s disciples.
"Then I will lead you."
The Core Formation stage man remained respectful and bowed again before transforming into a streak of light that descended towards the island.
With the help of an experienced disciple named Old Ma, Lin Xuan had no worries about triggering any restrictions.
Entering the island, the aura of qi was even denser than before, and the surroundings were breathtakingly beautiful. It truly was a paradise.
But how beautiful the scenery was meant little to Lin Xuan; he had been to Penglai Immortal Isle of True Immortal Nian Long, so this place did not impress him much.
The cultivators led them to a magnificent building with jade and gold structures. Various styles of pavilions were hidden behind light screens.
This is the VIP Pavilion!
True Immortal Lei Kong was generous and had extensive connections, so he naturally built accommodations for visiting cultivators on his island.
Since Lin Xuan and his companion were both late Spirit Refinement stage cultivators, this building before them was the best quality available.
No further explanation was needed. The two chose a suitable pavilion each according to the guide's instructions; the exchange conference would be held three days later.
Three days passed in an instant.
Lin Xuan stayed put and meditated in his chosen pavilion, replenishing his energy and strength.
He had no reason to believe he would encounter any danger.
On that day, Lin Xuan was sitting cross-legged when a sense of something approaching woke him up.
『梦已启航☆清逸尔雅』with a wave of his sleeve, the light screen around the pavilion opened, and a fiery streak flew in.
Lin Xuan raised his hand, and the firelight seemed to have a mind of its own as it landed on his palm. A clear voice echoed in his ears: "Senior, your master requests you to go to the Phoenix Pavilion; the exchange conference will be held there soon."
"Oh?"
Lin Xuan stood up calmly without showing any emotion.
He flashed past and arrived at the pavilion entrance.
A fair-haired woman stood gracefully before him. Though her cultivation was only at the Core Formation stage, she was quite beautiful.
Seeing Lin Xuan, she bowed respectfully: "I am Meng Xue; I will lead you."
"Thank you for your trouble."
Lin Xuan's expression remained pleasant and he did not treat her condescendingly despite her low cultivation level.
The girl showed a hint of surprise but knew better than to be disrespectful. She led Lin Xuan forward with respect.
The scenery along the way was still pleasing, but both were silent. Lin Xuan’s purpose was to gather information, so there was no need for him to ask anything from this Core Formation stage cultivator.
Lin Xuan's silence made the fair-haired girl even more cautious about speaking.
They flew and walked intermittently until a grand building came into view after a short while.