bsp; zhēng zhí de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， sān gè rén suī rán còu zài yì qǐ shāng liáng duì cè ， dàn yì jiàn què míng xiǎn chū xiàn le fēn qí 。
bsp; 争执的声音传入耳朵，三个人虽然凑在一起商量对策，但意见却明显出现了分歧。
The argument in the air made it clear that the three were discussing their strategy, but they had reached a significant disagreement.
rú jīn de xíng shì duì yún yǐn zōng lái shuō ， nà shì xiāng dāng bù lì 。
如今的形势对云隐宗来说，那是相当不利。
For Cloud Conceal Sect, the current situation was decidedly unfavorable. As the saying goes, even a dead camel is bigger than a horse. The Sword Lake Palace only lost its Grand Elder, while its other disciples and apprentices remained intact.
sú huà shuō ， shòu sǐ de luò tuó bǐ mǎ dà ， hé kuàng jiàn hú gōng zhǐ shì dà zhǎng lǎo xiāo shī ， qí tā de mén rén dì zǐ bǎo cún kě shì wán hǎo dì 。
俗话说，瘦死的骆驼比马大，何况剑湖宫只是大长老消失，其他的门人弟子保存可是完好地。
If this continued, it would be a mutual attrition, with Cloud Conceal Sect having no chance of victory despite their advantageous position. No, not just about winning or losing; the sect would suffer severe losses in essence.
zhào xiàn zài de jú miàn dǎ xià qù ， gēn běn jiù shì yí gè hù xiāng xiāo hào de jié jú ， yún yǐn zōng suī rán zhàn jù dì lì ， dàn què bú huì yǒu fēn háo shèng suàn dì
照现在的局面打下去，根本就是一个互相消耗的结局，云隐宗虽然占据地利，但却不会有分毫胜算地
Such losses might be negligible for the Sword Lake Palace, but they could not afford such damage. Lin Xuan had keen insight and understood this clearly.
bú duì ， bú shì shèng suàn bù shèng suàn de wèn tí ， gēn běn jiù shì huì dà shāng yuán qì 。
不对，不是胜算不胜算的问题，根本就是会大伤元气。
He knew what to do next. Given that attrition was unfavorable, a decisive strike was the best option. Instead of passive defense, an active offensive was necessary.
zhè yàng de sǔn hào ， duì yú jiàn hú gōng lái shuō ， huò xǔ bù zhí yī tí ， dàn yún yǐn zōng què chéng shòu bù qǐ 。
这样的损耗，对于剑湖宫来说，或许不值一提，但云隐宗却承受不起。
Indeed, this idea was bold from any angle, given their weaker position. While they could leverage favorable conditions by defending, usingprohibition array patternas support, facing strong enemies would still be challenging. However, choosing offense meant abandoning these advantages and potentially facing the enemy's traps, a risky proposition.
lín xuān de yǎn guāng hěn dú ， zhè yì diǎn tā zǎo kàn le gè qīng qīng chǔ chǔ 。
林轩的眼光很毒，这一点他早看了个清清楚楚。
Lin Xuan understood all of this well. His proposal wasn't rash; he had carefully considered it. While an offensive strategy faced numerous challenges, if executed properly, it could resolve their predicament in one fell swoop. Remaining in stalemate would only lead to defeat eventually, something Lin Xuan was unwilling to accept.
jiē xià lái gāi zěn me zuò ， lín xuān xīn zhōng yě yǒu le yī xiē chuǎi mó 。
接下来该怎么做，林轩心中也有了一些揣摩。
Tigers' den and dragons' lair—Lin Xuan didn't intend for his disciples to die. While more people meant more strength, he had to consider the practicalities. His own abilities made it unnecessary to bring many apprentices.
xiāo hào jì rán bù lì ， nà kuài dāo zhǎn luàn má jiù chéng le zuì jiā de xuǎn zé 。
消耗既然不利，那快刀斩乱麻就成了最佳的选择。
In such a vast disparity in cultivation levels, his disciples might hinder him instead of helping, becoming a burden. Thus, Lin Xuan's plan was simple: no disciples would accompany him; he would go alone to challenge the Sword Lake Palace.
yǔ qí xuǎn zé bèi dòng de fáng shǒu ， bù rú zhǔ dòng jìn gōng 。
与其选择被动的防守，不如主动进攻。
This approach slightly increased danger but offered clear benefits if successful. Defeating or eliminating the two Grand Elders could resolve Cloud Conceal Sect's troubles.
méi cuò ， zhǔ dòng chū jī 。
没错，主动出击。
Lin Xuan didn't need a detailed strategy; the simplest solution often yielded surprising results, provided one had the strength to back it up.
zhè ge xiǎng fǎ ， bù lùn cóng nǎ ge jiǎo dù ， dōu xiǎn de tài dà dǎn le ， bì jìng dí qiáng wǒ ruò ， fáng shǒu de huà ， hái kě yǐ jiè zhù tiān shí dì lì rén hé ， yǐ jìn zhì zhèn fǎ zuò wéi fǔ zhù ， rú cǐ jí biàn miàn duì qiáng dí ， yě yǒu le zhōu xuán de běn qián yǔ shí lì
这个想法，不论从哪个角度，都显得太大胆了，毕竟敌强我弱，防守的话，还可以借助天时地利人和，以禁制阵法作为辅助，如此即便面对强敌，也有了周旋的本钱与实力
The Silver-eyed Maiden and the Dragon-named youth were less convinced. While Lin's disciple was formidable, the Sword Lake Palace's reputation made it no easy task. Describing it as a tiger's den and dragon's lair wasn't an exaggeration. With countless disciples andprohibition array pattern, their protective array was legendary.
rán ér ruò shì xuǎn zé zhǔ dòng chū jī ， zhè xiē yuán běn de yōu shì dōu yào yī yī fàng qì ， shèn zhì fǎn guò lái ， hái yào miàn duì duì fāng de jìn zhì xiàn jǐng ， cǐ xiāo bǐ zhǎng ， wēi xiǎn bù yòng duō tí 。
然而若是选择主动出击，这些原本的优势都要一一放弃，甚至反过来，还要面对对方的禁制陷阱，此消彼长，危险不用多提。
Even if they couldn't harm a veteran cultivator, a late-stage cultivator like Lin Xuan would face significant risks. Moreover, the two mysterious Grand Elders were formidable; even Old Monster Xue had suffered at their hands.
zhè zhōng jiān de dào lǐ ， lín xuān yòu qǐ huì bù qīng chǔ 。
这中间的道理，林轩又岂会不清楚。
Given the lack of information, Lin's disciple rushing into the main hall was too risky. A misstep could lead to disaster. Without him, Cloud Conceal Sect's fate was grim, and they didn't want their young master to take such a risk.
tā zhī suǒ yǐ huì yǒu zhè yàng de tí yì ， zì rán yě bú shì yī shí de tóu nǎo fā rè ， ér shì zì yǒu yī fān kǎo lǜ yǔ sī liáng de 。
他之所以会有这样的提议，自然也不是一时的头脑发热，而是自有一番考虑与思量的。
"Then, do you have any other ideas?" Lin Xuan asked.
chéng rán ， zhǔ dòng chū jī ， miàn lín zhe zhè yàng nà yàng de nán tí ， dàn ruò shì huǒ hòu bǎ wò dé hǎo de huà ， què kě yǐ bì qí gōng yú yī yì 。
诚然，主动出击，面临着这样那样的难题，但若是火候把握得好的话，却可以毕其功于一役。
The Dragon-named youth and Silver-eyed Maiden were speechless, unsure how to respond. Delaying would only be worse for Cloud Conceal Sect, but they couldn't think of another way out.
ér xiàng xiàn zài zhè yàng bǐ cǐ xiāo hào xià qù ， suī rán zàn shí wú shì ， dàn zuì zhōng de jié guǒ ， què shì bì shū wú yí ， zhè yì diǎn shì lín xuān wú lùn rú hé 。 yě bù yuàn yì kàn dào dì 。
而像现在这样彼此消耗下去，虽然暂时无事，但最终的结果，却是必输无疑，这一点是林轩无论如何。也不愿意看到地。
"We could... give up this treasure," the Silver-eyed Maiden hesitated. "Let's make peace with the Sword Lake Palace."
lóng tán hǔ xué yòu rú hé 。 lín xuān yòu méi yǒu xiǎng guò ， yào dài yún yǐn zōng dì zǐ qù sòng sǐ ， suī shuō duō yí gè rén ， jiù duō yī fèn lì ， dàn yě yào jù tǐ wèn tí ， jù tǐ fēn xī ， zhì shǎo yǐ lín xuān de shí lì 。 méi yǒu bì yào duō dài mén rén dì zǐ 。
龙潭虎穴又如何。林轩又没有想过，要带云隐宗弟子去送死，虽说多一个人，就多一份力，但也要具体问题，具体分析，至少以林轩的实力。没有必要多带门人弟子。
The Spirit Eye Lake's ability to crystallize qi was significant, and she was reluctant to part with it. However, after weighing the pros and cons, she saw it as a wise choice.
bì jìng xiū wèi xiāng chà tài dà de qíng kuàng xià ， nà xiē rén bù jǐn nán yǐ wèi qí tí gōng bì zhù ， fǎn ér dà yǒu kě néng tuō zì jǐ de hòu tuǐ ， chéng wéi lìng rén tóu téng de léi zhuì 。
毕竟修为相差太大的情况下，那些人不仅难以为其提供臂助，反而大有可能拖自己的后腿，成为令人头疼的累赘。
Mutual attrition would severely damage Cloud Conceal Sect. Lin's disciple’s risky move might succeed but could lead to catastrophic failure for their sect if unsuccessful.
suǒ yǐ lín xuān de xiǎng fǎ hěn jiǎn dān ， běn zōng dì zǐ yí gè yě bù dài ， dān dāo fù xiǎn 。 jiù tā zì jǐ ， qù chuǎng jiàn hú gōng zǒng duò 。
所以林轩的想法很简单，本宗弟子一个也不带，单刀赴险。就他自己，去闯剑湖宫总舵。
Considering all factors, the treasure was valuable, but not worth such risks.
zhè yàng zuò ， suī rán shāo wēi wēi xiǎn le yī xiē ， dàn zhǐ yào néng gòu dá dào mù dì ， hǎo chù yě bù yán ér yù ， ruò néng jiāng duì fāng de liǎng wèi tài shàng zhǎng lǎo dǎ bài huò zhě miè chú ， yún yǐn zōng miàn duì de kùn jìng zì rán jiù yíng rèn ér jiě le 。
这样做，虽然稍微危险了一些，但只要能够达到目的，好处也不言而喻，若能将对方的两位太上长老打败或者灭除，云隐宗面对的困境自然就迎刃而解了。
She regretted her earlier decision; they had underestimated the Sword Lake Palace and overestimated Cloud Conceal Sect's strength. Even with Lin's help, it was still a huge challenge.
zhè jiù shì lín xuān zuò chū de jué zé 。
这就是林轩做出的抉择。
"Are you giving up this treasure?" Lin Xuan was stunned. He hadn't expected his Silver-eyed Sister to back down at such a critical moment.
zhè zhǒng qíng kuàng xià ， gēn běn méi yǒu bì yào qù xì xì móu huà shén me 。 zuì jiǎn dān de jiě jué zhī cè 。 wǎng wǎng néng gòu dài lái zuì lìng rén jīng xǐ de xiào guǒ 。
这种情况下，根本没有必要去细细谋划什么。最简单的解决之策。往往能够带来最令人惊喜的效果。
Once an arrow is shot, there's no turning back. Cloud Conceal Sect had already antagonized the Sword Lake Palace; would they be forgiven for showing weakness now?
dāng rán ， nà bì xū yào yǒu shí lì zuò bǎo zhèng cái yǒu kě néng 。 fǒu zé ， nà jiù shì zì jǐ zhǎo sǐ le 。
当然，那必须要有实力做保证才有可能。否则，那就是自己找死了。
Not necessarily! A wrong move could result in losing both honor and treasure. The competitive nature of the cultivation world meant that the Sword Lake Palace might renege on any agreement.
lín xuān dāng rán bú shì tóu nǎo jiǎn dān ， sì zhī fā dá de jiā huo ， tā huì tí chū zhè yàng de jiě jué zhī cè ， zì rán shì yǒu hěn dà de bǎ wò 。
林轩当然不是头脑简单，四肢发达的家伙，他会提出这样的解决之策，自然是有很大的把握。
Even if the other party was willing to forgive, Lin Xuan wouldn't give up his treasures. He had faced stronger foes before; a small Sword Lake Palace wasn't enough reason for him to back down now.
rú jīn zì jǐ yǐ shì dù jié jí bié de xiū xiān zhě ， gèng huái yǒu jǐ jiàn wēi lì dà dé chū qí de bǎo wù ， ruò shì wàn jiàn zūn zhě hái zài jiàn hú gōng zǒng duò ， lín xuān zì rán bù gǎn qù tiǎo zhàn dù jié hòu qī de xiū xiān zhě ， dàn jǐn jǐn shì liǎng míng chū qī xiū shì me ……
如今自己已是渡劫级别的修仙者，更怀有几件威力大得出奇的宝物，若是万剑尊者还在剑湖宫总舵，林轩自然不敢去挑战渡劫后期的修仙者，但仅仅是两名初期修士么……
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The argument in the air made it clear that the three were discussing their strategy, but they had reached a significant disagreement.
For Cloud Conceal Sect, the current situation was decidedly unfavorable. As the saying goes, even a dead camel is bigger than a horse. The Sword Lake Palace only lost its Grand Elder, while its other disciples and apprentices remained intact.
If this continued, it would be a mutual attrition, with Cloud Conceal Sect having no chance of victory despite their advantageous position. No, not just about winning or losing; the sect would suffer severe losses in essence.
Such losses might be negligible for the Sword Lake Palace, but they could not afford such damage. Lin Xuan had keen insight and understood this clearly.
He knew what to do next. Given that attrition was unfavorable, a decisive strike was the best option. Instead of passive defense, an active offensive was necessary.
Indeed, this idea was bold from any angle, given their weaker position. While they could leverage favorable conditions by defending, usingprohibition array patternas support, facing strong enemies would still be challenging. However, choosing offense meant abandoning these advantages and potentially facing the enemy's traps, a risky proposition.
Lin Xuan understood all of this well. His proposal wasn't rash; he had carefully considered it. While an offensive strategy faced numerous challenges, if executed properly, it could resolve their predicament in one fell swoop. Remaining in stalemate would only lead to defeat eventually, something Lin Xuan was unwilling to accept.
Tigers' den and dragons' lair—Lin Xuan didn't intend for his disciples to die. While more people meant more strength, he had to consider the practicalities. His own abilities made it unnecessary to bring many apprentices.
In such a vast disparity in cultivation levels, his disciples might hinder him instead of helping, becoming a burden. Thus, Lin Xuan's plan was simple: no disciples would accompany him; he would go alone to challenge the Sword Lake Palace.
This approach slightly increased danger but offered clear benefits if successful. Defeating or eliminating the two Grand Elders could resolve Cloud Conceal Sect's troubles.
Lin Xuan didn't need a detailed strategy; the simplest solution often yielded surprising results, provided one had the strength to back it up.
The Silver-eyed Maiden and the Dragon-named youth were less convinced. While Lin's disciple was formidable, the Sword Lake Palace's reputation made it no easy task. Describing it as a tiger's den and dragon's lair wasn't an exaggeration. With countless disciples andprohibition array pattern, their protective array was legendary.
Even if they couldn't harm a veteran cultivator, a late-stage cultivator like Lin Xuan would face significant risks. Moreover, the two mysterious Grand Elders were formidable; even Old Monster Xue had suffered at their hands.
Given the lack of information, Lin's disciple rushing into the main hall was too risky. A misstep could lead to disaster. Without him, Cloud Conceal Sect's fate was grim, and they didn't want their young master to take such a risk.
"Then, do you have any other ideas?" Lin Xuan asked.
The Dragon-named youth and Silver-eyed Maiden were speechless, unsure how to respond. Delaying would only be worse for Cloud Conceal Sect, but they couldn't think of another way out.
"We could... give up this treasure," the Silver-eyed Maiden hesitated. "Let's make peace with the Sword Lake Palace."
The Spirit Eye Lake's ability to crystallize qi was significant, and she was reluctant to part with it. However, after weighing the pros and cons, she saw it as a wise choice.
Mutual attrition would severely damage Cloud Conceal Sect. Lin's disciple’s risky move might succeed but could lead to catastrophic failure for their sect if unsuccessful.
Considering all factors, the treasure was valuable, but not worth such risks.
She regretted her earlier decision; they had underestimated the Sword Lake Palace and overestimated Cloud Conceal Sect's strength. Even with Lin's help, it was still a huge challenge.
"Are you giving up this treasure?" Lin Xuan was stunned. He hadn't expected his Silver-eyed Sister to back down at such a critical moment.
Once an arrow is shot, there's no turning back. Cloud Conceal Sect had already antagonized the Sword Lake Palace; would they be forgiven for showing weakness now?
Not necessarily! A wrong move could result in losing both honor and treasure. The competitive nature of the cultivation world meant that the Sword Lake Palace might renege on any agreement.
Even if the other party was willing to forgive, Lin Xuan wouldn't give up his treasures. He had faced stronger foes before; a small Sword Lake Palace wasn't enough reason for him to back down now.
PS: Normal updates will resume today. Full text.