lín xuān xuǎn zé zàn qiě xiē xī 。
林轩选择暂且歇息。
Lin Xuan chose to rest for a while.
gǎn le zhè me jiǔ de lù ， fǎ lì xiāo hào gù rán bù duō ， rán ér duō duō shǎo shǎo yě yǒu le jǐ fēn pí juàn zhī sè。
赶了这么久的路，法力消耗固然不多，然而多多少少也有了几分疲倦之sè。
After such a long journey, the consumption of his magical power was not significant, but he did feel slightly fatigued.
ér jiē xià lái zì jǐ yào zuò de shì ， kě bìng bù qīng sōng ， jiàn hú gōng chuán chéng zì shàng gǔ ， zǒng duò shuō lóng tán hǔ xué yě méi yǒu cuò 。
而接下来自己要做的事，可并不轻松，剑湖宫传承自上古，总舵说龙潭虎穴也没有错。
What lay ahead would certainly not be easy; the Sword Lake Palace inherited from ancient times had its dangers, as the main hall said—Dragon Den and Tiger Lair were no exaggeration.
shāo shì xiū xī huī fù ， jiāng zhuàng tài bǎo chí zài diān fēng ， zì rán yě jiù duō shàng jǐ fēn chéng gōng de bǎ wò 。
稍事休息恢复，将状态保持在巅峰，自然也就多上几分成功的把握。
A brief rest to recover his state and keep it at peak would increase his chances of success. Lin Xuan was confident in his abilities but never underestimated himself.
lín xuān suī duì zì jǐ de shí lì xìn xīn shí zú ， dàn què jué bú huì yǒu máng mù zì dà yī shuō 。
林轩虽对自己的实力信心十足，但却绝不会有盲目自大一说。
In any case, better safe than sorry.
zǒng zhī xiǎo xīn wú dà cuò 。
总之小心无大错。
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The night passed uneventfully.
yī yè wú shì 。
一夜无事。
With Lin Xuan's concealment techniques, he could remain hidden without revealing a trace. By the time morning came and the sky began to lighten, Lin Xuan opened his eyes.
yǐ lín xuān de yǐn nì zhī shù ， jǐn jǐn shì zài zhè ér qián fú ， zì rán bú huì jiāng xíng jì xiè lòu ， zhuǎn yǎn yǐ shì dì èr tiān zǎo chén ， tiān gāng mēng mēng liàng ， lín xuān jiù zhēng kāi yǎn móu 。
以林轩的隐匿之术，仅仅是在这儿潜伏，自然不会将行迹泄露，转眼已是第二天早晨，天刚蒙蒙亮，林轩就睁开眼眸。
After a night of meditation, his spirit and energy had fully recovered. He raised his head, and as the sun rose, the scenery before him gradually became clearer.
yī yè dǎ zuò ， tā jīng qì shén dōu yǐ huī fù zhì le diān fēng ， tái qǐ tóu lú ， yǎn qián de jǐng wù zài cháo yáng de yìng chèn xià yě jiàn jiàn qīng xī qǐ lái le 。
一夜打坐，他jīng气神都已恢复至了巅峰，抬起头颅，眼前的景物在朝阳的映衬下也渐渐清晰起来了。
On the surface, everything seemed fine, but Lin Xuan was far from complacent. He slowly stood up and stretched his arms, sending out intricate spells from his fingertips. The light shone brightly, with colorful runes appearing in front of his eyes.
biǎo miàn shàng kàn ， bìng méi yǒu fēn háo bù tuǒ ， rán ér lín xuān xīn zhōng kě bù huì yǒu fēn háo xiè dài zhī sè， huǎn huǎn zhàn qǐ ， huī wǔ shǒu bì ， suí zhe tā de dòng zuò ， yī dào dào xuán miào yì cháng de fǎ jué yóu zhǐ jiān jī shè ér chū ， líng guāng yào mù ， wǔ sè liú lí ， yí gè gè quán tou dà xiǎo de fú wén yìng rù dào le yǎn lián lǐ 。
表面上看，并没有分毫不妥，然而林轩心中可不会有分毫懈怠之sè，缓缓站起，挥舞手臂，随着他的动作，一道道玄妙异常的法诀由指尖激shè而出，灵光耀目，五sè琉璃，一个个拳头大小的符文映入到了眼帘里。
These runes spun and burst forth, enveloping Lin Xuan's body.
zhè xiē fú wén xuán zhuǎn pēn bó ， suí hòu jìng jiāng lín xuān de shēn tǐ huǎn huǎn bāo guǒ 。
这些符文旋转喷薄，随后竟将林轩的身体缓缓包裹。
Next, he vanished into thin air.
jǐn jiē zhe ， lín xuān jiù zhè yàng píng kōng xiāo shī diào le 。
紧接着，林轩就这样凭空消失掉了。
Concealment technique!
yǐn nì zhī shù ！
隐匿之术！
With the vast knowledge and skills Lin Xuan possessed, there were likely dozens of concealment techniques at his disposal. At this moment, he chose one that was particularly complex and subtle. Even a veteran of the Tribulation Realm would find it hard to spot him if not deliberately using their divine consciousness.
yǐ lín xuān suǒ xué zhī guǎng ， suǒ huì de yǐn nì shén tōng kǒng pà yǒu shù shí zhǒng zhī duō ， ér cǐ shí cǐ kè ， tā zì rán shì tiāo qí zhōng zuì wèi xuán miào de yí gè 。
以林轩所学之广，所会的隐匿神通恐怕有数十种之多，而此时此刻，他自然是挑其中最为玄妙的一个。
Other cultivators wouldn't stand a chance either.
nǎ pà shì dù jié jí bié de lǎo guài wù ， zhǐ yào bú shì kè yì jiāng shén shí fàng chū ， xiǎng yào kàn pò tā de xíng jì ， yě bú huì nà me róng yì ， zhì yú qí tā de xiū xiān zhě ， gèng bù yòng tí 。
哪怕是渡劫级别的老怪物，只要不是刻意将神识放出，想要看破他的行迹，也不会那么容易，至于其他的修仙者，更不用提。
However, Lin Xuan wasn't sure about the effectiveness of the禁制array against such techniques. While he had studied阵法, his expertise was now somewhat shallow.
bù guò duì yú jìn zhì zhèn fǎ shì fǒu huì yǒu tóng yàng de xiào guǒ ， lín xuān què bù tài hǎo shuō ， bì jìng zhèn fǎ zhī dào ， lín xuān suī yě xué guò ， dàn xiàn zài yǐ tán bù shàng jīng shēn le 。
不过对于禁制阵法是否会有同样的效果，林轩却不太好说，毕竟阵法之道，林轩虽也学过，但现在已谈不上jīng深了。
But that didn't matter; as long as he remained cautious, there would be no significant issues.
dàn méi yǒu guān xì ， zhǐ yào xiǎo xīn yī xiē ， xiǎng lái yě bú huì yǒu dà ài dì 。
但没有关系，只要小心一些，想来也不会有大碍地。
With these thoughts in mind, Lin Xuan stopped hesitating and took a deep breath. Silver light shone from his eyes as he activated the Heavenly Wind Divine Eye. The originally empty air around him began to glow with faint light.
nǎo hǎi zhōng niàn tou zhuǎn guò ， lín xuān bù zài chí yí shén me ， shēn shēn hū xī ， yǎn móu shēn chù yín máng dà qǐ ， shī zhǎn chū tiān fēng shén mù ， yuǎn chù yuán běn xū wú de kōng qì zhōng ， yí gè gè guāng yùn fú xiàn ér chū 。
脑海中念头转过，林轩不再迟疑什么，深深呼吸，眼眸深处银芒大起，施展出天风神目，远处原本虚无的空气中，一个个光晕浮现而出。
Lin Xuan smiled. These anti-espionage禁制were not trivial, but since he had already uncovered them, they would no longer pose any threat. He could easily enter without being detected.
lín xuān zuǐ jiǎo biān liú lù chū yī lǚ xiào róng ， zhè xiē yòng yú jǐng jiè de jìn zhì suī rán bù sú ， dàn jì rán yǐ bèi zì jǐ kàn pò ， dāng rán bú huì zài yǒu bàn fēn de zuò yòng yǔ xiào guǒ ， lín xuān zì yǒu shǒu duàn zài bù bèi fā xiàn de qíng kuàng xià jiù qián rù 。
林轩嘴角边流露出一缕笑容，这些用于jǐng戒的禁制虽然不俗，但既然已被自己看破，当然不会再有半分的作用与效果，林轩自有手段在不被发现的情况下就潜入。
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suí hòu tā hún shēn qīng máng yì qǐ ， dàn hěn kuài ， nà dùn guāng jiù biàn dé àn dàn yǐ jí ， lín xuān huàng huàng yōu yōu de xiàng qián miàn fēi qù 。
随后他浑身青芒一起，但很快，那遁光就变得暗淡以极，林轩晃晃悠悠的像前面飞去。
He then emitted a green glow all over his body, which quickly dimmed as he flew forward.
chǔ yuán shì jiàn hú gōng mén xià dì zǐ 。
楚原是剑湖宫门下弟子。
Qiu Yuan was a disciple of the Sword Lake Palace.
jiàn hú gōng chuán chéng zì shàng gǔ ， zuò wèi nài lóng jiè pái míng dì yī de shì lì ， zì rán bù fá yī fù yú tā de zōng mén jiā zú 。
剑湖宫传承自上古，做为鼐龙界排名第一的势力，自然不乏依附于它的宗门家族。
The Sword Lake Palace inherited from ancient times and was the top force in the Naelong Realm, naturally attracting many affiliated sects and families.
chǔ jiā jiù shì qí zhōng zhī yī 。
楚家就是其中之一。
The Chu family was one such affiliate.
yào shuō chǔ jiā de lái lì yě pǒ wèi bù sú ， jù shuō xiān zǔ jiù shì jiàn hú gōng de shàng gǔ xiū shì ， ér qiě hái jìn jiē dào le fēn shén qī ， yě céng jīng shì wèi gāo quán zhòng de zhǎng lǎo zhī yī 。
要说楚家的来历也颇为不俗，据说先祖就是剑湖宫的上古修士，而且还进阶到了分神期，也曾经是位高权重的长老之一。
According to legend, their ancestors were ancient cultivators of the Sword Lake Palace who had advanced to the Divination Stage. They once held high positions as elders within the sect.
kě xī shì yì shí yí ， rú jīn yǐ jīng pò luò le xià qù ， bù guò bì jìng yǔ jiàn hú gōng yǒu zhe qiān sī wàn lǚ de qiān chě ， chǔ shì zǐ dì ， ruò shì líng gēn zī zhì bù sú ， xiǎng yào jiā rù jiàn hú gōng bǐ qí tā xiū shì yào róng yì xǔ duō 。
可惜事易时移，如今已经破落了下去，不过毕竟与剑湖宫有着千丝万缕的牵扯，楚氏子弟，若是灵根资质不俗，想要加入剑湖宫比其他修士要容易许多。
Unfortunately, times changed, and the Chu family had fallen on hard times. However, with a connection to the Sword Lake Palace, Chu family members with good spiritual root qualities could easily join the palace compared to other cultivators.
chǔ yuán dāng nián ， jiù shì chǔ jiā de dí xì dì zǐ ， zuò wèi yì líng gēn de yōng yǒu zhě ， tiān fù zī zhì zài chǔ jiā dōu shǒu qū yī zhǐ 。
楚原当年，就是楚家的嫡系弟子，做为异灵根的拥有者，天赋资质在楚家都首屈一指。
Qiu Yuan was one of these direct descendants, a holder of an unusual spiritual root, boasting exceptional talent in his clan.
yú shì shùn lǐ yì cháng de jiā rù le jiàn hú gōng 。
于是顺理异常的加入了剑湖宫。
Thus, he naturally joined the Sword Lake Palace.
ér dào le zhè lǐ ， tā cái zhī dào shén me jiào zuò tiān cái rú yún ， qiáng shǒu shì yǔ 。
而到了这里，他才知道什么叫做天才如云，强手似雨。
Here, he realized what it meant to be surrounded by geniuses and powerful figures. His spiritual root quality was impressive within the Chu family but ordinary compared to other members of the Sword Lake Palace.
zì jǐ de zhè diǎn líng gēn zī zhì ， zài chǔ jiā suàn shì liǎo de ， kě dào le jiàn hú gōng ， què zài shì píng fán bù guò 。
自己的这点灵根资质，在楚家算是了得，可到了剑湖宫，却再是平凡不过。
Qiu Yuan had lost some of his arrogance but understood the value of humility and perseverance. He worked diligently and advanced from an元婴Stage cultivator in just two hundred years.
chǔ yuán bèi
楚原被
With abundant resources in the Spirit Realm, the Sword Lake Palace owned the Spirit Eye Lake, providing excellent cultivation conditions. Despite such a short time, successfully condensing his essence into an immortal embryo was quite remarkable. As a result, Qiu Yuan became an Inner Sect disciple.
mó miè le ào qì ， bù guò tā dào yě dǒng de zhī chǐ ér hòu yǒng de dào lǐ ， xiū xíng shí fēn nǔ lì ， bù guò duǎn duǎn de liǎng bǎi nián ， jiù jìn jiē dào le yuán yīng qī 。
磨灭了傲气，不过他倒也懂得知耻而后勇的道理，修行十分努力，不过短短的两百年，就进阶到了元婴期。
Inner Sect disciples enjoyed different benefits from Outer Sect members and had a chance to be noticed by senior elders. While he did not dare hope for a Divination Stage elder as a teacher, being accepted by a Profound Stage official would satisfy him. With such a mentor, his path to cultivation would certainly be smoother.
líng jiè zī yuán fēng fù ， jiàn hú gōng yōng yǒu líng yǎn zhī hú ， dì zǐ de xiū xíng tiáo jiàn ， gèng shì bù sú ， rán ér zhè me duǎn de shí jiān ， néng gòu níng jié yuán yīng chéng gōng ， yě suàn pǒ wèi le dé ， suǒ yǐ chǔ yuán rú yuàn yǐ cháng de chéng wéi nèi mén dì zǐ le 。
灵界资源丰富，剑湖宫拥有灵眼之湖，弟子的修行条件，更是不俗，然而这么短的时间，能够凝结元婴成功，也算颇为了得，所以楚原如愿以偿的成为内门弟子了。
The saying goes that hearing someone's words is better than reading ten years of books. This was no exaggeration; with guidance from a mentor, the results were vastly different compared to solitary practice.
nèi mén dì zǐ ， dài yù yǔ wài mén wán quán bù tóng ， ruò shì yùn qì hǎo ， shuō bù dìng hái yǒu jī huì bèi mén nèi de zhǎng bèi kàn zhòng 。
内门弟子，待遇与外门完全不同，若是运气好，说不定还有机会被门内的长辈看中。
Qiu Yuan worked hard, not far from being a diligent cultivator.
fēn shén jí bié de zhǎng lǎo tā bù gǎn shē qiú ， ruò shì néng bài yī wèi dòng xuán qī zhí shì wèi shī ， chǔ yuán jiù xīn mǎn yì zú ， yǒu le shī zūn xiāng zhù ， jīn hòu de xiū xíng zhī lù bù gǎn shuō yī piàn tǎn tú ， dàn zhì shǎo néng shǎo zǒu xǔ duō wān lù 。
分神级别的长老他不敢奢求，若是能拜一位洞玄期执事为师，楚原就心满意足，有了师尊相助，今后的修行之路不敢说一片坦途，但至少能少走许多弯路。
He often meditated in his cave and rarely ventured out, despite having many years left before his life ended. However, a few months ago, his ascetic lifestyle was disrupted.
sú huà shuō ， tīng jūn yī xí huà ， shèng dú shí nián shū ， zhè huà kě méi yǒu fēn háo kuā zhāng zhī chù ， yǒu shī zūn diǎn bō ， yǔ zì jǐ yī wèi kǔ xiū ， nà xiào guǒ kě shì jié rán bù tóng 。
俗话说，听君一席话，胜读十年书，这话可没有分毫夸张之处，有师尊点拨，与自己一味苦修，那效果可是截然不同。
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chǔ yuán hěn nǔ lì ， tā de qín fèn ， jù lí kǔ xiū zhī shì yě bù yuǎn le 。
楚原很努力，他的勤奋，距离苦修之士也不远了。
The Cloud Concealment Sect had turned against the main sect, even engaging in fierce conflicts. Qiu Yuan did not know the exact reasons, as his cultivation level was too low to understand internal affairs.
píng shí yǒu kòng ， jiù zài dòng fǔ zhōng dǎ zuò ， méi shì ， jué bù wài chū ， suī rán zuò wèi yuán yīng qī xiū xiān zhě ， shòu yuán hái duō ， dàn xiān dào jiān sè ， méi yǒu bì yào ， tā jué bú huì xū hào guāng yīn de 。
平时有空，就在洞府中打坐，没事，绝不外出，虽然做为元婴期修仙者，寿元还多，但仙道艰涩，没有必要，他绝不会虚耗光yīn的。
He received orders to patrol within the sect to prevent any suspicious intruders.
rán ér bù jiǔ zhī qián ， tā de kǔ xiū shēng huó què bèi dǎ pò 。
然而不久之前，他的苦修生活却被打破。
Though he doubted that the Cloud Concealment Sect would dare attack the main Sword Lake Palace, he took the task seriously, knowing it could earn him valuable contributions from the sect. According to the palace's rules, these contributions could be exchanged for crystals or other treasures. So, despite his skepticism, Qiu Yuan did not slack off.
yún yǐn zōng yǔ běn mén jiāo wù ， shèn zhì bào fā le jī liè chōng tū ， jù tǐ yuán yīn ， chǔ yuán bù xiǎo de ， bì jìng tā de xiū wèi hái tài dī ， méi yǒu zī gé liǎo jiě zōng mén yǐn mì 。
云隐宗与本门交恶，甚至爆发了激烈冲突，具体原因，楚原不晓得，毕竟他的修为还太低，没有资格了解宗门隐秘。
However, this seemed like another uneventful day.
zhǐ shì jiē dào mìng lìng ， zài zōng nèi xún luó ， yǐ fáng bèi yǒu xīn huái bù guǐ zhī rén qián rù 。
只是接到命令，在宗内巡逻，以防备有心怀不轨之人潜入。
Alongside Qiu Yuan were a dozen other Inner Sect disciples, all元婴Stage cultivators, with one leading them at the Divination Stage.
jiē dào zhè ge rèn wù ， chǔ yuán xīn zhōng yǒu diǎn dí gū ， yún yǐn zōng gǎn yǔ běn mén zuò duì ， jiǎn zhí bù zhī sǐ huó ， tā kě bù xiāng xìn duì fāng gǎn lái xí rǎo jiàn hú gōng de zǒng duò 。
接到这个任务，楚原心中有点嘀咕，云隐宗敢与本门作对，简直不知死活，他可不相信对方敢来袭扰剑湖宫的总舵。
This small group of cultivators flew slowly and released their divine consciousness to probe the surroundings. Since the conflict between the two sects, they had been executing such tasks for some time, so they were well-versed in it.
dàn duì yú zōng mén bù zhì xià lái de rèn wù ， què yě bù gǎn dài màn shén me ， bì jìng ruò shì wán chéng dé bù cuò ， kě shì néng gòu huò qǔ bù shǎo zōng mén gòng xiàn lái zhe 。
但对于宗门布置下来的任务，却也不敢怠慢什么，毕竟若是完成得不错，可是能够获取不少宗门贡献来着。
Everything seemed normal until a loud explosion suddenly echoed through the air with no prior warning.
ér àn zhào jiàn hú gōng de guī jǔ ， zōng mén gòng xiàn kě shì néng gòu duì huàn chéng jīng shí huò zhě qí tā bǎo wù ， zhàn zài zhè ge jiǎo dù ， tā jí biàn duì zhè ge rèn wù bù yǐ wéi rán ， dàn yě bú huì yǒu fēn háo de dài màn 。
而按照剑湖宫的规矩，宗门贡献可是能够兑换成晶石或者其他宝物，站在这个角度，他即便对这个任务不以为然，但也不会有分毫的怠慢。
The sound was deafening, far more shocking than a thunderclap on a clear day. Qiu Yuan stumbled and only managed to protect his dantian with his true essence as he took a deep breath. The sheer force of the blast nearly injured his internal organs, causing him to look shocked.
bù guò kàn qǐ lái ， zhè yòu shì shí fēn píng jìng de yī tiān 。
不过看起来，这又是十分平静的一天。
He quickly turned towards the source of the sound.
yǔ chǔ yuán tóng háng de ， hái yǒu shí yú míng xiū shì ， dōu shì yǔ tā yī yàng gāng gāng chéng wéi nèi mén dì zǐ de yuán yīng xiū shì ， bù guò lǐng tóu zhī rén de xiū wèi què yào gāo shàng yī jí ， nǎi shì lí hé qī 。
与楚原同行的，还有十余名修士，都是与他一样刚刚成为内门弟子的元婴修士，不过领头之人的修为却要高上一级，乃是离合期。
From afar in the sky, a series of explosions could be heard, accompanied by roars and a terrifying pressure rising into the air. The entire sky seemed to distort before collapsing.
zhè yī xiǎo duì xiū xiān zhě xú xú fēi guò ， bìng gè zì jiāng shén shí fàng chū ， zài zhè fù jìn lái huí tàn cè ， zì cóng liǎng zōng jiāo wù ， zhè zhǒng rèn wù tā men yǐ jīng zhí xíng hěn jiǔ le ， zì rán shì jià qīng jiù shú 。
这一小队修仙者徐徐飞过，并各自将神识放出，在这附近来回探测，自从两宗交恶，这种任务他们已经执行很久了，自然是驾轻就熟。
"How is this possible?"
yī qiè dōu méi yǒu rèn hé bù tuǒ 。
一切都没有任何不妥。
Qiu Yuan had already activated his defensive treasures as an元婴Stage cultivator, but even so, he struggled to withstand the shockwave from these explosions. It was hard to imagine what kind of cultivation stage the opponents were at.
Lin Xuan chose to rest for a while.
After such a long journey, the consumption of his magical power was not significant, but he did feel slightly fatigued.
What lay ahead would certainly not be easy; the Sword Lake Palace inherited from ancient times had its dangers, as the main hall said—Dragon Den and Tiger Lair were no exaggeration.
A brief rest to recover his state and keep it at peak would increase his chances of success. Lin Xuan was confident in his abilities but never underestimated himself.
In any case, better safe than sorry.
...
The night passed uneventfully.
With Lin Xuan's concealment techniques, he could remain hidden without revealing a trace. By the time morning came and the sky began to lighten, Lin Xuan opened his eyes.
After a night of meditation, his spirit and energy had fully recovered. He raised his head, and as the sun rose, the scenery before him gradually became clearer.
On the surface, everything seemed fine, but Lin Xuan was far from complacent. He slowly stood up and stretched his arms, sending out intricate spells from his fingertips. The light shone brightly, with colorful runes appearing in front of his eyes.
These runes spun and burst forth, enveloping Lin Xuan's body.
Next, he vanished into thin air.
Concealment technique!
With the vast knowledge and skills Lin Xuan possessed, there were likely dozens of concealment techniques at his disposal. At this moment, he chose one that was particularly complex and subtle. Even a veteran of the Tribulation Realm would find it hard to spot him if not deliberately using their divine consciousness.
Other cultivators wouldn't stand a chance either.
However, Lin Xuan wasn't sure about the effectiveness of the禁制array against such techniques. While he had studied阵法, his expertise was now somewhat shallow.
But that didn't matter; as long as he remained cautious, there would be no significant issues.
With these thoughts in mind, Lin Xuan stopped hesitating and took a deep breath. Silver light shone from his eyes as he activated the Heavenly Wind Divine Eye. The originally empty air around him began to glow with faint light.
Lin Xuan smiled. These anti-espionage禁制were not trivial, but since he had already uncovered them, they would no longer pose any threat. He could easily enter without being detected.
...
He then emitted a green glow all over his body, which quickly dimmed as he flew forward.
...
Qiu Yuan was a disciple of the Sword Lake Palace.
The Sword Lake Palace inherited from ancient times and was the top force in the Naelong Realm, naturally attracting many affiliated sects and families.
The Chu family was one such affiliate.
According to legend, their ancestors were ancient cultivators of the Sword Lake Palace who had advanced to the Divination Stage. They once held high positions as elders within the sect.
Unfortunately, times changed, and the Chu family had fallen on hard times. However, with a connection to the Sword Lake Palace, Chu family members with good spiritual root qualities could easily join the palace compared to other cultivators.
Qiu Yuan was one of these direct descendants, a holder of an unusual spiritual root, boasting exceptional talent in his clan.
Thus, he naturally joined the Sword Lake Palace.
Here, he realized what it meant to be surrounded by geniuses and powerful figures. His spiritual root quality was impressive within the Chu family but ordinary compared to other members of the Sword Lake Palace.
Qiu Yuan had lost some of his arrogance but understood the value of humility and perseverance. He worked diligently and advanced from an元婴Stage cultivator in just two hundred years.
With abundant resources in the Spirit Realm, the Sword Lake Palace owned the Spirit Eye Lake, providing excellent cultivation conditions. Despite such a short time, successfully condensing his essence into an immortal embryo was quite remarkable. As a result, Qiu Yuan became an Inner Sect disciple.
Inner Sect disciples enjoyed different benefits from Outer Sect members and had a chance to be noticed by senior elders. While he did not dare hope for a Divination Stage elder as a teacher, being accepted by a Profound Stage official would satisfy him. With such a mentor, his path to cultivation would certainly be smoother.
The saying goes that hearing someone's words is better than reading ten years of books. This was no exaggeration; with guidance from a mentor, the results were vastly different compared to solitary practice.
Qiu Yuan worked hard, not far from being a diligent cultivator.
He often meditated in his cave and rarely ventured out, despite having many years left before his life ended. However, a few months ago, his ascetic lifestyle was disrupted.
...
The Cloud Concealment Sect had turned against the main sect, even engaging in fierce conflicts. Qiu Yuan did not know the exact reasons, as his cultivation level was too low to understand internal affairs.
He received orders to patrol within the sect to prevent any suspicious intruders.
Though he doubted that the Cloud Concealment Sect would dare attack the main Sword Lake Palace, he took the task seriously, knowing it could earn him valuable contributions from the sect. According to the palace's rules, these contributions could be exchanged for crystals or other treasures. So, despite his skepticism, Qiu Yuan did not slack off.
However, this seemed like another uneventful day.
Alongside Qiu Yuan were a dozen other Inner Sect disciples, all元婴Stage cultivators, with one leading them at the Divination Stage.
This small group of cultivators flew slowly and released their divine consciousness to probe the surroundings. Since the conflict between the two sects, they had been executing such tasks for some time, so they were well-versed in it.
Everything seemed normal until a loud explosion suddenly echoed through the air with no prior warning.
The sound was deafening, far more shocking than a thunderclap on a clear day. Qiu Yuan stumbled and only managed to protect his dantian with his true essence as he took a deep breath. The sheer force of the blast nearly injured his internal organs, causing him to look shocked.
He quickly turned towards the source of the sound.
From afar in the sky, a series of explosions could be heard, accompanied by roars and a terrifying pressure rising into the air. The entire sky seemed to distort before collapsing.
"How is this possible?"
Qiu Yuan had already activated his defensive treasures as an元婴Stage cultivator, but even so, he struggled to withstand the shockwave from these explosions. It was hard to imagine what kind of cultivation stage the opponents were at.