bsp; yú shì yě shōu qǐ le bǎo wù 。レレ
bsp; 于是也收起了宝物。レレ
Thus, the treasures were put away.
jiàn bá nǔ zhāng de qì fēn zì rán yě jiù yān xiāo yún sàn diào le 。
剑拔弩张的气氛自然也就烟消云散掉了。
The tense atmosphere naturally dissipated.
yǎn jiàn zhǎng mén shī xiōng yī shēng duàn hē jiù jiāng chōng tū huà jiě yú wú xíng ， qí tā jiàn hú gōng zhǎng lǎo jiē xīn zhōng tàn fú 。
眼见掌门师兄一声断喝就将冲突化解于无形，其他剑湖宫长老皆心中叹服。
Seeing Senior Master shout to resolve the conflict in an instant, other Elders of Sword Lake Palace all sighed with admiration.
rán ér duì yú yǎn qián tā men suǒ miàn lín de wēi jú lái shuō ， què yú shì wú bǔ 。
然而对于眼前他们所面临的危局来说，却于事无补。
However, for their current predicament, this was of no help at all.
lín xuān yī lù yī jiù shì rú pò zhú ， lián jīng xīn zhǔn bèi de tiān yuán wǔ xíng jiàn zhèn yě wú fǎ jiāng tā lán zhù ， qí tā de bù zhì jiù bù bì shuō ， chú le tú zēng shāng wáng shèn zhì qǐ bú dào dīng diǎn tuō yán de xiào guǒ
林轩一路依旧势如破竹，连jīng心准备的天元五行剑阵也无法将他拦住，其他的布置就不必说，除了徒增伤亡甚至起不到丁点拖延的效果
Lin Xuan continued his advance like a force of nature, even the Heaven Elemental Five Elements Sword Array prepared by the Heavenly Element cultivators failed to stop him. Other arrangements were pointless, only adding casualties without any delay effect.
“ zhè jiā huo shí zài tài kě pà le ！”
“这家伙实在太可怕了！”
"This guy is too terrifying!"
zhòng zhǎng lǎo shù shǒu wú cè ， yī shí jiān liǎn sè rú tǔ ， tā men zuò mèng yě xiǎng bú dào ， xiǎo xiǎo de yún yǐn zōng ， huì yǒu rú cǐ gāo jiē de xiū xiān zhě 。
众长老束手无策，一时间脸sè如土，他们做梦也想不到，小小的云隐宗，会有如此高阶的修仙者。
The Elders were helpless and their faces turned ashen with worry. They never imagined that such a small Cloud Concealment Sect would have high-ranking cultivators.
rú guǒ zǎo zhī dào gāi pài yǒu dù jié qī lǎo guài zuò zhèn ， tā men huì bú huì tú móu àn líng yǎn zhī hú yě bù tài hǎo shuō 。
如果早知道该派有渡劫期老怪坐镇，他们会不会图谋暗灵眼之湖也不太好说。
If they had known there was an old monster at the sect to guard against, they might not have plotted to target the Dark Spirit Eye Lake.
bù shǎo rén yǎn zhōng dū shǎn guò hòu huǐ zhī sè。
不少人眼中都闪过后悔之sè。
Many regretful looks flashed in their eyes.
dàn xiàn zài zài jiǎng zhè xiē wéi shí yǐ wǎn ， kāi gōng méi yǒu huí tóu jiàn ， rú jīn nǎ ér hái shì néng gòu shàn le de jú miàn 。
但现在再讲这些为时已晚，开弓没有回头箭，如今哪儿还是能够善了的局面。
But it was too late now; once an arrow is shot, it cannot be recalled. The situation could not be resolved easily.
hé kuàng dù jié qī lǎo guài yòu rú hé ， zhēn dāng jiàn hú gōng zǒng duò shì ní sù zhǐ hú ， rèn píng tā xiǎng lái jiù lái me ？
何况渡劫期老怪又如何，真当剑湖宫总舵是泥塑纸糊，任凭他想来就来么？
Moreover, what good would an old monster do? Wasn't the Sword Lake Palace main hall made of clay and paper, allowing anyone to come and go as they pleased?
bù gěi tā diǎn jiào xùn ， běn gōng dì zǐ de liǎn wǎng nǎ ér gē 。
不给他点教训，本宫弟子的脸往哪儿搁。
They had to teach this guy a lesson.
zhǐ shì zhè jiā huo shí zài nán chán dào jí chù
只是这家伙实在难缠到极处
But he was simply too troublesome.
tā men de zǔ zhǐ sì hū yǐ méi yǒu yòng tú 。
他们的阻止似乎已没有用途。
Their attempts seemed futile now.
“ dà shī xiōng ， liǎng wèi shī shū ne ？”
“大师兄，两位师叔呢？”
"Senior Brother, where are the two Senior Uncles?"
“ bù cuò ， rú jīn yě zhǐ yǒu qǐng liǎng wèi shī shū chū shǒu cái néng ná xià zhè lín xiǎo zi le 。”
“不错，如今也只有请两位师叔出手才能拿下这林小子了。”
"Indeed, only with their help can we take down this Lin Xuan."
zàn tóng de shēng yīn cǐ qǐ bǐ fú ， dà zhǎng lǎo wàn jiàn zūn zhě suī rán bú jiàn le ， dàn běn mén hái yǒu liǎng wèi dù jié jí bié de qiáng zhě ， zhǐ yào tā men chū shǒu zì rán néng jiāng lín xiǎo zi zhì fú ， lín xuān de shí lì suī rán lìng rén jīng è ， dàn xiǎng lái yě shì gāng jìn jiē dù jié bù jiǔ de 。
赞同的声音此起彼伏，大长老万剑尊者虽然不见了，但本门还有两位渡劫级别的强者，只要他们出手自然能将林小子制伏，林轩的实力虽然令人惊愕，但想来也是刚进阶渡劫不久的。
Agreement echoed. Although Grand Elder Thousand Sword Sage was missing, there were still two high-ranking cultivators in the sect. With them, Lin Xuan could be subdued. While Lin Xuan's strength was astonishing, he had just entered the Transcendation stage not long ago.
lián xuē lǎo yāo miàn duì liǎng wèi zhǎng lǎo de fēn jìn hé jī zhī shù dōu dà bài kuī shū ， qū qū yī dù jié chū qī de xiū xiān zhě ， nà hái bú shì shǒu dào qín lái me ？
连薛老妖面对两位长老的分进合击之术都大败亏输，区区一渡劫初期的修仙者，那还不是手到擒来么？
Even if an old monster like Old Beast faced the combined efforts of two Elders and suffered a defeat, a mere early-stage Transcendation cultivator would be easily captured.
píng xīn lái shuō ， zhè fān xiǎng fǎ suī rán yě méi yǒu cuò ， rán ér lín xuān nǎ ér shì pǔ tōng dù jié chū qī xiū shì kě yǐ bǐ nǐ de 。
平心来说，这番想法虽然也没有错，然而林轩哪儿是普通渡劫初期修士可以比拟的。
In truth, this thought wasn't entirely wrong. However, Lin Xuan was no ordinary early-stage Transcendation cultivator.
ér nà xiān fēng dào gǔ lǎo zhě de huí dá ， gèng ràng zhòng zhǎng lǎo de biǎo qíng yǔ bèi rén pō le yī pén lěng shuǐ chà bu duō ：“ liǎng wèi shī shū zhèng zài bì guān ， xiū xíng yī zhǒng jí wéi lì hài de mì shù 。 zàn shí fēn shēn fá shù 。 suǒ yǐ zhè xiǎo zi zhǐ néng yóu wǒ men dǐ dǎng duì fù 。”
而那仙风道骨老者的回答，更让众长老的表情与被人泼了一盆冷水差不多：“两位师叔正在闭关，修行一种极为厉害的秘术。暂时分身乏术。所以这小子只能由我们抵挡对付。”
The response from the old man with an ethereal demeanor further dampened their spirits: "The two Senior Uncles are in seclusion practicing a very powerful secret technique and cannot spare themselves at the moment. Therefore, this boy can only be held off by us."
“ shén me ， xiū liàn mì shù ， yǒu méi yǒu gǎo cuò ， zěn me huì yǒu zhè yàng de qiǎo hé ？”
“什么，修炼秘术，有没有搞错，怎么会有这样的巧合？”
"What? Practicing a secret technique? Are you serious? How could such a coincidence happen?"
“ jiù shì ， xiū xíng mì shù ， shén me shí hòu bù kě yǐ ， piān yào tiāo běn mén shēng sǐ cún wáng de guān jiàn shí kè 。”
“就是，修行秘术，什么时候不可以，偏要挑本门生死存亡的关键时刻。”
"Exactly, when can't one practice a secret technique? Why now, during our sect's life or death moment?"
“ zhēn de jiǎ de ？”
“真的假的？”
"Is it true?"
yī shí jiān 。 zhì yí shēng cǐ qǐ bǐ fú ， zhòng zhǎng lǎo jīng nù zhī yú ， yán yǔ jiān yě duō le jǐ fēn bù jìng zhī yì ， gèng yǒu xǔ duō rén bàn xìn bàn yí 。
一时间。质疑声此起彼伏，众长老惊怒之余，言语间也多了几分不敬之意，更有许多人半信半疑。
Doubts arose. The Elders were shocked and angry, their words filled with disrespect. Many were uncertain.
“ zhù kǒu ， nǐ men zài zhè lǐ chǎo shén me ， jìng gǎn zhì yí liǎng wèi shī shū 。 nán dào xiǎng yào qī shī miè zǔ ？” nà xiān fēng dào gǔ lǎo zhě yī shēng duàn hē ， jiāng zhòng zhǎng lǎo gǔ zào de shēng yīn quán dōu yā xià lái le 。
“住口，你们在这里吵什么，竟敢质疑两位师叔。难道想要欺师灭祖？”那仙风道骨老者一声断喝，将众长老鼓噪的声音全都压下来了。
"Hold your tongues! What are you arguing about here? Questioning the two Senior Uncles is like insulting your ancestors!" The old man with an ethereal demeanor roared, silencing the Elders' commotion.
zhè yī shēng nù hǒu yùn hán mò ** lì ， rú dāng tóu bàng hè ， zhòng zhǎng lǎo qīng xǐng zhī yú ， yí gè gè lěng hàn lín lí ， àn hèn zì jǐ gāng cái shì bú shì bèi zhū yóu méng le xīn ， yán yǔ zhī jiān ， duì liǎng wèi shī shū jū rán duō yǒu bù jìng zhī yì 。 zhè bú shì lǎo shòu xīng shàng diào 。 huó nì le xiǎng yào zhǎo sǐ ？
这一声怒吼蕴含莫**力，如当头棒喝，众长老清醒之余，一个个冷汗淋漓，暗恨自己刚才是不是被猪油蒙了心，言语之间，对两位师叔居然多有不敬之意。这不是老寿星上吊。活腻了想要找死？
His roar carried immense power, like a thunderclap to the head. The Elders sobered up and shivered in fear, hating themselves for possibly being foolish. Their words showed disrespect towards their Senior Uncles, akin to committing suicide by hanging when you are already old.
yī shí jiān ， zhòng rén wéi zhī yà rán 。 yí gè gè jiē zhuì zhuì bù ān 。
一时间，众人为之讶然。一个个皆惴惴不安。
The scene was stunned as everyone became anxious.
piàn kè hòu ， cái yǒu yī tǎn tè de shēng yīn chuán lái ：“ shī xiōng ， liǎng wèi shī shū jì rán fēn shēn fá shù ， nà wǒ men zhè xiē rén yīng gāi zěn me bàn ne ？”
片刻后，才有一忐忑的声音传来：“师兄，两位师叔既然分身乏术，那我们这些人应该怎么办呢？”
After a moment, someone hesitantly asked: "Senior Brother, if the two Senior Uncles cannot spare themselves, what should we do?"
yě nán guài tā huáng kǒng ， jiàn hú gōng suī rén duō shì zhòng ， rán ér zhè cì chuǎng rù de dí rén què fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， dù jié jí bié de lǎo guài wù ， yào ràng tā men zì jǐ miàn duì xīn zhōng dāng rán shì chōng mǎn le tǎn tè 。
也难怪他惶恐，剑湖宫虽人多势众，然而这次闯入的敌人却非同小可，渡劫级别的老怪物，要让他们自己面对心中当然是充满了忐忑。
It was understandable why he was scared. Although Sword Lake Palace had many members, this enemy was formidable—old monsters of the Transcendation stage. Facing them alone filled everyone with dread.
“ hēng ， huāng shén me ， duì fāng zài qiáng ， yě zhǐ yǒu yí gè rén ér yǐ ， wǒ jiàn hú gōng yóu lì dài zǔ shī jīng yíng ， zǎo yǐ jiāng zǒng duò dǎ zào chéng le tóng qiáng tiě bì ， duì fāng jìn lái róng yì ， hēng ， wǒ dào yào kàn kàn ， yī huì er tā rú hé chū qù 。”
“哼，慌什么，对方再强，也只有一个人而已，我剑湖宫由历代祖师经营，早已将总舵打造成了铜墙铁壁，对方进来容易，哼，我倒要看看，一会儿他如何出去。”
"Hmph, don't panic. Even if they are strong, there's only one of them. Our Sword Lake Palace has been built by our ancestors into a fortress. I wonder how he will leave."
yǔ zhòng shī xiōng dì liǎn lù huāng luàn zhī sè xiāng bǐ ， zhè xiān fēng dào gǔ de lǎo zhě què zhèn dìng yǐ jí ， zhēn yào shuō shí lì ， tā shēn biān de zhǎng lǎo yě yǒu bù shǎo rén shì fēn shén hòu qī ， tā jiù suàn néng shèng shàng yī chóu ， yě bú huì qiáng guò tài duō qù ， rán ér miàn duì qiáng dí ， tā suǒ biǎo xiàn chū lái de zhè fèn qì dù ， què yuǎn bú shì tóng mén shī xiōng dì kě bǐ 。
与众师兄弟脸露慌乱之sè相比，这仙风道骨的老者却镇定以极，真要说实力，他身边的长老也有不少人是分神后期，他就算能胜上一筹，也不会强过太多去，然而面对强敌，他所表现出来的这份气度，却远不是同门师兄弟可比。
In contrast to his fellow disciples' panic, the old man was extremely calm. While some of the Elders around him were late-stage Divinity Realm cultivators, even if he had an edge, it wouldn't be much stronger. However, facing such a formidable opponent, his composure far surpassed that of his fellow disciples.
tā néng bèi xuǎn zuò jiàn hú gōng zhǎng lǎo ， xiǎn rán bú shì kào de yùn qì 。
他能被选作剑湖宫长老，显然不是靠的运气。
He was chosen as an Elder for Sword Lake Palace not by luck.
rán ér zhè fān huà shuō wán ， què ràng zhòng zhǎng lǎo miàn miàn xiāng qù ， tā men dāng rán zhī dào běn mén zǒng duò ， jìn zhì zhèn fǎ shǔ bù shèng shǔ ， shuō lóng tán hǔ xué yě bù wèi guò ， gèng bú yào shuō ， hái yǒu shù shí wàn xiū xiān zhě ， zhěn gē dài dàn ， suí shǒu kě yóu tā men qū cè 。
然而这番话说完，却让众长老面面相觑，他们当然知道本门总舵，禁制阵法数不胜数，说龙潭虎穴也不为过，更不要说，还有数十万修仙者，枕戈待旦，随手可由他们驱策。
...
zhè yàng de shí lì ， yǒu rén yìng chuǎng shuō zhǎo sǐ běn bù wèi guò ， dàn yě yào kàn jù tǐ qíng xíng rú hé 。
这样的实力，有人硬闯说找死本不为过，但也要看具体情形如何。
However, after saying this, the Elders exchanged glances. They knew their sect's main hall had countlessprohibition arrays, like a den of tigers and dragons. With hundreds of thousands of cultivators ready to defend, it would be foolish to try to enter.
bǐ rú shuō yǎn qián ， chuǎng rù de zhè ge jiā huo ， shì dù jié jí bié de lǎo guài wù ， běn mén shǒu duàn suī duō ， duì tā què wèi bì yǒu yòng chù 。
比如说眼前，闯入的这个家伙，是渡劫级别的老怪物，本门手段虽多，对他却未必有用处。
But circumstances mattered. This guy was an old monster of the Transcendation stage. Even with many tricks up their sleeves, they might not work against him.
yī lù shàng zhè lín xiǎo zi kě shì shì rú pò zhú ， zài xuán miào de zhèn fǎ yě wèi jiàn néng jiāng tā gěi dǎng zhù ， zhì yú yǐ zhàng rén duō ， tā men gāng gāng yě yǐ jīng shì guò 。
一路上这林小子可是势如破竹，再玄妙的阵法也未见能将他给挡住，至于倚仗人多，他们刚刚也已经试过。
Lin Xuan had advanced like a force of nature, breaking through even the most complex arrays without hindrance. Relying on numbers hadn't worked either; hundreds of late-stage Dao Realm cultivators failed to stop Lin Xuan despite setting up the Heaven Elemental Five Elements Sword Array.
shù bǎi míng dòng xuán jí bié de xiū xiān zhě ， yǐ běn mén mì chuán de bǎo wù ， bù xià tiān yuán wǔ xíng jiàn zhèn què yě wèi néng jiāng lín xuān dǎng zhù 。
数百名洞玄级别的修仙者，以本门秘传的宝物，布下天元五行剑阵却也未能将林轩挡住。
No, it wasn't about whether they could stop him or not; he broke through effortlessly with a crushing force, and most of the array setters perished. Although they didn't witness it firsthand, the Elders were uneasy. An old Transcendation monster was this strong? Even the Heaven Elemental Five Elements Sword Array couldn't hold him back. Although set by late-stage Dao Realm cultivators, even if they had set up such an array, their chances of victory against Lin Xuan would be slim.
bú duì ， bú shì néng bù néng dǎng zhù ， shèn zhì méi yǒu qǐ dào yì diǎn tuō yán de xiào guǒ ， cuī kū lā xiǔ yì bān de jiù bèi nà xiǎo zi gōng pò ， bù zhèn de xiū shì yě jī běn yǔn luò diào le 。
不对，不是能不能挡住，甚至没有起到一点拖延的效果，摧枯拉朽一般的就被那小子攻破，布阵的修士也基本陨落掉了。
While it wasn't about saving face, there was a sense that the effort wouldn't yield much benefit.
suī rán méi yǒu qīn yǎn mù dǔ ， rán ér zài chǎng de zhòng zhǎng lǎo yě xīn zhōng tǎn tè ， dù jié qī lǎo guài jū rán yǒu zhè me qiáng me ， tiān yuán wǔ xíng jiàn zhèn yě sī háo zuò yòng yě wú ， suī rán cǐ jiàn zhèn shì yóu dòng xuán qī xiū shì suī bù ， dàn jí biàn shì yì dì ér chǔ ， yóu tā men zhè xiē fēn shén qī zhǎng lǎo bù xià cǐ zhèn fǎ ， duì shàng lín xuān ， yě jué méi yǒu zhàn ér shèng zhī de bǎ wò 。
虽然没有亲眼目睹，然而在场的众长老也心中忐忑，渡劫期老怪居然有这么强么，天元五行剑阵也丝毫作用也无，虽然此剑阵是由洞玄期修士虽布，但即便是易地而处，由他们这些分神期长老布下此阵法，对上林轩，也绝没有战而胜之的把握。
In short, using the sect's protective arrays to deal with one person, especially an old Transcendation monster, would not be effective.
Thus, the treasures were put away.
The tense atmosphere naturally dissipated.
Seeing Senior Master shout to resolve the conflict in an instant, other Elders of Sword Lake Palace all sighed with admiration.
However, for their current predicament, this was of no help at all.
Lin Xuan continued his advance like a force of nature, even the Heaven Elemental Five Elements Sword Array prepared by the Heavenly Element cultivators failed to stop him. Other arrangements were pointless, only adding casualties without any delay effect.
"This guy is too terrifying!"
The Elders were helpless and their faces turned ashen with worry. They never imagined that such a small Cloud Concealment Sect would have high-ranking cultivators.
If they had known there was an old monster at the sect to guard against, they might not have plotted to target the Dark Spirit Eye Lake.
Many regretful looks flashed in their eyes.
But it was too late now; once an arrow is shot, it cannot be recalled. The situation could not be resolved easily.
Moreover, what good would an old monster do? Wasn't the Sword Lake Palace main hall made of clay and paper, allowing anyone to come and go as they pleased?
They had to teach this guy a lesson.
But he was simply too troublesome.
Their attempts seemed futile now.
"Senior Brother, where are the two Senior Uncles?"
"Indeed, only with their help can we take down this Lin Xuan."
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Agreement echoed. Although Grand Elder Thousand Sword Sage was missing, there were still two high-ranking cultivators in the sect. With them, Lin Xuan could be subdued. While Lin Xuan's strength was astonishing, he had just entered the Transcendation stage not long ago.
Even if an old monster like Old Beast faced the combined efforts of two Elders and suffered a defeat, a mere early-stage Transcendation cultivator would be easily captured.
In truth, this thought wasn't entirely wrong. However, Lin Xuan was no ordinary early-stage Transcendation cultivator.
The response from the old man with an ethereal demeanor further dampened their spirits: "The two Senior Uncles are in seclusion practicing a very powerful secret technique and cannot spare themselves at the moment. Therefore, this boy can only be held off by us."
"What? Practicing a secret technique? Are you serious? How could such a coincidence happen?"
"Exactly, when can't one practice a secret technique? Why now, during our sect's life or death moment?"
"Is it true?"
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Doubts arose. The Elders were shocked and angry, their words filled with disrespect. Many were uncertain.
"Hold your tongues! What are you arguing about here? Questioning the two Senior Uncles is like insulting your ancestors!" The old man with an ethereal demeanor roared, silencing the Elders' commotion.
His roar carried immense power, like a thunderclap to the head. The Elders sobered up and shivered in fear, hating themselves for possibly being foolish. Their words showed disrespect towards their Senior Uncles, akin to committing suicide by hanging when you are already old.
The scene was stunned as everyone became anxious.
After a moment, someone hesitantly asked: "Senior Brother, if the two Senior Uncles cannot spare themselves, what should we do?"
It was understandable why he was scared. Although Sword Lake Palace had many members, this enemy was formidable—old monsters of the Transcendation stage. Facing them alone filled everyone with dread.
"Hmph, don't panic. Even if they are strong, there's only one of them. Our Sword Lake Palace has been built by our ancestors into a fortress. I wonder how he will leave."
In contrast to his fellow disciples' panic, the old man was extremely calm. While some of the Elders around him were late-stage Divinity Realm cultivators, even if he had an edge, it wouldn't be much stronger. However, facing such a formidable opponent, his composure far surpassed that of his fellow disciples.
He was chosen as an Elder for Sword Lake Palace not by luck.
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However, after saying this, the Elders exchanged glances. They knew their sect's main hall had countlessprohibition arrays, like a den of tigers and dragons. With hundreds of thousands of cultivators ready to defend, it would be foolish to try to enter.
But circumstances mattered. This guy was an old monster of the Transcendation stage. Even with many tricks up their sleeves, they might not work against him.
Lin Xuan had advanced like a force of nature, breaking through even the most complex arrays without hindrance. Relying on numbers hadn't worked either; hundreds of late-stage Dao Realm cultivators failed to stop Lin Xuan despite setting up the Heaven Elemental Five Elements Sword Array.
No, it wasn't about whether they could stop him or not; he broke through effortlessly with a crushing force, and most of the array setters perished. Although they didn't witness it firsthand, the Elders were uneasy. An old Transcendation monster was this strong? Even the Heaven Elemental Five Elements Sword Array couldn't hold him back. Although set by late-stage Dao Realm cultivators, even if they had set up such an array, their chances of victory against Lin Xuan would be slim.
While it wasn't about saving face, there was a sense that the effort wouldn't yield much benefit.
In short, using the sect's protective arrays to deal with one person, especially an old Transcendation monster, would not be effective.