bsp; dùn guāng yī liǎn ， lù chū le jǐ míng xiū shì de róng yán 。レレ
bsp; 遁光一敛，露出了几名修士的容颜。レレ
As the遁光敛去, several cultivators' faces were revealed. The leader was dressed in black and had a stern expression, clearly furious at Lin Xuan's actions.
wéi shǒu zhī rén shēn chuān hēi yī ， yī liǎn de yīn lì ， xiǎn rán lín xuān gāng cái de jǔ cuò ， yǐ jiāng tā chè dǐ jī nù diào le 。
为首之人身穿黑衣，一脸的yīn厉，显然林轩刚才的举措，已将他彻底激怒掉了。
"Such audacity! Coming to our Ghost Spirit Sect to cause trouble—aren't you tired of living?"
“ hǎo dà de dǎn ， jū rán gǎn lái wǒ fú guǐ mén sā yě ， mò fēi shì huó nì wāi le ？”
“好大的胆，居然敢来我符鬼门撒野，莫非是活腻歪了？”
"I've never heard of the Ghost Spirit Sect."
“ fú guǐ mén ， méi tīng shuō guò 。”
“符鬼门，没听说过。”
Lin Xuan’s dismissive voice entered their ears. At his level, he wouldn’t pay much attention to an obscure sect.
lín xuān bù yǐ wéi rán de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， shí lì dào le tā zhè ge děng jí ， yí gè míng bú jiàn jīng zhuàn de zōng pài zì rán bú huì fàng zài yǎn lǐ 。
林轩不以为然的声音传入耳朵，实力到了他这个等级，一个名不见经传的宗派自然不会放在眼里。
The other party was furious but still maintained composure as they released their divine sense. They needed to ascertain the opponent's cultivation first; this intruder must have some tricks up his sleeve for daring to disrupt their place.
duì fāng dà nù ， dàn què yī jiù bù shī wěn zhòng de jiāng shén shí fàng chū ， zhì yú yào xiān jiāng duì fāng de xiū wèi nòng qīng chǔ ， zhè jiā huo gǎn lái cǐ dì dǎo luàn ， xiǎng lái yě huì yǒu jǐ fēn shǒu duàn 。
对方大怒，但却依旧不失稳重的将神识放出，至于要先将对方的修为弄清楚，这家伙敢来此地捣乱，想来也会有几分手段。
However, in the next moment, his expression changed drastically.
rán ér xià yī kè ， tā de liǎn sè jiù dà biàn le 。
然而下一刻，他的脸sè就大变了。
Incomprehensible, he couldn’t discern the other’s realm at all. The black-clothed cultivator was a mid-stage Divinity Realm powerhouse and held significant power within the Ghost Spirit Sect. He didn’t even consider the old hermit who rarely left his seclusion or the sect leader.
shēn bù kě cè ， zì jǐ gēn běn jiù kàn bù chū duì fāng jìng jiè jiū jìng rú hé ， yào zhī dào zhè hēi yī xiū shì běn shēn jiù shì yī dòng xuán jí bié de qiáng zhě ， zài fú guǐ mén quán shì hěn zhòng ， chú le nà wèi bì guān bù chū de lǎo zhě ， jiù suàn shì zhǎng mén shī xiōng ， tā yě bù céng fàng zài yǎn zhōng
深不可测，自己根本就看不出对方境界究竟如何，要知道这黑衣修士本身就是一洞玄级别的强者，在符鬼门权势很重，除了那位闭关不出的老者，就算是掌门师兄，他也不曾放在眼中
Could this mysterious cultivator be an ancient powerhouse of the Divination Realm?
nán dào shuō ， zhè shén mì de xiū xiān zhě ， jū rán shì yī míng fèn shén jí bié de lǎo guài wù 。
难道说，这神秘的修仙者，居然是一名分神级别的老怪物。
This thought sent shivers down his spine. Fortunately, he hadn't acted rashly; otherwise, he might already have perished.
yī niàn zhì cǐ ， tā bù yóu de hún shēn fā dǒu ， xìng hǎo gāng cái méi yǒu chōng dòng ， fǒu zé ruò shì dòng shǒu ， xiàn zài duō bàn yǐ hún fēi pò sàn dì diào le 。
一念至此，他不由得浑身发抖，幸好刚才没有冲动，否则若是动手，现在多半已魂飞魄散地掉了。
"Senior… I offer my respects to you."
“ qián bèi …… gěi qián bèi jiàn lǐ 。”
“前辈……给前辈见礼。”
Seeing Lin Xuan’s unassailable nature, the black-clothed cultivator now showed deference, trembling as he spoke.
fā xiàn lín xuān bù hǎo rě ， nà hēi yī xiū shì qián jù hòu gōng ， shuō huà dōu yǒu diǎn chàn dǒu 。
发现林轩不好惹，那黑衣修士前倨后恭，说话都有点颤抖。
It wasn’t a disgrace; in the cultivation world, survival of the fittest. Discovering a soft target was terrifying, and such a change in attitude was understandable.
zhè tán bù shàng yǒu hé diū liǎn zhī chù ， xiū xiān jiè ruò ròu qiáng shí ， fā xiàn ruǎn shì zi shì yī kě pà de lǎo guài wù ， tài dù yǒu zhè yàng de zhuǎn biàn zài zhèng cháng bù guò 。
这谈不上有何丢脸之处，修仙界弱肉强食，发现软柿子是一可怕的老怪物，态度有这样的转变再正常不过。
But before his words could finish, a loud explosion echoed, causing a nearby mountain peak to collapse.
rán ér huà yīn wèi luò ，“ hōng ” de yī shēng jù xiǎng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， què shì bù yuǎn chù de yī zuò shān fēng bēng tā diào le 。
然而话音未落，“轰”的一声巨响传入耳朵，却是不远处的一座山峰崩塌掉了。
No, it wasn't collapsing but someone breaking through their seal. The scene was extraordinary.
bú duì ， bú shì bēng tā ， zhǐ shì yǒu rén pò guān ér chū ， dài lái de yì xiàng fēi tóng xiǎo kě 。
不对，不是崩塌，只是有人破关而出，带来的异象非同小可。
The Ghost Spirit Sect cultivators were stunned. Today had been eventful; even the old patriarch who hadn’t left his seclusion for five hundred years suddenly broke free. What significant matter could this be?
fú guǐ mén de xiū shì jiē chēng mù jié shé ， jīn tiān zhēn shì yī lián chuàn de biàn gù ， lián bì shēng sǐ guān dá wǔ bǎi duō nián de lǎo zǔ zōng yě tū rán pò guān ér chū ， jiū jìng fā shēng shén me liǎo bù qǐ de dà shì le 。
符鬼门的修士皆瞠目结舌，今天真是一连串的变故，连闭生死关达五百多年的老祖宗也突然破关而出，究竟发生什么了不起的大事了。
Uncertainty struck fear into everyone’s hearts.
wèi zhī ràng rén kǒng jù ， gāi pài suǒ yǒu de xiū shì jiē dǎn zhàn xīn jīng yǐ jí 。
未知让人恐惧，该派所有的修士皆胆战心惊以极。
A dark streak of lightning flew towards them, incredibly fast, arriving in an instant!
yī dào hēi sè de jīng hóng què fēi lüè xiàng zhè lǐ 。
一道黑sè的惊虹却飞掠像这里。
It was an elderly man with a gaunt appearance, as if his days were numbered. His body was enveloped by eerie ghostly energy, yet his cultivation level was remarkable—mid-stage Divination Realm.
sù dù kuài jí ， qǐng kè jí zhì ！
速度快极，顷刻及至！
Lin Xuan’s brows furrowed; the Ghost Spirit Sect truly had depth, possessing mid-stage Divination Realm powerhouses. The Cloud Concealment Sect back then wasn’t much different.
zhè shì yī xíng róng kū gǎo de lǎo zhě 。 fǎng fú shí rì yǐ jīng bù duō 。 hún shēn shàng xià gèng bèi yīn sēn sēn de guǐ qì bāo guǒ ， rán ér tā de xiū wèi què hěn chū sè， jū rán shì yī fēn shén zhōng qī de qiáng zhě 。
这是一形容枯槁的老者。仿佛时rì已经不多。浑身上下更被yīn森森的鬼气包裹，然而他的修为却很出sè，居然是一分神中期的强者。
However, Lin Xuan was surprised. This region’s spiritual veins were unremarkable. Why would a sect with such existence establish itself here? What secrets lay hidden, and where did the Ye family cultivators go?
lín xuān méi tóu yī tiāo ， zhè fú guǐ mén hái zhēn shì dǐ yùn bù fán ， yǒu fēn shén zhōng qī de qiáng zhě ， dāng nián de yún yǐn zōng yě bù guò rú cǐ le 。
林轩眉头一挑，这符鬼门还真是底蕴不凡，有分神中期的强者，当年的云隐宗也不过如此了。
His mind raced with questions, but his expression remained icy.
rán ér lín xuān xīn zhōng yě yǒu xiē jīng è ， cǐ dì de líng mài wěi shí méi yǒu shén me liǎo de 。 yī yōng yǒu fēn shén zhōng qī cún zài de mén pài wèi hé huì zhàn jù zhè lǐ ne ， jiū jìng yǒu shén me yǐn mì ， yè jiā de xiū shì yòu qù le nǎ lǐ ？
然而林轩心中也有些惊愕，此地的灵脉委实没有什么了得。一拥有分神中期存在的门派为何会占据这里呢，究竟有什么隐秘，叶家的修士又去了哪里？
The Ghost Spirit Sect's Supreme Elder swept his gaze over Lin Xuan, revealing an extremely shocked look. He instantly became respectful, bowing before Lin Xuan without hesitation: "Senior, I offer my respects. Your presence brings glory to our sect. Please tell me what assistance you require; we will do everything in our power."
yí dòu cóng shēng ， rán ér lín xuān de biǎo qíng ， yī jiù shì lěng mò yǐ jí 。
疑窦丛生，然而林轩的表情，依旧是冷漠以极。
"Whew!"
ér nà fú guǐ mén de tài shàng zhǎng lǎo mù guāng zài lín xuān shēn shàng sǎo guò ， què lù chū jí wéi zhèn hàn de shén sè。 yī shùn jiān ， biàn dé gōng jìng wú bǐ ， èr huà bù shuō de jiù chōng lín xuān dà lǐ cān bài le xià qù ：“ gěi qián bèi jiàn lǐ ， qián bèi dà jià guāng lín ， bì pài péng bì shēng huī ， bù zhī dào xiǎo lǎo ér yǒu hé kě yǐ xiào láo zhī chù ， qián bèi dàn yǒu fēn fù ， běn mén yí dìng huì jìn lì de 。”
而那符鬼门的太上长老目光在林轩身上扫过，却露出极为震撼的神sè。一瞬间，变得恭敬无比，二话不说的就冲林轩大礼参拜了下去：“给前辈见礼，前辈大驾光临，敝派蓬荜生辉，不知道小老儿有何可以效劳之处，前辈旦有吩咐，本门一定会尽力的。”
The room echoed with murmurs as the cultivators within heard clearly. The old man hadn’t used divine sense transmission.
“ huā ！”
“哗！”
"Did I hear correctly? The patriarch is addressing him as senior!"
cǐ huà yī chū 。 huá rán shēng dà zuò 。 bì jìng zhè fāng yuán shù shí lǐ fàn wéi nèi de ， bù lùn xiū wèi gāo dī 。 dōu shì xiū xiān zhě ， líng jué mǐn ruì yǐ jí ， lǎo zhě yòu méi yǒu yòng shén shí chuán yīn zhī shù ， tā men zì rán tīng le gè qīng qīng chǔ chǔ 。
此话一出。哗然声大做。毕竟这方圆数十里范围内的，不论修为高低。都是修仙者，灵觉敏锐以极，老者又没有用神识传音之术，他们自然听了个清清楚楚。
"The Supreme Elder calls him so—could this person be a Transcendent Realm elder?"
“ wǒ méi tīng cuò ba ， lǎo zǔ zōng jū rán chēng hū tā wèi qián bèi ！”
“我没听错吧，老祖宗居然称呼他为前辈！”
"Is he serious? Look at his appearance; he’s too young."
“ tài shàng zhǎng lǎo rú cǐ chēng hū ， nán dào …… nán dào cǐ rén jū rán shì yī dù jié jí bié de lǎo zǔ 。”
“太上长老如此称呼，难道……难道此人居然是一渡劫级别的老祖。”
"Humph, youth means nothing to such beings. The patriarch won’t make a mistake. But why would a Transcendent Realm existence come here? Is it good fortune or misfortune?"
“ yǒu méi yǒu gǎo cuò ， nǐ kàn tā de róng mào ， wèi miǎn yě tài nián qīng le 。”
“有没有搞错，你看他的容貌，未免也太年轻了。”
…
“ hēng ， nián qīng suàn dé le shén me ， zhè ge děng jí de cún zài zì yǒu zhù yán zhī shù ， lǎo zǔ zōng bú huì rèn cuò ， zhǐ shì zhè ge děng jí de cún zài ， zěn me huì jià lín wǒ fú guǐ mén ne ， jiū jìng shì fú shì huò ？”
“哼，年轻算得了什么，这个等级的存在自有驻颜之术，老祖宗不会认错，只是这个等级的存在，怎么会驾临我符鬼门呢，究竟是福是祸？”
The murmurs grew louder as every cultivator was both worried and amazed. Encountering a Transcendent Realm cultivator was rare; it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
……
……
However, there were two sides to this coin. While the chance of meeting one was rare, provoking such an existence could bring about disaster.
yì lùn shēng dà qǐ ， jī hū měi míng xiū shì dōu yòu shì dān xīn yòu shì jīng qí ， dù jié qī xiū shì tài shǎo jiàn le ， néng yù dào shì nán dé yī jiàn de xiān yuán 。
议论声大起，几乎每名修士都又是担心又是惊奇，渡劫期修士太少见了，能遇到是难得一见的仙缘。
What awaited the Ghost Spirit Sect remained unknown, causing everyone’s hearts to flutter with anxiety.
rán ér fán shì jiē yǒu liǎng miàn ， xiān yuán bù jiǎ ， kě ruò shì jiāng zhè ge děng jiē de cún zài jī nù ， nà jiāng shì mí tiān dà huò 。
然而凡事皆有两面，仙缘不假，可若是将这个等阶的存在激怒，那将是弥天大祸。
Ordinary disciples and even the sect's patriarch felt uneasy. This person was too young, but a Transcendent Realm existence was undoubtedly real. The good don’t come; the evil do. Would the Ghost Spirit Sect pass this test?
ér děng dài fú guǐ mén de jiū jìng shì shén me ， tā men bìng bù xiǎo de ， gù ér xīn zhōng yě jiù nán miǎn tǎn tè 。
而等待符鬼门的究竟是什么，他们并不晓得，故而心中也就难免忐忑。
His unease made him speak more cautiously, fearing Lin Xuan’s displeasure. A Transcendent Realm and Divination Realm cultivator were worlds apart; one finger could send him to hell.
pǔ tōng dì zǐ rú cǐ ， nà wèi fú guǐ mén de lǎo zǔ zōng yì rú shì ， cǐ rén tài nián qīng le ， dàn shì dù jié qī cún zài jué duì méi cuò ， shàn zhě bù lái ， lái zhě bù shàn ， bù zhī dào fú guǐ mén guò bù guò dé le yǎn qián zhè yī guān 。
普通弟子如此，那位符鬼门的老祖宗亦如是，此人太年轻了，但是渡劫期存在绝对没错，善者不来，来者不善，不知道符鬼门过不过得了眼前这一关。
"I will ask you some questions. Answer honestly or face consequences…" Lin Xuan said coldly.
tā xīn zhōng tǎn tè ， shuō huà zì rán gèng xiǎo xīn le ， shēng pà yǐn qǐ lín xuān de bù mǎn ， dù jié qī yǔ fēn shén qī de shí lì tiān chā dì yuǎn ， duì fāng zhǐ yào yī gēn zhǐ tou ， jiù néng ràng tā wàn jié bù fù ， táo dōu méi yǒu dì fāng táo de 。
他心中忐忑，说话自然更小心了，生怕引起林轩的不满，渡劫期与分神期的实力天差地远，对方只要一根指头，就能让他万劫不复，逃都没有地方逃的。
"Senior, rest assured. You can ask anything, and I will speak the truth without any lies."
“ lín mǒu wèn nǐ yī xiē wèn tí ， nǐ yào lǎo shí huí dá wǒ ， ruò gǎn sā huǎng huò zhě yǒu bàn diǎn qī mán zhī chù ……” lín xuān lěng lěng de shuō 。
“林某问你一些问题，你要老实回答我，若敢撒谎或者有半点欺瞒之处……”林轩冷冷的说。
Lin Xuan nodded: "When did you arrive here? Where did the Ye family cultivators go?"
“ qián bèi fàng xīn ， nín yǒu shén me wèn tí ， wǎn bèi yí dìng zhī wú bù yán ， jué bù gǎn yǒu bàn diǎn huǎng yán 。”
“前辈放心，您有什么问题，晚辈一定知无不言，绝不敢有半点谎言。”
"We moved here eight hundred years ago. Before that, this was an unclaimed spiritual land, and we didn’t know of the Ye family's cultivation clan," the old man stammered.
lín xuān diǎn diǎn tóu ：“ nǐ men shì shén me shí hòu lái de zhè lǐ ， yè jiā xiū shì yòu qù le hé dì ？”
林轩点点头：“你们是什么时候来的这里，叶家修士又去了何地？”
Lin Xuan frowned; his divine sense could discern the truth clearly. He hadn’t lied.
“ wǎn bèi děng shì bā bǎi nián qián bān lái de zhè lǐ ， zài cǐ zhī qián ， zhè ér běn shì wú zhǔ de líng dì ， wǎn bèi bù zhī dào shén me yè shì de xiū xiān jiā zú 。” nà lǎo zhě lèng lèng de shuō 。
“晚辈等是八百年前搬来的这里，在此之前，这儿本是无主的灵地，晚辈不知道什么叶氏的修仙家族。”那老者愣愣的说。
The Ye family had left, abandoning their main base. Why?
lín xuān méi tou yí zhòu ， yǐ tā shén shí zhī qiáng ， zì rán kě yǐ jiāng duì fāng shuō zhè fān huà shí de yuán shén bō dòng gǎn yìng gè qīng qīng chǔ chǔ ， tā méi yǒu shuō huǎng 。
林轩眉头一皱，以他神识之强，自然可以将对方说这番话时的元神波动感应个清清楚楚，他没有说谎。
This region’s spiritual veins might not be exceptional, but for a small clan like theirs, it was sufficient. The Ye family had always been peaceful, so why would they leave?
yè jiā jū rán bān zǒu le ， fàng qì le yuán xiān de zǒng duò ， zhè shì wèi shén me ？
叶家居然搬走了，放弃了原先的总舵，这是为什么？
Wait, this region’s spiritual veins were decent enough for the Ye family. But with mid-stage Divination Realm powerhouses in the Ghost Spirit Sect, shouldn’t they have ignored such a place?
yào zhī dào ， cǐ dì de líng mài suī rán tán bù shàng yōu yì ， dàn duì tā men zhè yàng yí gè xiǎo jiā zú lái shuō ， shì chuò chuò yǒu yú ， yè jiā yòu yí xiàng shì yǔ shì wú zhēng dì ， shí zài xiǎng bù chū tā men yǒu shén me lǐ yóu lí kāi zhè lǐ 。
要知道，此地的灵脉虽然谈不上优异，但对他们这样一个小家族来说，是绰绰有余，叶家又一向是与世无争地，实在想不出他们有什么理由离开这里。
A new question emerged in Lin Xuan's mind.
děng děng ， cǐ dì de líng mài bù sú ， duì yè jiā lái shuō shì zú gòu le ， rán ér fú guǐ mén yōng yǒu fēn shén zhōng qī de xiū xiān zhě ， yào qiáng dà xǔ duō ， wèi shén me huì zài zhè lǐ jiàn lì zǒng duò ， àn lǐ lái shuō ， tā men gēn běn jiù yīng gāi bù xiè yī gù 。
等等，此地的灵脉不俗，对叶家来说是足够了，然而符鬼门拥有分神中期的修仙者，要强大许多，为什么会在这里建立总舵，按理来说，他们根本就应该不屑一顾。
Moreover, the Ghost Spirit Sect was clearly ghost cultivators; while the spiritual energy had uses, wouldn’t finding yin veins speed up their cultivation?
lín xuān yí gè niàn tou zài xīn jiān fú xiàn ér chū ， yòu yǒu le xīn de yí huò 。
林轩一个念头在心间浮现而出，又有了新的疑惑。
Heaving a sigh of frustration, Lin Xuan didn’t waste time. He directly questioned the old man: "This…"
ér qiě fú guǐ mén ， tīng míng zì jiù zhī dào shì guǐ dào de xiū xiān zhě ， suī rán líng qì duì tā men yě yǒu yòng tú ， dàn xún dào yīn mài xiū xíng sù dù bú huì gèng kuài me ？
而且符鬼门，听名字就知道是鬼道的修仙者，虽然灵气对他们也有用途，但寻到yīn脉修行速度不会更快么？
The old man hesitated but couldn’t lie under Lin Xuan’s intense gaze. "Although this region's spiritual veins are unremarkable, they lead to the Underworld. The purest yin energy is released here, greatly benefiting our sect members' cultivation, hence…"
bǎi sī bù dé qí jiě ， lín xuān zì rán yě bú huì qù duō fèi sī suǒ ， zhí jiē xún wèn yǎn qián de lǎo rén jiù xíng le 。
百思不得其解，林轩自然也不会去多费思索，直接询问眼前的老人就行了。
"Leading to the Underworld?"
“ zhè ……”
“这……”
Lin Xuan was stunned, then his face lit up with excitement. Could it be that there was a connection to the Underworld?
lǎo zhě lüè yī chí yí ， dàn zài lín xuān mù guāng de bī shì xià ， zì rán bù gǎn sā huǎng ， lǎo shí de kāi kǒu le ：“ cǐ dì de líng mài suī rán bù zú dào ， dàn què tōng wǎng yīn sī dì fǔ ， yǒu yī xiē zuì wèi chún zhèng de yīn qì shì fàng ér chū ， duì yú bì pài zhī rén de xiū xíng dà yǒu hǎo chù ， suǒ yǐ ……”
老者略一迟疑，但在林轩目光的逼视下，自然不敢撒谎，老实的开口了：“此地的灵脉虽然不足道，但却通往yīn司地府，有一些最为纯正的yīn气释放而出，对于敝派之人的修行大有好处，所以……”
Knowing his level allowed him to tear through the void and travel between realms; he had already traversed hundreds of spiritual realm interfaces freely.
“ tōng wǎng yīn sī dì fǔ ？”
“通往yīn司地府？”
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As the遁光敛去, several cultivators' faces were revealed. The leader was dressed in black and had a stern expression, clearly furious at Lin Xuan's actions.
"Such audacity! Coming to our Ghost Spirit Sect to cause trouble—aren't you tired of living?"
"I've never heard of the Ghost Spirit Sect."
Lin Xuan’s dismissive voice entered their ears. At his level, he wouldn’t pay much attention to an obscure sect.
The other party was furious but still maintained composure as they released their divine sense. They needed to ascertain the opponent's cultivation first; this intruder must have some tricks up his sleeve for daring to disrupt their place.
However, in the next moment, his expression changed drastically.
Incomprehensible, he couldn’t discern the other’s realm at all. The black-clothed cultivator was a mid-stage Divinity Realm powerhouse and held significant power within the Ghost Spirit Sect. He didn’t even consider the old hermit who rarely left his seclusion or the sect leader.
Could this mysterious cultivator be an ancient powerhouse of the Divination Realm?
This thought sent shivers down his spine. Fortunately, he hadn't acted rashly; otherwise, he might already have perished.
"Senior… I offer my respects to you."
Seeing Lin Xuan’s unassailable nature, the black-clothed cultivator now showed deference, trembling as he spoke.
It wasn’t a disgrace; in the cultivation world, survival of the fittest. Discovering a soft target was terrifying, and such a change in attitude was understandable.
But before his words could finish, a loud explosion echoed, causing a nearby mountain peak to collapse.
No, it wasn't collapsing but someone breaking through their seal. The scene was extraordinary.
The Ghost Spirit Sect cultivators were stunned. Today had been eventful; even the old patriarch who hadn’t left his seclusion for five hundred years suddenly broke free. What significant matter could this be?
Uncertainty struck fear into everyone’s hearts.
A dark streak of lightning flew towards them, incredibly fast, arriving in an instant!
It was an elderly man with a gaunt appearance, as if his days were numbered. His body was enveloped by eerie ghostly energy, yet his cultivation level was remarkable—mid-stage Divination Realm.
Lin Xuan’s brows furrowed; the Ghost Spirit Sect truly had depth, possessing mid-stage Divination Realm powerhouses. The Cloud Concealment Sect back then wasn’t much different.
However, Lin Xuan was surprised. This region’s spiritual veins were unremarkable. Why would a sect with such existence establish itself here? What secrets lay hidden, and where did the Ye family cultivators go?
His mind raced with questions, but his expression remained icy.
The Ghost Spirit Sect's Supreme Elder swept his gaze over Lin Xuan, revealing an extremely shocked look. He instantly became respectful, bowing before Lin Xuan without hesitation: "Senior, I offer my respects. Your presence brings glory to our sect. Please tell me what assistance you require; we will do everything in our power."
"Whew!"
The room echoed with murmurs as the cultivators within heard clearly. The old man hadn’t used divine sense transmission.
"Did I hear correctly? The patriarch is addressing him as senior!"
"The Supreme Elder calls him so—could this person be a Transcendent Realm elder?"
"Is he serious? Look at his appearance; he’s too young."
"Humph, youth means nothing to such beings. The patriarch won’t make a mistake. But why would a Transcendent Realm existence come here? Is it good fortune or misfortune?"
…
The murmurs grew louder as every cultivator was both worried and amazed. Encountering a Transcendent Realm cultivator was rare; it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
However, there were two sides to this coin. While the chance of meeting one was rare, provoking such an existence could bring about disaster.
What awaited the Ghost Spirit Sect remained unknown, causing everyone’s hearts to flutter with anxiety.
Ordinary disciples and even the sect's patriarch felt uneasy. This person was too young, but a Transcendent Realm existence was undoubtedly real. The good don’t come; the evil do. Would the Ghost Spirit Sect pass this test?
His unease made him speak more cautiously, fearing Lin Xuan’s displeasure. A Transcendent Realm and Divination Realm cultivator were worlds apart; one finger could send him to hell.
"I will ask you some questions. Answer honestly or face consequences…" Lin Xuan said coldly.
"Senior, rest assured. You can ask anything, and I will speak the truth without any lies."
Lin Xuan nodded: "When did you arrive here? Where did the Ye family cultivators go?"
"We moved here eight hundred years ago. Before that, this was an unclaimed spiritual land, and we didn’t know of the Ye family's cultivation clan," the old man stammered.
Lin Xuan frowned; his divine sense could discern the truth clearly. He hadn’t lied.
The Ye family had left, abandoning their main base. Why?
This region’s spiritual veins might not be exceptional, but for a small clan like theirs, it was sufficient. The Ye family had always been peaceful, so why would they leave?
Wait, this region’s spiritual veins were decent enough for the Ye family. But with mid-stage Divination Realm powerhouses in the Ghost Spirit Sect, shouldn’t they have ignored such a place?
A new question emerged in Lin Xuan's mind.
Moreover, the Ghost Spirit Sect was clearly ghost cultivators; while the spiritual energy had uses, wouldn’t finding yin veins speed up their cultivation?
Heaving a sigh of frustration, Lin Xuan didn’t waste time. He directly questioned the old man: "This…"
The old man hesitated but couldn’t lie under Lin Xuan’s intense gaze. "Although this region's spiritual veins are unremarkable, they lead to the Underworld. The purest yin energy is released here, greatly benefiting our sect members' cultivation, hence…"
"Leading to the Underworld?"
Lin Xuan was stunned, then his face lit up with excitement. Could it be that there was a connection to the Underworld?
Knowing his level allowed him to tear through the void and travel between realms; he had already traversed hundreds of spiritual realm interfaces freely.
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