yī yè wú shì 。
一夜无事。
No incidents occurred overnight.
dì èr tiān ， tiān mēng mēng liàng ， lín xuān jiù chū fā le 。
第二天，天蒙蒙亮，林轩就出发了。
The next morning, as dawn began to break, Lin Xuan set off.
shù yuè qián ， tā céng jīng lái guò tiān yīn gōng zǒng duò ， gù ér yě suàn shì jià qīng jiù shú 。
数月前，他曾经来过天音宫总舵，故而也算是驾轻就熟。
Several months ago, he had visited the main hall of the Celestial Sound Sect, so he was somewhat familiar with the terrain.
zhǐ bù guò shàng yī cì ， yǒu zhǎng mén de sūn nǚ yǐn lù ， gù ér chàng xíng wú zǔ ， zhè yī cì ， què yào qiāo qiāo qián rù ， wú xíng jiān ， zēng jiā le bù shǎo de nán dù 。
只不过上一次，有掌门的孙女引路，故而畅行无阻，这一次，却要悄悄潜入，无形间，增加了不少的难度。
However, this time, instead of entering openly, he would have to sneak in quietly, adding a layer of difficulty to his mission.
bù guò lín xuān dào yě bìng bù wèi jù ， tā de shí lì jīn fēi xī bǐ ， tiān yīn gōng shì lóng tán hǔ xué méi cuò ， dàn néng fǒu jiāng zì jǐ kùn zhù ， yě hái shì liǎng shuō 。
不过林轩倒也并不畏惧，他的实力今非昔比，天音宫是龙潭虎穴没错，但能否将自己困住，也还是两说。
Nevertheless, Lin Xuan wasn't afraid. His current strength far surpassed what it used to be. While the Celestial Sound Sect might indeed be a den of tigers and dragons, whether they could trap him was still uncertain.
bù guǎn rú hé ， zì jǐ dōu yí dìng yào jiāng qín xīn jiù chū lái de 。
不管如何，自己都一定要将琴心救出来的。
Regardless, he had to save Qinxin at all costs.
mò yuè tiān wū jué yuán běn jiù yǒu fǎn pú guī zhēn de xiào guǒ ， lín xuān zài shī zhǎn liǎn qì zhī shù ， dàng zhēn yǔ pǔ tōng de fán rén xiāng chà fǎng fú ， bàn diǎn líng yā dōu bù wài lù ， suí hòu lín xuān huà wèi yī lǚ bù qǐ yǎn de jīng hóng ， qiāo wú shēng xī de xiàng tiān yīn gōng fēi qù le 。
墨月天巫诀原本就有返璞归真的效果，林轩再施展敛气之术，当真与普通的凡人相差仿佛，半点灵压都不外露，随后林轩化为一缕不起眼的惊虹，悄无声息的像天音宫飞去了。
The Moon Black Sky Witch Technique originally had an effect that returned one to their true nature. By combining this with his technique for reining in his essence energy, Lin Xuan truly appeared like a common mortal, not revealing any trace of spiritual pressure. He then transformed into a faint streak of light and silently flew towards the Celestial Sound Sect.
tā de dùn guāng hé děng xùn sù ， hěn kuài zhēn huán shān jiù lì lì zài mù 。
他的遁光何等迅速，很快真桓山就历历在目。
His concealment technique was incredibly swift; before long, Zhenhuan Mountain came into view.
míng míng xiāng jù hái yǒu bǎi lǐ ， rán ér què gǎn jué dào le chōng pèi de líng qì 。
明明相距还有百里，然而却感觉到了充沛的灵气。
Although he was still over a hundred miles away, he could sense an abundance of essence energy.
guài bù dé tiān yīn gōng huì jiāng zhè ér xuǎn wèi zǒng duò ， líng mài zhī yōu yì shí zài tài guò liǎo de 。
怪不得天音宫会将这儿选为总舵，灵脉之优异实在太过了得。
No wonder the Celestial Sound Sect chose this place as their main hall. The quality of the spirit veins here was truly outstanding.
jǐn guǎn shàng cì yǐ jīng lái guò ， dàn lín xuān liǎn shàng ， yī jiù rěn bú zhù lù chū zàn tàn zhī sè 。
尽管上次已经来过，但林轩脸上，依旧忍不住露出赞叹之色。
Despite having been there before, Lin Xuan couldn't help but express his admiration on his face.
tiān kōng bì lán rú xǐ ， bù shí yǒu cuǐ càn de dùn guāng huá guò ， xiǎn de shēng jī bó bó 。
天空碧蓝如洗，不时有璀璨的遁光划过，显得生机勃勃。
The sky was clear and blue, with streaks of brilliant light occasionally passing by, giving off a vibrant atmosphere.
děng děng ， dùn guāng shì bú shì yǒu xiē tài duō ？
等等，遁光是不是有些太多？
Wait, is there too much concealment technique being used?
lín xuān méi tóu yī tiāo ， liǎn shàng lù chū le jǐ fēn chén sī zhī sè 。
林轩眉头一挑，脸上露出了几分沉思之色。
Lin Xuan raised an eyebrow, showing signs of contemplation. This place was merely the entrance to the sect; last time he visited, it wasn't this bustling.
zhè lǐ bù guò shì shān mén ér yǐ ， shàng cì lái tiān yīn gōng de shí hòu ， kě bù jiàn zhè me rè nào de 。
这里不过是山门而已，上次来天音宫的时候，可不见这么热闹的。
Could something significant be about to happen?
mò fēi ， yǒu shén me shì qíng yào fā shēng le ？
莫非，有什么事情要发生了？
With that thought, Lin Xuan couldn't help but feel a hint of joy. If the Celestial Sound Sect encountered any danger, he could take advantage and save Qinxin more easily.
niàn jí zhì cǐ ， lín xuān bù yóu de xīn zhōng yī xǐ ， tiān yīn gōng ruò shì yù jiàn wēi jī ， zì jǐ jiù kě yǐ huǒ zhōng qǔ lì ， jiāng qín xīn jiù chū lái ， yě jiāng róng yì xǔ duō 。
念及至此，林轩不由得心中一喜，天音宫若是遇见危机，自己就可以火中取栗，将琴心救出来，也将容易许多。
However, soon after, he shook his head, dismissing this possibility.
rán ér hěn kuài ， lín xuān jiù yáo yáo tóu jiāng zhè ge kě néng xìng fǒu le 。
然而很快，林轩就摇摇头将这个可能性否了。
The Celestial Sound Sect wasn't an ordinary sect; it ranked among the top five in the spiritual realm. There were countless experts, including several at the Transcendation stage.
tiān yīn gōng kě bú shì pǔ tōng de zōng mén ， fàng yǎn líng jiè ， yě kě yǐ pái míng qián wǔ 。 gāo shǒu rú yún ， biàn shì dù jié qī cún zài ， jù shuō dōu yǒu shí jǐ gè 。
天音宫可不是普通的宗门，放眼灵界，也可以排名前五。高手如云，便是渡劫期存在，据说都有十几个。
Grand Elder Immortal Voice was at a late-stage Transcendation, and there was reportedly another expert of the same level within the sect.
dà zhǎng lǎo tiān yīn xiān zi ， gèng shì dù jié hòu qī ， ér qiě jù shuō chú le tā yǐ wài ， tiān yīn gōng hái yǒu yī míng hòu qī cún zài 。
大长老天音仙子，更是渡劫后期，而且据说除了她以外，天音宫还有一名后期存在。
With such a foundation, even Primordial True Demon or the Six Kings of the Netherworld would find it hard to cause any trouble unless the Three Realms War broke out.
zhè yàng de dǐ yùn ， jiù suàn zhēn mó shǐ zǔ ， huò zhě yīn sī liù wáng ， kǒng pà dōu ná qí wú kě nài hé ， chú fēi sān jiè dà zhàn kāi qǐ 。 fǒu zé ， yòu zěn me kě néng yù jiàn tài dà de má fán ？
这样的底蕴，就算真魔始祖，或者阴司六王，恐怕都拿其无可奈何，除非三界大战开启。否则，又怎么可能遇见太大的麻烦？
Lin Xuan wanted to gather more information but the current situation didn't allow him to reveal himself. For now, he was caught between a rock and a hard place.
lín xuān xiǎng yào dǎ tīng yī fān ， kě xiàn zài de qíng kuàng ， yòu bù shì yí lòu miàn ， yī shí jiān ， lín xuān xiàn rù le liǎng nán 。
林轩想要打听一番，可现在的情况，又不适宜露面，一时间，林轩陷入了两难。
But he was no ordinary person; this problem couldn't truly stump him.
bù guò tā shì hé děng cōng míng de rén wù ， zhè diǎn wèn tí ， zì rán bù kě néng zhēn de jiāng qí nán zhù 。
不过他是何等聪明的人物，这点问题，自然不可能真的将其难住。
Taking a deep breath, Lin Xuan found an unoccupied spot. He formed hand seals, causing his bones to crack loudly as he grew half a foot taller. A faint green light flashed across his face, changing his appearance.
lín xuān shēn shēn hū xī ， xún le gè wú rén zhī chù 。 shuāng shǒu qiā jué ， pī lǐ pā lā de gǔ gé bào liè zhī shēng dà zuò ， tā píng kōng zhǎng gāo le bàn chǐ ， liǎn shàng qīng guāng shǎn guò 。 róng mào yě fā shēng le gǎi biàn 。
林轩深深呼吸，寻了个无人之处。双手掐诀，噼里啪啦的骨骼爆裂之声大做，他凭空长高了半尺，脸上青光闪过。容貌也发生了改变。
He then changed into another set of clothes. With his current ability to change form and appearance, even high-stage experts might not notice him if they passed by.
suí hòu lín xuān zài huàn le yī tào yī fú ， yǐ tā rú jīn de huàn xíng nǐ róng zhī shù ， jiù suàn shì dù jié qī lǎo guài wù ， yǔ qí cā shēn ér guò 。 néng fǒu fā xiàn yě shì liǎng shuō 。
随后林轩再换了一套衣服，以他如今的换形拟容之术，就算是渡劫期老怪物，与其擦身而过。能否发现也是两说。
With that done, Lin Xuan walked out confidently, heading towards the Celestial Sound Sect to find out what was happening.
suí hòu lín xuān dà yáo dà bǎi de chū lái le ， qù dǎ tīng jiū jìng fā shēng le shén me 。
随后林轩大摇大摆的出来了，去打听究竟发生了什么。
Originally thinking it would be a difficult task, he found it much easier than expected. With minimal effort, he learned about the sect's thousand-year trading conference.
yuán běn yǐ wéi yào fèi yī fān bō zhé ， nǎ xiǎo de 。 bǐ zì jǐ yuán xiān xiǎng xiàng de ， yào róng yì xǔ duō 。
原本以为要费一番波折，哪晓得。比自己原先想象的，要容易许多。
The name said it all; this event took place once every millennium. The qualifications for participation were easy enough to obtain—any cultivator above the Condensation Core stage was welcome, though they had to pay a certain amount of crystal stones as an entry fee.
jī hū méi fèi chuī huī zhī lì ， jiù dǎ tīng dào le 。
几乎没费吹灰之力，就打听到了。
The higher one’s cultivation level, the more crystal stones required, but no cultivator would miss such a grand event.
tiān yīn gōng jiāng jǔ xíng qiān nián yī jiè de jiāo yì dà huì 。
天音宫将举行千年一届的交易大会。
Such a gathering brought countless treasures and rarities, benefiting the Celestial Sound Sect not only through ticket sales but also by taking a cut from auctions.
gù míng sī yì ， měi qiān nián jǔ xíng yī cì ， zhì yú cān jiā de zī gé ， gèng shì hěn qīng yì jiù néng huò dé 。
顾名思义，每千年举行一次，至于参加的资格，更是很轻易就能获得。
Moreover, it facilitated transactions for those who had items they didn’t need and wanted to exchange for others.
zhǐ yào shì níng dān qī yǐ shàng de xiū xiān zhě ， jiù lái zhě bù jù ， dāng rán ， yào jiǎo nà yí dìng de jīng shí ， zuò wèi rù mén de fèi yòng 。
只要是凝丹期以上的修仙者，就来者不拒，当然，要缴纳一定的晶石，做为入门的费用。
It was said that during each conference, hundreds of thousands of cultivators would converge on this place from all directions.
yuè shì gāo jiē de xiū xiān zhě ， xū yào jiǎo nà de jīng shí yuè duō ， dàn què méi yǒu xiū shì yuàn yì cuò guò 。
越是高阶的修仙者，需要缴纳的晶石越多，但却没有修士愿意错过。
Hundreds of thousands?
zhè yàng de shèng huì ， qí zhēn yì bǎo wú shù ， ér tiān yīn gōng yě néng huò dé mò dà de hǎo chù ， yī shì mén piào de shōu rù ， dì èr ， zé shì cóng zài pāi mài huì shàng chōu qǔ tí chéng le 。
这样的盛会，奇珍异宝无数，而天音宫也能获得莫大的好处，一是门票的收入，第二，则是从在拍卖会上抽取提成了。
Lin Xuan was left speechless upon hearing this information. He had participated in countless exchanges since his journey into cultivation but none were as grand as this one; the difference was too stark.
dāng rán ， tā men zhè yàng zuò ， yě fāng biàn le nà xiē shǒu lǐ yǒu zì jǐ yòng bù shàng ， xiǎng yào huàn qǔ qí tā bǎo bèi de xiū xiān zhě 。
当然，他们这样做，也方便了那些手里有自己用不上，想要换取其他宝贝的修仙者。
Moreover, the number and quality of participants at the Celestial Sound Sect's trading conference were impressive—Condensation Core and Immortal Embryo cultivators abounded, along with experts from various stages, even some at the Transcendation stage...
jù shuō méi yī cì jǔ xíng ， cān jiā jiāo huàn huì de xiū shì ， dū huì cóng sì miàn bā fāng yǒng dào cǐ chù ， zú zú yǒu bǎi wàn zhī duō 。
据说没一次举行，参加交换会的修士，都会从四面八方涌到此处，足足有百万之多。
Lin Xuan couldn't help but feel intrigued. However, he knew that saving Qinxin was his top priority.
bǎi wàn ？
百万？
With so many people coming to Zhenhuan Mountain, it would be a great opportunity for him.
dé dào zhè ge xiāo xī de lín xuān ， yě chēng mù jié shé 。
得到这个消息的林轩，也瞠目结舌。
Fishing in troubled waters!
tā zì cóng tà shàng xiū xiān zhī lù ， cān jiā de jiāo huàn huì shǔ bù shèng shǔ ， dàn què méi yǒu yí gè ， yǒu zhè yàng de guī mó ， shèn zhì kě yǐ shuō ， xiāng chà tài yuǎn le 。
他自从踏上修仙之路，参加的交换会数不胜数，但却没有一个，有这样的规模，甚至可以说，相差太远了。
Since there were so many people visiting the Celestial Sound Sect, he didn’t need to hide his tracks and could go directly.
ér qiě cān jiā tiān yīn gōng jiāo yì huì de xiū shì ， bù jǐn shù liàng zhòng duō ， xiū wèi yě fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， níng dān yuán yīng bù yòng tí ， gè gè jìng jiè de dōu yǒu ， shèn zhì hái yǒu dù jié jí bié de lǎo guài wù ……
而且参加天音宫交易会的修士，不仅数量众多，修为也非同小可，凝丹元婴不用提，各个境界的都有，甚至还有渡劫级别的老怪物……
After finding Qinxin, he would take her out without anyone noticing.
lín xuān tīng dào zhè lǐ ， bù yóu de dà gǎn xìng qù ， bù guò shì yǒu qīng zhòng huǎn jí ， jiāng qín xīn jiù chū lái ， cái shì dāng wù zhī jí 。
林轩听到这里，不由得大感兴趣，不过事有轻重缓急，将琴心救出来，才是当务之急。
It seemed like heaven was helping him; Lin Xuan’s face showed great joy.
ér zhè me duō rén lái dào zhēn huán shān ， duì yú zì jǐ lái shuō ， zé shì yī dà jī yuán 。
而这么多人来到真桓山，对于自己来说，则是一大机缘。
Such a good opportunity couldn't be missed. He appeared in full glory before flying towards the Celestial Sound Sect's entrance.
hún shuǐ mō yú ！
浑水摸鱼！
Of course, his cultivation level still needed to be concealed.
jì rán yǒu rú cǐ duō rén lái dào tiān yīn gōng ， nà zì jǐ gēn běn bù bì yǐn cáng xíng jì ， wán quán kě yǐ dà yáo dà bǎi de qián wǎng nà lǐ 。
既然有如此多人来到天音宫，那自己根本不必隐藏行迹，完全可以大摇大摆的前往那里。
Otherwise, he might cause a stir among the Transcendation stage cultivators.
suí hòu zhǎo dào qín xīn ， zài jiāng qí shén bù zhī ， guǐ bù jué de dài chū lái 。
随后找到琴心，再将其神不知，鬼不觉的带出来。
After all, this trading conference only happened once every millennium and lasted for nearly three months.
zhēn shì lǎo tiān yé dōu bāng wǒ ， lín xuān liǎn shàng lù chū jí wéi huān xǐ de shén sè 。
真是老天爷都帮我，林轩脸上露出极为欢喜的神色。
Currently, it had just opened, so lower-stage cultivators were predominant.
zhè yàng de hǎo jī yuán ， bù róng cuò guò ， lín xuān xīng guāng càn làn de xiǎn xíng ér chū ， suí hòu dà yáo dà bǎi de xiàng tiān yīn gōng de shān mén fēi qù le 。
这样的好机缘，不容错过，林轩星光灿烂的显形而出，随后大摇大摆的像天音宫的山门飞去了。
Lin Xuan hesitated briefly before concealing his cultivation to the Immortal Embryo stage.
dāng rán ， xiū wèi hái shì yào yǐn cáng de 。
当然，修为还是要隐藏的。
High-stage cultivators, even if not at the Transcendation level, were often well-known figures. But at the Immortal Embryo stage, he blended in with ordinary passersby.
fǒu zé dù jié qī ， fēi yǐn qǐ hōng dòng bù kě 。
否则渡劫期，非引起轰动不可。
Claiming to be a wandering cultivator wouldn't raise suspicion and would easily allow him to slip through unnoticed.
yào zhī dào zhè jiāo huàn huì ， qiān nián cái jǔ xíng yī cì ， suǒ yǐ shí jiān yě shì hěn jiǔ ， qián hòu chà bu duō yǒu sān yuè zuǒ yòu de gōng fu 。
要知道这交换会，千年才举行一次，所以时间也是很久，前后差不多有三月左右的功夫。
Thus, his choice was well-considered.
ér xiàn zài ， cái gāng gāng kāi mù ， zì rán yǐ dī jiē xiū shì wéi zhǔ 。
而现在，才刚刚开幕，自然以低阶修士为主。
Indeed, Lin Xuan encountered no obstacles upon entering the Celestial Sound Sect. After paying some crystal stones, he was easily admitted.
lín xuān lüè yī chí yí ， jiāng xiū wèi yǐn cáng dào le yuán yīng qī 。
林轩略一迟疑，将修为隐藏到了元婴期。
Unlike ordinary sects or families that lacked such grace, the Celestial Sound Sect wouldn't suspect any ill-intentioned cultivators from entering.
bì jìng gāo jiē xiū shì ， nǎ pà bú shì dù jié qī xiū xiān zhě ， bù shǎo yě shì dà míng dǐng dǐng de ， ér yuán yīng qī bù tóng ， zài cǐ chù ， jiù yǔ lù rén xiāng chà fǎng fú 。
毕竟高阶修士，哪怕不是渡劫期修仙者，不少也是大名鼎鼎的，而元婴期不同，在此处，就与路人相差仿佛。
Things went smoother than expected, but Lin Xuan didn’t let his guard down.
shuō zì jǐ shì sàn xiū ， yě bú huì yǐn rén huái yí ， hěn róng yì jiù néng méng hùn guò qù 。
说自己是散修，也不会引人怀疑，很容易就能蒙混过去。
This fortunate coincidence had indeed brought him good luck, but he couldn’t get too complacent.
suǒ yǐ ， lín xuān zhè yàng de xuǎn zé ， yě suàn shì shēn sī shú lǜ 。
所以，林轩这样的选择，也算是深思熟虑。
After a moment’s hesitation, he first wandered through the market area. At this stage, there was no hope of finding any treasures, and that wasn't what he came for. He just wanted to ensure nobody noticed anything amiss about him.
guǒ rán ， zài tiān yīn gōng de shān mén ， lín xuān méi yǒu yù jiàn rèn hé bō zhé ， zài jiǎo nà le yī bǐ jīng shí zhī hòu ， jiù hěn qīng yì bèi fàng le jìn qù 。
果然，在天音宫的山门，林轩没有遇见任何波折，在缴纳了一笔晶石之后，就很轻易被放了进去。
He strolled around the market, confirming no one was following before quietly leaving. Following the information he had obtained from Soul-searching at Miao Yin’s place, he flew towards Qinxin's residence.
ruò shì yì bān de zōng mén jiā zú ， gēn běn méi yǒu zhè yàng de qì dù ， pà hùn jìn xīn huái bù guǐ de xiū xiān zhě ， dàn tiān yīn gōng bù tóng ， shuí gǎn lái tā men zhè ér jū xīn pǒ cè ， chún cuì shì lǎo shòu xīng shàng diào ， xián mìng zhǎng le 。
若是一般的宗门家族，根本没有这样的气度，怕混进心怀不轨的修仙者，但天音宫不同，谁敢来他们这儿居心叵测，纯粹是老寿星上吊，嫌命长了。
Seamlessly!
bǐ xiǎng xiàng de shùn lì ， dàn lín xuān bìng méi yǒu dà yì 。
比想象的顺利，但林轩并没有大意。
But was it really seamless?
zhè yī cì jī yuán qiǎo hé ， zì jǐ de yùn qì dàng zhēn bù cuò ， rán ér yě bù néng yīn cǐ jiù dé yì wàng xíng le 。
这一次机缘巧合，自己的运气当真不错，然而也不能因此就得意忘形了。
In a deep valley of Zhenhuan Mountain, where essence energy was most concentrated.
lüè yī chí yí ， lín xuān xiān qù fāng shì zhōng zhuǎn le yī quān ， xiàn zài yǐ dī jiē xiū shì wéi zhǔ ， zì rán bú huì yǒu rèn hé shōu huò ， dàn lín xuān běn yě méi yǒu xiǎng guò ， lái zhè ér xún zhǎo bǎo wù ， jǐn jǐn shì bù xiǎng bèi rén fā xiàn zì jǐ yǒu shén me bù tuǒ 。
略一迟疑，林轩先去坊市中转了一圈，现在以低阶修士为主，自然不会有任何收获，但林轩本也没有想过，来这儿寻找宝物，仅仅是不想被人发现自己有什么不妥。
This area was rarely visited by ordinary cultivators; even if the sect leaders weren't summoned, they wouldn’t dare enter. This place was the secluded abode of the Supreme Elder.
zài fāng shì zhōng guàng le yī zhèn ， què dìng méi yǒu rén gēn zōng zhī hòu ， lín xuān cái qiǎo rán lí kāi ， suí hòu àn zhào cóng miào yīn nǎ ér sōu hún suǒ de ， wǎng qín xīn jū zhù de dì diǎn fēi qù le 。
在坊市中逛了一阵，确定没有人跟踪之后，林轩才悄然离开，随后按照从妙音哪儿搜魂所得，往琴心居住的地点飞去了。
Inside one cave.
tiān yī wú fèng ！
天衣无缝！
A young and beautiful woman sat cross-legged and opened her eyes with a cold smile: "What audacity! You killed Miao Yin and still dared to come to our main hall." (To be continued...)
rán ér zhēn de rú cǐ me ？
然而真的如此么？
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No incidents occurred overnight.
The next morning, as dawn began to break, Lin Xuan set off.
Several months ago, he had visited the main hall of the Celestial Sound Sect, so he was somewhat familiar with the terrain.
However, this time, instead of entering openly, he would have to sneak in quietly, adding a layer of difficulty to his mission.
Nevertheless, Lin Xuan wasn't afraid. His current strength far surpassed what it used to be. While the Celestial Sound Sect might indeed be a den of tigers and dragons, whether they could trap him was still uncertain.
Regardless, he had to save Qinxin at all costs.
The Moon Black Sky Witch Technique originally had an effect that returned one to their true nature. By combining this with his technique for reining in his essence energy, Lin Xuan truly appeared like a common mortal, not revealing any trace of spiritual pressure. He then transformed into a faint streak of light and silently flew towards the Celestial Sound Sect.
His concealment technique was incredibly swift; before long, Zhenhuan Mountain came into view.
Although he was still over a hundred miles away, he could sense an abundance of essence energy.
No wonder the Celestial Sound Sect chose this place as their main hall. The quality of the spirit veins here was truly outstanding.
Despite having been there before, Lin Xuan couldn't help but express his admiration on his face.
The sky was clear and blue, with streaks of brilliant light occasionally passing by, giving off a vibrant atmosphere.
Wait, is there too much concealment technique being used?
Lin Xuan raised an eyebrow, showing signs of contemplation. This place was merely the entrance to the sect; last time he visited, it wasn't this bustling.
Could something significant be about to happen?
With that thought, Lin Xuan couldn't help but feel a hint of joy. If the Celestial Sound Sect encountered any danger, he could take advantage and save Qinxin more easily.
However, soon after, he shook his head, dismissing this possibility.
The Celestial Sound Sect wasn't an ordinary sect; it ranked among the top five in the spiritual realm. There were countless experts, including several at the Transcendation stage.
Grand Elder Immortal Voice was at a late-stage Transcendation, and there was reportedly another expert of the same level within the sect.
With such a foundation, even Primordial True Demon or the Six Kings of the Netherworld would find it hard to cause any trouble unless the Three Realms War broke out.
Lin Xuan wanted to gather more information but the current situation didn't allow him to reveal himself. For now, he was caught between a rock and a hard place.
But he was no ordinary person; this problem couldn't truly stump him.
Taking a deep breath, Lin Xuan found an unoccupied spot. He formed hand seals, causing his bones to crack loudly as he grew half a foot taller. A faint green light flashed across his face, changing his appearance.
He then changed into another set of clothes. With his current ability to change form and appearance, even high-stage experts might not notice him if they passed by.
With that done, Lin Xuan walked out confidently, heading towards the Celestial Sound Sect to find out what was happening.
Originally thinking it would be a difficult task, he found it much easier than expected. With minimal effort, he learned about the sect's thousand-year trading conference.
The name said it all; this event took place once every millennium. The qualifications for participation were easy enough to obtain—any cultivator above the Condensation Core stage was welcome, though they had to pay a certain amount of crystal stones as an entry fee.
The higher one’s cultivation level, the more crystal stones required, but no cultivator would miss such a grand event.
Such a gathering brought countless treasures and rarities, benefiting the Celestial Sound Sect not only through ticket sales but also by taking a cut from auctions.
Moreover, it facilitated transactions for those who had items they didn’t need and wanted to exchange for others.
It was said that during each conference, hundreds of thousands of cultivators would converge on this place from all directions.
Hundreds of thousands?
Lin Xuan was left speechless upon hearing this information. He had participated in countless exchanges since his journey into cultivation but none were as grand as this one; the difference was too stark.
Moreover, the number and quality of participants at the Celestial Sound Sect's trading conference were impressive—Condensation Core and Immortal Embryo cultivators abounded, along with experts from various stages, even some at the Transcendation stage...
Lin Xuan couldn't help but feel intrigued. However, he knew that saving Qinxin was his top priority.
With so many people coming to Zhenhuan Mountain, it would be a great opportunity for him.
Fishing in troubled waters!
Since there were so many people visiting the Celestial Sound Sect, he didn’t need to hide his tracks and could go directly.
After finding Qinxin, he would take her out without anyone noticing.
It seemed like heaven was helping him; Lin Xuan’s face showed great joy.
Such a good opportunity couldn't be missed. He appeared in full glory before flying towards the Celestial Sound Sect's entrance.
Of course, his cultivation level still needed to be concealed.
Otherwise, he might cause a stir among the Transcendation stage cultivators.
After all, this trading conference only happened once every millennium and lasted for nearly three months.
Currently, it had just opened, so lower-stage cultivators were predominant.
Lin Xuan hesitated briefly before concealing his cultivation to the Immortal Embryo stage.
High-stage cultivators, even if not at the Transcendation level, were often well-known figures. But at the Immortal Embryo stage, he blended in with ordinary passersby.
Claiming to be a wandering cultivator wouldn't raise suspicion and would easily allow him to slip through unnoticed.
Thus, his choice was well-considered.
Indeed, Lin Xuan encountered no obstacles upon entering the Celestial Sound Sect. After paying some crystal stones, he was easily admitted.
Unlike ordinary sects or families that lacked such grace, the Celestial Sound Sect wouldn't suspect any ill-intentioned cultivators from entering.
Things went smoother than expected, but Lin Xuan didn’t let his guard down.
This fortunate coincidence had indeed brought him good luck, but he couldn’t get too complacent.
After a moment’s hesitation, he first wandered through the market area. At this stage, there was no hope of finding any treasures, and that wasn't what he came for. He just wanted to ensure nobody noticed anything amiss about him.
He strolled around the market, confirming no one was following before quietly leaving. Following the information he had obtained from Soul-searching at Miao Yin’s place, he flew towards Qinxin's residence.
Seamlessly!
But was it really seamless?
In a deep valley of Zhenhuan Mountain, where essence energy was most concentrated.
This area was rarely visited by ordinary cultivators; even if the sect leaders weren't summoned, they wouldn’t dare enter. This place was the secluded abode of the Supreme Elder.
Inside one cave.
A young and beautiful woman sat cross-legged and opened her eyes with a cold smile: "What audacity! You killed Miao Yin and still dared to come to our main hall." (To be continued...)
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