zhè huà zài lǐ ， qí tā rén zì rán bú huì yǒu rèn hé yì yì ， suī rán duì gōng zhǔ yīn xìn quán wú yǒu xiē chà yì ， dàn dāng wù zhī jí ， hái shì xiān jiāng bīn kè yíng jìn zǒng duò 。
这话在理，其他人自然不会有任何异议，虽然对宫主音信全无有些诧异，但当务之急，还是先将宾客迎进总舵。
This makes sense. The others naturally wouldn't have any objections, though they were a bit surprised at the lack of news from the Sect Master. However, for now, their top priority was to welcome the guests into the main hall.
fǒu zé ， ruò shì yǒu rèn hé shī lǐ zhī chù ， tiān yīn gōng fēi chéng wéi zhěng gè líng jiè de xiào bǐng bù kě 。
否则，若是有任何失礼之处，天音宫非成为整个灵界的笑柄不可。
Otherwise, if there were any slight missteps, the Sound and Music Sect would become a laughingstock in the Spirit Realm.
yú shì ， yǐ nà shù míng dù jié qī lǎo guài wù wéi shǒu ， hòu miàn gēn le shù yǐ bǎi jì de fēn shén qī xiū xiān zhě ， gè zhǎn shén tōng ， huà zuò wǔ yán liù sè de jīng hóng ， xiàng shān mén wài fēi qù le 。
于是，以那数名渡劫期老怪物为首，后面跟了数以百计的分神期修仙者，各展神通，化作五颜六sè的惊虹，向山门外飞去了。
Thus, led by several old monsters of the Tribulation Period, followed by hundreds of Spirit Cultivators at the Profound Stage, each displaying their abilities, they transformed into colorful streaks of light and flew towards the main gate.
yǔ cǐ tóng shí ， tiān yīn gōng zǒng duò ， yīn wèi jiāo huàn dà huì de yuán gù ， zhè lǐ yuán běn yǐ jù jí le chéng qiān shàng wàn de xiū xiān zhě 。
与此同时，天音宫总舵，因为交换大会的缘故，这里原本已聚集了成千上万的修仙者。
At the same time, due to the exchange conference, the Sound and Music Sect's main hall was already filled with thousands of Spirit Cultivators.
cǐ shí cǐ kè ， zhè xiē rén què quán bù xiàng shān mén wài huì jù ér qù le 。
此时此刻，这些人却全部像山门外汇聚而去了。
Now, these people were all gathering at the main gate.
wú tā ， yí gè shū hū ， nài lóng fū fù yǔ bǎi huā xiān zi jià lín de xiāo xī ， jìng qiǎo rán chuán kāi 。
无他，一个疏忽，鼐龙夫妇与百花仙子驾临的消息，竟悄然传开。
There was no other reason; the news that Master Naelong and Fairy Hundred Flowers had arrived quietly spread.
zhòng rén suī bù zhī shì zhēn shì jiǎ ， dàn zhè ge rè nào ， nà shì kěn dìng yào qiáo a ！
众人虽不知是真是假，但这个热闹，那是肯定要瞧啊！
Though everyone didn't know if it was true or not, they definitely wanted to see this spectacle.
dù jié hòu qī de cún zài ， ér qiě hái shì qí zhōng de jiǎo jiǎo zhě ， yì bān rén nǎ ér yǒu jī huì dé jiàn ？
渡劫后期的存在，而且还是其中的佼佼者，一般人哪儿有机会得见？
Seeing a Tribulation Period existence, especially one of the top tier, was rare for ordinary people. Just getting a glimpse would be considered a great blessing.
yuǎn yuǎn kàn shàng yī yǎn ， dōu suàn shì mò dà de fú yuán 。
远远看上一眼，都算是莫大的福缘。
Although many people came nearby, there was an eerie silence. After all, everyone present was a Spirit Cultivator and no fool. If they caused a commotion that displeased Master Naelong or Fairy Hundred Flowers, it could lead to endless trouble.
bù guò lái fù jìn de rén suī duō ， què shì ān jìng dào jí chù 。
不过来附近的人虽多，却是安静到极处。
Finally, the long-awaited moment arrived with a strange and sudden sound breaking the silence.
bì jìng zài chǎng de dōu shì xiū xiān zhě ， méi yǒu chǔn bèn de rén wù ， ruò shì xuān huá rě dé nài lóng huò shì bǎi huā xiān zi bù kuài ， shuō bù dìng huì yǒu wú qióng de hòu huàn 。
毕竟在场的都是修仙者，没有蠢笨的人物，若是喧哗惹得鼐龙或是百花仙子不快，说不定会有无穷的后患。
Then, a bright light appeared on the horizon far away.
jiù zhè yàng ， miàn duì wàn zhòng qī dài de qī dài ， yī zhèn gǔ guài yǐ jí de pò kōng shēng zhōng yú chuán le guò lái 。
就这样，面对万众期待的期待，一阵古怪以极的破空声终于传了过来。
Initially distant, it approached at an astonishing speed.
suí hòu ， zài nà jí yuǎn de tiān biān ， chū xiàn le yī dào liàng lì de guāng xiàn 。
随后，在那极远的天边，出现了一道亮丽的光线。
It flashed several times before coming right in front of them.
kāi shǐ shàng yuǎn ， dàn què yǐ lìng rén chēng mù jié shé de sù dù ， jiē jìn le zhè biān 。
开始尚远，但却以令人瞠目结舌的速度，接近了这边。
The sound abruptly stopped as the light faded, revealing a beautifully decorated boat.
shǎn le jǐ shǎn ， jiù lái dào yǎn qián 。
闪了几闪，就来到眼前。
Indeed, it was a boat, very different from ordinary Spirit Boats. This boat was over ten dozen feet long and had seven layers, exquisitely beautiful and luxurious. Even compared to secular royal boats, this one fell far short in comparison, and it emitted an invigorating fragrance.
suí hòu nà pò kōng shēng gā rán ér zhǐ ， guāng huá shōu liǎn ， què shì yī sōu huà fǎng yìng rù yǎn lián 。
随后那破空声嘎然而止，光华收敛，却是一艘画舫映入眼帘。
"Renewing Wood!"
zhēn de shì huà fǎng ， yǔ yì bān de líng zhōu dà bù yí yàng ， cǐ huà fǎng zhǎng shù shí yú zhàng ， fēn qī céng ，jīng měi huá lì ， biàn shì shì sú huáng shì de huà fǎng yǔ qí xiāng bǐ ， yě yào yuǎn yuǎn bù jí ， ér qiě zhěng zuò huà fǎng ， hái sàn fà chū qìn rén xīn pí de yì xiāng 。
真的是画舫，与一般的灵舟大不一样，此画舫长数十余丈，分七层，jīng美华丽，便是世俗皇室的画舫与其相比，也要远远不及，而且整座画舫，还散发出沁人心脾的异香。
Among the crowd were many experienced Spirit Cultivators who immediately let out a series of exclamations.
“ yǎng shén mù ！”
“养神木！”
Renewing Wood wasn't just any ordinary treasure; it was among the seven divine woods in the cultivation world. As its name suggested, this wood had the effect of nourishing one's spirit consciousness, making it highly sought after by cultivators. Even if they could only get a tiny piece, about an inch long, and use it as an accessory, there would be countless benefits.
zài chǎng zì rán bù fá jiàn duō shí guǎng de xiū xiān zhě ， dùn shí cóng rén qún zhōng chuán chū yī zhèn zhèn de jīng hū 。
在场自然不乏见多识广的修仙者，顿时从人群中传出一阵阵的惊呼。
However, even with such rarity, it was still unattainable.
yào zhī dào ， yǎng shén mù kě bú shì pǔ tōng de tiān cái dì bǎo ， ér shì wèi jū xiū xiān jiè qī dà shén mù ， gù míng sī yì ， cǐ wù yǒu zī yǎng shén shí de xiào guǒ ， gù ér ， xiū shì men jiē qū zhī ruò wù ， ruò néng nòng dào yī xiǎo jié ， nǎ pà jǐn yǒu cùn xǔ ， zuò chéng qì wù ， suí shēn pèi dài ， yě huì yǒu shù zhī bù jìn de hǎo chù 。
要知道，养神木可不是普通的天材地宝，而是位居修仙界七大神木，顾名思义，此物有滋养神识的效果，故而，修士们皆趋之若鹜，若能弄到一小截，哪怕仅有寸许，做成器物，随身佩戴，也会有数之不尽的好处。
Renewing Wood was too precious. But what was before them...
rán ér jí biàn zhè yàng ， yì bù kě dé 。
然而即便这样，亦不可得。
The Spirit Cultivators present couldn't describe their awe adequately. The extravagance was beyond measure; Master Naelong was simply squandering resources, deserving of divine punishment.
yǎng shén mù tài zhēn xī le ， kě yǎn qián ……
养神木太珍稀了，可眼前……
This wasn't just idle talk. The sight in front of them was truly shocking—the entire boat was constructed from Renewing Wood. This was sheer luxury, and it was too ostentatious.
zài chǎng de xiū shì bù zhī dào gāi zěn me shuō ， yòng shē chǐ dōu bù zú yǐ xíng róng ， zhè nài lóng zhēn rén jiǎn zhí bào tiǎn tiān wù ， gāi bèi tiān dǎ léi pī de 。
在场的修士不知道该怎么说，用奢侈都不足以形容，这鼐龙真人简直暴殄天物，该被天打雷劈的。
These old Tribulation Period cultivators were incredibly wealthy; many Spirit Cultivators drooled at the sight...
zhè kě bú shì xìn kǒu hú shuō ， yǎn qián de yí mù ， zhèn hàn tài guò ， zhěng sōu huà fǎng ， jū rán quán bù shì yòng yǎng shén mù gòu jiàn ér chéng de ， zhè bú shì shē chǐ shì shén me ， tài biāo hàn le 。
这可不是信口胡说，眼前的一幕，震撼太过，整艘画舫，居然全部是用养神木构建而成的，这不是奢侈是什么，太彪悍了。
At this moment, divine music played as countless lights flew out from the Sound and Music Sect's main gate.
zhè xiē dù jié hòu qī de lǎo jiā huǒ ， zhēn shì fù dé liú yóu ， bù shǎo xiū xiān zhě de kǒu shuǐ ， huā lā lā wǎng xià luò ……
这些渡劫后期的老家伙，真是富得流油，不少修仙者的口水，哗啦啦往下落……
Leading them were dozens of female cultivators, divided into two rows on either side. Each row had twelve people, all about seventeen or eighteen years old with exceptionally clear features. Every one of them held a palace lantern in their hands.
ér jiù zài zhè shí ， xiān lè dà zuò ， wú shù guāng huá ， cóng tiān yīn gōng de shān mén nèi fēi shè ér chū 。
而就在这时，仙乐大作，无数光华，从天音宫的山门内飞shè而出。
They moved gracefully through the sky as if descending from heaven to earth, like celestial maidens.
dāng xiān de ， shì shù shí míng nǚ xiū ， fēn zuǒ yòu liǎng liè ， měi liè gòng shí èr rén ， yuē shí qī bā suì nián jì ， méi qīng mù xiù yǐ jí ， měi yí gè rén de shǒu lǐ ， dōu tí zhe yī zhǎn gōng dēng 。
当先的，是数十名女修，分左右两列，每列共十二人，约十七八岁年纪，眉清目秀以极，每一个人的手里，都提着一盏宫灯。
Behind them, phoenixes called out, and faintly, countless rare birds and beasts could be heard singing and dancing, their beauty dazzling. They seemed to have been guided by some high-ranking cultivators.
lián bù qīng yí ， huǎn huǎn cóng tiān kōng zhōng zǒu lái ， biàn fǎng fú dī luò fán chén de xiān zi 。
莲步轻移，缓缓从天空中走来，便仿佛滴落凡尘的仙子。
More lights appeared, all of which were Spirit Cultivators above the Profound Stage. A rough count revealed at least several hundred.
ér tā men de hòu miàn ， xiān hè cháng míng ， yǐn yǐn hái yǒu wú shù zhēn qín yì shòu ， yǐn jǐng gāo gē ， piān piān qǐ wǔ ， měi dé lìng rén xuàn mù ， kàn lái dōu shì jīng guò gāo rén zhǐ diǎn de 。
而她们的后面，仙鹤长鸣，隐隐还有无数珍禽异兽，引颈高歌，翩翩起舞，美得令人炫目，看来都是经过高人指点的。
But what drew the most attention were the first dozen or so cultivators in front, surrounded by others. Their status was unmistakable.
suí hòu guāng huá yuè lái yuè duō ， ér qiě quán dōu shì fēn shén yǐ shàng de xiū xiān zhě ， cū lüè yī shù ， zhì shǎo yǒu shù bǎi zhī duō 。
随后光华越来越多，而且全都是分神以上的修仙者，粗略一数，至少有数百之多。
Sure enough, they were the top Elders of the Sound and Music Sect who had just undergone tribulation.
bù guò zuì yǐn rén zhǔ mù de hái shì qián miàn shí yú míng xiū xiān zhě ， bèi qí tā rén cù yōng zhe ， yī kàn shēn fèn jiù fēi tóng xiǎo kě 。
不过最引人瞩目的还是前面十余名修仙者，被其他人簇拥着，一看身份就非同小可。
Such a grand scale made people envious. As the saying goes, "A reputation is hard to come by," which explained why the Sound and Music Sect ranked among the top five in the Spirit Realm.
bú yòng shuō ， shì tiān yīn gōng dù jié qī de tài shàng zhǎng lǎo le 。
不用说，是天音宫渡劫期的太上长老了。
The entire process seemed complex but took only an instant.
zhè yàng de guī mó ， lìng rén xiàn mù ， sú huà shuō ， shèng míng zhī xià wú xū shì ， guài bù dé tiān yīn gōng néng zài líng jiè zhū duō shì lì zhōng pái míng qián wǔ 。
这样的规模，令人羡慕，俗话说，盛名之下无虚士，怪不得天音宫能在灵界诸多势力中排名前五。
Soon, those streaks of light arrived near the boat.
zhěng gè guò chéng shuō lái fán fù ， qí shí bù guò shùn xī de gōng fu 。
整个过程说来繁复，其实不过瞬息的功夫。
"Is it Master Naelong and Fairy Hundred Flowers arriving?"
hěn kuài ， nà yī dào dào dùn guāng jiù lái dào jù lí huà fǎng bù yuǎn zhī chù 。
很快，那一道道遁光就来到距离画舫不远之处。
The speaker was a white-haired old man in black robes. The Sect Master and Grand Elder were not present; clearly, he was the leading Elder among the top Elders of the Sound and Music Sect.
“ kě shì nài lóng xián kàng lì yǔ bǎi huā xiān zi jià lín me ？”
“可是鼐龙贤伉俪与百花仙子驾临么？”
"Eh? It's Daoist Stone and Fairy Immortal Sound. Why aren't you both in the sect? And what about Scholar Xuan Yin? He should have come out to greet me if he knew I arrived here."
shuō huà de ， shì nà tóu fà huā bái de zào páo lǎo zhě ， gōng zhǔ yǔ dà zhǎng lǎo jiē bù zài cǐ chù ， tiān yīn gōng zhū wèi tài shàng zhǎng lǎo zhōng ， xiǎn rán jiù yǐ tā jū shǒu le 。
说话的，是那头发花白的皂袍老者，宫主与大长老皆不在此处，天音宫诸位太上长老中，显然就以他居首了。
A slightly magnetic voice entered their ears, with a hint of laziness. The Spirit Cultivators present all showed interest; only Master Naelong could speak like this.
“ yí ， jū rán shì shí dào yǒu ， tiān yīn xiān zi ， jū rán bù zài gōng zhōng me ， hái yǒu xuán yīn nà suān rú ， fǒu zé míng zhī dào běn shuài gē dào le cǐ chù ， yě bù chū lái yíng jiē yī èr me ？”
“咦，居然是石道友，天音仙子，居然不再宫中么，还有玄音那酸儒，否则明知道本帅哥到了此处，也不出来迎接一二么？”
"That... Grand Elder is on a pilgrimage, and the Sect Master is in seclusion, so they can't come out to see us," the old man swallowed hard and said with some bitterness.
yī lüè dài cí xìng de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， yǔ qì pǒ yǒu jǐ fēn lǎn sǎn zhī sè， zài chǎng de xiū xiān zhě tīng le ， wú bù lù chū guān zhù de biǎo qíng ， fàng yǎn sān jiè de dǐng jí qiáng zhě ， huì yòng zhè zhǒng kǒu qì yǔ tài shuō huà de ， yě wéi yǒu nà wèi wán shì bù gōng de nài lóng zhēn rén le 。
一略带磁xìng的声音传入耳朵，语气颇有几分懒散之sè，在场的修仙者听了，无不露出关注的表情，放眼三界的顶级强者，会用这种口气语态说话的，也唯有那位玩世不恭的鼐龙真人了。
Although Spirit Cultivators weren't always truthful, at their level, lying still made them feel guilty.
“ nà ge …… dà zhǎng lǎo wài chū yún yóu ， gōng zhǔ zhèng zài bì guān ， suǒ yǐ zàn shí wú fǎ lái jiàn 。” zào páo lǎo zhě tūn le yī kǒu tuò mò ， yǒu diǎn kǔ sè de shuō 。
“那个……大长老外出云游，宫主正在闭关，所以暂时无法来见。”皂袍老者吞了一口唾沫，有点苦涩的说。
"Oh, both of you have matters. That's fortunate."
suī rán xiū xiān zhě bìng fēi dōu shì yán chū bì jiàn de jiā huo ， dàn shí lì dào le tā men zhè ge děng jí ， dāng miàn shuō huǎng hái shì yǒu diǎn liǎn hóng de 。
虽然修仙者并非都是言出必践的家伙，但实力到了他们这个等级，当面说谎还是有点脸红的。
A gentle voice entered their ears, clear and melodious. A woman dressed in a young lady's attire appeared beside Master Naelong.
“ ó ， liǎng rén dōu yǒu shì me ， zhè dào qiǎo le 。” nài lóng zhēn rén liǎn shàng dài zhe xiào róng ， bù zhì kě fǒu 。
“哦，两人都有事么，这倒巧了。”鼐龙真人脸上带着笑容，不置可否。
Her smile was charming, and her beauty was striking.
“ suàn le ， fū jūn ， shì yǒu qiǎo hé ， yě xǔ liǎng wèi dào yǒu zhēn yǒu shì ， zhè yě méi yǒu shén me 。”
“算了，夫君，事有巧合，也许两位道友真有事，这也没有什么。”
Her identity was obvious.
yī wēn wǎn de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， qīng cuì dòng tīng dào wú yǐ fù jiā de chéng dù ， suí hòu yī zuò shào fù dǎ bàn de nǚ zǐ lái dào le nài lóng jiè de shēn cè 。
一温婉的声音传入耳朵，清脆动听到无以复加的程度，随后一做少妇打扮的女子来到了鼐龙界的身侧。
She was the beloved wife of Master Naelong, the incomparable Lady Renewing!
qiǎo xiào qiàn xī ， róng yán shí fēn měi lì 。
巧笑倩兮，容颜十分美丽。
"Alright, if you say so, I won't hold it against you."
qí shēn fèn yǐ shì hū zhī yù chū 。
其身份已是呼之yù出。
Master Naelong turned around with a loving expression. It was clear that their relationship was excellent. He muttered, "I don't mind, but what does Fairy Hundred Flowers think?"
zhèng shì nài lóng zhēn rén de ài qī ， nà wèi jǔ shì wú shuāng de qí nǚ zǐ ， qiān qiān xiān zi ！
正是鼐龙真人的爱妻，那位举世无双的奇女子，芊芊仙子！
"What do I have to think? Do you think I'm as petty as you?"
“ hǎo ， fū rén jì rán zhè me shuō ， wǒ yě jiù bù jì jiào le 。”
“好，夫人既然这么说，我也就不计较了。”
An irritable voice entered their ears, followed by a flash of light revealing a graceful woman in white.
nài lóng zhēn rén huí guò tóu ， yī fù ài lián de shén sè， rèn shéi dōu kàn dé chū ， tā men fū qī de gǎn qíng shì jí hǎo de ， suí hòu dū nāng le yī jù ：“ wǒ dǎo shì méi guān xì ， jiù bù zhī dào bǎi huā xīn zhōng ， shì zěn me xiǎng dì 。”
鼐龙真人回过头，一副爱怜的神sè，任谁都看得出，他们夫妻的感情是极好的，随后嘟囔了一句：“我倒是没关系，就不知道百花心中，是怎么想地。”
She looked no more than twenty, yet her eyes held an air of沧桑 (sāng cháng) [time-worn experience].
“ wǒ néng zěn me xiǎng ， nán dào nǐ dāng běn gōng ， yě rú tóng nǐ yì bān de xiǎo qì ？”
“我能怎么想，难道你当本宫，也如同你一般的小气？”
As if she had experienced the legends of ancient times herself. Her aura was terrifying, leaving no doubt that she was at the late Tribulation Period.
yī méi hǎo qì de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ lǐ ， suí hòu guāng huá yī shǎn ， yī bái yī piāo piāo de nǚ xiū chū xiàn 。
一没好气的声音传入耳朵里，随后光华一闪，一白衣飘飘的女修出现。
Fairy Hundred Flowers!
yī yǎn wàng qù ， bù guò èr shí yǒu yú ， rán ér tā de yī shuāng móu zi lǐ ， què chōng mǎn le cāng sāng zhī yì 。。
一眼望去，不过二十有余，然而她的一双眸子里，却充满了沧桑之意。。
Regardless of strength or reputation, she wouldn't be any less than Master Naelong.
jiù fǎng fú héng gǔ de suì yuè lǐ suǒ fā shēng de chuán qí ， tā dōu céng yī yī jīng lì 。
就仿佛恒古的岁月里所发生的传奇，她都曾一一经历。
The top Elders of the Sound and Music Sect naturally paid their respects again, showing a mix of respect on their faces.
hún shēn de qì xī gèng shì kě bù yǐ jí ， háo bù huái yí ， bǎi fēn zhī bǎi ， huì shì dù jié hòu qī 。
浑身的气息更是可怖以极，毫不怀疑，百分之百，会是渡劫后期。
Though tribulations were similar, there was a world of difference between early, middle, and late stages. Moreover, as one of the stronger ones, showing some respect wasn't out of place.
bǎi huā xiān zi ！
百花仙子！
Seeing that Master Naelong and Fairy Hundred Flowers showed no signs of displeasure, the top Elders of the Sound and Music Sect breathed a sigh of relief. However, at this moment, something unexpected happened.
tā bù lùn shí lì míng qì ， bǐ zhī nài lóng zhēn rén dōu bú huì yǒu fēn háo xùn sè dì 。
她不论实力名气，比之鼐龙真人都不会有分毫逊sè地。
Without any warning, a loud noise echoed from deep within the main hall of the Sound and Music Sect. (To be continued.)
This makes sense. The others naturally wouldn't have any objections, though they were a bit surprised at the lack of news from the Sect Master. However, for now, their top priority was to welcome the guests into the main hall.
Otherwise, if there were any slight missteps, the Sound and Music Sect would become a laughingstock in the Spirit Realm.
Thus, led by several old monsters of the Tribulation Period, followed by hundreds of Spirit Cultivators at the Profound Stage, each displaying their abilities, they transformed into colorful streaks of light and flew towards the main gate.
...
At the same time, due to the exchange conference, the Sound and Music Sect's main hall was already filled with thousands of Spirit Cultivators.
Now, these people were all gathering at the main gate.
There was no other reason; the news that Master Naelong and Fairy Hundred Flowers had arrived quietly spread.
Though everyone didn't know if it was true or not, they definitely wanted to see this spectacle.
Seeing a Tribulation Period existence, especially one of the top tier, was rare for ordinary people. Just getting a glimpse would be considered a great blessing.
Although many people came nearby, there was an eerie silence. After all, everyone present was a Spirit Cultivator and no fool. If they caused a commotion that displeased Master Naelong or Fairy Hundred Flowers, it could lead to endless trouble.
Finally, the long-awaited moment arrived with a strange and sudden sound breaking the silence.
Then, a bright light appeared on the horizon far away.
Initially distant, it approached at an astonishing speed.
It flashed several times before coming right in front of them.
The sound abruptly stopped as the light faded, revealing a beautifully decorated boat.
Indeed, it was a boat, very different from ordinary Spirit Boats. This boat was over ten dozen feet long and had seven layers, exquisitely beautiful and luxurious. Even compared to secular royal boats, this one fell far short in comparison, and it emitted an invigorating fragrance.
"Renewing Wood!"
Among the crowd were many experienced Spirit Cultivators who immediately let out a series of exclamations.
Renewing Wood wasn't just any ordinary treasure; it was among the seven divine woods in the cultivation world. As its name suggested, this wood had the effect of nourishing one's spirit consciousness, making it highly sought after by cultivators. Even if they could only get a tiny piece, about an inch long, and use it as an accessory, there would be countless benefits.
However, even with such rarity, it was still unattainable.
Renewing Wood was too precious. But what was before them...
The Spirit Cultivators present couldn't describe their awe adequately. The extravagance was beyond measure; Master Naelong was simply squandering resources, deserving of divine punishment.
This wasn't just idle talk. The sight in front of them was truly shocking—the entire boat was constructed from Renewing Wood. This was sheer luxury, and it was too ostentatious.
These old Tribulation Period cultivators were incredibly wealthy; many Spirit Cultivators drooled at the sight...
At this moment, divine music played as countless lights flew out from the Sound and Music Sect's main gate.
Leading them were dozens of female cultivators, divided into two rows on either side. Each row had twelve people, all about seventeen or eighteen years old with exceptionally clear features. Every one of them held a palace lantern in their hands.
They moved gracefully through the sky as if descending from heaven to earth, like celestial maidens.
Behind them, phoenixes called out, and faintly, countless rare birds and beasts could be heard singing and dancing, their beauty dazzling. They seemed to have been guided by some high-ranking cultivators.
More lights appeared, all of which were Spirit Cultivators above the Profound Stage. A rough count revealed at least several hundred.
But what drew the most attention were the first dozen or so cultivators in front, surrounded by others. Their status was unmistakable.
Sure enough, they were the top Elders of the Sound and Music Sect who had just undergone tribulation.
Such a grand scale made people envious. As the saying goes, "A reputation is hard to come by," which explained why the Sound and Music Sect ranked among the top five in the Spirit Realm.
The entire process seemed complex but took only an instant.
Soon, those streaks of light arrived near the boat.
"Is it Master Naelong and Fairy Hundred Flowers arriving?"
The speaker was a white-haired old man in black robes. The Sect Master and Grand Elder were not present; clearly, he was the leading Elder among the top Elders of the Sound and Music Sect.
"Eh? It's Daoist Stone and Fairy Immortal Sound. Why aren't you both in the sect? And what about Scholar Xuan Yin? He should have come out to greet me if he knew I arrived here."
A slightly magnetic voice entered their ears, with a hint of laziness. The Spirit Cultivators present all showed interest; only Master Naelong could speak like this.
"That... Grand Elder is on a pilgrimage, and the Sect Master is in seclusion, so they can't come out to see us," the old man swallowed hard and said with some bitterness.
Although Spirit Cultivators weren't always truthful, at their level, lying still made them feel guilty.
"Oh, both of you have matters. That's fortunate."
A gentle voice entered their ears, clear and melodious. A woman dressed in a young lady's attire appeared beside Master Naelong.
Her smile was charming, and her beauty was striking.
Her identity was obvious.
She was the beloved wife of Master Naelong, the incomparable Lady Renewing!
"Alright, if you say so, I won't hold it against you."
Master Naelong turned around with a loving expression. It was clear that their relationship was excellent. He muttered, "I don't mind, but what does Fairy Hundred Flowers think?"
"What do I have to think? Do you think I'm as petty as you?"
An irritable voice entered their ears, followed by a flash of light revealing a graceful woman in white.
She looked no more than twenty, yet her eyes held an air of沧桑 (sāng cháng) [time-worn experience].
As if she had experienced the legends of ancient times herself. Her aura was terrifying, leaving no doubt that she was at the late Tribulation Period.
Fairy Hundred Flowers!
Regardless of strength or reputation, she wouldn't be any less than Master Naelong.
The top Elders of the Sound and Music Sect naturally paid their respects again, showing a mix of respect on their faces.
Though tribulations were similar, there was a world of difference between early, middle, and late stages. Moreover, as one of the stronger ones, showing some respect wasn't out of place.
Seeing that Master Naelong and Fairy Hundred Flowers showed no signs of displeasure, the top Elders of the Sound and Music Sect breathed a sigh of relief. However, at this moment, something unexpected happened.
Without any warning, a loud noise echoed from deep within the main hall of the Sound and Music Sect. (To be continued.)