dà gē yī fān hǎo yì ， lín xuān dāng rán bù biàn tuī cí 。
大哥一番好意，林轩当然不便推辞。
Brother, your good intentions are not unwelcome. Lin Xuan naturally couldn't refuse.
hé kuàng nài lóng zhēn rén yǐ yán míng qīng chǔ ， zuì jìn tā wú shì kě zuò ， yǔ lín xuān tóng háng ， yě suàn yóu shān wán shuǐ le 。
何况鼐龙真人已言明清楚，最近他无事可做，与林轩同行，也算游山玩水了。
Moreover, Elder Nai Long had made it clear that he was idle and could pass the time by traveling with Lin Xuan.
bǎi huā de qíng kuàng yě chà bu duō 。
百花的情况也差不多。
The situation for Bai Hua was similar. With such a rare opportunity, Lin Xuan wasn’t being overly formal and shared his cultivation insights with them along the way. Since they were now sworn brothers, Bai Hua and Elder Nai Long looked at him differently, offering much guidance without reservation. Lin Xuan benefited greatly from this, admiring Brother and Sister even more.
jī huì nán dé ， lín xuān yě bù yū fǔ ， yī lù tóng háng ， shào bù liǎo xiàng liǎng rén qǐng jiào xiū liàn xīn dé 。
机会难得，林轩也不迂腐，一路同行，少不了像两人请教修炼心得。
Given his broad knowledge, though his strength was far less than theirs, he could still offer valuable insights into cultivation to the two of them. In short, it was a win-win situation for everyone, as their familial and friendly bonds grew stronger.
jì yǐ yì jié jīn lán ， nài lóng bǎi huā duì lín xuān dōu lìng yǎn xiāng kàn 。
既已义结金兰，鼐龙百花对林轩都另眼相看。
During this period, Lin Xuan’s life was extremely pleasant. However, misfortune can follow good fortune, and Cloud Concealment Sect found itself in trouble.
zhī wú bù yán ， yán wú bù jìn ， jǐ yǔ le tā hěn duō zhǐ diǎn 。
知无不言，言无不尽，给予了他很多指点。
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lín xuān huò yì liáng duō ， duì dà gē èr jiě gèng shì pèi fú 。
林轩获益良多，对大哥二姐更是佩服。
Originally, Lin Xuan intended to search for Mo Er's whereabouts at the Underworld. Since he had no idea when news would come, he left behind many means before leaving. As long as it wasn’t several late-stage Golden Transcendence Realm experts teaming up to attack, Cloud Concealment Sect shouldn’t face significant trouble.
ér yǐ tā shè liè guǎng bó ， shí lì suī yuǎn bù jí èr rén ， dàn tā shān zhī shí kě yǐ gōng yù ， lín xuān yú xiū xíng shàng de yī xiē jiàn jiě ， yě duì èr rén dà yǒu zhù yì 。
而以他涉猎广博，实力虽远不及二人，但他山之石可以攻玉，林轩于修行上的一些见解，也对二人大有助益。
Considering the few Golden Transcendence Realm existences in Nai Long World, and with the lessons from Old Monster Xue and Sword Lake Palace, Lin Xuan believed that those old monsters would not cause trouble for Cloud Concealment Sect within a thousand years.
zǒng ér yán zhī ， suàn shì gè qǔ suǒ xū ， ér sān rén zài dōu huò dé hǎo chù de tóng shí ， yě zēng jìn le bǐ cǐ jiān de qīn qíng yǒu yì 。
总而言之，算是各取所需，而三人在都获得好处的同时，也增进了彼此间的亲情友谊。
A thousand years is a long time, during which he believed he could find clues related to Mo Er. Once back at the main base, he wouldn’t fear any petty villains.
zhè duàn shí jiān ， lín xuān guò dé shì yú kuài yǐ jí ， rán ér fú xī huò suǒ yī ， yún yǐn zōng què xiàn rù le má fán le 。
这段时间，林轩过得是愉快以极，然而福兮祸所依，云隐宗却陷入了麻烦了。
This plan seemed sound, but as the saying goes, "plans are made by man, success depends on heaven." Even cultivators don’t have precognition; no matter how well you arrange things, unexpected events can still occur.
……
……
Absolute safety is impossible in reality. Just like now, despite his meticulous arrangements for Cloud Concealment Sect, there were characters who didn't follow the norm and traveled a great distance to cause trouble for the sect.
cǐ xíng ， yuán běn lín xuān shì xiǎng yào qù yīn sī dì fǔ xún zhǎo yuè ér de zōng jì ， yīn wèi bù zhī hé shí cái yǒu xiāo xī ， gù ér zài lí kāi yǐ qián ， tā yǐ jīng liú xià le zhū duō shǒu duàn 。
此行，原本林轩是想要去阴司地府寻找月儿的踪迹，因为不知何时才有消息，故而在离开以前，他已经留下了诸多手段。
There were only two enemies.
zhǐ yào bú shì yǒu jǐ míng dù jié hòu qī de lǎo guài ， lián mèi shā shàng mén lái ， yún yǐn zōng yīng gāi dōu bú huì yǒu tài dà de má fán 。
只要不是有几名渡劫后期的老怪，联袂杀上门来，云隐宗应该都不会有太大的麻烦。
It seemed like trying to shake a tree with an ant, given that Cloud Concealment Sect had become renowned in Nai Long World. Although it couldn’t compare to its peak, years of accumulation had made their foundation quite solid.
ér fàng yǎn nài lóng jiè ， dù jié qī cún zài qū zhǐ kě shǔ 。
而放眼鼐龙界，渡劫期存在屈指可数。
Two people daring to challenge such a powerful sect was indeed overreaching.
yòu yǒu xuē lǎo yāo yǔ jiàn hú gōng de qián chē zhī jiàn ， lín xuān xiāng xìn nà xiē lǎo guài wù quán héng lì bì ， zài qiān nián nèi ， dōu bú huì lái zhǎo yún yǐn zōng de má fán 。
又有薛老妖与剑湖宫的前车之鉴，林轩相信那些老怪物权衡利弊，在千年内，都不会来找云隐宗的麻烦。
But they must have some support.
yī qiān nián ， zhè me zhǎng de shí jiān ， lín xuān xiāng xìn zì jǐ zěn me yě néng xún dào yǔ yuè ér yǒu guān de xiàn suǒ ， zhǐ yào zì jǐ huí dào zǒng duò ， zì rán bù hài pà xiāo xiǎo zhī bèi le 。
一千年，这么长的时间，林轩相信自己怎么也能寻到与月儿有关的线索，只要自己回到总舵，自然不害怕宵小之辈了。
These were twin brothers who had both reached the Golden Transcendence Realm.
yuán běn zhè fān dǎ suàn méi yǒu cuò ， kě sú huà shuō ， móu shì zài rén chéng shì zài tiān ， jí biàn xiū xiān zhě 。 yě méi yǒu wèi bǔ xiān zhī zhī shù ， nǐ jiāng shì qíng ān pái dé zài wěn tuǒ ， yě yǒu kě néng chū xiàn yù liào zhī wài de biàn gù 。
原本这番打算没有错，可俗话说，谋事在人成事在天，即便修仙者。也没有未卜先知之术，你将事情安排得再稳妥，也有可能出现预料之外的变故。
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wàn wú yī shī ， zài shí jì zhōng ， shì bù cún zài de 。
万无一失，在实际中，是不存在的。
The story began about a month ago...
jiù xiàng xiàn zài ， lín xuān míng míng yǐ duì yún yǐn zōng zuò le tuǒ shàn ān pái ， kě piān piān jiù yǒu bù àn cháng lǐ chū pái de rén wù ， bù yuǎn qiān lǐ ， lái zhǎo yún yǐn zōng de má fán 。
就像现在，林轩明明已对云隐宗做了妥善安排，可偏偏就有不按常理出牌的人物，不远千里，来找云隐宗的麻烦。
A month earlier, two unremarkable old monsters ended their seclusion. They spent ten thousand years in seclusion this time.
dí rén zhǐ yǒu liǎng gè 。
敌人只有两个。
While it sounded absurd, there were indeed such arduous cultivators in the cultivation world.
tīng qǐ lái xiàng shì pí fú hàn shù 。 bì jìng rú jīn de yún yǐn zōng jīn fēi xī bǐ ， yǐ bèi yù wéi nài lóng jiè de dì yī shì lì 。
听起来像是蚍蜉撼树。毕竟如今的云隐宗今非昔比，已被誉为鼐龙界的第一势力。
Their efforts paid off richly: both had advanced to Golden Transcendence Realm!
suī rán wú fǎ yǔ jiàn hú gōng quán shèng zhī shí xiāng bǐ ， dàn zhè me duō nián de jī lěi ， dǐ yùn yǐ jīng shì hěn shēn hòu dì 。
虽然无法与剑湖宫全盛之时相比，但这么多年的积累，底蕴已经是很深厚地。
This was naturally a cause for celebration. With good spirits, these two old monsters, who previously had no grudges with Cloud Concealment Sect, heard that the sect’s reputation soared.
liǎng gè rén ， jiù gǎn lái zhǎo yún yǐn zōng de má fán 。 tīng shàng qù ， què shí yǒu xiē bù zì liàng lì 。
两个人，就敢来找云隐宗的麻烦。听上去，确实有些不自量力。
How could this be? Remembering ten thousand years ago, Cloud Concealment Sect was just an insignificant small sect. Who was Lin Xuan, a name they hadn’t heard before, and how did he manage to gain such a huge reputation in such a short time?
kě duì fāng gǎn zhè me zuò ， kěn dìng shì yǒu yī zhàng de 。
可对方敢这么做，肯定是有依仗的。
The brothers were extremely envious.
zhè shì yī duì luán shēng xiōng dì ， ér qiě liǎng rén dōu shì dù jié qī 。
这是一对孪生兄弟，而且两人都是渡劫期。
Indeed, envy!
shì qíng yào cóng yuè yú zhī qián shuō qǐ 。
事情要从月余之前说起。
For these newly promoted Golden Transcendence Realm cultivators, their favorite thing was fame. Other cultivators labored for immortality, but the brothers’ greatest wish was to be renowned throughout the world.
……
……
After ten thousand years of hard work, reaching this stage brought them joy and a sense of vindication. They felt that their lifelong dreams were about to come true.
yí gè yuè qián 。
一个月前。
Golden Transcendence Realm experts are admired wherever they go.
liǎng wèi míng bú jiàn jīng zhuàn de lǎo guǐ wù jié shù le bì guān 。
两位名不见经传的老鬼物结束了闭关。
This was indeed the case, but they weren’t satisfied because there was one cultivator with even greater fame: Lin Xuan.
tā men zhè yī cì bì guān ， shí jiān zhǎng dá wàn nián 。
他们这一次闭关，时间长达万年。
If Lin Xuan were a top-tier powerhouse like Elder Nai Long, they wouldn’t have anything to say. But based on rumors, he hadn’t surpassed early-stage Golden Transcendence Realm yet. How could he gain such a huge reputation?
tīng qǐ lái lí pǔ ， dàn zài xiū xiān jiè ， zì rán bù fá zhè yàng de kǔ xiū zhī shì 。
听起来离谱，但在修仙界，自然不乏这样的苦修之士。
There were even whispers that the boy’s strength was even greater than mid-stage Golden Transcendence Realm.
ér tā men zhè yī cì kǔ xiū 。 huò dé de huí bào jí wéi fēng hòu 。
而他们这一次苦修。获得的回报极为丰厚。
That was sheer nonsense!
dù jié qī ！
渡劫期！
Ordinary cultivators didn’t know how much of a difference there was between early and mid-stage Golden Transcendence Realm, so they dismissed it as nonsense. They didn't believe him and thought he was seeking fame through empty pretense.
xiōng dì èr rén shuāng shuāng jìn jí 。
兄弟二人双双晋级。
They had to expose his trickery.
zhè zì rán shì wàn qiān zhī xǐ 。
这自然是万千之喜。
While feeling envious and jealous, the brothers also came up with a plan: defeat that Lin boy, and they could gain renown themselves.
rén féng xǐ shì jīng shén shuǎng ， yuán běn zhè liǎng míng lǎo guài wù yǔ yún yǐn zōng bìng wú jiū gé ， wǎng rì wú yuān jìn rì wú chóu 。
人逢喜事精神爽，原本这两名老怪物与云隐宗并无纠葛，往日无冤近日无仇。
Such an opportunity couldn’t be missed.
rán ér tā men chū guān yǐ hòu ， què tīng dé yún yǐn zōng míng shēng dà zào 。
然而他们出关以后，却听得云隐宗名声大噪。
So, they sent out invitations, calling on heroes from across the world to challenge Cloud Concealment Sect. The news spread like wildfire, causing Nai Long World to erupt in excitement.
qǐ yǒu cǐ lǐ 。 jì de wàn nián yǐ qián ， yún yǐn zōng hái zhǐ shì yī bù qǐ yǎn de xiǎo mén pài ér yǐ 。
岂有此理。记得万年以前，云隐宗还只是一不起眼的小门派而已。
Everyone, whether sects or independent cultivators, was discussing this matter. Even in secular society, some informed individuals heard about it and turned it into a topic of conversation over tea.
hái yǒu nà lín xuān yòu shì hé fāng shén shèng ， yǐ qián zì jǐ xiōng dì cóng wèi tīng shuō ， zěn me duǎn duǎn de shí jiān 。 jiù néng chuǎng chū ruò dà de míng qì 。
还有那林轩又是何方神圣，以前自己兄弟从未听说，怎么短短的时间。就能闯出偌大的名气。
The Fat and Thin Venerables sent out invitations, challenging Lin Xuan, Elder Lin from Cloud Concealment Sect.
xiōng dì èr rén shì xiàn mù yǐ jí 。
兄弟二人是羡慕以极。
Indeed, the Fat and Thin Venerables were twins with identical appearances but vastly different body types. The fat one was extremely obese, while the thin one was emaciated. Cultivators referred to them as the Fat and Thin Venerables.
méi cuò ， xiàn mù ！
没错，羡慕！
While few looked favorably upon their prospects, it didn’t matter; everyone enjoyed a good show.
yào shuō zhè duì xīn jìn jí de dù jié qī xiū xiān zhě 。 bié de pí qì yě jiù bà le ， shēng píng zuì xǐ huān de ， jiù shì míng qì 。
要说这对新晋级的渡劫期修仙者。别的脾气也就罢了，生平最喜欢的，就是名气。
On the day of the challenge, apart from the Fat and Thin Venerables, countless cultivators from all over gathered here, eager to witness the outcome. Whether they won or lost, both sides were Golden Transcendence Realm experts, who are rarely seen in public. To see them battle was a rare opportunity.
bié de xiū xiān zhě ， kǔ kǔ xiū liàn ， xiǎng de shì yào cháng shēng bù lǎo ， ér zhè xiōng dì èr rén zuì dà de yuàn wàng ， què shì míng yáng tiān xià 。
别的修仙者，苦苦修炼，想的是要长生不老，而这兄弟二人最大的愿望，却是名扬天下。
The Fat and Thin Venerables were vain and wanted to boost their prestige. They were confident of defeating Lin Xuan and hoped for as many spectators as possible.
rú jīn kǔ xiū wàn nián ， hǎo bù róng yì dào le dù jié qī ， xiōng dì liǎ zài xīn xǐ de tóng shí ， yě yáng méi tǔ qì 。
如今苦修万年，好不容易到了渡劫期，兄弟俩在欣喜的同时，也扬眉吐气。
Cloud Concealment Sect’s rapid rise made many envious and jealous, so they hoped that Lin Xuan would win, maintaining their honor, or at least gain more attention by losing. Since they wouldn’t have to participate themselves, the more excitement, the better.
xīn zhōng jué de ， shēng píng de yuàn wàng yào shí xiàn le 。
心中觉得，生平的愿望要实现了。
In any case, such a spectacle was beneficial for them to gather information about Cloud Concealment Sect. Thus, they encouraged this excitement. On the agreed day, over a million cultivators flooded into the Cloud Concealment Mountains. (To be continued)
Brother, your good intentions are not unwelcome. Lin Xuan naturally couldn't refuse.
Moreover, Elder Nai Long had made it clear that he was idle and could pass the time by traveling with Lin Xuan.
The situation for Bai Hua was similar. With such a rare opportunity, Lin Xuan wasn’t being overly formal and shared his cultivation insights with them along the way. Since they were now sworn brothers, Bai Hua and Elder Nai Long looked at him differently, offering much guidance without reservation. Lin Xuan benefited greatly from this, admiring Brother and Sister even more.
Given his broad knowledge, though his strength was far less than theirs, he could still offer valuable insights into cultivation to the two of them. In short, it was a win-win situation for everyone, as their familial and friendly bonds grew stronger.
During this period, Lin Xuan’s life was extremely pleasant. However, misfortune can follow good fortune, and Cloud Concealment Sect found itself in trouble.
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Originally, Lin Xuan intended to search for Mo Er's whereabouts at the Underworld. Since he had no idea when news would come, he left behind many means before leaving. As long as it wasn’t several late-stage Golden Transcendence Realm experts teaming up to attack, Cloud Concealment Sect shouldn’t face significant trouble.
Considering the few Golden Transcendence Realm existences in Nai Long World, and with the lessons from Old Monster Xue and Sword Lake Palace, Lin Xuan believed that those old monsters would not cause trouble for Cloud Concealment Sect within a thousand years.
A thousand years is a long time, during which he believed he could find clues related to Mo Er. Once back at the main base, he wouldn’t fear any petty villains.
This plan seemed sound, but as the saying goes, "plans are made by man, success depends on heaven." Even cultivators don’t have precognition; no matter how well you arrange things, unexpected events can still occur.
Absolute safety is impossible in reality. Just like now, despite his meticulous arrangements for Cloud Concealment Sect, there were characters who didn't follow the norm and traveled a great distance to cause trouble for the sect.
There were only two enemies.
It seemed like trying to shake a tree with an ant, given that Cloud Concealment Sect had become renowned in Nai Long World. Although it couldn’t compare to its peak, years of accumulation had made their foundation quite solid.
Two people daring to challenge such a powerful sect was indeed overreaching.
But they must have some support.
These were twin brothers who had both reached the Golden Transcendence Realm.
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The story began about a month ago...
A month earlier, two unremarkable old monsters ended their seclusion. They spent ten thousand years in seclusion this time.
While it sounded absurd, there were indeed such arduous cultivators in the cultivation world.
Their efforts paid off richly: both had advanced to Golden Transcendence Realm!
This was naturally a cause for celebration. With good spirits, these two old monsters, who previously had no grudges with Cloud Concealment Sect, heard that the sect’s reputation soared.
How could this be? Remembering ten thousand years ago, Cloud Concealment Sect was just an insignificant small sect. Who was Lin Xuan, a name they hadn’t heard before, and how did he manage to gain such a huge reputation in such a short time?
The brothers were extremely envious.
Indeed, envy!
For these newly promoted Golden Transcendence Realm cultivators, their favorite thing was fame. Other cultivators labored for immortality, but the brothers’ greatest wish was to be renowned throughout the world.
After ten thousand years of hard work, reaching this stage brought them joy and a sense of vindication. They felt that their lifelong dreams were about to come true.
Golden Transcendence Realm experts are admired wherever they go.
This was indeed the case, but they weren’t satisfied because there was one cultivator with even greater fame: Lin Xuan.
If Lin Xuan were a top-tier powerhouse like Elder Nai Long, they wouldn’t have anything to say. But based on rumors, he hadn’t surpassed early-stage Golden Transcendence Realm yet. How could he gain such a huge reputation?
There were even whispers that the boy’s strength was even greater than mid-stage Golden Transcendence Realm.
That was sheer nonsense!
Ordinary cultivators didn’t know how much of a difference there was between early and mid-stage Golden Transcendence Realm, so they dismissed it as nonsense. They didn't believe him and thought he was seeking fame through empty pretense.
They had to expose his trickery.
While feeling envious and jealous, the brothers also came up with a plan: defeat that Lin boy, and they could gain renown themselves.
Such an opportunity couldn’t be missed.
So, they sent out invitations, calling on heroes from across the world to challenge Cloud Concealment Sect. The news spread like wildfire, causing Nai Long World to erupt in excitement.
Everyone, whether sects or independent cultivators, was discussing this matter. Even in secular society, some informed individuals heard about it and turned it into a topic of conversation over tea.
The Fat and Thin Venerables sent out invitations, challenging Lin Xuan, Elder Lin from Cloud Concealment Sect.
Indeed, the Fat and Thin Venerables were twins with identical appearances but vastly different body types. The fat one was extremely obese, while the thin one was emaciated. Cultivators referred to them as the Fat and Thin Venerables.
While few looked favorably upon their prospects, it didn’t matter; everyone enjoyed a good show.
On the day of the challenge, apart from the Fat and Thin Venerables, countless cultivators from all over gathered here, eager to witness the outcome. Whether they won or lost, both sides were Golden Transcendence Realm experts, who are rarely seen in public. To see them battle was a rare opportunity.
The Fat and Thin Venerables were vain and wanted to boost their prestige. They were confident of defeating Lin Xuan and hoped for as many spectators as possible.
Cloud Concealment Sect’s rapid rise made many envious and jealous, so they hoped that Lin Xuan would win, maintaining their honor, or at least gain more attention by losing. Since they wouldn’t have to participate themselves, the more excitement, the better.
In any case, such a spectacle was beneficial for them to gather information about Cloud Concealment Sect. Thus, they encouraged this excitement. On the agreed day, over a million cultivators flooded into the Cloud Concealment Mountains. (To be continued)