zhè yàng zuò ， suī rán wèi bì néng huà jiě yǎn qián de wēi jī ， dàn quán héng lì bì ， què shì mù qián zuì hǎo de zhǔ yì 。
这样做，虽然未必能化解眼前的危机，但权衡利弊，却是目前最好的主意。
This approach, while not guaranteed to resolve the current crisis, was indeed the best option given the circumstances.
yín tóng shào nǚ shēn shì xiǎo dù jié qī ， zài yǒu nà jù zhēn líng kuǐ lěi xiāng zhù ， xiǎo xīn yī xiē ， wèi bì méi yǒu qǔ shèng xī wàng dì 。
银瞳少女身是小渡劫期，再有那具真灵傀儡相助，小心一些，未必没有取胜希望地。
The silver-eyed maiden was at the Lesser Tribulation Transcendence stage. With the aid of a True Spirit Puppet, she had a chance, albeit slim, to turn the tide.
jué dòu nà yī tiān ， yún yǐn zōng rén shān rén hǎi 。
决斗那一天，云隐宗人山人海。
On the day of the duel, the Cloud Concealing Sect was bustling with activity.
bǐ shì de chǎng suǒ ， xuǎn zài yī kōng kuàng zhī chù ， fù jìn jǐ mǎn le yuǎn dào ér lái de xiū xiān zhě 。
比试的场所，选在一空旷之处，附近挤满了远道而来的修仙者。
The arena for the competition was chosen in an open area, surrounded by throngs of spectators from afar.
lín xuān bù zài ， ràng dà jiā shī wàng yǐ jí 。
林轩不在，让大家失望以极。
Lin Xuan's absence left everyone deeply disappointed.
rán ér yín tóng shào nǚ xuǎn zé tì tā chū zhàn ， yòu yǐn qǐ le jí dà de hào qí 。
然而银瞳少女选择替他出战，又引起了极大的好奇。
However, the silver-eyed maiden stepping up to take his place sparked great curiosity among the crowd.
háng jia yī shēn ， jiù zhī yǒu méi yǒu ， dāng yín tóng shào nǚ chū xiàn ， zhòng xiū huá rán 。
行家一伸，就知有没有，当银瞳少女出现，众修哗然。
As a seasoned observer would discern, the moment she appeared, murmurs spread through the audience.
zhè jiū jìng shì shén me děng jiē de xiū xiān zhě ？
这究竟是什么等阶的修仙者？
What was her cultivation stage?
jiù shēn shàng de líng yā lái ， yuǎn yuǎn shèng guò fēn shén qī xǔ duō ， kě bǐ zhī dù jié ， yòu dà wèi bù rú ， nán dào ， tā zài yǐn cáng shí lì me ？
就身上的灵压来，远远胜过分神期许多，可比之渡劫，又大为不如，难道，她在隐藏实力么？
Her spiritual pressure far exceeded that of the Transcendent Realm, yet it fell short when compared to the Tribulation Transcendence. Was she concealing her true strength?
kě shì qíng dōu dào le zhè yī bù ， yǐn cáng shí lì yòu yǒu shén me yòng tú ？
可事情都到了这一步，隐藏实力又有什么用途？
But with matters at this juncture, what purpose could concealing one's strength serve?
ruò dà bù fèn xiū shì jǐn jǐn shì yí huò ， yī xiē qiǎo rán lái dào cǐ chù de dù jié qī lǎo guài wù ， zé chēng mù jié shé 。
若大部分修士仅仅是疑惑，一些悄然来到此处的渡劫期老怪物，则瞠目结舌。
While most cultivators were merely puzzled, some old monsters who had just arrived in disguise were left speechless.
yǐ tā men de yǎn lì ， zì rán bù nán jiāng yín tóng shào nǚ de zhēn zhèng jìng jiè kàn chū 。
以他们的眼力，自然不难将银瞳少女的真正境界看出。
Their keen eyesight allowed them to easily discern the silver-eyed maiden’s true cultivation stage. It was not the Transcendent Realm nor the Tribulation Transcendence; she was somewhere in between.
bú shì fēn shén ， yě bú shì dù jié ， bìng méi yǒu yǐn cáng shí lì yī ， tā de jìng jiè ， shì zhēn jiè yú liǎng zhě zhī jiān de 。
不是分神，也不是渡劫，并没有隐藏实力一，她的境界，是真介于两者之间的。
How could this be possible?
zhǐ shì …… zhè zěn me kě néng ne ？
只是……这怎么可能呢？
It was no wonder these old monsters were shocked.
yě nán guài nà xiē lǎo guài wù jīng è 。
也难怪那些老怪物惊愕。
As everyone knew, cultivation from ancient times had been composed of eight stages.
zhòng suǒ zhōu zhī ， xiū xiān cóng shàng gǔ kāi shǐ ， jiù shì yóu bā gè jìng jiè zǔ chéng de 。
众所周知，修仙从上古开始，就是由八个境界组成的。
The Lesser Tribulation Transcendence stage was a unique path, known to very few. Unless one was a top-tier powerhouse like the Dragon Soaring True Immortal or Fairy Hundred Flowers who lived for millions of years, ordinary tribulation transcendents would not know about it.
xiǎo dù jié qī ， nǎi shì lìng pì xī jìng de xiū xiān zhī lù ， zhī dào de rén qū zhǐ kě shǔ ， chú fēi shì nài lóng zhēn rén ， bǎi huā xiān zi zhè yàng huó le jǐ bǎi wàn nián de dǐng jí qiáng zhě ， fǒu zé pǔ tōng de dù jié qī bù xiǎo de ， nà shì shí fēn zhèng cháng de 。
小渡劫期，乃是另辟蹊径的修仙之路，知道的人屈指可数，除非是鼐龙真人，百花仙子这样活了几百万年的顶级强者，否则普通的渡劫期不晓得，那是十分正常的。
Curiosity aside, they had indeed come away impressed. Although they could not witness Lin Xuan's true strength, the silver-eyed maiden had already left them marveling at her abilities.
chú le hào qí hái shì hào qí ， dàng zhēn shì cǐ xíng bù xū ， suī rán wú fǎ mù dǔ lín xuān de zhēn zhèng shí lì ， dàn yín tóng shào nǚ yǐ ràng tā men zé zé chēng qí 。
除了好奇还是好奇，当真是此行不虚，虽然无法目睹林轩的真正实力，但银瞳少女已让他们啧啧称奇。
The Fat and Lean Elders muttered to themselves but showed no fear. These two were eccentric characters, but relying on sheer numbers was beneath them.
pàng shòu zūn zhě xīn zhōng dí gū 。 dàn yě bìng wú jù sè， zhè liǎng gè jiā huo suī shì xìng gé gǔ guài zhī tú ， dàn yǐ duō wèi shèng yě shì bú xiè yú de 。
胖瘦尊者心中嘀咕。但也并无惧sè，这两个家伙虽是xìng格古怪之徒，但倚多为胜也是不屑于的。
After a brief discussion, it was decided that the Fat Elder would take the lead in battle.
lüè yī shāng liáng ， biàn yóu pàng zūn zhě chū zhàn le 。
略一商量，便由胖尊者出战了。
The duel unfolded with many highlights.
shuāng fāng dòng ， hái bié ， zhēn yǒu xǔ duō kě quān kě diǎn zhī chù 。
双方动，还别，真有许多可圈可点之处。
For an ordinary Transcendent Realm cultivator, even a late-stage Transcendent could find it difficult to withstand their attacks. However, despite her inferior strength, the silver-eyed maiden still had some defensive capabilities.
ruò shì pǔ tōng de fēn shén hòu qī de xiū xiān zhě ， néng fǒu jiē xià dù jié qī lǎo guài de yī jī ， dōu bù hǎo 。
若是普通的分神后期的修仙者，能否接下渡劫期老怪的一击，都不好。
Moreover, her treasure was no trivial matter. The other ancient treasures she wielded were also formidable, leading to a close and evenly matched battle.
rán ér yín tóng shào nǚ suī shí lì bù jí ， què hái shì yǒu zhāo jià zhī lì 。
然而银瞳少女虽实力不及，却还是有招架之力。
The Cloud Concealing Sect disciples rejoiced, with cheers echoing all around.
qiě bù tā de mìng bǎo wù wēi lì fēi tóng xiǎo kě 。 qí tā jǐ yàng gǔ bǎo ， shén tōng yě hěn bù sú ， yī shí jiān jū rán shā le gè bù fēn shèng fù 。
且不她的命宝物威力非同小可。其他几样古宝，神通也很不俗，一时间居然杀了个不分胜负。
However, their good fortune did not last long. The Fat Elder finally unleashed his true power.
yún yǐn zōng dì zǐ dà xǐ ， jiā yóu huān hū cǐ qǐ bǐ fú 。
云隐宗弟子大喜，加油欢呼此起彼伏。
Indeed, he had merely been probing earlier.
rán ér hǎo jǐng bù cháng ， pàng zūn zhě zhōng yú yòng shàng le zhēn gōng fu 。
然而好景不长，胖尊者终于用上了真功夫。
With seriousness, his strength increased exponentially.
méi cuò 。 tā gāng gāng bù guò shì zài shì tàn ér yǐ 。
没错。他刚刚不过是在试探而已。
The silver-eyed maiden was now hard-pressed to defend herself, facing numerous dangers.
zhè yī rèn zhēn qǐ lái ， shí lì hé zhǐ zēng jiā le bèi xǔ 。
这一认真起来，实力何止增加了倍许。
Seeing she could barely hold on, she summoned another treasure.
yín tóng shào nǚ dùn shí dǐ dí bú zhù ， xiǎn xiàng huán shēng qǐ lái le 。
银瞳少女顿时抵敌不住，险象环生起来了。
It was a small cauldron-like object with an ancient design.
yǎn kàn yǐ zhī chí bù liǎo duō jiǔ de gōng fu ， tā yòu jì chū le yī yàng bǎo wù 。
眼看已支持不了多久的功夫，她又祭出了一样宝物。
Yes, it was the Spirit Formula Cauldron!
nà shì yī xiǎo dǐng mú yàng de dōng xī ， zào xíng gǔ piáo 。
那是一小鼎模样的东西，造型古朴。
When this woman broke through her Lesser Tribulation Transcendence stage, a heavenly tribulation descended. To resist it, Lin Xuan had given her this treasure and never reclaimed it, instead presenting it as a gift to his senior sister.
méi cuò ， líng jué dǐng ！
没错，灵诀鼎！
Only Lin Xuan's immense wealth allowed such generosity.
dāng chū cǐ nǚ tū pò xiǎo dù jié qī ， céng yǒu tiān jié jiàng luò 。
当初此女突破小渡劫期，曾有天劫降落。
The Spirit Formula Cauldron was no ordinary ancient artifact; it was a celestial object.
wèi le dǐ yù tiān jié 。 lín xuān jiè yǔ tā zhè yàng bǎo wù ， hòu lái yě méi yǒu yào huí lái ， ér shì dàng zuò hè lǐ ， zhí jiē sòng gěi shī jiě le 。
为了抵御天劫。林轩借与她这样宝物，后来也没有要回来，而是当作贺礼，直接送给师姐了。
While its grade did not match theprimordial spirit treasure, it was far more precious than ordinary artifacts. The Spirit Formula Cauldron excelled among them, capable of instantly casting powerful ancient spells.
yě jiù lín xuān shēn jiā fēng hòu wú bǐ 。 chū cái gǎn rú cǐ dà dù 。
也就林轩身家丰厚无比。出才敢如此大度。
Initially, the Fat Elder paid little heed when she revealed this treasure. However, in the next moment, he found himself in a precarious situation.
nà líng jué dǐng kě bú shì pǔ tōng de gǔ bǎo ， ér shì xuán tiān zhī wù 。
那灵诀鼎可不是普通的古宝，而是玄天之物。
Ancient high-powered spells were not easily countered; even as a tribulation transcendence cultivator, he had to be cautious.
yào lùn pǐn jí ， gù rán bù jí xiān tiān líng bǎo ， dàn bǐ zhī hòu tiān zhī wù 。 què yòu zhēn xī le xǔ duō 。
要论品级，固然不及先天灵宝，但比之后天之物。却又珍稀了许多。
With Lin Xuan's gift, the silver-eyed maiden managed to turn the tide.
líng jué dǐng gèng shì qí zhōng de jiǎo jiǎo zhě ， kě yǐ shùn fā shàng gǔ dà wēi lì de fǎ shù 。
灵诀鼎更是其中的佼佼者，可以瞬发上古大威力的法术。
Unfortunately, that was just a fleeting moment of respite.
kāi shǐ 。 jiàn yín tóng shào nǚ jiāng cǐ bǎo jì chū ， pàng zūn zhě hái méi yǒu zài yì ， rán ér xià yī kè ， tā jiù xiàn rù le xiǎn xiàng huán shēng de jìng kuàng lǐ 。
开始。见银瞳少女将此宝祭出，胖尊者还没有在意，然而下一刻，他就陷入了险象环生的境况里。
A tribulation transcendence cultivator is a tribulation transcendence cultivator. No matter how extraordinary a celestial object might be, it could not decide the outcome.
shàng gǔ dà wēi lì fǎ shù nǎ ér yǒu nà me hǎo duì fù ， jí biàn tā shì dù jié qī ， yě yào xiǎo xīn zài yì 。
上古大威力法术哪儿有那么好对付，即便他是渡劫期，也要小心在意。
The silver-eyed maiden’s ability to turn the tide came from her momentary carelessness and being caught off guard.
jiè zhe lín xuān zèng yǔ de bǎo bèi ， yín tóng shào nǚ jìng wǎn huí le bài jú 。
借着林轩赠予的宝贝，银瞳少女竟挽回了败局。
Once she regained composure, the disparity in their cultivation stages became evident. The Spirit Formula Cauldron could only serve as a surprise attack, making significant progress extremely difficult.
kě xī ， nà yě zhǐ shì tán huā yī xiàn ér yǐ 。
可惜，那也只是昙花一现而已。
Nevertheless, this spectacle left the spectators amazed, with dazzling displays of combat techniques and powerful secret arts leaving them satisfied they had not come in vain.
dù jié qī jiù shì dù jié qī ， xuán tiān zhī bǎo zài lí pǔ ， yě bù kě néng jué dìng shèng fù 。
渡劫期就是渡劫期，玄天之宝再离谱，也不可能决定胜负。
The hidden old tribulation transcendents were equally eager for more surprises from the Cloud Concealing Sect. Their admiration for the silver-eyed maiden’s cultivation stage and celestial artifacts was palpable, wondering what other delights awaited.
yín tóng shào nǚ zhī suǒ yǐ néng wǎn huí bài jú ， bù guò shì yīn wèi tā yī shí dà yì ， bèi dǎ le gè cuò bù jí 。
银瞳少女之所以能挽回败局，不过是因为他一时大意，被打了个措不及。
Many faces showed anticipation.
děng fǎn yìng guò lái ， chén zhuó yìng fù ， yín tóng shào nǚ zì rán yòu shì dǐ dǎng bú zhù ， bì jìng jìng jiè de chā jù zài nà lǐ ， líng jué dǐng yě zhǐ néng qǐ dào qí bīng de xiào guǒ ， xiǎng yào shēn chù ， yǒu zhe tài dà de nán dù 。
等反应过来，沉着应付，银瞳少女自然又是抵挡不住，毕竟境界的差距在那里，灵诀鼎也只能起到奇兵的效果，想要深处，有着太大的难度。
Indeed, their guess was correct.
bù guò jí biàn shì zhè yàng ， yě ràng guān zhàn de xiū xiān zhě dà bǎo yǎn fú ， yǎn huā liáo luàn de dòu fǎ ， gè zhǒng dà wēi lì de mì shù ， jiē ràng tā men gǎn tàn bù xū cǐ xíng le 。
不过即便是这样，也让观战的修仙者大饱眼福，眼花缭乱的斗法，各种大威力的秘术，皆让他们感叹不虚此行了。
Originally, the silver-eyed maiden had no choice but to step up due to Lin Xuan's absence. Even if she lost, it would be better than being perceived as weak.
ér yǐn cáng zài àn chù de dù jié qī lǎo guài wù ， gèng shì xīn yǎng nán náo ， yún yǐn zōng gù rán fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， bù lùn shì yín tóng shào nǚ de jìng jiè ， hái shì xuán tiān zhī bǎo ， dōu ràng tā men dà wèi yǎn hóng ， jiē xià lái ， hái huì yǒu shén me jīng xǐ ne ？
而隐藏在暗处的渡劫期老怪物，更是心痒难挠，云隐宗固然非同小可，不论是银瞳少女的境界，还是玄天之宝，都让他们大为眼红，接下来，还会有什么惊喜呢？
However, when Lady Gongbar Yu'er revealed her True Spirit Puppet, their mindset subtly changed.
xǔ duō rén de liǎn shàng ， dōu lù chū qī dài zhī sè。
许多人的脸上，都露出期待之sè。
This puppet’s strength nearly matched that of a tribulation transcendence cultivator. With its aid, the outcome might not necessarily be defeat.
hái bié ， zhēn ràng tā men cāi zhōng le 。
还别，真让他们猜中了。
While winning the duel remained challenging, they had to try; how could one know it was impossible?
yuán ， yín tóng shào nǚ chū zhàn ， shì bù dé yǐ de xuǎn zé ， jí biàn luò bài ， yě hǎo guò bèi rén rèn wéi shì qiè ruò 。
原，银瞳少女出战，是不得已的选择，即便落败，也好过被人认为是怯弱。
If victory could be achieved, it would resolve the current crisis. The Cloud Concealing Sect's reputation would not suffer but gain from this unexpected turn of events.
kě dāng gōng sūn yù ér jiāng zhēn líng kuǐ lěi ná chū ， tā men de xīn tài ， zài bù zhī bù jué zhōng ， jiù biàn dé yǒu suǒ bù tóng 。
可当公孙玉儿将真灵傀儡拿出，他们的心态，在不知不觉中，就变得有所不同。
The silver-eyed maiden understood these benefits and thus could not ignore them. She had to make an effort regardless.
cǐ kuǐ lěi de shí lì ， jī hū néng gòu pì měi dù jié qī ， ruò dé tā xiāng zhù ， nà jié guǒ jiù bù yí dìng shì shū 。
此傀儡的实力，几乎能够媲美渡劫期，若得它相助，那结果就不一定是输。
However, seizing the opportunity required skill, courage, and luck.
suī rán xiǎng yào yíng dé jué dòu ， yī jiù yǒu hěn dà de nán dù ， dàn bù shì shì ， yòu zěn me xiǎo de bàn bú dào ne ？
虽然想要赢得决斗，依旧有很大的难度，但不试试，又怎么晓得办不到呢？
No matter what, she would not abandon her efforts.
ruò shì néng gòu shèng lì ， jiāng huà jiě yǎn qián de wēi jī ， yún yǐn zōng de míng qì ， bù jǐn bú huì shòu sǔn ， fǎn ér huì yīn huò dé fú ， gèng shàng yī céng lóu de 。
若是能够胜利，将化解眼前的危机，云隐宗的名气，不仅不会受损，反而会因祸得福，更上一层楼的。
The Spirit Formula Cauldron contained few spells left. Her situation was dire, but she still held back from summoning the True Spirit Puppet.
zhè yàng de hǎo chù ， yín tóng shào nǚ xīn zhōng yǒu shù ， yú shì hū ， tā zì rán bù kě néng shì ruò wú dǔ ， zěn me dōu shì yào nǔ lì cháng shì yī fān de 。
这样的好处，银瞳少女心中有数，于是乎，她自然不可能视若无睹，怎么都是要努力尝试一番的。
Among thousands of spectators, only a few like the Dragon-named youth and Lady Gongbar Yu'er knew about it. The rest believed the silver-eyed maiden had exhausted her options.
bù guò jī huì xū yào bǎ wò ， zhēn líng kuǐ lěi suī fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， bì jìng zhǐ shì ní sù mù diāo zhī wù ， wú fǎ yǔ zhēn zhèng de dù jié qī cún zài xiāng pì měi de 。
不过机会需要把握，真灵傀儡虽非同小可，毕竟只是泥塑木雕之物，无法与真正的渡劫期存在相媲美的。
She was remarkable, bringing too many surprises, but ultimately not a true tribulation transcendence cultivator. The outcome seemed inevitable.
yìng pīn bú shì hǎo de xuǎn zé ， xiǎng yào qǔ shèng ， jiù yào jiāng tā dàng zuò qí bīng lái yòng 。
硬拼不是好的选择，想要取胜，就要将它当作奇兵来用。
The Fat Elder, thinking she could not hold on much longer, found that her feigned weakness worked well. He now held an overwhelming advantage and grew arrogant.
chū qí zhì shèng ， jiāng shì zì jǐ zuì hǎo de xuǎn zé 。
出奇制胜，将是自己最好的选择。
After waiting for so long, the silver-eyed maiden no longer hesitated. She summoned the True Spirit Puppet.
yín tóng shào nǚ yǐ zuò chū le xuǎn zé ， kě zhēn yào zuò ， què shì qiān nán wàn nán de 。
银瞳少女已做出了选择，可真要做，却是千难万难的。
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This approach, while not guaranteed to resolve the current crisis, was indeed the best option given the circumstances.
The silver-eyed maiden was at the Lesser Tribulation Transcendence stage. With the aid of a True Spirit Puppet, she had a chance, albeit slim, to turn the tide.
On the day of the duel, the Cloud Concealing Sect was bustling with activity.
The arena for the competition was chosen in an open area, surrounded by throngs of spectators from afar.
Lin Xuan's absence left everyone deeply disappointed.
However, the silver-eyed maiden stepping up to take his place sparked great curiosity among the crowd.
As a seasoned observer would discern, the moment she appeared, murmurs spread through the audience.
What was her cultivation stage?
Her spiritual pressure far exceeded that of the Transcendent Realm, yet it fell short when compared to the Tribulation Transcendence. Was she concealing her true strength?
But with matters at this juncture, what purpose could concealing one's strength serve?
While most cultivators were merely puzzled, some old monsters who had just arrived in disguise were left speechless.
Their keen eyesight allowed them to easily discern the silver-eyed maiden’s true cultivation stage. It was not the Transcendent Realm nor the Tribulation Transcendence; she was somewhere in between.
How could this be possible?
It was no wonder these old monsters were shocked.
As everyone knew, cultivation from ancient times had been composed of eight stages.
The Lesser Tribulation Transcendence stage was a unique path, known to very few. Unless one was a top-tier powerhouse like the Dragon Soaring True Immortal or Fairy Hundred Flowers who lived for millions of years, ordinary tribulation transcendents would not know about it.
Curiosity aside, they had indeed come away impressed. Although they could not witness Lin Xuan's true strength, the silver-eyed maiden had already left them marveling at her abilities.
The Fat and Lean Elders muttered to themselves but showed no fear. These two were eccentric characters, but relying on sheer numbers was beneath them.
After a brief discussion, it was decided that the Fat Elder would take the lead in battle.
The duel unfolded with many highlights.
For an ordinary Transcendent Realm cultivator, even a late-stage Transcendent could find it difficult to withstand their attacks. However, despite her inferior strength, the silver-eyed maiden still had some defensive capabilities.
Moreover, her treasure was no trivial matter. The other ancient treasures she wielded were also formidable, leading to a close and evenly matched battle.
The Cloud Concealing Sect disciples rejoiced, with cheers echoing all around.
However, their good fortune did not last long. The Fat Elder finally unleashed his true power.
Indeed, he had merely been probing earlier.
With seriousness, his strength increased exponentially.
The silver-eyed maiden was now hard-pressed to defend herself, facing numerous dangers.
Seeing she could barely hold on, she summoned another treasure.
It was a small cauldron-like object with an ancient design.
Yes, it was the Spirit Formula Cauldron!
When this woman broke through her Lesser Tribulation Transcendence stage, a heavenly tribulation descended. To resist it, Lin Xuan had given her this treasure and never reclaimed it, instead presenting it as a gift to his senior sister.
Only Lin Xuan's immense wealth allowed such generosity.
The Spirit Formula Cauldron was no ordinary ancient artifact; it was a celestial object.
While its grade did not match theprimordial spirit treasure, it was far more precious than ordinary artifacts. The Spirit Formula Cauldron excelled among them, capable of instantly casting powerful ancient spells.
Initially, the Fat Elder paid little heed when she revealed this treasure. However, in the next moment, he found himself in a precarious situation.
Ancient high-powered spells were not easily countered; even as a tribulation transcendence cultivator, he had to be cautious.
With Lin Xuan's gift, the silver-eyed maiden managed to turn the tide.
Unfortunately, that was just a fleeting moment of respite.
A tribulation transcendence cultivator is a tribulation transcendence cultivator. No matter how extraordinary a celestial object might be, it could not decide the outcome.
The silver-eyed maiden’s ability to turn the tide came from her momentary carelessness and being caught off guard.
Once she regained composure, the disparity in their cultivation stages became evident. The Spirit Formula Cauldron could only serve as a surprise attack, making significant progress extremely difficult.
Nevertheless, this spectacle left the spectators amazed, with dazzling displays of combat techniques and powerful secret arts leaving them satisfied they had not come in vain.
The hidden old tribulation transcendents were equally eager for more surprises from the Cloud Concealing Sect. Their admiration for the silver-eyed maiden’s cultivation stage and celestial artifacts was palpable, wondering what other delights awaited.
Many faces showed anticipation.
Indeed, their guess was correct.
Originally, the silver-eyed maiden had no choice but to step up due to Lin Xuan's absence. Even if she lost, it would be better than being perceived as weak.
However, when Lady Gongbar Yu'er revealed her True Spirit Puppet, their mindset subtly changed.
This puppet’s strength nearly matched that of a tribulation transcendence cultivator. With its aid, the outcome might not necessarily be defeat.
While winning the duel remained challenging, they had to try; how could one know it was impossible?
If victory could be achieved, it would resolve the current crisis. The Cloud Concealing Sect's reputation would not suffer but gain from this unexpected turn of events.
The silver-eyed maiden understood these benefits and thus could not ignore them. She had to make an effort regardless.
However, seizing the opportunity required skill, courage, and luck.
No matter what, she would not abandon her efforts.
The Spirit Formula Cauldron contained few spells left. Her situation was dire, but she still held back from summoning the True Spirit Puppet.
Among thousands of spectators, only a few like the Dragon-named youth and Lady Gongbar Yu'er knew about it. The rest believed the silver-eyed maiden had exhausted her options.
She was remarkable, bringing too many surprises, but ultimately not a true tribulation transcendence cultivator. The outcome seemed inevitable.
The Fat Elder, thinking she could not hold on much longer, found that her feigned weakness worked well. He now held an overwhelming advantage and grew arrogant.
After waiting for so long, the silver-eyed maiden no longer hesitated. She summoned the True Spirit Puppet.
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