..bsp; jīn wū lǎo zǔ yī chū ， qún xióng shè fú ， rán ér jiù zài cǐ kè ， yī dàn dàn de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ 。
..bsp; 金乌老祖一出，群雄慑服，然而就在此刻，一淡淡的声音传入耳朵。
As soon as the Golden Crow Ancestor appeared, all the powerful cultivators present submitted to his authority. However, at this moment, a faint voice reached their ears.
fù jìn míng míng yǒu shù yǐ bǎi wàn jì de xiū xiān zhě ， rén shēng dǐng fèi ， kě zhè shēng yīn què zhē yǎn bú zhù ， měi yí gè rén dōu tīng dé qīng qīng chǔ chǔ 。
附近明明有数以百万计的修仙者，人声鼎沸，可这声音却遮掩不住，每一个人都听得清清楚楚。
Despite the presence of millions of cultivators in the vicinity, who were bustling with activity and conversation, this voice was clear and distinct, heard by everyone without obstruction.
yuán běn cáo zá de shān gǔ ， yī xià zi ān jìng xià qù le 。
原本嘈杂的山谷，一下子安静下去了。
The once noisy valley instantly fell silent.
kōng qì fǎng fú níng gù ， zài zhè yī kè ， nǎ pà yī gēn zhēn luò dì ， yě néng tīng dé qīng qīng chǔ chǔ 。
空气仿佛凝固，在这一刻，哪怕一根针落地，也能听得清清楚楚。
The air seemed to have frozen; even the sound of a needle falling could be heard clearly.
wàn lài jù jìng shì zuì hǎo de miáo shù 。
万籁俱静是最好的描述。
Silence reigned supreme.
lián nà bù kě yī shì de jīn wū lǎo zǔ ， zài zhè yī kè ， fǎng fú yě yǒu xiē fā dāi le 。
连那不可一世的金乌老祖，在这一刻，仿佛也有些发呆了。
Even the arrogant Golden Crow Ancestor appeared somewhat dazed at that moment. He felt a mix of shock, confusion, and then anger, though beneath his composed facade lay a trace of unease that was hard to detect.
jīng yà ， máng rán ， suí hòu biàn chéng le huì nù ， rán ér zài nà fèn nù de bèi hòu ， què yǒu yī sī bù yì chá jué de jì dàn ， zài nà gù zuò zhèn jìng de biǎo qíng xià yǎn cáng zhe 。
惊讶，茫然，随后变成了恚怒，然而在那愤怒的背后，却有一丝不易察觉的忌惮，在那故作镇静的表情下掩藏着。
They say, "A man's name is like the shadow of a tree," and Lin Xuan had quickly gained a considerable reputation in such a short time. How could it be mere self-aggrandizement?
sú huà shuō ， rén de míng ， shù de yǐng ， lín xuān zài duǎn duǎn de shí jiān lǐ ， chuǎng chū ruò dà de míng qì ， zěn me kě néng shì gū míng diào yù 。
俗话说，人的名，树的影，林轩在短短的时间里，闯出偌大的名气，怎么可能是沽名钓誉。
From both reason and emotion, his strength must indeed be formidable. Although he had just spoken arrogantly, that was because he believed Lin Xuan wasn't present here. But now, with the main target returning, how could he not feel some trepidation?
..
..
But to say he was afraid would be an exaggeration; he merely put away his air of superiority.
yú qíng yú lǐ ， shí lì kěn dìng dū jí wéi bù sú ， bié kàn tā gāng cái kǒu chū kuáng yán ， nà shì yīn wèi rèn dìng le lín xuān bù zài cǐ chù ， rán ér rén suàn bù rú tiān suàn ， rú jīn zhèng zhǔ ér huí lái ， tā xīn zhōng zěn me kě néng méi yǒu jì dàn ne ？
于情于理，实力肯定都极为不俗，别看他刚才口出狂言，那是因为认定了林轩不在此处，然而人算不如天算，如今正主儿回来，他心中怎么可能没有忌惮呢？
Moreover, it might not even be Lin Xuan—perhaps the Cloud Concealment Sect was just playing a trick, pretending that their leader had returned when he wasn't.
dàn yào shuō hài pà ， què yě bù zhì yú ， zhǐ shì shōu qǐ le mù zhōng wú rén de xīn lǐ 。
但要说害怕，却也不至于，只是收起了目中无人的心理。
As these thoughts raced through everyone's minds, the old monster spoke up: "Which brat is speaking nonsense and hiding in the shadows? Afraid to show yourself to an old man like me?"
hé kuàng shì bú shì lín xuān hái shì liǎng shuō ， yě xǔ shì yún yǐn zōng jiàn xíng shì bù lì ， zài nà ér gù nòng xuán xū 。
何况是不是林轩还是两说，也许是云隐宗见形势不利，在那儿故弄玄虚。
"Hmph. What’s there to fear? I said I would test your strength as a friend. Just hope you don’t disappoint me too much."
nǎo hǎi zhōng niàn tou zhuǎn guò ， nà lǎo guài wù kāi kǒu le ：“ nǎ ge xiǎo zi hú yán luàn yǔ ， què yòu cáng tóu lù wěi de duǒ zài àn chù ， zěn me ， bù gǎn yǔ xiàn shēn yǔ lǎo fū yī jiàn me ？”
脑海中念头转过，那老怪物开口了：“哪个小子胡言乱语，却又藏头露尾的躲在暗处，怎么，不敢与现身与老夫一见么？”
The faint voice carried with it a clear disdain that could not be hidden.
“ hēng ， yǒu hé bù gǎn ， lín mǒu shuō guò ， yào shēn liàng yī xià dào yǒu shí lì rú hé ， zhǐ xī wàng gé xià yī huì er ， bú yào ràng lín mǒu tài guò shī wàng le 。”
“哼，有何不敢，林某说过，要伸量一下道友实力如何，只希望阁下一会儿，不要让林某太过失望了。”
The Golden Crow Ancestor was enraged, and the cultivators who had come for entertainment also fell silent like frightened children.
dàn dàn de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， yǔ qì zhōng de qīng shì ， nà shì sī háo yǎn shì yě wú 。
淡淡的声音传入耳朵，语气中的轻视，那是丝毫掩饰也无。
Evil meets evil; the Golden Crow Ancestor had already been arrogant and domineering. He hadn’t expected to encounter someone even more arrogant.
jīn wū lǎo zǔ bó rán dà nù ， nà xiē lái kàn rè nào de xiū xiān zhě ， yí gè èr gè ， yě dōu jìn ruò hán chán le 。
金乌老祖勃然大怒，那些来看热闹的修仙者，一个二个，也都噤若寒蝉了。
But was it really Lin Xuan?
è rén zì yǒu è rén mó ， jīn wū lǎo zǔ yǐ shì xiāo zhāng bá hù 。 méi xiǎng dào yù jiàn pèng jiàn yí gè gèng mù zhōng wú rén de 。
恶人自有恶人磨，金乌老祖已是嚣张跋扈。没想到遇见碰见一个更目中无人的。
The Cloud Concealment Sect claimed he was out on a pilgrimage, temporarily unreachable. Otherwise, facing the Plump and Lean Elders earlier would have involved sending a silver-eyed maiden instead of him.
zhǐ shì ， zhēn de shì lín xuān me ？
只是，真的是林轩么？
While other cultivators didn't voice their thoughts openly, they secretly believed that if Lin Xuan were here, his strength alone would make him fearless against the Plump and Lean Elders; the notion of fear was absurd. Everyone knew this.
yún yǐn zōng bú shì shuō tā wài chū yún yóu ， zàn shí wú fǎ lián luò ， fǒu zé gāng cái duì shàng pàng shòu zūn zhě ， yě bú huì huàn yín tóng shào nǚ chū zhàn 。
云隐宗不是说他外出云游，暂时无法联络，否则刚才对上胖瘦尊者，也不会换银瞳少女出战。
Lin Xuan wasn’t here.
qí yú de xiū shì biǎo miàn bù tí ， xīn zhōng duì yú zhè zhǒng jiě shì ， qí shí hái shì shēn yǐ wéi rán dì ， lín xuān ruò fēi bù zài cǐ chù ， yǐ tā de shí lì yòu zěn me huì jì dàn pàng shòu zūn zhě ， qiè zhàn yī shuō 。 shì gēn běn zhàn bú zhù jiǎo de 。
其余的修士表面不提，心中对于这种解释，其实还是深以为然地，林轩若非不在此处，以他的实力又怎么会忌惮胖瘦尊者，怯战一说。是根本站不住脚的。
So who could it be, then? Could there really be such a coincidence that the elusive Lin Xuan returned just at this critical moment?
zhè yì diǎn ， dà jiā xīn zhōng yǒu shù 。
这一点，大家心中有数。
Perhaps the Cloud Concealment Sect was just playing another trick, trying to use an empty city strategy?
lín xuān yīng gāi shì bù zài de 。
林轩应该是不在的。
Both possibilities were favored by most cultivators. After all, how many coincidences are there in the world?
jì rú cǐ ， kǒu chū kuáng yán de xiǎo jiā huo ， yòu huì shì shéi de ？
既如此，口出狂言的小家伙，又会是谁的？
If it truly was the Cloud Concealment Sect pulling a fast one, how would they manage? That would be a difficult task.
nán bù chéng tiān xià hái yǒu zhè yàng de qiǎo hé ， piān piān zài zhè jiē gǔ yǎn ér shàng ， xíng zōng piāo hū de lín xuān huí lái le ？
难不成天下还有这样的巧合，偏偏在这节骨眼儿上，行踪飘忽的林轩回来了？
The Golden Crow Ancestor wasn’t easily fooled; such a scheme from the Cloud Concealment Sect would only lead to self-inflicted consequences. They would end up tying themselves in knots.
hái shì yún yǐn zōng zài gù nòng xuán xū ， xiǎng yào wán nà kōng chéng jì ？
还是云隐宗在故弄玄虚，想要玩那空城计？
With these thoughts in mind, the cultivators’ expressions varied widely—most were gleeful at the misfortune of the Cloud Concealment Sect, which had grown too quickly and was now facing adversity. However, some, like the disciples of the Cloud Concealment Sect, firmly believed that Elder Lin had returned, as they knew their affairs best.
zhè liǎng zhǒng kě néng xìng， zhòng xiū shì qīng xiàng yú hòu zhě 。
这两种可能xìng，众修士倾向于后者。
The process seemed complex but took only an instant. No need for speculation; the answer would soon be revealed.
tiān xià nǎ ér yǒu nà me duō qiǎo hé ？
天下哪儿有那么多巧合？
Boom!
jiǎ rú zhēn shì yún yǐn zōng zài gù nòng xuán xū ， tā men gāi rú hé shōu chǎng 。 nà kě jiù shì yí gè nán tí 。
假如真是云隐宗在故弄玄虚，他们该如何收场。那可就是一个难题。
Without any warning, a massive spiritual pressure descended from the sky.
jīn wū lǎo zǔ kě bú shì nà me hǎo hū yōu dì ， yún yǐn zōng xiǎng yào yòng zhè yàng de fāng shì huà jiě wēi jī ， jiǎn zhí shì yáo bù kě jí ， zuì hòu zhǐ huì luò gè zuò jiǎn zì fù de jié jú 。
金乌老祖可不是那么好忽悠地，云隐宗想要用这样的方式化解危机，简直是遥不可及，最后只会落个作茧自缚的结局。
This pressure was so overwhelming that nearby rocks began to fall.
zhòng xiū xiān zhě xīn zhōng rú cǐ xiǎng zhe 。 liǎn shàng de biǎo qíng zì rán yě jiù gè yì ， qí zhōng yǐ xìng zāi lè huò de jū duō ， bì jìng yún yǐn zōng fā zhǎn tài guò xùn sù ， zhòng xiū xiān zhě xiàn mù zhī yú 。 duì yú tā dǎo méi ， dāng rán shì lè jiàn qí chéng dì 。
众修仙者心中如此想着。脸上的表情自然也就各异，其中以幸灾乐祸的居多，毕竟云隐宗发展太过迅速，众修仙者羡慕之余。对于它倒霉，当然是乐见其成地。
High-ranking cultivators were fine, but those below the Profound Abyss stage found it hard to breathe.
bù guò yě yǒu lì wài ， bǐ rú shuō yún yǐn zōng dì zǐ 。 jiù duì lín zhǎng lǎo guī lái shēn xìn bù yí ， bì jìng zì jǐ de shì qíng zì jǐ zuì qīng chǔ ， tā men kě méi yǒu qù gù nòng xuán xū 。
不过也有例外，比如说云隐宗弟子。就对林长老归来深信不疑，毕竟自己的事情自己最清楚，他们可没有去故弄玄虚。
The Golden Crow Ancestor was undoubtedly at the Transcendation Stage.
zhěng gè guò chéng shuō lái fán fù ， qí shí bù guò shùn xī de gōng fu ， ér dà jiā yě bù yòng duō zuò cāi cè ， yīn wèi mí dǐ ， hěn kuài jiù huì jiē xiǎo le 。
整个过程说来繁复，其实不过瞬息的功夫，而大家也不用多做猜测，因为谜底，很快就会揭晓了。
Fortunately, the spiritual pressure came and went quickly.
hōng ！
轰！
In the next moment, it vanished mysteriously.
shì xiān bàn fēn zhēng zhào yě wú 。
事先半分征兆也无。
Then, a faint green light appeared on the horizon in the distance.
yī gǔ jù dà de líng yā tū rán cóng tiān ér luò 。
一股巨大的灵压突然从天而落。
Though still far away, its brilliance made it visible from that distance.
nà líng yā shì rú cǐ de páng bó ， fù jìn de shān shí ， dōu pū pū pū de wǎng xià luò 。
那灵压是如此的磅礴，附近的山石，都噗噗噗的往下落。
As the green light flickered, the light mass rapidly grew larger.
gāo jiē xiū shì hái hǎo shuō ， dòng xuán yǐ xià de xiū xiān zhě ， jī hū lián hū xī dōu gǎn jué bù shùn chàng le 。
高阶修士还好说，洞玄以下的修仙者，几乎连呼吸都感觉不顺畅了。
Lower-ranking cultivators didn’t need to be mentioned; even the old monster hidden in the shadows was visibly agitated.
dù jié qī ， zhè yì diǎn jué wú bù yí 。
渡劫期，这一点绝无不疑。
Such speed—thousands of miles in an instant—wasn’t a mere teleportation or illusion. Only by tearing through space and ignoring distance could such speed be achieved.
hǎo zài nà líng yā lái de tū rán ， qù dé yě tóng yàng xùn sù 。
好在那灵压来得突然，去得也同样迅速。
Ordinary Transcendation Stage cultivators couldn’t achieve this level of ease either. Could it really be that Lin Xuan returned at the critical moment?
xià yī kè ， jiù guǐ yì de xiāo shī bú jiàn le 。
下一刻，就诡异的消失不见了。
Before these thoughts could fully form, a figure appeared in an open area within the valley.
suí hòu yuǎn chù de tiān biān ， què chū xiàn le yī qīng sè de guāng diǎn 。
随后远处的天边，却出现了一青sè的光点。
At first, he was barely discernible, but soon everyone saw his face clearly.
nà guāng diǎn shì rú cǐ de mó hú ， gū jì hái zài qiān yú lǐ yuǎn chù 。
那光点是如此的模糊，估计还在千余里远处。
Wearing a green robe and looking ordinary.
zhǐ shì yīn wèi nà qīng guāng tài guò yào mù ， suǒ yǐ xiāng gé zhè me yuǎn ， yī jiù néng gòu kàn de qīng chǔ 。
只是因为那青光太过耀目，所以相隔这么远，依旧能够看得清楚。
Sure enough, it was Lin Xuan!
suí hòu qīng guāng yī shǎn ， nà guāng tuán jiù xùn sù biàn dà le qǐ lái 。
随后青光一闪，那光团就迅速变大了起来。
It wasn’t the Cloud Concealment Sect playing tricks; instead, the renowned Lin Xuan had returned here.
nà xiē dī jiē xiū shì qiě bù tí ， yǐn cáng zài àn chù de lǎo guài wù wú bù bó rán biàn sè。
那些低阶修士且不提，隐藏在暗处的老怪物无不勃然变sè。
The cultivators were stunned but also excited.
rú cǐ kuài de sù dù ， shùn xī qiān lǐ ， nǎ lǐ hái shì shén me dùn guāng huò shì shùn yí ， wéi yǒu jiāng xū kōng sī pò ， wú shì jù lí de kuà yuè chuān suō ， cái yǒu zhè yàng de xiào guǒ 。
如此快的速度，瞬息千里，哪里还是什么遁光或是瞬移，唯有将虚空撕破，无视距离的跨越穿梭，才有这样的效果。
The Golden Crow Ancestor was proud and arrogant, while this young Lin was never one to back down from a challenge. These two meeting each other would result in a fierce confrontation without any compromise.
pǔ tōng de dù jié qī ， yě bù kě néng rú cǐ de huī sǎ rú yì ， nán dào shì yǒu qiǎo hé ， zhēn shì nà lín xiǎo zi zài zhè qiān jūn yī fà de yī kè ， huí lái le ？
普通的渡劫期，也不可能如此的挥洒如意，难道事有巧合，真是那林小子在这千钧一发的一刻，回来了？
With these thoughts, it was no wonder the cultivators were elated—they had come here for entertainment. The silver-eyed maiden’s battle with the Plump Elder had already been thrilling, but they still wanted more excitement. Now, there would be an even more spectacular showdown between Lin Xuan and the Golden Crow Ancestor.
zhè ge niàn tou shàng wèi zhuǎn guò ， jiù jiàn shān gǔ zhōng ， mǒu kōng kuàng zhī chù ， yī zhèn mó hú ， suí hòu sī háo zhēng zhào yě wú ， jiù jiàn nà kōng qì niǔ qū qǐ lái le 。
这个念头尚未转过，就见山谷中，某空旷之处，一阵模糊，随后丝毫征兆也无，就见那空气扭曲起来了。
No one knew who would emerge victorious, but a grand and intense battle was inevitable.
yí gè rén yǐng fú xiàn ér chū 。
一个人影浮现而出。
Sure enough, this trip wasn’t in vain. If not for sheer luck, how could they have witnessed such high-level battles?
kāi shǐ hái bù shèn qīng chǔ ， dàn hěn kuài ， dà jiā jiù kàn jiàn le tā de miàn róng 。
开始还不甚清楚，但很快，大家就看见了他的面容。
The cultivators’ faces were filled with excitement, while those from the Cloud Concealment Sect had different expressions.
shēn chuān qīng shān ， róng mào píng fán 。
身穿青衫，容貌平凡。
Seeing their two top elders being treated like straw men by Lin Xuan, they initially felt shock and anger. Now, replaced by overwhelming joy.
guǒ rán zhèng shì lín xuān ！
果然正是林轩！
Yes, sheer joy.
jū rán bú shì yún yǐn zōng zài gù nòng xuán xū lái zhe ， ér shì nà míng mǎn tiān xià de lín xuān huí dào le zhè lǐ 。
居然不是云隐宗在故弄玄虚来着，而是那名满天下的林轩回到了这里。
Lin Xuan, Elder Lin, was back—what more could they fear?
zhòng xiū shì cuò è zhī yú ， liǎn shàng yě liú lù chū le xīng fèn zhī yì 。
众修士错愕之余，脸上也流露出了兴奋之意。
Unlike other sects, the Cloud Concealment Sect’s success was entirely due to Lin Xuan's efforts. His reputation within the sect was immense; in his disciples' eyes, he was all-powerful. Even the Sword Lake Palace had submitted, so what did a mere Golden Crow Ancestor matter?
jīn wū lǎo zǔ nǎi shì xīn gāo qì ào de rén wù 。
金乌老祖乃是心高气傲的人物。
Cheers erupted throughout the valley as Cloud Concealment Sect disciples paid homage to Lin Xuan with great respect. (To be continued...)
zhì yú nà xìng lín de xiǎo jiā huo ， zuò shì qíng gèng shì cóng lái yě bù yuàn yì chī kuī de 。
至于那姓林的小家伙，做事情更是从来也不愿意吃亏的。
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As soon as the Golden Crow Ancestor appeared, all the powerful cultivators present submitted to his authority. However, at this moment, a faint voice reached their ears.
Despite the presence of millions of cultivators in the vicinity, who were bustling with activity and conversation, this voice was clear and distinct, heard by everyone without obstruction.
The once noisy valley instantly fell silent.
The air seemed to have frozen; even the sound of a needle falling could be heard clearly.
Silence reigned supreme.
Even the arrogant Golden Crow Ancestor appeared somewhat dazed at that moment. He felt a mix of shock, confusion, and then anger, though beneath his composed facade lay a trace of unease that was hard to detect.
They say, "A man's name is like the shadow of a tree," and Lin Xuan had quickly gained a considerable reputation in such a short time. How could it be mere self-aggrandizement?
From both reason and emotion, his strength must indeed be formidable. Although he had just spoken arrogantly, that was because he believed Lin Xuan wasn't present here. But now, with the main target returning, how could he not feel some trepidation?
But to say he was afraid would be an exaggeration; he merely put away his air of superiority.
Moreover, it might not even be Lin Xuan—perhaps the Cloud Concealment Sect was just playing a trick, pretending that their leader had returned when he wasn't.
As these thoughts raced through everyone's minds, the old monster spoke up: "Which brat is speaking nonsense and hiding in the shadows? Afraid to show yourself to an old man like me?"
"Hmph. What’s there to fear? I said I would test your strength as a friend. Just hope you don’t disappoint me too much."
The faint voice carried with it a clear disdain that could not be hidden.
The Golden Crow Ancestor was enraged, and the cultivators who had come for entertainment also fell silent like frightened children.
Evil meets evil; the Golden Crow Ancestor had already been arrogant and domineering. He hadn’t expected to encounter someone even more arrogant.
But was it really Lin Xuan?
The Cloud Concealment Sect claimed he was out on a pilgrimage, temporarily unreachable. Otherwise, facing the Plump and Lean Elders earlier would have involved sending a silver-eyed maiden instead of him.
While other cultivators didn't voice their thoughts openly, they secretly believed that if Lin Xuan were here, his strength alone would make him fearless against the Plump and Lean Elders; the notion of fear was absurd. Everyone knew this.
Lin Xuan wasn’t here.
So who could it be, then? Could there really be such a coincidence that the elusive Lin Xuan returned just at this critical moment?
Perhaps the Cloud Concealment Sect was just playing another trick, trying to use an empty city strategy?
Both possibilities were favored by most cultivators. After all, how many coincidences are there in the world?
If it truly was the Cloud Concealment Sect pulling a fast one, how would they manage? That would be a difficult task.
The Golden Crow Ancestor wasn’t easily fooled; such a scheme from the Cloud Concealment Sect would only lead to self-inflicted consequences. They would end up tying themselves in knots.
With these thoughts in mind, the cultivators’ expressions varied widely—most were gleeful at the misfortune of the Cloud Concealment Sect, which had grown too quickly and was now facing adversity. However, some, like the disciples of the Cloud Concealment Sect, firmly believed that Elder Lin had returned, as they knew their affairs best.
The process seemed complex but took only an instant. No need for speculation; the answer would soon be revealed.
Boom!
Without any warning, a massive spiritual pressure descended from the sky.
This pressure was so overwhelming that nearby rocks began to fall.
High-ranking cultivators were fine, but those below the Profound Abyss stage found it hard to breathe.
The Golden Crow Ancestor was undoubtedly at the Transcendation Stage.
Fortunately, the spiritual pressure came and went quickly.
In the next moment, it vanished mysteriously.
Then, a faint green light appeared on the horizon in the distance.
Though still far away, its brilliance made it visible from that distance.
As the green light flickered, the light mass rapidly grew larger.
Lower-ranking cultivators didn’t need to be mentioned; even the old monster hidden in the shadows was visibly agitated.
Such speed—thousands of miles in an instant—wasn’t a mere teleportation or illusion. Only by tearing through space and ignoring distance could such speed be achieved.
Ordinary Transcendation Stage cultivators couldn’t achieve this level of ease either. Could it really be that Lin Xuan returned at the critical moment?
Before these thoughts could fully form, a figure appeared in an open area within the valley.
At first, he was barely discernible, but soon everyone saw his face clearly.
Wearing a green robe and looking ordinary.
Sure enough, it was Lin Xuan!
It wasn’t the Cloud Concealment Sect playing tricks; instead, the renowned Lin Xuan had returned here.
The cultivators were stunned but also excited.
The Golden Crow Ancestor was proud and arrogant, while this young Lin was never one to back down from a challenge. These two meeting each other would result in a fierce confrontation without any compromise.
With these thoughts, it was no wonder the cultivators were elated—they had come here for entertainment. The silver-eyed maiden’s battle with the Plump Elder had already been thrilling, but they still wanted more excitement. Now, there would be an even more spectacular showdown between Lin Xuan and the Golden Crow Ancestor.
No one knew who would emerge victorious, but a grand and intense battle was inevitable.
Sure enough, this trip wasn’t in vain. If not for sheer luck, how could they have witnessed such high-level battles?
The cultivators’ faces were filled with excitement, while those from the Cloud Concealment Sect had different expressions.
Seeing their two top elders being treated like straw men by Lin Xuan, they initially felt shock and anger. Now, replaced by overwhelming joy.
Yes, sheer joy.
Lin Xuan, Elder Lin, was back—what more could they fear?
Unlike other sects, the Cloud Concealment Sect’s success was entirely due to Lin Xuan's efforts. His reputation within the sect was immense; in his disciples' eyes, he was all-powerful. Even the Sword Lake Palace had submitted, so what did a mere Golden Crow Ancestor matter?
Cheers erupted throughout the valley as Cloud Concealment Sect disciples paid homage to Lin Xuan with great respect. (To be continued...)
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