lín xuān de shēng yīn bù dà ， rán ér yǐ zú yǐ zài chǎng de měi yí gè xiū xiān zhě tīng qīng chǔ 。.
林轩的声音不大，然而已足以在场的每一个修仙者听清楚。.
Lin Xuan's voice was not loud, but it was sufficient for every cultivator present to hear clearly.
yuán běn rén shēng dǐng fèi de shān gǔ ， dùn shí ān jìng dào le zhēn luò kě wén de dì bù 。
原本人声鼎沸的山谷，顿时安静到了针落可闻的地步。
The once bustling valley fell silent, so quiet that even a needle dropping could be heard.
suí hòu ， dào xī liáng qì de shēng yīn ， cǐ qǐ bǐ fú 。
随后，倒吸凉气的声音，此起彼伏。
Then came the sound of gasps as if from many mouths.
zài chǎng de xiū xiān zhě ， rén rén liǎn shàng dōu lù chū bù kě sī yì zhī sè 。
在场的修仙者，人人脸上都露出不可思议之色。
Every cultivator in attendance wore expressions of disbelief. It was no wonder; as the saying goes, "a man’s name is like a tree's shadow." Lin Xuan, though he had gained considerable fame and was currently at the peak of his career, still displayed an extraordinary level of strength.
zhè yě shì nán guài de ， sú huà shuō ， rén de míng ， shù de yǐng ， lín xuān rú jīn ， suī yě suàn shēng míng yuǎn bō ， fēng tou jí shèng de rén wù ， zhǎn xiàn chū lái de shí lì fēi tóng xiǎo kě 。
这也是难怪的，俗话说，人的名，树的影，林轩如今，虽也算声名远播，风头极盛的人物，展现出来的实力非同小可。
But how could that matter? Compared to such top-tier powerhouses as Sovereign Dragon Immortal and Fairy Hundred Flowers, he was still far behind.
dàn nà yòu rú hé ， bǐ zhī nài lóng zhēn rén ， bǎi huā xiān zi zhè yàng de dǐng jí qiáng zhě ， tā yī jiù chà de yuǎn le 。
但那又如何，比之鼐龙真人，百花仙子这样的顶级强者，他依旧差得远了。
The opponent not only possessed late-stage Transcendence but also had a domain; they were figures who ranked among the best in all three realms.
duì fāng bù jǐn shì dù jié hòu qī ， ér qiě hái yōng yǒu lǐng yù ， fàng yǎn sān jiè ， nà yě shì shǔ de zháo de rén wù 。
对方不仅是渡劫后期，而且还拥有领域，放眼三界，那也是数得着的人物。
No matter how fast Lin Xuan rose, the gap between him and these two remained insurmountable. How could it be possible for them to become sworn brothers? Everyone felt bewildered.
lín xuān cuān shēng de sù dù zài lí pǔ ， yǔ liǎng rén jiān de chā jù ， yī jiù shì bù kě yǐ dào lǐ jì de 。
林轩蹿升的速度再离谱，与两人间的差距，依旧是不可以道里计的。
If Lin Xuan had announced this privately, even members of other sects would likely not believe him. They might think he was just rambling.
sān rén zěn me kě néng yì jié jīn lán ne ？
三人怎么可能义结金兰呢？
But here, Sovereign Dragon Immortal and Fairy Hundred Flowers were present. A cultivator as bold as Lin Xuan would never dare to lie in front of them. Moreover, both their expressions showed no signs of discomfort; they nodded and smiled.
suǒ yǒu rén dōu jué de xī lǐ hú tú 。
所有人都觉得稀里糊涂。
So, could it be that this wasn't Lin Xuan flattering himself but the truth? The other cultivators weren’t fools; after a moment’s thought, they naturally reached this conclusion.
ruò shì sī xià lǐ ， lín xuān xuān bù zhè ge xiāo xī 。
若是私下里，林轩宣布这个消息。
The outsiders were envious and jealous. What merit did this young man have to attract all the good fortune in the world?
bié shuō nà xiē qí tā mén pài de xiū xiān zhě ， jiù suàn shì yún yǐn zōng dì zǐ ， duō bàn yě shì bú huì xiāng xìn dì 。
别说那些其他门派的修仙者，就算是云隐宗弟子，多半也是不会相信地。
As for the disciples of Cloud Concealment Sect, they were overjoyed despite their surprise. With the senior elders forming an alliance with Sovereign Dragon Immortal and Fairy Hundred Flowers, Cloud Concealment Sect would benefit greatly. At least, they no longer had to fear any threats today. Anyone who wanted to harm them in the future would have to consider the face of these two top-tier powerhouses.
huì rèn wéi lín xuān shì zài hú yán luàn yǔ 。
会认为林轩是在胡言乱语。
Cloud Concealment Sect’s foundation was weak; its achievements were almost entirely due to Lin Xuan's reputation. While it appeared prosperous on the surface, it was actually teetering on the brink of danger. With Sovereign Dragon Immortal and Fairy Hundred Flowers’ support now, things would be vastly different.
rán ér yǎn qián bù tóng ， nài lóng zhēn rén ， bǎi huā xiān zi dōu zài cǐ chù 。
然而眼前不同，鼐龙真人，百花仙子都在此处。
Even ordinary disciples understood this. The silver-eyed girl and the young man with the dragon surname were equally delighted; they looked like they had won a lottery.
lín xuān zài shì dǎn dà bāo tiān de xiū xiān zhě ， yě jué méi yǒu dāng miàn sā huǎng yī shuō 。
林轩再是胆大包天的修仙者，也绝没有当面撒谎一说。
The saying "when good news comes, one's spirits are lifted" perfectly described their mood.
ér qiě liǎng rén de biǎo qíng ， yě wú rèn hé bù tuǒ ， dōu shì zài diǎn tóu wēi xiào zhe 。
而且两人的表情，也无任何不妥，都是在点头微笑着。
---
zhè me shuō ， cǐ shì bìng fēi lín xuān zài wǎng zì jǐ liǎn shàng tiē jīn le ， ér shì zhēn de ？
这么说，此事并非林轩在往自己脸上贴金了，而是真的？
With that settled, everyone went their separate ways. Lin Xuan invited his elder brother and younger sister to visit the main sect headquarters.
zhòng xiū xiān zhě yě bù shǎ ， shāo yī zhuǎn niàn ， zì rán jiù chū le zhè ge jié guǒ 。
众修仙者也不傻，稍一转念，自然就出了这个结果。
...
nà xiē wài lái de xiū xiān zhě ， zì rán shì yòu xiàn yòu dù ， zhè lín xiǎo zi hé dé hé néng ， zěn me zhè shì jiān suǒ yǒu de hǎo shì ， quán dōu bèi tā yí gè rén gěi zhuàng shàng le 。
那些外来的修仙者，自然是又羡又妒，这林小子何德何能，怎么这世间所有的好事，全都被他一个人给撞上了。
There is no such thing as a completely secret wall. With over a million cultivators visiting Cloud Concealment Sect for this spectacle, news spread like wildfire throughout Sovereign Dragon Realm.
zhì yú yún yǐn zōng de xiū shì ， jīng chà zhī yú ， zì rán shì dà wèi huān xǐ 。
至于云隐宗的修士，惊诧之余，自然是大为欢喜。
As a result of this incident, both Cloud Concealment Sect and Lin Xuan gained even more renown. However, the other cultivators didn't know that Lin Xuan had already left Cloud Concealment Sect as the instigator.
tài shàng zhǎng lǎo yǔ nài lóng zhēn rén ， bǎi huā xiān zi jié wèi le jīn lán xiōng dì ， yún yǐn zōng zì rán yě shì néng zhān guāng bù shǎo dì 。
太上长老与鼐龙真人，百花仙子结为了金兰兄弟，云隐宗自然也是能沾光不少地。
Indeed, Lin Xuan had gone.
bié de bù tí ， zhì shǎo xiàng jīn tiān zhè zhǒng wēi jī ， jiù zài yě bù yòng dān xīn wèi jù 。
别的不提，至少像今天这种危机，就再也不用担心畏惧。
It was worth noting that Sovereign Dragon Immortal and Fairy Hundred Flowers only stayed at Cloud Concealment Sect for a few days. These were elusive figures; it was already quite generous of them to linger there for even a short time.
yǐ hòu shuí xiǎng yào zài duì yún yǐn zōng bù lì ， jiù suàn bù wèi jù lín xuān ， yě yào gù jí liǎng wèi dǐng jí de dà néng de liǎn miàn 。
以后谁想要再对云隐宗不利，就算不畏惧林轩，也要顾及两位顶级的大能的脸面。
After bidding farewell, both left. Lin Xuan himself did not wish to linger in the sect any longer as he had to find clues about Yue'er.
yún yǐn zōng dào dǐ dǐ yùn bù zú ， néng yǒu jīn yuē de chéng jiù jī hū kào lín xuān yí gè rén de wēi míng zài zhī chēng zhe ， biǎo miàn shàng fēng guāng ， dàn àn dì lǐ ， yǐ shì wēi jī sì fú ， bù guò rú jīn yǒu nài lóng zhēn rén yǔ bǎi huā xiān zi xiāng zhù ， qíng shì jiāng dà bù xiāng tóng 。
云隐宗到底底蕴不足，能有今曰的成就几乎靠林轩一个人的威名在支撑着，表面上风光，但暗地里，已是危机四伏，不过如今有鼐龙真人与百花仙子相助，情势将大不相同。
Of course, he couldn't be partial. After so much effort, Qinyin finally returned here; Lin Xuan stayed with her for over a month.
zhè zhōng jiān de hǎo chù ， lián pǔ tōng dì zǐ dōu qīng chǔ ， yín tóng shào nǚ yǔ lóng xìng shào nián yòu hé cháng huì bù xiǎo de ， èr rén de biǎo qíng ， dōu shì xǐ xíng yú sè 。
这中间的好处，连普通弟子都清楚，银瞳少女与龙姓少年又何尝会不晓得，二人的表情，都是喜形于色。
The couple was rarely together, and during this time, they were inseparable. Lin Xuan enjoyed the tender moments immensely.
yòng rén féng xǐ shì jīng shén shuǎng lái xíng róng shì zuì tiē qiè le 。
用人逢喜事精神爽来形容是最贴切了。
Then, it took him three days to refine the true blood of Golden Crow using True Spirit Sword Art.
cǐ shì zhì cǐ ， yě suàn shì gào yí duàn luò 。
此事至此，也算是告一段落。
The true blood from Golden Crow Ancestor was pure; its refinement brought Lin Xuan many benefits. As the saying goes, "misfortune may be an actual blessing." Indeed, he gained much more than just the true blood—Golden Crow True Fire and Illusory Heaven’s Fire also enhanced his power when consumed.
bù guǎn zhòng xiū shì jīng chà yě hǎo ， xiàn mù yě bà ， gāi kàn de rè nào ， yě dōu kàn wán le ， liú zài zhè ér yú shì wú bǔ ， yú shì fēn fēn gào cí le 。
不管众修士惊诧也好，羡慕也罢，该看的热闹，也都看完了，留在这儿于事无补，于是纷纷告辞了。
---
zhì yú lín xuān ， zé yāo qǐng dà gē ， èr jiě qù zǒng duò zuò kè 。
至于林轩，则邀请大哥，二姐去总舵做客。
After bidding farewell to his beloved wife and fellow cultivators, Lin Xuan left for Yue'er's clues. Originally, he intended to go to the Netherworld, but it required considerable effort; for example, there were no leads on spatial nodes.
……
……
However, as luck would have it, with his younger sister’s help, obtaining a pass to the Netherworld was much easier.
tiān xià wú bù tòu fēng de qiáng 。
天下无不透风的墙。
With this treasure, combined with Void Shattering Technique, he could directly travel to the Netherworld.
gèng hé kuàng zhè cì lái yún yǐn zōng kàn rè nào de xiū xiān zhě ， duō dá bǎi wàn zhī shù 。
更何况这次来云隐宗看热闹的修仙者，多达百万之数。
The process didn't need much explanation; it was like teleportation over vast distances.
yú shì xiāo xī hěn kuài jiù yǐ jīng rén de sù dù ， chuán biàn le nài lóng jiè de měi yí gè jiǎo luò 。
于是消息很快就以惊人的速度，传遍了鼐龙界的每一个角落。
---
jīng cǐ yī shì ， yún yǐn zōng yǔ lín xuān zài cì míng shēng dà zuò 。
经此一事，云隐宗与林轩再次名声大做。
"Is this the Netherworld?" Lin Xuan turned his head and looked around. A thoughtful expression appeared on his face.
rán ér nà xiē xiū xiān zhě què bù xiǎo de ， zuò wèi shǐ zuò yǒng zhě ， lín xuān cǐ kè ， zǎo yǐ lí kāi yún yǐn zōng le 。
然而那些修仙者却不晓得，做为始作俑者，林轩此刻，早已离开云隐宗了。
This seemed to be a desert, with everything appearing grayish. Strange plants grew in the peculiar sand, and the surrounding aura was extremely thin but thick with阴气.
méi cuò ， lín xuān yǐ jīng zǒu le 。
没错，林轩已经走了。
If he hadn't guessed wrong, they had successfully arrived at the Netherworld. It turned out even better than expected; Lin Xuan wore a smile. Although his younger sister gave him this treasure, Void Shattering wasn’t trivial, so he genuinely feared any mishaps.
shuō qǐ lái ， nài lóng zhēn rén yǔ bǎi huā xiān zi ， yě jǐn jǐn zài yún yǐn zōng xiǎo zhù le shù yuē de gōng fu 。
说起来，鼐龙真人与百花仙子，也仅仅在云隐宗小住了数曰的功夫。
Fortunately, there were none. Taking a deep breath, Lin Xuan released his extremely powerful divine sense into the unknown realm.
zhè liǎng wèi ， dōu shì shén lóng jiàn shǒu bù jiàn wěi de rén wù ， néng gòu zài yún yǐn zōng pán huán shù yuē ， yǐ jīng suàn shì hěn gěi lín xuān miàn zi 。
这两位，都是神龙见首不见尾的人物，能够在云隐宗盘桓数曰，已经算是很给林轩面子。
The first thing to do was to determine where he was; only then could he decide on his next move. With his extensive experience in cultivation, this task was second nature to him.
suí hòu liǎng rén gào cí lí qù 。
随后两人告辞离去。
Soon, Lin Xuan found what he was looking for.
ér lín xuān zì jǐ ， yě wú yì zài zōng mén nèi duō zuò dān gē ， tā hái yào qù xún mì yuè ér de xiàn suǒ 。
而林轩自己，也无意在宗门内多做耽搁，他还要去寻觅玥儿的线索。
A slight movement of his brows revealed a powerful Yin force from afar, over ten thousand miles away.
dāng rán ， zuò rén bù néng hòu cǐ bó bǐ ， qín xīn hǎo bù róng yì huí dào le zhè lǐ ， lín xuān hái shì liú xià lái péi le tā yuè yú 。
当然，做人不能厚此薄彼，琴心好不容易回到了这里，林轩还是留下来陪了她月余。
People were fighting!
fū qī liǎ jù shǎo lí duō ， zhè yuè yú de shí jiān ， zì rán shì fèn wài zhēn xī ， xíng yǐng bù lí ， lín xuān xiǎng jǐn le wēn róu chán mián 。
夫妻俩聚少离多，这月余的时间，自然是分外珍惜，形影不离，林轩享尽了温柔缠绵。
Lin Xuan's expression showed some surprise; he hadn't expected to encounter a battle so soon after arriving in the Netherworld. Going to investigate seemed like the best choice; at least it would help him determine where he was.
suí hòu ， tā yòu huā le sān tiān de shí jiān ， yòng zhēn líng huà jiàn jué ， liàn huà le jīn wū zhēn xuè 。
随后，他又花了三天的时间，用真灵化剑诀，炼化了金乌真血。
Without hesitation, Lin Xuan’s body was enveloped in blue light as he flew over with incredible speed.
jīn wū lǎo zǔ gěi de zhēn xuè dào bù hán hú ， chún zhèng dào jí chù ， lín xuān liàn huà cǐ wù ， zì rán yě dé dào le bù shǎo hǎo chù 。
金乌老祖给的真血倒不含糊，纯正到极处，林轩炼化此物，自然也得到了不少好处。
Despite the distance, he reached his destination instantly. However, instead of revealing himself, he used a收敛之术 to hide and observe the situation before deciding what to do.
sú huà shuō ， huò xī fú suǒ fú ， zhè huà zhēn hái bù dài fēn háo kuā zhāng zhī chù 。
俗话说，祸兮福所伏，这话真还不带分毫夸张之处。
But what he saw left him stunned.
bié de bù tí ， lín xuān cóng jīn wū lǎo zǔ shēn shàng ， jiù dé dào le bù shǎo hǎo chù 。
别的不提，林轩从金乌老祖身上，就得到了不少好处。
Not far ahead, strong gales and numerous ghostly figures swirled. Various magical techniques and treasures clung in mid-air.
chú le jīn wū líng xuè ， hái yǒu jīn wū zhēn huǒ ， huàn líng tiān huǒ jiāng qí tūn shì róng hé ， wēi lì tóng yàng yǒu suǒ zēng jiā de 。
除了金乌灵血，还有金乌真火，幻灵天火将其吞噬融合，威力同样有所增加的。
However, the battle was chaotic.
……
……
On one side, there were five cultivators; on the other, a single opponent. Yet, it was the group with more members who seemed to be at a disadvantage.
suí hòu ， lín xuān cí bié le ài qī yǔ tóng mén ， lí kāi le zhè lǐ 。
随后，林轩辞别了爱妻与同门，离开了这里。
At first glance, this sounded absurd, but upon closer inspection, it made sense. Although these five cultivators had numerous members, they were all only at the peak of their 分神 realm. They weren't weak; each member was a peak 分神 cultivator.
Lin Xuan's voice was not loud, but it was sufficient for every cultivator present to hear clearly.
The once bustling valley fell silent, so quiet that even a needle dropping could be heard.
Then came the sound of gasps as if from many mouths.
Every cultivator in attendance wore expressions of disbelief. It was no wonder; as the saying goes, "a man’s name is like a tree's shadow." Lin Xuan, though he had gained considerable fame and was currently at the peak of his career, still displayed an extraordinary level of strength.
But how could that matter? Compared to such top-tier powerhouses as Sovereign Dragon Immortal and Fairy Hundred Flowers, he was still far behind.
The opponent not only possessed late-stage Transcendence but also had a domain; they were figures who ranked among the best in all three realms.
No matter how fast Lin Xuan rose, the gap between him and these two remained insurmountable. How could it be possible for them to become sworn brothers? Everyone felt bewildered.
If Lin Xuan had announced this privately, even members of other sects would likely not believe him. They might think he was just rambling.
But here, Sovereign Dragon Immortal and Fairy Hundred Flowers were present. A cultivator as bold as Lin Xuan would never dare to lie in front of them. Moreover, both their expressions showed no signs of discomfort; they nodded and smiled.
So, could it be that this wasn't Lin Xuan flattering himself but the truth? The other cultivators weren’t fools; after a moment’s thought, they naturally reached this conclusion.
The outsiders were envious and jealous. What merit did this young man have to attract all the good fortune in the world?
As for the disciples of Cloud Concealment Sect, they were overjoyed despite their surprise. With the senior elders forming an alliance with Sovereign Dragon Immortal and Fairy Hundred Flowers, Cloud Concealment Sect would benefit greatly. At least, they no longer had to fear any threats today. Anyone who wanted to harm them in the future would have to consider the face of these two top-tier powerhouses.
Cloud Concealment Sect’s foundation was weak; its achievements were almost entirely due to Lin Xuan's reputation. While it appeared prosperous on the surface, it was actually teetering on the brink of danger. With Sovereign Dragon Immortal and Fairy Hundred Flowers’ support now, things would be vastly different.
Even ordinary disciples understood this. The silver-eyed girl and the young man with the dragon surname were equally delighted; they looked like they had won a lottery.
The saying "when good news comes, one's spirits are lifted" perfectly described their mood.
---
With that settled, everyone went their separate ways. Lin Xuan invited his elder brother and younger sister to visit the main sect headquarters.
...
There is no such thing as a completely secret wall. With over a million cultivators visiting Cloud Concealment Sect for this spectacle, news spread like wildfire throughout Sovereign Dragon Realm.
As a result of this incident, both Cloud Concealment Sect and Lin Xuan gained even more renown. However, the other cultivators didn't know that Lin Xuan had already left Cloud Concealment Sect as the instigator.
Indeed, Lin Xuan had gone.
It was worth noting that Sovereign Dragon Immortal and Fairy Hundred Flowers only stayed at Cloud Concealment Sect for a few days. These were elusive figures; it was already quite generous of them to linger there for even a short time.
After bidding farewell, both left. Lin Xuan himself did not wish to linger in the sect any longer as he had to find clues about Yue'er.
Of course, he couldn't be partial. After so much effort, Qinyin finally returned here; Lin Xuan stayed with her for over a month.
The couple was rarely together, and during this time, they were inseparable. Lin Xuan enjoyed the tender moments immensely.
Then, it took him three days to refine the true blood of Golden Crow using True Spirit Sword Art.
The true blood from Golden Crow Ancestor was pure; its refinement brought Lin Xuan many benefits. As the saying goes, "misfortune may be an actual blessing." Indeed, he gained much more than just the true blood—Golden Crow True Fire and Illusory Heaven’s Fire also enhanced his power when consumed.
---
After bidding farewell to his beloved wife and fellow cultivators, Lin Xuan left for Yue'er's clues. Originally, he intended to go to the Netherworld, but it required considerable effort; for example, there were no leads on spatial nodes.
However, as luck would have it, with his younger sister’s help, obtaining a pass to the Netherworld was much easier.
With this treasure, combined with Void Shattering Technique, he could directly travel to the Netherworld.
The process didn't need much explanation; it was like teleportation over vast distances.
---
"Is this the Netherworld?" Lin Xuan turned his head and looked around. A thoughtful expression appeared on his face.
This seemed to be a desert, with everything appearing grayish. Strange plants grew in the peculiar sand, and the surrounding aura was extremely thin but thick with阴气.
If he hadn't guessed wrong, they had successfully arrived at the Netherworld. It turned out even better than expected; Lin Xuan wore a smile. Although his younger sister gave him this treasure, Void Shattering wasn’t trivial, so he genuinely feared any mishaps.
Fortunately, there were none. Taking a deep breath, Lin Xuan released his extremely powerful divine sense into the unknown realm.
The first thing to do was to determine where he was; only then could he decide on his next move. With his extensive experience in cultivation, this task was second nature to him.
Soon, Lin Xuan found what he was looking for.
A slight movement of his brows revealed a powerful Yin force from afar, over ten thousand miles away.
People were fighting!
Lin Xuan's expression showed some surprise; he hadn't expected to encounter a battle so soon after arriving in the Netherworld. Going to investigate seemed like the best choice; at least it would help him determine where he was.
Without hesitation, Lin Xuan’s body was enveloped in blue light as he flew over with incredible speed.
Despite the distance, he reached his destination instantly. However, instead of revealing himself, he used a收敛之术 to hide and observe the situation before deciding what to do.
But what he saw left him stunned.
Not far ahead, strong gales and numerous ghostly figures swirled. Various magical techniques and treasures clung in mid-air.
However, the battle was chaotic.
On one side, there were five cultivators; on the other, a single opponent. Yet, it was the group with more members who seemed to be at a disadvantage.
At first glance, this sounded absurd, but upon closer inspection, it made sense. Although these five cultivators had numerous members, they were all only at the peak of their 分神 realm. They weren't weak; each member was a peak 分神 cultivator.