“ cǐ shì què shì wù huì ， nèi zhōng qū zhé ， yī yán nán yǐ shuō dé qīng chǔ ， dào yǒu ruò shì bù qì ， kě suí wǒ shī xiōng dì qián wǎng bì pài zǒng duò yī zuò ， wǒ èr rén zì huì xiàng dào yǒu fēn biàn qīng chǔ 。”
“此事确是误会，内中曲折，一言难以说得清楚，道友若是不弃，可随我师兄弟前往敝派总舵一坐，我二人自会像道友分辨清楚。”
"Indeed, this is a misunderstanding. The intricacies of the matter are complex and hard to explain in one go. If you do not mind, we can take you to our main sect hall where my fellow disciples and I will gladly clarify everything for you."
chén yín piàn kè ， nà zào páo lǎo zhě wān yāo xiàng lín xuān yuè ér xíng le yī lǐ ， chéng kěn yì cháng de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ lǐ 。
沉吟片刻，那皂袍老者弯腰像林轩月儿行了一礼，诚恳异常的声音传入耳朵里。
After a moment's thought, the robed elder bowed respectfully towards Lin Xuan as he addressed Moonlet. His voice was sincere and earnest.
“ shào yé ， nǐ kàn rú hé ？”
“少爷，你看如何？”
"Master, what say you?"
yuè ér zì rán shì wéi lín xuān mǎ shǒu shì zhān de 。
月儿自然是唯林轩马首是瞻的。
Moonlet naturally followed Lin Xuan's lead.
“ yě bà ， liǎng wèi jì rán yuàn yì jiāng yuán wěi jiě shì qīng chǔ ， nà wǒ fū qī èr rén jiù tāo rǎo le 。” lín xuān wēi xiào zhe shuō 。
“也罢，两位既然愿意将原委解释清楚，那我夫妻二人就叨扰了。”林轩微笑着说。
"Well then, if both of you are willing to explain the details, my wife and I will be happy to accept your hospitality," Lin Xuan said with a smile.
tīng lín xuān tǎn chéng liǎng rén shì shuāng xiū dào lǚ ， yuè ér liǎn shàng yī hóng ， xīn zhōng què shèn shì tián mì 。
听林轩坦诚两人是双修道侣，月儿脸上一红，心中却甚是甜蜜。
Hearing that Lin Xuan admitted they were cultivation partners, Moonlet blushed slightly but felt a sweet warmth in her heart.
zhǎn yán yī xiào ， dùn shí bǎi huā wèi zhī shī sè ， chén yú luò yàn ， bì yuè xiū huā ， gǔ rén chéng bù qī wǒ 。
展颜一笑，顿时百花为之失色，沉鱼落雁，闭月羞花，古人诚不欺我。
Her face lit up, making even the most beautiful flowers pale in comparison. The ancient saying was true - there truly existed such a beauty in this world that all other beauties paled in comparison.
yún xiá pài de liǎng wèi tài shàng zhǎng lǎo bù jìn nǚ sè ， dàn yī shí jiān ， yě bù yóu de xīn shén huǎng hū ， tiān xià jìng yǒu rú cǐ měi nǚ ， yǔ tā xiāng bǐ ， shén me jué dài jiā lì ， dōu bù guò shì hóng fěn kū lóu ér yǐ 。
云霞派的两位太上长老不近女色，但一时间，也不由得心神恍惚，天下竟有如此美女，与她相比，什么绝代佳丽，都不过是红粉骷髅而已。
The two Supreme Elders of Cloud Mist Sect were not known for their interest in women, but at the moment, they couldn't help feeling somewhat dazed by Moonlet's stunning appearance. Compared to her, what could be considered top-tier beauties were mere hollow shells.
liǎng rén bù gǎn duō kàn ， shēng pà lín xuān fā huǒ 。
两人不敢多看，生怕林轩发火。
They dared not look too long, fearing Lin Xuan's anger. Leading the way ahead, they also sent out a transmission talisman to their disciples around them, instructing them to return and prepare for the guests' arrival.
zài qián miàn yǐn lù ， tóng shí xiàng zhōu wéi de dì zǐ fā chū le yī dào chuán yīn fú ， ràng tā men xiān huí qù bù zhì wěn tuǒ ， yǐ biàn yíng jiē guì kè 。
在前面引路，同时像周围的弟子发出了一道传音符，让他们先回去布置稳妥，以便迎接贵客。
Though everyone had witnessed the entire incident with their own eyes, most cultivators were still in the dark about what exactly happened.
zhěng gè shì qíng de jīng guò ， dà jiā suī qīn yǎn mù dǔ ， dàn jiū jìng fā shēng le shén me ， jué dà bù fèn xiū shì gēn běn jiù shì xī lǐ hú tú 。
整个事情的经过，大家虽亲眼目睹，但究竟发生了什么，绝大部分修士根本就是稀里糊涂。
Just moments ago, it seemed like they were on the brink of death, but now, how did they suddenly become friends?
gāng gāng hái yī fù yào sǐ yào huó ， zěn me zhuǎn yǎn zhī jiān ， dà jiā jiù huà dí wéi yǒu le ？
刚刚还一副要死要活，怎么转眼之间，大家就化敌为友了？
It was indeed baffling as if they were blind monks trying to fathom a mountain.
shuō zhàng èr hé shàng mō bù zháo tóu nǎo yě bù wèi guò 。
说丈二和尚摸不着头脑也不为过。
But since the Supreme Elders had given their orders, no one dared to argue. Everyone from the sect leader down obeyed without question, returning to prepare the feast and welcome the guests. Lin Xuan, accompanied by the two Supreme Elders, flew towards the main hall of Cloud Mist Sect.
rán ér tài shàng zhǎng lǎo jì yǒu fēn fù ， tā men yòu nǎ gǎn luō suo 。
然而太上长老既有吩咐，他们又哪敢啰嗦。
The sky was already brightening significantly as they arrived at dawn's early light. Thousands of rays of golden sunlight illuminated the sea surface, creating a shimmering beauty. The air was thick with an intense concentration of spiritual energy.
zì zhǎng mén yǐ xià ， rén rén wú bù zūn cóng ， huí qù shōu shí jiǔ xí ， zhǔn bèi yíng kè 。 lín xuān zé yóu liǎng wèi tài shàng zhǎng lǎo péi zhe ， fēi xiàng le yún xiá pài zǒng duò 。
自掌门以下，人人无不尊从，回去收拾酒席，准备迎客。林轩则由两位太上长老陪着，飞向了云霞派总舵。
Lin Xuan felt a surge of excitement. This place had even more spiritual energy than Naleng Dragon Realm. It seemed that their teleportation array hadn't failed; they were most likely in Rain桐Realm.
cǐ shí tiān sè yǐ míng lǎng le xǔ duō 。 bù zhī bù jué ， jìng dào le zhāo yáng chū shēng de shí kè 。
此时天色已明朗了许多。不知不觉，竟到了朝阳初升的时刻。
Of course, this was only speculation. He could verify it by asking the two people later.
wàn dào xiá guāng ， zhào shè zài hǎi miàn zhī shàng ， bō guāng lín lín ， shèn shì měi lì ， kōng qì zhōng ， gèng shì chōng yù zhe jí wéi nóng liè de líng qì 。
万道霞光，照射在海面之上，波光粼粼，甚是美丽，空气中，更是充裕着极为浓烈的灵气。
The journey wasn't far, guided by two Golden Core cultivators. Soon, after flying over a thousand miles into the island's interior, a towering and rugged mountain peak came into view.
lín xuān xīn zhōng yī dòng ， zhè ér líng qì zhī nóng 。 gèng shèng nài lóng jiè xǔ duō ， kàn lái zhè cì chuán sòng shí yǒu ** bìng méi yǒu chū cuò ， duō bàn shì chéng gōng dào dá yǔ tóng jiè le 。
林轩心中一动，这儿灵气之浓。更胜鼐龙界许多，看来这次传送十有**并没有出错，多半是成功到达雨桐界了。
Standing at least ten thousand feet high, the spiritual energy here was dense, and the scenery breathtakingly beautiful.
dāng rán ， zhè jǐn jǐn shì chuǎi mó ， shì bú shì ， yī huì er kě yǐ xiàng duì fāng liǎng rén qiú zhèng de 。
当然，这仅仅是揣摩，是不是，一会儿可以像对方两人求证的。
Vapors swirled around, and atop this mountain, pavilions and terraces adorned with jade and crystal structures were numerous - over ten thousand in all. They seemed to stretch endlessly like a paradise on earth.
lù tú bù yuǎn ， yóu liǎng wèi dù jié qī xiū shì yǐn lù 。 bù yī huì jiù shēn rù dǎo zhōng wàn yú lǐ ， yī zuò tǐng bá xiǎn jùn de shān fēng yìng rù yǎn lián 。
路途不远，由两位渡劫期修士引路。不一会就深入岛中万余里，一座挺拔险峻的山峰映入眼帘。
In the distance, one could see immortal birds dancing gracefully. It was truly a realm of wonders.
gāo wàn zhàng yú ， líng qì nóng mì ， fēng jǐng gèng shì xiù měi wú pǐ 。
高万丈余，灵气浓密，风景更是秀美无匹。
Then, music filled the air as countless beams of light shot out from the mountain peak.
yān wù yīn yūn ， ér zài cǐ shān de fēng dǐng ， tíng tái lóu gé 。 qióng lóu yù yǔ ， nà gèng shì yǒu shù wàn yú ， lín cì zhì bǐ ， fǎng fú rén jiān xiān jìng ， jiù zài cǐ dì 。
烟雾氤氲，而在此山的峰顶，亭台楼阁。琼楼玉宇，那更是有数万余，鳞次栉比，仿佛人间仙境，就在此地。
At the forefront were dozens of female cultivators, divided into two rows of twelve each. They were all around seventeen or eighteen years old, with clear and beautiful faces, holding lanterns in their hands.
yǐn yuē jiān 。 gèng kě yǐ kàn jiàn yī xiē xiān qín piān piān qǐ wǔ ， hǎo yī pài dòng tiān fú dì 。
隐约间。更可以看见一些仙禽翩翩起舞，好一派洞天福地。
They moved gracefully through the sky like celestial maidens descending to earth.
suí hòu xiān lè dà zuò 。 wú shù dào guāng huá yóu shān dǐng shàng fēi shè ér chū 。
随后仙乐大做。无数道光华由山顶上飞射而出。
Behind them, phoenixes called out softly, followed by countless rare beasts singing melodiously as they danced beautifully, stunningly gorgeous.
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。
But this was far from over. More beams of light shot out from within the mountain.
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。
Lin Xuan narrowed his eyes and released his spirit sense.
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 。
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。
The dazzling lights numbered more than a thousand, with even the weakest among them at late Profound Realm stage.
ér zhè hái méi yǒu jié shù ， jǐn jiē zhe ， yòu yǒu wú shù guāng huá yóu shān zhōng fēi lüè ér chū 。
而这还没有结束，紧接着，又有无数光华由山中飞掠而出。
What did the other party intend?
lín xuān yǎn jīng wēi mī ， shén shí yī fàng ér qù 。
林轩眼睛微眯，神识一放而去。
Though Lin Xuan had experienced much, he was still taken aback by this development. If his guess was correct, Cloud Mist Sect had likely deployed all their elite forces but didn't seem to be hostile towards him.
yíng miàn ér lái de jīng hóng zú yǒu qiān yú ， jìng jiè zuì dī de jū rán yě shì dòng xuán zhōng qī 。
迎面而来的惊虹足有千余，境界最低的居然也是洞玄中期。
Just as he pondered, the lights dispersed. The high-ranking cultivators of Cloud Mist Sect were already kneeling in mid-air, performing a grand bow: "We welcome our esteemed guests to our main hall with great honor."
duì fāng zhè shì hé yì ？
对方这是何意？
"Please rise," Lin Xuan replied, turning his head towards the robed elder.
lín xuān jīng lì suī fēng ， cǐ kè yě shì mǎn xīn de chà yì ， ruò shì méi yǒu liào cuò ， yún xiá pài cǐ kè yǐ shì jīng ruì jǐn chū ， dàn yòu bù xiàng shì yào yǔ zì jǐ wèi dí 。
林轩经历虽丰，此刻也是满心的诧异，若是没有料错，云霞派此刻已是精锐尽出，但又不像是要与自己为敌。
"It is my pleasure." The elder's face showed humility. "The presence of such distinguished guests has greatly honored our sect."
zhèng mǎn xīn yí huò ， jiù jiàn guāng huá sàn kāi ， nà xiē yún xiá pài de gāo jiē xiū shì yǐ zài bàn kōng zhōng bàn guì xià qù ， jìng shì chōng liǎng rén xíng qǐ le dà lǐ ：“ gōng yíng liǎng wèi qián bèi jià lín bì pài zǒng duò ， xìng rú hé zhī 。”
正满心疑惑，就见光华散开，那些云霞派的高阶修士已在半空中半跪下去，竟是冲两人行起了大礼：“恭迎两位前辈驾临敝派总舵，幸如何之。”
By doing so, they were clearly making amends for their earlier actions. As the saying went, one should not strike a smiling face. With Lin Xuan and Moonlet lowering themselves so much, any lingering resentment from them must have dissipated.
“ miǎn lǐ 。”
“免礼。”
For a moment, everyone was in high spirits as they chatted and entered a grand hall.
” dào yǒu hé bì rú cǐ kè qì 。” lín xuān zhuǎn guò tóu lú ， zhè huà què shì duì zào páo lǎo zhě suǒ shuō 。
”道友何必如此客气。”林轩转过头颅，这话却是对皂袍老者所说。
The architecture was magnificent, with intricate carvings and paintings adorning the walls.
“ yīng gāi de 。” duì fāng liǎn shàng què shì lù chū qiān bēi zhī sè ：“ liǎng wèi guì kè guāng lín bì pài zǒng duò ， què shí lìng yún xiá dǎo péng bì shēng huī le 。”
“应该的。”对方脸上却是露出谦卑之色：“两位贵客光临敝派总舵，确实令云霞岛蓬荜生辉了。”
They took their seats according to rank. Servants promptly brought out fine wine and fruits - all rich in spiritual energy.
duì fāng zhè me zuò ， zì rán shì wèi le xiàng lín xuān yǔ yuè ér péi lǐ ， sú huà shuō shēn shǒu bù dǎ xiào liǎn rén ， zì jǐ jiāng zī tài fàng dé rú cǐ zhī dī ， duì fāng jiù suàn hái yǒu shén me yuàn qì ， yīng gāi yě yān xiāo yún sàn le qù 。
对方这么做，自然是为了像林轩与月儿赔礼，俗话说伸手不打笑脸人，自己将姿态放得如此之低，对方就算还有什么怨气，应该也烟消云散了去。
Their value was so high that even an婴cultivator could save years of hard work by consuming just a single piece.
yī shí jiān bīn zhǔ jìn huān ， zhòng rén tán xiào zhe jìn rù le yī zuò dà diàn 。
一时间宾主尽欢，众人谈笑着进入了一座大殿。
Though this sounded exaggerated, it was no lie; Cloud Mist Sect's Supreme Elders wouldn't serve ordinary food to their guests. Lin Xuan took a sip and found the taste exquisite.
diāo liáng huà dòng ， qì shì jí wéi bù fán 。
雕梁画栋，气势极为不凡。
After some more laughter, the robed elder slowly brought up the topic: "Two friends of extraordinary power, yet your faces are unfamiliar. May I ask your names?"
fēn bīn zhǔ luò zuò ， zì yǒu shì nǚ sòng shàng měi jiǔ guā guǒ 。
分宾主落座，自有侍女送上美酒瓜果。
The vastness of the Spirit Realm meant that there weren't many Golden Core cultivators, especially those with outstanding strength. Even if they were from different realms, their reputations should be known to each other.
quán dōu shì líng qì chōng yù zhī wù 。
全都是灵气充裕之物。
But these two seemed completely unknown to him, so he asked out of curiosity.
qí jià zhí zhī gāo ， yuán yīng yǐ xià de xiū shì chī shàng yī kǒu ， biàn kě shěng què shù nián kǔ xiū 。
其价值之高，元婴以下的修士吃上一口，便可省却数年苦修。
"Lin and my wife are mere insignificant individuals. It's normal for you not to have heard of us," Lin Xuan said with a smile.
zhè huà tīng shàng qù lí pǔ ， què wú rèn hé kuā zhāng zhī chù ， tài shàng zhǎng lǎo zhāo dài guì kè ， ná chū lái de yòu qǐ huì shì fán wù 。
这话听上去离谱，却无任何夸张之处，太上长老招待贵客，拿出来的又岂会是凡物。
Seeing that Lin Xuan wasn't willing to say more, the Cloud Mist Sect members showed disappointment but didn't press further. They fell silent as they listened to Lin Xuan's question: "May I ask if this is Rain桐Realm?"
lín xuān hē le yī kǒu líng jiǔ ， guǒ rán zī wèi ér bù sú 。
林轩喝了一口灵酒，果然滋味儿不俗。
He had already guessed it was likely due to the abundant spiritual energy here, but he couldn't be certain until confirmed.
zhòng rén yòu shuō xiào liǎng jù ， nà zào páo lǎo zhě màn màn jiāng huà yǐn shàng le zhèng tí ：“ liǎng wèi dào yǒu shén tōng gài shì ， róng mào què shì mò shēng dé jǐn ， bù zhī dào zūn xìng dà míng ？”
众人又说笑两句，那皂袍老者慢慢将话引上了正题：“两位道友神通盖世，容貌却是陌生得紧，不知道尊姓大名？”
"Indeed, this is Rain桐Realm. Why are you unaware of that?" The robed elder and the middle-aged man with the surname Lu exchanged glances, their tone tinged with curiosity but relieved inside.
líng jiè miàn jī guǎng bó ， rán ér dù jié qī cún zài dào dǐ bù duō ， yóu qí shì qí zhōng shí lì chū zhòng de qiáng zhě ， nǎ pà fēn chù bù tóng jiè miàn ， yú bǐ cǐ de wēi míng ， duō shǎo yě yīng gāi tīng dào guò 。
灵界面积广博，然而渡劫期存在到底不多，尤其是其中实力出众的强者，哪怕分处不同界面，于彼此的威名，多少也应该听到过。
They had no idea where they were, so it was impossible for them to deliberately come here to harm the sect.
rán ér yǎn qián liǎng rén ， què shì mò shēng dé jǐn ， gù ér tā cái yǒu cǐ yī wèn 。
然而眼前两人，却是陌生得紧，故而他才有此一问。
This meant there truly hadn't been any misunderstanding. They were indeed free of entanglements with that Immortal Lady in the Clouds.
“ lín mǒu fū qī ， bù guò shì wú míng xiǎo zú ér yǐ ， dào yǒu bù céng tīng guò ， nà yě shì hěn zhèng cháng de 。”
“林某夫妻，不过是无名小卒而已，道友不曾听过，那也是很正常的。”
With this realization, both felt a great relief and returned their hearts to their chests.
lín xuān wēi wēi yī xiào ， yán yǔ qiān hé 。
林轩微微一笑，言语谦和。
The robed elder waved his hand, and one of the disciples standing nearby stepped back silently.
jiàn lín xuān bù yuàn duō shuō ， yún xiá pài èr rén liǎn shàng lù chū shī wàng zhī sè ， què yě bù hǎo jì xù zhuī wèn xià qù le ， yī shí jiān mò mò wú yǔ ， ěr biān què tīng dào le lín xuān de wèn tí ：“ gǎn wèn liǎng wèi dào yǒu ， zhè ér kě shì yǔ tóng jiè me ？”
见林轩不愿多说，云霞派二人脸上露出失望之色，却也不好继续追问下去了，一时间默默无语，耳边却听到了林轩的问题：“敢问两位道友，这儿可是雨桐界么？”
Then, several silent barriers around them were also withdrawn. As the saying went, one shouldn't harbor malicious intentions but should always be wary of others. The Supreme Elders of Cloud Mist Sect finally felt completely at ease now.
cǐ dì líng qì rú cǐ fēng fù ， lín xuān xīn zhōng ， qí shí yǐ jīng yǒu le bā chéng de bǎ wò ， dàn zì rán bù gǎn jiù cǐ kěn dìng shén me ， yào wèn shàng yī wèn ， cái hǎo dìng duó 。
此地灵气如此丰富，林轩心中，其实已经有了八成的把握，但自然不敢就此肯定什么，要问上一问，才好定夺。
Their actions were subtle, yet Lin Xuan's spirit sense couldn't have missed it. He pretended not to know.
“ bù cuò ， zhè ér zhèng shì yǔ tóng jiè ， zěn me ， liǎng wèi dào yǒu jìng bù zhī me ？”
“不错，这儿正是雨桐界，怎么，两位道友竟不知么？”
But what exactly was this misunderstanding? Lin Xuan was also very curious as to why they faced an ambush the moment he and Moonlet appeared, making them act like they were in a state of war.
zào páo lǎo zhě yǔ lǚ xìng zhōng nián rén duì shì yī yǎn ， yǔ qì zhōng tòu zhe gǔ guài ， rán ér xīn zhōng què dà wèi xīn ān ， liǎng rén lián shēn chù hé dì ， dōu nòng bù qīng chǔ ， zì rán bù kě néng zhuān chéng lái duì běn mén bù lì 。
皂袍老者与吕姓中年人对视一眼，语气中透着古怪，然而心中却大为心安，两人连身处何地，都弄不清楚，自然不可能专程来对本门不利。
Now was the perfect time to clarify things. He doubted the other party would hide anything from him.
rú cǐ shuō lái ， tā men guǒ rán yǔ nà yún zhōng xiān zi méi yǒu jiū gé ， xiān qián hái zhēn shì yī cháng wù huì le 。
如此说来，他们果然与那云中仙子没有纠葛，先前还真是一场误会了。
So, Lin Xuan spoke up: "Two friends, I have a question that needs clarification. Please explain."
"Indeed, this is a misunderstanding. The intricacies of the matter are complex and hard to explain in one go. If you do not mind, we can take you to our main sect hall where my fellow disciples and I will gladly clarify everything for you."
After a moment's thought, the robed elder bowed respectfully towards Lin Xuan as he addressed Moonlet. His voice was sincere and earnest.
"Master, what say you?"
Moonlet naturally followed Lin Xuan's lead.
"Well then, if both of you are willing to explain the details, my wife and I will be happy to accept your hospitality," Lin Xuan said with a smile.
Hearing that Lin Xuan admitted they were cultivation partners, Moonlet blushed slightly but felt a sweet warmth in her heart.
Her face lit up, making even the most beautiful flowers pale in comparison. The ancient saying was true - there truly existed such a beauty in this world that all other beauties paled in comparison.
The two Supreme Elders of Cloud Mist Sect were not known for their interest in women, but at the moment, they couldn't help feeling somewhat dazed by Moonlet's stunning appearance. Compared to her, what could be considered top-tier beauties were mere hollow shells.
They dared not look too long, fearing Lin Xuan's anger. Leading the way ahead, they also sent out a transmission talisman to their disciples around them, instructing them to return and prepare for the guests' arrival.
Though everyone had witnessed the entire incident with their own eyes, most cultivators were still in the dark about what exactly happened.
Just moments ago, it seemed like they were on the brink of death, but now, how did they suddenly become friends?
It was indeed baffling as if they were blind monks trying to fathom a mountain.
But since the Supreme Elders had given their orders, no one dared to argue. Everyone from the sect leader down obeyed without question, returning to prepare the feast and welcome the guests. Lin Xuan, accompanied by the two Supreme Elders, flew towards the main hall of Cloud Mist Sect.
The sky was already brightening significantly as they arrived at dawn's early light. Thousands of rays of golden sunlight illuminated the sea surface, creating a shimmering beauty. The air was thick with an intense concentration of spiritual energy.
Lin Xuan felt a surge of excitement. This place had even more spiritual energy than Naleng Dragon Realm. It seemed that their teleportation array hadn't failed; they were most likely in Rain桐Realm.
Of course, this was only speculation. He could verify it by asking the two people later.
The journey wasn't far, guided by two Golden Core cultivators. Soon, after flying over a thousand miles into the island's interior, a towering and rugged mountain peak came into view.
Standing at least ten thousand feet high, the spiritual energy here was dense, and the scenery breathtakingly beautiful.
Vapors swirled around, and atop this mountain, pavilions and terraces adorned with jade and crystal structures were numerous - over ten thousand in all. They seemed to stretch endlessly like a paradise on earth.
In the distance, one could see immortal birds dancing gracefully. It was truly a realm of wonders.
Then, music filled the air as countless beams of light shot out from the mountain peak.
At the forefront were dozens of female cultivators, divided into two rows of twelve each. They were all around seventeen or eighteen years old, with clear and beautiful faces, holding lanterns in their hands.
They moved gracefully through the sky like celestial maidens descending to earth.
Behind them, phoenixes called out softly, followed by countless rare beasts singing melodiously as they danced beautifully, stunningly gorgeous.
But this was far from over. More beams of light shot out from within the mountain.
Lin Xuan narrowed his eyes and released his spirit sense.
The dazzling lights numbered more than a thousand, with even the weakest among them at late Profound Realm stage.
What did the other party intend?
Though Lin Xuan had experienced much, he was still taken aback by this development. If his guess was correct, Cloud Mist Sect had likely deployed all their elite forces but didn't seem to be hostile towards him.
Just as he pondered, the lights dispersed. The high-ranking cultivators of Cloud Mist Sect were already kneeling in mid-air, performing a grand bow: "We welcome our esteemed guests to our main hall with great honor."
"Please rise," Lin Xuan replied, turning his head towards the robed elder.
"It is my pleasure." The elder's face showed humility. "The presence of such distinguished guests has greatly honored our sect."
By doing so, they were clearly making amends for their earlier actions. As the saying went, one should not strike a smiling face. With Lin Xuan and Moonlet lowering themselves so much, any lingering resentment from them must have dissipated.
For a moment, everyone was in high spirits as they chatted and entered a grand hall.
The architecture was magnificent, with intricate carvings and paintings adorning the walls.
They took their seats according to rank. Servants promptly brought out fine wine and fruits - all rich in spiritual energy.
Their value was so high that even an婴cultivator could save years of hard work by consuming just a single piece.
Though this sounded exaggerated, it was no lie; Cloud Mist Sect's Supreme Elders wouldn't serve ordinary food to their guests. Lin Xuan took a sip and found the taste exquisite.
After some more laughter, the robed elder slowly brought up the topic: "Two friends of extraordinary power, yet your faces are unfamiliar. May I ask your names?"
The vastness of the Spirit Realm meant that there weren't many Golden Core cultivators, especially those with outstanding strength. Even if they were from different realms, their reputations should be known to each other.
But these two seemed completely unknown to him, so he asked out of curiosity.
"Lin and my wife are mere insignificant individuals. It's normal for you not to have heard of us," Lin Xuan said with a smile.
Seeing that Lin Xuan wasn't willing to say more, the Cloud Mist Sect members showed disappointment but didn't press further. They fell silent as they listened to Lin Xuan's question: "May I ask if this is Rain桐Realm?"
He had already guessed it was likely due to the abundant spiritual energy here, but he couldn't be certain until confirmed.
"Indeed, this is Rain桐Realm. Why are you unaware of that?" The robed elder and the middle-aged man with the surname Lu exchanged glances, their tone tinged with curiosity but relieved inside.
They had no idea where they were, so it was impossible for them to deliberately come here to harm the sect.
This meant there truly hadn't been any misunderstanding. They were indeed free of entanglements with that Immortal Lady in the Clouds.
With this realization, both felt a great relief and returned their hearts to their chests.
The robed elder waved his hand, and one of the disciples standing nearby stepped back silently.
Then, several silent barriers around them were also withdrawn. As the saying went, one shouldn't harbor malicious intentions but should always be wary of others. The Supreme Elders of Cloud Mist Sect finally felt completely at ease now.
Their actions were subtle, yet Lin Xuan's spirit sense couldn't have missed it. He pretended not to know.
But what exactly was this misunderstanding? Lin Xuan was also very curious as to why they faced an ambush the moment he and Moonlet appeared, making them act like they were in a state of war.
Now was the perfect time to clarify things. He doubted the other party would hide anything from him.
So, Lin Xuan spoke up: "Two friends, I have a question that needs clarification. Please explain."