“ shì nǐ ？”
“是你？”
"Is it you?"
shú xī de wǔ guān ， qīng xiù de róng yán 。
熟悉的五官，清秀的容颜。
The familiar features, the delicate appearance.
qiān nián ， dàn zhǐ yī huī jiān ， qín yán què fǎng fú ， yì diǎn yě méi yǒu biàn 。
千年，弹指一挥间，秦妍却仿佛，一点也没有变。
A thousand years had passed in a blink of an eye, yet Qin Yan seemed unchanged. She was still as graceful and beautiful as ever, exuding an ethereal aura that made her seem like a celestial maiden fallen to this mortal world.
yī jiù qīng lì rú xī ， yǒu zhe chén yú luò yàn de měi lì ， hún shēn shàng xià ， yī gǔ piāo rán chū chén zhī qì ， fǎng fú jiǔ tiān xuán nǚ ， dī luò zài le zhè fán chén lǐ 。
依旧清丽如昔，有着沉鱼落雁的美丽，浑身上下，一股飘然出尘之气，仿佛九天玄女，滴落在了这凡尘里。
Not long after arriving at Rain桐 Valley, Lin Xuan heard about Qin Yan. It was such an unbelievable story, leaving him confused and unsure of how much of it could be trusted.
chū rù yǔ tóng bù jiǔ ， lín xuān jiù tīng shuō le yǔ qín yán yǒu guān de xiāo xī 。
初入雨桐不久，林轩就听说了与秦妍有关的消息。
Lin Xuan had stayed in the Boundless Sea primarily to find Qin Yan. However, he couldn't afford to linger indefinitely. Thus, he ventured out to seek clues about the Seven Treasures of Naraka.
shì nà yàng de bù kě sī yì 。
是那样的不可思议。
Due to various coincidences, he arrived at this Ten Thousand Mountains with a mysterious treasure map. The distance between the Boundless Sea and these mountains was immeasurable, yet here he was meeting Qin Yan again.
ràng rén yún lǐ wù lǐ ， wú fǎ fēn biàn qí zhōng yǒu jǐ fēn kě xìn de xiāo xī 。
让人云里雾里，无法分辨其中有几分可信的消息。
Such an occasion, such an eerie atmosphere...
lín xuān liú zài wú biān hǎi ， yuán běn jiù shì xiǎng yào xún zhǎo qín yán 。
林轩留在无边海，原本就是想要寻找秦妍。
Could it be that just now she had ambushed him?
méi xiǎng dào jiā rén fāng zōng liǎo wú ， tā yě bù kě néng yì zhí zài nà lǐ jiāng shí jiān dān gē 。
没想到佳人芳踪了无，他也不可能一直在那里将时间耽搁。
In a flash of thought, Lin Xuan's mind raced with countless questions. Back in Drifting Cloud Valley, so many memories were still vividly clear. What could the mysterious transmission talisman from Stream Leaping Ravine have been used for?
yú shì zhǐ hǎo wài chū xún zhǎo xiū luó qī bǎo de xiàn suǒ 。
于是只好外出寻找修罗七宝的线索。
A thousand years had passed, and people changed, but his curiosity remained unquenched.
gè zhǒng jī yuán qiǎo hé ， yīn wèi nà shén mì de cáng bǎo tú ， lái dào zhè shí wàn dà shān zhōng 。
各种机缘巧合，因为那神秘的藏宝图，来到这十万大山中。
But... why would Qin Yan ambush him?
zhè lǐ yǔ wú biān hǎi xiāng jù ， hé zhǐ shí wàn bā qiān lǐ ， méi xiǎng dào què zài zhè lǐ yǔ qín yán chóng jù 。
这里与无边海相距，何止十万八千里，没想到却在这里与秦妍重聚。
Though they hadn't sworn eternal vows, their connection was significant. They had fought enemies together and shared romantic memories. How could she possibly attack him?
zhè yàng de chǎng hé 。
这样的场合。
This didn't make sense.
zhè yàng de guǐ yì 。
这样的诡异。
Before he could fully process these thoughts, blood-red blade light emerged from the young woman's sleeves once more.
nán dào gāng gāng shì tā ， tōu xí de zì jǐ ？
难道刚刚是她，偷袭的自己？
Luminous and dazzling, it streaked across before reaching Lin Xuan.
duǎn duǎn yī shùn jiān de níng shì ， lín xuān nǎo hǎi zhōng yǐ shǎn guò le qiān yán wàn yǔ 。
短短一瞬间的凝视，林轩脑海中已闪过了千言万语。
Boom!
xī rì piāo yún gǔ xué yì ， yí mù mù hái shí fēn de qīng xī 。
昔日飘云谷学艺，一幕幕还十分的清晰。
A glow appeared as the sharp attack was blocked by the Azure Turtle Dragon Armor Shield.
xī yuè jiàn nà shén mì de chuán yīn fú ， yòu yǒu zhe zěn yàng de lái lì ？
溪跃涧那神秘的传音符，又有着怎样的来历？
先天灵宝 was no trivial matter; even the Celestial Demon Sword couldn't break its defenses. But should Lin Xuan be complacent?
qiān nián yǐ guò ， wù shì rén fēi ， dàn xīn zhōng de hào qí ， yī jiù shì huī zhī bù qù 。
千年已过，物是人非，但心中的好奇，依旧是挥之不去。
No!
kě …… qín yán yòu zěn me huì tōu xí zì jǐ ？
可……秦妍又怎么会偷袭自己？
It was too early to feel secure. Defense was passive, whereas attacks required more energy and effort. A brief skirmish seemed fine, but prolonged消耗 would surely result in a disadvantage.
suī rán liǎng rén bù céng hǎi shì shān méng ， dàn yuān yuán yě fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， céng lián shǒu kàng dí ， yě céng yǒu guò làng màn de huí yì ， tā …… zěn me huì tōu xí zì jǐ ？
虽然两人不曾海誓山盟，但渊源也非同小可，曾联手抗敌，也曾有过浪漫的回忆，她……怎么会偷袭自己？
Lin Xuan was no fool; he understood the obvious truth clearly. The sudden encounter with an old acquaintance had caused him to be momentarily distracted. Now that he had regained his senses, he knew how to handle it.
zhè bù hé qíng lǐ 。
这不合情理。
With a wave of his sleeve, silver light flowed out. In the bright aura, a flying sword zipped through the air and flew over a dozen feet in front of him.
rán ér nǎo hǎi zhōng niàn tou shàng wèi zhuǎn guò ， xuè sè de dāo guāng zài cì yóu shào nǚ de yī xiù zhōng fú xiàn ér chū 。
然而脑海中念头尚未转过，血色的刀光再次由少女的衣袖中浮现而出。
Meanwhile, the先天灵宝 worked in perfect harmony. As the light condensed, the Azure Turtle Dragon Armor Shield retracted into Lin Xuan's sleeves.
liàng lì ， duó mù ， jī hū yí gè shǎn shuò ， jiù lái dào miàn qián le 。
亮丽，夺目，几乎一个闪烁，就来到面前了。
Without any obstruction, bloodlight rushed forward but was blocked by the Nine Palaces Momentary Sword just as it was summoned. The resulting explosion echoed loudly, like a continuous rain of beans, filling his ears with the sound.
hōng ！
轰！
The aura flickered incessantly.
guāng yùn fú xiàn ér chū ， zhè xī lì de gōng jī zài yí cì bèi xuán guī lóng jiǎ dùn dǎng zhù 。
光晕浮现而出，这犀利的攻击再一次被玄龟龙甲盾挡住。
Seeing that her Celestial Demon Sword attack had been futile, a hint of gloom appeared in Qin Yan's eyes.
xiān tiān líng bǎo fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， tiān mó jiàn yì bù kě néng jiāng tā de fáng yù pò chú 。
先天灵宝非同小可，天魔剑亦不可能将它的防御破除。
She raised both hands and drew out a spell from between them. The bloodlight trembled and split into several rays, scattering to different directions as they rushed towards Lin Xuan.
dàn lín xuān yīng gāi dé yì me ？
但林轩应该得意么？
"Ah!"
xiàn zài jù lí gāo zhěn wú yōu hái tài zǎo le 。
现在距离高枕无忧还太早了。
The speed of the Nine Palaces Momentary Sword suddenly increased.
fáng yù bì jìng shì bèi dòng de ， yǔ gōng jī xiāng bǐ 。 xiāng tóng de zhāo shù ， xiāo hào yào duō dé duō 。
防御毕竟是被动的，与攻击相比。相同的招数，消耗要多得多。
Similarly, a dozen identical small swords appeared in his vision. The light danced around the several strands of bloodlight, leaving no gaps before the aura exploded with dense collisions.
duǎn zàn de huǒ bìng hái kàn bù chū shén me bù tuǒ ， dàn ruò shì chí xù xiāo hào xià qù zì jǐ fēi chī dà kuī bù kě 。
短暂的火并还看不出什么不妥，但若是持续消耗下去自己非吃大亏不可。
The bloodlight dimmed visibly and eventually vanished into nothingness.
lín xuān nà shì hé děng cōng míng de rén wù ， zhè me qiǎn xiǎn yì dǒng de dào lǐ qǐ huì bù qīng chǔ ？
林轩那是何等聪明的人物，这么浅显易懂的道理岂会不清楚？
"Are you really Qin Yan?"
gāng cái bù guò shì zhà jiàn gù rén ， tài guò jīng yà yǒu xiē shū hū ， rú jīn jì yǐ xǐng wù ， dāng rán zì yǒu fāng shì yìng fù 。
刚才不过是乍见故人，太过惊讶有些疏忽，如今既已醒悟，当然自有方式应付。
Lin Xuan had taken the initiative but didn't attack immediately.
xiù páo yī fú ， yín máng liú xiè ér chū ， jiǎo jié de líng guāng zhōng ， yī bǐng fēi jiàn fēng chí diàn chè 。 jī hū qǐng kè jiān jiù fēi dào shēn qián zhàng yú yuǎn chù 。
袖袍一拂，银芒流泻而出，皎洁的灵光中，一柄飞剑风驰电掣。几乎顷刻间就飞到身前丈余远处。
"A thousand years have passed, and your Daoist friend still shines. No, even surpasses his former self. I never thought you would advance to the Tribulation Transcending stage; it's truly cause for celebration."
ér lìng yī biān ， xiān tiān líng bǎo de pèi hé yě shì qià dào hǎo chù ， zhǐ jiàn guāng huá yī liǎn ， xuán guī lóng jiǎ dùn yǐ jīng huán yuán ， fēi huí dào le lín xuān de yī xiù lǐ miàn 。
而另一边，先天灵宝的配合也是恰到好处，只见光华一敛，玄龟龙甲盾已经还原，飞回到了林轩的衣袖里面。
Qin Yan combed her hair and smiled as she spoke.
méi yǒu le zǔ gé ， xuè guāng jí zhǎn ér chū ， què bèi lín xuān gāng gāng jì chū le jiǔ gōng xū yú jiàn dǎng zhù ， yī shí jiān ， bào liè shēng dà zuò 。 rú chǎo dòu zi yì bān de mì jí ， pī lǐ pā lā de bù tíng chuán rù ěr lǐ 。
没有了阻隔，血光急斩而出，却被林轩刚刚祭出了九宫须臾剑挡住，一时间，爆裂声大做。如炒豆子一般的密集，噼里啪啦的不停传入耳里。
She then turned her head: "And Little Moon, yes, she seems more beautiful than before. Your cultivation has also reached the Tribulation Transcending realm. Both of you are extraordinary indeed. A divine couple wouldn't be too much to ask for."
líng guāng shǎn dòng bù yǐ 。
灵光闪动不已。
Qin Yan's voice was like a yellow thrush singing from the valley, her tone calm and her words coherent, as if they were old friends catching up.
jiàn tiān mó jiàn de gōng jī méi yǒu yòng tú ， qín yán de yǎn zhōng shǎn guò yī sī yīn mái zhī sè 。
见天魔剑的攻击没有用途，秦妍的眼中闪过一丝阴霾之色。
She recognized him, and her thoughts were clear. However, Lin Xuan inexplicably felt a chill down his spine.
shuāng shǒu tái qǐ ， zài qián fāng xū huà ér chū 。 yī dào fǎ jué yóu tā de zhī jiān jī shè 。
双手抬起，在前方虚划而出。一道法诀由她的之间激射。
The feeling was indescribable but unsettling.
dùn shí ， nà mǒ xuè guāng yī dǒu ， huà wèi shí jǐ dào xuè máng ， sàn kāi 。 cóng bù tóng de fāng wèi ， xiàng zhe lín xuān jí zhǎn ér lái 。
顿时，那抹血光一抖，化为十几道血芒，散开。从不同的方位，像着林轩急斩而来。
Was this really Qin Yan?
“ āi ！”
“唉！”
For a moment, Lin Xuan was lost in thought. What had happened to her?
lín xuān tàn le kǒu qì 。
林轩叹了口气。
When he first arrived at the Rain桐 Realm, he heard stories about her. Lin Xuan was half-believing and half-doubting.
jiǔ gōng xū yú jiàn de sù dù yī xià zi biàn dé xùn jí 。
九宫须臾剑的速度一下子变得迅疾。
Now facing Qin Yan, everything seemed clear. Yet, despite his usual sharpness, Lin Xuan felt no clarity but a fog that only grew thicker.
tóng yàng shì yī chàn ， shù shí bǐng yī mú yī yàng de xiǎo jiàn yìng rù yǎn lián 。 guāng yùn liú zhuǎn ， jiāng nà shí jǐ lǚ xuè máng wéi zài zhōng jiān 。
同样是一颤，数十柄一模一样的小剑映入眼帘。光晕流转，将那十几缕血芒围在中间。
The Cloud Fairy... what had happened to her in the past thousand years?
sī háo fèng xì yě wú ， suí hòu líng guāng bào shè ， yī zhèn mì jí yì cháng de zhuàng jī shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ 。
丝毫缝隙也无，随后灵光爆射，一阵密集异常的撞击声传入耳朵。
...
xuè guāng yǐ ròu yǎn kě jiàn de sù dù àn dàn le xià qù ， zuì hòu huà wèi le xū wú 。
血光以肉眼可见的速度黯淡了下去，最后化为了虚无。
Facing this enigma, Tian Xiaojian's thoughts were crystal clear: leave here.
“ nǐ zhēn shì qín yán me ？”
“你真是秦妍么？”
From the Demon Lord Leader, Tian Xiaojian heard many secrets.
lín xuān zhàn jù le zhǔ dòng ， què méi yǒu chèn jī jìn gōng 。
林轩占据了主动，却没有趁机进攻。
"Father, you said she is an Exiled Heaven Demon. Are you sure?" Tian Xiaojian wore a serious expression. He had never encountered an Exiled Heaven Demon, but at his level, he couldn't have missed hearing about such legends.
“ qiān nián le ， lín dào yǒu fēng cǎi yī jiù ， bù ， gèng shèng wǎng xī ， méi xiǎng dào nǐ yǐ jīng jìn jiē dào le dù jié qī ， zhēn shì kě xǐ kě hè yǐ jí 。”
“千年了，林道友风采依旧，不，更胜往昔，没想到你已经进阶到了渡劫期，真是可喜可贺以极。”
"Hmph, I never said she was an Exiled Heaven Demon; that Fire Cloud Fairy was merely controlled by the Celestial Demon Sword." The Demon Lord Leader's voice also carried a sense of gravity.
qín yán lǐ le lǐ fà sī ， wēi xiào de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ 。
秦妍理了理发丝，微笑的声音传入耳朵。
"The Celestial Demon Sword is a puppet. What exactly is this Celestial Demon Sword? And what connection does it have with the Ten Ancient Great Weapons?" Tian Xiaojian pressed for answers, and his questions hit the nail on the head.
suí hòu zhuǎn guò tóu lú ：“ hái yǒu yuè ér mèi mèi ， ń ， sì hū bǐ yǐ qián gèng piào liàng le ， hái yǒu nǐ de xiū wèi ， yě shì dù jié ， liǎng wèi zhēn shì fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， shuō shén xiān juàn lǚ yě bù wèi guò 。”
随后转过头颅：“还有月儿妹妹，嗯，似乎比以前更漂亮了，还有你的修为，也是渡劫，两位真是非同小可，说神仙眷侣也不为过。”
"From ancient times to now, these are great weapons. Hmph, people know little about them. Over centuries of oral tradition, they were eventually said to be our demon realm's treasures. It is truly laughable. In reality, these ten great weapons belonged to the ten celestial demons from beyond."
qín yán de shēng yīn rú huáng lí chū gǔ ， yǔ qì cóng róng ， suǒ shuō zhī yǔ ， gèng méi yǒu shén me lòu dòng ， jiù fǎng fú lǎo yǒu chóng féng ， zài nà lǐ xián huà jiā cháng shì de 。
秦妍的声音如黄鹂出谷，语气从容，所说之语，更没有什么漏洞，就仿佛老友重逢，在那里闲话家常似的。
"Celestial Demons, the mightiest Exiled Heaven Demons?" Tian Xiaojian's expression changed dramatically: "Is that true of the Celestial Demon Sword as well?"
tā néng gòu rèn chū zì jǐ ， ér qiě sī wéi yě fēi cháng qīng xī ， rán ér bù zhī wèi hé ， lín xuān què mò míng de gǎn jué dào yī gǔ hán yì 。
她能够认出自己，而且思维也非常清晰，然而不知为何，林轩却莫名的感觉到一股寒意。
"Hmph, don't be scared. However, this matter is indeed significant. The fall of the Naraka King and the appearance of a True Immortal were both triggered by it. If not for those ten celestial demons coming to the Spirit Realm, there wouldn't have been so much bloodshed. At that time, I was also careless; I didn't expect the Exiled Heaven Demons' plot to be so extensive. And Naraka... if she discovers the truth after reincarnation and learns of all this, will she regret it?"
nà gǎn jué shuō bù qīng chǔ ， fǎn zhèng jiù shì ràng rén jí bù shū fú 。
那感觉说不清楚，反正就是让人极不舒服。
The Demon Lord Leader's voice carried a sense of regret as he spoke, no longer answering Tian Xiaojian but rather reminiscing about past events.
zhè zhēn de shì qín yán me ？
这真的是秦妍么？
Postscript: I have some matters today, so I'll try harder tomorrow. Please continue supporting Huan Yu and Bai Lian; your support is greatly appreciated!
"Is it you?"
The familiar features, the delicate appearance.
A thousand years had passed in a blink of an eye, yet Qin Yan seemed unchanged. She was still as graceful and beautiful as ever, exuding an ethereal aura that made her seem like a celestial maiden fallen to this mortal world.
Not long after arriving at Rain桐 Valley, Lin Xuan heard about Qin Yan. It was such an unbelievable story, leaving him confused and unsure of how much of it could be trusted.
Lin Xuan had stayed in the Boundless Sea primarily to find Qin Yan. However, he couldn't afford to linger indefinitely. Thus, he ventured out to seek clues about the Seven Treasures of Naraka.
Due to various coincidences, he arrived at this Ten Thousand Mountains with a mysterious treasure map. The distance between the Boundless Sea and these mountains was immeasurable, yet here he was meeting Qin Yan again.
Such an occasion, such an eerie atmosphere...
Could it be that just now she had ambushed him?
In a flash of thought, Lin Xuan's mind raced with countless questions. Back in Drifting Cloud Valley, so many memories were still vividly clear. What could the mysterious transmission talisman from Stream Leaping Ravine have been used for?
A thousand years had passed, and people changed, but his curiosity remained unquenched.
But... why would Qin Yan ambush him?
Though they hadn't sworn eternal vows, their connection was significant. They had fought enemies together and shared romantic memories. How could she possibly attack him?
This didn't make sense.
Before he could fully process these thoughts, blood-red blade light emerged from the young woman's sleeves once more.
Luminous and dazzling, it streaked across before reaching Lin Xuan.
Boom!
A glow appeared as the sharp attack was blocked by the Azure Turtle Dragon Armor Shield.
先天灵宝 was no trivial matter; even the Celestial Demon Sword couldn't break its defenses. But should Lin Xuan be complacent?
No!
It was too early to feel secure. Defense was passive, whereas attacks required more energy and effort. A brief skirmish seemed fine, but prolonged消耗 would surely result in a disadvantage.
Lin Xuan was no fool; he understood the obvious truth clearly. The sudden encounter with an old acquaintance had caused him to be momentarily distracted. Now that he had regained his senses, he knew how to handle it.
With a wave of his sleeve, silver light flowed out. In the bright aura, a flying sword zipped through the air and flew over a dozen feet in front of him.
Meanwhile, the先天灵宝 worked in perfect harmony. As the light condensed, the Azure Turtle Dragon Armor Shield retracted into Lin Xuan's sleeves.
Without any obstruction, bloodlight rushed forward but was blocked by the Nine Palaces Momentary Sword just as it was summoned. The resulting explosion echoed loudly, like a continuous rain of beans, filling his ears with the sound.
The aura flickered incessantly.
Seeing that her Celestial Demon Sword attack had been futile, a hint of gloom appeared in Qin Yan's eyes.
She raised both hands and drew out a spell from between them. The bloodlight trembled and split into several rays, scattering to different directions as they rushed towards Lin Xuan.
"Ah!"
Lin Xuan sighed.
The speed of the Nine Palaces Momentary Sword suddenly increased.
Similarly, a dozen identical small swords appeared in his vision. The light danced around the several strands of bloodlight, leaving no gaps before the aura exploded with dense collisions.
The bloodlight dimmed visibly and eventually vanished into nothingness.
"Are you really Qin Yan?"
Lin Xuan had taken the initiative but didn't attack immediately.
"A thousand years have passed, and your Daoist friend still shines. No, even surpasses his former self. I never thought you would advance to the Tribulation Transcending stage; it's truly cause for celebration."
Qin Yan combed her hair and smiled as she spoke.
She then turned her head: "And Little Moon, yes, she seems more beautiful than before. Your cultivation has also reached the Tribulation Transcending realm. Both of you are extraordinary indeed. A divine couple wouldn't be too much to ask for."
Qin Yan's voice was like a yellow thrush singing from the valley, her tone calm and her words coherent, as if they were old friends catching up.
She recognized him, and her thoughts were clear. However, Lin Xuan inexplicably felt a chill down his spine.
The feeling was indescribable but unsettling.
Was this really Qin Yan?
For a moment, Lin Xuan was lost in thought. What had happened to her?
When he first arrived at the Rain桐 Realm, he heard stories about her. Lin Xuan was half-believing and half-doubting.
Now facing Qin Yan, everything seemed clear. Yet, despite his usual sharpness, Lin Xuan felt no clarity but a fog that only grew thicker.
The Cloud Fairy... what had happened to her in the past thousand years?
...
Facing this enigma, Tian Xiaojian's thoughts were crystal clear: leave here.
From the Demon Lord Leader, Tian Xiaojian heard many secrets.
"Father, you said she is an Exiled Heaven Demon. Are you sure?" Tian Xiaojian wore a serious expression. He had never encountered an Exiled Heaven Demon, but at his level, he couldn't have missed hearing about such legends.
"Hmph, I never said she was an Exiled Heaven Demon; that Fire Cloud Fairy was merely controlled by the Celestial Demon Sword." The Demon Lord Leader's voice also carried a sense of gravity.
"The Celestial Demon Sword is a puppet. What exactly is this Celestial Demon Sword? And what connection does it have with the Ten Ancient Great Weapons?" Tian Xiaojian pressed for answers, and his questions hit the nail on the head.
"From ancient times to now, these are great weapons. Hmph, people know little about them. Over centuries of oral tradition, they were eventually said to be our demon realm's treasures. It is truly laughable. In reality, these ten great weapons belonged to the ten celestial demons from beyond."
"Celestial Demons, the mightiest Exiled Heaven Demons?" Tian Xiaojian's expression changed dramatically: "Is that true of the Celestial Demon Sword as well?"
"Hmph, don't be scared. However, this matter is indeed significant. The fall of the Naraka King and the appearance of a True Immortal were both triggered by it. If not for those ten celestial demons coming to the Spirit Realm, there wouldn't have been so much bloodshed. At that time, I was also careless; I didn't expect the Exiled Heaven Demons' plot to be so extensive. And Naraka... if she discovers the truth after reincarnation and learns of all this, will she regret it?"
The Demon Lord Leader's voice carried a sense of regret as he spoke, no longer answering Tian Xiaojian but rather reminiscing about past events.
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