lín xuān chú le chà yì hái shì chà yì ， rán ér zhè shí hòu ， gēn běn méi yǒu shí jiān yóu yù chí yí ， lín xuān háo bù yóu yù de jiāng shén shí fàng le chū qù
林轩除了诧异还是诧异，然而这时候，根本没有时间犹豫迟疑，林轩毫不犹豫的将神识放了出去
Lin Xuan was still in shock, but there was no time for hesitation. He immediately extended his divine consciousness outwards.
piàn kè hòu ， lín xuān tái qǐ tóu lú ， liǎn shàng lù chū gǔ guài zhī sè
片刻后，林轩抬起头颅，脸上露出古怪之色
A moment later, Lin Xuan raised his head, a strange expression on his face.
cāi cè méi yǒu cuò ， hùn luàn lái zì qún shān shēn chù ， zhēn shì gāi pài zì jǐ ， chū xiàn le ràng rén yì wài de biàn gù
猜测没有错，混乱来自群山深处，真是该派自己，出现了让人意外的变故
His guess had been correct; the chaos originated from deep within the mountains. It seemed that this sect had encountered unexpected changes.
lín xuān méi yǒu qīng jǔ wàng dòng ， jué dìng xiān kàn kàn qíng kuàng ， zài zuò dìng duó
林轩没有轻举妄动，决定先看看情况，再做定夺
Lin Xuan did not act rashly but decided to observe the situation first before making any decisions.
yú cǐ tóng shí ， zhuì líng mén shēn chù
于此同时，坠灵门深处
At the same time, deep within the Fading Spirit Sect,
zhuì líng mén ， chuán chéng zì shàng gǔ
坠灵门，传承自上古
The Fading Spirit Sect was a legacy from ancient times. Moving its main headquarters to Sunset Pine Mountain was only about ten thousand years ago.
ér jiāng zǒng duò bān dào xī róng shān ， zé bù guò shì wàn nián qián de shì bà le
而将总舵搬到夕榕山，则不过是万年前的事罢了
No one knew why, but it had all been orchestrated by the Supreme Elder Fading Spirit.
zhì yú yuán yīn ， méi yǒu rén qīng chǔ ， shì yóu gāi pài de tài shàng zhǎng lǎo zhuì líng lǎo zǔ yī shǒu cù chéng de
至于原因，没有人清楚，是由该派的太上长老坠灵老祖一手促成的
Speaking of this Fading Spirit Supreme Elder, he was truly a legendary figure. According to legend, he wasn't originally a cultivator from the spirit realm; instead, he ascended from a lower plane.
shuō qǐ zhè zhuì líng lǎo zǔ ， nà zhēn shì yī chuán qí rén wù
说起这坠灵老祖，那真是一传奇人物
Yes, an ascended cultivator.
jù shuō ， tā yuán běn bú shì líng jiè tǔ shēng tǔ zhǎng de xiū xiān zhě ， ér shì yóu xià wèi jiè miàn fēi shēng ér lái de
据说，他原本不是灵界土生土长的修仙者，而是由下位界面飞升而来的
Of course, "this world" and "that world" were different realms corresponding to each other. He and Lin Xuan did not come from the same place.
méi cuò ， jiù shì fēi shēng xiū shì le
没错，就是飞升修士了
After arriving in the spirit realm, his initial situation was similar to Lin Xuan's—stranger in a strange land—but he still persisted with rigorous cultivation.
dāng rán le ， cǐ rén jiè fēi bǐ rén jiè ， yǔ líng jiè duì yìng de xià wèi jiè miàn hěn duō ， tā yǔ lín xuān ， bìng bú shì lái zì yú tóng yī gè dì fāng de
当然了，此人界非彼人界，与灵界对应的下位界面很多，她与林轩，并不是来自于同一个地方的
Over time, he reached the Profound Void Stage. One day, through sheer luck, he joined the Fading Spirit Sect as an honored guest elder.
lái dào líng jiè yǐ hòu ， qǐ chū de qíng kuàng yě yǔ lín xuān xiāng chà fǎng fú ， jǔ mù wú qīn ， dàn què yī jiù kè kǔ xiū xíng
来到灵界以后，起初的情况也与林轩相差仿佛，举目无亲，但却依旧刻苦修行
At that time, the Fading Spirit Sect was just a minor sect, barely known to anyone. While it wasn't at the bottom of the rankings among the millions of families in Rain Pine World, it certainly didn’t rank high either.
suí zhe shí jiān de tuī yí ， tā xiū liàn dào le dòng xuán qī ， yī cì jī yuán qiǎo hé ， jiā rù le zhuì líng mén ， qǐ chū ， shì zuò wèi kè qīng zhǎng lǎo de shēn fèn
随着时间的推移，他修炼到了洞玄期，一次机缘巧合，加入了坠灵门，起初，是做为客卿长老的身份
This situation resembled that of the Cloud Concealment Sect from years ago.
nà shí hòu ， zhuì líng mén hái zhǐ shì yī míng bú jiàn jīng zhuàn de xiǎo mén xiǎo hù
那时候，坠灵门还只是一名不见经传的小门小户
Since the addition of Supreme Elder Fading Spirit, the sect's strength had soared tenfold or more.
zài yǔ tóng jiè shù yǐ bǎi wàn jì de zōng mén jiā zú zhōng shuō pái míng diàn dǐ yǒu xiē tài guò ， dàn zǒng ér yán zhī jí shì bù rù liú de
在雨桐界数以百万计的宗门家族中说排名垫底有些太过，但总而言之及是不入流的
Although not one of the top-ranked sects, their power was considerable. Especially after his promotion to the Transcendence Stage, the sect’s strength saw a qualitative leap.
zhè qíng kuàng yǔ dāng nián de yún yǐn zōng yǒu jǐ fēn xiāng chà fǎng fú
这情况与当年的云隐宗有几分相差仿佛
Now, circumstances had changed. Supreme Elder Fading Spirit was in the middle stage of Transcendence and nearing the final stage; he was just one step away from becoming an immensely powerful being. He could ascend at any moment.
zì cóng zhuì líng lǎo zǔ de jiā rù ， gāi pài de shí lì biàn yī lù biāo shēng le
自从坠灵老祖的加入，该派的实力便一路飙升了
Such a good opportunity—how could anyone let it slip?
jī zēng le shí bèi bù zhǐ
激增了十倍不止
He began his seclusion, having been closed off for over a hundred years.
suī rán bù suàn pái míng qián liè de zōng mén jiā zú ， dàn shí lì yǐ hěn bú cuò
虽然不算排名前列的宗门家族，但实力已很不错
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yóu qí shì dāng zhuì líng lǎo zǔ jìn jiē dù jié yǐ hòu ， gāi pài de shí lì ， gèng yǒu le zhì dì tí shēng
尤其是当坠灵老祖进阶渡劫以后，该派的实力，更有了质的提升
The sect's cultivators were somewhat surprised by Supreme Elder Fading Spirit’s insistence on moving the main headquarters here, but they still revered him like a deity, fervently praying that he would succeed in his ascension.
rú jīn shì yì shí yí ， zhuì líng lǎo zǔ yǐ shì dù jié zhōng qī ， ér qiě shì zhōng qī de dǐng jí ， jù lí hòu qī dà néng de chéng dù jǐn chà le yī bù ér yǐ
如今事易时移，坠灵老祖已是渡劫中期，而且是中期的顶级，距离后期大能的程度仅差了一步而已
However, haste makes waste. Ascending to the late-stage Transcendence was no small feat and required significant time and effort. A hundred years of seclusion was nothing; for cultivators at this stage, it was merely a blink of an eye.
suí shí yǒu kě néng jìn jí
随时有可能晋级
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zhè yàng de hǎo jī huì ， shuí kěn fàng qì ？
这样的好机会，谁肯放弃？
It was a tranquil morning. Sunlight filtered through the clouds, casting warmth upon the earth. Early birds chirped among the branches in search of their breakfast as another day began.
yú shì tā kāi shǐ le bì guān ， jù jīn ， yǐ yǒu le bǎi nián
于是他开始了闭关，距今，已有了百年
The main headquarters of the Fading Spirit Sect was quiet, showing no signs of anything amiss compared to usual. Shen Yuan was an ordinary cultivator from the sect, nearing the Condensation Core Stage and just a step away from forming an infant spirit. At his age, such rapid progress was remarkable even in the resource-rich spirit realm.
gāi pài de xiū xiān zhě ， suī rán duì zhuì líng lǎo zǔ zhí yì yào jiāng zǒng duò bān dào zhè lǐ yǒu xiē chà yì ， dàn xīn zhōng duì qí ， hái shì jìng ruò shén míng dì ， zhōng xīn qí dǎo zhe tā néng gòu jìn jí
该派的修仙者，虽然对坠灵老祖执意要将总舵搬到这里有些诧异，但心中对其，还是敬若神明地，衷心祈祷着他能够晋级
He was one of the core disciples highly valued by the sect, receiving more resources and support than other cultivators at his stage. Some even speculated that if he maintained this pace, he might eventually reach the Transcendence Stage someday.
rán ér xīn jí chī bù liǎo rè dòu fǔ ， jìn jí dù jié hòu qī ， gèng shì fēi tóng xiǎo kě zhī shì zhè xū yào zú gòu de shí jiān yǔ jīng lì
然而心急吃不了热豆腐，晋级渡劫后期，更是非同小可之事这需要足够的时间与精力
Of course, such talk was overly optimistic; the path to immortality was fraught with difficulties. One couldn't predict what lay ahead after forming a condensation core. The gap between condensation and transcendence was not something one could deduce from his current pace.
bǎi nián bì guān ， bù zhí yī tí
百年闭关，不值一提
But Shen Yuan himself felt elated and excited by these speculations.
duì yú zhè ge jìng jiè de xiū xiān zhě lái shuō ， bù guò shì dàn zhǐ yī huī jiān bà le
对于这个境界的修仙者来说，不过是弹指一挥间罢了
However, considering his current situation, worrying about Transcendence was premature. His immediate goal was to successfully form an infant spirit. So he went to the Spirit Herb Garden early that morning.
……
……
Forming an infant spirit required preparation with medicinal pills, which he had already arranged with the senior in charge of the garden. All he needed to do was show up and receive them.
zhè shì yí gè píng jìng de zǎo chén ， yáng guāng chuān guò yún céng jiāng wēn nuǎn sǎ xiàng dà dì ， zǎo qǐ de niǎo ér zài zhī yè jiān xún zhǎo zháo měi wèi kě kǒu de chóng zhì ， yòu shì xīn yī tiān de kāi shǐ
这是一个平静的早晨，阳光穿过云层将温暖洒像大地，早起的鸟儿在枝叶间寻找着美味可口的虫豸，又是新一天的开始
He felt quite pleased at the prospect of becoming an Infant Spirit Stage cultivator soon as he flew through the air.
zhuì líng mén zǒng duò ， yī pài jìng mì ， yǔ wǎng xī xiāng bǐ ， kàn bù chū rèn hé de bù tuǒ
坠灵门总舵，一派静谧，与往昔相比，看不出任何的不妥
Suddenly, without any warning, a terrifying spiritual pressure descended from the sky.
shěn yuán shì zhuì líng mén nèi yī míng pǔ tōng de xiū xiān zhě níng dān hòu qī ， jù lí jié yīng yě jiù yī bù zhī yáo ér yǐ ， ér tā rú jīn ， bù guò cái yì bǎi duō suì nián jì jí biàn zài zī yuán fēng fù de líng jiè ， zhè yàng de xiū xíng sù dù ， yě ràng rén cè mù
沈原是坠灵门内一名普通的修仙者凝丹后期，距离结婴也就一步之遥而已，而他如今，不过才一百多岁年纪即便在资源丰富的灵界，这样的修行速度，也让人侧目
This pressure was so formidable that Shen Yuan appeared insignificant in its presence, like a tiny ant. With a thud, he fell to the ground, disoriented and bruised. His face showed confusion and disappointment.
shì gāi pài jí wéi zhòng shì de hé xīn dì zǐ
是该派极为重视的核心弟子
Then, a loud explosion echoed through his ears.
suǒ de dào de zī yuán yǔ bāng zhù ， zì rán yě yuǎn shèng tóng jiē xiū xiān zhě
所得到的资源与帮助，自然也远胜同阶修仙者
It came from deep within the main headquarters—probably where Supreme Elder Fading Spirit was secluding himself.
shèn zhì yǒu rén duàn yán ruò tā néng bǎo chí zhè yàng de xiū xíng sù dù ， yǒu zhāo yī rì ， shuō bù dìng yě nèn jìn jiē dào dù jié qī de
甚至有人断言若他能保持这样的修行速度，有朝一日，说不定也嫩进阶到渡劫期的
What could this be?
dāng rán zhè yàng de huà yǒu xiē lí pǔ ， xiān dào jiān sè ， qián miàn xiū xíng xùn sù ， hòu miàn de qíng kuàng ， shuí yòu néng shuō dé qīng chǔ ， níng dān yǔ dù jié de chā jù ， hé zhì yú dào lǐ ， shì bù kě yǐ jiù cǐ ， zuò chū shén me tuī cè dì
当然这样的话有些离谱，仙道艰涩，前面修行迅速，后面的情况，谁又能说得清楚，凝丹与渡劫的差距，何至于道里，是不可以就此，做出什么推测地
Had the old master succeeded in his ascension?
dàn shěn yuán zì jǐ ， tīng le zì rán shì zhān zhān zì xǐ ， xīng fèn yǐ jí
但沈原自己，听了自然是沾沾自喜，兴奋以极
This thought brought immense joy to Shen Yuan's face, as did the thoughts of the sect’s cultivators. But when they saw the brilliance in the sky, it turned out that the sect's cultivators were going to welcome Supreme Elder Fading Spirit back from seclusion.
bù guò xiàn zài kǎo lǜ dù jié de shì qíng ， míng xiǎn hái tài zǎo le xiē ， dāng wù zhī jí ， shì níng jié yuán yīng chéng gōng ， suǒ yǐ tā yī dà zǎo ， jiù qù le líng yào yuán
不过现在考虑渡劫的事情，明显还太早了些，当务之急，是凝结元婴成功，所以他一大早，就去了灵药园
Standing at the forefront was a refined-looking man around forty years old with three long beards, clearly a scholar.
níng jié yuán yīng xū yào zhǔn bèi dān yào ， yī qiè ， tā dōu yǐ jīng hé kān shǒu líng yào yuán de shī shū shāng liáng hǎo ， zhǐ yào qù ， jiù néng gòu dé dào
凝结元婴需要准备丹药，一切，他都已经和看守灵药园的师叔商量好，只要去，就能够得到
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mǎ shàng jiù néng chéng wéi yuán yīng qī xiū xiān zhě ， shěn yuán de xīn qíng hěn bú cuò ， zhèng měi měi de fēi zhe
马上就能成为元婴期修仙者，沈原的心情很不错，正美美的飞着
Scholar Tianya, another Supreme Elder of the Fading Spirit Sect. His power far surpassed that of the old master and he had only just entered the Transcendence Stage a thousand years ago. He looked envious at this moment.
tū rán ， sī háo zhēng zhào yě wú ， yī gǔ lìng rén jīng sǒng de líng yā cóng tiān ér luò
突然，丝毫征兆也无，一股令人惊悚的灵压从天而落
Who wouldn’t want to advance to the late stage? That would truly be the path to immortality.
nà gǔ líng yā shì rú cǐ kě bù ， shěn yuán zài qí miàn qián jiù yǔ yī miǎo xiǎo de lóu yǐ chà bu duō
那股灵压是如此可怖，沈原在其面前就与一渺小的蝼蚁差不多
But advancement was no easy feat; most cultivators spent their early years in the Transcendence Stage, and only a few managed to reach the middle stage, let alone the late stage.
pā dā yī shēng shuāi luò ， shuāi le gè qī hūn bā sù ， shěn yuán bí qīng liǎn zhǒng de zhàn le qǐ lái ， liǎn shàng mǎn shì yù mèn yǔ bù jiě zhī sè
啪嗒一声摔落，摔了个七荤八素，沈原鼻青脸肿的站了起来，脸上满是郁闷与不解之色
He felt particularly envious of his senior brother.
suí hòu ， biàn tīng jiàn “ hōng ” de yī shēng jù xiǎng chuán rù ěr duǒ
随后，便听见“轰”的一声巨响传入耳朵
Boom!
lái zì yú zǒng duò shēn chù ， nà ge fāng xiàng …… hǎo xiàng shì lǎo zǔ bì guān zhī suǒ
来自于总舵深处，那个方向……好像是老祖闭关之所
Another loud explosion echoed through his ears. The mountain peak ahead had split open, and a beam of light shot out.
zhè shì zěn me yī huí shì ne ？
这是怎么一回事呢？
This light was dazzling, clearly indicating that it came from someone at the late Transcendence Stage.
nán dào lǎo zǔ zōng jìn jí chéng gōng le ？
难道老祖宗晋级成功了？
Seeing this, Scholar Tianya heaved a sigh of relief but was about to step forward when a streak of light zipped past him.
yī niàn zhì cǐ ， shěn yuán liǎn shàng de biǎo qíng huān xǐ yǐ jí ， ér gāi pài de xiū shì ， shí yǒu ** de xiǎng fǎ dōu shì rú cǐ ， dàn jiàn tiān kōng zhōng jīng máng sì shè ， què shì gāi pài de xiū xiān zhě ， qián qù yíng jiē lǎo zǔ zōng chū guān le
一念至此，沈原脸上的表情欢喜以极，而该派的修士，十有**的想法都是如此，但见天空中精芒四射，却是该派的修仙者，前去迎接老祖宗出关了
"Congratulations on your master’s ascension to late-stage Transcendence. From now on, his power will be unparalleled and he will command the spirit realm."
zhàn zài zuì qián miàn de shì yī róng mào rú yǎ de nán zi
站在最前面的是一容貌儒雅的男子
The young man in fine robes and jade belt was Fading Spirit's favored disciple. His face was flushed with joy; his master's successful ascension would greatly benefit him.
sì shí duō suì nián jì ， sān lǚ zhǎng xū ， yī kàn jiù xiàng bǎo xué zhī shì
四十多岁年纪，三缕长须，一看就像饱学之士
But before this thought could fully form, a look of shock froze on his face.
tiān yǎ shū shēng ， zhuì líng mén lìng wài yī wèi tài shàng zhǎng lǎo ， bù guò shí lì yuǎn bù jí lǎo zǔ ， jǐn jǐn dù jié chū qī
天雅书生，坠灵门另外一位太上长老，不过实力远不及老祖，仅仅渡劫初期
A beam as thick as an arm shot down from the sky, piercing through his dantian and even his infant spirit, causing his death instantly.
tā jìn jí bù guò qiān nián ér yǐ ， cǐ shí biǎo qíng mǎn shì xiàn mù
他晋级不过千年而已，此时表情满是羡慕
The young man died with his eyes wide open, never knowing how he had met his end. The other cultivators nearby were equally shocked.
dù jié qī lǎo zǔ ， shuí bù xiǎng jìn jí dào hòu qī ， nà kě jiù zhēn zhèng zǒu shàng le cháng shēng zhī lù
渡劫期老祖，谁不想晋级到后期，那可就真正走上了长生之路
They clearly saw that the culprit was the old monster in the sky—Fading Spirit Supreme Elder.
rán ér huà shì rú cǐ ， jìn jí nǎ ér yǒu shén me róng yì ， jué dà bù fèn dù jié qī xiū xiān zhě ， dōu jiāng suì yuè zài chū qī cuō tuó ， néng gòu jìn jí dào zhōng qī de yǐ shì jí shǎo shù ， gèng bié lùn hòu zhě
然而话是如此，晋级哪儿有什么容易，绝大部分渡劫期修仙者，都将岁月在初期蹉跎，能够晋级到中期的已是极少数，更别论后者
Why would Fading Spirit attack his own disciple?
suǒ yǐ tā duì shī xiōng yóu qí xiàn mù
所以他对师兄尤其羡慕
This thought barely formed when Fading Spirit's robe sleeve fluttered, and a colorful light scattered out. As the senior elder of the sect, he was now indiscriminately killing his own disciples who had come to greet him from seclusion.
hōng ！
轰！
Such talk wouldn’t be believed by anyone, but the scene before them was clear. People began crying out in despair as they fled in all directions.
yòu shì yī shēng jù xiǎng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， què shì qián fāng de shān fēng ， zhěng gè liè kāi le ， yī dào guāng huá chōng le chū lái
又是一声巨响传入耳朵，却是前方的山峰，整个裂开了，一道光华冲了出来
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Lin Xuan was still in shock, but there was no time for hesitation. He immediately extended his divine consciousness outwards.
A moment later, Lin Xuan raised his head, a strange expression on his face.
His guess had been correct; the chaos originated from deep within the mountains. It seemed that this sect had encountered unexpected changes.
Lin Xuan did not act rashly but decided to observe the situation first before making any decisions.
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At the same time, deep within the Fading Spirit Sect,
The Fading Spirit Sect was a legacy from ancient times. Moving its main headquarters to Sunset Pine Mountain was only about ten thousand years ago.
No one knew why, but it had all been orchestrated by the Supreme Elder Fading Spirit.
Speaking of this Fading Spirit Supreme Elder, he was truly a legendary figure. According to legend, he wasn't originally a cultivator from the spirit realm; instead, he ascended from a lower plane.
Yes, an ascended cultivator.
Of course, "this world" and "that world" were different realms corresponding to each other. He and Lin Xuan did not come from the same place.
After arriving in the spirit realm, his initial situation was similar to Lin Xuan's—stranger in a strange land—but he still persisted with rigorous cultivation.
Over time, he reached the Profound Void Stage. One day, through sheer luck, he joined the Fading Spirit Sect as an honored guest elder.
At that time, the Fading Spirit Sect was just a minor sect, barely known to anyone. While it wasn't at the bottom of the rankings among the millions of families in Rain Pine World, it certainly didn’t rank high either.
This situation resembled that of the Cloud Concealment Sect from years ago.
Since the addition of Supreme Elder Fading Spirit, the sect's strength had soared tenfold or more.
Although not one of the top-ranked sects, their power was considerable. Especially after his promotion to the Transcendence Stage, the sect’s strength saw a qualitative leap.
Now, circumstances had changed. Supreme Elder Fading Spirit was in the middle stage of Transcendence and nearing the final stage; he was just one step away from becoming an immensely powerful being. He could ascend at any moment.
Such a good opportunity—how could anyone let it slip?
He began his seclusion, having been closed off for over a hundred years.
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The sect's cultivators were somewhat surprised by Supreme Elder Fading Spirit’s insistence on moving the main headquarters here, but they still revered him like a deity, fervently praying that he would succeed in his ascension.
However, haste makes waste. Ascending to the late-stage Transcendence was no small feat and required significant time and effort. A hundred years of seclusion was nothing; for cultivators at this stage, it was merely a blink of an eye.
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It was a tranquil morning. Sunlight filtered through the clouds, casting warmth upon the earth. Early birds chirped among the branches in search of their breakfast as another day began.
The main headquarters of the Fading Spirit Sect was quiet, showing no signs of anything amiss compared to usual. Shen Yuan was an ordinary cultivator from the sect, nearing the Condensation Core Stage and just a step away from forming an infant spirit. At his age, such rapid progress was remarkable even in the resource-rich spirit realm.
He was one of the core disciples highly valued by the sect, receiving more resources and support than other cultivators at his stage. Some even speculated that if he maintained this pace, he might eventually reach the Transcendence Stage someday.
Of course, such talk was overly optimistic; the path to immortality was fraught with difficulties. One couldn't predict what lay ahead after forming a condensation core. The gap between condensation and transcendence was not something one could deduce from his current pace.
But Shen Yuan himself felt elated and excited by these speculations.
However, considering his current situation, worrying about Transcendence was premature. His immediate goal was to successfully form an infant spirit. So he went to the Spirit Herb Garden early that morning.
Forming an infant spirit required preparation with medicinal pills, which he had already arranged with the senior in charge of the garden. All he needed to do was show up and receive them.
He felt quite pleased at the prospect of becoming an Infant Spirit Stage cultivator soon as he flew through the air.
Suddenly, without any warning, a terrifying spiritual pressure descended from the sky.
This pressure was so formidable that Shen Yuan appeared insignificant in its presence, like a tiny ant. With a thud, he fell to the ground, disoriented and bruised. His face showed confusion and disappointment.
Then, a loud explosion echoed through his ears.
It came from deep within the main headquarters—probably where Supreme Elder Fading Spirit was secluding himself.
What could this be?
Had the old master succeeded in his ascension?
This thought brought immense joy to Shen Yuan's face, as did the thoughts of the sect’s cultivators. But when they saw the brilliance in the sky, it turned out that the sect's cultivators were going to welcome Supreme Elder Fading Spirit back from seclusion.
Standing at the forefront was a refined-looking man around forty years old with three long beards, clearly a scholar.
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Scholar Tianya, another Supreme Elder of the Fading Spirit Sect. His power far surpassed that of the old master and he had only just entered the Transcendence Stage a thousand years ago. He looked envious at this moment.
Who wouldn’t want to advance to the late stage? That would truly be the path to immortality.
But advancement was no easy feat; most cultivators spent their early years in the Transcendence Stage, and only a few managed to reach the middle stage, let alone the late stage.
He felt particularly envious of his senior brother.
Boom!
Another loud explosion echoed through his ears. The mountain peak ahead had split open, and a beam of light shot out.
This light was dazzling, clearly indicating that it came from someone at the late Transcendence Stage.
Seeing this, Scholar Tianya heaved a sigh of relief but was about to step forward when a streak of light zipped past him.
"Congratulations on your master’s ascension to late-stage Transcendence. From now on, his power will be unparalleled and he will command the spirit realm."
The young man in fine robes and jade belt was Fading Spirit's favored disciple. His face was flushed with joy; his master's successful ascension would greatly benefit him.
But before this thought could fully form, a look of shock froze on his face.
A beam as thick as an arm shot down from the sky, piercing through his dantian and even his infant spirit, causing his death instantly.
The young man died with his eyes wide open, never knowing how he had met his end. The other cultivators nearby were equally shocked.
They clearly saw that the culprit was the old monster in the sky—Fading Spirit Supreme Elder.
Why would Fading Spirit attack his own disciple?
This thought barely formed when Fading Spirit's robe sleeve fluttered, and a colorful light scattered out. As the senior elder of the sect, he was now indiscriminately killing his own disciples who had come to greet him from seclusion.
Such talk wouldn’t be believed by anyone, but the scene before them was clear. People began crying out in despair as they fled in all directions.
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