“ shì yǔ tóng xiān zi ， zhè jiù nán guài le ， zhè me shuō ， pán táo huì shàng ， hái zhēn yǒu kě néng chū xiàn xiū xiān jiè sān dà shén guǒ 。()”
“是雨桐仙子，这就难怪了，这么说，蟠桃会上，还真有可能出现修仙界三大神果。()”
"Rainbow Pine Fairy, that explains a lot. So, it's really possible that the Three Divine Fruits of the Immortal World might appear at the Peach Blossom Banquet."
tián xiǎo jiàn de liǎn shàng lù chū ruò yǒu suǒ sī de shén sè 。
田小剑的脸上露出若有所思的神色。
Field Sword Xiao's face showed a thoughtful expression.
“ shuí shuō bú shì ne ， bǎi fēn zhī bǎi de kě néng xìng ， dāng rán shuí yě bù gǎn shuō ， dàn jù lǎo fū tuī cè ， kǒng pà yě yǒu xiǎo bàn jī huì de 。”
“谁说不是呢，百分之百的可能性，当然谁也不敢说，但据老夫推测，恐怕也有小半机会的。”
"Who would say no? A one hundred percent chance certainly exists, but no one dares to guarantee anything. However, according to my estimation, there is probably a small chance."
“ xiǎo bàn jī huì ， zhè yǐ fēi cháng lí pǔ ， wú lùn rú hé ， dōu zhí de shì shàng yī shì le 。”
“小半机会，这已非常离谱，无论如何，都值得试上一试了。”
"A small chance? That's already quite extraordinary. Regardless, it’s worth trying."
“ ń ， zhè me hǎo de jī yuán ， jiàn ér nǐ dāng rán bù kě yǐ fàng guò ， pán táo huì shàng ， jī yuán shǔ bù shèng shǔ ， chú le xiū xiān jiè sān dà shén guǒ ， shuō bù dìng hái huì yǒu bié de shōu huò 。” mó zú dà tǒng lǐng zhǎn dīng jié tiě de shuō 。
“嗯，这么好的机缘，剑儿你当然不可以放过，蟠桃会上，机缘数不胜数，除了修仙界三大神果，说不定还会有别的收获。”魔族大统领斩钉截铁的说。
"Hmm, such good fortune; Jian'ér, you must not miss this opportunity. The Peach Blossom Banquet offers countless chances. Besides the Three Divine Fruits of the Immortal World, who knows what other treasures might be there," said the Demon Lord斩钉截铁.
“ yì fù ， huà shì zhè yàng méi cuò ， rán ér sān jiè qiáng zhě jù qí ， gāo shǒu rú yún ， dà néng shì yǔ ， jiù suàn chū xiàn le xiū xiān jiè sān dà shén guǒ ， wǒ xiǎng yào qǔ dào zhè yàng de bǎo wù ， yě shì nán rù dēng tiān de 。” tián xiǎo jiàn miàn lù chóu róng de shuō 。
“义父，话是这样没错，然而三界强者聚齐，高手如云，大能似雨，就算出现了修仙界三大神果，我想要取到这样的宝物，也是难入登天的。”田小剑面露愁容的说。
"Father, that's true, but with the three realms' top experts gathered here, it will be hard for me to get such a treasure even if the Three Divine Fruits appear. It’s like climbing a mountain without a ladder." Field Sword Xiao said with a worried expression.
“ hēng ， kùn nán yòu rú hé ， bù zhēng qǔ shuí yòu zhī dào yí dìng bàn bú dào ne ， hé kuàng nǐ bié wàng le shǒu zhōng de zhè méi xuán tiān zhū guǒ 。”
“哼，困难又如何，不争取谁又知道一定办不到呢，何况你别忘了手中的这枚玄天朱果。”
"Humph! Difficulties? Who knows what can’t be achieved by trying. Besides, don't forget about that Xuan Tian Zhu Fruit in your hand."
“ xuán tiān zhū guǒ ？”
“玄天朱果？”
"Xuan Tian Zhu Fruit?"
mó zú dà tǒng lǐng de zuǐ jiǎo biān lù chū yī sī dé yì zhī sè ：“ lǎo fū yǐ jīng shuō guò ， yòng cǐ wù liàn zhì de xuán tiān dān jù yǒu bù kě sī yì de xiào guǒ ， fú shí yǐ hòu ， néng gòu ràng nǐ mài rù dù jié hòu qī ， ér qiě zhǎng dá yī nián zhī jiǔ 。”
魔族大统领的嘴角边露出一丝得意之色：“老夫已经说过，用此物炼制的玄天丹具有不可思议的效果，服食以后，能够让你迈入渡劫后期，而且长达一年之久。”
The Demon Lord's lips curled into a smug smile: "I've already told you; the Xuan Tian Pill made from this fruit has incredible effects. After consuming it, you can advance to the late-stage Transcendence Realm and maintain that state for an entire year."
“ zhè me zhǎng de shí jiān ， zú gòu nǐ ràng nǐ cān jiā wán pán táo shèng huì le 。”
“这么长的时间，足够你让你参加完蟠桃盛会了。”
"That long is enough time for me to attend the Peach Blossom Banquet."
“ jiàn ér nǐ de shí lì lǎo fū xīn zhōng qīng chǔ ， yuè jí tiǎo zhàn bìng wú tài dà de nán dù ， rú jīn bù guò shì jìng jiè shāo ruò ， rú guǒ néng gòu chéng wéi dù jié hòu qī de xiū xiān zhě ， jiù suàn miàn duì sān jiè dǐng jí dà néng miǎn qiǎng yě yǒu yī zhàn zhī lì le ， nǐ hài pà shén me ， nán dào zhè me hǎo de tiáo jiàn ， hái bù gǎn qù xún qiú xiǎng yào de bǎo wù ， jiàn ér ， nǐ tài ràng wǒ shī wàng le 。”
“剑儿你的实力老夫心中清楚，越级挑战并无太大的难度，如今不过是境界稍弱，如果能够成为渡劫后期的修仙者，就算面对三界顶级大能勉强也有一战之力了，你害怕什么，难道这么好的条件，还不敢去寻求想要的宝物，剑儿，你太让我失望了。”
"I know your strength well, Jian'ér. Overcoming a higher-level challenge isn't too difficult. Now, just slightly weaker in realm, becoming a late-stage Transcendence Realm cultivator would give you a fighting chance against top-tier experts from the three realms. What are you afraid of? If such good conditions aren’t enough to seek your desired treasure, Jian'ér, you disappoint me."
“ yì fù xī nù ， hái ér shén me shí hòu shuō guò bù gǎn le 。 zhǐ shì pán táo huì shàng gāo shǒu zhòng duō ， wǒ xīn lǐ duō shǎo yǒu xiē dǎ chù ， suǒ yǐ xū yào hǎo hǎo móu huà yī fān de 。”
“义父息怒，孩儿什么时候说过不敢了。只是蟠桃会上高手众多，我心里多少有些打怵，所以需要好好谋划一番的。”
"Father, please calm down; I never said I was afraid. It's just that with so many powerful cultivators at the Peach Blossom Banquet, I’m a bit nervous and need some time to plan," Field Sword Xiao said.
“ ń ， nǐ zhè me shuō dào hái yǒu lǐ ， xiǎo xīn wú dà cuò ， hǎo zài jù lí pán táo huì kāi mù ， zú zú hái yǒu yì bǎi nián ， zhè duàn shí jiān ， nǐ kě yǐ zǎo zuò zhǔn bèi ， ruò yǒu shén me xū yào lǎo fū bāng zhù 。 jǐn guǎn kāi kǒu ， wú xū jū shù 。”
“嗯，你这么说倒还有理，小心无大错，好在距离蟠桃会开幕，足足还有一百年，这段时间，你可以早作准备，若有什么需要老夫帮助。尽管开口，无需拘束。”
"Hmm, that makes sense. Better safe than sorry. With one hundred years until the Peach Blossom Banquet starts, you can prepare now. If there’s anything you need from me, just ask without hesitation."
“ hái ér duō xiè yì fù 。”
“孩儿多谢义父。”
"Thank you, Father."
tián xiǎo jiàn dà xǐ de shuō 。
田小剑大喜的说。
Field Sword Xiao was overjoyed.
ér zhè yī qiè ， lín xuān bìng bù xiǎo de ， cǐ shí ， lái zì sān jiè de qiáng zhě ， lù lù xù xù ， yě dōu kāi shǐ shōu dào lái zì yǔ lán shāng méng de qǐng jiǎn le 。
而这一切，林轩并不晓得，此时，来自三界的强者，陆陆续续，也都开始收到来自雨岚商盟的请柬了。
However, Lin Xuan was unaware of this. At this moment, cultivators from the three realms were also receiving invitations from the Rainfall Alliance.
wàn jiāo gǔ ！
万蛟谷！
Jade Stream Valley!
shuō shì shān gǔ ， rán ér què qún shān qǐ fú ， yī yǎn wàng bú dào jìn tóu zhī chù 。
说是山谷，然而却群山起伏，一眼望不到尽头之处。
Though called a valley, it was actually surrounded by towering mountains that stretched endlessly into the distance.
shān jiān de yāo qì 。 gèng shì chōng pèi yǐ jí ， qí huā yì cǎo ， dào chù dōu shì 。
山间的妖气。更是充沛以极，奇花异草，到处都是。
The妖气 in the mountain was incredibly abundant, with countless rare flowers and strange plants everywhere.
zhēn qín xiān hè ， gèng shì shǔ bù shèng shǔ 。 shuō shì shén xiān fú dì yě bù wèi guò 。
珍禽仙鹤，更是数不胜数。说是神仙福地也不为过。
It could be considered a paradise for immortals.
sān dà yāo wáng zhī wàn jiāo wáng de dòng fǔ ， huán jìng zì rán shì měi miào dào le jí chù ， cǐ shí zài nà yāo qì zuì wèi nóng mì zhī chù ， wàn jiāo wáng zhèng bǎ wán zhe yī kuài yù fú 。 duì zhe qián miàn gōng jìng shì lì de hēi páo xiū shì kāi kǒu le ：“ xīn yī cì de pán táo huì jiù yào kāi le ， zhè shí jiān guò dé hái zhēn shì xùn sù ， bù guò běn wáng zuì jìn de shì qíng hěn duō 。 huì fǒu qù cān yù hái zhēn bù tài hǎo shuō ， nǐ jiù rú cǐ huí fù yǔ tóng xiān zi hǎo le 。”
三大妖王之万蛟王的洞府，环境自然是美妙到了极处，此时在那妖气最为浓密之处，万蛟王正把玩着一块玉符。对着前面恭敬侍立的黑袍修士开口了：“新一次的蟠桃会就要开了，这时间过得还真是迅速，不过本王最近的事情很多。会否去参与还真不太好说，你就如此回复雨桐仙子好了。”
Wan Jiao Wang's abode was naturally beautiful. At this moment, he was holding an jade talisman in his hands, looking at the black-robed cultivator standing respectfully before him: "The new Peach Blossom Banquet is about to start. Time flies so quickly. However, I have a lot of things going on recently; it’s hard to say if I’ll participate or not. Just tell Rainbow Pine Fairy that."
hēi páo xiū shì tīng le ， liǎn shàng lù chū yī sī chí yí zhī sè ：“ wǒ jiā xiān zi shuō le ， dà wáng shēn fèn zūn chóng ， ruò shì yǒu kòng ， hái qǐng wù bì cān jiā de 。”
黑袍修士听了，脸上露出一丝迟疑之色：“我家仙子说了，大王身份尊崇，若是有空，还请务必参加的。”
After hearing this, the black-robed cultivator showed a hesitant expression: "Our Fairy said that your Majesty is highly esteemed, and if you are free, please attend."
“ ó ， lǐ yǔ tóng zhè yàng shuō ， xíng ， lǎo fū jì xià le ， wǒ huì jǐn liàng chōu chū shí jiān de 。”
“哦，李雨桐这样说，行，老夫记下了，我会尽量抽出时间的。”
"Oh, Li Yutong says so; fine, I'll make sure to find time," Wan Jiao Wang replied.
“ duō xiè dà wáng ， nà wǎn bèi gào cí le 。”
“多谢大王，那晚辈告辞了。”
"Thank Your Majesty. Now, let me go then."
suī rán méi yǒu dé dào kěn dìng de chéng nuò ， dàn zhè yàng de dá fù ， dào yě miǎn qiǎng kě yǐ huí qù fù mìng le ， nà hēi páo rén chōng wàn jiāo wáng xíng le yī lǐ ， zhuǎn shēn tuì chū le dòng fǔ qù 。
虽然没有得到肯定的承诺，但这样的答复，倒也勉强可以回去复命了，那黑袍人冲万蛟王行了一礼，转身退出了洞府去。
Although he didn't get a definite commitment, such an answer was enough to report back. The black-robed cultivator bowed to Wan Jiao Wang and left the abode.
tǎng dà de tīng táng ， yòu chén jìng le xià qù 。
倘大的厅堂，又沉静了下去。
The vast hall fell silent again.
guò le piàn kè ， yī chū rén yì liào de shēng yīn què chuán rù ěr duǒ ：“ zěn me ， pán táo huì ， nǐ yǐ jīng méi yǒu xìng qù cān jiā le ？”
过了片刻，一出人意料的声音却传入耳朵：“怎么，蟠桃会，你已经没有兴趣参加了？”
After a moment, an unexpected voice echoed: "Why, you’ve lost interest in the Peach Blossom Banquet?"
huà yīn wèi luò ， yī měi lì de shào nǚ fú xiàn ér chū 。
话音未落，一美丽的少女浮现而出。
Before he could finish speaking, a beautiful young woman materialized before them.
shēn cái miáo tiáo ， róng yán xiù lì ， hún shēn shàng xià ， fú xiàn chū yī céng dàn dàn de mó qì 。
身材苗条，容颜秀丽，浑身上下，浮现出一层淡淡的魔气。
Slim figure, exquisite features, with a faint aura of demonic energy surrounding her.
bú yòng shuō ， zhèng shì yǔ lín xuān ēn yuàn nán biàn de yún zhōng xiān zi le ， cǐ nǚ bù zhī hé shí ， yòu lái dào le wàn jiāo gǔ 。
不用说，正是与林轩恩怨难辨的云中仙子了，此女不知何时，又来到了万蛟谷。
No doubt, it was Fairy Cloudy Sky, who had come to Wan Jiao Valley again.
“ hēng ， zhè yǒu shén me hào qí guài de ， duì yú pǔ tōng de dà néng lái shuō ， pán táo huì gù rán nán dé ， dàn běn wáng de shēn fèn fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， qián qián hòu hòu ， yǐ jīng cān jiā le shù shí cì zhī duō ， pán táo huì duì wǒ ， yòu zěn me kě néng yǒu xī yǐn lì ne ？”
“哼，这有什么好奇怪的，对于普通的大能来说，蟠桃会固然难得，但本王的身份非同小可，前前后后，已经参加了数十次之多，蟠桃会对我，又怎么可能有吸引力呢？”
"Humph! What’s so surprising about that? For ordinary great cultivators, the Peach Blossom Banquet is rare. But my identity is unique; I’ve attended dozens of times already. How could such a gathering interest me?"
“ nà nǐ jiū jìng qù bù qù ne ？”
“那你究竟去不去呢？”
"Then are you going or not?"
“ dào shí hòu zài shuō 。”
“到时候再说。”
"At the time."
“ nǐ ruò bù xiǎng qù ， jiù jiāng shǒu zhōng de qǐng jiǎn gěi wǒ ， fǎn zhèng yǐ nǐ de shēn fèn ， jiù suàn méi yǒu cǐ wù ， xiǎng qù pán táo huì ， yě shì wú rén gǎn zǔ dǎng de 。” yún zhōng xiān zi rú cǐ zhè bān de kāi kǒu le 。
“你若不想去，就将手中的请柬给我，反正以你的身份，就算没有此物，想去蟠桃会，也是无人敢阻挡的。”云中仙子如此这般的开口了。
"If you don’t want to go, give me your invitation. With your status, even without this item, you can attend the Peach Blossom Banquet without anyone daring to stop you," Fairy Cloudy Sky said.
“ ó ， xiān zi xiǎng qù pán táo huì xún mì shén me bǎo wù ， nǐ jiù bù pà shēn fèn bào lù ， chéng wéi zhòng shǐ zhī dì me ？” wàn jiāo wáng zhuǎn guò tóu lú 。
“哦，仙子想去蟠桃会寻觅什么宝物，你就不怕身份暴露，成为众矢之的么？”万蛟王转过头颅。
"Oh, Fairy, if you wish to seek a treasure at the Peach Blossom Banquet, are you not afraid of revealing yourself and becoming a target?" Wan Jiao Wang turned his head.
“ zhè jiù bù yòng dào yǒu dān xīn le ， wǒ de shí lì suī rán shàng wèi huī fù ， dàn jiǎn dān de yì róng huàn xíng zhī shù shī zhǎn qǐ lái ， yě bú huì yǒu shén me nán dù ， jiù suàn shì nǐ ， dào shí hòu kǒng pà yě nán yǐ shí pò 。” qín yán zì xìn mǎn mǎn de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ 。
“这就不用道友担心了，我的实力虽然尚未恢复，但简单的易容换形之术施展起来，也不会有什么难度，就算是你，到时候恐怕也难以识破。”秦妍自信满满的声音传入耳朵。
"You needn’t worry about that. Although my strength hasn't fully recovered, simple disguise techniques won’t be difficult for me. Even you might find it hard to recognize," Qin Yan's confident voice echoed.
“ hǎo ， zhè qǐng jiǎn xiān zi ruò shì xū yào ， jǐn guǎn ná qù hǎo le 。”
“好，这请柬仙子若是需要，尽管拿去好了。”
"Fine, if Fairy needs this invitation, take it."
wàn jiāo wáng xiù páo yī fú ， nà yù fú bèi yī tuán líng guāng bāo guǒ ， xiàng yún zhōng xiān zi fēi lüè ér qù le 。”
万蛟王袖袍一拂，那玉符被一团灵光包裹，像云中仙子飞掠而去了。”
Wan Jiao Wang waved his sleeves, and the jade talisman was enveloped in a ball of spiritual light, flying towards Fairy Cloudy Sky.
yǔ tóng jiè ， yī piàn wú míng de shān fēng 。
雨桐界，一片无名的山峰。
In Rainbow Pine Realm, an unnamed mountain peak.
fēng jǐng xiù lì ， rán ér yǔ bié de líng dì bù tóng ， zhè lǐ jū rán yǒu nóng yù de mó qì bù duàn mào chū 。
风景秀丽，然而与别的灵地不同，这里居然有浓郁的魔气不断冒出。
The scenery was picturesque. However, unlike other spirit lands, there were dense demonic energies emanating from here.
tiān kōng zhōng yǒu é máo dà xuě piāo luò ， jiāng fù jìn de yī qiè ， dōu biàn dé yín zhuāng sù guǒ ， ér zài shān dǐng zhī shàng ， zé zhàn zhe liǎng míng jué sè měi nǚ 。
天空中有鹅毛大雪飘落，将附近的一切，都变得银装素裹，而在山顶之上，则站着两名绝色美女。
Snowflakes fell like feathers, covering everything nearby in white. Two stunningly beautiful women stood at the summit.
bǎo shé bīng pò ！
宝蛇冰魄！
Ice Spirit Snake!
zhè me duō nián guò qù le ， liǎng wèi zhēn mó shǐ zǔ ， jū rán yī jiù zhì liú zài cǐ chù ， ér zài bīng pò de shǒu lǐ ， zhèng bǎ wán zhe liǎng méi yù fú 。
这么多年过去了，两位真魔始祖，居然依旧滞留在此处，而在冰魄的手里，正把玩着两枚玉符。
After all these years, two Primordial Demons still lingered here. In Ice Spirit's hand, she was playing with two jade talismans.
“ jiě jiě ， zhè lǐ yǔ tóng hái zhēn shì fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， nǐ wǒ xíng zōng zhè piāo fú ， tā jū rán néng pài rén sòng shàng yù fú ， zhè pán táo huì ， wǒ men jiū jìng qù hái shì bù qù ne ？” bǎo shé nán nán de kāi kǒu le 。
“姐姐，这李雨桐还真是非同小可，你我行踪这飘浮，她居然能派人送上玉符，这蟠桃会，我们究竟去还是不去呢？”宝蛇喃喃的开口了。
"Sister, Li Yutong is truly extraordinary; even with our movements hidden, she managed to send us an invitation. Should we go or not?" Ice Spirit Snake murmured.
“ qù ， wèi shén me bù qù ， lǐ yǔ tóng jì rán pài rén sòng shàng qǐng jiǎn ， nǐ wǒ bù qù qǐ bù shì xiǎn de shì ruò ， hé kuàng pán táo dà huì sān wàn nián méi yǒu zhào kāi le ， wǒ yě xiǎng kàn yī kàn ， sān jiè zhī zhōng de dǐng jí qiáng zhě ， shì fǒu duō le yī xiē xīn miàn kǒng ……”
“去，为什么不去，李雨桐既然派人送上请柬，你我不去岂不是显得示弱，何况蟠桃大会三万年没有召开了，我也想看一看，三界之中的顶级强者，是否多了一些新面孔……”
"Go, why not? Since Li Yutong sent the invitation, if we don’t attend, it would seem weak. Plus, the Peach Blossom Banquet hasn't been held for three million years; I want to see if there are any new faces among the top experts from the three realms."
yīn sī dì fǔ 。
阴司地府。
In the Netherworld of the Underworld.
jīn yuè shī wáng bǎ wán zhuó shǒu zhōng de yù fú ， pán táo huì ， tā yǐ jīng yǒu yì bǎi wàn nián bù céng qù cān jiā guò ， rán ér zhè yī cì ， què yǒu le jǐ fēn xìng qù 。
金玥尸王把玩着手中的玉符，蟠桃会，他已经有一百万年不曾去参加过，然而这一次，却有了几分兴趣。
Jade Yue's Corpse King toyed with an jade talisman in his hand. He hadn’t attended the Peach Blossom Banquet for a million years, but this time, he had some interest.
ā xiū luó ， yì zhí méi yǒu xià luò ， nà yā tou ， huì bú huì pǎo dào líng jiè qù le ？
阿修罗，一直没有下落，那丫头，会不会跑到灵界去了？
Arishura hasn't been seen; could that brat have gone to the Spirit Realm?
wēi xiǎn yào è shā zài méng yá lǐ ， cǐ nǚ de xiū xíng shí fēn xùn sù ， ruò yào zhǎo yī rì ， zhēn chéng wéi ā xiū luó ， dào shí hòu jiù shì zì jǐ chī bù liǎo dōu zhe zǒu le 。
危险要扼杀在萌芽里，此女的修行十分迅速，若要找一日，真成为阿修罗，到时候就是自己吃不了兜着走了。
Prevent danger before it arises. This girl’s cultivation is swift. If she truly becomes Arishura one day, I’ll be in trouble.
nài lóng jiè ， péng lái xiān dǎo 。
鼐龙界，蓬莱仙岛。
In Nailed Dragon Realm, Penglai Immortal Island.
“ fū jūn ， zěn me ， zhè yī cì pán táo huì ， nǐ yě dǎ suàn cān jiā le ？” qiān qiān xiān zi liǎn shàng lù chū jǐ fēn chí yí zhī sè ， nài lóng zhēn rén duō qíng kě shì tiān xià wén míng ， suī rán zhè xiē nián ， pí qì yǐ jīng gāi le xǔ duō ， dàn ruò shì méi yǒu zì jǐ guǎn shù ， shuí zhī dào ， huì bú huì gù tài zhòng méng ？
“夫君，怎么，这一次蟠桃会，你也打算参加了？”芊芊仙子脸上露出几分迟疑之色，鼐龙真人多情可是天下闻名，虽然这些年，脾气已经该了许多，但若是没有自己管束，谁知道，会不会故态重萌？
"Lord, why are you planning to attend this Peach Blossom Banquet?" Qianqian Fairy's face showed some hesitation. Despite his reformed nature, the affectionate Nailed Dragon True Man was famous throughout the world. Who knew if he would revert without her restraining him?
“ fū rén ， nǐ duō xīn le ， wǒ zhè cì qù pán táo huì ， shì yǒu yào shì zuò 。”
“夫人，你多心了，我这次去蟠桃会，是有要事做。”
"I’m going to the Peach Blossom Banquet for an important matter, my lady," Nailed Dragon True Man said.
"Rainbow Pine Fairy, that explains a lot. So, it's really possible that the Three Divine Fruits of the Immortal World might appear at the Peach Blossom Banquet."
Field Sword Xiao's face showed a thoughtful expression.
"Who would say no? A one hundred percent chance certainly exists, but no one dares to guarantee anything. However, according to my estimation, there is probably a small chance."
"A small chance? That's already quite extraordinary. Regardless, it’s worth trying."
"Hmm, such good fortune; Jian'ér, you must not miss this opportunity. The Peach Blossom Banquet offers countless chances. Besides the Three Divine Fruits of the Immortal World, who knows what other treasures might be there," said the Demon Lord斩钉截铁.
"Father, that's true, but with the three realms' top experts gathered here, it will be hard for me to get such a treasure even if the Three Divine Fruits appear. It’s like climbing a mountain without a ladder." Field Sword Xiao said with a worried expression.
"Humph! Difficulties? Who knows what can’t be achieved by trying. Besides, don't forget about that Xuan Tian Zhu Fruit in your hand."
"Xuan Tian Zhu Fruit?"
"Yes."
The Demon Lord's lips curled into a smug smile: "I've already told you; the Xuan Tian Pill made from this fruit has incredible effects. After consuming it, you can advance to the late-stage Transcendence Realm and maintain that state for an entire year."
"That long is enough time for me to attend the Peach Blossom Banquet."
"I know your strength well, Jian'ér. Overcoming a higher-level challenge isn't too difficult. Now, just slightly weaker in realm, becoming a late-stage Transcendence Realm cultivator would give you a fighting chance against top-tier experts from the three realms. What are you afraid of? If such good conditions aren’t enough to seek your desired treasure, Jian'ér, you disappoint me."
"Father, please calm down; I never said I was afraid. It's just that with so many powerful cultivators at the Peach Blossom Banquet, I’m a bit nervous and need some time to plan," Field Sword Xiao said.
"Hmm, that makes sense. Better safe than sorry. With one hundred years until the Peach Blossom Banquet starts, you can prepare now. If there’s anything you need from me, just ask without hesitation."
"Thank you, Father."
Field Sword Xiao was overjoyed.
...
However, Lin Xuan was unaware of this. At this moment, cultivators from the three realms were also receiving invitations from the Rainfall Alliance.
Jade Stream Valley!
Though called a valley, it was actually surrounded by towering mountains that stretched endlessly into the distance.
The妖气 in the mountain was incredibly abundant, with countless rare flowers and strange plants everywhere.
It could be considered a paradise for immortals.
Wan Jiao Wang's abode was naturally beautiful. At this moment, he was holding an jade talisman in his hands, looking at the black-robed cultivator standing respectfully before him: "The new Peach Blossom Banquet is about to start. Time flies so quickly. However, I have a lot of things going on recently; it’s hard to say if I’ll participate or not. Just tell Rainbow Pine Fairy that."
"Um..."
After hearing this, the black-robed cultivator showed a hesitant expression: "Our Fairy said that your Majesty is highly esteemed, and if you are free, please attend."
"Oh, Li Yutong says so; fine, I'll make sure to find time," Wan Jiao Wang replied.
"Thank Your Majesty. Now, let me go then."
Although he didn't get a definite commitment, such an answer was enough to report back. The black-robed cultivator bowed to Wan Jiao Wang and left the abode.
The vast hall fell silent again.
After a moment, an unexpected voice echoed: "Why, you’ve lost interest in the Peach Blossom Banquet?"
Before he could finish speaking, a beautiful young woman materialized before them.
Slim figure, exquisite features, with a faint aura of demonic energy surrounding her.
No doubt, it was Fairy Cloudy Sky, who had come to Wan Jiao Valley again.
"Humph! What’s so surprising about that? For ordinary great cultivators, the Peach Blossom Banquet is rare. But my identity is unique; I’ve attended dozens of times already. How could such a gathering interest me?"
"Then are you going or not?"
"At the time."
"If you don’t want to go, give me your invitation. With your status, even without this item, you can attend the Peach Blossom Banquet without anyone daring to stop you," Fairy Cloudy Sky said.
"Oh, Fairy, if you wish to seek a treasure at the Peach Blossom Banquet, are you not afraid of revealing yourself and becoming a target?" Wan Jiao Wang turned his head.
"You needn’t worry about that. Although my strength hasn't fully recovered, simple disguise techniques won’t be difficult for me. Even you might find it hard to recognize," Qin Yan's confident voice echoed.
"Fine, if Fairy needs this invitation, take it."
Wan Jiao Wang waved his sleeves, and the jade talisman was enveloped in a ball of spiritual light, flying towards Fairy Cloudy Sky.
...
In Rainbow Pine Realm, an unnamed mountain peak.
The scenery was picturesque. However, unlike other spirit lands, there were dense demonic energies emanating from here.
Snowflakes fell like feathers, covering everything nearby in white. Two stunningly beautiful women stood at the summit.
Ice Spirit Snake!
After all these years, two Primordial Demons still lingered here. In Ice Spirit's hand, she was playing with two jade talismans.
"Sister, Li Yutong is truly extraordinary; even with our movements hidden, she managed to send us an invitation. Should we go or not?" Ice Spirit Snake murmured.
"Go, why not? Since Li Yutong sent the invitation, if we don’t attend, it would seem weak. Plus, the Peach Blossom Banquet hasn't been held for three million years; I want to see if there are any new faces among the top experts from the three realms."
...
In the Netherworld of the Underworld.
Jade Yue's Corpse King toyed with an jade talisman in his hand. He hadn’t attended the Peach Blossom Banquet for a million years, but this time, he had some interest.
Arishura hasn't been seen; could that brat have gone to the Spirit Realm?
Prevent danger before it arises. This girl’s cultivation is swift. If she truly becomes Arishura one day, I’ll be in trouble.
...
In Nailed Dragon Realm, Penglai Immortal Island.
"Lord, why are you planning to attend this Peach Blossom Banquet?" Qianqian Fairy's face showed some hesitation. Despite his reformed nature, the affectionate Nailed Dragon True Man was famous throughout the world. Who knew if he would revert without her restraining him?
"I’m going to the Peach Blossom Banquet for an important matter, my lady," Nailed Dragon True Man said.