nài lóng zhēn rén ！
鼐龙真人！
Nailong True Man!
méi cuò ， sān jiè qiáng zhě suī duō ， dàn yě wéi yǒu nài lóng zhēn rén gǎn dǎn dà bāo tiān de zhè me zuò 。
没错，三界强者虽多，但也唯有鼐龙真人敢胆大包天的这么做。
Indeed, among the many powerful experts in the Three Realms, only Nailong True Man dared to act so brazenly.
tiáo xì líng jiè dì yī gāo shǒu ， guāng xiǎng xiǎng jiù ràng rén jué de hún shēn fā hán le 。
调戏灵界第一高手，光想想就让人觉得浑身发寒了。
Teasing the top expert of the Spirit Realm was enough to make one shiver just by imagining it. Yet he could treat it as if it were nothing, narrating it like a mundane matter. What kind of courage does that require?
ér tā què néng shì ruò wú wù ， jiù xiàng zài xù shù yī jiàn hěn píng cháng de shì qíng shì de ， zhè xū yào zěn yàng de dǎn pò 。
而他却能视若无物，就像在叙述一件很平常的事情似的，这需要怎样的胆魄。
Moreover, he truly withstood Fairy Yutong's fury over all these years and still lived vibrantly. This indirectly highlighted how formidable Nailong True Man was.
ér qiě tā hái zhēn chéng shòu zhù le yǔ tóng xiān zi de nù huǒ ， zhè me duō nián guò qù ， yī jiù huó bèng luàn tiào de 。
而且他还真承受住了雨桐仙子的怒火，这么多年过去，依旧活蹦乱跳的。
His strength had reached the level comparable to Loose Immortals and Demon Kings.
zhè cóng lìng yí gè cè miàn ， yě yìng chèn chū nài lóng zhēn rén duō me liǎo de 。
这从另一个侧面，也映衬出鼐龙真人多么了得。
A true top-tier powerhouse.
qí shí lì jué duì dào le yǔ sàn xiān yāo wáng xiàng chà wú jǐ de dì bù 。
其实力绝对到了与散仙妖王相差无几的地步。
Compared to him, figures like Heavenlyspin or whirlVenerable or Earth Jī Disperser were pale in comparison.
zhēn zhēn zhèng zhèng de dǐng jí qiáng zhě 。
真真正正的顶级强者。
The arrogance was evident.
yǔ tā xiāng bǐ ， shén me tiān xuán zūn zhě ， dì jī sàn rén ， dōu yào àn rán shī sè 。
与他相比，什么天璇尊者，地玑散人，都要黯然失色。
Even Lin Xuan was moved by it.
bà qì bú yòng shuō 。
霸气不用说。
Though Nailong Brother often appeared lighthearted and jovial,
lián lín xuān yì wèi zhī xīn zhé 。
连林轩亦为之心折。
he proved reliable when it mattered.
bié kàn nài lóng dà gē píng shí xǐ huān xī xī hā hā de 。
别看鼐龙大哥平时喜欢嘻嘻哈哈的。
As the matter progressed, Nailong True Man could no longer hide his form. A figure gradually emerged from the void before them, becoming clearer with each passing moment.
guān jiàn shí kè ， què shì jué duì kě kào méi cuò 。
关键时刻，却是绝对可靠没错。
He was a human cultivator in his thirties, dressed simply but with an exceptionally handsome appearance.
ér shì qíng dào le zhè yī bù ， nài lóng zhēn rén yě bù hǎo jì xù yǐn cáng shēn xíng le ， zhǐ jiàn qián fāng de xū kōng yī zhèn mó hú ， yí gè shēn yǐng yǐ ròu yǎn kě jiàn de sù dù fú xiàn ér chū 。
而事情到了这一步，鼐龙真人也不好继续隐藏身形了，只见前方的虚空一阵模糊，一个身影以肉眼可见的速度浮现而出。
Of course, Nailong True Man looked good, but compared to Little Sword Tian, he fell slightly short.
kāi shǐ hái yǒu xiē mó hú ， dàn hěn kuài jiù yuè lái yuè qīng xī le 。
开始还有些模糊，但很快就越来越清晰了。
However, his charm extended beyond mere looks. His aura radiating from him far surpassed Little Sword Tian's, almost unattainable by comparison.
nà shì yī míng rén lèi xiū xiān zhě ， kàn shàng qù dà yuē sān shí zuǒ yòu nián jì ， yī fú xún cháng wú bǐ ， rán ér wǔ guān què shì jí wéi yīng jùn dì 。
那是一名人类修仙者，看上去大约三十左右年纪，衣服寻常无比，然而五官却是极为英俊地。
It was a unique aura that seemed to have been refined over countless years and experiences—playful yet composed, unmatched in the Three Realms throughout history, only Nailong could achieve such a balance.
dāng rán ， shuō shuài qì ， yě yào kàn yǔ shén me rén bǐ 。
当然，说帅气，也要看与什么人比。
A casual glance or action exuded an extraordinary grace, as if possessing boundless charm.
méi cuò ， nài lóng zhēn rén zhǎng dé bù cuò ， dàn ruò shì bǐ zhī tián xiǎo jiàn ， hái shì lüè yǒu bù jí 。
没错，鼐龙真人长得不错，但若是比之田小剑，还是略有不及。
"Brother!"
rán ér yí gè rén de mèi lì ， bìng fēi zhǐ yǔ zhǎng xiàng yǒu guān dì ， tā hún shēn suǒ sàn fà chū lái de qì zhì ， jiù yuǎn fēi tián xiǎo jiàn kě bǐ ， shèn zhì kě yǐ shuō ， pāi mǎ nán jí 。
然而一个人的魅力，并非只与长相有关地，他浑身所散发出来的气质，就远非田小剑可比，甚至可以说，拍马难及。
Lin Xuan and Little Flower's faces lit up with joy. They bowed to Nailong True Man.
nà shì yī zhǒng hěn dú tè de qì zhì ， sì hū shì zài wú qióng de suì yuè yǔ lì liàn zhōng chén diàn chū lái dì ， zěn me shuō ne ， jiāng wán shì bù gōng yǔ chén wěn wán měi jié hé ， fàng yǎn sān jiè ， zòng héng jīn gǔ ， sì hū yě zhǐ yǒu nài lóng néng zuò dào le 。
那是一种很独特的气质，似乎是在无穷的岁月与历练中沉淀出来地，怎么说呢，将玩世不恭与沉稳完美结合，放眼三界，纵横今古，似乎也只有鼐龙能做到了。
This greeting also explained why he had gotten involved in the matter.
suí biàn yí gè yǎn shén 。 yí gè dòng zuò ， dōu xiāo sǎ yǐ jí ， fǎng fú yōng yǒu wú qióng de mó lì 。
随便一个眼神。一个动作，都潇洒以极，仿佛拥有无穷的魔力。
There was indeed a connection among them.
“ dà gē ！”
“大哥！”
The two elders of Heaven and Earth began to feel uneasy.
lín xuān yǔ bǎi huā de liǎn shàng dōu lù chū xǐ xiào yán kāi zhī sè 。
林轩与百花的脸上都露出喜笑颜开之色。
Nailong turned out to be their elder brother. Sigh, it should have been obvious from the start. Lin Xuan called Little Flower his second sister; so there must be someone more formidable above them.
chōng zhe nài lóng zhēn rén xíng le yī lǐ 。
冲着鼐龙真人行了一礼。
This logic was simple but had been overlooked by both of them.
ér zhè ge chēng hū ， yě suàn shì wèi zhòng xiū jiě huò ， nài lóng zhēn rén wéi hé yào duō guǎn xián shì le 。
而这个称呼，也算是为众修解惑，鼐龙真人为何要多管闲事了。
They felt incredibly frustrated, yet they still faced a problem that needed solving.
yuán lái sān rén zhī jiān ， hái yǒu zhè yàng de yuān yuán 。
原来三人之间，还有这样的渊源。
Lin Xuan continued to live vibrantly. If he wasn't eliminated, Rain Mist Business Alliance would lose face.
ér zhè yī shēng chēng hū ， zé ràng tiān dì èr lǎo xīn zhōng kāi shǐ le dǎ gǔ 。
而这一声称呼，则让天地二老心中开始了打鼓。
But the question remained: how could they eliminate him?
nài lóng jū rán shì liǎng rén de dà gē ， āi ， zǎo jiù gāi xiǎng dào le ， lín xuān chēng hū bǎi huā wèi èr jiě 。 nà me yú qíng yú lǐ 。 shàng miàn dū huì yǒu yí gè gèng jiā liǎo de de rén wù 。
鼐龙居然是两人的大哥，唉，早就该想到了，林轩称呼百花为二姐。那么于情于理。上面都会有一个更加了得的人物。
Nailong True Man's strength was unknown to others but clear to them two. Even if they joined forces, their chances of victory were negligible.
zhè yuán běn shì hěn jiǎn dān de luó jí 。 kě què bèi zì jǐ liǎng rén hū lüè le qù 。
这原本是很简单的逻辑。可却被自己两人忽略了去。
In the cultivation world, strength spoke louder than words. Losing a fight meant nothing without action.
xīn zhōng ào nǎo wú bǐ ， dàn yǎn qián yī jiù yǒu děng dài tā men jiě jué de nán tí 。
心中懊恼无比，但眼前依旧有等待他们解决的难题。
Thus, Fairy Yutong seemed to be the only hope.
lín xiǎo zi yī jiù huó bèng luàn tiào de zài nà lǐ ， ruò bù jiāng tā miè chú ， yǔ lán shāng méng huì yán miàn sǎo dì 。
林小子依旧活蹦乱跳的在那里，若不将他灭除，雨岚商盟会颜面扫地。
However, her title as the top expert in the Spirit Realm might intimidate others but wouldn't faze Nailong True Man.
kě huà shì zhè yàng méi cuò 。 wèn tí shì …… zěn yàng cái néng jiāng qí miè chú 。
可话是这样没错。问题是……怎样才能将其灭除。
Otherwise, he would not have publicly admitted to teasing her before.
nài lóng zhēn rén de shí lì ， bié rén bù xiǎo de ， tā men liǎng gè ， kě shì yì qīng èr chǔ ， jiù suàn lián shǒu ， yì fēn háo shèng suàn yě wú 。
鼐龙真人的实力，别人不晓得，他们两个，可是一清二楚，就算联手，亦分毫胜算也无。
Given his character, this statement was likely true.
xiū xiān jiè shì yǐ shí lì shuō huà de ， dǎ bù guò ， kōng zì fā hěn yòu yǒu shén me yòng tú 。
修仙界是以实力说话的，打不过，空自发狠又有什么用途。
Eyesight and strength were unparalleled. But eliminating Nailong True Man wasn't easy for Fairy Yutong.
nà me yǔ tóng xiān zi sì hū jiù shì wéi yī de yǐ zhàng le 。
那么雨桐仙子似乎就是唯一的倚仗了。
As they say, killing a thousand enemies could result in self-inflicted harm. For some empty glory, Fairy Yutong might not be willing to do it.
wèn tí shì ， líng jiè dì yī rén de míng tóu 。 huò xǔ kě yǐ jiāng qí tā rén xià zhù ， dàn nài lóng zhēn rén zhè zhǒng wán shì bù gōng de cún zài ， gēn běn jiù bú huì zài hū 。
问题是，灵界第一人的名头。或许可以将其他人吓住，但鼐龙真人这种玩世不恭的存在，根本就不会在乎。
Thoughts raced through their minds as the elders of Heaven and Earth showed signs of hesitation.
fǒu zé tā yě bú huì dāng zhe zhòng rén de miàn shuō ， céng jīng tiáo xì guò yǔ tóng xiān zi le 。
否则他也不会当着众人的面说，曾经调戏过雨桐仙子了。
The situation had already slipped out of their control.
yǐ tā de xìng gé ， zhè fān huà duō bàn bú huì yǒu jiǎ 。
以他的性格，这番话多半不会有假。
A mere little guy had somehow attracted such a formidable figure like Nailong True Man.
lǐ yǔ tóng de shí lì guān jué sān jiè méi cuò 。 dàn xiǎng yào miè shā nài lóng zhēn rén ， yě bú shì nà me róng yì de 。
李雨桐的实力冠绝三界没错。但想要灭杀鼐龙真人，也不是那么容易的。
They pondered what to do but found themselves at a loss.
sú huà shuō ， shā dí yī qiān ， zì sǔn bā bǎi ， wèi le yī xiē xū míng ， yǔ tóng xiān zi wèi bì yuàn yì zhè me zuò 。
俗话说，杀敌一千，自损八百，为了一些虚名，雨桐仙子未必愿意这么做。
It was indeed the best description of their predicament.
nǎo hǎi zhōng zhū bān niàn tou zhuǎn guò ， tiān dì èr lǎo de liǎn shàng jiē fú xiàn chū yóu yù zhēng zhá zhī sè 。
脑海中诸般念头转过，天地二老的脸上皆浮现出犹豫挣扎之色。
Meanwhile, other cultivators watching from afar wore amused expressions.
shì qíng fā zhǎn dào zhè yī bù ， yǐ jīng yǒu xiē tuō lí tā men de zhǎng kòng le 。
事情发展到这一步，已经有些脱离他们的掌控了。
This spectacle was becoming increasingly entertaining.
qū qū yí gè xiǎo jiā huo ， zěn me huì rě chū nài lóng zhēn rén zhè yàng de páng rán dà wù 。
区区一个小家伙，怎么会惹出鼐龙真人这样的庞然大物。
After so many years, Rain Mist Business Alliance likely hadn't encountered such a problem. What would be the final outcome?
liǎng rén zài xīn zhōng dí gū ， yī shí piàn kè ， yě bù zhī dào jiū jìng gāi zěn me zuò 。
两人在心中嘀咕，一时片刻，也不知道究竟该怎么做。
All hearts were filled with curiosity.
zuǒ yòu wéi nán shì zuì hǎo de miáo shù 。
左右为难是最好的描述。
And this anticipation felt quite good.
ér nà xiē páng guān de xiū xiān zhě ， yí gè èr gè ， zé lù chū wán wèi zhī sè 。
而那些旁观的修仙者，一个二个，则露出玩味之色。
...
zhè chǎng rè nào ， zhēn shì yuè lái yuè yǒu qù le 。
这场热闹，真是越来越有趣了。
Before these thoughts could fully form, a melodious celestial melody drifted from afar.
zhè me duō nián guò qù ， yǔ lán shāng méng kǒng pà hái méi yǒu yù jiàn guò zhè zhǒng nán tí ， bù zhī dào zuì hòu ， huì shì zěn me yí gè liǎo jú ？
这么多年过去，雨岚商盟恐怕还没有遇见过这种难题，不知道最后，会是怎么一个了局？
The sound was enchanting and pleasing to the ears, as if it came directly from the heavens.
suǒ yǒu rén xīn zhōng dōu chōng mǎn le hào qí 。
所有人心中都充满了好奇。
It left one feeling refreshed and invigorated. It was so delightful that it seemed to linger for days.
ér zhè shì mù yǐ dài de gǎn jué ， qí shí shì tǐng bù cuò dì 。
而这拭目以待的感觉，其实是挺不错地。
Everyone's attention was drawn towards this direction.
……
……
In the distance, colorful spiritual lights shone brightly, revealing countless warriors.
zhè ge niàn tou shàng wèi zhuǎn guò ， tū rán yī zhèn yōu yáng de xiān lè yóu yuǎn chù chuán guò lái le 。
这个念头尚未转过，突然一阵悠扬的仙乐由远处传过来了。
These were numerous demonoids clad in heavy armor, emitting terrifying malevolence from their bodies. The beasts they rode were massive and formidable.
nà shēng yīn dòng tīng yuè ěr ， fǎng fú jiǔ tiān zhī shàng chuán xià lái de xiān lè 。
那声音动听悦耳，仿佛九天之上传下来的仙乐。
They resembled bulls but weren't; tigers yet didn't quite fit that description either!
lìng rén xīn kuàng shén yí ， shuō rào liáng sān rì dōu bú jiàn fēn háo kuā zhāng dì 。
令人心旷神怡，说绕梁三日都不见分毫夸张地。
Next came numerous strange-shaped warships.
yī shí jiān ， zhòng rén de mù guāng ， dōu bèi xī yǐn le guò qù 。
一时间，众人的目光，都被吸引了过去。
Some were no more than a few feet long, barely accommodating one or two demonoids, while others were as large as mountains, like legendary fortresses floating in the void, slowly approaching.
zhǐ jiàn yuǎn chù tiān biān ， wǔ sè líng guāng yào yǎn ， wú shù jiǎ shì fú xiàn jìn le yǎn lián 。
只见远处天边，五色灵光耀眼，无数甲士浮现进了眼帘。
Each could house tens of thousands of warriors.
zhè shì wú shù shēn pī zhòng jiǎ de yāo zú ， kě pà de lì qì yóu tā men shēn tǐ biǎo miàn sàn fà ér chū ， suǒ chéng qí de yāo shòu gèng shì gāo dà wēi měng 。
这是无数身披重甲的妖族，可怕的戾气由他们身体表面散发而出，所乘骑的妖兽更是高大威猛。
The scene was overwhelming, reminiscent of a great battle about to begin.
shì niú fēi niú , shì hǔ fēi hǔ ！
似牛非牛,似虎非虎！
All present cultivators drew a cold breath.
jǐn jiē zhe ， shì wú shù qí xíng guài zhuàng de zhàn zhōu 。
紧接着，是无数奇形怪状的战舟。
At the Peach Blossom Banquet, participants were mostly powerful beings who had successfully passed their trials. Most went alone but those with one or two disciples were considered fortunate. But now...
xiǎo de bù guò zhàng xǔ ， zuì duō róng nà yī liǎng míng yāo zú ， ér dà de ， jū rán rú tóng shān yuè yì bān ， jiù xiàng chuán shuō zhōng de zhàn dòu bǎo lěi ， xuán fú zài xū kōng zhōng xú xú fēi le guò lái 。
小的不过丈许，最多容纳一两名妖族，而大的，居然如同山岳一般，就像传说中的战斗堡垒，悬浮在虚空中徐徐飞了过来。
Comparison is the thief of joy; ancient wisdom rings true here.
lǐ miàn kě cáng jiǎ shì shù wàn 。
里面可藏甲士数万。
And things didn't end there. More colorful carriages appeared in succession.
pū tiān gài dì ， nà gǎn jué ， jiù xiàng sān jiè dà zhàn kāi qǐ 。
铺天盖地，那感觉，就像三界大战开启。
These carriages varied greatly in design, all lavishly decorated and exquisitely adorned.
zài chǎng de xiū shì wú bù dào xī yī kǒu liáng qì 。
在场的修士无不倒吸一口凉气。
Each carriage held several beautiful women.
pán táo huì kāi mù ， qián lái cān jiā shèng jǔ de dōu shì dù jié jí bié de dà néng xiū xiān zhě ， rán ér shí yǒu ** dōu shì gū shēn qián wǎng de ， néng dài yī liǎng gè mén rén dì zǐ ， yǐ suàn shì dà yǒu miàn zi de rén wù ， kě yǎn qián ……
蟠桃会开幕，前来参加盛举的都是渡劫级别的大能修仙者，然而十有**都是孤身前往的，能带一两个门人弟子，已算是大有面子的人物，可眼前……
All these women were demonoids, with unmatched beauty and at least reaching the Spirit Transformation stage.
rén bǐ rén qì sǐ rén ， gǔ rén chéng bù qī wǒ 。
人比人气死人，古人诚不欺我。
There were nearly a hundred such carriages, but this wasn't the most striking aspect.
ér shì qíng dào zhè lǐ bìng wèi jié shù ， jǐn jiē zhe ， yòu chū xiàn le yī liàng jiē yī liàng de cǎi chē 。
而事情到这里并未结束，紧接着，又出现了一辆接一辆的彩车。
Then came resounding clear sounds followed by an extremely strange and piercing sound.
zhè xiē cǎi chē yě shì shì yàng gè yì ， gòng tóng de tè diǎn jiù shì bù zhì dé huā tuán jǐn cù ， shē huá yǐ jí 。
这些彩车也是式样各异，共同的特点就是布置得花团锦簇，奢华以极。
Behind those beautiful carriages, a bright light emerged.
měi yī liàng cǎi chē ， dōu huò zhàn huò zuò zhāo shù míng měi nǚ 。
每一辆彩车，都或站或坐着数名美女。
Initially distant, it approached astonishingly fast. It flashed several times before stopping right in front of them. The piercing sound ceased as the light faded into view, revealing an exceptionally luxurious carriage.
zhè xiē nǚ zǐ wú yī lì wài ， jiē shì yāo zú ， bù jǐn zī róng jué lí ， xiū wèi zhì shǎo yě dōu dá dào le fēn shén qī 。
这些女子无一例外，皆是妖族，不仅姿容绝离，修为至少也都达到了分神期。
Described as a carriage but more akin to a pavilion, divided into three levels, unknown precious spiritual wood had been used for its construction. Its golden hue and the intoxicating fragrance it emitted made it appear extraordinarily noble.
cǎi chē zú yǒu jìn bǎi liàng zhī duō ， rán ér zhè hái bú shì zuì yǐn rén zhǔ mù 。
彩车足有近百辆之多，然而这还不是最引人瞩目。
Around the pavilion were numerous intricate talisman inscriptions as decorations.
jǐn jiē zhe ， qīng míng shēng dà zuò ， suí hòu ， yī zhèn gǔ guài yǐ jí de pò kōng shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ 。
紧接着，清鸣声大做，随后，一阵古怪以极的破空声传入耳朵。
Elegant and splendid, upon closer inspection, it exuded an aura of mystery, seemingly an ancient array formation with extremely mystical protective effects.
zài nà xiē měi lì cǎi chē de hòu miàn ， chū xiàn le yī dào liàng lì de guāng xiàn 。
在那些美丽彩车的后面，出现了一道亮丽的光线。
The pulling beasts resembled dragons or tigers but had wings on their backs, four legs, and six eyes. Their presence was formidable indeed.
Nailong True Man!
Indeed, among the many powerful experts in the Three Realms, only Nailong True Man dared to act so brazenly.
Teasing the top expert of the Spirit Realm was enough to make one shiver just by imagining it. Yet he could treat it as if it were nothing, narrating it like a mundane matter. What kind of courage does that require?
Moreover, he truly withstood Fairy Yutong's fury over all these years and still lived vibrantly. This indirectly highlighted how formidable Nailong True Man was.
His strength had reached the level comparable to Loose Immortals and Demon Kings.
A true top-tier powerhouse.
Compared to him, figures like Heavenlyspin or whirlVenerable or Earth Jī Disperser were pale in comparison.
The arrogance was evident.
Even Lin Xuan was moved by it.
Though Nailong Brother often appeared lighthearted and jovial,
he proved reliable when it mattered.
As the matter progressed, Nailong True Man could no longer hide his form. A figure gradually emerged from the void before them, becoming clearer with each passing moment.
He was a human cultivator in his thirties, dressed simply but with an exceptionally handsome appearance.
Of course, Nailong True Man looked good, but compared to Little Sword Tian, he fell slightly short.
However, his charm extended beyond mere looks. His aura radiating from him far surpassed Little Sword Tian's, almost unattainable by comparison.
It was a unique aura that seemed to have been refined over countless years and experiences—playful yet composed, unmatched in the Three Realms throughout history, only Nailong could achieve such a balance.
A casual glance or action exuded an extraordinary grace, as if possessing boundless charm.
"Brother!"
Lin Xuan and Little Flower's faces lit up with joy. They bowed to Nailong True Man.
This greeting also explained why he had gotten involved in the matter.
There was indeed a connection among them.
The two elders of Heaven and Earth began to feel uneasy.
Nailong turned out to be their elder brother. Sigh, it should have been obvious from the start. Lin Xuan called Little Flower his second sister; so there must be someone more formidable above them.
This logic was simple but had been overlooked by both of them.
They felt incredibly frustrated, yet they still faced a problem that needed solving.
Lin Xuan continued to live vibrantly. If he wasn't eliminated, Rain Mist Business Alliance would lose face.
But the question remained: how could they eliminate him?
Nailong True Man's strength was unknown to others but clear to them two. Even if they joined forces, their chances of victory were negligible.
In the cultivation world, strength spoke louder than words. Losing a fight meant nothing without action.
Thus, Fairy Yutong seemed to be the only hope.
However, her title as the top expert in the Spirit Realm might intimidate others but wouldn't faze Nailong True Man.
Otherwise, he would not have publicly admitted to teasing her before.
Given his character, this statement was likely true.
Eyesight and strength were unparalleled. But eliminating Nailong True Man wasn't easy for Fairy Yutong.
As they say, killing a thousand enemies could result in self-inflicted harm. For some empty glory, Fairy Yutong might not be willing to do it.
Thoughts raced through their minds as the elders of Heaven and Earth showed signs of hesitation.
The situation had already slipped out of their control.
A mere little guy had somehow attracted such a formidable figure like Nailong True Man.
They pondered what to do but found themselves at a loss.
It was indeed the best description of their predicament.
Meanwhile, other cultivators watching from afar wore amused expressions.
This spectacle was becoming increasingly entertaining.
After so many years, Rain Mist Business Alliance likely hadn't encountered such a problem. What would be the final outcome?
All hearts were filled with curiosity.
And this anticipation felt quite good.
...
Before these thoughts could fully form, a melodious celestial melody drifted from afar.
The sound was enchanting and pleasing to the ears, as if it came directly from the heavens.
It left one feeling refreshed and invigorated. It was so delightful that it seemed to linger for days.
Everyone's attention was drawn towards this direction.
In the distance, colorful spiritual lights shone brightly, revealing countless warriors.
These were numerous demonoids clad in heavy armor, emitting terrifying malevolence from their bodies. The beasts they rode were massive and formidable.
They resembled bulls but weren't; tigers yet didn't quite fit that description either!
Next came numerous strange-shaped warships.
Some were no more than a few feet long, barely accommodating one or two demonoids, while others were as large as mountains, like legendary fortresses floating in the void, slowly approaching.
Each could house tens of thousands of warriors.
The scene was overwhelming, reminiscent of a great battle about to begin.
All present cultivators drew a cold breath.
At the Peach Blossom Banquet, participants were mostly powerful beings who had successfully passed their trials. Most went alone but those with one or two disciples were considered fortunate. But now...
Comparison is the thief of joy; ancient wisdom rings true here.
And things didn't end there. More colorful carriages appeared in succession.
These carriages varied greatly in design, all lavishly decorated and exquisitely adorned.
Each carriage held several beautiful women.
All these women were demonoids, with unmatched beauty and at least reaching the Spirit Transformation stage.
There were nearly a hundred such carriages, but this wasn't the most striking aspect.
Then came resounding clear sounds followed by an extremely strange and piercing sound.
Behind those beautiful carriages, a bright light emerged.
Initially distant, it approached astonishingly fast. It flashed several times before stopping right in front of them. The piercing sound ceased as the light faded into view, revealing an exceptionally luxurious carriage.
Described as a carriage but more akin to a pavilion, divided into three levels, unknown precious spiritual wood had been used for its construction. Its golden hue and the intoxicating fragrance it emitted made it appear extraordinarily noble.
Around the pavilion were numerous intricate talisman inscriptions as decorations.
Elegant and splendid, upon closer inspection, it exuded an aura of mystery, seemingly an ancient array formation with extremely mystical protective effects.
The pulling beasts resembled dragons or tigers but had wings on their backs, four legs, and six eyes. Their presence was formidable indeed.