yǔ tóng xiān zi yòng xīn liáng kǔ ， rán ér hěn duō shì qíng què wèi bì néng gòu jìn rú rén yì ， yuán běn tā xiǎng yào jí sī guǎng yì ， kě zài zuò de lǎo guài wù què bù néng tí gōng tā xiǎng yào de dōng xī 。
雨桐仙子用心良苦，然而很多事情却未必能够尽如人意，原本她想要集思广益，可在座的老怪物却不能提供她想要的东西。
Raindrop Fairy Consort exerted much thought in this matter, but many things did not always go as one wished. Initially, she had hoped to gather everyone's wisdom, but the old monsters present could not provide her with what she desired.
suí zhe shí jiān de tuī yí ， chǎng miàn fǎn ér lěng le xià qù 。
随着时间的推移，场面反而冷了下去。
As time passed, the atmosphere gradually cooled down.
méi yǒu rén jiē kǒu ， shuí yě bù zhī yù wài tiān mó jiū jìng yǒu zěn yàng de tú móu 。
没有人接口，谁也不知域外天魔究竟有怎样的图谋。
No one took up the offer; no one knew exactly what the Demonic Tyrant of the Outer Realm intended.
ruò shì pǔ tōng de duì shǒu ， hái kě yǐ shī zhǎn sōu hún zhī shù ， duō shǎo zǒng néng fā xiàn yī lín bàn zhǎo de xiàn suǒ ， dàn fán shì gāo jiē de yù wài tiān mó ， duì zhè yī zhāo jī hū dōu yǒu miǎn yì de xiào guǒ 。
若是普通的对手，还可以施展搜魂之术，多少总能发现一鳞半爪的线索，但凡是高阶的域外天魔，对这一招几乎都有免疫的效果。
Against ordinary opponents, one might employ Soul Searching techniques and discover some clues. However, for high-ranking Demons from the Outer Realm, this technique was almost ineffective due to their immunity.
suǒ yǐ …… zhǐ néng cāi cè ！
所以……只能猜测！
Thus… they could only guess!
rán ér xiàn suǒ tài shǎo le ， jí biàn zài chǎng de xiū xiān zhě ， jiē shì jīng míng lǎo là zhī tú ， hái shì wú fǎ chuǎi mó ， yù wài tiān mó fèi zhè yàng dà de gōng fu ， shèn zhì bù xī jiāng wàn jiāo wáng de shēn fèn bào lù ， jiū jìng yǒu hé suǒ tú 。
然而线索太少了，即便在场的修仙者，皆是精明老辣之徒，还是无法揣摩，域外天魔费这样大的工夫，甚至不惜将万蛟王的身份暴露，究竟有何所图。
However, the clues were too scarce. Even among the present cultivators, who were all shrewd and experienced, they still couldn't fathom why the Demonic Tyrant went through such great trouble, even revealing his identity as the Ten Thousand Serpent King, to achieve something.
yǔ tóng xiān zi àn àn tàn xī ， liǎn shàng háo bù yǎn shì de liú lù chū yī sī shī wàng zhī yì ， dàn yòu hěn kuài yǐn qù 。
雨桐仙子暗暗叹息，脸上毫不掩饰的流露出一丝失望之意，但又很快隐去。
Raindrop Fairy Consort sighed inwardly, her face showing a trace of disappointment that quickly vanished. At her level, she naturally controlled her emotions well.
shí lì dào le tā zhè yàng de děng jí ， zì rán néng gòu hěn hǎo de kòng zhì zì jǐ de qíng xù 。
实力到了她这样的等级，自然能够很好的控制自己的情绪。
"Alright, this matter has come to an end for now. We will discuss the Demonic Tyrant's intentions later. This time, Raindrop failed to entertain everyone properly; I hope you won't mind. As for the Peach Blossom Festival, it will not be interrupted. The auction will still proceed as scheduled. Of course, if any of you feel uncomfortable and wish to leave, this palace will have no objections. In short, come or go as you please. Now, let's see how everyone chooses."
“ hǎo le ， cǐ shì yǐ gào yí duàn luò ， yù wài tiān mó de tú móu yǐ hòu zài shuō ， zhè yī cì ， shì yǔ tóng zhāo dài bù zhōu ， hái wàng gè wèi dào yǒu bú yào jiè huái ， zhì yú pán táo shèng diǎn ， bìng bú huì yīn cǐ zhōng duàn ， jiē xià lái de pāi mài huì ， yī jiù huì rú qī jǔ xíng xià qù ， dāng rán ， ruò yǒu dào yǒu gǎn jué bù tuǒ ， xiǎng yào lí kāi cǐ chù ， běn gōng yě jué bú huì yǒu fēn háo zǔ lán de ， zǒng zhī lái qù rú yì ， xiàn zài jiù kàn dà jiā zěn yàng xuǎn zé 。”
“好了，此事已告一段落，域外天魔的图谋以后再说，这一次，是雨桐招待不周，还望各位道友不要介怀，至于蟠桃盛典，并不会因此中断，接下来的拍卖会，依旧会如期举行下去，当然，若有道友感觉不妥，想要离开此处，本宫也绝不会有分毫阻拦的，总之来去如意，现在就看大家怎样选择。”
Raindrop Fairy Consort's voice slowly entered their ears, like a stone dropped into a calm lake, stirring up another wave.
yǔ tóng xiān zi de shēng yīn huǎn huǎn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， rú tóng yī méi shí zǐ zài píng jìng de xiǎo hú zhōng jiàng luò ， zài cì xiān qǐ jù dà de bō lán lái le 。
雨桐仙子的声音缓缓传入耳朵，如同一枚石子在平静的小湖中降落，再次掀起巨大的波澜来了。
What confidence and demeanor meant was once again demonstrated by the灵界第一人.
shén me jiào zì xìn ， shén me jiào qì dù ， zài cì yóu zhè wèi líng jiè dì yī rén de shēn shàng biǎo xiàn ér chū 。
什么叫自信，什么叫气度，再次由这位灵界第一人的身上表现而出。
Despite such an unexpected turn of events, the Peach Blossom Festival continued without any changes. Any other cultivator would have been terrified to do so, which is why everyone present felt shocked and amazed.
fā shēng le zhè yàng de biàn gù ， pán táo huì de jìn chéng jū rán yì diǎn gǎi biàn yě wú ， huàn yī míng xiū xiān zhě ， bǎi fēn zhī bǎi bù gǎn zhè me zuò ， yě jiù nán guài zhòng xiū shì huì gǎn dào zhèn hàn yǔ jīng yà le 。
发生了这样的变故，蟠桃会的进程居然一点改变也无，换一名修仙者，百分之百不敢这么做，也就难怪众修士会感到震撼与惊讶了。
"Raindrop sister truly has great courage. Since it's like this, I naturally won't leave either. Considering how significant this Peach Blossom Festival is, there should be even better treasures ahead. Even if we don't use them, broadening our horizons can never hurt."
“ yǔ tóng mèi mèi zhēn shì hǎo dǎn pò ， jì rán rú cǐ 。 běn gōng zì rán shì bù kě néng lí kāi de ， guān zhè cì pán táo huì de guī mó fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， jiē xià lái ， yīng gāi hái huì yǒu gèng hǎo de bǎo wù ， jí biàn yòng bù zhe ， duō kāi yī xià yǎn jiè yě zǒng shì hǎo de 。”
“雨桐妹妹真是好胆魄，既然如此。本宫自然是不可能离开的，观这次蟠桃会的规模非同小可，接下来，应该还会有更好的宝物，即便用不着，多开一下眼界也总是好的。”
A pleasant voice entered their ears, sounding as melodious as a pearl falling into a jade dish.
yuè ěr dòng tīng de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， nà shēng yīn yǔ zhū luò yù pán xiāng chà fǎng fú 。
悦耳动听的声音传入耳朵，那声音与珠落玉盘相差仿佛。
Nine-tailed Fox Fairy!
jiǔ wěi tiān hú ！
九尾天狐！
This was the first to support and aid Raindrop Fairy Consort.
zhè wèi qīng qiū guó zhǔ dì yí gè duì yǔ tóng xiān zi biǎo shì zhī chí yǔ yuán zhù 。
这位青丘国主第一个对雨桐仙子表示支持与援助。
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
“ duō xiè guó zhǔ ！”
“多谢国主！”
Raindrop Fairy Consort's face lit up with a smile.
yǔ tóng xiān zi de liǎn shàng liú lù chū yī sī xiào róng 。
雨桐仙子的脸上流露出一丝笑容。
"I naturally won't leave either. What can the Demonic Tyrant do to me? He comes again, what of it?"
“ běn shuài gē zì rán yě shì bú huì zǒu de ， yù wài tiān mó zài lái yòu rú hé ， tā néng ná wǒ zěn me yàng ne ？”
“本帅哥自然也是不会走的，域外天魔再来又如何，他能拿我怎么样呢？”
Another lazy voice echoed. Nael Dragon True Man's face showed signs of fatigue; he lacked any trace of a master's demeanor.
lìng yī lǎn yáng yáng de shēng yīn yě xiǎng qǐ lái le ， nài lóng zhēn rén de liǎn shàng dài zhe yī fù pí lài zhī sè 。 sī háo gāo shǒu de fēng fàn yě wú 。
另一懒洋洋的声音也响起来了，鼐龙真人的脸上带着一副疲癞之色。丝毫高手的风范也无。
"Indeed, the Demonic Tyrant's plot is truly formidable. If they dare to come again, I won't sit idly by."
“ bù cuò ， yù wài tiān mó de yīn móu jìng shì rú cǐ de fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， tā men ruò zài gǎn lái ， běn wáng yě bú huì xiù shǒu páng gù 。”
“不错，域外天魔的阴谋竟是如此的非同小可，他们若再敢来，本王也不会袖手旁顾。”
A stern voice entered their ears. This was none other than the Great Whale King making his stance known.
lìng yī wēi yán de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， zhè cì zuò chū biǎo tài de zé shì jù jīng wáng le 。
另一威严的声音传入耳朵，这次做出表态的则是巨鲸王了。
Following him were Solitary Wild Goose, Broad Cold True Man, and several renowned top-tier experts, all expressing support for Raindrop Fairy Consort.
jǐn jiē zhe ， gū hóng zi ， guǎng hán zhēn rén ， yǐ jí yī xiē zhù míng de dǐng jí qiáng zhě ， yě fēn fēn biǎo tài 。 biǎo shì duì yǔ tóng xiān zi de zhī chí 。
紧接着，孤鸿子，广寒真人，以及一些著名的顶级强者，也纷纷表态。表示对雨桐仙子的支持。
Firstly, they had a close relationship with this灵界第一人; saying one's honor is tied to another’s was an exaggeration. However, the Peach Blossom Festival losing face was something they didn't want to see either.
yī lái ， tā men yǔ zhè wèi líng jiè dì yī rén de jiāo qíng běn jiù fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， shuō yī róng jù róng ， yī sǔn jù sǔn yǒu xiē tài guò 。 dàn pán táo huì yán miàn dà sǔn ， duì tā men lái shuō ， tóng yàng shì bù yuàn yì kàn dào de 。
一来，他们与这位灵界第一人的交情本就非同小可，说一荣俱荣，一损俱损有些太过。但蟠桃会颜面大损，对他们来说，同样是不愿意看到的。
Secondly, the Demonic Tyrant once stirred up countless bloodbaths in the Three Realms. These top-tier experts had all experienced that fierce battle.
èr lái ， yù wài tiān mó 。 céng jīng zài sān jiè zhōng xiān qǐ xīng fēng xuè yǔ wú shù ， dāng nián de cǎn liè dà zhàn ， zhè xiē dǐng jí dà néng wú yī lì wài 。 jī hū dōu jīng lì guò 。
二来，域外天魔。曾经在三界中掀起腥风血雨无数，当年的惨烈大战，这些顶级大能无一例外。几乎都经历过。
Since it left such a deep impression, they naturally didn’t want to repeat history. For their own sake, they would stand by Raindrop Fairy Consort at this moment.
jì rán yìn xiàng shēn kè ， dāng rán bù yuàn yì chóng dǎo fù zhé ， jiù suàn shì wèi le zì jǐ ， cǐ shí cǐ kè ， dāng rán yě yào zhàn zài yǔ tóng xiān zi zhè biān le 。
既然印象深刻，当然不愿意重蹈覆辙，就算是为了自己，此时此刻，当然也要站在雨桐仙子这边了。
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However, matters were far from over because not just the spiritual realm's experts expressed their stance; the Peach Blossom Festival was grand and significant enough that阴司界and the Ancient Demon Realm also sent many top-tier experts through the void to participate.
ér shì qíng zhì cǐ ， hái bìng wèi jié shù ， yīn wèi jǐn jǐn shì líng jiè qiáng zhě biǎo tài ， ér zhè cì pán táo shèng diǎn ， guī mó hóng dà ， yì yì shēn yuǎn ， yīn sī jiè ， yǔ gǔ mó jiè yì yǒu xǔ duō dǐng jí dà néng pò suì xū kōng ， kuà jiè ér lái 。
而事情至此，还并未结束，因为仅仅是灵界强者表态，而这次蟠桃盛典，规模宏大，意义深远，阴司界，与古魔界亦有许多顶级大能破碎虚空，跨界而来。
Their attitudes were crucial.
tā men de tài dù rú hé ， yī jiù shì zhì guān zhòng yào 。
他们的态度如何，依旧是至关重要。
Raindrop looked around. At a distance, Ice Spirit Fairy Consort just lifted her head.
lǐ yǔ tóng mù guāng sǎo guò ， yuǎn chù ， bīng pò xiān zi zhèng hǎo tái qǐ tóu lú 。
李雨桐目光扫过，远处，冰魄仙子正好抬起头颅。
The two women's gazes met in mid-air, both deep and filled with too much unspoken information.
liǎng nǚ de mù guāng zài bàn kōng zhōng xiāng chù ， jiē shēn suì yǐ jí ， lǐ miàn bāo hán zhe tài duō bù wéi rén zhī de xìn xī 。
两女的目光在半空中相触，皆深邃以极，里面包含着太多不为人知的信息。
While Raindrop's gaze was sharp, Ice Spirit's carried a hint of disdain.
xiāng duì ér yán ， lǐ yǔ tóng mù guāng líng lì ， ér bīng pò cǐ nǚ de yǎn shén ， zé dài zhe jǐ fēn bù xiè zhī yì 。
相对而言，李雨桐目光凌厉，而冰魄此女的眼神，则带着几分不屑之意。
However, all the exchanges were brief.
dàn suǒ yǒu de jiāo fēng ， dōu jǐn jǐn shì yī shùn jiān ér yǐ 。
但所有的交锋，都仅仅是一瞬间而已。
Soon, their gazes became calm. Even on Ice Spirit's face, there was a trace of amusement: "Sister can kill the Ten Thousand Serpent King; that’s impressive. This sister will naturally not miss this Peach Blossom Festival."
hěn kuài ， tā men de mù guāng jiù biàn dé píng hé ， bīng pò de liǎn shàng ， shèn zhì dài zhe jǐ fēn xiào yì ：“ jiě jiě néng gòu jiāng wàn jiāo wáng zhǎn chú ， zhēn shì liǎo bù qǐ ， zhè pán táo huì yào jì xù ， wǒ zhè zuò mèi mèi de ， dāng rán yě bú huì quē xí 。”
很快，她们的目光就变得平和，冰魄的脸上，甚至带着几分笑意：“姐姐能够将万蛟王斩除，真是了不起，这蟠桃会要继续，我这做妹妹的，当然也不会缺席。”
On the surface, these words seemed polite, but for some reason, they felt uncomfortable, as if tinged with mockery.
cóng zì miàn shàng pǐn dú ， zhè fān yán yǔ hěn shì kè qì ， dàn bù zhī wèi hé ， què ràng rén jué de jí bù shū fú ， fǎng fú dài zhe jǐ fēn tiáo kǎn zhī yì 。
从字面上品读，这番言语很是客气，但不知为何，却让人觉得极不舒服，仿佛带着几分调侃之意。
Raindrop Fairy Consort had eradicated the Ten Thousand Serpent King and震慑ed the Three Realms' powerful figures. But Ice Spirit didn't seem to care much about it.
yǔ tóng xiān zi jiāng wàn jiāo wáng miè chú ， zhèn shè sān jiè qiáng zhě ， dàn bīng pò ， hǎo xiàng bìng bú shì hěn zài hū 。
雨桐仙子将万蛟王灭除，震慑三界强者，但冰魄，好像并不是很在乎。
Her words implied that the Ten Thousand Serpent King was a waste.
tā de yán yǔ zhī jiān ， sì hū wàn jiāo wáng jiù shì yī fèi wù 。
她的言语之间，似乎万蛟王就是一废物。
Of course, not everyone could discern this meaning, but regardless, Ice Spirit had stated her intention to stay here. The Holy Ancestor of the Precious Snake, accompanying her, would naturally have no other plans either.
dāng rán ， zhè fān yì wèi ér ， bìng bú shì rén rén dōu pǐn dú dé chū ， ér bù guǎn rú hé ， bīng pò yǐ biǎo tài yào liú zài cǐ chù ， gēn zài tā yī páng de bǎo shé shèng zǔ ， dāng rán yě bú huì yǒu yì yì ， lìng zuò bié yàng dǎ suàn de 。
当然，这番意味儿，并不是人人都品读得出，而不管如何，冰魄已表态要留在此处，跟在她一旁的宝蛇圣祖，当然也不会有异议，另作别样打算的。
Two Primordial Ancestors spoke with one voice; how dare any ancient demons do something that would spoil their fun?
liǎng wèi shǐ zǔ yán xíng yī zhì ， qí yú de gǔ mó ， yòu zěn me gǎn qù zuò nà sǎo xìng zhī shì ne ？
两位始祖言行一致，其余的古魔，又怎么敢去做那扫兴之事呢？
All expressed their willingness to continue participating in the Peach Blossom Festival.
jǐn jiē biǎo tài ， biǎo shì huì jì xù cān jiā pán táo shèng diǎn 。
尽皆表态，表示会继续参加蟠桃盛典。
"Since everyone intends to stay here, this king won't be leaving."
“ dà jiā jì rán dōu dǎ suàn liú zài zhè lǐ ， běn wáng dāng rán yě bù hǎo yì sī lí qù 。”
“大家既然都打算留在这里，本王当然也不好意思离去。”
Just then, a cackling sound entered their ears. Lin Xuan turned his head and saw an oddly shaped figure.
jiù zài zhè shí ， yī gā gā guài xiào de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， lín xuān zhuǎn guò tóu lú ， jiù kàn jiàn le yī xíng mào gǔ guài de jiā huo 。
就在这时，一嘎嘎怪笑的声音传入耳朵，林轩转过头颅，就看见了一形貌古怪的家伙。
At first glance, it resembled a human emperor but was withered and gray-faced, wearing silk robes and jade belts, with a high crown on its head. A faint stench of death permeated the air around it.
zhà yī kàn ， yǔ rén jiè de dì huáng xiāng chà fǎng fú ， rán ér què xuè ròu gān kū ， liǎn sè yì zuò huī bái zhī sè ， jǐn páo yù dài ， tóu dài gāo guān ， hún shēn shàng xià ， yǐn yǐn yòu yī gǔ shī qì sàn fà chū lái 。
乍一看，与人界的帝皇相差仿佛，然而却血肉干枯，脸色亦做灰白之色，锦袍玉带，头带高冠，浑身上下，隐隐又一股尸气散发出来。
Its realm couldn't be clearly felt; inexplicably, there was a sense of ethereal emptiness.
zhì yú jìng jiè ， zé wú fǎ gǎn shòu qīng chǔ ， mò míng qí miào de ， gěi rén yī zhǒng xū wú piāo miǎo de gǎn chù 。
至于境界，则无法感受清楚，莫名其妙的，给人一种虚无缥缈的感触。
Surrounding this figure were numerous large ghosts and demons. From this, his identity could be guessed: among the Three Realms, only the Golden Moon Corpse King had a similar appearance.
ér zhè jiā huo de zhōu wéi ， hái cù yōng zhāo shù liàng zhòng duō de dà yāo guǐ ， cóng zhè yì diǎn ， tā de shēn fèn yě bù nán cāi cè ， fàng yǎn sān jiè ， zòng héng jīn gǔ ， yě zhǐ yǒu jīn yuè shī wáng yǔ tā de qíng zhuàng fǎng fú 。
而这家伙的周围，还簇拥着数量众多的大妖鬼，从这一点，他的身份也不难猜测，放眼三界，纵横今古，也只有金玥尸王与他的情状仿佛。
"How about it, Corpse King decides to stay? Then I'll accompany you to your grave!"
“ zěn me ， shī wáng dǎ suàn liú xià ， nà běn wáng yě shě mìng péi jūn zǐ ba ！”
“怎么，尸王打算留下，那本王也舍命陪君子吧！”
Another voice entered their ears. His master was tall and powerful but like the Nine-tailed Fox Fairy, all one could see was a blurry silhouette with a veil of mist covering his features.
yòu yī shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， tā de zhǔ rén gāo dà wēi wǔ ， dàn yǔ jiǔ wěi tiān hú de qíng kuàng xiāng chà fǎng fú ， dōu zhǐ néng kàn jiàn yī mó hú de bèi yǐng ér yǐ ， wǔ guān róng mào ， lǒng zhào zhe yī céng mí wù 。
又一声音传入耳朵，他的主人高大威武，但与九尾天狐的情况相差仿佛，都只能看见一模糊的背影而已，五官容貌，笼罩着一层迷雾。
"Hmph, Bright King really likes to joke around. If staying here requires risking life and limb, how about the others?"
“ hēng ， míng wáng hái zhēn xǐ huān shuō xiào ， ruò nǐ liú zài cǐ chù ， dōu xū yào mào shēng mìng de fēng xiǎn ， nà qí tā rén ， yòu gāi zěn me bàn ？”
“哼，明王还真喜欢说笑，若你留在此处，都需要冒生命的风险，那其他人，又该怎么办？”
A cold voice drifted over.
yī lěng lěng de shēng yīn piāo rán chuán le guò lái 。
一冷冷的声音飘然传了过来。
"Dark King of the Netherworld, have you already escaped? Congratulations."
“ yōu míng àn wáng ， nǐ yǐ jīng tuō kùn le me ， zhēn shì kě xǐ kě hè 。”
“幽冥暗王，你已经脱困了么，真是可喜可贺。”
Heavenly Saber Bright King did not back down; he retorted with a mocking tone.
tiān shā míng wáng háo bù shì ruò ， bù wú jī fěng de kāi kǒu le 。
天煞明王毫不示弱，不无讥讽的开口了。
"With your friend's help, I will repay this great favor someday."
“ tuō dào yǒu de fú ， dāng nián de dà ēn ， běn wáng zǒng yǒu yī tiān ， huì huí bào nǐ de 。”
“托道友的福，当年的大恩，本王总有一天，会回报你的。”
"Oh, is that so? Then I'll wait. But be careful, or you might end up losing more than you gain and face the consequences of being scattered to pieces."
“ ó ， shì me ， nà běn wáng huì děng zhe ， jiù pà dào yǒu tōu jī bù chéng shí bǎ mǐ ， dào shí hòu jiù bú shì bèi fàng zhú ， ér shì miàn duì hún fēi pò sàn de xià chǎng 。”
“哦，是么，那本王会等着，就怕道友偷鸡不成蚀把米，到时候就不是被放逐，而是面对魂飞魄散的下场。”
"You…"
“ nǐ ……”
“你……”
Dark King of the Netherworld was furious. Seeing how the situation was escalating, Raindrop Fairy Consort intervened: "If the two of you have personal grievances, resolve them outside. I invited you here to the Peach Blossom Pool; it's not for me to watch you perform."
Raindrop Fairy Consort exerted much thought in this matter, but many things did not always go as one wished. Initially, she had hoped to gather everyone's wisdom, but the old monsters present could not provide her with what she desired.
As time passed, the atmosphere gradually cooled down.
No one took up the offer; no one knew exactly what the Demonic Tyrant of the Outer Realm intended.
Against ordinary opponents, one might employ Soul Searching techniques and discover some clues. However, for high-ranking Demons from the Outer Realm, this technique was almost ineffective due to their immunity.
Thus… they could only guess!
However, the clues were too scarce. Even among the present cultivators, who were all shrewd and experienced, they still couldn't fathom why the Demonic Tyrant went through such great trouble, even revealing his identity as the Ten Thousand Serpent King, to achieve something.
Raindrop Fairy Consort sighed inwardly, her face showing a trace of disappointment that quickly vanished. At her level, she naturally controlled her emotions well.
"Alright, this matter has come to an end for now. We will discuss the Demonic Tyrant's intentions later. This time, Raindrop failed to entertain everyone properly; I hope you won't mind. As for the Peach Blossom Festival, it will not be interrupted. The auction will still proceed as scheduled. Of course, if any of you feel uncomfortable and wish to leave, this palace will have no objections. In short, come or go as you please. Now, let's see how everyone chooses."
Raindrop Fairy Consort's voice slowly entered their ears, like a stone dropped into a calm lake, stirring up another wave.
What confidence and demeanor meant was once again demonstrated by the灵界第一人.
Despite such an unexpected turn of events, the Peach Blossom Festival continued without any changes. Any other cultivator would have been terrified to do so, which is why everyone present felt shocked and amazed.
"Raindrop sister truly has great courage. Since it's like this, I naturally won't leave either. Considering how significant this Peach Blossom Festival is, there should be even better treasures ahead. Even if we don't use them, broadening our horizons can never hurt."
A pleasant voice entered their ears, sounding as melodious as a pearl falling into a jade dish.
Nine-tailed Fox Fairy!
This was the first to support and aid Raindrop Fairy Consort.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Raindrop Fairy Consort's face lit up with a smile.
"I naturally won't leave either. What can the Demonic Tyrant do to me? He comes again, what of it?"
Another lazy voice echoed. Nael Dragon True Man's face showed signs of fatigue; he lacked any trace of a master's demeanor.
"Indeed, the Demonic Tyrant's plot is truly formidable. If they dare to come again, I won't sit idly by."
A stern voice entered their ears. This was none other than the Great Whale King making his stance known.
Following him were Solitary Wild Goose, Broad Cold True Man, and several renowned top-tier experts, all expressing support for Raindrop Fairy Consort.
Firstly, they had a close relationship with this灵界第一人; saying one's honor is tied to another’s was an exaggeration. However, the Peach Blossom Festival losing face was something they didn't want to see either.
Secondly, the Demonic Tyrant once stirred up countless bloodbaths in the Three Realms. These top-tier experts had all experienced that fierce battle.
Since it left such a deep impression, they naturally didn’t want to repeat history. For their own sake, they would stand by Raindrop Fairy Consort at this moment.
...
However, matters were far from over because not just the spiritual realm's experts expressed their stance; the Peach Blossom Festival was grand and significant enough that阴司界and the Ancient Demon Realm also sent many top-tier experts through the void to participate.
Their attitudes were crucial.
Raindrop looked around. At a distance, Ice Spirit Fairy Consort just lifted her head.
The two women's gazes met in mid-air, both deep and filled with too much unspoken information.
While Raindrop's gaze was sharp, Ice Spirit's carried a hint of disdain.
However, all the exchanges were brief.
Soon, their gazes became calm. Even on Ice Spirit's face, there was a trace of amusement: "Sister can kill the Ten Thousand Serpent King; that’s impressive. This sister will naturally not miss this Peach Blossom Festival."
On the surface, these words seemed polite, but for some reason, they felt uncomfortable, as if tinged with mockery.
Raindrop Fairy Consort had eradicated the Ten Thousand Serpent King and震慑ed the Three Realms' powerful figures. But Ice Spirit didn't seem to care much about it.
Her words implied that the Ten Thousand Serpent King was a waste.
Of course, not everyone could discern this meaning, but regardless, Ice Spirit had stated her intention to stay here. The Holy Ancestor of the Precious Snake, accompanying her, would naturally have no other plans either.
Two Primordial Ancestors spoke with one voice; how dare any ancient demons do something that would spoil their fun?
All expressed their willingness to continue participating in the Peach Blossom Festival.
"Since everyone intends to stay here, this king won't be leaving."
Just then, a cackling sound entered their ears. Lin Xuan turned his head and saw an oddly shaped figure.
At first glance, it resembled a human emperor but was withered and gray-faced, wearing silk robes and jade belts, with a high crown on its head. A faint stench of death permeated the air around it.
Its realm couldn't be clearly felt; inexplicably, there was a sense of ethereal emptiness.
Surrounding this figure were numerous large ghosts and demons. From this, his identity could be guessed: among the Three Realms, only the Golden Moon Corpse King had a similar appearance.
"How about it, Corpse King decides to stay? Then I'll accompany you to your grave!"
Another voice entered their ears. His master was tall and powerful but like the Nine-tailed Fox Fairy, all one could see was a blurry silhouette with a veil of mist covering his features.
"Hmph, Bright King really likes to joke around. If staying here requires risking life and limb, how about the others?"
A cold voice drifted over.
"Dark King of the Netherworld, have you already escaped? Congratulations."
Heavenly Saber Bright King did not back down; he retorted with a mocking tone.
"With your friend's help, I will repay this great favor someday."
"Oh, is that so? Then I'll wait. But be careful, or you might end up losing more than you gain and face the consequences of being scattered to pieces."
"You…"
Dark King of the Netherworld was furious. Seeing how the situation was escalating, Raindrop Fairy Consort intervened: "If the two of you have personal grievances, resolve them outside. I invited you here to the Peach Blossom Pool; it's not for me to watch you perform."