lín xuān shén sè dàn rán de zǒu xià lèi tái 。 duì zhōu wéi zhòng rén de jīng yà shì ér bù jiàn 。 zì gù zì de huí dào le yì guǎn 。
林轩神色淡然的走下擂台。对周围众人的惊讶视而不见。自顾自的回到了驿馆。
Lin Xuan walked down from the arena with a calm expression, ignoring the surprised gazes of those around him. He returned to the inn by himself.
“ kàn jiàn le ma 。 nà tiān cāng bù de xiǎo zi hǎo qiáng 。”
“看见了吗。那天苍部的小子好强。”
"Did you see? That kid from the Skyward Department is really strong."
“ shì a 。 yī shùn jiān jiù fǎn bài wéi shèng 。 ér qiě méi xiǎng dào tā yě jīng tōng huǒ dú liǎng zhǒng shén tōng 。”
“是啊。一瞬间就反败为胜。而且没想到他也精通火毒两种神通。”
"Yes, he turned defeat into victory in an instant. And I didn't expect him to be proficient in both fire and poison techniques as well."
“ zhǔ yào hái shì fēng chén bù de wū shī méi yòng 。 yǒu guǐ shé biān zài shǒu 。 hái zhè me xī lǐ hú tú jiù bài le 。”
“主要还是风尘部的巫师没用。有鬼蛇鞭在手。还这么稀里糊涂就败了。”
"The main issue was that the Wind Dust Department's mage wasn't up to par. With the Ghost Snake Whip in hand, he lost so easily."
gè zhǒng gè yàng de yì lùn shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ 。 kū yè zì shì dà xǐ 。 ér xiāo kūn zé mǎn liǎn yuàn dú 。 bù guò dōu wú suǒ wèi le 。 mò yuè zú yǒu tiě lǜ 。 wū shī shì jìn zhì sī dòu de 。 hé kuàng tā zhēn yào bào chóu 。 yòu qǐ shì lín xuān de duì shǒu 。
各种各样的议论声传入耳朵。枯叶自是大喜。而枭坤则满脸怨毒。不过都无所谓了。墨月族有铁律。巫师是禁制私斗的。何况他真要报仇。又岂是林轩的对手。
Various discussions filled his ears. Kū Yè was overjoyed, while Xiàokūn was full of resentment. But it didn’t matter anymore; the Moon Clan had strict rules against private duels among mages. Besides, if he really wanted to take revenge, he wouldn't be a match for Lin Xuan.
suī rán zhè yī cháng bǐ shì ràng rén men huí wèi wú qióng 。 bù guò hěn kuài jiù bèi dà jiā pāo zhū nǎo hòu 。 guān zhòng yòu xiàng qí tā lèi tái yǒng qù le 。 wū fǎ dà huì jìn rù dì sān tiān 。 ruò shǒu quán bù bèi táo tài 。 měi yī cháng dōu shì qiáng qiáng duì jué 。 jīng cǎi bù duàn 。
虽然这一场比试让人们回味无穷。不过很快就被大家抛诸脑后。观众又像其他擂台涌去了。巫法大会进入第三天。弱手全部被淘汰。每一场都是强强对决。精彩不断。
Although this match left everyone in awe, they quickly moved on. The audience returned to other arenas as the Mage Convention entered its third day. Weak opponents were eliminated, and every match was a fierce confrontation, filled with excitement.
huí dào yì guǎn yǐ hòu 。 lín xuān zài cì bì mén bù chū 。 shuō qǐ lái 。 jīn cì hái zhēn de shì yǒu diǎn wēi xiǎn 。 méi yǒu xiǎng dào yíng de tài kuài tóng yàng yǐn qǐ le dà jiā de guān zhù 。
回到驿馆以后。林轩再次闭门不出。说起来。今次还真的是有点危险。没有想到赢的太快同样引起了大家的关注。
After returning to the inn, Lin Xuan closed himself off again. This time, it really was somewhat dangerous; he hadn’t expected his victory to draw so much attention. Fortunately, this matter had come to an end. With three consecutive wins, according to the rules, their tribe could already receive some spirit herbs, even if not in large quantities—four would suffice for him.
hǎo zài cǐ shì yǐ gào yí duàn luò 。 lián yíng sān chǎng yǐ hòu 。 àn zhào guī jǔ 。 běn bù luò jiù yǐ jīng kě yǐ fēn dào líng yào 。 suī rán bù duō 。 dàn sì lì yǐ zú gòu zì jǐ shǐ jiā ”。 chōu dào de duì shǒu lái zì kuí yuè bù 。 ér qiě sù yǒu tiān cái zhī míng 。 cái èr shí jiǔ suì 。 jiù yǐ jīng shì zhù jī hòu qī de “ gāo shǒu ”。
好在此事已告一段落。连赢三场以后。按照规矩。本部落就已经可以分到灵药。虽然不多。但四粒已足够自己使佳”。抽到的对手来自奎月部。而且素有天才之名。才二十九岁。就已经是筑基后期的“高手”。
The opponent drawn from the Moon Clan was a young talent, only twenty-nine years old and already at the late Foundation Establishment stage—a formidable foe indeed. Despite Lin Xuan's impressive performance yesterday, he seemed pale in comparison. Even Kū Yè advised him to be cautious but not to overexert himself.
suī rán lín xuān zuó rì biǎo xiàn de jí wéi cái jùn xiāng bǐ 。 zì rán xiǎn de àn rán shī sè 。 biàn shì kū yè 。 yě chóu méi bù zhǎn 。 dīng zhǔ tā xiǎo xīn 。 jìn lì jí kě 。
虽然林轩昨日表现的极为才俊相比。自然显的黯然失色。便是枯叶。也愁眉不展。叮嘱他小心。尽力即可。
With pitying expressions on their faces, Lin Xuan walked onto the arena without any surprise or alarm.
zài zhòng rén lián mǐn de biǎo qíng zhōng 。 lín xuān wú jīng wú xǐ de zǒu shàng le lèi tái 。
在众人怜悯的表情中。林轩无惊无喜的走上了擂台。
A protective shield rose as both mages summoned their spiritual artifacts.
hù zhào shēng qǐ 。 liǎng rén gè zì jì chū le líng qì 。
护罩升起。两人各自祭出了灵器。
Lin Xuan seemed hesitant due to his opponent's reputation and appeared somewhat restrained. After barely holding out for a dozen or so exchanges, he was caught off guard and fell from the platform in defeat.
lín xuān sì hū shì jì dàn duì shǒu de míng qì 。 xiǎn de yǒu xiē suō shǒu suō jiǎo 。 jié guǒ zài miǎn qiǎng “ zhī chēng ” le shí yú zhāo hòu 。 jiù bèi duì fāng zhuā zhù pò zhàn 。 sǎo xià le lèi tái 。 àn rán luò bài 。
林轩似乎是忌惮对手的名气。显的有些缩手缩脚。结果在勉强“支撑”了十余招后。就被对方抓住破绽。扫下了擂台。黯然落败。
This outcome was expected by everyone; no one doubted anything.
zhè ge jié guǒ běn jiù zài zhòng rén yì liào zhī zhōng 。 yě méi yǒu shuí huái yí shén me 。
这个结果本就在众人意料之中。也没有谁怀疑什么。
Regardless, Lin Xuan had successfully entered the top twelve. Although this result didn't meet Kū Yè's expectations, encountering such a formidable opponent was beyond his control. He did not blame Lin Xuan but instead consoled him gently.
bù guǎn rú hé 。 lín xuān zǒng suàn shì dǎ rù shí èr qiáng le 。 zhè ge jié guǒ suī rán méi yǒu dá dào kū yè de yù qī 。 dàn pèng jiàn zhè me qiáng hèng de duì shǒu běn yě shì wú nài zhī shì 。 tā bìng méi yǒu zé guài lín xuān shén me 。 fǎn ér hé yán yuè sè de ān wèi le tā jǐ jù 。
不管如何。林轩总算是打入十二强了。这个结果虽然没有达到枯叶的预期。但碰见这么强横的对手本也是无奈之事。他并没有责怪林轩什么。反而和颜悦色的安慰了他几句。
Lin Xuan appropriately displayed signs of disappointment and spent the remaining days in the inn, closed off from the world.
lín xuān yě qià dào hǎo chù de biǎo xiàn chū ào nǎo zhī sè 。 rán hòu shèng xià de jǐ tiān biàn zài yì guǎn zhōng bì mén bù chū 。
林轩也恰到好处的表现出懊恼之色。然后剩下的几天便在驿馆中闭门不出。
As expected, the Skyward Department indeed dominated, securing all three top spots.
rú jīn mù dì yǐ jīng dá dào le 。 lín xuān kě bù xī wàng héng shēng zhī jié 。 zhè jǐ tiān hái shì ān fèn yì diǎn 。 jǐn liàng shǎo pāo tóu lù yú shùn lì jié shù 。
如今目的已经达到了。林轩可不希望横生枝节。这几天还是安分一点。尽量少抛头露于顺利结束。
That morning, at the center of the inner city, thousands of mages gathered. More than on previous days due to today's distribution ceremony for the holy fruits' spirit herbs and the presence of the revered Elder Round Sphere himself.
jiù rú xiān qián suǒ yù liào de 。 kuí yīn bù guǒ rán dú zhàn áo tóu 。 qián sān míng dōu bèi tā men bāo lǎn 。
就如先前所预料的。奎阴部果然独占鳌头。前三名都被他们包揽。
At eight hundred years old, with profound cultivation, he was the only婴期 elder in the Moon Clan of the Skyward Mountains. Apart from his few direct disciples, seeing him was a rare opportunity.
zhè tiān qīng chén 。 chéng zhōng chéng de zhōng xīn 。 jù jí le shù yǐ qiān jì de wū shī 。 bǐ qián jǐ tiān dà shì zhī shí 。 hái yào rè nào shù bèi 。
这天清晨。城中城的中心。聚集了数以千计的巫师。比前几天大试之时。还要热闹数倍。
Lin Xuan felt excited; finally, he would obtain ancient holy herbs to refine his spirit roots.
yī lái 。 jīn tiān yào jǔ xíng fēn fā shèng guǒ suǒ liàn zhì líng yào de yí shì 。 èr lái 。 lǎo 。 hùn yuán lǎo zǔ qīn zì zhǔ chí 。
一来。今天要举行分发圣果所炼制灵药的仪式。二来。老。混圆老祖亲自主持。
However, Lin Xuan's caution prevented him from acting impulsively. Although the Transforming Pill was miraculous, it could not deceive an Elder Round Sphere mage. He would need to use the Heaven Demon Mimicry Technique to avoid detection.
lǎo zǔ jīn tiān yǐ jīng bā bǎi suì nián líng 。 xiū wèi shēn bù kě cè 。 nǎi shì kuí yīn shān mài mò yuè zú wū shī zhōng 。 wéi yī yī wèi yuán yīng qī de zhǎng zhě 。
老祖今天已经八百岁年龄。修为深不可测。乃是奎阴山脉墨月族巫师中。唯一一位圆婴期的长者。
Lin Xuan and other young mages who had entered the top twelve stood near the largest arena. Surrounding them were several Condensation Core stage cultivators from various tribes, including the Moon Clan, Silver Phoenix Clan, and Rainbow Ring Clan.
píng rì lǐ 。 chú le tā de jǐ wèi qīn chuán dì zǐ 。 qí yú zhī rén 。 biàn shì gè bù luò zhǎng lǎo 。 xiǎng yào jiàn shàng tā yí miàn 。 yě shì nán shàng jiā nán 。 yǎn qián de hǎo jī huì 。 zì rán bù róng cuò guò 。
平日里。除了他的几位亲传弟子。其余之人。便是各部落长老。想要见上他一面。也是难上加难。眼前的好机会。自然不容错过。
The most notable trio was on the left side: an elderly man with white hair but rosy cheeks; a beautiful middle-aged female cultivator; and a handsome young man who appeared to be in his twenties but had deep lines around his eyes indicating his true age far exceeded it. All three were at the pinnacle of Condensation Core stage.
ér lín xuān yě shì xīn qíng jī dòng 。 zhè néng gòu cuì liàn líng gēn de yuǎn gǔ shèng yào zhōng yú yào dào shǒu le 。
而林轩也是心情激动。这能够淬炼灵根的远古圣药终于要到手了。
"Friend Ye, we are all ready. Why hasn't Elder Round Sphere shown up yet?" one of them finally spoke after another half hour or so. This was Cloud Peak, the chief elder of the Rainbow Ring Clan, known for his reputation among Moon Clan mages.
bù guò yǐ lín xuān de jǐn shèn zì rán bú huì yī tóu nǎo fā rè 。 jiù wàng hū suǒ yǐ 。 huàn xíng dān suī rán shén qí 。 què mán bù guò zhè wèi yuán yīng qī de wū shī 。 dào shí hòu 。 hái xū yào dòng yòng tiān mó nǐ róng shù lái mán tiān guò hǎi 。
不过以林轩的谨慎自然不会一头脑发热。就忘乎所以。换形丹虽然神奇。却瞒不过这位圆婴期的巫师。到时候。还需要动用天魔拟容术来瞒天过海。
"How impatient can you be, Friend Cloud? Master might have other matters to attend to. If you don't want to wait, go ahead," said the red-faced old man, who was Elder Round Sphere's top disciple and wielded significant authority in daily affairs. His words were not polite. Cloud Peak glared with resentment but remained silent.
lín xuān hé qí yú jìn rù shí èr qiáng de nián qīng wū shī yǐ jīng lái dào le zhōng jiān zuì dà lèi tái de páng biān 。 ér tā men zhōu wéi 。 zé shì shù wèi níng dān qī de xiū xiān zhě 。 chú le kuí yuè bù 。 hái yǒu yín fèng bù 。 cǎi huán bù děng qí tā yī xiē dà de bù zú 。
林轩和其余进入十二强的年轻巫师已经来到了中间最大擂台的旁边。而他们周围。则是数位凝丹期的修仙者。除了奎月部。还有银凤部。彩环部等其他一些大的部族。
"Enough, enough! Why argue? There are so many juniors below; it would be a loss of dignity."
qí zhōng zuì yǐn rén zhù mù dì shì zuǒ biān sān gè 。
其中最引人注目的是左边三个。
The middle-aged woman intervened to smooth things over as she was the chief elder of the Silver Phoenix Clan and had good relations with both parties. She gave them some face by temporarily suppressing their anger.
yī wèi xū fà jiē bái 。 què hóng guāng mǎn miàn de lǎo zhě 。
一位须发皆白。却红光满面的老者。
Though they spoke in low tones, Lin Xuan's spiritual awareness caught snippets of their conversation. He lowered his head but knew what he was thinking.
yī wèi róng yán xiù lì 。 shēn cái ào rén de zhōng nián nǚ xiū 。
一位容颜秀丽。身材傲人的中年女修。
Another half hour passed, and whispers among the mages grew louder, even causing slight commotion. The closing ceremony of the Mage Convention hadn't started yet; could something have happened to Elder Round Sphere?
hái yǒu yí gè miàn mù yīng jùn de shào nián 。 kàn qǐ lái zhǐ yǒu èr shí suì zuǒ yòu 。 rán ér yǎn jiǎo de yú wěi wén biǎo shì 。 tā zhēn shí de nián líng yuǎn yuǎn bù zhǐ 。
还有一个面目英俊的少年。看起来只有二十岁左右。然而眼角的鱼尾纹表示。他真实的年龄远远不止。
Lin Xuan felt anxious. Could it be that Heavenly Ghost Emperor had caused trouble?
cǐ sān rén xiū wèi bù fán 。 dōu yǐ dào le níng dān qī de dǐng fēng 。
此三人修为不凡。都已到了凝丹期的顶峰。
But whatever happened, he didn’t want any complications until he obtained the spirit herbs. Fortunately, his worries were unfounded as a golden祥云 rose from the Star Palace and flew swiftly toward them.
“ yè dào yǒu 。 wǒ men dōu yǐ zhǔn bèi wán bì 。 lǎo zǔ tā lǎo rén jiā hái bù lái me ？” yòu děng le yuē bàn gè shí chén zuǒ yàng de wū shī zhōng yú rěn bú zhù kāi kǒu 。
“叶道友。我们都已准备完毕。老祖他老人家还不来么？”又等了约半个时辰左样的巫师终于忍不住开口。
The light faded to reveal an elderly man with kind eyes.
cǐ rén nǎi shì cǎi huán bù dà zhǎng lǎo 。 xìng yún míng fēng 。 zài mò yuè zú de wū shī zhī zhōng 。 yě suàn shì dà míng dǐng dǐng de rén wù 。
此人乃是彩环部大长老。姓云名峰。在墨月族的巫师之中。也算是大名鼎鼎的人物。
He wore the usual mage attire but had gold threads on his collar and cuffs, and his voice was like a deep bell: "I apologize for keeping you waiting. I just emerged from my seclusion."
bì jìng chú le kuí yuè yǐ wài 。 zài zhè kuí yīn shān mài de shù shí gè bù luò zhī zhōng 。 jiù yǐ yín fèng bù yǔ cǎi huán bù jū shǒu 。
毕竟除了奎月以外。在这奎阴山脉的数十个部落之中。就以银凤部与彩环部居首。
"Your Excellency, we are honored to see your face," said Cloud Peak humbly.
“ zěn me 。 yún dào yǒu děng de bù nài fán le 。 shī zūn tā lǎo rén jiā huò xǔ lìng yǒu yào shì 。 gé xià ruò shì bù xiǎng děng xià qù 。 qǐng biàn jiù shì 。” nà mǎn miàn hóng guāng de lǎo zhě kāi kǒu 。 tā nǎi hùn yuán lǎo zǔ de dà dì zǐ 。 píng shí de fán zá suǒ shì 。 dōu jiāo yóu tā ná niē chǔ lǐ 。 dà quán zài wò 。 zhè jù huà shuō de yì diǎn yě bú kè qì 。 yún fēng yǎn zhōng shǎn guò yī sī yuàn dú 。 hēng le yī shēng 。 méi yǒu kāi kǒu 。
“怎么。云道友等的不耐烦了。师尊他老人家或许另有要事。阁下若是不想等下去。请便就是。”那满面红光的老者开口。他乃混圆老祖的大弟子。平时的繁杂琐事。都交由他拿捏处理。大权在握。这句话说的一点也不客气。云峰眼中闪过一丝怨毒。哼了一声。没有开口。
"Yes, what's one more delay?" the woman added.
“ hǎo le 。 hǎo le 。 liǎng wèi dào yǒu hé bì zuò nà kǒu shé zhī zhēng 。 zhè me duō wǎn bèi zài xià miàn 。 qǐ bù shì shī le zūn yán ？”
“好了。好了。两位道友何必做那口舌之争。这么多晚辈在下面。岂不是失了尊严？”
With respectful bows, the mages greeted Elder Round Sphere. Lin Xuan also bowed but noticed a sudden change in his expression as he glanced at the elder...
Lin Xuan walked down from the arena with a calm expression, ignoring the surprised gazes of those around him. He returned to the inn by himself.
"Did you see? That kid from the Skyward Department is really strong."
"Yes, he turned defeat into victory in an instant. And I didn't expect him to be proficient in both fire and poison techniques as well."
"The main issue was that the Wind Dust Department's mage wasn't up to par. With the Ghost Snake Whip in hand, he lost so easily."
Various discussions filled his ears. Kū Yè was overjoyed, while Xiàokūn was full of resentment. But it didn’t matter anymore; the Moon Clan had strict rules against private duels among mages. Besides, if he really wanted to take revenge, he wouldn't be a match for Lin Xuan.
Although this match left everyone in awe, they quickly moved on. The audience returned to other arenas as the Mage Convention entered its third day. Weak opponents were eliminated, and every match was a fierce confrontation, filled with excitement.
After returning to the inn, Lin Xuan closed himself off again. This time, it really was somewhat dangerous; he hadn’t expected his victory to draw so much attention. Fortunately, this matter had come to an end. With three consecutive wins, according to the rules, their tribe could already receive some spirit herbs, even if not in large quantities—four would suffice for him.
The opponent drawn from the Moon Clan was a young talent, only twenty-nine years old and already at the late Foundation Establishment stage—a formidable foe indeed. Despite Lin Xuan's impressive performance yesterday, he seemed pale in comparison. Even Kū Yè advised him to be cautious but not to overexert himself.
With pitying expressions on their faces, Lin Xuan walked onto the arena without any surprise or alarm.
A protective shield rose as both mages summoned their spiritual artifacts.
Lin Xuan seemed hesitant due to his opponent's reputation and appeared somewhat restrained. After barely holding out for a dozen or so exchanges, he was caught off guard and fell from the platform in defeat.
This outcome was expected by everyone; no one doubted anything.
Regardless, Lin Xuan had successfully entered the top twelve. Although this result didn't meet Kū Yè's expectations, encountering such a formidable opponent was beyond his control. He did not blame Lin Xuan but instead consoled him gently.
Lin Xuan appropriately displayed signs of disappointment and spent the remaining days in the inn, closed off from the world.
As expected, the Skyward Department indeed dominated, securing all three top spots.
That morning, at the center of the inner city, thousands of mages gathered. More than on previous days due to today's distribution ceremony for the holy fruits' spirit herbs and the presence of the revered Elder Round Sphere himself.
At eight hundred years old, with profound cultivation, he was the only婴期 elder in the Moon Clan of the Skyward Mountains. Apart from his few direct disciples, seeing him was a rare opportunity.
Lin Xuan felt excited; finally, he would obtain ancient holy herbs to refine his spirit roots.
However, Lin Xuan's caution prevented him from acting impulsively. Although the Transforming Pill was miraculous, it could not deceive an Elder Round Sphere mage. He would need to use the Heaven Demon Mimicry Technique to avoid detection.
Lin Xuan and other young mages who had entered the top twelve stood near the largest arena. Surrounding them were several Condensation Core stage cultivators from various tribes, including the Moon Clan, Silver Phoenix Clan, and Rainbow Ring Clan.
The most notable trio was on the left side: an elderly man with white hair but rosy cheeks; a beautiful middle-aged female cultivator; and a handsome young man who appeared to be in his twenties but had deep lines around his eyes indicating his true age far exceeded it. All three were at the pinnacle of Condensation Core stage.
"Friend Ye, we are all ready. Why hasn't Elder Round Sphere shown up yet?" one of them finally spoke after another half hour or so. This was Cloud Peak, the chief elder of the Rainbow Ring Clan, known for his reputation among Moon Clan mages.
"How impatient can you be, Friend Cloud? Master might have other matters to attend to. If you don't want to wait, go ahead," said the red-faced old man, who was Elder Round Sphere's top disciple and wielded significant authority in daily affairs. His words were not polite. Cloud Peak glared with resentment but remained silent.
"Enough, enough! Why argue? There are so many juniors below; it would be a loss of dignity."
The middle-aged woman intervened to smooth things over as she was the chief elder of the Silver Phoenix Clan and had good relations with both parties. She gave them some face by temporarily suppressing their anger.
Though they spoke in low tones, Lin Xuan's spiritual awareness caught snippets of their conversation. He lowered his head but knew what he was thinking.
Another half hour passed, and whispers among the mages grew louder, even causing slight commotion. The closing ceremony of the Mage Convention hadn't started yet; could something have happened to Elder Round Sphere?
Lin Xuan felt anxious. Could it be that Heavenly Ghost Emperor had caused trouble?
But whatever happened, he didn’t want any complications until he obtained the spirit herbs. Fortunately, his worries were unfounded as a golden祥云 rose from the Star Palace and flew swiftly toward them.
The light faded to reveal an elderly man with kind eyes.
He wore the usual mage attire but had gold threads on his collar and cuffs, and his voice was like a deep bell: "I apologize for keeping you waiting. I just emerged from my seclusion."
"Your Excellency, we are honored to see your face," said Cloud Peak humbly.
"Yes, what's one more delay?" the woman added.
With respectful bows, the mages greeted Elder Round Sphere. Lin Xuan also bowed but noticed a sudden change in his expression as he glanced at the elder...