yí gè rén yǐng fú xiàn zài le yǎn qián 。()
一个人影浮现在了眼前。()
A figure materialized before his eyes.
“ shì nǐ ！”
“是你！”
"Is it you?"
zhāng lián kàn qīng chǔ duì fāng de miàn róng ， bù yóu zì zhǔ de dèng dà le shuāng mù ， liǎn shàng mǎn shì bù néng zhì xìn zhī sè 。
张鲢看清楚对方的面容，不由自主的瞪大了双目，脸上满是不能置信之色。
Zhang Yu looked closely at the other person's face and couldn't help widening his eyes in disbelief. He almost thought he was seeing things.
jī hū yǐ wéi zì jǐ kàn cuò 。
几乎以为自己看错。
"How could this be? You're still alive! Shouldn’t you have perished a thousand years ago, disintegrated by Senior Lin’s hands?"
“ zěn me kě néng ne ， nǐ hái huó zhe ， nǐ bú shì yīng gāi zài qiān nián qián ， jiù yǐ jīng yǔn luò ， zài nà lín qián bèi shǒu xià ， hún fēi pò sàn le me ？”
“怎么可能呢，你还活着，你不是应该在千年前，就已经陨落，在那林前辈手下，魂飞魄散了么？”
Zhang Yu's expression mirrored that of someone who had seen a ghost during the day. If Lin Xuan were in his place, his reaction would likely have been similar.
zhāng lián de biǎo qíng ， jiù yǔ bái rì jiàn guǐ chà bu duō ， ér jiǎ rú lín xuān yǔ tā yì dì ér chǔ ， fǎn yìng kǒng pà yě huì xiāng chà fǎng fú 。
张鲢的表情，就与白日见鬼差不多，而假如林轩与他易地而处，反应恐怕也会相差仿佛。
Standing before him was an elderly man dressed in wide robes and sash, appearing to be around seventy years old but exuding vibrant energy. His movements were as agile as those of a tiger or dragon, and his gaze was sharp like that of an eagle.
zhàn zài yǎn qián de ， shì yī míng kuān páo bó dài de lǎo zhě ， kàn shàng qù qī shí yú suì nián jì ， rán ér què jīng shén jué shuò yǐ jí ， lóng xíng hǔ bù ， mù guāng ruì lì de yǔ lǎo yīng xiāng chà fǎng fú 。
站在眼前的，是一名宽袍博带的老者，看上去七十余岁年纪，然而却精神矍铄以极，龙行虎步，目光锐利得与老鹰相差仿佛。
The spiritual pressure emanating from the man was formidable, indicating he had reached the late stage of spirit-transcending cultivation with great success. He was just one step away from actually transcending.
hún shēn sàn fà chū lái de líng yā gèng shì fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， yǐ dào dù jié hòu qī dà chéng de dì bù 。
浑身散发出来的灵压更是非同小可，已到渡劫后期大成的地步。
The familiar appearance confirmed Zhang Yu's recognition; they had met several times in the past. This person had once been a cultivator of Cloud Concealment Sect and was renowned for it—Master Sword Heaven Peak!
jù lí dù jié ， yě bù guò yī bù zhī yáo le 。
距离渡劫，也不过一步之遥了。
He was known as the first among all cultivators below the realm of spirit division within that sect, calling himself the Celestial璇Sword Sovereign.
róng mào shì rú cǐ de shú xī ， zhāng lián què dìng zì jǐ méi yǒu rèn cuò ， yīn wèi zài guò qù de suì yuè lǐ ， zì jǐ céng yǔ duì fāng yǒu guò shù miàn zhī yuán de 。
容貌是如此的熟悉，张鲢确定自己没有认错，因为在过去的岁月里，自己曾与对方有过数面之缘的。
His strength was formidable, and his fame extended far beyond the Cloud Concealment Sect. Given time, he would surely have advanced to a higher realm. Unfortunately, this promising cultivator had offended someone unworthy of such an offense—Lin Xuan!
cǐ rén yě céng shì yún yǐn zōng de xiū xiān zhě ， ér qiě shì dà míng dǐng dǐng de yí gè 。
此人也曾是云隐宗的修仙者，而且是大名鼎鼎的一个。
At that time, Lin Xuan was still in the Profound Origin stage, and they had clashed. The result was the Celestial璇Sword Sovereign's demise; even his元婴 hadn't escaped.
tiān jiàn fēng zhǔ ！
天剑峰主！
A genius cut short!
céng hào chēng gāi pài fēn shén yǐ xià dì yī rén 。
曾号称该派分神以下第一人。
Many witnessed him disintegrate into nothingness, only to see Lin Xuan rise to prominence after that battle.
zì hào tiān xuán jiàn zūn 。
自号天璇剑尊。
Leading Cloud Concealment Sect to victory after victory, he became a notable figure in the Dragon Realm. As a failed contender, the Celestial璇Sword Sovereign was long forgotten.
shí lì fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， míng qì zài yún yǐn zōng yǐ wài ， nà yě shì jí dà de 。
实力非同小可，名气在云隐宗以外，那也是极大的。
After all, the path of immortality is fraught with challenges, and geniuses who perish are merely fleeting travelers on life's journey.
jiǎ yǐ shí rì ， bì dìng néng jiāng jìng jiè tū pò ， kě xī zhè wèi qián tú wú liàng de xiū xiān zhě ， què dé zuì le yī bù gāi dé zuì de rén wù 。
假以时日，必定能将境界突破，可惜这位前途无量的修仙者，却得罪了一不该得罪的人物。
This should have been the end of the matter. But who would have thought that a thousand years later, this disintegrated Celestial璇Sword Sovereign had reappeared?
lín xuān ！
林轩！
Zhang Yu almost thought he was seeing things again. However, it was well-known that cultivators' memories were exceptionally good. The Celestial璇Sword Sovereign before him looked exactly the same in appearance and build, but his body now flowed with darkened demonic energy.
nà shí hòu yě cái dòng xuán ， liǎng rén zhī jiān céng yǒu chōng tū 。
那时候也才洞玄，两人之间曾有冲突。
A域外Terror!
jié guǒ zì rán shì tiān xuán jiàn zūn yǔn luò 。
结果自然是天璇剑尊陨落。
Not only did the Celestial璇Sword Sovereign still live; he had become a member of the Outer Demons. Zhang Yu couldn't believe what he was seeing unless he witnessed it himself.
lián yuán yīng yě méi yǒu táo chū 。
连元婴也没有逃出。
"Recognize me?"
tiān cái yāo zhé ！
天才夭折！
The Celestial璇Sword Sovereign's eyes flashed with an unusual light, as if his mind was somewhat unclear.
nà yī zhàn hěn duō rén kàn zhe tā hún fēi pò sàn ， zì zhì huà zuò huī yān 。
那一战很多人看着他魂飞魄散，自至化作灰烟。
"You... you are from Cloud Concealment Sect..."
lìng rén xī xū ， dàn jǐn jiē zhe ， yíng lái de shì lín xuān de qiáng shì jué qǐ 。
令人唏嘘，但紧接着，迎来的是林轩的强势崛起。
Despite being at the same realm of spirit division, the Celestial璇Sword Sovereign exerted such immense pressure that Zhang Yu spoke hesitantly, almost stuttering.
dài lǐng yún yǐn zōng gāo zòu kǎi gē ， chéng wéi nài lóng jiè yǐn rén zhǔ mù de páng rán dà wù 。
带领云隐宗高奏凯歌，成为鼐龙界引人瞩目的庞然大物。
He wasn't afraid; he just felt like a provoked monster.
tiān xuán jiàn zūn zuò wéi shī bài zhě ， zǎo yǐ bèi rén suǒ wàng jì le 。
天璇剑尊作为失败者，早已被人所忘记了。
"Cloud Concealment Sect!"
bì jìng xiān dào jiān sè ， yāo zhé de tiān cái bù guò shì bù lǚ cōng cōng de guò kè bà le 。
毕竟仙道艰涩，夭折的天才不过是步履匆匆的过客罢了。
Before his words were fully out, the Celestial璇Sword Sovereign seemed to be triggered and roared into the sky. A shocking demonic pressure erupted from him, causing Zhang Yu to stagger backward several steps despite also being at the spirit division realm.
shì qíng dào zhè lǐ ， yuán běn jiù gāi gào yí duàn luò 。 kě shuí xiǎng dào ， qiān nián zhī hòu ， zǎo yǐ hún fēi pò sàn de tiān xuán jiàn zūn yòu chū xiàn zài zhè lǐ le ？
事情到这里，原本就该告一段落。可谁想到，千年之后，早已魂飞魄散的天璇剑尊又出现在这里了？
He couldn't just stand there and wait for death. Quickly, he took a sacred talisman from his pocket and slapped it onto himself. Instantly, a flash of light appeared before vanishing into the ground—Earth遁Talismans!
zhāng lián jī hū yǐ wéi zì jǐ kàn cuò 。
张鲢几乎以为自己看错。
Of course, these were highly advanced treasures. Escaping by flying was extremely unwise; using Earth遁would give him some chance.
dàn zhòng suǒ zhōu zhī ， xiū xiān zhě de jì yì dōu shì jí hǎo dì 。
但众所周知，修仙者的记忆都是极好地。
Praising Zhang Yu for being a clear-headed spirit division cultivator at this moment, he quickly realized his mistake when the Celestial璇Sword Sovereign raised his hand and black light appeared in his palm. An incredible suction force emerged, pulling up clouds of dirt as Zhang Yu was forcibly dragged out from underground.
yǎn qián de tiān xuán jiàn zūn ， róng mào shēn cái ， dōu yǔ guò qù méi yǒu rèn hé bù tóng zhī chù ， wéi yī de chā bié ， jiù shì shēn tǐ zhōng suǒ liú dòng de ， yǐ yóu líng qì huàn zuò huì àn de mó qì le 。
眼前的天璇剑尊，容貌身材，都与过去没有任何不同之处，唯一的差别，就是身体中所流动的，已由灵气换做晦暗的魔气了。
He wouldn't sit idly by to die; however, he found himself unable to move. His magical energy had been sealed.
yù wài tiān mó ！
域外天魔！
With a "whoosh," he was pulled onto the hand. Black light shone, and the Celestial璇Sword Sovereign's face took on a sinister expression as he pressed his palm directly against Zhang Yu’s crown.
tiān xuán jiàn zūn bù jǐn huó zhe ， ér qiě chéng wéi le tiān wài mó tóu zhōng de yī yuán 。 ruò fēi qīn yǎn mù dǔ ， zhāng lián jiǎn zhí bù gǎn xiāng xìn yǎn qián de yí mù 。
天璇剑尊不仅活着，而且成为了天外魔头中的一员。若非亲眼目睹，张鲢简直不敢相信眼前的一幕。
Mind-searching technique!
“ nǐ rèn de wǒ ？”
“你认得我？”
After a moment, black light flashed from the Celestial璇Sword Sovereign's hand, turning Zhang Yu into flames.
tiān xuán jiàn zūn de yǎn zhōng shǎn guò yī sī yì sè ， tā de tóu nǎo ， sì hū yǒu yī xiē bù qīng chǔ 。
天璇剑尊的眼中闪过一丝异色，他的头脑，似乎有一些不清楚。
"Public Son Yuer, this girl has already become Lin Xuan's disciple. She is nearby in the Pure Lotus Pond. Good fortune! I can't extract Lin Xuan’s soul for now, but taking his disciple as a start will do."
“ nǐ ， nǐ shì yún yǐn zōng de ……”
“你，你是云隐宗的……”
The Celestial璇Sword Sovereign's lips curled into a vicious smile, filled with hatred for Lin Xuan.
tóng wèi fēn shén qī ， rán ér tiān xuán jiàn zūn què dài gěi le duì fāng tài dà de yā lì ， yǐ zhì yú zhāng lián shuō huà dōu yǒu xiē bù qīng chǔ ， jiē jiē bā bā fǎng fú yá chǐ zài dǎ zhàn shì de 。
同为分神期，然而天璇剑尊却带给了对方太大的压力，以至于张鲢说话都有些不清楚，结结巴巴仿佛牙齿在打颤似的。
But times had changed; Lin Xuan was far beyond his reach in terms of strength. He couldn’t forget the scene from that fateful day when he died at the hands of Lin Xuan due to a momentary disagreement. Fortunately, he had originally practiced twin元婴secrets and fought with only one元婴 during their duel.
bìng fēi tā dǎn xiǎo rú shǔ ， ér shì duì fāng jiù xiàng shì yī tóu bèi jī nù de guài wù 。
并非他胆小如鼠，而是对方就像是一头被激怒的怪物。
This saved him from death but forced him to leave Cloud Concealment Sect. For many years, he wandered, enduring countless hardships until he met Voidness.
“ yún yǐn zōng ！”
“云隐宗！”
Voidness was an ancient altar where he accidentally communicated with the deity's consciousness. The deity used a technique to infuse demonic energy into his body, transforming the resentful Celestial璇Sword Sovereign into a域外Terror.
huà yīn wèi luò 。 tiān xuán jiàn zūn què fǎng fú shòu le shén me cì jī shì de ， yǎng tiān nù hǒu ， hún shēn shàng xià yǒu jīng rén de mó yā pēn yǒng ér chū ， zhāng lián jū rán zhàn lì bú zhù 。“ dēng dēng dēng ” de lián tuì shù bù 。
话音未落。天璇剑尊却仿佛受了什么刺激似的，仰天怒吼，浑身上下有惊人的魔压喷涌而出，张鲢居然站立不住。“蹬蹬蹬”的连退数步。
His strength had surged significantly from this. Voidness seemed pleased with his resentment and taught him many powerful techniques beyond just the demonic energy infusion. This allowed him to advance so much in just a thousand years.
tā yě shì fēn shén qī ， xiǎo jìng jiè suī rán yǒu chā jù ， dàn wú lùn rú hé ， yě bù kě néng dào zhè bān dì bù 。
他也是分神期，小境界虽然有差距，但无论如何，也不可能到这般地步。
But it wasn’t enough; he harbored an intense hatred for Lin Xuan, who was now at the late spirit-transcending stage, famous throughout the three realms. The gap between them had only widened over time.
rú cǐ jié guǒ 。 zhǐ néng zhèng míng rú jīn de tiān xuán jiàn zūn ， gēn běn jiù bù néng yòng cháng lǐ chuǎi mó 。
如此结果。只能证明如今的天璇剑尊，根本就不能用常理揣摩。
Could he never find the chance to seek revenge?
zhāng lián yǐ xià dé hún fēi pò sàn le 。
张鲢已吓得魂飞魄散了。
No...
zì jǐ jué bú shì duì shǒu ， liú xià lái zhǐ yǒu sǐ lù yī tiáo de 。
自己绝不是对手，留下来只有死路一条的。
The Celestial璇Sword Sovereign raised his head and let out a beast-like roar. He refused to give up; he believed he would eventually find an opportunity.
zhè ge niàn tou zài nǎo hǎi zhōng zhuǎn guò 。 tā fēi kuài de cóng huái zhōng qǔ chū yī zhāng líng fú ， wǎng shēn shàng yī pāi ， dùn shí líng guāng yī shǎn ， mò rù le dì biǎo bú jiàn 。
这个念头在脑海中转过。他飞快的从怀中取出一张灵符，往身上一拍，顿时灵光一闪，没入了地表不见。
Just as one eats bit by bit, seeking vengeance couldn’t be done in haste. First, he would extract Public Son Yuer's soul for now. As for that Lin boy, the pain he inflicted on him would be repaid a thousandfold someday.
tǔ dùn fú ！
土遁符！
With a wicked smile, the Celestial璇Sword Sovereign’s body was enveloped in demonic winds as he flew toward the Pure Lotus Pond.
dāng rán le ， shì fēi cháng gāo jí de bǎo wù 。
当然了，是非常高级的宝物。
...
zhè shí hòu cóng kōng zhōng táo pǎo shì fēi cháng bù zhì de ， shǐ yòng tǔ dùn shù ， yě xǔ hái yǒu jǐ fēn bǎ wò 。
这时候从空中逃跑是非常不智的，使用土遁术，也许还有几分把握。
Lin Xuan was unaware of all this. At this moment, he wasn’t idle; he was pursuing and hunting down an Outer Terror that had escaped from his grasp. The one who managed to escape Lin Xuan's hands couldn't be ordinary; it was a formidable figure among them.
bù dé bù shuō ， zhāng lián bù kuì shì fēn shén qī xiū xiān zhě ， zhè shí hòu le ， tóu nǎo yī jiù qīng chǔ 。
不得不说，张鲢不愧是分神期修仙者，这时候了，头脑依旧清楚。
Wisdom Monarch!
A figure materialized before his eyes.
"Is it you?"
Zhang Yu looked closely at the other person's face and couldn't help widening his eyes in disbelief. He almost thought he was seeing things.
"How could this be? You're still alive! Shouldn’t you have perished a thousand years ago, disintegrated by Senior Lin’s hands?"
Zhang Yu's expression mirrored that of someone who had seen a ghost during the day. If Lin Xuan were in his place, his reaction would likely have been similar.
Standing before him was an elderly man dressed in wide robes and sash, appearing to be around seventy years old but exuding vibrant energy. His movements were as agile as those of a tiger or dragon, and his gaze was sharp like that of an eagle.
The spiritual pressure emanating from the man was formidable, indicating he had reached the late stage of spirit-transcending cultivation with great success. He was just one step away from actually transcending.
The familiar appearance confirmed Zhang Yu's recognition; they had met several times in the past. This person had once been a cultivator of Cloud Concealment Sect and was renowned for it—Master Sword Heaven Peak!
He was known as the first among all cultivators below the realm of spirit division within that sect, calling himself the Celestial璇Sword Sovereign.
His strength was formidable, and his fame extended far beyond the Cloud Concealment Sect. Given time, he would surely have advanced to a higher realm. Unfortunately, this promising cultivator had offended someone unworthy of such an offense—Lin Xuan!
At that time, Lin Xuan was still in the Profound Origin stage, and they had clashed. The result was the Celestial璇Sword Sovereign's demise; even his元婴 hadn't escaped.
A genius cut short!
Many witnessed him disintegrate into nothingness, only to see Lin Xuan rise to prominence after that battle.
Leading Cloud Concealment Sect to victory after victory, he became a notable figure in the Dragon Realm. As a failed contender, the Celestial璇Sword Sovereign was long forgotten.
After all, the path of immortality is fraught with challenges, and geniuses who perish are merely fleeting travelers on life's journey.
This should have been the end of the matter. But who would have thought that a thousand years later, this disintegrated Celestial璇Sword Sovereign had reappeared?
Zhang Yu almost thought he was seeing things again. However, it was well-known that cultivators' memories were exceptionally good. The Celestial璇Sword Sovereign before him looked exactly the same in appearance and build, but his body now flowed with darkened demonic energy.
A域外Terror!
Not only did the Celestial璇Sword Sovereign still live; he had become a member of the Outer Demons. Zhang Yu couldn't believe what he was seeing unless he witnessed it himself.
"Recognize me?"
The Celestial璇Sword Sovereign's eyes flashed with an unusual light, as if his mind was somewhat unclear.
"You... you are from Cloud Concealment Sect..."
Despite being at the same realm of spirit division, the Celestial璇Sword Sovereign exerted such immense pressure that Zhang Yu spoke hesitantly, almost stuttering.
He wasn't afraid; he just felt like a provoked monster.
"Cloud Concealment Sect!"
Before his words were fully out, the Celestial璇Sword Sovereign seemed to be triggered and roared into the sky. A shocking demonic pressure erupted from him, causing Zhang Yu to stagger backward several steps despite also being at the spirit division realm.
He couldn't just stand there and wait for death. Quickly, he took a sacred talisman from his pocket and slapped it onto himself. Instantly, a flash of light appeared before vanishing into the ground—Earth遁Talismans!
Of course, these were highly advanced treasures. Escaping by flying was extremely unwise; using Earth遁would give him some chance.
Praising Zhang Yu for being a clear-headed spirit division cultivator at this moment, he quickly realized his mistake when the Celestial璇Sword Sovereign raised his hand and black light appeared in his palm. An incredible suction force emerged, pulling up clouds of dirt as Zhang Yu was forcibly dragged out from underground.
He wouldn't sit idly by to die; however, he found himself unable to move. His magical energy had been sealed.
With a "whoosh," he was pulled onto the hand. Black light shone, and the Celestial璇Sword Sovereign's face took on a sinister expression as he pressed his palm directly against Zhang Yu’s crown.
Mind-searching technique!
After a moment, black light flashed from the Celestial璇Sword Sovereign's hand, turning Zhang Yu into flames.
"Public Son Yuer, this girl has already become Lin Xuan's disciple. She is nearby in the Pure Lotus Pond. Good fortune! I can't extract Lin Xuan’s soul for now, but taking his disciple as a start will do."
The Celestial璇Sword Sovereign's lips curled into a vicious smile, filled with hatred for Lin Xuan.
But times had changed; Lin Xuan was far beyond his reach in terms of strength. He couldn’t forget the scene from that fateful day when he died at the hands of Lin Xuan due to a momentary disagreement. Fortunately, he had originally practiced twin元婴secrets and fought with only one元婴 during their duel.
This saved him from death but forced him to leave Cloud Concealment Sect. For many years, he wandered, enduring countless hardships until he met Voidness.
Voidness was an ancient altar where he accidentally communicated with the deity's consciousness. The deity used a technique to infuse demonic energy into his body, transforming the resentful Celestial璇Sword Sovereign into a域外Terror.
His strength had surged significantly from this. Voidness seemed pleased with his resentment and taught him many powerful techniques beyond just the demonic energy infusion. This allowed him to advance so much in just a thousand years.
But it wasn’t enough; he harbored an intense hatred for Lin Xuan, who was now at the late spirit-transcending stage, famous throughout the three realms. The gap between them had only widened over time.
Could he never find the chance to seek revenge?
No...
The Celestial璇Sword Sovereign raised his head and let out a beast-like roar. He refused to give up; he believed he would eventually find an opportunity.
Just as one eats bit by bit, seeking vengeance couldn’t be done in haste. First, he would extract Public Son Yuer's soul for now. As for that Lin boy, the pain he inflicted on him would be repaid a thousandfold someday.
With a wicked smile, the Celestial璇Sword Sovereign’s body was enveloped in demonic winds as he flew toward the Pure Lotus Pond.
...
Lin Xuan was unaware of all this. At this moment, he wasn’t idle; he was pursuing and hunting down an Outer Terror that had escaped from his grasp. The one who managed to escape Lin Xuan's hands couldn't be ordinary; it was a formidable figure among them.
Wisdom Monarch!