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[Respected readers! More such unexpected and heart-stirring books are coming your way. Please take care!] This is no idle talk.
yún yǐn zōng mén rén dì zǐ qí chū 。
云隐宗门人弟子齐出。
The Cloud Concealment Sect's disciples and apprentices all came out en masse, numbering in the hundreds of thousands.
mǎn dǎ mǎn suàn ， zú yǒu shù shí wàn 。
满打满算，足有数十万。
Their arrival was nothing short of grand and magnificent. As they drew closer, one could see a vast array of flower-covered carriages at the front of the procession. Delicate music from the heavens wafted through the air, accompanied by beautiful women dancing gracefully.
yì qǐ qián lái yíng jiē ， kě xiǎng ér zhī ， shì duō me de bō lán zhuàng kuò 。
一起前来迎接，可想而知，是多么的波澜壮阔。
Beside these carriages were numerous exotic birds and immortal cranes, seemingly possessed of intelligence as they danced alongside. Phoenix-like spirit beasts also sang in high voices.
cǐ kè fēi dé jìn le ， kě yǐ kàn jiàn zài duì wǔ de qián miàn ， shì shù liàng jù dà de huā chē 。
此刻飞得近了，可以看见在队伍的前面，是数量巨大的花车。
The atmosphere was ethereal and radiant, resembling a heavenly paradise on earth. The Cloud Concealment Sect truly was no small matter; it would have been impossible to stage such an impressive show within such a short time frame before now, yet the organization's discipline suggested that its disciples were well-trained.
huā chē shàng miàn ， chuán chū yōu yáng de xiān lè ， hái yǒu měi mào de nǚ zǐ ， zài zài gē zài wǔ 。
花车上面，传出悠扬的仙乐，还有美貌的女子，在载歌载舞。
In one word: times had changed.
huā chē páng biān ， gèng yǒu bù shǎo zhēn qín xiān hè 。
花车旁边，更有不少珍禽仙鹤。
The performance ended with sudden silence. Not even a needle could be heard falling, but it was close to absolute quiet. Then, the sound of flowing garments filled their ears as tens of thousands of people bowed down in unison, resembling thunderclaps in the sky. "Cloud Concealment Sect disciples, welcome Elder Lin back after achieving great accomplishments and returning to our mountain."
yì rú tōng líng yì bān ， zài páng biān bàn wǔ 。
亦如通灵一般，在旁边伴舞。
After these words were spoken, the disciples all performed a deep bow with excitement, prostrating themselves before Lin Xuan.
gèng yǒu xíng rú fèng huáng de líng shòu zài yǐn jǐng gāo gē 。
更有形如凤凰的灵兽在引颈高歌。
Clearly, the return of Elder Lin held significant meaning for their sect, which was why they were so excited. After all, the glory or disgrace of the sect was closely tied to every individual's fate.
xiān qì yīn yūn ， guāng huá duó mù ， kàn qǐ lái ， jiù yǔ rén jiān xiān jìng xiāng chà fǎng fú 。
仙气氤氲，光华夺目，看起来，就与人间仙境相差仿佛。
"Enough, no need for such formalities."
yún yǐn zōng bù kuì shì páng rán dà wù ， huàn zuò yǐ qián ， zhè me duǎn de shí jiān ， bù kě néng nòng chū rú cǐ jīng cǎi de jié mù ， ér jǐng jǐng yǒu tiáo ， yě xiǎn de gāi pài de dì zǐ xùn liàn yǒu sù 。
云隐宗不愧是庞然大物，换做以前，这么短的时间，不可能弄出如此精彩的节目，而井井有条，也显得该派的弟子训练有素。
Lin Xuan did not raise his voice; a calm and composed tone filled everyone’s ears.
yī jù huà ， jīn fēi xī bǐ le 。
一句话，今非昔比了。
"Thank you, Grandmaster!"
yī duàn gē wǔ jié shù ， qián miàn què tū rán ān jìng le xià lái 。
一段歌舞结束，前面却突然安静了下来。
The disciples stood up. Some new recruits, though still lowering their heads, secretly observed Lin Xuan with the corners of their eyes.
shuō bù shàng zhēn luò kě wén ， dàn chà bu duō yě shì jì jìng wú shēng 。
说不上针落可闻，但差不多也是寂静无声。
This was not out of disrespect but curiosity. They had heard countless legends about Lin Xuan within the sect. Now seeing him in person, they wanted to compare his actual appearance with their mental image and see how much it differed.
suí hòu ， yī mèi dài fēng de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， shù shí wàn rén hé zài yì qǐ ， què yǔ gǔn léi xiāng chà fǎng fú ， zài nà yī chà nà ， tiān kōng dōu fǎng fú yī àn le ， què shì zhè xiē xiū shì yī duì duì de bài fú xià lái ：“ yún yǐn zōng dì zǐ ， gōng yíng lín zhǎng lǎo shén tōng dà chéng ， zhòng guī shān mén 。”
随后，衣袂带风的声音传入耳朵，数十万人合在一起，却与滚雷相差仿佛，在那一刹那，天空都仿佛一黯了，却是这些修士一队队的拜伏下来：“云隐宗弟子，恭迎林长老神通大成，重归山门。”
Most found themselves disappointed. Compared to the legendary hero, this Lin Xuan appeared rather ordinary. His appearance was unremarkable, and his demeanor did not seem to command universal respect. To be blunt, he looked like an ordinary mortal at first glance.
hǎn wán zhè xiē huà hòu ， zhè xiē xiū shì quán dōu miàn dài xīng fèn de duì lín xuān shēn shī yī lǐ ， wǔ tǐ tóu dì 。
喊完这些话后，这些修士全都面带兴奋的对林轩深施一礼，五体投地。
Was this truly the all-powerful Elder Lin?
xiǎn rán ， lín zhǎng lǎo huí zōng ， duì yú běn mén yǒu hé zhòng dà yì yì ， tā men quán dōu yì qīng èr chǔ ， yě jiù nán guài huì xīng fèn dào rú cǐ chéng dù 。
显然，林长老回宗，对于本门有何重大意义，他们全都一清二楚，也就难怪会兴奋到如此程度。
If it weren't for the presence of two senior elders here, everyone would have mistaken him for someone else.
bì jìng zōng mén de fēng guāng róng rǔ ， yǔ tā men měi yí gè rén ， dōu shì yōu xī xiāng guān de 。
毕竟宗门的风光荣辱，与他们每一个人，都是攸息相关的。
Of course, such thoughts remained unspoken; no fool would reveal them. Nevertheless, subtle changes could be seen on some disciples' faces as their emotional control was not yet perfect.
“ hǎo le ， bù bì duō lǐ 。”
“好了，不必多礼。”
Lin Xuan's spiritual sense picked up every detail, all recorded in his eyes.
lín xuān yě bù yáng shēng tǔ qì ， píng hé de shēng yīn ， jiù chuán rù le měi yí gè rén de ěr duǒ lǐ 。
林轩也不扬声吐气，平和的声音，就传入了每一个人的耳朵里。
But he did not lose his temper. After all, how could a Lin Xuan who had reached such heights lack the capacity to tolerate others?
“ duō xiè shī zǔ ！”
“多谢师祖！”
Moreover, the more they believed themselves ordinary, the more it proved that their return to simplicity and naturalness was complete. This was something to be happy about, not angry over.
zhòng dì zǐ zhè cái qǐ lì 。
众弟子这才起立。
At this moment, the crowd suddenly parted like the sea, revealing two streaks of light.
ér yī xiē xīn rù dì zǐ ， suī rán yī jiù dī chuí zhe tóu lú ， dàn què qiǎo rán yòng yǎn jiǎo de yú guāng 。 dǎ liàng qǐ lín xuān lái le 。
而一些新入弟子，虽然依旧低垂着头颅，但却悄然用眼角的余光。打量起林轩来了。
"Junior Brother Lin, you've finally returned."
bìng fēi wú lǐ ， ér shì hào qí 。
并非无礼，而是好奇。
"Junior Brother is unharmed; congratulations are in order."
zài zōng mén nèi tīng le tài duō yǔ lín xuān yǒu guān de chuán qí ， rú jīn zhōng yú jiàn dào le zhēn rén ， dāng rán yào yǔ zì jǐ xīn mù zhōng gōu lè chū lái de xíng xiàng ， hǎo hǎo yìn zhèng yī fān 。
在宗门内听了太多与林轩有关的传奇，如今终于见到了真人，当然要与自己心目中勾勒出来的形象，好好印证一番。
Familiar voices greeted him as two figures emerged from the crowd.
kàn jiū jìng yǒu duō dà de chā jù 。
看究竟有多大的差距。
"I hope both seniors are well."
jié guǒ dà bù fèn dōu shì shī wàng wú bǐ 。
结果大部分都是失望无比。
Lin Xuan smiled and bowed. Although he had entered a new realm, his cultivation gap with these two was significant, but he was a sentimental cultivator who did not show arrogance or superiority due to their similar strength levels.
yǔ chuán shuō zhōng de chuán qí yīng xióng xiāng bǐ ， yǎn qián de lín xuān ， wú yí tài guò píng fán 。
与传说中的传奇英雄相比，眼前的林轩，无疑太过平凡。
He treated others as they treated him, putting himself in their shoes.
róng mào háo bù qǐ yǎn 。
容貌毫不起眼。
"Junior Brother is truly you. We were still uncertain when we received Yu's flying sword message, given that you've been out of contact for centuries. Your return now is like a timely rain."
qì zhì sì hū yě bù néng lìng wàn xiū chén fú ， shuō jù bú kè qì de yán yǔ ， yī yǎn wàng qù ， tā jiù yǔ yī pǔ tōng de fán rén xiāng chà fǎng fú 。
气质似乎也不能令万修臣服，说句不客气的言语，一眼望去，他就与一普通的凡人相差仿佛。
The young man with silver eyes spoke with great joy and sincerity.
zhè zhēn de shì nà wèi wú suǒ bù néng de lín zhǎng lǎo me ？
这真的是那位无所不能的林长老么？
"I apologize; I never expected this trip to take so long. Seeing the sect in peace and everyone well is enough to give me peace of mind," Lin Xuan replied with a smile.
ruò bú shì liǎng wèi tài shàng zhǎng lǎo yì zài cǐ chù 。 dà jiā dōu yào yǐ wéi rèn cuò rén le 。
若不是两位太上长老亦在此处。大家都要以为认错人了。
"Junior Brother, there's no need for such apologies. You were out on business, so spending more time was perfectly natural. But wait, Junior Brother has already advanced beyond the late-stage tribulation realm?"
dāng rán ， zhè yàng de niàn tou yě jǐn jǐn shì zài xīn zhōng àn xiǎng ér yǐ ， méi yǒu nǎ ge shǎ guā huì biǎo lù yú wài 。
当然，这样的念头也仅仅是在心中暗想而已，没有哪个傻瓜会表露于外。
The gentle voice of the girl with silver eyes conveyed surprise and even shock as she spoke.
kě jí biàn rú cǐ ， bù shǎo dì zǐ de liǎn shàng ， yě huì yǒu xì wēi biàn huà liú lù ， bì jìng tā men de chéng fǔ ， hái méi yǒu xiū liàn dào wán quán xǐ nù bù xíng yú sè 。
可即便如此，不少弟子的脸上，也会有细微变化流露，毕竟他们的城府，还没有修炼到完全喜怒不行于色。
This was not surprising; Lin Xuan had only passed through mid-stage tribulation a few centuries ago. Yet here he was at late-stage, an advancement that seemed too extraordinary.
yǐ lín xuān shén shí zhī qiáng ， zì rán yí gè yě bú huì lòu guò ， quán bù luò zài yǎn jīng lǐ le 。
以林轩神识之强，自然一个也不会漏过，全部落在眼睛里了。
Advancing from mid to late stage was far more challenging than simply crossing realms.
dàn tā bìng méi yǒu fā huǒ 。
但他并没有发火。
Even though Lin Xuan's creation of miracles was as common as eating or drinking, the girl with silver eyes still did not expect him to reach such a level.
rú jīn de lín xuān 。 yòu zěn me kě néng lián zhè diǎn róng rén zhī liàng yě méi yǒu ne ？
如今的林轩。又怎么可能连这点容人之量也没有呢？
"Junior Brother has had good luck; I managed to advance by chance. Our abilities have indeed improved, but how can we compare to you? Moreover, wasn't it Junior Brother who taught us this late-stage tribulation cultivation method? Otherwise, with my and Senior Brother's talents, we would have stopped at the spirit transformation realm," she said with a bitter smile.
hé kuàng tā men yuè rèn wéi zì jǐ pǔ tōng ， fǎn ér yuè zhèng míng zì jǐ fǎn pú guī zhēn de xiào guǒ ， yǐ xiū liàn dé lú huǒ chún qīng le 。
何况他们越认为自己普通，反而越证明自己返璞归真的效果，已修炼得炉火纯青了。
She revered Lin Xuan, but her admiration was not without envy. When he first joined the sect, his strength and cultivation were far below hers. In just a few thousand years, he had grown to a level where she could no longer see him in the rearview mirror.
zhè zhí de huān xǐ ， ér bú shì shēng qì 。
这值得欢喜，而不是生气。
But despite her envy, her mindset was excellent; she admired Lin Xuan but did not harbor jealousy or resentment, instead showing him constant support and care. Otherwise, how could the Cloud Concealment Sect have reached its current status?
ér jiù zài zhè shí 。 rén qún tū rán yǒng dòng qǐ lái ， rú hǎi shuǐ yì bān ， xiàng zhe liǎng biān fēn kāi 。
而就在这时。人群突然涌动起来，如海水一般，向着两边分开。
"Senior Sister is too modest. I've merely advanced quickly in cultivation, but there are many areas where I fall far short of you and Senior Brother. The success of the Cloud Concealment Sect today is due to your efforts."
“ lín shī dì ， nǐ zhōng yú huí lái le 。”
“林师弟，你终于回来了。”
"Enough, Junior Brother; don't flatter us anymore. We know our own strengths and weaknesses. With the current chaos in the Three Realms, we need you to take charge. Your timely return to the sect's main base gives us peace of mind," said the young man with silver eyes with a smile.
“ shī dì wú yàng 。 kě xǐ kě hè 。”
“师弟无恙。可喜可贺。”
Lin Xuan smiled but did not speak further; continuing to refuse would seem insincere.
[Respected readers! More such unexpected and heart-stirring books are coming your way. Please take care!] This is no idle talk.
The Cloud Concealment Sect's disciples and apprentices all came out en masse, numbering in the hundreds of thousands.
Their arrival was nothing short of grand and magnificent. As they drew closer, one could see a vast array of flower-covered carriages at the front of the procession. Delicate music from the heavens wafted through the air, accompanied by beautiful women dancing gracefully.
Beside these carriages were numerous exotic birds and immortal cranes, seemingly possessed of intelligence as they danced alongside. Phoenix-like spirit beasts also sang in high voices.
The atmosphere was ethereal and radiant, resembling a heavenly paradise on earth. The Cloud Concealment Sect truly was no small matter; it would have been impossible to stage such an impressive show within such a short time frame before now, yet the organization's discipline suggested that its disciples were well-trained.
In one word: times had changed.
The performance ended with sudden silence. Not even a needle could be heard falling, but it was close to absolute quiet. Then, the sound of flowing garments filled their ears as tens of thousands of people bowed down in unison, resembling thunderclaps in the sky. "Cloud Concealment Sect disciples, welcome Elder Lin back after achieving great accomplishments and returning to our mountain."
After these words were spoken, the disciples all performed a deep bow with excitement, prostrating themselves before Lin Xuan.
Clearly, the return of Elder Lin held significant meaning for their sect, which was why they were so excited. After all, the glory or disgrace of the sect was closely tied to every individual's fate.
"Enough, no need for such formalities."
Lin Xuan did not raise his voice; a calm and composed tone filled everyone’s ears.
"Thank you, Grandmaster!"
The disciples stood up. Some new recruits, though still lowering their heads, secretly observed Lin Xuan with the corners of their eyes.
This was not out of disrespect but curiosity. They had heard countless legends about Lin Xuan within the sect. Now seeing him in person, they wanted to compare his actual appearance with their mental image and see how much it differed.
Most found themselves disappointed. Compared to the legendary hero, this Lin Xuan appeared rather ordinary. His appearance was unremarkable, and his demeanor did not seem to command universal respect. To be blunt, he looked like an ordinary mortal at first glance.
Was this truly the all-powerful Elder Lin?
If it weren't for the presence of two senior elders here, everyone would have mistaken him for someone else.
Of course, such thoughts remained unspoken; no fool would reveal them. Nevertheless, subtle changes could be seen on some disciples' faces as their emotional control was not yet perfect.
Lin Xuan's spiritual sense picked up every detail, all recorded in his eyes.
But he did not lose his temper. After all, how could a Lin Xuan who had reached such heights lack the capacity to tolerate others?
Moreover, the more they believed themselves ordinary, the more it proved that their return to simplicity and naturalness was complete. This was something to be happy about, not angry over.
At this moment, the crowd suddenly parted like the sea, revealing two streaks of light.
"Junior Brother Lin, you've finally returned."
"Junior Brother is unharmed; congratulations are in order."
Familiar voices greeted him as two figures emerged from the crowd.
"I hope both seniors are well."
Lin Xuan smiled and bowed. Although he had entered a new realm, his cultivation gap with these two was significant, but he was a sentimental cultivator who did not show arrogance or superiority due to their similar strength levels.
He treated others as they treated him, putting himself in their shoes.
"Junior Brother is truly you. We were still uncertain when we received Yu's flying sword message, given that you've been out of contact for centuries. Your return now is like a timely rain."
The young man with silver eyes spoke with great joy and sincerity.
"I apologize; I never expected this trip to take so long. Seeing the sect in peace and everyone well is enough to give me peace of mind," Lin Xuan replied with a smile.
"Junior Brother, there's no need for such apologies. You were out on business, so spending more time was perfectly natural. But wait, Junior Brother has already advanced beyond the late-stage tribulation realm?"
The gentle voice of the girl with silver eyes conveyed surprise and even shock as she spoke.
This was not surprising; Lin Xuan had only passed through mid-stage tribulation a few centuries ago. Yet here he was at late-stage, an advancement that seemed too extraordinary.
Advancing from mid to late stage was far more challenging than simply crossing realms.
Even though Lin Xuan's creation of miracles was as common as eating or drinking, the girl with silver eyes still did not expect him to reach such a level.
"Junior Brother has had good luck; I managed to advance by chance. Our abilities have indeed improved, but how can we compare to you? Moreover, wasn't it Junior Brother who taught us this late-stage tribulation cultivation method? Otherwise, with my and Senior Brother's talents, we would have stopped at the spirit transformation realm," she said with a bitter smile.
She revered Lin Xuan, but her admiration was not without envy. When he first joined the sect, his strength and cultivation were far below hers. In just a few thousand years, he had grown to a level where she could no longer see him in the rearview mirror.
But despite her envy, her mindset was excellent; she admired Lin Xuan but did not harbor jealousy or resentment, instead showing him constant support and care. Otherwise, how could the Cloud Concealment Sect have reached its current status?
"Senior Sister is too modest. I've merely advanced quickly in cultivation, but there are many areas where I fall far short of you and Senior Brother. The success of the Cloud Concealment Sect today is due to your efforts."
"Enough, Junior Brother; don't flatter us anymore. We know our own strengths and weaknesses. With the current chaos in the Three Realms, we need you to take charge. Your timely return to the sect's main base gives us peace of mind," said the young man with silver eyes with a smile.
Lin Xuan smiled but did not speak further; continuing to refuse would seem insincere.