yín tóng shào nǚ de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ lǐ ， shuō chū zì jǐ zhè me zuò de gù lǜ 。
银瞳少女的声音传入耳朵里，说出自己这么做的顾虑。
The voice of the silver-eyed maiden entered Lin Xuan's ears, expressing her concerns about his actions.
“ shī jiě yán zhī yǒu lǐ ， suī rán yǐ fū jūn de shí lì ， fàng yǎn nài lóng jiè yě shǎo yǒu rén kě yǐ pǐ dí ， dàn xiān dào méng méng zhǔ ， bì jìng dài biǎo zhe mò dà de quán shì ， nán bǎo nà jǐ dà zōng mén de tài shàng zhǎng lǎo bù lì yù xūn xīn ， wán chū shén me yāo é zi ， suī rán zuì zhōng shì táng bì dǎng chē ， dàn duō shǎo yě huì gěi wǒ men zào chéng yī xiē kùn rǎo de ， rú jīn jiāng zī tài fàng dī ， shì wèi jiāo bīng zhī jì 。”
“师姐言之有理，虽然以夫君的实力，放眼鼐龙界也少有人可以匹敌，但仙道盟盟主，毕竟代表着莫大的权势，难保那几大宗门的太上长老不利欲熏心，玩出什么幺蛾子，虽然最终是螳臂挡车，但多少也会给我们造成一些困扰的，如今将姿态放低，是为骄兵之计。”
"Senior Sister makes a valid point. While my husband’s strength is formidable and few can match him in Naelong界, the Supreme Deity Alliance's leader does represent immense power. It's hard to guarantee that the patriarchs of those major sects won't be tempted by greed and play some tricks. Even if it ends up being a futile effort like a fly trying to stop a cart, it will still cause us some trouble. Lowering our姿态 now is a strategy for arrogance."
ōu yáng qín xīn de zuǐ jiǎo biān yě lù chū le yī sī xiào yì 。
欧阳琴心的嘴角边也露出了一丝笑意。
Ouyang Qinxin's lips also curved into a smile.
ài qī dōu yǐ jīng qīng chǔ ， lín xuān yòu hé cháng bù míng bái shī xiōng shī jiě de kǔ xīn shì shén me 。
爱妻都已经清楚，林轩又何尝不明白师兄师姐的苦心是什么。
His beloved wife was clear on this matter; how could Lin Xuan not understand the senior siblings' intentions?
yī qiè dōu shì wèi yún yǐn zōng de qián tú suàn jì ， dāng rán ， yě kě yǐ shuō shì bāng zì jǐ 。
一切都是为云隐宗的前途算计，当然，也可以说是帮自己。
It was all for the future of Cloud Conceal Sect, or perhaps to help himself as well.
suī rán zài lín xuān kàn lái ， yǒu xiē duō cǐ yī jǔ ， lián bǎo shé dōu zài zì jǐ shǒu lǐ yǔn luò ， wàn xiǎo xiān gōng yǔ hēi fèng gǔ jiù suàn yǒu yī liǎng míng dù jié hòu qī de xiū shì ， yòu néng rú hé ？
虽然在林轩看来，有些多此一举，连宝蛇都在自己手里陨落，万晓仙宫与黑凤谷就算有一两名渡劫后期的修士，又能如何？
Although in Lin Xuan’s view, it seemed like overkill. With the precious snake already dead and the Black Phoenix Valley having only a few late-stage cultivators, what could they do?
xiū xiān jiè shì yǐ qiáng zhě wèi zūn de ， jiù suàn tā men àn zhōng xiǎng wán huā yàng ， zuì hòu de jié guǒ yě shì yí xiào dà fāng 。
修仙界是以强者为尊的，就算他们暗中想玩花样，最后的结果也是贻笑大方。
In the cultivation world, strength reigned supreme. Even if these sects tried to play tricks behind the scenes, their eventual outcome would be a laughingstock.
duì yú zhè yì diǎn ， lín xuān xìn xīn shí zú 。
对于这一点，林轩信心十足。
Lin Xuan was confident about this point.
dāng rán ， dī diào běn shēn yě méi yǒu huài chù ， shī xiōng shī jiě jì yǒu suàn jì ， lín xuān yě jiù méi yǒu fǎn duì de dào lǐ ， shùn shuǐ tuī zhōu ， dā yìng yǐ cǐ zuò wéi dìng jì 。
当然，低调本身也没有坏处，师兄师姐既有算计，林轩也就没有反对的道理，顺水推舟，答应以此作为定计。
Of course, being低调 had its merits. Since his senior siblings had already made plans, Lin Xuan saw no reason to oppose them. He agreed to proceed with it as a strategy.
“ nà duì fāng kě yǒu kàn chū duān ní ， bì jìng nà tiān ， jī hū suǒ yǒu de dì zǐ ， dōu shì kàn zhe wǒ huí lái dì ？” lín xuān dàn rán de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ lǐ 。
“那对方可有看出端倪，毕竟那天，几乎所有的弟子，都是看着我回来地？”林轩淡然的声音传入耳朵里。
"Does the other party notice anything amiss? After all, almost every disciple watched me return that day?" Lin Xuan’s calm voice echoed in their ears.
suī rán zài lín xuān kàn lái ， cǐ jǔ yǒu xiē duō yú ， dàn jì rán yào zuò ， nà jiù xū jìn xīn jié lì 。
虽然在林轩看来，此举有些多余，但既然要做，那就需尽心竭力。
Although he thought this move was unnecessary, since they were going through with it, they should do so wholeheartedly.
lín xuān kě bù xiǎng liǎng rén jīng xīn suàn jì ， zuì zhōng què luò shàng yí gè bái máng huó de jié jú 。
林轩可不想两人精心算计，最终却落上一个白忙活的结局。
Lin Xuan did not want to see his senior siblings’ efforts go to waste.
“ shī dì fàng xīn ， wǒ yǐ jīng zhuàn lìng xià qù ， ràng zhòng dì zǐ bù dé hú yán luàn yǔ ， xiāng xìn méi yǒu rén gǎn wéi mìng 。”
“师弟放心，我已经传令下去，让众弟子不得胡言乱语，相信没有人敢违命。”
"Junior Brother rest assured. I have already issued orders for the disciples not to speak out of turn. No one will dare defy my command."
yín tóng shào nǚ de shēng yīn yún dàn fēng qīng ， xiǎn rán sī háo yě bù dān xīn 。
银瞳少女的声音云淡风轻，显然丝毫也不担心。
The silver-eyed maiden’s voice was light and composed, showing no concern at all.
“ shī jiě jì xìn xīn shí zú ， nà lín mǒu yě jiù fàng xīn 。”
“师姐既信心十足，那林某也就放心。”
"With Senior Sister's confidence, Lin Xuan is also reassured."
shì qíng zhì cǐ ， yě suàn shì gào yí duàn luò ， suí hòu sì rén yòu liáo le yī xiē bié de 。 lín xuān yǔ ōu yáng qín xīn jiù gào cí le 。
事情至此，也算是告一段落，随后四人又聊了一些别的。林轩与欧阳琴心就告辞了。
With this matter settled, they continued discussing other matters before parting ways with Lin Xuan and Ouyang Qinxin.
sú huà shuō ， xiǎo bié shèng xīn hūn ， gèng hé kuàng zhè yī cì ， qín xīn chà diǎn jiù yǔ zì jǐ tiān rén yǒng gé ， néng gòu huà xiǎn wéi yí ， lín xuān zì rán shì wàn fēn zhēn xī 。
俗话说，小别胜新婚，更何况这一次，琴心差点就与自己天人永隔，能够化险为夷，林轩自然是万分珍惜。
It was said that a small separation could be better than a new marriage. Considering that Qinxin nearly lost her life, Lin Xuan cherished every moment together even more.
liǎng rén kě yǐ shuō dé shàng shì qián yuán zài xù 。
两人可以说得上是前缘再续。
They were like two souls reunited after a long absence, enjoying their time together as if on a honeymoon, allowing Lin Xuan to bask in the warmth and pleasure of his wife's company.
fū fù liǎ dōu hěn zhēn xī ， xié shǒu wài chū ， zài fù jìn yóu lì ， jiù rú tóng mì yuè wài chū ， ràng lín xuān xiǎng jǐn le wēn róu yàn fú 。
夫妇俩都很珍惜，携手外出，在附近游历，就如同蜜月外出，让林轩享尽了温柔艳福。
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Meanwhile, several thousand miles away,
yǔ cǐ tóng shí 。 jù lí zhè lǐ shù qiān wàn lǐ zhī wài 。
与此同时。距离这里数千万里之外。
Yinling Mountain was one of the ten major spirit veins in Naelong界. The renowned Wan Xiao Immortal Palace was situated here, known for being the most well-informed sect in the world.
yīn líng shān shì nài lóng jiè shí dà líng mài zhī yī ， hào chēng cǐ jiè xiāo xī zuì wèi líng tōng de wàn xiǎo xiān gōng jiù zuò luò yú zhè lǐ 。
氤灵山是鼐龙界十大灵脉之一，号称此界消息最为灵通的万晓仙宫就坐落于这里。
Wan Xiao Immortal Palace’s fame was widely known throughout Naelong界. However, its reputation stemmed not from its formidable strength but from a ranking system it established every five hundred years to evaluate the power of various sects and families within the realm.
wàn xiǎo xiān gōng ， tí jí tā de míng qì ， zhěng gè nài lóng jiè kě yǐ shuō shì wú rén bù zhī ， wú rén bù xiǎo dì 。
万晓仙宫，提及它的名气，整个鼐龙界可以说是无人不知，无人不晓地。
Cloud Conceal Sect had seen rapid growth, but in terms of depth, it still lagged behind Wan Xiao Immortal Palace, which had been around for millions of years.
ér zhuī gēn jiū dǐ ， què bú shì yīn wèi gāi pài shí lì duō me kě bù ， ér shì yīn wèi gāi pài měi guò wǔ bǎi nián ， biàn huì pài chū dà liàng de dì zǐ duì běn jiè gè gè zōng mén jiā zú de shí lì ， jìn xíng kǎo zhèng 。 suí hòu gěi chū yí gè pái míng de bǎng dān 。
而追根究底，却不是因为该派实力多么可怖，而是因为该派每过五百年，便会派出大量的弟子对本界各个宗门家族的实力，进行考证。随后给出一个排名的榜单。
Ice Hero Valley was an unremarkable part of this mountain range. Despite its rich spirit energy, the valley’s climate was harsh, covered with thick snow and ice throughout the year, making it a frigid place.
qí zhōng cuān shēng dé zuì kuài de ， dāng yǐ yún yǐn zōng mò shǔ 。
其中蹿升得最快的，当以云隐宗莫属。
Ordinary people could not survive here, and even weaker cultivators would freeze to death if they stayed for too long.
ér zhè ge bǎng dān qǐ chū ， běn shì bǎi wàn nián qián ， yī xiē wú suǒ shì shì de xiū xiān zhě 。 hú luàn pái zhe wán de ， hòu lái bù zhī wèi hé ， yī xiē dà shì lì ， què zhòng shì qǐ zhè ge pái míng lái le 。 zuì hòu bù zhī zěn me ， gèng jiāo yóu wàn xiǎo xiān gōng quán quán fù zé 。
而这个榜单起初，本是百万年前，一些无所事事的修仙者。胡乱排着玩的，后来不知为何，一些大势力，却重视起这个排名来了。最后不知怎么，更交由万晓仙宫全权负责。
Despite its unassuming nature, Ice Hero Valley was one of Wan Xiao Immortal Palace's most important forbidden areas. Few knew about it, and ordinary disciples rarely heard of it.
shì yì shí yí ， yě jiàn zhèng le nài lóng jiè gè dà shì lì de xīng shuāi gēng tì 。
事易时移，也见证了鼐龙界各大势力的兴衰更替。
Only the several patriarchs who managed the sect were allowed to enter without summons, but even then, only a few got past the entrance to see what lay within. The rest would respectfully answer questions from outside.
ér wàn xiǎo xiān gōng 。 gèng shì chéng zhǎng wèi gāi jiè miàn de dǐng jiān mén pài zhī yī ， fǒu zé ， yě bù kě néng zhàn lǐng yīn líng shān zhè yàng de dòng tiān fú dì 。
而万晓仙宫。更是成长为该界面的顶尖门派之一，否则，也不可能占领氤灵山这样的洞天福地。
These patriarchs showed such reverence for the inhabitants of this valley because they were none other than the founder and ancestor of Wan Xiao Immortal Palace!
cǐ shān wēi é qǐ fú ， mián yán shù shí wàn lǐ 。
此山巍峨起伏，绵延数十万里。
The immortal known as Wan Xiao!
dà dà xiǎo xiǎo de shān tóu jiē guǎng bù líng qì ， wàn xiǎo xiān gōng shù yǐ bǎi wàn de xiū shì jiù shēng huó yú zhè lǐ 。
大大小小的山头皆广布灵气，万晓仙宫数以百万的修士就生活于这里。
This person was once a legend in his own right, a powerful figure who lived alongside the Loose Cultivators and Demon Kings.
méi cuò ， shàng bǎi wàn de xiū xíng zhě 。
没错，上百万的修行者。
He had reached late-stage realm early on but chose to ascend to the Deity Realm instead of staying behind.
yún yǐn zōng de chéng zhǎng suī rán xùn sù ， dàn bì jìng shí rì shàng duǎn ， lùn dǐ yùn ， hái yuǎn bù jí wàn xiǎo xiān gōng zhè yàng chuán chéng le shù bǎi wàn nián de páng rán dà wù 。
云隐宗的成长虽然迅速，但毕竟时日尚短，论底蕴，还远不及万晓仙宫这样传承了数百万年的庞然大物。
However, unlike Li Yutong or Solitary Goose Master, he failed to make it through the final heavenly tribulation.
bīng xiá gǔ shì zhè piàn shān mài zhōng bù qǐ yǎn de yī zuò 。
冰侠谷是这片山脉中不起眼的一座。
According to logic, his situation should have led to his demise. But this person’s luck was truly extraordinary; perhaps due to his dual cultivation method, despite failing the tribulation, he managed to survive with only a thread of life left.
líng qì suī rán nóng yù ， rán ér cǐ xiá gǔ fāng yuán shí lǐ ， qì hòu què shì è liè yǐ jí 。
灵气虽然浓郁，然而此峡谷方圆十里，气候却是恶劣以极。
His physical body and soul had suffered immense damage. Fortunately, his disciples rescued him in time.
cháng nián lǒng zhào zhe hòu hòu de bīng xuě ， kě wèi hán fēng cì gǔ ， nǎi shì yín zhuāng sù guǒ de shì jiè 。
常年笼罩着厚厚的冰雪，可谓寒风刺骨，乃是银装素裹的世界。
However, his injuries were so severe that even with all the miraculous medicines, they could not be fully healed.
bié shuō fán rén shòu bù liǎo zhè lǐ de hán lěng ， biàn shì jìng jiè shāo ruò de xiū shì ， zài zhè lǐ duō dài shàng yī shí piàn kè ， yě huì bèi dòng chéng bīng gùn 。
别说凡人受不了这里的寒冷，便是境界稍弱的修士，在这里多待上一时片刻，也会被冻成冰棍。
A hundred thousand years passed as Wan Xiao Immortal Palace grew into one of the most powerful sects. Yet, this ancestor never appeared publicly again.
dāng rán le ， píng cháng yě gēn běn méi yǒu rén gǎn lái cǐ chù 。
当然了，平常也根本没有人敢来此处。
Li Yutong, Cold Moon True Monarch, and the other three Loose Cultivators became renowned throughout the world.
bīng xiá gǔ suī bù qǐ yǎn yǐ jí ， qí shí què shì wàn xiǎo xiān gōng zuì wèi zhòng yào de jìn dì zhī yī 。
冰侠谷虽不起眼以极，其实却是万晓仙宫最为重要的禁地之一。
Naelong True Monarch was also revered as the first expert in the realm.
hǎn yǒu rén zhī 。
罕有人知。
However, Wan Xiao Immortal remained forgotten by most. Even the disciples of the sect had never heard his name.
xún cháng dì zǐ ， huò xǔ yī bèi zi dōu bù céng yù wén guò 。
寻常弟子，或许一辈子都不曾与闻过。
Only a few patriarchs would visit Ice Hero Valley periodically to pay their respects.
néng gòu bù jīng zhuàn huàn lái dào cǐ dì de ， yě zhǐ yǒu gāi pài zhǔ shì de jǐ wèi tài shàng zhǎng lǎo ér yǐ 。
能够不经传唤来到此地的，也只有该派主事的几位太上长老而已。
Today, an elderly figure with a sage-like demeanor arrived outside the valley.
qiě bù yí dìng néng gòu jìn gǔ ， shí yǒu ** dōu shì zài wài miàn gōng jìng de huí dá yī xiē wèn tí 。
且不一定能够进谷，十有**都是在外面恭敬的回答一些问题。
He was a mid-stage cultivator with immense spiritual energy but bowed respectfully and said: "Disciple Yunhe, honored as a senior elder of this sect, has come here to seek an audience with the ancestor. I have important news to discuss; please grant me an audience."
méi cuò ， tài shàng zhǎng lǎo ， dōu duì gǔ zhōng zhī rén rú cǐ zūn jìng 。
没错，太上长老，都对谷中之人如此尊敬。
His voice echoed in the valley, calm and steady, yet there was no response.
yīn wèi zhè gǔ zhōng ， shì wàn xiǎo xiān gōng yī wèi chuán shuō zhōng de rén wù 。
因为这谷中，是万晓仙宫一位传说中的人物。
Yunhe did not show any impatience but waited quietly outside the valley. (To be continued…)
The voice of the silver-eyed maiden entered Lin Xuan's ears, expressing her concerns about his actions.
"Senior Sister makes a valid point. While my husband’s strength is formidable and few can match him in Naelong界, the Supreme Deity Alliance's leader does represent immense power. It's hard to guarantee that the patriarchs of those major sects won't be tempted by greed and play some tricks. Even if it ends up being a futile effort like a fly trying to stop a cart, it will still cause us some trouble. Lowering our姿态 now is a strategy for arrogance."
Ouyang Qinxin's lips also curved into a smile.
His beloved wife was clear on this matter; how could Lin Xuan not understand the senior siblings' intentions?
It was all for the future of Cloud Conceal Sect, or perhaps to help himself as well.
Although in Lin Xuan’s view, it seemed like overkill. With the precious snake already dead and the Black Phoenix Valley having only a few late-stage cultivators, what could they do?
In the cultivation world, strength reigned supreme. Even if these sects tried to play tricks behind the scenes, their eventual outcome would be a laughingstock.
Lin Xuan was confident about this point.
Of course, being低调 had its merits. Since his senior siblings had already made plans, Lin Xuan saw no reason to oppose them. He agreed to proceed with it as a strategy.
"Does the other party notice anything amiss? After all, almost every disciple watched me return that day?" Lin Xuan’s calm voice echoed in their ears.
Although he thought this move was unnecessary, since they were going through with it, they should do so wholeheartedly.
Lin Xuan did not want to see his senior siblings’ efforts go to waste.
"Junior Brother rest assured. I have already issued orders for the disciples not to speak out of turn. No one will dare defy my command."
The silver-eyed maiden’s voice was light and composed, showing no concern at all.
"With Senior Sister's confidence, Lin Xuan is also reassured."
With this matter settled, they continued discussing other matters before parting ways with Lin Xuan and Ouyang Qinxin.
It was said that a small separation could be better than a new marriage. Considering that Qinxin nearly lost her life, Lin Xuan cherished every moment together even more.
They were like two souls reunited after a long absence, enjoying their time together as if on a honeymoon, allowing Lin Xuan to bask in the warmth and pleasure of his wife's company.
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Meanwhile, several thousand miles away,
Yinling Mountain was one of the ten major spirit veins in Naelong界. The renowned Wan Xiao Immortal Palace was situated here, known for being the most well-informed sect in the world.
Wan Xiao Immortal Palace’s fame was widely known throughout Naelong界. However, its reputation stemmed not from its formidable strength but from a ranking system it established every five hundred years to evaluate the power of various sects and families within the realm.
Cloud Conceal Sect had seen rapid growth, but in terms of depth, it still lagged behind Wan Xiao Immortal Palace, which had been around for millions of years.
Ice Hero Valley was an unremarkable part of this mountain range. Despite its rich spirit energy, the valley’s climate was harsh, covered with thick snow and ice throughout the year, making it a frigid place.
Ordinary people could not survive here, and even weaker cultivators would freeze to death if they stayed for too long.
Despite its unassuming nature, Ice Hero Valley was one of Wan Xiao Immortal Palace's most important forbidden areas. Few knew about it, and ordinary disciples rarely heard of it.
Only the several patriarchs who managed the sect were allowed to enter without summons, but even then, only a few got past the entrance to see what lay within. The rest would respectfully answer questions from outside.
These patriarchs showed such reverence for the inhabitants of this valley because they were none other than the founder and ancestor of Wan Xiao Immortal Palace!
The immortal known as Wan Xiao!
This person was once a legend in his own right, a powerful figure who lived alongside the Loose Cultivators and Demon Kings.
He had reached late-stage realm early on but chose to ascend to the Deity Realm instead of staying behind.
However, unlike Li Yutong or Solitary Goose Master, he failed to make it through the final heavenly tribulation.
According to logic, his situation should have led to his demise. But this person’s luck was truly extraordinary; perhaps due to his dual cultivation method, despite failing the tribulation, he managed to survive with only a thread of life left.
His physical body and soul had suffered immense damage. Fortunately, his disciples rescued him in time.
However, his injuries were so severe that even with all the miraculous medicines, they could not be fully healed.
A hundred thousand years passed as Wan Xiao Immortal Palace grew into one of the most powerful sects. Yet, this ancestor never appeared publicly again.
Li Yutong, Cold Moon True Monarch, and the other three Loose Cultivators became renowned throughout the world.
Naelong True Monarch was also revered as the first expert in the realm.
However, Wan Xiao Immortal remained forgotten by most. Even the disciples of the sect had never heard his name.
Only a few patriarchs would visit Ice Hero Valley periodically to pay their respects.
Today, an elderly figure with a sage-like demeanor arrived outside the valley.
He was a mid-stage cultivator with immense spiritual energy but bowed respectfully and said: "Disciple Yunhe, honored as a senior elder of this sect, has come here to seek an audience with the ancestor. I have important news to discuss; please grant me an audience."
His voice echoed in the valley, calm and steady, yet there was no response.
Yunhe did not show any impatience but waited quietly outside the valley. (To be continued…)