“ lín shī dì ， kě yǒu shōu huò ？”
“林师弟，可有收获？”
"Junior Brother Lin, did you find anything?"
zhuǎn yǎn guò le yī zhǎn chá de gōng fu ， lín xuān shǒu zhōng huǒ guāng yì qǐ ， jiāng nà zhū yāo huà zuò le huī jìn 。
转眼过了一盏茶的功夫，林轩手中火光一起，将那猪妖化作了灰烬。
In a blink of an eye, Lin Xuan's hand emitted a burst of flame, reducing the pig demon to ashes.
zhǐ shèng xià yī lì jīng yíng tī tòu de yāo dān ， luò zài le tā de zhǎng xīn lǐ miàn 。
只剩下一粒晶莹剔透的妖丹，落在了他的掌心里面。
Only a crystal-clear demon core remained, falling into his palm.
“ guǒ rán shì nà hēi xióng wáng pài guò lái 。”
“果然是那黑熊王派过来。”
"Sure enough, it was that Black Bear King who sent this."
“ shén me ， zhēn shì nà jiā huo ， zhè me shuō ， wǒ men de shēn fèn shí yǒu ** yǐ jīng bào lù ， duì fāng yí dìng bú huì shàn bà gān xiū de ， cǐ qù nóng yuè chéng kě yào wàn fēn xiǎo xīn le 。” lóng xìng shào nián hēi zhe liǎn sè ， zhè chà bu duō shì zuì huài de jié guǒ 。
“什么，真是那家伙，这么说，我们的身份十有**已经暴露，对方一定不会善罢甘休的，此去濃月城可要万分小心了。”龙姓少年黑着脸色，这差不多是最坏的结果。
"What? It really is him. This means our identities have been exposed. The other party won't easily give up. We must be extremely cautious when we head to Moonlight City," the Maurname youth said with a gloomy face. This seemed to be one of the worst outcomes.
“ shì yǐ zhì cǐ ， shī xiōng yě bù yòng dān xīn wèi jù ， zuǒ yòu bù guò shì bīng lái jiāng dǎng shuǐ lái tǔ yǎn ér yǐ 。”
“事已至此，师兄也不用担心畏惧，左右不过是兵来将挡水来土掩而已。”
"Since it has come to this, Senior Brother need not worry or fear. After all, it's just a matter of meeting force with force."
lín xuān liǎn shàng de biǎo qíng ， zé míng xiǎn yào kāi tōng yī xiē 。
林轩脸上的表情，则明显要开通一些。
Lin Xuan's expression was noticeably more open.
xiū xiān jiè duō xīng fēng xuè yǔ ， zì jǐ gèng shì zǎo jiù shù xià wú shù qiáng dí ， shǎo yí gè ， bú huì gǎi guān mù qián de jìng yù ， tóng yàng de ， duō shàng yí gè ， sì hū yě méi yǒu shén me liǎo bù qǐ 。
修仙界多腥风血雨，自己更是早就树下无数强敌，少一个，不会改观目前的境遇，同样的，多上一个，似乎也没有什么了不起。
The cultivation world was filled with bloodshed and strife. He had long faced countless enemies, so losing one wouldn't change his current situation. Similarly, gaining another didn't seem to make much difference either.
hēi xióng wáng ， hēng ， shí xiàng de ， jiù bú yào lái zhǎo zì jǐ huì qì ， fǒu zé ， kǒng pà shì tā de mìng yùn hái yào duō chuǎn yī xiē 。
黑熊王，哼，识相的，就不要来找自己晦气，否则，恐怕是他的命运还要多舛一些。
Hmph, the Black Bear King, if you're wise, don't come looking for trouble. Otherwise, your fate will be even more tumultuous.
lín xuān xīn zhōng rú cǐ zhè bān de xiǎng zhe 。
林轩心中如此这般的想着。
Lin Xuan thought this way in his heart.
tā yǒu xìn xīn ， yì yǒu dǐ qì 。
他有信心，亦有底气。
He was confident and had the resolve.
ér cǐ shí ， zài nóng yuè chéng de mǒu chù gōng diàn lǐ 。
而此时，在濃月城的某处宫殿里。
Meanwhile, at a certain palace in Moonlight City.
zhòng wù luò dì de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， yī shēn xíng páng bó de xióng yāo jiāng gōng diàn zhōng de shì wù zá le gè qī líng bā luò 。
重物落地的声音传入耳朵，一身形磅礴的熊妖将宫殿中的事物砸了个七零八落。
The sound of heavy objects landing echoed as a powerful bear demon smashed everything inside the palace to pieces.
yòu shī bài le ！
又失败了！
Another failure!
xiān yǒu ài sūn yǔn luò ， jiē zhe zì jǐ pài chū de líng chǒng yòu yǐ yāo zhé ， zuò wèi dù jié hòu qī de lǎo guài wù ， hēi xióng wáng hé shí shòu guò zhè yàng de biē qū yǔ cuò zhé 。
先有爱孙陨落，接着自己派出的灵宠又已夭折，做为渡劫后期的老怪物，黑熊王何时受过这样的憋屈与挫折。
First, his grandson had perished, then his dispatched spirit pet had also met its end. As an old monster nearing the劫stage, when had the Black Bear King ever experienced such humiliation and setbacks?
jī fèn zhī xià ， yě jiù nán guài tā de biǎo xiàn yǒu xiē shī tài le 。
激愤之下，也就难怪他的表现有些失态了。
In his fury, it was no wonder he acted a bit out of control.
yī shí jiān ， gōng diàn zhōng de yāo xiū ， wú bù jìn ruò hán chán ， shēng pà yí bù xiǎo xīn ， rě dé zhè wèi lǎo zǔ zōng fā huǒ ， dào shí hòu kě jiù chī bù liǎo dōu zhe zǒu le 。
一时间，宫殿中的妖修，无不噤若寒蝉，生怕一不小心，惹得这位老祖宗发火，到时候可就吃不了兜着走了。
For a moment, all the demon cultivators in the palace fell silent, fearing they might inadvertently provoke this ancestor to anger, leading to dire consequences.
jiù zhè yàng 。 fēng bào zú zú chí xù le yī zhǎn chá de gōng fu ， cái jiàn jiàn guī yú píng fù 。
就这样。风暴足足持续了一盏茶的功夫，才渐渐归于平复。
After a while, the storm gradually subsided. However, the Black Bear King's aura of killing intent did not weaken; it solidified as if tangible.
rán ér hēi xióng wáng shēn shàng de shā qì ， què sī háo méi yǒu jiǎn ruò ， fǎn ér níng gù dé rú yǒu shí zhì yì bān le 。
然而黑熊王身上的杀气，却丝毫没有减弱，反而凝固得如有实质一般了。
"Hmph. Do you think I can't find you with such tactics? That's too naive. It just means more effort on my part. In any case, you won't escape from my hands."
“ hēng 。 yǐ wéi zhè yàng 。 běn lǎo zǔ jiù zhǎo bù chū nǐ lái me ， tài tiān zhēn le 。 bù guò shì duō huā fèi yī xiē gōng fu ér yǐ ， zǒng ér yán zhī ， nǐ shì táo bù chū wǒ shǒu xīn dì 。”
“哼。以为这样。本老祖就找不出你来么，太天真了。不过是多花费一些功夫而已，总而言之，你是逃不出我手心地。”
"Damn! You dare to provoke me. I will extract your soul and refine your essence, making you regret coming into this world."
“ kě wù de jiā huo ， jū rán gǎn zhāo rě wǒ 。 běn wáng yí dìng huì jiāng nǐ chōu hún liàn pò ， ràng nǐ hòu huǐ lái dào zhè ge shì jiè shàng de 。”
“可恶的家伙，居然敢招惹我。本王一定会将你抽魂炼魄，让你后悔来到这个世界上的。”
The resentful voice echoed as the Black Bear King suddenly sat cross-legged.
yuàn dú de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， hēi xióng wáng tū rán pán xī zuò xià lái le 。
怨毒的声音传入耳朵，黑熊王突然盘膝坐下来了。
He waved his huge bear paws, seemingly performing some great secret technique.
jù dà de xióng zhǎng lián lián huī wǔ ， fǎng fú zài shī zhǎn shén me liǎo bù qǐ de mì shù 。
巨大的熊掌连连挥舞，仿佛在施展什么了不起的秘术。
After all, the demon was his grandson with a blood connection. Using divine soul marks could help him find the murderer.
hēi xióng guài bì jìng shì tā de sūn ér ， xuè mài xiāng lián ， zhǐ yào dòng yòng shén hún yìn jì ， jiù kě yǐ jiāng nà xiōng shǒu zhǎo chū lái dì 。
黑熊怪毕竟是他的孙儿，血脉相连，只要动用神魂印记，就可以将那凶手找出来地。
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Lin Xuan did not know about this. After experiencing some setbacks, Moonlight City finally came into view.
ér zhè yī qiè 。 lín xuān bìng bù qīng chǔ ， jīng lì le yī xiē bō zhé ， nóng yuè chéng zhōng yú lì lì zài mù 。
而这一切。林轩并不清楚，经历了一些波折，濃月城终于历历在目。
The city walls were tall and imposing, with soldiers patrolling on top. All of them were cultivators, many of whom had impressive strength.
chéng qiáng gāo dà wēi wǔ ， yǒu jiǎ shì zài shàng miàn yóu yì xún luó 。 wú yī lì wài ， quán shì xiū xiān zhě ， ér qiě shí lì pǒ duō kě quān kě diǎn zhī chù 。
城墙高大威武，有甲士在上面游弋巡逻。无一例外，全是修仙者，而且实力颇多可圈可点之处。
With the upcoming Immortal Alliance Conference, the defensive forces here naturally increased significantly.
xiān méng dà huì mǎ shàng jiù yào kāi mù ， zhè ér de fáng yù lì liàng zì rán yě jiù zēng qiáng le xǔ duō 。
仙盟大会马上就要开幕，这儿的防御力量自然也就增强了许多。
Otherwise, any oversight could make the Immortal Dao Alliance and Dongyu Kingdom lose face, becoming a laughingstock in the cultivation world.
fǒu zé yí dàn chū xiàn shén me pī lòu miù wù ， xiān dào méng yǔ dōng yù guó de miàn zi ， kě dōu bù zhī dào zhǎo nǎ ér gē ， fēi chéng wéi xiū xiān jiè de xiào bǐng bù kě 。
否则一旦出现什么纰漏谬误，仙道盟与东裕国的面子，可都不知道找哪儿搁，非成为修仙界的笑柄不可。
In three days, they would be electing the new leader. The entire Moonlight City was nearly overflowing with people.
hái yǒu sān tiān ， jiù huì tuī jǔ méng zhǔ ， zhěng gè nóng yuè chéng ， chà bu duō yǐ dào le rén shān rén hǎi de dì bù 。
还有三天，就会推举盟主，整个濃月城，差不多已到了人山人海的地步。
The city gates were open to welcome guests from all directions. However, there were restrictions on flying out of sight. Any cultivator within ten miles had to land their light travel and enter by vehicle.
chéng mén dà kāi ， yíng jiē bā fāng lái kè ， bù guò jìn kōng jìn zhì dǎo shì kāi qǐ de ， fán shì lí chéng shí lǐ ， dōu xū yào jiāng dùn guāng jiàng luò ， rán hòu yóu shòu chē ， zài yíng jiē dào chéng lǐ miàn qù de 。
城门大开，迎接八方来客，不过禁空禁制倒是开启的，凡是离城十里，都需要将遁光降落，然后由兽车，再迎接到城里面去的。
But this rule applied only to ordinary cultivators; for old monsters at the渡劫stage, the city's cultivators could do little if they ignored it.
dàn zhè tiáo guī jǔ ， shì duì pǔ tōng de xiū xiān zhě ， dù jié jí bié de lǎo guài wù ruò shì bù zūn shǒu ， chéng zhōng de xiū shì ， yě zhǐ yǒu rú zhī nài hé 。
但这条规矩，是对普通的修仙者，渡劫级别的老怪物若是不遵守，城中的修士，也只有如之奈何。
Should he just enter or be more discreet?
jiū jìng shì jiù zhè yàng rù chéng ， hái shì dī diào yì diǎn hǎo ne ？
究竟是就这样入城，还是低调一点好呢？
Lin Xuan pondered in his heart.
lín xuān zài xīn zhōng sī suǒ 。
林轩在心中思索。
At that moment, a melodious melody drifted into his ears.
ér jiù zài zhè shí ， yī zhèn yōu yáng de qín shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ 。
而就在这时，一阵悠扬的琴声传入耳朵。
Then came more celestial music.
jiē zhe ， shì gèng duō de xiān lè 。
接着，是更多的仙乐。
The sound carried on the wind.
piāo biān wǎng zhè lǐ piāo 。
飘边往这里飘。
After some time, a woman began to sing with her neck thrown back. Her voice was like celestial music, so enchanting it could linger for three days.
yòu guò piàn kè ， biàn chéng le yī nǚ zǐ yǐn jǐng gāo gē ， nà gē shēng yì rú tóng xiān lè ， shuō rào liáng sān rì ， nà shì yì diǎn yě bù wèi guò 。
又过片刻，变成了一女子引颈高歌，那歌声亦如同仙乐，说绕梁三日，那是一点也不为过。
"What is this..."
“ zhè shì ……”
“这是……”
Lin Xuan and his companions turned their heads, focusing their divine sense towards the source of the sound.
lín xuān sān rén bù yóu de dōu huí guò tóu lú ， xiàng zhe nà shēng yīn de yuán tóu chù jiāng shén shí yī fàng ér chū 。
林轩三人不由得都回过头颅，像着那声音的源头处将神识一放而出。
In the distance, golden light shone brightly, with various mists and vapors emerging in the air.
zhǐ jiàn zài nà tiān biān jí yuǎn ， jīn guāng duó mù ， yǐn yǐn hái yǒu gè zhǒng yīn yūn de wù qì ， zài xū kōng zhōng fú xiàn ér chū 。
只见在那天边极远，金光夺目，隐隐还有各种氤氲的雾气，在虚空中浮现而出。
Amidst the swirling spiritual light, countless iron cavalry appeared before their eyes.
ér zài nà fān téng de líng guāng zhōng ， yǐng yǐng chuò chuò ， què yǒu wú shù tiě qí yìng rù dào yǎn lián le 。
而在那翻腾的灵光中，影影绰绰，却有无数铁骑映入到眼帘了。
The number of cavalry was considerable, nearly a thousand. Each rider was clad in armor, riding on strange beasts with lion bodies and dragon heads, majestic and fierce, with auspicious energy surrounding them.
qí bīng shù liàng jí duō ， zú yǒu jìn qiān zhī shù ， měi yí gè dōu pī jiān zhí ruì ， suǒ chéng qí de guài shòu shī shēn lóng shǒu ， shén jùn xiōng měng ， yǐn yǐn yǒu ruì qì mí màn zài shēn zhōu 。
骑兵数量极多，足有近千之数，每一个都披坚执锐，所乘骑的怪兽狮身龙首，神骏凶猛，隐隐有瑞气弥漫在身周。
Behind these Separation-stage riders, flying boats emerged.
ér zài zhè xiē lí hé jí qí shì de shēn hòu ， yòu chū xiàn le yī liàng liàng de fēi zhōu 。
而在这些离合级骑士的身后，又出现了一辆辆的飞舟。
Each boat was about ten zhang long, encased in iron armor. Soldiers stood at the bow, but upon closer inspection, they were puppets. The array patterns carved on the hull provided both offensive and defensive capabilities.
měi yī liàng fēi zhōu dōu zhǎng shí zhàng zuǒ yòu ， tōng tǐ bèi tiě jiǎ bāo guǒ ， chuán shǒu zhàn lì zhe yī pái pái de jiǎ shì ， dàn zǐ xì yī kàn ， dōu shì kuǐ lěi zhī wù ， chuán shēn shàng lòu kè de zhèn fǎ gèng shì gōng fáng yī tǐ de 。
每一辆飞舟都长十丈左右，通体被铁甲包裹，船首站立着一排排的甲士，但仔细一看，都是傀儡之物，船身上镂刻的阵法更是攻防一体的。
These flying boats seemed unremarkable from a distance, but their power would be formidable when attacking or conquering territory. Moreover, there were many of them, densely packed like ants.
zhè xiē fēi zhōu ， biǎo miàn shàng kàn ， sì hū yě bù rú hé ， dàn ruò shì gōng chéng lüè dì de huà ， wēi lì zé fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， ér qiě shù liàng jí duō ， mì mì má má yǔ mǎ yǐ xiāng chà fǎng fú 。
这些飞舟，表面上看，似乎也不如何，但若是攻城掠地的话，威力则非同小可，而且数量极多，密密麻麻与蚂蚁相差仿佛。
Behind the flying boats, hundreds more cultivators appeared.
zài fēi zhōu de bèi hòu ， zé shì shù yǐ bǎi jì de xiū shì chū xiàn le 。
在飞舟的背后，则是数以百计的修士出现了。
However, their attire was surprising.
rán ér zhè xiē xiū shì de dǎ bàn ， què ràng rén cuò è 。
然而这些修士的打扮，却让人错愕。
Some wore scholar robes, others had official hats, and some wore general's armor.
yǒu de chuān zhe rú páo ， yǒu de dài zhe guān mào ， hái yǒu de shēn pī jiāng jūn de kǎi jiǎ 。
有的穿着儒袍，有的带着官帽，还有的身披将军的铠甲。
At first glance, one might think they were a group of officials from a certain country attending court.
zhà yī kàn ， hái yǐ wéi shì nǎ ge guó jiā de wén wǔ bǎi guān ， qù shàng zǎo cháo 。
乍一看，还以为是哪个国家的文武百官，去上早朝。
"These are Dongyu Kingdom's cultivators. Such grandeur, could it be that a prince is visiting here?"
“ shì dōng yù guó de xiū xiān zhě ， zhè zhǒng pái chǎng ， nán dào shì nǎ wèi wáng yé jià lín zhè lǐ le ？”
“是东裕国的修仙者，这种排场，难道是哪位王爷驾临这里了？”
"Friend, you have a point."
“ dào yǒu yán zhī yǒu lǐ 。”
“道友言之有理。”
"What do you mean by 'point'? I think both of you are shallow in your understanding. A prince would not have such an appearance. Based on my analysis, the emperor himself must be arriving here," said the first person with disdain.
“ shén me yǒu lǐ ， wǒ kàn nǐ men liǎng gè ， nà shì jiàn shí qiǎn bó ， wáng yé ， wáng yé yě bú huì yǒu zhè zhǒng pái chǎng de ， zhào lǎo fū fēn xī ， duō bàn shì gāi guó de huáng dì bì xià yù jià dào le cǐ dì 。”
“什么有理，我看你们两个，那是见识浅薄，王爷，王爷也不会有这种排场的，照老夫分析，多半是该国的皇帝陛下御驾到了此地。”
"Hmph, so you're shallow." The elder's face showed contempt: "According to common sense, that emperor senior is unlikely to easily come to this remote place. But this time is different. All major sects have gathered here for the selection of the Immortal Dao Alliance leader. With Master Daelong not present, whoever takes on the position will be the first person in this plane. Even if Dongyu Kingdom's emperor is a senior at the渡劫stage, what reason does he have to remain unmoved."
“ shén me ， huáng dì ， nǐ zhè huà wèi miǎn yě tài wēi yán sǒng tīng le xiē ， dōng yù guó de huáng dì ， nǎi shì cǐ jiè miàn de zuì qiáng zhě zhī yī ， nǎ ér yǒu kě néng rú cǐ qīng yì ， jiù lái dào zhè lǐ 。” qián miàn yī rén de biǎo qíng ， nà shì bù yǐ wéi rán yǐ jí 。
“什么，皇帝，你这话未免也太危言耸听了些，东裕国的皇帝，乃是此界面的最强者之一，哪儿有可能如此轻易，就来到这里。”前面一人的表情，那是不以为然以极。
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“ hēng ， suǒ yǐ shuō nǐ jiàn shí qiǎn bó 。” lǎo zhě de liǎn shàng lù chū bù xiè zhī sè ：“ àn cháng lǐ lái shuō ， nà wèi huáng dì qián bèi què rán bù kě néng qīng yì lái dào zhè qióng xiāng pì rǎng de ， dàn zhè cì bù tóng ， gè dà mén pài qí jù cǐ chù ， shì wèi le xuǎn xiān dào méng de méng zhǔ ， rú jīn nài lóng zhēn rén bù zài ， shuí zuò shàng méng zhǔ zhī wèi ， jiù kě yǐ shuō shì cǐ jiè miàn de dì yī rén le ， jiù suàn dōng yù guó de huáng dì shì dù jié hòu qī de qián bèi ， yòu yǒu shén me lǐ yóu bù xīn dòng 。”
“哼，所以说你见识浅薄。”老者的脸上露出不屑之色：“按常理来说，那位皇帝前辈确然不可能轻易来到这穷乡僻壤的，但这次不同，各大门派齐聚此处，是为了选仙道盟的盟主，如今鼐龙真人不在，谁坐上盟主之位，就可以说是此界面的第一人了，就算东裕国的皇帝是渡劫后期的前辈，又有什么理由不心动。”
The two fell silent.
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Other cultivators from different directions also discussed among themselves, some saying it was a prince and others an emperor. Their arguments had their merits.
nà liǎng gè jiā huo yǎ kǒu wú yán le 。
那两个家伙哑口无言了。
Regardless of who was right, a high-ranking official's arrival in Moonlight City was certain.
ér qí tā fāng wèi ， mù dǔ zhè yī qiè de xiū shì yě zài yì lùn fēn fēn ， yǒu de shuō shì wáng yé ， yǒu de shuō shì huáng dì ， suǒ fēn xī de lùn jù ， yě shì gè yǒu dào lǐ 。
而其他方位，目睹这一切的修士也在议论纷纷，有的说是王爷，有的说是皇帝，所分析的论据，也是各有道理。
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dàn bù guǎn shuí shuō dé yǒu lǐ ， yī wèi dà rén wù jià lín nóng yuè chéng zé shì kě yǐ kěn dìng dì 。
但不管谁说得有理，一位大人物驾临濃月城则是可以肯定地。
Amidst the multitude of discussions, Lin Xuan remained silent with a smile.
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In his view, this grandeur was indeed amusing.
fēn fán de yì lùn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， lín xuān què xiào ér bù yǔ 。
纷繁的议论传入耳朵，林轩却笑而不语。
The officials' cultivation levels varied, but they were all at least the洞玄stage. Among them, several figures wearing purple robes were high-ranking cultivators at the分神stage, their strength not inferior to Yun Ruo Yan beside him.
zài tā kàn lái ， zhè pái chǎng zhe shí yǒu qù 。
在他看来，这排场着实有趣。
Even more so, they might even surpass him.
nà xiē wén wǔ bǎi guān de xiū wèi cēn cī bù qǐ ， dàn zuì chà yě shì dòng xuán qī ， qí zhōng yǒu jǐ gè shēn chuān zǐ páo de rén wù ， gèng shì fēn shén qī dà chéng de xiū xiān zhě ， shí lì bǐ zhī zì jǐ shēn páng de yún ruò yán yě háo bù xùn sè 。
那些文武百官的修为参差不起，但最差也是洞玄期，其中有几个身穿紫袍的人物，更是分神期大成的修仙者，实力比之自己身旁的云若颜也毫不逊色。
Behind them, the mists became denser and more ethereal as a group of women carrying palace lanterns passed by.
"Junior Brother Lin, did you find anything?"
In a blink of an eye, Lin Xuan's hand emitted a burst of flame, reducing the pig demon to ashes.
Only a crystal-clear demon core remained, falling into his palm.
"Sure enough, it was that Black Bear King who sent this."
"What? It really is him. This means our identities have been exposed. The other party won't easily give up. We must be extremely cautious when we head to Moonlight City," the Maurname youth said with a gloomy face. This seemed to be one of the worst outcomes.
"Since it has come to this, Senior Brother need not worry or fear. After all, it's just a matter of meeting force with force."
Lin Xuan's expression was noticeably more open.
The cultivation world was filled with bloodshed and strife. He had long faced countless enemies, so losing one wouldn't change his current situation. Similarly, gaining another didn't seem to make much difference either.
Hmph, the Black Bear King, if you're wise, don't come looking for trouble. Otherwise, your fate will be even more tumultuous.
Lin Xuan thought this way in his heart.
He was confident and had the resolve.
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Meanwhile, at a certain palace in Moonlight City.
Boom!
The sound of heavy objects landing echoed as a powerful bear demon smashed everything inside the palace to pieces.
Another failure!
First, his grandson had perished, then his dispatched spirit pet had also met its end. As an old monster nearing the劫stage, when had the Black Bear King ever experienced such humiliation and setbacks?
In his fury, it was no wonder he acted a bit out of control.
For a moment, all the demon cultivators in the palace fell silent, fearing they might inadvertently provoke this ancestor to anger, leading to dire consequences.
After a while, the storm gradually subsided. However, the Black Bear King's aura of killing intent did not weaken; it solidified as if tangible.
"Hmph. Do you think I can't find you with such tactics? That's too naive. It just means more effort on my part. In any case, you won't escape from my hands."
"Damn! You dare to provoke me. I will extract your soul and refine your essence, making you regret coming into this world."
The resentful voice echoed as the Black Bear King suddenly sat cross-legged.
He waved his huge bear paws, seemingly performing some great secret technique.
After all, the demon was his grandson with a blood connection. Using divine soul marks could help him find the murderer.
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Lin Xuan did not know about this. After experiencing some setbacks, Moonlight City finally came into view.
The city walls were tall and imposing, with soldiers patrolling on top. All of them were cultivators, many of whom had impressive strength.
With the upcoming Immortal Alliance Conference, the defensive forces here naturally increased significantly.
Otherwise, any oversight could make the Immortal Dao Alliance and Dongyu Kingdom lose face, becoming a laughingstock in the cultivation world.
In three days, they would be electing the new leader. The entire Moonlight City was nearly overflowing with people.
The city gates were open to welcome guests from all directions. However, there were restrictions on flying out of sight. Any cultivator within ten miles had to land their light travel and enter by vehicle.
But this rule applied only to ordinary cultivators; for old monsters at the渡劫stage, the city's cultivators could do little if they ignored it.
Should he just enter or be more discreet?
Lin Xuan pondered in his heart.
At that moment, a melodious melody drifted into his ears.
Then came more celestial music.
The sound carried on the wind.
After some time, a woman began to sing with her neck thrown back. Her voice was like celestial music, so enchanting it could linger for three days.
"What is this..."
Lin Xuan and his companions turned their heads, focusing their divine sense towards the source of the sound.
In the distance, golden light shone brightly, with various mists and vapors emerging in the air.
Amidst the swirling spiritual light, countless iron cavalry appeared before their eyes.
The number of cavalry was considerable, nearly a thousand. Each rider was clad in armor, riding on strange beasts with lion bodies and dragon heads, majestic and fierce, with auspicious energy surrounding them.
Behind these Separation-stage riders, flying boats emerged.
Each boat was about ten zhang long, encased in iron armor. Soldiers stood at the bow, but upon closer inspection, they were puppets. The array patterns carved on the hull provided both offensive and defensive capabilities.
These flying boats seemed unremarkable from a distance, but their power would be formidable when attacking or conquering territory. Moreover, there were many of them, densely packed like ants.
Behind the flying boats, hundreds more cultivators appeared.
However, their attire was surprising.
Some wore scholar robes, others had official hats, and some wore general's armor.
At first glance, one might think they were a group of officials from a certain country attending court.
"These are Dongyu Kingdom's cultivators. Such grandeur, could it be that a prince is visiting here?"
"Friend, you have a point."
"What do you mean by 'point'? I think both of you are shallow in your understanding. A prince would not have such an appearance. Based on my analysis, the emperor himself must be arriving here," said the first person with disdain.
"Hmph, so you're shallow." The elder's face showed contempt: "According to common sense, that emperor senior is unlikely to easily come to this remote place. But this time is different. All major sects have gathered here for the selection of the Immortal Dao Alliance leader. With Master Daelong not present, whoever takes on the position will be the first person in this plane. Even if Dongyu Kingdom's emperor is a senior at the渡劫stage, what reason does he have to remain unmoved."
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The two fell silent.
Other cultivators from different directions also discussed among themselves, some saying it was a prince and others an emperor. Their arguments had their merits.
Regardless of who was right, a high-ranking official's arrival in Moonlight City was certain.
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Amidst the multitude of discussions, Lin Xuan remained silent with a smile.
In his view, this grandeur was indeed amusing.
The officials' cultivation levels varied, but they were all at least the洞玄stage. Among them, several figures wearing purple robes were high-ranking cultivators at the分神stage, their strength not inferior to Yun Ruo Yan beside him.
Even more so, they might even surpass him.
Behind them, the mists became denser and more ethereal as a group of women carrying palace lanterns passed by.