zhè xiē nǚ zǐ jiē zuò gōng zhōng shì bì dǎ bàn ， xiū wèi cēn cī bù qí ， dàn zuì chà de yě zài níng dān qī ， shēn zī zhuó yuè ， róng yán xiù lì ， qì zhì yì shì gāo yǎ ér chū chén dì 。
这些女子皆做宫中侍婢打扮，修为参差不齐，但最差的也在凝丹期，身姿卓越，容颜秀丽，气质亦是高雅而出尘地。
These women were dressed as maids of the palace, their cultivation levels varying. However, even the weakest among them was at the Condensation Core stage, with graceful postures and beautiful appearances, exuding a refined and ethereal aura.
suī tán bù shàng jué dài jiā lì ， dàn měi yí gè dōu shì jí wéi chū zhòng de měi nǚ 。
虽谈不上绝代佳丽，但每一个都是极为出众的美女。
Though not considered absolute beauties, each one was exceptionally striking.
shǒu tí gōng dēng ， zú yǒu jìn bǎi rén ， fēn chéng liǎng liè ， yú xū kōng zhōng kuǎn kuǎn ér lái ， suǒ guò zhī chù ， wǔ sè xiān xiá yīn yūn ér chū ， tóu dǐng yì yǒu huā bàn piāo fēi sǎ luò ， kàn shàng qù jiù rú xiān nǚ lín fán shì de 。
手提宫灯，足有近百人，分成两列，于虚空中款款而来，所过之处，五色仙霞氤氲而出，头顶亦有花瓣飘飞洒落，看上去就如仙女临凡似的。
Holding palace lanterns in hand, nearly a hundred of them formed two rows, slowly approaching from the void. As they passed, colorful immortal clouds drifted out, and petals floated down, making it seem as if fairies had descended to earth.
zhè pái chǎng ， zhè qì dù ……
这排场，这气度……
The grandeur and demeanor...
lái nóng yuè chéng de xiū xiān zhě hěn duō dōu shì jiàn guò dà shì miàn de ， dàn cǐ shí ， yě bù yóu de liǎng yǎn zhí le ， huáng jiā fēng fàn ， guǒ rán shì fēi tóng xiǎo kě 。
来濃月城的修仙者很多都是见过大世面的，但此时，也不由得两眼直了，皇家风范，果然是非同小可。
Many cultivators who had seen much in their travels could not help but be struck by the scene. The imperial style was indeed no small matter.
zhēng lùn yě guī yú jié shù ， jià lín de kěn dìng bú huì shì yī fāng wáng hóu ， shí yǒu ** shì dōng yù guó de huáng dì bì xià qīn zì dào le cǐ chù 。
争论也归于结束，驾临的肯定不会是一方王侯，十有**是东裕国的皇帝陛下亲自到了此处。
Arguments came to an end. It was highly likely that neither a vassal lord nor any other high-ranking official would arrive; it was almost certain that Emperor Dongyu of the Eastern Prosperity Kingdom had personally come here.
dōng yù xiān huáng ！
东裕仙皇！
Emperor Dongyu!
nài lóng jiè de dǐng jí dà néng zhī yī ， jí biàn fàng yǎn zhěng gè líng jiè ， nà yì shì pái dé shàng hào dì 。
鼐龙界的顶级大能之一，即便放眼整个灵界，那亦是排得上号地。
One of the top great cultivators in the Naelong Realm, he ranked among the best even within the entire Spirit Realm. A late-stage cultivator who had endured countless tribulations.
dù jié hòu qī de lǎo guài wù 。
渡劫后期的老怪物。
Legends said that for millions of years, he had lived a secluded life but could no longer bear the solitude and had come here. Was he eyeing the position as the head of the Immortal Alliance?
chuán shuō tā shàng bǎi wàn nián lái yì zhí shēn jū qiǎn chū ， rú jīn zhōng yú yě nài bú zhù jì mò ， jià lín cǐ chù ， shì jì yú xiān dào méng de méng zhǔ zhī wèi me ？
传说他上百万年来一直深居浅出，如今终于也耐不住寂寞，驾临此处，是觊觎仙道盟的盟主之位么？
His gaze was like that of a tiger waiting to pounce!
hǔ shì dān dān ！
虎视眈眈！
This description fit him perfectly.
zhè ge xíng róng yì diǎn yě méi yǒu cuò 。
这个形容一点也没有错。
It was rumored that the Black Bear King of the Ten Thousand Demons Sect had arrived more than ten days ago.
tīng shuō wàn yāo zōng de hēi xióng wáng zǎo zài shí duō tiān qián jiù lái le 。
听说万妖宗的黑熊王早在十多天前就来了。
High-ranking cultivators and powerful figures gathered here, making this meeting at the Immortal Alliance likely to be extremely lively. A fierce competition between dragons and tigers could almost be anticipated.
gāo shǒu yún jí ， qiáng zhě shì yǔ ， fēng yún jì huì yú cǐ ， zhè cì xiān méng dà huì ， xiǎng bì huì rè nào yǐ jí ， yī fān lóng zhēng hǔ dòu ， jī hū shì kě yǐ yù jì 。
高手云集，强者似雨，风云际会于此，这次仙盟大会，想必会热闹以极，一番龙争虎斗，几乎是可以预计。
Behind these palace maids, the light became even more dazzling, revealing magnificent pavilions, or rather, flower carriages. Each was uniquely shaped, with a total of eighteen in number. The most eye-catching was undoubtedly the one in the middle.
ér zài zhè xiē gōng é de bèi hòu ， guāng xiá yuè fā de yào mù ， suí zhī yìng rù yǎn lián de shì yī dòng dòng zhuàng guān de lóu gé ， bù ， zhèng què de shuō ， yīng gāi shì huā chē 。
而在这些宫娥的背后，光霞越发的耀目，随之映入眼帘的是一栋栋壮观的楼阁，不，正确的说，应该是花车。
Towering over dozens of feet, it had nine levels and looked like a small mountain, pulled by several dozen wild beasts and mammoth-like creatures.
měi yī liàng dōu zào xíng qí tè ， gòng shí bā liàng zhī duō ， ér zuì yìng rù zhǔ mù dì ， yòu shì zhōng jiān de yī zuò 。
每一辆都造型奇特，共十八辆之多，而最映入瞩目的，又是中间的一座。
As it moved, even the void seemed to tremble, truly impressive.
gāo shù shí zhàng yǒu yú ， fēn jiǔ céng ， kàn shàng qù ， jiù yǔ yī zuò xiǎo shān xiāng chà fǎng fú ， yóu shí yú tóu mán huāng jù shòu 。 měng mà yāo xiàng lā zhe 。
高数十丈有余，分九层，看上去，就与一座小山相差仿佛，由十余头蛮荒巨兽。猛犸妖象拉着。
In the center of this flower carriage, on the fifth level, two people sat facing each other, with a chessboard in front of them.
yí dòng jiān ， fǎng fú xū kōng dōu zài zhèn chàn ， dàng zhēn shì qì yǔ bù fán 。
移动间，仿佛虚空都在震颤，当真是气宇不凡。
A man and a woman were playing chess. The board was filled with black and white pieces entangled in complex patterns, fiercely battling one another.
ér zài nà huā chē de zhōng jiān ， yě jiù shì dì wǔ céng ， yǒu liǎng rén xiāng duì ér zuò ， miàn qián bǎi zhe yī fù qí pán 。
而在那花车的中间，也就是第五层，有两人相对而坐，面前摆着一副棋盘。
Lin Xuan's gaze fell upon the man.
shì yī nán yī nǚ ， zhèng zài duì yì 。
是一男一女，正在对弈。
Late-stage tribulation!
zhǐ jiàn qí pán shàng zòng héng jiāo cuò ， hēi zi yǔ bái zi hù xiāng jiū jié zài yì qǐ ， zhèng shā dé nán fēn nán jiě yǐ jí 。
只见棋盘上纵横交错，黑子与白子互相纠结在一起，正杀得难分难解以极。
Wearing a bright yellow robe, he had a green jade high crown on his head, long beard reaching his chest, though it was hard to tell his age. His demeanor was extremely imposing.
lín xuān de mù guāng luò xiàng nà nán zi 。
林轩的目光落像那男子。
His aura radiated like that of a king.
dù jié hòu qī ！
渡劫后期！
Even low-level cultivators felt their knees weaken just by looking at him, almost wanting to kneel and bow.
shēn chuān míng huáng fú shì ， tóu dài bì yù gāo guān 。 zhǎng rán qí xiōng ， kàn bù chū duō dà nián jì ， qì dù què shì wēi yán yǐ jí 。
身穿明黄服饰，头带碧玉高冠。长髯齐胸，看不出多大年纪，气度却是威严以极。
His identity was clear.
wáng zhě zhī qì wài yì 。
王者之气外溢。
This attire and demeanor could only belong to one person in the Eastern Prosperity Kingdom: Emperor Dongyu himself.
xiū wèi ruò diǎn de xiū xiān zhě ， jǐn jǐn shì kàn shàng tā yī yǎn ， jiù jué de hún shēn fā ruǎn ， shèn zhì xiǎng yào fān shēn jiù bài 。
修为弱点的修仙者，仅仅是看上他一眼，就觉得浑身发软，甚至想要翻身就拜。
The woman sitting opposite him wore a phoenix crown andceremonial robe-collar, exuding an opulent and elegant presence. Her beauty was breathtaking.
qí shēn fèn yǐ hū zhī yù chū 。
其身份已呼之欲出。
But what caught everyone's attention was her cultivation level; she too was at the late-stage tribulation stage.
zhè zhǒng dǎ bàn ， zhè zhǒng qì dù ， zhěng gè dōng yù guó ， bú huì yǒu dì èr gè 。
这种打扮，这种气度，整个东裕国，不会有第二个。
When did the Eastern Prosperity Kingdom acquire such powerful cultivators?
wéi yǒu dāng jīn huáng shàng 。 yě jiù shì dōng yù xiān huáng 。
唯有当今皇上。也就是东裕仙皇。
Was it Emperor Dongyu’s original empress consort?
ér zuò zài tā duì miàn de nǚ zǐ ， zé yī shēn fèng guān xiá pèi de fú shì ， qì dù yōng róng huá lì ， róng mào yì shì měi mào wú bǐ 。
而坐在他对面的女子，则一身凤冠霞帔的服饰，气度雍容华丽，容貌亦是美貌无比。
The attendees guessed silently, feeling a mix of shock and concern. After all, this queen’s name had never been heard before, making her presence strange indeed.
dàn ràng rén gèng zài yì de shì tā de xiū wèi 。 jū rán yì shì dù jié hòu qī 。
但让人更在意的是她的修为。居然亦是渡劫后期。
Late-stage tributaries should be famous throughout the land, but her anonymity suggested that the Eastern Prosperity Kingdom might have hidden its strength. Other factions likely had more than just their paper strength as well.
dōng yù guó shén me shí hòu yǒu le zhè yàng de gāo shǒu ？
东裕国什么时候有了这样的高手？
Of course, these were mere speculations; no one knew for sure. But it was clear that everyone kept some trump cards up their sleeves.
nán dào shì dōng yù xiān huáng de yuán pèi huáng hòu ？
难道是东裕仙皇的原配皇后？
Given this scenario, the outcome of the Immortal Alliance meeting could not be predicted by ordinary means. What would happen in the end?
zài chǎng zhī rén àn àn cāi cè ， tóng shí yě xīn jīng yǐ jí ， bì jìng zhè wèi huáng hòu de dà míng zhī qián shì shuí yě cóng wèi céng tīng guò dì 。
在场之人暗暗猜测，同时也心惊以极，毕竟这位皇后的大名之前是谁也从未曾听过地。
The thought raced through Lin Xuan’s mind as his expression turned grim. He had been confident about Lin Xuan becoming the head of the Immortal Alliance, but now he was unsure.
zhè kě gǔ guài wú bǐ ， bì jìng yú qíng yú lǐ 。 dù jié hòu qī de cún zài dōu yīng gāi shì míng mǎn tiān xià dì 。
这可古怪无比，毕竟于情于理。渡劫后期的存在都应该是名满天下地。
Around Dòngyu City, many powerful figures had gathered both openly and secretly, making things far more complicated than expected. Would his junior brother still be able to become the head of the Immortal Alliance?
rú cǐ mò mò wú wén ， chú fēi shì dōng yù guó de huáng shì yǒu yì wèi zhī ， tā men yǒu yǐn cáng gāo shǒu 。 nà qí tā shì lì ， zhǐ miàn shàng de shí lì ， xiǎng bì yě bú huì shì quán bù de dōng xī ？
如此默默无闻，除非是东裕国的皇室有意为之，他们有隐藏高手。那其他势力，纸面上的实力，想必也不会是全部的东西？
No one knew!
dāng rán ， zhè jǐn jǐn shì cāi cè ， zhēn shí qíng xíng rú hé ， rú jīn méi yǒu rén qīng chǔ ， dàn xiǎng lái shéi dōu huì yǒu dǐ pái bù céng liàng chū 。
当然，这仅仅是猜测，真实情形如何，如今没有人清楚，但想来谁都会有底牌不曾亮出。
Or rather, there was no certainty.
zhào cǐ tuī cè ， zhè cì de xiān méng dà huì ， hái zhēn wú fǎ yòng cháng lǐ chuǎi mó ， zuì hòu jiū jìng huì shì zěn yàng yí gè jié guǒ ？
照此推测，这次的仙盟大会，还真无法用常理揣摩，最后究竟会是怎样一个结果？
The young man’s confidence wavered without him noticing. He did not doubt that Lin Xuan could overpower all opponents in a one-on-one battle, but the world of cultivation was full of treacherous plots and hidden dangers. The Black Bear King had already made deep enmity with Lin Xuan due to previous incidents.
nǎo hǎi zhōng niàn tou zhuǎn guò ， lóng xìng shào nián de liǎn sè dùn shí biàn dé nán kàn wú bǐ le ， tā yuán běn duì lín xuān xìn xīn shí zú ， rán ér rú jīn què méi yǒu le jué rán de bǎ wò 。
脑海中念头转过，龙姓少年的脸色顿时变得难看无比了，他原本对林轩信心十足，然而如今却没有了决然的把握。
This unresolved conflict worried him greatly. What if other old monsters joined forces...
nóng yuè chéng de fù jìn ， míng lǐ àn lǐ ， yǐ yǒu tài duō gāo shǒu jù jí ， qíng kuàng yuǎn bǐ yù xiǎng de fù zá xǔ duō ， lín shī dì shì fǒu hái néng shùn lì chéng wéi xiān dào méng de méng zhǔ ？
濃月城的附近，明里暗里，已有太多高手聚集，情况远比预想的复杂许多，林师弟是否还能顺利成为仙道盟的盟主？
It wasn’t impossible.
bù xiǎo de ！
不晓得！
They say that a tree standing out in a forest attracts the wind, and who could blame Lin Xuan for his great fame and sudden rise, creating countless miracles? The old monsters couldn’t afford to ignore such a target and would likely unite against him.
huò zhě shuō ， gēn běn jiù méi bǎ wò ，
或者说，根本就没把握，
These thoughts made the young man sigh repeatedly. His expression was filled with worry as he watched the chess game. Meanwhile, Emperor Dongyu suddenly lifted his head, turned his gaze, and locked onto Lin Xuan: "Is there another friend here? Why don't we all come up together?"
lóng xìng shào nián de xìn xīn ， yǐ zài bù zhī bù jué jiān zhú jiàn dòng yáo le 。
龙姓少年的信心，已在不知不觉间逐渐动摇了。
Discovered.
tā cóng bù huái yí dān dǎ dú dòu ， lín shī dì kě yǐ lì yā qún xióng ， rán ér xiū xiān jiè duō xīng fēng xuè yǔ ， míng qiāng gù rán yì duǒ ， àn jiàn què shì nán fáng de 。
他从不怀疑单打独斗，林师弟可以力压群雄，然而修仙界多腥风血雨，明枪固然易躲，暗箭却是难防的。
Lin Xuan’s eyebrows twitched in surprise; this Emperor Dongyu had a strong sense of perception.
zhī qián ， yīn wèi nà xióng guài de yuán gù ， lín shī dì yǐ yǔ hēi xióng wáng jié xià bù kě jiě de shēn chóu le 。
之前，因为那熊怪的缘故，林师弟已与黑熊王结下不可解的深仇了。
His aura was not exposed, appearing no different from ordinary cultivators. Despite that, they could still spot his trail, indicating the emperor's formidable strength.
zhè yì diǎn ， shàng bù zhī rú hé liǎo jú ， wàn yī ， qí yú de lǎo guài wù lián hé zài yì qǐ ……
这一点，尚不知如何了局，万一，其余的老怪物联合在一起……
Could he be a domain master?
zhè bú shì bù kě néng dì 。
这不是不可能地。
This thought flashed through his mind but couldn’t be confirmed by appearance alone.
dōu shuō mù xiù yú lín ， fēng bì cuī zhī ， shuí jiào lín shī dì zhī qián yǒu zhe ruò dà de míng qì ， rú huì xīng bān jué qǐ ， chuàng zào liǎo wú shù de qí jì ， rú cǐ zhàn jì ， nà xiē lǎo guài wù bù kě néng háo wú gù jì ， shí yǒu ** huì lián hé zhēn duì tā dì 。
都说木秀于林，风必摧之，谁叫林师弟之前有着偌大的名气，如彗星般崛起，创造了无数的奇迹，如此战绩，那些老怪物不可能毫无顾忌，十有**会联合针对他地。
The vastness of the Spirit Realm and the abundance of extraordinary individuals were well-known to ancient people.
xiǎng dào zhè lǐ ， lóng xìng shào nián lián lián tàn qì ， mù guāng zhōng mǎn shì yōu lǜ ， ér zhèng zài xià qí de dōng yù xiān huáng què tū rán jiāng tóu tái qǐ ， mù guāng zhuǎn guò ， suí hòu mù guāng biàn suǒ dìng xiàng lín xuān zhè biān le ：“ nǎ wèi dào yǒu yì zài cǐ chù ， bù rú yì qǐ shàng lái yǔ běn huáng tóng háng rú hé 。”
想到这里，龙姓少年连连叹气，目光中满是忧虑，而正在下棋的东裕仙皇却突然将头抬起，目光转过，随后目光便锁定像林轩这边了：“哪位道友亦在此处，不如一起上来与本皇同行如何。”
Lin Xuan’s principle was to remain low-key. Since being recognized, it wouldn't do to avoid meeting him. With thoughts colliding in his mind, Lin Xuan turned around: "Senior Brother, why don’t you go into the city with Fairy Yun and find a place to stay? I'll meet this emperor after seeing him, then come back for you. What do you think?"
bèi fā xiàn le 。
被发现了。
"Looks like we have no choice but to do so," the young man said reluctantly, his expression showing clear unease.
lín xuān méi shāo yī dòng ， lüè gǎn yà yì ， zhè dōng yù xiān huáng hǎo qiáng de shén shí 。
林轩眉梢一动，略感讶异，这东裕仙皇好强的神识。
"Don't worry, Senior Brother; I understand."
zì jǐ qì xī bìng wèi wài lù ， zhà yī kàn jiù yǔ pǔ tōng de xiū xiān zhě xiāng chà fǎng fú ， zhè yàng ， tā men yě néng fā xiàn zì jǐ de zōng jì xiàn suǒ ， cǐ rén de shí lì dào yě bù kě tài guò xiǎo qiáo le 。
自己气息并未外露，乍一看就与普通的修仙者相差仿佛，这样，他们也能发现自己的踪迹线索，此人的实力倒也不可太过小瞧了。
Lin Xuan bowed and maintained a calm expression. He had faced countless challenges on his path as a cultivator, having braved many dangers. This small scene was trivial compared to what he had encountered before.
nán dào yì shì lǐng yù qiáng zhě ？
难道亦是领域强者？
Moreover, he had no grudges with the emperor. Unless the emperor had issues, why would he take any action against him?
zhè ge niàn tou zài nǎo hǎi zhōng yī shǎn ér guò 。
这个念头在脑海中一闪而过。
Senior Brother’s concern was misplaced; it was overthinking things.
zhǐ shì duì fāng shì fǒu yōng yǒu lǐng yù ， cóng biǎo miàn shàng ， shì kàn bù chū lái de 。
只是对方是否拥有领域，从表面上，是看不出来的。
With this thought, a smile appeared on Lin Xuan's lips as his body radiated intense light. He sped through the air and flew towards Emperor Dongyu's carriage.
líng jiè miàn jī guǎng kuò ， qí rén yì shì shù liàng shèn duō ， zhè yì diǎn ， gǔ rén dǎo shì chéng bù qī wǒ 。
灵界面积广阔，奇人异士数量甚多，这一点，古人倒是诚不欺我。
The palace maids and officials along the way were stunned to see someone suddenly ascend onto the emperor’s seat. If he was an assassin, they would all be in grave danger.
dī diào shì lín xuān de yuán zé ， dàn jì rán bèi duì fāng rèn chū ， bù gǎn qù jiàn yí miàn yě shuō bù guò ， nǎo hǎi zhōng niàn tou zhuàng ， lín xuān huí guò tóu lú ：“ shī xiōng ， yào bù nǐ yǔ yún xiān zi xiān qù chéng zhōng xún mì zhù chù ， yī huì er xiǎo dì jiàn le zhè wèi xiān huáng ， suí hòu zài lái xún nǐ ， bù zhī shī xiōng yì xià rú hé ？”
低调是林轩的原则，但既然被对方认出，不赶去见一面也说不过，脑海中念头撞，林轩回过头颅：“师兄，要不你与云仙子先去城中寻觅住处，一会儿小弟见了这位仙皇，随后再来寻你，不知师兄意下如何？”
But the imperial couple remained calm, even smiling. (To be continued...)
These women were dressed as maids of the palace, their cultivation levels varying. However, even the weakest among them was at the Condensation Core stage, with graceful postures and beautiful appearances, exuding a refined and ethereal aura.
Though not considered absolute beauties, each one was exceptionally striking.
Holding palace lanterns in hand, nearly a hundred of them formed two rows, slowly approaching from the void. As they passed, colorful immortal clouds drifted out, and petals floated down, making it seem as if fairies had descended to earth.
The grandeur and demeanor...
Many cultivators who had seen much in their travels could not help but be struck by the scene. The imperial style was indeed no small matter.
Arguments came to an end. It was highly likely that neither a vassal lord nor any other high-ranking official would arrive; it was almost certain that Emperor Dongyu of the Eastern Prosperity Kingdom had personally come here.
Emperor Dongyu!
One of the top great cultivators in the Naelong Realm, he ranked among the best even within the entire Spirit Realm. A late-stage cultivator who had endured countless tribulations.
Legends said that for millions of years, he had lived a secluded life but could no longer bear the solitude and had come here. Was he eyeing the position as the head of the Immortal Alliance?
His gaze was like that of a tiger waiting to pounce!
This description fit him perfectly.
It was rumored that the Black Bear King of the Ten Thousand Demons Sect had arrived more than ten days ago.
High-ranking cultivators and powerful figures gathered here, making this meeting at the Immortal Alliance likely to be extremely lively. A fierce competition between dragons and tigers could almost be anticipated.
Behind these palace maids, the light became even more dazzling, revealing magnificent pavilions, or rather, flower carriages. Each was uniquely shaped, with a total of eighteen in number. The most eye-catching was undoubtedly the one in the middle.
Towering over dozens of feet, it had nine levels and looked like a small mountain, pulled by several dozen wild beasts and mammoth-like creatures.
As it moved, even the void seemed to tremble, truly impressive.
In the center of this flower carriage, on the fifth level, two people sat facing each other, with a chessboard in front of them.
A man and a woman were playing chess. The board was filled with black and white pieces entangled in complex patterns, fiercely battling one another.
Lin Xuan's gaze fell upon the man.
Late-stage tribulation!
Wearing a bright yellow robe, he had a green jade high crown on his head, long beard reaching his chest, though it was hard to tell his age. His demeanor was extremely imposing.
His aura radiated like that of a king.
Even low-level cultivators felt their knees weaken just by looking at him, almost wanting to kneel and bow.
His identity was clear.
This attire and demeanor could only belong to one person in the Eastern Prosperity Kingdom: Emperor Dongyu himself.
The woman sitting opposite him wore a phoenix crown andceremonial robe-collar, exuding an opulent and elegant presence. Her beauty was breathtaking.
But what caught everyone's attention was her cultivation level; she too was at the late-stage tribulation stage.
When did the Eastern Prosperity Kingdom acquire such powerful cultivators?
Was it Emperor Dongyu’s original empress consort?
The attendees guessed silently, feeling a mix of shock and concern. After all, this queen’s name had never been heard before, making her presence strange indeed.
Late-stage tributaries should be famous throughout the land, but her anonymity suggested that the Eastern Prosperity Kingdom might have hidden its strength. Other factions likely had more than just their paper strength as well.
Of course, these were mere speculations; no one knew for sure. But it was clear that everyone kept some trump cards up their sleeves.
Given this scenario, the outcome of the Immortal Alliance meeting could not be predicted by ordinary means. What would happen in the end?
The thought raced through Lin Xuan’s mind as his expression turned grim. He had been confident about Lin Xuan becoming the head of the Immortal Alliance, but now he was unsure.
Around Dòngyu City, many powerful figures had gathered both openly and secretly, making things far more complicated than expected. Would his junior brother still be able to become the head of the Immortal Alliance?
No one knew!
Or rather, there was no certainty.
The young man’s confidence wavered without him noticing. He did not doubt that Lin Xuan could overpower all opponents in a one-on-one battle, but the world of cultivation was full of treacherous plots and hidden dangers. The Black Bear King had already made deep enmity with Lin Xuan due to previous incidents.
This unresolved conflict worried him greatly. What if other old monsters joined forces...
It wasn’t impossible.
They say that a tree standing out in a forest attracts the wind, and who could blame Lin Xuan for his great fame and sudden rise, creating countless miracles? The old monsters couldn’t afford to ignore such a target and would likely unite against him.
These thoughts made the young man sigh repeatedly. His expression was filled with worry as he watched the chess game. Meanwhile, Emperor Dongyu suddenly lifted his head, turned his gaze, and locked onto Lin Xuan: "Is there another friend here? Why don't we all come up together?"
Discovered.
Lin Xuan’s eyebrows twitched in surprise; this Emperor Dongyu had a strong sense of perception.
His aura was not exposed, appearing no different from ordinary cultivators. Despite that, they could still spot his trail, indicating the emperor's formidable strength.
Could he be a domain master?
This thought flashed through his mind but couldn’t be confirmed by appearance alone.
The vastness of the Spirit Realm and the abundance of extraordinary individuals were well-known to ancient people.
Lin Xuan’s principle was to remain low-key. Since being recognized, it wouldn't do to avoid meeting him. With thoughts colliding in his mind, Lin Xuan turned around: "Senior Brother, why don’t you go into the city with Fairy Yun and find a place to stay? I'll meet this emperor after seeing him, then come back for you. What do you think?"
"Looks like we have no choice but to do so," the young man said reluctantly, his expression showing clear unease.
"Don't worry, Senior Brother; I understand."
Lin Xuan bowed and maintained a calm expression. He had faced countless challenges on his path as a cultivator, having braved many dangers. This small scene was trivial compared to what he had encountered before.
Moreover, he had no grudges with the emperor. Unless the emperor had issues, why would he take any action against him?
Senior Brother’s concern was misplaced; it was overthinking things.
With this thought, a smile appeared on Lin Xuan's lips as his body radiated intense light. He sped through the air and flew towards Emperor Dongyu's carriage.
The palace maids and officials along the way were stunned to see someone suddenly ascend onto the emperor’s seat. If he was an assassin, they would all be in grave danger.
But the imperial couple remained calm, even smiling. (To be continued...)