zhè fèn qì dù ， biàn shì lín xuān ， yì jué de bù sú ， fēi cháng hào qí ， rú cǐ shí lì tōng tiān de xiū xiān zhě ， zěn me méi yǒu bèi yāo qǐng cān jiā pán táo shèng diǎn ne ？
这份气度，便是林轩，亦觉得不俗，非常好奇，如此实力通天的修仙者，怎么没有被邀请参加蟠桃盛典呢？
This demeanor belonged to Lin Xuan, who found it quite impressive. He was very curious about how such a powerful cultivator could not be invited to the Peach Banquet.
dāng rán ， zhè ge niàn tou jǐn jǐn shì yī zhuǎn ér guò ， lín xuān jiù bù kēng bù bēi de chōng zhe èr rén bào quán xíng lǐ le ：“ xiān huáng fū qī ， hǎo dà de míng qì ， lín mǒu zài cǐ yǒu lǐ 。”
当然，这个念头仅仅是一转而过，林轩就不吭不卑的冲着二人抱拳行礼了：“仙皇夫妻，好大的名气，林某在此有礼。”
Of course, this thought only flashed through his mind briefly before he respectfully bowed to the two, saying, "Celestial Emperor and Empress, your names are well-known. Lin Xuan pays his respects."
“ dào yǒu xìng lín ？”
“道友姓林？”
"Friend of Dao, your surname is Lin?"
qì dù yōng róng de dōng yù xiān huáng yě bù yóu de yī jīng ：“ wǒ kàn dào yǒu ， shì yǔ yún yǐn zōng de lóng dào yǒu tóng háng ， mò fēi biàn shì tā de shī dì ， dào yǒu kě shì dān míng yí gè xuān zì ？”
气度雍容的东裕仙皇也不由得一惊：“我看道友，是与云隐宗的龙道友同行，莫非便是他的师弟，道友可是单名一个轩字？”
The magnanimous Eastern Prosperity Celestial Emperor was taken aback. "I see that you travel with Dragon Friend from Cloud Concealment Sect. Could you be his junior disciple? Your name is just a single character—Xuan, right?"
“ bù cuò ， zhèng shì wǒ ， xiǎng bú dào lín mǒu qū qū yì diǎn míng qì ， xiān huáng yì yǒu tīng guò 。”
“不错，正是我，想不到林某区区一点名气，仙皇亦有听过。”
"Not wrong at all. I didn't expect the Celestial Emperor to have heard of me."
“ lín dào yǒu tài guò qiān le ， nǐ míng mǎn sān jiè ， shuí bù xīn fú ， ruò dào yǒu dōu zhǐ suàn yǒu yì diǎn diǎn míng qì ， wǒ men fū qī ， qǐ bù chéng le qióng xiāng pì rǎng de rén wù ， nà kě jiù gèng jiā yí xiào dà fāng le 。” dòng tīng de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， shuō huà de ， què shì nà wèi fèng guān xiá pèi de gōng zhuāng měi fù 。
“林道友太过谦了，你名满三界，谁不心服，若道友都只算有一点点名气，我们夫妻，岂不成了穷乡僻壤的人物，那可就更加贻笑大方了。”动听的声音传入耳朵，说话的，却是那位凤冠霞帔的宫装美妇。
"Friend of Dao, your modesty is too much. Who wouldn't be convinced by your fame throughout the Three Realms? If you are only slightly known, my wife and I would appear as insignificant figures in a remote corner, which would be quite embarrassing," said the woman with her fair skin and red attire, whose voice was melodious.
miàn duì cǐ nǚ de dǎ qù ， lín xuān yě zhǐ yǒu è rán kǔ xiào le 。
面对此女的打趣，林轩也只有愕然苦笑了。
Lin Xuan could only smile awkwardly at this jest.
“ hēi ， xiān méng dà huì hái zhēn shì cáng lóng wò hǔ ， xiǎng bú dào lián lín dào yǒu zhè wèi shén lóng jiàn shǒu bù jiàn wěi de cún zài dōu gǎn lái còu rè nào le ， dào yǒu jì rán dào le cǐ chù ， hé bù shàng guǎ rén de yù niǎn hē shàng yī bēi shuǐ jiǔ ne ， bì jìng néng zài zhè lǐ xiāng jù ， yì suàn shì nǐ wǒ yuán fēn bù dī 。”
“嘿，仙盟大会还真是藏龙卧虎，想不到连林道友这位神龙见首不见尾的存在都赶来凑热闹了，道友既然到了此处，何不上寡人的御辇喝上一杯水酒呢，毕竟能在这里相聚，亦算是你我缘分不低。”
"Ha! The Celestial Alliance Conference truly hides many talents. Who would have thought that even the elusive Dragon Friend would come to join in the fun. If you've arrived here, why not join my carriage for a cup of water wine? After all, it's fate that we meet."
“ xiān huáng kè qì ， dào yǒu jì yī fān hǎo yì ， nà lín mǒu yě jiù què zhī bù gōng le 。”
“仙皇客气，道友既一番好意，那林某也就却之不恭了。”
"The Celestial Emperor is too kind. I accept your offer with pleasure," Lin Xuan said with a smile.
lín xuān de zuǐ jiǎo biān lù chū yī sī xiào yì ， shēn xíng yī shǎn ， jiǎo bù biàn xiàng nà yù niǎn mài qù 。
林轩的嘴角边露出一丝笑意，身形一闪，脚步便像那御辇迈去。
With a slight movement, he stepped towards the imperial carriage.
rán ér jiù zài zhè shí ， yì biàn tū qǐ 。
然而就在这时，异变突起。
However, at this moment, something unexpected happened. The Eastern Prosperity Celestial Emperor's shoulder flickered slightly, and his figure became hazy before arriving beside the flower cart. Without further ado, he struck out in an attempt to hit Lin Xuan.
nà dōng yù xiān huáng jiān tóu wēi huǎng ， shēn xíng lüè yī mó hú ， jū rán biàn lái dào le huā chē de qián cè 。
那东裕仙皇肩头微晃，身形略一模糊，居然便来到了花车的前侧。
The attack was sudden and unexpected, as if it had transcended time and space, leaving no room for Lin Xuan to dodge.
suí hòu èr huà bù shuō ， shēn suí zhǎng qǐ ， xiàng zhe lín xuān yī pāi ér qù 。
随后二话不说，身随掌起，像着林轩一拍而去。
An ambush!
biàn qǐ cāng cù ， ér qiě zhè yī zhǎng lái de shí fēn tū wù 。 fǎng fú kuà yuè le shí jiān yǔ kōng jiān de jù lí ， jiāng lín xuān duǒ shǎn de jiǎo dù quán dōu lǒng zhào jìn qù 。
变起仓促，而且这一掌来得十分突兀。仿佛跨越了时间与空间的距离，将林轩躲闪的角度全都笼罩进去。
Yet there was no trace of malice on his face.
tōu xí ！
偷袭！
Was this a well-acted pretense or did he have some other plan?
piān piān duì fāng de liǎn shàng què méi yǒu shā qì 。
偏偏对方的脸上却没有杀气。
Lin Xuan's expression remained calm. He raised his right hand and struck out in front of him.
jiū jìng shì yǎn shì dé tǐ ， hái shì bié yǒu shén me yù jì ？
究竟是掩饰得体，还是别有什么预计？
His palm moved silently, directly towards the target.
lín xuān liǎn shàng de biǎo qíng yī jiù shì wú jīng wú xǐ ， yòu shǒu tái qǐ 。 tóng yàng yī zhǎng xiàng qián miàn pāi qù 。
林轩脸上的表情依旧是无惊无喜，右手抬起。同样一掌像前面拍去。
But it worked with unexpected skill, dispelling all the palm shadows before him.
tā zhè yī zhǎng 。 wú shēng wú xī ， suǒ pāi chū de fāng wèi 。 gèng shì zhí lái zhí qù 。
他这一掌。无声无息，所拍出的方位。更是直来直去。
"Snap!" The sound echoed as Lin Xuan met the Celestial Emperor's palm. Both their bodies trembled slightly.
rán ér què yǐ qiǎo pò zhuō ， zhí jiē fā huī chū bù kě sī yì de xiào guǒ ， shēn qián de céng céng zhǎng yǐng dùn shí xiāo shī bú jiàn le 。
然而却以巧破拙，直接发挥出不可思议的效果，身前的层层掌影顿时消失不见了。
The entire exchange seemed bizarre, not like a battle between cultivators of the Tribulation Transcending stage but more akin to a confrontation in the mortal world.
“ pā ” de yī shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， yǔ dōng yù xiān huáng duì le yī zhǎng 。 liǎng rén de shēn qū dōu shì wēi wēi yī huǎng 。
“啪”的一声传入耳朵，与东裕仙皇对了一掌。两人的身躯都是微微一晃。
However, this was just an illusion. The power behind that single strike could move mountains and overturn seas, yet both parties concealed it well enough so that it wasn't evident from their appearance.
zhěng gè guò chéng shuō lái yǒu xiē lí pǔ ， yì diǎn dōu bù xiàng dù jié jí bié de xiū shì zài shì tàn guò zhāo shén me ， dào yǔ shì sú wǔ lín zhōng rén pǒ yǒu jǐ fēn xiāng sì zhī chù 。
整个过程说来有些离谱，一点都不像渡劫级别的修士在试探过招什么，倒与世俗武林中人颇有几分相似之处。
The exchange was evenly matched, but they didn't continue fighting.
rán ér zhè jǐn jǐn shì biǎo xiàng bà le ， zhè yī zhǎng de wēi lì ， zú yǐ yí shān dǎo hǎi ， zhǐ bù guò liǎng rén dōu zuò dào le hán ér bù lù ， suǒ yǐ cóng wài biǎo shàng kàn bù chū lái bà le 。
然而这仅仅是表象罢了，这一掌的威力，足以移山倒海，只不过两人都做到了含而不露，所以从外表上看不出来罢了。
"Why did you do that?" Lin Xuan's voice remained calm.
yī zhǎng píng fēn qiū sè 。 rán ér liǎng rén què méi yǒu zài dòng shǒu le 。
一掌平分秋色。然而两人却没有再动手了。
"Ha! Don't mind me. I just couldn't resist the urge to catch a glimpse of such a renowned figure. I wanted to see if his fame matches his reputation. Otherwise, someone who deceives and cheats wouldn't be worthy of my carriage," the Eastern Prosperity Celestial Emperor laughed, seemingly unconcerned about Lin Xuan's reaction.
“ dào yǒu zhè shì hé yì ？”
“道友这是何意？”
"Oh? So you've already tested me?"
lín xuān de shēng yīn yī jiù shì dàn dàn dì 。
林轩的声音依旧是淡淡地。
"Haha, what use is one strike? But it's beyond doubt that you have the qualifications to board my carriage."
“ hā hā ， dào yǒu bú yào jiè yì ， guǎ rén zhǐ shì jiàn liè xīn xǐ ， bì jìng lín xiōng dì hǎo dà de míng qì 。 wǒ zhǐ shì xiǎng yào kàn kàn ， shèng míng zhī xià ， shì fǒu xiāng fú ， fǒu zé ， ruò shì qī shì dào míng zhī tú ， kě méi yǒu běn shì dēng shàng guǎ rén zhè yù niǎn de 。” dōng yù xiān huáng hā hā dà xiào de shuō ， sì hū yì diǎn yě bù dān xīn lín xuān fā huǒ 。
“哈哈，道友不要介意，寡人只是见猎心喜，毕竟林兄弟好大的名气。我只是想要看看，盛名之下，是否相符，否则，若是欺世盗名之徒，可没有本事登上寡人这御辇的。”东裕仙皇哈哈大笑的说，似乎一点也不担心林轩发火。
"Please!"
“ ó ， nà dào yǒu kě shì tàn chū lái le ？”
“哦，那道友可试探出来了？”
The Eastern Prosperity Celestial Emperor waved his hand and personally welcomed them.
“ hēi hēi ， dào yǒu jué de yī zhāo ， yòu néng yǒu duō dà yòng chǔ ， bù guò lín xiōng dì yǒu zī gé dēng shàng wǒ de yù niǎn ， zhè yì diǎn dǎo shì háo wú yí wèn le 。”
“嘿嘿，道友觉得一招，又能有多大用处，不过林兄弟有资格登上我的御辇，这一点倒是毫无疑问了。”
"Thank you for your hospitality."
“ qǐng ！”
“请！”
Lin Xuan bowed in return before stepping onto the imperial carriage.
shuō wán dōng yù xiān huáng jiāng shǒu yī bǎi ， qīn zì yíng kè 。
说完东裕仙皇将手一摆，亲自迎客。
"I'm glad I got a chance to see Brother Lin. There isn't much here, but please drink this cup of Nine Holy Spirit Wine. How does it taste?"
“ rú cǐ duō xiè le 。”
“如此多谢了。”
The Empress stood up and handed over a wine cup filled with amber-colored spirit wine.
lín xuān gǒng shǒu huán lǐ ， suí hòu shēn xíng piāo hū ， biàn lái dào yù niǎn shàng le 。
林轩拱手还礼，随后身形飘忽，便来到御辇上了。
Lin Xuan accepted it respectfully. He released his divine sense into the object, only to hesitate slightly afterward.
“ jīn rì dé jiàn lín xiōng fēng cǎi ， xiǎo mèi yě xīn zhōng huān xǐ ， cāng cù jiān méi yǒu shén me hǎo dōng xī zhāo dài ， jiù qǐng mǎn yǐn yí bèi jiǔ shèng líng jiǔ ， cháng cháng zhè jiā niàng wèi dào rú hé ？”
“今日得见林兄风采，小妹也心中欢喜，仓促间没有什么好东西招待，就请满饮一倍九圣灵酒，常常这佳酿味道如何？”
"Haha, Brother Lin has seen much in his travels. I'm sure you've noticed its extraordinary nature," the Eastern Prosperity Celestial Emperor's laughter echoed.
chā yī jiàn shì ， bù jì zì shù ， dà jiā kě yǐ zài wēi xìn zhōng sōu suǒ “ bǎi liàn chéng xiān huàn yǔ ”， tiān jiā huàn yǔ de wēi xìn ， shàng miàn yǒu huàn yǔ yǔ bǎi liàn chéng xiān zuì xīn de dòng tài ， shēng huó zhào piàn ， gēng xīn tōng zhī ， shì pín yóu xì ， qǐng dà jiā sōu suǒ “ bǎi liàn chéng xiān huàn yǔ ”， xiè xiè 。
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"I don't know specifics, but there is something different about this wine. Most people who drink it would surely die from internal damage."
yù niǎn zhī shàng ， nà wèi huáng hòu niáng niáng yì zhàn qǐ lái le ， shuāng shǒu pěng bēi ， jiāng yī hǔ pò yán sè de líng jiǔ dì le guò lái 。
御辇之上，那位皇后娘娘亦站起来了，双手捧杯，将一琥珀颜色的灵酒递了过来。
"Brother Lin jests. It goes beyond mere internal damage. If one's cultivation is weak, drinking my Nine Holy Spirit Wine will cause the essence to dissolve and scatter, leaving no chance for rebirth," the Eastern Prosperity Celestial Emperor said with a confident smile.
lín xuān bù gǎn dài màn ， jiē guò xiè le 。
林轩不敢怠慢，接过谢了。
"So you're offering us poison wine?"
shuāng shǒu pěng zhe cǐ wù ， jiāng shén shí yī fàng ér chū 。
双手捧着此物，将神识一放而出。
"It may not be poison, but it depends on the drinker's strength. Whether one can enjoy such divine fortune is another matter," the Eastern Prosperity Celestial Emperor continued, his expression showing no remorse.
suí hòu liǎn shàng jū rán lù chū jǐ fēn chí yí zhī sè 。
随后脸上居然露出几分迟疑之色。
"This explanation is interesting. Could you elaborate more?" Lin Xuan's eyes sparkled with curiosity.
“ hē hē ， lín xiōng jiàn shí guǎng bó ， xiǎng bì yǐ kàn chū cǐ jiǔ de bù fán lái le 。” dōng yù xiān huáng hā hā dà xiào de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ 。
“呵呵，林兄见识广博，想必已看出此酒的不凡来了。”东裕仙皇哈哈大笑的声音传入耳朵。
"Since I've brought this treasure, I must explain its secrets to you. Otherwise, if you drink it without knowing its origin, that would be a waste," the Eastern Prosperity Celestial Emperor said before swallowing his saliva. "Forget it. Empress, let you speak."
“ tài jù tǐ de bù xiǎo de ， dàn què rán yě kàn chū le jǐ fēn yǔ zhòng bù tóng zhī chù ， yì bān rén ruò shì yǐn xià cǐ wù ， kǒng pà huì cháng chuān dù làn ér wáng le 。”
“太具体的不晓得，但确然也看出了几分与众不同之处，一般人若是饮下此物，恐怕会肠穿肚烂而亡了。”
"As your command," the fair-skinned beauty curtsied and turned her head with a smile.
“ lín xiōng shuō xiào le ， qǐ zhǐ shì cháng chuān dù làn zhè me jiǎn dān ， ruò shì xiū wèi shāo ruò ， hē le wǒ zhè jiǔ shèng líng jiǔ ， lì kè jiù shì yuán yīng xiāo róng ， hún fēi pò sàn ， lián chōng rù lún huí de jī huì dōu méi yǒu le 。”
“林兄说笑了，岂止是肠穿肚烂这么简单，若是修为稍弱，喝了我这九圣灵酒，立刻就是元婴消融，魂飞魄散，连冲入轮回的机会都没有了。”
"This wine is brewed by this palace lady. Let me explain its nature to you," she said.
“ ó ， zhè me shuō ， xiān huáng ná lái dài kè de ， què shì yī bēi dú jiǔ le ？”
“哦，这么说，仙皇拿来代客的，却是一杯毒酒了？”
"Thank you."
“ dú jiǔ ， zhè yě wèi bì ， guān jiàn hái yào kàn hē jiǔ zhī rén de shí lì ， rú cǐ xiān fú néng fǒu xiāo shòu dé qǐ 。” dōng yù xiān huáng liǎn shàng liǎn shàng de biǎo qíng què háo wú kuì jiù zhī yì ， xìn shì dàn dàn de shēng yīn chuán rù dào ěr duǒ lǐ 。
“毒酒，这也未必，关键还要看喝酒之人的实力，如此仙福能否消受得起。”东裕仙皇脸上脸上的表情却毫无愧疚之意，信誓旦旦的声音传入到耳朵里。
"Nine Holy Spirit Wine—its name speaks for itself. It uses the true blood of nine true spirits as ingredients, mixed with hundreds of exotic flowers and herbs. Its effects surpass even the legendary Hundred Flowers Brew, let alone the divine peach fruit. While it doesn't allow one to comprehend domains, its other divine effects might be superior to those of the fruit."
“ zhè shuō fǎ kě yǒu qù ， néng fǒu jiě shì dé gèng xiáng jìn yī xiē ？” lín xuān shuāng mù zhōng yì máng shǎn dòng bù yǐ 。
“这说法可有趣，能否解释得更详尽一些？”林轩双目中异芒闪动不已。
"What? Using the true blood of nine true spirits?"
“ běn huáng jì rán ná chū rú cǐ bǎo wù ， gè zhōng ào miào dāng rán yào xiàng dào yǒu jiě shuō qīng chǔ ， fǒu zé dào yǒu hē xià cǐ bǎo ， què lián tā de lái lì dōu bù xiǎo de ， qǐ bù shì bào tiǎn tiān wù 。” dōng yù xiān huáng de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， suí hòu tūn le yī kǒu tuò mò ：“ suàn le ， huáng hòu ， hái shì nǐ lái shuō shuō 。”
“本皇既然拿出如此宝物，个中奥妙当然要像道友解说清楚，否则道友喝下此宝，却连它的来历都不晓得，岂不是暴殄天物。”东裕仙皇的声音传入耳朵，随后吞了一口唾沫：“算了，皇后，还是你来说说。”
Even Lin Xuan, who had seen much, was taken aback by this revelation. The rarity of these ingredients was truly astonishing: "Which true spirits are they?"
“ chén qiè zūn zhǐ 。”
“臣妾遵旨。”
Lin Xuan swallowed his saliva.
nà gōng zhuāng měi rén yíng yíng yī fú ， suí hòu zhuǎn guò tóu lú ， wèi yǔ xiān xiào ：“ cǐ jiǔ shì běn gōng niàng zào ， jiù yóu wǒ lái xiàng dào yǒu jiě shuō 。”
那宫装美人盈盈一福，随后转过头颅，未语先笑：“此酒是本宫酿造，就由我来像道友解说。”
"包括游天鲲鹏，黎吼，龙血修罗蛛，飞天龙蚣，百头虫，蹄龙，以及六翅骨鸠等九种真灵。"
“ yǒu láo niáng niáng 。”
“有劳娘娘。”
"What? !" Lin Xuan's expression turned grave upon hearing this. He had interacted with many true spirits, but these nine were only mentioned in ancient texts and he had never seen them.
“ jiǔ shèng líng jiǔ ， gù míng sī yì ， shì yòng jiǔ zhǒng zhēn líng de zhēn xuè wèi yuán liào ， zài jiā shàng shù bǎi zhǒng qí huā yì cǎo niàng zào ， lùn xiào guǒ ， gèng shèng guò chuán wén zhōng de bǎi huā niàng ， biàn shì bǐ zhī pán táo shèng guǒ ， zhēn xī chéng dù yě xiāng chà fǎng fú ， zhǐ shì bù néng ràng rén jiàng lǐng yù cān wù ， dàn zài qí tā fāng miàn de yī xiē shén xiào ， kǒng pà hái yào shèng guò shèng guǒ 。”
“九圣灵酒，顾名思义，是用九种真灵的真血为原料，再加上数百种奇花异草酿造，论效果，更胜过传闻中的百花酿，便是比之蟠桃圣果，珍稀程度也相差仿佛，只是不能让人将领域参悟，但在其他方面的一些神效，恐怕还要胜过圣果。”
These creatures were incredibly rare even among the true spirits, each containing potent toxins. The effects of their blood wine could be imagined. In the Celestial Realm, such a concoction might indeed be considered a deadly poison, capable of causing the death of True Immortals.
“ shén me ， yòng jiǔ zhǒng zhēn líng zhī xuè niàng zào 。”
“什么，用九种真灵之血酿造。”
Lin Xuan found himself in a dilemma, unsure what to do next.
This demeanor belonged to Lin Xuan, who found it quite impressive. He was very curious about how such a powerful cultivator could not be invited to the Peach Banquet.
Of course, this thought only flashed through his mind briefly before he respectfully bowed to the two, saying, "Celestial Emperor and Empress, your names are well-known. Lin Xuan pays his respects."
"Friend of Dao, your surname is Lin?"
The magnanimous Eastern Prosperity Celestial Emperor was taken aback. "I see that you travel with Dragon Friend from Cloud Concealment Sect. Could you be his junior disciple? Your name is just a single character—Xuan, right?"
"Not wrong at all. I didn't expect the Celestial Emperor to have heard of me."
"Friend of Dao, your modesty is too much. Who wouldn't be convinced by your fame throughout the Three Realms? If you are only slightly known, my wife and I would appear as insignificant figures in a remote corner, which would be quite embarrassing," said the woman with her fair skin and red attire, whose voice was melodious.
Lin Xuan could only smile awkwardly at this jest.
"Ha! The Celestial Alliance Conference truly hides many talents. Who would have thought that even the elusive Dragon Friend would come to join in the fun. If you've arrived here, why not join my carriage for a cup of water wine? After all, it's fate that we meet."
"The Celestial Emperor is too kind. I accept your offer with pleasure," Lin Xuan said with a smile.
With a slight movement, he stepped towards the imperial carriage.
However, at this moment, something unexpected happened. The Eastern Prosperity Celestial Emperor's shoulder flickered slightly, and his figure became hazy before arriving beside the flower cart. Without further ado, he struck out in an attempt to hit Lin Xuan.
The attack was sudden and unexpected, as if it had transcended time and space, leaving no room for Lin Xuan to dodge.
An ambush!
Yet there was no trace of malice on his face.
Was this a well-acted pretense or did he have some other plan?
Lin Xuan's expression remained calm. He raised his right hand and struck out in front of him.
His palm moved silently, directly towards the target.
But it worked with unexpected skill, dispelling all the palm shadows before him.
"Snap!" The sound echoed as Lin Xuan met the Celestial Emperor's palm. Both their bodies trembled slightly.
The entire exchange seemed bizarre, not like a battle between cultivators of the Tribulation Transcending stage but more akin to a confrontation in the mortal world.
However, this was just an illusion. The power behind that single strike could move mountains and overturn seas, yet both parties concealed it well enough so that it wasn't evident from their appearance.
The exchange was evenly matched, but they didn't continue fighting.
"Why did you do that?" Lin Xuan's voice remained calm.
"Ha! Don't mind me. I just couldn't resist the urge to catch a glimpse of such a renowned figure. I wanted to see if his fame matches his reputation. Otherwise, someone who deceives and cheats wouldn't be worthy of my carriage," the Eastern Prosperity Celestial Emperor laughed, seemingly unconcerned about Lin Xuan's reaction.
"Oh? So you've already tested me?"
"Haha, what use is one strike? But it's beyond doubt that you have the qualifications to board my carriage."
"Please!"
The Eastern Prosperity Celestial Emperor waved his hand and personally welcomed them.
"Thank you for your hospitality."
Lin Xuan bowed in return before stepping onto the imperial carriage.
"I'm glad I got a chance to see Brother Lin. There isn't much here, but please drink this cup of Nine Holy Spirit Wine. How does it taste?"
The Empress stood up and handed over a wine cup filled with amber-colored spirit wine.
Lin Xuan accepted it respectfully. He released his divine sense into the object, only to hesitate slightly afterward.
"Haha, Brother Lin has seen much in his travels. I'm sure you've noticed its extraordinary nature," the Eastern Prosperity Celestial Emperor's laughter echoed.
"I don't know specifics, but there is something different about this wine. Most people who drink it would surely die from internal damage."
"Brother Lin jests. It goes beyond mere internal damage. If one's cultivation is weak, drinking my Nine Holy Spirit Wine will cause the essence to dissolve and scatter, leaving no chance for rebirth," the Eastern Prosperity Celestial Emperor said with a confident smile.
"So you're offering us poison wine?"
"It may not be poison, but it depends on the drinker's strength. Whether one can enjoy such divine fortune is another matter," the Eastern Prosperity Celestial Emperor continued, his expression showing no remorse.
"This explanation is interesting. Could you elaborate more?" Lin Xuan's eyes sparkled with curiosity.
"Since I've brought this treasure, I must explain its secrets to you. Otherwise, if you drink it without knowing its origin, that would be a waste," the Eastern Prosperity Celestial Emperor said before swallowing his saliva. "Forget it. Empress, let you speak."
"As your command," the fair-skinned beauty curtsied and turned her head with a smile.
"This wine is brewed by this palace lady. Let me explain its nature to you," she said.
"Thank you."
"Nine Holy Spirit Wine—its name speaks for itself. It uses the true blood of nine true spirits as ingredients, mixed with hundreds of exotic flowers and herbs. Its effects surpass even the legendary Hundred Flowers Brew, let alone the divine peach fruit. While it doesn't allow one to comprehend domains, its other divine effects might be superior to those of the fruit."
"What? Using the true blood of nine true spirits?"
Even Lin Xuan, who had seen much, was taken aback by this revelation. The rarity of these ingredients was truly astonishing: "Which true spirits are they?"
Lin Xuan swallowed his saliva.
"包括游天鲲鹏，黎吼，龙血修罗蛛，飞天龙蚣，百头虫，蹄龙，以及六翅骨鸠等九种真灵。"
"What? !" Lin Xuan's expression turned grave upon hearing this. He had interacted with many true spirits, but these nine were only mentioned in ancient texts and he had never seen them.
These creatures were incredibly rare even among the true spirits, each containing potent toxins. The effects of their blood wine could be imagined. In the Celestial Realm, such a concoction might indeed be considered a deadly poison, capable of causing the death of True Immortals.
Lin Xuan found himself in a dilemma, unsure what to do next.