jìn jù lí kàn ， zhè guǎng chǎng yuè fā dà dé lí pǔ ， zhàn dì zhǐ pà yǒu shù wàn mǔ 。
近距离看，这广场越发大得离谱，占地只怕有数万亩。
The square seemed to grow even more vast when viewed up close, covering several ten thousand acres.
nóng yuè chéng hěn nán zhǎo dào zhè me yī kuài kòng dì ， yǎn qián de jǐng wù ， jiē shì yòng kōng jiān mì shù ， gěi biàn huà chū lái de 。
濃月城很难找到这么一块空地，眼前的景物，皆是用空间秘术，给变化出来的。
Finding such a spacious area in Nongyue City was difficult. The scenery before them had been transformed using spatial secrets.
dàn zhè bù tóng yú huàn shù ， jìn zhì zhōng ， suǒ yǒu de shān shí shù mù ， jiē yōng yǒu shí tǐ 。
但这不同于幻术，禁制中，所有的山石树木，皆拥有实体。
However, this wasn't like an illusion; everything—rocks and trees—had实体 existed within the禁制.
tīng qǐ lái yǒu xiē lí pǔ ， dàn bié wàng le xiū xiān jiè qí gōng miào fǎ wú shù ， néng gòu chuàng zào chū zhè yàng de qí jì ， yě suàn bù liǎo shén me 。
听起来有些离谱，但别忘了修仙界奇功妙法无数，能够创造出这样的奇迹，也算不了什么。
While it sounded absurd, one shouldn’t forget that the cultivation world was filled with countless wonders. Creating such a spectacle wasn’t something to be surprised about.
xiān dào méng suī rán shàng wèi xuǎn chū méng zhǔ ， kě lùn rén lì wù lì ， què shì nài lóng jiè háo wú zhēng yì de qiáo chǔ 。
仙道盟虽然尚未选出盟主，可论人力物力，却是鼐龙界毫无争议的翘楚。
Although the Immortal Dao Alliance hadn’t yet chosen its leader, in terms of manpower and resources, it undoubtedly stood out as the top in Naelong Realm.
lín xuān liǎn shàng ， yì lù chū mǎn yì zhī sè 。
林轩脸上，亦露出满意之色。
Lin Xuan’s expression showed satisfaction.
ér jiù zài zhè shí ， yōu yáng de zhōng shēng jìn rù ěr duǒ ， qīng cuì ér gǔ piáo ， dài biǎo zhe xiān méng dà huì hěn kuài jiù yào kāi mù 。
而就在这时，悠扬的钟声进入耳朵，清脆而古朴，代表着仙盟大会很快就要开幕。
Just then, the sound of a bell echoed, clear and ancient, signaling that the Immortal Dao Alliance meeting was about to begin.
lín xuān sān rén de dùn guāng ， yě bù yóu de gēn zhe tí sù ， bì jìng zhè me zhòng yào de chǎng hé ， chí dào zǒng yǒu yī xiē shuō bù guò 。
林轩三人的遁光，也不由得跟着提速，毕竟这么重要的场合，迟到总有一些说不过。
The three of them sped up their遁光. After all, being late for such an important event would be awkward.
hěn kuài lái dào guǎng chǎng ， zhǐ jiàn qí tā bù zhì dào yě bìng bù fán fù 。
很快来到广场，只见其他布置倒也并不繁复。
They soon arrived at the square. The setup wasn’t elaborate; some tables and chairs were placed in the middle.
zài zhōng jiān de kòng dì shàng bǎi zhe yī xiē zhuō yǐ 。
在中间的空地上摆着一些桌椅。
There weren’t too many—only around a hundred. Those who could secure seats here were either dominant powers or leaders of major factions.
dāng rán ， shù liàng bìng bù lí pǔ ， zhǐ yǒu jìn bǎi zhī shù 。
当然，数量并不离谱，只有近百之数。
Lin Xuan’s gaze swept over, spotting the seat for Cloud Concealment Sect.
néng gòu zài zhè lǐ ， huò dé yí gè zuò wèi de ， yào me shì yī fāng bà zhǔ ， yào me jiù shì fǒu gè dà shí lì de shǒu nǎo rén wù 。
能够在这里，获得一个座位的，要么是一方霸主，要么就是否各大实力的首脑人物。
However, he frowned. The position of Cloud Concealment wasn’t at the front but slightly behind.
lín xuān mù guāng sǎo guò ， jiù fā xiàn yún yǐn zōng de zuò wèi de 。
林轩目光扫过，就发现云隐宗的座位的。
In normal circumstances, this wouldn’t matter much. But remember, they were currently witnessing the nomination process for the Immortal Dao Alliance leader. As one of the four founding forces, Cloud Concealment had been excluded from the core.
rán ér tā què méi tou yí zhòu 。
然而他却眉头一皱。
What did that mean? It was clear to everyone.
yīn wèi yún yǐn zōng de wèi zhì ， bìng bú shì zài zuì qián miàn 。
因为云隐宗的位置，并不是在最前面。
The young man with the dragon surname’s face turned an intense shade of green.
ér shì shāo shāo kào hòu le yì diǎn 。
而是稍稍靠后了一点。
Though he expected Cloud Concealment to be marginalized, he hadn’t anticipated such a blatant snub.
ruò shì píng cháng ， zhè diǎn biàn huà dào yě méi yǒu shén me 。
若是平常，这点变化倒也没有什么。
The Immortal Dao Alliance meeting hadn’t started yet. This was a slap in the face for Cloud Concealment.
dàn bié wàng le ， cǐ shí cǐ kè ， kě shì xiān dào méng tuī jǔ méng zhǔ ， yún yǐn zōng zuò wèi chuàng lì gāi lián méng de sì dà shì lì zhī yī ， jū rán cóng hé xīn bèi pái chú le chū qù 。
但别忘了，此时此刻，可是仙道盟推举盟主，云隐宗做为创立该联盟的四大势力之一，居然从核心被排除了出去。
What did they care about their reputation?
zhè yì wèi zhe shén me ， bù yán ér yù 。
这意味着什么，不言而喻。
It was beyond his tolerance!
lóng xìng shào nián de liǎn sè yě biàn dé tiě qīng wú bǐ 。
龙姓少年的脸色也变得铁青无比。
Despite not showing any emotion on his face, Lin Xuan was actually quite displeased inside.
suī rán yě xiǎng dào yún yǐn zōng huì bèi pái jǐ ， dàn yě bù céng yù liào ， duì fāng jū rán guò fèn dào zhè zhǒng jìng dì 。
虽然也想到云隐宗会被排挤，但也不曾预料，对方居然过分到这种境地。
If he thought he had already perished, such treatment would be understandable. But now that word of his return had spread and this was done intentionally, it meant they were deliberately making things difficult for him.
xiān méng dà huì shàng wèi kāi shǐ 。
仙盟大会尚未开始。
Thinking so, Lin Xuan didn’t immediately react but silently flew towards Cloud Concealment’s seat.
dāng zhe cóng sì miàn bā fāng de xiū shì 。
当着从四面八方的修士。
"Junior Brother Lin...?"
zhè jiǎn zhí shì dǎ liǎn 。
这简直是打脸。
Lin Xuan's choice left the dragon surname youth in a state of surprise. He knew Lin Xuan’s abilities; how could he possibly tolerate such indignity?
zhì yún yǐn zōng de liǎn miàn yú hé dì ？
置云隐宗的脸面于何地？
However, with no other option, they couldn't have an argument among fellow disciples. Though he was extremely dissatisfied, he followed Lin Xuan to slowly fly towards Cloud Concealment's seat.
shì kě rěn ， shú bù kě rěn ！
是可忍，孰不可忍！
This scene caught the attention of tens of thousands of cultivators nearby.
lín xuān de liǎn sè suī rán yī jiù kàn bù chū xǐ nù ， dàn xīn zhōng ， qí shí yǐ shì hěn bù shuǎng le 。
林轩的脸色虽然依旧看不出喜怒，但心中，其实已是很不爽了。
Their expressions varied—some were surprised, some smug, some pitied, and others disdained. There were even those who were shocked...
ruò shì yǐ wéi zì jǐ yǐ jīng yǔn luò ， rú cǐ duì dài yún yǐn zōng hái hǎo shuō 。
若是以为自己已经陨落，如此对待云隐宗还好说。
In short, a myriad of emotions could be seen.
rú jīn zì jǐ huí lái de xiāo xī yǐ jīng zhuàn kāi ， hái gù yì zhè me zuò ， nà jiù shì yǒu yì yǔ zì jǐ guò bù qù le 。
如今自己回来的消息已经传开，还故意这么做，那就是有意与自己过不去了。
The exclusion of Cloud Concealment from the core was an immense humiliation. Everyone understood this. They had anticipated how Lin Xuan or Cloud Concealment would react, especially after his fame spread across the world.
hēng ， xiǎng gěi zì jǐ yí gè nán kān ， xià mǎ wēi shì me ？
哼，想给自己一个难堪，下马威是么？
They expected something spectacular but ended up with such a quiet resolution.
zhēn shì yī qún chǔn huò ！
真是一群蠢货！
Some cultivators who enjoyed chaos loudly booed. If Lin Xuan truly possessed real talent, why would he accept such humiliation? He must be a fraud.
dī diào shì lín xuān de yuán zé 。
低调是林轩的原则。
The chatter was loud and complex, but Lin Xuan’s divine sense could clearly hear it all.
dàn duì fāng yǐ jīng qī fù dào tóu shàng ， jiù jué méi yǒu jì xù rěn nài yī shuō 。
但对方已经欺负到头上，就绝没有继续忍耐一说。
"Klunk klunk."
fǒu zé lǎo hǔ bù fā wēi ， hái zhēn dāng zì jǐ shì shēng bìng de xiǎo huā māo le ？
否则老虎不发威，还真当自己是生病的小花猫了？
The dragon surname youth clenched his teeth, even trembling uncontrollably: "Senior Brother... Junior Brother..."
xiǎng dào zhè lǐ ， lín xuān què méi yǒu mǎ shàng fā huǒ ， ér shì bù dòng shēng sè de xiàng yún yǐn zōng de zuò wèi fēi guò qù le 。
想到这里，林轩却没有马上发火，而是不动声色的像云隐宗的座位飞过去了。
"Do not worry, I understand," replied Lin Xuan calmly.
“ lín shī dì ， nǐ ……”
“林师弟，你……”
"Still..."
lín xuān rú cǐ xuǎn zé ， ràng lóng xìng shào nián de liǎn shàng mǎn shì chà yì zhī sè 。
林轩如此选择，让龙姓少年的脸上满是诧异之色。
Before the dragon surname youth could continue, Yun Ruoyan pulled him back. "Brother Dragon, let Senior Lin take the lead."
lín xuān de shén tōng ， tā xīn lǐ qīng chǔ ， zhè yàng de qì ， zěn me néng gòu shuō rěn jiù rěn ne ？
林轩的神通，他心里清楚，这样的气，怎么能够说忍就忍呢？
The woman was meticulous; she knew from their shared experience that Lin Xuan wasn’t a coward. Back when they were at the Spirit Formation stage, he had faced the precious snake and even killed the Heavenly Primordial Ancestor in front of them.
rán ér shì yǐ zhì cǐ ， zǒng bù néng tóng mén zhī jiān ， qǐ le shén me zhēng zhí 。
然而事已至此，总不能同门之间，起了什么争执。
Such audacity and courage!
tā xīn zhōng suī rán bù mǎn yǐ jí ， què yě zhǐ yǒu gēn zhe lín xuān ， xiàng yún yǐn zōng de zuò wèi huǎn huǎn fēi qù 。
他心中虽然不满以极，却也只有跟着林轩，像云隐宗的座位缓缓飞去。
It didn’t make sense for such a brave and resolute person to suddenly become timid now that he was at the Tribulation Transcending stage.
zhè yí mù ， yě luò zài fù jìn shǔ yǐ wàn jì de xiū shì yǎn lǐ 。
这一幕，也落在附近数以万计的修士眼里。
He must have other plans.
yī shí jiān ， zhòng xiū biǎo qíng gè yì 。
一时间，众修表情各异。
Seeing Yun Ruoyan’s look, the dragon surname youth felt a stir. Though they hadn’t seen each other in a long time, as fellow disciples for over a thousand years, his understanding of Lin Xuan far exceeded that of any other.
yǒu jīng chà ， yǒu dé yì ， yǒu lián mǐn ， yǒu bù xiè ， dāng rán ， yě yǒu zhèn jīng ……
有惊诧，有得意，有怜悯，有不屑，当然，也有震惊……
Junior Brother Lin was both wise and brave; he wasn’t a coward. Facing such humiliation with composure meant there must be plans and strategies behind it.
zǒng ér yán zhī ， gè zhǒng gè yàng de qíng xù biǎo qíng ， yī yán nán yǐ shuō jǐn 。
总而言之，各种各样的情绪表情，一言难以说尽。
With this thought, the dragon surname youth calmed down and sat next to Lin Xuan.
yún yǐn zōng bèi pái chú hé xīn ， zhè shì zěn yàng de wǔ rǔ ， dà jiā jiē xīn lǐ yǒu shù ， zhī qián ， yě xiǎng guò yún yǐn zōng de xiū shì ， yóu qí shì nà míng mǎn tiān xià de lín xuān ， huì zěn yàng fǎn yìng 。
云隐宗被排除核心，这是怎样的侮辱，大家皆心里有数，之前，也想过云隐宗的修士，尤其是那名满天下的林轩，会怎样反应。
His reaction drew numerous boos. The two senior elders of Cloud Concealment were portrayed as timid.
běn lái qī dài yǐ jí ， méi xiǎng dào què shì zhè yàng yí gè bù shēng bù xiǎng de jié jú 。
本来期待以极，没想到却是这样一个不声不响的结局。
The reactions of the tribulation transcending old patriarchs in front varied. Some looked disdainful, believing that Lin Xuan was indeed a fraud. Others were slightly surprised, then lowered their heads to ponder.
nà xiē wéi kǒng tiān xià bú luàn de xiū xiān zhě ， shèn zhì xū shēng dà zuò 。
那些唯恐天下不乱的修仙者，甚至嘘声大做。
Excluding Cloud Concealment was a joint decision. They had anticipated how it would react but found this situation too extreme.
lín xuān bú shì hěn liǎo bù qǐ me ？
林轩不是很了不起么？
Even if Lin Xuan hadn’t returned, there was no reason for such silent acceptance of humiliation.
tā ruò zhēn yǒu zhēn cái shí xué ， zěn me kěn shòu zhè yàng de wǔ rǔ ， rú cǐ shuō lái ， yě bù guò shì yí gè qī shì dào míng zhī tú 。
他若真有真才实学，怎么肯受这样的侮辱，如此说来，也不过是一个欺世盗名之徒。
After all, while high-end combat power might be lacking, Cloud Concealment’s overall strength had grown significantly over the years.
yī shí jiān ， wēng wēng de yì lùn cáo zá fán fù ， rán ér yǐ lín xuān de shén shí ， què kě yǐ qīng xī yì cháng de chuán rù ěr duǒ 。
一时间，嗡嗡的议论嘈杂繁复，然而以林轩的神识，却可以清晰异常的传入耳朵。
Moreover, their contributions to establishing the Immortal Dao Alliance justified a fight against exclusion. Yet, he did nothing, which wasn’t strange at all.
“ gē bēng gē bēng 。”
“咯嘣咯嘣。”
"Your Majesty, look..."
lóng xìng shào nián de yá chǐ yǎo jǐn ， shèn zhì dōu bù shòu kòng zhì de chàn dǒu qǐ lái le ：“ shī ， shī dì ……”
龙姓少年的牙齿咬紧，甚至都不受控制的颤抖起来了：“师，师弟……”
Besides the founding giants of the Immortal Dao Alliance, many important figures were present, such as the East Prosperity Immortal Emperor and his consort.
“ shī xiōng bú yòng shuō ， xiǎo dì xīn zhōng yǒu shù 。”
“师兄不用说，小弟心中有数。”
They all sat in the VIP section. While they claimed to be observers, their eyes were fixed on the position of alliance leader.
miàn duì zhè yàng de cháo fěng ， lín xuān què yī jiù bù jí bù nù ， qì dìng shén xián de 。
面对这样的嘲讽，林轩却依旧不急不怒，气定神闲的。
The Empress quietly used divine sense transmission; the two tribulation transcending old patriarchs understood Lin Xuan’s terrifying strength best.
“ kě ……”
“可……”
Outside Nongyue City, despite their efforts, they couldn’t determine Lin Xuan's exact location. However, one thing was certain: he wasn’t a fraud.
lóng xìng shào nián hái yù zài shuō ， què bèi yún ruò yán yī bǎ lā zhù ：“ lóng xiōng ， wǒ men jiù tīng lín qián bèi fēn fù 。”
龙姓少年还欲再说，却被云若颜一把拉住：“龙兄，我们就听林前辈吩咐。”
His power was truly formidable.
...
The square seemed to grow even more vast when viewed up close, covering several ten thousand acres.
Finding such a spacious area in Nongyue City was difficult. The scenery before them had been transformed using spatial secrets.
However, this wasn't like an illusion; everything—rocks and trees—had实体 existed within the禁制.
While it sounded absurd, one shouldn’t forget that the cultivation world was filled with countless wonders. Creating such a spectacle wasn’t something to be surprised about.
Although the Immortal Dao Alliance hadn’t yet chosen its leader, in terms of manpower and resources, it undoubtedly stood out as the top in Naelong Realm.
Lin Xuan’s expression showed satisfaction.
Just then, the sound of a bell echoed, clear and ancient, signaling that the Immortal Dao Alliance meeting was about to begin.
The three of them sped up their遁光. After all, being late for such an important event would be awkward.
They soon arrived at the square. The setup wasn’t elaborate; some tables and chairs were placed in the middle.
There weren’t too many—only around a hundred. Those who could secure seats here were either dominant powers or leaders of major factions.
Lin Xuan’s gaze swept over, spotting the seat for Cloud Concealment Sect.
However, he frowned. The position of Cloud Concealment wasn’t at the front but slightly behind.
In normal circumstances, this wouldn’t matter much. But remember, they were currently witnessing the nomination process for the Immortal Dao Alliance leader. As one of the four founding forces, Cloud Concealment had been excluded from the core.
What did that mean? It was clear to everyone.
The young man with the dragon surname’s face turned an intense shade of green.
Though he expected Cloud Concealment to be marginalized, he hadn’t anticipated such a blatant snub.
The Immortal Dao Alliance meeting hadn’t started yet. This was a slap in the face for Cloud Concealment.
What did they care about their reputation?
It was beyond his tolerance!
Despite not showing any emotion on his face, Lin Xuan was actually quite displeased inside.
If he thought he had already perished, such treatment would be understandable. But now that word of his return had spread and this was done intentionally, it meant they were deliberately making things difficult for him.
Thinking so, Lin Xuan didn’t immediately react but silently flew towards Cloud Concealment’s seat.
"Junior Brother Lin...?"
Lin Xuan's choice left the dragon surname youth in a state of surprise. He knew Lin Xuan’s abilities; how could he possibly tolerate such indignity?
However, with no other option, they couldn't have an argument among fellow disciples. Though he was extremely dissatisfied, he followed Lin Xuan to slowly fly towards Cloud Concealment's seat.
This scene caught the attention of tens of thousands of cultivators nearby.
Their expressions varied—some were surprised, some smug, some pitied, and others disdained. There were even those who were shocked...
In short, a myriad of emotions could be seen.
The exclusion of Cloud Concealment from the core was an immense humiliation. Everyone understood this. They had anticipated how Lin Xuan or Cloud Concealment would react, especially after his fame spread across the world.
They expected something spectacular but ended up with such a quiet resolution.
Some cultivators who enjoyed chaos loudly booed. If Lin Xuan truly possessed real talent, why would he accept such humiliation? He must be a fraud.
The chatter was loud and complex, but Lin Xuan’s divine sense could clearly hear it all.
"Klunk klunk."
The dragon surname youth clenched his teeth, even trembling uncontrollably: "Senior Brother... Junior Brother..."
"Do not worry, I understand," replied Lin Xuan calmly.
"Still..."
Before the dragon surname youth could continue, Yun Ruoyan pulled him back. "Brother Dragon, let Senior Lin take the lead."
The woman was meticulous; she knew from their shared experience that Lin Xuan wasn’t a coward. Back when they were at the Spirit Formation stage, he had faced the precious snake and even killed the Heavenly Primordial Ancestor in front of them.
Such audacity and courage!
It didn’t make sense for such a brave and resolute person to suddenly become timid now that he was at the Tribulation Transcending stage.
He must have other plans.
Seeing Yun Ruoyan’s look, the dragon surname youth felt a stir. Though they hadn’t seen each other in a long time, as fellow disciples for over a thousand years, his understanding of Lin Xuan far exceeded that of any other.
Junior Brother Lin was both wise and brave; he wasn’t a coward. Facing such humiliation with composure meant there must be plans and strategies behind it.
With this thought, the dragon surname youth calmed down and sat next to Lin Xuan.
His reaction drew numerous boos. The two senior elders of Cloud Concealment were portrayed as timid.
The reactions of the tribulation transcending old patriarchs in front varied. Some looked disdainful, believing that Lin Xuan was indeed a fraud. Others were slightly surprised, then lowered their heads to ponder.
Excluding Cloud Concealment was a joint decision. They had anticipated how it would react but found this situation too extreme.
Even if Lin Xuan hadn’t returned, there was no reason for such silent acceptance of humiliation.
After all, while high-end combat power might be lacking, Cloud Concealment’s overall strength had grown significantly over the years.
Moreover, their contributions to establishing the Immortal Dao Alliance justified a fight against exclusion. Yet, he did nothing, which wasn’t strange at all.
"Your Majesty, look..."
Besides the founding giants of the Immortal Dao Alliance, many important figures were present, such as the East Prosperity Immortal Emperor and his consort.
They all sat in the VIP section. While they claimed to be observers, their eyes were fixed on the position of alliance leader.
The Empress quietly used divine sense transmission; the two tribulation transcending old patriarchs understood Lin Xuan’s terrifying strength best.
Outside Nongyue City, despite their efforts, they couldn’t determine Lin Xuan's exact location. However, one thing was certain: he wasn’t a fraud.
His power was truly formidable.