zhè yě shì rén zhī cháng qíng ， bì jìng rú jīn sān jiè dōu miàn lín zhe yù wài tiān mó de rù qīn ， bào tuán qǔ nuǎn bù néng shuō shì zuì hǎo de xuǎn zé ， dàn chú cǐ yǐ wài ， yě nán yǒu bié de bàn fǎ le 。
这也是人之常情，毕竟如今三界都面临着域外天魔的入侵，抱团取暖不能说是最好的选择，但除此以外，也难有别的办法了。
This was only natural, after all. With the Outer Heaven Demons invading the Three Realms, forming alliances for mutual support wasn't necessarily the best choice, but it was hard to think of any other options.
lín xuān jì rán yào zuò méng zhǔ ， zhè shí hòu bù jiè huā xiàn fó hái gèng dài hé shí ne ？
林轩既然要做盟主，这时候不借花献佛还更待何时呢？
Since Lin Xuan wanted to be the leader, why not seize this opportunity and offer something in return?
zhè ge niàn tou zài nǎo hǎi zhōng zhuǎn guò 。
这个念头在脑海中转过。
The thought flashed through his mind as the leaders from the other sects and families also expressed their willingness.
qí yú zōng mén jiā zú de zhǔ shì zhě yě fēn fēn biǎo tài le 。
其余宗门家族的主事者也纷纷表态了。
"Jin Ge Sect is willing to join the alliance and honor Senior Lin as the leader."
“ jīn gē pài yuàn yì rù méng ， bìng fèng lín qián bèi wèi méng zhǔ 。”
“金戈派愿意入盟，并奉林前辈为盟主。”
"Xue Jing Gang is also willing to join the Heavenly Dao Alliance, following Senior Lin's lead."
“ xuě jīng bāng yě yuàn yì jiā rù tiān dào méng ， wéi lín qián bèi mǎ shǒu shì zhān 。”
“雪晶帮也愿意加入天道盟，唯林前辈马首是瞻。”
"Tian Sha Sect..."
“ tiān shā pài ……”
“天沙派……”
...
……
……
The voices of support rose and fell. In a short while, over fifty sects declared their willingness to join and back Lin Xuan.
yī shí jiān ， dà dà xiǎo xiǎo de shēng yīn cǐ qǐ bǐ fú ， bù xiāo yī huì er de gōng fu ， yǐ jīng yǒu wǔ liù shí gè zōng mén biǎo shì yuàn yì jiā rù ， bìng zhī chí lín xuān le 。
一时间，大大小小的声音此起彼伏，不消一会儿的功夫，已经有五六十个宗门表示愿意加入，并支持林轩了。
Black Phoenix Devil Woman's face was extremely displeased. She had originally aimed for the position of leader herself.
hēi fèng yāo nǚ de liǎn sè nán kàn yǐ jí ， tā duì méng zhǔ zhī wèi yuán běn yě shì zhì zài bì děi dì 。
黑凤妖女的脸色难看以极，她对盟主之位原本也是志在必得地。
But human plans don't always align with heaven's. Who would have thought that Lin Xuan, this interloper, would disrupt her carefully laid plans?
kě rén suàn bù rú tiān suàn ， shuí néng xiǎng dào ， huì yǒu lín xuān zhè ge chéng yǎo jīn shā chū ， jiāng zì jǐ de quán pán jì huà ， dōu gěi dǎ luàn diào le 。
可人算不如天算，谁能想到，会有林轩这个程咬金杀出，将自己的全盘计划，都给打乱掉了。
What should she do now?
gāi zěn me bàn ne ？
该怎么办呢？
Giving up felt like a bitter pill to swallow.
fàng qì ， xīn yǒu bù gān 。
放弃，心有不甘。
Yet competing against Lin Xuan was too risky.
kě yǔ lín xuān xiāng zhēng ， yòu zhe shí méi yǒu bǎ wò 。
可与林轩相争，又着实没有把握。
She had witnessed the defeat of Black Bear King firsthand and was greatly shaken by his prowess.
dǎ bài hēi xióng wáng de jīng guò ， cǐ nǚ yě shì qīn yǎn mù dǔ ， píng xīn lái shuō ， tā shòu dào le jí dà de zhèn hàn 。
打败黑熊王的经过，此女也是亲眼目睹，平心来说，她受到了极大的震撼。
Just the manifestation of Dharma...
jǐn jǐn fǎ xiàng shén tōng ……
仅仅法相神通……
Black Phoenix Devil Woman asked herself, with her strength, defeating that clumsy bear from Ten Thousand Demons Sect wouldn't be difficult, but she could never achieve such a clean victory as Lin Xuan.
hēi fèng yāo nǚ zì wèn ， yǐ tā de shí lì ， dǎ bài wàn yāo zōng de nà tóu dà bèn xióng bù nán ， dàn jué duì wú fǎ xiàng lín xuān nà yàng gān jìng lì suǒ 。
黑凤妖女自问，以她的实力，打败万妖宗的那头大笨熊不难，但绝对无法像林轩那样干净利索。
The most unbelievable part was that after this great battle, he still couldn't fully grasp Lin Xuan's power. It was unfathomable!
gèng bù kě sī yì de shì ， jīng lì le zhè me yī cháng dà zhàn ， tā lián lín xuān de shí lì ， dōu hái méi yǒu nòng bù qīng chǔ ， jiù yí gè cí ， shēn bù kě cè ！
更不可思议的是，经历了这么一场大战，他连林轩的实力，都还没有弄不清楚，就一个词，深不可测！
If they were to fight, she would have no chance and might end up disgracing herself.
rú guǒ zì jǐ yǔ tā jiāo shǒu de huà ， fēn háo méi yǒu bǎ wò ， jí yǒu kě néng zì qǔ qí rǔ 。
如果自己与他交手的话，分毫没有把握，极有可能自取其辱。
Of course, there was some possibility.
dāng rán ， yě bú shì yī sī jī huì yě wú 。
当然，也不是一丝机会也无。
But the thought of Black Bear King's fate made her hesitate.
dàn xiǎng xiǎng hēi xióng wáng de xià chǎng ， cǐ nǚ jiù wú fǎ xià dìng jué xīn zhè me zuò 。
但想想黑熊王的下场，此女就无法下定决心这么做。
After all, losing both the battle and the war was a result she couldn't accept.
bì jìng péi le fū rén yòu zhé bīng ， zhè yàng de jié guǒ ， tā yì shì wú fǎ jiē shòu de 。
毕竟陪了夫人又折兵，这样的结果，她亦是无法接受的。
Could she just endure?
zhǐ néng rěn le me ？
只能忍了么？
...
hēi fèng yāo nǚ xīn zhōng bù gān yǐ jí ， dàn zuì zhōng hái shì zhǐ yǒu xuǎn zé fàng qì 。
黑凤妖女心中不甘以极，但最终还是只有选择放弃。
Black Phoenix Devil Woman's heart was filled with不甘 (reluctance), but in the end, she had no choice but to give up.
bì jìng shí lì dào le tā zhè yàng de děng jí 。 qì guī qì ， yì qì yòng shì de shì qíng ， què yě shì bú huì zuò dì 。
毕竟实力到了她这样的等级。气归气，意气用事的事情，却也是不会做地。
After all, at her level of strength, she wouldn't do anything rash or emotional.
suí zhe shí jiān de tuī yí ， biǎo tài zhī chí lín xuān de zōng mén jiā zú yuè lái yuè duō ， yóu tā wèn dǐng xiān dào méng méng zhǔ ， sì hū yǐ sī háo zhàng ài yě wú 。
随着时间的推移，表态支持林轩的宗门家族越来越多，由他问鼎仙道盟盟主，似乎已丝毫障碍也无。
As time passed, more and more sects expressed their support for Lin Xuan. It seemed that his ascension as leader of the Immortal Dao Alliance posed no obstacle.
lóng xìng shào nián de liǎn shàng mǎn shì xǐ sè 。
龙姓少年的脸上满是喜色。
The young man with the dragon surname's face was filled with joy.
suī rán jīng lì le yī xiē bō zhé ， dàn cǐ xíng de mù dì zǒng suàn shì dá chéng le 。
虽然经历了一些波折，但此行的目的总算是达成了。
Although there had been some setbacks, he had finally achieved his goal.
xiǎng xiǎng zhè jǐ yuè de jīng lì ， jiǎn zhí shì huǎng rán rú mèng shì de 。
想想这几月的经历，简直是恍然如梦似的。
Thinking about his experiences over these few months made him feel like it was all a dream.
méi yǒu lín shī dì ， yún yǐn zōng jiǎn zhí shì luò máo de fèng huáng bù rú jī 。
没有林师弟，云隐宗简直是落毛的凤凰不如鸡。
Without Lin Apprentice Brother, Cloud Concealment Sect was as pitiful as a chicken without feathers. But once Lin Xuan returned to the sect, it became formidable and no one dared to bully them. The stark contrast left the young man with a myriad of emotions he couldn't express.
ér yí dàn lín xuān huí dào zōng lǐ ， yún yǐn zōng jiù biàn dé rú hǔ tiān yì 。 fàng yǎn sān jiè ， yě méi yǒu rén gǎn qī rǔ ， zhè yàng de fǎn chà ， ràng lóng xìng shào nián xīn zhōng gǎn kǎi de zī wèi ér wú fǎ yán shù 。
而一旦林轩回到宗里，云隐宗就变得如虎添翼。放眼三界，也没有人敢欺辱，这样的反差，让龙姓少年心中感慨的滋味儿无法言述。
"Since there are no objections, let Apprentice Brother Lin take on the position of leader of the Immortal Dao Alliance..." the young man declared happily.
“ jì rán dà jiā dōu méi yǒu yì yì ， nà me jiù yóu lín shī dì jiù rèn xiān dào méng méng zhǔ ……” lóng xìng shào nián mǎn liǎn xǐ yuè de xuān bù 。
“既然大家都没有异议，那么就由林师弟就任仙道盟盟主……”龙姓少年满脸喜悦的宣布。
"Wait!"
“ màn zhe ！”
“慢着！”
Just as everything seemed to be falling into place, an unexpected twist occurred.
yuán běn yī qiè yǐ dào le shuǐ dào qú chéng de dì bù ， nǎ zhī dào shì dào lín tóu ， què shì yǒu le bō zhé 。
原本一切已到了水到渠成的地步，哪知道事到临头，却是有了波折。
The opposition was small, but everyone in the room could clearly hear it.
fǎn duì de shēng yīn bù dà ， rán ér zài chǎng de měi yí gè rén ， què dōu tīng dé qīng qīng chǔ chǔ 。
反对的声音不大，然而在场的每一个人，却都听得清清楚楚。
The young man with the dragon surname was furious. But when he turned around, his anger dissipated. Speaking was a frail old man in gray robes.
lóng xìng shào nián gèng shì dà nù 。 kě dāng tā zhuǎn guò tóu lú ， biǎo qíng què shì yī zhì ， mǎn qiāng fèn nù ， dōu huà zuò wū yǒu 。
龙姓少年更是大怒。可当他转过头颅，表情却是一滞，满腔愤怒，都化作乌有。
Thin and weak, no trace of spiritual pressure emanated from him, making him look like an ordinary mortal on the brink of death.
shuō huà de 。 shì yī mǎn miàn bìng róng de huī páo lǎo zhě 。
说话的。是一满面病容的灰袍老者。
...
shēn cái shòu ruò ， hún shēn shàng xià ， méi yǒu yī sī yī háo de líng yā fā chū ， kàn shàng qù yì diǎn yě bù xiàng shēn jù hài rén shén tōng de xiū xiān zhě 。 dào xiàng shì yī pǔ tōng de fán rén ， xíng jiāng jiù mù 。
身材瘦弱，浑身上下，没有一丝一毫的灵压发出，看上去一点也不像身具骇人神通的修仙者。倒像是一普通的凡人，行将就木。
However, Lin Xuan's eyes narrowed slightly as he revealed a hint of trepidation.
……
……
At his level, judging people wasn't just about surface appearances. As the founding ancestor of this sect, Wan Xiao Immortal had once been immensely famous—almost rivaling Loose Immortals and Demon Kings.
rán ér lín xuān què yǎn máng wēi suō ， liǎn shàng háo bù yǎn shì de lù chū le jǐ fēn jì dàn zhī sè 。
然而林轩却眼芒微缩，脸上毫不掩饰的露出了几分忌惮之色。
Although he failed to transcend the heavens due to severe injuries and hadn't been heard from in years, as long as he hadn't fallen, it meant he possessed extraordinary abilities. After so many years, who knew if his injuries were fully healed or if his strength had even surpassed its former self?
shí lì dào le tā zhè yàng de děng jí 。 kàn rén dāng rán bú huì guāng kàn biǎo miàn ， hé kuàng zhè wèi wàn xiǎo xiān jūn ， zuò wèi yī pài de chuàng pài shǐ zǔ ， dāng nián ， nà zhēn shì hǎo dà de míng qì 。
实力到了他这样的等级。看人当然不会光看表面，何况这位万晓仙君，做为一派的创派始祖，当年，那真是好大的名气。
These possibilities existed.
jī hū néng yǔ sàn xiān yāo wáng xiàng bǐ 。
几乎能与散仙妖王相比。
In short, while Wan Xiao Immortal didn't show himself, his strength far exceeded that of the Black Bear King and was on a completely different level.
suī rán yīn wèi dù fēi shēng zhī jié shī bài ， zhòng shāng bù chū ， cóng cǐ shǎo wén yú jiāng hú ， dàn jì rán méi yǒu yǔn luò ， jiù zhèng míng tā yǒu guò rén zhī chù ， hé kuàng zhè me duō nián guò qù ， shuí zhī dào tā de shāng shì shì fǒu wán quán xiū fù ， shí lì shèn zhì gèng shèng wǎng xī le 。
虽然因为渡飞升之劫失败，重伤不出，从此少闻于江湖，但既然没有陨落，就证明他有过人之处，何况这么多年过去，谁知道他的伤势是否完全修复，实力甚至更胜往昔了。
While Dong Yu Immortal Emperor's title included "Immortal," it was more about putting gold on his face.
zhè xiē ， dōu shì yǒu kě néng de 。
这些，都是有可能的。
...
zǒng ér yán zhī ， yǎn qián de wàn xiǎo xiān jūn suī bù xiàn shēn lù shuǐ ， dàn ruò lùn shí lì ， zé yuǎn fēi nà suǒ wèi de hēi xióng wáng kě bǐ ， shèn zhì kě yǐ shuō ， wán quán bú shì yí gè děng jí 。
总而言之，眼前的万晓仙君虽不现身露水，但若论实力，则远非那所谓的黑熊王可比，甚至可以说，完全不是一个等级。
Wan Xiao Immortal, though not exactly living up to his name, had indeed once transcended the heavens.
dōng yù xiān huáng de míng hào ， suī rán yě yǒu yí gè “ xiān ” zì ， dàn shuō jù bú kè qì de yán yǔ ， bù guò shì wǎng zì jǐ liǎn shàng tiē jīn bà le 。
东裕仙皇的名号，虽然也有一个“仙”字，但说句不客气的言语，不过是往自己脸上贴金罢了。
At the Peach Blossom Banquet, Lin Xuan had seen countless great powers. His judgment of people no longer relied solely on spiritual pressure and aura.
ér zhè wèi wàn xiǎo xiān jūn suī bù gǎn shuō míng fù qí shí ， dàn jì rán céng dù guò fēi shēng zhī jié ， nà me què rán shì yǔ “ xiān ” zì zhān le jǐ fēn biān dì 。
而这位万晓仙君虽不敢说名副其实，但既然曾渡过飞升之劫，那么确然是与“仙”字沾了几分边地。
Those were merely superficialities.
zài pán táo huì shàng ， lín xuān céng jiàn guò dà néng wú shù 。
在蟠桃会上，林轩曾见过大能无数。
Looking at Wan Xiao Immortal, although extremely weak, Lin Xuan felt that he was far more dangerous than the Treasure Snake Saint Ancestor. Although he couldn't match Rain桐仙子 or Ice Soul, he certainly wasn't a common top-tier powerhouse.
kàn rén de yǎn guāng zǎo yǐ bù jú xiàn yú líng yā yǔ qì xī de liú lù 。
看人的眼光早已不局限于灵压与气息的流露。
Based on his observation of their battle and his desire to compete for the leadership, Wan Xiao Immortal seemed confident in his strength.
nà xiē bù guò shì biǎo xiàng ér yǐ 。
那些不过是表象而已。
His mind racing, Lin Xuan's expression grew more serious.
zhè wèi wàn xiǎo xiān jūn yī yǎn wàng qù ， suī rán xū ruò yǐ jí ， dàn lín xuān què yǒu yī zhǒng gǎn chù ， jiù shì tā bǐ nà wèi bǎo shé shèng zǔ ， hái yào wēi xiǎn xǔ duō 。
这位万晓仙君一眼望去，虽然虚弱以极，但林轩却有一种感触，就是他比那位宝蛇圣祖，还要危险许多。
But he was not afraid.
suī rán kěn dìng wú fǎ pì měi yǔ tóng xiān zi yǔ bīng pò ， dàn què jué fēi pǔ tōng dǐng jí qiáng zhě kě yǐ kàng héng de 。
虽然肯定无法媲美雨桐仙子与冰魄，但却绝非普通顶级强者可以抗衡的。
He slowly turned his head, his gaze sweeping over him: "So, do you also want this leadership?"
duì fāng kàn le zì jǐ yǔ hēi xióng wáng yī zhàn ， hái gǎn zhēng duó méng zhǔ ， cóng lìng yí gè cè miàn ， yě shuō míng tā duì zì jǐ de shí lì xìn xīn shí zú 。
对方看了自己与黑熊王一战，还敢争夺盟主，从另一个侧面，也说明他对自己的实力信心十足。
"What leadership? Such mundane matters are already beyond my interest."
nǎo hǎi zhōng niàn tou zhuǎn guò ， lín xuān de liǎn sè yuè fā níng zhòng le 。
脑海中念头转过，林轩的脸色越发凝重了。
Wan Xiao Immortal spoke, but his voice was hoarse to the extreme, making it uncomfortable just to hear. It seemed to contain some strange magical power: "Since a group of junior disciples invited me out, if I return empty-handed, how can I face the sect headquarters? Thus, I must use this old body to test your skills."
dàn yě zhǐ shì xīn zhōng jiè jù ， yào shuō hài pà hái bù zhì yú 。
但也只是心中戒惧，要说害怕还不至于。
"Very well."
tā huǎn huǎn zhuǎn guò tóu lú ， mù guāng zài duì fāng shēn shàng sǎo guò ：“ zěn me ， dào yǒu yì xiǎng qiǎng zhè méng zhǔ ？”
他缓缓转过头颅，目光在对方身上扫过：“怎么，道友亦想抢这盟主？”
Lin Xuan's reaction was indifferent after hearing his words: "To learn from legendary figures, Lin is more than willing."
“ shén me méng bù méng zhǔ ， cǐ děng sú wù ， lǎo xiǔ zǎo yǐ kàn dàn le 。”
“什么盟不盟主，此等俗物，老朽早已看淡了。”
"Legendary figures?" Wan Xiao Immortal's expression showed a hint of bitter laughter. "Friend Lin, you are flattering me too much. If I were a legendary figure, I wouldn't be in this predicament. Instead, you, having advanced from the Shen Shi stage to your current state in just over a thousand years, truly have an impressive future."
wàn xiǎo xiān jūn kāi kǒu ， rán ér shēng yīn què shì sī yǎ dào le jí chù ， guāng shì tīng zài ěr lǐ ， jiù ràng rén bù shū fú yǐ jí ， fǎng fú yùn hán yǒu shén me gǔ guài de mó lì ：“ zhǐ shì yī zhòng hòu bèi dì zǐ jì rán jiāng lǎo fū qǐng chū ， ruò shì yī wú suǒ dé ， lǎo fū yǒu shén me yán miàn huí dào zōng mén zǒng duò ， suǒ yǐ bù dé bù yǐ zhè bǎ lǎo gú tou ， lái lǐng jiào yī xià dào yǒu de gāo zhāo le 。”
万晓仙君开口，然而声音却是嘶哑到了极处，光是听在耳里，就让人不舒服以极，仿佛蕴含有什么古怪的魔力：“只是一众后辈弟子既然将老夫请出，若是一无所得，老夫有什么颜面回到宗门总舵，所以不得不以这把老骨头，来领教一下道友的高招了。”
"Let's settle this with three rounds. It won't take long to determine the outcome. But if something goes wrong, it would benefit the Outer Heaven Demons. So, I have a suggestion—what do you think?"
lín xuān tīng le duì fāng de yán yǔ ， fǎn yìng què shì píng dàn yǐ jí ：“ néng gòu lǐng jiào chuán shuō zhōng qiáng zhě de jué jì ， lín mǒu yě shì qiú zhī bù dé dì 。”
林轩听了对方的言语，反应却是平淡以极：“能够领教传说中强者的绝技，林某也是求之不得地。”
Since Wan Xiao Immortal was being courteous, Lin Xuan naturally responded politely. He didn't want to risk his life needlessly.
“ chuán shuō zhōng de qiáng zhě ？” wàn xiǎo xiān jūn de liǎn shàng què shì lù chū yī sī kǔ xiào zhī sè ：“ lín dào yǒu tài wǎng lǎo fū liǎn shàng tiē jīn le ， wǒ ruò shì chuán shuō zhōng de qiáng zhě ， yě bú huì luò dào jīn tiān zhè fù xià chǎng ， dǎo shì xiǎo yǒu ， tīng shuō nǐ cóng fēn shén qī xiū liàn dào rú jīn zhè zhǒng jìng dì ， bù guò cái huā fèi le qū qū qiān yú nián ér yǐ ， rú cǐ sù dù ， fàng yǎn sān jiè ， zòng héng jīn gǔ ， biàn shì bǐ zhī xī rì de ā xiū luó ， yì bù chěng duō ràng ， dàng zhēn shì qián tú wú liàng 。”
“传说中的强者？”万晓仙君的脸上却是露出一丝苦笑之色：“林道友太往老夫脸上贴金了，我若是传说中的强者，也不会落到今天这副下场，倒是小友，听说你从分神期修炼到如今这种境地，不过才花费了区区千余年而已，如此速度，放眼三界，纵横今古，便是比之昔日的阿修罗，亦不逞多让，当真是前途无量。”
"We don't need to use all our powers and treasures; let's settle this with three rounds. What do you say?" Wan Xiao Immortal had clearly prepared for this, as he spoke after a moment of contemplation. (To be continued...)
This was only natural, after all. With the Outer Heaven Demons invading the Three Realms, forming alliances for mutual support wasn't necessarily the best choice, but it was hard to think of any other options.
Since Lin Xuan wanted to be the leader, why not seize this opportunity and offer something in return?
The thought flashed through his mind as the leaders from the other sects and families also expressed their willingness.
"Jin Ge Sect is willing to join the alliance and honor Senior Lin as the leader."
"Xue Jing Gang is also willing to join the Heavenly Dao Alliance, following Senior Lin's lead."
"Tian Sha Sect..."
...
The voices of support rose and fell. In a short while, over fifty sects declared their willingness to join and back Lin Xuan.
Black Phoenix Devil Woman's face was extremely displeased. She had originally aimed for the position of leader herself.
But human plans don't always align with heaven's. Who would have thought that Lin Xuan, this interloper, would disrupt her carefully laid plans?
What should she do now?
Giving up felt like a bitter pill to swallow.
Yet competing against Lin Xuan was too risky.
She had witnessed the defeat of Black Bear King firsthand and was greatly shaken by his prowess.
Just the manifestation of Dharma...
Black Phoenix Devil Woman asked herself, with her strength, defeating that clumsy bear from Ten Thousand Demons Sect wouldn't be difficult, but she could never achieve such a clean victory as Lin Xuan.
The most unbelievable part was that after this great battle, he still couldn't fully grasp Lin Xuan's power. It was unfathomable!
If they were to fight, she would have no chance and might end up disgracing herself.
Of course, there was some possibility.
But the thought of Black Bear King's fate made her hesitate.
After all, losing both the battle and the war was a result she couldn't accept.
Could she just endure?
...
Black Phoenix Devil Woman's heart was filled with不甘 (reluctance), but in the end, she had no choice but to give up.
After all, at her level of strength, she wouldn't do anything rash or emotional.
As time passed, more and more sects expressed their support for Lin Xuan. It seemed that his ascension as leader of the Immortal Dao Alliance posed no obstacle.
The young man with the dragon surname's face was filled with joy.
Although there had been some setbacks, he had finally achieved his goal.
Thinking about his experiences over these few months made him feel like it was all a dream.
Without Lin Apprentice Brother, Cloud Concealment Sect was as pitiful as a chicken without feathers. But once Lin Xuan returned to the sect, it became formidable and no one dared to bully them. The stark contrast left the young man with a myriad of emotions he couldn't express.
"Since there are no objections, let Apprentice Brother Lin take on the position of leader of the Immortal Dao Alliance..." the young man declared happily.
"Wait!"
Just as everything seemed to be falling into place, an unexpected twist occurred.
The opposition was small, but everyone in the room could clearly hear it.
The young man with the dragon surname was furious. But when he turned around, his anger dissipated. Speaking was a frail old man in gray robes.
Thin and weak, no trace of spiritual pressure emanated from him, making him look like an ordinary mortal on the brink of death.
...
However, Lin Xuan's eyes narrowed slightly as he revealed a hint of trepidation.
At his level, judging people wasn't just about surface appearances. As the founding ancestor of this sect, Wan Xiao Immortal had once been immensely famous—almost rivaling Loose Immortals and Demon Kings.
Although he failed to transcend the heavens due to severe injuries and hadn't been heard from in years, as long as he hadn't fallen, it meant he possessed extraordinary abilities. After so many years, who knew if his injuries were fully healed or if his strength had even surpassed its former self?
These possibilities existed.
In short, while Wan Xiao Immortal didn't show himself, his strength far exceeded that of the Black Bear King and was on a completely different level.
While Dong Yu Immortal Emperor's title included "Immortal," it was more about putting gold on his face.
...
Wan Xiao Immortal, though not exactly living up to his name, had indeed once transcended the heavens.
At the Peach Blossom Banquet, Lin Xuan had seen countless great powers. His judgment of people no longer relied solely on spiritual pressure and aura.
Those were merely superficialities.
Looking at Wan Xiao Immortal, although extremely weak, Lin Xuan felt that he was far more dangerous than the Treasure Snake Saint Ancestor. Although he couldn't match Rain桐仙子 or Ice Soul, he certainly wasn't a common top-tier powerhouse.
Based on his observation of their battle and his desire to compete for the leadership, Wan Xiao Immortal seemed confident in his strength.
His mind racing, Lin Xuan's expression grew more serious.
But he was not afraid.
He slowly turned his head, his gaze sweeping over him: "So, do you also want this leadership?"
"What leadership? Such mundane matters are already beyond my interest."
Wan Xiao Immortal spoke, but his voice was hoarse to the extreme, making it uncomfortable just to hear. It seemed to contain some strange magical power: "Since a group of junior disciples invited me out, if I return empty-handed, how can I face the sect headquarters? Thus, I must use this old body to test your skills."
"Very well."
Lin Xuan's reaction was indifferent after hearing his words: "To learn from legendary figures, Lin is more than willing."
"Legendary figures?" Wan Xiao Immortal's expression showed a hint of bitter laughter. "Friend Lin, you are flattering me too much. If I were a legendary figure, I wouldn't be in this predicament. Instead, you, having advanced from the Shen Shi stage to your current state in just over a thousand years, truly have an impressive future."
"Let's settle this with three rounds. It won't take long to determine the outcome. But if something goes wrong, it would benefit the Outer Heaven Demons. So, I have a suggestion—what do you think?"
"Speak."
Since Wan Xiao Immortal was being courteous, Lin Xuan naturally responded politely. He didn't want to risk his life needlessly.
"We don't need to use all our powers and treasures; let's settle this with three rounds. What do you say?" Wan Xiao Immortal had clearly prepared for this, as he spoke after a moment of contemplation. (To be continued...)