nà tā de shén shí jiū jìng yǒu duō qiáng dà ne ？
那他的神识究竟有多强大呢？
How powerful was his divine consciousness, really?
méi yǒu rén xiǎo de ！
没有人晓得！
No one knew!
jīng lì le zhè me yī cháng dà zhàn ，。 yòu shī shū méng
经历了这么一场大战，。幼狮书盟
After such a fierce battle, it couldn't be helped that this was unbelievable.
zhè bù dé bù tí ， yǒu xiē bù kě sī yì 。
这不得不提，有些不可思议。
If not for witnessing it firsthand, no one would have believed it.
ruò fēi qīn yǎn mù dǔ ， kǒng pà shuí yě wú fǎ xiàng xìn dì 。
若非亲眼目睹，恐怕谁也无法相信地。
As the instigator of all this, Lin Xuan became even more mysterious and enigmatic.
ér zuò wèi zào chéng zhè yī qiè de shǐ zuò yǒng zhě ， lín xuān jiù yuè fā de xiǎn de shén mì mò cè 。
而做为造成这一切的始作俑者，林轩就越发的显得神秘莫测。
No one knew how deep he was. This was also what made Lin Xuan terrifying.
méi yǒu rén zhī dào tā de shēn qiǎn rú hé ， ér zhè yě shì lín xuān zuì wèi kě pà zhī chù 。
没有人知道他的深浅如何，而这也是林轩最为可怕之处。
Even the grumpy Black Bear King was convinced by Lin Xuan's superiority.
lián fèn fèn bù píng de hēi xióng wáng dōu duì lín xuān shì xīn fú kǒu fú 。
连愤愤不平的黑熊王都对林轩是心服口服。
The black phoenix demon maiden on the side was equally relieved that she hadn't acted impulsively to challenge him, otherwise it would have been a case of self-inflicted humiliation.
yī páng de hēi fèng yāo nǚ tóng yàng qìng xìng méi yǒu tóu nǎo fā rè ， xiàng tā fā qǐ tiǎo zhàn shén me ， fǒu zé kěn dìng shì zì qǔ qí rǔ 。
一旁的黑凤妖女同样庆幸没有头脑发热，像他发起挑战什么，否则肯定是自取其辱。
The only opponent left was Wanshao Immortal Lord.
wéi yī de duì shǒu jiù zhǐ shèng xià yǎn qián de wàn xiǎo xiān jūn le 。
唯一的对手就只剩下眼前的万晓仙君了。
What decision would he make after failing once?
tā zài shī bài yī cì zhī hòu yòu huì zuò chū hé děng jué zé ？
他在失败一次之后又会做出何等抉择？
No one knew.
méi yǒu rén qīng chǔ 。
没有人清楚。
Everyone waited for a reasonable answer.
suǒ yǒu de rén dōu zài děng dài yí gè hé lǐ de dá fù 。
所有的人都在等待一个合理的答复。
"Let me concede the first round. For the next power test, will Daoist friend still let Lin某 go first?"
“ dì yī jú chéng ràng le ， jiē xià lái de fǎ lì bǐ shì ， dào yǒu hái dǎ suàn ràng lín mǒu xiān chū shǒu me ？”
“第一局承让了，接下来的法力比试，道友还打算让林某先出手么？”
Lin Xuan's calm voice echoed in everyone's ears, still with that air of nonchalance.
lín xuān dàn dàn de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， yī jiù shì yī pài yún dàn fēng qīng zhī sè 。
林轩淡淡的声音传入耳朵，依旧是一派云淡风轻之色。
"No need. Old man admits defeat and is willing to honor Daoist friend as the head of this Immortal Dao Alliance."
“ bù yòng ， lǎo xiǔ rèn shū ， yuàn yì fèng lín dào yǒu zuò zhè xiān dào méng de méng zhǔ 。”
“不用，老朽认输，愿意奉林道友做这仙道盟的盟主。”
Wanshao Immortal Lord suddenly bowed deeply, surprising everyone with his unexpected words.
wàn xiǎo xiān jūn què shuāng shǒu yī gǒng ， chū rén yì liào de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ 。
万晓仙君却双手一拱，出人意料的声音传入耳朵。
"What?"
“ shén me ？”
“什么？”
Most of the cultivators present thought they had misheard. They had agreed to three rounds, but how could he concede after just one defeat?
zài chǎng de xiū shì ， dà bù fèn yǐ wéi zì jǐ tīng cuò ， bú shì shuō bǐ shì sān chǎng me ， zěn me cái shū le yī jú jiù shù shǒu rèn fù 。
在场的修士，大部分以为自己听错，不是说比试三场么，怎么才输了一局就束手认负。
The contrast between Wanshao's aggressive stance a moment ago and now was too stark.
wàn xiǎo xiān jūn qián yī kè hái duō duō bī rén ， zhè fǎn chà ， shì bú shì yě yǒu xiē tài dà ？
万晓仙君前一刻还咄咄逼人，这反差，是不是也有些太大？
Even Lin Xuan raised an eyebrow, revealing a hint of surprise on his calm face: "Did I hear correctly? Daoist friend doesn't plan to continue?"
lián lín xuān yě méi máo yī tiāo ， píng jìng de miàn róng háo bù yǎn shì de lù chū le jǐ fēn yì wài zhī sè ：“ lín mǒu méi yǒu tīng cuò ， dào yǒu zhè jiù bù dǎ suàn bǐ le ？”
连林轩也眉毛一挑，平静的面容毫不掩饰的露出了几分意外之色：“林某没有听错，道友这就不打算比了？”
"Correct. Old man admits defeat and is willing to honor Daoist friend as the head."
“ bù cuò ， lǎo xiǔ rèn shū ， yuàn yì fèng dào yǒu zuò méng zhǔ 。”
“不错，老朽认输，愿意奉道友做盟主。”
Wanshao Immortal Lord's voice was clear and firm.
wàn xiǎo xiān jūn de shēng yīn shí fēn qīng chǔ 。
万晓仙君的声音十分清楚。
He had made this decision after much consideration.
ér tā zuò chū zhè yàng de jué cè zì rán shì jīng guò shēn sī shú lǜ de 。
而他做出这样的决策自然是经过深思熟虑的。
Was it due to fear?
shì yīn wèi dǎn qiè wèi jù me ？
是因为胆怯畏惧么？
Of course not.
dá àn dāng rán shì fǒu dìng de 。
答案当然是否定的。
Facing a Loose Immortal Demon King, Wanshao Immortal Lord wouldn't yield either.
biàn shì miàn duì sàn xiān yāo wáng ， wàn xiǎo xiān jūn yě bú jiàn de huì ràng bù 。
便是面对散仙妖王，万晓仙君也不见得会让步。
It was just that Lin Xuan was too mysterious.
zhǐ shì zhè lín xuān tài shén mì le 。
只是这林轩太神秘了。
In such a short time, he had risen like a comet. His speed surpassed even the Arrogant Deva of old.
duǎn duǎn de guāng yīn ， rú huì xīng bān jué qǐ 。
短短的光阴，如彗星般崛起。
His divine consciousness was so extraordinary and his manifestation powerful enough to defeat the Black Bear King effortlessly.
sù dù bǐ qǐ dāng nián de ā xiū luó ， yì bù chěng duō ràng 。 shèn zhì kě yǐ shuō ， yóu yǒu shèng guò 。
速度比起当年的阿修罗，亦不逞多让。甚至可以说，犹有胜过。
If he only had one strength, it might be coincidental, but with two remarkable abilities, it couldn't be luck.
shén shí rú cǐ lí pǔ ， fǎ xiàng yì qiáng dà dào kě yǐ jiāng hēi xióng wáng qīng yì dǎ bài de dì bù 。
神识如此离谱，法相亦强大到可以将黑熊王轻易打败的地步。
By inference, his cultivation techniques and domains were bound to be exceptional.
ruò tā jǐn yǒu yì diǎn cháng chù ， hái yǒu kě néng shì qiǎo hé ， ér yǒu liǎng diǎn liǎo bù qǐ de dì fāng ， jiù bù kě néng shì yùn qì suǒ zhì le 。
若他仅有一点长处，还有可能是巧合，而有两点了不起的地方，就不可能是运气所至了。
The next test. Even if I don't lose, my chances of winning are slim.
yóu cǐ tuī cè ， qí fǎ lì yě hǎo ， lǐng yù yě bà ， bì dìng bù fán 。
由此推测，其法力也好，领域也罢，必定不凡。
Besides, even if I win, what's the point? I no longer have any hope of breaking through in cultivation, while this young Lin has untapped potential.
jiē zhe bǐ shì ， zì jǐ suī rán bù yí dìng huì shū 。 dàn yíng de xī wàng yě shì wēi hū qí wēi de 。
接着比试，自己虽然不一定会输。但赢的希望也是微乎其微的。
Even if he isn't as strong now, with time, he will surpass me eventually.
hé kuàng jiù suàn yíng le yòu rú hé ， zì jǐ yǐ jīng méi yǒu shén me xī wàng zài xiū xíng lù shàng jì xù tū pò ， ér zhè lín xiǎo zi de qián lì què shì shēn bù kě cè 。
何况就算赢了又如何，自己已经没有什么希望在修行路上继续突破，而这林小子的潜力却是深不可测。
Given that, I should consider the long-term. Why create an enemy like him?
tuì yī wàn bù shuō ， jiù suàn tā xiàn zài bù jí zì jǐ ， suí zhe shí jiān de tuī yí ， jiāng zì jǐ chāo guò yě shì chí zǎo dì 。
退一万步说，就算他现在不及自己，随着时间的推移，将自己超过也是迟早地。
That would be foolish.
jì rán rú cǐ ， zì jǐ kěn dìng yào cóng cháng yuǎn kǎo lǜ ， hé bì shǎ hū hū shù xià zhè me yí gè qiáng dí 。
既然如此，自己肯定要从长远考虑，何必傻乎乎树下这么一个强敌。
It's better to accept defeat and save face. At least it gives some respect to Lin Xuan and builds a good relationship.
nà yàng jiào yú bù kě jí 。
那样叫愚不可及。
A win-win situation, why not?
hái bù rú jiàn hǎo jiù shōu ， jì miǎn de chū chǒu 。 yě duō shǎo gěi le lín xuān yì diǎn qíng miàn ， yě suàn shì jié xià shàn yuán 。
还不如见好就收，既免得出丑。也多少给了林轩一点情面，也算是结下善缘。
Thus, Wanshao Immortal Lord decided to honor Lin Xuan as the head of the alliance.
yī jǔ liǎng dé ， hé lè ér bù wéi ne ？
一举两得，何乐而不为呢？
With his exit, the biggest obstacle in front of Lin Xuan was removed.
suǒ yǐ ， wàn xiǎo xiān jūn cái zuò xià jué dìng 。 yuàn yì fèng lín xuān zuò zhè méng zhǔ 。
所以，万晓仙君才做下决定。愿意奉林轩做这盟主。
Most cultivators present had no objections. Only a few remained silent, among them, the most respected were the Black Phoenix Valley's valley master and the Black Phoenix Demon King.
ér suí zhe tā de tuì chū ， héng zài lín xuān qián miàn zuì dà de zhàng ài yě jiù sǎo chú 。
而随着他的退出，横在林轩前面最大的障碍也就扫除。
Who knew what her decision would be—supporting Lin Xuan or becoming an obstacle?
zài chǎng de xiū xiān zhě ， jī hū dōu méi yǒu yì yì 。
在场的修仙者，几乎都没有异议。
With everyone's gaze on her, the black phoenix demon maiden looked awkward but disappeared without making any move.
yī jiù méi yǒu biǎo tài de ， liáo liáo wú jǐ 。 qí zhōng zuì zūn guì de ， fēi hēi fèng gǔ gǔ zhǔ ， bú yòng shuō 。 jiù shì nà hēi fèng yāo wáng le 。
依旧没有表态的，寥寥无几。其中最尊贵的，非黑凤谷谷主，不用说。就是那黑凤妖王了。
She suddenly appeared a hundred feet in front of Lin Xuan with a smile, not showing any hostility: "Little sister dares not compete with Brother Lin. Yiling is unworthy and is willing to honor Daoist friend as the head."
bù zhī dào tā yòu huì zuò hé jué zé ， shì biǎo tài zhī chí lín xuān ne ， hái shì tiào chū lái zuò lán lù hǔ 。
不知道她又会作何抉择，是表态支持林轩呢，还是跳出来做拦路虎。
"Yiling?"
jiàn zhòng rén de mù guāng dōu jí zhōng dào zì jǐ shēn shàng ， hēi fèng yāo nǚ de liǎn shàng lù chū yī sī gān gà zhī sè ， yě bú jiàn tā zuò shén me dòng zuò ， rén jiù tū rán cóng yuán dì xiāo shī le 。
见众人的目光都集中到自己身上，黑凤妖女的脸上露出一丝尴尬之色，也不见她做什么动作，人就突然从原地消失了。
Lin Xuan scratched his nose. He remembered seeing a cultivator at the beginning of the transformation stage once, who seemed to have some phoenix demon bloodline. But it was called Yilin, not Yiling. The names sounded similar but were quite different.
xià yī kè lái dào lín xuān shēn qián bǎi zhàng yú ， xiào yǔ yíng yíng de què bù dài fēn háo dí yì ， chōng zhe lín xuān yíng yíng yī fú ：“ xiǎo mèi zhè diǎn wēi mò dào héng ， yòu nǎ lǐ gǎn yǔ lín xiōng xiāng zhēng ne ， yóu líng bù cái ， yuàn yì fèng lín dào yǒu zuò zhè méng zhǔ 。”
下一刻来到林轩身前百丈余，笑语盈盈的却不带分毫敌意，冲着林轩盈盈一福：“小妹这点微末道行，又哪里敢与林兄相争呢，莜玲不才，愿意奉林道友做这盟主。”
With Wanshao Immortal Lord's retreat, among the remaining guests, even if someone still coveted the position, they only dared to think about it silently.
“ yóu líng ？”
“莜玲？”
In a world of cultivators, where strength is revered, competing with this monster-like Lin Xuan was like an old man hanging on to life—just prolonging one’s suffering.
lín xuān bù yóu de mō le mō bí zi ， jì de zì jǐ céng jīng jiàn guò yī dù jié chū qī de yāo xiū ， sì hū yě jù yǒu yī xiē yāo fèng de xuè tǒng ， bù guò sì hū jiào yóu lín ， zhà yī tīng xiāng chà fǎng fú ， dàn zǐ xì fēn biàn ， què shì jié rán bù tóng de 。
林轩不由得摸了摸鼻子，记得自己曾经见过一渡劫初期的妖修，似乎也具有一些妖凤的血统，不过似乎叫莜琳，乍一听相差仿佛，但仔细分辨，却是截然不同的。
No one would do that.
lián hēi fèng yāo wáng yě biǎo shì tuì sù ， shèng yú de lái bīn zhōng ， jiù suàn yī jiù yǒu rén jì yú méng zhǔ ， yě zhǐ gǎn zài xīn lǐ xiǎng xiǎng bà le 。
连黑凤妖王也表示退宿，剩余的来宾中，就算依旧有人觊觎盟主，也只敢在心里想想罢了。
Among the cultivators, there were always greedy ones, but truly foolish ones were few.
xiū xiān jiè shì yǐ qiáng zhě wèi zūn de ， yǔ zhè rú tóng guài wù bān de lín xiǎo zi zhēng duó ， nà bú shì lǎo shòu xīng shàng diào ， xián mìng zhǎng me ？
修仙界是以强者为尊的，与这如同怪物般的林小子争夺，那不是老寿星上吊，嫌命长么？
The lords and masters were subdued!
méi yǒu rén huì zhè me zuò 。
没有人会这么做。
From now on, Lin Xuan's ascension as head of the alliance was already a matter of public opinion.
xiū shì zhī zhōng ， cóng lái bù fá tān lán de jiā huo ， dàn zhēn zhèng yú chǔn de ， què bìng bù duō 。
修士之中，从来不乏贪婪的家伙，但真正愚蠢的，却并不多。
Those who hadn't expressed their stance among the demon and human guests also roared for Lin Xuan to take over the position.
qún xióng shè fú ！
群雄慑服！
They all regretted not supporting him earlier. If they had known this outcome, they would have supported him sooner.
zhì cǐ ， lín xuān wèn dǐng méng zhǔ ， yǐ dào le zhòng wàng suǒ guī de dì bù 。
至此，林轩问鼎盟主，已到了众望所归的地步。
Lin Xuan's expression remained unchanged.
hái méi yǒu biǎo tài de yāo xiū yǔ rén zú ， cǐ kè yě dōu fēn fēn dà hǒu zhe yào lín xuān jì rèn méng zhǔ 。
还没有表态的妖修与人族，此刻也都纷纷大吼着要林轩继任盟主。
To be honest, a mere head of an Immortal Dao Alliance meant nothing to him. He only came out in public for Yun Yin Sect.
tā men xīn lǐ dōu zài huǐ bù dāng chū ， zǎo zhī shì zhè zhǒng jié guǒ ， jiù yīng gāi zǎo yì diǎn biǎo tài zhī chí de 。
他们心里都在悔不当初，早知是这种结果，就应该早一点表态支持的。
Thus, his calm demeanor as he ascended the coveted position was still tranquil.
lín xuān liǎn shàng de biǎo qíng yī jiù shì gǔ jǐng wú bō 。
林轩脸上的表情依旧是古井无波。
However, this attitude made Lin Xuan seem even more enigmatic.
shuō shí huà ， qū qū yí gè xiān dào méng de méng zhǔ ， tā bìng bù rèn wéi rú hé liǎo de ， rú guǒ bú shì wèi le yún yǐn zōng ， tā cái bù xiǎng lái chū zhè ge fēng tou 。
说实话，区区一个仙道盟的盟主，他并不认为如何了得，如果不是为了云隐宗，他才不想来出这个风头。
Even such honor didn't impress him. Had he really just entered the cultivation world a few thousand years ago?
gù ér dēng shàng rén rén chuí xián sān chǐ de méng zhǔ bǎo zuò ， lín xuān de biǎo qíng yī jiù shì píng jìng de 。
故而登上人人垂涎三尺的盟主宝座，林轩的表情依旧是平静的。
In contrast to Lin Xuan's calm expression, the Dragon-named youth was elated.
rán ér zhè fān shén tài luò zài zhòng rén de yǎn lǐ ， jiù gèng xiǎn chū le lín xuān de shēn bù kě cè 。
然而这番神态落在众人的眼里，就更显出了林轩的深不可测。
How blissful!
lián zhè yàng de róng yào yì bù xiǎn yán sè ， zhè lín xiǎo zi tà rù xiū xiān jiè ， zhēn de cái jǐ qiān nián me ？
连这样的荣耀亦不显颜色，这林小子踏入修仙界，真的才几千年么？
Lin Junior Brother sitting as head of the alliance was a great benefit for Yun Yin Sect.
yǔ lín xuān píng jìng de biǎo qíng xiāng bǐ ， lóng xìng shào nián kě shì xǐ dòng yán sè 。
与林轩平静的表情相比，龙姓少年可是喜动颜色。
From now on, in Nael Dragon World, the glory of Yun Yin Sect would be unshakable.
tài xìng fú le ！
太幸福了！
The Dragon-named youth's eyes were blurred with tears.
lín shī dì rú yuàn zuò shàng méng zhǔ ， duì yún yǐn zōng lái shuō ， zì rán shì yǒu tiān dà de hǎo chù 。
林师弟如愿坐上盟主，对云隐宗来说，自然是有天大的好处。
This sounded exaggerated. But his heart was indeed filled to the brim with joy.
cóng cǐ yǐ hòu ， fàng yǎn nài lóng jiè ， yún yǐn zōng dì yī zōng mén de róng yào jiāng wú kě hàn dòng 。
从此以后，放眼鼐龙界，云隐宗第一宗门的荣耀将无可撼动。
Think about it—back then, although Yun Yin Sect was a prestigious sect, it only counted due to its isolation. In Nael Dragon World as a whole, it wasn't even worth mentioning.
yī shí jiān ， lóng xìng shào nián lèi shuǐ jìng mó hú le yǎn zhū 。
一时间，龙姓少年泪水竟模糊了眼珠。
Without Lin Junior Brother's help, Yun Yin Sect's cultivators would have been cannon fodder even if they joined the Immortal Dao Alliance.
zhè huà tīng qǐ lái yǒu xiē lí pǔ 。
这话听起来有些离谱。
The stark contrast made him feel immensely happy and grateful for Lin Junior Brother.
dàn cǐ shí tā de xīn qíng què rán jī dòng dào le wú yǐ fù jiā de dì bù 。
但此时他的心情确然激动到了无以复加的地步。
Ancient and solemn chimes echoed in his ears. The surrounding plaza suddenly filled with ethereal immortal music.
xiǎng xiǎng ba ， dāng nián de yún yǐn zōng ， suī rán yě suàn míng mén dà pài ， dàn nà bù guò shì yīn wèi piān jū yì yú ， jiù zhěng gè nài lóng jiè lái shuō ， gēn běn jiù shì pái bù shàng hào de 。
想想吧，当年的云隐宗，虽然也算名门大派，但那不过是因为偏居一隅，就整个鼐龙界来说，根本就是排不上号的。
Though distant, it was full of joy.
ruò méi yǒu lín shī dì de jiā rù ， yún yǐn zōng de xiū shì bié shuō wèn dǐng méng zhǔ ， jí biàn jiā rù xiān dào méng ， yě zhǐ huì lún wèi pào huī yì bān de jué sè 。
若没有林师弟的加入，云隐宗的修士别说问鼎盟主，即便加入仙道盟，也只会沦为炮灰一般的角色。
People dispersed to all sides.
xiǎng xiǎng zhè qián hòu de fǎn chà ， tā zěn me néng bù gǎn dào xìng fú ？
想想这前后的反差，他怎么能不感到幸福？
The sky cleared up, and a group of maids in colorful attire began dancing gracefully. Some even sang loudly. Soon, auspicious animals and immortal cranes joined the celebration.
duì yú lín shī dì de gǎn jī ， gèng dào le wú yǐ fù jiā de dì bù 。
对于林师弟的感激，更到了无以复加的地步。
This Immortal Dao Alliance meeting had been prepared for this purpose—regardless of who would win, the celebration was already arranged.
hào rán gǔ piáo de zhōng shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， guǎng chǎng de sì zhōu ， tū rán xiǎng qǐ le piāo piāo miǎo miǎo de xiān lè 。
浩然古朴的钟声传入耳朵，广场的四周，突然响起了飘飘渺渺的仙乐。
Everything proceeded smoothly, quickly filling the plaza with a joyful atmosphere.
nà shēng yīn suī rán yōu yuǎn ， què chōng mǎn le huān kuài de qì xī 。
那声音虽然悠远，却充满了欢快的气息。
Postscript: Originally, they agreed to three rounds, but Wanshao Immortal Lord conceded after just one. Did the Daoist friends find that surprising?
How powerful was his divine consciousness, really?
No one knew!
After such a fierce battle, it couldn't be helped that this was unbelievable.
If not for witnessing it firsthand, no one would have believed it.
As the instigator of all this, Lin Xuan became even more mysterious and enigmatic.
No one knew how deep he was. This was also what made Lin Xuan terrifying.
Even the grumpy Black Bear King was convinced by Lin Xuan's superiority.
The black phoenix demon maiden on the side was equally relieved that she hadn't acted impulsively to challenge him, otherwise it would have been a case of self-inflicted humiliation.
The only opponent left was Wanshao Immortal Lord.
What decision would he make after failing once?
No one knew.
Everyone waited for a reasonable answer.
"Let me concede the first round. For the next power test, will Daoist friend still let Lin某 go first?"
Lin Xuan's calm voice echoed in everyone's ears, still with that air of nonchalance.
"No need. Old man admits defeat and is willing to honor Daoist friend as the head of this Immortal Dao Alliance."
Wanshao Immortal Lord suddenly bowed deeply, surprising everyone with his unexpected words.
"What?"
Most of the cultivators present thought they had misheard. They had agreed to three rounds, but how could he concede after just one defeat?
The contrast between Wanshao's aggressive stance a moment ago and now was too stark.
Even Lin Xuan raised an eyebrow, revealing a hint of surprise on his calm face: "Did I hear correctly? Daoist friend doesn't plan to continue?"
"Correct. Old man admits defeat and is willing to honor Daoist friend as the head."
Wanshao Immortal Lord's voice was clear and firm.
He had made this decision after much consideration.
Was it due to fear?
Of course not.
Facing a Loose Immortal Demon King, Wanshao Immortal Lord wouldn't yield either.
It was just that Lin Xuan was too mysterious.
In such a short time, he had risen like a comet. His speed surpassed even the Arrogant Deva of old.
His divine consciousness was so extraordinary and his manifestation powerful enough to defeat the Black Bear King effortlessly.
If he only had one strength, it might be coincidental, but with two remarkable abilities, it couldn't be luck.
By inference, his cultivation techniques and domains were bound to be exceptional.
The next test. Even if I don't lose, my chances of winning are slim.
Besides, even if I win, what's the point? I no longer have any hope of breaking through in cultivation, while this young Lin has untapped potential.
Even if he isn't as strong now, with time, he will surpass me eventually.
Given that, I should consider the long-term. Why create an enemy like him?
That would be foolish.
It's better to accept defeat and save face. At least it gives some respect to Lin Xuan and builds a good relationship.
A win-win situation, why not?
Thus, Wanshao Immortal Lord decided to honor Lin Xuan as the head of the alliance.
With his exit, the biggest obstacle in front of Lin Xuan was removed.
Most cultivators present had no objections. Only a few remained silent, among them, the most respected were the Black Phoenix Valley's valley master and the Black Phoenix Demon King.
Who knew what her decision would be—supporting Lin Xuan or becoming an obstacle?
With everyone's gaze on her, the black phoenix demon maiden looked awkward but disappeared without making any move.
She suddenly appeared a hundred feet in front of Lin Xuan with a smile, not showing any hostility: "Little sister dares not compete with Brother Lin. Yiling is unworthy and is willing to honor Daoist friend as the head."
"Yiling?"
Lin Xuan scratched his nose. He remembered seeing a cultivator at the beginning of the transformation stage once, who seemed to have some phoenix demon bloodline. But it was called Yilin, not Yiling. The names sounded similar but were quite different.
With Wanshao Immortal Lord's retreat, among the remaining guests, even if someone still coveted the position, they only dared to think about it silently.
In a world of cultivators, where strength is revered, competing with this monster-like Lin Xuan was like an old man hanging on to life—just prolonging one’s suffering.
No one would do that.
Among the cultivators, there were always greedy ones, but truly foolish ones were few.
The lords and masters were subdued!
From now on, Lin Xuan's ascension as head of the alliance was already a matter of public opinion.
Those who hadn't expressed their stance among the demon and human guests also roared for Lin Xuan to take over the position.
They all regretted not supporting him earlier. If they had known this outcome, they would have supported him sooner.
Lin Xuan's expression remained unchanged.
To be honest, a mere head of an Immortal Dao Alliance meant nothing to him. He only came out in public for Yun Yin Sect.
Thus, his calm demeanor as he ascended the coveted position was still tranquil.
However, this attitude made Lin Xuan seem even more enigmatic.
Even such honor didn't impress him. Had he really just entered the cultivation world a few thousand years ago?
In contrast to Lin Xuan's calm expression, the Dragon-named youth was elated.
How blissful!
Lin Junior Brother sitting as head of the alliance was a great benefit for Yun Yin Sect.
From now on, in Nael Dragon World, the glory of Yun Yin Sect would be unshakable.
The Dragon-named youth's eyes were blurred with tears.
This sounded exaggerated. But his heart was indeed filled to the brim with joy.
Think about it—back then, although Yun Yin Sect was a prestigious sect, it only counted due to its isolation. In Nael Dragon World as a whole, it wasn't even worth mentioning.
Without Lin Junior Brother's help, Yun Yin Sect's cultivators would have been cannon fodder even if they joined the Immortal Dao Alliance.
The stark contrast made him feel immensely happy and grateful for Lin Junior Brother.
Ancient and solemn chimes echoed in his ears. The surrounding plaza suddenly filled with ethereal immortal music.
Though distant, it was full of joy.
People dispersed to all sides.
The sky cleared up, and a group of maids in colorful attire began dancing gracefully. Some even sang loudly. Soon, auspicious animals and immortal cranes joined the celebration.
This Immortal Dao Alliance meeting had been prepared for this purpose—regardless of who would win, the celebration was already arranged.
Everything proceeded smoothly, quickly filling the plaza with a joyful atmosphere.
Postscript: Originally, they agreed to three rounds, but Wanshao Immortal Lord conceded after just one. Did the Daoist friends find that surprising?