zhè bù xī qí ， bì jìng dāng nián de jīng lì ， zǎo yǐ ràng tiān yuán hóu duì lín xuān hèn zhī qiè gǔ ， liǎng rén de chóu yuàn ，．
这不稀奇，毕竟当年的经历，早已让天元侯对林轩恨之切骨，两人的仇怨，．
This wasn't unusual. After all, the experience of that year had long made Heavenly Essence Marquis harbor a deep-seated hatred for Lin Xuan. The enmity between them was no trivial matter.
lín xuān jīn fēi xī bǐ 。
林轩今非昔比。
Lin Xuan was far from his former self now.
dàn tiān yuán hóu yě zì shì zǎo fēi dāng nián de dù jié chū qī 。
但天元侯也自恃早非当年的渡劫初期。
But Heavenly Essence Marquis also knew he was not the same as when he first faced the tribulation.
xiān dào méng zhǔ yòu rú hé ， zài tā kàn lái yě bù guò shì tiào liáng xiǎo chǒu bà le 。
仙道盟主又如何，在他看来也不过是跳梁小丑罢了。
Even if the Immortal Dao Alliance Master was formidable, to him, he was merely a clown.
shān zhōng wú lǎo hǔ hóu zi chēng dà wáng 。
山中无老虎猴子称大王。
When there are no tigers in the mountain, monkeys will call themselves king.
jiù suàn tā xiàn zài fēng tou yī shí wú liǎng ， nán dào hái zhēn néng yǔ zì jǐ de zhēn xiān chuán chéng xiāng bǐ ？
就算他现在风头一时无两，难道还真能与自己的真仙传承相比？
Even if he had currently reached unprecedented heights, could it really compare to his true immortal heritage?
lín xiǎo zi dāng nián shī jiā zài zì jǐ shēn shàng de tòng kǔ ， zì jǐ yí dìng huì bǎi bèi 、 qiān bèi ， tǎo huí lái de 。
林小子当年施加在自己身上的痛苦，自己一定会百倍、千倍，讨回来的。
He would repay Lin Xuan tenfold and a thousandfold for the pain inflicted on him back then.
tiān yuán hóu mǎn liǎn zhēng níng zhī sè ， ér xiàng tā yì bān ， jì hèn lín xuān de bìng fēi jǐn yǒu yí gè 。
天元侯满脸狰狞之色，而像他一般，忌恨林轩的并非仅有一个。
Heavenly Essence Marquis wore an ugly expression, but there were not just him who hated Lin Xuan.
tiān sè yǒu xiē hūn àn ， zhè lǐ shì yī piàn huāng yuán ， rén jì hǎn zhì zhī chù ， yī yōu shēn de mó kū 。
天色有些昏暗，这里是一片荒原，人迹罕至之处，一幽深的魔窟。
The sky was somewhat dim, and this was a vast wilderness, a place rarely visited by people, where a deep demon cave lay hidden.
shēn bú jiàn dǐ ， lǐ miàn liú tǎng zhe nóng nóng de mó qì 。
深不见底，里面流淌着浓浓的魔气。
It was bottomless, with thick demonic qi flowing within it.
sī hǒu shēng bù tíng de chuán rù ěr duǒ ， fǎng fú yě shòu lín sǐ qián yì bān tòng kǔ 。
嘶吼声不停的传入耳朵，仿佛野兽临死前一般痛苦。
Roaring sounds continuously entered his ears, as if the beasts were in great pain before their deaths.
zú zú chí xù le yī zhǎn chá de gōng fu ， tū rán yòu biàn chéng huān kuài de dà xiào 。
足足持续了一盏茶的功夫，突然又变成欢快的大笑。
For nearly a cup of tea's duration, suddenly, the laughter turned into joyous cackles.
rán ér nà xiào shēng què yǒu rú yè xiāo ：“ hā hā ， tiān bù jué wǒ ， lǎo fū yīn huò dé fú ， bù jǐn chéng gōng jìn jí dào dù jié hòu qī ， hái jiàng lǐng yù cān wù 。”
然而那笑声却有如夜枭：“哈哈，天不绝我，老夫因祸得福，不仅成功晋级到渡劫后期，还将领域参悟。”
However, that laugh sounded like an owl: "Haha, heaven does not abandon me; I have gained good fortune from misfortune. Not only did I successfully advance to late-stage tribulation, but I also comprehended my domain."
“ xìng lín de xiǎo jiā huo ， nǐ gěi wǒ děng zhe ， lǎo fū yào jiāng nǐ chōu hún liàn pò ， hái yǒu yún yǐn zōng ， dāng nián nǐ men shì rú hé duì wǒ ， jīn hòu lǎo fū yào ràng nǐ men zài wǒ jiǎo xià pú fú ， suǒ qiàn wǒ de zhài ， yī bìng hái huí lái 。”
“姓林的小家伙，你给我等着，老夫要将你抽魂炼魄，还有云隐宗，当年你们是如何对我，今后老夫要让你们在我脚下匍匐，所欠我的债，一并还回来。”
"Little fellow Lin, you wait for me! I will extract your soul and refine your essence. Just as you treated me in the past, I will make you crawl under my feet in the future. All debts owed to me shall be repaid."
nà xiào shēng fēng kuáng yǐ jí ， suí hòu hēi qì sàn qù ， yī kuān páo bó dài de lǎo zhě chū xiàn zài shì xiàn lǐ ， kàn shàng qù qī shí yú suì nián jì ， rán ér què jīng shén jué shuò yǐ jí ， lóng xíng hǔ bù ， mù guāng ruì lì de yǔ lǎo yīng xiāng chà fǎng fú 。
那笑声疯狂以极，随后黑气散去，一宽袍博带的老者出现在视线里，看上去七十余岁年纪，然而却精神矍铄以极，龙行虎步，目光锐利得与老鹰相差仿佛。
His laughter was extremely frenzied before dark qi dispersed, revealing an elderly man with wide robes and a sash. He appeared to be around seventy years old but looked vigorous, walking like a dragon or tiger, his gaze sharp as that of an eagle.
xī rì de tiān jiàn fēng zhǔ ！
昔日的天剑峰主！
Former Master Sword Peak!
tiān xuán jiàn zūn yǔ lín xuān de chóu hèn ， yì shì zǎo dào le bù kě huà jiě de dì bù 。
天璇剑尊与林轩的仇恨，亦是早到了不可化解的地步。
The enmity between Heavenly璇 Sword Immortal and Lin Xuan had long reached an irreconcilable point.
rú jīn yì qì fēng fā ， xiǎng yào zhǎo shàng lín xuān yǔ yún yǐn zōng bào fù 。
如今意气风发，想要找上林轩与云隐宗报复。
Now, with high spirits, he wanted to seek revenge on both Lin Xuan and the Cloud Concealment Sect.
bù guò guāng shì zì jǐ de lì liàng hái shì tài dān bó 。
不过光是自己的力量还是太单薄。
However, his strength alone was still too thin.
yù wài tiān mó de lì liàng yě xū yào jiè zhòng 。
域外天魔的力量也需要借重。
He needed to rely on the power of the域外 Demons.
zuò wèi xī rì de yī fēng zhī zhǔ ， tiān xuán jiàn zūn jué fēi yǒu yǒng wú móu de rén wù 。
做为昔日的一峰之主，天璇剑尊绝非有勇无谋的人物。
As a former peak master, Heavenly璇 Sword Immortal was not just brave but also shrewd.
lüè yī sī suǒ ， biàn xiàng zhe tiān biān fēi lüè ér qù le 。
略一思索，便像着天边飞掠而去了。
After a moment's thought, he vanished like a swift bird towards the horizon.
mó yán chéng ！
魔岩城！
Demon Rock City!
zhè lǐ bìng fēi yù wài tiān mó de zǒng duò ， dàn zài zhè lǐ 。 yě zhù zhā zhe dà liàng de yù wài tiān mó 。
这里并非域外天魔的总舵，但在这里。也驻扎着大量的域外天魔。
This place wasn't the main base of the域外 Demons, but there were still many demons stationed here.
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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nài lóng zhēn rén zōng jì liǎo wú 。 xū wú mó jūn zì shì shēn fèn , yì bān qíng kuàng xià ， bìng bù zhí jiē zhǐ huī dà jūn ， nà me shèng xià de yù wài tiān mó ， jiū jìng shì yóu shuí zhǐ huī ne ？
鼐龙真人踪迹了无。虚无魔君自恃身份,一般情况下，并不直接指挥大军，那么剩下的域外天魔，究竟是由谁指挥呢？
Nailong True Man left no trace. Void Lord relied on his status; he usually didn't directly command the army. So who was commanding the remaining域外 Demons?
dá àn biàn shì mó yán chéng zhǔ 。
答案便是魔岩城主。
The answer was Demon Rock City's lord.
tā shì xū wú mó jūn zuì wèi kàn zhòng de xīn fù 。
他是虚无魔君最为看重的心腹。
He was one of Void Lord's most trusted confidants.
biàn shì zài yù wài tiān mó zhōng ， yě shì hè hè yǒu míng de rén wù 。
便是在域外天魔中，也是赫赫有名的人物。
Even among the域外 Demons, he was a well-known figure.
jiàng lín dào nài lóng jiè de tiān mó zūn zhě suī duō ， tā de shí lì què shì pái zài bǎng shǒu de 。
降临到鼐龙界的天魔尊者虽多，他的实力却是排在榜首的。
Though many demon lords descended to Nailong Realm, his strength ranked at the top.
dì yī mó zūn ！
第一魔尊！
First Demon Lord!
shí lì suī rán wú fǎ yǔ xū wú děng rén xiāng bǐ ， què yě lìng rén zé shé ， huò zhēn jià shí de lǐng yù qiáng zhě 。
实力虽然无法与虚无等人相比，却也令人咋舌，货真价实的领域强者。
Although his power couldn't compare to Void and others, it still left people speechless. He was an actual domain powerhouse.
tiān xuán jiàn zūn suī yì qì fēng fā ， dàn nèi xīn shēn chù 。 duì lín xuān hái shì pǒ yǒu jǐ fēn jì dàn de 。
天璇剑尊虽意气风发，但内心深处。对林轩还是颇有几分忌惮的。
Despite his high spirits, Heavenly璇 Sword Immortal still harbored some apprehension towards Lin Xuan deep down.
yí gè rén qù zhǎo tā bào chóu ， duō bàn yǒu xiē wēi xiǎn ， ruò shì tuō shàng zhè wèi mó yán chéng zhǔ ， nà jiù wàn wú yī shī le 。
一个人去找他报仇，多半有些危险，若是拖上这位魔岩城主，那就万无一失了。
Going alone to seek revenge would likely be dangerous. But dragging in this Demon Rock City's lord would ensure success.
kě xī xiǎng fǎ bù cuò 。 jié guǒ què shì lìng rén shī wàng de 。
可惜想法不错。结果却是令人失望的。
Unfortunately, the idea was good but the result disappointing.
mó yán chéng zhǔ jù jué le tā de yāo qiú ， jù shuō shì xū wú mó jūn qīn zì xià lìng ， zàn shí bù yòng guǎn lín xuān zhè tiào liáng xiǎo chǒu ， yě bù xū qù zài yì shén me xiān dào méng 。
魔岩城主拒绝了他的要求，据说是虚无魔君亲自下令，暂时不用管林轩这跳梁小丑，也不需去在意什么仙道盟。
The Demon Rock City's lord rejected his request; it seemed Void Lord personally ordered that they not bother with the lowly Lin Xuan or the Immortal Dao Alliance for now.
tā men de shǒu yào mù biāo 。 shì péng lái xiān dǎo 。
他们的首要目标。是蓬莱仙岛。
Their primary target was Penglai Immortal Island and Nailong True Man's lair!
nài lóng zhēn rén de dòng fǔ ！
鼐龙真人的洞府！
They would capture his wife and disciples.
jiāng tā de fū rén yǔ mén rén dì zǐ ， quán dōu zhuā zhù 。
将他的夫人与门人弟子，全都抓住。
Disappointed, Heavenly璇 Sword Immortal returned.
tiān xuán jiàn zūn shī wàng ér guī le 。
天璇剑尊失望而归了。
But he wasn't entirely without gain.
dàn yào shuō yì diǎn dōu méi yǒu shōu huò ， què yě shì bù jìn rán de 。
但要说一点都没有收获，却也是不尽然的。
The Demon Rock City's lord did agree to give him some assistance.
mó yán chéng zhǔ duō shǎo hái shì tóng yì gěi tā yī xiē bāng zhù 。
魔岩城主多少还是同意给他一些帮助。
Though the army couldn't accompany him, sending a few subordinates was still acceptable.
dà jūn suī bù néng tóng háng 。 dàn pài yī xiē shǒu xià ， hái shì bù fáng de 。
大军虽不能同行。但派一些手下，还是不妨的。
Although Void Lord called Lin Xuan a lowly clown, to the Demon Rock City's lord, this enemy had to be dealt with sooner or later.
xū wú mó jūn suī shuō lín xuān shì tiào liáng xiǎo chǒu ， dàn duì mó yán chéng zhǔ lái shuō ， zhè ge dí rén què shì chí zǎo yào duì fù 。
虚无魔君虽说林轩是跳梁小丑，但对魔岩城主来说，这个敌人却是迟早要对付。
If he could use Heavenly璇 Sword Immortal as an intermediary, that would be ideal.
ruò shì néng jiè tiān xuán jiàn zūn zhī shǒu chú qù ， nà shì zài hǎo bù guò 。
若是能借天璇剑尊之手除去，那是再好不过。
Based on this consideration, the Demon Rock City's lord generously lent some demon warriors, including two Demon Lords.
jī yú zhè ge kǎo lǜ ， mó yán chéng zhǔ dà fāng de jiè gěi le tiān xuán jiàn zūn yī xiē rén shǒu 。
基于这个考虑，魔岩城主大方的借给了天璇剑尊一些人手。
Although Heavenly璇 Sword Immortal was unsatisfied, there was nothing he could do. Time was of the essence. Leading the borrowed demonic army, he rushed towards the Cloud Concealment Sect's main headquarters with great momentum.
qí zhōng hái bāo kuò liǎng wèi mó zūn jí bié de cún zài 。
其中还包括两位魔尊级别的存在。
...
zhè yàng de jié guǒ ， tiān xuán jiàn zūn suī bù mǎn yì ， dàn yě wú kě nài hé ， shì bù yí chí ， dài lǐng suǒ jiè dào de mó zú dà jūn ， qì shì xiōng xiōng de xiàng yún yǐn zōng zǒng duò shā guò qù le 。
这样的结果，天璇剑尊虽不满意，但也无可奈何，事不宜迟，带领所借到的魔族大军，气势汹汹的像云隐宗总舵杀过去了。
Lin Xuan was unaware of all this.
……
……
Fortunately, after handling some matters for the Immortal Dao Alliance, he didn't linger in Dongyu Kingdom but chose to return to the main headquarters with his senior brother.
ér zhè yī qiè ， lín xuān bìng bù xiǎo de 。
而这一切，林轩并不晓得。
Of course, the journey was long, and Lin Xuan didn't know that Cloud Concealment Sect faced a massive crisis. It would take him some time to return home.
hǎo zài chǔ lǐ wán yī xiē xiān dào méng de shì wù ， tā bìng méi yǒu zài dōng yù guó duō zuò dān gē ， ér shì xuǎn zé yǔ shī xiōng yì qǐ huí guī zǒng duò 。
好在处理完一些仙道盟的事务，他并没有在东裕国多做耽搁，而是选择与师兄一起回归总舵。
...
dāng rán ， lù chéng yáo yuǎn ， lín xuān yòu bìng bù zhī dào yún yǐn zōng miàn lín jù dà de wēi jī ， xiǎng yào huí qù ， duō shǎo shì yào huā fèi yī xiē shí jiān dì 。
当然，路程遥远，林轩又并不知道云隐宗面临巨大的危机，想要回去，多少是要花费一些时间地。
Cloud Concealment Sect.
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Lin Xuan had not yet returned, but news spread quickly.
yún yǐn zōng 。
云隐宗。
The current Cloud Concealment Mountain was bustling with joy.
lín xuān shàng wèi huí lái ， dàn xiāo xī chuán dé hěn kuài 。
林轩尚未回来，但消息传得很快。
The sect's disciples knew that Elder Lin the Supreme had demonstrated great prowess and secured the position of Immortal Dao Alliance Master.
rú jīn de yún yǐn shān ， shì huān téng yī piàn 。
如今的云隐山，是欢腾一片。
Everyone was elated. What did this mean? Without elders saying anything, everyone understood.
zōng nèi de dì zǐ ， bù lùn xiū wèi rú hé ， dōu yǐ zhī dào ， tài shàng lín zhǎng lǎo ， dà zhǎn shén wēi ， yǐ duó de xiān dào méng méng zhǔ zhī wèi 。
宗内的弟子，不论修为如何，都已知道，太上林长老，大展神威，已夺得仙道盟盟主之位。
From now on, Cloud Concealment Sect would rise to prominence, becoming the first sect in Nailong Kingdom, a status that could no longer be shaken.
yī shí jiān ， huān xīn gǔ wǔ ， zhè yì wèi zhe shén me ， bù yòng zhǎng bèi shuō ， dà jiā dōu xīn lǐ yǒu shù 。
一时间，欢欣鼓舞，这意味着什么，不用长辈说，大家都心里有数。
South Palace Snow originally belonged to a cultivation family in Tian Shuang Prefecture. As an exceptional spirit root holder with outstanding talent and appearance, she was considered the pride of her family.
cóng cǐ yún yǐn zōng shuǐ zhǎng chuán gāo ， nài lóng jiè dì yī zōng mén de dì wèi ， jiāng míng zhì shí guī ， zài yě wú rén kě yǐ jiāng qí hàn dòng 。
从此云隐宗水涨船高，鼐龙界第一宗门的地位，将名至实归，再也无人可以将其撼动。
Unfortunately, her family's scale was too small, unable to offer any significant treasures or magical artifacts. South Palace Snow’s high potential would inevitably be constrained by this.
nán gōng xiù xuě yuán běn shì tiān shuāng jùn ， yī xiū xiān jiā zú de dí xì zǐ dì ， zuò wèi yì líng gēn de yōng yǒu zhě ， tiān fù zī zhì zài běn mén dōu shǒu qū yī zhǐ 。
南宫秀雪原本是天霜郡，一修仙家族的嫡系子弟，做为异灵根的拥有者，天赋资质在本门都首屈一指。
Cultivators always wanted to go further.
ér qiě róng yán xiù lì ， zài jiā zú lǐ kān chēng tiān zhī jiāo nǚ 。
而且容颜秀丽，在家族里堪称天之骄女。
South Palace Snow was proud and unwilling to remain a low-rank cultivator, as it would waste her talents.
kě xī qí suǒ zài jiā zú guī mó tài xiǎo ， ná bù chū shén me xiàng yàng de gōng fǎ bǎo wù ， nán gōng xiù xuě tiān zī zài gāo ， wèi lái de chéng jiù yě bì dìng dà shòu chè zhǒu 。
可惜其所在家族规模太小，拿不出什么像样的功法宝物，南宫秀雪天资再高，未来的成就也必定大受掣肘。
Thus, she endured hardships, moving around, eventually coming to Cloud Concealment Sect for training.
xiū xiān xiū xiān ， shuí bù xiǎng zǒu dé gèng yuǎn 。
修仙修仙，谁不想走得更远。
Though here, she was just an ordinary disciple, not the princess surrounded by stars in her family. But deep down, South Palace Snow did not regret this at all.
nán gōng xiù xuě xīn gāo qì ào ， zì rán bù yuàn yì zuò yī míng dī jiē xiū xiān zhě 。
南宫秀雪心高气傲，自然不愿意做一名低阶修仙者。
Cloud Concealment Sect was vast and powerful; even basic cultivation techniques were far more advanced than those in her family. With masters guiding them regularly and rare treasures distributed, these benefits were unattainable for her original family. Her efforts had brought sufficient rewards.
nà děng yú làng fèi zì jǐ de tiān fù 。
那等于浪费自己的天赋。
In just a century, she made rapid progress, successfully condensing an essence core. Though not remarkable, her future prospects were bright.
yú shì tā bù xī xīn kǔ ， zhǎn zhuǎn téng nuó ， lái dào yún yǐn zōng bài shī xué yì le 。
于是她不惜辛苦，辗转腾挪，来到云隐宗拜师学艺了。
One day, she would become a high-rank cultivator.
suī rán zài zhè lǐ ， tā zhǐ shì yī míng pǔ tōng de dì zǐ ， bù xiàng zài jiā zú de shí hòu ， yǒu rú zhòng xīng bàng yuè de gōng zhǔ ， rán ér nèi xīn shēn chù ， nán gōng xiù xuě què yì diǎn yě bù céng hòu huǐ de 。
虽然在这里，她只是一名普通的弟子，不像在家族的时候，有如众星棒月的公主，然而内心深处，南宫秀雪却一点也不曾后悔的。
If she hadn't come to Cloud Concealment Sect, she might only have condensed a golden core by now.
yún yǐn zōng jiā dà yè dà ， biàn shì jī chǔ gōng fǎ ， yě bǐ jiā zú zhōng de mì chuán gāo shēn xǔ duō ， bìng yǒu míng shī zhǐ dǎo ， dìng qī hái fā fàng zhēn xī yǐ jí de dān yào ， zhè xiē dài yù ， shì tā yuán lái suǒ zài de jiā zú wàng chén mò jí ， zì jǐ de xīn kǔ ， huàn huí lái le zú gòu de huí bào yǔ hǎo chù 。
云隐宗家大业大，便是基础功法，也比家族中的秘传高深许多，并有名师指导，定期还发放珍稀以极的丹药，这些待遇，是她原来所在的家族望尘莫及，自己的辛苦，换回来了足够的回报与好处。
This statement was without exaggeration; as the saying goes, hearing one's words is better than reading for ten years. The same applied in the cultivation world.
duǎn duǎn de bǎi nián ， tā jīng jìn xùn sù ， rú jīn yǐ níng jié yuán yīng chéng gōng ， suī rán bù suàn duō me liǎo de ， dàn qián tú què shì guāng míng dào le jí chù 。
短短的百年，她精进迅速，如今已凝结元婴成功，虽然不算多么了得，但前途却是光明到了极处。
Masters' guidance could save many detours. The high standards of Cloud Concealment Sect's instructors far surpassed those of her family’s elders.
zǒng yǒu yī tiān ， zì jǐ yě néng chéng wéi gāo jiē xiū xiān zhě 。
总有一天，自己也能成为高阶修仙者。
Of course, besides these external factors, South Palace Snow was also very diligent and hardworking. Just after successfully condensing an essence core, she continued meditating in her cave.
rú guǒ méi yǒu lái dào yún yǐn zōng ， rú jīn néng gòu níng jié jīn dān jiù bù cuò 。
如果没有来到云隐宗，如今能够凝结金丹就不错。
After all, too many talented disciples were present at the sect; if she didn't work hard, achieving prominence would be nothing but a dream.
zhè fān huà jué méi yǒu fēn háo kuā dà zhī chù ， sú huà shuō tīng jūn yī xí huà ， shèng dú shí nián shū ， zhè zhǒng shuō fǎ zài xiū xiān jiè yī yàng shì yòng 。
这番话绝没有分毫夸大之处，俗话说听君一席话，胜读十年书，这种说法在修仙界一样适用。
She sat cross-legged, extending her jade hands to draw shadows in mid-air, constantly changing hand seals.
míng shī de zhǐ diǎn ， kě yǐ shǎo zǒu xǔ duō wān lù ， yún yǐn zōng jiào xí de gāo míng chéng dù ， jué bú shì jiā zú zhōng de jǐ gè zhǎng lǎo kě yǐ xiāng bǐ de 。
名师的指点，可以少走许多弯路，云隐宗教席的高明程度，绝不是家族中的几个长老可以相比的。
Suddenly, a loud boom echoed through the ears. The entire cave began to shake violently.
This wasn't unusual. After all, the experience of that year had long made Heavenly Essence Marquis harbor a deep-seated hatred for Lin Xuan. The enmity between them was no trivial matter.
Lin Xuan was far from his former self now.
But Heavenly Essence Marquis also knew he was not the same as when he first faced the tribulation.
Even if the Immortal Dao Alliance Master was formidable, to him, he was merely a clown.
When there are no tigers in the mountain, monkeys will call themselves king.
Even if he had currently reached unprecedented heights, could it really compare to his true immortal heritage?
He would repay Lin Xuan tenfold and a thousandfold for the pain inflicted on him back then.
Heavenly Essence Marquis wore an ugly expression, but there were not just him who hated Lin Xuan.
...
The sky was somewhat dim, and this was a vast wilderness, a place rarely visited by people, where a deep demon cave lay hidden.
It was bottomless, with thick demonic qi flowing within it.
Roaring sounds continuously entered his ears, as if the beasts were in great pain before their deaths.
For nearly a cup of tea's duration, suddenly, the laughter turned into joyous cackles.
However, that laugh sounded like an owl: "Haha, heaven does not abandon me; I have gained good fortune from misfortune. Not only did I successfully advance to late-stage tribulation, but I also comprehended my domain."
"Little fellow Lin, you wait for me! I will extract your soul and refine your essence. Just as you treated me in the past, I will make you crawl under my feet in the future. All debts owed to me shall be repaid."
His laughter was extremely frenzied before dark qi dispersed, revealing an elderly man with wide robes and a sash. He appeared to be around seventy years old but looked vigorous, walking like a dragon or tiger, his gaze sharp as that of an eagle.
Former Master Sword Peak!
The enmity between Heavenly璇 Sword Immortal and Lin Xuan had long reached an irreconcilable point.
Now, with high spirits, he wanted to seek revenge on both Lin Xuan and the Cloud Concealment Sect.
However, his strength alone was still too thin.
He needed to rely on the power of the域外 Demons.
As a former peak master, Heavenly璇 Sword Immortal was not just brave but also shrewd.
After a moment's thought, he vanished like a swift bird towards the horizon.
Demon Rock City!
This place wasn't the main base of the域外 Demons, but there were still many demons stationed here.
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Nailong True Man left no trace. Void Lord relied on his status; he usually didn't directly command the army. So who was commanding the remaining域外 Demons?
The answer was Demon Rock City's lord.
He was one of Void Lord's most trusted confidants.
Even among the域外 Demons, he was a well-known figure.
Though many demon lords descended to Nailong Realm, his strength ranked at the top.
First Demon Lord!
Although his power couldn't compare to Void and others, it still left people speechless. He was an actual domain powerhouse.
Despite his high spirits, Heavenly璇 Sword Immortal still harbored some apprehension towards Lin Xuan deep down.
Going alone to seek revenge would likely be dangerous. But dragging in this Demon Rock City's lord would ensure success.
Unfortunately, the idea was good but the result disappointing.
The Demon Rock City's lord rejected his request; it seemed Void Lord personally ordered that they not bother with the lowly Lin Xuan or the Immortal Dao Alliance for now.
Their primary target was Penglai Immortal Island and Nailong True Man's lair!
They would capture his wife and disciples.
Disappointed, Heavenly璇 Sword Immortal returned.
But he wasn't entirely without gain.
The Demon Rock City's lord did agree to give him some assistance.
Though the army couldn't accompany him, sending a few subordinates was still acceptable.
Although Void Lord called Lin Xuan a lowly clown, to the Demon Rock City's lord, this enemy had to be dealt with sooner or later.
If he could use Heavenly璇 Sword Immortal as an intermediary, that would be ideal.
Based on this consideration, the Demon Rock City's lord generously lent some demon warriors, including two Demon Lords.
Although Heavenly璇 Sword Immortal was unsatisfied, there was nothing he could do. Time was of the essence. Leading the borrowed demonic army, he rushed towards the Cloud Concealment Sect's main headquarters with great momentum.
...
Lin Xuan was unaware of all this.
Fortunately, after handling some matters for the Immortal Dao Alliance, he didn't linger in Dongyu Kingdom but chose to return to the main headquarters with his senior brother.
Of course, the journey was long, and Lin Xuan didn't know that Cloud Concealment Sect faced a massive crisis. It would take him some time to return home.
...
Cloud Concealment Sect.
Lin Xuan had not yet returned, but news spread quickly.
The current Cloud Concealment Mountain was bustling with joy.
The sect's disciples knew that Elder Lin the Supreme had demonstrated great prowess and secured the position of Immortal Dao Alliance Master.
Everyone was elated. What did this mean? Without elders saying anything, everyone understood.
From now on, Cloud Concealment Sect would rise to prominence, becoming the first sect in Nailong Kingdom, a status that could no longer be shaken.
South Palace Snow originally belonged to a cultivation family in Tian Shuang Prefecture. As an exceptional spirit root holder with outstanding talent and appearance, she was considered the pride of her family.
Unfortunately, her family's scale was too small, unable to offer any significant treasures or magical artifacts. South Palace Snow’s high potential would inevitably be constrained by this.
Cultivators always wanted to go further.
South Palace Snow was proud and unwilling to remain a low-rank cultivator, as it would waste her talents.
Thus, she endured hardships, moving around, eventually coming to Cloud Concealment Sect for training.
Though here, she was just an ordinary disciple, not the princess surrounded by stars in her family. But deep down, South Palace Snow did not regret this at all.
Cloud Concealment Sect was vast and powerful; even basic cultivation techniques were far more advanced than those in her family. With masters guiding them regularly and rare treasures distributed, these benefits were unattainable for her original family. Her efforts had brought sufficient rewards.
In just a century, she made rapid progress, successfully condensing an essence core. Though not remarkable, her future prospects were bright.
One day, she would become a high-rank cultivator.
If she hadn't come to Cloud Concealment Sect, she might only have condensed a golden core by now.
This statement was without exaggeration; as the saying goes, hearing one's words is better than reading for ten years. The same applied in the cultivation world.
Masters' guidance could save many detours. The high standards of Cloud Concealment Sect's instructors far surpassed those of her family’s elders.
Of course, besides these external factors, South Palace Snow was also very diligent and hardworking. Just after successfully condensing an essence core, she continued meditating in her cave.
After all, too many talented disciples were present at the sect; if she didn't work hard, achieving prominence would be nothing but a dream.
She sat cross-legged, extending her jade hands to draw shadows in mid-air, constantly changing hand seals.
Suddenly, a loud boom echoed through the ears. The entire cave began to shake violently.