mó yuè gǔ cán ， jí wéi hǎn jiàn de kūn chóng lèi zhēn líng ， shí lì guǐ yì mò cè ， biàn shì sān qiān shì jiè zhōng de dǐng jí qiáng zhě yě bù yuàn yì zhāo rě ， tā bú shì zhēn líng zhī zhōng zuì wèi qiáng dà de ， dàn què shì chū le míng de bù hǎo rě 。
魔月古蚕，极为罕见的昆虫类真灵，实力诡异莫测，便是三千世界中的顶级强者也不愿意招惹，它不是真灵之中最为强大的，但却是出了名的不好惹。
Moonshade Ancient Silkworm, an extremely rare true spirit insect, was unpredictable in its strength and power. Even the top-tier experts in the Three Thousand Worlds were unwilling to provoke it. It wasn't the most powerful of true spirits, but it was notoriously hard to deal with.
rán ér nà shén mì de bái yī shào nián ， què yī jiǎo tà rù le tā de lǐng dì lǐ miàn 。
然而那神秘的白衣少年，却一脚踏入了它的领地里面。
However, that mysterious young man in white had just stepped into its territory.
zhēn líng ， zhǒng lèi fán duō ， xìng gé shǔ xìng ， yě shì gè bù xiāng tóng 。
真灵，种类繁多，性格属性，也是各不相同。
True spirits came in many varieties, each with unique personalities and attributes. Regardless of their type, they detested intrusions into their true spirit realms. The Moonshade Ancient Silkworm before them was particularly temperamental.
rán ér bù lùn nǎ yī zhǒng zhēn líng ， dōu jí qí tǎo yàn yǒu rén tà rù tā de zhēn líng kōng jiān ， gèng hé kuàng yǎn qián shì pí qì guài yì de mó yuè gǔ cán 。
然而不论哪一种真灵，都极其讨厌有人踏入它的真灵空间，更何况眼前是脾气怪异的魔月古蚕。
On the bed, how could one allow others to sleep?
wò tà zhī cè qǐ róng tā rén hān shuì ？
卧榻之侧岂容他人鼾睡？
The young man's first step had brought a massive ancient silkworm into view.
shào nián qián jiǎo mài rù ， yī jù dà de gǔ cán jiù zài tā de yǎn qián fú xiàn ér chū 。
少年前脚迈入，一巨大的古蚕就在他的眼前浮现而出。
It towered like a mountain, with sinister glints in its complex eyes and prominent exhaust ports on both sides of its body. A heavy pressure descended from the sky as the sky darkened instantly. The mysterious youth ignored it all, his lips curling into a disdainful sneer:
rú tóng shān yuè yì bān wēi é 。
如同山岳一般巍峨。
"Merely an inferior true spirit of the lower realms daring to be so insolent before this immortal! Don't you know your place?"
guǐ yì de fù yǎn zhōng shǎn shuò zhe zhēng níng de guāng zé ， shēn tǐ liǎng cè hái yǒu zhe xǐng mù dì pái qì kǒng 。
诡异的复眼中闪烁着狰狞的光泽，身体两侧还有着醒目的排气孔。
Before he could finish speaking, his arm swept forward.
wēi yā cóng tiān ér luò 。
威压从天而落。
Boom!
tiān sè zài yī shùn jiān dōu yīn chén le xǔ duō ， rán ér nà shén mì de shào nián què shì ruò wú dǔ ， zuǐ jiǎo biān dài zhe gāo ào de lěng xiào zhī sè ：
天色在一瞬间都阴沉了许多，然而那神秘的少年却视若无睹，嘴角边带着高傲的冷笑之色：
A thunderclap echoed through the sky as sharp lightning bolts appeared. The silver lightning coalesced into a massive net that crashed down upon the Moonshade Ancient Silkworm.
“ yī qū qū de xià jiè zhēn líng ér yǐ ， yě gǎn zài běn xiān miàn qián fàng sì ， bù zhī sǐ huó ！”
“一区区的下界真灵而已，也敢在本仙面前放肆，不知死活！”
Time and space were disregarded; it was almost instantaneous for him to arrive before the silkworm.
huà yīn wèi luò ， tā de shǒu bì cháo zhe qián fāng yī huī ér chū 。
话音未落，他的手臂朝着前方一挥而出。
This was the effect of pushing time and spatial laws to their limits, something even ordinary immortals couldn't achieve. The Moonshade Ancient Silkworm was greatly alarmed as its eyes revealed a human-like expression of despair.
hōng ！
轰！
Indeed, not fear but despair. For in the next moment, it found itself ensnared by that electric net, despite its desperate struggles.
tiān kōng zhōng yī shēng zhà léi xiǎng guò ， xī lì de diàn máng fú xiàn ér chū 。
天空中一声炸雷响过，犀利的电芒浮现而出。
"Submit to me or perish."
nà léi diàn zuò cuǐ càn de yín sè ， hù xiāng jù hé ， zhuǎn shùn jiān jiù huà wèi yī zhāng jù dà de wǎng ， xiàng zháo mó yuè gǔ cán hōng rán zhào luò 。
那雷电做璀璨的银色，互相聚合，转瞬间就化为一张巨大的网，像着魔月古蚕轰然罩落。
The youth spoke slowly.
méi yǒu kòng jiān de zǔ gé ， yě hū shì le shí jiān liú tǎng ér guò 。
没有空间的阻隔，也忽视了时间流淌而过。
Of course, the Moonshade Ancient Silkworm couldn't submit; as a true spirit, its pride wouldn’t allow such servitude, even if the opponent was an immortal.
jī hū shì zài xū yú jiān ， jiù lái dào mó yuè gǔ cán de miàn qián le 。
几乎是在须臾间，就来到魔月古蚕的面前了。
It thrashed about, using several powerful techniques in succession to break free.
zhè shì jiāng shí jiān yǔ kōng jiān fǎ zé dōu qū shǐ dào jí zhì de xiào guǒ ， pǔ tōng de zhēn xiān yě jué rán zuò bú dào zhè yī bù 。
这是将时间与空间法则都驱使到极致的效果，普通的真仙也决然做不到这一步。
"An ignorant fool!"
mó yuè gǔ cán dà jīng shī sè ， yǎn zhōng hěn nǐ rén huà de lù chū jué wàng de biǎo qíng lái le 。
魔月古蚕大惊失色，眼中很拟人化的露出绝望的表情来了。
Disgust flashed across the youth's face: "Since you refuse to submit, let me refine your essence with my Ten Thousand Volume Heavenly Book."
méi cuò 。 bú shì wèi jù ， ér shì jué wàng 。 yīn wèi tā xià yī kè jiù shēn xiàn líng yǔ ， bèi nà diàn wǎng hěn hěn zhào zhù 。 suī pīn mìng zhèng tuō ， dàn yī jiù méi yǒu yòng chǔ 。
没错。不是畏惧，而是绝望。因为它下一刻就身陷囹圄，被那电网狠狠罩住。虽拼命挣脱，但依旧没有用处。
Before he could finish, his hand shot out again, this time flinging a simple-looking ancient book into the air.
“ xiàng wǒ chén fú ， huò zhě yǔn luò 。”
“像我臣服，或者陨落。”
At first glance, it seemed unremarkable. But once activated, it emitted countless rays of light.
bái yī shào nián huǎn huǎn de shuō 。
白衣少年缓缓的说。
It was an old bamboo scroll, clearly an artifact from long ago, even showing signs of wear and tear. Yet, vibrant rainbow-colored lights emanated from its surface. A voice from beyond the heavens echoed in his ears as divine radiance burst forth from the book, transforming into a glittering river of stars.
mó yuè gǔ cán zì rán bù kě néng shù shǒu jiù fù ， shēn wèi zhēn líng de jiāo ào yòu zěn me kě néng xiàng rén chén fú 。
魔月古蚕自然不可能束手就缚，身为真灵的骄傲又怎么可能像人臣服。
The flowing river was composed of countless tiny runes, each one ancient and obscure, brimming with profound meaning. The entire universe seemed to be filled with the power of laws.
nǎ pà duì fāng shì zhēn xiān ， tā yě bù yuàn yì zuò chǒng wù 。
哪怕对方是真仙，它也不愿意做宠物。
"Being sealed within my Ten Thousand Volume Heavenly Book is already quite fortunate."
zuǒ chōng yòu tū 。
左冲右突。
The youth's sneer echoed in his ears as a miraculous scene unfolded: the starry river poured down like a waterfall.
yī lián shī zhǎn shù zhǒng dà shén tōng xiǎng yào zhèng tuō shù fù 。
一连施展数种大神通想要挣脱束缚。
Instantly, it engulfed and destroyed the Moonshade Ancient Silkworm, leaving no trace. The powerful true spirit didn't even leave a bubble behind.
“ bù zhī sǐ huó de chǔn wù ！”
“不知死活的蠢物！”
It was well known that true spirits could perish, but their essence flames were eternal. This allowed them to be passed down through generations, ensuring each true spirit remained an unbreakable existence.
bái yī shào nián de liǎn shàng liú lù chū yī sī yàn wù ：“ jì rán nǐ bù yuàn yì chén fú ， jiù ràng nǐ lái jì liàn wǒ de wàn juàn tiān shū 。”
白衣少年的脸上流露出一丝厌恶：“既然你不愿意臣服，就让你来祭炼我的万卷天书。”
However, there were always exceptions. At this moment, the Moonshade Ancient Silkworm couldn't escape and was similarly devoured by the Ten Thousand Volume Heavenly Book.
huà yīn wèi luò ， tā zài cì yī huī shǒu ， zhè cì què shì jiāng zhǎng zhōng nà gǔ piáo de shū juàn rēng le chū lái 。
话音未落，他再次一挥手，这次却是将掌中那古朴的书卷扔了出来。
Thus, a powerful true spirit turned into mere ashes, vanishing from this world forever.
zhà yī kàn ， cǐ wù bìng bù qǐ yǎn 。 rán ér jì qǐ lái le zhī hòu ， què shì háo guāng wàn qiān 。
乍一看，此物并不起眼。然而祭起来了之后，却是毫光万千。
The youth sighed, his expression showing no surprise or joy; it seemed like he had merely done an insignificant task.
nà shì yī gǔ piáo de zhú jiǎn ， yī kàn jiù shì nián dài jiǔ yuǎn zhī wù ， shèn zhì yǐn yǐn yǒu yī xiē cán pò 。
那是一古朴的竹简，一看就是年代久远之物，甚至隐隐有一些残破。
Then, with a flash of movement, he appeared in another true spirit realm.
piān piān què yǒu qī cǎi bǎo guāng cóng qí biǎo miàn zhàn fàng ér chū 。
偏偏却有七彩宝光从其表面绽放而出。
His target now was the Nine-Eyed Blood Toad.
hái yǒu tiān wài lún yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ 。
还有天外纶音传入耳朵。
...
shén máng dà zuò ， wú shù jīn yín èr sè de fú wén yóu shū juàn biǎo miàn pēn bó ， suí hòu jìng rán huà wèi le yī tiáo yín hé 。
神芒大做，无数金银二色的符文由书卷表面喷薄，随后竟然化为了一条银河。
This mysterious immortal in white was a key figure, but their purpose remained unclear. Meanwhile, within the Kingdom of Azure Peaks,
cuǐ càn měi lì ， cháo zhe qián fāng liú tǎng bù xī 。
璀璨美丽，朝着前方流淌不息。
Lin Xuan, Guanghan, Daile Dragon True Man, Li Yutong, and the Whale King were seated, four of them listening intently.
bēn téng de hé shuǐ ， què shì yóu wú shù mì mì má má de fú wén zǔ chéng dì 。
奔腾的河水，却是由无数密密麻麻的符文组成地。
The ancient secrets were deeply intertwined with this mystery; why the Arrogant King would leadunderworld tribunalghosts to massacre the Spirit Realm was a millennia-old enigma. It had some connection to everyone present, so they couldn't be careless about it.
měi yí gè wén zì jiē huì sè gǔ piáo ， chōng mǎn liǎo wú jǐn de ào yì 。
每一个文字皆晦涩古朴，充满了无尽的奥义。
However, Li Yutong's response left them stunned. She admitted she didn’t know where to start and insisted on delving into the matter, which would require tracing back to the dawn of creation—no, the formation of the Three Thousand Worlds.
tiān dì jiān 。 gèng shì chōng chì mǎn le fǎ zé zhī lì 。
天地间。更是充斥满了法则之力。
This was confusing; what did the origin of the world have to do with the Arrogant King's enmity towards the Spirit Realm?
“ néng gòu bèi fēng yìn jìn wǒ zhè wàn juàn tiān shū ， yě suàn nǐ yùn qì bù sú 。”
“能够被封印进我这万卷天书，也算你运气不俗。”
The four exchanged glances but understood that Li Yutong couldn't be mistaken or lying. They became even more curious as they awaited her explanation.
bái yī shào nián lěng xiào de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， huà yīn wèi luò ， bù kě sī yì de yí mù fú xiàn ér chū 。 yín hé dào xiè xià lái 。
白衣少年冷笑的声音传入耳朵，话音未落，不可思议的一幕浮现而出。银河倒泄下来。
A pleasant voice resonated in their ears, yet it asked a question: "Do any of you know how the world came to be and where the cultivation realm originated?"
fēi liú zhí xià ……
飞流直下……
"Where did the cultivation realm come from?"
yī shùn jiān ， jiù jiāng mó yuè gǔ cán tūn mò ， shī gǔ wú cún 。 qiáng dà de zhēn líng ， jū rán lián yí gè qì pào dōu méi yǒu mào chū 。
一瞬间，就将魔月古蚕吞没，尸骨无存。强大的真灵，居然连一个气泡都没有冒出。
Lin Xuan was taken aback. Although he found Li Yutong's digressions perplexing, he knew she had a purpose in asking this.
zhòng suǒ zhōu zhī 。 zhēn líng kě yǐ yǔn luò ， rán ér zhēn líng zhī huǒ què shì cháng cún bù miè de 。
众所周知。真灵可以陨落，然而真灵之火却是长存不灭的。
"I believe the cultivation realm emerged as a path for immortality. The origin of the cultivation realm should be attributed to exceptionally gifted humans who were dissatisfied with their mere century-long lifespans and sought ways to transcend these limitations," Lin Xuan said hesitantly.
rú cǐ cái kě yǐ yí dài yí dài chuán chéng xià lái 。 ràng měi yī zhǒng zhēn líng dōu chéng wéi yǒng héng bù miè de cún zài 。
如此才可以一代一代传承下来。让每一种真灵都成为永恒不灭的存在。
"Indeed, that makes sense," Li Yutong nodded. "But what about true immortals? Where did they come from?"
rán ér fán shì jiē yǒu lì wài 。
然而凡事皆有例外。
This was a rhetorical question, but it hinted at something profound.
cǐ shí cǐ kè ， mó yuè gǔ cán jiù méi néng fēi chū ， tóng yàng bèi wàn juàn tiān shū tūn mò 。
此时此刻，魔月古蚕就没能飞出，同样被万卷天书吞没。
Lin Xuan felt impatient but kept his composure. Provoking Li Yutong would not be wise. He replied: "True immortals are simply the best cultivators who pass through the ascension trials and become true immortals."
rú cǐ ， yī qiáng dà de zhēn líng huà wèi le huī yān ， zhè shì jiān zài yě bú huì yǒu mó yuè gǔ cán 。
如此，一强大的真灵化为了灰烟，这世间再也不会有魔月古蚕。
"Wrong," Li Yutong shook her head.
shào nián tàn le kǒu qì ， liǎn shàng de biǎo qíng què shì wú jīng wú xǐ ， fǎng fú duì tā lái shuō ， zhǐ shì zuò le yī jiàn wēi bù zú dào de xiǎo shì ér yǐ 。
少年叹了口气，脸上的表情却是无惊无喜，仿佛对他来说，只是做了一件微不足道的小事而已。
"What?" Lin Xuan almost thought he had misheard. This was common knowledge; reaching late-stage cultivation and successfully passing the ascension trial would make one an immortal.
suí hòu shēn xíng yī shǎn ， yòu chū xiàn zài le lìng wài yí gè zhēn líng kōng jiān 。
随后身形一闪，又出现在了另外一个真灵空间。
How could it be wrong?
zhè cì de mù biāo ， shì jiǔ mù xuè chán 。
这次的目标，是九目血蟾。
Daile Dragon, Guanghan, and others remained silent, indicating they knew this secret.
……
……
"Please enlighten me," Lin Xuan bowed respectfully.
zhè bái yī shào nián ， shì yī wèi shén mì de zhēn xiān ， tā de mù dì qiě bù tí ， yǔ cǐ tóng shí ， zài qīng qiū zhī guó lǐ 。
这白衣少年，是一位神秘的真仙，他的目的且不提，与此同时，在青丘之国里。
"What you said is correct, we do become immortals after passing through the ascension trials. But notice, I asked about the origin of true immortals."
lín xuān 、 guǎng hán 、 nài lóng zhēn rén ， lǐ yǔ tóng ， jù jīng wáng fēn bīn zhǔ ér zuò ， qí zhōng sì rén de liǎn shàng dōu lù chū líng tīng zhī sè 。
林轩、广寒、鼐龙真人，李雨桐，巨鲸王分宾主而坐，其中四人的脸上都露出聆听之色。
"Why does that matter?" Lin Xuan's eyes were full of confusion. Li Yutong’s questions seemed straightforward, but each answer was unexpected.
shàng gǔ yǐn mì ， zhè zhōng jiān yǒu mò dà de qiān chě ， ā xiū luó wáng wèi hé huì dài lǐng yīn sī guǐ wù ， jiāng líng jiè shā yí gè xuè liú chéng hé ， gèng shì qiān gǔ zhī mí ， yǔ zài zuò zhī rén ， huò duō huò shǎo dōu yǒu zhe mò dà guān xì ， tā men yòu zěn me kě néng bù xiǎo xīn zài yì 。
上古隐秘，这中间有莫大的牵扯，阿修罗王为何会带领阴司鬼物，将灵界杀一个血流成河，更是千古之谜，与在座之人，或多或少都有着莫大关系，他们又怎么可能不小心在意。
P.S.: The ancient secrets are complex; let me gradually reveal them to all my fellow cultivators. (To be continued...)
Moonshade Ancient Silkworm, an extremely rare true spirit insect, was unpredictable in its strength and power. Even the top-tier experts in the Three Thousand Worlds were unwilling to provoke it. It wasn't the most powerful of true spirits, but it was notoriously hard to deal with.
However, that mysterious young man in white had just stepped into its territory.
True spirits came in many varieties, each with unique personalities and attributes. Regardless of their type, they detested intrusions into their true spirit realms. The Moonshade Ancient Silkworm before them was particularly temperamental.
On the bed, how could one allow others to sleep?
The young man's first step had brought a massive ancient silkworm into view.
It towered like a mountain, with sinister glints in its complex eyes and prominent exhaust ports on both sides of its body. A heavy pressure descended from the sky as the sky darkened instantly. The mysterious youth ignored it all, his lips curling into a disdainful sneer:
"Merely an inferior true spirit of the lower realms daring to be so insolent before this immortal! Don't you know your place?"
Before he could finish speaking, his arm swept forward.
Boom!
A thunderclap echoed through the sky as sharp lightning bolts appeared. The silver lightning coalesced into a massive net that crashed down upon the Moonshade Ancient Silkworm.
Time and space were disregarded; it was almost instantaneous for him to arrive before the silkworm.
This was the effect of pushing time and spatial laws to their limits, something even ordinary immortals couldn't achieve. The Moonshade Ancient Silkworm was greatly alarmed as its eyes revealed a human-like expression of despair.
Indeed, not fear but despair. For in the next moment, it found itself ensnared by that electric net, despite its desperate struggles.
"Submit to me or perish."
The youth spoke slowly.
Of course, the Moonshade Ancient Silkworm couldn't submit; as a true spirit, its pride wouldn’t allow such servitude, even if the opponent was an immortal.
It thrashed about, using several powerful techniques in succession to break free.
"An ignorant fool!"
Disgust flashed across the youth's face: "Since you refuse to submit, let me refine your essence with my Ten Thousand Volume Heavenly Book."
Before he could finish, his hand shot out again, this time flinging a simple-looking ancient book into the air.
At first glance, it seemed unremarkable. But once activated, it emitted countless rays of light.
It was an old bamboo scroll, clearly an artifact from long ago, even showing signs of wear and tear. Yet, vibrant rainbow-colored lights emanated from its surface. A voice from beyond the heavens echoed in his ears as divine radiance burst forth from the book, transforming into a glittering river of stars.
The flowing river was composed of countless tiny runes, each one ancient and obscure, brimming with profound meaning. The entire universe seemed to be filled with the power of laws.
"Being sealed within my Ten Thousand Volume Heavenly Book is already quite fortunate."
The youth's sneer echoed in his ears as a miraculous scene unfolded: the starry river poured down like a waterfall.
Instantly, it engulfed and destroyed the Moonshade Ancient Silkworm, leaving no trace. The powerful true spirit didn't even leave a bubble behind.
It was well known that true spirits could perish, but their essence flames were eternal. This allowed them to be passed down through generations, ensuring each true spirit remained an unbreakable existence.
However, there were always exceptions. At this moment, the Moonshade Ancient Silkworm couldn't escape and was similarly devoured by the Ten Thousand Volume Heavenly Book.
Thus, a powerful true spirit turned into mere ashes, vanishing from this world forever.
The youth sighed, his expression showing no surprise or joy; it seemed like he had merely done an insignificant task.
Then, with a flash of movement, he appeared in another true spirit realm.
His target now was the Nine-Eyed Blood Toad.
...
This mysterious immortal in white was a key figure, but their purpose remained unclear. Meanwhile, within the Kingdom of Azure Peaks,
Lin Xuan, Guanghan, Daile Dragon True Man, Li Yutong, and the Whale King were seated, four of them listening intently.
The ancient secrets were deeply intertwined with this mystery; why the Arrogant King would leadunderworld tribunalghosts to massacre the Spirit Realm was a millennia-old enigma. It had some connection to everyone present, so they couldn't be careless about it.
However, Li Yutong's response left them stunned. She admitted she didn’t know where to start and insisted on delving into the matter, which would require tracing back to the dawn of creation—no, the formation of the Three Thousand Worlds.
This was confusing; what did the origin of the world have to do with the Arrogant King's enmity towards the Spirit Realm?
The four exchanged glances but understood that Li Yutong couldn't be mistaken or lying. They became even more curious as they awaited her explanation.
A pleasant voice resonated in their ears, yet it asked a question: "Do any of you know how the world came to be and where the cultivation realm originated?"
"Where did the cultivation realm come from?"
Lin Xuan was taken aback. Although he found Li Yutong's digressions perplexing, he knew she had a purpose in asking this.
"I believe the cultivation realm emerged as a path for immortality. The origin of the cultivation realm should be attributed to exceptionally gifted humans who were dissatisfied with their mere century-long lifespans and sought ways to transcend these limitations," Lin Xuan said hesitantly.
"Indeed, that makes sense," Li Yutong nodded. "But what about true immortals? Where did they come from?"
This was a rhetorical question, but it hinted at something profound.
Lin Xuan felt impatient but kept his composure. Provoking Li Yutong would not be wise. He replied: "True immortals are simply the best cultivators who pass through the ascension trials and become true immortals."
"Wrong," Li Yutong shook her head.
"What?" Lin Xuan almost thought he had misheard. This was common knowledge; reaching late-stage cultivation and successfully passing the ascension trial would make one an immortal.
How could it be wrong?
Daile Dragon, Guanghan, and others remained silent, indicating they knew this secret.
"Please enlighten me," Lin Xuan bowed respectfully.
"What you said is correct, we do become immortals after passing through the ascension trials. But notice, I asked about the origin of true immortals."
"Why does that matter?" Lin Xuan's eyes were full of confusion. Li Yutong’s questions seemed straightforward, but each answer was unexpected.
P.S.: The ancient secrets are complex; let me gradually reveal them to all my fellow cultivators. (To be continued...)