shí jiān jiù zhè yàng qiǎo rán liú shì ， zhè rì ， lín xuān zhèng zài dòng fǔ nèi dǎ zuò ， fú zhe yī tuán jī dàn dà xiǎo de lǜ sè mó huǒ 。
时间就这样悄然流逝，这日，林轩正在洞府内打坐，浮着一团鸡蛋大小的绿色魔火。
Time passed unnoticed. One day, Lin Xuan was meditating in his cave dwelling when a green demonic flame the size of an egg floated before him.
jīng guò jìn jiǔ shí tiān de rì yè chuí liàn ， bì huàn yōu huǒ yǔ yǐ qián xiāng bǐ yǐ jīng lüè yǒu bù tóng ， bù jǐn yán sè gèng jiā shēn suì le ， ér qiě zài huǒ yàn de zhōng xīn ， hái yǐn yǐn yǒu yī zhǐ jiān dà xiǎo de dú qì jù ér bù sàn 。
经过近九十天的日夜锤炼，碧幻幽火与以前相比已经略有不同，不仅颜色更加深邃了，而且在火焰的中心，还隐隐有一指尖大小的毒气聚而不散。
After nearly ninety days of continuous refinement, the碧幻幽火 had changed somewhat from its previous state. Its color had deepened, and at the center of the flame, there was now a faintly visible droplet of poison that refused to dissipate.
zhè shì jīng chún de jué dú ， píng shí yǐn zài huǒ yàn zhī zhōng ， xū yào shí kě yǐ shāng dí yú wú xíng ， lín xuān xiāng xìn jiù suàn shì yuán yīng qī de lǎo guài wù ， cǐ dú yīng gāi yě huì yǒu xiē xǔ xiào guǒ 。
这是精纯的绝毒，平时隐在火焰之中，需要时可以伤敌于无形，林轩相信就算是元婴期的老怪物，此毒应该也会有些许效果。
This was a refined and deadly poison. Normally hidden within the flames, it could injure enemies without them realizing it. Lin Xuan believed that even an old monster in the元婴 stage would be affected by this poison to some degree.
zhè yàng ， zì jǐ jiù suàn zài bèi hào tiān guǐ dì zhī liú de kàn shàng ， suī rán yī jiù wú fǎ xiàng kàng ， dàn chú le táo ， zhì shǎo yě huì yǒu yì diǎn diǎn fǎn jī de lì liàng 。
这样，自己就算再被昊天鬼帝之流的看上，虽然依旧无法相抗，但除了逃，至少也会有一点点反击的力量。
With this thought, he felt more confident. Even if he were to catch the eye of someone like the Heavenly Deity Ghost Emperor again, although he still wouldn't be able to resist, at least he would have a bit of strength left for retaliation.
lín xuān zhēng kāi shuāng móu ， yǎn zhōng lù chū yī sī mǎn yì zhī sè ， huǎn huǎn de jiāng cǐ huǒ chóng xīn xī rù shēn tǐ zhī zhōng 。
林轩睁开双眸，眼中露出一丝满意之色，缓缓的将此火重新吸入身体之中。
Lin Xuan opened his eyes and saw satisfaction in them as he slowly absorbed the flame back into his body.
suí hòu ， tā shuāng shǒu yī zhèn huī dòng ， zhèng zhǔn bèi jì xù xiū liàn jiǔ tiān xuán gōng ， tū rán ， yī zhèn jù dà de hōng míng shēng cóng wài miàn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， dì dòng shān yáo ， zhěng gè dòng fǔ dōu kāi shǐ yáo huàng 。
随后，他双手一阵挥动，正准备继续修炼九天玄功，突然，一阵巨大的轰鸣声从外面传入耳朵，地动山摇，整个洞府都开始摇晃。
Suddenly, a loud rumbling sound reached his ears. The ground shook, causing the entire cave dwelling to tremble. Lin Xuan was momentarily stunned but quickly reacted, moving outside the mountain's surface.
lín xuān yī dāi ， bù guò hěn kuài jiù fǎn yìng guò lái ， shēn xíng yī huǎng ， yǐ jīng lái dào le shān tǐ de wài miàn 。
林轩一呆，不过很快就反应过来，身形一晃，已经来到了山体的外面。
The Spirit Herb Mountain was bustling with activity. Thousands of disciples had rushed out from their practice grounds, faces filled with shock and whispers about what had happened. A few knew the truth and were overjoyed, though with a hint of envy in their expressions. The true joy came from the fact that the Master Immortal was now at the critical stage of condensing an元婴.
cǐ kè de líng yào shān ， rén shēng dǐng fèi ， shù yǐ qiān jì de dì zǐ dōu yǐ jīng cóng zì jǐ de xiū liàn zhī suǒ pǎo le chū lái ， liǎn shàng mǎn shì hài rán ， qiè qiè sī yǔ bù zhī dào shēng le shén me 。
此刻的灵药山，人声鼎沸，数以千计的弟子都已经从自己的修炼之所跑了出来，脸上满是骇然，窃窃私语不知道生了什么。
Lin Xuan glanced at the chaotic crowd and frowned. As the young master, he felt it was time to do something. Otherwise, when his mentor emerged from seclusion or Dugu Old Monster returned, things would be awkward.
ér shǎo shù zhī dào nèi mù de gāo shǒu zé jīng xǐ jiāo jí ， biǎo qíng zhōng yǐn yǐn hán yǒu dù jì ， bù guò gèng duō de hái shì xīng fèn huān xǐ ， zhǎng mén zhēn rén jīng cái jué yàn ， xiàn zài yǐ jīng dào le níng jié yuán yīng de guān jiàn 。
而少数知道内幕的高手则惊喜交集，表情中隐隐含有妒忌，不过更多的还是兴奋欢喜，掌门真人惊才绝艳，现在已经到了凝结元婴的关键。
With that thought in mind, Lin Xuan flew to a central location among several peaks, waving his sleeves. A small golden tripod appeared and began to grow as it caught the wind, transforming into a seven-meter-tall, gleaming giant artifact.
lín xuān kàn le yī yǎn luàn hōng hōng de rén qún ， méi tou yí zhòu ， zì jǐ shēn wèi shǎo zhǔ ， zhè shí hòu sì hū yě gāi zuò diǎn shén me ， fǒu zé děng shī fù chū guān ， hái yǒu xú lǎo guài ， kě dōu bù tài hǎo jiāo dài 。
林轩看了一眼乱哄哄的人群，眉头一皱，自己身为少主，这时候似乎也该做点什么，否则等师傅出关，还有徐老怪，可都不太好交代。
This dazzling object naturally attracted the attention of the disciples. Although few recognized him as the young master, everyone knew about the "Golden Tripod," a symbol of the sect's authority.
niàn jí zì cǐ ， lín xuān shēn xíng yī huǎng ， yǐ jīng fēi dào le jǐ zuò shān fēng de zhōng jiān ， xiù páo yī fú ， nà jīn sè de xiǎo dǐng fēi lüè ér chū 。
念及自此，林轩身形一晃，已经飞到了几座山峰的中间，袖袍一拂，那金色的小鼎飞掠而出。
The expressions on their faces changed, and they all bowed in respect.
dī liū liū yī zhuǎn ， dùn shí yíng fēng biàn dà le qǐ lái ， zhuǎn shùn jiān ， jiù huà wèi le gāo qī zhàng ， jīn guāng liú zhuǎn de jù qì 。
滴溜溜一转，顿时迎风变大了起来，转瞬间，就化为了高七丈，金光流转的巨器。
"Disciples, listen up. This strange phenomenon is due to the Master Immortal condensing an元婴. Do not be alarmed; return to your positions and guard against external threats." Lin Xuan spoke with a clear voice that echoed through every disciple's ears.
rú cǐ càn làn yào yǎn de dōng xī zì rán xī yǐn le běn mén dì zǐ de zhǔ yì 。
如此灿烂耀眼的东西自然吸引了本门弟子的主意。
A murmur spread among those who were unaware of what was happening. However, Spirit Herb Mountain was different from smaller sects. Under the guidance of their elders, most disciples quickly left the area.
suī rán rèn de lín xuān zhè wèi shǎo mén zhǔ de xiū shì bù duō ， dàn xiàng zhēng běn mén quán wēi de “ jīn dǐng ” zì rán shì rén rén shí dé 。
虽然认得林轩这位少门主的修士不多，但象征本门权威的“金鼎”自然是人人识得。
The original restrictions had already been lifted, and now the entire entrance to the mountain was on high alert with patrolling cultivators everywhere. Even if there were no external threats, it would be impossible for any intruders to gain an advantage in a short time.
liǎn sè yī biàn zhī hòu ， fēn fēn gōng shēn xíng lǐ 。
脸色一变之后，纷纷躬身行礼。
Lin Xuan's lips curled into a smile as he suddenly turned his head to look left. Six different-colored beams of light shone brightly and moved at lightning speed, appearing almost instantly before him.
“ zhòng dì zǐ tīng lìng ， cǐ yì xiàng nǎi shì zhǎng mén zhēn rén níng jié yuán yīng ， dà jiā bù yòng jīng huāng ， gè guī qí wèi ， yán fáng wài dí 。” lín xuān shé zhàn chūn léi ， shēng yīn qīng xī de chuán rù měi yí gè dì zǐ dì ěr lǐ 。
“众弟子听令，此异象乃是掌门真人凝结元婴，大家不用惊慌，各归其位，严防外敌。”林轩舌绽春雷，声音清晰的传入每一个弟子地耳里。
The beams faded, revealing six cultivators with distinct appearances.
wēng de yī shēng ， zhè xiē shàng bù zhī qíng de dī jiē xiū shì zì rán yòu shì yī fān qiè qiè sī yǔ ， bù guò líng yào shān bì jìng yǔ xiǎo mén xiǎo pài bù tóng ， hěn kuài jiù zài gè zì zhǎng bèi de dài lǐng xià ， lí kāi le cǐ dì 。
嗡的一声，这些尚不知情的低阶修士自然又是一番窃窃私语，不过灵药山毕竟与小门小派不同，很快就在各自长辈的带领下，离开了此地。
These were the six senior enforcers whom Lin Xuan had met for the second time.
yuán běn jìn zhì jiù yǐ quán kāi ， cǐ kè zhěng gè shān mén gèng shì rú lín dà dí ， dào chù dōu shì jǐng jiè xún luó de xiū shì 。
原本禁制就已全开，此刻整个山门更是如临大敌，到处都是警戒巡逻的修士。
"Young Master came early. Last time I didn't know your identity, so please forgive my rudeness," said Shen傲天, whose appearance and demeanor closely resembled those of the White-Plume Sword Immortal, with a warm smile as he bowed respectfully.
kàn zhè jià shì ， bié shuō méi yǒu wài dí ， jiù suàn zhèng mó qí zhì ， yī shí sān kè jiān ， yě xiū xiǎng zhàn dào pián yi 。
看这架势，别说没有外敌，就算正魔其至，一时三刻间，也休想占到便宜。
"Brother Shen, where are you coming from? You all are pillars that support our sect. I am but a latecomer who has benefited from my master's favor; how could I dare accept such a grand gesture?" Dugu Old Monster clearly did not want to establish good relations with the six senior enforcers, but Lin Xuan was smart enough and deliberately went against this.
lín xuān zuǐ jiǎo biān liú lù chū yī sī xiào yì ， tū rán ， yòu xiàng yǒu suǒ gǎn yìng shì dì zhuǎn tóu wàng xiàng zuǒ biān ， liù dào bù tóng yán sè de guāng huá shí fēn yào yǎn ， sù dù gèng shì yǒu rú shǎn diàn ， kāi shǐ shàng yuǎn ， jī hū shì zhǎ yǎn zhī jiān jiù lái dào le miàn qián 。
林轩嘴角边流露出一丝笑意，突然，又像有所感应似地转头望向左边，六道不同颜色的光华十分耀眼，速度更是有如闪电，开始尚远，几乎是眨眼之间就来到了面前。
Hearing Lin Xuan’s "understanding of propriety," the expressions of the other five softened as they smiled. They began to engage in superficial pleasantries, bowing to each other.
guāng huá yī liǎn ， xiàn chū le liù míng shén tài gè yì de xiū shì lái 。
光华一敛，现出了六名神态各异的修士来。
As peak-stage condensation cultivators, these were old foxes who had lived for several hundred years. While their cunning might not surpass Lin Xuan's, his words and actions created a harmonious atmosphere.
liù dà zhí fǎ zhǎng lǎo ， zhè shì lín xuān yǔ zhè xiē rén dì dì èr cì jiàn miàn 。
六大执法长老，这是林轩与这些人地第二次见面。
"Previously, my disciples were scattered across various regions. I was in charge of the southern part of Yinzhou. However, I heard that Young Master is a cultivation prodigy who condensed a golden core within a century. At first, I had doubts but now realize that hearsay is far from the truth," Shen傲天 stroked his beard and praised Lin Xuan while subtly hinting at something.
“ shǎo zhǔ lái de hǎo zǎo ， shàng cì bù zhī shǎo zhǔ shēn fèn ， duō yǒu shī lǐ ， hái wàng shǎo zhǔ bú yào jiàn guài cái shì 。” nà yǔ tài bái jiàn xiān róng mào qì zhì jiē shí fēn xiāng xiàng de shěn ào tiān mǎn liǎn huān yán ， kè qì yǐ jí de bào quán xíng lǐ 。
“少主来得好早，上次不知少主身份，多有失礼，还望少主不要见怪才是。”那与太白剑仙容貌气质皆十分相像的沈傲天满脸欢颜，客气以极的抱拳行礼。
"Indeed, not only did Young Master condense a core successfully, but he also advanced to mid-stage in just a few years. Such a prodigy is rare even once every thousand years. It seems that reaching the元婴 realm is inevitable," said the middle-aged beautiful woman, one of the six senior enforcers, with a slight smile and a hint of envy.
“ shěn shī xiōng shuō nǎ lǐ huà lái ， nǐ men gè gè shì běn mén qíng tiān jù zhù ， xiǎo dì hòu xué mò jìn ， bù guò shì shī zūn tái ài ér yǐ ， nǎ gǎn dāng cǐ dà lǐ 。” xú lǎo guài xiǎn rán bù xiǎng zì jǐ yǔ liù dà zhí fǎ zhǎng lǎo gǎo hǎo guān xì ， dàn lín xuān cái bú huì nà me shǎ ， sì chù shù dí ， piān piān fǎn qí dào ér xíng zhī 。
“沈师兄说哪里话来，你们个个是本门擎天巨柱，小弟后学末进，不过是师尊抬爱而已，哪敢当此大礼。”徐老怪显然不想自己与六大执法长老搞好关系，但林轩才不会那么傻，四处树敌，偏偏反其道而行之。
"Xinguan Senior Sister flatters me. I am merely fortunate. My current cultivation is fraught with difficulties. Please advise us on how to improve our skills," Lin Xuan's words were half-true; he did not want to draw too much attention by showing off his abilities, and these six cultivators indeed had a significant advantage in terms of cultivation.
tīng lín xuān rú cǐ “ dǒng jìn tuì ， shí dà tǐ ”， shèng xià wǔ rén de biǎo qíng yě míng xiǎn hé huǎn le bù shǎo ， lù chū wēi xiào ， dà jiā kāi shǐ xū yǔ wēi yí ， gè zì jiàn lǐ 。
听林轩如此“懂进退，识大体”，剩下五人的表情也明显和缓了不少，露出微笑，大家开始虚与委蛇，各自见礼。
Regardless of their true intentions, the surface-level relationships remained amicable. The tall, thin old man who had previously insulted Shen傲天 continued to be cold and distant.
jì rán shì níng dān qī dǐng fēng dì xiū shì ， zì rán shì huó le jǐ bǎi suì de lǎo hú lí ， bù guò lùn xīn jì ， lín xuān zì rèn bú huì bǐ tā men xùn sè ， yī fān pí xiào ròu bù xiào de xián chě ， qì fēn dào yě róng qià qǐ lái le 。
既然是凝丹期顶峰地修士，自然是活了几百岁的老狐狸，不过论心计，林轩自认不会比他们逊色，一番皮笑肉不笑的闲扯，气氛倒也融洽起来了。
This person was named Hu, but Lin Xuan knew little about him. Seeing this situation, he secretly kept his guard up.
“ yǐ qián wǒ líng yào shān dì zǐ fēn jū gè dì ， shěn mǒu yì zhí zài yōu zhōu nán bù zhǔ shì ， dàn yě tīng shuō shǎo zhǔ nǎi xiū xiān qí cái ， duǎn duǎn bú dào bǎi nián jiù níng chéng le jīn dān ， kāi shǐ hái yǒu xiē bàn xìn bàn yí ， rú jīn cái zhī dào bǎi wén bù rú yī jiàn ， chuán wén bù jǐn méi yǒu kuā dà ， fǎn ér yǒu suō xiǎo zhī xián 。” shěn ào tiān mō le mō hú xū ， gōng wéi zhī yú ， sì hū gèng yì yǒu suǒ zhǐ 。
“以前我灵药山弟子分居各地，沈某一直在幽州南部主事，但也听说少主乃修仙奇才，短短不到百年就凝成了金丹，开始还有些半信半疑，如今才知道百闻不如一见，传闻不仅没有夸大，反而有缩小之嫌。”沈傲天摸了摸胡须，恭维之余，似乎更意有所指。
"Young Master…" Shen傲天 started speaking when suddenly his body stiffened as a strange glint of light flashed in his eyes.
“ shì a ， shǎo zhǔ bù jǐn níng dān chéng gōng ， duǎn duǎn shù zài ， gèng jìn jiē dào le zhōng qī ， rú cǐ qí cái ， jiǎn zhí qiān nián hǎn jiàn ， kàn lái jìn jiē yuán yīng dà dào ， yě shì chí zǎo 。” liù zhǎng lǎo zhōng nà wéi yī de zhōng nián měi fù yě yǎn kǒu qīng xiào ， lüè yǒu xiē xiàn mù de dào 。
“是啊，少主不仅凝丹成功，短短数载，更进阶到了中期，如此奇才，简直千年罕见，看来进阶元婴大道，也是迟早。”六长老中那唯一的中年美妇也掩口轻笑，略有些羡慕的道。
The others sensed something too and stopped talking, releasing their spiritual senses to perceive the surroundings. The opportunity to witness an immortal condensing was rare, and any insights gained could greatly aid their future cultivation.
“ qīng quán shī jiě miù zàn le ， xiǎo dì bù guò lüè yǒu jī yuán ， rú jīn xiū liàn kě shì bù bù wéi jiān ， dǎo shì jǐ wèi xiū wèi gāo shēn ， xiān fǎ jīng rén ， hái qǐng duō duō tí diǎn 。”
“清泉师姐谬赞了，小弟不过略有机缘，如今修炼可是步步维艰，倒是几位修为高深，仙法惊人，还请多多提点。”
The six cultivators did not miss this chance.
lín xuān zhè fān huà yě shì bàn zhēn bàn jiǎ ， yī lái bù xiǎng fēng máng tài lù ， yǐn qǐ duì fāng de jí dù ， èr lái yǐ jìng jiè lái shuō ， cǐ liù rén què shí bǐ zì jǐ bù zhǐ shèng le yī chóu ， zhè děng gāo shǒu ， kěn dìng dū yǒu yī liǎng zhǒng yā xiāng dǐ de mì jì ， ruò néng tōu xué dào shǒu ， kěn dìng shì huò yì fěi qiǎn de 。
林轩这番话也是半真半假，一来不想锋芒太露，引起对方的嫉妒，二来以境界来说，此六人确实比自己不止胜了一筹，这等高手，肯定都有一两种压箱底的秘技，若能偷学到手，肯定是获益匪浅的。
Meanwhile, on the summit of Spirit Herb Mountain, Xu锦青, who had been meditating in a solitary cave dwelling, opened his eyes with a look of satisfaction.
bù guǎn xīn zhōng shì rú hé xiǎng de ， bù guò biǎo miàn shàng jǐ rén dì guān xì hái suàn hé mù ， wéi yǒu nà céng jīng chū yán jī cì shěn ào tiān de gāo shòu lǎo ， yì zhí bù lěng bù rè 。
不管心中是如何想的，不过表面上几人地关系还算和睦，唯有那曾经出言讥刺沈傲天的高瘦老，一直不冷不热。
It had begun.
cǐ rén xìng hú ， bù guò jù tǐ zī liào lín xuān què shì liǎo jiě bù duō ， jiàn dào cǐ fān qíng xíng ， zì rán shì àn àn liú shàng xīn le 。
此人姓胡，不过具体资料林轩却是了解不多，见到此番情形，自然是暗暗留上心了。
The Immortal Feathers True Man's place of seclusion was not his original cave but a hidden valley about ten miles away. He chose this location for more than just secrecy; it was the source of the Spirit Pulse here, where the energy was most abundant.
“ shǎo zhǔ ……” shěn ào tiān gāng gāng kāi kǒu ， zhèng yào zài shuō shén me ， tū rán shēn tǐ yī jiāng ， mǎn liǎn hài rán de tái qǐ tóu lái ， yǎn zhōng yī lǚ guǐ yì de jīng máng shǎn guò 。
“少主……”沈傲天刚刚开口，正要再说什么，突然身体一僵，满脸骇然的抬起头来，眼中一缕诡异的精芒闪过。
According to common sense, no one should build a dwelling near a source, as accidentally damaging the Spirit Pulse could be disastrous. However, adding an additional元婴 cultivator would greatly benefit the sect. To slightly increase his chances of condensing, Xu锦青 ignored this taboo.
Time passed unnoticed. One day, Lin Xuan was meditating in his cave dwelling when a green demonic flame the size of an egg floated before him.
After nearly ninety days of continuous refinement, the碧幻幽火 had changed somewhat from its previous state. Its color had deepened, and at the center of the flame, there was now a faintly visible droplet of poison that refused to dissipate.
This was a refined and deadly poison. Normally hidden within the flames, it could injure enemies without them realizing it. Lin Xuan believed that even an old monster in the元婴 stage would be affected by this poison to some degree.
With this thought, he felt more confident. Even if he were to catch the eye of someone like the Heavenly Deity Ghost Emperor again, although he still wouldn't be able to resist, at least he would have a bit of strength left for retaliation.
Lin Xuan opened his eyes and saw satisfaction in them as he slowly absorbed the flame back into his body.
Suddenly, a loud rumbling sound reached his ears. The ground shook, causing the entire cave dwelling to tremble. Lin Xuan was momentarily stunned but quickly reacted, moving outside the mountain's surface.
The Spirit Herb Mountain was bustling with activity. Thousands of disciples had rushed out from their practice grounds, faces filled with shock and whispers about what had happened. A few knew the truth and were overjoyed, though with a hint of envy in their expressions. The true joy came from the fact that the Master Immortal was now at the critical stage of condensing an元婴.
Lin Xuan glanced at the chaotic crowd and frowned. As the young master, he felt it was time to do something. Otherwise, when his mentor emerged from seclusion or Dugu Old Monster returned, things would be awkward.
With that thought in mind, Lin Xuan flew to a central location among several peaks, waving his sleeves. A small golden tripod appeared and began to grow as it caught the wind, transforming into a seven-meter-tall, gleaming giant artifact.
This dazzling object naturally attracted the attention of the disciples. Although few recognized him as the young master, everyone knew about the "Golden Tripod," a symbol of the sect's authority.
The expressions on their faces changed, and they all bowed in respect.
"Disciples, listen up. This strange phenomenon is due to the Master Immortal condensing an元婴. Do not be alarmed; return to your positions and guard against external threats." Lin Xuan spoke with a clear voice that echoed through every disciple's ears.
A murmur spread among those who were unaware of what was happening. However, Spirit Herb Mountain was different from smaller sects. Under the guidance of their elders, most disciples quickly left the area.
The original restrictions had already been lifted, and now the entire entrance to the mountain was on high alert with patrolling cultivators everywhere. Even if there were no external threats, it would be impossible for any intruders to gain an advantage in a short time.
Lin Xuan's lips curled into a smile as he suddenly turned his head to look left. Six different-colored beams of light shone brightly and moved at lightning speed, appearing almost instantly before him.
The beams faded, revealing six cultivators with distinct appearances.
These were the six senior enforcers whom Lin Xuan had met for the second time.
"Young Master came early. Last time I didn't know your identity, so please forgive my rudeness," said Shen傲天, whose appearance and demeanor closely resembled those of the White-Plume Sword Immortal, with a warm smile as he bowed respectfully.
"Brother Shen, where are you coming from? You all are pillars that support our sect. I am but a latecomer who has benefited from my master's favor; how could I dare accept such a grand gesture?" Dugu Old Monster clearly did not want to establish good relations with the six senior enforcers, but Lin Xuan was smart enough and deliberately went against this.
Hearing Lin Xuan’s "understanding of propriety," the expressions of the other five softened as they smiled. They began to engage in superficial pleasantries, bowing to each other.
As peak-stage condensation cultivators, these were old foxes who had lived for several hundred years. While their cunning might not surpass Lin Xuan's, his words and actions created a harmonious atmosphere.
"Previously, my disciples were scattered across various regions. I was in charge of the southern part of Yinzhou. However, I heard that Young Master is a cultivation prodigy who condensed a golden core within a century. At first, I had doubts but now realize that hearsay is far from the truth," Shen傲天 stroked his beard and praised Lin Xuan while subtly hinting at something.
"Indeed, not only did Young Master condense a core successfully, but he also advanced to mid-stage in just a few years. Such a prodigy is rare even once every thousand years. It seems that reaching the元婴 realm is inevitable," said the middle-aged beautiful woman, one of the six senior enforcers, with a slight smile and a hint of envy.
"Xinguan Senior Sister flatters me. I am merely fortunate. My current cultivation is fraught with difficulties. Please advise us on how to improve our skills," Lin Xuan's words were half-true; he did not want to draw too much attention by showing off his abilities, and these six cultivators indeed had a significant advantage in terms of cultivation.
Regardless of their true intentions, the surface-level relationships remained amicable. The tall, thin old man who had previously insulted Shen傲天 continued to be cold and distant.
This person was named Hu, but Lin Xuan knew little about him. Seeing this situation, he secretly kept his guard up.
"Young Master…" Shen傲天 started speaking when suddenly his body stiffened as a strange glint of light flashed in his eyes.
The others sensed something too and stopped talking, releasing their spiritual senses to perceive the surroundings. The opportunity to witness an immortal condensing was rare, and any insights gained could greatly aid their future cultivation.
The six cultivators did not miss this chance.
Meanwhile, on the summit of Spirit Herb Mountain, Xu锦青, who had been meditating in a solitary cave dwelling, opened his eyes with a look of satisfaction.
It had begun.
The Immortal Feathers True Man's place of seclusion was not his original cave but a hidden valley about ten miles away. He chose this location for more than just secrecy; it was the source of the Spirit Pulse here, where the energy was most abundant.
According to common sense, no one should build a dwelling near a source, as accidentally damaging the Spirit Pulse could be disastrous. However, adding an additional元婴 cultivator would greatly benefit the sect. To slightly increase his chances of condensing, Xu锦青 ignored this taboo.