liǎng dà lián méng duì lěi ， shí bié dí yǒu yuán běn wú kě hòu fēi ， kě zhè yàng yī lái ， què ràng lín xuān tóu téng bù yǐ ， tǐ nèi yǒu le shí bié shēn fèn de fǎ jué ， duì fāng yòng líng yǎn shù yī yàng kě yǐ qīng yì kàn chū ， zhè yàng tā bù chuān piāo yún gǔ fú shì ， mào chōng sàn xiū de jì huà jiù chè dǐ pào tāng 。
两大联盟对垒，识别敌友原本无可厚非，可这样一来，却让林轩头疼不已，体内有了识别身份的法诀，对方用灵眼术一样可以轻易看出，这样他不穿飘云谷服饰，冒充散修的计划就彻底泡汤。
The two alliances were clashing, and identifying friends from foes was not inherently wrong. However, this situation left Lin Xuan in a dilemma. With the identification technique inside him, his opponents could easily recognize him using their Spirit Eye术. Thus, his plan to impersonate an itinerant cultivator by wearing Drifting Cloud Valley attire was completely ruined.
qù xī yuè jiàn cǎi yào de fēng xiǎn jiāng dà dà zēng jiā 。
去溪跃涧采药的风险将大大增加。
The risks of foraging in Stream Leaping Ravine would significantly increase as a result.
bù jǐn yào miàn duì yāo shòu de liáo yá ， hái yǒu huǒ líng mén jí qí méng yǒu men de zhuī shā ， xiǎng xiàng yī xià ， nà lǐ jù lí huǒ líng mén de zǒng tán jǐn yǒu shù shí lǐ zhī yáo ， lín xuān jiù yī zhèn tóu dà 。
不仅要面对妖兽的獠牙，还有火灵门极其盟友们的追杀，想象一下，那里距离火灵门的总坛仅有数十里之遥，林轩就一阵头大。
Not only did he have to face the fangs of beasts and monsters, but he also had to contend with the pursuit from Fire Spirit Sect and its allies. Considering that the distance between Stream Leaping Ravine and Fire Spirit Sect’s main hall was merely dozens of miles, Lin Xuan felt his head throbbing in anticipation.
yǐ zì jǐ xiàn zài de xiū wèi ， zài jiā shàng líng qì bǎo bèi ， lín xuān zì fù ， jiù suàn shì yù shàng jǐ gè líng dòng qī jīng yīng dì zǐ de wéi gōng ， dǎ bù yíng ， dàn xié dǐ mǒ yóu quán shēn ér tuì huán shì bù nán zuò dào ， kě jiǎ rú yù shàng zhù jī yǐ hòu de gāo shǒu ……
以自己现在的修为，再加上灵器宝贝，林轩自负，就算是遇上几个灵动期精英弟子的围攻，打不赢，但鞋底抹油全身而退还是不难做到，可假如遇上筑基以后的高手……
With his current cultivation level, coupled with spiritual artifacts, Lin Xuan was confident that he could escape a group attack from elite disciples of the Flexible Spirit Period. However, if he encountered experts of the Foundation Establishment stage...
lín xuān bài rù piāo yún gǔ yǐ yǒu sì nián zhī jiǔ ， suī rán píng rì lǐ yǔ zhù jī qī xiū shì jiē chù de jī huì bù duō ， dàn zǒng hái yǒu nà me jǐ cì ， céng qīn yǎn jiàn guò gāo jiē xiū shì chū shǒu ， nà shēng shì ， nà wēi fēng ……
林轩拜入飘云谷已有四年之久，虽然平日里与筑基期修士接触的机会不多，但总还有那么几次，曾亲眼见过高阶修士出手，那声势，那威风……
Lin Xuan had been a disciple of Drifting Cloud Valley for four years now. Although he rarely interacted with Foundation Establishment cultivators in his daily life, there were still occasions where he witnessed high-ranking cultivators' powerful displays.
suī rán zì jǐ xiàn zài yě shì dì qī céng gōng fǎ de xiū wèi ， cóng jìng jiè de huà fēn lái shuō ， xiāng chà zhǐ yǒu yī xiàn ， dàn chā zhī háo lí ， miù yǐ qiān lǐ ， zhè yì diǎn diǎn chā jù ， qí shí què shì bù kě kuà yuè de hóng gōu ， pèng jiàn zhù jī qī xiū shì ， huò xǔ lián táo pǎo de jī huì dōu méi yǒu 。
虽然自己现在也是第七层功法的修为，从境界的划分来说，相差只有一线，但差之毫厘，谬以千里，这一点点差距，其实却是不可跨越的鸿沟，碰见筑基期修士，或许连逃跑的机会都没有。
Although Lin Xuan was at the Seventh Stage of cultivation, which was only one level below the Foundation Establishment stage, that small gap could be insurmountable. Facing a Foundation Establishment expert might mean no chance to escape.
lín xuān xīn zhì jiān rèn ， kě duì yú sǐ wáng ， yě tóng yàng shēn huái wèi jù zhī xīn ， dàn xiān dào zhī lù ， wú lùn rú hé tā yě bú huì fàng qì de 。
林轩心智坚韧，可对于死亡，也同样深怀畏惧之心，但仙道之路，无论如何他也不会放弃的。
Despite his resilient mind, Lin Xuan harbored deep fear towards death. However, he would never abandon the path of immortality.
fǎn fù yóu yù le yī zhèn zhī hòu ， lín xuān hái shì jué dìng mào xiǎn chū gǔ ， gǎn wǎng xī yuè jiàn cǎi yào ， dāng rán ， tā bú huì dǎ wú zhǔn bèi zhī zhàng 。
反复犹豫了一阵之后，林轩还是决定冒险出谷，赶往溪跃涧采药，当然，他不会打无准备之仗。
After much deliberation, Lin Xuan decided to take the risk and leave Drifting Cloud Valley to forage in Stream Leaping Ravine. Of course, he wouldn't go unprepared.
shǒu xiān tā zhǔn bèi qián wǎng dào fú shān yī tàng 。
首先他准备前往道符山一趟。
Firstly, he intended to travel to Dao Talisman Mountain.
zhè yī cì xiū zhēn jiè chōng tū ， shè jí de kě bù jǐn jǐn shì piāo yún gǔ yǔ huǒ líng mén liǎng gè ， yǎn zhōu dì jiè de qí tā zōng mén tóng yàng bèi qiān shè qí zhōng ， fēn bié yǔ liǎng pài jié chéng le lián méng 。
这一次修真界冲突，涉及的可不仅仅是飘云谷与火灵门两个，兖州地界的其他宗门同样被牵涉其中，分别与两派结成了联盟。
This conflict involved more than just Drifting Cloud Valley and Fire Spirit Sect; other sects within Yanzhou Region were also implicated, forming alliances with both sides.
ér shù bǎi nián lái ， dào fú shān yǔ piāo yún gǔ yí xiàng jiāo hǎo ， shǒu wàng xiāng zhù ， zhè yī cì zì rán biàn chéng tā men de tóng méng mén pài le 。
而数百年来，道符山与飘云谷一向交好，守望相助，这一次自然变成他们的同盟门派了。
For centuries, Dao Talisman Mountain had maintained a friendly relationship with Drifting Cloud Valley. This time, they naturally became allies as well.
ér dào fú shān ， gù míng sī yì ， guāng tīng gāi mén de míng zì ， jiù zhī dào tā men shàn cháng yú zhì fú 。
而道符山，顾名思义，光听该门的名字，就知道他们擅长于制符。
Dao Talisman Mountain was known for its expertise in crafting talismans, which, although not as powerful as spiritual artifacts, could be instantly activated and did not consume essence energy. Lin Xuan had experienced the benefits of talismans during his battle with Yan Tianheng and Ye Tian.
ér fú lù zhè zhǒng dōng xī ， suī rán wú fǎ hé líng qì xiāng bǐ ， dàn kě yǐ shùn fā ， yòu bù xiāo hào líng lì ， zài yǔ yàn tiān héng hé yè tiān de zhàn dòu zhōng ， lín xuān kě shì shēn qiè tǐ yàn le tā de hǎo chù 。
而符箓这种东西，虽然无法和灵器相比，但可以瞬发，又不消耗灵力，在与燕天衡和叶天的战斗中，林轩可是深切体验了它的好处。
If he could carry more talismans on him, this journey might increase his chances of success.
jiǎ rú zì jǐ shēn shàng néng duō yī xiē fú ， cǐ xíng huò xǔ jiù huì duō nà me jǐ fēn bǎ wò 。
假如自己身上能多一些符，此行或许就会多那么几分把握。
As for what to exchange for these talismans, medicinal pills were too conspicuous. Fortunately, Lin Xuan was no longer the same as before; he had accumulated quite a few crystal stones, which served as legitimate currency in the cultivation world.
zhì yú jiāo huàn fú lù suǒ xū yòng dào de dōng xī ， dān yào tài yǐn rén zhù yì ， hǎo zài lín xuān jīn fēi xī bǐ ， shēn shàng yǐ jīng jī zǎn xià lái le bù shǎo jīng shí ， nà kě shì xiū zhēn jiè jiāo yì shí suǒ yòng de zhèng guī huò bì 。
至于交换符箓所需用到的东西，丹药太引人注意，好在林轩今非昔比，身上已经积攒下来了不少晶石，那可是修真界交易时所用的正规货币。
After packing his belongings and storing all his treasures in a storage bracelet, Lin Xuan used Heavenly Demon Illusion术 to change his appearance and left Drifting Cloud Valley.
shōu shí xíng zhuāng ， jiāng suǒ yǒu de bǎo wù dōu zhuāng zài chǔ wù shǒu zhuó lǐ ， rán hòu yòng tiān mó nǐ róng shù suí biàn biàn huàn le yí gè rén de mú yàng ， jiù lí kāi le piāo yún gǔ 。
收拾行装，将所有的宝物都装在储物手镯里，然后用天魔拟容术随便变幻了一个人的模样，就离开了飘云谷。
Unlike his previous visit to Lingyun Sect, where he relied on flying techniques, Lin Xuan’s Spirit Control术 had reached a minor level of proficiency. He directly released a spiritual artifact, turning into a streak of blue light towards the horizon.
yǔ shàng cì qù líng yún mén shí de qíng xíng bù tóng ， rú jīn lín xuān líng kòng shù yǐ yǒu xiǎo chéng ， zhí jiē fàng chū líng qì ， huà wèi yī dào lán guāng xiàng tiān biān ér qù 。
与上次去凌云门时的情形不同，如今林轩灵控术已有小成，直接放出灵器，化为一道蓝光像天边而去。
The wind rushed past him as clouds drifted by, giving him the feeling of soaring above all else. The dangers and difficulties were forgotten; he must obtain spirit herbs to successfully establish his Foundation.
ěr biān fēng shēng hū xiào ， yǎn qián bái yún duǒ duǒ ， téng yún jià wù ， yī lǎn zhòng shān xiǎo de gǎn jué ràng lín xuān xīn xiōng wèi zhī yī shuǎng ， shén me wēi xiǎn ， shén me kùn nán dōu bèi tā pāo zhū le nǎo hòu ， wú lùn rú hé zì jǐ yě yào qǔ dé líng cǎo ， zhù jī chéng gōng 。
耳边风声呼啸，眼前白云朵朵，腾云驾雾，一览众山小的感觉让林轩心胸为之一爽，什么危险，什么困难都被他抛诸了脑后，无论如何自己也要取得灵草，筑基成功。
Though his speed was not instantaneous, it was still quite swift. Dao Talisman Mountain was more than five hundred miles away from Drifting Cloud Valley, but Lin Xuan arrived at his destination in the morning.
cǐ shí tā fēi xíng de sù dù suī rán tán bù shàng shùn xī qiān lǐ ， dàn yě pǒ wèi xùn sù ， dào fú shān jù lí piāo yún gǔ wǔ bǎi yú lǐ ， zhǐ huā yí gè shàng wǔ ， biàn gǎn dào le mù dì dì 。
此时他飞行的速度虽然谈不上瞬息千里，但也颇为迅速，道符山距离飘云谷五百余里，只花一个上午，便赶到了目的地。
After landing his light travel technique, Lin Xuan did not immediately pay homage. Instead, he rested for a while and waited until six hours had passed before changing his appearance again to visit the sect.
lín xuān là xià dùn guāng ， bìng méi yǒu lì kè bài shān ， ér shì xiū xī le yī huì er ， děng liù gè shí chén yī dào ， kě yǐ chóng xīn shǐ yòng tiān mó nǐ róng shù hòu ， cái yòu biàn huà le yī fān róng mào ， dēng mén bài fǎng 。
林轩落下遁光，并没有立刻拜山，而是休息了一会儿，等六个时辰一到，可以重新使用天魔拟容术后，才又变化了一番容貌，登门拜访。
However, Lin Xuan did not change out of his Drifting Cloud Valley attire. Since the other party didn't recognize him anyway, and considering their friendly relationship, wearing Drifting Cloud Valley attire would make it easier for him to act.
bù guò lín xuān bìng méi yǒu huàn xià piāo yún gǔ de fú shì ， fǎn zhèng duì fāng bù rèn shí zì jǐ ， hé kuàng liǎng pài jiāo hǎo ， chuān piāo yún gǔ de yī fú ， gèng fāng biàn xíng shì 。
不过林轩并没有换下飘云谷的服饰，反正对方不认识自己，何况两派交好，穿飘云谷的衣服，更方便行事。
"Who is this person?"
“ lái zhě hé rén ？”
“来者何人？”
After a short distance, Lin Xuan heard a cold voice. Two young cultivators in their twenties suddenly appeared several yards ahead of him.
shī zhǎn yù fēng zhī shù ， cái zǒu le bù jiǔ ， jiù tīng jiàn yī lěng hē zhī shēng ， liǎng gè èr shí duō de nián qīng xiū shì ， píng kōng chū xiàn zài le qián fāng shù zhàng yuǎn de dì fāng 。
施展御风之术，才走了不久，就听见一冷喝之声，两个二十多的年轻修士，凭空出现在了前方数丈远的地方。
Lin Xuan's heart tightened as he realized that he had inadvertently triggered Dao Talisman Mountain’s warning禁制. If his response was not appropriate, he would be caught in an array attack.
lín xuān xīn zhōng yī lǐn ， zhī dào zì jǐ yǐ jīng bù xiǎo xīn chù dòng le dào fú shān yù jǐng de jìn zhì ， rú guǒ yí gè huí dá bù hǎo ， jiù huì xiàn rù zhèn fǎ de wéi gōng zhī zhōng 。
林轩心中一凛，知道自己已经不小心触动了道符山预警的禁制，如果一个回答不好，就会陷入阵法的围攻之中。
These major sects were surrounded by multiple layers of禁制. Some were for warnings, alerting someone to their arrival, while others were defensive and offensive arrays.
yào zhī dào zhè xiē dà de zōng mén ， zhōu wéi dōu bù yǒu céng céng jìn zhì ， ér jìn zhì yòu fēn wéi liǎng zhǒng ， yī zhǒng shì yù jǐng ， tí xǐng yǒu rén lái dào ， dì èr zé shì gōng fáng yī tǐ de zhèn fǎ 。
要知道这些大的宗门，周围都布有层层禁制，而禁制又分为两种，一种是预警，提醒有人来到，第二则是攻防一体的阵法。
The power of these arrays was formidable; even a small number of Flexible Spirit cultivators or Foundation Establishment experts trapped within them would have no choice but to surrender or be killed on the spot. It was rumored that two hundred years ago, Drifting Cloud Valley’s "Boundless Heavenly Star Array" had once killed a Core Formation expert.
ér zhèn fǎ de wēi lì jí dà ， bié shuō tā yí gè gè xiǎo xiǎo de líng dòng qī xiū shì ， biàn shì zhù jī qī de gāo shǒu ， yí dàn bèi kùn ， yě zhǐ yǒu shù shǒu jiù qín ， huò zhě xuè jiàn wǔ bù ， shèn zhì yǒu chuán yán shuō ， liǎng bǎi nián qián ， piāo yún gǔ de “ wú jí tiān xīng zhèn ” céng jīng jī shā le yī wèi níng dān qī de gāo shǒu 。
而阵法的威力极大，别说他一个个小小的灵动期修士，便是筑基期的高手，一旦被困，也只有束手就擒，或者血溅五步，甚至有传言说，两百年前，飘云谷的“无极天星阵”曾经击杀了一位凝丹期的高手。
Of course, this was Dao Talisman Mountain or Drifting Cloud Valley; other minor sects or families did not have such powerful arrays. Nevertheless, they should not be underestimated.
dāng rán ， zhè shì piāo yún gǔ huò zhě dào fú shān ， zhè xiē zài yǎn zhōu shǒu qū yī zhǐ de dà pài ， qí tā xiǎo mén pài huò zhě jiā zú de zhèn fǎ kě méi yǒu nà me lì hài ， dàn wú lùn rú hé ， yě bù róng xiǎo qiáo 。
当然，这是飘云谷或者道符山，这些在兖州首屈一指的大派，其他小门派或者家族的阵法可没有那么厉害，但无论如何，也不容小瞧。
Despite recognizing the low power of the two blocking cultivators, Lin Xuan did not slacken. He greeted them politely: "Respected friend, I am Ye Tian from Drifting Cloud Valley. I have come to pay my respects."
suǒ yǐ suī rán kàn chū lán lù de liǎng gè xiū shì fǎ lì bù gāo ， lín xuān què sī háo yě bù gǎn dài màn ， gǒng shǒu dào ：“ dào yǒu qǐng le ， zài xià shì piāo yún gǔ yè tiān ， yǒu shì bài shān 。”
所以虽然看出拦路的两个修士法力不高，林轩却丝毫也不敢怠慢，拱手道：“道友请了，在下是飘云谷叶天，有事拜山。”
"Drifting Cloud Valley people?"
“ piāo yún gǔ de rén ？”
“飘云谷的人？”
Upon hearing this, their expressions softened considerably, though they still maintained a cautious demeanor. The one on the left touched his forehead with his finger, and a green light appeared in his brow.
tīng le zhè huà ， liǎng rén de biǎo qíng míng xiǎn hé huǎn le bù shǎo ， dāng rán yě méi yǒu wán quán fàng sōng jǐng tì ， zuǒ biān yī rén yòng shǒu zhǐ fǔ mō le yī xià é tóu ， dùn shí yī dào qīng guāng chū xiàn zài méi xīn zhī zhōng 。
听了这话，两人的表情明显和缓了不少，当然也没有完全放松警惕，左边一人用手指抚摸了一下额头，顿时一道青光出现在眉心之中。
Seeing this action, Lin Xuan did not take offense but stood smiling.
jiàn le tā de jǔ dòng ， lín xuān què bù yǐ wéi wǔ ， xiào yín yín de zhàn zhe 。
见了他的举动，林轩却不以为忤，笑吟吟的站着。
The green light flickered a few times before stabilizing into an eye-like shape—this was the Spirit Eye术 of the cultivation world, capable of discerning disguises and true power levels. Now it could also identify friends or foes based on the techniques implanted in their bodies.
nà qīng guāng shǎn shuò jǐ xià ， biàn wěn dìng le xià lái ， xíng rú rén yǎn ， zhè jiù shì xiū zhēn jiè de líng yǎn shù le ， kě yǐ kàn pò wěi zhuāng yǔ xiū wèi ， xiàn zài hái duō le yī zhǒng gōng yòng ， tōng guò tǐ nèi bèi dǎ xià de fǎ jué ， biàn rèn cǐ rén shì dí shì yǒu 。
那青光闪烁几下，便稳定了下来，形如人眼，这就是修真界的灵眼术了，可以看破伪装与修为，现在还多了一种功用，通过体内被打下的法诀，辨认此人是敌是友。
The other party focused their gaze on Lin Xuan. After seeing him, their expression first relaxed before showing surprise; this person was a powerhouse at the end of the Flexible Spirit Period.
cǐ rén jiāng mù guāng suǒ dìng zài lín xuān shēn shàng ， yī jiàn zhī hòu ， biǎo qíng xiān shì yī huǎn ， rán hòu yòu lù chū jīng è zhī róng ， duì fāng jū rán shì líng dòng qī dà yuán mǎn de gāo shǒu 。
此人将目光锁定在林轩身上，一见之后，表情先是一缓，然后又露出惊愕之容，对方居然是灵动期大圆满的高手。
Lin Xuan did not hide his true power because cultivators were all opportunists. If you had high power, everyone would naturally admire and flatter you. But if your power was low, you might be mocked or even ridiculed, making it hard to get anything done.
lín xuān bìng méi yǒu yǐn cáng xiū wèi ， yuán yīn wú tā ， xiū zhēn zhě dōu shì yī xiē shì lì yǎn a ， nǐ fǎ lì gāo ， dà jiā zì rán qīn pèi ， fèng chéng ， pāi mǎ pì ， kě rú guǒ nǐ xiū wèi dī ， bù bèi lěng cháo rè fěng jiù suàn yùn qì hǎo le ， hái néng zhǐ wàng bàn shì wèn lù ？
林轩并没有隐藏修为，原因无他，修真者都是一些势利眼啊，你法力高，大家自然钦佩，奉承，拍马屁，可如果你修为低，不被冷嘲热讽就算运气好了，还能指望办事问路？
Since he was still in the guise of Ye Tian, no matter how ostentatious his actions, they wouldn't suspect him afterward. With this mindset, Lin Xuan decided to make a grand entrance.
fǎn zhèng cǐ kè shì yè tiān de róng mào ， jiù suàn zài zěn me zhāo yáo ， shì hòu yě bú huì huái yí dào zì jǐ tóu shàng ， bào zhe zhè yàng de xiǎng fǎ ， lín xuān jué dìng gāo diào 。
反正此刻是叶天的容貌，就算再怎么招摇，事后也不会怀疑到自己头上，抱着这样的想法，林轩决定高调。
He stood before two genuine Drifting Cloud Valley disciples, and their faces immediately lit up with flattery: "Haha, it's Brother from Drifting Cloud Valley! I beg your pardon. What brings you here? Can little brother be of any service?"
The two alliances were clashing, and identifying friends from foes was not inherently wrong. However, this situation left Lin Xuan in a dilemma. With the identification technique inside him, his opponents could easily recognize him using their Spirit Eye术. Thus, his plan to impersonate an itinerant cultivator by wearing Drifting Cloud Valley attire was completely ruined.
The risks of foraging in Stream Leaping Ravine would significantly increase as a result.
Not only did he have to face the fangs of beasts and monsters, but he also had to contend with the pursuit from Fire Spirit Sect and its allies. Considering that the distance between Stream Leaping Ravine and Fire Spirit Sect’s main hall was merely dozens of miles, Lin Xuan felt his head throbbing in anticipation.
With his current cultivation level, coupled with spiritual artifacts, Lin Xuan was confident that he could escape a group attack from elite disciples of the Flexible Spirit Period. However, if he encountered experts of the Foundation Establishment stage...
Lin Xuan had been a disciple of Drifting Cloud Valley for four years now. Although he rarely interacted with Foundation Establishment cultivators in his daily life, there were still occasions where he witnessed high-ranking cultivators' powerful displays.
Although Lin Xuan was at the Seventh Stage of cultivation, which was only one level below the Foundation Establishment stage, that small gap could be insurmountable. Facing a Foundation Establishment expert might mean no chance to escape.
Despite his resilient mind, Lin Xuan harbored deep fear towards death. However, he would never abandon the path of immortality.
After much deliberation, Lin Xuan decided to take the risk and leave Drifting Cloud Valley to forage in Stream Leaping Ravine. Of course, he wouldn't go unprepared.
Firstly, he intended to travel to Dao Talisman Mountain.
This conflict involved more than just Drifting Cloud Valley and Fire Spirit Sect; other sects within Yanzhou Region were also implicated, forming alliances with both sides.
For centuries, Dao Talisman Mountain had maintained a friendly relationship with Drifting Cloud Valley. This time, they naturally became allies as well.
Dao Talisman Mountain was known for its expertise in crafting talismans, which, although not as powerful as spiritual artifacts, could be instantly activated and did not consume essence energy. Lin Xuan had experienced the benefits of talismans during his battle with Yan Tianheng and Ye Tian.
If he could carry more talismans on him, this journey might increase his chances of success.
As for what to exchange for these talismans, medicinal pills were too conspicuous. Fortunately, Lin Xuan was no longer the same as before; he had accumulated quite a few crystal stones, which served as legitimate currency in the cultivation world.
After packing his belongings and storing all his treasures in a storage bracelet, Lin Xuan used Heavenly Demon Illusion术 to change his appearance and left Drifting Cloud Valley.
Unlike his previous visit to Lingyun Sect, where he relied on flying techniques, Lin Xuan’s Spirit Control术 had reached a minor level of proficiency. He directly released a spiritual artifact, turning into a streak of blue light towards the horizon.
The wind rushed past him as clouds drifted by, giving him the feeling of soaring above all else. The dangers and difficulties were forgotten; he must obtain spirit herbs to successfully establish his Foundation.
Though his speed was not instantaneous, it was still quite swift. Dao Talisman Mountain was more than five hundred miles away from Drifting Cloud Valley, but Lin Xuan arrived at his destination in the morning.
After landing his light travel technique, Lin Xuan did not immediately pay homage. Instead, he rested for a while and waited until six hours had passed before changing his appearance again to visit the sect.
However, Lin Xuan did not change out of his Drifting Cloud Valley attire. Since the other party didn't recognize him anyway, and considering their friendly relationship, wearing Drifting Cloud Valley attire would make it easier for him to act.
"Who is this person?"
After a short distance, Lin Xuan heard a cold voice. Two young cultivators in their twenties suddenly appeared several yards ahead of him.
Lin Xuan's heart tightened as he realized that he had inadvertently triggered Dao Talisman Mountain’s warning禁制. If his response was not appropriate, he would be caught in an array attack.
These major sects were surrounded by multiple layers of禁制. Some were for warnings, alerting someone to their arrival, while others were defensive and offensive arrays.
The power of these arrays was formidable; even a small number of Flexible Spirit cultivators or Foundation Establishment experts trapped within them would have no choice but to surrender or be killed on the spot. It was rumored that two hundred years ago, Drifting Cloud Valley’s "Boundless Heavenly Star Array" had once killed a Core Formation expert.
Of course, this was Dao Talisman Mountain or Drifting Cloud Valley; other minor sects or families did not have such powerful arrays. Nevertheless, they should not be underestimated.
Despite recognizing the low power of the two blocking cultivators, Lin Xuan did not slacken. He greeted them politely: "Respected friend, I am Ye Tian from Drifting Cloud Valley. I have come to pay my respects."
"Drifting Cloud Valley people?"
Upon hearing this, their expressions softened considerably, though they still maintained a cautious demeanor. The one on the left touched his forehead with his finger, and a green light appeared in his brow.
Seeing this action, Lin Xuan did not take offense but stood smiling.
The green light flickered a few times before stabilizing into an eye-like shape—this was the Spirit Eye术 of the cultivation world, capable of discerning disguises and true power levels. Now it could also identify friends or foes based on the techniques implanted in their bodies.
The other party focused their gaze on Lin Xuan. After seeing him, their expression first relaxed before showing surprise; this person was a powerhouse at the end of the Flexible Spirit Period.
Lin Xuan did not hide his true power because cultivators were all opportunists. If you had high power, everyone would naturally admire and flatter you. But if your power was low, you might be mocked or even ridiculed, making it hard to get anything done.
Since he was still in the guise of Ye Tian, no matter how ostentatious his actions, they wouldn't suspect him afterward. With this mindset, Lin Xuan decided to make a grand entrance.
He stood before two genuine Drifting Cloud Valley disciples, and their faces immediately lit up with flattery: "Haha, it's Brother from Drifting Cloud Valley! I beg your pardon. What brings you here? Can little brother be of any service?"