nà wèi xìng qián de zhù jī qī xiū shì zhàn zài chuán sòng zhèn shàng ， yī zhèn bái guāng guò hòu ， tā de shēn yǐng xiāo shī le ， kàn dào zhè yí mù ， lín xuān xīn zhōng yī dòng 。
那位姓钱的筑基期修士站在传送阵上，一阵白光过后，他的身影消失了，看到这一幕，林轩心中一动。
The Foundation Establishment cultivator surnamed Qian stood on the teleportation array. After a flash of white light, his figure vanished. Seeing this scene, Lin Xuan's heart stirred.
duì fāng bìng méi yǒu yòng líng yǎn shù chá kàn tā de shēn fèn a ！
对方并没有用灵眼术查看他的身份啊！
The other party didn't use Spirit Eye Technique to check his identity!
huò xǔ zì jǐ kě yǐ mào xiǎn yī shì 。
或许自己可以冒险一试。
Perhaps he could take a chance and try it out.
lín xuān zhuǎn shēn lí kāi ， bàn gè xiǎo shí hòu tā chóng xīn huí lái ， shēn shàng yǐ jīng huàn chéng le huǒ líng mén de fú shì ， qǔ chū hóng líng cǎo lǜ yè hē le yī kǒu ， tǐ nèi líng lì liú zhuǎn ， tiān mó nǐ róng shù shī zhǎn kāi ， shēn tǐ bèi yī tuán bái sè de wù qì lǒng zhào ， bái wù sàn kāi yǐ hòu ， lín xuān yǐ jīng huàn le wán quán bù yí yàng de róng mào 。
林轩转身离开，半个小时后他重新回来，身上已经换成了火灵门的服饰，取出红绫草绿液喝了一口，体内灵力流转，天魔拟容术施展开，身体被一团白色的雾气笼罩，白雾散开以后，林轩已经换了完全不一样的容貌。
Lin Xuan turned around and left. Half an hour later, he returned, now wearing the attire of Fire Spirit Sect. He took a sip from the red silk grass green liquid, causing his body's essence energy to flow as the Profane Transformation Technique was activated. A white mist enveloped him, and after the mist dissipated, Lin Xuan had completely changed his appearance.
cǐ cì xī yuè jiàn zhī xíng ， lín xuān zhǔn bèi shí fēn chōng fèn ， tè bié shì huǒ líng mén zhù jī qī gāo shǒu de zī liào ， tā yī yī dōu fù zhì rù yù tǒng jiǎn bìng quán bù jì láo 。
此次溪跃涧之行，林轩准备十分充分，特别是火灵门筑基期高手的资料，他一一都复制入玉筒简并全部记牢。
For this trip to Stream Leap Ravine, Lin Xuan prepared thoroughly, especially copying the profiles of Fire Spirit Sect’s Foundation Establishment cultivators into a jade cylinder and memorizing them all.
xiàn zài suǒ yì róng chū lái de róng mào jiù shì yī chén xìng de zhǎng lǎo 。
现在所易容出来的容貌就是一陈姓的长老。
The current disguise was that of an Elder named Chen.
“ chén shī shū 。”
“陈师叔。”
"Uncle Senior Brother Chen."
“ ń 。” lín xuān diǎn le diǎn tóu ， tóng yàng bǎi chū yī fù hěn gāo ào de mú yàng 。
“嗯。”林轩点了点头，同样摆出一副很高傲的模样。
"Hmm," Lin Xuan nodded, adopting a similarly haughty demeanor.
“ shī shū yě yào jìn xī yuè jiàn cǎi yào 。”
“师叔也要进溪跃涧采药。”
"Senior Brother Chen is also going to Stream Leap Ravine for medicinal herbs."
“ fèi huà 。”
“废话。”
"Nonsense."
bù nài fán de chì zé le yī jù ， jǐ gè líng dòng qī dì zǐ què háo bù huái yí ， zhè yě shì lín xuān cōng míng de dì fāng ， tā bù jǐn jì xià le huǒ líng mén zhù jī qī xiū shì de róng mào ， duì yú tā men gè zì de xìng gé ， yě dǎ tīng dé hěn qīng chǔ ， cǐ cì biàn huà de chén zhǎng lǎo jiù shì chū míng de xìng zi gū pì ， xǐ nù wú cháng 。
不耐烦的斥责了一句，几个灵动期弟子却毫不怀疑，这也是林轩聪明的地方，他不仅记下了火灵门筑基期修士的容貌，对于他们各自的性格，也打听得很清楚，此次变化的陈长老就是出名的性子孤僻，喜怒无常。
With an impatient retort, several Flexible Spirit period disciples showed no doubt. This was where Lin Xuan's cleverness lay; not only had he copied the appearance of Fire Spirit Sect’s Foundation Establishment cultivators but also thoroughly inquired about their personalities. The transformed Chen Elder was known for his reclusive nature and unpredictable mood swings.
duì yú zhè me yī wèi shī shū ， jǐ gè shǒu hù chuán sòng zhèn de dī jiē dì zǐ nǎ gǎn dài màn ， gèng bù gǎn yòng líng yǎn shù chá kàn tā shì zhēn shì jiǎ ， rě dé cǐ lǎo bù kuài le 。
对于这么一位师叔，几个守护传送阵的低阶弟子哪敢怠慢，更不敢用灵眼术查看他是真是假，惹得此老不快了。
The low-rank disciples guarding the teleportation array dared not slack off or use Spirit Eye Technique to verify his identity, which would have displeased this old man.
yú shì lín xuān gū zhù yí zhì yā duì le bǎo ， jǐ gè líng dòng qī xiū shì gōng gōng jìng jìng de jiāng tā dài dào chuán sòng zhèn ， fǎ lì zhù rù ， chuán sòng zhèn liàng le qǐ lái ， bái guāng zhōng ， lín xuān xiāo shī dé wú yǐng wú zōng 。
于是林轩孤注一掷押对了宝，几个灵动期修士恭恭敬敬的将他带到传送阵，法力注入，传送阵亮了起来，白光中，林轩消失得无影无踪。
Thus, Lin Xuan placed all his bets on this gamble, and several Flexible Spirit cultivators respectfully brought him to the teleportation array. As essence energy was injected, the array lit up, and in a flash of white light, Lin Xuan vanished without a trace.
yī zhèn tiān xuán dì zhuàn hòu ， lín xuān yǎn qián mó hú de jǐng wù ， zhōng yú chóng xīn qīng xī le qǐ lái ， lín xuān xiǎo xīn de dǎ liàng le yī yǎn sì zhōu ， tā shì zài yī xiǎo kuài kòng dì shàng ， zhōu wéi dōu shì mào mì de shù lín ， yù yù cōng cōng ， què yě zhē dǎng le dào lù 。
一阵天旋地转后，林轩眼前模糊的景物，终于重新清晰了起来，林轩小心的打量了一眼四周，他是在一小块空地上，周围都是茂密的树林，郁郁葱葱，却也遮挡了道路。
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bù zhī dào zì jǐ dào le xī yuè jiàn de hé chù ， dàn xiǎn rán ， dài zài zhè lǐ shì gēn bù míng zhì de ， lín xuān shēn xíng yī huǎng ， xiāo shī zài le mǎng mǎng de cóng lín zhōng 。
不知道自己到了溪跃涧的何处，但显然，待在这里是跟不明智的，林轩身形一晃，消失在了莽莽的丛林中。
After a dizzying spin, the blurry scenery before Lin Xuan finally cleared. He cautiously surveyed his surroundings; he was on a small open space surrounded by dense forests, lush and verdant but also obstructive.
dà yuē bàn gè shí chén yǐ hòu 。
大约半个时辰以后。
He had no idea where he was in Stream Leap Ravine, but clearly, staying here wasn't wise. Lin Xuan moved swiftly, vanishing into the thick jungle.
yòu yī piàn bái guāng chū xiàn ， rán ér guāng máng què bǐ lín xuān lái shí xuàn lì dé duō ， sàn fà zhe jīng rén de líng lì bō dòng ， sàn qù yǐ hòu ， xiǎn chū le jìn bǎi gè xiū shì de shēn yǐng 。
又一片白光出现，然而光芒却比林轩来时绚丽得多，散发着惊人的灵力波动，散去以后，显出了近百个修士的身影。
About half an hour later, another flash of white light appeared, more dazzling than before, emitting a shocking essence energy fluctuation. After dissipating, nearly a hundred cultivators became visible.
dāng xiān jǐ gè ， qì yǔ bù fán ， jū rán shì zhù jī qī de xiū zhēn zhě 。
当先几个，气宇不凡，居然是筑基期的修真者。
The first few had an imposing presence and were Foundation Establishment cultivators.
hòu miàn de jìn bǎi rén ， suī rán jǐn shì líng dòng qī xiū wèi ， dàn yě dōu shì dì wǔ céng gōng fǎ yǐ shàng de gāo shǒu ， měi gè rén de yī jiǎo ， dōu xiù zhe yī duǒ fèi rán téng shāo de huǒ yàn ， huǒ líng mén de jīng yīng dì zǐ le 。
后面的近百人，虽然仅是灵动期修为，但也都是第五层功法以上的高手，每个人的衣角，都绣着一朵沸然腾烧的火焰，火灵门的精英弟子了。
Behind them, though only at the Flexible Spirit stage, they were all experts in techniques above the Fifth Stage, each with a flame embroidered on their clothes—elite disciples of Fire Spirit Sect.
“ nǐ men qù ba ， àn zhào wǒ shì xiān fēn fù de xíng shì 。” yī shēn chuān xìng huáng dào páo ， tóng yán hè fà de lǎo zhě mìng lìng dào 。
“你们去吧，按照我事先吩咐的行事。”一身穿杏黄道袍，童颜鹤发的老者命令道。
"Go ahead as I instructed," commanded an elderly man wearing an orange-yellow Daoist robe, his youthful appearance and crane-like hair evident.
“ shì ， zhǎng mén ！”
“是，掌门！”
"Yes, Master!" The disciples bowed respectfully, their expressions extremely reverent. This old man was the sect leader, Clear Spirit True Man.
zhòng dì zǐ gōng shēn xíng lǐ ， biǎo qíng gōng jìng wú bǐ ， cǐ lǎo zhě jū rán shì huǒ líng mén de zhǎng mén ， qīng líng zhēn rén 。
众弟子躬身行礼，表情恭敬无比，此老者居然是火灵门的掌门，清灵真人。
Then, the disciples each performed their own abilities, transforming into a series of light beams that disappeared into the forest. Most of these Flexible Spirit cultivators possessed spiritual artifacts; even those who didn't had precious talismans like flying talismans. Their equipment alone showed their extraordinary status.
rán hòu zhòng dì zǐ gè shī shén tōng ， huà wèi le yī tuán tuán guāng yǐng ， xiāo shī zài le shù lín zhī zhōng ， zhè xiē líng dòng qī dì zǐ ， jū rán dà bù fèn yě dōu yōng yǒu líng qì ， jí biàn méi yǒu de ， yě yǒu fēi xíng fú zhè zhǒng zhēn guì de fú lù ， guāng cóng zhuāng bèi ， jiù kě yǐ kàn chū tā men de bù fán zhī chù 。
然后众弟子各施神通，化为了一团团光影，消失在了树林之中，这些灵动期弟子，居然大部分也都拥有灵器，即便没有的，也有飞行符这种珍贵的符箓，光从装备，就可以看出他们的不凡之处。
"Brother Disciples, let's set out as well. All cultivators in Stream Leap Ravine must be eradicated—none should be spared."
“ jǐ wèi shī dì ， wǒ men yě dòng shēn ba ， chú le běn pài dì zǐ ， xī yuè jiàn nèi suǒ yǒu xiū shì ， quán bù zhǎn cǎo chú gēn ， yí gè bù liú 。”
“几位师弟，我们也动身吧，除了本派弟子，溪跃涧内所有修士，全部斩草除根，一个不留。”
"Aren't we being a bit hasty," a middle-aged man in his forties hesitated. "Although the ravine is sealed off, neutral wandering cultivators are allowed to enter if they pay enough crystal stones. To suddenly attack them now..."
“ shī xiōng ， zhè yàng shì fǒu yǒu diǎn bù tuǒ 。” yí gè sì shí yú suì de zhōng nián rén yóu yù zhe dào ：“ xī yuè jiàn suī rán bèi wǒ men fēng bì qǐ lái le ， dàn zhōng lì de sàn xiū ， zhǐ yào jiǎo nà zú gòu de jīng shí ， jiù yǔn xǔ tā men jìn rù ， xiàn zài mào rán xià shā shǒu ……”
“师兄，这样是否有点不妥。”一个四十余岁的中年人犹豫着道：“溪跃涧虽然被我们封闭起来了，但中立的散修，只要缴纳足够的晶石，就允许他们进入，现在冒然下杀手……”
"Yes, Brother, it's fine for the neutral wanderers, but what about our allied sects and families that rely on us? Many of them gather medicinal herbs in Stream Leap Ravine; completely wiping out everyone will make us a target," another Foundation Establishment cultivator also appeared worried.
“ shì a ， shī xiōng ， sàn xiū dào yě bà le ， nà xiē yǔ wǒ men tóng méng de mén pài ， hái yǒu yī fù yú wǒ men de xiū xiān jiā zú ， yě yǒu bù shǎo rén zài xī yuè jiàn cǎi yào ， jiāng tā men quán miè de huà ， wǒ men huì chéng wéi zhòng shǐ zhī dì a ！” lìng yí gè zhù jī qī xiū zhēn zhě yě xiǎn de yōu xīn chōng chōng 。
“是啊，师兄，散修倒也罢了，那些与我们同盟的门派，还有依附于我们的修仙家族，也有不少人在溪跃涧采药，将他们全灭的话，我们会成为众矢之的啊！”另一个筑基期修真者也显得忧心忡忡。
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“ shī shū de huà nǐ men wàng le ma ？” qīng líng zhēn rén liǎn sè chén le xià lái ：“ nà wù chū shì zài jí ， bǐ yù xiǎng de zǎo le shù nián zhī jiǔ ， fǒu zé yě bú huì zài zhè ge shí hòu hái fàng běn mén zhī wài de xiū shì jìn rù xī yuè jiàn zhōng ， wèi le bù shǐ nà wù luò rù qí tā rén zhī shǒu ， huò zhě xiāo xī xiè lòu ， zhǐ yǒu jiāng lǐ miàn de xiū shì quán bù miè kǒu ， nǐ men fàng xīn ， zhǐ yào dé dào nà wù ， běn mén jiàng chéng wéi yǎn zhōu xiū zhēn jiè de bà zhǔ ， shùn wǒ zhě chāng ， nì wǒ zhě wáng ， bù yòng hài pà qí tā xiū zhēn zhě gǎn wèi jīn tiān zhī shì bào fù 。”
“师叔的话你们忘了吗？”清灵真人脸色沉了下来：“那物出世在即，比预想的早了数年之久，否则也不会在这个时候还放本门之外的修士进入溪跃涧中，为了不使那物落入其他人之手，或者消息泄漏，只有将里面的修士全部灭口，你们放心，只要得到那物，本门将成为兖州修真界的霸主，顺我者昌，逆我者亡，不用害怕其他修真者敢为今天之事报复。”
"Have you forgotten what Senior Uncle said?" Clear Spirit True Man's face darkened. "The object is about to appear, earlier than expected by several years. Otherwise, we wouldn't allow outsiders into the ravine now. To prevent that object from falling into others' hands or information leaking out, all cultivators must be eliminated. Rest assured; once we obtain the object, our sect will become the dominant force in Yanzhou's cultivation world. Those who follow me prosper; those who oppose me perish. There’s no need to fear other cultivators retaliating."
tīng le cǐ yán ， qí tā zhù jī qī xiū shì liǎn shàng de dān yōu zhī sè jiàn jiàn tùn qù ， zhǎng mén kǒu zhōng de shī shū ， jiù shì běn mén wéi yī de yī wèi níng dān qī gāo shǒu ， jīn tiān de shì qíng ， yǐ jīng cè huà le shù shí nián zhī jiǔ ， zhǐ shì méi yǒu xiǎng dào ， bǎo wù bǐ tuī suàn de gèng zǎo chū shì le 。
听了此言，其他筑基期修士脸上的担忧之色渐渐褪去，掌门口中的师叔，就是本门唯一的一位凝丹期高手，今天的事情，已经策划了数十年之久，只是没有想到，宝物比推算的更早出世了。
Hearing this, the concerns on the faces of the Foundation Establishment cultivators gradually faded. The Master Uncle was their only Condensation Core expert, and they had been plotting this for decades. They just hadn't expected the object to appear earlier than predicted.
liàng xiǎo fēi jūn zǐ ， wú dú bù zhàng fū ， jì rán shì shī shū yǔ zhǎng mén de fēn fù ， àn zhào mìng lìng qù zuò jiù hǎo le ， jǐ wèi zhù jī qī de xiū shì hù wàng yī yǎn ， diǎn le diǎn tóu ， huà wèi jǐ dào liàng lì de guāng zhù ， xiāo shī zài le shù lín zhōng 。
量小非君子，无毒不丈夫，既然是师叔与掌门的吩咐，按照命令去做就好了，几位筑基期的修士互望一眼，点了点头，化为几道亮丽的光柱，消失在了树林中。
A true gentleman doesn’t mind small things; a man without poison isn’t a real hero. Since it was Senior Uncle’s and the sect leader's instructions, following orders would be fine. The Foundation Establishment cultivators exchanged glances, nodded, and transformed into several bright light beams that vanished into the forest.
qīng líng zhēn rén méi dòng ， suī rán zài jǐ wèi shī dì de miàn qián ， tā shuō dé xìn shì dàn dàn ， dàn qí shí cǐ shì hái shì yǒu bù xiǎo de fēng xiǎn ， rú guǒ chéng gōng le ， běn mén de shí lì jiāng tí shēng yí gè děng jí ， yā dǎo piāo yún gǔ ， chēng bà yǎn zhōu xiū zhēn jiè zì rán bù zài huà xià ， hái kě yǐ xiàng wài kuò zhāng ， kě rú guǒ shī bài le ， jiāng qiān fū suǒ zhǐ ， chéng wéi zhòng shǐ zhī dì ， bèi wú shù de xiū zhēn zhě suǒ wéi gōng ……
清灵真人没动，虽然在几位师弟的面前，他说得信誓旦旦，但其实此事还是有不小的风险，如果成功了，本门的实力将提升一个等级，压倒飘云谷，称霸兖州修真界自然不再话下，还可以像外扩张，可如果失败了，将千夫所指，成为众矢之的，被无数的修真者所围攻……
Clear Spirit True Man didn't move. Although he had spoken confidently in front of his fellow disciples, this matter still carried significant risk. If successful, the sect's strength would rise a notch, overpowering Drifting Cloud Valley, and dominating Yanzhou’s cultivation world would be effortless. They could even expand outward. But if it failed, they would become the target of thousands, facing attacks from countless cultivators...
huǒ líng mén suī qiáng ， dào shí hòu què yě zhǐ néng luò de gè mén pài fēn bēng lí xī de xià chǎng 。
火灵门虽强，到时候却也只能落得个门派分崩离析的下场。
Despite Fire Spirit Sect's strength, such an outcome would only lead to the sect's disintegration.
suī rán shì shī shū de tí yì ， dàn shēn wèi zhǎng mén ， zuì hòu zuò jué dìng pāi bǎn de hái shì zì jǐ ！
虽然是师叔的提议，但身为掌门，最后做决定拍板的还是自己！
Though proposed by Senior Uncle, as the sect leader, he had the final say!
shì guāng yào mén méi ， chéng wéi hòu shì jìng yǎng de yí dài zōng shī ， hái shì ràng chuán chéng le shù qiān nián de mén pài zuì hòu yǔn luò zài zì jǐ shǒu lǐ 。
是光耀门楣，成为后世敬仰的一代宗师，还是让传承了数千年的门派最后陨落在自己手里。
To be a revered master in posterity or let a millennia-old lineage perish under his watch?
qīng líng zhēn rén zhàn zài yuán dì ， kě shǒu xīn lǐ què quán shì lěng hàn ， zuò wèi zhù jī hòu qī de gāo shǒu ， yī pài zhǎng mén ， tā yuán běn xīn zhì chén wěn ， kě zhè ge jué dìng ， shí zài tài zhòng dà le diǎn ， qīng líng tóng yàng jǐn zhāng dé bù dé le 。
清灵真人站在原地，可手心里却全是冷汗，做为筑基后期的高手，一派掌门，他原本心智沉稳，可这个决定，实在太重大了点，清灵同样紧张得不得了。
Standing still, Clear Spirit True Man’s palms were drenched with cold sweat. As a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator and sect leader, he was originally calm and composed, but this decision was too weighty, making him extremely anxious.
piàn kè hòu ， tā liǎn shàng de dān yōu mí máng zhī sè jiàn jiàn yǐn qù ， kāi gōng méi yǒu huí tóu jiàn ， jì rán zuò xià le jué dìng ， nà jiù yào nǔ lì zhēng qǔ zuì hǎo de jié guǒ ， jiāng xī yuè jiàn lǐ běn pài yǐ wài de xiū zhēn zhě shā dé yí gè bù liú ， qīng líng zhēn rén shēn xíng yī huǎng ， yě xiāo shī zài le shù lín zhōng 。
片刻后，他脸上的担忧迷茫之色渐渐隐去，开弓没有回头箭，既然做下了决定，那就要努力争取最好的结果，将溪跃涧里本派以外的修真者杀得一个不留，清灵真人身形一晃，也消失在了树林中。
After a moment, the worry and confusion on his face gradually faded. There's no turning back once an arrow is shot; having made a decision, one must strive for the best outcome. Eradicate all non-tribe cultivators in Stream Leap Ravine without sparing any. Clear Spirit True Man moved swiftly, vanishing into the forest as well.
The Foundation Establishment cultivator surnamed Qian stood on the teleportation array. After a flash of white light, his figure vanished. Seeing this scene, Lin Xuan's heart stirred.
The other party didn't use Spirit Eye Technique to check his identity!
Perhaps he could take a chance and try it out.
Lin Xuan turned around and left. Half an hour later, he returned, now wearing the attire of Fire Spirit Sect. He took a sip from the red silk grass green liquid, causing his body's essence energy to flow as the Profane Transformation Technique was activated. A white mist enveloped him, and after the mist dissipated, Lin Xuan had completely changed his appearance.
For this trip to Stream Leap Ravine, Lin Xuan prepared thoroughly, especially copying the profiles of Fire Spirit Sect’s Foundation Establishment cultivators into a jade cylinder and memorizing them all.
The current disguise was that of an Elder named Chen.
"Uncle Senior Brother Chen."
"Hmm," Lin Xuan nodded, adopting a similarly haughty demeanor.
"Senior Brother Chen is also going to Stream Leap Ravine for medicinal herbs."
"Nonsense."
With an impatient retort, several Flexible Spirit period disciples showed no doubt. This was where Lin Xuan's cleverness lay; not only had he copied the appearance of Fire Spirit Sect’s Foundation Establishment cultivators but also thoroughly inquired about their personalities. The transformed Chen Elder was known for his reclusive nature and unpredictable mood swings.
The low-rank disciples guarding the teleportation array dared not slack off or use Spirit Eye Technique to verify his identity, which would have displeased this old man.
Thus, Lin Xuan placed all his bets on this gamble, and several Flexible Spirit cultivators respectfully brought him to the teleportation array. As essence energy was injected, the array lit up, and in a flash of white light, Lin Xuan vanished without a trace.
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After a dizzying spin, the blurry scenery before Lin Xuan finally cleared. He cautiously surveyed his surroundings; he was on a small open space surrounded by dense forests, lush and verdant but also obstructive.
He had no idea where he was in Stream Leap Ravine, but clearly, staying here wasn't wise. Lin Xuan moved swiftly, vanishing into the thick jungle.
About half an hour later, another flash of white light appeared, more dazzling than before, emitting a shocking essence energy fluctuation. After dissipating, nearly a hundred cultivators became visible.
The first few had an imposing presence and were Foundation Establishment cultivators.
Behind them, though only at the Flexible Spirit stage, they were all experts in techniques above the Fifth Stage, each with a flame embroidered on their clothes—elite disciples of Fire Spirit Sect.
"Go ahead as I instructed," commanded an elderly man wearing an orange-yellow Daoist robe, his youthful appearance and crane-like hair evident.
"Yes, Master!" The disciples bowed respectfully, their expressions extremely reverent. This old man was the sect leader, Clear Spirit True Man.
Then, the disciples each performed their own abilities, transforming into a series of light beams that disappeared into the forest. Most of these Flexible Spirit cultivators possessed spiritual artifacts; even those who didn't had precious talismans like flying talismans. Their equipment alone showed their extraordinary status.
"Brother Disciples, let's set out as well. All cultivators in Stream Leap Ravine must be eradicated—none should be spared."
"Aren't we being a bit hasty," a middle-aged man in his forties hesitated. "Although the ravine is sealed off, neutral wandering cultivators are allowed to enter if they pay enough crystal stones. To suddenly attack them now..."
"Yes, Brother, it's fine for the neutral wanderers, but what about our allied sects and families that rely on us? Many of them gather medicinal herbs in Stream Leap Ravine; completely wiping out everyone will make us a target," another Foundation Establishment cultivator also appeared worried.
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"Have you forgotten what Senior Uncle said?" Clear Spirit True Man's face darkened. "The object is about to appear, earlier than expected by several years. Otherwise, we wouldn't allow outsiders into the ravine now. To prevent that object from falling into others' hands or information leaking out, all cultivators must be eliminated. Rest assured; once we obtain the object, our sect will become the dominant force in Yanzhou's cultivation world. Those who follow me prosper; those who oppose me perish. There’s no need to fear other cultivators retaliating."
Hearing this, the concerns on the faces of the Foundation Establishment cultivators gradually faded. The Master Uncle was their only Condensation Core expert, and they had been plotting this for decades. They just hadn't expected the object to appear earlier than predicted.
A true gentleman doesn’t mind small things; a man without poison isn’t a real hero. Since it was Senior Uncle’s and the sect leader's instructions, following orders would be fine. The Foundation Establishment cultivators exchanged glances, nodded, and transformed into several bright light beams that vanished into the forest.
Clear Spirit True Man didn't move. Although he had spoken confidently in front of his fellow disciples, this matter still carried significant risk. If successful, the sect's strength would rise a notch, overpowering Drifting Cloud Valley, and dominating Yanzhou’s cultivation world would be effortless. They could even expand outward. But if it failed, they would become the target of thousands, facing attacks from countless cultivators...
Despite Fire Spirit Sect's strength, such an outcome would only lead to the sect's disintegration.
Though proposed by Senior Uncle, as the sect leader, he had the final say!
To be a revered master in posterity or let a millennia-old lineage perish under his watch?
Standing still, Clear Spirit True Man’s palms were drenched with cold sweat. As a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator and sect leader, he was originally calm and composed, but this decision was too weighty, making him extremely anxious.
After a moment, the worry and confusion on his face gradually faded. There's no turning back once an arrow is shot; having made a decision, one must strive for the best outcome. Eradicate all non-tribe cultivators in Stream Leap Ravine without sparing any. Clear Spirit True Man moved swiftly, vanishing into the forest as well.