“ zhè …… zhè ……” sūn lù yuǎn zhī zhī wú wú bàn tiān ， què shì yī jù huà yě shuō bù chū lái 。
“这……这……”孙路远支支吾吾半天，却是一句话也说不出来。
"Senior Master,"
hǎo zài lǐ píng yě méi yǒu wéi nán tā 。
好在李平也没有为难他。
"Master Wang,"
huī shǒu dǎ chū yī dào jīn guāng ， fēi rù sūn lù yuǎn tǐ nèi ， lǐ píng dàn dàn dì shuō dào ：“ cóng jīn wǎng hòu ， nǐ kǒng pà shì huí bù qù wàn xiān méng le 。 jiù xiān zài wǒ men shèng cháo dāi zhe ba 。”
挥手打出一道金光，飞入孙路远体内，李平淡淡地说道：“从今往后，你恐怕是回不去万仙盟了。就先在我们圣朝呆着吧。”
The two figures, who had just arrived, respectfully greeted the old man and the young man standing before him.
“ děng guò xiē shí hòu ， wǒ huì ān pái nǐ yǐ lìng wài de shēn fèn chóng fǎn wàn xiān méng de 。”
“等过些时候，我会安排你以另外的身份重返万仙盟的。”
"Senior Master, we have come to bring you news from our world. The situation in the Beast Realm has changed significantly."
sūn lù yuǎn yǒu xiē máng rán de tái tóu kàn le yǎn lǐ píng 。
孙路远有些茫然的抬头看了眼李平。
The old man, Stork, turned his gaze towards the two newcomers with a solemn expression. "What is the current state of the Beast Realm?"
zhè shí hòu ， lǐ píng fāng cái jiāng luó yān zhōu nèi mò shā miè shì de jǐng xiàng zhǎn shì gěi tā 。
这时候，李平方才将罗烟州内墨杀灭世的景象展示给他。
"The Empress has agreed to unconditionally submit," replied Sun Erlang. "Her forces are currently being integrated into our military. With proper training and development, they will become formidable allies."
sūn lù yuǎn xīn zhōng zài dù yǒng qǐ wú jìn jīng jù de tóng shí ， yě dùn shí míng bái le gāng gāng nà dào jīn guāng de yòng chǔ 。
孙路远心中再度涌起无尽惊惧的同时，也顿时明白了刚刚那道金光的用处。
"Excellent," Stork nodded approvingly. "And what about the Yellow Essence's position in this matter?"
hè rán shì jiāng wàn xiān méng liú zài zì jǐ tǐ nèi de yìn jì gěi mǒ chú le 。
赫然是将万仙盟留在自己体内的印记给抹除了。
"Master Wang believes that the Empress has unique insights on Beast technology," Sun Erlang continued. "She might be able to assist us more effectively than you could."
“ nà tiān yīn ， qiān chě tài duō yǐn mì 。 ruò shì bù jiāng yī zhōu zhī dì chè dǐ mǒ qù ， nán miǎn huì bèi rén shùn téng mō guā 、 zhuī chá ér lái 。” lǐ píng jiě shì dào 。
“那天音，牵扯太多隐秘。若是不将一州之地彻底抹去，难免会被人顺藤摸瓜、追查而来。”李平解释道。
Stork turned his gaze towards Master Wang, who was standing respectfully beside him.
“ nà wǒ men sūn jiā ……” sūn lù yuǎn zhòu rán xiǎng dào le shén me ， shén sè jù biàn 。
“那我们孙家……”孙路远骤然想到了什么，神色剧变。
"Your assessment is correct, Master Wang. We must take advantage of this opportunity and proceed with caution."
“ nà jiù yào kàn nǐ yùn qì rú hé le 。 rú guǒ tiān yīn bǎ fā shēng zài tā shēn shàng de shì qíng ， gào sù le wàn xiān méng ， nà me sūn jiā dìng rán huì bèi qiān lián 。 chè dǐ rén jiān zhēng fā ， shuí yě wú fǎ xìng miǎn 。”
“那就要看你运气如何了。如果天音把发生在她身上的事情，告诉了万仙盟，那么孙家定然会被牵连。彻底人间蒸发，谁也无法幸免。”
Master Wang bowed slightly in response. "Of course, Senior Master. I will ensure that the Empress's knowledge is fully utilized."
lǐ píng yī xí huà bǎ sūn lù yuǎn shuō de miàn sè cǎn bái wú bǐ 。
李平一席话把孙路远说的面色惨白无比。
"Very well," Stork said, his eyes narrowing slightly as he considered the matter further.
dàn jiē xià lái què shì huà fēng yī zhuǎn ：“ bù guò nǐ dào yě bù bì guò fèn dān yōu 。 tiān yīn wú xíng wú xiāng ， ruò shì tā zì jǐ bù kěn xiàn shēn ， wàn xiān méng xiǎng lái yě shì zhǎo bú dào tā de 。 tiān yīn gēn wàn xiān méng ， bìng fēi shì tóng yī lù rén 。”
但接下来却是话锋一转：“不过你倒也不必过分担忧。天音无形无相，若是她自己不肯现身，万仙盟想来也是找不到她的。天音跟万仙盟，并非是同一路人。”
"However, there is another matter we must address. The Yellow Essence has been causing disturbances within our realm. We need to investigate its true nature and intentions."
“ kuàng qiě ， wǒ lí kāi zhī qián de nà dào gōng jī ， suī rán méi yǒu bǎ tā xiāo miè ， què yě jiāng tā zhòng chuāng 。 tiān yīn de zhuàng tài ， běn jiù bù tài wěn dìng 。 děng tā zài dù chū xiàn 、 qīng xǐng zhī hòu ， yě wèi bì huì jì de wǒ men 。”
“况且，我离开之前的那道攻击，虽然没有把她消灭，却也将她重创。天音的状态，本就不太稳定。等她再度出现、清醒之后，也未必会记得我们。”
Both Sun Erlang and Master Wang nodded in agreement.
suī rán lǐ píng zhè me shuō ， què yě zhōng jiū wú fǎ ràng sūn lù yuǎn ān xīn 。
虽然李平这么说，却也终究无法让孙路远安心。
"Let us proceed with this task," Stork said, his voice firm. "We will send a team to the Yellow Essence's domain to gather more information."
lǐ píng zhè fān huà lǐ yǐn cáng de yì si hěn míng xiǎn ， tiān yīn bèi hòu hái lìng yǒu kǒng bù de cún zài 、 ràng miàn qián zhè wèi shēn bù kě cè de dà qǐ shèng huáng dōu xū yào jì dàn 。
李平这番话里隐藏的意思很明显，天音背后还另有恐怖的存在、让面前这位深不可测的大启圣皇都需要忌惮。
Sun Erlang and Master Wang exchanged glances before bowing respectfully once again.
“ gāi sǐ de xū yuān xiàn ， shuō shén me zhǐ shì jiǎn dān pǎo gè tuǐ 。 wǒ hái zhēn xìn le nǐ de guǐ huà ……”
“该死的墟渊献，说什么只是简单跑个腿。我还真信了你的鬼话……”
"Senior Master, we will undertake this mission with utmost diligence and respect for your instructions."
yī xiǎng dào zì jǐ mò míng bèi qiān chě jìn rù zhè zhǒng shì lǐ ， bù jǐn yuán xiān de jì huà quán dōu bèi dǎ luàn 、 shèn zhì zhěng gè jiā zú dōu yào shōu dào qiān lián ， sūn lù yuǎn xīn zhōng yī gǔ wú míng huǒ qǐ 。
一想到自己莫名被牵扯进入这种事里，不仅原先的计划全都被打乱、甚至整个家族都要收到牵连，孙路远心中一股无名火起。
Stork nodded in approval as he turned towards the entrance of the small world. "Let us proceed then," he said, his voice resolute.
“ zhè ge lǎo bù sǐ de ， guǒ rán gēn qí tā wàn xiān méng gāo céng yī yàng ， dōu bú shì dōng xī ！” tā àn mà dào 。
“这个老不死的，果然跟其他万仙盟高层一样，都不是东西！”他暗骂道。
The four figures entered the small world together, their minds filled with anticipation and determination to uncover the truth about the Yellow Essence's true nature and intentions.
yòu lián xiǎng dào zì jǐ xiāo shī zhī hòu ， jiā zú huì zāo yù de zhǒng zhǒng wēi jī ， sūn lù yuǎn yòu bù jīn xīn luàn rú má 。
又联想到自己消失之后，家族会遭遇的种种危机，孙路远又不禁心乱如麻。
As they stepped into the realm, Stork and Master Wang could feel a strange energy surrounding them. The air seemed thick with an ancient presence that had been dormant for centuries.
ér jiù zài zhè shí ， lǐ píng yòu fā huà le 。
而就在这时，李平又发话了。
"Stork," Sun Erlang said softly, breaking the silence. "The situation has changed significantly since we last met."
“ qí shí nǐ xiǎng bù shòu huái yí de huí qù ， yě bú shì méi yǒu bàn fǎ 。 zhǐ yào jiāng wú děng cún zài gào zhī wàn xiān méng ， kǒng pà bù jǐn bú huì shòu dào chéng fá ， hái néng lì xià gè dà dà de gōng xūn 。”
“其实你想不受怀疑的回去，也不是没有办法。只要将吾等存在告之万仙盟，恐怕不仅不会受到惩罚，还能立下个大大的功勋。”
Stork nodded in agreement. "Indeed, the events of recent times have brought about many unforeseen challenges and opportunities."
lǐ píng de shēng yīn huí dàng zài shèng huáng zuò zhōng 。
李平的声音回荡在圣皇座中。
As they walked deeper into the small world, the air grew colder and more oppressive. The landscape around them began to shift, revealing a series of ancient ruins and forgotten temples.
sūn lù yuǎn xīn zhōng yī tū ， lián máng biǎo zhōng xīn dào ：“ xiǎo rén yòu qǐ huì bèi pàn shèng huáng ？”
孙路远心中一突，连忙表忠心道：“小人又岂会背叛圣皇？”
"Look," Master Wang pointed towards a distant temple. "It seems like this place has been abandoned for centuries."
shuí liào dào lǐ píng xiào le xiào ：“ wǒ kàn nǐ shì wù huì wǒ de yì si le 。”
谁料到李平笑了笑：“我看你是误会我的意思了。”
The four figures approached the temple cautiously, their senses heightened as they prepared themselves for any potential dangers that might lie within.
“ fǎn huí wàn xiān méng ， jiāng luó yān zhōu yǐ jí wú zhè shèng cháo de qíng xíng ， wán wán zhěng zhěng de gào sù xū yuān xiàn 。 zhè shì mìng lìng 。”
“返回万仙盟，将罗烟州以及吾这圣朝的情形，完完整整的告诉墟渊献。这是命令。”
Inside the temple, they found a single figure sitting on a stone altar. The figure was old and frail, with long white hair and deep-set eyes. He turned his gaze towards them, revealing a face etched with countless years of wisdom and sorrow.
“ a ？” sūn lù yuǎn dùn shí měng le ， tā bù míng bái ， wèi hé shèng huáng huì tū rán zuò chū zhè ge gēn zhī qián wán quán xiāng bèi de tū wù jué dìng 。
“啊？”孙路远顿时懵了，他不明白，为何圣皇会突然做出这个跟之前完全相悖的突兀决定。
"Stork," he said in a raspy voice. "It has been a long time."
“ nán bù chéng ， tā yǐ jīng zuò hǎo gēn wàn xiān méng kāi zhàn de zhǔn bèi le ？” sūn lù yuǎn xīn zhōng bù jīn rú cǐ xiǎng dào 。
“难不成，他已经做好跟万仙盟开战的准备了？”孙路远心中不禁如此想道。
Stork approached the figure slowly, his heart heavy with emotion. "Master Stork," he replied respectfully. "We have come to seek your guidance on matters that concern our realm."
“ nǐ jiàn dào xū yuān xiàn zhī hòu ， biàn rú cǐ shuō ……” lǐ píng huǎn huǎn chuán yīn 。
“你见到墟渊献之后，便如此说……”李平缓缓传音。
The old man nodded, his eyes filled with understanding and compassion.
ér sūn lù yuǎn de liǎn sè biàn dé zhú jiàn jīng cǎi qǐ lái 。
而孙路远的脸色变得逐渐精彩起来。
"Very well," he said, his voice soft but firm. "I will assist you in any way I can. But first, tell me what has brought you here today?"
bù guò duō shí ， sūn lù yuǎn biàn qiǎo rán zài bǎi huā dào rén de hù wèi xià ， fǎn huí le xuán huáng běn jiè 。
不过多时，孙路远便悄然在百花道人的护卫下，返回了玄黄本界。
Stork recounted the current situation, the integration of the Beast Realm into their military, and the need to investigate the Yellow Essence's true nature.
cōng cōng lái dào le wàn xiān méng zǒng bù 。
匆匆来到了万仙盟总部。
The old man listened intently, his expression thoughtful as he considered the information presented before him.
cǐ kè xiān méng zǒng bù nèi ， yīn wèi luó yān zhōu bèi huǐ yī shì ， xiǎn de yǒu xiē máng luàn 。
此刻仙盟总部内，因为罗烟州被毁一事，显得有些忙乱。
"Your concerns are valid," he said after a moment. "The Yellow Essence has indeed been causing disturbances within our realm. We must uncover its true intentions and neutralize any potential threats."
dàn xiàn zài ， rèn shuí yě bú huì xiǎng dào ， cǐ shì huì gēn sūn lù yuǎn zhè yī hù fǎ táng hé dào yǒu guān xì 。
但现在，任谁也不会想到，此事会跟孙路远这一护法堂合道有关系。
Stork nodded in agreement. "We will proceed with caution and gather all necessary information to ensure the safety of our realm."
yīn ér sūn lù yuǎn hěn shùn lì de lái dào le hù fǎ táng zǒng bù ， chóng xīn jiàn dào le xū yuān xiàn 。
因而孙路远很顺利的来到了护法堂总部，重新见到了虚渊献。
The old man smiled gently, his eyes twinkling with a hint of wisdom.
“ nǐ huí lái le ？ wǒ jiāo dài nǐ de shì bàn de zěn me yàng ？” xū yuān xiàn lián yǎn jīng dōu méi yǒu zhēng kāi 。
“你回来了？我交代你的事办的怎么样？”虚渊献连眼睛都没有睁开。
"Very well," he said. "Let us begin this journey together."
“ xū zhǎng lǎo ， chū dà shì le 。”
“虚长老，出大事了。”
With renewed determination, the four figures left the temple and ventured deeper into the small world, ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead in their quest for truth and peace.
"Senior Master,"
"Master Wang,"
The two figures, who had just arrived, respectfully greeted the old man and the young man standing before him.
"Senior Master, we have come to bring you news from our world. The situation in the Beast Realm has changed significantly."
The old man, Stork, turned his gaze towards the two newcomers with a solemn expression. "What is the current state of the Beast Realm?"
"The Empress has agreed to unconditionally submit," replied Sun Erlang. "Her forces are currently being integrated into our military. With proper training and development, they will become formidable allies."
"Excellent," Stork nodded approvingly. "And what about the Yellow Essence's position in this matter?"
"Master Wang believes that the Empress has unique insights on Beast technology," Sun Erlang continued. "She might be able to assist us more effectively than you could."
Stork turned his gaze towards Master Wang, who was standing respectfully beside him.
"Your assessment is correct, Master Wang. We must take advantage of this opportunity and proceed with caution."
Master Wang bowed slightly in response. "Of course, Senior Master. I will ensure that the Empress's knowledge is fully utilized."
"Very well," Stork said, his eyes narrowing slightly as he considered the matter further.
"However, there is another matter we must address. The Yellow Essence has been causing disturbances within our realm. We need to investigate its true nature and intentions."
Both Sun Erlang and Master Wang nodded in agreement.
"Let us proceed with this task," Stork said, his voice firm. "We will send a team to the Yellow Essence's domain to gather more information."
Sun Erlang and Master Wang exchanged glances before bowing respectfully once again.
"Senior Master, we will undertake this mission with utmost diligence and respect for your instructions."
Stork nodded in approval as he turned towards the entrance of the small world. "Let us proceed then," he said, his voice resolute.
The four figures entered the small world together, their minds filled with anticipation and determination to uncover the truth about the Yellow Essence's true nature and intentions.
As they stepped into the realm, Stork and Master Wang could feel a strange energy surrounding them. The air seemed thick with an ancient presence that had been dormant for centuries.
"Stork," Sun Erlang said softly, breaking the silence. "The situation has changed significantly since we last met."
Stork nodded in agreement. "Indeed, the events of recent times have brought about many unforeseen challenges and opportunities."
As they walked deeper into the small world, the air grew colder and more oppressive. The landscape around them began to shift, revealing a series of ancient ruins and forgotten temples.
"Look," Master Wang pointed towards a distant temple. "It seems like this place has been abandoned for centuries."
The four figures approached the temple cautiously, their senses heightened as they prepared themselves for any potential dangers that might lie within.
Inside the temple, they found a single figure sitting on a stone altar. The figure was old and frail, with long white hair and deep-set eyes. He turned his gaze towards them, revealing a face etched with countless years of wisdom and sorrow.
"Stork," he said in a raspy voice. "It has been a long time."
Stork approached the figure slowly, his heart heavy with emotion. "Master Stork," he replied respectfully. "We have come to seek your guidance on matters that concern our realm."
The old man nodded, his eyes filled with understanding and compassion.
"Very well," he said, his voice soft but firm. "I will assist you in any way I can. But first, tell me what has brought you here today?"
Stork recounted the current situation, the integration of the Beast Realm into their military, and the need to investigate the Yellow Essence's true nature.
The old man listened intently, his expression thoughtful as he considered the information presented before him.
"Your concerns are valid," he said after a moment. "The Yellow Essence has indeed been causing disturbances within our realm. We must uncover its true intentions and neutralize any potential threats."
Stork nodded in agreement. "We will proceed with caution and gather all necessary information to ensure the safety of our realm."
The old man smiled gently, his eyes twinkling with a hint of wisdom.
"Very well," he said. "Let us begin this journey together."
With renewed determination, the four figures left the temple and ventured deeper into the small world, ready to face whatever challenges lay ahead in their quest for truth and peace.