「 tài shàng zhī jìng ……」
「太上之境……」
### Chapter 12: The Mystery of the Fishing Pond
「 zhè biàn shì rú jīn tiān yī zì xǔ de jìng jiè me 。」
「这便是如今天医自诩的境界么。」
#### 1. Discovery and Revelation
lǐ fán sī niàn jí dòng ， zài dù yú tiān yī zhōu zāo bù zhì xià zhèn fǎ tuō yán ， tóng shí kàn xiàng bù yuǎn chù de mò rú bīn 。
李凡思念急动，再度于天医周遭布置下阵法拖延，同时看向不远处的墨儒斌。
Upon entering the ancient fishing pond, a strange sensation washed over both men. The pond had remained unchanged for millennia, yet its unaltered state seemed to hold some hidden meaning.
gēn 【 xuán huáng zhòng shēng 】 dà zhèn zhōng ， tiān yī yú chù mō gāo qiáng shí de biǎo xiàn jī hū rú chū yī zhé 。
跟【玄黄众生】大阵中，天医于触摸高墙时的表现几乎如出一辙。
"Here," Murong said after a moment's contemplation, pointing at a specific spot within the pond. His expression was filled with an air of mystery and intrigue.
shēn shàng méi yǒu tè bié de qì xī xiǎn lù ， dàn mò rú bīn què fǎng fú dàng zhēn jiàn dào le gāo qiáng zhī wài de chǎng jǐng ， rú yī zhāo dé dào 、 yǎn lèi zòng héng 。
身上没有特别的气息显露，但墨儒斌却仿佛当真见到了高墙之外的场景，如一朝得道、眼泪纵横。
Li Fan’s face showed a hint of surprise as he nodded slightly. "You’ll know why soon enough."
hǎo zài cǐ kè mò rú bīn yǐ jīng zhú jiàn cóng wù dào zhuàng tài tuō lí chū lái ， yǎn shén zhèng zài huī fù qīng míng 。
好在此刻墨儒斌已经逐渐从悟道状态脱离出来，眼神正在恢复清明。
With a flicker of his wooden sword, Li Fan led Murong to the exact location. They found themselves standing before a small hill covered in lush greenery, surrounded by a simple yet elegant Taoist temple.
「 zǒu ！」
「走！」
#### 2. The Past and Present
shǒu zhōng shù dào jīn xiàn fēi chū ， chà nà jiān fēi yuè 、 jǐn jǐn chán rào zài mò rú bīn shēn shàng ！
手中数道金线飞出，刹那间飞跃、紧紧缠绕在墨儒斌身上！
Murong walked into the temple with a solemn expression, taking in every detail as if revisiting an old friend.
gēn tiān yī zài xiān zhèn zhōng suǒ shǐ yòng shén tōng hé qí xiāng sì ！
跟天医在仙阵中所使用神通何其相似！
"This place was once the birthplace of my elder brother Xuanyuan," Murong said softly, his voice tinged with nostalgia. "It's where he ascended to heaven for the last time."
jiāng mò rú bīn lā dào shēn biān ， mù jiàn xū yǐng chū qiào 。
将墨儒斌拉到身边，木剑虚影出鞘。
Li Fan listened intently, his mind racing with thoughts. "This is the final place of ascent in the Yellow and Black World?"
piàn kè zhī hòu ， èr zhě yǐ jīng lí kāi le tiān yī suǒ néng gǎn yìng de fàn wéi 。
片刻之后，二者已经离开了天医所能感应的范围。
Murong nodded slowly. "Yes, Xuanyuan was deeply attached to this place. Whenever I couldn't find him, we would always meet here. Who knows what secrets lay hidden within these walls."
mò rú bīn sì hū réng rán chén jìn zài wù dào yú yùn zhōng ， huǎng hū chū shén 。
墨儒斌似乎仍然沉浸在悟道余韵中，恍惚出神。
They walked through the temple’s courtyard, Murong's eyes scanning every inch of the area for any sign of Xuanyuan.
lǐ fán zàn shí méi yǒu dǎ rǎo tā ， yī biān jì xù cháo xuán huáng jiè gǎn lù 、 yī biān zhěng lǐ zì jǐ yòng 【 xuán huáng zhòng shēng 】 dà zhèn kùn zhù tiān yī de shōu huò 。
李凡暂时没有打扰他，一边继续朝玄黄界赶路、一边整理自己用【玄黄众生】大阵困住天医的收获。
#### 3. The Enigma
zuò wéi zhè kuàng shì xiān zhèn de bù zhèn hòu ， lǐ fán jué bù jǐn jǐn shì páng guān zhè me jiǎn dān 。
作为这旷世仙阵的布阵后，李凡绝不仅仅是旁观这么简单。
Reaching a small pond in the back garden, Murong’s eyes widened as he gazed at the water. His expression turned to one of astonishment and realization.
【 mí lí ， xuán huáng zhòng shēng 】 dà zhèn ， rú huàn shì zhēn 。 xiān jí zhèn fǎ wèi gēn jī ， gèng shì róng rù le yī sī lǐ fán 【 zhēn jiǎ zhī biàn 】 de ào yì 。 yǔ qí shuō dà zhèn zhōng de yī qiè ， shì tiān yī suǒ jīng lì de yī cháng cuò jué 。 gèng bù rú shuō shì ， lì shǐ shàng zhēn de cún zài guò zhè me yí gè ， tiān fǎ jiè zhàn shèng xuán huáng jiè de kě néng 。
【迷离，玄黄众生】大阵，如幻似真。仙级阵法为根基，更是融入了一丝李凡【真假之变】的奥义。与其说大阵中的一切，是天医所经历的一场错觉。更不如说是，历史上真的存在过这么一个，天法界战胜玄黄界的可能。
"This... This place hasn’t changed in over ten thousand years!" Murong exclaimed, his voice filled with wonder. "You mentioned something peculiar earlier—was it referring to this pond?"
zhǐ bù guò zhè zhǒng kě néng ， zhǐ dàn shēng yú xiān zhèn wéi chí de qián tí xià 。
只不过这种可能，只诞生于仙阵维持的前提下。
Li Fan nodded. "This tiny pond is a mystery I can't unravel. Despite searching extensively, I couldn't find anything unusual."
dāng xiān zhèn bèi tiān yī bèi pò jiě hòu ， yī qiè dōu jiāng yān miè 。
当仙阵被天医被破解后，一切都将湮灭。
#### 4. The Search
dà zhèn zhōng de chú le tiān yī zhī wài de suǒ yǒu shēng líng ， quán dōu róng rù le yī sī lǐ fán de yì zhì 。
大阵中的除了天医之外的所有生灵，全都融入了一丝李凡的意志。
Murong examined the surroundings, noting that everything else had changed dramatically over time. Only the water in the pond remained unchanged.
sū bái 、 nì róng děng děng 。
苏白、逆融等等。
"This place must hold some secrets," Murong mused aloud. "But Xuanyuan never mentioned any hidden treasures here."
nǎi zhì suǒ wèi de tiān fǎ jiè 、 tiān mó 、 gāo qiáng ， yě quán dōu yǒu lǐ fán de yì niàn càn zá gòu chéng 。
乃至所谓的天法界、天魔、高墙，也全都有李凡的意念掺杂构成。
Despite his efforts, Murong could find no clues or anomalies within the pond. It seemed like a simple, unremarkable body of water, yet its unchanging nature suggested something more profound lay beneath the surface.
yīn cǐ ， lǐ fán néng gòu jí jǐn jù lí 、 qiè shēn gǎn shòu tiān yī de zhǒng zhǒng shǒu duàn 。
因此，李凡能够极尽距离、切身感受天医的种种手段。
#### 5. The Past Revealed
nǎ pà tiān yī de sī xù 、 qíng xù bō dòng ， lǐ fán yě néng yǒu suǒ gǎn yìng 。
哪怕天医的思绪、情绪波动，李凡也能有所感应。
Li Fan asked, "What kind of person was Xuanyuan before he became the Yellow and Black World’s ascended being?"
zhè jiù shì xiān zhèn de kě bù zhī chù ！
这就是仙阵的可怖之处！
Murong's face darkened as he recounted the story of his elder brother.
yào zhī dào ， tiān yī céng shòu lǐ fán 【 tiān yī xiān jīng 】、【 bǔ tiān lù 】， yě miǎn qiǎng suàn de shàng lǐ fán de bàn gè lǎo shī le 。
要知道，天医曾授李凡【天医仙经】、【补天录】，也勉强算的上李凡的半个老师了。
"Xuanyuan’s early life was ordinary—so ordinary that I didn’t even notice him when we passed each other. He was just a minor cultivator, while I was a disciple of Nine Refinement Temple."
duì yú tiān yī de zhǒng zhǒng zāo yù ， lǐ fán yě shì liǎo rán yú xiōng 。
对于天医的种种遭遇，李凡也是了然于胸。
"But one day, Xuanyuan discovered an extraordinary talent hidden beneath his appearance. With no support from any sect, he rose to become the first and last person to ascend in the Yellow and Black World," Murong said with a hint of admiration.
wú lùn shì lǐ lùn gēn jī ， yì huò zhě shì shén tōng jù xiàng ， zài quán dōu wán chéng jiě xī de qíng kuàng xià ， xiǎng yào jiāng qí fù zhì ……
无论是理论根基，亦或者是神通具象，在全都完成解析的情况下，想要将其复制……
Li Fan’s mind raced as he processed this information. The fishing pond, once thought to be just a simple body of water, now held untold secrets waiting to be uncovered.
duì yú xiàn zài de lǐ fán ér yán 。
对于现在的李凡而言。
#### 6. The Possibility
bù nán ！
不难！
A sudden thought struck Li Fan. "Is it possible that the rise of Xuanyuan was due to the presence of the Fishing Pond? Could this place have played a crucial role in his ascension?"
shèn zhì róng rù le chāo tuō de 【 zhēn jiǎ zhī biàn 】 hòu ， yóu lǐ fán suǒ shī zhǎn de wàn qiān jīn zhēn ， gèng yǒu le qīng chū yú lán ér shèng yú lán de wèi dào 。
甚至融入了超脱的【真假之变】后，由李凡所施展的万千金针，更有了青出于蓝而胜于蓝的味道。
This revelation sent ripples through both men, as they realized the true significance of the seemingly ordinary pond.
zhǐ jiàn tā qiān chán zài mò rú bīn shēn shàng de wàn qiān jīn xiàn ， kàn shì zhú jiàn xiāo shī 。
只见他牵缠在墨儒斌身上的万千金线，看似逐渐消失。
### Conclusion
shí zé yǐ jīng qiāo qiāo zhí rù mò rú bīn tǐ nèi 。
实则已经悄悄植入墨儒斌体内。
The fishing pond, once dismissed as just another body of water, now held the key to understanding Xuanyuan’s extraordinary journey. The mystery remained unsolved, but it was clear that this place held secrets waiting to be uncovered by those willing to delve deeper into its history and significance.
### Chapter 12: The Mystery of the Fishing Pond
#### 1. Discovery and Revelation
Upon entering the ancient fishing pond, a strange sensation washed over both men. The pond had remained unchanged for millennia, yet its unaltered state seemed to hold some hidden meaning.
"Here," Murong said after a moment's contemplation, pointing at a specific spot within the pond. His expression was filled with an air of mystery and intrigue.
Li Fan’s face showed a hint of surprise as he nodded slightly. "You’ll know why soon enough."
With a flicker of his wooden sword, Li Fan led Murong to the exact location. They found themselves standing before a small hill covered in lush greenery, surrounded by a simple yet elegant Taoist temple.
#### 2. The Past and Present
Murong walked into the temple with a solemn expression, taking in every detail as if revisiting an old friend.
"This place was once the birthplace of my elder brother Xuanyuan," Murong said softly, his voice tinged with nostalgia. "It's where he ascended to heaven for the last time."
Li Fan listened intently, his mind racing with thoughts. "This is the final place of ascent in the Yellow and Black World?"
Murong nodded slowly. "Yes, Xuanyuan was deeply attached to this place. Whenever I couldn't find him, we would always meet here. Who knows what secrets lay hidden within these walls."
They walked through the temple’s courtyard, Murong's eyes scanning every inch of the area for any sign of Xuanyuan.
#### 3. The Enigma
Reaching a small pond in the back garden, Murong’s eyes widened as he gazed at the water. His expression turned to one of astonishment and realization.
"This... This place hasn’t changed in over ten thousand years!" Murong exclaimed, his voice filled with wonder. "You mentioned something peculiar earlier—was it referring to this pond?"
Li Fan nodded. "This tiny pond is a mystery I can't unravel. Despite searching extensively, I couldn't find anything unusual."
#### 4. The Search
Murong examined the surroundings, noting that everything else had changed dramatically over time. Only the water in the pond remained unchanged.
"This place must hold some secrets," Murong mused aloud. "But Xuanyuan never mentioned any hidden treasures here."
Despite his efforts, Murong could find no clues or anomalies within the pond. It seemed like a simple, unremarkable body of water, yet its unchanging nature suggested something more profound lay beneath the surface.
#### 5. The Past Revealed
Li Fan asked, "What kind of person was Xuanyuan before he became the Yellow and Black World’s ascended being?"
Murong's face darkened as he recounted the story of his elder brother.
"Xuanyuan’s early life was ordinary—so ordinary that I didn’t even notice him when we passed each other. He was just a minor cultivator, while I was a disciple of Nine Refinement Temple."
"But one day, Xuanyuan discovered an extraordinary talent hidden beneath his appearance. With no support from any sect, he rose to become the first and last person to ascend in the Yellow and Black World," Murong said with a hint of admiration.
Li Fan’s mind raced as he processed this information. The fishing pond, once thought to be just a simple body of water, now held untold secrets waiting to be uncovered.
#### 6. The Possibility
A sudden thought struck Li Fan. "Is it possible that the rise of Xuanyuan was due to the presence of the Fishing Pond? Could this place have played a crucial role in his ascension?"
This revelation sent ripples through both men, as they realized the true significance of the seemingly ordinary pond.
### Conclusion
The fishing pond, once dismissed as just another body of water, now held the key to understanding Xuanyuan’s extraordinary journey. The mystery remained unsolved, but it was clear that this place held secrets waiting to be uncovered by those willing to delve deeper into its history and significance.