lǐ fán de fàng dàng xiào shēng ， zhěng gè xuán huáng xiān jiè nèi ， wéi yǒu tā zì jǐ néng chá jué 。
李凡的放荡笑声，整个玄黄仙界内，唯有他自己能察觉。
Li Fan, the First Sage of Xuan Huang, stood in front of the Xuan Huang Realm, facing a figure with an overwhelming evil aura and fierce gaze. This was none other than the corrupted version of Su Bai that Li Fan had encountered within Su Bai's Eternal Reminiscence.
tiān dì jiān suǒ yǒu shēng líng de zhù yì lì ， xiàn zài quán dōu jí zhōng zài le nà dào gū lì yú tiān wài tiān de cuǐ càn shēn yǐng shàng 。
天地间所有生灵的注意力，现在全都集中在了那道孤立于天外天的璀璨身影上。
"Hand it over, or I won't spare your life," the corrupted Su Bai said coldly.
sì dà tiān mén guāng huá qí zhào ， yī xiù piāo piāo ， wǎn ruò zhēn xiān 。
四大天门光华齐照，衣袖飘飘，宛若真仙。
Li Fan didn’t immediately respond but instead changed the subject by asking, "How do you perceive this Xuan Huang Realm from my perspective?"
ào rán dú lì ， zài màn tiān xīng chén yǐ jí fēng shén bǎng gèng shàng fāng 。
傲然独立，在漫天星辰以及封神榜更上方。
The corrupted Su Bai’s gaze shifted to the surrounding landscape. A hint of seriousness began to form in his eyes as he processed Li Fan's question.
“ huà tiān dì zhī pò 、 yǐ shēn hé dào ； gù tiān dì zhī lǐ ， yǐ zhèng cháng shēng ……” zhè liǎng jù huà yī jiù zài tiān dì jiān huí xiǎng bù jué ， zhòng shēng yǎng wàng zhe xuán huáng xiān jiè dì yī wèi hé dào xiū shì ， zhōng yú yǒu rén huí xiǎng qǐ le zhè dào shēn yǐng de shēn fèn 。
“化天地之魄、以身合道；固天地之理，以证长生……”这两句话依旧在天地间回响不绝，众生仰望着玄黄仙界第一位合道修士，终于有人回想起了这道身影的身份。
"Your realm is vast and complex," the corrupted Su Bai replied after a moment. "But it still has its weaknesses, doesn't it? There must be ways to exploit these weaknesses."
“ chuán fǎ xiān zūn ！”
“传法仙尊！”
Li Fan nodded slightly, understanding that the corrupted Su Bai was indeed perceptive enough to see through his defenses. He continued, "Indeed, there are always flaws in any realm. But what if I told you that there might be a way to benefit all of Xuan Huang without having to destroy life?"
yǒu rén tòng kū liú tì ， yǒu rén nán yǐ zhì xìn ， yǒu rén xīng fèn diǎn tóu 。
有人痛哭流涕，有人难以置信，有人兴奋点头。
The corrupted Su Bai’s eyes narrowed as he considered this proposition. Li Fan saw an opportunity and decided to push further.
“ zòng shǐ tiān dì jù biàn ， chuán fǎ ， yī jiù hái shì nà ge chuán fǎ ！”
“纵使天地剧变，传法，依旧还是那个传法！”
"Tell me, how do you feel about the idea of saving all beings from their suffering?" Li Fan asked, his tone serious.
yī zhāo wù dào ， bù jǐn chéng wéi hé dào dēng xiān dì yī rén 。 hái wèi xuán huáng zhòng shēng ， diǎn míng liǎo yī tiáo dēng xiān zhī lù 。
一朝悟道，不仅成为合道登仙第一人。还为玄黄众生，点明了一条登仙之路。
The corrupted Su Bai's expression changed slightly, but he remained resolute. "I am here to fulfill my own destiny, not to save others," he replied firmly.
chuán fǎ zhī fǎ ， shuō chuān le yě jiǎn dān 。 zǒng jié qǐ lái ， bù guò liù gè zì ： dǎ bù guò jiù jiā rù 。
传法之法，说穿了也简单。总结起来，不过六个字：打不过就加入。
Li Fan nodded in understanding. He knew that the corrupted Su Bai’s goals were different from his own, and there was no need for him to argue with this version of Su Bai. However, Li Fan still felt a sense of responsibility towards all beings within Xuan Huang.
xuán huáng jiè lì jīng jù biàn ， zhěng tǐ céng miàn tiào yuè shēng huá tài duō 。
玄黄界历经剧变，整体层面跳跃升华太多。
"Regardless, we both face challenges," Li Fan said thoughtfully. "We must find ways to strengthen our realms and perhaps even transcend them."
tiān dì gēn xiū shì zhī jiān de chā jù ， bèi wú xiàn bá gāo 。 guò qù nà zhǒng wàng xiǎng tūn tiān shí dì 、 yī bù dēng tiān de xiū xíng fāng shì ， zì rán bù zài shì yòng 。
天地跟修士之间的差距，被无限拔高。过去那种妄想吞天食地、一步登天的修行方式，自然不再适用。
The corrupted Su Bai’s gaze hardened as he realized the gravity of the situation. He knew that Li Fan was right; there were indeed greater challenges ahead for both of them.
yú shì chuán fǎ zhuǎn biàn le sī lù ， jì rán wú fǎ yǔ zhī wèi dí ， nà jiù suǒ xìng tóu chéng 。
于是传法转变了思路，既然无法与之为敌，那就索性投诚。
Just then, a new figure appeared in the distance—a newly ascended sage named Ren Du. The appearance of this new Xuan Huang Sage caused a ripple effect among the surrounding energy fields.
huà shēn chéng wéi tiān dì zhì xù de yī bù fèn 。 jiè zhù tiān dì huáng huáng wěi lì ， fǔ zhù zì shēn xiū xíng ！
化身成为天地秩序的一部分。借助天地煌煌伟力，辅助自身修行！
"Ren Du has joined us," Li Fan said to himself, noting the newcomer's presence.
jiù de xiū xíng fāng fǎ ， jiǎng jiū tiān rén hé yī de wù dào 。 xiū shì yǔ tiān dì zhī jiān ， nǎi shì píng děng de 。
旧的修行方法，讲究天人合一的悟道。修士与天地之间，乃是平等的。
Li Fan turned his attention back to the corrupted Su Bai and proposed, "We should form an alliance to explore beyond the walls of our realm. Perhaps together we can find new paths."
chuán fǎ céng chuàng xīn fǎ ， cǎi qǔ de shì bā pí chōu gǔ de cè lüè 。 xiū shì yǔ tiān dì zhī jiān ， shì dí duì de 。
传法曾创新法，采取的是扒皮抽骨的策略。修士与天地之间，是敌对的。
The corrupted Su Bai seemed intrigued by this idea. He agreed, "Let’s join forces and seek out opportunities outside our realm.”
ér xiàn zài ， ruò shì cǎi qǔ zhè xīn de fǎ mén ， tiān dì gēn xiū shì zhī jiān ， jiù chéng le shàng xià jí de guān xì 。 ér qiě dì yí gè tóu chéng zhě ， hái shì céng jīng de dí duì xiū shì kuí shǒu 。
而现在，若是采取这新的法门，天地跟修士之间，就成了上下级的关系。而且第一个投诚者，还是曾经的敌对修士魁首。
Meanwhile, in another part of the Xuan Huang Realm, Su Bai had just completed his ascension and was now standing before a newly formed Daoist abode named Ren Du's Daoist Abode.
zhè yòu rú hé bù ràng xuán huáng tiān dào gǎn dào mò míng jīng xǐ ！
这又如何不让玄黄天道感到莫名惊喜！
Li Fan watched as Su Bai approached him with urgency. "Do you know about the Xuan Huang Cycle of Destruction? Is there any way to prevent all beings from suffering through this cycle?" Su Bai asked earnestly.
chuán fǎ zhāo xī zhī jiān ， néng shēn huà tiān dì zhī pò 、 shùn chéng hé dào ， yě gēn tā tè shū shēn fèn de zuì xiān tóu chéng ， tuō bù liǎo gān xì 。
传法朝夕之间，能身化天地之魄、瞬成合道，也跟他特殊身份的最先投诚，脱不了干系。
"Xuan Huang’s Cycle of Destruction," Li Fan mused, then shook his head. "This is a test set by the Sage of Xuan Huang. While it may seem destructive, it ultimately benefits the realm."
zài lǐ fán kè yì de zhǐ shì xià ， chuán fǎ liǎng jù zhēn yán ， huí dàng jìn rù le tiān dì jiān měi yī wèi shèng líng de xīn zhōng 。 suī yǒu jí shǎo bù fèn xiū shì ， duì yú zhè tōng guò huà shēn tiān dì zǒu gǒu 、 cóng ér kuài sù xiū xíng de fāng shì ， gǎn dào běn néng pái chì 。
在李凡刻意的指示下，传法两句箴言，回荡进入了天地间每一位圣灵的心中。虽有极少部分修士，对于这通过化身天地走狗、从而快速修行的方式，感到本能排斥。
Su Bai nodded in agreement but added, "If there were a way to achieve these benefits without destroying life... that would be truly revolutionary."
dàn jué dà duō shù rén ， què shì hěn kuài wú zhàng ài jiē shòu 。 bìng qiě jǔ yī fǎn sān ， wù tōng le hé dào zhī jiān zhū duō jìng jiè de xiū xíng fāng fǎ 。
但绝大多数人，却是很快无障碍接受。并且举一反三，悟通了合道之间诸多境界的修行方法。
Li Fan’s eyes narrowed as he considered this possibility. He turned to his attendant and asked, "Do you think we can find such a path?"
běn zhì jiē shì shēn tóu tiān dì 。
本质皆是身投天地。
The attendant, who was privy to many secrets beyond the Xuan Huang Realm, nodded silently.
kě yǐ yù jiàn de ， zài wèi lái hěn duǎn de shí jiān nèi ， xuán huáng xiān jiè xiū shì jiāng huì yíng lái jǐng pēn shì de jìng jiè tū pò zēng zhǎng 。 ér zài xiū shì qún tǐ zhōng ， jiāng huì fēn wéi tóu chéng tiān dì zhě 、 gēn xún cháng xiū xíng zhě liǎng dà tiān rán dí duì de zhèn yíng 。
可以预见的，在未来很短的时间内，玄黄仙界修士将会迎来井喷式的境界突破增长。而在修士群体中，将会分为投诚天地者、跟寻常修行者两大天然敌对的阵营。
"Indeed," Li Fan said with a smile. "If we could achieve this, it would be a great step towards true immortality."
shuāng fāng jú miàn ， kě wèi bù sǐ bù xiū 。 zhí dào mǒu yī fāng chè dǐ xiāo shī wéi zhǐ 。
双方局面，可谓不死不休。直到某一方彻底消失为止。
Su Bai looked at him with a serious expression. "My goal is not personal immortality but saving all beings from their suffering in the cycle of rebirth."
ér yǒu lǐ shēn chù mù hòu ， shuí cái huì shì zuì hòu de shèng zhě ， yǐ jīng bù yán ér yù le 。
而有李身处幕后，谁才会是最后的胜者，已经不言而喻了。
Li Fan nodded understandingly. He knew that while their goals were different, they both shared a desire to improve the Xuan Huang Realm.
tiān mù zhī shàng ， lái zì sì dà tiān mén de guāng huī zhú jiàn biàn dé àn dàn xià lái 。 dàn tiān mén bìng wèi mǎ shàng guān bì ， qí nèi xiǎn lù de shān hǎi lián mián wú xiàn zhī jǐng ， yīn ér bào lù zài xuán huáng zhòng shēng yǎn lǐ 。
天幕之上，来自四大天门的光辉逐渐变得黯淡下来。但天门并未马上关闭，其内显露的山海连绵无限之景，因而暴露在玄黄众生眼里。
"Regardless, we must explore beyond our realm," Li Fan said with determination. "Together, we can find new paths and opportunities."
zhòng shēng shī shén ， ér hòu xīn shēng xiàng wǎng 。
众生失神，而后心生向往。
As Su Bai and Li Fan prepared to embark on this journey together, they were unaware of another confrontation unfolding in the distance. The Sage of Xuan Huang was engaged in a tense standoff with his corrupted counterpart.
wú xiàn hǎi ， shàng fāng shān 。 suī rán zhè yī kè ， shì rén hái bù zhī xiǎo tā men de míng huì 。 dàn què běn néng de ， gǎn dào le zì shēn de miǎo xiǎo 。
无限海，上方山。虽然这一刻，世人还不知晓祂们的名讳。但却本能的，感到了自身的渺小。
"Hand over your realm or face my wrath," the corrupted Su Bai said, his eyes filled with malice.
mén fēi zhōng tòu lù chū de xiē xǔ shān hǎi jǐng xiàng ， yě jiāng chéng wéi tā men jiē xià lái bì shēng de zhuī qiú suǒ zài 。
门扉中透露出的些许山海景象，也将成为他们接下来毕生的追求所在。
Li Fan remained calm and asked, "What do you think of this realm? Can you see any weaknesses?"
hào dà shèng huì ， zhōng yǒu liǎo jié zhī shí 。
浩大盛会，终有了结之时。
The corrupted Su Bai’s gaze shifted to Li Fan. He began to analyze the situation more deeply, realizing that Li Fan was indeed a formidable opponent.
sì dà tiān mén ， màn màn huī fù rú chū 。 xiāo shī zài zhòng rén shì yě zhōng 。
四大天门，慢慢恢复如初。消失在众人视野中。
"Your realm is well-constructed," the corrupted Su Bai admitted. "But there must be ways to exploit its flaws."
jiù dāng xuán huáng zhòng shēng yǐ wéi chuán fǎ hé dào dēng xiān wán chéng zhī shí ，
就当玄黄众生以为传法合道登仙完成之时，
Li Fan smiled and said, "Indeed, but what if I told you that there might be a way to benefit all of Xuan Huang without having to destroy life?"
yī dào shì rén shú xī wú bǐ de huī hóng shēn yǐng ， zài dù xiàn yú tiān mù zhī shàng 。
一道世人熟悉无比的恢宏身影，再度现于天幕之上。
The corrupted Su Bai’s expression hardened as he considered this possibility. He knew that Li Fan was challenging his beliefs.
nǎ pà gāng gāng miàn jiàn shān hǎi ， shì rén dōu méi yǒu guì dì qǐ bài 。 dàn xiàn zài ， suí zhe zhè dào shēn yǐng de fú xiàn 。 xuán huáng yī qiè shēng líng ， jǐn jiē bài fú 。
哪怕刚刚面见山海，世人都没有跪地乞拜。但现在，随着这道身影的浮现。玄黄一切生灵，尽皆拜服。
"Tell me, do you believe in saving all beings from their suffering?" Li Fan asked again.
yīn wèi zhè dào shēn yǐng ， zhèng shì hùn yuán xuán huáng yù shì líng xiāo shèng zūn ！
因为这道身影，正是混元玄黄御世灵霄圣尊！
The corrupted Su Bai remained silent for a moment before replying, "My path is clear and unchanging."
bù bài shān hǎi ， zhǐ bài shèng zūn ！
不拜山海，只拜圣尊！
Li Fan nodded, understanding the corruption had taken hold deeply within the other version of Su Bai. He knew that this was not an easy task but decided to continue exploring potential solutions together with his new allies.
Li Fan, the First Sage of Xuan Huang, stood in front of the Xuan Huang Realm, facing a figure with an overwhelming evil aura and fierce gaze. This was none other than the corrupted version of Su Bai that Li Fan had encountered within Su Bai's Eternal Reminiscence.
"Hand it over, or I won't spare your life," the corrupted Su Bai said coldly.
Li Fan didn’t immediately respond but instead changed the subject by asking, "How do you perceive this Xuan Huang Realm from my perspective?"
The corrupted Su Bai’s gaze shifted to the surrounding landscape. A hint of seriousness began to form in his eyes as he processed Li Fan's question.
"Your realm is vast and complex," the corrupted Su Bai replied after a moment. "But it still has its weaknesses, doesn't it? There must be ways to exploit these weaknesses."
Li Fan nodded slightly, understanding that the corrupted Su Bai was indeed perceptive enough to see through his defenses. He continued, "Indeed, there are always flaws in any realm. But what if I told you that there might be a way to benefit all of Xuan Huang without having to destroy life?"
The corrupted Su Bai’s eyes narrowed as he considered this proposition. Li Fan saw an opportunity and decided to push further.
"Tell me, how do you feel about the idea of saving all beings from their suffering?" Li Fan asked, his tone serious.
The corrupted Su Bai's expression changed slightly, but he remained resolute. "I am here to fulfill my own destiny, not to save others," he replied firmly.
Li Fan nodded in understanding. He knew that the corrupted Su Bai’s goals were different from his own, and there was no need for him to argue with this version of Su Bai. However, Li Fan still felt a sense of responsibility towards all beings within Xuan Huang.
"Regardless, we both face challenges," Li Fan said thoughtfully. "We must find ways to strengthen our realms and perhaps even transcend them."
The corrupted Su Bai’s gaze hardened as he realized the gravity of the situation. He knew that Li Fan was right; there were indeed greater challenges ahead for both of them.
Just then, a new figure appeared in the distance—a newly ascended sage named Ren Du. The appearance of this new Xuan Huang Sage caused a ripple effect among the surrounding energy fields.
"Ren Du has joined us," Li Fan said to himself, noting the newcomer's presence.
Li Fan turned his attention back to the corrupted Su Bai and proposed, "We should form an alliance to explore beyond the walls of our realm. Perhaps together we can find new paths."
The corrupted Su Bai seemed intrigued by this idea. He agreed, "Let’s join forces and seek out opportunities outside our realm.”
Meanwhile, in another part of the Xuan Huang Realm, Su Bai had just completed his ascension and was now standing before a newly formed Daoist abode named Ren Du's Daoist Abode.
Li Fan watched as Su Bai approached him with urgency. "Do you know about the Xuan Huang Cycle of Destruction? Is there any way to prevent all beings from suffering through this cycle?" Su Bai asked earnestly.
"Xuan Huang’s Cycle of Destruction," Li Fan mused, then shook his head. "This is a test set by the Sage of Xuan Huang. While it may seem destructive, it ultimately benefits the realm."
Su Bai nodded in agreement but added, "If there were a way to achieve these benefits without destroying life... that would be truly revolutionary."
Li Fan’s eyes narrowed as he considered this possibility. He turned to his attendant and asked, "Do you think we can find such a path?"
The attendant, who was privy to many secrets beyond the Xuan Huang Realm, nodded silently.
"Indeed," Li Fan said with a smile. "If we could achieve this, it would be a great step towards true immortality."
Su Bai looked at him with a serious expression. "My goal is not personal immortality but saving all beings from their suffering in the cycle of rebirth."
Li Fan nodded understandingly. He knew that while their goals were different, they both shared a desire to improve the Xuan Huang Realm.
"Regardless, we must explore beyond our realm," Li Fan said with determination. "Together, we can find new paths and opportunities."
As Su Bai and Li Fan prepared to embark on this journey together, they were unaware of another confrontation unfolding in the distance. The Sage of Xuan Huang was engaged in a tense standoff with his corrupted counterpart.
"Hand over your realm or face my wrath," the corrupted Su Bai said, his eyes filled with malice.
Li Fan remained calm and asked, "What do you think of this realm? Can you see any weaknesses?"
The corrupted Su Bai’s gaze shifted to Li Fan. He began to analyze the situation more deeply, realizing that Li Fan was indeed a formidable opponent.
"Your realm is well-constructed," the corrupted Su Bai admitted. "But there must be ways to exploit its flaws."
Li Fan smiled and said, "Indeed, but what if I told you that there might be a way to benefit all of Xuan Huang without having to destroy life?"
The corrupted Su Bai’s expression hardened as he considered this possibility. He knew that Li Fan was challenging his beliefs.
"Tell me, do you believe in saving all beings from their suffering?" Li Fan asked again.
The corrupted Su Bai remained silent for a moment before replying, "My path is clear and unchanging."
Li Fan nodded, understanding the corruption had taken hold deeply within the other version of Su Bai. He knew that this was not an easy task but decided to continue exploring potential solutions together with his new allies.