“ jiē lián guàn zhù shèng zhě ， kàn lái duì wǒ de yǐng xiǎng bǐ xiǎng xiàng zhōng de hái yào dà 。 huò xǔ hái yào zài xiū xī jiǔ xiē 。”
“接连灌注圣者，看来对我的影响比想象中的还要大。或许还要再休息久些。”
"True immortals are not like me, adding unnecessary details. How can others' paths compare to the solidity of one's own path? All that matters is adhering to one's heart and maintaining oneself in the dark." Li Fan sighed inwardly.
lǐ fán shuō de shén qíng zì ruò ， bǐ àn guāng quān zhū shèng zé shì xiàn rù le yī piàn chén mò zhī zhōng 。
李凡说的神情自若，彼岸光圈诸圣则是陷入了一片沉默之中。
"As the outer garment of Xuan Min approaches the level of a normal true immortal, adding more would be useless."
“ wú fáng ， ān quán huí lái jiù hǎo 。 yě shì wú děng kǎo lǜ bù zhōu le 。”
“无妨，安全回来就好。也是吾等考虑不周了。”
With his thoughts now functioning normally, Li Fan began to discern the faint aura amidst the darkness. "That must be my own shadow," he thought as he sensed the presence of Fāngcùn and Dàqì closer than the other immortals.
xǔ jiǔ zhī hòu ， hái shì shǒu qiū xū yǐng huà jiě le zhè fèn gān gà 。
许久之后，还是守丘虚影化解了这份尴尬。
However, the auras of Lianshān, Guihǎi, and Dàyì were much stronger! They shone like lighthouses in the darkness, guiding the true immortals.
bì jìng lǐ fán zhēn líng guàn zhù de shǒu duàn ， nǎi shì shān hǎi dú yī fèn 。
毕竟李凡真灵灌注的手段，乃是山海独一份。
"This is intentional. The three true immortals are releasing their auras to help newcomers avoid getting lost at first," Li Fan realized. "How long have I been here? Still so strong without any signs of weakening."
nǎ pà tā zì cǐ shī qù le héng dù xū jiè de shǒu duàn ， yǒng yuǎn tíng liú zài dāng qián duàn shān hǎi lǐ ， yě néng yuán yuán bù duàn tí gōng shèng zhě jìng hòu bèi lì liàng 。
哪怕他自此失去了横渡虚界的手段，永远停留在当前段山海里，也能源源不断提供圣者境后备力量。
The three true immortals' strength made Li Fan even more cautious. With the guidance of the three, later arrivals only needed to follow the predetermined sequence and extend the rope.
zhū shèng yú shì jiàn guài bù guài 。
诸圣于是见怪不怪。
However, things were not that simple. The entire virtual world had a collective consciousness, which could not remain passive. As Li Fan sensed his connection with Jiǎoqiān approaching the ninth true immortal, he felt an unexpected disturbance in the darkness.
shèng zhě xù liè zhōng ，【 xuán pìn 】 nǎi shì pái zài zuì mò wěi 。
圣者序列中，【玄牝】乃是排在最末尾。
The ropes built by the nine true immortals seemed unbreakable after countless trials and tribulations. However, the newly arrived six true immortals' connections were instantly disrupted.
shì shí zhèng míng ， jiù suàn tā de tū rán xiāo shī ， yě bú huì duì zhè yī cì de chū tàn xū jiè xíng dòng ， zào chéng rèn hé de yǐng xiǎng 。
事实证明，就算他的突然消失，也不会对这一次的初探虚界行动，造成任何的影响。
Li Fan was forced to retreat from the virtual world first due to the strain. Soon, the other true immortals appeared, looking somewhat disheveled.
lǐ fán duān zuò xuán jī huán nèi ， jiè jī gǎn wù qí yú shèng zhě dào tú 。
李凡端坐璇玑环内，借机感悟其余圣者道途。
"The dark currents in the virtual world are unpredictable and formidable. Even we must exert ourselves to cope with them."
bù zhī guò qù duō jiǔ ， yī zhèn bō dòng hū de chuán lái 。
不知过去多久，一阵波动忽的传来。
"There is no other way but for you to gradually adapt," said Lianshān's shadow.
què shì zhū shèng ， zhōng yú qù ér fù fǎn le 。
却是诸圣，终于去而复返了。
"Moreover, strengthening our connections will also help us better respond," added Lianshān.
“ dà yuē shì shān hǎi chén shì jiān ， bā bǎi nián shí guāng 。”
“大约是山海尘世间，八百年时光。”
"You do not need to be anxious. Connecting the virtual world and the real world is a long-term effort. Weaving these connections is just the first step."
“ bù guò zài bǐ àn lǐ ， shí jiān yǐ rán méi yǒu shí jì yì yì 。”
“不过在彼岸里，时间已然没有实际意义。”
"When the rope is formed, the destruction of the Sea and Mountains will reappear. Our assistance will also be needed in this process," said Lianshān.
qíng xíng gēn shān hǎi zhī mò dà zhì xiāng tóng 。
情形跟山海之末大致相同。
Báixiǎo was curious: "What does assistance mean?"
xuán jī huán nà cuǐ càn de bái guāng ， fǎng fú jiāng shí jiān jìn gù 。 shǐ de bǐ àn qū yù fǎng fú tiào chū le shí guāng cháng hé ， ér dú lì cún zài 。 shān hǎi jiān kě néng xìng ， shí guāng bēn téng xiàng qián 。 ér bǐ àn zhōng zé shì yī qiè yǒng héng bù biàn ， yī fù shān hǎi běn shēn ér cún 。
璇玑环那璀璨的白光，仿佛将时间禁锢。使得彼岸区域仿佛跳出了时光长河，而独立存在。山海间可能性，时光奔腾向前。而彼岸中则是一切永恒不变，依附山海本身而存。
Lianshān explained, "When the Sea and Mountains are destroyed, everything turns into nothingness. To transform it back from a virtual state to reality is not easy. We need to go to key points in the process and promote their changes. By connecting these points, we can increase efficiency."
kě yǐ cóng bǐ àn qián wǎng dāng qián duàn shān hǎi rèn yì kě néng xìng 、 rèn yì shí jiān diǎn 。
可以从彼岸前往当前段山海任意可能性、任意时间点。
"Otherwise, the speed of transformation might be slower than the rate at which the virtual world invades again. Even with our efforts, we cannot hold out forever," said Lianshān.
yě kě cóng shān hǎi rèn yì yì diǎn ， chū fā héng dù 、 xún zhǎo dào bǐ àn zōng jì 。
也可从山海任意一点，出发横渡、寻找到彼岸踪迹。
The true immortals began to understand. Li Fan asked, "What are these key points?"
rú cǐ fāng néng xī yǐn yī zhòng chāo tuō qiáng zhě qián lái ， wèi fù lián shān hǎi dà jì tí gōng kě néng de hòu bèi lì liàng 。
如此方能吸引一众超脱强者前来，为复联山海大计提供可能的后备力量。
"There is no definitive answer. Any point that significantly affects the Sea and Mountains or leaves a memory within it can be considered."
cóng chāo tuō dào shèng zhě ， xū yào màn cháng shí guāng de jī lěi 。
从超脱到圣者，需要漫长时光的积累。
"We will need to judge on our own during the process."
wéi yǒu zài bǐ àn níng gù shí guāng zhōng ， zhè xiē chāo tuō zhě cái yǒu jī huì qù cháng shì zhèng dào chéng shèng 。 fǒu zé ruò shì rèn yóu shí guāng zhèng cháng liú zhuǎn ， pà shì tā men hái méi yǒu tū pò 、 jiù yǐ jīng xiān yǔn yú dào yān zhī zhōng le 。
唯有在彼岸凝固时光中，这些超脱者才有机会去尝试证道成圣。否则若是任由时光正常流转，怕是他们还没有突破、就已经先陨于道湮之中了。
"However, the nodes used in previous connections with the Sea and Mountains can serve as references," said Lianshān.
dāng rán ， lǐ fán guàn zhù zhēn líng néng lì de chū xiàn ， wú yí dà dà jiā kuài le zhè ge jìn chéng 。
当然，李凡灌注真灵能力的出现，无疑大大加快了这个进程。
Lianshān then displayed several images. Li Fan saw the Xuan Huang World among them.
……
……
"I wonder where the point of disconnection was in the Sea and Mountains. When did it re-emerge from nothingness?"
xīn jìn zhū shèng huí guī bǐ àn ， shén qíng gēn lǐ fán yī yàng ， xiān shì yī zhèn mí máng 。 ér hòu shùn jiān qīng xǐng 。
新晋诸圣回归彼岸，神情跟李凡一样，先是一阵迷茫。而后瞬间清醒。
Li Fan kept his thoughts to himself, not asking any questions out loud.
fāng cùn méi tóu jǐn suǒ ：“ xū jiè zhōng míng máng yī piàn ， bù jǐn jīn gǔ nán biàn ， shèn zhì jiù lián zì wǒ dōu yào mí shī 。 zòng shǐ wǒ yǐ jīng jié lì bǎo chí zì shēn qīng xǐng le ， dào le hòu lái ， yě jī hū yào jiāng zì shēn shǐ mìng gěi yí wàng 。 hái hǎo wǒ míng míng zhōng réng rán jì de xiān qián shāng dìng de shùn xù ， gǎn yìng dào qián hòu dào yǒu jù zài ， biàn méi yǒu huāng luàn 。”
方寸眉头紧锁：“虚界中冥茫一片，不仅今古难辨，甚至就连自我都要迷失。纵使我已经竭力保持自身清醒了，到了后来，也几乎要将自身使命给遗忘。还好我冥冥中仍然记得先前商定的顺序，感应到前后道友俱在，便没有慌乱。”
"Although the task of restoring the connection between the Sea and Mountains is arduous, the benefits after completion will be significant for us!"
“ xiān qián jué xiǎng bú dào ， zài xū jiè zhōng tíng liú ， dōu yǐ jīng rú cǐ jiān nán 。”
“先前绝想不到，在虚界中停留，都已经如此艰难。”
In silence, Dàyì added.
bǎi xiǎo zé shì xiào le xiào ：“ shuō qǐ lái ， huò xǔ zhū wèi bù xìn 。 wǒ yú xū jiè zhōng ， fǎng fú gǎn shòu dào le mǒu dào yì niàn shì yào gēn wǒ gōu tōng 。 wèi le bǎo hù wǒ ， nà yān miè yī qiè cún zài gēn jī de lì liàng ， dōu wú xíng zhōng ruò le xiē 。 kě xī ……”
百晓则是笑了笑：“说起来，或许诸位不信。我于虚界中，仿佛感受到了某道意念似要跟我沟通。为了保护我，那湮灭一切存在根基的力量，都无形中弱了些。可惜……”
I recommend a historical book that's exceptionally well-written. I could never write something like this in my lifetime! Everyone should go read it!
"True immortals are not like me, adding unnecessary details. How can others' paths compare to the solidity of one's own path? All that matters is adhering to one's heart and maintaining oneself in the dark." Li Fan sighed inwardly.
"As the outer garment of Xuan Min approaches the level of a normal true immortal, adding more would be useless."
With his thoughts now functioning normally, Li Fan began to discern the faint aura amidst the darkness. "That must be my own shadow," he thought as he sensed the presence of Fāngcùn and Dàqì closer than the other immortals.
However, the auras of Lianshān, Guihǎi, and Dàyì were much stronger! They shone like lighthouses in the darkness, guiding the true immortals.
"This is intentional. The three true immortals are releasing their auras to help newcomers avoid getting lost at first," Li Fan realized. "How long have I been here? Still so strong without any signs of weakening."
The three true immortals' strength made Li Fan even more cautious. With the guidance of the three, later arrivals only needed to follow the predetermined sequence and extend the rope.
However, things were not that simple. The entire virtual world had a collective consciousness, which could not remain passive. As Li Fan sensed his connection with Jiǎoqiān approaching the ninth true immortal, he felt an unexpected disturbance in the darkness.
The ropes built by the nine true immortals seemed unbreakable after countless trials and tribulations. However, the newly arrived six true immortals' connections were instantly disrupted.
Li Fan was forced to retreat from the virtual world first due to the strain. Soon, the other true immortals appeared, looking somewhat disheveled.
"The dark currents in the virtual world are unpredictable and formidable. Even we must exert ourselves to cope with them."
"There is no other way but for you to gradually adapt," said Lianshān's shadow.
"Moreover, strengthening our connections will also help us better respond," added Lianshān.
"You do not need to be anxious. Connecting the virtual world and the real world is a long-term effort. Weaving these connections is just the first step."
"When the rope is formed, the destruction of the Sea and Mountains will reappear. Our assistance will also be needed in this process," said Lianshān.
Báixiǎo was curious: "What does assistance mean?"
Lianshān explained, "When the Sea and Mountains are destroyed, everything turns into nothingness. To transform it back from a virtual state to reality is not easy. We need to go to key points in the process and promote their changes. By connecting these points, we can increase efficiency."
"Otherwise, the speed of transformation might be slower than the rate at which the virtual world invades again. Even with our efforts, we cannot hold out forever," said Lianshān.
The true immortals began to understand. Li Fan asked, "What are these key points?"
"There is no definitive answer. Any point that significantly affects the Sea and Mountains or leaves a memory within it can be considered."
"We will need to judge on our own during the process."
"However, the nodes used in previous connections with the Sea and Mountains can serve as references," said Lianshān.
Lianshān then displayed several images. Li Fan saw the Xuan Huang World among them.
"I wonder where the point of disconnection was in the Sea and Mountains. When did it re-emerge from nothingness?"
Li Fan kept his thoughts to himself, not asking any questions out loud.
"Although the task of restoring the connection between the Sea and Mountains is arduous, the benefits after completion will be significant for us!"
In silence, Dàyì added.
I recommend a historical book that's exceptionally well-written. I could never write something like this in my lifetime! Everyone should go read it!