xuán jī huán zhōng ， lǐ fán 、 shǒu qiū 、 bù jué zhè yī kè wú wǒ wú tā ， nán fēn bǐ cǐ 。
璇玑环中，李凡、守丘、不绝这一刻无我无他，难分彼此。
In the Tri-Unity Ring, Li Fan and Shou Qiu exchanged many words. Shou Qiu's experiences over countless ages, especially his interactions with the Three Mountains, were a treasure beyond imagination for Li Fan.
“ xī rì nǐ wù dǎ wù zhuàng zhī xià ， céng lǐng wù cháng shēng dà dào suì piàn 。 guǒ zhēn míng míng zhōng zì yǒu zhù dìng ！ què shì yǒu xiē xiǎo qù wǒ le ， jí biàn wǒ zhī dào nǐ shēn huái hái zhēn ， yě jué bú huì xíng lüè duó zhī shì 。 shān hǎi zhì bǎo ， fēi yǒu dé zhě jū zhī ， ér shì néng dé zhě jū zhī 。 zhèng rú dāng chū wǒ dé cháng shēng dà dào ， jì dé ， biàn shì mìng shù 。 páng rén xiǎng yào qiǎng duó ， yòu nǎ lǐ nà me jiǎn dān 。”
“昔日你误打误撞之下，曾领悟长生大道碎片。果真冥冥中自有注定！却是有些小觑我了，即便我知道你身怀还真，也绝不会行掠夺之事。山海至宝，非有德者居之，而是能得者居之。正如当初我得长生大道，既得，便是命数。旁人想要抢夺，又哪里那么简单。”
They made rough plans for their future reincarnations.
“ suǒ wèi cǐ yī shí 、 bǐ yī shí yě 。 hái zhēn zài shǒu ， bù dé bù fáng 。 jí biàn rú jīn wǒ shēn zhī shǒu qiū xìng qíng ， xià yī shì yě wèi bì gǎn qīng yì ràng nǐ zhī xiǎo hái zhēn zhī shì 。”
“所谓此一时、彼一时也。还真在手，不得不防。即便如今我深知守丘性情，下一世也未必敢轻易让你知晓还真之事。”
"You can continue to flow upstream until I enter the Beyond Realm; it should be fine. However, going further..."
“ huò xǔ kě yòng hái zhēn jì chéng jì yì xuǎn xiàng 。 yǐ wǒ guān zhī ， zhè suǒ wèi jì chéng jì yì ， gèng xiàng shì yòng zhēn jiǎ zhī biàn ， jiāng yǐ jīng fù miè shēng líng ， chóng xīn huàn huà ér chū 。 zhèng rú nǐ suǒ jīng lì lún huí yì bān 。”
“或许可用还真继承记忆选项。以我观之，这所谓继承记忆，更像是用真假之变，将已经覆灭生灵，重新幻化而出。正如你所经历轮回一般。”
"Perhaps I won't be able to assist you."
……
……
"It doesn't matter. I've long been accustomed to traveling alone. Besides, we might still travel together," Li Fan said calmly.
bǐ cǐ jiāo liú jiān ， mù dǔ guǐ mìng sì shèng wèi le zǔ zhǐ xuán jī huán fù xiàn chōng shā ér lái ， lǐ fán qīng xiào dào ：“ pí fú hàn dà shù ， kě xiào bù zì liàng 。 jīn rì jiù ná zhè sì shèng jì qí zhì ， yǐ qìng wú děng xiāng zhī xiāng shí 。”
彼此交流间，目睹晷命四圣为了阻止璇玑环复现冲杀而来，李凡轻笑道：“蚍蜉撼大树，可笑不自量。今日就拿这四圣祭旗帜，以庆吾等相知相识。”
Three unusual fluctuations interrupted their conversation in the Tri-Unity Ring.
“ shàn ！” shǒu qiū hàn shǒu dào 。
“善！”守丘颔首道。
Shou Qiu glanced and chuckled: "The Staff of the Three Mountains, the Shovel of Returning Seas, and the Rod of All Beings—these three treasures have fully recovered and are now struggling to break free."
xuán jī huán miào yòng ， zhe shí nán yǐ xiǎng xiàng 。 lǐ fán 、 shǒu qiū 、 bù jué sān rén ， jì yì 、 xué shí 、 gǎn zhī ， jìn shù jiāo róng zhī xià ， jiù fǎng fú yǐ shǒu qiū wú shù jì yuán shēng mìng ， tóng shí gǎn wù lǐ fán suǒ jīng lì zhēn jiǎ zhī biàn 。
璇玑环妙用，着实难以想象。李凡、守丘、不绝三人，记忆、学识、感知，尽数交融之下，就仿佛以守丘无数纪元生命，同时感悟李凡所经历真假之变。
"Although they don't know our fate, they can sense something amiss from our actions. They oppose the mission of the Three Mountains, so they must leave. However, it's not up to them right now."
suī gǎn wù shí jī ， yě zhǐ yǒu céng jīng lǐ fán fā dòng hái zhēn de nà bǎi gè shùn jiān 。 dàn shǒu qiū suǒ wù suǒ de ， wú yí yuǎn shèng lǐ fán 。
虽感悟时机，也只有曾经李凡发动还真的那百个瞬间。但守丘所悟所得，无疑远胜李凡。
With a wave of his hand, Shou Qiu easily suppressed the three treasures.
zhì yú bù jué ， jí biàn ruò le lǐ fán jǐ fēn 。 bù guò yě yǒu zì shēn dú tè jiàn jiě 。
至于不绝，即便弱了李凡几分。不过也有自身独特见解。
Before comprehending the truth of the true and false, Shou Qiu might have been no match for these three treasures. But with the true and false essence in his possession, even if the treasures were extraordinary, they would ultimately not be as formidable as the Three Mountains themselves.
sān chóng jiāo zhī ， sān wèi yī tǐ 。
三重交织，三位一体。
With the assistance of the Tri-Unity Ring, naturally, they could not escape Shou Qiu's suppression.
lǐ fán zài rù zuò xuán jī huán duǎn duǎn shùn jiān ， duì zhēn jiǎ dà dào de lǐng wù chéng dù ， biàn yǐ jīng chéng bèi zēng jiā 。
李凡在入座璇玑环短短瞬间，对真假大道的领悟程度，便已经成倍增加。
"There isn't much time left. Now that we've captured the Four Saints, let's break free from the Tri-Unity Ring."
yuán běn xū yào sān rén hé lì qīng zhù ， hào shí shù shí nián cái néng zhù zào wán bì de xuán jī huán ， zài zhēn jiǎ dà dào de zuò yòng xià ， jìng rán shù gè hū xī jiān ， biàn yǐ jīng chà nà wán chéng ！
原本需要三人合力倾注，耗时数十年才能铸造完毕的璇玑环，在真假大道的作用下，竟然数个呼吸间，便已经刹那完成！
"Even though we have reformed the Tri-Unity Ring, most of it was crafted by the Three Treasures. If in the next life, we lack these molds, recreating the Tri-Unity Ring..."
bái guāng hōng míng ， bèng fā lǒng zhào shān hǎi de shùn jiān ， guǐ mìng sì shèng qià hǎo yíng miàn gǎn zhì 。
白光轰鸣，迸发笼罩山海的瞬间，晷命四圣恰好迎面赶至。
"Even with the true and false essence assisting, it might not be easy," Shou Qiu said as he gazed at the white light enveloping the entire mountain range.
nà shú xī wú bǐ de guāng máng zhōng ， zhū shèng xīn zhōng yǒng qǐ běn néng de kǒng jù 。
那熟悉无比的光芒中，诸圣心中涌起本能的恐惧。
"That's precisely why. And without the Tri-Unity Ring by our side, Daoist Friend Fan would likely not feel secure." Bu Jue agreed.
“ zěn me kě néng ？ xuán jī huán míng míng yǐ jīng suì le ！” guǐ mìng shī shēng nán yǎn zhèn jīng 。
“怎么可能？璇玑环明明已经碎了！”晷命失声难掩震惊。
Li Fan did not refute Bu Jue’s teasing but frowned and said, "The Tri-Unity Ring was crafted by the Three Mountains; even if I can recreate it in another life, they might still detect it. I need to thoroughly understand its essence and create a Tri-Unity Ring rather than one like it."
shǒu qiū lǎng shēng shuō dào ：“ bú jiàn qí miàn ， zì shì nán jiě qí wú shàng ào miào 。 bié zuò wú wèi zhēng zhá ， qǐng rù dà dào guī zhēn zhī zhōng ba ！”
守丘朗声说道：“不见其面，自是难解其无上奥妙。别做无谓挣扎，请入大道归真之中吧！”
"Or perhaps, a Tri-Unity Ring that is uniquely mine."
bàn suí zhe shǒu qiū huà yǔ ， yī quān quān bái guāng hǎo sì shéng suǒ ， yóu wài ér nèi 、 yóu dà zhì xiǎo ， bù duàn suǒ zhù sì shèng shēn qū 。
伴随着守丘话语，一圈圈白光好似绳索，由外而内、由大至小，不断锁住四圣身躯。
Li Fan's words were somewhat convoluted, but Shou Qiu and Bu Jue instantly understood his meaning.
guǐ mìng sì shèng huò néng píng jiè shèng zhě shén tōng ， zhēng duàn yī liǎng quān 。
晷命四圣或能凭借圣者神通，挣断一两圈。
"I don't have absolute confidence; I'll try my best," Shou Qiu said.
dàn xuán jī shù fù wú shù ， zhèng rú tā men dāng nián jié jú yī yàng ， bù guò piàn kè gōng fu 、 jiù yǐ jīng bèi xuán jī huán zhèn yā 。
但璇玑束缚无数，正如他们当年结局一样，不过片刻功夫、就已经被璇玑环镇压。
The analysis of the Tri-Unity Ring was more challenging than Li Fan had anticipated. Even with their combined wisdom, progress was slow.
yuán běn yǐ wéi ， zhǐ shì zhòng guī bǐ àn zhī zhōng 、 fù xíng jiù shì zhī jǔ 。
原本以为，只是重归彼岸之中、复行救世之举。
After all, it was a tool used by the Three Mountains to unite their efforts, and it would not be easily broken.
què méi xiǎng dào ……
却没想到……
Just as they were stuck in this stalemate, Li Fan suddenly had an idea.
xiāng bǐ sān shèng zuò zhèn shí ， xiàn zài de xuán jī huán zhōng ， fēn wéi xiǎn de jí qí gǔ guài 。
相比三圣坐镇时，现在的璇玑环中，氛围显得极其古怪。
"Using our three powers alone might fall short."
“ shǒu qiū ， nǐ yù zuò shén me ？”
“守丘，你欲做什么？”
"What if we include all the beings of the mountain range?"
guǐ mìng sì shèng yǐn yǐn cóng dà dào guī zhēn sì zì zhōng ， chá jué dào le bù ān 。
晷命四圣隐隐从大道归真四字中，察觉到了不安。
"The later comers can only subtly influence without a unified mind. Perhaps that works," Shou Qiu nodded after some thought.
“ zuò shén me ？ zì rán shì zuò ， gāi zuò zhī shì 。”
“做什么？自然是做，该做之事。”
Bu Jue also agreed: "The wisdom of the beings in the mountain range may not be inferior to so-called saints. They just lack opportunities and destinies. Once they gain enlightenment, perhaps they will find new paths, uncovering what we have overlooked."
shǒu qiū zài dù qīng xiào ， shén qíng què shì wú bǐ bīng lěng ， sǎo guò bèi fù zhū shèng ：“ ěr děng kōng yǒu shèng zhě jìng jiè ， què duì shān hǎi jiù shì wú yì 。 bù rú chéng jiù fán dào yǒu ， tā rì miè shì wēi jī guò qù ， yě hǎo zài gōng láo bù shàng 、 jì shàng yī bǐ 。”
守丘再度轻笑，神情却是无比冰冷，扫过被缚诸圣：“尔等空有圣者境界，却对山海救世无益。不如成就凡道友，他日灭世危机过去，也好在功劳簿上、记上一笔。”
After reaching an agreement, the light of the Tri-Unity Ring suddenly expanded.
“ shǒu qiū suǒ yán ， shèn dé wǒ xīn 。” lǐ fán fù hè dào 。
“守丘所言，慎得我心。”李凡附和道。
Its radiance illuminated the entire mountain range.
“ shǎo zài zhè hú yán luàn yǔ ！ wú děng guǒ rán méi yǒu kàn cuò ， sān shèng bù zài ， nǐ jiù běn xìng bào lù wú yí le ！ shuō shén me shèng dé ， jiē shì qī piàn shì rén de wěi zhuāng ！” duàn chèn lěng shēng huí dào 。
“少在这胡言乱语！吾等果然没有看错，三圣不在，你就本性暴露无疑了！说什么盛德，皆是欺骗世人的伪装！”断谶冷声回道。
At this moment, countless beings in the remaining mountain range saw that dazzling white circle above their heads.
“ jí biàn wú děng cǐ kè bèi qín ， dàn nǐ men yě shì zhàng zhe xuán jī huán zhī lì 。 xuán jī huán zhǐ yǒu zhèn yā ， ér wú shāng hài zhī yòng 。 xiǎng yào shā wǒ men ， pà shì méi nà me róng yì ！” yè pàn lěng yǎn duì dào 。 nǎ pà bèi zhèn yā zhōng ， yě shì yí rán bù jù 。
“即便吾等此刻被擒，但你们也是仗着璇玑环之利。璇玑环只有镇压，而无伤害之用。想要杀我们，怕是没那么容易！”业判冷眼怼道。哪怕被镇压中，也是怡然不惧。
Although their physical bodies were not inside, their spirits and consciousness had already been constrained within it.
“ shì me ……” shǒu qiū shén qíng mò míng 。
“是么……”守丘神情莫名。
In the Tri-Unity Ring's white circle, only Li Fan, Shou Qiu, and Bu Jue stood alone.
“ ròu yǎn fán tāi ， qǐ shí xiǎng xuán jī ào miào 。 jīn rì jiù ràng nǐ men ， jiàn shí yī fān 。 néng kuī zhēn jiǎ dà dào ， nǐ men yě suàn ， sǐ dé qí suǒ le 。” dàn dàn yǔ bì ， biàn yǐ jīng xuān pàn le sì shèng sǐ xíng 。
“肉眼凡胎，岂识想玄机奥妙。今日就让你们，见识一番。能窥真假大道，你们也算，死得其所了。”淡淡语毕，便已经宣判了四圣死刑。
But now, around them, countless star-like points appeared like a sea of stars.
“ fán dào yǒu ， qiě kàn hǎo le 。”
“凡道友，且看好了。”
Some were startled, some fearful, and others excited.
xuán jī huán zhōng ， chà nà jiān hǎo sì yǒu wú qióng shān hǎi yǐng xiàng shēng téng ér qǐ 。
璇玑环中，刹那间好似有无穷山海影像升腾而起。
Chatter filled the air.
bìng fēi shì xiàng guò wǎng nà bān ， zhǐ shì sù zào xū xiāng 。
并非是像过往那般，只是塑造虚相。
Bu Jue frowned slightly; Li Fan's expression turned cold. Shou Qiu smiled derisively.
zhū shèng jìng cóng zhōng gǎn shòu dào le zhēn shí shān hǎi de qì xī 。
诸圣竟从中感受到了真实山海的气息。
"Silence!" Bu Jue's voice echoed, explaining their mission to all infinite beings.
shàng fāng shān lián mián wú yín ， wú xiàn hǎi hào hàn wú biān 。
上方山连绵无垠，无限海浩瀚无边。
Those who sought enlightenment began spontaneously exploring the wonders of the Tri-Unity Ring without any requests.
shān hǎi wēi yā ， běn jiù ràng zhū shèng qì xī wèi zhī yī zhì 。 ér zài shān hǎi xū xiāng zhòng ， hái yǒu yī dào shēn yǐng zhǔ mù 。
山海威压，本就让诸圣气息为之一窒。而在山海虚相中，还有一道身影瞩目。
As for those uninterested in this, Li Fan did not worry; with the influence of the Tri-Unity Ring, they would eventually be willing.
zuò shān wàng hǎi ， bèi duì zhòng shēng 。
坐山望海，背对众生。
Gradually, the Tri-Unity Ring fell silent.
“ shān hū hǎi xiào zhī shēng ， rǔ děng kě zēng wén ？”
“山呼海啸之声，汝等可曾闻？”
Countless star points floated around, moving through every corner of the ring.
“ shān qīng hǎi yān zhī shì ， rǔ děng kě zēng jiàn ？”
“山倾海淹之势，汝等可曾见？”
Their knowledge and thoughts, their feelings and insights, all flowed like tiny streams, continuously converging.
“ shān bēng hǎi xiàn zhī jié ， rǔ děng kě zēng lì ？”
“山崩海陷之劫，汝等可曾历？”
Though small and subtle, it was akin to a hundred rivers merging into one vast sea.
“ shān miè hǎi jì zhī zhōng ， rǔ děng kě zēng qiè ？”
“山灭海寂之终，汝等可曾怯？”
Over eight hundred years passed. The research on the Tri-Unity Ring had reached a critical point.
……
……
"Daoist Friend Fan's ingenious ideas are indeed effective; exploring together with countless beings of the mountain range surpasses our solitary efforts."
shān hǎi xū yǐng huán rào zhī xià ， zhū shèng nán jiàn shǒu qiū zhī yǐng 。
山海虚影环绕之下，诸圣难见守丘之影。
"This Tri-Unity Ring might be something the Three Mountains borrowed from the mountain range to create and evolve. By breaking it, we have found the key, making our work much easier," Shou Qiu's voice echoed in the ring.
wéi yǒu shān hǎi zhī wēi 、 shān hǎi zhī qīng 、 shān hǎi zhī miè ， zhū bān zhǒng zhǒng ， rú fēng dāo shuāng jiàn ， qí qí bī lái 。
唯有山海之威、山海之倾、山海之灭，诸般种种，如风刀霜剑，齐齐逼来。
Compared to eight hundred years ago, this place had become much brighter and clearer now.
jì shì shǒu qiū céng jīng jīng lì gǎn wù ， gèng shì róng rù le zhēn jiǎ zhī biàn hòu de ， wǎn ruò shí zhì 。
既是守丘曾经经历感悟，更是融入了真假之变后的，宛若实质。
The many obscure areas of the Tri-Unity Ring that were once difficult to understand became transparent to Li Fan and his companions.
guǐ mìng sì shèng ， suī shí lì bù sú 。
晷命四圣，虽实力不俗。
"Originally, the Three Mountains saw the Tri-Unity Ring like this."
dàn zài rú cǐ hào dàng dà jié zhī zhōng ， zì shì nán táo 。
但在如此浩荡大劫之中，自是难逃。
"But there is still one crucial core we have yet to solve."
shān hǎi xū yǐng chū xiàn ， pò suì 。 yī qiè guī yú píng jìng 。
山海虚影出现，破碎。一切归于平静。
"That is..."
ér guǐ mìng sì shèng ， yě sì hū zhēn jīng lì le yī cháng shān hǎi fù miè de jié nàn 。
而晷命四圣，也似乎真经历了一场山海覆灭的劫难。
"The secret of unity and harmony," Shou Qiu concluded.
In the Tri-Unity Ring, Li Fan and Shou Qiu exchanged many words. Shou Qiu's experiences over countless ages, especially his interactions with the Three Mountains, were a treasure beyond imagination for Li Fan.
They made rough plans for their future reincarnations.
"You can continue to flow upstream until I enter the Beyond Realm; it should be fine. However, going further..."
"Perhaps I won't be able to assist you."
"It doesn't matter. I've long been accustomed to traveling alone. Besides, we might still travel together," Li Fan said calmly.
Three unusual fluctuations interrupted their conversation in the Tri-Unity Ring.
Shou Qiu glanced and chuckled: "The Staff of the Three Mountains, the Shovel of Returning Seas, and the Rod of All Beings—these three treasures have fully recovered and are now struggling to break free."
"Although they don't know our fate, they can sense something amiss from our actions. They oppose the mission of the Three Mountains, so they must leave. However, it's not up to them right now."
With a wave of his hand, Shou Qiu easily suppressed the three treasures.
Before comprehending the truth of the true and false, Shou Qiu might have been no match for these three treasures. But with the true and false essence in his possession, even if the treasures were extraordinary, they would ultimately not be as formidable as the Three Mountains themselves.
With the assistance of the Tri-Unity Ring, naturally, they could not escape Shou Qiu's suppression.
"There isn't much time left. Now that we've captured the Four Saints, let's break free from the Tri-Unity Ring."
"Even though we have reformed the Tri-Unity Ring, most of it was crafted by the Three Treasures. If in the next life, we lack these molds, recreating the Tri-Unity Ring..."
"Even with the true and false essence assisting, it might not be easy," Shou Qiu said as he gazed at the white light enveloping the entire mountain range.
"That's precisely why. And without the Tri-Unity Ring by our side, Daoist Friend Fan would likely not feel secure." Bu Jue agreed.
Li Fan did not refute Bu Jue’s teasing but frowned and said, "The Tri-Unity Ring was crafted by the Three Mountains; even if I can recreate it in another life, they might still detect it. I need to thoroughly understand its essence and create a Tri-Unity Ring rather than one like it."
"Or perhaps, a Tri-Unity Ring that is uniquely mine."
Li Fan's words were somewhat convoluted, but Shou Qiu and Bu Jue instantly understood his meaning.
"I don't have absolute confidence; I'll try my best," Shou Qiu said.
The analysis of the Tri-Unity Ring was more challenging than Li Fan had anticipated. Even with their combined wisdom, progress was slow.
After all, it was a tool used by the Three Mountains to unite their efforts, and it would not be easily broken.
Just as they were stuck in this stalemate, Li Fan suddenly had an idea.
"Using our three powers alone might fall short."
"What if we include all the beings of the mountain range?"
"The later comers can only subtly influence without a unified mind. Perhaps that works," Shou Qiu nodded after some thought.
Bu Jue also agreed: "The wisdom of the beings in the mountain range may not be inferior to so-called saints. They just lack opportunities and destinies. Once they gain enlightenment, perhaps they will find new paths, uncovering what we have overlooked."
After reaching an agreement, the light of the Tri-Unity Ring suddenly expanded.
Its radiance illuminated the entire mountain range.
At this moment, countless beings in the remaining mountain range saw that dazzling white circle above their heads.
Although their physical bodies were not inside, their spirits and consciousness had already been constrained within it.
In the Tri-Unity Ring's white circle, only Li Fan, Shou Qiu, and Bu Jue stood alone.
But now, around them, countless star-like points appeared like a sea of stars.
Some were startled, some fearful, and others excited.
Chatter filled the air.
Bu Jue frowned slightly; Li Fan's expression turned cold. Shou Qiu smiled derisively.
"Silence!" Bu Jue's voice echoed, explaining their mission to all infinite beings.
Those who sought enlightenment began spontaneously exploring the wonders of the Tri-Unity Ring without any requests.
As for those uninterested in this, Li Fan did not worry; with the influence of the Tri-Unity Ring, they would eventually be willing.
Gradually, the Tri-Unity Ring fell silent.
Countless star points floated around, moving through every corner of the ring.
Their knowledge and thoughts, their feelings and insights, all flowed like tiny streams, continuously converging.
Though small and subtle, it was akin to a hundred rivers merging into one vast sea.
Over eight hundred years passed. The research on the Tri-Unity Ring had reached a critical point.
"Daoist Friend Fan's ingenious ideas are indeed effective; exploring together with countless beings of the mountain range surpasses our solitary efforts."
"This Tri-Unity Ring might be something the Three Mountains borrowed from the mountain range to create and evolve. By breaking it, we have found the key, making our work much easier," Shou Qiu's voice echoed in the ring.
Compared to eight hundred years ago, this place had become much brighter and clearer now.
The many obscure areas of the Tri-Unity Ring that were once difficult to understand became transparent to Li Fan and his companions.
"Originally, the Three Mountains saw the Tri-Unity Ring like this."
"But there is still one crucial core we have yet to solve."
"That is..."
"The secret of unity and harmony," Shou Qiu concluded.