wǔ lǎo huì zhè jiǔ míng hé dào qiáng zhě ， zuì zhōng sǐ le duō shǎo ， wàn xiān méng zài gōng gào zhōng méi yǒu tí jí 。
五老会这九名合道强者，最终死了多少，万仙盟在公告中没有提及。
The Nine Great Daoists of the Five Elders Association had suffered significant losses, though the exact number was not mentioned in their official announcement.
bù guò sǔn shī cǎn zhòng shì jué duì de 。
不过损失惨重是绝对的。
Indeed, the losses were severe. Otherwise, the once arrogant Five Elders Association would not have suddenly withdrawn its forces and shifted from an offensive to a defensive stance within moments.
fǒu zé yě bù zhì yú ， gāng gāng hái qì yàn xiāo zhāng de wǔ lǎo huì ， qǐng kè zhī jiān jiù gēn méi le yá de lǎo hǔ yì bān ， shōu suō bīng lì ， zhuǎn gōng wèi shǒu 。
否则也不至于，刚刚还气焰嚣张的五老会，顷刻之间就跟没了牙的老虎一般，收缩兵力，转攻为守。
The only known casualty among the Five Elders Association was a Great Daoist who had fallen, but it wasn't due to battle; he had been executed for being a spy. He had infiltrated the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance for nearly a thousand years without anyone noticing his true identity or status. His position of respect and anonymity made him an undetectable threat until his betrayal was discovered.
zhè yī shì jiàn zhōng ， wéi yī bèi zhòng rén zhī xiǎo de ， yǔn luò de hé dào xiū shì 。
这一事件中，唯一被众人知晓的，陨落的合道修士。
In Tianyu State, Purple Dome Sage Immortal resided in the headquarters of the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance's Martial Hall, holding immense power. It was due to this Purple Dome Sage Immortal secretly transmitting information that the Five Elders Association, after a series of tests and verifications, firmly believed the news that a Great Daoist would soon ascend to the Longevity Heaven Sage.
fǎn ér shǔ yú wàn xiān méng 。
反而属于万仙盟。
This led them to undertake a high-risk strategic move by dispatching nine Great Daoists into enemy territory. This wasn't the first time; previous actions had yielded significant benefits for the Five Elders Association. The last such mission involved an ambush on the Five Elements Grand Primordial Realm, and it was indeed this Purple Dome Sage Immortal who leaked that information.
bù guò bú shì zhàn sǐ ， ér shì bèi chǔ sǐ 。
不过不是战死，而是被处死。
His subordinates received a distress call from an expedition team seeking assistance to relocate the Five Elements Grand Primordial Realm. Knowing its immense value better than most within the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance, he covertly relayed the news to the Five Elders Association. This allowed them to react swiftly and even arrive before the alliance’s reinforcements.
yīn wèi ， tā shì yī míng jiàn dié 。
因为，他是一名间谍。
Even with the pursuit force of eight Great Daoists sent by the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance, the Five Elders Association was well-informed due to their high-ranking spy's betrayal. Without this unexpected situation, a single Transcendent Soul cultivator in the expedition might have saved the day with his formidable power, potentially ensuring all eight Great Daoists fell in battle.
yī míng shēn cáng wàn xiān méng jìn qiān zài ， ér shǐ zhōng wú rén néng gòu chá jué 。
一名深藏万仙盟近千载，而始终无人能够察觉。
Despite these losses, the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance suffered significant damage. The Five Elders Association had also taken some hits but could easily accept them. Unfortunately, due to the suddenness of the situation and lack of time to mobilize sufficient forces, the mission to steal the Five Elements Grand Primordial Realm failed.
dì wèi zūn chóng ， shēn fèn bèi jiē lù zhī qián ， shéi dōu bú huì huái yí tā de wǔ lǎo huì jiàn dié 。
地位尊崇，身份被皆露之前，谁都不会怀疑他的五老会间谍。
Nevertheless, as Purple Dome Sage Immortal was deeply embedded within the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance, his information should be trusted. Thus, despite the high risk involved in sending nine Great Daoists into enemy territory, the Five Elders Association proceeded with this strategy and fell into the carefully crafted trap by the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance.
tiān yǔ zhōu ， zǐ qióng xiān zūn 。
天禹州，紫穹仙尊。
For the mysterious leak of the Five Elements Grand Primordial Realm's news, there had always been resentment within the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance. The unnamed cultivator was referred to as "Solitary Hero" in the announcement.
zuò zhèn wàn xiān méng yǎn wǔ táng zǒng bù ， guì bù kě yán 。
坐镇万仙盟演武堂总部，贵不可言。
One of Solitary Hero’s friends was among the eight Great Daoists who pursued the leak. Driven by grief and duty, Solitary Hero vowed to uncover the spy hidden within the alliance's headquarters.
zhèng shì yīn wèi zhè wèi zǐ qióng xiān zūn àn zhōng chuán dì xiāo xī ， wǔ lǎo huì jīng guò yī fān shì tàn dé dào yàn zhèng hòu ， cái huì duì nà “ yǒu hé dào xiū shì jí jiāng jìn shēng cháng shēng tiān zūn ” de xiāo xī shēn xìn bù yí 。
正是因为这位紫穹仙尊暗中传递消息，五老会经过一番试探得到验证后，才会对那“有合道修士即将晋升长生天尊”的消息深信不疑。
After the great battle in Tianlin State concluded, the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance initiated an investigation. Solitary Hero took charge of this task. However, due to Purple Dome Sage Immortal’s high status and excellent concealment, any doubts lacked concrete evidence, making it impossible to take action against him. The matter was ultimately shelved.
cóng ér zuò chū “ pài qiǎn jiǔ mìng hé dào xiū shì shēn rù dí jìng ” zhè zhǒng jù yǒu jí gāo fēng xiǎn xìng de zhàn lüè jǔ cuò 。
从而做出“派遣九命合道修士深入敌境”这种具有极高风险性的战略举措。
Yet, Solitary Hero did not give up easily. A bold plan began forming in his mind: "Lure the snake out of its hole." While simple, this plan required meticulous planning and execution; a single mistake could render it futile.
yīn wèi zhè yě bú shì dì yī cì 。
因为这也不是第一次。
Initially hesitant, he eventually completed the setup. Rumors began circulating among high-ranking officials within the alliance about a Great Daoist set to achieve Longevity Heaven. Many Great Daoists received invitations for assistance, disappearing without trace.
qián jǐ cì de xíng dòng zhōng ， wǔ lǎo huì kě shì cháng zú le tián tóu 。
前几次的行动中，五老会可是尝足了甜头。
Purple Dome Sage Immortal was aware of this but couldn’t verify its accuracy due to his recent involvement in the investigation and lingering suspicions. He did not dare risk his own safety to confirm it. However, the matter was too significant. If a new Longevity Heaven Sage were to emerge...
shàng yī cì zhè me zuò ， jiù shì tū xí wǔ xíng dà dòng tiān 。
上一次这么做，就是突袭五行大洞天。
After much deliberation, Purple Dome Sage Immortal relayed this information to the Five Elders Association, asking them to verify it independently.
méi cuò ， dāng shí ， jiāng wǔ xíng dà dòng tiān xiāo xī tòu lù chū qù de ， yě shì zhè wèi zǐ qióng xiān zūn 。
没错，当时，将五行大洞天消息透露出去的，也是这位紫穹仙尊。
Upon receiving the news, the Five Elders Association took it seriously. A sect’s ruins suddenly appeared in Jiushan State, drawing many cultivators' attention. The Five Elders Association seized this opportunity and dispatched a Transcendent Soul cultivator to provoke and test the alliance's response.
tā de shǒu xià jiē dào le tàn xiǎn tuán duì de qiú yuán xiāo xī ， xī wàng wàn xiān méng zǒng bù néng pài rén xié zhù ， jiāng wǔ xíng dà dòng tiān qiān yí 。
他的手下接到了探险团队的求援消息，希望万仙盟总部能派人协助，将五行大洞天迁移。
The Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance reacted strangely. They issued stern warnings with empty threats like "Come and die," but only sent a few Transcendent Souls as support. When had Transcendent Soul cultivators become mere ceremonial guards?
duì yú zhè zuò dòng tiān yǒu zhe rú hé de jià zhí ， zhè wèi zǐ qióng xiān zūn kě shì bǐ wàn xiān méng zhōng de jué dà duō shù rén dōu qīng chǔ 。
对于这座洞天有着如何的价值，这位紫琼仙尊可是比万仙盟中的绝大多数人都清楚。
Where were all those Great Daoists? Even if they didn’t use other forces, could the Five Elements Grand Primordial Realm's lone Transcendent Soul cultivator, Luo Xi, do anything in Jiushan State with only Transcendent Souls present?
yú shì tā tōu tōu jiāng xiāo xī chuán dá gěi le wǔ lǎo huì 。
于是他偷偷将消息传达给了五老会。
The Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance knew this. Would they just take a slap and accept it? What had happened to their stern warnings? They seemed more like an attempt to reassure the alliance's own members rather than deter the Five Elders Association.
suǒ yǐ wǔ lǎo huì nà biān cái néng fǎn yìng rú cǐ xùn sù ， shèn zhì zài wàn xiān méng de zhī yuán dào lái qián gǎn dào 。
所以五老会那边才能反应如此迅速，甚至在万仙盟的支援到来前赶到。
It appeared that Purple Dome Sage Immortal’s information might be true! There was indeed a Great Daoist within the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance, planning to defy the laws of heaven and earth. Multiple divinations confirmed this!
nǎ pà hòu lái wàn xiān méng nǎo xiū chéng nù xià pài chū de bā míng hé dào xiū shì de zhuī jī duì wǔ 。
哪怕后来万仙盟恼羞成怒下派出的八名合道修士的追击队伍。
The Five Elders Association became anxious. Compared to facing a new Longevity Heaven Sage, losing some territories would be acceptable. Once the ascension succeeded, all losses would be regained.
yǒu le shēn jū gāo wèi de zǐ qióng xiān zūn xiè mì ， wǔ lǎo huì nà biān duì qí rén yuán pèi zhì yě shì zhī dào de yì qīng èr chǔ 。
有了身居高位的紫穹仙尊泄密，五老会那边对其人员配置也是知道的一清二楚。
No, they must stop it! The Five Elders Association declared war immediately. Based on Purple Dome’s intel, nine Great Daoists were dispatched to Tianyu State to sabotage the ascension.
rú guǒ bú shì chū xiàn le yì liào zhī wài de qíng kuàng 。
如果不是出现了意料之外的情况。
But everything was a trap.
duì wǔ zhōng bèi hū shì de yī míng huà shén xiū shì ， jū rán bào fā chū le kān bǐ hé dào de zhàn lì ， yú wēi nàn guān tóu lì wǎn kuáng lán yú jì dào 。
队伍中被忽视的一名化神修士，居然爆发出了堪比合道的战力，于危难关头力挽狂澜于既倒。
Li Fan's expression was strange as he repeatedly read through the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance's haughty announcement. Finally, he sighed deeply.
kǒng pà zhè fù zé zhuī jī de bā míng hé dào ， hěn kě néng huì quán bù jiāo dài zài zhàn chǎng shàng 。
恐怕这负责追击的八名合道，很可能会全部交代在战场上。
"Only by standing at that height can one truly understand the full picture."
bù guò jí biàn rú cǐ ， wàn xiān méng zài cǐ shì jiàn zhōng ， yě shì dà chū xuè 。
不过即便如此，万仙盟在此事件中，也是大出血。
"The truth of what happened might only be clear when we look back after it’s all over."
The Nine Great Daoists of the Five Elders Association had suffered significant losses, though the exact number was not mentioned in their official announcement.
Indeed, the losses were severe. Otherwise, the once arrogant Five Elders Association would not have suddenly withdrawn its forces and shifted from an offensive to a defensive stance within moments.
The only known casualty among the Five Elders Association was a Great Daoist who had fallen, but it wasn't due to battle; he had been executed for being a spy. He had infiltrated the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance for nearly a thousand years without anyone noticing his true identity or status. His position of respect and anonymity made him an undetectable threat until his betrayal was discovered.
In Tianyu State, Purple Dome Sage Immortal resided in the headquarters of the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance's Martial Hall, holding immense power. It was due to this Purple Dome Sage Immortal secretly transmitting information that the Five Elders Association, after a series of tests and verifications, firmly believed the news that a Great Daoist would soon ascend to the Longevity Heaven Sage.
This led them to undertake a high-risk strategic move by dispatching nine Great Daoists into enemy territory. This wasn't the first time; previous actions had yielded significant benefits for the Five Elders Association. The last such mission involved an ambush on the Five Elements Grand Primordial Realm, and it was indeed this Purple Dome Sage Immortal who leaked that information.
His subordinates received a distress call from an expedition team seeking assistance to relocate the Five Elements Grand Primordial Realm. Knowing its immense value better than most within the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance, he covertly relayed the news to the Five Elders Association. This allowed them to react swiftly and even arrive before the alliance’s reinforcements.
Even with the pursuit force of eight Great Daoists sent by the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance, the Five Elders Association was well-informed due to their high-ranking spy's betrayal. Without this unexpected situation, a single Transcendent Soul cultivator in the expedition might have saved the day with his formidable power, potentially ensuring all eight Great Daoists fell in battle.
Despite these losses, the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance suffered significant damage. The Five Elders Association had also taken some hits but could easily accept them. Unfortunately, due to the suddenness of the situation and lack of time to mobilize sufficient forces, the mission to steal the Five Elements Grand Primordial Realm failed.
Nevertheless, as Purple Dome Sage Immortal was deeply embedded within the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance, his information should be trusted. Thus, despite the high risk involved in sending nine Great Daoists into enemy territory, the Five Elders Association proceeded with this strategy and fell into the carefully crafted trap by the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance.
For the mysterious leak of the Five Elements Grand Primordial Realm's news, there had always been resentment within the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance. The unnamed cultivator was referred to as "Solitary Hero" in the announcement.
One of Solitary Hero’s friends was among the eight Great Daoists who pursued the leak. Driven by grief and duty, Solitary Hero vowed to uncover the spy hidden within the alliance's headquarters.
After the great battle in Tianlin State concluded, the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance initiated an investigation. Solitary Hero took charge of this task. However, due to Purple Dome Sage Immortal’s high status and excellent concealment, any doubts lacked concrete evidence, making it impossible to take action against him. The matter was ultimately shelved.
Yet, Solitary Hero did not give up easily. A bold plan began forming in his mind: "Lure the snake out of its hole." While simple, this plan required meticulous planning and execution; a single mistake could render it futile.
Initially hesitant, he eventually completed the setup. Rumors began circulating among high-ranking officials within the alliance about a Great Daoist set to achieve Longevity Heaven. Many Great Daoists received invitations for assistance, disappearing without trace.
Purple Dome Sage Immortal was aware of this but couldn’t verify its accuracy due to his recent involvement in the investigation and lingering suspicions. He did not dare risk his own safety to confirm it. However, the matter was too significant. If a new Longevity Heaven Sage were to emerge...
After much deliberation, Purple Dome Sage Immortal relayed this information to the Five Elders Association, asking them to verify it independently.
Upon receiving the news, the Five Elders Association took it seriously. A sect’s ruins suddenly appeared in Jiushan State, drawing many cultivators' attention. The Five Elders Association seized this opportunity and dispatched a Transcendent Soul cultivator to provoke and test the alliance's response.
The Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance reacted strangely. They issued stern warnings with empty threats like "Come and die," but only sent a few Transcendent Souls as support. When had Transcendent Soul cultivators become mere ceremonial guards?
Where were all those Great Daoists? Even if they didn’t use other forces, could the Five Elements Grand Primordial Realm's lone Transcendent Soul cultivator, Luo Xi, do anything in Jiushan State with only Transcendent Souls present?
The Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance knew this. Would they just take a slap and accept it? What had happened to their stern warnings? They seemed more like an attempt to reassure the alliance's own members rather than deter the Five Elders Association.
It appeared that Purple Dome Sage Immortal’s information might be true! There was indeed a Great Daoist within the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance, planning to defy the laws of heaven and earth. Multiple divinations confirmed this!
The Five Elders Association became anxious. Compared to facing a new Longevity Heaven Sage, losing some territories would be acceptable. Once the ascension succeeded, all losses would be regained.
No, they must stop it! The Five Elders Association declared war immediately. Based on Purple Dome’s intel, nine Great Daoists were dispatched to Tianyu State to sabotage the ascension.
But everything was a trap.
Li Fan's expression was strange as he repeatedly read through the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance's haughty announcement. Finally, he sighed deeply.
"Only by standing at that height can one truly understand the full picture."
"The truth of what happened might only be clear when we look back after it’s all over."