“ wǒ zhè bǎi wàn gòng xiàn dù lái zhī bù yì ， kuàng qiě děng zhè lún qì yùn fǎn shì guò qù ， hái bù zhī dào yào guò duō jiǔ 。”
“我这百万贡献度来之不易，况且等这轮气运反噬过去，还不知道要过多久。”
"I earned this million contribution points the hard way, and who knows how long it will take for the luck to turn against me."
“ yīng dāng yào shèn zhòng yì diǎn 。”
“应当要慎重一点。”
"We should be cautious."
sī cǔn piàn kè zhī hòu ， hán yì jué de ěr tīng wèi xū 、 yǎn jiàn wèi shí 。 fǎn zhèng zài zhè yuán dào zhōu chù chù shòu cuò ， bù rú chóng fǎn cóng yún hǎi ， shí jì kǎo chá yī fān zài zuò jué dìng 。
思忖片刻之后，韩易觉得耳听为虚、眼见为实。反正在这源道州处处受挫，不如重返丛云海，实际考察一番再做决定。
After some contemplation, Han Yi felt that hearing was deceiving while seeing was believing. Given his repeated setbacks in Source Dao State, he decided to return to Cunyun Sea and conduct a thorough investigation.
yú shì ， xīng zhī suǒ qǐ lái dào yuán dào zhōu de hán yì ， yòu yīn wèi ǒu rán jiān tīng dào de xiāo xī ， fǎn huí le gù dì 。
于是，兴之所起来到源道州的韩易，又因为偶然间听到的消息，返回了故地。
Thus, the spontaneous decision led Han Yi back to Cunyun Sea after he heard news by chance.
děng tā chóng xīn huí dào cóng yún hǎi ， fā xiàn zhōu wéi xiū shì tǎo lùn “ mì shǐ dà rén mù zī ” jì huà de rè liè chéng dù ， shí zài yuǎn chāo hū tā de xiǎng xiàng 。
等他重新回到丛云海，发现周围修士讨论“秘使大人募资”计划的热烈程度，实在远超乎他的想象。
Upon his return, he found that the enthusiasm of the cultivators discussing the "Secret Envoy's Fundraising Plan" was far beyond his expectations. While not everyone blindly believed in it, there were a significant number of Li Fan's loyal followers.
suī rán bìng bú shì suǒ yǒu rén dōu wú nǎo de xiāng xìn ， dàn yě yǒu hěn dà yī bù fèn lǐ fán de zhōng shí yōng dǔn 。
虽然并不是所有人都无脑的相信，但也有很大一部分李凡的忠实拥趸。
Believers and non-believers looked at each other as foolish and tried to convince the other side. The heated debate only intensified the topic's popularity.
xìn zhě yǔ bù xìn zhě hù shì duì fāng wèi yú chǔn zhī bèi ， dōu xiǎng zhe yào shuō fú duì miàn 。
信者与不信者互视对方为愚蠢之辈，都想着要说服对面。
This attracted more cultivators who had been merely observing to join in.
zài bù tíng de zhēng lùn zhōng ， huà tí de rè dù fǎn dào shì yǔ rì jù zēng 。
在不停的争论中，话题的热度反倒是与日俱增。
However, looking at this lively scene, Han Yi suddenly felt a chill run down his spine for some reason.
yóu cǐ zài dù xī yǐn le yī dà bō yuán běn xuǎn zé wéi guān de xiū shì qù cān yù qí zhōng 。
由此再度吸引了一大波原本选择围观的修士去参与其中。
Before he could delve deeper into the source of his unease, news swept through Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance, easing the minds of many while pushing Li Fan's fundraising plan to its peak.
zhǐ shì kàn zhe zhè liè huǒ pēng yóu shì de rè nào chǎng miàn ， bù zhī zěn me ， hán yì xīn zhōng hū de shǎn xiàn guò yī sī liáng yì 。
只是看着这烈火烹油似的热闹场面，不知怎么，韩易心中忽的闪现过一丝凉意。
The Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance and the Five Elders Council were going to cease hostilities.
rán ér ， hái bù dài tā xì xì shēn jiū xīn zhōng de bù ān lái zì hé chù 。
然而，还不待他细细深究心中的不安来自何处。
Li Fan’s prediction had come true once again!
yī zé xiāo xī zài zhuǎn shùn jiān xí juǎn zhěng gè wàn xiān méng ， ràng wú shù xiū shì sōng le yì kǒu qì de tóng shí ， shǐ de lǐ fán mù zī jì huà de huà tí tǎo lùn dù ， yě zài yī shí jiān dá dào le dǐng fēng 。
一则消息在转瞬间席卷整个万仙盟，让无数修士松了一口气的同时，使得李凡募资计划的话题讨论度，也在一时间达到了顶峰。
Since that day when Li Fan spread this news, people kept trying to gather information through connections. Public opinion was also intense for a while but without any definitive result.
wàn xiān méng yǔ wǔ lǎo huì zhī jiān ， yào tíng zhàn le 。
万仙盟与五老会之间，要停战了。
Until today, the prophecy had been fulfilled!
lǐ fán ， lǐ dà shī de yù cè zài yí cì chéng zhēn ！
李凡，李大师的预测再一次成真！
Although it seemed obvious that there was an official Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance flavor of "letting go and moving on," this did not hinder Li Fan's reputation as a masterful prophet from reaching new heights.
zì cóng dāng rì lǐ fán jiāng cǐ shì sàn bō chū qù hòu ， jiù bù duàn yǒu rén qù tuō guān xì ， dǎ tàn xiāo xī de zhēn shí xìng ， mín jiān yú lùn yě shì yī shí xiōng yǒng 。
自从当日李凡将此事散播出去后，就不断有人去托关系，打探消息的真实性，民间舆论也是一时汹涌。
Many cultivators who had firmly believed in the plan, thinking it was just another attempt by Li Fan to make one last exit with the money, began to have second thoughts. Those who were still observing also joined the fundraising effort out of sheer fact.
dàn shǐ zhōng dōu méi yǒu què qiè de jié guǒ 。
但始终都没有确切的结果。
Following the crowd is a human instinct.
zhí dào jīn rì ， yù yán zài dù yìng yàn ！
直到今日，预言再度应验！
Han Yi was still hesitant due to his unease but suddenly heard a rumor that because the contributions had exceeded expectations, the fundraising might be halted early.
suī rán ， míng yǎn rén kàn chū ， zhè lǐ miàn sì hū yǒu zhe wàn xiān méng guān fāng ， shùn shì jiè pō xià lǘ de wèi dào 。
虽然，明眼人看出，这里面似乎有着万仙盟官方，顺势借坡下驴的味道。
Although Representative He Zhenghao quickly dispelled this rumor with a firm statement, it did not change the fact that he was receiving fewer contribution points over time.
dàn zhè bìng bù fáng ài lǐ fán nà yǐ jīng bèi chuán dé shén hū qí jì de tuī yǎn zhī shù ， zài dù bèi tuī xiàng yí gè dǐng fēng 。
但这并不妨碍李凡那已经被传得神乎其技的推衍之术，再度被推向一个顶峰。
This seemed to confirm the rumors' validity. The cultivators became even more eager.
xǔ duō yuán běn shēn xìn bù yí 、 rèn wéi zhè cì guī mó zhè me dà de mù zī jì huà ， jué duì shì lǐ fán xiǎng yào lāo zuì hòu yī bǐ pǎo lù de xiū shì ， xīn zhōng fēn fēn chǎn shēng le dòng yáo 。
许多原本深信不疑、认为这次规模这么大的募资计划，绝对是李凡想要捞最后一笔跑路的修士，心中纷纷产生了动摇。
Han Yi could no longer bear it and, in the heat of the moment, handed over his remaining 910,000 contribution points.
ér nà xiē yuán běn xuǎn zé guān wàng de xiū shì ， yě zài zhè tiě yì bān de shì shí miàn qián ， xuǎn zé le jiā rù jìn dà duì wǔ de mù zī háng liè zhōng 。
而那些原本选择观望的修士，也在这铁一般的事实面前，选择了加入进大队伍的募资行列中。
After being blown by the cold sea breeze and coming back to his senses, he regretted his decision.
gēn fēng ， shì rén lèi de yī zhǒng běn néng 。
跟风，是人类的一种本能。
"At least I should have kept some as a backup."
yuán běn hán yì hái yīn wèi xīn zhōng de bù ān réng zài yóu yù 。
原本韩易还因为心中的不安仍在犹豫。
Han Yi said with frustration. However, it was too late for regrets. Once the contract was signed, he could not reclaim the contribution points within five years. If absolutely necessary due to life-threatening situations, he would need to pay 30% of the principal as a penalty.
kě tū rán ， yī zé chuán wén hū de chū xiàn 。
可突然，一则传闻忽的出现。
Moreover, the high interest rate could no longer be fulfilled. The loss was significant, and few cultivators would choose such a course unless it was truly unavoidable.
shuō shì yīn wèi xiū shì men tài guò rè qíng ， suǒ mù jí de gòng xiàn dù chāo guò le yuán běn yù dìng de jì huà 。
说是因为修士们太过热情，所募集的贡献度超过了原本预定的计划。
According to He Zhenghao, these strict rules were meant to prevent malicious sabotage. Li Fan's high-profile fundraising had made some people envious, who were trying various methods to tarnish his reputation and take over the position.
suǒ yǐ hěn yǒu kě néng ， yuán xiān chéng nuò “ shàng bù fēng dǐng ” de mù zī ， yào tí qián zhōng zhǐ le 。
所以很有可能，原先承诺“上不封顶”的募资，要提前中止了。
"With so many cultivators involved, and Li Fan being the current head of Cunyun Sea, it shouldn't be a problem," Han Yi felt despondent but could not pinpoint the issue. He consoled himself with this thought.
xiāo xī bù zhī shì yóu hé rén chuán chū ， yǒu bí zi yǒu yǎn ， dùn shí ràng nà xiē hái méi shàng chē de rén jí le 。
消息不知是由何人传出，有鼻子有眼，顿时让那些还没上车的人急了。
With no money left, Han Yi was at a loss about where to go. He wandered aimlessly in Cunyun Sea, soulless and lost.
suī rán mì shǐ dà rén de dài biǎo 、 hé zhèng hào dì yī shí jiān zhàn le chū lái ， yì zhèng yán cí de jìn xíng le pì yáo 。
虽然秘使大人的代表、何正浩第一时间站了出来，义正言辞的进行了辟谣。
After some time, Han Yi suddenly woke up.
dàn què wú fǎ gǎi biàn tā shōu qǔ gòng xiàn dù xiào lǜ yuè lái yuè màn de shì shí 。
但却无法改变他收取贡献度效率越来越慢的事实。
He quickly assessed his surroundings, feeling as if he had been here before.
zhè xià zi ， hǎo xiàng fǎn dào zuò shí le “ yáo yán ” zhēn shí xìng 。
这下子，好像反倒坐实了“谣言”真实性。
"This feeling..."
yú shì xiū shì men shùn jiān biàn dé yù fā jí qiè le 。
于是修士们瞬间变得愈发急切了。
"Strange, I must be seeing this for the first time," a serious look flashed across Han Yi's eyes. However, he was adept at sensing with his spiritual perception from practicing *Tianyun Jing*, so he did not ignore this fleeting sense of déjà vu.
hán yì zhè ge shí hòu ， yě zài rěn nài bú zhù 。
韩易这个时候，也再忍耐不住。
He slowly activated his technique and looked around.
xiàn chǎng rè liè wú bǐ de qì fēn xià ， tóu nǎo yī rè ， jiāng zì jǐ shēn shàng jǐn cún de jiǔ shí yī wàn gòng xiàn dù ， quán dōu jiāo le shàng qù 。
现场热烈无比的气氛下，头脑一热，将自己身上仅存的九十一万贡献度，全都交了上去。
"Eh?"
děng tā bèi bīng lěng de hǎi fēng chuī de qīng xǐng xiē ， huí guò shén lái ， yòu yǒu diǎn hòu huǐ 。
等他被冰冷的海风吹的清醒些，回过神来，又有点后悔。
After a moment, his gaze fixed on some area in the sky.
“ bù guǎn zěn me yàng ， zhì shǎo yīng gāi gěi zì jǐ liú diǎn bèi yòng de 。”
“不管怎么样，至少应该给自己留点备用的。”
All living beings have their own luck.
hán yì ào nǎo dào 。
韩易懊恼道。
But in Han Yi's vision, that previously empty area now showed signs of distortion.
bù guò cǐ shí ， fǎn huǐ yě shì wú yòng le 。 shuāng fāng yǐ jīng qiān dìng qì shū ， yí dàn shàng jiāo ， zài wǔ nián de fēng bì qī nèi ， dōu wú fǎ jiāng gòng xiàn dù qǔ huí 。
不过此时，反悔也是无用了。双方已经签订契书，一旦上交，在五年的封闭期内，都无法将贡献度取回。
"There must be something hidden here!" Han Yi felt excited.
rú guǒ zhēn de yīn wèi xìng mìng yōu guān zhī shì ， jí xū gòng xiàn dù ， zé xū yào péi fù běn jīn de bǎi fēn zhī sān shí zuò wéi wéi yuē jīn 。
如果真的因为性命攸关之事，急需贡献度，则需要赔付本金的百分之三十作为违约金。
Thinking he had turned his luck around and found an opportunity, Han Yi first discreetly checked if there were any other cultivators nearby. Confirming it was just him, he cautiously flew to the high sky and approached that peculiar area, carefully observing it.
ér qiě gāo é de lì xī yě zài wú fǎ duì xiàn 。
而且高额的利息也再无法兑现。
"Sure enough, something is off!"
sǔn shī shí zài tài dà ， bú dào fēi bù dé yǐ de shí kè ， jī hū méi yǒu xiū shì huì xuǎn zé zhè me zuò 。
损失实在太大，不到非不得已的时刻，几乎没有修士会选择这么做。
After a while, Han Yi confirmed his suspicion. However, no matter how hard he tried, he could not find a way into this hidden space.
jù hé zhèng hào shuō ， zhè me yán kē de guī dìng ， yě shì wèi le fáng zhǐ yǒu xiǎo rén è yì pò huài 。
据何正浩说，这么严苛的规定，也是为了防止有小人恶意破坏。
The longer he stayed there, the higher the risk of being discovered by other cultivators.
yīn wèi lǐ fán zhè me gāo diào de mù jí gòng xiàn dù ， chóu jí le dà liàng zī jīn ， yǐ jīng ràng mǒu xiē rén yǎn hóng le 。
因为李凡这么高调的募集贡献度，筹集了大量资金，已经让某些人眼红了。
Such a significant opportunity should not be shared with others!
tā men zhèng xiǎng jǐn gè zhǒng fāng fǎ ， gěi lǐ fán pō zàng shuǐ 。 rán hòu shì tú qǔ ér dài zhī ， fēn yī bēi gēng 。
他们正想尽各种方法，给李凡泼脏水。然后试图取而代之，分一杯羹。
So, Han Yi grew increasingly anxious. Suddenly, another vague image flashed in his mind.
“ zhè me duō xiū shì dōu cān yù jìn lái ， ér qiě lǐ fán tā hái shì cóng yún hǎi mù qián de zuì gāo zhí zhèng ， yīng gāi bù zhì yú chū wèn tí ba 。” hán yì xīn zhōng chàng rán ruò shī de gǎn jué jiǔ jiǔ bù xiāo ， sī suǒ xǔ jiǔ ， yě méi zhǎo chū wèn tí de suǒ zài 。 zhǐ hǎo rú cǐ zì wǒ ān wèi dào 。
“这么多修士都参与进来，而且李凡他还是丛云海目前的最高执政，应该不至于出问题吧。”韩易心中怅然若失的感觉久久不消，思索许久，也没找出问题的所在。只好如此自我安慰道。
Han Yi was stunned.
rú jīn yòu shì shēn wú fēn wén ， hán yì yī shí jiān yǒu xiē máng rán 。 bù zhī gāi wǎng hé chù qù ， hún bù shǒu shè de zài cóng yún hǎi yóu dàng 。
如今又是身无分文，韩易一时间有些茫然。不知该往何处去，魂不守舍的在丛云海游荡。
Without pondering where this inspiration came from, he narrowed his eyes and mimicked the actions shown in the vision.
bù zhī guò le duō jiǔ ， hán yì hū de jīng xǐng 。
不知过了多久，韩易忽的惊醒。
He first pulled back, then accelerated to an extreme speed, charging towards the hidden snow region in the sky.
tā kuài sù dǎ liàng sì zhōu de huán jìng ， zǒng jué de zì jǐ yǐ qián sì hū lái guò zhè ge dì fāng 。
他快速打量四周的环境，总觉得自己以前似乎来过这个地方。
A black light flashed across his body.
“ zhè zhǒng gǎn jué ……”
“这种感觉……”
The next moment, Han Yi saw two figures standing still within the space—Green Breeze and Broken Sword.
“ qí guài ， wǒ míng míng shì dì yī cì lái cǐ chù cái duì 。” hán yì yǎn zhōng shǎn guò yī sī níng zhòng 。
“奇怪，我明明是第一次来此处才对。”韩易眼中闪过一丝凝重。
His eyes turned blood red as his mind went into chaos.
bù guò tā xiū xíng 《 tiān yùn jīng 》， líng jué mǐn ruì ， suǒ yǐ bìng méi yǒu fàng guò xīn zhōng zhè yī shǎn ér guò de jì shì gǎn 。
不过他修行《天运经》，灵觉敏锐，所以并没有放过心中这一闪而过的既视感。
Han Yi almost lost control and rushed toward the Heavenly Soul.
huǎn huǎn yùn zhuàn gōng fǎ ， sì chù zhāng wàng qǐ lái 。
缓缓运转功法，四处张望起来。
Just then, a feather from the Azure Bird in his dantian intervened again to save him. A faint light enveloped him, temporarily restoring some of his sanity.
“ yí ？”
“咦？”
With a determined look, he turned away, no longer looking at the strange scene of *Green Breeze Confining Sword* within the space.
piàn kè zhī hòu ， tā jiāng mù guāng dìng gé zài tiān qióng zhōng de mǒu chù 。
片刻之后，他将目光定格在天穹中的某处。
Instead, he unleashed all his cultivation and retreated far into the outside world.
shì jiān shēng líng ， gè yǒu qí yùn 。
世间生灵，各有其运。
In no time, Han Yi escaped that eerie space.
dàn cǐ kè zài hán yì de shì yě zhōng ， yuán běn nà kōng wú yì rén de qū yù ， jìng rán chéng xiàn chū bèi niǔ qū hòu de yì zhuàng 。
但此刻在韩易的视野中，原本那空无一人的区域，竟然呈现出被扭曲后的异状。
He coughed up blood from his mouth, and the Azure Bird's feather was severely damaged, looking listless and drooping.
"I earned this million contribution points the hard way, and who knows how long it will take for the luck to turn against me."
"We should be cautious."
After some contemplation, Han Yi felt that hearing was deceiving while seeing was believing. Given his repeated setbacks in Source Dao State, he decided to return to Cunyun Sea and conduct a thorough investigation.
Thus, the spontaneous decision led Han Yi back to Cunyun Sea after he heard news by chance.
Upon his return, he found that the enthusiasm of the cultivators discussing the "Secret Envoy's Fundraising Plan" was far beyond his expectations. While not everyone blindly believed in it, there were a significant number of Li Fan's loyal followers.
Believers and non-believers looked at each other as foolish and tried to convince the other side. The heated debate only intensified the topic's popularity.
This attracted more cultivators who had been merely observing to join in.
However, looking at this lively scene, Han Yi suddenly felt a chill run down his spine for some reason.
Before he could delve deeper into the source of his unease, news swept through Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance, easing the minds of many while pushing Li Fan's fundraising plan to its peak.
The Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance and the Five Elders Council were going to cease hostilities.
Li Fan’s prediction had come true once again!
Since that day when Li Fan spread this news, people kept trying to gather information through connections. Public opinion was also intense for a while but without any definitive result.
Until today, the prophecy had been fulfilled!
Although it seemed obvious that there was an official Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance flavor of "letting go and moving on," this did not hinder Li Fan's reputation as a masterful prophet from reaching new heights.
Many cultivators who had firmly believed in the plan, thinking it was just another attempt by Li Fan to make one last exit with the money, began to have second thoughts. Those who were still observing also joined the fundraising effort out of sheer fact.
Following the crowd is a human instinct.
Han Yi was still hesitant due to his unease but suddenly heard a rumor that because the contributions had exceeded expectations, the fundraising might be halted early.
Although Representative He Zhenghao quickly dispelled this rumor with a firm statement, it did not change the fact that he was receiving fewer contribution points over time.
This seemed to confirm the rumors' validity. The cultivators became even more eager.
Han Yi could no longer bear it and, in the heat of the moment, handed over his remaining 910,000 contribution points.
After being blown by the cold sea breeze and coming back to his senses, he regretted his decision.
"At least I should have kept some as a backup."
Han Yi said with frustration. However, it was too late for regrets. Once the contract was signed, he could not reclaim the contribution points within five years. If absolutely necessary due to life-threatening situations, he would need to pay 30% of the principal as a penalty.
Moreover, the high interest rate could no longer be fulfilled. The loss was significant, and few cultivators would choose such a course unless it was truly unavoidable.
According to He Zhenghao, these strict rules were meant to prevent malicious sabotage. Li Fan's high-profile fundraising had made some people envious, who were trying various methods to tarnish his reputation and take over the position.
"With so many cultivators involved, and Li Fan being the current head of Cunyun Sea, it shouldn't be a problem," Han Yi felt despondent but could not pinpoint the issue. He consoled himself with this thought.
With no money left, Han Yi was at a loss about where to go. He wandered aimlessly in Cunyun Sea, soulless and lost.
After some time, Han Yi suddenly woke up.
He quickly assessed his surroundings, feeling as if he had been here before.
"This feeling..."
"Strange, I must be seeing this for the first time," a serious look flashed across Han Yi's eyes. However, he was adept at sensing with his spiritual perception from practicing *Tianyun Jing*, so he did not ignore this fleeting sense of déjà vu.
He slowly activated his technique and looked around.
"Eh?"
After a moment, his gaze fixed on some area in the sky.
All living beings have their own luck.
But in Han Yi's vision, that previously empty area now showed signs of distortion.
"There must be something hidden here!" Han Yi felt excited.
Thinking he had turned his luck around and found an opportunity, Han Yi first discreetly checked if there were any other cultivators nearby. Confirming it was just him, he cautiously flew to the high sky and approached that peculiar area, carefully observing it.
"Sure enough, something is off!"
After a while, Han Yi confirmed his suspicion. However, no matter how hard he tried, he could not find a way into this hidden space.
The longer he stayed there, the higher the risk of being discovered by other cultivators.
Such a significant opportunity should not be shared with others!
So, Han Yi grew increasingly anxious. Suddenly, another vague image flashed in his mind.
Han Yi was stunned.
Without pondering where this inspiration came from, he narrowed his eyes and mimicked the actions shown in the vision.
He first pulled back, then accelerated to an extreme speed, charging towards the hidden snow region in the sky.
A black light flashed across his body.
The next moment, Han Yi saw two figures standing still within the space—Green Breeze and Broken Sword.
His eyes turned blood red as his mind went into chaos.
Han Yi almost lost control and rushed toward the Heavenly Soul.
Just then, a feather from the Azure Bird in his dantian intervened again to save him. A faint light enveloped him, temporarily restoring some of his sanity.
With a determined look, he turned away, no longer looking at the strange scene of *Green Breeze Confining Sword* within the space.
Instead, he unleashed all his cultivation and retreated far into the outside world.
In no time, Han Yi escaped that eerie space.
He coughed up blood from his mouth, and the Azure Bird's feather was severely damaged, looking listless and drooping.