qíng kuàng bǐ yù xiǎng zhōng de hái yào zāo gāo 。
情况比预想中的还要糟糕。
The situation was worse than anticipated.
bù jǐn jǐn shì cóng yún hǎi 。
不仅仅是丛云海。
Not just the Cunyun Sea, but throughout the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance, Zhao Senior Sister's illustrated albums had been secretly circulating.
wàn xiān méng gè dì ， dōu yǒu zhào shī jiě huà cè àn zhōng liú chuán 。
万仙盟各地，都有赵师姐画册暗中流传。
Cultivators naturally wouldn't proclaim their private viewing of such albums to others, yet the content was so captivating that even those with relatively firm wills would be left in a daze after perusing them. Even if they sought some outlet for their desires, the yearning never fully subsided.
xiū shì dōu yǒu zì shēn ào gǔ 。
修士都有自身傲骨。
They just wanted to see more of Zhao Senior Sister's illustrations.
zì rán bú huì jiāng zì jǐ tōu tōu liú lǎn huà cè de shì qíng sì chù xuān yáng 。
自然不会将自己偷偷浏览画册的事情四处宣扬。
Meanwhile, there were always more explicit and realistic albums appearing secretly, enticing cultivators step by step into the abyss.
dàn zhè huà cè nèi róng yòu shí zài jīng cǎi 。
但这画册内容又实在精彩。
The timing was impeccable. The Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance’s attention was focused on the grand initiation ceremony, leaving no one noticing in the quiet corners a dangerous thing spreading silently.
zhǐ yào xīn zhì bú shì guò fèn jiān dìng zhě ， zài guān shǎng wán zhī hòu ， jī běn dū huì xiá sī wàn qiān 、 xīn shén bù dìng 。
只要心志不是过分坚定者，在观赏完之后，基本都会遐思万千、心神不定。
"Are they already eager to test us?"
zòng shǐ zhǎo xiū shì fā xiè yī fān ， yù niàn yě shǐ zhōng dé bú dào pái jiě 。
纵使找修士发泄一番，欲念也始终得不到排解。
"Have they already sensed that the teachings have left the Xuanhuang Realm?"
zhǐ xiǎng kàn gèng duō guān yú zhào shī jiě de huà běn 。
只想看更多关于赵师姐的画本。
Season Shao Li's expression was inexplicable. Even the weaker Longevity Heaven Venerable’s methods were a form of dimensional strike for ordinary cultivators, making it hard to guard against.
ér zhè ge shí hòu ， àn zhōng zǒng yǒu gèng jiā lù gǔ 、 zhēn shí de duì yìng huà cè chū xiàn 。
而这个时候，暗中总有更加露骨、真实的对应画册出现。
Even those in the Formation Dao realm fell within this category.
xún xún shàn yòu ， yòu huò zhe xiū shì men ， yí bù bù tà xiàng shēn yuān 。
循循善诱，诱惑着修士们，一步步踏向深渊。
Thus, Li Fan wasn't surprised when He Zhenghao was affected. After viewing Zhao Senior Sister's illustrations, his mind was completely captured despite his constant thoughts about his wife and daughter.
zuì wèi guān jiàn de shì ， zhè ge shí jī xuǎn zé de jí hǎo 。
最为关键的是，这个时机选择的极好。
He Zhenghao had already fallen short of Li Fan’s eyesight, but he was still a standout among cultivators—powerless and alone, yet able to defend an island, make significant contributions in Formation Dao, and even converse with many array masters from the Strategy Array Hall...
wàn xiān méng zì shàng ér xià de zhù yì lì ， dōu jí zhōng zài shēng shì hào dà de rù zhí dà kǎo shàng 。
万仙盟自上而下的注意力，都集中在声势浩大的入职大考上。
How many cultivators were inferior to him?
wán quán méi yǒu zhù yì dào ， zài qiāo wú shēng xī jiān ， wú rén chá jué de jiǎo luò lǐ 。
完全没有注意到，在悄无声息间，无人察觉的角落里。
But when faced with Zhao Senior Sister's illustrations, He Zhenghao had already succumbed. The reaction of other cultivators could be imagined.
yī zhǒng jí qí wēi xiǎn de dōng xī ， zhèng zài wàn xiān méng zhōng qiǎo rán liú chuán 。
一种极其危险的东西，正在万仙盟中悄然流传。
"This is more dangerous than any Heart Ascension Pill."
“ yǐ jīng pò bù jí dài ， kāi shǐ shì tàn le me ？”
“已经迫不及待，开始试探了么？”
"The Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance allows it to spread without noticing anything."
“ yǐ jīng chá jué dào ， chuán fǎ lí kāi xuán huáng jiè le ？”
“已经察觉到，传法离开玄黄界了？”
"Should I warn them..."
jì shào lí shén sè mò míng 。
季绍离神色莫名。
Season Shao Li was indecisive.
cháng shēng tiān zūn de shǒu duàn ， jí biàn shì cháng shēng jìng zhōng de ruò zhě 。
长生天尊的手段，即便是长生境中的弱者。
Even if he wanted the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance to fail spectacularly, revealing their last trump card,
duì yú xún cháng xiū shì ér yán ， yě dōu shì jiàng wéi dǎ jī 。 jué nán fáng bèi 。
对于寻常修士而言，也都是降维打击。绝难防备。
but facing the One Mind Venerable's methods, he still harbored a certain fear from his heart.
jí biàn hé dào jìng jiè ， yě zài zhè “ xún cháng ” de fàn chóu zhī nèi 。
即便合道境界，也在这“寻常”的范畴之内。
"The Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance should have its own countermeasures. I needn't worry."
suǒ yǐ duì yú hé zhèng hào zhòng zhāo ， lǐ fán méi yǒu sī háo jīng yà 。
所以对于何正浩中招，李凡没有丝毫惊讶。
After some contemplation, Season Shao Li decided against meddlesome advice and chose to be a spectator.
nǎ pà tā xīn xīn niàn niàn zhe tā de qī nǚ ， zài yī guān zhào shī jiě yàn shì zhī hòu ， yě zhí jiē bèi gōu qù le hún 。
哪怕他心心念念着他的妻女，在一观赵师姐艳事之后，也直接被勾去了魂。
He only warned the members of the Mutual Aid Association not to view any albums out of curiosity.
yào zhī dào ， jí biàn rú jīn de hé dào yǒu ， yǐ jīng bù rù lǐ fán fǎ yǎn 。
要知道，即便如今的何道友，已经不入李凡法眼。
At the same time, he closely monitored the subtle changes.
dàn shí zé hé zhèng hào tā ， yǐ jīng shì xiū shì zhōng de jiǎo jiǎo zhě le 。
但实则何正浩他，已经是修士中的佼佼者了。
But soon, Season Shao Li realized that he had underestimated the One Mind Venerable's abilities.
wú quán wú shì ， zhǐ kào yī rén dú zì dǎ pīn 。 zài bèi dǎ yā de qián tí xià ， réng rán néng chéng wéi dǎo yǔ zhèn shǒu 。 bìng qiě yú zhèn fǎ yī dào shàng pǒ yǒu jiàn shù ， néng gòu gēn cè zhèn táng zhū duō zhèn fǎ shī tán xiào fēng shēng ……
无权无势，只靠一人独自打拼。在被打压的前提下，仍然能成为岛屿镇守。并且于阵法一道上颇有建树，能够跟策阵堂诸多阵法师谈笑风生……
As they say, curiosity killed the cat. Knowing the danger didn't completely cut off their thoughts.
tiān dǐ xià ， yǒu duō shǎo xiū shì bù rú tā ！
天底下，有多少修士不如他！
Moreover, knowing the true identity of the protagonist—Xuanhuang Realm’s top power and the Overlord of the Five Elders Council—they became even more curious.
dàn miàn duì zhào shī jiě huà cè shí ， hé zhèng hào shàng qiě rú cǐ 。 qí tā xiū shì de biǎo xiàn ， yě jiù kě yǐ xiǎng xiàng le 。
但面对赵师姐画册时，何正浩尚且如此。其他修士的表现，也就可以想象了。
They also harbored a bit ofluckiness;侥幸 can also be translated as "侥幸心理" meaning "侥幸 psychology" or "relying on luck") (luckiness;侥幸 can also be translated as "侥幸心理" meaning "侥幸 psychology" or "relying on luck") meansluckiness;侥幸 can also be translated as "侥幸心理" meaning "侥幸 psychology" or "relying on luck")) confidence in themselves.
“ zhè shì bǐ shén me xīn yì shēng xiān dān hái yào wēi xiǎn bǎi bèi de dōng xī 。”
“这是比什么心意升仙丹还要危险百倍的东西。”
Just one glance couldn’t be that bad...
“ wàn xiān méng jū rán rèn píng qí chuán bō ， méi yǒu sī háo chá jué 。”
“万仙盟居然任凭其传播，没有丝毫察觉。”
Once such thoughts arose, they were hard to dispel. Instead, with time, these thoughts grew stronger, making their minds restless.
“ yào bù yào tí xǐng ne ……”
“要不要提醒呢……”
Desires unfulfilled expanded endlessly.
jì shào lí yǒu xiē jǔ qí bù dìng 。
季绍离有些举棋不定。
When Season Shao Li noticed something amiss, three members of the Mutual Aid Association had already succumbed and secretly obtained the albums for private viewing.
jí biàn xiǎng yào kàn dào wàn xiān méng cǎn bài ， jiāng zuì hòu de dǐ pái lù chū 。
即便想要看到万仙盟惨败，将最后的底牌露出。
Terrified by their actions, he confined them to a dark room to cleanse their minds.
dàn miàn duì yī xīn tiān zūn de shǒu duàn ， tā réng rán zì xīn dǐ yǒu jǐ fēn jì dàn 。
但面对一心天尊的手段，他仍然自心底有几分忌惮。
"Unpredictable."
“ wàn xiān méng yīng gāi zì yǒu yī tào yìng duì zhī fǎ 。 bù xū wǒ dān xīn 。”
“万仙盟应该自有一套应对之法。不需我担心。”
Listening to the resentful curses from the darkness and their frenzied behavior, Season Shao Li's expression changed.
chén yín piàn kè zhī hòu ， jì shào lí zuì zhōng hái shì fàng qì le duō guǎn xián shì de dǎ suàn 。
沉吟片刻之后，季绍离最终还是放弃了多管闲事的打算。
"This is just the beginning. I immediately cut off its influence."
xuǎn zé zuò bì shàng guān 。
选择作壁上观。
"But those deeply ensnared..."
zhǐ shì dīng zhǔ hù zhù huì nèi de xiū shì ， qiān wàn bú yào yīn wèi yī shí hào qí 、 qù guān kàn shén me huà cè 。
只是叮嘱互助会内的修士，千万不要因为一时好奇、去观看什么画册。
Season Shao Li felt a chill in his heart.
tóng shí mì qiè de liú yì àn zhōng qiǎo rán de biàn huà 。
同时密切的留意暗中悄然的变化。
"While Zhao Senior Sister might be weaker in actual combat, her impact on cultivators truly rivals any Venerable."
dàn hěn kuài ， jì shào lí jiù yì shí dào le ， zì jǐ hái shì xiǎo qiáo le 【 yī xīn tiān zūn 】 de néng lì le 。
但很快，季绍离就意识到了，自己还是小瞧了【一心天尊】的能力了。
To prevent more members from falling, Season Shao Li recalled them all and sealed the Haixuan Island again.
sú huà shuō de hǎo ， hào qí hài sǐ māo 。
俗话说的好，好奇害死猫。
"Even if it’s still before the initiation ceremony, I don’t believe the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance is unaware of this."
bìng bú shì zhī dào le wēi xiǎn xìng ， jiù néng chè dǐ jiāng xīn sī duàn jué de 。
并不是知道了危险性，就能彻底将心思断绝的。
"I’ll see how they respond."
ér qiě ， zhèng yīn wèi tí qián zhī xiǎo le huà cè zhǔ rén wēng de zhēn shí shēn fèn ， nǎi shì xuán huáng jiè de dǐng jiān qiáng zhě 、 wǔ lǎo huì de tǒng zhì tiān zūn ……
而且，正因为提前知晓了画册主人翁的真实身份，乃是玄黄界的顶尖强者、五老会的统治天尊……
Just as Season Shao Li thought,
suǒ yǐ tā men fǎn dào shì yuè fā duì huà cè de nèi róng hào qí qǐ lái 。
所以他们反倒是越发对画册的内容好奇起来。
as more cultivators were affected by Zhao Senior Sister's illustrations, the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance finally noticed something.
tóng shí xīn zhōng hái yǒu jǐ fēn jiǎo xìng ， yǐ jí duì zì jǐ de xìn xīn 。
同时心中还有几分侥幸，以及对自己的信心。
And their response taught Season Shao Li a lesson. They didn't openly ban the circulation of the albums but instead released thousands of forbidden texts in one day.
zhǐ shì kàn yī yǎn ， yě méi shén me dà bù liǎo de ba ……
只是看一眼，也没什么大不了的吧……
These included previously banned and untradeable books like "The Venerable Strongly Seized the Supreme Primordial True Scripture from the Heavens," "The Devouring Father, Sucking Mother Demon Infant's Blissful Transmission," and "The Scholar’s Idle Talk Cut Off the Flow of Rivers."
cǐ zhǒng niàn tou yí dàn shēng qǐ ， jiù zài nán xiāo shī 。
此种念头一旦升起，就再难消失。
There were both written texts and illustrated records. The content was bizarre and varied, even contradicting each other.
fǎn ér suí zhe shí jiān de tuī yí ， rì yì zēng zhǎng 。
反而随着时间的推移，日益增长。
But they all shared one common theme: the Five Elders Council's five Longevity Heaven Venerables.
shǐ rén xīn shén huǎng hū 。
使人心神恍惚。
Previously, Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance cultivators only knew that there were these five Venerables in the Xuanhuang Realm; nothing else.
yù wàng dé bú dào mǎn zú hòu ， wú xiàn zhì de péng zhàng kāi lái 。
欲望得不到满足后，无限制的膨胀开来。
Now, so many secrets emerged, naturally attracting their attention.
jì shào lí chá jué dào bú duì de shí hòu ， hù zhù huì zhōng yǐ jīng yǒu sān míng chéng yuán ， rěn shòu bú zhù 。
季绍离察觉到不对的时候，互助会中已经有三名成员，忍受不住。
Soon, these secret texts became the hottest topic among Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance members.
qiāo qiāo gǎo lái le huà cè ， àn zì guān mó qǐ lái 。
悄悄搞来了画册，暗自观摩起来。
Even those who rarely engaged with worldly matters started paying attention due to the universal discussion.
jì shào lí zài xīn jīng bù yǐ de tóng shí ， zhǐ dé bèi pò jiāng tā men quán dōu guān le xiǎo hēi wū 。
季绍离在心惊不已的同时，只得被迫将他们全都关了小黑屋。
Season Shao Li noticed that under this situation, Zhao Senior Sister's illustrations' appeal had weakened unconsciously.
jiān dū tā men dí dàng xīn shén 。
监督他们涤荡心神。
Among the secret texts released by the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance were many about the One Mind Venerable. They didn't downplay the erotic parts but mixed in powerful figures’ rise and expansion of their sects with shocking content.
“ zhēn shì fáng bù shèng fáng 。”
“真是防不胜防。”
While they were beautiful, compared to the Xuanhuang Realm's illustrations, they lacked that fatal allure.
tīng zhe hēi àn zhōng chuán lái de 、 chōng mǎn yuàn hèn yǔ zhòu mà de shēng yīn ， yǐ jí tā men zhuàng ruò fēng mó de xíng wéi jǔ zhǐ 。
听着黑暗中传来的、充满怨恨与咒骂的声音，以及他们状若疯魔的行为举止。
After reading them, one wouldn’t lose sleep or appetite; just excitement followed by natural forgetfulness.
jì shào lí miàn sè biàn huàn 。
季绍离面色变幻。
Season Shao Li pondered: "When the mystery fades, so does the appeal."
“ zhè hái zhǐ shì chū qī ， lì mǎ bèi wǒ duàn jué le yǐng xiǎng 。”
“这还只是初期，立马被我断绝了影响。”
"Afterward, it feels bland. Even though they don't know that the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance and Xuanhuang Realm's Zhao Senior Sister illustrations are entirely different things."
“ ér nà xiē shēn xiàn jìn qù de xiū shì ……”
“而那些深陷进去的修士……”
Of course, this widespread discussion was also a barrier.
jì shào lí xīn zhōng yǐn yǐn fā hán 。
季绍离心中隐隐发寒。
(End of Chapter)
The situation was worse than anticipated.
Not just the Cunyun Sea, but throughout the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance, Zhao Senior Sister's illustrated albums had been secretly circulating.
Cultivators naturally wouldn't proclaim their private viewing of such albums to others, yet the content was so captivating that even those with relatively firm wills would be left in a daze after perusing them. Even if they sought some outlet for their desires, the yearning never fully subsided.
They just wanted to see more of Zhao Senior Sister's illustrations.
Meanwhile, there were always more explicit and realistic albums appearing secretly, enticing cultivators step by step into the abyss.
The timing was impeccable. The Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance’s attention was focused on the grand initiation ceremony, leaving no one noticing in the quiet corners a dangerous thing spreading silently.
"Are they already eager to test us?"
"Have they already sensed that the teachings have left the Xuanhuang Realm?"
Season Shao Li's expression was inexplicable. Even the weaker Longevity Heaven Venerable’s methods were a form of dimensional strike for ordinary cultivators, making it hard to guard against.
Even those in the Formation Dao realm fell within this category.
Thus, Li Fan wasn't surprised when He Zhenghao was affected. After viewing Zhao Senior Sister's illustrations, his mind was completely captured despite his constant thoughts about his wife and daughter.
He Zhenghao had already fallen short of Li Fan’s eyesight, but he was still a standout among cultivators—powerless and alone, yet able to defend an island, make significant contributions in Formation Dao, and even converse with many array masters from the Strategy Array Hall...
How many cultivators were inferior to him?
But when faced with Zhao Senior Sister's illustrations, He Zhenghao had already succumbed. The reaction of other cultivators could be imagined.
"This is more dangerous than any Heart Ascension Pill."
"The Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance allows it to spread without noticing anything."
"Should I warn them..."
Season Shao Li was indecisive.
Even if he wanted the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance to fail spectacularly, revealing their last trump card,
but facing the One Mind Venerable's methods, he still harbored a certain fear from his heart.
"The Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance should have its own countermeasures. I needn't worry."
After some contemplation, Season Shao Li decided against meddlesome advice and chose to be a spectator.
He only warned the members of the Mutual Aid Association not to view any albums out of curiosity.
At the same time, he closely monitored the subtle changes.
But soon, Season Shao Li realized that he had underestimated the One Mind Venerable's abilities.
As they say, curiosity killed the cat. Knowing the danger didn't completely cut off their thoughts.
Moreover, knowing the true identity of the protagonist—Xuanhuang Realm’s top power and the Overlord of the Five Elders Council—they became even more curious.
They also harbored a bit ofluckiness;侥幸 can also be translated as "侥幸心理" meaning "侥幸 psychology" or "relying on luck") (luckiness;侥幸 can also be translated as "侥幸心理" meaning "侥幸 psychology" or "relying on luck") meansluckiness;侥幸 can also be translated as "侥幸心理" meaning "侥幸 psychology" or "relying on luck")) confidence in themselves.
Just one glance couldn’t be that bad...
Once such thoughts arose, they were hard to dispel. Instead, with time, these thoughts grew stronger, making their minds restless.
Desires unfulfilled expanded endlessly.
When Season Shao Li noticed something amiss, three members of the Mutual Aid Association had already succumbed and secretly obtained the albums for private viewing.
Terrified by their actions, he confined them to a dark room to cleanse their minds.
"Unpredictable."
Listening to the resentful curses from the darkness and their frenzied behavior, Season Shao Li's expression changed.
"This is just the beginning. I immediately cut off its influence."
"But those deeply ensnared..."
Season Shao Li felt a chill in his heart.
"While Zhao Senior Sister might be weaker in actual combat, her impact on cultivators truly rivals any Venerable."
To prevent more members from falling, Season Shao Li recalled them all and sealed the Haixuan Island again.
"Even if it’s still before the initiation ceremony, I don’t believe the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance is unaware of this."
"I’ll see how they respond."
Just as Season Shao Li thought,
as more cultivators were affected by Zhao Senior Sister's illustrations, the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance finally noticed something.
And their response taught Season Shao Li a lesson. They didn't openly ban the circulation of the albums but instead released thousands of forbidden texts in one day.
These included previously banned and untradeable books like "The Venerable Strongly Seized the Supreme Primordial True Scripture from the Heavens," "The Devouring Father, Sucking Mother Demon Infant's Blissful Transmission," and "The Scholar’s Idle Talk Cut Off the Flow of Rivers."
There were both written texts and illustrated records. The content was bizarre and varied, even contradicting each other.
But they all shared one common theme: the Five Elders Council's five Longevity Heaven Venerables.
Previously, Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance cultivators only knew that there were these five Venerables in the Xuanhuang Realm; nothing else.
Now, so many secrets emerged, naturally attracting their attention.
Soon, these secret texts became the hottest topic among Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance members.
Even those who rarely engaged with worldly matters started paying attention due to the universal discussion.
Season Shao Li noticed that under this situation, Zhao Senior Sister's illustrations' appeal had weakened unconsciously.
Among the secret texts released by the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance were many about the One Mind Venerable. They didn't downplay the erotic parts but mixed in powerful figures’ rise and expansion of their sects with shocking content.
While they were beautiful, compared to the Xuanhuang Realm's illustrations, they lacked that fatal allure.
After reading them, one wouldn’t lose sleep or appetite; just excitement followed by natural forgetfulness.
Season Shao Li pondered: "When the mystery fades, so does the appeal."
"Afterward, it feels bland. Even though they don't know that the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance and Xuanhuang Realm's Zhao Senior Sister illustrations are entirely different things."
Of course, this widespread discussion was also a barrier.
(End of Chapter)