Chapter 897: then the title translation

897. Chapter 895 Ensuring the Fairness of the Martial Arts Grand Convention

Translation: "897. Chapter 895 Ensuring the Fairness of the Martial Arts Grand Convention"

897. Chapter 895 Ensuring the Fairness of the Martial Arts Grand Convention

Although Lu Yuan had been to Cangyun Sect before, he had never participated in any examination test and never had the chance to enter the Outer Sect.

Translation: "Lu Yuan had been to Cangyun Sect before, but he had never participated in any examination test, let alone had the chance to enter the Outer Sect."

Lu Yuan had been to Cangyun Sect before, but he had never taken any examination and never had the opportunity to enter the Outer Sect.

But this year is different, because the Canglan Sect envoy has descended upon Canglan Prefecture City, and the Cangyun Sect Martial Arts Grand Convention is naturally no exception.

Translation: "But this year is different, because the Canglan Sect envoy has descended upon Canglanguo Prefecture City, and the Cangyun Sect Martial Arts Grand Convention is naturally no exception."

Cangyun Sect Martial Arts Grand Convention

Lu Wenlong set off for Cangjing with great enthusiasm, ready to make his mark at the opening of the Cangyun Sect Martial Arts Grand Convention.

Translation: "Lu Wenlong set off for Cangjing with high spirits, preparing to make his mark when the Cangyun Sect Martial Arts Grand Convention opens!"

make his mark

The Cangyun Sect is located on the southeastern coast of the Canglan Dynasty, adjacent to its mountain gate.

Translation: "Cangyun Sect is located on the southeastern coast of the Canglan Dynasty, adjacent to its own mountain gate."

adjacent to its mountain gate

Cangjing was still two days' journey away, so Lu Wenlong decided to rest there for a few days, gather some news, and broaden his experience.

Translation: "It was still two days' journey to Cangjing, so Lu Wenlong decided to rest a few days in Cangjing, meanwhile gather some news and broaden his experience."

The Canglan Sect's Martial Arts Grand Convention is about to begin, and many young martial artists from all over the Canglan Dynasty have flocked to Cangjing to participate.

Translation: "The Canglan Sect Martial Arts Grand Convention is about to convene; youths from all over the Canglan Dynasty flocked to Cangjing to participate in this Martial Arts Grand Convention."

The Canglan royal court also dispatched numerous officials and guards to maintain order and ensure the fairness of the Martial Arts Grand Convention.

Translation: "The Canglanguo Royal Court dispatched numerous officials and Imperial Guard troops to maintain order and ensure the fairness of the Martial Arts Grand Convention."

At the center of the Canglan royal capital stands a majestic palace, which is the foremost branch of the Canglan Dynasty's Cangyun Sect—the Cangyun Hall!

Translation: "At the center of Canglanguo Royal City stands a majestic palace; this is the foremost branch of the Canglan Dynasty's Cangyun Sect—the Cangyun Hall!"

the foremost branch of the Canglan Dynasty's Cangyun Sect

Cangyun Hall occupies a vast area; besides the main peak, nine towering subsidiary peaks surround it, making a total of seven peaks, each with a distinct shape, exuding an ancient, solemn, and imposing aura.

Translation: "Cangyun Hall occupies a vast area; besides the main peak, nine towering secondary peaks surround it, making seven peaks in total, each of different shape, exuding an ancient, solemn, and imposing aura."

On the seven subsidiary peaks, buildings stand densely, with numerous pavilions, towers, and terraces, as well as various exquisite architectural complexes.

Translation: "On the seven secondary peaks, buildings stand densely, with numerous pavilions and towers, as well as various exquisite architectural complexes."

Those seven main peaks are encircled by rows of massive buildings, clearly forming the main hall of the Cangyun Sect.

Translation: "As for the seven main peaks, they are encircled by rows of massive buildings, clearly the main hall of the Cangyun Sect."

Although the seven main peaks are relatively small in area, each occupies a vast expanse; especially on the highest main peak, an enormous floating mountain range has been built!

Translation: "Relatively speaking, the seven main peaks cover a smaller area, yet each occupies extensive ground; especially on the highest main peak, a colossal floating mountain range has actually been built!"

This mountain range spans over a hundred zhang in radius, and it is the true holy land of the Cangyun Sect, accessible only to the sect's top disciples.

Translation: "This mountain range spans over a hundred zhang in diameter; it is the true holy land of Cangyun Sect, a honor reserved only for the sect's top disciples."

At this very moment, on the main peak of the Cangyun Sect, a white-robed elder sits cross-legged, forming hand seals, silently cultivating.

Translation: "At this very moment, on the main peak of Cangyun Sect, a white-robed elder sat cross-legged, forming hand seals, silently cultivating."

Rumble! A fierce wind suddenly arose in midair, stirring up ear-piercing roars!

Translation: "Boom—boom—boom! A fierce wind suddenly rose in midair, stirring up sharp, deafening roars!"

Accompanied by thunderous booms, spiritual energy in the void frenziedly converged, rapidly forming a massive vortex of spiritual energy!

Translation: "Accompanied by thunderous booms, spiritual energy in the void frenziedly gathered, rapidly forming a massive vortex of spiritual energy!"

This spiritual energy vortex, incredibly violent, shook the entire mountain peak, causing it to tremble violently.

Translation: "This spiritual energy vortex, incredibly violent, shook the entire mountain peak, causing it to sway violently and tremble intensely."

After a long while, with a deep, resonant shout, the spiritual energy vortex suddenly reversed downward, turning into a huge silver tide of spiritual energy that surged toward a certain spot on the main peak!

Translation: "After a long while, with a deep, resonant shout, the spiritual energy vortex suddenly reversed downward, turning into a huge silver tide of spiritual energy that surged toward a certain spot on the main peak!"

Boom! Accompanied by a violent roar, the spiritual energy whirlpool burst open, rolling thick smoke scattering everywhere, making the already dark night sky turn even darker.

Translation: "Boom—boom—boom! Accompanied by a violent roar, the energy vortex exploded, rolling thick smoke scattering everywhere, making the already dim night sky suddenly grow even darker."

Boom! The deep, muffled roars came in waves, seemingly endless, echoing continuously over the main peak.

Translation: "Boom—boom—boom! The deep, muffled roars came in waves, seemingly endless, lingering over the entire main peak without cease."

After a long time, the sound waves gradually faded, and the strong vibrations slowly returned to normal.

Translation: "After a long while, the sound waves gradually faded, and the strong disturbance slowly returned to normal."

Huh?

Translation: "\"Huh? \""

What's going on?

Translation: "\"What's going on? \""

What happened?

Translation: "\"What happened? \""

In the courtyard below the main peak, dozens of martial artists who were meditating opened their eyes and woke up.

Translation: "In the courtyard below the main peak, dozens of cultivators seated in meditation opened their eyes and woke up."

They looked at each other, all feeling utterly shocked.

Translation: "They stared at each other, all feeling utterly shocked."

Huh? I seem to faintly hear someone cultivating?

Translation: "\"Huh? I seem to faintly hear someone cultivating. \""

Hiss! How could such powerful spiritual energy belong to anyone cultivating?

Translation: "\"Hiss! How could such immense spiritual power be coming from someone cultivating? \""

This person's strength is incredible; they must have reached that level!

Translation: "\"This person's strength is formidable; they must have reached that level! \""

Everyone strained their eyes, but they could not see clearly what was happening above the main peak.

Translation: "Everyone focused their gaze, yet they could not see anything clear above the main peak."

But after careful listening, they realized the sound seemed familiar, as if they had heard it somewhere before.

Translation: "But after careful discernment, they realized the sound seemed familiar, as if they had heard it somewhere before."

No! This sound seems to be coming from Cangjing!

Translation: "\"No! This sound seems to be coming from Cangjing! \""

Hiss! Could it be a martial arts master from Cangjing?

Translation: "\"Hiss! Could it be a martial arts master from Cangjing? \""

Everyone frowned, speculating endlessly. Cangjing lies in the northwest of the Canglan Dynasty, standing far opposite the Cangyun Sect.

Translation: "Everyone frowned, speculating endlessly. Cangjing lies in the northwest of the Canglan Dynasty, standing far apart from Cangyun Sect."

It is said that Cangjing is filled with martial artists, masters abound, whereas the Cangyun Sect, located in the heart of the Canglan State, is slightly inferior in martial prowess.

Translation: "It is said that within Cangjing, martial artists abound and experts emerge in numbers, whereas Cangyun Sect here, being in the heartland of Canglanguo, is slightly inferior in martial strength."

However, the Cangyun Sect, being one of the five great sects of the Canglan Dynasty, possesses a profound heritage beyond ordinary imagination.

Translation: "However, Cangyun Sect, after all, is one of the five great sects of the Canglan Dynasty; its profound heritage is naturally beyond ordinary imagination."

Thus, although Cangjing's foundation is slightly stronger, the two sides still maintain a balance of offense and defense, neither infringing on the other.

Translation: "Thus, although Cangjing's foundation is slightly superior, the two sides still maintain a balance of offense and defense, neither infringing upon the other."

Perhaps it is indeed a master from Cangjing practicing; otherwise, such overwhelming spiritual energy could not be wielded by an ordinary person!

Translation: "\"Perhaps it really is a master from Cangjing practicing; otherwise, such overwhelming spiritual power could not be exerted by an ordinary person! \""

Quick! Let's hurry over to pay our respects; if we can receive some guidance, it might greatly benefit our martial cultivation!

Translation: "\"Hurry! Let's rush over to pay our respects; if we can receive some guidance, it might greatly benefit our martial cultivation! \""

Feeling invigorated, they immediately formed a group and rushed forward.

Translation: "Feeling invigorated, they immediately formed a group and sped off."

Lu Yuan had no objection, and soon joined the crowd, marching mightily toward the main peak.

Translation: "Lu Yuan had no objection; he quickly joined the crowd, and together they surged toward the main peak."

Just as Lu Wenlong's party arrived near the Cangyun Sect, a large flying vessel suddenly rose into the sky, cutting through the night and speeding eastward across the Canglan Dynasty.

Translation: "Just as Lu Wenlong's party arrived near Cangyun Sect, a rather large flying vessel suddenly rose into the sky, tearing through the night and speeding toward the eastern part of the Canglan Dynasty."

Strange! Why is this flying vessel hurrying to Cangjing?

Translation: "\"Strange! Why is this flying vessel hurrying to Cangjing? \""

This flying vessel is entirely fiery red; it must be a local product of Cangjing, right?

Translation: "\"This flying vessel is entirely fiery red; it must be a product of Cangjing, right? \""

Hehe, I've heard that the local forces in Cangjing prefer to travel in fiery red flying vessels.

Translation: "\"Hehe, I've heard that the forces native to Cangjing prefer to travel in fiery-red flying vessels. \""

Moreover, this flying vessel has a unique design; at first glance it looks valuable, so this Cangjing local expert must be a wealthy and powerful figure!

Translation: "\"Moreover, this flying vessel has a unique design; at first glance it looks valuable, so this Cangjing local expert must be a wealthy and powerful figure! \""

Hehe! If that's the case, we should definitely pay them a visit!

Translation: "\"Hehe! If that's the case, then we should definitely pay a proper visit! \""

After a brief discussion, they eagerly caught up to the flying vessel and rode alongside it.

Translation: "After a brief discussion, the group eagerly caught up to the flying vessel and rode alongside it."

Meanwhile, in a corner of the flying vessel, a young man gazed coldly at the scene below, a sinister smile curling at the corner of his mouth.

Translation: "Meanwhile, in a corner of the flying vessel, a young man gazed coldly at the scenery below, a sinister smile curling at the corner of his mouth."

Hmph! The Cangjing Martial Arts Grand Assembly is about to begin; those old fogies will finally be unable to sit still—don't get too arrogant this time!

Translation: "\"Hmph! The Cangjing Martial Arts Grand Convention is about to be held; those old fogies will finally be unable to sit still—this time, you'd better not be too arrogant! \""

The young man gritted his teeth and shouted coldly, a flash of icy light in his eyes! 'Master! Your disciple has arrived!'

Translation: "The young man gritted his teeth and shouted coldly, his eyes flashing with icy light! \"Master! Your disciple has arrived! \""

The young man muttered to himself, his gaze firm and urgent.

Translation: "The young man muttered to himself, his eyes firm and urgent."

Rumble! The fiery red flying vessel shuttled through the clouds, its speed becoming ever more astonishing.

Translation: "Boom—boom—boom! The fiery-red flying vessel shuttled through the clouds, its speed growing ever more astonishing."

Not long after, the silhouette of the Cangyun Sect's main peak suddenly appeared ahead.

Translation: "Not long after, the silhouette of Cangyun Sect's main peak suddenly appeared ahead."

'Master! We've arrived at the main peak of the Cangyun Sect!' the young man exclaimed, a flash of fervor in his eyes as his heart raced.

Translation: "\"Master! We've reached the main peak of Cangyun Sect! \" The young man's eyes flashed with a hint of fervor, his heart suddenly racing."

Cangjing is the power center of the western region of the Canglan Dynasty; its prosperity is such that even the royal family dare not neglect it.

Translation: "Cangjing is the power hub of the western region of the Canglan Dynasty; its prosperity is such that even the royal family of the Canglan Dynasty dare not neglect it."

Being there, he had long felt immense pressure, and he well knew that his current status and strength were inseparably tied to Cangjing.

Translation: "Being there, he had long felt immense pressure, and he also knew deeply that his current status and strength were inseparable from his ties to Cangjing."

Although his father is also a notable figure in Cangjing, compared to the great clans and aristocratic families there, it is a world of difference!

Translation: "Although his father is also a notable figure in Cangjing, compared to the great clans and wealthy families there, it is a world of difference!"

Mm! After entering the sect later, you must act cautiously, do not provoke trouble, understand?

Please, Master, rest assured! Disciple understands!

The young man nodded in agreement, a hint of profound light flashing in his eyes.

Boom boom boom! On the cliffs surrounding the Azure Cloud Sect Leader Peak, Azure Wave Royal Family Imperial Guard Commander Chen Lin stood atop an ancient pine, looking down at the scenery below.

Here, the distance to the Azure Cloud Sect Leader Peak is only over three hundred zhang; for ordinary people this is an insurmountable height, but for Chen Lin it is merely a distance of less than a thousand zhang.

The domineering pressure coming from the direction of the main peak was blocked off several hundred zhang away from him, having no effect on him. (End of chapter)