Chapter 139

But Jiang Bai quickly flew up and shouted: 'Elder Lin, thank you for your help just now—how about we team up?'

Line: "But Jiang Bai quickly flew up and shouted: 'Elder Lin, thank you for your help just now. How about we team up?'"

But Jiang Bai quickly flew up and shouted:

I share the same fish token with Jiang Yu, having entered this cave heaven, and I also know a bit about the terrain inside.

Translation: "I and Jiang Yu share the same fish token, having entered the cave heaven, and I also know a little about the terrain inside."

Better: "Jiang Yu and I share the same fish token; we entered the same cave heaven, and I also know a bit about its terrain."

Moreover, she also knows I come from the Dongzhou continent; earlier she asked me to help you together eliminate the worm infestation.

Translation: "Moreover, she also knows I come from the Dongzhou Continent, and she previously asked me to help you eliminate the worm infestation together."

Lin Zhenren slowed his escape light, turned around, and sized him up along with the early-stage Golden Core cultivator beside him.

Translation: "Lin Zhenren slowed his escape light, turned around, and sized him up and the early-stage Golden Core cultivator beside him."

Just now, when he made his move, he recognized him as a disciple of the Tai Xu Sect; although it was strange that he had suddenly become a Golden Core cultivator yet his magic power was not sustained, in the battle against the demon cultivator it was not appropriate to be distracted and ask for the reason.

Translation: "Just now, when he made a move, I recognized him as a disciple of the Xuantian Sect; although it was strange that he had suddenly become a Golden Core cultivator yet his magic power was not continuous, I couldn't afford to be distracted asking the reason while fighting the demon cultivator."

When another person shouted his identity in the Dongzhou dialect, Lin Ze Zhenren felt there was no need to ask further.

When another person shouted his identity in the Dongzhou dialect, Lin Ze Zhenren felt there was no need to ask further.

But now, without even asking, it's clear that Jiang Bai is actually a Golden Core cultivator: 'You, why do you want to join the Tai Xu Sect?'

But now, without even asking, it's clear that Jiang Bai is actually a Golden Core cultivator: 'You, why do you want to join the Tai Xu Sect?'

Translation: "But now, without asking, I know Jiang Bai actually has Golden Core cultivation: 'You, why did you join the Xuantian Sect?'"

'Senior Brother, have you switched sects?' That one word 'bai' made Jiang Bai's junior fellow disciple Lu Xin wince; the elite disciple of the Xuandu Sword Sect who had defected to them would surely be mocked if other sects heard.

Translation: "'Senior Brother, have you joined another sect?' The word 'bai' made Jiang Bai's junior fellow disciple Lu Xin, who stood beside him, find it harsh to hear; an elite disciple of the Xuandu Sword Sect who defected to them would surely be laughed at if other sects heard."

The elite disciple of the Xuandu Sword Sect who had defected to them would surely be mocked if other sects heard.

We'll translate: "'Senior Brother, have you joined another sect?' That single word 'bai' sounded grating to Jiang Bai's junior fellow disciple Lu Xin beside him; an elite disciple of the Xuandu Sword Sect who had defected to them would surely be mocked if other sects heard."

Lu Xin not only understands but can also speak the Tianyuan language; those who can enter the Great Luo Cave Heaven all learn a few languages of the immortal realms in advance.

Translation: "Lu Xin not only understands but also speaks Tianyuan dialect; those who can enter the Great Luo Cave Heaven all learn a few languages of the immortal realms in advance."

Jiang Bai regretted not covering his junior fellow disciple's mouth while helping him stop the bleeding; he can't explain in detail now, but he also cannot lie: 'I accidentally came to the Tianyuan continent, my cultivation fell to the Qi Refining stage, and I need protection.'

Translation: "Jiang Bai regretted that, when he helped his junior fellow disciple stop the bleeding, he didn't also block his mouth; now he can't explain in detail, but he also can't lie: 'I accidentally came to the Tianyuan Continent back then, my cultivation fell to the Qi Refining stage, and I needed shelter.'"

'And why have you been chasing Jiang Yu all this time?' Lin Zhenren hasn't forgotten that, when he first brought a group of newly recruited disciples back to the sect, Jiang Bai was standing guard outside Jiang Yu's storeroom and refused to leave.

Translation: "'Then why have you been chasing Jiang Yu all along?' Lin Zhenren hasn't forgotten that, when he initially brought a group of newly recruited disciples back to the sect, the present Jiang Bai was standing guard outside Jiang Yu's storehouse and wouldn't leave."

Jiang Bai thought for a moment and said: 'It's because of the Ultimate Fish Token; the fish token I had obtained at that time was picked up by Jiang Yu.'

Translation: "Jiang Bai thought for a moment: 'Because of the Taiji Fish Token; the fish token I obtained at that time was picked up by Jiang Yu.'"

Lin Zhenren didn't know whether the fish token that Jiang Yu had bonded with was from this batch taken out by the sect or from elsewhere: 'Which layer of the Great Luo Cave Heaven is this place?'

Translation: "Lin Zhenren didn't know whether the fish token that Jiang Yu had recognized as its master was from this batch taken out by the sect or from elsewhere: 'Which layer of the Great Luo Cave Heaven is this place?'"

Do you know from which direction one can most quickly enter the innermost marrow-washing pool?

Translation: "Do you know which direction allows the quickest entry into the innermost marrow-washing pool?"

According to Elder Sui Lü, the innermost layer has a spiritual spring that can help Golden Core cultivators wash their meridians and refine their marrow, allowing them to experience the state of mind of Nascent Soul.

Translation: "According to Elder Sui's uncle, the innermost layer has a spiritual spring that can help Golden Core cultivators wash their meridians and temper their marrow, allowing them to comprehend the state of Nascent Soul."

He currently cannot eradicate the worms inside his body, but he can try to advance to the Nascent Soul stage in hopes of gaining more longevity.

Translation: "He currently cannot eradicate the worms inside his body, but he can try to advance to the Nascent Soul stage as much as possible, hoping to gain more longevity."

'Tianyuan cultivators actually know so much about the cave heaven!' Lu Xin sent a mental message to Jiang Bai; previously, among the news he had heard, very few cultivators from the Tianyuan continent or the Boundless Sea immortal realm had entered the Great Luo Cave Heaven.

Translation: "'Tianyuan cultivators actually know so much about the cave heaven!' Lu Xin sent a mental message to Jiang Bai; previously, the information he knew rarely included cultivators from the Tianyuan Continent and the Boundless Sea Immortal Realm entering the Great Luo Cave Heaven."

Jiang Bai gestured for him to wait and said later: 'Elder Lin, if you agree to team up, I will naturally tell you the truth.'

Translation: "Jiang Bai gestured for him to wait and speak later: 'Elder Lin, if you agree to team up, I will naturally tell you the truth.'"

To be frank, my cultivation has just recovered and needs time to adjust, and my junior fellow disciple Lu Xin has also just been wounded by a demon cultivator.

Translation: "To be frank, my cultivation has just recovered and needs time to adjust, and my junior fellow disciple Lu Xin was just injured by a demon cultivator."

If we team up with you, you will get the correct route, and we will gain safety.

Translation: "Teaming up with you, you will get the correct route, and we will gain safety."

Please, for the sake of your friendship with Jiang Yu and Lin Yuan, help us just this once.

Translation: "Please, for the sake of Jiang Yu and Lin Yuan, lend us your aid once."

'Senior Brother, who is Jiang Yu? Is she a female cultivator?' Lu Xin's gossipy heart surged with excitement.

Translation: "'Senior Brother, who is Jiang Yu? Is she a female cultivator?' Lu Xin's gossipy heart surged."

Jiang Bai reached out and pressed him from behind: 'Hurry up and take medicine to heal your wounds; what do you think, Elder Lin?'

Translation: "Jiang Bai reached out and pressed him behind his back: 'Take your medicine and heal your wounds quickly; Elder Lin, what do you think?'"

You can see that the sun in the sky has already risen to the third; before the seven heavenly suns of the Great Luo Cave Heaven all rise, we must quickly find a place to avoid the heat.

Translation: "You see, the sun in the sky has already risen to the third; before the seven suns of the Great Luo Cave Heaven rise, we must quickly find a place to avoid the heat."

Lin Zhenren pondered for a moment; having reached the mid-stage of Golden Core a month ago, he had an innate advantage over the two early-stage Golden Core cultivators: 'Alright, I will protect you for a stretch; you bring me to the inner layer's marrow-washing pool.'

Translation: "Lin Zhenren pondered for a moment; he had already advanced to mid-stage Golden Core a month ago, giving him an innate advantage over two early-stage Golden Core cultivators: 'Alright, I will protect you for a stretch; you bring me to the inner-layer marrow-washing pool.'"

As for searching for his son Lin Yuan, including Jiang Yu and other disciples, it is not in his current plan; it is said that Golden Core and Foundation Establishment cultivators are automatically assigned to different areas by the cave heaven.

Translation: "As for searching for his son Lin Yuan, including Jiang Yu and other disciples, it is not in his current plan; it is said that Golden Core and Foundation Establishment cultivators will be automatically sorted into different areas by the cave heaven."

Cultivators exploring for treasure usually do not fight to the death on the first day.

Translation: "Cultivators exploring for treasure usually do not fight to the death on the first day."

Lin Yuan has on him both a life-saving talisman he gave himself and one bestowed by the sect; it is sufficient to deal with opponents of the same level, and he can escape even if he encounters a Golden Core cultivator.

Translation: "Lin Yuan carries on him both a life-saving talisman he gave himself and one issued by the sect; it's sufficient to deal with peers of the same level, and he can escape even if he encounters a Golden Core cultivator."

He never expected that Lin Yuan and a few other Foundation Establishment cultivators would be so fortunate as to be transmitted to the innermost layer.

Translation: "He never expected that Lin Yuan and a few other Foundation Establishment cultivators would be so fortunate as to be transmitted to the innermost layer."

Moreover, thanks to the protective formation, after all seven suns had risen, they were not scorched by the heat.

Translation: "Moreover, thanks to the protective formation, after all seven suns have risen, they have not suffered from the scorching heat."

Even more unexpectedly, just as Lin Yuan was trying to figure out how to escape the garden trap, a cultivator in green robes appeared.

Translation: "Even more unexpectedly, as Lin Yuan was thinking of how to break out of the garden trap, a cultivator in green robes appeared."

He was not at all bound by the formation, walking lightly along the gravel path; as he passed the garden, he caught sight of Lin Yuan struggling to break the formation, and saw the identity jade pendant hanging from his waist.

Translation: "He was not at all restrained by the formation, walking easily along the gravel path; as he passed the garden, he glanced at Lin Yuan, who was struggling to break the formation, and at the identity jade pendant hanging from his waist."

He then took a few steps to the edge of the formation, saw him lightly slash, and the formation trapping Lin Yuan receded: 'Are you a disciple of the Tai Xu Sect? Do you know whether Jiang Yu has entered?'

Translation: "Thus he took a few steps to the edge of the formation, only to see him lightly slash, causing the formation trapping Lin Yuan to recede: 'Are you a Xuantian Sect disciple? Do you know whether Jiang Yu has entered?'"

'I have greeted you, senior; Jiang Yu is here, but I don't know who you are.' Lin Yuan did not recall seeing this person in any Golden Core portraits he had seen; he remained motionless, secretly guarding himself.

Translation: "'Greetings, senior; Jiang Yu is present, but may I ask who you are?' Lin Yuan didn't recall seeing this person in any Golden Core portraits he had seen; he remained motionless, secretly preparing his defenses."

'My surname is Qian; do not move recklessly during the Zi and Wu hours.' It turned out this person was indeed a cultivator surnamed Qian, who left with that remark and flashed away.

Translation: "'My surname is Qian; do not move recklessly at the Zi and Wu hours.' It turned out this person was indeed a cultivator surnamed Qian; he left that remark and flashed away."

Lin Yuan leapt onto the stone path and felt the sunlight blindingly bright; looking up, he saw the seven great suns making his head spin, and quickly sought shelter in a pavilion.

Translation: "Lin Yuan leapt onto the stone path and felt the sunlight before him unusually glaring; he looked up and gasped—'Wow,' the seven great suns shone so brightly his head swam, and he quickly sought a pavilion to shelter from the heat."

But the cultivators scattered elsewhere were suffering; even though they had heard that the cave heaven has seven suns, after adapting to the first six they still did not feel it was unbearable.

Translation: "But the cultivators scattered elsewhere fared poorly; even though they had heard the cave heaven had seven suns, after adapting to the first six they still didn't feel it was unbearable."

But at the instant the seventh sun rose, those who had not early found a place to hide were, within a short quarter of an hour, engulfed in a heat like their bodies were on fire, sweating like rain, unable to replenish fluids fast enough.

Translation: "But at the instant the seventh sun rose, those who had not early found a place to hide were, within a short quarter of an hour, engulfed in a heat like their whole body was on fire, sweat pouring down like rain, unable to replenish fluids fast enough."

Those engaged in combat instantly scattered, each seeking shade.

Translation: "Those engaged in combat instantly scattered, each seeking shade."

Especially a group of people in the desert, who were almost dried out by the sun, were desperately digging earth shelters.

Translation: "Especially a group of people in the desert, nearly scorched dry, were desperately digging earth holes."

Jiang Tu slowly controlled the dragon pearl to move beneath the sand surface, and from time to time he could spot cultivators digging holes.

Translation: "Jiang Tu leisurely controlled the Dragon Pearl, moving beneath the sand surface; from time to time he could spot cultivators digging holes."

'Jiang Yu, want to launch a sneak attack?' It, feeling a bit bored, nudged Jiang Yu awake.

Translation: "'Jiang Yu, want to launch a sneak attack?' It, feeling a bit bored, nudged Jiang Yu awake."

'It's not worth the loss, and I'm not a bandit cultivator.' Honestly, aside from studying, Jiang Yu sometimes has a rather laid-back, Buddhist attitude.

Translation: "'Not worth the loss, and I'm not a bandit cultivator.' Honestly, aside from studying, Jiang Yu sometimes has a rather laid-back attitude."

Perhaps because she currently lacks neither spirit stones nor medicinal pills.

Translation: "Perhaps because she currently lacks neither spirit stones nor medicinal pills."

But this does not prevent her from observing the cultivators she sees: there are those wearing robes different from the Tianyuan continent's Dongzhou cultivators, and even more whose attire differs from that of both continents.

Translation: "Yet this does not hinder her observation of the cultivators she sees: there are those wearing robes different from those of the Tianyuan Continent, Dongzhou cultivators, and even more cultivators whose attire differs from both continents."

'I haven't seen any Tai Xu Sect disciples, but these people wearing half-sleeve robes seem…' Before Jiang Tu could finish his sentence, he heard, from over a hundred zhang ahead, the two cultivators digging holes conversing in another language.

Translation: "'I haven't seen any Xuantian Sect disciples, but those people wearing half-sleeve Dharma robes seem…' Before Jiang Tu's words finished, he heard two hole-digging cultivators over a hundred feet ahead conversing in another language."

Upon hearing it, Jiang Yu immediately understood: 'They are cultivators from the Dragon Royal Islands on the southern side of the Boundless Sea, south of the Tianyuan continent.'

Translation: "And Jiang Yu understood it immediately upon hearing: 'They are cultivators from the Dragon Royal Islands on the southern side of the Boundless Sea, south of the Tianyuan Continent.'"

The Dongzhou continent lies to the east, separated from the Tianyuan continent by an endless sea; as for whether there are other immortal realms, it is currently uncertain.

Translation: "The Dongzhou Continent lies to the east, separated from the Tianyuan Continent by an endless sea; as for whether there are other immortal realms, it is currently uncertain."

Jiang Tu was somewhat surprised: 'You, when did you learn the language of the Dragon Royal Islands?'

Translation: "Jiang Tu was somewhat surprised: 'You, when did you learn the language of the Dragon Royal Islands?'"

'When you and the Eclipse Moon Tiger were challenging the demon horde on Ershan, Elder Furu came and taught me for a few days.' Jiang Yu was about to rise and collect her gaze when she suddenly saw two Dragon Royal Island cultivators uncovering a neat stone surface.

Translation: "'When you and the Eclipse Moon Tiger challenged the demon horde on Mount Er, Elder Fuju taught me for a few days.' Jiang Yu was about to rise and withdraw his gaze when he suddenly saw two Dragon Royal Island cultivators uncovering a neat stone surface."

No, upon closer look it should be a flat stone slab.

Translation: "No, upon closer look it should be a flat stone slab."

Then they heard the two say: 'We found it, we really found the lost ancient city.'

Translation: "Then they heard the two say: 'We found it, we really found the lost ancient city.'"

Another one whispered: 'Shh, keep it quiet; we'll quickly set up the formation and then find the entrance to go inside.'

Translation: "Another whispered: 'Shh, keep it quiet; we'll quickly set up the formation, then find the entrance and go in.'"

'Jiang Tu, hurry, hide beside them.' This was Jiang Yu, who flashed into the spirit-sword space.

Translation: "'Jiang Tu, hurry, conceal yourself beside them.' This was Jiang Yu; she flashed into the Spirit Sword space."

'Elder Xuantang?'

Translation: "'Senior Xuantang?'"

'Have we left the desert?'

Translation: "'Have we left the desert?'"

'We discovered ruins of an ancient city in the desert.'

Translation: "'We discovered ancient city ruins in the desert.'"

'Bring me to have a look.' Beneath the mound, Xuantang Xingjun flashed out a soul ring, intently gazing at the outside of the mound.

Translation: "'Bring me to have a look.' Beneath the earth mound, Xuantang Xingjun flashed out his soul ring, intently gazing at the outside of the mound."

After many days, Jiang Yu sensed the mysterious old man's divine sense for the first time, staring at her from right in front.