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第五卷 天云十二州 第九百九十四章 散乱石柱

Lin Xuan's brows furrowed with a heavy cloud as his expression grew more serious.

"Master, what should we do now?"

"I admit, I'm not sure either," Lin Xuan said with a bitter smile. If they were in another location, he would have an 80% chance of escaping even against two late-stage monsters. But here, in this isolated space...

The danger was obvious; if they couldn't find the exit soon, they'd be caught eventually.

"Let's not talk about it now. We'll think of a plan on the way. I don't want to get trapped here."

Lin Xuan raised his eyebrows and darted out of the cave entrance. The monster in the form of an armadillo still stood guard faithfully, grinning foolishly as he saw Lin Xuan emerge.

Lin Xuan sighed. This late-stage monster was indeed a challenge, but with its low intelligence, it could only fight head-on without any strategic thinking, greatly diminishing its effectiveness. If not for this, his situation would have been much better.

However, if this armadillo hadn't been so stupid, he wouldn't have been able to capture it.

Lin Xuan shook his head. There was no time to waste here. He reached out and took a storage bracelet from his belt, focusing his mental energy on the strange stone pillars in front of him.

The mountain ahead loomed ominously, but its appearance wasn’t impressive at first glance. However, Lin Xuan, who excelled in阵法, immediately noticed something different about the many stone columns at the base of the mountain.

Should he continue running or stop to investigate these strange stones?

Lin Xuan quickly made his decision and slowed down, stopping mid-flight.

After all, he was slower than them, so eventually, they would catch up. But maybe these pillars held a clue on how to leave this isolated space.

He focused his mental energy and began studying the stone columns.

Meanwhile, below the lava lake:

"What is that?"

Tian Xiaojian had reached the bright spot. If Lin Xuan were here, he'd be shocked. There were many stone columns scattered around, but unlike those at the base of the mountain, there was a teleportation array in one of them.

Indeed, it was a teleportation array, albeit crude and hastily set up by someone in a hurry.

Tian Xiaojian's expression was cautious as he released his mental energy. He had learned from past experiences on this trip that carelessness could lead to traps.

Lin Xuan was also studying the stone columns but with much more urgency. Two late-stage monsters were chasing him, and seventy or so miles wasn't a small distance in their speed.

His anxiety was palpable.

Under such circumstances, it was nearly impossible to decipher the secrets of these stones quickly.

Suddenly, Lin Xuan's expression changed as he looked up.

A black shadow appeared over a hundred feet away.

"Impossible. How did he get here so fast..." Lin Xuan’s words were cut off as he realized the other party had used the 缩地术 (shrinking earth technique).

Of course, this must be the monster who arrived first.

As the saying goes, once bitten by a snake, one fears even ropes for ten years. After several attempts to escape, Tian Xiaojian no longer underestimated those with lower cultivation levels.

Their chase was normal until Lin Xuan suddenly stopped, which made him wary... Could that boy have already found a way out of this isolated space?

Though it was just speculation, he couldn't afford any complacency and immediately left Northwind Trueman behind. He used the 缩地术 to close the distance in an instant.

Amidst the black light, Lin Xuan could vaguely see the monstrous form of the monster. Without stopping, he continued using the technique, his figure blurring until he was only seven or eight feet away from Lin Xuan. A dark claw emerged from the swirling magical energy.

Surprise attack!

In the world of cultivation, there were no rules about seniority; monsters were ruthless and focused solely on results. If a sneak attack could kill this guy in one move, it would be a welcome opportunity for him.

Indeed, any late-stage cultivator would be severely injured by such an attack.

The difference between mid-stage and late-stage was vast, and with the added advantage of surprise, the monster had a significant edge.

But Lin Xuan wasn't just another mid-stage cultivator.

Despite the unexpected appearance of the monster, he remained calm at the critical moment.

This situation was indeed dangerous, but it didn’t compare to his most perilous moments on the path to immortality. Fear was useless; staying composed and reacting calmly was crucial.

Seeing the monster pounce fiercely, Lin Xuan flipped his left hand and a long, ancient-looking spear appeared. He grabbed it and swung it down with force.

A flash of green light rippled through the air as the ghostly claw hadn't even reached out when the monster stumbled into view. The Snow Fox King's spear could nullify even instant teleportation; what was this 缩地术?

The monster’s expression showed surprise, but Lin Xuan didn’t give him time to think. He waved his sleeve and another bright green light shot forth.

Of course, it was Green Fire!

He unleashed a storm of fire, aiming for the monster's head.

At the same time, Lin Xuan opened his mouth and spat out a thick green flame that exploded into a bird-like creature with sharp beak and claws. It streaked like a bright meteor towards the monster’s face in an instant.

Unsatisfied, he reached down and summoned the storage bracelet containing the Armored Armadillo spirit beast.

Roar!

A terrifying spiritual pressure descended from above.

化形后期!

And at the peak of its power, the monster couldn’t help but turn pale. The hunter had become the hunted; originally, he wanted to ambush Lin Xuan, but this guy was even more cunning and his abilities were astonishing. In an instant, the situation reversed. Lin Xuan remained unscathed while the monster suffered a severe setback.

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