qiě bù shuō liǎng míng lí hé qī cún zài de jiāo shǒu ， lìng yī cè ， lín xuān yǔ shī zhēng yě dòng shǒu le 。
且不说两名离合期存在的交手，另一侧，林轩与师峥也动手了。
And so, while the two Separation and Union realm cultivators were engaged in combat, Lin Xuan and Shi Zheng also began their battle.
chóu rén jiàn miàn ， fèn wài yǎn hóng 。
仇人见面，分外眼红。
Enemies meeting, they see red.
gèng hé kuàng zhè shì jiān de yuān chóu ， hái yǒu jǐ yàng néng yǔ duó qī zhī hèn xiāng tí bìng lùn ne ？
更何况这世间的冤仇，还有几样能与夺妻之恨相提并论呢？
After all, how many resentments could compare to losing one's wife?
shī zhēng de liǎn shàng ， mǎn shì yuàn dú zhī sè ， hèn bù dé jiāng lín xuān shēng tūn huó bō ， dāng rán ， néng bù néng zuò dào yòu shì lìng wài yī huí shì le 。
师峥的脸上，满是怨毒之色，恨不得将林轩生吞活剥，当然，能不能做到又是另外一回事了。
Shi Zheng's face was filled with venomous looks, wishing to devour and tear Lin Xuan alive. Of course, whether or not he could actually do so was another matter entirely.
zài tā de shēn hòu ， hái yǒu qī míng huà xíng qī yāo zú ， yí gè gè shēn cái kuí wú ， xíng mào zhēng níng dào jí chù 。
在他的身后，还有七名化形期妖族，一个个身材魁梧，形貌狰狞到极处。
Behind him stood seven Transmutation Realm beasts, each towering and grotesque in appearance.
zài xiū zhēn jiè ， kě méi yǒu gōng píng jué dòu zhè yī shuō ， cǐ shí cǐ kè ， tā men zì rán dǎ dī shì qún ōu de zhù yì le 。
在修真界，可没有公平决斗这一说，此时此刻，他们自然打的是群殴的注意了。
In the cultivation world, there was no such thing as fair combat; at this moment, they naturally focused on group fighting.
miàn duì zhè me duō de guài wù ， lín xuān liǎn shàng háo wú jù sè ， qū qū jǐ míng huà xíng qī yāo zú ， yǐ tā rú jīn de fǎ lì ， zì rán zǎo jiù bù fàng zài yǎn lǐ ， jí biàn bù dòng yòng tōng tiān líng bǎo ， miè shā zhè xiē jiā huo yě bù fèi chuī huī zhī lì 。
面对这么多的怪物，林轩脸上毫无惧色，区区几名化形期妖族，以他如今的法力，自然早就不放在眼里，即便不动用通天灵宝，灭杀这些家伙也不费吹灰之力。
Facing these monsters, Lin Xuan showed no fear. A few Transmutation Realm beasts were nothing to him with his current power; even without using a divine treasure, he could easily exterminate them in an instant.
tiān shī shàng rén cái shì zhēn zhèng de dà dí ， lín xuān zì rán bù yuàn jiāng bǎo guì de shí jiān làng fèi zài zhè lǐ 。
天师上人才是真正的大敌，林轩自然不愿将宝贵的时间浪费在这里。
The true enemy was the Heavenly Master, and Lin Xuan did not wish to waste precious time on this matter.
yǎn qián de dí rén ， bù guò shì tiào liáng xiǎo chǒu ér yǐ 。
眼前的敌人，不过是跳梁小丑而已。
These enemies before him were mere puppets.
dāng rán ， shī zhēng zì jǐ ， shì bú huì zhè me rèn wéi dì ， zuò wéi shī xīn gǔ shǎo zhǔ ， zhè xiǎo zi yě shì jiāo hèng guàn le de rén wù 。
当然，师峥自己，是不会这么认为地，作为狮心谷少主，这小子也是骄横惯了的人物。
Of course, Shi Zheng himself would never see it that way. As the Young Master of Lionheart Valley, this young man had long been accustomed to arrogance.
nà lín xuān shǒu zhōng jiù suàn yǒu yì jiàn liǎo bù qǐ de bǎo wù ， dàn zì jǐ rén duō ， yě zú yǐ jiāng tā de yōu shì dǐ xiāo diào le 。
那林轩手中就算有意见了不起的宝物，蛋自己人多，也足以将他的优势抵消掉了。
Even if there were some powerful treasures in Lin Xuan's hands, with his large numbers, he could easily offset any advantages.
yǎn zhōng shǎn guò yī mǒ lì sè ， shī zhēng jiāng shén tái fā chū 。
眼中闪过一抹厉色，师峥将神台发出。
A look of fierce intent flashed across Shi Zheng’s eyes as he activated his Spirit Platform.
jīng tiān dòng dì de jiào shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， què shì zhōu wéi nà shù yǐ bǎi jì de sān jiē yāo zú ， zhāng yá wǔ zhǎo ， yì qǐ xiàng zhè biān pū guò lái le 。
惊天动地的叫声传入耳朵，却是周围那数以百计的三阶妖族，张牙舞爪，一起像这边扑过来了。
The deafening roar entered their ears. Countless Third Stage beasts, with claws and fangs bared, rushed towards them from all sides.
nù guī nù ， dàn zhè xiǎo shī zi yě shì hěn jiǎo huá de 。
怒归怒，但这小狮子也是很狡猾的。
Anger aside, this little lion was also quite cunning. He knew that Lin Xuan's abilities were formidable, likely surpassing his own, so he did not want to be the first to engage in battle but instead had his subordinates expend their power first.
tā zhī dào lín xuān shén tōng zhī qiáng ， shí yǒu zài zì jǐ zhī shàng ， gù ér bù yuàn shēn xiān shì zú ， ér shì pài shǒu xià xiān jiāng duì fāng fǎ lì xiāo hào le zài shuō 。
他知道林轩神通之强，十有在自己之上，故而不愿身先士卒，而是派手下先将对方法力消耗了再说。
His plan was good, but Lin Xuan’s face was full of derision. Pretending to be something he wasn't before him could only result in humiliation.
zhǔ yì dǎ dé bù cuò ， rán ér lín xuān liǎn shàng què mǎn shì jī fěng zhī yì ， zài zì jǐ miàn qián gù nòng xuán xū ， zuì hòu de jié guǒ zhǐ néng shì zì qǔ qí rǔ ér yǐ 。
主意打得不错，然而林轩脸上却满是讥讽之意，在自己面前故弄玄虚，最后的结果只能是自取其辱而已。
With hundreds of Third Stage beasts, the scene was no small matter. But with a flick of his right hand, countless five-colored sword lights emerged from his sleeves like fish swimming out.
shù yǐ bǎi jì de sān jiē yāo zú bo shēng shì yě fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， rán ér lín xuān jǐn jǐn shì yòu shǒu yī fú ， wú shù cùn xǔ dà xiǎo de wǔ sè jiàn guāng jiù cóng yī xiù lǐ yú yóu ér chū 。
数以百计的三阶妖族卜声势也非同小可，然而林轩仅仅是右手一拂，无数寸许大小的五色剑光就从衣袖里鱼游而出。
They grew as they met the wind, reaching three feet long almost instantly.
yíng fēng jiù zhǎng ， zhuǎn shùn jiù yǒu sān chǐ lái zhǎng 。
迎风就涨，转瞬就有三尺来长。
"Quickly!"
“ jí !”
“疾!”
Lin Xuan pointed at them with one finger, and immediately, piercing sounds filled their ears. The sword lights surged like a storm, stabbing towards the beasts rushing in from all directions.
lín xuān yī zhǐ xiàng qián diǎn qù ， dùn shí chī chī de pò kōng zhī shēng chuán rù ěr lǐ ， nà xiē jiàn máng rú jí fēng zhòu yǔ ， xiàng zhe sì miàn pū lái de yāo shòu zǎn cì ér qù 。
林轩一指向前点去，顿时嗤嗤的破空之声传入耳里，那些剑芒如疾风骤雨，向着四面扑来的妖兽攒刺而去。
"Bad luck!"
“ bù hǎo !”
“不好!”
Shi Zheng's gaze swept over the sword lights, his face suddenly showing extreme shock. This boy could match an Initial Stage cultivator’s strike without using any treasures?
shī zhēng mù guāng zài jiàn máng shàng sǎo guò ， liǎn shàng dùn shí lù chū hài rán yǐ jí de shén sè ， zhè xiǎo zi bù dòng yòng bǎo wù ， jǐn jǐn shì suí shǒu pī chū de jiàn qì ， jiù néng yǔ yuán chū xiū shì de yī jī xiāng bǐ ？
师峥目光在剑芒上扫过，脸上顿时露出骇然以极的神色，这小子不动用宝物，仅仅是随手劈出的剑气，就能与元初修士的一击相比？
How was that possible?
zěn me kě néng ？
怎么可能？
Even advanced cultivators should not have such profound power by rights.
jiù suàn shì hòu qī dà xiū xiān zhě ， àn lǐ shuō ， yě jué méi yǒu rú cǐ shēn hòu fǎ lì de 。
就算是后期大修仙者，按理说，也绝没有如此深厚法力的。
Had he underestimated this hateful little boy?
nán dào zì jǐ hái jiāng zhè kě wù de xiǎo zi dī gū le ？
难道自己还将这可恶的小子低估了？
Thoughts raced through his mind, but at this moment, he had no time to delve deeper into it.
nǎo hǎi zhōng zhū bān niàn tou zhuǎn guò ， bù guò cǐ shí cǐ kè ， tā yě méi yǒu shí jiān qù màn màn shēn jiū shén me 。
脑海中诸般念头转过，不过此时此刻，他也没有时间去慢慢深究什么。
A single sword light did not matter to Shi Zheng. Two did not concern him either. As a late-stage Transmutation Realm beast, even several dozen sword lights could be easily deflected by Shi Zheng. But now, the attacks came like raindrops. While taking them might not be a problem, it would consume too much power. Green light flashed in Shi Zheng’s eyes as his figure vanished from sight. Of course, this was not instantaneous teleportation; it was merely the compression technique that high-ranking cultivators could master. The sword lights were slower than real weapons, and most of those dozen sword lights landed on empty space.
yī dào jiàn qì ， shī zhēng bù fàng zài yǎn lǐ 。 liǎng dào ， tā yě bù zài hū 。 shèn zhì zuò wéi huà xíng hòu qī de yāo zú ， shí jǐ èr shí dào jiàn qì ， shī zhēng yě néng qīng yì huà jiě diào de 。 kě cǐ shí ， tā miàn duì de què shì rú yǔ diǎn yì bān de gōng jī 。 jiē xià ， huò xǔ méi wèn tí ， dàn nà huì xiāo hào tài duō de fǎ lì 。 shī zhēng yǎn zhōng lǜ máng shǎn guò ， shēn yǐng jìng cóng yuán dì xiāo shī le 。 dāng rán ， zhè bú shì shùn yí ， jǐn jǐn shì dà xiū shì jiù néng zhǎng wò de suō dì shén tōng ér yǐ 。 yǔ fǎ bǎo xiāng bǐ ， jiàn máng de sù dù yào màn yī xiē ， nà shí jǐ dào jiàn máng dōu luò zài le kōng chù ，
一道剑气，师峥不放在眼里。两道，他也不在乎。甚至作为化形后期的妖族，十几二十道剑气，师峥也能轻易化解掉的。可此时，他面对的却是如雨点一般的攻击。接下，或许没问题，但那会消耗太多的法力。师峥眼中绿芒闪过，身影竟从原地消失了。当然，这不是瞬移，仅仅是大修士就能掌握的缩地神通而已。与法宝相比，剑芒的速度要慢一些，那十几道剑芒都落在了空处，
But other beasts did not have such luck.
dàn qí tā de yāo zú ， què méi yǒu zhè yàng de hǎo yùn qì 。
但其他的妖族，却没有这样的好运气。
Screams and roars echoed in succession as a red hue spread over several miles. A pungent smell of blood permeated the air. Not only the Third Stage low-grade beasts but also the seven Transmutation Realm cultivators were now in dire straits, using their abilities or treasures to desperately fend off those five-colored sword lights.
cǎn jiào yǔ sī hǒu cǐ qǐ bǐ fú ， fāng yuán shù lǐ ， shùn jiān biàn chéng le hóng sè ， yī gǔ xuè xīng zhī qì mí sàn ér chū ， bú yào shuō nà xiē sān jiē de dī děng yāo wù ， jiù shì qī míng huà xíng qī yāo zú ， cǐ shí cǐ 3·1， tóng yàng láng bèi dào jí chù ， huò shī shén tōng ， huò yòng bǎo wù ， pīn mìng dǐ dǎng zhe nà xiē wǔ sè jiàn máng de pī cì kǎn chuō 。
惨叫与嘶吼此起彼伏，方圆数里，瞬间变成了红色，一股血腥之气弥散而出，不要说那些三阶的低等妖物，就是七名化形期妖族，此时此3·1，同样狼狈到极处，或施神通，或用宝物，拼命抵挡着那些五色剑芒的劈刺砍戳。
Though the process seemed complex, it was merely a blink of an eye. In just a few breaths, hundreds of beasts had their souls returned to the underworld. The late-stage Transmutation Realm cultivators did not perish but were still terrified by the experience.
zhè ge guò chéng shuō qǐ lái fán fù ， qí shí bù guò yī zhǎ yǎn bà le ， jǐn jǐn jǐ xī de gōng fu ， shù yǐ bǎi jì de yāo shòu jiù hún guī dì fǔ ， huà xíng qī de yāo zú xiū shì suī wèi yǔn luò ， dàn yě xià dé liǎn sè fā bái le 。
这个过程说起来繁复，其实不过一眨眼罢了，仅仅几息的功夫，数以百计的妖兽就魂归地府，化形期的妖族修士虽未陨落，但也吓得脸色发白了。
An expert's first move reveals his true skill; this old saying applies equally in the cultivation world. Even after just one round, Shi Zheng knew that the other’s strength was so extraordinary that it could not be matched by peers of the same rank.
háng jia yī chū shǒu ， jiù zhī yǒu méi yǒu ， jìng jù shì sú de míng yǔ ， fàng dào xiū xiān jiè ， yě yī yàng shì yòng ， suī rán jǐn jǐn shì yí gè huí hé de jiāo shǒu ， shī zhēng yě xīn lǐ yǒu shù ， duì fāng de shí lì ， yǐ nì tiān dào le tóng jiē xiū shì nán yǐ qǐ jí de dì bù 。
行家一出手，就知有没有，迳句世俗的名语，放到修仙界，也一样适用，虽然仅仅是一个回合的交手，师峥也心里有数，对方的实力，已逆天到了同阶修士难以企及的地步。
Though he still harbored hatred for Lin Xuan, he no longer had thecourage to seek revenge on him.
suī rán duì lín xuān chóu hèn yī jiù ， dàn tā zài méi yǒu dǎn liàng zhǎo lín xuān bào chóu 。
虽然对林轩仇恨依旧，但他再没有胆量找林轩报仇。
After all, his life was most important.
bì jìng xiǎo mìng cái shì zuì zhòng yào de 。
毕竟小命才是最重要的。
Frightened by softness and intimidated by evil, Shi Zheng had already retreated without formal engagement. Wrapped in a cloud of beast energy, he flew towards his father.
qī ruǎn pà è ， yán gé shuō lái ， liǎng rén bìng wèi zhèng shì jiāo shǒu ， shī zhēng jiù yǐ xuǎn zé le tuì suō 。
欺软怕恶，严格说来，两人并未正式交手，师峥就已选择了退缩。
Even with his deep-seated composure, Lin Xuan could not help feeling shocked. He remembered that Sister Ruyan once said that even among Separation and Union realm existences, the Heavenly Willow Immortal was known for his bravery. How useless this son is; is he still a lion or more like a mouse?
hún shēn bèi yī tuán yāo qì bāo guǒ ， xiàng fù wáng nà lǐ fēi lüè ér qù le 。
浑身被一团妖气包裹，像父王那里飞掠而去了。
Amused and surprised, but regardless of how bold or timid Shi Zheng was, Lin Xuan would not let him escape.
zhè yàng de jié guǒ ， jí biàn yǐ lín xuān de chéng fǔ ， yě bù yóu mǎn miàn cuò è ， jì de rú yān jiě jiě céng shuō guò ， jí biàn zài lí hé qī cún zài zhōng ， tiān liǔ shàng rén yě shì yǐ yǒng měng zhù chēng de ， zěn me shēng de ér zi zhè me méi yòng ， zhè hái shì shī zi me ， jiǎn zhí yǔ lǎo shǔ chà bu duō ……
这样的结果，即便以林轩的城府，也不由满面错愕，记得如嫣姐姐曾说过，即便在离合期存在中，天柳上人也是以勇猛著称的，怎么生的儿子这么没用，这还是狮子么，简直与老鼠差不多……
Otherwise, when two lions joined forces, it would take even more effort to eliminate him.
yòu shì jīng qí ， yòu shì hǎo xiào ， dàn bù guǎn duì fāng dǎn dà dǎn xiǎo ， lín xuān dōu jué bú huì fàng rèn tā cóng zì jǐ shǒu lǐ liū diào 。
又是惊奇，又是好笑，但不管对方胆大胆小，林轩都绝不会放任他从自己手里溜掉。
With that thought in mind, Lin Xuan slapped his waist. The Green Fire Sword appeared before him, and with a fierce light, he stabbed at the opponent.
fǒu zé děng liǎng tóu shī zi huì hé ， zài xiǎng yào jiāng qí miè shā yòu yào duō fèi yī fān shǒu jiǎo le 。
否则等两头狮子汇合，再想要将其灭杀又要多费一番手脚了。
Shi Zheng's expression changed dramatically.
niàn jí zhì cǐ ， lín xuān shēn shǒu zài yāo jiān yī pāi ， qīng huǒ jiàn yǐ fú xiàn zài le miàn qián ， suí hòu lì máng rú diàn ， hěn hěn de xiàng zhe duì shǒu pī cì le guò lái 。
念及至此，林轩伸手在腰间一拍，青火剑已浮现在了面前，随后厉芒如电，狠狠的向着对手劈刺了过来。
Though he was cowardly towards the weak, as a late-stage Transmutation Realm beast, Shi Zheng had keen eyesight. In an instant, he saw the terrifying nature of the Green Fire.
shī zhēng liǎn sè dà biàn 。
师峥脸色大变。
A flash of movement, he vanished again from sight without a trace—another use of compression technique.
tā suī rán qī ruǎn pà è ， dàn bì jìng shì huà xíng hòu qī de yāo zú ， yǎn guāng yě fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， yī piē zhī jiān ， jiù kàn chū nà qīng huǒ de kě pà zhī chù 。
他虽然欺软怕恶，但毕竟是化形后期的妖族，眼光也非同小可，一瞥之间，就看出那青火的可怕之处。
But this time, his trick did not work. The speed of the Green Fire was several times faster than the sword lights. Only blinding light could be seen as the sword approached him within ten to twelve feet.
shēn xíng yī shǎn ， tā zài cì cóng yuán dì xiāo shī dé wú yǐng wú zōng ， bú yòng shuō ， shì suō dì shén tōng 。
身形一闪，他再次从原地消失得无影无踪，不用说，是缩地神通。
Shi Zheng’s mind raced as he consecutively activated seven treasures from his storage bag.
rán ér zhè huí gù jì zhòng shī méi yǒu yòng ， nà qīng huǒ de sù dù yào bǐ jiàn máng kuài shàng bèi xǔ hái duō ， zhǐ jiàn lì máng cì mù ， nà jiàn jù lí tā jǐn shèng xià shí yú zhàng yuǎn 。
然而这回故技重施没有用，那青火的速度要比剑芒快上倍许还多，只见厉芒刺目，那剑距离他仅剩下十余丈远。
The treasures transformed into colorful shockwaves, blocking the Green Fire.
shī zhēng xīn niàn diàn zhuǎn ， shēn shǒu zài chǔ wù dài shàng lián pāi ， qī bā jiàn bǎo wù bèi tā gěi jiē èr lián sān de jì le qǐ lái 。
师峥心念电转，伸手在储物袋上连拍，七八件宝物被他给接二连三的祭了起来。
Unfortunately, it was useless. Among Lin Xuan's many treasures, only a divine treasure could match the sharpness of the Green Fire.
huà wèi wǔ yán liù tuō de jīng hóng ， yíng miàn dǎng zhù le qīng huǒ 。
化为五颜六乇的惊虹，迎面挡住了青火。
Lin Xuan roared loudly, and the green light on the surface of the sword grew even more startling.
kě xī méi yǒu yòng ， zài lín xuān zhū duō bǎo wù zhī zhōng ， lùn gōng jī de xī lì chéng dù ， néng gòu shèng guò qīng huǒ de yě jiù zhǐ yǒu tōng tiān líng bǎo le 。
可惜没有用，在林轩诸多宝物之中，论攻击的犀利程度，能够胜过青火的也就只有通天灵宝了。
Crackling sounds filled their ears as those treasures were sliced in half.
lín xuān yī shēng dà hē ， qīng huǒ biǎo miàn de líng guāng biàn dé yuè fā de jīng xīn chù mù 。
林轩一声大喝，青火表面的灵光变得越发的惊心触目。
Shi Zheng’s face lost all color.
suì liè shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， nà xiē bǎo wù jìng rán bèi zhǎn wèi liǎng jié le 。
碎裂声传入耳朵，那些宝物竟然被斩为两截了。
On the other side, Heavenly Lion Immortal was equally enraged. Although he vaguely sensed that Lin Xuan was extraordinary, he never imagined that he could match him.
shī zhēng de liǎn shàng yī xià zi háo wú xuè sè 。
师峥的脸上一下子毫无血色。
In just one exchange, his beloved son had been forced into a life-or-death situation.
ér lìng yī biān ， tiān shī shàng rén tóng yàng jīng nù jiāo jí ， tā suī rán yǐn yǐn jīng dào lín xuān hěn liǎo bù qǐ ， dàn yě wàn wàn bù céng xiǎng ， jū rán néng yǔ zì jǐ xiāng pǐ dí 。
而另一边，天狮上人同样惊怒交集，他虽然隐隐精到林轩很了不起，但也万万不曾想，居然能与自己相匹敌。
As a father, he had no reason to ignore his own flesh and blood. With a loud roar, he charged towards them.
bù guò yí gè zhào miàn xī máo ， ài zi jiù bèi bī rù le shēng yǔ sǐ de jué dì 。
不过一个照面西毛，爱子就被逼入了生与死的绝地。
But the scent of fragrant wind brought Sister Ruyan back into view.
zì jǐ de qīn shēng gǔ ròu ， tā dāng rán méi yǒu bù guǎn de lǐ yóu ， yī shēng dà hē ， jiù yào cháo zhè biān chōng guò lái 。
自己的亲生骨肉，他当然没有不管的理由，一声大喝，就要朝这边冲过来。
"Move aside!"
rán ér xiāng fēng yì rán ， mèng rú yān zài cì jiá rù le yǎn lián 。
然而香风亦然，梦如嫣再次蛱入了眼帘。
The Lion King roared in shock, red primordial energy gathering midair as a terrifying lion with limbs over twenty feet long appeared.
“ gǔn kāi !”
“滚开!”
With powerful strides, it lunged at Sister Ruyan.
shī wáng chēng mù dà hē ， huǒ hóng sè de tiān dì yuán qì zài bàn kōng zhōng jù hé ， yī shēn cháng zú yǒu èr sān shí zhàng de kě pà xióng shī zài bàn kōng zhōng chū xiàn le 。
狮王瞠目大喝，火红色的天地元气在半空中聚合，一身长足有二三十丈的可怕雄狮在半空中出现了。
"This path is blocked!"
sì zhī yòng lì ， xiàng mèng rú yān pū le guò qù 。
四肢用力，像梦如嫣扑了过去。
Sister Ruyan’s cold voice echoed. Her beautiful face showed no fear as she waved her hand, creating a hundred-foot-wide vortex in the sea.
“ cǐ lù bù tōng !”
“此路不通!”
The water churned, and from the vortex emerged a fearsome-looking dragon.
And so, while the two Separation and Union realm cultivators were engaged in combat, Lin Xuan and Shi Zheng also began their battle.
Enemies meeting, they see red.
After all, how many resentments could compare to losing one's wife?
Shi Zheng's face was filled with venomous looks, wishing to devour and tear Lin Xuan alive. Of course, whether or not he could actually do so was another matter entirely.
Behind him stood seven Transmutation Realm beasts, each towering and grotesque in appearance.
In the cultivation world, there was no such thing as fair combat; at this moment, they naturally focused on group fighting.
Facing these monsters, Lin Xuan showed no fear. A few Transmutation Realm beasts were nothing to him with his current power; even without using a divine treasure, he could easily exterminate them in an instant.
The true enemy was the Heavenly Master, and Lin Xuan did not wish to waste precious time on this matter.
These enemies before him were mere puppets.
Of course, Shi Zheng himself would never see it that way. As the Young Master of Lionheart Valley, this young man had long been accustomed to arrogance.
Even if there were some powerful treasures in Lin Xuan's hands, with his large numbers, he could easily offset any advantages.
A look of fierce intent flashed across Shi Zheng’s eyes as he activated his Spirit Platform.
Roar!
The deafening roar entered their ears. Countless Third Stage beasts, with claws and fangs bared, rushed towards them from all sides.
Anger aside, this little lion was also quite cunning. He knew that Lin Xuan's abilities were formidable, likely surpassing his own, so he did not want to be the first to engage in battle but instead had his subordinates expend their power first.
His plan was good, but Lin Xuan’s face was full of derision. Pretending to be something he wasn't before him could only result in humiliation.
With hundreds of Third Stage beasts, the scene was no small matter. But with a flick of his right hand, countless five-colored sword lights emerged from his sleeves like fish swimming out.
They grew as they met the wind, reaching three feet long almost instantly.
"Quickly!"
Lin Xuan pointed at them with one finger, and immediately, piercing sounds filled their ears. The sword lights surged like a storm, stabbing towards the beasts rushing in from all directions.
"Bad luck!"
Shi Zheng's gaze swept over the sword lights, his face suddenly showing extreme shock. This boy could match an Initial Stage cultivator’s strike without using any treasures?
How was that possible?
Even advanced cultivators should not have such profound power by rights.
Had he underestimated this hateful little boy?
Thoughts raced through his mind, but at this moment, he had no time to delve deeper into it.
A single sword light did not matter to Shi Zheng. Two did not concern him either. As a late-stage Transmutation Realm beast, even several dozen sword lights could be easily deflected by Shi Zheng. But now, the attacks came like raindrops. While taking them might not be a problem, it would consume too much power. Green light flashed in Shi Zheng’s eyes as his figure vanished from sight. Of course, this was not instantaneous teleportation; it was merely the compression technique that high-ranking cultivators could master. The sword lights were slower than real weapons, and most of those dozen sword lights landed on empty space.
But other beasts did not have such luck.
Screams and roars echoed in succession as a red hue spread over several miles. A pungent smell of blood permeated the air. Not only the Third Stage low-grade beasts but also the seven Transmutation Realm cultivators were now in dire straits, using their abilities or treasures to desperately fend off those five-colored sword lights.
Though the process seemed complex, it was merely a blink of an eye. In just a few breaths, hundreds of beasts had their souls returned to the underworld. The late-stage Transmutation Realm cultivators did not perish but were still terrified by the experience.
An expert's first move reveals his true skill; this old saying applies equally in the cultivation world. Even after just one round, Shi Zheng knew that the other’s strength was so extraordinary that it could not be matched by peers of the same rank.
Though he still harbored hatred for Lin Xuan, he no longer had thecourage to seek revenge on him.
After all, his life was most important.
Frightened by softness and intimidated by evil, Shi Zheng had already retreated without formal engagement. Wrapped in a cloud of beast energy, he flew towards his father.
Even with his deep-seated composure, Lin Xuan could not help feeling shocked. He remembered that Sister Ruyan once said that even among Separation and Union realm existences, the Heavenly Willow Immortal was known for his bravery. How useless this son is; is he still a lion or more like a mouse?
Amused and surprised, but regardless of how bold or timid Shi Zheng was, Lin Xuan would not let him escape.
Otherwise, when two lions joined forces, it would take even more effort to eliminate him.
With that thought in mind, Lin Xuan slapped his waist. The Green Fire Sword appeared before him, and with a fierce light, he stabbed at the opponent.
Shi Zheng's expression changed dramatically.
Though he was cowardly towards the weak, as a late-stage Transmutation Realm beast, Shi Zheng had keen eyesight. In an instant, he saw the terrifying nature of the Green Fire.
A flash of movement, he vanished again from sight without a trace—another use of compression technique.
But this time, his trick did not work. The speed of the Green Fire was several times faster than the sword lights. Only blinding light could be seen as the sword approached him within ten to twelve feet.
Shi Zheng’s mind raced as he consecutively activated seven treasures from his storage bag.
The treasures transformed into colorful shockwaves, blocking the Green Fire.
Unfortunately, it was useless. Among Lin Xuan's many treasures, only a divine treasure could match the sharpness of the Green Fire.
Lin Xuan roared loudly, and the green light on the surface of the sword grew even more startling.
Crackling sounds filled their ears as those treasures were sliced in half.
Shi Zheng’s face lost all color.
On the other side, Heavenly Lion Immortal was equally enraged. Although he vaguely sensed that Lin Xuan was extraordinary, he never imagined that he could match him.
In just one exchange, his beloved son had been forced into a life-or-death situation.
As a father, he had no reason to ignore his own flesh and blood. With a loud roar, he charged towards them.
But the scent of fragrant wind brought Sister Ruyan back into view.
"Move aside!"
The Lion King roared in shock, red primordial energy gathering midair as a terrifying lion with limbs over twenty feet long appeared.
With powerful strides, it lunged at Sister Ruyan.
"This path is blocked!"
Sister Ruyan’s cold voice echoed. Her beautiful face showed no fear as she waved her hand, creating a hundred-foot-wide vortex in the sea.
The water churned, and from the vortex emerged a fearsome-looking dragon.