lín xuān yī kǒu xiān xuè pēn chū ， xùn sù yǔ zhǎng xīn zhōng de líng lì hùn hé ， suí hòu yī bǐ tài yáng hái yào míng liàng de yuán qiú ， chū xiàn zài le zhòng rén de shì xiàn zhōng 。
林轩一口鲜血喷出，迅速与掌心中的灵力混合，随后一比太阳还要明亮的圆球，出现在了众人的视线中。
Lin Xuan spat out a mouthful of blood, which quickly mixed with the spiritual energy in his palm. A round ball as bright as the sun soon appeared before everyone's eyes.
zài nà yuán qiú zhèng zhōng ， yǒu yī shēn cháng bù guò sān cùn de mí nǐ lǎo hǔ 。
在那圆球正中，有一身长不过三寸的迷你老虎。
In the center of this ball was a tiny tiger no longer than three inches.
tǐ xíng suī xiǎo le xiē ， shén tài què wēi měng yǐ jí ， zhè zhēn líng yī jī ， běn lái jiù shì mó fǎng zì líng jiè mǒu shén shòu de ào mì 。
体型虽小了些，神态却威猛以极，这真灵一击，本来就是模仿自灵界某神兽的奥秘。
Though small, its demeanor was incredibly fierce. This true spirit strike was originally inspired by some divine beast from the Spirit Realm.
cǐ shí cǐ kè ， nà shén shòu de shēn fèn ， tóng yàng hū zhī yù chū ， yǔ fèng huáng zhēn lóng qí míng de bái
此时此刻，那神兽的身份，同样呼之欲出，与凤凰真龙齐名的白
At that moment, the identity of the divine beast became clear, just like the Phoenix True Dragon, it was the White Tiger.
hǔ 。
虎。
As an old monster in the Separation Stage, Master Heavenly Lion had keen eyesight. A faint warning appeared deep within his spirit sense, but he was entangled by Fairy Ruyan's technique "All Swords Return to Their Source," making escape impossible.
zuò wèi lí hé qī lǎo guài wù ， tiān shī shàng rén de yǎn lì fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， líng shí shēn chù ， yǐn yǐn yǒu jǐng zhào chuán chū ， rán ér tā bèi rú yān xiān zi wàn jiàn guī zōng de fǎ shù chán zhù ， xiǎng yào tuō shēn gēn běn jiù shì bù kě néng de 。
做为离合期老怪物，天狮上人的眼力非同小可，灵识深处，隐隐有警兆传出，然而他被如嫣仙子万剑归宗的法术缠住，想要脱身根本就是不可能的。
Damn!
kě wù !
可恶!
From the golden clouds, a heart-stirring roar echoed.
cóng nà jīn sè de yún cǎi zhōng ， chuán lái dàng rén xīn pò de hǒu jiào 。
从那金色的云彩中，传来荡人心魄的吼叫。
The aura of the beast became even more surging and powerful. Master Heavenly Lion knew that his self-sacrifice had reached its direst point as he continued spitting out drops of blood one after another.
suí hòu yāo qì biàn dé yuè fā de xiōng yǒng páng bó ， tiān shī shàng rén zhī dào shě jǐ de qíng kuàng bù miào dào jí chù ， yī kǒu jiē yī kǒu de jīng xuè bù duàn pēn chū 。
随后妖气变得越发的汹涌磅礴，天狮上人知道舍己的情况不妙到极处，一口接一口的精血不断喷出。
When a desperate rabbit jumps over a wall, how much more so for an old monster who has lived for ten thousand years?
gǒu jí le hái yào tiào qiáng ， gèng hé kuàng shì huó le fàng wàn nián de lǎo guài wù 。
狗急了还要跳墙，更何况是活了放万年的老怪物。
Master Heavenly Lion began to fight with all his might. Even if he won, it would cost him a great deal of true qi; but in return, his strength would increase dramatically.
tiān shī shàng rén kāi shǐ pīn mìng le 。
天狮上人开始拼命了。
However, at this point, Master Heavenly Lion had no choice. Preserving his life was the most important thing now.
tā zhè yàng - zuò ， jí shǐ qǔ shèng ， yě huì zhēn qì dà sǔn ， dàn xiāng yìn de ， yě huì shí lì jù
他这样-做，即使取胜，也会真气大损，但相印的，也会实力剧
A gentleman seeks revenge after ten years; as long as he lived, he would surely take his revenge on these siblings one day.
zēng 。
增。
Lin Xuan did not know what the opponent was thinking, but given his nature, he wouldn't make the mistake of letting a tiger go back to its den.
bù guò shì qíng fā zhǎn dào zhè yī bù ， tiān shī shàng rén nǎ lǐ hái yǒu xuǎn zé ， rú jīn bǎo zhù xiǎo mìng shì zuì zhòng yào de 。
不过事情发展到这一步，天狮上人哪里还有选择，如今保住小命是最重要的。
His gaze swept over the golden clouds. With a simple gesture and a light cry:
jūn zǐ bào chóu ， shí nián bù wǎn ， zhǐ yào zì jǐ huó zhe ， zǒng yǒu yī tiān ， huì duì zhè jiě dì liǎ hěn hěn bào fù 。
君子报仇，十年不晚，只要自己活着，总有一天，会对这姐弟俩狠狠报复。
"Break!"
duì shǒu xīn zhōng zài xiǎng shén me ， lín xuān bìng bù qīng chǔ ， dàn yǐ tā de xìng gé ， jué bú huì zuò chū fàng hǔ guī shān nà yàng de chǔn shì lái de 。
对手心中在想什么，林轩并不清楚，但以他的性格，绝不会做出放虎归山那样的蠢事来的。
The sound of shattering entered his ears as the ball of spiritual energy that had gathered all his power instantly shattered. The miniature white tiger roared furiously, its body rapidly growing until it was more than three zhang long.
mù guāng zài jīn sè de yún cǎi tǔ sǎo guò ， lín xuān shuāng shǒu yī wò ， zī shì gǔ piáo ， yī shēng qīng hē ：
目光在金色的云彩土扫过，林轩双手一握，姿势古朴，一声轻喝：
A terrifying pressure emanated...
“ pò !
“破!
Then the white tiger charged into the golden clouds.
suì liè de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， nà jù jí le tā hún shēn fǎ lì de guāng qiú dùn shí bēng liè diào le ， mí nǐ bǎn de bái hǔ nù hǒu zhe chōng le chū lái ， tǐ xíng bào zhǎng ， hěn kuài shēn cháng jiù chāo guò le sān zhàng 。
碎裂的声音传入耳朵，那聚集了他浑身法力的光球顿时崩裂掉了，迷你版的白虎怒吼着冲了出来，体型暴涨，很快身长就超过了三丈。
Time seemed to freeze in an instant.
yī gǔ kě pà de wēi yā pèi rán ér chū ……
一股可怕的威压沛然而出……
Next, golden and white light appeared before their eyes as countless intricate runes flickered outside the light...
suí hòu bái hǔ yī tóu zhuàng zài le nà jīn sè de yún cǎi zhī shàng
随后白虎一头撞在了那金色的云彩之上
Several seconds later, a deafening roar filled the air.
wú shēng wú xī ！ shí jiān fǎng fú zài nà yī kè jìng zhǐ 。
无声无息！时间仿佛在那一刻静止。
Master Heavenly Lion's defensive formation, though formidable, could not withstand the true spirit strike that had drained Lin Xuan of every drop of his power. Its strength was not to be underestimated, especially with Fairy Ruyan's "All Swords Return to Their Source" technique. With both siblings working together, they finally broke through their opponent's defenses, and Master Heavenly Lion was swallowed by the dazzling light.
suí hòu jīn bái liǎng sè de guāng máng chū xiàn zài le shì xiàn lǐ ， wú shù shēn ào yì cháng de fú wén zài guāng máng wài liú lù shǎn shuò ……
随后金白两色的光芒出现在了视线里，无数深奥异常的符文在光芒外流辂闪烁……
Lin Xuan's eyes narrowed as he thought about the terrifying power of such a strike; even for Separation Stage monsters, it would be unbearable. Despite this, blood trickled from his nose, mouth, and ears. The power of the true spirit strike could not be compared to even the most divine treasures, but its toll on his body was too great.
yòu guò le zú zú jǐ xī de gōng fu ， yī dà dào wú fǎ yòng yán yǔ xíng róng de jù xiǎng cái zài ěr biān chuán kāi le 。
又过了足足几息的功夫，一大到无法用言语形容的巨响才在耳边传开了。
However, compared to slaying a Separation Stage old monster, such injuries were insignificant for Lin Xuan.
tiān shī shàng rén yòng yāo dān bù xià de fáng yù gù rán jiān gù yǐ jí ， dàn zhēn líng yī jī kě shì zhà gàn le lín xuān hún shēn shàng xià měi yī dī fǎ lì ， wēi lì zhī qiáng ， yě jué bù róng xiǎo shì 。
天狮上人用妖丹布下的防御固然坚固以极，但真灵一击可是榨干了林轩浑身上下每一滴法力，威力之强，也绝不容小视。
His gaze flickered with an unusual color as he thought calmly and composedly. But at this moment, something unexpected happened.
hé kuàng hái yǒu rú yān xiān zi wàn jiàn guī zōng de shén jì ， jiě dì èr rén hé lì ， zhōng yú pò kāi le duì fāng de fáng yù ， tiān shī shàng rén bèi tūn mò zài le nà yào yǎn de qiáng guāng lǐ 。
何况还有如嫣仙子万剑归宗的神技，姐弟二人合力，终于破开了对方的防御，天狮上人被吞没在了那耀眼的强光里。
Boom!
lín xuān yǎn jīng wēi mī ， rú cǐ kě pà de shēng shì ， jiù suàn shì lí hé qī yāo zú ， yīng gāi yě chéng shòu
林轩眼睛微眯，如此可怕的声势，就算是离合期妖族，应该也承受
A thunderous roar echoed like a bolt from the blue sky. The golden and white light split apart in mid-air, followed by a streak of lightning. A ferocious monster emerged from within.
bú zhù 。
不住。
Master Heavenly Lion?
xīn zhōng rú cǐ xiǎng zhe ， lín xuān de yǎn ěr kǒu bí ， què yǐn yǐn yǒu xuè jì shèn chū ， zhēn líng yī jī de wēi lì ， jí biàn shì tōng tiān líng bǎo yě wú fǎ xiàng bǐ ， rán ér duì yú shēn tǐ de fù dān ， què tài dà le xiē 。
心中如此想着，林轩的眼耳口鼻，却隐隐有血迹渗出，真灵一击的威力，即便是通天灵宝也无法相比，然而对于身体的负担，却太大了些。
Lin Xuan was taken aback; even with his composure, he couldn't help showing surprise on his face. Impossible, this old man must still be alive.
bù guò yǔ miè shā yī lí hé qī lǎo guài wù de huī huáng zhàn jì xiāng bǐ ， zhè diǎn shāng shì ， gēn běn jiù bù zhí yī tí 。
不过与灭杀一离合期老怪物的辉煌战绩相比，这点伤势，根本就不值一提。
The Lion King indeed hadn't perished, but at that moment, he was in a state beyond description.
lín xuān mù guāng zhōng yì sè shǎn guò ， lěng jìng cóng róng de xiǎng zhe 。 rán ér jiù zài zhè shí ， yì biàn tū qǐ 。
林轩目光中异色闪过，冷静从容的想着。然而就在这时，异变突起。
His body was covered in wounds, and the once smooth fur had been completely charred. His left forelegs were cut off above the elbow, and his aura was incomparable to before.
hōng luò lóng !
轰络隆!
How dangerous!
rú qíng tiān pī lì bān de jù xiǎng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， bàn kōng zhōng nà jīn bái jiāo zhī de yì máng sà rán xiàng liǎng biān fēn kāi le ， suí hòu jīng hóng yī shǎn ， yī hún shēn shàng xià mǎn shì xiōng lì zhī qì de guài wù cóng lǐ miàn chōng le chū lái 。
如晴天霹雳般的巨响传入耳朵，半空中那金白交织的异芒飒然像两边分开了，随后惊虹一闪，一浑身上下满是凶戾之气的怪物从里面冲了出来。
Thinking of what happened earlier, Master Heavenly Lion broke out in cold sweat. Although he had used his life essence, he still couldn't withstand Lin Xuan and Fairy Ruyan's combined attack. If swallowed by that terrifying light wave, his demise would be certain.
tiān shī ？
天狮？
However, as an old monster who had lived for tens of thousands of years, how could he lack any means to survive?
lín xuān yī è ， jí biàn yǐ tā de chéng fǔ ， liǎn shàng yě rěn bú zhù lù chū le jīng yà zhī sè ， bù kě néng ， zhè lǎo jiā huǒ ， jū rán yī jiù huó zhe 。
林轩一愕，即便以他的城府，脸上也忍不住露出了惊讶之色，不可能，这老家伙，居然依旧活着。
At the critical moment, he used a technique similar to the "Substitute to Bear the Tribulation" from the Dark Arts. With the sacrifice of his forelegs, he managed to escape with his true body.
shī wáng què shí méi yǒu yǔn luò ， rán ér cǐ shí cǐ kè ， tā yǐ láng bèi dào wú fǎ yòng yán yǔ miáo shù
狮王确实没有陨落，然而此时此刻，他已狼狈到无法用言语描述
However, the power of the true spirit strike was too great. Even using his secret art, the cost was significant, and the injuries were severe.
de dì bù 。
的地步。
If it had been anyone else, they would have fled without hesitation once their wounds healed, seeking revenge later.
shāng hén lěi lěi bú yòng shuō ， yuán běn guāng huá de pí máo ， yǐ bèi zhěng gè kǎo jiāo ， zuǒ biān de liǎng zhǐ shòu zhǎo ， yě bèi qí zhǒu duàn qù ， qì shì yǔ gāng gāng xiāng bǐ ， jiǎn zhí bù kě tóng rì ér yǔ 。
伤痕累累不用说，原本光滑的皮毛，已被整个烤焦，左边的两只兽爪，也被齐肘断去，气势与刚刚相比，简直不可同日而语。
But Master Heavenly Lion was different. This old man's character aside, he was known for his bravery among Separation Stage existences.
hǎo xiǎn !
好险!
Moreover, there was a grudge between them—his son's death. He couldn't bear to flee so humbly.
yī xiǎng dào xiān qián de jīng lì ， tiān shī shàng rén jiù lěng hàn lín lí ， tā suī rán bù xī dòng yòng běn mìng líng lì ， dàn yī jiù dǎng bú zhù lín xuān yǔ mèng rú yān de
一想到先前的经历，天狮上人就冷汗淋漓，他虽然不惜动用本命灵力，但依旧挡不住林轩与梦如嫣的
And this old man had extensive experience in magical battles. At the moment of escape, he scanned the siblings with his gaze and understood their conditions clearly.
** yī jī 。
**一击。
Fairy Ruyan's strength was already on par with him, but even after using "All Swords Return to Their Source," she still had plenty of room for maneuvering.
rú guǒ zhēn bèi nà kě pà de guāng bō tūn mò ， yǔn luò jī hū huì chéng wéi dìng jú 。
如果真被那可怕的光波吞没，陨落几乎会成为定局。
In short, there were no weaknesses.
rán ér zuò wèi huó le shù wàn nián de lǎo jiā huǒ ， tā qǐ huì méi yǒu xiē xǔ bǎo mìng zhī shù 。
然而做为活了数万年的老家伙，他岂会没有些许保命之术。
But Lin Xuan was different.
guān jiàn shí kè ， tā shǐ yòng le yī zhǒng lèi sì yú mó dào “ tì shēn dù jié **” de guǐ yì shén tōng ， yǐ liǎng zhǐ shòu zhǎo wèi dài jià ， ràng zhēn shēn táo tuō 。
关键时刻，他使用了一种类似于魔道“替身渡劫**”的诡异神通，以两只兽爪为代价，让真身逃脱。
This boy seemed to be at his limit. He could barely hover in mid-air.
rán ér zhēn líng yī jī de wēi lì tài qiáng le ， jí biàn shǐ yòng le yā xiāng dǐ de mì shù ， fù chū de dài jià yě gòu zú ， shòu dào de shāng hài yī jiù fēi cháng yán zhòng 。
然而真灵一击的威力太强了，即便使用了压箱底的秘术，付出的代价也够足，受到的伤害依旧非常严重。
What a good opportunity! Master Heavenly Lion couldn't afford to miss it, even if it meant taking some risks.
rú guǒ huàn yí gè rén ， kěn dìng shì háo bù tíng liú ， mǎ shàng yuǎn dùn ér zǒu ， děng shāng shì yǎng hǎo le zài
如果换一个人，肯定是毫不停留，马上远遁而走，等伤势养好了再
With a determined expression, he hated Lin Xuan to the core. The grudge of killing his son was beyond forgiveness; he would tear apart Lin Xuan's body and bones.
xún jī bào chóu 。
寻机报仇。
This sudden change caught Fairy Ruyan off guard as well. Just when she was about to eliminate their formidable enemy, the situation suddenly turned around.
rán ér tiān shī shàng rén bù tóng ， zhè lǎo jiā huǒ pǐn xìng zàn qiě bù shuō ， dàn zài lí hé qī cún zài zhōng ， yě shì yǐ yǒng měng zhù chēng de 。
然而天狮上人不同，这老家伙品性暂且不说，但在离合期存在中，也是以勇猛著称的。
"Brother, quickly hide."
hé kuàng duì fāng yǔ tā yǒu shā zi zhī chóu ， tā bù gān xīn zhè yàng huī liū liū de táo zǒu 。
何况对方与他有杀子之仇，他不甘心这样灰溜溜的逃走。
Helping hands were too late; she could see that Lin Xuan's power had almost run out.
ér qiě zhè lǎo - jiā huo ， dòu fǎ de jīng yàn yě fēi cháng fēng fù ， zài tuō shēn de yī kè ， yòng mù guāng zài jiě dì èr rén shēn shàng sǎo guò ， duì yú tā men de zhuàng kuàng ， yě nòng le gè yì qīng èr chǔ 。
而且这老-家伙，斗法的经验也非常丰富，在脱身的一刻，用目光在姐弟二人身上扫过，对于他们的状况，也弄了个一清二楚。
The Lion King's face was filled with viciousness. At a hundred zhang distance, for him, it was just a blink away. This time, he would not let his enemy escape. Fear spread across Lin Xuan's face.
mèng rú yān de shí lì běn lái jiù yǔ tā xiāng chà fǎng fú ， suī rán shǐ yòng le wàn jiàn guī zōng de mì shù ， dàn yī jiù shì yóu rèn yǒu yú de 。
梦如嫣的实力本来就与他相差仿佛，虽然使用了万剑归宗的秘术，但依旧是游刃有余的。
"Zeng'er, Father will avenge you now."
qiǎng jù huà shuō ， méi yǒu lòu dòng 。
抢句话说，没有漏洞。
Master Heavenly Lion thought dejectedly.
rán ér lín xuān bù tóng 。
然而林轩不同。
But in the next moment, something unexpected happened. The fear on Lin Xuan's face turned into a mocking smile.
zhè xiǎo zi xiǎn rán yǐ dào le qiáng nǔ zhī mò ， néng gòu xuán fú zài bàn kōng dōu yǐ jīng shì fēi cháng miǎn qiǎng
这小子显然已到了强弩之末，能够悬浮在半空都已经是非常勉强
The Lion King's pupils constricted as his thoughts raced... Was the opponent pretending to be calm or did he have some hidden moves?
le 。
了。
Should he continue attacking? This was a difficult decision.
zhè me hǎo de jī huì tiān shī shàng rén qǐ huì cuò guò ？
这么好的机会天狮上人岂会错过？
However, he ultimately didn't retreat. Master Heavenly Lion was gambling; he didn't believe that Lin Xuan had any hidden tricks left after exhausting all his power.
jiù suàn yīn cǐ mào xiē xǔ fēng xiǎn yě jué duì zhí de 。
就算因此冒些许风险也绝对值得。
He couldn't let himself be intimidated by the opponent.
lǎo guài wù de liǎn shàng shǎn guò yī sī jué jué zhī sè ， tā hèn lín xuān rù gǔ ， shā zi zhī chóu ， bù gòng dài tiān ， tā yào jiāng lín xuān chōu jīn bā gǔ 。
老怪物的脸上闪过一丝决绝之色，他恨林轩入骨，杀子之仇，不共戴天，他要将林轩抽筋扒骨。
With a continued leap, he flew towards Lin Xuan once more.
rú cǐ biàn gù ， rú yān xiān zi yě shì wèi céng yù liào dào de ， yǎn jiàn jiù yào jiāng qiáng dí miè
如此变故，如嫣仙子也是未曾预料到的，眼见就要将强敌灭
But this time, the old lion's gamble failed. As the distance between them narrowed to just over a hundred zhang, spiritual energy flickered, and a beautiful young woman suddenly appeared before Lin Xuan.
chú ， zhuǎn yǎn jiān ， xíng shì què zhòu rán niǔ zhuǎn le 。
除，转眼间，形势却骤然扭转了。
Her face was strikingly beautiful, her smile charming, but she possessed formidable strength; she was an advanced-stage Great Cultivator.
“ dì di ， kuài duǒ 。”
“弟弟，快躲。”
But what of it?
yuán shǒu yǐ jīng lái bù jí ， tā yě kàn chū lín xuān de fǎ lì suǒ shèng wú jǐ 。
援手已经来不及，她也看出林轩的法力所剩无几。
Master Heavenly Lion felt relieved. Such a freak like Lin Xuan was unprecedented in history, so ordinary late-stage cultivators were nothing to him.
shī wáng de liǎn shàng mǎn shì zhēng níng zhī yì ， mǐn bǎi zhàng de jù lí ， duì yú tā zhè yàng cún zài lái shuō ， bù guò zhǎ yǎn jí zhì ， zhè yī cì ， jué bú huì ràng chóu rén táo tuō ， lín xuān de liǎn shàng yǐ mǎn shì wèi jù zhī sè 。
狮王的脸上满是狰狞之意，敏百丈的距离，对于他这样存在来说，不过眨眼即至，这一次，绝不会让仇人逃脱，林轩的脸上已满是畏惧之色。
PS: I want to mention two things. First, the recent updates have been terrible, probably the worst in months due to my illness. I've been sick for a long time and feeling very weak. After considering it, I decided to go get an IV today and feel much better now. Starting tomorrow, I'll return to regular updates. This is just one chapter today; I didn't want to push it later because of the cold and the fear that my condition might worsen again.
“ zhēng ér ， wèi fù jiù yào tì nǐ bào chóu le 。
“峥儿，为父就要替你报仇了。
The second thing is an apology to Fellow Pavilion. I was supposed to ask for moon tickets from him today, but I only have a little left, so I'm not even sure if I should ask. Yes, tomorrow, after resuming regular updates, I'll make the request. Thank you all for your unwavering support; I will strive to improve.
Puff...
Lin Xuan spat out a mouthful of blood, which quickly mixed with the spiritual energy in his palm. A round ball as bright as the sun soon appeared before everyone's eyes.
In the center of this ball was a tiny tiger no longer than three inches.
Though small, its demeanor was incredibly fierce. This true spirit strike was originally inspired by some divine beast from the Spirit Realm.
At that moment, the identity of the divine beast became clear, just like the Phoenix True Dragon, it was the White Tiger.
As an old monster in the Separation Stage, Master Heavenly Lion had keen eyesight. A faint warning appeared deep within his spirit sense, but he was entangled by Fairy Ruyan's technique "All Swords Return to Their Source," making escape impossible.
Damn!
From the golden clouds, a heart-stirring roar echoed.
The aura of the beast became even more surging and powerful. Master Heavenly Lion knew that his self-sacrifice had reached its direst point as he continued spitting out drops of blood one after another.
When a desperate rabbit jumps over a wall, how much more so for an old monster who has lived for ten thousand years?
Master Heavenly Lion began to fight with all his might. Even if he won, it would cost him a great deal of true qi; but in return, his strength would increase dramatically.
However, at this point, Master Heavenly Lion had no choice. Preserving his life was the most important thing now.
A gentleman seeks revenge after ten years; as long as he lived, he would surely take his revenge on these siblings one day.
Lin Xuan did not know what the opponent was thinking, but given his nature, he wouldn't make the mistake of letting a tiger go back to its den.
His gaze swept over the golden clouds. With a simple gesture and a light cry:
"Break!"
The sound of shattering entered his ears as the ball of spiritual energy that had gathered all his power instantly shattered. The miniature white tiger roared furiously, its body rapidly growing until it was more than three zhang long.
A terrifying pressure emanated...
Then the white tiger charged into the golden clouds.
Time seemed to freeze in an instant.
Next, golden and white light appeared before their eyes as countless intricate runes flickered outside the light...
Several seconds later, a deafening roar filled the air.
Master Heavenly Lion's defensive formation, though formidable, could not withstand the true spirit strike that had drained Lin Xuan of every drop of his power. Its strength was not to be underestimated, especially with Fairy Ruyan's "All Swords Return to Their Source" technique. With both siblings working together, they finally broke through their opponent's defenses, and Master Heavenly Lion was swallowed by the dazzling light.
Lin Xuan's eyes narrowed as he thought about the terrifying power of such a strike; even for Separation Stage monsters, it would be unbearable. Despite this, blood trickled from his nose, mouth, and ears. The power of the true spirit strike could not be compared to even the most divine treasures, but its toll on his body was too great.
However, compared to slaying a Separation Stage old monster, such injuries were insignificant for Lin Xuan.
His gaze flickered with an unusual color as he thought calmly and composedly. But at this moment, something unexpected happened.
Boom!
A thunderous roar echoed like a bolt from the blue sky. The golden and white light split apart in mid-air, followed by a streak of lightning. A ferocious monster emerged from within.
Master Heavenly Lion?
Lin Xuan was taken aback; even with his composure, he couldn't help showing surprise on his face. Impossible, this old man must still be alive.
The Lion King indeed hadn't perished, but at that moment, he was in a state beyond description.
His body was covered in wounds, and the once smooth fur had been completely charred. His left forelegs were cut off above the elbow, and his aura was incomparable to before.
How dangerous!
Thinking of what happened earlier, Master Heavenly Lion broke out in cold sweat. Although he had used his life essence, he still couldn't withstand Lin Xuan and Fairy Ruyan's combined attack. If swallowed by that terrifying light wave, his demise would be certain.
However, as an old monster who had lived for tens of thousands of years, how could he lack any means to survive?
At the critical moment, he used a technique similar to the "Substitute to Bear the Tribulation" from the Dark Arts. With the sacrifice of his forelegs, he managed to escape with his true body.
However, the power of the true spirit strike was too great. Even using his secret art, the cost was significant, and the injuries were severe.
If it had been anyone else, they would have fled without hesitation once their wounds healed, seeking revenge later.
But Master Heavenly Lion was different. This old man's character aside, he was known for his bravery among Separation Stage existences.
Moreover, there was a grudge between them—his son's death. He couldn't bear to flee so humbly.
And this old man had extensive experience in magical battles. At the moment of escape, he scanned the siblings with his gaze and understood their conditions clearly.
Fairy Ruyan's strength was already on par with him, but even after using "All Swords Return to Their Source," she still had plenty of room for maneuvering.
In short, there were no weaknesses.
But Lin Xuan was different.
This boy seemed to be at his limit. He could barely hover in mid-air.
What a good opportunity! Master Heavenly Lion couldn't afford to miss it, even if it meant taking some risks.
With a determined expression, he hated Lin Xuan to the core. The grudge of killing his son was beyond forgiveness; he would tear apart Lin Xuan's body and bones.
This sudden change caught Fairy Ruyan off guard as well. Just when she was about to eliminate their formidable enemy, the situation suddenly turned around.
"Brother, quickly hide."
Helping hands were too late; she could see that Lin Xuan's power had almost run out.
The Lion King's face was filled with viciousness. At a hundred zhang distance, for him, it was just a blink away. This time, he would not let his enemy escape. Fear spread across Lin Xuan's face.
"Zeng'er, Father will avenge you now."
Master Heavenly Lion thought dejectedly.
But in the next moment, something unexpected happened. The fear on Lin Xuan's face turned into a mocking smile.
The Lion King's pupils constricted as his thoughts raced... Was the opponent pretending to be calm or did he have some hidden moves?
Should he continue attacking? This was a difficult decision.
However, he ultimately didn't retreat. Master Heavenly Lion was gambling; he didn't believe that Lin Xuan had any hidden tricks left after exhausting all his power.
He couldn't let himself be intimidated by the opponent.
With a continued leap, he flew towards Lin Xuan once more.
But this time, the old lion's gamble failed. As the distance between them narrowed to just over a hundred zhang, spiritual energy flickered, and a beautiful young woman suddenly appeared before Lin Xuan.
Her face was strikingly beautiful, her smile charming, but she possessed formidable strength; she was an advanced-stage Great Cultivator.
But what of it?
Master Heavenly Lion felt relieved. Such a freak like Lin Xuan was unprecedented in history, so ordinary late-stage cultivators were nothing to him.
PS: I want to mention two things. First, the recent updates have been terrible, probably the worst in months due to my illness. I've been sick for a long time and feeling very weak. After considering it, I decided to go get an IV today and feel much better now. Starting tomorrow, I'll return to regular updates. This is just one chapter today; I didn't want to push it later because of the cold and the fear that my condition might worsen again.
The second thing is an apology to Fellow Pavilion. I was supposed to ask for moon tickets from him today, but I only have a little left, so I'm not even sure if I should ask. Yes, tomorrow, after resuming regular updates, I'll make the request. Thank you all for your unwavering support; I will strive to improve.