cí méi shàn mù ，． suí zhe huì xuán yī shēng qīng hē ， nà fó tuó shuāng shǒu yī hé ， suí hòu xiàng wài huī lüè ér chū 。
慈眉善目，．随着慧玄一声轻喝，那佛陀双手一合，随后向外挥掠而出。
Beneath a kind and benevolent gaze, Huixuan's voice rang out as the Buddha's hands closed together. Then, he swept his arms outward.
shà shí jiān ， zhěng gè tiān mù ， dōu bèi cuǐ càn jīn huáng de fó guāng gěi lǒng zhào zhù 。
霎时间，整个天幕，都被璀璨金黄的佛光给笼罩住。
Instantly, the entire sky was enveloped by dazzling golden light.
yī zhī shù shí mǔ dà xiǎo de jù shǒu cóng tiān kōng zhōng hōng luò 。
一只数十亩大小的巨手从天空中轰落。
A giant hand, spanning dozens of acres, crashed down from above.
kàn nà shēng shì ， fǎng fú yī zuò shān dōu néng bèi tā pāi wèi jī fěn shì de 。
看那声势，仿佛一座山都能被他拍为齑粉似的。
The sheer force of it seemed capable of reducing a mountain to dust.
rú guǒ huàn yī míng xiū xiān zhě ， kǒng pà yǐ xīn shēng jué wàng ， gēn běn jiù wú fǎ dǐ dǎng ， zhèng shì fó mén zhì gāo de jiàng mó shén tōng ， rú lái shén yǔ 。
如果换一名修仙者，恐怕已心生绝望，根本就无法抵挡，正是佛门至高的降魔神通，如来神宇。
If another cultivator were here, they might have already lost hope and been unable to resist. This was the highest level of the Buddhist sect's anti-demon technique, Lóushāngshényǔ (Looming Buddha God).
lín xuān zài jiā luó gǔ mó shēn shàng yě jiàn guò ， rán ér wēi lì yǔ yǎn qián xiāng bǐ ， gēn běn jiù bù kě tóng rì ér yǔ 。
林轩在迦罗古魔身上也见过，然而威力与眼前相比，根本就不可同日而语。
Lin Xuan had seen this technique on an ancient demon in Gaolu Ancient Demon, but its power paled in comparison to what he faced now.
bì jìng nà gǔ mó ， xī rì suī rán yě shì lí hé qī cún zài ， dàn qí jīng hún ， zǎo jiù bèi zhèn fǎ xiāo mó ， hún fēi pò sàn diào le ， shèng xià de qū qiào ， yǔ tiān xiù zhēn rén de yuán yīng jié hé ， suǒ fā huī chū lái de shí lì ， yě bù guò yuán yīng hòu qī ， nǎ lǐ néng yǔ yǎn qián de lǎo hé shàng xiāng bǐ 。
毕竟那古魔，昔日虽然也是离合期存在，但其精魂，早就被阵法消磨，魂飞魄散掉了，剩下的躯壳，与天秀真人的元婴结合，所发挥出来的实力，也不过元婴后期，哪里能与眼前的老和尚相比。
After all, that ancient demon was once a Separation Realm existence, but its essence spirit had long been ground down by array formations until it no longer existed. The remaining body, combined with Tiānxiù True Immortal's Essence Core, could only muster the strength of an Essence Core late-stage cultivator, which was far from what this old monk possessed.
mèng rú yān jiāo měi de róng yán shàng ， shǎn guò yī sī lì qì ， yù shǒu tái qǐ ， qīng chì yī shēng ：“ jí !”
梦如嫣娇美的容颜上，闪过一丝戾气，玉手抬起，轻叱一声：“疾!”
A hint of anger flashed across Mèngrúyàn's beautiful face as she raised her hand and shouted: "Quickly!"
bì yǐng luò xuě jiàn líng guāng shǎn shuò ， qì shì rú hóng ， zhǐ jiàn yī dào qiān zhàng zhǎng de pǐ liàn rú tiān wài fēi xiān ， hěn hěn de zhǎn zài nà jù shǒu de shàng miàn 。
碧影落雪剑灵光闪烁，气势如虹，只见一道千丈长的匹练如天外飞仙，狠狠的斩在那巨手的上面。
The green shadow of Lòxuě Sword Spirit shone brightly, its aura like a river of clouds. A thousand-foot-long ribbon descended like an immortal from the heavens, slicing through the giant hand.
kě pà de bào liè shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， fāng yuán shù lǐ ， quán shì fó guāng yǔ jiàn qì ， rán ér què kuáng bào
可怕的爆裂声传入耳朵，方圆数里，全是佛光与剑气，然而却狂暴
A terrifying explosion echoed in Lin Xuan's ears, and within several miles, only golden light and sword energy remained. However, a drop of crimson blood trickled from Mèngrúyàn's lips, while Huixuan's complexion was as pale as death.
yī sī yān hóng de xiān xuè cóng rú yān xiān zi de zuǐ jiǎo huá luò ， ér huì xuán de qíng kuàng yě hǎo bù shàng xǔ duō ， liǎn sè bái dé yǔ sǐ rén chà bu duō 。
一丝殷红的鲜血从如嫣仙子的嘴角滑落，而慧玄的情况也好不上许多，脸色白得与死人差不多。
But this momentary exchange was just the beginning.
rán ér zhè jǐn jǐn shì yī shùn jiān de 。
然而这仅仅是一瞬间的。
The old monk took a deep breath, and a beam of golden light appeared in his brows. His entire skin turned golden, resembling a reincarnation of an Arhat.
lǎo hé shàng xī le kǒu qì ， yī sī jīn guāng chū xiàn zài le méi yǔ lǐ ， suí hòu tā de zhěng gè jī fū ， dōu biàn chéng le jīn sè ， kàn shàng qù biàn xiàng luó hàn zhuǎn shì shì de 。
老和尚吸了口气，一丝金光出现在了眉宇里，随后他的整个肌肤，都变成了金色，看上去便像罗汉转世似的。
"Southwest Buddha."
“ ē mí tuó fó 。”
“阿弥陀佛。”
A solemn and resounding Buddhist chant filled Lin Xuan's ears as Huixuan's back was adorned with a colorful treasure.
zhuāng yán hóng liàng de fó hào chuán rù ěr duǒ ， suí hòu huì xuán de shēn hòu ， chū xiàn le yī wǔ cǎi bān lán de bǎo wù 。
庄严洪亮的佛号传入耳朵，随后慧玄的身后，出现了一五彩斑斓的宝物。
It spun slowly, engraved with many Arhats and Buddhas: "Great Compassion Golden Wheel."
huǎn dù xuán zhuǎn ， shàng miàn kè yìn zhe xǔ duō luó hàn fó tuó 。“ dà bēi jīn lún 。”
缓渡旋转，上面刻印着许多罗汉佛陀。“大悲金轮。”
Mèngrúyàn's pupils constricted, her voice tinged with despair: "Old fellow, you actually brought the gift from the Thousand Buddha Sect."
mèng rú yān tóng kǒng wēi suō ， shēng yīn yě dài shàng le jǐ fēn qī lì zhī sè ：“ lǎo jiā huǒ ， nǐ jū rán jiāng wàn fú zōng de kuì pài zhī bǎo yě dài lái le 。”
梦如嫣瞳孔微缩，声音也带上了几分凄厉之色：“老家伙，你居然将万佛宗的馈派之宝也带来了。”
"Hmph. In this final battle on the天涯 (end of the world) 海阁 (sea pavilion) - Translation could be "Pavilion by the Sea at the Ends of the Earth" (Heavenly Sea Pavilion), it will be either your death or mine. Of course, I must be cautious."
“ hēng ， zhè cì jué zhàn tiān yá hǎi gé ， bú shì nǐ sǐ jiù shì wǒ huó ， běn zuò dāng rán yào xiǎo xīn yī
“哼，这次决战天涯海阁，不是妳死就是我活，本座当然要小心一
At this moment, both parties had broken their facade and were no longer addressing each other politely.
cǐ shí cǐ kè ， shuāng fāng yǐ sī pò liǎn pí ， lián chēng hū dōu bù zài kè qì 。
此时此刻，双方已撕破脸皮，连称呼都不再客气。
Mèngrúyàn took a deep breath; the Great Compassion Golden Wheel was not just any treasure but a replica of a celestial artifact.
mèng rú yān xī le kǒu qì ， zhè dà bēi jīn lún kě bú shì yī fǎng de bǎo wù ， ér shì mǒu tōng tiān líng bǎo de fǎng zhì zhī wù 。
梦如嫣吸了口气，这大悲金轮可不是一舫的宝物，而是某通天灵宝的仿制之物。
Though its power could not match that of true celestial artifacts, it was still on par with top-grade magical treasures. But she would not be intimidated.
wēi lì gù rán wú fǎ yǔ zhēn zhèng de líng bǎo xiāng bǐ ， dàn què shì yì bān de dǐng jiē fǎ bǎo pāi mǎ nán
威力固然无法与真正的灵宝相比，但却是一般的顶阶法宝拍马难
What did it matter if it was a replica? The Thousand Buddha Sect was one of the seven major forces in the Tianyun Twelve Provinces, boasting immense底蕴 (depths). Yet, so too did the天涯 (end of the world) 海阁 (sea pavilion) - Translation could be "Pavilion by the Sea at the Ends of the Earth" (Heavenly Sea Pavilion).
dàn tā yě bú huì wèi jù 。
但她也不会畏惧。
Such level artifacts were within their own sect's possession. Moreover, to be on the safe side, she had brought it with her in her storage bracelet.
fǎng zhì zhī bǎo yòu rú hé ， wàn fú zōng shēn wèi tiān yún shí èr zhōu qī dà shì lì zhī yī ， dǐ yùn shēn hòu wú bǐ ， dàn tiān yá hǎi gé yě chà bú dào nǎ ér qù 。
仿制之宝又如何，万佛宗身为天云十二州七大势力之一，底蕴深厚无比，但天涯海阁也差不到哪儿去。
It seemed that this decision was incredibly wise. With a wave of her hand, Mèngrúyàn revealed another object before her.
zhè zhǒng děng jí de bǎo wù ， běn pài tóng yàng shì yǒu de 。 ér qiě wèi le yǐ fáng wàn yī ， tā yě suí shēn dài zài chǔ wù dài lǐ 。 rú jīn kàn lái ， nà jué dìng zhēn shì yīng míng wú bǐ 。 yù shǒu yī fú ， mèng rú yān de shēn qián yě duō chū yī wù 。
这种等级的宝物，本派同样是有的。而且为了以防万一，她也随身带在储物袋里。如今看来，那决定真是英明无比。玉手一拂，梦如嫣的身前也多出一物。
It was an ancient silver bell, only a foot high and missing one leg, but its surface was covered in ancient script, exuding a primitive aura.
jū rán shì yī kǒu yín sè de gǔ zhōng ， gāo jǐn yǒu chǐ xǔ zuǒ yòu ， hái quē le yī jiǎo ， dàn biǎo miàn què xíng wén biàn bù ， yī gǔ mán huāng de qì xī pèi rán ér chū 。
居然是一口银色的古钟，高仅有尺许左右，还缺了一脚，但表面却行文遍布，一股蛮荒的气息沛然而出。
"Sea Calming Divine Bell."
“ dìng hǎi shén zhōng 。”
“定海神钟。”
Huixuan's eyes widened with surprise as he could not believe his ears: "Are you serious? This artifact was lost eight hundred years ago!"
huì xuán yī dāi ， liǎn shàng bù yóu de lù chū le jǐ fēn jīng è de biǎo qíng lái ：“ yǒu méi yǒu gǎo cuò ， cǐ bǎo bú shì bā bǎi nián qián jiù yǐ jīng shī luò le ？”
慧玄一呆，脸上不由得露出了几分惊愕的表情来：“有没有搞错，此宝不是八百年前就已经失落了？”
"Hmph. Indeed, it was stolen by a rogue, but who says we cannot return it to its rightful place?"
“ hēng ， cǐ bǎo què shí céng wèi xiāo xiǎo suǒ dào -， dàn shuí shuō jiù bù néng chóng xīn wù guī yuán zhǔ 。”
“哼，此宝确实曾为宵小所盗-，但谁说就不能重新物归原主。”
Mèngrúyàn said coldly, though her expression remained calm on the surface, she felt a pang of sorrow as Huixuan had said.
rú yān xiān zi lěng lěng de shuō ， tā biǎo miàn bù dòng shēng sè ， dàn xīn zhōng què yǒu xiē suān chǔ ， zhèng rú huì xuán suǒ shuō ， cǐ jiàn fǎng zhì líng bǎo céng jīng shī luò 。
如嫣仙子冷冷的说，她表面不动声色，但心中却有些酸楚，正如慧玄所说，此件仿制灵宝曾经失落。
This replica celestial artifact had indeed been lost at that time. Her sister still led the天涯 (end of the world) 海阁 (sea pavilion) - Translation could be "Pavilion by the Sea at the Ends of the Earth" (Heavenly Sea Pavilion), and this matter often left her in low spirits, saying that after her death, she would have no face to meet the ancestors of their sect.
nà shí hòu jiě jiě yī jiù zhǔ chí tiān yá hǎi gé ， wèi le cǐ shì cháng cháng xīn qíng dī luò ， shuō zì jǐ zuò huà yǐ hòu ， méi yǒu miàn mù qù jiàn běn pài de liè zǔ liè zōng 。
那时候姐姐依旧主持天涯海阁，为了此事常常心情低落，说自己坐化以后，没有面目去见本派的列祖列宗。
Later, when her sister died at Fēngliáng's hands on her deathbed, she still harbored resentment over this matter until the end.
hòu lái jiě jiě sǐ zài fēng liáng shǒu zhōng ， mí liú zhī jì ， yú jìng jiàn shì yī jiù gěng gěng yú huái yǐ jí 。
后来姐姐死在风良手中，弥留之际，于迳件事依旧耿耿于怀以极。
At that time, Mèngrúyàn had sworn to use all her strength and resources to bring back the Sea Calming Divine Bell. However, as an Essence Core cultivator then, she was powerless.
dāng shí mèng rú yān biàn fā xià xuè shì ， qióng bì shēng zhī lì ， yě yào ràng dìng hǎi shén zhōng chóng xīn huí dào běn
当时梦如嫣便发下血誓，穷毕生之力，也要让定海神钟重新回到本
The Sea Calming Divine Bell had been in the hands of Wànjīa Valley, a place where the strongest妖族 (This term is often left as is, but can be translated as "Race of Wonders" or simply "Fae Race") (demons) retreated. Even now, facing Wànjīwáng (Jade Dragon King), she would have no chance of victory.
shā xiǎng nà shí ， tā jǐn jǐn shì yuán yīng xiū shì ， yǒu xīn wú lì 。 yīn wèi dìng hǎi shén zhōng zhǎn zhuǎn fǎn cè ， shì luò zài wàn jiāo gǔ 。 nà lǐ kě shì yāo zú dì yī qiáng zhě de yǐn jū zhī chù 。
煞响那时，她仅仅是元婴修士，有心无力。因为定海神钟辗转反侧，是落在万蛟谷。那里可是妖族第一强者的隐居之处。
But could this end so easily? Her sister still lay beneath Jiǔquán, unable to rest in peace. Mèngrúyàn was filled with pain but understood that in the cultivation world, strength mattered most.
bié shuō nà shí hòu de rú yān xiān zi le ， biàn shì xiàn zài de tā duì shàng wàn jiāo wáng ， yě jué duì shì bàn fēn shèng suàn yě wú 。
别说那时候的如嫣仙子了，便是现在的她对上万蛟王，也绝对是半分胜算也无。
Though the天涯 (end of the world) 海阁 (sea pavilion) - Translation could be "Pavilion by the Sea at the Ends of the Earth" (Heavenly Sea Pavilion) was one of the seven major sects in Yúnzhōu Province, it could not compete with Wànjī Valley at a critical moment. Then, Tángliúlóu stepped forward.
kě nán dào jiù zhè yàng shàn bà gān xiū me ？ jiě jiě zài jiǔ quán zhī xià yě bù néng míng rì 。 mèng rú yān tòng kǔ yǐ jí ， kě xiū xiān jiè kàn zhòng de shì shí lì 。 tiān yá hǎi gé suī shì yún zhōu qī dà mén pài zhī yī ， kě gēn běn jiù méi yǒu bàn fǎ yǔ wàn jiāo gǔ xiāng guān jiàn shí kè ， tíng lóu zhàn chū lái le 。
可难道就这样善罢甘休么？姐姐在酒泉之下也不能瞑日。梦如嫣痛苦以极，可修仙界看中的是实力。天涯海阁虽是云州七大门派之一，可根本就没有办法与万蛟谷相关键时刻，亭楼站出来了。
Although he did not wish to offend the Jade Dragon King, men had their responsibilities. Having failed to save his beloved woman, Tangliu was already in deep pain. How could he abandon this one wish?
suī rán tā yě bù yuàn yǔ wàn jiāo wáng jiāo wù ， dàn nán rén shì yào yǒu dān dāng de ， méi néng jiù xià xīn ài de nǚ zǐ ， yǐ jīng ràng wàng tíng lóu tòng kǔ yǐ jí ， tā zhè wéi yī de xīn yuàn zì jǐ zěn me néng gòu fàng qì 。
虽然他也不愿与万蛟王交恶，但男人是要有担当的，没能救下心爱的女子，已经让望亭楼痛苦以极，她这唯一的心愿自己怎么能够放弃。
Even if it meant fighting the demons, he would do so. On a moonless night, Tángliúlóu entered Wànjī Valley alone with his sword, ready for battle.
jiāo wù yāo zú yòu rú hé ， zhàn jiù zhàn hǎo le 。 yú shì zài yī fēng gāo yuè hēi de yè wǎn ， wàng tíng lóu dān rén dú jiàn ， chuǎng rù le wàn jiāo gǔ 。 yī yán bù hé ， dà dǎ chū shǒu bú yòng shuō 。
交恶妖族又如何，战就战好了。于是在一风高月黑的夜晚，望亭楼单人独剑，闯入了万蛟谷。一言不合，大打出手不用说。
The replica celestial artifact was no small matter; in the mortal world, it was considered an act of defiance against heaven. The Jade Dragon King naturally did not want to hand it over.
bì jìng fǎng zhì líng bǎo fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， zài rén jiè yǐ suàn shì nì tiān zhī wù ， wàn jiāo wáng dāng rán bù yuàn yì jiāo chū 。
毕竟仿制灵宝非同小可，在人界已算是逆天之物，万蛟王当然不愿意交出。
Back then, Tangliu was a Separation Realm cultivator, and the Jade Dragon King's realm was similar.
nà shí hòu de tíng lóu ， shì lí hé zhōng qī de xiū xiān zhě ， wàn jiāo wáng de jìng jiè yě yǔ tā chà bù
那时候的亭楼，是离合中期的修仙者，万蛟王的境界也与他差不
A fierce battle raged as the skies turned dark with clouds.
dà zhàn ， fēng yún wèi zhī sè biàn 。
大战，风云为之色变。
In terms of power and techniques, Tángliúlóu had a slight edge. However, cultivators did not rely on individual combat; as one of the strongest forces among demons, Wànjī Valley had hundreds of transformed demon creatures, while its dual cultivation partner was also at the Separation Realm stage.
cóng fǎ lì shén tōng lái shuō ， wàng tíng lóu hái shì yào lüè shèng yī chóu ， rán ér xiū xiān zhě kě bù jiǎng jiū dān dǎ dú dòu ， zuò wèi yāo zú zuì wèi qiáng dà de shì lì ， wàn jiāo gǔ guāng shì huà xíng qī yāo zú ， jiù yǒu shù bǎi zhī duō ， ér wàn jiāo wáng de shuāng xiū dào lǚ ， yě tóng yàng shì lí hé qī 。
从法力神通来说，望亭楼还是要略胜一筹，然而修仙者可不讲究单打独斗，做为妖族最为强大的势力，万蛟谷光是化形期妖族，就有数百之多，而万蛟王的双修道侣，也同样是离合期。
Though she had just ascended to this realm, her cultivation level was formidable.
suī rán gāng gāng jìn jí ， dàn zuò wèi tiān dì líng zú zhōng de qí lín hòu yì ， nà yāo nǚ de xiū wèi yě shì fēi tóng xiǎo kě kàn dì 。
虽然刚刚晋级，但做为天地灵族中的麒麟后裔，那妖女的修为也是非同小可看地。
With a command from the Jade Dragon King, these beings rushed forward en masse.
wàn jiāo wáng yī shēng zhāo hū ， zhè xiē jiā huo quán dōu yī yōng ér shàng 。
万蛟王一声招呼，这些家伙全都一拥而上。
Tángliúlóu, though a Confucian cultivator, was not a naive person. Having entered Wànjī Valley alone with his sword, how could he have no preparation?
kě tíng lóu suī shì rú jiā de xiū xiān zhě ， què bìng bú shì yū fǔ de rén wù ， jì rán gǎn dān rén dú jiàn chuǎng rù wàn jiāo gǔ ， tā yòu zěn me huì yì diǎn zhǔn bèi dōu méi yǒu ne ？
可亭楼虽是儒家的修仙者，却并不是迂腐的人物，既然敢单人独剑闯入万蛟谷，他又怎么会一点准备都没有呢？
Faced with overwhelming numbers, Tángliúlóu revealed his true treasures: celestial artifacts. These were genuine artifacts, not mere imitations. Their power was beyond imagination.
yǐ duō qī shǎo yòu rú hé ， tíng lóu ná chū le zì jǐ xuě xiǎn . de bǎo wù 。 tōng tiān líng bǎo 。 zhù yì ， zhè kě shì zhēn zhèng de líng bǎo ， ér bú shì nà zhǒng fǎng zhì de xī bèi huò 。 qí wēi lì shì kě xiǎng ér zhī de 。 yú shì wàng tíng lóu kāi shǐ fā wēi le 。 yǐ yī rén zhī lì ， lì dí shù yǐ bǎi jì de huà xíng qī yāo zú ， hái yǒu liǎng míng lí hé qī lǎo guài
以多欺少又如何，亭楼拿出了自己雪藓.的宝物。通天灵宝。注意，这可是真正的灵宝，而不是那种仿制的西贝货。其威力是可想而知的。于是望亭楼开始发威了。以一人之力，力敌数以百计的化形期妖族，还有两名离合期老怪
Thus, Tángliúlóu began to unleash his might. With one person alone, he fought against hundreds of transformed demons and two Separation Realm elders.
suī rán tā nà shí hòu yě shì zhōng qī ， dàn bǐ qǐ cǐ kè huì xuán de shén tōng fǎ lì ， zé bù kě tóng rì ér yǐ 。
虽然他那时候也是中期，但比起此刻慧玄的神通法力，则不可同日而已。
Though he was also in the middle stage at that time, his abilities far surpassed Huixuan's current powers.
wàn jiāo wáng yě bù shì ruò ， jiāng dìng hǎi shén zhōng qǔ chū 。
万蛟王也不示弱，将定海神钟取出。
The Jade Dragon King did not back down either, taking out the Sea Calming Divine Bell.
rán ér méi yòng ， wàng tíng lóu kě shì yī chī qíng zhǒng zi ， wèi le wán chéng rú bīng xiān zi de yí yuàn ， jìng rán zhì gè rén ān wēi yú bù gù 。
然而没用，望亭楼可是一痴情种子，为了完成如冰仙子的遗愿，竟然置个人安危于不顾。
But it was useless. Tángliúlóu was a devoted lover who risked everything to fulfill Mèngrúyàn's final wish.
hún shēn yù xuè ， yī jiù sǐ zhàn bù tuì 。
浑身浴血，依旧死战不退。
Bathed in blood, he fought on without retreating.
táng táng tiān yún shí èr zhōu dì yī gāo shǒu ， pīn qǐ mìng lái nà kě shì fēi cháng jīng rén de 。
堂堂天云十二州第一高手，拼起命来那可是非常惊人的。
A formidable figure, the first expert of Tianyun Twelve Provinces, fought with all his might, turning Wànjī Valley into chaos.
zhěng gè wàn jiāo gǔ ，， bèi shā le gè tiān fān dì fù 。
整个万蛟谷，，被杀了个天翻地覆。
Countless demons died, and the Jade Dragon King finally grew fearful. The Sea Calming Divine Bell was a celestial artifact that defied heaven, but continuing in this manner would clearly be unwise.
yāo zú sǐ shāng wú shù ， wàn jiāo wáng zhōng yú yě pà le ， dìng hǎi shén zhōng suī shì nì tiān de bǎo wù ， kě zhào zhè ge qíng xíng xià qù míng xiǎn de bù cháng shī de 。
妖族死伤无数，万蛟王终于也怕了，定海神钟虽是逆天的宝物，可照这个情形下去明显得不偿失的。
Moreover, at the end, he had the confidence to kill Tángliúlóu, but likely his own essence core would scatter as well.
hé kuàng dǎ dào zuì hòu ， tā suī rán yǒu bǎ wò shā le wàng tíng lóu ， dàn kǒng pà zì jǐ yě shì hún fēi pò
何况打到最后，他虽然有把握杀了望亭楼，但恐怕自己也是魂飞魄
Mutual destruction held no benefits; with things reaching this point, yielding did not seem so shameful.
tóng guī yú jìn yǒu shén me hǎo chù ， shì qíng fā zhǎn dào zhè yī bù ， fú ruǎn sì hū yě méi yǒu shén me diū liǎn de 。
同归于尽有什么好处，事情发展到这一步，服软似乎也没有什么丢脸的。
Thus, although unwilling, the Jade Dragon King reluctantly handed over the Sea Calming Divine Bell.
Beneath a kind and benevolent gaze, Huixuan's voice rang out as the Buddha's hands closed together. Then, he swept his arms outward.
Instantly, the entire sky was enveloped by dazzling golden light.
A giant hand, spanning dozens of acres, crashed down from above.
The sheer force of it seemed capable of reducing a mountain to dust.
If another cultivator were here, they might have already lost hope and been unable to resist. This was the highest level of the Buddhist sect's anti-demon technique, Lóushāngshényǔ (Looming Buddha God).
Lin Xuan had seen this technique on an ancient demon in Gaolu Ancient Demon, but its power paled in comparison to what he faced now.
After all, that ancient demon was once a Separation Realm existence, but its essence spirit had long been ground down by array formations until it no longer existed. The remaining body, combined with Tiānxiù True Immortal's Essence Core, could only muster the strength of an Essence Core late-stage cultivator, which was far from what this old monk possessed.
A hint of anger flashed across Mèngrúyàn's beautiful face as she raised her hand and shouted: "Quickly!"
The green shadow of Lòxuě Sword Spirit shone brightly, its aura like a river of clouds. A thousand-foot-long ribbon descended like an immortal from the heavens, slicing through the giant hand.
A terrifying explosion echoed in Lin Xuan's ears, and within several miles, only golden light and sword energy remained. However, a drop of crimson blood trickled from Mèngrúyàn's lips, while Huixuan's complexion was as pale as death.
But this momentary exchange was just the beginning.
The old monk took a deep breath, and a beam of golden light appeared in his brows. His entire skin turned golden, resembling a reincarnation of an Arhat.
"Southwest Buddha."
A solemn and resounding Buddhist chant filled Lin Xuan's ears as Huixuan's back was adorned with a colorful treasure.
It spun slowly, engraved with many Arhats and Buddhas: "Great Compassion Golden Wheel."
Mèngrúyàn's pupils constricted, her voice tinged with despair: "Old fellow, you actually brought the gift from the Thousand Buddha Sect."
"Hmph. In this final battle on the天涯 (end of the world) 海阁 (sea pavilion) - Translation could be "Pavilion by the Sea at the Ends of the Earth" (Heavenly Sea Pavilion), it will be either your death or mine. Of course, I must be cautious."
At this moment, both parties had broken their facade and were no longer addressing each other politely.
Mèngrúyàn took a deep breath; the Great Compassion Golden Wheel was not just any treasure but a replica of a celestial artifact.
Though its power could not match that of true celestial artifacts, it was still on par with top-grade magical treasures. But she would not be intimidated.
What did it matter if it was a replica? The Thousand Buddha Sect was one of the seven major forces in the Tianyun Twelve Provinces, boasting immense底蕴 (depths). Yet, so too did the天涯 (end of the world) 海阁 (sea pavilion) - Translation could be "Pavilion by the Sea at the Ends of the Earth" (Heavenly Sea Pavilion).
Such level artifacts were within their own sect's possession. Moreover, to be on the safe side, she had brought it with her in her storage bracelet.
It seemed that this decision was incredibly wise. With a wave of her hand, Mèngrúyàn revealed another object before her.
It was an ancient silver bell, only a foot high and missing one leg, but its surface was covered in ancient script, exuding a primitive aura.
"Sea Calming Divine Bell."
Huixuan's eyes widened with surprise as he could not believe his ears: "Are you serious? This artifact was lost eight hundred years ago!"
"Hmph. Indeed, it was stolen by a rogue, but who says we cannot return it to its rightful place?"
Mèngrúyàn said coldly, though her expression remained calm on the surface, she felt a pang of sorrow as Huixuan had said.
This replica celestial artifact had indeed been lost at that time. Her sister still led the天涯 (end of the world) 海阁 (sea pavilion) - Translation could be "Pavilion by the Sea at the Ends of the Earth" (Heavenly Sea Pavilion), and this matter often left her in low spirits, saying that after her death, she would have no face to meet the ancestors of their sect.
Later, when her sister died at Fēngliáng's hands on her deathbed, she still harbored resentment over this matter until the end.
At that time, Mèngrúyàn had sworn to use all her strength and resources to bring back the Sea Calming Divine Bell. However, as an Essence Core cultivator then, she was powerless.
The Sea Calming Divine Bell had been in the hands of Wànjīa Valley, a place where the strongest妖族 (This term is often left as is, but can be translated as "Race of Wonders" or simply "Fae Race") (demons) retreated. Even now, facing Wànjīwáng (Jade Dragon King), she would have no chance of victory.
But could this end so easily? Her sister still lay beneath Jiǔquán, unable to rest in peace. Mèngrúyàn was filled with pain but understood that in the cultivation world, strength mattered most.
Though the天涯 (end of the world) 海阁 (sea pavilion) - Translation could be "Pavilion by the Sea at the Ends of the Earth" (Heavenly Sea Pavilion) was one of the seven major sects in Yúnzhōu Province, it could not compete with Wànjī Valley at a critical moment. Then, Tángliúlóu stepped forward.
Although he did not wish to offend the Jade Dragon King, men had their responsibilities. Having failed to save his beloved woman, Tangliu was already in deep pain. How could he abandon this one wish?
Even if it meant fighting the demons, he would do so. On a moonless night, Tángliúlóu entered Wànjī Valley alone with his sword, ready for battle.
The replica celestial artifact was no small matter; in the mortal world, it was considered an act of defiance against heaven. The Jade Dragon King naturally did not want to hand it over.
Back then, Tangliu was a Separation Realm cultivator, and the Jade Dragon King's realm was similar.
A fierce battle raged as the skies turned dark with clouds.
In terms of power and techniques, Tángliúlóu had a slight edge. However, cultivators did not rely on individual combat; as one of the strongest forces among demons, Wànjī Valley had hundreds of transformed demon creatures, while its dual cultivation partner was also at the Separation Realm stage.
Though she had just ascended to this realm, her cultivation level was formidable.
With a command from the Jade Dragon King, these beings rushed forward en masse.
Tángliúlóu, though a Confucian cultivator, was not a naive person. Having entered Wànjī Valley alone with his sword, how could he have no preparation?
Faced with overwhelming numbers, Tángliúlóu revealed his true treasures: celestial artifacts. These were genuine artifacts, not mere imitations. Their power was beyond imagination.
Thus, Tángliúlóu began to unleash his might. With one person alone, he fought against hundreds of transformed demons and two Separation Realm elders.
Though he was also in the middle stage at that time, his abilities far surpassed Huixuan's current powers.
The Jade Dragon King did not back down either, taking out the Sea Calming Divine Bell.
But it was useless. Tángliúlóu was a devoted lover who risked everything to fulfill Mèngrúyàn's final wish.
Bathed in blood, he fought on without retreating.
A formidable figure, the first expert of Tianyun Twelve Provinces, fought with all his might, turning Wànjī Valley into chaos.
Countless demons died, and the Jade Dragon King finally grew fearful. The Sea Calming Divine Bell was a celestial artifact that defied heaven, but continuing in this manner would clearly be unwise.
Moreover, at the end, he had the confidence to kill Tángliúlóu, but likely his own essence core would scatter as well.
Mutual destruction held no benefits; with things reaching this point, yielding did not seem so shameful.
Thus, although unwilling, the Jade Dragon King reluctantly handed over the Sea Calming Divine Bell.