xīn zhōng jīng è ， bù guò cǐ shí cǐ kè ， miè shā qīng yuán shī wáng cái shì zuì zhòng yào de ， lín xuān yě méi yǒu shí jiān qù duō xiǎng shén me ， shuāng shǒu yī wò ， yī dào fǎ jué dǎ chū ， jì xù cāo zòng gōng jī xiàng shī wáng zhuī qù 。
心中惊愕，不过此时此刻，灭杀清源尸王才是最重要的，林轩也没有时间去多想什么，双手一握，一道法决打出，继续操纵攻击像尸王追去。
Surprised, Lin Xuan quickly focused on eliminating the Clear Origin Corpse King. He didn't have time to overthink it as he clenched his hands and cast a spell, continuing to manipulate attacks towards the corpse king.
qī lì de jiào shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， shī chòu chōng tiān ， jǐ dào zhǎo máng cóng yīn yún zhōng fēi shè chū lái ， zài kōng zhōng yī jù ， yī zhī yǒu hei guǐ zhǎo chū xiàn zài shì xiàn lǐ ， zú yǒu shù shí zhàng zhī jù ， è hěn hěn de xiàng nà jīn sè de fèng huáng zhuā qù 。
凄厉的叫声传入耳朵，尸臭冲天，几道爪芒从阴云中飞射出来，在空中一聚，一只黝hei鬼爪出现在视线里，足有数十丈之巨，恶狠狠的像那金色的凤凰抓去。
A piercing scream filled the air, followed by the stench of decay. Several claw beams shot out from the dark clouds, converging in mid-air into a massive black hand, about thirty feet wide, which lashed out at the golden phoenix.
líng niǎo zì rán bú huì shì ruò ， shuāng chì yī zhǎn ， yī tóu zhuàng rù le nà jù dà de guǐ zhǎo lǐ miàn ， yī shí jiān ， yāo fēng shī qì ， è hěn hěn de zhēng dòu zài yì qǐ 。
灵鸟自然不会示弱，双翅一展，一头撞入了那巨大的鬼爪里面，一时间，妖风尸气，恶狠狠的争斗在一起。
The spirit bird naturally didn't back down as it spread its wings and charged headfirst into the giant ghostly hand. The scene was soon filled with demonic winds and foul energies, fiercely clashing together.
zhì yú bì huàn yōu huǒ ， shī wáng liǎn shàng shǎn guò yī lǚ lì sè ， zhāng kāi kǒu ， pēn chū yī dào xīng chòu de shī xuè ， yǔ tā de běn mìng zhēn yuán hùn hé ， péng de yī xià yǔ mó yán zài bàn kōng zhōng xiāng chù ， yī shí zhī jiān ， dào yě bù fēn shèng fù 。
至于碧幻幽火，尸王脸上闪过一缕厉色，张开口，喷出一道腥臭的尸血，与他的本命真元混合，彭的一下与魔炎在半空中相触，一时之间，倒也不分胜负。
As for the Green Illusion Fiery Flame, a sinister look flashed across the corpse king's face. He opened his mouth and spat out a foul-smelling corpse blood, mixing it with his essence energy. The two forces met in mid-air, neither gaining an upper hand at first.
lín xuān méi tóu wēi zhòu ， zhè yàng dǎ xià qù méi yǒu xiào guǒ ， ér zhè shí ， qín yán dòng le ， zhǐ jiàn cǐ nǚ shuāng shǒu tái qǐ ， zài xū kōng zhōng huá guò qí yì de guǐ jì ， gǔ piáo de zhòu yǔ chuán rù ěr duǒ lǐ ， suí hòu nà shǔ yǐ wàn jì de hóng sè jiàn guāng wǎng bàn kōng zhōng yī jù ， cháo zhe zhè ge fāng xiàng jī she guò qù 。
林轩眉头微皱，这样打下去没有效果，而这时，秦研动了，只见此女双手抬起，在虚空中划过奇异的轨迹，古朴的咒语传入耳朵里，随后那数以万计的红色剑光往半空中一聚，朝着这个方向激she过去。
Lin Xuan frowned; this wasn't working. At that moment, Qin Yan made her move. She raised both hands, drawing strange trajectories through the air as ancient incantations echoed in Lin Xuan's ears. Countless red sword lights converged and shot towards them from above.
shēng shì jīng rén wú bǐ ， lín xuān yī dāi ， liǎn sè yě bù yóu de kuáng biàn ， zhè me duō shù liàng de jiàn qì ， wú chā bié gōng jī ， liǎng míng lǎo guài wù dǎo méi de tóng shí ， zì jǐ hé yuè ér qǐ bù tóng yàng huì bèi juǎn rù 。
声势惊人无比，林轩一呆，脸色也不由得狂变，这么多数量的剑气，无差别攻击，两名老怪物倒霉的同时，自己和月儿岂不同样会被卷入。
The scene was shocking. Lin Xuan froze, his face turning pale with shock. So many sword energies, indiscriminate attacks—both old monsters were unlucky, but what about him and Yue'er? This was like the fish suffering when a city gate collapsed.
chéng mén shī huǒ yāng jí chí yú ， rán ér cǐ shí cǐ dì ， duǒ xiǎn rán yǐ jīng lái bù jí ， shēn shēn hū xī ， lín xuān jiāng wū jīn lóng jiǎ dùn jì le chū qù ， cǐ dùn dī liū liū yī zhuǎn ， dùn shí biàn dà wéi shù zhàng fāng yuán 。
城门失火殃及池鱼，然而此时此地，躲显然已经来不及，深深呼吸，林轩将乌金龙甲盾祭了出去，此盾滴溜溜一转，顿时变大为数丈方圆。
However, there was no time to hide now. Taking a deep breath, Lin Xuan activated the Black Gold Dragon Shield. The shield expanded to several feet in diameter almost instantly.
dàn lín xuān yī jiù bìng bù mǎn zú ， zhè me kě pà de gōng jī ， guāng kào wū jīn lóng jiǎ dùn yǔ bì yán qí lín jiǎ liǎng céng fáng yù gēn běn jiù méi yǒu dǎng zhù de bǎ wò ， shuāng shǒu huī wǔ ， jiē lián yòu shì shù dào fǎ jué dǎ chū ， jiǔ tiān míng yuè huán líng guāng shǎn shuò ， hán qì yào mù ， yòu shì shù dào bīng qiáng zài shēn qián fú xiàn ér chū 。
但林轩依旧并不满足，这么可怕的攻击，光靠乌金龙甲盾与碧炎麒麟甲两层防御根本就没有挡住的把握，双手挥舞，接连又是数道法决打出，九天明月环灵光闪烁，寒气耀目，又是数道冰墙在身前浮现而出。
But he wasn't satisfied; such powerful attacks couldn't be stopped just with the Black Gold Dragon Shield and the Spirit Phoenix Armor. He waved his hands, casting several more spells. The Nine Heaven Bright Moon Ring emitted a flickering light, its cold glow piercing as multiple ice walls appeared around him.
yuè ér nà biān yě chà bu duō ， tóng yàng jì chū le yī shì yàng qí tè de bǎo wù 。
月儿那边也差不多，同样祭出了一式样奇特的宝物。
Yue'er was similarly prepared, summoning an unusual treasure.
bú yòng shuō ， zì rán shì lín xuān sòng yǔ tā de dìng qíng xìn wù ， tōng tiān líng bǎo le 。
不用说，自然是林轩送与她的定情信物，通天灵宝了。
Of course, it was the token of affection Lin Xuan had given her—the Supreme Celestial Treasure.
qiān huàn jiāo wén dùn ！
千幻蛟纹盾！
**Thousand Illusion Jiaoshen Shield!**
yī dào fǎ jué dǎ chū ， yuè ér róng hé xiū luó shén xuè ， yǐ jìn jí dào yuán yīng hòu qī ， ér qiě fǎ lì yǔ tóng jiē xiū shì xiāng bǐ ， hái yào shēn hòu yī xiē ， cǐ shí cǐ kè ， hún shēn de zhēn yuán rú jué dī zhī shuǐ ， fēng yōng ér chū ， dàn qǐng kè zhī jiān ， yě zhòu jiǎn le sān fēn zhī yī zuǒ yòu 。
一道法决打出，月儿融合修罗神血，已晋级到元婴后期，而且法力与同阶修士相比，还要深厚一些，此时此刻，浑身的真元如决堤之水，蜂拥而出，但顷刻之间，也骤减了三分之一左右。
A spell was cast. Yue'er had integrated with the Deva's Blood and advanced to late-stage Essence Body, with deeper essence energy than other practitioners at the same stage. Her true essence energy surged out like a flood but quickly reduced by about one-third.
rán ér xiǎo yā tou bù jīng fǎn xǐ ， líng bǎo xī shōu de zhēn yuán yuè duō ， fáng yù yuè jiān gù ， yī shēng lóng yín chuán rù ěr duǒ ， cóng qiān huàn jiāo wén dùn biǎo miàn fú xiàn chū xǔ duō lóng lín bān de gǔ guài zhī wù 。
然而小丫头不惊反喜，灵宝吸收的真元越多，防御越坚固，一声龙吟传入耳朵，从千幻蛟纹盾表面浮现出许多龙鳞般的古怪之物。
However, the young girl was delighted rather than alarmed. The more true essence energy the treasure absorbed, the stronger its defense became. A dragon's roar echoed in his ears as strange objects resembling scales appeared on the surface of the Thousand Illusion Jiaoshen Shield.
měi yī piàn dōu zhǐ yǒu bā zhǎng dà xiǎo ， shàng miàn hái yǒu wú shù fú wén xuán zhuǎn shǎn shuò ，kan shàng qù shēn ào dào jí chù ， suǒ yǒu de lín piàn jié hé zài yì qǐ ， zé xíng chéng le yī dào gǔ guài de guāng mù 。
每一片都只有巴掌大小，上面还有无数符文旋转闪烁，kan上去深奥到极处，所有的鳞片结合在一起，则形成了一道古怪的光幕。
Each scale was only a few inches wide, with countless runes spinning and flashing, appearing deeply complex. When combined, they formed an odd light curtain.
yuè ér yǔ zhǔ rén de xìng gé chà bu duō ， yǒu le líng bǎo fáng yù hái bù mǎn zú ， yòu jiāng shòu hún fān fǎ bǎo jì chū ， yīn qì rú mò ， yòu yī céng hù zhào fú xiàn ér chū 。
月儿与主人的性格差不多，有了灵宝防御还不满足，又将兽魂幡法宝祭出，阴气如墨，又一层护罩浮现而出。
Yue'er, like her master, wasn't satisfied with just the shield's defense. She also summoned the Beast Soul Banner, dark energy swirling as another protective layer appeared.
zhì yú shī wáng fū fù ， cǐ shí cǐ kè ， tóng yàng gù bù shàng shāng dí le ， yě gè zhǎn shén tōng ， jì chū gè zhǒng gè yàng fáng yù de bǎo wù 。
至于尸王夫妇，此时此刻，同样顾不上伤敌了，也各展神通，祭出各种各样防御的宝物。
The corpse king and his wife were similarly preoccupied with their own defenses. They each displayed various defensive treasures.
shé xiē xiān zi yù shǒu yī fú ， yī qīng cuì bì lǜ de yù rú yì chū xiàn zài shì xiàn zhōng ， yī quān quān líng guāng rú wēi bō dàng yàng ， yǔ zhī bàn suí de shì wàn qiān líng sī fēi shè ér chū ， xíng chéng le yī qīng sè de sī qiú ， jiāng shé xiē xiān zi bāo guǒ 。
蛇蝎仙子玉手一佛，一青翠碧绿的玉如意出现在视线中，一圈圈灵光如微波荡漾，与之伴随的是万千灵丝飞射而出，形成了一青色的丝球，将蛇蝎仙子包裹。
Meanwhile, the Lady of Serpents and Scorpions extended her hand, revealing a jade staff that glowed with layers of spiritual light. Thousands of spiritual threads shot out, forming a green ball that enveloped her.
shī wáng zé yī shēng dà hē ， gāng gāng céng jīng shǐ yòng guò de bái gǔ dùn pái fú xiàn zài shēn qián le ， lǎo guài wù yī kǒu jīng xuè pēn chū ， xùn sù yǔ dùn pái róng hé ， yí miàn jiē yí miàn de bái gǔ zhī qiáng chū xiàn zài shì xiàn zhōng ， lín xuān cū lüè yī shù ， zú yǒu shí bā dào zhī duō 。
尸王则一声大喝，刚刚曾经使用过的白骨盾牌浮现在身前了，老怪物一口精血喷出，迅速与盾牌融合，一面接一面的白骨之墙出现在视线中，林轩粗略一数，足有十八道之多。
The corpse king roared loudly, summoning his previous bone shield in front of him. He spat out a mouthful of blood, which quickly merged with the shield. Layer after layer of white bone walls appeared, totaling eighteen.
zhěng gè guò chéng shuō qǐ lái fán fù ， qí shí bù guò yī shùn jiān de gōng fu ， suí hòu hóng guāng shǎn shuò ， nà shǔ yǐ wàn jì de jiàn máng yǐ fēi shè dào yǎn qián le 。
整个过程说起来繁复，其实不过一瞬间的功夫，随后红光闪烁，那数以万计的剑芒已飞射到眼前了。
The process seemed complex but took only an instant. Soon, red light flickered as the countless sword beams approached.
lín xuān xīn zhōng yī jǐn ， suī rán yǐ jīng bù xià fáng yù ， dàn néng fǒu dǎng zhù zhè me měng liè de gōng jī ， xīn zhōng yě shì yì diǎn dōu méi yǒu dǐ ， rán ér jiē xià lái de yí mù ， què ràng tā xiān shì jīng è ， suí hòu qù dà xǐ guò wàng le ， nà xiē jiàn máng lái shì xiōng měng yǐ jí ， què fǎng fú zhǎng le yǎn jīng ， méi yǒu yī dào xiàng zhe zì jǐ yǔ yuè ér ér qù ， tiān yá hǎi gé de liǎng nǚ jiù gèng bù yòng tí ， suǒ yǒu de gōng jī ， quán dōu cháo xiàng le qīng yuán shī wáng yǔ shé xiē xiān zi 。
林轩心中一紧，虽然已经布下防御，但能否挡住这么猛烈的攻击，心中也是一点都没有底，然而接下来的一幕，却让他先是惊愕，随后去大喜过望了，那些剑芒来势凶猛以极，却仿佛长了眼睛，没有一道向着自己与月儿而去，天涯海阁的两女就更不用提，所有的攻击，全都朝向了清源尸王与蛇蝎仙子。
Lin Xuan's heart tightened. Although he had set up defenses, he was unsure if they could withstand such a powerful attack. However, what followed left him first shocked and then overjoyed. The sword beams, though fierce, seemed to have eyes; none of them targeted him or Yue'er. The two girls from the Sky Cloud Immortal Pavilion were even more spared as all attacks focused on the Clear Origin Corpse King and the Lady of Serpents and Scorpions.
pū pū pū ……
噗噗噗……
Puff... puff...
jiù měi yī dào jiàn qì de wēi lì ， bìng méi yǒu shén me liǎo bù qǐ de ， dàn shǔ yǐ wàn jì de hé zài yì qǐ ， què lìng rén cè mù yǐ jí 。
就每一道剑气的威力，并没有什么了不起的，但数以万计的合在一起，却令人侧目以极。
Each sword beam's power wasn't impressive individually, but together they were astonishing.
dì yī dào bái gǔ zhī qiáng hěn kuài jiù tū pò 。
第一道白骨之墙很快就突破。
The first layer of bone walls quickly broke through. The second followed suit.
suí hòu dì èr dào yě bīng xiāo wǎ jiě le 。
随后第二道也冰消瓦解了。
...
……
……
The Clear Origin Corpse King stared in shock as his monstrous corpse energy surged out. The bone walls began to mend, but their rate of collapse was faster. His eyes darted around, trying to find a way to escape.
qīng yuán shī wáng chēng mù dà hē ， xiōng lì wàn zhàng de shī qì páng bó ér chū ， bái gǔ zhī qiáng kāi shǐ mí hé ， dàn yī jiù bǐ bù shàng bēng kuì wǎ jiě de sù dù ， tā de yǎn zhū bù yóu de luàn zhuǎn qǐ lái le ， xiǎng yào xún jī táo tuō 。
清源尸王瞠目大喝，凶戾万丈的尸气磅礴而出，白骨之墙开始弥合，但依旧比不上崩溃瓦解的速度，他的眼珠不由得乱转起来了，想要寻机逃脱。
If it were just the Nine Palaces Sword Formation alone, it couldn't possibly contain an Alchemy Foundation cultivator. But Lin Xuan was still watching; how could he let this old monster get away?
rú guǒ zhǐ yǒu jiǔ gōng jiàn zhèn yí gè ， zì rán wú lùn rú hé ， yě bù kě néng kùn zhù lí hé qī xiū xiān zhě ， dàn lín xuān hái hǔ shì zài cè ， zěn me kě néng ràng tā chèn xīn rú yì ne ？
如果只有九宫剑阵一个，自然无论如何，也不可能困住离合期修仙者，但林轩还虎视在侧，怎么可能让他称心如意呢？
Trying to escape wasn't easy. Since Qin Yan could control the sword beams to distinguish friend from foe, with the help of the Cloud Immortal Lady, he had to ensure this old monster stayed.
xiǎng táo ， nǎ yǒu nà me qīng sōng 。
想逃，哪有那么轻松。
With that thought in mind, Lin Xuan reached out and tapped his waist, summoning an ancient-looking belt.
jì rán qín yán kě yǐ kòng zhì jiàn biàn rèn dí wǒ ， nà jiè zhù yún zhōng xiān zi de bāng zhù ， wú lùn rú hé ， zì jǐ yě yào jiāng zhè lǎo guài wù liú xià lái de 。
既然秦研可以控制剑辨认敌我，那借助云中仙子的帮助，无论如何，自己也要将这老怪物留下来的。
**Spirit Storage Belt.**
xīn zhōng rú cǐ xiǎng zhe ， lín xuān shēn chū shǒu lái ， zài yāo jiān yī pāi ， yī shì yàng gǔ piáo de yāo dài fú xiàn chū lái 。
心中如此想着，林轩伸出手来，在腰间一拍，一式样古朴的腰带浮现出来。
Lin Xuan immediately wrapped it around himself as a rich essence energy flowed into his dantian.
lín xuān háo bù yóu yù de jiāng tā kùn zài le shēn tǐ shàng miàn ， yī gǔ chún hòu wú bǐ de zhēn yuán liú jìn dān tián 。
林轩毫不犹豫的将它困在了身体上面，一股醇厚无比的真元流进丹田。
His previously pale face quickly returned to normal. He waved his hands, casting spells that made the Nine Heaven Bright Moon Ring emit intense light. Ice serpents and fire dragons reappeared before him.
lín xuān yuán běn yǒu xiē qīng bái de liǎn sè xùn sù huī fù le ， suí hòu shuāng shǒu huī wǔ ， yī dào yī dào de fǎ jué dǎ chū ， jiǔ tiān míng yuè huán líng máng kuáng shǎn ， shù shí tóu bīng jiāo yǔ huǒ lóng zài cì chū xiàn zài yǎn qián 。
林轩原本有些青白的脸色迅速恢复了，随后双手挥舞，一道一道的法决打出，九天明月环灵芒狂闪，数十头冰蛟与火龙再次出现在眼前。
Then they multiplied, filling the sky with the roar of dragons and serpents.
suí hòu yī huà wèi qī ， zhěng gè tiān mù dōu lǒng zhào zài jiāo lóng de páo xiāo lǐ 。
随后一化为七，整个天幕都笼罩在蛟龙的咆哮里。
**Hundred Dragon Fangs!**
bǎi lóng zhī yá ！
百龙之牙！
However, Lin Xuan didn't immediately activate them. He flicked his sleeves, summoning a broken sword that flew out.
bù guò lín xuān bìng méi yǒu lì kè jī fā ， ér shì xiù páo yī fú ， yī bǐng duàn jiàn fēi lüè ér chū 。
不过林轩并没有立刻激发，而是袖袍一拂，一柄断剑飞掠而出。
He grasped it, infused it with essence energy, and slashed fiercely.
lín xuān shēn shǒu wò zhù ， fǎ lì zhù rù ， yī jiàn hěn hěn pī chū 。
林轩伸手握住，法力注入，一剑狠狠劈出。
This time, he used a different technique; no silver sword beam appeared in the air but instead transformed into a large wolf's head with exposed fangs, which bit viciously at the enemy.
zhè yī cì tā shǐ yòng de jì qiǎo lüè yǒu bù tóng ， bìng méi yǒu yín sè de jiàn máng chū xiàn zài kōng qì zhōng ， ér shì huàn huà chū yī shuò dà de láng tóu ， liáo yá wài lù ， hěn hěn de xiàng dí rén yǎo qù le 。
这一次他使用的技巧略有不同，并没有银色的剑芒出现在空气中，而是幻化出一硕大的狼头，獠牙外露，狠狠的像敌人咬去了。
Despite his alchemy foundation-level abilities, using both treasures simultaneously was still challenging. But now, he had to hold on. He gritted his teeth and endured the headache as he pointed forward: "Quick."
yǐ lín xuān kān bǐ lí hé xiū shì de shén tōng fǎ shù ， tóng shí shǐ yòng zhè liǎng jiàn bǎo wù ， yī jiù yǒu xiē chī lì de ， dàn cǐ shí cǐ kè ， zěn me shuō yě yào jiān chí ， tā yǎo le yǎo yá ， qiáng rěn zhe tóu téng ， yī zhǐ xiàng qián diǎn chū ：“ jí 。”
以林轩堪比离合修士的神通法术，同时使用这两件宝物，依旧有些吃力的，但此时此刻，怎么说也要坚持，他咬了咬牙，强忍着头疼，一指向前点出：“疾。”
Instantly, ice serpents and fire dragons roared in unison. The grotesque wolf's head followed, and the bone walls, already weakened by the sword beams, melted away. The Clear Origin Corpse King was submerged.
dùn shí bīng jiāo yǔ huǒ lóng qí shēng wàn hǒu ， jǐn suí zhe nà zhēng níng kě bù de ér láng tóu ， yuán běn bái gǔ zhī qiáng zài jiàn máng de kuáng hōng yǐ dǐ dǎng bú zhù ， cǐ kè gèng shì bīng xuě xiāo róng ， qīng yuán shī wáng bèi yān mò 。
顿时冰蛟与火龙齐声万吼，紧随着那狰狞可怖的儿狼头，原本白骨之墙在剑芒的狂轰已抵挡不住，此刻更是冰雪消融，清源尸王被淹没。
Even a ten-thousand-year-old old man couldn't help showing fear in his eyes. But he wouldn't sit idly by; with a fierce cry, he spat out a round ball about the size of a fist.
jí shǐ shì huó le wàn nián de lǎo jiā huǒ ， cǐ shí cǐ kè ， yǎn zhōng yě bù yóu de lù chū le wèi jù zhī sè ， dàn tā zì rán bú huì zuò yǐ dài bì shén me ， yī shēng lì hē ， pēn chū le yī quán tou dà xiǎo de yuán qiú 。
即使是活了万年的老家伙，此时此刻，眼中也不由得露出了畏惧之色，但他自然不会坐以待毙什么，一声厉喝，喷出了一拳头大小的圆球。
It turned grayish-white and spun briefly before transforming into three large skeletons.
zuò huī bái sè ， zài bàn kōng zhōng lüè yī pán xuán fēi wǔ ， jū rán huà wèi le sān gè shuò dà de kū lóu 。
做灰白色，在半空中略一盘旋飞舞，居然化为了三个硕大的骷髅。
**Ten Thousand Year Corpse Pearl!**
quán * wén wàn nián shī zhū ！
全*文万年尸珠！
Lin Xuan was also alarmed. Unlike ordinary zombies' corpse pearls, this one had gained the ability to change at will.
lín xuān yě sǒng rán dòng róng ， zhè yǔ yì bān jiāng shī de shī zhū bù tóng ， yǐ jīng yōng yǒu le suí yì biàn huà de shén tōng 。
林轩也悚然动容，这与一般僵尸的尸珠不同，已经拥有了随意变化的神通。
Each skull head was as big as a small mountain, in shades of gray, black, and blood red, enveloped by dark winds, fiercely charging towards the sword beams and Lin Xuan's attacks.
Surprised, Lin Xuan quickly focused on eliminating the Clear Origin Corpse King. He didn't have time to overthink it as he clenched his hands and cast a spell, continuing to manipulate attacks towards the corpse king.
**Roar!**
A piercing scream filled the air, followed by the stench of decay. Several claw beams shot out from the dark clouds, converging in mid-air into a massive black hand, about thirty feet wide, which lashed out at the golden phoenix.
The spirit bird naturally didn't back down as it spread its wings and charged headfirst into the giant ghostly hand. The scene was soon filled with demonic winds and foul energies, fiercely clashing together.
As for the Green Illusion Fiery Flame, a sinister look flashed across the corpse king's face. He opened his mouth and spat out a foul-smelling corpse blood, mixing it with his essence energy. The two forces met in mid-air, neither gaining an upper hand at first.
Lin Xuan frowned; this wasn't working. At that moment, Qin Yan made her move. She raised both hands, drawing strange trajectories through the air as ancient incantations echoed in Lin Xuan's ears. Countless red sword lights converged and shot towards them from above.
The scene was shocking. Lin Xuan froze, his face turning pale with shock. So many sword energies, indiscriminate attacks—both old monsters were unlucky, but what about him and Yue'er? This was like the fish suffering when a city gate collapsed.
However, there was no time to hide now. Taking a deep breath, Lin Xuan activated the Black Gold Dragon Shield. The shield expanded to several feet in diameter almost instantly.
But he wasn't satisfied; such powerful attacks couldn't be stopped just with the Black Gold Dragon Shield and the Spirit Phoenix Armor. He waved his hands, casting several more spells. The Nine Heaven Bright Moon Ring emitted a flickering light, its cold glow piercing as multiple ice walls appeared around him.
Yue'er was similarly prepared, summoning an unusual treasure.
Of course, it was the token of affection Lin Xuan had given her—the Supreme Celestial Treasure.
**Thousand Illusion Jiaoshen Shield!**
A spell was cast. Yue'er had integrated with the Deva's Blood and advanced to late-stage Essence Body, with deeper essence energy than other practitioners at the same stage. Her true essence energy surged out like a flood but quickly reduced by about one-third.
However, the young girl was delighted rather than alarmed. The more true essence energy the treasure absorbed, the stronger its defense became. A dragon's roar echoed in his ears as strange objects resembling scales appeared on the surface of the Thousand Illusion Jiaoshen Shield.
Each scale was only a few inches wide, with countless runes spinning and flashing, appearing deeply complex. When combined, they formed an odd light curtain.
Yue'er, like her master, wasn't satisfied with just the shield's defense. She also summoned the Beast Soul Banner, dark energy swirling as another protective layer appeared.
The corpse king and his wife were similarly preoccupied with their own defenses. They each displayed various defensive treasures.
Meanwhile, the Lady of Serpents and Scorpions extended her hand, revealing a jade staff that glowed with layers of spiritual light. Thousands of spiritual threads shot out, forming a green ball that enveloped her.
The corpse king roared loudly, summoning his previous bone shield in front of him. He spat out a mouthful of blood, which quickly merged with the shield. Layer after layer of white bone walls appeared, totaling eighteen.
...
The process seemed complex but took only an instant. Soon, red light flickered as the countless sword beams approached.
Lin Xuan's heart tightened. Although he had set up defenses, he was unsure if they could withstand such a powerful attack. However, what followed left him first shocked and then overjoyed. The sword beams, though fierce, seemed to have eyes; none of them targeted him or Yue'er. The two girls from the Sky Cloud Immortal Pavilion were even more spared as all attacks focused on the Clear Origin Corpse King and the Lady of Serpents and Scorpions.
Puff... puff...
Each sword beam's power wasn't impressive individually, but together they were astonishing.
The first layer of bone walls quickly broke through. The second followed suit.
...
The Clear Origin Corpse King stared in shock as his monstrous corpse energy surged out. The bone walls began to mend, but their rate of collapse was faster. His eyes darted around, trying to find a way to escape.
If it were just the Nine Palaces Sword Formation alone, it couldn't possibly contain an Alchemy Foundation cultivator. But Lin Xuan was still watching; how could he let this old monster get away?
Trying to escape wasn't easy. Since Qin Yan could control the sword beams to distinguish friend from foe, with the help of the Cloud Immortal Lady, he had to ensure this old monster stayed.
With that thought in mind, Lin Xuan reached out and tapped his waist, summoning an ancient-looking belt.
**Spirit Storage Belt.**
Lin Xuan immediately wrapped it around himself as a rich essence energy flowed into his dantian.
...
His previously pale face quickly returned to normal. He waved his hands, casting spells that made the Nine Heaven Bright Moon Ring emit intense light. Ice serpents and fire dragons reappeared before him.
Then they multiplied, filling the sky with the roar of dragons and serpents.
**Hundred Dragon Fangs!**
However, Lin Xuan didn't immediately activate them. He flicked his sleeves, summoning a broken sword that flew out.
He grasped it, infused it with essence energy, and slashed fiercely.
This time, he used a different technique; no silver sword beam appeared in the air but instead transformed into a large wolf's head with exposed fangs, which bit viciously at the enemy.
Despite his alchemy foundation-level abilities, using both treasures simultaneously was still challenging. But now, he had to hold on. He gritted his teeth and endured the headache as he pointed forward: "Quick."
Instantly, ice serpents and fire dragons roared in unison. The grotesque wolf's head followed, and the bone walls, already weakened by the sword beams, melted away. The Clear Origin Corpse King was submerged.
Even a ten-thousand-year-old old man couldn't help showing fear in his eyes. But he wouldn't sit idly by; with a fierce cry, he spat out a round ball about the size of a fist.
It turned grayish-white and spun briefly before transforming into three large skeletons.
**Ten Thousand Year Corpse Pearl!**
Lin Xuan was also alarmed. Unlike ordinary zombies' corpse pearls, this one had gained the ability to change at will.
Each skull head was as big as a small mountain, in shades of gray, black, and blood red, enveloped by dark winds, fiercely charging towards the sword beams and Lin Xuan's attacks.