dé dào mǎn yì de jié guǒ ， chì xiāo zhēn rén liǎn shàng lù chū dà xǐ zhī sè 。
得到满意的结果，赤霄真人脸上露出大喜之色。
Reaching a satisfactory conclusion, Zhirao True Man's face lit up with joy.
wèi fáng yè cháng mèng duō ， zhòng rén shāng yì wán bì zhī hòu ， jiù lì kè chū fā le 。
为防夜长梦多，众人商议完毕之后，就立刻出发了。
To prevent any unforeseen complications, after the group had made their plans, they immediately set off.
suī rán méi yǒu dé dào zǐ sè mǐ lì de xiàn suǒ ， bù guò nà tiān sāng xuè guǐ yí bǎo de hǎi yù jì rán yǔ lǐ zhī lán suǒ shuō de chóng hé ， lín xuān yě jiù jué dìng shì yī shì yùn qì rú hé 。
虽然没有得到紫色米粒的线索，不过那天桑血鬼遗宝的海域既然与李芝兰所说的重合，林轩也就决定试一试运气如何。
Although there was no clue about the purple grain of rice, since the sea where the blood ghost of Tiansang left its treasure coincided with Li Zhilan’s description, Lin Xuan decided to take a chance and try his luck.
chéng ， gù rán xīn xǐ ， rú guǒ zhǎo bú dào xiǎng yào de dōng xī ， fǎn zhèng yě dān gē bù liǎo duō zhǎng shí jiān dì 。
成，固然欣喜，如果找不到想要的东西，反正也耽搁不了多长时间地。
If he succeeded, it would be cause for celebration. If not, it wouldn’t matter much as they could still return within a short time.
nà tiān mó hǎi lín xuān qí shí yǐ jīng qù guò ， bù guò tā bìng méi yǒu zài nà lǐ fā xiàn yǒu hé bù tuǒ ， hé kuàng rú jīn zì jǐ yǔ yuè ér shuāng shuāng jìn jiē dào le lí hé ， jiù suàn zhēn yǒu shén me wēi xiǎn ， lín xuān yě bù pà de 。
那天魔海林轩其实已经去过，不过他并没有在那里发现有何不妥，何况如今自己与月儿双双进阶到了离合，就算真有什么危险，林轩也不怕的。
Lin Xuan had actually been to this Sea of Demons before Lingyun Sect, but he hadn't found anything amiss there. Besides, now that both Lin Xuan and Yue'er had advanced to the Separation stage, even if there were any dangers, he wouldn’t be afraid.
xiàn zài suī bù gǎn shuō rén jiè jǐn kě qù dé ， dàn néng gòu wēi xié dào tā men de cún zài yě bù duō 。
现在虽不敢说人界尽可去得，但能够威胁到他们的存在也不多。
Though they couldn’t say for certain that they could go anywhere in the mortal world, the threats to their existence were few.
qū qū wàn yú lǐ ， jǐ míng yuán yīng xiū shì suī rán yǐ jiàng dī le sù dù ， dàn hái shì hěn kuài jiù dào le 。
区区万余里，几名元婴修士虽然已降低了速度，但还是很快就到了。
With only a little over ten thousand miles to travel, the group of元婴 cultivators sped up but still arrived quickly.
“ dà jiā xiǎo xīn ， zài wǎng qián jiù jìn rù le tiān mó hǎi ， qiè bù kě shàn lí duì wǔ ， yù jiàn shén me wēi xiǎn yě yí dìng yào tuán jié hù zhù 。”
“大家小心，再往前就进入了天魔海，切不可擅离队伍，遇见什么危险也一定要团结互助。”
"Everyone, be careful. We are entering the Sea of Demons now. Do not stray from the team and stick together if you encounter any danger."
dùn guāng yī huǎn zhī hòu ， chì xiāo zhēn rén ， shēng yīn dài zhe jǐ fēn níng zhòng de kāi kǒu le 。
遁光一缓之后，赤霄真人，声音带着几分凝重的开口了。
After slowing down slightly, Zhirao True Man spoke with a serious tone.
jiù zài bàn yuè yǐ qián ， zhè hái zhǐ shì yī piàn pǔ tōng de hǎi yù ， rán ér jìn bǎi xiū shì de gǔ guài shī zōng ， què ràng tā de xiōng míng yī xià zi dà zhāng qǐ lái le 。
就在半月以前，这还只是一片普通的海域，然而近百修士的古怪失踪，却让牠的凶名一下子大张起来了。
Just half a month ago, this was just an ordinary sea, but the mysterious disappearance of nearly one hundred cultivators had made it seem like a place to avoid.
wèi zhī de dōng xī zuì kě bù ， gù ér chì xiāo zhēn rén shēn wèi yuán yīng hòu qī de dà xiū xiān zhě ， yě bù gǎn dān dú yī rén qù xún zhǎo bǎo wù 。
未知的东西最可怖，故而赤霄真人身为元婴后期的大修仙者，也不敢单独一人去寻找宝物。
No sooner did they enter the sea than Lin Xuan’s expression turned serious. Although his age made him younger than most of the six cultivators present, in terms of experience, none of them could match his.
“ zhēn rén fàng xīn ， wǒ men xiǎo de ， jì rán dà jiā jié bàn ér xíng ， kěn dìng huì shǒu wàng xiāng zhù 。” cū shēng cū qì de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， shuō huà de shì nà míng guāng tóu xiū xiān zhě ， cǐ rén xìng hú ， xìng gé dào pǒ yǒu jǐ fēn háo shuǎng zhī chù 。
“真人放心，我们晓得，既然大家结伴而行，肯定会守望相助。”粗声粗气的声音传入耳朵，说话的是那名光头修仙者，此人姓胡，性格倒颇有几分豪爽之处。
Otherwise, how could he have advanced from the Separation stage in just three hundred years? His progress was so rapid that it was hard to say if anyone had ever matched him before or would after.
dāng rán ， xiū xiān zhě kàn rén shì bù néng guāng kàn biǎo miàn de 。
当然，修仙者看人是不能光看表面的。
In cultivation, opportunities were everything. The more dangers one faced, the greater the chances for advancement. While not being able to predict the future, some intuitions should be heeded.
zuǐ shàng shuō dé piào liàng ， zhēn yù dào wēi xiǎn huì zěn me zuò shuí yě bù qīng chǔ ， bié shuō shǒu wàng xiāng zhù ， jiù suàn luò jǐng xià shí yě shì háo bù xī qí de 。
嘴上说得漂亮，真遇到危险会怎么做谁也不清楚，别说守望相助，就算落井下石也是毫不稀奇的。
Lin Xuan’s face turned gloomy, but instead of retreating, his curiosity grew. Could there really be something significant here?
lín xuān biǎo miàn bù dòng shēng sè ， xīn zhōng què rú cǐ zhè bān de xiǎng zhe 。
林轩表面不动声色，心中却如此这般的想着。
A barren island appeared in their line of sight.
“ hǎo ， zhū wèi dào yǒu zhǐ yào qí xīn xié lì ， wǒ men shì yí dìng néng gòu mǎn zài ér guī dì 。” chì xiāo zhēn rén mō le mō hú xū ， suí hòu shēn shǒu yī pāi ， qǔ chū yí gè yù tǒng jiǎn ， jiāng shén shí chén rù lǐ miàn 。
“好，诸位道友只要齐心协力，我们是一定能够满载而归地。”赤霄真人摸了摸胡须，随后伸手一拍，取出一个玉筒简，将神识沉入里面。
Zhirao True Man’s expression brightened as he landed without hesitation.
bú yòng shuō ， zì rán shì cáng bǎo tú 。
不用说，自然是藏宝图。
The other cultivators were taken aback and stopped mid-flight.
shǎo qǐng zhī hòu ， tā tái qǐ tóu lú ， huà wèi yī dào jīng hóng ， jìn rù le tiān mó hǎi zhōng 。
少顷之后，他抬起头颅，化为一道惊虹，进入了天魔海中。
Lin Xuan released his divine sense. The island was vast, stretching nearly a thousand miles from east to west, with a narrow arc shape. At its narrowest point, it was over a hundred miles wide.
qí yú zhī rén de biǎo qíng yě yán sù qǐ lái ， dàn sú huà shuō ， kāi gōng méi yǒu huí tóu jiàn ， jì rán dōu lái dào cǐ chù ， dāng rán méi yǒu tuì suō yī tú ， yě fēn fēn shī zhǎn yù fēng zhī shù ， suí hòu gēn shàng qù le 。
其余之人的表情也严肃起来，但俗话说，开弓没有回头箭，既然都来到此处，当然没有退缩一途，也纷纷施展御风之术，随后跟上去了。
Despite the barren landscape, the island was dotted with rugged mountains and rocks, but there were no signs of plants or trees.
bù guò dà jiā de liǎn shàng ， jiē fú xiàn chū jǐn zhāng zhī sè ， gè zì jiāng shén shí fàng shè ér chū 。
不过大家的脸上，皆浮现出紧张之色，各自将神识放射而出。
Lin Xuan’s frown deepened as his unease grew stronger upon arrival. Could this be where the danger lay?
shèng míng zhī xià wú xū shì ， zhè tiān mó hǎi de xiōng míng yě bú shì píng kōng dé lái 。
盛名之下无虚士，这天魔海的凶名也不是凭空得来。
Though he remained outwardly calm, Lin Xuan’s thoughts raced.
tā men dāng rán bù xiǎng chū shī wèi jié shēn xiān sǐ ， yīn wèi dà yì yǔn luò zuì bù zhí dé 。
他们当然不想出师未捷身先死，因为大意陨落最不值得。
"Master..."
zhòng rén dùn guāng de sù dù yě fàng màn le xǔ duō 。
众人遁光的速度也放慢了许多。
Before his thoughts could settle, Yue'er's voice echoed in his mind, but it carried a hint of tremor.
qí zhōng zhǐ yǒu lín xuān shì zuì qīng sōng de 。
其中只有林轩是最轻松的。
"Yue'er, what is wrong?"
qū qū wài hǎi ér yǐ ， tā cái bù xiāng xìn zhēn néng yù jiàn shén me kě pà de dōng xī 。
区区外海而已，他才不相信真能遇见什么可怕的东西。
Lin Xuan was alarmed. To him, Yue'er was irreplaceable.
dāng rán le ， biǎo miàn shàng ， lín xuān yě zuǒ gù yòu pàn zhe ， yī liǎn de jǐn zhāng zhī sè 。
当然了，表面上，林轩也左顾右盼着，一脸的紧张之色。
"I... I’m not sure. But for some reason, there’s this strange feeling here as if something is calling me," Yue'er spoke incoherently.
hěn kuài ， liǎng gè shí chén guò qù le 。
很快，两个时辰过去了。
"Is there a call? Could it be related to the blood ghost of Tiansang's treasure?"
bié shuō wēi xiǎn ， nǎ pà lián dī jiē yāo shòu dōu méi yǒu yù jiàn 。
别说危险，哪怕连低阶妖兽都没有遇见。
"I... I don’t know." Yue'er was still shaken.
zhòng rén jiē sōng le kǒu qì ， kàn lái xiān qián shì tài guò dà jīng xiǎo guài le xiē 。
众人皆松了口气，看来先前是太过大惊小怪了些。
Though she had no memory of her previous life, Yue'er’s personality was very weak. She always tried to avoid her identity as a descendant of the Asura King, knowing that it meant eternal enmity with celestial immortals. The thought of facing such beings made her feel uneasy.
yǔ zhī xiāng fǎn ， lín xuān de biǎo qíng fǎn ér zhēn zhèng de yán sù le qǐ lái 。
与之相反，林轩的表情反而真正的严肃了起来。
"Yue'er, don’t worry. Even if the sky falls, I will protect you. I’ll investigate this matter to the bottom. Rest now."
suī rán guāng cóng nián líng lái shuō ， zài chǎng de liù míng xiū shì jiē yào bǐ tā dà xǔ duō ， dàn ruò lùn jīng lì zhī fēng fù ， zhè liù gè rén kǔn zài yì qǐ yě yuǎn yuǎn méi yǒu bàn yǔ lín xuān xiāng bǐ 。
虽然光从年龄来说，在场的六名修士皆要比他大许多，但若论经历之丰富，这六个人捆在一起也远远没有办与林轩相比。
In his mind, Lin Xuan’s expression was grave as he reassured Yue'er.
fǒu zé tā yòu qǐ néng zài duǎn duǎn sān bǎi yú nián jiān jiù jìn jiē lí hé ， rú cǐ sù dù ， suī bù gǎn shuō qián wú gǔ rén ， hòu wú lái zhě ， dàn jué duì bù duō 。
否则他又岂能在短短三百余年间就进阶离合，如此速度，虽不敢说前无古人，后无来者，但绝对不多。
"Mm."
xiū xiān xiū xiān ， zuì shì jiǎng jiū jī yuán 。
修仙修仙，最是讲究机缘。
Yue'er nodded, though the strange feeling persisted. With her master by her side, she gradually calmed down.
ér jīng lì de wēi xiǎn yuè duō ， jī huì zì rán yě jiù yuè fēng fù 。
而经历的危险越多，机会自然也就越丰富。
This small interlude between them went unnoticed by the other six cultivators.
méi yǒu yù jiàn wēi xiǎn gù rán zhí de qìng hè ， dàn rú guǒ lián hǎi zhōng de yú xiā shù liàng yě ruì jiǎn nà jiù xū yào shāng què ， lín xuān bǐ qí tā rén yào xīn xì dé duō ， shén shí zhī qiáng ， gèng shì yuǎn chāo yuán yīng xiū shì xiǎng xiàng 。
没有遇见危险固然值得庆贺，但如果连海中的鱼虾数量也锐减那就需要商榷，林轩比其他人要心细得多，神识之强，更是远超元婴修士想象。
"Zhirao Fellow Cultivator, could it be that you are referring to the blood ghost’s treasure on this island?" Fairy Caiyun’s eyes flickered with suspicion as she spoke.
tā fā xiàn yǔ shàng cì zì jǐ lái fù jìn shí bù tóng ， fāng yuán qiān lǐ ， gēn běn jiù méi yǒu yāo shòu de zōng jì ， lián yú xiā de shù liàng yǔ qí tā hǎi yù xiāng bǐ ， yě dà wèi bù jí ， shuō jiǎn dān diǎn ， jiù shì —— yī piàn sǐ jì 。
他发现与上次自己来附近时不同，方圆千里，根本就没有妖兽的踪迹，连鱼虾的数量与其他海域相比，也大为不及，说简单点，就是——一片死寂。
After all, they had encountered no danger for several hours. They were prepared for a strong opponent but found nothing.
zěn me huì rú cǐ ？
怎么会如此？
"It is here."
zhòng suǒ zhōu zhī ， zài shì sú de cóng lín lǐ ， lǎo hǔ suǒ chū mò de dì fāng ， qí tā dòng wù de shù liàng huì ruì jiǎn ， yóu cǐ tuī cè ， zhè lǐ shì bú shì qián cáng zhe shén me lì hài de guài wù 。
众所周知，在世俗的丛林里，老虎所出没的地方，其他动物的数量会锐减，由此推测，这里是不是潜藏着什么厉害的怪物。
Zhirao True Man’s expression was equally strange, filled with confusion and doubt. The Sea of Demons, known for its dangers, seemed unusually calm.
rú guǒ jǐn jǐn shì rú cǐ ， lín xuān hái bù hài pà shén me ， bì jìng zì jǐ yǐ jìn jiē dào le lí hé ， kě ràng tā bù ān de shì ， yuè wǎng qián zǒu ， zì jǐ xīn zhōng ， jū rán mò míng de yǒng qǐ yī gǔ fán zào de gǎn jué 。
如果仅仅是如此，林轩还不害怕什么，毕竟自己已进阶到了离合，可让他不安的是，越往前走，自己心中，居然莫名的涌起一股烦躁的感觉。
If he knew this, he would have come alone to search for the treasure.
xiū wèi dào le tā zhè yàng de dì bù ， suī bù gǎn shuō néng gòu wèi bǔ xiān zhī ， dàn yī xiē xīn tóu líng zhào ， yě jué bù róng xiǎo shì 。
修为到了他这样的地步，虽不敢说能够未卜先知，但一些心头灵兆，也绝不容小视。
His look of helplessness wasn’t an act.
lín xuān de liǎn sè biàn dé yīn mái yǐ jí ， dàn bìng méi yǒu tuì suō ， gèng duō de shì hào qí 。
林轩的脸色变得阴霾以极，但并没有退缩，更多的是好奇。
"Since the treasure is here, why are we still standing around? In my opinion, the Sea of Demons isn't a fabrication. We might just be lucky, but it’s not wise to linger. Let's find the treasure and leave this place," the cloaked cultivator said with a sinister tone.
nán dào zhè lǐ hái zhēn yǒu bù dé le de dōng xī ？
难道这里还真有不得了的东西？
"Agreed. It’s best to avoid such places."
yī zuò huāng dǎo chū xiàn zài le shì xiàn lǐ 。
一座荒岛出现在了视线里。
Zhirao True Man nodded as he took out the jade tube again, sinking his divine sense into it.
chì xiāo zhēn rén liǎn sè yī xǐ ， èr huà bù shuō jiù là le xià qù 。
赤霄真人脸色一喜，二话不说就落了下去。
The other six cultivators remained silent, standing behind him.
qí tā xiū shì yī dāi ， zì rán yě jiāng dùn guāng tíng le xià lái 。
其他修士一呆，自然也将遁光停了下来。
Soon, the old Taoist raised his head and transformed into a streak of light towards the front.
lín xuān jiāng shén shí fàng chū ， cǐ dǎo suī rán yī piàn huāng wú ， dàn miàn jī què shì fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， dōng xī cháng zú yǒu jìn qiān lǐ ， chéng xiá cháng de hú xíng ， nán běi zǒu xiàng zuì zhǎi de dì fāng yě yǒu bǎi lǐ zhī guǎng 。
林轩将神识放出，此岛虽然一片荒芜，但面积却是非同小可，东西长足有近千里，呈狭长的弧形，南北走向最窄的地方也有百里之广。
After a moment, they arrived at a secluded valley.
dǎo yǔ shàng shān luán qǐ fú ， guài shí zhòng duō ， dú dú bú jiàn shén me huā cǎo shù mù 。
岛屿上山峦起伏，怪石众多，独独不见什么花草树木。
Both sides were steep mountains with rugged rocks. There was not a single tree on them.
lín xuān méi tóu bù jīng yì de yī zhòu ， lái dào cǐ dǎo hòu tā nà bù ān de gǎn jué yuè fā de qiáng liè qǐ lái le 。
林轩眉头不经意的一皱，来到此岛后他那不安的感觉越发的强烈起来了。
"True Man, what is your intention? Why bring us here?" Fairy Caiyun’s eyes flashed with caution as she spoke.
nán dào nà wēi xiǎn jiù zài cǐ chù ？
难道那危险就在此处？
"Haha, don’t worry, the treasure is right here," Zhirao True Man’s expression remained calm.
lín xuān biǎo miàn shàng bù dòng shēng sè ， xīn zhōng què rú cǐ zhè bān de xiǎng zhe 。
林轩表面上不动声色，心中却如此这般的想着。
"Right here?"
“ shào yé ……”
“少爷……”
"Yes. At the peak of these mountains. We just need to collapse them first."
nǎo hǎi zhōng de niàn tou shàng wèi zhuǎn guò ， xiǎo yā tou de shēng yīn què yòu chuán rù le ěr duǒ ， rán ér yǔ yǐ wǎng bù tóng ， lǐ miàn yǐn yǐn dài zhe yī sī chàn dǒu 。
脑海中的念头尚未转过，小丫头的声音却又传入了耳朵，然而与以往不同，里面隐隐带着一丝颤抖。
As he spoke, Zhirao True Man tapped his waist and a staff-like treasure flew out. He pointed with his finger, and countless golden rays emerged before transforming into thousands of beams as thick as arms, each carrying immense force, slamming towards the two opposing peaks.
“ yuè ér ， nǐ zěn me le ？”
“月儿，妳怎么了？”
Being an advanced cultivator, he had the power to move mountains and fill seas. The rumbling echoed in their ears as countless rocks fell.
lín xuān bù yóu de dà jīng shī sè ， zài tā xīn zhōng ， bǎo bèi yuè ér shì zuì zhòng yào de 。
林轩不由得大惊失色，在他心中，宝贝月儿是最重要的。
Fairy Caiyun was surprised. Perhaps she had overestimated the situation. A faint blush appeared on her face as she waved a sword-like treasure, striking towards one of the peaks.
“ wǒ …… wǒ yě bù qīng chǔ ， zhǐ shì bù zhī dào wèi shén me ， lái dào zhè lǐ ， jiù yǒu yī zhǒng fēi cháng qí miào de gǎn jué ， fǎng fú …… fǎng fú yǒu shén me dōng xī zài zhào huàn wǒ 。” yuè ér yǒu xiē yǔ wú lún cì de kāi kǒu le 。
“我……我也不清楚，只是不知道为什么，来到这里，就有一种非常奇妙的感觉，仿佛……仿佛有什么东西在召唤我。”月儿有些语无伦次的开口了。
Unable to stand by, Lin Xuan and his companions also unleashed their treasures, smashing down onto the mountains with great force.
“ yǒu dōng xī zhào huàn ， nán dào yǔ nà tiān sāng xuè guǐ de yí bǎo yǒu guān ？”
“有东西召唤，难道与那天桑血鬼的遗宝有关？”
These two mountains were over ten thousand feet high, but after just a moment, they crumbled under the combined efforts of seven advanced cultivators.
“ wǒ …… wǒ bù zhī dào 。” yuè ér yī jiù yǒu xiē huāng luàn de dào 。
“我……我不知道。”月儿依旧有些慌乱的道。
"Ah, what is this?"
suī bù zhī qián shì de ā xiū luó wáng rú hé ， dàn zhè yī shì yuè ér de xìng gé fēi cháng róu ruò ， suī rán zuǐ shàng méi shuō ， dàn nèi xīn shēn chù ， tā yì zhí dōu yǒu diǎn táo bì zì jǐ de shēn fèn lái zhe ， bì jìng jì chéng le ā xiū luó wáng de xuè tǒng ， yě jiù yì wèi zhe yǔ tiān shàng de zhēn xiān chéng wéi sǐ chóu ， yī xiǎng dào yào yǔ nà yàng de cún zài wèi dí ， yuè ér jiù xīn zhōng fā xū 。
虽不知前世的阿修罗王如何，但这一世月儿的性格非常柔弱，虽然嘴上没说，但内心深处，她一直都有点逃避自己的身份来着，毕竟继承了阿修罗王的血统，也就意味着与天上的真仙成为死仇，一想到要与那样的存在为敌，月儿就心中发虚。
After the dust settled, a faint purple light shield appeared. This object was located at the base of one of the peaks, covering an area of several dozen meters in all directions.
“ yuè ér ， nǐ bù yòng dān xīn ， jí shǐ tiān tā xià lái ， yě yǒu shào yé wèi nǐ chēng zhe ， fán shì yǒu wǒ ， nǐ xiān xiē yī xiē ， shào yé yí dìng wèi nǐ diào chá gè shuǐ luò shí chū 。” shí hǎi lǐ miàn ， lín xuān shén sè níng zhòng de kāi kǒu 。
“月儿，妳不用担心，即使天塌下来，也有少爷为妳撑着，凡事有我，妳先歇一歇，少爷一定为妳调查个水落石出。”识海里面，林轩神色凝重的开口。
Inside the light shield, there was an ancient bell, also purple in color, no more than a foot tall. It was covered with runes that emitted shocking amounts of divine energy.
“ ń 。”
“嗯。”
Lin Xuan’s pupils constricted. This object did not fall short when compared to the Thousand Illusion Serpent Shield and the Magic Fate Sword.
yuè ér diǎn le diǎn tóu ， suī rán nà gǔ guài de gǎn jué yī jiù huī zhī bù qù ， dàn yǒu shào yé zài yī páng péi zhe ， xiǎo yā tou jiàn jiàn de ān xīn xià lái le 。
月儿点了点头，虽然那古怪的感觉依旧挥之不去，但有少爷在一旁陪着，小丫头渐渐的安心下来了。
Heavenly Treasure
zhè zhǔ pú jiān de xiǎo chā qǔ ， páng biān liù rén què shì měng dǒng wú zhī 。
这主仆间的小插曲，旁边六人却是懵懂无知。
However, this clearly wasn’t left by the blood ghost of Tiansang. Could someone else have come here before him?
“ chì xiāo dào yǒu ， mò fēi nǐ shuō de xuè guǐ yí bǎo jiù zài cǐ chù ？” cǎi yún xiān zi měi mù liú zhuǎn ， rán ér yǔ qì zhī zhōng ， yǐn yǐn de ， què dài zhe jǐ fēn yí huò 。
“赤霄道友，莫非你说的血鬼遗宝就在此处？”彩云仙子美目流转，然而语气之中，隐隐的，却带着几分疑惑。
Before he could think further, Lin Xuan noticed that there were countless butterflies fluttering inside the light shield. Compared to ordinary butterflies, these ones were breathtaking in their beauty. The patterns on their wings were filled with mystery and ancient charm.
Reaching a satisfactory conclusion, Zhirao True Man's face lit up with joy.
To prevent any unforeseen complications, after the group had made their plans, they immediately set off.
Although there was no clue about the purple grain of rice, since the sea where the blood ghost of Tiansang left its treasure coincided with Li Zhilan’s description, Lin Xuan decided to take a chance and try his luck.
If he succeeded, it would be cause for celebration. If not, it wouldn’t matter much as they could still return within a short time.
Lin Xuan had actually been to this Sea of Demons before Lingyun Sect, but he hadn't found anything amiss there. Besides, now that both Lin Xuan and Yue'er had advanced to the Separation stage, even if there were any dangers, he wouldn’t be afraid.
Though they couldn’t say for certain that they could go anywhere in the mortal world, the threats to their existence were few.
With only a little over ten thousand miles to travel, the group of元婴 cultivators sped up but still arrived quickly.
"Everyone, be careful. We are entering the Sea of Demons now. Do not stray from the team and stick together if you encounter any danger."
After slowing down slightly, Zhirao True Man spoke with a serious tone.
Just half a month ago, this was just an ordinary sea, but the mysterious disappearance of nearly one hundred cultivators had made it seem like a place to avoid.
No sooner did they enter the sea than Lin Xuan’s expression turned serious. Although his age made him younger than most of the six cultivators present, in terms of experience, none of them could match his.
Otherwise, how could he have advanced from the Separation stage in just three hundred years? His progress was so rapid that it was hard to say if anyone had ever matched him before or would after.
In cultivation, opportunities were everything. The more dangers one faced, the greater the chances for advancement. While not being able to predict the future, some intuitions should be heeded.
Lin Xuan’s face turned gloomy, but instead of retreating, his curiosity grew. Could there really be something significant here?
A barren island appeared in their line of sight.
Zhirao True Man’s expression brightened as he landed without hesitation.
The other cultivators were taken aback and stopped mid-flight.
Lin Xuan released his divine sense. The island was vast, stretching nearly a thousand miles from east to west, with a narrow arc shape. At its narrowest point, it was over a hundred miles wide.
Despite the barren landscape, the island was dotted with rugged mountains and rocks, but there were no signs of plants or trees.
Lin Xuan’s frown deepened as his unease grew stronger upon arrival. Could this be where the danger lay?
Though he remained outwardly calm, Lin Xuan’s thoughts raced.
"Master..."
Before his thoughts could settle, Yue'er's voice echoed in his mind, but it carried a hint of tremor.
"Yue'er, what is wrong?"
Lin Xuan was alarmed. To him, Yue'er was irreplaceable.
"I... I’m not sure. But for some reason, there’s this strange feeling here as if something is calling me," Yue'er spoke incoherently.
"Is there a call? Could it be related to the blood ghost of Tiansang's treasure?"
"I... I don’t know." Yue'er was still shaken.
Though she had no memory of her previous life, Yue'er’s personality was very weak. She always tried to avoid her identity as a descendant of the Asura King, knowing that it meant eternal enmity with celestial immortals. The thought of facing such beings made her feel uneasy.
"Yue'er, don’t worry. Even if the sky falls, I will protect you. I’ll investigate this matter to the bottom. Rest now."
In his mind, Lin Xuan’s expression was grave as he reassured Yue'er.
"Mm."
Yue'er nodded, though the strange feeling persisted. With her master by her side, she gradually calmed down.
This small interlude between them went unnoticed by the other six cultivators.
"Zhirao Fellow Cultivator, could it be that you are referring to the blood ghost’s treasure on this island?" Fairy Caiyun’s eyes flickered with suspicion as she spoke.
After all, they had encountered no danger for several hours. They were prepared for a strong opponent but found nothing.
"It is here."
Zhirao True Man’s expression was equally strange, filled with confusion and doubt. The Sea of Demons, known for its dangers, seemed unusually calm.
If he knew this, he would have come alone to search for the treasure.
His look of helplessness wasn’t an act.
"Since the treasure is here, why are we still standing around? In my opinion, the Sea of Demons isn't a fabrication. We might just be lucky, but it’s not wise to linger. Let's find the treasure and leave this place," the cloaked cultivator said with a sinister tone.
"Agreed. It’s best to avoid such places."
Zhirao True Man nodded as he took out the jade tube again, sinking his divine sense into it.
The other six cultivators remained silent, standing behind him.
Soon, the old Taoist raised his head and transformed into a streak of light towards the front.
After a moment, they arrived at a secluded valley.
Both sides were steep mountains with rugged rocks. There was not a single tree on them.
"True Man, what is your intention? Why bring us here?" Fairy Caiyun’s eyes flashed with caution as she spoke.
"Haha, don’t worry, the treasure is right here," Zhirao True Man’s expression remained calm.
"Right here?"
"Yes. At the peak of these mountains. We just need to collapse them first."
As he spoke, Zhirao True Man tapped his waist and a staff-like treasure flew out. He pointed with his finger, and countless golden rays emerged before transforming into thousands of beams as thick as arms, each carrying immense force, slamming towards the two opposing peaks.
Being an advanced cultivator, he had the power to move mountains and fill seas. The rumbling echoed in their ears as countless rocks fell.
Fairy Caiyun was surprised. Perhaps she had overestimated the situation. A faint blush appeared on her face as she waved a sword-like treasure, striking towards one of the peaks.
Unable to stand by, Lin Xuan and his companions also unleashed their treasures, smashing down onto the mountains with great force.
These two mountains were over ten thousand feet high, but after just a moment, they crumbled under the combined efforts of seven advanced cultivators.
"Ah, what is this?"
After the dust settled, a faint purple light shield appeared. This object was located at the base of one of the peaks, covering an area of several dozen meters in all directions.
Inside the light shield, there was an ancient bell, also purple in color, no more than a foot tall. It was covered with runes that emitted shocking amounts of divine energy.
Lin Xuan’s pupils constricted. This object did not fall short when compared to the Thousand Illusion Serpent Shield and the Magic Fate Sword.
Heavenly Treasure
However, this clearly wasn’t left by the blood ghost of Tiansang. Could someone else have come here before him?
Before he could think further, Lin Xuan noticed that there were countless butterflies fluttering inside the light shield. Compared to ordinary butterflies, these ones were breathtaking in their beauty. The patterns on their wings were filled with mystery and ancient charm.