wò shǒu chù yǒu xǔ duō bǎo shí ， lín xuān yǐ qián yǐ wéi shì zhuāng shì ， xiàn zài fā xiàn cuò dé lí pǔ ， nà dōng xī bù jǐn qǐ dào le měi guān de xiào guǒ ， ér qiě kě yǐ xī shōu tiān dì líng qì 。
握手处有许多宝石，林轩以前以为是装饰，现在发现错得离谱，那东西不仅起到了美观的效果，而且可以吸收天地灵气。
At the handshake area, there were many gemstones. Lin Xuan had previously thought they were just decorations, but now he realized how wrong he was. Not only did these gems serve an aesthetic purpose, but they could also absorb primordial qi from the heavens and earth.
zhù yì ， shì zì jǐ xī shōu ， ér bù xū yào yuè ér zhè zuò zhǔ rén de cāo kòng 。
注意，是自己吸收，而不需要月儿这做主人的操控。
The key point is that this absorption happened on its own, without needing Moon's intervention as the master.
shěng xīn ， shěng lì ， xiào guǒ yě yuǎn fēi yì bān de bǎo wù kě bǐ 。
省心，省力，效果也远非一般的宝物可比。
This made it both convenient and effective; far superior to ordinary treasures. All elements—metal, wood, water, fire, and earth—as well as demonic energy and yin spirit power, were absorbed into the Illusory Moon玄月剑.
bù lùn shì jīn mù shuǐ huǒ tǔ ， hái shì yāo qì yǔ yīn líng lì ， quán dōu bèi xī rù dào le huàn yuè xuán guāng jiàn lǐ 。
不论是金木水火土，还是妖气与阴灵力，全都被吸入到了幻月玄光剑里。
"Is this some kind of treasure?"
“ zhè shì shén me bǎo wù ？”
“这是什么宝物？”
Bai Chong Zhenren was already staring in disbelief. He had seen many things in his long life, but today's events were unprecedented. He felt like he was dreaming, yet his emotions could only be described as gloomy and shocked.
bǎi chóng zhēn rén yǐ mù dèng kǒu dāi le ， tā yě suàn jiàn shí guǎng bó ， rán ér jīn tiān fā shēng de yī qiè yǐ qián lián tīng dōu bù céng tīng shuō 。
百虫真人已目瞪口呆了，他也算见识广博，然而今天发生的一切以前连听都不曾听说。
Now, the thought wasn't about revenge, but merely surviving.
jī hū yǐ wéi zì jǐ shì zài zuò mèng ， dàn xīn qíng què zhǐ néng yòng yù mèn zhèn jīng lái xíng róng 。
几乎以为自己是在做梦，但心情却只能用郁闷震惊来形容。
Moon didn't care what the other was thinking; this guy dared to fight with the young master, so in her eyes, he deserved death.
xiàn zài xiǎng de yǐ bú shì rú hé bào chóu ， ér shì xiān bǎo zhù zì shēn de xiǎo mìng zài shuō 。
现在想的已不是如何报仇，而是先保住自身的小命再说。
In Moon's mind, Lin Xuan was always right. With a gentle wave of her jade hand, she cast an ethereal light across the sky, like a celestial maiden dancing.
yuè ér kě bù guǎn duì fāng xīn zhōng zài xiǎng shén me ， zhè jiā huo jū rán gǎn yǔ shào yé dòng shǒu ， nà me jiù yí gè cí lái xíng róng …… sǐ yǒu yú gū 。
月儿可不管对方心中在想什么，这家伙居然敢与少爷动手，那么就一个词来形容……死有余辜。
A faint green glow appeared.
bù yòng guǎn shén me shì fēi shàn è ， zài yuè ér xīn zhōng lín xuān yǒng yuǎn shì duì de 。
不用管什么是非善恶，在月儿心中林轩永远是对的。
Within that glow, a beautiful woman seemed to appear and disappear, only to transform into a grotesque skull in an instant.
yù shǒu yī fú ， xié xié de zài tiān kōng zhōng huá guò ， dòng zuò qīng róu ， bù dài yī sī rén jiān yān huǒ ， fǎng fú tiān gōng zhōng de shào nǚ zài tiào wǔ 。
玉手一拂，斜斜的在天空中划过，动作轻柔，不带一丝人间烟火，仿佛天宫中的少女在跳舞。
Terrifying attacks swept towards the opponent.
yī dào qīng méng méng de guāng xiá chū xiàn le 。
一道青蒙蒙的光霞出现了。
The old monster's eyes showed fear. While he was still some distance from Moon, his ordinary escape light couldn't avoid it, but instantaneous teleportation could. As a Separation Realm cultivator, he had several hidden tricks up his sleeve, including insect repelling techniques and wood遁术.
nà guāng xiá zhī zhōng ， fǎng fú yǒu měi nǚ ruò yǐn ruò xiàn zhe ， dàn zhuǎn yǎn jiān ， yòu huàn huà chéng zhēng níng de kū lóu 。
那光霞之中，仿佛有美女若隐若现着，但转眼间，又幻化成狰狞的骷髅。
This was one of the Five Elements遁术, just as powerful as instantaneous teleportation.
kě pà de gōng jī ， cháo zhe duì fāng xí juǎn ér qù 。
可怕的攻击，朝着对方席卷而去。
But heaven's wrath cannot be avoided; self-inflicted suffering is inevitable.
lǎo guài wù de yǎn zhōng ， fú xiàn chū yī sī jù yì ， píng xīn lái shuō ， tā yǔ yuè ér zhī jiān shàng yǒu yī duàn jù lí ， pǔ tōng de dùn guāng suī rán wú fǎ shǎn bì ， dàn shùn yí lèi de jué duì lái de jí 。
老怪物的眼中，浮现出一丝惧意，平心来说，他与月儿之间尚有一段距离，普通的遁光虽然无法闪避，但瞬移类的绝对来得及。
The foolish decision would come with a price. At this moment, he could only endure it helplessly.
ér shēn wèi lí hé qī xiū xiān zhě ， nǎ yí gè méi yǒu jǐ yàng yā xiāng dǐ de gōng fu ， chú le qū chóng shù ， zhè jiā huo hái shàn cháng mù dùn zhī shù 。
而身为离合期修仙者，哪一个没有几样压箱底的功夫，除了驱虫术，这家伙还擅长木遁之术。
Facing the skeletal figure created by the green glow, Bai Chong Zhenren threw out a tool shaped like a spade. In mid-air, it transformed into a demonic beast that emitted a beam of light.
zuò wèi wǔ xíng dùn shù de yī zhǒng ， bǐ zhī shùn yí jué bù xùn sè 。
做为五行遁术的一种，比之瞬移绝不逊色。
But it was futile.
kě tiān zuò niè ， yóu kě huó ， zì zuò niè ， bù kě huó 。
可天做孽，犹可活，自作孽，不可活。
Though this cultivator was at the peak of Separation Realm, his specialty was insect repelling techniques. His other treasures and spells were unremarkable, even mundane.
shuí ràng zhè jiā huo zuò jiǎn zì fù ， yào jì chū shén me jié jiè fú ， ràng fāng yuán bǎi lǐ zhī nèi ， dōu bù néng shǐ yòng kōng jiān fǎ shù 。
谁让这家伙作茧自缚，要祭出什么结界符，让方圆百里之内，都不能使用空间法术。
To a peer, those might be extraordinary, but against an Incubus Realm cultivator, they would be easily destroyed.
ér yǔ yì bān de fú lù bù tóng ， jié jiè fú shì duì zhàn dòu tiáo jiàn zuò xià mǒu zhǒng xiàn zhì ， què bú huì qū fēn dí wǒ ， yě jiù shì shuō chú le lín xuān yǔ yuè ér bù néng shǐ yòng kōng jiān shén tōng ， bǎi chóng zhēn rén tóng yàng shòu qí chè zhǒu 。
而与一般的符箓不同，结界符是对战斗条件做下某种限制，却不会区分敌我，也就是说除了林轩与月儿不能使用空间神通，百虫真人同样受其掣肘。
The light beam met the skeletal figure and shattered like bubbles in water. No trace remained. Bai Chong Zhenren's eyes flashed with anger as a loud bang echoed. The spade-shaped monster exploded into pieces.
bān qǐ shí tou zá zì jǐ de jiǎo ， fǒu zé tā wán quán kě yǐ yòng kōng jiān shén tōng táo tuō ， rán ér hòu huǐ yǐ lái bù jí le 。
搬起石头砸自己的脚，否则他完全可以用空间神通逃脱，然而后悔已来不及了。
From afar, Lin Xuan couldn't help but admire the old man's courage. He had first self-destructed his spirit insects, then discarded his life-bound treasure without hesitation. Such boldness was impressive.
yú chǔn de jué dìng ， huì fù chū dài jià ， cǐ shí cǐ kè ， tā zhǐ néng hěn kě lián de yìng káng le 。
愚蠢的决定，会付出代价，此时此刻，他只能很可怜的硬扛了。
However, from another perspective, it showed he was running out of tricks.
miàn duì qīng xiá suǒ huàn huà chū lái de kū lóu ， bǎi chóng zhēn rén jiāng yī hè zuǐ chú xíng zhuàng de bǎo wù pāo chū ， zài bàn kōng zhōng huàn huà chū yī zhī yāo shòu ， pēn chū yī dào guāng bō 。
面对青霞所幻化出来的骷髅，百虫真人将一鹤嘴锄形状的宝物抛出，在半空中幻化出一只妖兽，喷出一道光波。
With no second thoughts, Lin Xuan emitted a blinding green light and charged at Bai Chong Zhenren with incredible speed.
rán ér què shì táng bì dāng chē 。
然而却是螳臂当车。
Cracking sounds filled the air as multicolored lights swirled around his right hand, which transformed into a sharp talon.
bié kàn cǐ rén shì lí hé chū qī dǐng fēng de xiū xiān zhě ， dàn shàn cháng de què shì qū chóng shù ， bié de shén tōng bǎo wù ， dōu méi yǒu fēn háo chū qí zhī chù ， shèn zhì kě yòng xī sōng píng cháng lái xíng róng 。
别看此人是离合初期顶峰的修仙者，但擅长的却是驱虫术，别的神通宝物，都没有分毫出奇之处，甚至可用稀松平常来形容。
Transformed!
dāng rán ， nà shì duì tóng jiē xiū shì lái shuō ， rú guǒ duì shàng yuán yīng qī xiū xiān zhě ， nǎ pà shì hòu qī ， yòng bǎo wù miè shā yě qīng sōng yǐ jí 。
当然，那是对同阶修士来说，如果对上元婴期修仙者，哪怕是后期，用宝物灭杀也轻松以极。
At the Separation Realm stage, Lin Xuan's Phoenix Dance Nine Heavens诀 had reached its fifth level. He could partially transform parts of his body; his right hand now resembled a phoenix's claw.
kě yǎn qián ， nà guāng bō yǔ kū lóu xiāng chù ， què rú tóng shuǐ pào yì bān de pò miè diào le 。
可眼前，那光波与骷髅相触，却如同水泡一般的破灭掉了。
With fierce precision, he grabbed at Bai Chong Zhenren's head.
yī sī bō lán yě wú ， bǎi chóng zhēn rén yǎn zhōng shǎn guò yī sī lì sè ， pēng de yī shēng jù xiǎng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， hè zuǐ chú huàn huà chéng de guài wù jū rán bào liè diào le 。
一丝波澜也无，百虫真人眼中闪过一丝厉色，嘭的一声巨响传入耳朵，鹤嘴锄幻化成的怪物居然爆裂掉了。
Bai Chong Zhenren's face showed fear. Impossible! This kid was still an immortal cultivator?
yuǎn chù ， lín xuān yě bù yóu de yī zhèn pèi fú ， zhè lǎo jiā huǒ ， hái zhēn shì yǒu pò lì ， xiān shì zì bào líng chóng ， xiàn zài lián běn mìng fǎ bǎo yě háo bù yóu yù de shě qì 。
远处，林轩也不由得一阵佩服，这老家伙，还真是有魄力，先是自爆灵虫，现在连本命法宝也毫不犹豫的舍弃。
He doubted what he saw, but the overwhelming demonic aura seemed to confirm it.
rú cǐ guǒ gǎn hěn lì ， shí zài liǎo bù qǐ 。
如此果敢狠厉，实在了不起。
Frustrating!
bù guò huàn yí gè jiǎo dù ， zhèng míng tā yě qián lǘ jì qióng le 。
不过换一个角度，证明他也黔驴技穷了。
Although there were thousands of demon ants left, most had been injured by the explosion earlier and weren't suitable for combat. However, Bai Chong Zhenren's reputation as a master of demonic insects was well-deserved; his collection wasn't limited to one type.
niàn jí zhì cǐ ， lín xuān nǎ lǐ hái huì yóu yù ， yě bù děng tōng tiān líng bǎo huí lì ， hún shēn qīng máng dà qǐ ， huà wèi yī dào jīng hóng xiàng duì fāng chōng qù 。
念及至此，林轩哪里还会犹豫，也不等通天灵宝回力，浑身青芒大起，化为一道惊虹像对方冲去。
He reached out and summoned another spirit beast pouch.
gē bēng gē bēng de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， wǔ sè guāng yùn liú zhuǎn ， lín xuān de yòu shǒu xiāo shī bú jiàn ， qǔ ér dài zhī shì yī zhī lì zhuǎ 。
咯嘣咯嘣的声音传入耳朵，五色光晕流转，林轩的右手消失不见，取而代之是一只利爪。
Rotten and pungent, this batch of demon insects was different from the previous ones.
yāo huà ！
妖化！
Instead of swarming like clouds, there was only one.
jìn jiē lí hé ， lín xuān de fèng wǔ jiǔ tiān jué yǐ jīng xiū liàn dào dì wǔ céng le ， néng gòu jiāng shēn tǐ de yī bù fèn yāo huà ， cǐ shí tā de yòu shǒu ， jiù biàn wèi le fèng huáng de lì zhǎo 。
进阶离合，林轩的凤舞九天诀已经修炼到第五层了，能够将身体的一部分妖化，此时他的右手，就变为了凤凰的厉爪。
Over two meters long, it resembled a giant mantis. A powerful demonic aura rose into the air.
lì máng cì mù ， hěn hěn de zhuā xiàng duì fāng de tóu lú 。
厉芒刺目，狠狠的抓像对方的头颅。
The demon insect immediately raised its large front limbs, slashing at Lin Xuan's head.
bǎi chóng zhēn rén de liǎn shàng lù chū wèi jù zhī sè ， bù kě néng ， zhè xiǎo zi hái shì xiū yāo zhě ？
百虫真人的脸上露出畏惧之色，不可能，这小子还是修妖者？
What kind of demon insect was this? Lin Xuan didn't bother thinking about the Immortal Beast List; his escape light continued unimpeded as he grabbed for the blocking insect with a fierce claw.
tā huái yí zì jǐ yǎn jīng suǒ jiàn dào de yí mù ， dàn nà chōng tiān de yāo qì què fǎng fú míng zhèng shì de 。
他怀疑自己眼睛所见到的一幕，但那冲天的妖气却仿佛明证似的。
Victory in battle goes to the brave. Lin Xuan knew the power of Phoenix Dance Nine Heavens and had no doubts.
kě wù ！
可恶！
Bai Chong Zhenren's face showed cruel satisfaction. While this ghost mantis ranked lower than the demon ants, its front limbs were far more formidable than ordinary ancient treasures.
suī rán tiān mó yǐ hái yǒu shù qiān zhǐ zhī duō ， dàn dà bù fèn dōu yǐ bèi gāng cái de bào liè zhèn shāng diào le ， cǐ shí gēn běn bú shì hé ná lái duì dí ， bù guò bǎi chóng zhēn rén de wài hào kě shì shèng míng wú xū ， tā sì yǎng de mó chóng yě bù jǐn jǐn shì yī liǎng zhǒng ér yǐ 。
虽然天魔蚁还有数千只之多，但大部分都已被刚才的爆裂震伤掉了，此时根本不适合拿来对敌，不过百虫真人的外号可是盛名无虚，他饲养的魔虫也不仅仅是一两种而已。
If that kid had used his shield to defend, he would have easily blocked it. But he made a fatal mistake by using mimicry to directly confront it.
shēn shǒu yī zhāi ， yòu yī zhī líng shòu dài bèi tā jì le qǐ lái 。
伸手一摘，又一只灵兽袋被他祭了起来。
After all, a cultivator's strength depended primarily on their realm, but also significantly on the cultivation technique they practiced. Mimicking different demon races could result in vastly different strengths.
xīng chòu cì bí ， zhè cì pǎo chū lái de mó chóng què yǔ gāng gāng jiǒng yì 。
腥臭刺鼻，这次跑出来的魔虫却与刚刚迥异。
According to what Bai Chong Zhenren knew, only certain celestial spirits had claws as hard and sharp as this ghost mantis's large blade.
bìng fēi chóng yún bān pū tiān gài dì ， ér shì jǐn yǒu yī zhī 。
并非虫云般铺天盖地，而是仅有一只。
Moreover, using mimicry techniques, while it allowed transformation, still fell short compared to the original creature.
zhǎng chāo guò le zhàng yú ， kàn shàng qù yǔ shì sú de táng láng jí wéi xiāng sì ， yī gǔ jīng rén de yāo lì chōng tiān ér qǐ 。
长超过了丈余，看上去与世俗的螳螂极为相似，一股惊人的妖力冲天而起。
This kid's secret treasures were top-notch, but he was young and overly confident.
cǐ chóng xiàn shēn yǐ hòu ， lì kè jǔ qǐ rú dà dāo bān de qián zhī ， hěn hěn de xiàng zhe lín xuān tóu dǐng kǎn qù 。
此虫现身以后，立刻举起如大刀般的前肢，狠狠的向着林轩头顶砍去。
Thoughts raced through his mind. A loud tearing sound echoed, leaving Bai Chong Zhenren in shock as Lin Xuan's transformed claw easily slit open the ghost mantis's abdomen.
zhè shì shén me yāo chóng ， yī shí piàn kè ， lín xuān yě lǎn de qù xiǎng shén me rén jiè líng chóng bǎng le ， dùn guāng háo bù tíng xiē ， yī zhǎo hěn hěn de xiàng zhe dǎng lù de yāo chóng zhuā qù 。
这是什么妖虫，一时片刻，林轩也懒得去想什么人界灵虫榜了，遁光毫不停歇，一爪狠狠的向着挡路的妖虫抓去。
Impossible!
xiá lù xiāng féng yǒng zhě shèng ， duì yú fèng wǔ jiǔ tiān jué de wēi lì ， lín xuān xīn zhī dù míng ， bù cún bàn diǎn yí lǜ 。
狭路相逢勇者胜，对于凤舞九天诀的威力，林轩心知肚明，不存半点疑虑。
The front limbs of this insect should have been far more sharp and hard than ancient treasures; how could they be so easily torn apart?
bǎi chóng zhēn rén de liǎn shàng shǎn guò yī sī cán rěn zhī sè ， zhè guǐ táng láng de pái míng ， suī rán bù jí tiān mó yǐ ， dàn qí qián zhī de wēi lì ， què yuǎn fēi pǔ tōng de gǔ bǎo kě bǐ 。
百虫真人的脸上闪过一丝残忍之色，这鬼螳螂的排名，虽然不及天魔蚁，但其前肢的威力，却远非普通的古宝可比。
Only astonishment remained. But the old monster knew it wasn't the time to stare in disbelief.
rú guǒ nà xiǎo zi jì chū xiān qián de dùn pái fáng yù ， dǎng xià lái kěn dìng méi yǒu wèn tí ， dàn tā cuò jiù cuò zài jū rán yòng nǐ yāo shù yìng pīn 。
如果那小子祭出先前的盾牌防御，挡下来肯定没有问题，但他错就错在居然用拟妖术硬拼。
His eyes filled with hatred, his face glowed with an intense red light as Lin Xuan charged like a bolt of lightning. With no room for courtesy, he unleashed a terrifying demonic aura and grabbed at Bai Chong Zhenren's head with a fierce claw.
xū zhī xiū yāo zhě shí lì rú hé ， dì yī jué dìng yīn sù dāng rán hái shì běn shēn de jìng jiè ， dàn chú cǐ yǐ wài ， yǔ xiū liàn de gōng fǎ yě yǒu hěn dà guān xì 。
须知修妖者实力如何，第一决定因素当然还是本身的境界，但除此以外，与修炼的功法也有很大关系。
Squeal… The piercing sound was so sharp that space seemed to distort. Lin Xuan's attack was beyond description; Bai Chong Zhenren had nowhere to hide as his primordial qi shield shattered like an air bubble.
mó fǎng bù tóng de yāo zú ， shí lì kě shì yǒu hěn dà chā jù 。
模仿不同的妖族，实力可是有很大差距。
A scream filled the air as he lost his head.
At the handshake area, there were many gemstones. Lin Xuan had previously thought they were just decorations, but now he realized how wrong he was. Not only did these gems serve an aesthetic purpose, but they could also absorb primordial qi from the heavens and earth.
The key point is that this absorption happened on its own, without needing Moon's intervention as the master.
This made it both convenient and effective; far superior to ordinary treasures. All elements—metal, wood, water, fire, and earth—as well as demonic energy and yin spirit power, were absorbed into the Illusory Moon玄月剑.
"Is this some kind of treasure?"
Bai Chong Zhenren was already staring in disbelief. He had seen many things in his long life, but today's events were unprecedented. He felt like he was dreaming, yet his emotions could only be described as gloomy and shocked.
Now, the thought wasn't about revenge, but merely surviving.
Moon didn't care what the other was thinking; this guy dared to fight with the young master, so in her eyes, he deserved death.
In Moon's mind, Lin Xuan was always right. With a gentle wave of her jade hand, she cast an ethereal light across the sky, like a celestial maiden dancing.
A faint green glow appeared.
Within that glow, a beautiful woman seemed to appear and disappear, only to transform into a grotesque skull in an instant.
Terrifying attacks swept towards the opponent.
The old monster's eyes showed fear. While he was still some distance from Moon, his ordinary escape light couldn't avoid it, but instantaneous teleportation could. As a Separation Realm cultivator, he had several hidden tricks up his sleeve, including insect repelling techniques and wood遁术.
This was one of the Five Elements遁术, just as powerful as instantaneous teleportation.
But heaven's wrath cannot be avoided; self-inflicted suffering is inevitable.
The foolish decision would come with a price. At this moment, he could only endure it helplessly.
Facing the skeletal figure created by the green glow, Bai Chong Zhenren threw out a tool shaped like a spade. In mid-air, it transformed into a demonic beast that emitted a beam of light.
But it was futile.
Though this cultivator was at the peak of Separation Realm, his specialty was insect repelling techniques. His other treasures and spells were unremarkable, even mundane.
To a peer, those might be extraordinary, but against an Incubus Realm cultivator, they would be easily destroyed.
The light beam met the skeletal figure and shattered like bubbles in water. No trace remained. Bai Chong Zhenren's eyes flashed with anger as a loud bang echoed. The spade-shaped monster exploded into pieces.
From afar, Lin Xuan couldn't help but admire the old man's courage. He had first self-destructed his spirit insects, then discarded his life-bound treasure without hesitation. Such boldness was impressive.
However, from another perspective, it showed he was running out of tricks.
With no second thoughts, Lin Xuan emitted a blinding green light and charged at Bai Chong Zhenren with incredible speed.
Cracking sounds filled the air as multicolored lights swirled around his right hand, which transformed into a sharp talon.
Transformed!
At the Separation Realm stage, Lin Xuan's Phoenix Dance Nine Heavens诀 had reached its fifth level. He could partially transform parts of his body; his right hand now resembled a phoenix's claw.
With fierce precision, he grabbed at Bai Chong Zhenren's head.
Bai Chong Zhenren's face showed fear. Impossible! This kid was still an immortal cultivator?
He doubted what he saw, but the overwhelming demonic aura seemed to confirm it.
Frustrating!
Although there were thousands of demon ants left, most had been injured by the explosion earlier and weren't suitable for combat. However, Bai Chong Zhenren's reputation as a master of demonic insects was well-deserved; his collection wasn't limited to one type.
He reached out and summoned another spirit beast pouch.
Rotten and pungent, this batch of demon insects was different from the previous ones.
Instead of swarming like clouds, there was only one.
Over two meters long, it resembled a giant mantis. A powerful demonic aura rose into the air.
The demon insect immediately raised its large front limbs, slashing at Lin Xuan's head.
What kind of demon insect was this? Lin Xuan didn't bother thinking about the Immortal Beast List; his escape light continued unimpeded as he grabbed for the blocking insect with a fierce claw.
Victory in battle goes to the brave. Lin Xuan knew the power of Phoenix Dance Nine Heavens and had no doubts.
Bai Chong Zhenren's face showed cruel satisfaction. While this ghost mantis ranked lower than the demon ants, its front limbs were far more formidable than ordinary ancient treasures.
If that kid had used his shield to defend, he would have easily blocked it. But he made a fatal mistake by using mimicry to directly confront it.
After all, a cultivator's strength depended primarily on their realm, but also significantly on the cultivation technique they practiced. Mimicking different demon races could result in vastly different strengths.
According to what Bai Chong Zhenren knew, only certain celestial spirits had claws as hard and sharp as this ghost mantis's large blade.
Moreover, using mimicry techniques, while it allowed transformation, still fell short compared to the original creature.
This kid's secret treasures were top-notch, but he was young and overly confident.
Thoughts raced through his mind. A loud tearing sound echoed, leaving Bai Chong Zhenren in shock as Lin Xuan's transformed claw easily slit open the ghost mantis's abdomen.
Impossible!
The front limbs of this insect should have been far more sharp and hard than ancient treasures; how could they be so easily torn apart?
Only astonishment remained. But the old monster knew it wasn't the time to stare in disbelief.
His eyes filled with hatred, his face glowed with an intense red light as Lin Xuan charged like a bolt of lightning. With no room for courtesy, he unleashed a terrifying demonic aura and grabbed at Bai Chong Zhenren's head with a fierce claw.
Squeal… The piercing sound was so sharp that space seemed to distort. Lin Xuan's attack was beyond description; Bai Chong Zhenren had nowhere to hide as his primordial qi shield shattered like an air bubble.
A scream filled the air as he lost his head.