zhì shǎo zàn shí ． bǎi huā piāo xiāng zhèn hěn nán zào chéng shén me wēi xié le 。()
至少暂时．百花飘香阵很难造成什么威胁了。()
At least for now, the Hundred Flowers Fragrant Array posed no significant threat.
dǎo jī de yǎn zhōng ， lì máng shǎn guò ” bàn suí yī shēng dòng rén xīn pò de dà hǒu ， shēn xíng yǐ jīng xiāo shī bú jiàn ， rú jīng léi shǎn diàn ， pū xiàng le qián miàn 。
祷机的眼中，厉芒闪过”伴随一声动人心魄的大吼，身形已经消失不见，如惊雷闪电，扑向了前面。
Prayji's eyes flashed with a fierce light as he let out a heart-stirring roar and vanished in an instant. He charged towards New Moon like a bolt of lightning.
bú shì shùn yí ， dàn sù dù què shèng sì shùn yí 。
不是瞬移，但速度却胜似瞬移。
It wasn't instantaneous teleportation, but his speed was comparable to it.
zhè jiù shì líng jiè sì xiōng zhī yī ， dǎo jī suǒ yōng yǒu de ， lìng rén wèi jù de bào fā lì 。 shù shí zhàng de jù lí ， fǎng fú huà wèi le wú wù ， xīn yuè shèn zhì lái bù jí fǎn yìng shén me ， dǎo háng jiù yǐ jīng bī jìn dào tā de shēn qián le 。
这就是灵界四凶之一，祷机所拥有的，令人畏惧的爆发力。数十丈的距离，仿佛化为了无物，新月甚至来不及反应什么，祷杭就已经逼近到她的身前了。
This was the terrifying burst of power that Prayji, one of the Four Fiends of the Spirit Realm, possessed. The distance of dozens of feet seemed to vanish as New Moon barely had time to react before Prayji was already closing in on her.
chú le jīng è hái shì jīng è ， cǐ nǚ de liǎn shàng mǎn shì kǒng jù zhī sè 。
除了惊愕还是惊愕，此女的脸上满是恐惧之色。
Shock and fear were the only emotions on her face.
xī rì zài líng jiè xíng zǒu zhī shí ， rén rén dōu kàn tā lǎo diē yǔ shī fù de miàn zi ， xīn yuè suī rán jìn jiē dào le dòng xuán ， què jī hū kě yǐ shuō méi yǒu yù jiàn shén me wēi xiǎn 。
昔日在灵界行走之时，人人都看她老爹与师父的面子，新月虽然进阶到了洞玄，却几乎可以说没有遇见什么危险。
Back when she roamed the Spirit Realm, everyone respected her father and master, so even though New Moon had advanced to the Profound Abyss stage, she faced almost no danger. But now, Prayji posed a real threat.
zhè zhòu rán biàn gù ， tā gēn běn jiù bù zhī dào gāi zěn me bàn le 。
这骤然变故，她根本就不知道该怎么办了。
However, just as he was about to strike, a man with an ancient and refined appearance appeared before New Moon, his chest outstretched in front of her.
yuǎn chù ， lín xuān yě dà jīng shī sè 。
远处，林轩也大惊失色。
It wasshrinking technique!
cǐ nǚ shì bái chī me ， xìng mìng yōu guān de shí kè ， bù máng zhe duǒ ， jū rán bèi xià shǎ diào le 。 tā sǐ le dào méi shén me ， lín xuān huì pāi shǒu chēng kuài ， duì zì jǐ lái shuō ， hái shǎo yí gè má fán ， kě xià hóu lán ．．．．．．
此女是白痴么，性命攸关的时刻，不忙着躲，居然被吓傻掉了。她死了倒没什么，林轩会拍手称快，对自己来说，还少一个麻烦，可夏侯兰．．．．．．
Although not as fast as teleportation, the distance between them wasn't far. Using this technique allowed him enough time to react.
bì jìng liǎng nǚ yī tǐ ” xīn yuè yǔn luò ， zì jǐ de mèi mèi qǐ bù shì yě tóng yàng hún fēi pò sàn diào le 。
毕竟两女一体”新月陨落，自己的妹妹岂不是也同样魂飞魄散掉了。
With a determined look on his face, he shouted, "Princess, run quickly!"
lín xuān yòu jí yòu qì ， jí biàn yǐ tā de chéng fǔ ， yě wàn wàn méi xiǎng dào xíng shì huì jí zhuǎn zhí xià dào rú cǐ dì bù 。
林轩又急又气，即便以他的城府，也万万没想到形势会急转直下到如此地步。
He then reached into his waistband and summoned a shield with a sharp top and flat bottom.
dǎo jī gù rán xiōng è ， dàn xīn yuè yě bù yīng gāi bài dé rú cǐ kuài de ， guī gēn jié dǐ ” hái shì tā dòu fǎ de jīng yàn tài qiǎn le xiē 。
祷机固然凶恶，但新月也不应该败得如此快的，归根结底”还是她斗法的经验太浅了些。
"Are you out of your mind? Do you think you can stop me?" Prayji's face was filled with disdain as he continued his charge towards the shield.
yīn wèi zhè yàng de biàn gù ， lín xuān shì xiān yě bù céng xiǎng dào de ， suǒ yǐ tā jí biàn xiǎng yào chū shǒu ， yě wàn bǎi lái bù jí 。
因为这样的变故，林轩事先也不曾想到的，所以他即便想要出手，也万百来不及。
A burst of spiritual light erupted!
zhǐ néng yǎn zhēng zhēng kàn zhe 。
只能眼睁睁看着。
Though this shield was a decent ancient treasure, it couldn't withstand Prayji's attack. In just an instant, it shattered like paper under his claws.
xīn yuè de yǔn luò ， sì hū yǐ chéng dìng jú ， táng táng de sàn xiān zhī nǚ ， zuì hòu què hún fēi pò sàn zài rén jiè lǐ 。
新月的陨落，似乎已成定局，堂堂的散仙之女，最后却魂飞魄散在人界里。
But in the clash between experts, every millisecond counted. New Moon, who had been struck by fear, finally regained her senses and retreated with her precious item.
rán ér shì qíng bìng méi yǒu jié shù ． zhàn jú de guǐ yì mò cè ， yě bú shì shuí cōng míng ， jiù kě yǐ yù liào dào de 。
然而事情并没有结束．战局的诡异莫测，也不是谁聪明，就可以预料到的。
"Trying to run away!"
lín xuān yǔ dǎo jī ， dōu hū lüè le yī xiē yīn sù 。
林轩与祷机，都忽略了一些因素。
Prayji's iron-like voice echoed as he pursued his enemy's disciple with increased speed.
xīn yuè gōng zhǔ ， bìng fēi gū jiā guǎ rén yí gè ， tā hái yǒu liǎng gè bāng shǒu 。
新月公主，并非孤家寡人一个，她还有两个帮手。
The man with the ancient appearance remained resolute, not dodging even when his shield was destroyed. He transformed into a streak of light and charged straight at Prayji.
fēn bié shì nà yī nán yī nǚ ， míng zì jiào zuò xuè líng yǔ bǎi hé 。
分别是那一男一女，名字叫做血灵与百阖。
"This guy is crazy," Lin Xuan exclaimed from afar. The man’s actions were tantamount to seeking death, using his life to buy New Moon time to escape.
zhǐ bù guò zhè liǎng gè jiā huo ， zài líng jiè zhī shí ， yě bù guò lí hé qī ． zī zhì gèng tán bù shàng yǒu duō me yōu yì ” zhī suǒ yǐ pài tā liǎ lái xún zhǎo gōng zhǔ ， shì yīn wèi tiān dì fǎ zé gǎi biàn yǐ hòu ， děng jí yuè gāo de xiū xiān zhě ， xiǎng yào pò suì xū kōng ， lái dào rén jiè ， nán dù yě yuè dà de 。
只不过这两个家伙，在灵界之时，也不过离合期．资质更谈不上有多么优异”之所以派他俩来寻找公主，是因为天地法则改变以后，等级越高的修仙者，想要破碎虚空，来到人界，难度也越大的。
Wasn't this princess just being spoiled? How could her subordinates be so loyal? Didn’t all cultivators prioritize their own interests?
xuè líng yǔ bǎi hé què shí zhǎo dào le gōng zhǔ ， rán ér yǐ xīn yuè de xìng gé ， yòu zěn me kě néng guāi guāi gēn liǎng rén huí qù ne ？
血灵与百阖确实找到了公主，然而以新月的性格，又怎么可能乖乖跟两人回去呢？
Lin Xuan was bewildered by the scene before him, which contradicted his understanding of cultivators. However, he believed there must be a deeper reason.
liǎng rén méi yǒu bàn fǎ ， zhǐ néng gēn zài xīn yuè shēn biān ” bìng suí tā lái xiū luó zhī mén qǔ xiǎng yào de bǎo wù 。
两人没有办法，只能跟在新月身边”并随她来修罗之门取想要的宝物。
Prayji was equally shocked but didn't let it distract him. The mere presence of an insignificant late-stage Immortal Core cultivator daring to act this way infuriated him even more.
kě xī bǎi nián de shí jiān tài duǎn le ， liǎng rén wèi néng rú xīn yuè yì bān chóng xīn jìn jiē lí hé ， fèi jǐn xīn kǔ ， tā men yě zhǐ jiāng xiū wèi tí shēng dào yuán yīng hòu qī dǐng fēng 。
可惜百年的时间太短了，两人未能如新月一般重新进阶离合，费尽辛苦，他们也只将修为提升到元婴后期顶峰。
The strength in his claws increased as he charged forward and collided with the man.
kàn shì bù ruò ” rán ér zài zhè zhǒng jí bié de zhàn dòu zhōng ， gēn běn jiù qǐ bú dào shén me xiào guǒ 。 dǎo jī yě wán quán méi jiāng liǎng rén fàng zài yǎn zhōng 。
看似不弱”然而在这种级别的战斗中，根本就起不到什么效果。祷机也完全没将两人放在眼中。
A shower of blood rained down, and the thin layer of protective spiritual light was useless. Prayji's claw pierced through the man’s chest.
xī suǒ rèn kě de dí rén zhǐ yǒu yí gè ， xīn yuè gōng zhǔ 。
牺所认可的敌人只有一个，新月公主。
Surprisingly, there was no pain on the man's face, nor any fear of death. He had anticipated this outcome.
zhì yú liǎng gè xiǎo zú ， yī zhuǎ zi jiù pāi sǐ le ， yǒu shén me hǎo zhù yì de 。
至于两个小卒，一爪子就拍死了，有什么好注意的。
With a single-minded desire to die, he focused solely on ensuring New Moon escaped.
yuán yīng qī ， bù guò shì lóu yǐ 。
元婴期，不过是蝼蚁。
In Prayji's shock, his own Immortal Core showed no intention of escaping, even though it was severely injured and close to death. With a determined look in its eyes, the Immortal Core declared, "Don't try to catch up with the princess. Watch this, self-destruct!"
kě piān piān jiù zài zhè shí ， què fā shēng le yì xiǎng bù dào de shì ， guāng huá yī shǎn ， nà róng mào gǔ yǎ de nán zi yǐ lái dào le xīn yuè de miàn qián 。
可偏偏就在这时，却发生了意想不到的事，光华一闪，那容貌古雅的男子已来到了新月的面前。
With a loud explosion, a brilliant light filled the air.
tǐng qǐ xiōng táng ， dǎng zài tā de miàn qián 。
挺起胸膛，挡在她的面前。
To an Existence Stage cultivator, an Immortal Core cultivator might not seem formidable, but under normal circumstances, they were on par. The self-destruction of a late-stage Immortal Core cultivator was no less powerful than that of an ordinary Existence Stage veteran in anger. Prayji's claws had already pierced the man’s body, and he chose to die bravely.
shì suō dì shù ！
是缩地术！
Prayji never expected such a result.
suī rán bù jí shùn yí ， tā yǔ xīn yuè zhī jiān ， jù lí běn jiù bù yuǎn ， yòng zhè fǎ shù ， dào miǎn qiǎng lái de jí 。
虽然不及瞬移，他与新月之间，距离本就不远，用这法术，倒勉强来得及。
His expression turned from rage to shock, even with a hint of fear.
liǎn shàng mǎn shì jué rán zhī yì 。
脸上满是绝然之意。
Then, the huge figure of this beast was consumed by brilliant spiritual light. After a moment, a loud noise echoed.
““ gōng zhǔ ， mí kuài zǒu ！”，
““公主，弥快走！”，
"Bloodly!"
nán zi yī shēng dà hē ， suí hòu shēn chū shǒu lái ” měng rán zài 】 yāo 【 jiān yī pāi ， yī shàng jiān xià fāng de dùn pái bèi tā jì le qǐ lái 。
男子一声大喝，随后伸出手来”猛然在】腰【间一拍，一上尖下方的盾牌被他祭了起来。
At that moment, New Moon had fled several dozen miles away. The battle had frightened her so much that she froze when she saw the massive fluctuations in spiritual energy from afar. Her face showed complex emotions—pain, anger, and self-blame—but ultimately, she lacked the courage to return. This escape was won by Bloodly's sacrifice.
““ bù zhī sǐ huó ” jiù píng nǐ ， yě xiǎng yào táng bì dǎng jūn ？””
““不知死活”就凭你，也想要螳臂挡軍？””
With clenched teeth, she transformed into a streak of light and continued running. But whether this short distance would be enough for her to escape remained uncertain.
dǎo j de liǎn shàng ” mǎn shì j cháo zhī sè ， qù shì háo bù tíng xiē ， xià yī kè ， yǐ yǔ nà dùn pái hěn hěn de zhuàng zài yì qǐ le 。
祷j的脸上”满是j嘲之色，去势毫不停歇，下一刻，已与那盾牌狠狠的撞在一起了。
New Moon didn't know.
líng guāng sì shè ！
灵光四射！
But Bloodly did.
nà dùn pái suī rán yě shì yī pǐn zhì bù dī de gǔ bǎo ， dàn rú hé néng yǔ dǎo háng xiāng kàng ， jǐn jǐn dǐ dǎng de yī xī de gōng fu ， jiù yǒu rú zhǐ hú ， bèi duì fāng de lì zhuǎ sī liè chéng jǐ piàn le 。
那盾牌虽然也是一品质不低的古宝，但如何能与祷杭相抗，仅仅抵挡的一息的功夫，就有如纸糊，被对方的利爪撕裂成几片了。
Bloodly’s death meant that New Moon had escaped, but he still stayed behind. He couldn’t leave because the time was too short for New Moon to be safe. He must sacrifice himself like Bloodly, using his life to buy more time for her escape.
dàn gāo shǒu guò zhāo ， zhǐ zhēng lí háo ， zhè shāo yī dān lǘ ， bèi xià shǎ de xīn yuè gōng zhǔ ， fēng yú huí guò shén lái le ， jiāng bǎo wù yī shōu ， jiù huà wèi yī dào jīng hóng tuì hòu 。
但高手过招，只争厘毫，这稍一耽榈，被吓傻的新月公主，锋于回过神来了，将宝物一收，就化为一道惊虹退后。
Although unwilling, she understood. Just as Bloodly, who was also a cultivator and self-interested, would have done.
““ xiǎng zǒu ！””
““想走！””
For the sake of New Moon, she didn't want to die, but if it meant saving her own children, she could give up her life without hesitation. Mother's love was the greatest thing in this world.
jīn tiě jiāo míng de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， miàn duì chóu rén de tú dì ， dǎo jī qǐ huì yǒu fàng guò de dào lǐ ， hún shēn mǎn shì lì qì ， yuè fā de jiā sù xiàng qián zhuī qù 。
金铁交鸣的声音传入耳朵，面对仇人的徒弟，祷机岂会有放过的道理，浑身满是戾气，越发的加速向前追去。
Who said all cultivators were selfish? In fact, their emotions were no different from ordinary people; they just found it harder to be moved by them due to the allure of immortality.
rán ér nà xiàng mào gǔ yǎ de nán zi ， liǎn shàng mǎn shì jué rán de sǐ zhì ， fáng yù bǎo wù bèi jī pò ， jū rán bù shǎn bù duǒ ” huà wèi yī dào jīng hóng ， xiàng dǎo háng zhèng miàn chōng guò qù le 。
然而那相貌古雅的男子，脸上满是决然的死志，防御宝物被击破，居然不闪不躲”化为一道惊虹，像祷杭正面冲过去了。
Finding New Moon had been driven by the promise of great rewards, but encountering Prayji was unexpected. Even a fragment of his soul was too powerful for Bloodly and Bloodly’s companion to handle. If New Moon died here, her father would be furious, and they would face severe punishment—most likely soul extraction and eternal damnation.
““ zhè jiā huo fēng le 。””
““这家伙疯了。””
If that wasn't enough, as the most favored daughter, New Moon's death would affect not only them but also their family and friends. A cultivator's wrath could lead to bloodshed.
yuǎn chù ” lín xuān sǒng rán dòng róng ， duì fāng zhè me zuò ， jiǎn zhí shì zài yī xīn qiú sǐ ， shì zài yòng shēng mìng ， wèi xīn yuè huàn qǔ táo zǒu de shí jiān 。
远处”林轩耸然动容，对方这么做，简直是在一心求死，是在用生命，为新月换取逃走的时间。
Bloodly’s situation was similar. With no hope of survival, he chose to fight Prayji for more time. Even if they both faced certain death, the safety of his kin in the Spirit Realm would be preserved.
yǒu méi yǒu gǎo cuò ， zhè diāo mán gōng zhǔ yǒu shén me hǎo le ， bù xià jū rán zhōng xīn dào rú cǐ dì bù ， xiū xiān zhě bù dōu shì zì sī zì lì de 。
有没有搞错，这刁蛮公主有什么好了，部下居然忠心到如此地步，修仙者不都是自私自利的。
Moreover, New Moon would surely repay him for saving her life when she returned to the Spirit Realm. Her children’s future cultivation would be smoother with her help.
lín xuān mǎn liǎn bù jiě ， yǎn qián de yī qiè ， diān fù le tā duì xiū xiān zhě de rèn shí 。
林轩满脸不解，眼前的一切，颠覆了他对修仙者的认识。
Who wanted to die? But for their most important family members, lives could be sacrificed. Cultivators were just as emotional and loyal. Therefore, Bloodly and Bloodly's companion showed no fear when facing Prayji; it was their only choice.
bù guò lín xuān xiāng xìn ” zhè lǐ miàn ， bì yǒu nèi qíng 。
不过林轩相信”这里面，必有内情。
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At least for now, the Hundred Flowers Fragrant Array posed no significant threat.
Prayji's eyes flashed with a fierce light as he let out a heart-stirring roar and vanished in an instant. He charged towards New Moon like a bolt of lightning.
It wasn't instantaneous teleportation, but his speed was comparable to it.
This was the terrifying burst of power that Prayji, one of the Four Fiends of the Spirit Realm, possessed. The distance of dozens of feet seemed to vanish as New Moon barely had time to react before Prayji was already closing in on her.
Shock and fear were the only emotions on her face.
Back when she roamed the Spirit Realm, everyone respected her father and master, so even though New Moon had advanced to the Profound Abyss stage, she faced almost no danger. But now, Prayji posed a real threat.
However, just as he was about to strike, a man with an ancient and refined appearance appeared before New Moon, his chest outstretched in front of her.
It wasshrinking technique!
Although not as fast as teleportation, the distance between them wasn't far. Using this technique allowed him enough time to react.
With a determined look on his face, he shouted, "Princess, run quickly!"
He then reached into his waistband and summoned a shield with a sharp top and flat bottom.
"Are you out of your mind? Do you think you can stop me?" Prayji's face was filled with disdain as he continued his charge towards the shield.
A burst of spiritual light erupted!
Though this shield was a decent ancient treasure, it couldn't withstand Prayji's attack. In just an instant, it shattered like paper under his claws.
But in the clash between experts, every millisecond counted. New Moon, who had been struck by fear, finally regained her senses and retreated with her precious item.
"Trying to run away!"
Prayji's iron-like voice echoed as he pursued his enemy's disciple with increased speed.
The man with the ancient appearance remained resolute, not dodging even when his shield was destroyed. He transformed into a streak of light and charged straight at Prayji.
"This guy is crazy," Lin Xuan exclaimed from afar. The man’s actions were tantamount to seeking death, using his life to buy New Moon time to escape.
Wasn't this princess just being spoiled? How could her subordinates be so loyal? Didn’t all cultivators prioritize their own interests?
Lin Xuan was bewildered by the scene before him, which contradicted his understanding of cultivators. However, he believed there must be a deeper reason.
Prayji was equally shocked but didn't let it distract him. The mere presence of an insignificant late-stage Immortal Core cultivator daring to act this way infuriated him even more.
The strength in his claws increased as he charged forward and collided with the man.
A shower of blood rained down, and the thin layer of protective spiritual light was useless. Prayji's claw pierced through the man’s chest.
Surprisingly, there was no pain on the man's face, nor any fear of death. He had anticipated this outcome.
With a single-minded desire to die, he focused solely on ensuring New Moon escaped.
In Prayji's shock, his own Immortal Core showed no intention of escaping, even though it was severely injured and close to death. With a determined look in its eyes, the Immortal Core declared, "Don't try to catch up with the princess. Watch this, self-destruct!"
With a loud explosion, a brilliant light filled the air.
To an Existence Stage cultivator, an Immortal Core cultivator might not seem formidable, but under normal circumstances, they were on par. The self-destruction of a late-stage Immortal Core cultivator was no less powerful than that of an ordinary Existence Stage veteran in anger. Prayji's claws had already pierced the man’s body, and he chose to die bravely.
Prayji never expected such a result.
His expression turned from rage to shock, even with a hint of fear.
Then, the huge figure of this beast was consumed by brilliant spiritual light. After a moment, a loud noise echoed.
"Bloodly!"
At that moment, New Moon had fled several dozen miles away. The battle had frightened her so much that she froze when she saw the massive fluctuations in spiritual energy from afar. Her face showed complex emotions—pain, anger, and self-blame—but ultimately, she lacked the courage to return. This escape was won by Bloodly's sacrifice.
With clenched teeth, she transformed into a streak of light and continued running. But whether this short distance would be enough for her to escape remained uncertain.
New Moon didn't know.
But Bloodly did.
Bloodly’s death meant that New Moon had escaped, but he still stayed behind. He couldn’t leave because the time was too short for New Moon to be safe. He must sacrifice himself like Bloodly, using his life to buy more time for her escape.
Although unwilling, she understood. Just as Bloodly, who was also a cultivator and self-interested, would have done.
For the sake of New Moon, she didn't want to die, but if it meant saving her own children, she could give up her life without hesitation. Mother's love was the greatest thing in this world.
Who said all cultivators were selfish? In fact, their emotions were no different from ordinary people; they just found it harder to be moved by them due to the allure of immortality.
Finding New Moon had been driven by the promise of great rewards, but encountering Prayji was unexpected. Even a fragment of his soul was too powerful for Bloodly and Bloodly’s companion to handle. If New Moon died here, her father would be furious, and they would face severe punishment—most likely soul extraction and eternal damnation.
If that wasn't enough, as the most favored daughter, New Moon's death would affect not only them but also their family and friends. A cultivator's wrath could lead to bloodshed.
Bloodly’s situation was similar. With no hope of survival, he chose to fight Prayji for more time. Even if they both faced certain death, the safety of his kin in the Spirit Realm would be preserved.
Moreover, New Moon would surely repay him for saving her life when she returned to the Spirit Realm. Her children’s future cultivation would be smoother with her help.
Who wanted to die? But for their most important family members, lives could be sacrificed. Cultivators were just as emotional and loyal. Therefore, Bloodly and Bloodly's companion showed no fear when facing Prayji; it was their only choice.
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