qǐ qǐ fú fú ， zài xiū xiān jiè yuán běn zài zhèng cháng bù guò ， rán ér léi zhōu sī tú jiā què yào gé wài dǎo méi yī xiē de 。 shù dí tài duō ！
起起伏伏，在修仙界原本再正常不过，然而雷州司徒家却要格外倒霉一些的。树敌太多！
The ups and downs in the cultivation world were common, but for the Simu family of Lize, they seemed to have had more than their fair share of misfortune. They had made too many enemies!
zài qí dǐng shèng zhī shí zì rán kàn bù chū duō dà de huài chù ， xiāo xiǎo zhī bèi jí biàn àn dì lǐ hèn dé yǎo yá qiè chǐ ， dàn shuí yòu gǎn lái luō hǔ xū ？
在其鼎盛之时自然看不出多大的坏处，宵小之辈即便暗地里恨得咬牙切齿，但谁又敢来捋虎须？
When at the height of their power, it was hard to see any significant harm from their numerous foes. Lesser individuals might hate them with every fiber of their being, but who would dare provoke a tiger?
kě dāng qí shuāi luò ， yāo mó xiǎo chǒu jiù quán dōu yī yī tiào chū lái le 。
可当其衰落，妖魔小丑就全都一一跳出来了。
But as their fortunes waned, all sorts of demons and jesters emerged.
qiáng dào zhòng rén wēi luò jǐng xià shí zài xiū xiān jiè shì zài zhèng cháng bù guò 。
墙倒众人微落井下石在修仙界是再正常不过。
The proverb "when the wall falls, everyone kicks the person in the well" held true in the cultivation world.
céng chì zhà fēng yún de léi zhōu sī tú jiā jìng rán bèi miè zú ！
曾叱咤风云的雷州司徒家竟然被灭族！
The once formidable Simu family of Lize was even said to have been completely eradicated!
ér tā men xuán miào de zhèn fǎ zào yì ， yě yīn cǐ liǎo wú shēng xī ， cóng cǐ shī chuán le xià qù 。
而他们玄妙的阵法造诣，也因此了无声息，从此失传了下去。
Their exquisite array techniques had thus disappeared without a trace, never to be heard from again.
wàng tíng lóu zài diǎn jí shàng kàn jiàn zhè zé jì zǎi de shí hòu ， hái céng jīng xī xū bù yǐ 。
望亭楼在典籍上看见这则记载的时候，还曾经唏嘘不已。
When Wangtinglou read this record in ancient texts, he couldn't help but sigh with regret. It wasn’t surprising that the cultivation world today could not compare to its ancient glory; too many things had been lost over time.
guài bù dé rú jīn de xiū xiān jiè méi yǒu bàn fǎ yǔ shàng gǔ xiāng bǐ ， jiù shì yīn wèi yǒu tài duō de dōng xī ， yīn wèi zhè yàng nà yàng de yuán yóu mǐn miè zài le lì shǐ de cháng hé lǐ 。
怪不得如今的修仙界没有办法与上古相比，就是因为有太多的东西，因为这样那样的缘由泯灭在了历史的长河里。
"You are indeed a disciple of the Simu family of Lize?" With his joyous expression turning solemn again, Wangtinglou’s tone held a hint of doubt.
“ nǐ zhēn shì léi zhōu sī tú jiā de dì zǐ ？” xīn xǐ zhī yú ” wàng tíng lóu de biǎo qíng yòu chén mò le xià qù ， shēng yīn zhī zhōng yě dài zhe yì diǎn huái yí 。
“你真是雷州司徒家的弟子？”欣喜之余”望亭楼的表情又沉默了下去，声音之中也带着一点怀疑。
"Senior, please don't worry. Even if I had the courage, how could I deceive you? After two million years, my family was eradicated, but some survivors managed to escape and carry on our lineage. My knowledge of array techniques is limited, but I will do my best to break this barrier... though there's no guarantee..." The woman combed her dark hair and spoke cautiously.
“ qián bèi duō lǜ ， jiù suàn jiè qiè shēn yì bǎi gè dǎn zi ， yòu nǎ gǎn qī mán nǐ ， liǎng wàn nián ， wǒ sī tú jiā bèi miè zú ， dàn duō shǎo hái shì yǒu yī xiē xiū shì táo le chū qù ， wǎn bèi jiù shì qí zhōng yī mài chuán chéng xià lái ， duì yú zǔ chuán de zhèn fǎ ， yě yǒu xiē xǔ zào yì ， dāng rán ， néng fǒu jiāng yǎn qián de jìn zhì pò chú ， què bìng méi yǒu shí zú bǎ wò ……” nǚ zǐ lǐ le lǐ é qián de qīng sī ， shuō huà xiǎo xīn yì yì 。
“前辈多虑，就算借妾身一百个胆子，又哪敢欺瞒你，两万年，我司徒家被灭族，但多少还是有一些修士逃了出去，晚辈就是其中一脉传承下来，对于祖传的阵法，也有些许造诣，当然，能否将眼前的禁制破除，却并没有十足把握……”女子理了理额前的青丝，说话小心翼翼。
"We understand. Even if you can't break it, we won’t blame you."
“ zhè wǒ men zì rán xīn lǐ yǒu shù ， jí biàn pò bù liǎo ， yě bú huì guài mí 。”
“这我们自然心里有数，即便破不了，也不会怪弥。”
Wangtinglou smiled warmly, and the other ancient beings nodded in agreement. Despite their words, a glint of excitement flashed in their eyes.
wàng tíng lóu hé yán yuè sè ， qí yú de lǎo guài wù ， yě lián lián diǎn tóu ， bù guò tā men zuǐ shàng suī zhè yàng shuō ， yǎn zhōng què yǒu rè qiè de guāng máng shǎn guò 。
望亭楼和颜悦色，其余的老怪物，也连连点头，不过他们嘴上虽这样说，眼中却有热切的光芒闪过。
Who wouldn’t want to return with something?
shuí xī wàng kōng shǒu ér guī ne ？
谁希望空手而归呢？
"Go ahead and break the array, Sister Mi!" Even Wanjiao Wang’s expression softened significantly.
“ mí jǐn guǎn dòng shǒu pò zhèn jiù shì ！” lián wàn jiāo wáng de biǎo qíng ， yě hé shàn yǐ jí 。
“弥尽管动手破阵就是！”连万蛟王的表情，也和善以极。
"As seniors have instructed, I will do my best. However..." Mi paused, clearly hesitant.
“ qián bèi men jì yǒu fēn fù ， qiè shēn zì rán huì jìn lì de ， bù guò ……，…” sī tú fāng shuō dào zhè lǐ ， liǎn shàng shǎn guò yī sī chí yí ， míng xiǎn yù yán yòu zhǐ 。
“前辈们既有吩咐，妾身自然会尽力的，不过……，…”司徒芳说到这里，脸上闪过一丝迟疑，明显欲言又止。
"What is it, Sister Mi? Just say it," Wangtinglou frowned and said, "Even if you make a mistake, we won’t punish you."
“ yǒu shén me huà ， mí qiě míng shuō ， bù yòng zhè yàng tūn tūn tǔ tǔ 。” wàng tíng lóu méi tou yí zhòu ， rú cǐ zhè bān de kāi kǒu ：“ jí biàn shuō cuò ” wǒ men yě bú huì jiàng zuì mí de 。”
“有什么话，弥且明说，不用这样吞吞吐吐。”望亭楼眉头一皱，如此这般的开口：“即便说错”我们也不会降罪弥的。”
"Indeed, indeed."
“ bù cuò ， bù cuò 。”
“不错，不错。”
The two yin souls echoed in agreement. Although they came from the underworld and knew nothing of Lize Simu’s family, several human Separation Period experts valued their lives so highly that there must be something significant at stake.
lián liǎng gè yīn hún yě suí shēng fù hè ， tā men suī rán lái zì yīn sī ， bù zhī dào léi zhōu sī tú jiā shì shén me dōng xī ， dàn jǐ míng rén lèi de lí hé qī lǎo guài rú cǐ zhòng shì ， kěn dìng shì bié yǒu nèi qíng zài lǐ tou 。
连两个阴魂也随声附和，他们虽然来自阴司，不知道雷州司徒家是什么东西，但几名人类的离合期老怪如此重视，肯定是别有内情在里头。
Though ancient demons remained silent, it was clear they agreed as well.
gǔ mó suī rán méi yǒu kāi kǒu ， dàn xiǎn rán yì jiàn yě shì yí zhì de 。
古魔虽然没有开口，但显然意见也是一致的。
Lin Xuan and Tian Xiaojian reacted similarly; in this moment, making money quietly was the best choice.
zhì yú lín xuān yǔ tián xiǎo jiàn ， fǎn yìng yī jiù xiāng tóng ， cǐ shí cǐ kè ， mēn shēng dà fā cái shì zuì jiā xuǎn zé 。
至于林轩与田小剑，反应依旧相同，此时此刻，闷声大发财是最佳选择。
"Since seniors have said so, I will be bold. If I can break this barrier by chance, please don’t treat us like cannon fodder. My five siblings..."
“ jì rán qián bèi men rú cǐ shuō ” nà qiè shēn jiù fàng sì le ， rú guǒ wǎn bèi néng gòu jiǎo xìng jiāng yǎn qián de jìn zhì pò chú ， hái qǐng zhū wèi bú yào jiāng wǒ men dàng chéng pào huī lái yòng ， wǒ wǔ xiōng mèi de xìng ne ……，……
“既然前辈们如此说”那妾身就放肆了，如果晚辈能够侥幸将眼前的禁制破除，还请诸位不要将我们当成炮灰来用，我五兄妹的性呢……，……
This woman was straightforward. Or perhaps there simply wasn't time to play games with these Separation Period beings; it would be better to be direct.
cǐ nǚ dào yě shì gān cuì de rén wù ， huò zhě shuō ， rú jīn gēn běn jiù méi yǒu shí jiān xū yǔ wēi yí ， tóng zhè xiē lí hé qī cún zài shuǎ xīn jī ， chún cuì shì zhǎo sǐ ， hái bù rú zhí jiē yī xiē 。
此女倒也是干脆的人物，或者说，如今根本就没有时间虚与委蛇，同这些离合期存在耍心机，纯粹是找死，还不如直接一些。
She showed a sense of loyalty, considering the lives of her four sworn brothers and sisters in this crisis.
tā yě suàn jiǎng yì qì ， rú jīn shēn chù wēi jī ， bìng bù guāng gù zì jǐ ， jiāng sì míng jié yì xiōng mèi de xìng mìng yě náng kuò le jìn qù 。
她也算讲义气，如今身处危机，并不光顾自己，将四名结义兄妹的性命也囊括了进去。
"Five younger sister!"
“ wǔ mèi ！”
“五妹！”
The other Incorporeal Stage cultivators wore grateful expressions on their faces.
nà jǐ míng yuán yīng qī xiū xiān zhě ， liǎn shàng wú bù lù chū gǎn jī zhī sè 。
那几名元婴期修仙者，脸上无不露出感激之色。
Not all cultivation experts were selfish; though they were only sworn siblings, their bond was as strong as that of real brothers and sisters.
shuí shuō xiū xiān zhě jiù yí dìng zì sī zì lì le ， tā men suī rán zhǐ shì jié yì ， dàn bǐ cǐ jiān de gǎn qíng ， què bǐ qīn xiōng mèi hái qīn 。
谁说修仙者就一定自私自利了，他们虽然只是结义，但彼此间的感情，却比亲兄妹还亲。
"If it's just this request, I can agree," Wangtinglou spoke slowly but with a tone that commanded belief.
“ rú guǒ zhǐ shì zhè ge yāo qiú ， wǒ kě yǐ dā yìng nǐ 。” wàng tíng lóu huǎn huǎn de kāi kǒu ， shēng yīn bù dà ， dàn yǔ qì zhī zhōng ， què dài yǒu yī gǔ lìng rén xìn fú de wèi dào 。
“如果只是这个要求，我可以答应你。”望亭楼缓缓的开口，声音不大，但语气之中，却带有一股令人信服的味道。
Wanjiao Wang’s face also lit up, speaking like a new person: "If you break the barrier, I could even offer you some benefits. Though Incorporeal Stage cultivators are no longer considered divine treasures, what I give will greatly aid your cultivation."
wàn jiāo wáng de liǎn shàng yě shǎn guò yī sī rè qiè zhī sè ， jiù xiàng huàn le yí gè rén shì de shuō huà le ：“ jiǎ ruò chēng jiāng jìn zhì pò chú ， běn wáng shèn zhì hái kě yǐ zài gěi mí yī xiē hǎo chù ， qū qū yuán yīng qī xiū xiān zhě ， xiān rén zhī bǎo gù rán bù yòng xiǎng le ， dàn suǒ sòng yǔ de dōng xī ， duì mí wǎng hòu de xiū liàn ， hǎo chù jué duì yě shì hěn dà de 。”
万蛟王的脸上也闪过一丝热切之色，就像换了一个人似的说话了：“假若称将禁制破除，本王甚至还可以再给弥一些好处，区区元婴期修仙者，仙人之宝固然不用想了，但所送予的东西，对弥往后的修炼，好处绝对也是很大的。”
At this critical moment, none of them had any objections.
zhè guān jiàn shí kè ， qí tā rén zì rán yě bú huì yǒu yì yì shén me 。
这关键时刻，其他人自然也不会有异议什么。
The primary goal was to retrieve the treasure; who would willingly cause trouble for a few Incorporeal Stage cultivators?
qǔ bǎo cái shì dì yī yào wù ， shuí huì chī bǎo le chēng de ， qù wéi nán jǐ wèi yuán yīng qī xiū xiān zhě 。
取宝才是第一要务，谁会吃饱了撑的，去为难几位元婴期修仙者。
"Thank you, seniors,"
“ nà qiè shēn jiù duō xiè jǐ wèi qián bèi le 。”
“那妾身就多谢几位前辈了。”
Mi bowed gracefully. The other cultivators also heaved a sigh of relief. Being around these ancient beings was suffocating, but their lives were now safe. Their eyes showed even more gratitude towards the younger sister. However, Mi had no time to chat.
sī tú fāng yíng yíng yī fú ， qí yú jǐ míng xiū shì ， yě dà sōng le kǒu qì ， yǔ zhè zhǒng děng jí de lǎo guài wù dài zài yì qǐ ， shí zài shì yā yì yǐ jí ， zhè huí xìng mìng zǒng suàn shì wú yú ， wàng xiàng wǔ mèi de yǎn shén ， yuè fā gǎn jī ， bù guò sī tú fāng cǐ kè ， kě méi yǒu shí jiān yǔ tā men yán yǔ 。
司徒芳盈盈一福，其余几名修士，也大松了口气，与这种等级的老怪物待在一起，实在是压抑以极，这回性命总算是无虞，望向五妹的眼神，越发感激，不过司徒芳此刻，可没有时间与他们言语。
This woman, an Incorporeal Stage cultivator who had lived for over seven hundred years, might not be powerful, but her experience couldn’t be shallow. She knew that the Separation Period experts’ kind demeanor was due to her potential to break this barrier. If she failed...
cǐ nǚ hǎo dǎi yě shì yuán yīng qī xiū xiān zhě ， huó le qī bǎi yú suì de rén wù ， xiū wèi suī rán bù zěn me ， dàn jiàn shí jué bù kě néng qiǎn bó ， tā xīn lǐ yǒu shù ， lí hé qī lǎo guài men hé yán yuè sè ， nà shì yīn wèi tā yǒu kě néng jiāng jìn zhì pò chú ， zhè guān hū zhe tā men néng fǒu qǔ dào bǎo wù ， suǒ yǐ cái duì zì jǐ rú cǐ dà dù 。
此女好歹也是元婴期修仙者，活了七百余岁的人物，修为虽然不怎么，但见识绝不可能浅薄，她心里有数，离合期老怪们和颜悦色，那是因为她有可能将禁制破除，这关乎着他们能否取到宝物，所以才对自己如此大度。
Several old monsters would become furious and the consequences could be dire.
jiǎ ruò zì jǐ shī bài le 。
假若自己失败了。
Though risky, Mi didn't think she had done anything wrong. As the saying went, "fortune lies in danger," and one must seize opportunities by force. If they hadn’t forced a promise now, her five siblings would surely be cannon fodder later.
jǐ míng lǎo guài lǎo xiū chéng nù ， nà shí hòu guǒ kě jiù bù kān shè xiǎng ……
几名老怪老羞成怒，那时后果可就不堪设想……
With these thoughts, Mi took light steps forward to examine the array.
bù guò cǐ jǔ suī rán mào xiǎn le xiē ， tā què bìng bù rèn wéi zì jǐ zuò dé yǒu cuò ， sú huà shuō ， fù guì xiǎn zhōng qiú ， jī yù yí dìng yào zì jǐ dòng shǒu zhuā zhù ， rú guǒ cǐ shí bù bī pò duì fāng zuò xià chéng nuò ， nà zì jǐ xiōng mèi wǔ gè ， chí zǎo yào bèi dàng zuò pào huī de 。
不过此举虽然冒险了些，她却并不认为自己做得有错，俗话说，富贵险中求，机遇一定要自己动手抓住，如果此时不逼迫对方做下承诺，那自己兄妹五个，迟早要被当作炮灰的。
Though she had participated in the attack earlier, it was from afar, giving her no time to analyze the barrier's nature.
nǎo hǎi zhōng niàn tou zhuǎn guò ， sī tú fāng lián bù qīng yí ， huǎn huǎn de xiàng zhe qián miàn zǒu qù 。
脑海中念头转过，司徒芳莲步轻移，缓缓的向着前面走去。
The colorful aura flowed continuously, drawing attention. But apart from that, there was nothing else.
gāng cái tā suī rán yě cān yù le gōng jī ， dàn bù guò shì duǒ zài yuǎn chù ” gēn běn jiù méi yǒu shí jiān fēn xī nà jìn zhì jiū jìng shì shén me dōng xī 。
刚才她虽然也参与了攻击，但不过是躲在远处”根本就没有时间分析那禁制究竟是什么东西。
Lin Xuan stood nearby, showing no unusual expression, but his spirit sense had already been released.
wǔ cǎi de guāng yùn liú zhuǎn bù yǐ ， kàn shàng qù rě yǎn yǐ jí ， dàn chú cǐ yǐ wài ， bìng méi yǒu shén me chí bié de dōng xī 。
五彩的光韵流转不已，看上去惹眼以极，但除此以外，并没有什么持别的东西。
Everyone was focused on the array; his actions were unremarkable.
lín xuān jiù zài zhè bù yuǎn de dì fāng ， liǎn shàng sī háo yì sè yě wú ， dàn qí shí yǐ jiāng shén shí fàng chū 。
林轩就在这不远的地方，脸上丝毫异色也无，但其实已将神识放出。
"Earth, metal, water, fire, and wood—this barrier encompasses all five elements."
cǐ shí rén rén dōu zài kàn zhè zhèn fǎ ， tā de jǔ zhǐ dòng zuò ， zì rán sī háo yě méi yǒu rě yǎn zhī chù 。
此时人人都在看这阵法，他的举止动作，自然丝毫也没有惹眼之处。
Lin Xuan murmured to himself. With his current array expertise, it was hard to discern anything specific, but he felt that this barrier was incredibly complex, possibly a special composite array.
“ jīn mù shuǐ huǒ tǔ ， jū rán jiāng wǔ xíng yuán qì ， quán dōu náng kuò le jìn qù 。”
“金木水火土，居然将五行元气，全都囊括了进去。”
It was far more intricate than any he had encountered before.
lín xuān zài xīn zhōng nán nán zì yǔ ， yǐ tā rú jīn de zhèn fǎ zào yì ， yě hěn nán kàn chū shén me duān ní ， zhǐ shì jué de zhè jìn zhì xuán miào yǐ jí ， sì hū shì yī zhǒng tè bié de fù hé zhèn fǎ 。
林轩在心中喃喃自语，以他如今的阵法造诣，也很难看出什么端倪，只是觉得这禁制玄妙以极，似乎是一种特别的复合阵法。
"If I could thoroughly understand the entire *Heavenly Essence Array Scripture*, maybe I could break this barrier. But now..." Lin Xuan thought as his gaze shifted to the woman beside him.
bǐ yǐ qián jiē chù guò de ， dōu yào fù zá dé duō 。
比以前接触过的，都要复杂得多。
Curious about what wonders she might reveal, given her family's unparalleled array techniques in the human world so many millennia ago.
“ rú guǒ zì jǐ jiāng zhěng bù 《 tiān yuán zhèn shū 》， quán dōu cān xiáng tòu chè ， yě xǔ hái néng jiāng cǐ zhèn pò chú ， bù guò xiàn zài me ……” lín xuān xīn zhōng rú cǐ xiǎng zhe ， mù guāng yǐ xiàng páng biān de nǚ zǐ sǎo guò qù le 。
“如果自己将整部《天元阵书》，全都参详透彻，也许还能将此阵破除，不过现在么……”林轩心中如此想着，目光已像旁边的女子扫过去了。
After scanning the array with her eyes, Mi lowered her head and began to ponder.
xīn zhōng pǒ wèi hào qí ， zài shù wàn nián qián ， léi zhōu sī tú jiā de zhèn fǎ zào yì ， zài rén jiè què shí wú rén kě jí ， tā jiū jìng néng gòu zhǎn shì chū shén me ràng rén xīn dòng de dōng xī 。
心中颇为好奇，在数万年前，雷州司徒家的阵法造诣，在人界确实无人可及，她究竟能够展示出什么让人心动的东西。
Both human cultivators and nearby yin souls remained silent, even their spiritual pressure was suppressed, fearing any interference or accidents that could hinder her efforts.
cǐ nǚ mù guāng zài zhèn fǎ shàng sǎo guò ， suí hòu jiù dī tóu chén yín qǐ lái le 。
此女目光在阵法上扫过，随后就低头沉吟起来了。
Suddenly, she raised her head. With a flick of her jade hand, a faint light appeared before her—a small round disk about the size of a palm.
bù lùn shì rén lèi xiū xiān zhě ， hái shì páng biān de yīn hún guǐ wù ， quán dōu bǎo chí chén mò ， shèn zhì lián líng yā yě shōu liǎn le qǐ lái ， pà duì cǐ nǚ pò zhèn zào chéng gān rǎo yǔ yì wài 。
不论是人类修仙者，还是旁边的阴魂鬼物，全都保持沉默，甚至连灵压也收敛了起来，怕对此女破阵造成干扰与意外。
There was nothing remarkable about its appearance, and the material wasn’t special; it seemed to be just a灵器 (spiritual tool) rather than a treasure.
tū rán cǐ nǚ tái qǐ le tóu lái ， yù shǒu zài yāo jiān yī pāi ， zhǐ jiàn líng guāng yī shǎn ， yī jiàn bǎo wù chū xiàn zài le miàn qián 。
突然此女抬起了头来，玉手在腰间一拍，只见灵光一闪，一件宝物出现在了面前。
"What is this?"
shì yí gè bā zhǎng dà xiǎo de yuán pán 。
是一个巴掌大小的圆盘。
The old monsters were stunned. But Lin Xuan’s eyes sparkled with interest.
wài biǎo shàng méi yǒu shén me chū zhòng zhī chù ， cái liào yě bù tè shū ， sì hū lián fǎ bǎo yě bù rú ， jǐn jǐn shì yī jiàn líng qì bà le 。
外表上没有什么出众之处，材料也不特殊，似乎连法宝也不如，仅仅是一件灵器罢了。
Though they were twenty meters apart, his keen eyesight allowed him to see clearly.
The ups and downs in the cultivation world were common, but for the Simu family of Lize, they seemed to have had more than their fair share of misfortune. They had made too many enemies!
When at the height of their power, it was hard to see any significant harm from their numerous foes. Lesser individuals might hate them with every fiber of their being, but who would dare provoke a tiger?
But as their fortunes waned, all sorts of demons and jesters emerged.
The proverb "when the wall falls, everyone kicks the person in the well" held true in the cultivation world.
The once formidable Simu family of Lize was even said to have been completely eradicated!
Their exquisite array techniques had thus disappeared without a trace, never to be heard from again.
When Wangtinglou read this record in ancient texts, he couldn't help but sigh with regret. It wasn’t surprising that the cultivation world today could not compare to its ancient glory; too many things had been lost over time.
"You are indeed a disciple of the Simu family of Lize?" With his joyous expression turning solemn again, Wangtinglou’s tone held a hint of doubt.
"Senior, please don't worry. Even if I had the courage, how could I deceive you? After two million years, my family was eradicated, but some survivors managed to escape and carry on our lineage. My knowledge of array techniques is limited, but I will do my best to break this barrier... though there's no guarantee..." The woman combed her dark hair and spoke cautiously.
"We understand. Even if you can't break it, we won’t blame you."
Wangtinglou smiled warmly, and the other ancient beings nodded in agreement. Despite their words, a glint of excitement flashed in their eyes.
Who wouldn’t want to return with something?
"Go ahead and break the array, Sister Mi!" Even Wanjiao Wang’s expression softened significantly.
"As seniors have instructed, I will do my best. However..." Mi paused, clearly hesitant.
"What is it, Sister Mi? Just say it," Wangtinglou frowned and said, "Even if you make a mistake, we won’t punish you."
"Indeed, indeed."
The two yin souls echoed in agreement. Although they came from the underworld and knew nothing of Lize Simu’s family, several human Separation Period experts valued their lives so highly that there must be something significant at stake.
Though ancient demons remained silent, it was clear they agreed as well.
Lin Xuan and Tian Xiaojian reacted similarly; in this moment, making money quietly was the best choice.
"Since seniors have said so, I will be bold. If I can break this barrier by chance, please don’t treat us like cannon fodder. My five siblings..."
This woman was straightforward. Or perhaps there simply wasn't time to play games with these Separation Period beings; it would be better to be direct.
She showed a sense of loyalty, considering the lives of her four sworn brothers and sisters in this crisis.
"Five younger sister!"
The other Incorporeal Stage cultivators wore grateful expressions on their faces.
Not all cultivation experts were selfish; though they were only sworn siblings, their bond was as strong as that of real brothers and sisters.
"If it's just this request, I can agree," Wangtinglou spoke slowly but with a tone that commanded belief.
Wanjiao Wang’s face also lit up, speaking like a new person: "If you break the barrier, I could even offer you some benefits. Though Incorporeal Stage cultivators are no longer considered divine treasures, what I give will greatly aid your cultivation."
At this critical moment, none of them had any objections.
The primary goal was to retrieve the treasure; who would willingly cause trouble for a few Incorporeal Stage cultivators?
"Thank you, seniors,"
Mi bowed gracefully. The other cultivators also heaved a sigh of relief. Being around these ancient beings was suffocating, but their lives were now safe. Their eyes showed even more gratitude towards the younger sister. However, Mi had no time to chat.
This woman, an Incorporeal Stage cultivator who had lived for over seven hundred years, might not be powerful, but her experience couldn’t be shallow. She knew that the Separation Period experts’ kind demeanor was due to her potential to break this barrier. If she failed...
Several old monsters would become furious and the consequences could be dire.
Though risky, Mi didn't think she had done anything wrong. As the saying went, "fortune lies in danger," and one must seize opportunities by force. If they hadn’t forced a promise now, her five siblings would surely be cannon fodder later.
With these thoughts, Mi took light steps forward to examine the array.
Though she had participated in the attack earlier, it was from afar, giving her no time to analyze the barrier's nature.
The colorful aura flowed continuously, drawing attention. But apart from that, there was nothing else.
Lin Xuan stood nearby, showing no unusual expression, but his spirit sense had already been released.
Everyone was focused on the array; his actions were unremarkable.
"Earth, metal, water, fire, and wood—this barrier encompasses all five elements."
Lin Xuan murmured to himself. With his current array expertise, it was hard to discern anything specific, but he felt that this barrier was incredibly complex, possibly a special composite array.
It was far more intricate than any he had encountered before.
"If I could thoroughly understand the entire *Heavenly Essence Array Scripture*, maybe I could break this barrier. But now..." Lin Xuan thought as his gaze shifted to the woman beside him.
Curious about what wonders she might reveal, given her family's unparalleled array techniques in the human world so many millennia ago.
After scanning the array with her eyes, Mi lowered her head and began to ponder.
Both human cultivators and nearby yin souls remained silent, even their spiritual pressure was suppressed, fearing any interference or accidents that could hinder her efforts.
Suddenly, she raised her head. With a flick of her jade hand, a faint light appeared before her—a small round disk about the size of a palm.
There was nothing remarkable about its appearance, and the material wasn’t special; it seemed to be just a灵器 (spiritual tool) rather than a treasure.
"What is this?"
The old monsters were stunned. But Lin Xuan’s eyes sparkled with interest.
Though they were twenty meters apart, his keen eyesight allowed him to see clearly.