lín xuān hé wàng tíng lóu néng yǒu jīn rì de chéng jiù ， zì rán dōu shì cóng xīng fēng xuè yǔ zhōng chuǎng guò lái de ， zhēng dòu jīng yàn jí wéi fēng fù ， hěn kuài jiù shāng liáng chū yī tào yìng dí de cè lüè lái le 。
林轩和望亭楼能有今日的成就，自然都是从腥风血雨中闯过来的，争斗经验极为丰富，很快就商量出一套应敌的策略来了。
Lin Xuan and Wang Tinglou had achieved their current success by navigating through the tumultuous trials of life, thus they were well-versed in combat experience. They quickly devised a strategy to counter their opponent.
yuè ér shēn chū shǒu lái ， jiāng yǐn shēn fú wǎng shēn shàng yī pāi ， shēn xíng zhú jiàn biàn dàn ， zuì hòu wán quán bú jiàn ， lián suǒ yǒu de qì xī ， dōu yì diǎn yě wú ， lín xuān míng míng zhī dào yuè ér jiù zài shēn cè ， dàn què bàn diǎn yě gǎn yìng bú dào le 。
月儿伸出手来，将隐身符往身上一拍，身形逐渐变淡，最后完全不见，连所有的气息，都一点也无，林轩明明知道月儿就在身侧，但却半点也感应不到了。
Moon stretched out her hand and pressed an invisibility talisman onto herself. Her figure gradually faded until she vanished completely, leaving no trace of her presence or aura. Lin Xuan knew Moon was beside him but could not sense her at all.
rú cǐ xuán miào de jié guǒ ， shì yǐn nì fú yǔ liǎn qì shù wú lùn rú hé yě dá bú dào de 。
如此玄妙的结果，是隐匿符与敛气术无论如何也达不到的。
This result was far more subtle than what the concealment technique and repressed qi could achieve.
lín xuān biǎo miàn bù dòng shēng sè ， dàn xīn zhōng yě zhe shí yǒu xiē jīng tàn le ， zhè hái shì xiá cī zhī wù ， zhēn zhèng de yǐn shēn fú yòu huì yǒu zěn yàng de xiào guǒ ？
林轩表面不动声色，但心中也着实有些惊叹了，这还是瑕疵之物，真正的隐身符又会有怎样的效果？
Lin Xuan remained calm on the surface, yet he couldn't help feeling a bit amazed. This was just a flawed item; how much better would the true invisibility talisman be?
yáo le yáo tóu ， xiàn zài kě bú shì xiǎng zhǎo gè de shí hòu 。
摇了摇头，现在可不是想找个的时候。
Shaking his head, now wasn't the time to ponder such matters.
lín xuān pán xī ér zuò ， kāi shǐ dǎ zuò huī fù qǐ tǐ lì lái le ， suī rán zài jù líng kōng jiān de shí hòu ， tā céng jīng dé dào guò yī xiǎo píng wàn nián líng rǔ ， rán ér nà yàng de nì tiān zhī wù ， jí shǐ fàng dào líng jiè ， yě zhēn xī yǐ jí ， nǎi shì guān jiàn shí kè yòng zuò jiù mìng de dōng xī ， lín xuān dāng rán bú huì shǎ shǎ de jiāng qí làng fèi zài zhè lǐ 。
林轩盘膝而坐，开始打坐恢复起体力来了，虽然在聚灵空间的时候，他曾经得到过一小瓶万年灵乳，然而那样的逆天之物，即使放到灵界，也珍稀以极，乃是关键时刻用做救命的东西，林轩当然不会傻傻的将其浪费在这里。
Lin Xuan sat cross-legged and began meditating to recover his strength. Although he had once obtained a small bottle of ten-thousand-year-old spirit milk in the凝聚灵力空间 (Condensation Spirit Space), such an extraordinary item was exceedingly rare even in the spiritual realm, reserved for critical moments. Lin Xuan wouldn't waste it here.
wàng jì lóu yě shì tóng yàng de dòng zuò ， suī rán jiù jìng jiè lái shuō ， gǔ mó yǔ qí xiāng bǐ ， hái yào lüè xùn yī xiē ， dàn héng liáng yī míng xiū xiān zhě de shí lì ， kě bù jǐn jǐn shì jìng jiè zhè yī xiàng zhǐ biāo ér yǐ ， duì fāng de běn tǐ ， nǎi shì shàng wèi mó zǔ ， cóng diǎn jí zhōng ， wàng tíng lóu yǐ kàn guò qí kě pà zhī chù ， gù ér fēn háo yě bù gǎn dà yì de 。
望季楼也是同样的动作，虽然就境界来说，古魔与其相比，还要略逊一些，但衡量一名修仙者的实力，可不仅仅是境界这一项指标而已，对方的本体，乃是上位魔祖，从典籍中，望亭楼已看过其可怕之处，故而分毫也不敢大意的。
Wang Tinglou performed similar actions. Despite his lower cultivation stage compared to the ancient demon, evaluating a cultivator's strength wasn't solely based on their cultivation stage; the true form of an opponent, a high-ranking demonic ancestor, was terrifying. Therefore, Wang Tinglou did not take any chances.
liǎng rén bìng méi yǒu děng duō jiǔ ， jǐn jǐn xiǎo bàn zhǎn chá de gōng fu ， yī jù dà de shēn yǐng jiù yìng rù yǎn lián le ， hún shēn qī hēi rú mò ， bèi xì mì de lín jiǎ céng céng bāo guǒ 。
两人并没有等多久，仅仅小半盏茶的功夫，一巨大的身影就映入眼帘了，浑身漆黑如墨，被细密的鳞甲层层包裹。
They didn't have to wait long before a massive figure appeared in front of them. The entire body was pitch black like ink, covered by fine scales.
zé mó ！
责魔！
It was a Fiend!
qí zuì yǐn rén zhǔ mù de dì fāng ， shì zhēng níng ér chǒu è de tóu lú shàng ， yǒu liǎng duì xiá cháng de shuāng mù ， yī duì hóng máng shǎn shuò ， lìng wài yī duì zé fàn zhe bì yōu yōu de bīng lěng guāng zé ， tóu shàng yī duì jiān ruì de dú jiǎo shēn chū ， biǎo miàn huā wén bān bó ， kàn shàng qù jiù fǎng fú shì yī qí yì fǎ zhèn shì de 。
其最引人瞩目的地方，是狰狞而丑恶的头颅上，有两对狭长的双目，一对红芒闪烁，另外一对则泛着碧幽幽的冰冷光泽，头上一对尖锐的独角伸出，表面花纹斑驳，看上去就仿佛是一奇异法阵似的。
What caught everyone's attention were its grotesque head with two pairs of elongated eyes. One pair flashed red light while the other glinted with icy green light. A sharp horn protruded from one of the heads, adorned with intricate patterns that seemed like a mystical array.
liáo yá wài lù ， bí kǒng jū rán yǒu sān gè zhī duō 。
獠牙外露，鼻孔居然有三个之多。
Its fangs were exposed, and it had three nostrils on each side. Sharp bone daggers extended from its elbows and joints.
shǒu zhǒu 、 guān jié děng yào hài chù ” dōu yǒu fēng ruì de gǔ dāo shēn chū 。
手肘、关节等要害处”都有锋锐的骨刀伸出。
Despite not revealing its demonic aura, its spiritual pressure was formidable.
hún shēn de mó qì bìng wèi wài lù ， dàn yī shēn líng yā què fēi tóng xiǎo kě 。
浑身的魔气并未外露，但一身灵压却非同小可。
There were unknown restraints in this hall, suppressing the ancient demon's divine sense as well. However, his vision far surpassed that of a cultivator.
zhè dà tīng zhōng bù zhī dào yǒu shén me jìn zhì ， zhè gǔ mó de shén shí ， yī yàng shòu dào yā zhì ， bù guò tā de yǎn lì ” què yuǎn fēi xiū shì kě bǐ 。
这大厅中不知道有什么禁制，这古魔的神识，一样受到压制，不过他的眼力”却远非修士可比。
His gaze swept across everything, making it clear to everyone present.
mù guāng sǎo guò ， yǐ jiāng qián miàn de jǐng wù kàn de qīng qīng chǔ chǔ 。
目光扫过，已将前面的景物看得清清楚楚。
As he scanned Lin Xuan and Wang Tinglou, a hint of surprise appeared on his face.
mù guāng zài lín xuān yǔ tíng lóu de shēn shàng sǎo guò ， liǎn shàng bù yóu de xiàn chū jǐ fēn jīng yí lái le 。
目光在林轩与亭楼的身上扫过，脸上不由得现出几分惊疑来了。
With a slight movement of his lips, he was about to speak when Lin Xuan had no time for idle chatter. Since they were now enemies, there was no need for pleasantries.
zuǐ chún wēi dòng ， zhèng yù kāi kǒu ， lín xuān què nǎ yǒu shí jiān yǔ tā luó suo ， jì rán yào fān liǎn chéng chóu ， shuō bù shuō chǎng miàn huà dōu yī yàng de 。
嘴唇微动，正欲开口，林轩却哪有时间与他罗嗦，既然要翻脸成仇，说不说场面话都一样的。
He flicked his sleeve, releasing a streak of green light that grew larger as it rushed towards the ancient demon with the speed and ferocity of lightning.
xiù páo yī fú ， yī dào qīng máng yǐ fēi lüè ér chū 。
袖袍一拂，一道青芒已飞掠而出。
This wasn't exactly an ambush, but its boldness and ruthlessness left the ancient demon both angered and alarmed.
yíng fēng yī shǎn ” tǐ xíng yǐ zhòu rán bào zhǎng qǐ lái ， rú jīng léi shǎn diàn ， hěn hěn de pī dào le gǔ mó de miàn qián 。
迎风一闪”体型已骤然暴涨起来，如惊雷闪电，狠狠的劈到了古魔的面前。
Red light flashed in his eyes as he summoned a small brick about the size of several inches.
zhè shuō bù shàng tōu xí ， dàn chū shǒu zhī guǒ gǎn hěn lì ， yě ràng gǔ mó jīng nù jiāo jí 。
这说不上偷袭，但出手之果敢狠厉，也让古魔惊怒交集。
After being released, it quickly grew larger. Despite appearing clumsy, it was incredibly agile, moving swiftly to intercept the green fire.
yǎn zhōng hóng máng yī shǎn ， yǐ jì chū le yī shù cùn dà xiǎo de fāng zhuān 。
眼中红芒一闪，已祭出了一数寸大小的方砖。
The crackling sound filled their ears as the two treasures clashed mid-air, making it hard to determine who would emerge victorious.
tuō shǒu yǐ hòu ， tóng yàng xùn sù bào zhǎng qǐ lái ， kàn shì bèn zhuō ” qí shí què líng huó dào le jí diǎn ， sù dù yě bù màn ， qīng ér yì jǔ jiù jiāng qīng huǒ lán le xià lái 。
脱手以后，同样迅速暴涨起来，看似笨拙”其实却灵活到了极点，速度也不慢，轻而易举就将青火拦了下来。
Lin Xuan showed no surprise on his face; Wang Tinglou's fear of the ancient demon proved that there was indeed something worth considering.
pī lǐ pā lā de bào liè shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， liǎng bǎo jiē líng guāng dà zuò ， zài bàn kōng zhōng chán dòu zhuī zhú ， yī shí jiān dào nán fēn shèng fù 。
噼里啪啦的爆裂声传入耳朵，两宝皆灵光大做，在半空中缠斗追逐，一时间倒难分胜负。
However, this situation seemed peculiar. The Fiend was also an upper realm existence and one of the Four Evils of the Spirit Realm. Lin Xuan believed it wouldn't be inferior to this so-called demon ancestor. Why was its soul fragment so weak? Could there be some unknown secrets behind this?
lín xuān liǎn shàng bìng méi yǒu yì wài zhī sè ， lián wàng tíng lóu dōu rú cǐ jì dàn gǔ mó ” guǒ rán shì yǒu jǐ fēn mén dào cún zài de 。
林轩脸上并没有意外之色，连望亭楼都如此忌惮古魔”果然是有几分门道存在的。
Though he was puzzled, now wasn't the time for deep contemplation. The ancient demon sneered and said, "Boy, you actually dared to attack me! You don’t know when to die."
bù guò zhè shì qíng shuō qǐ lái ， hái zhēn yǒu nà me jǐ fēn gǔ guài 。 dǎo jī tóng yàng shì shàng jiè cún zài ， zuò wèi líng jiè sì xiōng zhī yī ， lín xuān xiāng xìn xī jué bú huì xùn sè yú zhè láo shí zi de mó zǔ ， wèi hé fēn hún què zhè yàng ruò ” zhè zhōng jiān nán dào hái yǒu shén me bù wéi rén zhī de yǐn mì me ？
不过这事情说起来，还真有那么几分古怪。祷机同样是上界存在，做为灵界四凶之一，林轩相信牺绝不会逊色于这劳什子的魔祖，为何分魂却这样弱”这中间难道还有什么不为人知的隐秘么？
He then turned his head towards Wang Tinglou: "Friend Tinglou, what do you think you're doing? Don't you remember our alliance?"
xīn zhōng jīng yí ， bù guò cǐ shí cǐ kè ， lín xuān nǎ yǒu shí jiān shēn xiǎng xià qù ” gǔ mó lěng xiào de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr lǐ ：“ xiǎo zi ， jū rán gǎn xiàng běn zūn dòng shǒu ， bù zhī sǐ huó 。”
心中惊疑，不过此时此刻，林轩哪有时间深想下去”古魔冷笑的声音传入耳里：“小子，居然敢像本尊动手，不知死活。”
Although the ancient demon appeared calm on the surface, he was already agitated internally.
suí hòu yòu jiāng tóu zhuǎn xiàng le lìng yī cè ：“ tíng lóu dào yǒu ， nǐ zhè shì hé yì ， mò fēi wàng le nǐ wǒ zhī jiān de lián shǒu zhī yì ？”
随后又将头转向了另一侧：“亭楼道友，你这是何意，莫非忘了你我之间的联手之谊？”
That boy's path clearly led to a dead end. How could he have reached here?
bié kàn gǔ mó biǎo miàn zhèn dìng yǐ jí ， nèi xīn shēn chù ， què yǐ shì bō lán qǐ fú 。
别看古魔表面镇定以极，内心深处，却已是波澜起伏。
A small separation couldn’t possibly navigate through the Thousand Ghost Illusion Array; perhaps his intelligence had been slightly off?
nà xiǎo zi suǒ zǒu de tōng dào míng míng shì sǐ lù ， tā zěn me kě néng lái dào zhè lǐ de ？
那小子所走的通道明明是死路，他怎么可能来到这里的？
However, what he feared most wasn't Lin Xuan but Wang Tinglou. He thought the latter was already in his grasp, only to find that old fellow cunningly playing a double-cross.
yí gè xiǎo xiǎo de lí hé ， jué bù kě néng cóng qiān guǐ huàn zhèn zhōng chuǎng guò ， nán dào shì zì jǐ suǒ shōu jí de xiāo xī ， chū xiàn le xiē xǔ miù wù ？
一个小小的离合，绝不可能从千鬼幻阵中闯过，难道是自己所收集的消息，出现了些许谬误？
Despite being alarmed, on the surface, he didn’t give up: "Friend Tinglou, do you really want to break your promise and not ascend to the upper realm?"
bù guò tā zuì jì dàn de ， hái bú shì lín xuān ， ér shì tíng lóu ， yuán běn yǐ wéi duì fāng yǐ luò rù le zì jǐ de quán tou ， méi xiǎng dào nà lǎo jiā huǒ ， jiǎo huá yǐ jí ， wán de jū rán shì jì zhòng jì 。
不过他最忌惮的，还不是林轩，而是亭楼，原本以为对方已落入了自己的拳头，没想到那老家伙，狡猾以极，玩的居然是计中计。
"You don't need to use this to intimidate me. Even without you, I can still withstand the heavenly tribulation." Wang Tinglou raised his chin, daring to look down on the heavenly tribulation as if it were nothing.
xīn zhōng jīng yí ， dàn biǎo miàn shàng ， tā zì rán bù fàng qì nǔ lì ：“ tíng lóu dào yǒu ， mò fēi nǐ xiǎng yào bèi xìn qì yì ， bù dǎ suàn fēi shēng dào shàng jiè qù ？”
心中惊疑，但表面上，他自然不放弃努力：“亭楼道友，莫非你想要背信弃义，不打算飞升到上界去？”
"Is that so? With your strength, perhaps you could ascend successfully, but there's no guarantee of success. There’s a chance of failure, and with my protection, you have nothing to fear. As an advanced separation cultivator in the mortal realm, you are already at the top, but what does that mean in the upper realm? Without me guiding you, do you think your life will be easy? The truth is, those ascended cultivators…" The ancient demon's face was filled with a sneer, his tone clearly threatening.
“ nǐ bù yòng ná zhè ge lái qián zhì wǒ ， jí shǐ méi yǒu nǐ ， wǒ yě bù nán yìng káng tiān jié 。” tíng lóu xià lǐng wēi yáng ， fàng yǎn tiān yún shí èr zhōu ， yě zhǐ yǒu tā gǎn rú cǐ dǐ qì shí zú ， shì tiān jié wèi wú wù 。
“你不用拿这个来钳制我，即使没有你，我也不难硬扛天劫。”亭楼下领微扬，放眼天云十二州，也只有他敢如此底气十足，视天劫为无物。
But Wang Tinglou had reached this point not easily. His words couldn’t shake his resolve.
“ shì me ？ yǐ nǐ de shí lì ， huò xǔ shì kě yǐ fēi shēng chéng gōng ， dàn yě bù gǎn shuō yǒu shí zú shí de bǎ wò ， tóng yàng yǒu yī céng de jī lǜ mò luò ， ér yǒu běn zūn zhào fú ， zé shì bàn diǎn shèng xié yě wú ， ér qiě nǐ yī lí hé hòu qī de xiū xiān zhě ， zài rén jiè gù rán shì dǐng ér jiān ér de rén wù ， kě dào le shàng jiè zhī zhōng ， què yòu suàn dé le shén me ， méi yǒu běn zūn yǐn lù ， nǐ yǐ wéi rì zi huì hǎo guò me ， shí huà gào sù nǐ ， nà xiē fēi shēng xiū shì ……” gǔ mó mǎn liǎn lěng xiào zhī sè ， yǔ qì zhī zhōng ， yǐ jīng hán yǒu fēi cháng míng xiǎn de wēi xié le 。
“是么？以你的实力，或许是可以飞升成功，但也不敢说有十足十的把握，同样有一层的几率陌落，而有本尊照拂，则是半点盛胁也无，而且你一离合后期的修仙者，在人界固然是顶儿尖儿的人物，可到了上界之中，却又算得了什么，没有本尊引路，你以为日子会好过么，实话告诉你，那些飞升修士……”古魔满脸冷笑之色，语气之中，已经含有非常明显的威胁了。
He flicked his sleeve and released a one-foot-long treasure that shone with golden light, adorned with a coiled dragon design. A mysterious aura surged forth.
kě wàng tíng lóu néng zǒu dào zhè yī bù ， yòu qǐ huì shì bèi xià dà de 。
可望亭楼能走到这一步，又岂会是被吓大的。
"Golden澜 Pen!"
duì fāng de yán yǔ ， gēn běn jiù bié xiǎng dòng yáo tā de xīn zhì 。
对方的言语，根本就别想动摇他的心智。
The ancient demon's expression changed drastically as he stared at the object in Wang Tinglou's hand, disbelief evident in his voice: "Impossible! Such treasures are rare even in the upper realm. How did you obtain the method to forge this?"
yòu páo yī fú ， yī chǐ xǔ zhǎng de fǎ bǎo fēi lüè ér chū ， jīn guāng sì shè ， biǎo miàn hái diāo kè zhe yī gè pán lóng ， yī gǔ shén mì de qì xī fēng yōng ér chū 。
柚袍一拂，一尺许长的法宝飞掠而出，金光四射，表面还雕刻着一各盘龙，一股神秘的气息蜂拥而出。
As they say, a good horse needs a good saddle.
“ jīn lán bǐ ！”
“金澜笔！”
Ritualist techniques require perfect coordination between spells and treasures; a fine pen could enhance a cultivator's ability to wield their skills, making them more proficient at the Six Arts of Confucianism.
gǔ mó bó rán biàn sè ， sǐ sǐ de dīng zhe wàng tíng lóu shǒu zhōng de bǎo wù ， yǔ qì zhōng mǎn shì bù néng zhì xìn zhī sè ：“ bù kě néng ， jīn lán bǐ zhè zhǒng bǎo wù ， zài shàng jiè yě shì bù duō ， nǐ shì zěn me dé dào xī liàn zhì zhī fǎ de ？”
古魔勃然变色，死死的盯着望亭楼手中的宝物，语气中满是不能置信之色：“不可能，金澜笔这种宝物，在上界也是不多，你是怎么得到牺炼制之法的？”
Seeing Wang Tinglou use the Golden澜 Pen, his strength increased by at least three tiers. This was why he was so alarmed.
sú huà shuō ， hǎo mǎ hái yào pèi hǎo ān 。
俗话说，好马还要配好鞍。
On the other side in the Soul Perception Space, Tian Xiaojian’s eyes widened in shock.
rú mén shén tōng ， jiǎng jiū fǎ shù yǔ fǎ bǎo wán měi pèi hé ， yī zhī hǎo bǐ ， néng gòu ràng xiū shì gèng hǎo de huī háo pō mò ， jiāng rú mén liù yì fā huī dé hān chàng lín lí 。
儒门神通，讲究法术与法宝完美配合，一只好笔，能够让修士更好的挥毫泼墨，将儒门六艺发挥得酣畅淋漓。
Almost thinking he had heard wrong, his composure faltered as a hint of confusion appeared on his face. He looked at the virtual image before him: "What did you just say?"
jiàn tíng lóu ná chū jīn lán bǐ ， shí lì qǐ mǎ néng gòu bào zēng sān céng yǒu yú ， yě nán guài cǐ mó sè biàn bù yǐ 。
见亭楼拿出金澜笔，实力起码能够暴增三层有余，也难怪此魔色变不已。
"I asked if you want to become an immortal."
lìng yī biān ， hún niàn kōng jiān ， tián xiǎo jiàn gèng shì dǒu rán dèng dà le yǎn 。
另一边，魂念空间，田小剑更是陡然瞪大了眼。
The virtual image's face was enticing, and its voice seemed to penetrate deep into one’s soul. It was a highly effective charm technique, but he had no strength now; otherwise, it would have easily controlled the cultivator before him.
jī hū yǐ wéi zì jǐ tīng cuò ， yǐ tā de chéng fǔ ， liǎn shàng yě bù yóu de lù chū jǐ fēn máng rán zhī sè ， kàn zhuó yǎn qián de xū yǐng ：“ nǐ gāng gāng shuō shén me ？”
几乎以为自己听错，以他的城府，脸上也不由得露出几分茫然之色，看着眼前的虚影：“你刚刚说什么？”
Mystical allure wasn’t exclusive to female cultivators; in combat, it could be extremely useful.
“ wǒ shuō ， nǐ xiǎng yào chéng xiān me ？”
“我说，你想要成仙么？”
As the master of ancient demons, he excelled at this art. At his peak, even powerful cultivators were under his control. However, with no strength now, it still had some effect.
Lin Xuan and Wang Tinglou had achieved their current success by navigating through the tumultuous trials of life, thus they were well-versed in combat experience. They quickly devised a strategy to counter their opponent.
Moon stretched out her hand and pressed an invisibility talisman onto herself. Her figure gradually faded until she vanished completely, leaving no trace of her presence or aura. Lin Xuan knew Moon was beside him but could not sense her at all.
This result was far more subtle than what the concealment technique and repressed qi could achieve.
Lin Xuan remained calm on the surface, yet he couldn't help feeling a bit amazed. This was just a flawed item; how much better would the true invisibility talisman be?
Shaking his head, now wasn't the time to ponder such matters.
Lin Xuan sat cross-legged and began meditating to recover his strength. Although he had once obtained a small bottle of ten-thousand-year-old spirit milk in the凝聚灵力空间 (Condensation Spirit Space), such an extraordinary item was exceedingly rare even in the spiritual realm, reserved for critical moments. Lin Xuan wouldn't waste it here.
Wang Tinglou performed similar actions. Despite his lower cultivation stage compared to the ancient demon, evaluating a cultivator's strength wasn't solely based on their cultivation stage; the true form of an opponent, a high-ranking demonic ancestor, was terrifying. Therefore, Wang Tinglou did not take any chances.
They didn't have to wait long before a massive figure appeared in front of them. The entire body was pitch black like ink, covered by fine scales.
It was a Fiend!
What caught everyone's attention were its grotesque head with two pairs of elongated eyes. One pair flashed red light while the other glinted with icy green light. A sharp horn protruded from one of the heads, adorned with intricate patterns that seemed like a mystical array.
Its fangs were exposed, and it had three nostrils on each side. Sharp bone daggers extended from its elbows and joints.
Despite not revealing its demonic aura, its spiritual pressure was formidable.
There were unknown restraints in this hall, suppressing the ancient demon's divine sense as well. However, his vision far surpassed that of a cultivator.
His gaze swept across everything, making it clear to everyone present.
As he scanned Lin Xuan and Wang Tinglou, a hint of surprise appeared on his face.
With a slight movement of his lips, he was about to speak when Lin Xuan had no time for idle chatter. Since they were now enemies, there was no need for pleasantries.
He flicked his sleeve, releasing a streak of green light that grew larger as it rushed towards the ancient demon with the speed and ferocity of lightning.
This wasn't exactly an ambush, but its boldness and ruthlessness left the ancient demon both angered and alarmed.
Red light flashed in his eyes as he summoned a small brick about the size of several inches.
After being released, it quickly grew larger. Despite appearing clumsy, it was incredibly agile, moving swiftly to intercept the green fire.
The crackling sound filled their ears as the two treasures clashed mid-air, making it hard to determine who would emerge victorious.
Lin Xuan showed no surprise on his face; Wang Tinglou's fear of the ancient demon proved that there was indeed something worth considering.
However, this situation seemed peculiar. The Fiend was also an upper realm existence and one of the Four Evils of the Spirit Realm. Lin Xuan believed it wouldn't be inferior to this so-called demon ancestor. Why was its soul fragment so weak? Could there be some unknown secrets behind this?
Though he was puzzled, now wasn't the time for deep contemplation. The ancient demon sneered and said, "Boy, you actually dared to attack me! You don’t know when to die."
He then turned his head towards Wang Tinglou: "Friend Tinglou, what do you think you're doing? Don't you remember our alliance?"
Although the ancient demon appeared calm on the surface, he was already agitated internally.
That boy's path clearly led to a dead end. How could he have reached here?
A small separation couldn’t possibly navigate through the Thousand Ghost Illusion Array; perhaps his intelligence had been slightly off?
However, what he feared most wasn't Lin Xuan but Wang Tinglou. He thought the latter was already in his grasp, only to find that old fellow cunningly playing a double-cross.
Despite being alarmed, on the surface, he didn’t give up: "Friend Tinglou, do you really want to break your promise and not ascend to the upper realm?"
"You don't need to use this to intimidate me. Even without you, I can still withstand the heavenly tribulation." Wang Tinglou raised his chin, daring to look down on the heavenly tribulation as if it were nothing.
"Is that so? With your strength, perhaps you could ascend successfully, but there's no guarantee of success. There’s a chance of failure, and with my protection, you have nothing to fear. As an advanced separation cultivator in the mortal realm, you are already at the top, but what does that mean in the upper realm? Without me guiding you, do you think your life will be easy? The truth is, those ascended cultivators…" The ancient demon's face was filled with a sneer, his tone clearly threatening.
But Wang Tinglou had reached this point not easily. His words couldn’t shake his resolve.
He flicked his sleeve and released a one-foot-long treasure that shone with golden light, adorned with a coiled dragon design. A mysterious aura surged forth.
"Golden澜 Pen!"
The ancient demon's expression changed drastically as he stared at the object in Wang Tinglou's hand, disbelief evident in his voice: "Impossible! Such treasures are rare even in the upper realm. How did you obtain the method to forge this?"
As they say, a good horse needs a good saddle.
Ritualist techniques require perfect coordination between spells and treasures; a fine pen could enhance a cultivator's ability to wield their skills, making them more proficient at the Six Arts of Confucianism.
Seeing Wang Tinglou use the Golden澜 Pen, his strength increased by at least three tiers. This was why he was so alarmed.
On the other side in the Soul Perception Space, Tian Xiaojian’s eyes widened in shock.
Almost thinking he had heard wrong, his composure faltered as a hint of confusion appeared on his face. He looked at the virtual image before him: "What did you just say?"
"I asked if you want to become an immortal."
The virtual image's face was enticing, and its voice seemed to penetrate deep into one’s soul. It was a highly effective charm technique, but he had no strength now; otherwise, it would have easily controlled the cultivator before him.
Mystical allure wasn’t exclusive to female cultivators; in combat, it could be extremely useful.
As the master of ancient demons, he excelled at this art. At his peak, even powerful cultivators were under his control. However, with no strength now, it still had some effect.