tíng lóu suī rán méi yǒu xiū xí guò dú xīn zhī shù ， dàn duì lín xuān cǐ shí de xiǎng ， dào yě néng gòu cāi gè ** bù lí shí de ， bù guò tā bìng wèi shēng qì ， xiū xiān jiè ruò ròu qiáng shí ， jiù suàn shì zhì jiāo hǎo yǒu ， zài zhè zhǒng qíng xíng xià ， yě yǒu kě néng chèn rén zhī wēi dì 。
亭楼虽然没有修习过读心之术，但对林轩此时的想，倒也能够猜个**不离十的，不过他并未生气，修仙界弱肉强食，就算是至交好友，在这种情形下，也有可能趁人之危地。
Though the Pavilion of Clearing did not practice mind-reading techniques, he could still guess Lin Xuan's thoughts to within a margin of error. However, he was not angry. In the cultivation world, survival of the fittest prevailed; even close friends might take advantage when opportunities arose.
xiān rén zhī bǎo ， shuí bù xiǎng tān mò ， yǔ rén píng fēn nǎi shì wú nài xuǎn zé 。
仙人之宝，谁不想贪墨，与人平分乃是无奈选择。
Who wouldn't want to covet divine treasures? Sharing them with others was often seen as a last resort.
rú guǒ lín xuān zhēn shì nà bān dà dà kè liě ， quē shǎo xīn jī de rén wù ， jiù suàn shén tōng zài qiáng yí bèi ， xiū xiān zhī lù yě jué bù kě néng zǒu dào jīn tiān zhè yī bù 。
如果林轩真是那般大大刻咧，缺少心机的人物，就算神通再强一倍，修仙之路也绝不可能走到今天这一步。
If Lin Xuan had been as naive and straightforward as some believed, his immense power would not have brought him this far. Although he was much younger than the Pavilion of Clearing, he too had faced countless trials and tribulations, transforming into an old monster.
suī rán yǔ zì jǐ xiāng bǐ ， tā yào nián qīng dé duō ， dàn yě shì jīng guò wú shù ěr yú wǒ zhà ， suǒ xǐ lǐ chū lái de lǎo guài wù 。
虽然与自己相比，他要年轻得多，但也是经过无数尔虞我诈，所洗礼出来的老怪物。
Such vigilance was perfectly normal; there was nothing to be surprised about. The battle might have been brief, but Lin Xuan expended a significant amount of true essence. Throughout most of it, he fought with all his might, finally extinguishing the demon. His strength had dwindled to only one-third of its peak.
yǒu zhè me qiáng de jǐng màn zhī xīn zài zhèng cháng bù guò ， nà yǒu shén me hǎo guài de 。
有这么强的警慢之心再正常不过，那有什么好怪的。
The Pavilion of Clearing indeed harbored murderous intent, seeing this as an opportune moment to eliminate a rival. However, Lin Xuan's tactics were like a kaleidoscope; he produced a ten-thousand-year-old spirit milk, instantly replenishing his true essence.
gāng cái de zhàn dòu suī rán duǎn cù ， dàn lín xuān xiāo hào de zhēn yuán què shí fēn zhī duō ， zhěng gè guò chéng chú le kāi shǐ yǔ zuì hòu ， lín xuān kě yǐ shuō shì yǐ yī jǐ zhī lì ， shī zhǎn hún shēn xiè shù ， hǎo bù róng yì cái miè shā le cǐ mó 。
刚才的战斗虽然短促，但林轩消耗的真元却十分之多，整个过程除了开始与最后，林轩可以说是以一己之力，施展浑身解数，好不容易才灭杀了此魔。
After witnessing Lin Xuan's formidable strength, the Pavilion of Clearing did not think him superior but considered him on par with himself. With Moon assisting, even if they succeeded, it would be difficult to avoid unforeseen events.
tā de lì zuì duō zhǐ shèng xià quán shèng shí qī de sān fēn zhī yī ， píng xīn lái shuō ， wàng tíng lóu què shí dòng le shā yì ， zhè shì chú diào jìng zhēng duì shǒu de hǎo shí jī 。
他的力最多只剩下全盛时期的三分之一，平心来说，望亭楼确实动了杀意，这是除掉竟争对手的好时机。
"Lin Brother, I must admit my powers are quite impressive," the Pavilion of Clearing said with a light laugh. "I'm sorry; this time, I couldn't help much in eliminating the ancient demon." "That's alright."
rán ér lín xuān de shǒu duàn ， què fǎng lǜ wàn huā tǒng ， jū rán ná chū le wàn nián líng rǔ zhè yàng de nì tiān zhī wù ， suǒ xiāo hào de zhēn yuán shùn jiān huī fù 。
然而林轩的手段，却仿律万花筒，居然拿出了万年灵乳这样的逆天之物，所消耗的真元瞬间恢复。
Lin Xuan nodded and agreed, not wanting to linger in the mysterious underground palace any longer.
zài jiàn shí le lín xuān gāng cái de shí lì yǐ hòu ， wàng tíng lóu bù rèn wéi tā néng qiáng guò zì jǐ ， dàn yě bú huì zài jiāng tā dàng chéng pǔ tōng de chū qī ， ér shì dìng wèi néng yǔ zì jǐ gōng píng fàng duì de tóng yī jí 。
再见识了林轩刚才的实力以后，望亭楼不认为他能强过自己，但也不会再将他当成普通的初期，而是定为能与自己公平放对的同一级。
Seeing no objection from Lin Xuan, the Pavilion of Clearing was overjoyed. They quickly reached an agreement and split up, searching for the divine relics within the grand hall.
zài jiā shàng yuè ér xiāng zhù ， jiù suàn zì jǐ néng yíng ， kǒng pà fù chū de dài jià yě shì jí dà 。
再加上月儿相助，就算自己能赢，恐怕付出的代价也是极大。
Though Lin Xuan had once considered keeping all the treasures for himself, he wasn't a fool to act on impulse. The fact that the Pavilion of Clearing could touch time rules alone made him wary.
cǎn shèng ！
惨胜！
According to ancient texts, one needed to reach the realm of Daoist Profoundness to interact with such rules; merging and separating merely allowed the manipulation of primordial energies.
huàn jù huà shuō ， jiù shì liǎng bài jù shāng de jié jú 。
换句话说，就是两败俱伤的结局。
The Pavilion's abilities suggested he was already halfway there or had some extraordinary artifact or unique experience that connected him to his cultivation path.
tíng lóu duì zhè yàng de shì qíng kě méi yǒu duō dà de xìng qù 。
亭楼对这样的事情可没有多大的兴趣。
Though Lin Xuan couldn't be certain, these clues indicated it would be unwise to provoke this old monster. While treasures were tempting, one needed the means to enjoy them.
hé kuàng hái yǒu xīn mó zhī shì de shù fù ， zhèng rú lín xuān suǒ shuō ， suī rán shí lì dào le tā men nà ge děng jí ， zhè zhǒng shì yán yě bú shì bù néng yòng mì shù jiě chú dì ， dàn xīn mó nǎi shì xū wú piāo miǎo zhī wù ， jí biàn jiě ” huì bú huì liú xià hòu huàn què shì liǎng shuō 。
何况还有心魔之誓的束缚，正如林轩所说，虽然实力到了他们那个等级，这种誓言也不是不能用秘术解除地，但心魔乃是虚无缥缈之物，即便解”会不会留下后患却是两说。
Lin Xuan wasn't a reckless fool; he wouldn't act without considering all angles. After all, what was in the treasures might not even be worth fighting for.
píng rì lǐ dào méi shén me ， wàn yī dù jié de shí hòu sà rán mào chū zì jǐ kě jiù dé bù cháng shī le 。
平日里倒没什么，万一渡劫的时候飒然冒出自己可就得不偿失了。
The best course of action now was to remain cautious. The hall's vast space allowed quick searches with their flying speeds. They found nothing but some skeletal remains, which Lin Xuan had already encountered before and would avoid.
wàng tíng lóu nǎo hǎi zhōng niàn tou zhuǎn guò ， lín xuān de fǎn yìng qí shí yě shì yī yàng de 。
望亭楼脑海中念头转过，林轩的反应其实也是一样的。
The Pavilion of Clearing, however, approached a white-bone skeleton, noting its unusual appearance. He activated his defensive mechanisms, only to find it was a trap. Despite the dust and grime, he emerged unscathed.
ruò bú shì xīn huái gù jì ， tā yě bú huì zài zhè lǐ jiāng bǎo guì de wàn nián líng rǔ tūn shì yī dī ， mù dì jiù shì bù gěi duì fāng yǐ kě chèn zhī jī 。
若不是心怀顾忌，他也不会在这里将宝贵的万年灵乳吞噬一滴，目的就是不给对方以可趁之机。
Lin Xuan felt disappointed but quickly regained composure. "Pavilion of Clearing, are you alright?"
rú jīn jiàn duì fāng liǎn sè suī yī zhèn yì yàng ， dàn shùn jiān jiù huī fù le zhèng cháng ， lín xuān de nèi xīn shēn chù ” dào yě shì dà sōng le yì kǒu qì 。
如今见对方脸色虽一阵异样，但瞬间就恢复了正常，林轩的内心深处”倒也是大松了一口气。
"I'm fine," the Pavilion of Clearing said with some embarrassment, waving away the dust with his sleeves as several golden rays transformed into swords, severing the skeletal remains.
rén de míng ， shù de yǐng ， wàng tíng lóu wēi zhèn tiān yún shí èr zhōu zhè me jiǔ ， ruò shuō duì tā shì yì diǎn gù jì yě wú ， nà míng xiǎn shì piàn rén de 。
人的名，树的影，望亭楼威震天云十二州这么久，若说对他是一点顾忌也无，那明显是骗人的。
The loud sounds echoed through the hall, and Lin Xuan frowned. The Pavilion's composure suggested he was not easily angered or pleased. Had he just discovered something valuable?
dāng rán ， yě bú shì shuō pà ， dàn néng bù dòng shǒu ， shǎo mào fēng xiǎn zì rán shì zuì hǎo de 。
当然，也不是说怕，但能不动手，少冒风险自然是最好的。
Suddenly, the entire underground palace began to tremble violently. Above them, debris fell, threatening collapse.
lín xuān yī zhāo shǒu ” jiāng suǒ yǒu de bǎo wù quán bù shōu huí dào le xiù zhōng ， kě xī nà gǔ mó shēn shàng bìng méi yǒu lèi sì yú chǔ wù dài de dōng xī ， fǒu zé dào néng yì wài de fā shàng yī bǐ 。
林轩一招手”将所有的宝物全部收回到了袖中，可惜那古魔身上并没有类似于储物袋的东西，否则倒能意外的发上一笔。
If ordinary people were here, they would panic, but Lin Xuan remained calm. Instead, his face showed excitement.
lín xuān shēn shēn hū xī ， cǐ xíng zuì dà de qiáng dí zǒng suàn chú qù 。
林轩深深呼吸，此行最大的强敌总算除去。
A large crack appeared on the ground as well. The central square collapsed with a loud boom.
zhè shí ， wàng tíng lóu qīng xiào de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ：“ méi xiǎng dào lín xiōng shén tōng jū rán qiáng dà dào rú cǐ dì bù ， cán kuì ， zhè yī cì miè shā gǔ mó ， zài xià dào méi yǒu bāng shàng tài dà máng le ” bù guò ， cǐ dì bù yí jiǔ liú ， wǒ men hái shì jǐn kuài zhǎo dào xiān rén yí bǎo ， fǒu zé zài fā shēng shén me biàn gù ， xiǎng bì dào yǒu yě bù yuàn yì kàn jiàn de 。”，“ bù cuò 。”
这时，望亭楼轻笑的声音传入耳朵：“没想到林兄神通居然强大到如此地步，惭愧，这一次灭杀古魔，在下倒没有帮上太大忙了”不过，此地不宜久留，我们还是尽快找到仙人遗宝，否则再发生什么变故，想必道友也不愿意看见的。”，“不错。”
Not collapse, thought Lin Xuan; instead, a golden beam shot out from the rubble.
lín xuān diǎn le diǎn tóu ， liǎn shàng yě lù chū yī fù zàn tóng zhī sè ， ruò shì yǒu qí tā xuǎn zé ， tā tóng yàng bù yuàn yì cháng jiǔ de dài zài zhè shén mì de dì gōng 。
林轩点了点头，脸上也露出一副赞同之色，若是有其他选择，他同样不愿意长久的待在这神秘的地宫。
The light was blinding, but Lin Xuan noticed something within it. "What is this...?"
tíng lóu jiàn lín xuān méi yǒu fǎn duì zhī yì ， liǎn shàng de biǎo qíng tóng yàng dà xǐ 。
亭楼见林轩没有反对之意，脸上的表情同样大喜。
Lin Xuan, Moon, and the Pavilion of Clearing all widened their eyes in shock and joy.
liǎng rén yī pāi jí hé ， lüè yī shāng liáng hòu ， jiù fēn kāi xíng dòng ， kāi shǐ zài dà diàn zhōng xún fǎng qǐ xiān rén de yí bǎo lái le 。
两人一拍即合，略一商量后，就分开行动，开始在大殿中寻访起仙人的遗宝来了。
In the soul space, Tiao Xiaojian's eyes also widened. The revelation that he had once been the demon lord was staggering. He had only recently learned about such ancient secrets. Now, his mind was filled with awe and disbelief.
shuō qǐ lái ” lín xuān yě bú shì méi yǒu qǐ guò dú tūn bǎo zàng de zhǔ yì 。
说起来”林轩也不是没有起过独吞宝藏的主意。
The ancient being revealed, "You are right; I am the demon lord. But didn't you say I died alongside two immortals?"
rán ér tā bì jìng bú shì lì lìng zhì hūn zhī tú ， suī rán gāng cái de zhàn dòu zhōng ， wàng tíng lóu méi yǒu shén tōng jǐn chū ， suǒ qǐ de zuò yòng sì hū yě kě yǒu kě wú 。
然而他毕竟不是利令智昏之徒，虽然刚才的战斗中，望亭楼没有神通尽出，所起的作用似乎也可有可无。
"Ah, a mere Separation Period cultivator like yourself wouldn't know of such ancient mysteries," the ghostly figure said in surprise.
dàn guāng píng duì fāng néng chù mō dào shí jiān guī zé ， zhè yì diǎn jiù zú yǐ lìng lín xuān jì dàn fēi cháng le 。
但光凭对方能触摸到时间规则，这一点就足以令林轩忌惮非常了。
"I was fortunate to learn this..." Tiao Xiaojian swallowed and asked, "Is your identity truly as it seems?"
ruò shì zì jǐ méi yǒu jì cuò ” gǔ shū shàng shuō guò ， míng míng yào mài rù dòng xuán cái néng jiē chù guī zé ， lí hé zuì duō diào dòng tiān dì yuán qì wèi jǐ suǒ yòng 。
若是自己没有记错”古书上说过，明明要迈入洞玄才能接触规则，离合最多调动天地元气为己所用。
"Of course, but there is some deception involved..." the figure sighed.
wàng tíng lóu néng gòu zuò dào zhè yì diǎn ， jiū jìng shì yī zhī jiǎo yǐ jīng mài rù le dòng xuán ， hái shì shēn shàng yǒu shén me bù kě sī yì de bǎo ， huò shì lìng yǒu qí yù ， yǔ tā suǒ xiū liàn de yǒu shén me guān xì ……
望亭楼能够做到这一点，究竟是一只脚已经迈入了洞玄，还是身上有什么不可思议的宝，或是另有奇遇，与他所修炼的有什么关系……
"Why would you deceive me?" Tiao Xiaojian was surprised by his admission of deceit.
jù tǐ yuán yóu ， lín xuān wú cóng xiǎo de 。
具体缘由，林轩无从晓得。
The ghostly figure continued, "You don't need to worry; I have a proposition for us. I will explain everything."
dàn cóng zhū sī mǎ jì yě kě yǐ tuī duàn chū ， mào mào rán yǔ zhè lǎo guài wù fān liǎn shì hěn bù zhì de 。
但从蛛丝马迹也可以推断出，冒冒然与这老怪物翻脸是很不智的。
He coughed and began speaking slowly. "Back then, the demon lord fought two true immortals to avenge the Aruora King. They all perished together, but just before their final collapse, he used an arcane technique to separate his soul essence by one millionth from his body, allowing it to escape..."
bǎo wù gù rán dòng xīn ， dàn yě yào yǒu mìng xiǎng yòng cái xíng 。
宝物固然动心，但也要有命享用才行。
The ghostly figure's voice echoed, "That is me; I can be both the demon lord and this entity. However, there are differences."
lín xuān bú shì mǎng zhuàng de pǐ fū ， zuò shì qíng qǐ huì bù kǎo lǜ qián yīn hòu guǒ 。
林轩不是莽撞的匹夫，做事情岂会不考虑前因后果。
"Ah," Tiao Xiaojian understood, but then frowned again. "But why only a millionth of your soul essence?"
hé kuàng xiān rén zhī bǎo suī rán shuō dé xuán hū ， dàn jiū jìng yǒu shén me dōng xī què shuí yě bù qīng chǔ 。
何况仙人之宝虽然说得玄乎，但究竟有什么东西却谁也不清楚。
"Why not?" the ghostly figure replied with a shrug. "It was enough to ensure my survival."
Though the Pavilion of Clearing did not practice mind-reading techniques, he could still guess Lin Xuan's thoughts to within a margin of error. However, he was not angry. In the cultivation world, survival of the fittest prevailed; even close friends might take advantage when opportunities arose.
Who wouldn't want to covet divine treasures? Sharing them with others was often seen as a last resort.
If Lin Xuan had been as naive and straightforward as some believed, his immense power would not have brought him this far. Although he was much younger than the Pavilion of Clearing, he too had faced countless trials and tribulations, transforming into an old monster.
Such vigilance was perfectly normal; there was nothing to be surprised about. The battle might have been brief, but Lin Xuan expended a significant amount of true essence. Throughout most of it, he fought with all his might, finally extinguishing the demon. His strength had dwindled to only one-third of its peak.
The Pavilion of Clearing indeed harbored murderous intent, seeing this as an opportune moment to eliminate a rival. However, Lin Xuan's tactics were like a kaleidoscope; he produced a ten-thousand-year-old spirit milk, instantly replenishing his true essence.
After witnessing Lin Xuan's formidable strength, the Pavilion of Clearing did not think him superior but considered him on par with himself. With Moon assisting, even if they succeeded, it would be difficult to avoid unforeseen events.
"Lin Brother, I must admit my powers are quite impressive," the Pavilion of Clearing said with a light laugh. "I'm sorry; this time, I couldn't help much in eliminating the ancient demon." "That's alright."
Lin Xuan nodded and agreed, not wanting to linger in the mysterious underground palace any longer.
Seeing no objection from Lin Xuan, the Pavilion of Clearing was overjoyed. They quickly reached an agreement and split up, searching for the divine relics within the grand hall.
Though Lin Xuan had once considered keeping all the treasures for himself, he wasn't a fool to act on impulse. The fact that the Pavilion of Clearing could touch time rules alone made him wary.
According to ancient texts, one needed to reach the realm of Daoist Profoundness to interact with such rules; merging and separating merely allowed the manipulation of primordial energies.
The Pavilion's abilities suggested he was already halfway there or had some extraordinary artifact or unique experience that connected him to his cultivation path.
Though Lin Xuan couldn't be certain, these clues indicated it would be unwise to provoke this old monster. While treasures were tempting, one needed the means to enjoy them.
Lin Xuan wasn't a reckless fool; he wouldn't act without considering all angles. After all, what was in the treasures might not even be worth fighting for.
The best course of action now was to remain cautious. The hall's vast space allowed quick searches with their flying speeds. They found nothing but some skeletal remains, which Lin Xuan had already encountered before and would avoid.
The Pavilion of Clearing, however, approached a white-bone skeleton, noting its unusual appearance. He activated his defensive mechanisms, only to find it was a trap. Despite the dust and grime, he emerged unscathed.
Lin Xuan felt disappointed but quickly regained composure. "Pavilion of Clearing, are you alright?"
"I'm fine," the Pavilion of Clearing said with some embarrassment, waving away the dust with his sleeves as several golden rays transformed into swords, severing the skeletal remains.
The loud sounds echoed through the hall, and Lin Xuan frowned. The Pavilion's composure suggested he was not easily angered or pleased. Had he just discovered something valuable?
Suddenly, the entire underground palace began to tremble violently. Above them, debris fell, threatening collapse.
If ordinary people were here, they would panic, but Lin Xuan remained calm. Instead, his face showed excitement.
A large crack appeared on the ground as well. The central square collapsed with a loud boom.
Not collapse, thought Lin Xuan; instead, a golden beam shot out from the rubble.
The light was blinding, but Lin Xuan noticed something within it. "What is this...?"
Lin Xuan, Moon, and the Pavilion of Clearing all widened their eyes in shock and joy.
In the soul space, Tiao Xiaojian's eyes also widened. The revelation that he had once been the demon lord was staggering. He had only recently learned about such ancient secrets. Now, his mind was filled with awe and disbelief.
The ancient being revealed, "You are right; I am the demon lord. But didn't you say I died alongside two immortals?"
"Ah, a mere Separation Period cultivator like yourself wouldn't know of such ancient mysteries," the ghostly figure said in surprise.
"I was fortunate to learn this..." Tiao Xiaojian swallowed and asked, "Is your identity truly as it seems?"
"Of course, but there is some deception involved..." the figure sighed.
"Why would you deceive me?" Tiao Xiaojian was surprised by his admission of deceit.
The ghostly figure continued, "You don't need to worry; I have a proposition for us. I will explain everything."
He coughed and began speaking slowly. "Back then, the demon lord fought two true immortals to avenge the Aruora King. They all perished together, but just before their final collapse, he used an arcane technique to separate his soul essence by one millionth from his body, allowing it to escape..."
The ghostly figure's voice echoed, "That is me; I can be both the demon lord and this entity. However, there are differences."
"Ah," Tiao Xiaojian understood, but then frowned again. "But why only a millionth of your soul essence?"
"Why not?" the ghostly figure replied with a shrug. "It was enough to ensure my survival."