miàn duì fā kuáng de guài wù ， lín xuān bù shǎn bù duǒ ， jǐn jǐn shì yī zhǐ xiàng qián diǎn qù 。
面对发狂的怪物，林轩不闪不躲，仅仅是一指向前点去。
Facing the raging monster, Lin Xuan did not dodge or retreat; he merely pointed his finger forward.
suí zhe tā yī shēng qīng chì ， nà fēi dāo yòu jī * shè le huí lái ， xuè huā bèng jiàn ， zhí mò rù zhāng yú guài de méi xīn lǐ miàn 。
随着他一声轻叱，那飞刀又激*射了回来，血huā迸溅，直没入章鱼怪的眉心里面。
With a light exclamation from him, the flying knife shot back. Blood splattered as it pierced into the center of the octopus's forehead.
bàn suí zhe yī shēng gèng dà de āi háo ， suí hòu zhè zhāng yú de yāo qì zhú jiàn sàn qù ， zuì zhōng biàn chéng le yī jù shī tǐ 。
伴随着一声更大的哀号，随后这章鱼的妖气逐渐散去，最终变成了一具尸体。
A louder wail followed, and with its妖气 gradually dissipating, the octopus turned into a corpse.
“ jùn zhǔ ， nǐ méi shì ba ！”
“郡主，你没事吧！”
"Princess, are you alright?"
nà liǎng míng nán zi ， yī xià zi qiǎng dào le shào nǚ de shēn biān ， liǎn shàng mǎn shì chéng huáng chéng kǒng zhī sè ， jùn zhǔ ruò shì mò luò ， tā men bù gǎn xiǎng xiàng kě pà hòu guǒ 。
那两名男子，一下子抢到了少女的身边，脸上满是诚惶诚恐之色，郡主若是陌落，他们不敢想象可怕后果。
The two men rushed to the side of the young lady, their faces filled with fear. They couldn't imagine what would happen if Princess Mu Luo were harmed.
“ hú shuō shén me ， nǐ men xiǎng jiāng wǒ shēn fèn xiè lòu me ？” nà shào nǚ zé dèng le liǎng rén yī yǎn ， kǒu zhōng shuō chū lín xuān yǔ lǎo zhě gēn běn tīng bù dǒng de yǔ yán 。
“胡说什么，你们想将我身份泄露么？”那少女则瞪了两人一眼，口中说出林轩与老者根本听不懂的语言。
"What nonsense are you saying? Are you trying to reveal my identity?" The young lady glared at them and spoke in a language that Lin Xuan and the elder could not understand.
nà shì yī zhǒng gǔ yǔ ， bié shuō rén zú xiū shì le ， jiù suàn hǎi zú ， néng gòu tīng dǒng de yě liáo liáo kě shǔ 。
那是一种古语，别说人族修士了，就算海族，能够听懂的也寥寥可数。
It was an ancient tongue; even among human cultivators, few could comprehend it.
hē tuì le liǎng míng shǒu xià ， cǐ nǚ mài zhe qīng yíng de jiǎo bù ， lái dào lín xuān shēn qián sān chǐ zhī chù ， yíng yíng yī fú ：“ duō xiè qián bèi dà ēn dà dé ， fǒu zé wǎn bèi sān rén zhè cì ， kǒng pà zhēn yào zàng shēn guài wù zhī kǒu le 。”
呵退了两名手下，此女迈着轻盈的脚步，来到林轩身前三尺之处，盈盈一拂：“多谢前辈大恩大德，否则晚辈三人这次，恐怕真要葬身怪物之口了。”
After dismissing her attendants, this woman approached within three feet of Lin Xuan with graceful steps. She gently waved: "Thank you for your great kindness. Otherwise, we might have truly perished at the hands of that monster."
tā zhè yī cì shuō de yǔ yán ， dǎo shì méi yǒu fēn háo chū qí ， nǎi shì dōng hǎi de tōng yòng yǔ 。
她这一次说的语言，倒是没有分毫出奇，乃是东海的通用语。
The language she spoke was ordinary, not particularly unusual; it was the common tongue of the Eastern Sea.
cǐ nǚ de shēng yīn jí zǒu dòng tīng ， fǎng fú dài zhe jǐ fēn kōng líng 。
此女的声音极走动听，仿佛带着几分空灵。
Her voice was incredibly enchanting, almost ethereal.
ér lái dào jìn chù yǐ hòu ， mù guāng zài cǐ nǚ liǎn shàng sǎo guò ， lín xuān de yǎn zhōng ， bù yóu de lù chū jǐ fēn yì sè 。
而来到近处以后，目光在此女脸上扫过，林轩的眼中，不由得露出几分异色。
Upon closer inspection, Lin Xuan's eyes revealed a hint of surprise. Though beautiful, she did not possess the breathtaking beauty of Yue'er or Yunzhong Fairy. Even Sister Ruyan seemed to have an edge over her.
suī rán yě shì měi nǚ ， dàn shuō bù shàng qīng guó qīng chéng zhī sè ， bié shuō yuè ér yǔ yún zhōng xiān zi ， jiù suàn shì rú yān jiě jiě míng xiǎn yě yào shèng shàng yī xiē 。
虽然也是美女，但说不上倾国倾城之色，别说月儿与云中仙子，就算是如嫣姐姐明显也要胜上一些。
But her features were exceptionally refined, like something crafted by an artist, exuding a unique allure.
kě tā de wǔ guān ， què jí wéi jīng zhì ， fǎng fú chū zì yì shù jiā de shǒu bǐ ， bié yǒu yī fān yòu huò de mèi lì 。
可她的五官，却极为精致，仿佛出自艺术家的手笔，别有一番诱惑的魅力。
"Friend, no need for such formalities; it was merely a small effort."
“ dào yǒu wú xū duō lǐ ， jǔ shǒu zhī láo ér yǐ 。”
“道友无需多礼，举手之劳而已。”
Lin Xuan's face showed a faint smile. Although he was not one to turn down any opportunity for gain, helping these three was not a significant burden. After all, as a wandering cultivator, he understood the hardships of their life.
lín xuān liǎn shàng lù chū dàn dàn de xiào yì ， tā de xìng gé suī wú lì bù zǎo qǐ ， dàn miè shā nà guài wù bù guò shì jǔ shǒu zhī láo ér yǐ ， yě bù jiè yì bāng zhè sān rén yī cì 。
林轩脸上露出淡淡的笑意，他的性格虽无利不早起，但灭杀那怪物不过是举手之劳而已，也不介意帮这三人一次。
However, at this moment, Lin Xuan felt some doubt about their identities. They seemed different from what he had initially assumed. If they were ordinary wandering cultivators, even if close friends, there would be no need for such selfless actions when in danger.
bì jìng sàn xiū yǒu sàn xiū de kǔ chǔ ， lín xuān yě shì cóng xiū xiān jiè de dī céng yī lù zǒu guò ， tā yě bú shì shén me tiě shí xīn cháng de rén wù ” zì rán bù rěn xīn jiàn zhè me yī wèi huā duǒ bān de shào nǚ ， zàng shēn zài zhāng yú kǒu lǐ 。
毕竟散修有散修的苦楚，林轩也是从修仙界的低层一路走过，他也不是什么铁石心肠的人物”自然不忍心见这么一位huā朵般的少女，葬身在章鱼口里。
Moreover, their anxious expressions suggested that her identity was more complex than it appeared on the surface.
bù guò cǐ shí cǐ kè ” lín xuān biǎo miàn suī bù dòng shēng sè ， dàn xīn zhōng què yǒu xiē yí huò ， zhè sān rén de shēn fèn ， sì hū yǔ yuán xiān yù xiǎng de bù tóng ， shì wèn rú guǒ shì pǔ tōng de sàn xiū ” jiù suàn zài shì ān jiāo hǎo yǒu ， dāng cǐ nǚ yù xiǎn ， liǎng míng nán zi yě méi yǒu bì yào shě shēn xiāng jiù 。
不过此时此刻”林轩表面虽不动声色，但心中却有些疑惑，这三人的身份，似乎与原先预想的不同，试问如果是普通的散修”就算再是安交好友，当此女遇险，两名男子也没有必要舍身相救。
Though these thoughts swirled in his mind, Lin Xuan did not delve deeper. Everyone had secrets; this woman's identity was none of his concern. Besides, their cultivation levels were negligible—just Foundation Establishment stage—and even if she had some backing, it likely wouldn't interest him.
ér qiě kàn tā men nà huáng jí de biǎo qíng …………
而且看他们那惶急的表情…………
With these thoughts, Lin Xuan's expression turned indifferent.
cǐ nǚ de shēn fèn ， duō bàn bù xiàng biǎo miàn shàng nà yàng jiǎn dān de 。
此女的身份，多半不像表面上那样简单的。
Just arriving in the Spirit Realm, he did not have time to chat with a few young cultivators. After a brief exchange, they parted ways amicably.
xīn zhōng suī rú cǐ xiǎng zhe ， lín xuān què bìng méi yǒu dǎ suàn shēn jiū 。
心中虽如此想着，林轩却并没有打算深究。
Lin Xuan returned to his spirit boat. The Foundation Establishment elder's face was filled with reverence.
bì jìng rén rén dōu yǒu yǐn mì ， cǐ nǚ shēn fèn rú hé ， yǔ zì jǐ gēn běn jiù méi yǒu shén me guān xì 。
毕竟人人都有隐秘，此女身份如何，与自己根本就没有什么关系。
The clean and efficient way Lin Xuan had dispatched the octopus left him wondering if human world cultivator techniques were truly inferior compared to this realm. Could it be that the rumors were incorrect?
hé kuàng sān rén de xiū wèi bù zhí yī tí ， bù guò zhù jī ér yǐ ” jiù suàn cǐ nǚ bèi hòu yǒu xiē shì lì ， duō bàn yě bù rù zì jǐ de yǎn lǐ 。
何况三人的修为不值一提，不过筑基而已”就算此女背后有些势力，多半也不入自己的眼里。
Though surprised, he did not dare speak freely about it. He buried his doubts deep in his heart, knowing the dangers of speaking carelessly.
nǎo hǎi zhōng niàn tou zhuǎn guò ， lín xuān liǎn shàng de biǎo qíng yě suí zhī biàn dé dàn rán qǐ lái le 。
脑海中念头转过，林轩脸上的表情也随之变得淡然起来了。
Watching the spirit boat depart, the two men sighed with relief.
gāng gāng lái dào líng jiè ， tā zì rán méi yǒu shí jiān yǔ jǐ míng xiǎo xiū shì xián chě ， suí yì liáo le jǐ jù ， shuāng fāng jiù yǒu hǎo de fēn lí 。
刚刚来到灵界，他自然没有时间与几名小修士闲扯，随意聊了几句，双方就友好的分离。
"Princess, you didn't get hurt, right?"
lín xuān chóng xīn shàng le líng zhōu ， nà zhù jī qī de lǎo zhě liǎn shàng mǎn shì jìng wèi zhī sè 。
林轩重新上了灵舟，那筑基期的老者脸上满是敬畏之色。
"We should have stayed at the underwater fairy city; it was my fault for leaving with you. If anything happened to you..."
lín xuān gāng cái zhǎn shā zhāng yú guài tài guò gān jìng lì suǒ ， bú shì shuō ” rén jiè xiū xiān zhě de gōng fǎ yuǎn yuǎn wú fǎ yǔ zhè yī jiè xiāng bǐ me ， nán dào shì chuán yán yǒu wù ？
林轩刚才斩杀章鱼怪太过干净利索，不是说”人界修仙者的功法远远无法与这一界相比么，难道是传言有误？
The man on the left spoke, his robust appearance and ruggedly handsome face making him stand out.
xīn zhōng jīng qí ， bù guò cǐ rén zì rán bù gǎn hú luàn kāi kǒu shén me ， suǒ wèi huò cóng kǒu chū ， tā zhǐ shì jiāng yí wèn ， shēn shēn de mái cáng zài xīn dǐ 。
心中惊奇，不过此人自然不敢胡乱开口什么，所谓祸从口出，他只是将疑问，深深的埋藏在心底。
"Yes, brother, you're right. If it were Princess..."
kàn zhe líng zhōu yuǎn qù ， nà liǎng míng nán zi zé dà sōng le kǒu qì 。
看着灵舟远去，那两名男子则大松了口气。
"Enough, both of you! Stop being such a bunch of sissies."
“ jùn zhǔ ” nín gāng gāng méi yǒu shòu shāng ba ！”
“郡主”您刚刚没有受伤吧！”
When the sea girl heard this, she showed signs of impatience: "Living in that underwater fairy city all day is so boring. It's just one octopus; even without human help, I could handle it..."
“ dōu shì xiǎo rén hú tú ， bù gāi suí nín lí kāi hǎi dǐ xiān chéng de ， nín rú guǒ yǒu shén me chā cuò ， wǒ men liǎng gè ………”
“都是小人糊涂，不该随您离开海底仙城的，您如果有什么差错，我们两个………”
Before her words were finished, a loud explosion echoed.
shuō huà de shì zuǒ cè nà míng nán zi ， suī shēn cái zhuàng shí ， dàn què xiǎn de shén cǎi yì yì ， róng mào yīng jùn yǐ jí ， chōng mǎn le yáng gāng zhī qì 。
说话的是左侧那名男子，虽身材壮实，但却显得神采奕奕，容貌英俊以极，充满了阳刚之气。
Suddenly, the calm sea surface was tossed into chaos as massive waves rose to over a hundred feet, resembling a deep blue well.
“ shì a ” èr gē shuō dé bù cuò ， ruò shì jùn zhǔ ，“……”
“是啊”二哥说得不错，若是郡主，“……”
The waves surged and crashed back onto the sea.
“ xíng le ” nǐ men liǎng gè hái xiàng nán rén me ， luó lǐ luó suo de 。”
“行了”你们两个还像男人么，罗里罗嗦的。”
One wave after another, a huge vortex appeared at the center of the sea.
nà hǎi zú shào nǚ tīng le ， liǎn shàng què lù chū bù nài fán zhī sè ：“ tiān tiān zài hǎi dǐ xiān chéng zhōng dài zhe ， fán yě fán sǐ le ， bù jiù shì yī tóu zhāng yú guài me ， jí shǐ méi yǒu nà rén lèi xiū shì bāng zhù ， běn jùn zhǔ …”
那海族少女听了，脸上却露出不耐烦之色：“天天在海底仙城中待着，烦也烦死了，不就是一头章鱼怪么，即使没有那人类修士帮助，本郡主…”
"What..."
huà yīn wèi luò ， tū rán yǒu hōng lōng lóng de bào xiǎng shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ 。
话音未落，突然有轰隆隆的爆响声传入耳朵。
Their expressions changed dramatically.
suí hòu yuán běn hái suàn píng jìng de hǎi miàn ， tū rán xiān qǐ le yī zhèn tāo tiān **。
随后原本还算平静的海面，突然掀起了一阵滔天**。
This vortex was enormous—over six or seven hundred feet in diameter—and its depths were unfathomable.
nà làng huā gāo zú yǒu bǎi zhàng ， kàn shàng qù jiù xiàng yī dǔ lán yōu yōu de shuǐ jǐng 。
那浪huā高足有百丈，看上去就像一堵蓝幽幽的水井。
They did not run away; even the gusts of wind caused them to sway slightly.
zhòu rán shēng qǐ ， suí hòu yòu hěn hěn zá luò dào hǎi miàn shàng qù 。
骤然升起，随后又狠狠砸落到海面上去。
After some time, this vortex revealed a massive monster.
zhè yàng de làng huā yí gè jiē zhe yí gè ， suí hòu hǎi miàn de zhōng xīn chū xiàn le yī jù dà de xuán wō 。
这样的浪huā一个接着一个，随后海面的中心出现了一巨大的漩涡。
It had short limbs and carried a large shell on its back—a deep-sea玄鬼… No, it was clearly a puppet.
“ zhè ……”
“这……”
If Lin Xuan were still there, he would have been stunned.
sān rén de liǎn sè kāi shǐ kuáng biàn le 。
三人的脸色开始狂变了。
Though he hadn't extensively studied puppetry techniques, he had once gone through great lengths to obtain some元婴 stage puppets from the main hall of Tianqiao Sect for the Eagle Nest Pavilion.
nà xuán wō jù dà yǐ jí ， zhí jìng jū rán yǒu liù qī bǎi zhàng de yàng zi ， shēn bú jiàn dǐ 。
那漩涡巨大以极，直径居然有六七百丈的样子，深不见底。
These were humanoid puppets, but puppets could also be crafted in various shapes like birds, beasts, and even妖兽 forms.
sān rén bìng méi yǒu táo wǎng bié chù ， guāng shì guā guò de hǎi fēng jiù ràng tā men yǒu xiē zhàn bù wěn le 。
三人并没有逃往别处，光是刮过的海风就让他们有些站不稳了。
However, the complexity of this玄龟 was far beyond what human cultivators could comprehend.
yòu guò piàn kè ， cóng nà xuán wō zhī zhōng ， jū rán fú xiàn chū yī jù dà de guài wù 。
又过片刻，从那漩涡之中，居然浮现出一巨大的怪物。
From head to tail, it stretched over five hundred feet long.
sì zhī hěn duǎn ， bèi shàng bèi zhe yī fù jù ké ， shēn hǎi xuán guǐ ……，… bú duì ， zhè gēn běn jiù shì yī jù kuǐ lěi 。
四肢很短，背上背着一副巨壳，深海玄鬼……，…不对，这根本就是一具傀儡。
Though it emitted no oppressive aura, its sheer size left one awestruck.
jiǎ rú lín xuān hái liú zài cǐ chù ， kěn dìng huì mù dèng kǒu dāi le 。
假如林轩还留在此处，肯定会目瞪口呆了。
If a Spirit Realm cultivator were here, they would be terrified. The sea creature's warship and flying法宝 had the same essence; however, such a massive puppet was adorned with various符文 and complex arrays.
kuǐ lěi shù tā suī rán méi yǒu zěn me yán jiū guò ， dàn dāng chū wèi le bài xuān gé ， céng fèi jǐn qiān xīn wàn kǔ ， lì jīng chóng chóng bō zhé ， cóng tiān qiǎo mén zǒng duò ， huàn lái jǐ jù yuán yīng qī de kuǐ lěi 。
傀儡术他虽然没有怎么研究过，但当初为了拜轩阁，曾费尽千辛万苦，历经重重波折，从天巧门总舵，换来几具元婴期的傀儡。
Warships of this scale were not something ordinary sea creatures could possess. They combined the strengths of both法宝 and puppets, making them formidable weapons. Only a few superpowers among the sea races owned such warships.
nà xiē dōu shì rén xíng kuǐ lěi ， dàn qí shí kuǐ lěi yě kě yǐ zuò chéng niǎo shòu chóng yú ， yǐ jí gè zhǒng yāo shòu xíng tài 。
那些都是人形傀儡，但其实傀儡也可以做成鸟兽虫鱼，以及各种妖兽形态。
The玄龟 hovered above the surface as light flashed, revealing dozens of cultivators inside its shell.
bù guò yǎn qián xuán guī suǒ bāo hán de xuán ào chéng dù ， zé yuǎn yuǎn chāo guò rén jiè xiū shì de rèn zhī le 。
不过眼前玄龟所包含的玄奥程度，则远远超过人界修士的认知了。
Unlike the low-level cultivators Lin Xuan had encountered, these were all experts at元婴 stage or higher.
xī cóng tóu dào wěi ， zú yǒu wǔ bǎi zhàng zhǎng 。
牺从头到尾，足有五百丈长。
Especially the woman in front.
suī rán méi yǒu rèn hé wēi yā qì xī ， dàn guāng shì tǐ jī ， jiù ràng rén xīn jīng yǐ jí 。
虽然没有任何威压气息，但光是体积，就让人心惊以极。
Dressed differently from other sea creatures, she wore black clothes and a veil that concealed her face.
rú guǒ shì líng jiè xiū shì zài cǐ chù ， kěn dìng xīn jīng dǎn zhàn ， hǎi zú xiū shì de xuán guī zhàn chuán yǔ tā men de fēi xíng fǎ qì ， cóng běn zhì lái shuō ， bìng wú qū bié 。
如果是灵界修士在此处，肯定心惊胆战，海族修士的玄龟战船与他们的飞行法器，从本质来说，并无区别。
Nevertheless, one could still discern her age—around twenty years old—and she was a late-stage Separation Realm cultivator, more powerful than Lin Xuan.
rán ér tǐ jī zhè yàng páng dà ， zhè xuán guī kuǐ lěi de tǐ biǎo ， hái diāo kè zhe gè zhǒng gè yàng de fú wén ， yǐ jí dà xiǎo bù yī de lián huán fǎ zhèn 。
然而体积这样庞大，这玄龟傀儡的体表，还雕刻着各种各样的符文，以及大小不一的连环法阵。
"Xiu Auntie."
zhè zhǒng guī mó de xuán guī zhàn chuán ， kě bú shì pǔ tōng hǎi zú xiū shì néng gòu yōng yǒu dì ， qí gōng fáng yī tǐ ， wēi lì jīng rén yǐ jí ， jiān jù fǎ bǎo yǔ kuǐ lěi de shuāng chóng yōu diǎn ， yōng yǒu zhè xuán guī zhàn chuán de ， wéi yǒu jǐ gè hǎi zú de chāo jí shì lì 。
这种规模的玄龟战船，可不是普通海族修士能够拥有地，其攻防一体，威力惊人以极，兼具法宝与傀儡的双重优点，拥有这玄龟战船的，唯有几个海族的超级势力。
The sea girl's expression turned fearful as she hesitated before walking over slowly.
xuán guī xuán yú hǎi miàn ， suí hòu guāng huá yī shǎn ， shù shí míng xiū shì chū xiàn zài le xī guī ké de zhōng jiān 。
玄龟悬于海面，随后光华一闪，数十名修士出现在了牺龟壳的中间。
"Why did you come personally?"
yǔ lín xuān lái líng jiè hòu suǒ jiē chù dào de dī jiē xiū shì bù tóng ， zhè jǐ shí rén quán dōu shì yuán yīng qī yǐ shàng de gāo shǒu 。
与林轩来灵界后所接触到的低阶修士不同，这几十人全都是元婴期以上的高手。
"Can I not? You're too impulsive to come here alone. If danger arises, you should know your special status. Being kidnapped by a human cultivator could even spark conflict between our two races."
Facing the raging monster, Lin Xuan did not dodge or retreat; he merely pointed his finger forward.
"Quickly!"
With a light exclamation from him, the flying knife shot back. Blood splattered as it pierced into the center of the octopus's forehead.
A louder wail followed, and with its妖气 gradually dissipating, the octopus turned into a corpse.
"Princess, are you alright?"
The two men rushed to the side of the young lady, their faces filled with fear. They couldn't imagine what would happen if Princess Mu Luo were harmed.
"What nonsense are you saying? Are you trying to reveal my identity?" The young lady glared at them and spoke in a language that Lin Xuan and the elder could not understand.
It was an ancient tongue; even among human cultivators, few could comprehend it.
After dismissing her attendants, this woman approached within three feet of Lin Xuan with graceful steps. She gently waved: "Thank you for your great kindness. Otherwise, we might have truly perished at the hands of that monster."
The language she spoke was ordinary, not particularly unusual; it was the common tongue of the Eastern Sea.
Her voice was incredibly enchanting, almost ethereal.
Upon closer inspection, Lin Xuan's eyes revealed a hint of surprise. Though beautiful, she did not possess the breathtaking beauty of Yue'er or Yunzhong Fairy. Even Sister Ruyan seemed to have an edge over her.
But her features were exceptionally refined, like something crafted by an artist, exuding a unique allure.
"Friend, no need for such formalities; it was merely a small effort."
Lin Xuan's face showed a faint smile. Although he was not one to turn down any opportunity for gain, helping these three was not a significant burden. After all, as a wandering cultivator, he understood the hardships of their life.
However, at this moment, Lin Xuan felt some doubt about their identities. They seemed different from what he had initially assumed. If they were ordinary wandering cultivators, even if close friends, there would be no need for such selfless actions when in danger.
Moreover, their anxious expressions suggested that her identity was more complex than it appeared on the surface.
Though these thoughts swirled in his mind, Lin Xuan did not delve deeper. Everyone had secrets; this woman's identity was none of his concern. Besides, their cultivation levels were negligible—just Foundation Establishment stage—and even if she had some backing, it likely wouldn't interest him.
With these thoughts, Lin Xuan's expression turned indifferent.
Just arriving in the Spirit Realm, he did not have time to chat with a few young cultivators. After a brief exchange, they parted ways amicably.
Lin Xuan returned to his spirit boat. The Foundation Establishment elder's face was filled with reverence.
The clean and efficient way Lin Xuan had dispatched the octopus left him wondering if human world cultivator techniques were truly inferior compared to this realm. Could it be that the rumors were incorrect?
Though surprised, he did not dare speak freely about it. He buried his doubts deep in his heart, knowing the dangers of speaking carelessly.
Watching the spirit boat depart, the two men sighed with relief.
"Princess, you didn't get hurt, right?"
"We should have stayed at the underwater fairy city; it was my fault for leaving with you. If anything happened to you..."
The man on the left spoke, his robust appearance and ruggedly handsome face making him stand out.
"Yes, brother, you're right. If it were Princess..."
"Enough, both of you! Stop being such a bunch of sissies."
When the sea girl heard this, she showed signs of impatience: "Living in that underwater fairy city all day is so boring. It's just one octopus; even without human help, I could handle it..."
Before her words were finished, a loud explosion echoed.
Suddenly, the calm sea surface was tossed into chaos as massive waves rose to over a hundred feet, resembling a deep blue well.
The waves surged and crashed back onto the sea.
One wave after another, a huge vortex appeared at the center of the sea.
"What..."
Their expressions changed dramatically.
This vortex was enormous—over six or seven hundred feet in diameter—and its depths were unfathomable.
They did not run away; even the gusts of wind caused them to sway slightly.
After some time, this vortex revealed a massive monster.
It had short limbs and carried a large shell on its back—a deep-sea玄鬼… No, it was clearly a puppet.
If Lin Xuan were still there, he would have been stunned.
Though he hadn't extensively studied puppetry techniques, he had once gone through great lengths to obtain some元婴 stage puppets from the main hall of Tianqiao Sect for the Eagle Nest Pavilion.
These were humanoid puppets, but puppets could also be crafted in various shapes like birds, beasts, and even妖兽 forms.
However, the complexity of this玄龟 was far beyond what human cultivators could comprehend.
From head to tail, it stretched over five hundred feet long.
Though it emitted no oppressive aura, its sheer size left one awestruck.
If a Spirit Realm cultivator were here, they would be terrified. The sea creature's warship and flying法宝 had the same essence; however, such a massive puppet was adorned with various符文 and complex arrays.
Warships of this scale were not something ordinary sea creatures could possess. They combined the strengths of both法宝 and puppets, making them formidable weapons. Only a few superpowers among the sea races owned such warships.
The玄龟 hovered above the surface as light flashed, revealing dozens of cultivators inside its shell.
Unlike the low-level cultivators Lin Xuan had encountered, these were all experts at元婴 stage or higher.
Especially the woman in front.
Dressed differently from other sea creatures, she wore black clothes and a veil that concealed her face.
Nevertheless, one could still discern her age—around twenty years old—and she was a late-stage Separation Realm cultivator, more powerful than Lin Xuan.
"Xiu Auntie."
The sea girl's expression turned fearful as she hesitated before walking over slowly.
"Why did you come personally?"
"Can I not? You're too impulsive to come here alone. If danger arises, you should know your special status. Being kidnapped by a human cultivator could even spark conflict between our two races."