shēng sǐ cún cún wáng zhī jì ， zì rán méi yǒu rén zài qù guān xīn shǎo zhǔ dǎn xiǎo de wèn tí 。
生死存存亡之际，自然没有人再去关心少主胆小的问题。
During the critical moment of life and death, no one cared about the young master's fear anymore.
áo guò yǎn qián de wēi jī cái shì zuì zhòng yào dì 。
熬过眼前的危机才是最重要地。
The priority was to survive this crisis.
yòng bù zhe dòng yuán ， zhè shí hòu shì zài wèi zì jǐ de shēng cún ér zhàn 。
用不着动员，这时候是在为自己的生存而战。
There was no need for mobilization; everyone was fighting for their own survival at this moment.
zhòng xiū shì fēn fēn jì chū bǎo wù fǎ qì ， xiàng zhe tiān kōng zhōng nà yín sè de làng cháo pīn mìng hōng jī 。
众修士纷纷祭出宝物法器，向着天空中那银色的浪潮拼命轰击。
Masters of various cultivation techniques successively revealed their treasures and magical artifacts, launching attacks on the silver wave in the sky with all their might.
gè zhǒng jìn zhì yě kāi shǐ fā huī xiào guǒ ， tiān kōng zhōng bào liè kāi gè zhǒng wǔ yán liù sè de guāng zhù 。
各种禁制也开始发挥效果，天空中爆裂开各种五颜六色的光柱。
Various prohibitions began to take effect, causing colorful light columns to burst in the sky.
yāo qín zài bù tíng de bèi shōu gē ， rán ér pāo men de shù liàng tài guò kě bù ， mián yán jǐ qiān lǐ ， wú biān wú jì 。
妖禽在不停的被收割，然而抛们的数量太过可怖，绵延几千里，无边无际。
The monstrous birds were continuously being harvested, but their numbers were too horrifying, stretching for thousands of miles without end.
suǒ yǒu de nǔ lì dōu fǎng fú shì tú láo ér yǐ ！
所有的努力都仿佛是徒劳而已！
All efforts seemed futile!
yuǎn yuǎn wàng qù ， bái hǔ chéng jiù fǎng fú yī kuài jiān yìng de jiāo shí ， bèi yín sè de làng cháo tūn mò ， shǎo qǐng zhī hòu ， cháo shuǐ tuì qù ， jiāo shí yī jiù wēi rán sǒng lì 。
远远望去，白虎城就仿佛一块坚硬的礁石，被银色的浪潮吞没，少顷之后，潮水退去，礁石依旧巍然耸立。
From afar, White Tiger City appeared like a solid rock, swallowed by the silver waves. Shortly after, as the tide receded, the rock still stood tall and firm.
ěr hǎi cháo yě shì lián mián bù jué ， xià yī bō gèng jiā xiōng yǒng de fēng yōng ér qù ……，…
耳海潮也是连绵不绝，下一波更加汹涌的蜂拥而去……，…
Ear Sea Tide was unceasing, with the next wave surging even more fiercely...
zhè zhǒng shí kè ， wéi yǒu wàn zhòng yī xīn cái néng dù guò wēi jī 。
这种时刻，唯有万众一心才能度过危机。
Only when everyone united could they overcome this crisis.
bié shuō gāo jiē xiū shì ， jiù shì zhù jī ， shèn zhì shì líng dòng qī de cài niǎo yě dà hū hān zhàn bù yǐ 。
别说高阶修士，就是筑基，甚至是灵动期的菜鸟也大呼酣战不已。
Not only high-ranking cultivators but also those at the Foundation Establishment stage, even novice cultivators in the Flexible Spirit Period, were all fighting with great enthusiasm.
chú le wàn shòu dǎo de fáng yù jiǎ shì ， qí yú wài lái de xiū xiān zhě ， fāng shì zhōng diàn pù de zhǎng guì huǒ jì ， shèn zhì shì sàn xiū ， yě dōu zì fā de gǎn lái fáng shǒu 。
除了万兽岛的防御甲士，其余外来的修仙者，坊市中店铺的掌柜伙计，甚至是散修，也都自发的赶来防守。
Apart from the defenders of WananimalIsland, other outsiders—shopkeepers and apprentices from the market stalls, as well as scattered cultivators—also spontaneously rushed to defend the city.
dào bú shì tā men duì wàn shòu dǎo yǒu shén me guī shǔ ， ér shì rú jīn qíng kuàng tè shū ， bái hǔ chéng de fáng yù yí dàn bèi gōng pò ， shuí yě bié xiǎng tòng tòng kuài kuài de huó zhe 。
倒不是他们对万兽岛有什么归属，而是如今情况特殊，白虎城的防御一旦被攻破，谁也别想痛痛快快的活着。
They weren't loyal to WananimalIsland; rather, they fought for their own survival. Even if the White Tiger City's defenses were breached, no one would be able to live comfortably.
wèi le shēng cún xià qù ， nǎ pà wēi bó de mián lì ， zhè shí hòu yě zài suǒ bù xī 。
为了生存下去，哪怕微薄的绵力，这时候也在所不惜。
Driven by the desire to survive, even the slightest effort was worth it at this moment.
tiān kōng zhōng líng qì zòng héng ， fǎ bǎo fēi wǔ ， jiù zài rén rén dōu rè xuè fèn zhàn de yī kè ， nà wèi wàn shòu dǎo shǎo zhǔ què qiāo qiāo de liū le 。
天空中灵器纵横，法宝飞舞，就在人人都热血奋战的一刻，那位万兽岛少主却悄悄的溜了。
In the sky, spiritual artifacts and magical treasures flew everywhere as everyone fought with great fervor. At that moment, Wan Menghao, the young master of WananimalIsland, quietly slipped away.
píng shí tā zuò wēi zuò fú ， qiáng qiǎng měi nǚ ， fǎng fú cóng méi yǒu pà guò ， piān piān zài zhè guān jiàn shí kè ， què yuán xíng bì lù ， bù guò shì yī dǎn xiǎo rú shǔ ， tān shēng pà sǐ zhī tú 。
平时他作威作福，强抢美女，仿佛从没有怕过，偏偏在这关键时刻，却原形毕露，不过是一胆小如鼠，贪生怕死之徒。
He had always been arrogant and domineering, forcibly taking beautiful women, but in this critical moment, he revealed his true nature—a coward who feared for his life.
“ shǎo zhǔ ” nǐ ………
“少主”你………
"Young Master..."
“ běn shǎo zhǔ lā dù zi ， shēn tǐ bù shū fú ” zhè lǐ “……， zhè lǐ yǒu zhū wèi zhǎng lǎo fù zé zhǐ huī jiù hǎo le 。” bèi rén jiào zhù ， wàn mèng háo què lǐ zhí qì zhuàng de zhǎo dào le lǐ yóu ， suí hòu hún shēn hóng máng yì qǐ ， táo pǎo dǎo shì xùn jié yǐ jí 。
“本少主拉肚子，身体不舒服”这里“……，这里有诸位长老负责指挥就好了。”被人叫住，万孟豪却理直气壮的找到了理由，随后浑身红芒一起，逃跑倒是迅捷以极。
"I'm having a stomachache. I feel unwell," said Wan Menghao confidently, finding an excuse. With a burst of red light, he fled swiftly.
zì jǐ kě shì zūn guì wú bǐ de shǎo zhǔ ， zěn me néng yǔ yī qún bēi jiàn de yāo qín pīn mìng ne ？
自己可是尊贵无比的少主，怎么能与一群卑贱的妖禽拼命呢？
As the most respected young master, how could he fight with those lowly monstrous birds?
sú huà shuō ” qiān jīn zhī zi bù zuò chuí táng ， zì jǐ dāng rán yào pǎo huí chéng zhǔ fǔ ， dào zuì ān quán de dì fāng dài zhe 。
俗话说”千金之子不坐垂堂，自己当然要跑回城主府，到最安全的地方待着。
According to popular belief, "a rich man doesn't sit in danger." He naturally wanted to return to the city lord's residence and stay in the safest place possible.
wàn mèng háo rú cǐ xiǎng zhe ， sī háo yě méi yǒu nèi jiù zhī sè 。
万孟豪如此想着，丝毫也没有内疚之色。
Wan Menghao had no remorse as he thought this.
“ zhāng dào yǒu ， nǐ kàn ………
“张道友，你看………
"Friend Zhang, what do you think..."
“ hēng ， làn ní fú bù shàng qiáng ， bù yòng zhǐ wàng cǐ zi le 。” huī páo lǎo zhě tàn le kǒu qì ， suí hòu liǎn shàng shǎn guò yī sī zhēng níng zhī yì ：“ dà jiā bú yào xiè qì ， bié wàng le ， wǒ men rú jīn pīn sǐ fèn zhàn ， shì wèi le zì jǐ néng gòu shēng cún xià qù 。”
“哼，烂泥扶不上墙，不用指望此子了。”灰袍老者叹了口气，随后脸上闪过一丝狰狞之意：“大家不要泄气，别忘了，我们如今拼死奋战，是为了自己能够生存下去。”
"Humph, a wall cannot be built with rotten mud; don’t expect anything from that child," said the robed elder with a sigh. A sinister expression flashed across his face: "Everyone, don't lose heart. Remember, we are fighting to ensure our own survival."
zhòng xiū shì hōng rán yìng nuò ， yuán běn yīn wèi wàn mèng háo táo zǒu dī mí dī shì qì ， yě wèi zhī yī zhèn 。
众修士轰然应诺，原本因为万孟豪逃走低迷的士气，也为之一振。
The cultivators responded loudly in agreement, and their morale improved significantly.
bù guò jīng cǐ yí mù ， zì rán rén rén lí xīn lí dé ， duì yú wàn shòu dǎo de zhōng chéng dù ， yě dà dà jiàng dī 。
不过经此一幕，自然人人离心离德，对于万兽岛的忠诚度，也大大降低。
However, this incident naturally caused everyone's loyalty to WananimalIsland to decrease. After all, even the young island master had abandoned them.
bì jìng ” lián shǎo dǎo zhǔ dōu pāo qì le zì jǐ 。
毕竟”连少岛主都抛弃了自己。
Meanwhile, the monstrous birds' attacks became more intense. The silver fish birds, seeing their prey fleeing, charged at the protective barrier with bloodshot eyes, pushing each other forward and increasing the pressure by a significant margin.
ér yāo qín de gōng shì què yuè fā líng lì ， yín yú niǎo mù dǔ měi wèi de shí wù yuǎn qù ， shuāng mù xuè hóng ， xiàng zhe hù zhào pīn mìng de chōng jī 。
而妖禽的攻势却越发凌厉，银鱼鸟目睹美味的食物远去，双目血红，向着护罩拼命的冲击。
The light screen trembled violently, as if it might break at any moment.
qián pū hòu jì ， ràng yā lì dà zēng le yí bèi yǒu yú 。
前仆后继，让压力大增了一倍有余。
Lin Xuan was still in the city. After framing that foolish young master, he had the opportunity to escape from the monstrous birds' pursuit but chose not to do so.
guāng mù yě chàn dòng bù yǐ ， fǎng fú suí shí dōu yǒu kě néng pò qù 。
光幕也颤动不已，仿佛随时都有可能破去。
His choice was strategic. Through his probing actions, Lin Xuan knew for certain that WananimalSage wasn't on the island.
ér lín xuān cǐ kè yī jiù hái zài chéng lǐ 。
而林轩此刻依旧还在城里。
So what did he have to worry about? He planned to take advantage of the chaos.
qí shí gāng gāng jià huò gěi nà wèi bái chī shǎo zhǔ zhī hòu ， tā wán quán yǒu jī huì bǎi tuō yāo qín de zhuī zhú ” bù guò lín xuān bìng wèi nà yàng zuò 。
其实刚刚嫁祸给那位白痴少主之后，他完全有机会摆脱妖禽的追逐”不过林轩并未那样做。
The appearance of the beast tide attracted all the cultivators' attention, providing him with a certain convenience.
zhī suǒ yǐ rú cǐ xuǎn zé ， yě shì dà yǒu mù dì 。
之所以如此选择，也是大有目的。
With great skill comes great courage. Lin Xuan had no intention of leaving just yet!
tōng guò gāng cái de shì tàn zhī jǔ ， lín xuān yǐ xīn zhōng yǒu shù ， guǒ rán rú zì jǐ de cāi cè ， wàn shòu zūn zhě bìng bù zài dǎo zhōng 。
通过刚才的试探之举，林轩已心中有数，果然如自己的猜测，万兽尊者并不在岛中。
Scanning his surroundings, Lin Xuan released his extremely powerful divine sense.
nà hái yǒu shén me hǎo gù jì ” lín xuān zhǔn bèi hún shuǐ mō yú 。
那还有什么好顾忌”林轩准备浑水摸鱼。
He quickly found what he was looking for—the direction of the city lord's residence was easier to determine.
ér shòu cháo de chū xiàn ， gèng xī yǐn le dǎo zhōng suǒ yǒu xiū shì de shì xiàn ， wèi zì jǐ tí gōng le yí dìng de fāng biàn 。
而兽潮的出现，更吸引了岛中所有修士的视线，为自己提供了一定的方便。
Since Wananimalwasn't in the city, he couldn’t have taken all the treasures. Some must be stored in the city lord’s residence. There was no need for him to hesitate; Lin Xuan planned to plunder it completely.
yì gāo rén dǎn dà ” lín xuān cái bù zhǔn bèi jiù cǐ lí qù a ！
艺高人胆大”林轩才不准备就此离去啊！
Compared to Linhai City, this city was larger.
mù guāng sǎo guò ， lín xuān jiāng qiáng dà yǐ jí de shén shí fàng chū 。
目光扫过，林轩将强大以极的神识放出。
However, with his speed, even circling the entire city wouldn't take much time.
hěn kuài jiù yǒu le shōu huò ” chéng zhǔ fǔ de fāng xiàng shì bǐ jiào róng yì què dìng de 。
很快就有了收获”城主府的方向是比较容易确定的。
Lin Xuan originally intended to head towards the city lord's residence but soon saw a gatehouse appear in his view. This type of building was very familiar to him; it was typically unique to market districts.
wàn shòu bù zài chéng lǐ ， dàn tā kěn dìng bù kě néng dài zǒu suǒ yǒu de bǎo wù ， jiā bù fèn de dōng xī dìng shì duī zài chéng zhǔ fǔ lǐ ， nà hái yǒu shén me hào kè qì ， lín xuān zhǔn bèi jiāng qí quán bù xǐ jié le qù 。
万兽不在城里，但他肯定不可能带走所有的宝物，夹部分的东西定是堆在城主府里，那还有什么好客气，林轩准备将其全部洗劫了去。
Lin Xuan’s expression changed as he landed the swift rainbow.
yǔ lín hǎi chéng xiāng bǐ ， cǐ chéng de miàn jī xiǎn rán hái yào gèng dà yī xiē 。
与临海城相比，此城的面积显然还要更大一些。
"Who are you?"
bù guò yǐ lín xuān de dùn sù ， jí biàn rào chéng yī zhōu yě yòng bù liǎo duō shǎo gōng fu 。
不过以林轩的遁速，即便绕城一周也用不了多少工夫。
Two guards appeared, their faces filled with suspicion and uncertainty. The leaders were peak Condensation Core cultivators, while the others weren't weak either.
lín xuān yuán běn shì fēi xiàng chéng zhǔ fǔ ， kě hěn kuài yí gè pái fāng què yìng rù le yǎn lián ， zhè zhǒng biāo zhì xìng de jiàn zhù lín xuān zài shú xī bù guò ， yì bān dōu shì fāng shì suǒ tè yǒu de 。
林轩原本是飞向城主府，可很快一个牌坊却映入了眼帘，这种标志性的建筑林轩再熟悉不过，一般都是坊市所特有的。
Lin Xuan's face showed surprise but quickly understood.
lín xuān shén sè yī dòng ， là xià le jīng hóng 。
林轩神色一动，落下了惊虹。
Even though the city defenses were tight, important places like market districts would still have cultivators on duty to prevent opportunists from taking advantage of the situation.
“ shén me rén ？”
“什么人？”
This was crucial for WananimalIsland’s reputation.
yī duì jiǎ shì chū xiàn zài le shì xiàn zhōng ， liǎn shàng dài zhe jīng yí bù dìng zhī sè ， wéi shǒu èr rén jū rán shì níng dān qī dǐng fēng de xiū xiān zhě ， qí yú zhī rén jìng jiè yě bù ruò 。
一对甲士出现在了视线中，脸上带着惊疑不定之色，为首二人居然是凝丹期顶峰的修仙者，其余之人境界也不弱。
Generally speaking, such a scale of beast tide wasn't enough to breach this strong city. The silver fish birds, although ferocious, had negligible individual strength.
lín xuān liǎn shàng lù chū yì wài zhī sè ， dàn shāo yī zhuǎn niàn yě jiù qīng chǔ 。
林轩脸上露出意外之色，但稍一转念也就清楚。
Therefore, even though guests and shopkeepers in the market district were all helping with the defense, there remained a team of high-ranking cultivators on duty.
jí biàn shì xiàn zài chéng fáng chī jǐn ， fāng shì zhè zhǒng zhòng yào dì fāng kěn dìng hái shì huì yǒu xiū shì kān shǒu de 。
即便是现在城防吃紧，坊市这种重要地方肯定还是会有修士看守的。
Of course, they not only guarded against intruders but also monitored each other to prevent theft by those in charge.
yǐ fáng rén hún shuǐ mō yú 。
以防人浑水摸鱼。
Seeing Lin Xuan approach, the guards' expressions turned hostile. They scanned him: "You two, instead of helping defend the city, sneaking here—what do you want? Do you think we won’t kill you for trying to move the treasures in the market district? Hmph..."
zhè kě guān xì zhe zhěng gè wàn shòu dǎo de shēng yù 。
这可关系着整个万兽岛的声誉。
Before he could finish speaking, the expression of the leader suddenly changed to extreme fear, as if seeing a ghost.
hé kuàng jiù yì bān qíng kuàng lái shuō ， zhè zhǒng guī mó de shòu cháo hái bù zhì yú jiāng yǎn qián de xióng chéng gōng pò ， bì jìng yín yú niǎo suī xiōng cán wú bǐ ， dàn dān gè de shí lì què bù zhí yī tí 。
何况就一般情况来说，这种规模的兽潮还不至于将眼前的雄城攻破，毕竟银鱼鸟虽凶残无比，但单个的实力却不值一提。
Lin Xuan's face also showed surprise: "A mere Condensation Core cultivator actually recognized my realm. Fine, since you don’t want to suffer, slit your throats."
suǒ yǐ fāng shì zhōng de kè rén ， bāo kuò diàn pù zhōng de zhǎng guì 、 huǒ jì ， suī rán quán dōu qù zì fā de bāng zhù shǒu chéng yíng dí ， zhè lǐ què fǎn ér liú le yī duì xiū wèi bù dī de jiǎ shì 。
所以坊市中的客人，包括店铺中的掌柜、伙计，虽然全都去自发的帮助守城迎敌，这里却反而留了一队修为不低的甲士。
"Senior... Senior, spare me!"
dāng rán ， tā men jì zài fáng zéi ， bǐ cǐ zhī jiān ， yě zài hù xiāng jiān shì ， miǎn de zuò chū nà jiān shǒu zì dào de shì 。
当然，他们既在防贼，彼此之间，也在互相监视，免得做出那监守自盗的事。
The middle-ranking cultivator was terrified and kneeled with tears streaming down his face: "We have no grudge against you..."
cǐ shí kàn jiàn lín xuān lái dào zhè lǐ ， nà xiē jiǎ shì de mù guāng bù shàn yǐ jí ， zài lín xuān shēn shàng sǎo guò ：“ nǐ men liǎng gè ， bù bāng máng shǒu chéng ， guǐ guǐ suì suì de pǎo dào cǐ chù ， yì yù rú hé ， xiǎng yào shàn dòng fāng shì zhōng de bǎo wù ， shā wú shè ， yí “…… lí hé qī xiū xiān zhě ？”
此时看见林轩来到这里，那些甲士的目光不善以极，在林轩身上扫过：“你们两个，不帮忙守城，鬼鬼祟祟的跑到此处，意欲如何，想要擅动坊市中的宝物，杀无赦，咦“……离合期修仙者？”
Some turned to flee.
huà yīn wèi luò ， nà wéi shǒu jiǎ shì de biǎo qíng ， tū rán biàn dé kǒng jù yǐ jí qǐ lái le ， gēn jiàn guǐ chà bu duō 。
话音未落，那为首甲士的表情，突然变得恐惧以极起来了，跟见鬼差不多。
"You may have no grudge, but who cares that you are evil cultivators under Wananimal?"
lín xuān liǎn shàng ， tóng yàng lù chū jǐ fēn yì wài zhī sè ：“ qū qū yī míng níng dān xiū shì ， jū rán néng gòu jiāng lín mǒu de jìng jiè rèn chū ， yě bà ， nǐ men bù xiǎng bèi shòu zhé mó ， jiù zì wěn hǎo le 。”
林轩脸上，同样露出几分意外之色：“区区一名凝丹修士，居然能够将林某的境界认出，也罢，你们不想倍受折磨，就自刎好了。”
Lin Xuan sneered; these fellows were notorious for their wicked deeds, deserving of death.
“ qián bèi …… qián bèi ráo mìng 。”
“前辈……前辈饶命。”
Without hesitation, he waved his sleeves and launched several fireballs the size of fists—Fireball Spell.
zhōng xiū shì dà jīng ， tì lèi héng liú de guì xià kē tóu ：“ wǒ men yǔ nǐ wú yuān wú chóu ……”
中修士大惊，涕泪横流的跪下磕头：“我们与你无冤无仇……”
This was one of the most basic Five Elements spells, but with a Separation Realm cultivator casting it, its power was different. The faces of the cultivators were filled with fear; whether they dodged or used defensive magical artifacts, their fate was the same.
dāng rán yě yǒu jǐ rén zhuǎn shēn jiù zǒu 。
当然也有几人转身就走。
Hit by the fireballs, they screamed in pain, but instantly turned to nothingness, their souls unable to escape and burned into ashes.
“ shì wú yuān wú chóu ， kě shuí ràng nǐ men shì wàn shòu shǒu xià de xié xiū ？”
“是无冤无仇，可谁让你们是万兽手下的邪修？”
Lin Xuan's expression showed satisfaction as he killed this team of guards. Then, Lin Xuan transformed into a swift rainbow and flew into what appeared to be a sizable market district.
During the critical moment of life and death, no one cared about the young master's fear anymore.
The priority was to survive this crisis.
There was no need for mobilization; everyone was fighting for their own survival at this moment.
Masters of various cultivation techniques successively revealed their treasures and magical artifacts, launching attacks on the silver wave in the sky with all their might.
Various prohibitions began to take effect, causing colorful light columns to burst in the sky.
The monstrous birds were continuously being harvested, but their numbers were too horrifying, stretching for thousands of miles without end.
All efforts seemed futile!
From afar, White Tiger City appeared like a solid rock, swallowed by the silver waves. Shortly after, as the tide receded, the rock still stood tall and firm.
Ear Sea Tide was unceasing, with the next wave surging even more fiercely...
Only when everyone united could they overcome this crisis.
Not only high-ranking cultivators but also those at the Foundation Establishment stage, even novice cultivators in the Flexible Spirit Period, were all fighting with great enthusiasm.
Apart from the defenders of WananimalIsland, other outsiders—shopkeepers and apprentices from the market stalls, as well as scattered cultivators—also spontaneously rushed to defend the city.
They weren't loyal to WananimalIsland; rather, they fought for their own survival. Even if the White Tiger City's defenses were breached, no one would be able to live comfortably.
Driven by the desire to survive, even the slightest effort was worth it at this moment.
In the sky, spiritual artifacts and magical treasures flew everywhere as everyone fought with great fervor. At that moment, Wan Menghao, the young master of WananimalIsland, quietly slipped away.
He had always been arrogant and domineering, forcibly taking beautiful women, but in this critical moment, he revealed his true nature—a coward who feared for his life.
"Young Master..."
"I'm having a stomachache. I feel unwell," said Wan Menghao confidently, finding an excuse. With a burst of red light, he fled swiftly.
As the most respected young master, how could he fight with those lowly monstrous birds?
According to popular belief, "a rich man doesn't sit in danger." He naturally wanted to return to the city lord's residence and stay in the safest place possible.
Wan Menghao had no remorse as he thought this.
"Friend Zhang, what do you think..."
"Humph, a wall cannot be built with rotten mud; don’t expect anything from that child," said the robed elder with a sigh. A sinister expression flashed across his face: "Everyone, don't lose heart. Remember, we are fighting to ensure our own survival."
The cultivators responded loudly in agreement, and their morale improved significantly.
However, this incident naturally caused everyone's loyalty to WananimalIsland to decrease. After all, even the young island master had abandoned them.
Meanwhile, the monstrous birds' attacks became more intense. The silver fish birds, seeing their prey fleeing, charged at the protective barrier with bloodshot eyes, pushing each other forward and increasing the pressure by a significant margin.
The light screen trembled violently, as if it might break at any moment.
Lin Xuan was still in the city. After framing that foolish young master, he had the opportunity to escape from the monstrous birds' pursuit but chose not to do so.
His choice was strategic. Through his probing actions, Lin Xuan knew for certain that WananimalSage wasn't on the island.
So what did he have to worry about? He planned to take advantage of the chaos.
The appearance of the beast tide attracted all the cultivators' attention, providing him with a certain convenience.
With great skill comes great courage. Lin Xuan had no intention of leaving just yet!
Scanning his surroundings, Lin Xuan released his extremely powerful divine sense.
He quickly found what he was looking for—the direction of the city lord's residence was easier to determine.
Since Wananimalwasn't in the city, he couldn’t have taken all the treasures. Some must be stored in the city lord’s residence. There was no need for him to hesitate; Lin Xuan planned to plunder it completely.
Compared to Linhai City, this city was larger.
However, with his speed, even circling the entire city wouldn't take much time.
Lin Xuan originally intended to head towards the city lord's residence but soon saw a gatehouse appear in his view. This type of building was very familiar to him; it was typically unique to market districts.
Lin Xuan’s expression changed as he landed the swift rainbow.
"Who are you?"
Two guards appeared, their faces filled with suspicion and uncertainty. The leaders were peak Condensation Core cultivators, while the others weren't weak either.
Lin Xuan's face showed surprise but quickly understood.
Even though the city defenses were tight, important places like market districts would still have cultivators on duty to prevent opportunists from taking advantage of the situation.
This was crucial for WananimalIsland’s reputation.
Generally speaking, such a scale of beast tide wasn't enough to breach this strong city. The silver fish birds, although ferocious, had negligible individual strength.
Therefore, even though guests and shopkeepers in the market district were all helping with the defense, there remained a team of high-ranking cultivators on duty.
Of course, they not only guarded against intruders but also monitored each other to prevent theft by those in charge.
Seeing Lin Xuan approach, the guards' expressions turned hostile. They scanned him: "You two, instead of helping defend the city, sneaking here—what do you want? Do you think we won’t kill you for trying to move the treasures in the market district? Hmph..."
Before he could finish speaking, the expression of the leader suddenly changed to extreme fear, as if seeing a ghost.
Lin Xuan's face also showed surprise: "A mere Condensation Core cultivator actually recognized my realm. Fine, since you don’t want to suffer, slit your throats."
"Senior... Senior, spare me!"
The middle-ranking cultivator was terrified and kneeled with tears streaming down his face: "We have no grudge against you..."
Some turned to flee.
"You may have no grudge, but who cares that you are evil cultivators under Wananimal?"
Lin Xuan sneered; these fellows were notorious for their wicked deeds, deserving of death.
Without hesitation, he waved his sleeves and launched several fireballs the size of fists—Fireball Spell.
This was one of the most basic Five Elements spells, but with a Separation Realm cultivator casting it, its power was different. The faces of the cultivators were filled with fear; whether they dodged or used defensive magical artifacts, their fate was the same.
Hit by the fireballs, they screamed in pain, but instantly turned to nothingness, their souls unable to escape and burned into ashes.
Lin Xuan's expression showed satisfaction as he killed this team of guards. Then, Lin Xuan transformed into a swift rainbow and flew into what appeared to be a sizable market district.