wǔ sōu zhàn chuán huǒ lì quán kāi ， shù bǎi mén jīng wēi pào tóng shí fā shè ， nà wēi lì kàn dé lín xuān yě dà gǎn zé shé ， jiù suàn zì jǐ ， yě jué bù yuàn zhí yīng qí fēng 。
五艘战船火力全开，数百门晶威炮同时发射，那威力看得林轩也大感咋舌，就算自己，也绝不愿直缨其锋。
Five warships unleashed their full firepower, with hundreds of crystal power cannons firing simultaneously. The sheer force of the attack left Lin Xuan speechless; even he would not dare to face such a formidable opponent head-on.
hōng lōng lóng de bào liè shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， dǎo shàng de jìn zhì dà zhèn zì rán bèi sǎo dàng pò chú ， zhàn chuán shàng de xiū shì què mǎn miàn jīng è ， chú le jí shǎo shù hóng yè xiān zi de xīn fù ， dà bù fèn rén ， gēn běn jiù bù zhī dào lái zhè lǐ de mù dì shì shén me 。
轰隆隆的爆裂声传入耳朵，岛上的禁制大阵自然被扫荡破除，战船上的修士却满面惊愕，除了极少数红叶仙子的心腹，大部分人，根本就不知道来这里的目的是什么。
The rumbling explosions filled his ears as the island's禁制 was naturally swept away by the bombardment. However, the cultivators on the warships were taken aback, with only a few close allies of Red Leaf Immortal knowing their true purpose.
bú shì jì zǔ ， zěn me què wàn pào qí hōng ？
不是祭祖，怎么却万炮齐轰？
"Isn't this supposed to be an ancestral sacrifice? Why are there thousands of cannons firing at once?"
yǒu méi yǒu gǎo cuò ， zhè me yī lái lǎo dǎo zhǔ de líng mù qǐ bù shì bǎo bú zhù le ？
有没有搞错，这么一来老岛主的陵墓岂不是保不住了？
"Did they lose their minds? This way, the old patriarch's tomb won't be safe!"
nǎo hǎi zhōng de niàn tou shàng wèi zhuǎn guò ， dì èr lún qí shè yòu kāi shǐ le ， jīng shí zǎo yǐ tián chōng wán bì ， guāng zhù de shēng wēi xiǎn de qiáng jìng wú bǐ 。
脑海中的念头尚未转过，第二轮齐射又开始了，晶石早已填充完毕，光柱的声威显得强劲无比。
Before these thoughts could fully form in his mind, a second round of齐射 began. The crystal stones were already filled with energy, and the light columns displayed an overwhelming presence.
zhè yī cì méi yǒu le tài zhèn shǒu hù ， zhěng gè dǎo yǔ bèi zhà dé qī líng bā luò ， suì shí luàn fēi ， màn tiān de chén tǔ ， lián tiān kōng dōu bèi yáng qǐ de huī chén zhē bì zhù 。
这一次没有了太阵守护，整个岛屿被炸得七零八落，碎石乱飞，漫天的尘土，连天空都被扬起的灰尘遮蔽住。
Without any protective barriers to shield them, the entire island was shattered into pieces, with debris flying everywhere. Dust rose so thickly that it even obscured the sky.
shān fēng zhěng gè bēng tā le ， hú yě bèi hōng chū le yí gè yí gè de quē kǒu ， shuǐ sì chù luàn liú 。
山峰整个崩塌了，湖也被轰出了一个一个的缺口，水四处乱流。
The mountains collapsed, and lakes were torn open, causing water to flow chaotically.
zhěng gè dǎo yǔ kāi shǐ chàn dǒu ， suī rán méi yǒu wán quán tā xiàn ， dàn jù lí nà ge jìng dì yǐ jīng bù yuǎn 。
整个岛屿开始颤抖，虽然没有完全塌陷，但距离那个境地已经不远。
"Transformed from Essence Qi? This is a secret technique only a Separation Realm cultivator can perform."
qī lì de jiān xiào shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， zhè zhǒng qíng shì xià ， dǎo shàng de xiū shì dāng rán bù kě néng jì xù shè fú 。
凄厉的尖啸声传入耳朵，这种情势下，岛上的修士当然不可能继续设伏。
Various voices echoed in his ears as everyone stood united against their common enemy. Despite his relationship with Red Leaf Immortal's subordinates, they all hoped Lin Xuan would emerge unscathed.
guāng huá dà qǐ ， wǔ yán liù sè de hǎo bù měi lì ， jū rán yǒu shù bǎi zhī duō ， yī dà pī xiū shì xiōng shén è shà de yíng shàng lái le 。 shù liàng yǔ hóng yè zhè biān xiāng bǐ ， suī rán yuǎn yuǎn bù jí ， dàn nà jǐ bǎi rén zhōng ， yī xiǎo bàn dōu shì yuán yīng qī yǐ shàng de lǎo zǔ ， shèng xià de ， yě shì níng dān qī dǐng fēng de rén wù ， jū rán lián yí gè níng dān zhōng qī de dōu méi yǒu ， zhè zhǒng zhèn róng ， shuō shì jīng yīng ， yì diǎn yě bù wèi guò 。
光华大起，五颜六色的好不美丽，居然有数百之多，一大批修士凶神恶煞的迎上来了。数量与红叶这边相比，虽然远远不及，但那几百人中，一小半都是元婴期以上的老祖，剩下的，也是凝丹期顶峰的人物，居然连一个凝丹中期的都没有，这种阵容，说是精英，一点也不为过。
However, how could an early-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator possibly withstand the wrath of the Beast Patriarch?
ér wéi shǒu zhī rén ， kàn shàng qù nián líng yě bù shèn dà de yàng zi ， sì shí yú suì de zhōng nián xiū shì ， nóng méi dà yǎn ， yī shēn líng yā lìng rén jīng è ， liǎn shàng què dài zhe qì jí bài huài zhī sè 。
而为首之人，看上去年龄也不甚大的样子，四十余岁的中年修士，浓眉大眼，一身灵压令人惊愕，脸上却带着气急败坏之色。
Some closed their eyes out of sympathy, while only Red Leaf Immortal's delicate brows twitched, a hint of surprise in her eyes.
“ wàn shòu zūn zhě ！”
“万兽尊者！”
As the monstrous blade approached, Lin Xuan remained calm. The sound of cracking bones filled his ears as he clenched his fist and punched towards the sky.
jīng hū shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， hóng yè zhè biān ” bù shǎo rén yǐ jīng liǎn sè fā bái le 。
惊呼声传入耳朵，红叶这边”不少人已经脸色发白了。
Boom!
lín xuān mù guāng sǎo guò ， míng bái zhè zhǒng shí kè ” zì jǐ rú guǒ bù gǎn kuài zhàn chū lái ， bù yòng dǎ ， rén xīn jiù huì huàn sàn le 。
林轩目光扫过，明白这种时刻”自己如果不赶快站出来，不用打，人心就会涣散了。
The air was filled with the stench of the Beast Blade, which seemed to want to cut him in half. Compared to the eight-meter-long blade, his tiny fist was insignificant.
“ bù cuò ， jīn tiān suàn jì de jiù shì zhè jiā huo ， cǐ dì ， jiāng shì wàn shòu de mái gǔ zhī chù 。”
“不错，今天算计的就是这家伙，此地，将是万兽的埋骨之处。”
But then, everyone was stunned by a miraculous turn of events. Right before their eyes, Lin Xuan's punch shattered the seemingly invincible blade into pieces.
tā yī shēng dà hē ， rú shé zhàn chūn léi bān de chuán rù zhòng rén de ěr duǒ 。
他一声大喝，如舌战春雷般的传入众人的耳朵。
Simultaneously, a faint green glow erupted from his body as he exuded an overwhelming spiritual pressure.
“ xiǎo jiā huo ， jiù píng nǐ me ？” wàn shòu zūn zhě dà nù ， liǎn shàng níng sè yī xiǎn de kāi kǒu le 。
“小家伙，就凭你么？”万兽尊者大怒，脸上狞色一显的开口了。
Nearby cultivators were drenched in cold sweat, unable to stand straight.
yuán běn xiǎng yào shè xià mái fú ， méi xiǎng dào què bèi duì fāng qīng yì shí pò ， wàn pào qí hōng ， ràng zì jǐ zhè biān sǔn shī cǎn zhòng ， tā běn lái jiù xiǎng yào fā biāo ” méi xiǎng dào hái yǒu rén wǎng dāo kǒu shàng zhuàng 。
原本想要设下埋伏，没想到却被对方轻易识破，万炮齐轰，让自己这边损失惨重，他本来就想要发飙”没想到还有人往刀口上撞。
"Are you also at the Separation Realm?"
qū qū yī míng yuán yīng chū qī de xiǎo zi ， yě gǎn kǒu chū kuáng yán ， hǎo ， jiù ná nǐ lái jì lǎo fū de bǎo dāo 。
区区一名元婴初期的小子，也敢口出狂言，好，就拿你来祭老夫的宝刀。
The Beast Patriarch widened his eyes and spoke with great intensity. His expression was still menacing but now contained a hint of seriousness and unease.
jiàn lín xuān jū rán dǎn dà bāo tiān de chū le hù zhào ， wàn shòu zūn zhě yī shēng kuáng xiào ， jiān tóu yī dǒu ， yī dào yōu shēn mó qì cóng shēn shàng fēn lí ， yǔ sì zhōu de tiān dì yuán qì hùn hé ” huà wèi le yī cháng zú yǒu qī bā zhàng de dà dāo 。
见林轩居然胆大包天的出了护罩，万兽尊者一声狂笑，肩头一抖，一道幽深魔气从身上分离，与四周的天地元气混合”化为了一长足有七八丈的大刀。
He wasn't foolish; he had realized this was a trap set by Lin Xuan, whom he had unwittingly stepped into.
lüè yī zhuǎn zhé ， jiù hěn hěn de xiàng zhe lín xuān pī cì xià lái le 。
略一转折，就狠狠的向着林轩劈刺下来了。
The situation was dire.
dāo wèi zhì ， suǒ sàn fà chū lái de xīng chòu jiù zhōng rén yù ǒu ， xiǎn rán hán yǒu jù dú ， zhè yàng de gōng jī ， jué bú shì yuán yīng qī xiū shì kě yǐ dǐ dǎng dì 。
刀未至，所散发出来的腥臭就中人欲呕，显然含有剧毒，这样的攻击，绝不是元婴期修士可以抵挡地。
On the other side, different expressions were visible among the cultivators.
“ mó qì huà xíng ？”
“魔气化形？”
The Beast Patriarch's side was devastated. Many suspected they had fallen into an elaborate trap laid by their opponents.
“ zhè shì lí hé qī xiū shì cái néng shī zhǎn de mì jì 。”
“这是离合期修士才能施展的秘技。”
Anxiety spread among his subordinates.
“ lín zhǎng lǎo ， kuài duǒ 。”
“林长老，快躲。”
Meanwhile, Red Leaf Island's side was initially stunned but soon erupted in joy as they realized one of their own was also at the Separation Realm. This boosted their morale significantly.
gè zhǒng gè yàng de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， bù guǎn tā yǔ hóng yè xiān zi shǒu xià de guān xì rú hé ， cǐ shí cǐ kè ， dà jiā shì tóng chóu dí kài de 。
各种各样的声音传入耳朵，不管他与红叶仙子手下的关系如何，此时此刻，大家是同仇敌忾的。
Seeing that their efforts were paying off, Red Leaf Immortal was elated and spoke with a clear voice: "Victory is ours today! I came here not to honor our ancestors but to eliminate the Beast Patriarch. He has fallen into my trap; let Lin Elder handle him. You all wait no longer—blast them into pieces!"
zhàn zài tóng yī zhèn xiàn ， yě méi yǒu rén xī wàng lín xuān mò luò ， kě qū qū yī yuán yīng chū qī de xiū xiān zhě ” rú hé néng dǎng zhù wàn shòu zūn zhě de hán nù yī jī ne ？
站在同一阵线，也没有人希望林轩陌落，可区区一元婴初期的修仙者”如何能挡住万兽尊者的含怒一击呢？
Before he could finish, the crystal power cannons began齐射, hundreds of light columns raining down on their opponents.
yǒu rén yǐ bù rěn de bì shàng le shuāng móu ， wéi yǒu hóng yè xiān zi xiù méi wēi dòng ， móu dǐ shēn chù ， yǐn yǐn shǎn guò jǐ fēn yì cǎi de 。
有人已不忍的闭上了双眸，唯有红叶仙子秀眉微动，眸底深处，隐隐闪过几分异彩的。
Cries of pain echoed as many on the Beast Island lost their souls and bodies.
yǎn kàn nà mó dāo yǐ pī zhì yǎn qián ， lín xuān què biǎo qíng bù biàn ” pī lǐ pā lā de gǔ gé bào liè shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， lín xuān měng rán wò jǐn le quán tou ， jiù zhè yàng ， fǎ bǎo yě bù yòng ， yī quán jī xiàng tóu dǐng de shàng kōng 。
眼看那魔刀已劈至眼前，林轩却表情不变”噼里啪啦的骨骼爆裂声传入耳朵，林轩猛然握紧了拳头，就这样，法宝也不用，一拳击像头顶的上空。
The cultivators on the warships were elated, brandishing their灵器 and法宝.
hōng ！
轰！
The tide of battle shifted dramatically in favor of Red Leaf's side.
nà chōng tiān de mó qì ， yuán běn xiāo zhāng wú bǐ ， sì hū yào jiāng lín xuān yì dāo liǎng duàn de yàng zi 。
那冲天的魔气，原本嚣张无比，似乎要将林轩一刀两断的样子。
The Beast Patriarch was both shocked and enraged. He had brought his elite subordinates, each one’s death causing him pain. This brat, Red Leaf, dared to scheme against him; he hoped she wouldn't be caught alive.
yǔ zhǎng dá bā zhàng yǒu yú de mó dāo xiāng bǐ ， lín xuān xiǎo xiǎo de quán tou bù zhí yī tí 。
与长达八丈有余的魔刀相比，林轩小小的拳头不值一提。
With a hateful expression, the Beast Patriarch roared: "What are you all panicking for? We're not weaker than them. We must fight to the death! That boy is mine to deal with. Whoever brings me Red Leaf's head will become vice-patriarch; those who capture her alive get an additional one billion crystal stones."
rán ér xià yī kè ， zhòng xiū shì què jīng dāi le ， yīn wèi jiù zài cǐ kè ， jiù zài tā men de yǎn qián ， shàng yǎn le yī jué bù kě néng de nì zhuǎn 。
然而下一刻，众修士却惊呆了，因为就在此刻，就在他们的眼前，上演了一绝不可能的逆转。
This was a testament to his cunning, and his offer of wealth spurred his subordinates into action. They charged towards the ancient warship with greed in their eyes.
pēng ！
嘭！
Though fewer in number, they were all elite fighters. Warships excelled at long-range combat but were ineffective up close. The Beast Patriarch's subordinates knew better than to attack haphazardly; focusing their attacks on a single point would break through any barrier.
yī shēng jù xiǎng ， zhěng gè hǎi miàn qián zài zhèn dàng ， nà bù kě yī shì de mó dāo ， jū rán bèi lín xuān yī quán dǎ chéng le jǐ duàn ， suì liè fēn jiě bú jiàn 。
一声巨响，整个海面前在震荡，那不可一世的魔刀，居然被林轩一拳打成了几段，碎裂分解不见。
The vice-patriarch and the one billion crystal stones had turned their eyes red with desire.
suí hòu lín xuān shuāng shǒu yī wò ， yě bú jiàn tā yǒu shén me duō yú de dòng zuò ， hún shēn shàng xià ， jiù zhòu rán qīng guāng pēn bó ， yī gǔ lìng rén chēng mù jié shé de líng yā fēng yōng ér chū 。
随后林轩双手一握，也不见他有什么多余的动作，浑身上下，就骤然青光喷薄，一股令人瞠目结舌的灵压蜂拥而出。
Turning his head, the Beast Patriarch scanned Lin Xuan with a wolfish gaze. He finally understood Red Leaf's sudden change of heart overnight.
jù lí tā shāo jìn yì diǎn de xiū xiān zhě ， shèn zhì zhàn lì bú zhù ， hún shēn shàng xià ， dōu bèi lín lí de lěng hàn gěi dǎ shī le 。
距离他稍近一点的修仙者，甚至站立不住，浑身上下，都被淋漓的冷汗给打湿了。
It was all because of this boy. If not for him, she would have been in his arms long ago: "You ruined my plans; I will make you regret your existence."
“ nǐ yě shì lí hé ？”
“你也是离合？”
Hmph, such words were nothing new to Lin Xuan. He pleaded with the Beast Patriarch to be more original.
wàn shòu zūn zhě dèng dà le shuāng mù ， yī zì yī dùn de kāi kǒu le ， biǎo qíng yī jiù shì nà me de zhēng níng ， rán ér què duō le jǐ fēn níng zhòng yǔ bù ān zhī sè 。
万兽尊者瞪大了双目，一字一顿的开口了，表情依旧是那么的狰狞，然而却多了几分凝重与不安之色。
"What?" The Beast Patriarch snarled. "Don't promise things you can't keep. You're bankrupt, so where are these one billion crystal stones?"
tā bú shì bái chī ， xiǎn rán yǐ xǐng wù zhè shì duì fāng shè xià de yí gè jú ， ér zì jǐ jū rán yī jiǎo shǎ hū hū de cǎi le jìn qù 。
他不是白痴，显然已醒悟这是对方设下的一个局，而自己居然一脚傻乎乎的踩了进去。
Lin Xuan smirked as he spoke. Not only had he plundered all of the Beast Patriarch's treasures on the island but also raided nearly a hundred shops in the market.
xíng shì fēi cháng de bù lì 。
形势非常的不利。
The current state of the Beast Patriarch was that of a fallen patriarch, facing countless creditors. Lin Xuan felt immensely satisfied.
ér zhōu wéi de xiū shì què biǎo qíng gè yì 。
而周围的修士却表情各异。
However, the Beast Patriarch knew nothing about his stronghold. He was utterly stunned by what Lin Xuan said: "You're lying! I wouldn't make such promises empty-handed. Regardless of your intentions, you'll be wasting your time. A mere early-stage Separation Realm cultivator thinks he can challenge me?"
wàn shòu nà biān jǔ sàng wú bǐ ， tā men zhōng hěn duō rén yě yǒu le xiāng tóng de tuī cè ， zì jǐ diào rù bié rén jīng xīn bù xià de xiàn jǐng 。
万兽那边沮丧无比，他们中很多人也有了相同的推测，自己掉入别人精心布下的陷阱。
Before he could finish, two ring-shaped treasures flew out from his sleeves and spun around him without attacking.
bù ān qíng xù zài wàn shòu zūn zhě nà biān de xiū shì mí màn le qù 。
不安情绪在万兽尊者那边的修士弥漫了去。
These weren't ordinary treasures; they were spirit beast rings. The Beast Patriarch was known as the Beast Patriarch for a reason—he excelled in controlling beasts.
ér hóng yè dǎo zhè biān ， xiān shì yī dāi ， suí hòu què rén rén kuáng xǐ le qǐ lái 。
而红叶岛这边，先是一呆，随后却人人狂喜了起来。
Roar!
zì yǐ zhè biān yě yǒu lí hé qī lǎo zǔ ， ràng tā men de dǎn qì dùn shí dà zhuàng qǐ lái le 。
自已这边也有离合期老祖，让他们的胆气顿时大壮起来了。
A terrifying roar echoed as a monstrous crocodile appeared from one of the rings, towering over them at a hundred meters tall.
jiàn rén xīn kě yòng ， shì qì dà zhǎng ， hóng yè xiān zi dà xǐ ， yīng chún wēi qǐ ， qīng lěng de shēng yīn yuǎn yuǎn chuán le chū qù ：“ jiàn gōng jiù zài jīn rì ， běn gōng jīn tiān lái dào cǐ chù ， bìng bú shì wèi le jì zǔ ， ér shì wèi le miè shā wàn shòu lǎo pǐ fū ， tā rú jīn yǐ mài rù le xiàn jǐng ， zì yǒu lín zhǎng lǎo duì fù ， zhū wèi hái děng shén me ， jiāng tā men gěi wǒ hōng huà líng bā luò 。”
见人心可用，士气大涨，红叶仙子大喜，樱唇微启，清冷的声音远远传了出去：“建功就在今日，本宫今天来到此处，并不是为了祭祖，而是为了灭杀万兽老匹夫，他如今已迈入了陷阱，自有林长老对付，诸位还等什么，将他们给我轰化零八落。”
Despite its formidable appearance, it only reached early-stage Separation Realm. However, its eyes were clouded with confusion until the Beast Patriarch cast a spell that gradually cleared his mind.
huà yīn wèi luò ， jīng wēi pào yǒu kāi shǐ le qí shè ， shù bǎi dào guāng zhù ， hōng lōng lóng xiàng duì fāng sǎ luò xià qù le 。
话音未落，晶威炮有开始了齐射，数百道光柱，轰隆隆像对方洒落下去了。
Lin Xuan's expression turned grim as another terrifying roar echoed from the other ring. A monstrous creature emerged, also over a hundred meters long and at an early-stage Separation Realm.
cǎn jiào shēng cǐ qǐ bǐ fú ， wàn shòu dǎo nà biān bù shǎo rén zhí jiē hún fēi pò sàn diào le 。
惨叫声此起彼伏，万兽岛那边不少人直接魂飞魄散掉了。
Facing these two formidable creatures, Lin Xuan's face contorted with dread. He had underestimated the Beast Patriarch’s abilities to control such powerful beasts. Now he faced three enemies instead of one.
ér zhàn chuán shàng de xiū shì ， rè xuè fēi yáng ， fēn fēn jì chū le zì jǐ de líng qì yǔ fǎ bǎo 。
而战船上的修士，热血飞扬，纷纷祭出了自己的灵器与法宝。
But this was far from over. The Beast Patriarch waved his hands and muttered a strange incantation. Two black shadows emerged from his body, identical in appearance to him.
Five warships unleashed their full firepower, with hundreds of crystal power cannons firing simultaneously. The sheer force of the attack left Lin Xuan speechless; even he would not dare to face such a formidable opponent head-on.
The rumbling explosions filled his ears as the island's禁制 was naturally swept away by the bombardment. However, the cultivators on the warships were taken aback, with only a few close allies of Red Leaf Immortal knowing their true purpose.
"Isn't this supposed to be an ancestral sacrifice? Why are there thousands of cannons firing at once?"
"Did they lose their minds? This way, the old patriarch's tomb won't be safe!"
Before these thoughts could fully form in his mind, a second round of齐射 began. The crystal stones were already filled with energy, and the light columns displayed an overwhelming presence.
Without any protective barriers to shield them, the entire island was shattered into pieces, with debris flying everywhere. Dust rose so thickly that it even obscured the sky.
The mountains collapsed, and lakes were torn open, causing water to flow chaotically.
"Transformed from Essence Qi? This is a secret technique only a Separation Realm cultivator can perform."
Various voices echoed in his ears as everyone stood united against their common enemy. Despite his relationship with Red Leaf Immortal's subordinates, they all hoped Lin Xuan would emerge unscathed.
However, how could an early-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator possibly withstand the wrath of the Beast Patriarch?
Some closed their eyes out of sympathy, while only Red Leaf Immortal's delicate brows twitched, a hint of surprise in her eyes.
As the monstrous blade approached, Lin Xuan remained calm. The sound of cracking bones filled his ears as he clenched his fist and punched towards the sky.
Boom!
The air was filled with the stench of the Beast Blade, which seemed to want to cut him in half. Compared to the eight-meter-long blade, his tiny fist was insignificant.
But then, everyone was stunned by a miraculous turn of events. Right before their eyes, Lin Xuan's punch shattered the seemingly invincible blade into pieces.
Simultaneously, a faint green glow erupted from his body as he exuded an overwhelming spiritual pressure.
Nearby cultivators were drenched in cold sweat, unable to stand straight.
"Are you also at the Separation Realm?"
The Beast Patriarch widened his eyes and spoke with great intensity. His expression was still menacing but now contained a hint of seriousness and unease.
He wasn't foolish; he had realized this was a trap set by Lin Xuan, whom he had unwittingly stepped into.
The situation was dire.
On the other side, different expressions were visible among the cultivators.
The Beast Patriarch's side was devastated. Many suspected they had fallen into an elaborate trap laid by their opponents.
Anxiety spread among his subordinates.
Meanwhile, Red Leaf Island's side was initially stunned but soon erupted in joy as they realized one of their own was also at the Separation Realm. This boosted their morale significantly.
Seeing that their efforts were paying off, Red Leaf Immortal was elated and spoke with a clear voice: "Victory is ours today! I came here not to honor our ancestors but to eliminate the Beast Patriarch. He has fallen into my trap; let Lin Elder handle him. You all wait no longer—blast them into pieces!"
Before he could finish, the crystal power cannons began齐射, hundreds of light columns raining down on their opponents.
Cries of pain echoed as many on the Beast Island lost their souls and bodies.
The cultivators on the warships were elated, brandishing their灵器 and法宝.
The tide of battle shifted dramatically in favor of Red Leaf's side.
The Beast Patriarch was both shocked and enraged. He had brought his elite subordinates, each one’s death causing him pain. This brat, Red Leaf, dared to scheme against him; he hoped she wouldn't be caught alive.
With a hateful expression, the Beast Patriarch roared: "What are you all panicking for? We're not weaker than them. We must fight to the death! That boy is mine to deal with. Whoever brings me Red Leaf's head will become vice-patriarch; those who capture her alive get an additional one billion crystal stones."
This was a testament to his cunning, and his offer of wealth spurred his subordinates into action. They charged towards the ancient warship with greed in their eyes.
Though fewer in number, they were all elite fighters. Warships excelled at long-range combat but were ineffective up close. The Beast Patriarch's subordinates knew better than to attack haphazardly; focusing their attacks on a single point would break through any barrier.
The vice-patriarch and the one billion crystal stones had turned their eyes red with desire.
Turning his head, the Beast Patriarch scanned Lin Xuan with a wolfish gaze. He finally understood Red Leaf's sudden change of heart overnight.
It was all because of this boy. If not for him, she would have been in his arms long ago: "You ruined my plans; I will make you regret your existence."
Hmph, such words were nothing new to Lin Xuan. He pleaded with the Beast Patriarch to be more original.
"What?" The Beast Patriarch snarled. "Don't promise things you can't keep. You're bankrupt, so where are these one billion crystal stones?"
Lin Xuan smirked as he spoke. Not only had he plundered all of the Beast Patriarch's treasures on the island but also raided nearly a hundred shops in the market.
The current state of the Beast Patriarch was that of a fallen patriarch, facing countless creditors. Lin Xuan felt immensely satisfied.
However, the Beast Patriarch knew nothing about his stronghold. He was utterly stunned by what Lin Xuan said: "You're lying! I wouldn't make such promises empty-handed. Regardless of your intentions, you'll be wasting your time. A mere early-stage Separation Realm cultivator thinks he can challenge me?"
Before he could finish, two ring-shaped treasures flew out from his sleeves and spun around him without attacking.
These weren't ordinary treasures; they were spirit beast rings. The Beast Patriarch was known as the Beast Patriarch for a reason—he excelled in controlling beasts.
Roar!
A terrifying roar echoed as a monstrous crocodile appeared from one of the rings, towering over them at a hundred meters tall.
Despite its formidable appearance, it only reached early-stage Separation Realm. However, its eyes were clouded with confusion until the Beast Patriarch cast a spell that gradually cleared his mind.
Lin Xuan's expression turned grim as another terrifying roar echoed from the other ring. A monstrous creature emerged, also over a hundred meters long and at an early-stage Separation Realm.
Facing these two formidable creatures, Lin Xuan's face contorted with dread. He had underestimated the Beast Patriarch’s abilities to control such powerful beasts. Now he faced three enemies instead of one.
But this was far from over. The Beast Patriarch waved his hands and muttered a strange incantation. Two black shadows emerged from his body, identical in appearance to him.