fèi jǐn qiān xīn wàn kǔ ， hǎo chù quán bèi páng rén suǒ de ， yě nán guài cǐ nǚ kuáng nù ， jīn chā rú jīn bù hǎo duì fù ， dàn wú lùn rú hé ， tā bú huì yǎn zhēng zhēng kàn zhe lín xuān táo zǒu de 。
费尽千辛万苦，好处全被旁人所得，也难怪此女狂怒，金叉如今不好对付，但无论如何，她不会眼睁睁看着林轩逃走的。
After much effort, the benefits were all enjoyed by others. No wonder this woman was furious. Although Golden Fork was now difficult to deal with, she wouldn't just watch as Lin Xuan escaped.
cǐ nǚ liǎng shǒu huàng dòng bù yǐ ， xiǎng yào qū shǐ bǎo wù gōng jī ， rán ér jì yǐ sī pò liǎn pí ， lín xuān nǎ hái yǒu shén me hào kè qì 。
此女两手晃动不已，想要驱使宝物攻击，然而既已撕破脸皮，林轩哪还有什么好客气。
The woman's hands moved incessantly, trying to drive her treasures into attack mode. However, having already broken their facade, there was no need for Lin Xuan to be polite.
xiān xià shǒu wéi qiáng cái shì zhèng lǐ 。
先下手为强才是正理。
Better to strike first.
xiù páo yī fú ， shù shí dào jiàn qì yú yóu ér chū ， zhǎng jǐn yǒu cùn xǔ ， què dài zhe kě pà de líng yā yǔ wēi lì ， xiàng zhe duì fāng kuáng cì ér qù 。
袖袍一拂，数十道剑气鱼游而出，长仅有寸许，却带着可怕的灵压与威力，像着对方狂刺而去。
With a wave of his sleeve, dozens of sword qi shot out like fish swimming in water, each only an inch long but carrying formidable spiritual pressure and power, piercing towards the opponent with deadly intent.
“ diāo chóng xiǎo jì 。”
“雕虫小技。”
"Trivial tricks."
cǐ nǚ liǎn shàng fú xiàn chū qīng shì zhī yì ， zuǒ shǒu wēi dǒu ， tóng yàng shì yī jiàn bǎo wù huá luò zhì yī xiù 。
此女脸上浮现出轻视之意，左手微抖，同样是一件宝物滑落至衣袖。
A look of disdain appeared on her face. Her left hand twitched slightly, and another treasure slid down to her sleeve.
dī liū liū yī zhuǎn ， jiù huà wèi yī piàn guāng mù dǎng zài miàn qián 。
滴溜溜一转，就化为一片光幕挡在面前。
It spun around before transforming into a light screen that blocked her path.
chī chī de pò kōng shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， rú yǔ dǎ qiū hé ， lín xuān fàng chū de jiàn qì ， suī wēi lì wú bǐ ， dàn xiǎn rán hái bù néng gōng pò duì fāng de fáng yù 。
嗤嗤的破空声传入耳朵，如雨打秋荷，林轩放出的剑气，虽威力无比，但显然还不能攻破对方的防御。
The hissing sound of breaking air filled Lin Xuan's ears as though raindrops hitting autumn lotuses. Despite the incredible power of the sword qi he released, it seemed unable to break through her defenses.
míng quán xiān zi lüè yǒu xiē dé yì ， dàn xià yī kè ， tā de xiào róng jiù jiāng zài liǎn shàng le ， kōng jiān bō dòng yì qǐ ， yī zuò cuì lǜ yù dī de xiǎo shān chū xiàn zài le shì xiàn lǐ 。
明泉仙子略有些得意，但下一刻，她的笑容就僵在脸上了，空间波动一起，一座翠绿欲滴的小山出现在了视线里。
Ming Quan Fairy was slightly pleased, but in the next moment, her smile froze on her face. A spatial fluctuation occurred, and a small green mountain appeared before her eyes.
shēng shì jīng rén yǐ jí ， cóng tā tóu dǐng hěn hěn de yā le xià qù 。
声势惊人以极，从她头顶狠狠的压了下去。
The momentum was tremendous as it pressed down from above.
cǐ nǚ yòu jīng yòu nù ， suī míng zhī dào lín xuān de dǎ suàn rú hé ， dàn yě bù gǎn yìng jiē zhè shān fēng de yī jī ， zhǐ néng yín yá jǐn yǎo de xiàng hòu tuì qù 。
此女又惊又怒，虽明知道林轩的打算如何，但也不敢硬接这山峰的一击，只能银牙紧咬的向后退去。
The woman was both shocked and enraged. Even knowing Lin Xuan's intentions, she dared not withstand this mountain strike and could only grit her teeth and retreat.
lóu tī chū xiàn zài le shì xiàn lǐ ， lín xuān háo bù yóu yù ， shēn xíng yī shǎn ， yǐ jiāng jiǔ tiān wēi bù shī zhǎn kāi ， suí hòu xiāo nì bú jiàn 。
楼梯出现在了视线里，林轩毫不犹豫，身形一闪，已将九天微步施展开，随后消匿不见。
Stairs appeared in her vision. Without hesitation, Lin Xuan flashed out, deploying Nine Heaven Microsteps before vanishing.
ér zhěng gè guò chéng ， xiān mù yī lán lěng yǎn páng guān ， móu dǐ shēn chù ， shǎn guò yī sī zhēng zhá zhī sè ， dàn zuì zhōng hái shì méi yǒu chū shǒu ， fǎn ér shēn xíng dī liū liū yī zhuǎn ， huà wèi yī dào yào yǎn cì mù de jīng hóng ， gēn zhe lín xuān lí kāi 。
而整个过程，纤幕伊蓝冷眼旁观，眸底深处，闪过一丝挣扎之色，但最终还是没有出手，反而身形滴溜溜一转，化为一道耀眼刺目的惊虹，跟着林轩离开。
Fen Cuilin watched indifferently from the sidelines. A flicker of struggle crossed her eyes but ultimately, she did not intervene. Instead, she turned into a dazzling streak of light and followed Lin Xuan's departure.
“ kě wù ！”
“可恶！”
"Accursed!"
míng quán xiān zi bó rán dà nù ， dàn cǐ shí cǐ kè ， zhòng rén lí xīn lí dé ， shì qíng fā zhǎn dào zhè yī bù ， tā yòu néng zěn me yàng ne ， huí tiān fá shù 。
明泉仙子勃然大怒，但此时此刻，众人离心离德，事情发展到这一步，她又能怎么样呢，回天乏术。
Ming Quan Fairy was furious, but at this point, everyone had their own agendas. With things reaching this stage, what could she do? It was beyond her power to change the situation.
“ ē mí tuó fó ！”
“阿弥陀佛！”
"Hail to Buddha!"
yī shēng fó hào chuán rù ěr duǒ jīn hóng chán shī yī tái tuǐ ， yě xiāo nì dé wú yǐng wú zōng le 。
一声佛号传入耳朵金泓禅师一抬腿，也消匿得无影无踪了。
A Buddhist chant entered her ears as Jin Hong Chan Master also disappeared without a trace.
dì sān céng zhōng zhǐ shèng xià tā yí gè cǐ nǚ de liǎn shàng ， mǎn shì bēi fèn zhī sè 。
第三层中只剩下她一个此女的脸上，满是悲愤之色。
Only she remained in the third layer. Her face was filled with sorrow and anger.
jīn yì de cǎn jiào shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， fǎng fú yī tóu bèi bī rù le jué jìng de yě shòu 。
金义的惨叫声传入耳朵，仿佛一头被逼入了绝境的野兽。
Jin Yi's agonized cry echoed, like that of a beast cornered by a dead end.
cǐ nǚ hài rán de huí guò tóu ， zhǐ jiàn zhè míng bèi pàn zhě de tóu fà yǐ hěn hěn zhí shù ， liǎn shàng qīng jīn wài tū kàn shàng qù zhēng níng dào jí chù 。
此女骇然的回过头，只见这名背叛者的头发已狠狠直竖，脸上青筋外凸看上去狰狞到极处。
The woman turned in shock to see his hair standing straight up, his veins bulging, looking as if he were at his most terrifying.
bù guò yàng mào zài kǒng bù ， yě xià bù dào xiū xiān zhě ， guān jiàn shì ， cǐ shí cǐ kè ， tā de xiū wèi yǐ bào zēng dào lín jiè 。
不过样貌再恐怖，也吓不倒修仙者，关键是，此时此刻，他的修为已暴增到临界。
However, no matter how horrifying his appearance was, it did not scare the cultivators. The key point was that his cultivation had suddenly surged to an unprecedented level.
“ bù …… bù kě néng ， jiù suàn chī xià yào líng hòu zhēn rú chuán yán suǒ shuō ， xiū wèi kě yǐ bào zhǎng dào bù kě sī yì de dì bù ， yě xū yào bì guān dǎ zuò màn màn jiāng yào lì liàn huà diào cái xíng de ， zěn me kě yǐ zhè me duǎn de shí jiān nèi jiù tū pò lí hé ？”
“不……不可能，就算吃下药灵后真如传言所说，修为可以暴涨到不可思议的地步，也需要闭关打坐慢慢将药力炼化掉才行的，怎么可以这么短的时间内就突破离合？”
"Impossible… even after ingesting the Spirit Herb, one could gain incredible strength, but it would take time to refine the power through meditation. How can he have broken through the separation stage so quickly?"
cǐ nǚ liǎn shàng mǎn shì jīng hài yù jué zhī sè ， shǒu suān zú ruǎn ， shèn zhì yī pì gǔ zuò dào zài dì ， hěn kuài yòu zhēng zhá zhe zhàn qǐ ， rán ér cǐ shí cǐ kè ， cái xiǎng yào táo zǒu ， míng xiǎn wéi shí yǐ wǎn le 。
此女脸上满是惊骇欲绝之色，手酸足软，甚至一屁股坐倒在地，很快又挣扎着站起，然而此时此刻，才想要逃走，明显为时已晚了。
Her face showed sheer terror as she stumbled and sat down. Quickly, she stood up, only to realize that her escape was too late.
ń ……，…
嗯……，…
With a sudden grin of pain mixed with elation, Jin Yi opened his eyes.
jīn yì sà rán zhēng kāi le shuāng mù liǎn shàng hái mǎn shì tòng kǔ ， dàn tòng kǔ zhī zhōng yòu dài zhe kuáng xǐ de xiào róng 。
金义飒然睁开了双目脸上还满是痛苦，但痛苦之中又带着狂喜的笑容。
Golden mist suddenly burst from his body, swirling like tangible substance.
cóng tā de shēn tǐ lǐ ， měng rán 〖 bó 〗 fā chū jīn sè de wù qì ， rú yǒu shí zhì dì fān yǒng bù yǐ 。
从他的身体里，猛然〖勃〗发出金色的雾气，如有实质的翻涌不已。
Crack!
kā jiā ……，…
咔家……，…
As if some shackles had finally shattered.
fǎng fú shén me jiā suǒ ， zài zhè yī kè zhōng yú suì liè diào le 。
仿佛什么枷锁，在这一刻终于碎裂掉了。
A terrifying spiritual pressure descended from the heavens. Ming Quan Fairy stumbled and nearly fell to her knees. It was almost impossible for her to take another step forward. She knew she couldn't escape now.
kě pà de líng yā cóng tiān ér luò ， zhè zhòu rán zēng zhǎng de yā lì ， ràng míng quán xiān zi yí gè liè qiè chà diǎn shuāi dǎo zài dì ， zài xiàng qián yī bù ， dōu kùn nán dào jí chù ， tā míng bái zì jǐ táo bù liǎo le 。
可怕的灵压从天而落，这骤然增长的压力，让明泉仙子一个趔趄差点摔倒在地，再向前一步，都困难到极处，她明白自己逃不了了。
Turning his head with fear and fervor, Jin Yi's voice trembled: "You…", have you really advanced to the Profound Void stage?"
sà rán zhuǎn guò tóu lú ， yǎn shén kǒng jù ér kuáng rè jiē jiē bā bā de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ：“ nǐ …”， nǐ zhēn de jìn jí dào dòng xuán qī ？”
飒然转过头颅，眼神恐惧而狂热结结巴巴的声音传入耳朵：“你…”，你真的晋级到洞玄期？”
"Haha, yes, heaven assisted me. With just a few of you, I'll all die to become stepping stones for my advancement."
“ hā hā ， bù cuò ， shàng tiān zhù wǒ bù guò nǐ men jǐ gè ， quán dōu yào sǐ chéng wéi jīn mǒu jìn jí de diàn jiǎo shí 。”
“哈哈，不错，上天助我不过你们几个，全都要死成为金某晋级的垫脚石。”
Jin Yi's voice was filled with madness, but his meaning was clear. He wasn't possessed by some monster.
jīn yì de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， lǐ miàn chōng mǎn le fēng kuáng zhī sè ， dàn yì si xiǎn rán shí fēn qīng chǔ ， bìng bù xiàng bèi shén me guài wù suǒ duó shě 。
金义的声音传入耳朵，里面充满了疯狂之色，但意思显然十分清楚，并不像被什么怪物所夺舍。
When a cunning rabbit is dead, the cook is eaten. His advancement this time had no glory, so how could he spare his fellow treasure hunters?
jiǎo tù sǐ ， zǒu gǒu pēng ， tā zhè yī cì jìn jí ， méi yǒu sī háo guāng cǎi zhī chù ， yòu zěn me kě néng fàng guò jǐ míng yì qǐ lái xún bǎo de tóng bàn ne 。
狡兔死，走狗烹，他这一次晋级，没有丝毫光彩之处，又怎么可能放过几名一起来寻宝的同伴呢。
He might not care about mere Separation Stage cultivators, but these few individuals were deeply rooted and far more powerful than their peers. Jin Yi didn't believe they were mere scattered practitioners; involving a hidden force would bring endless trouble. The only surefire way was to kill them all.
qū qū jǐ míng lí hé qī xiū shì tā kě yǐ bù zài hū ， dàn zhè jǐ gè jiā huo ， yí gè gè dǐ yùn shēn hòu ， shí lì yuǎn shèng tóng jiē xiū xiān zhě ， jīn yì cái bù xiāng xìn zhēn huì shì sàn xiū ， zhāo rě le bèi hòu de shì lì hòu huàn wú qióng ， xiǎng yào yì láo yǒng yì de fāng fǎ jiù shì shā rén miè kǒu 。
区区几名离合期修士他可以不在乎，但这几个家伙，一个个底蕴深厚，实力远胜同阶修仙者，金义才不相信真会是散修，招惹了背后的势力后患无穷，想要一劳永逸的方法就是杀人灭口。
No one could know it was him. After all, dying while seeking treasure was common.
jiāng tā men quán bù mǒ chú ， shuí yòu néng zhī dào shì zì jǐ gàn de ， bì jìng xún bǎo yǔn luò zài zhè shì jiān zài zhèng bàn bù guò 。
将他们全部抹除，谁又能知道是自己干的，毕竟寻宝陨落在这世间再正半不过。
After advancing to the Profound Void stage, he couldn't say he was completely safe, but for at least ten thousand years, he wouldn't worry about exhausting his lifespan and perishing. The first Primordial Qi Tribulation would be easy to pass.
jìn jí dòng xuán yǐ hòu ， suī bù néng shuō gāo zhěn wú yōu ， dàn tā wàn nián yǐ nèi dōu bù yòng dān xīn hào jìn shòu yuán yǔn luò ， dì yī cì yuán qì zhī jié shì hěn hǎo guò de 。
晋级洞玄以后，虽不能说高枕无忧，但他万年以内都不用担心耗尽寿元陨落，第一次元气之劫是很好过的。
Heaven assisted me. In a million years of spiritual realms, few had such good luck. Advancing from Separation to Profound Void was immensely difficult, yet he succeeded with just one Spirit Herb.
shàng tiān zhù wǒ ， xiāng xìn bǎi wàn nián lái líng jiè dōu hěn shǎo yǒu rén yǒu zì jǐ zhè yàng de hǎo yùn qì ， lí hé dào dòng xuán kùn nán wú bǐ ， zì jǐ què jǐn chī le yī lì yào líng jiù chéng gōng jìn jí 。
上天助我，相信百万年来灵界都很少有人有自己这样的好运气，离合到洞玄困难无比，自己却仅吃了一粒药灵就成功晋级。
Becoming the target of all, this gamble paid off.
bù xī chéng wéi zhòng shǐ zhī dì ， zhè yī cì bó yī bó ， guǒ rán méi yǒu dǔ cuò 。
不惜成为众矢之的，这一次搏一搏，果然没有赌错。
As for that strange protective barrier, Jin Yi was still confused but didn't dwell on it.
zhì yú nà guǐ yì hù zhào shì shén me ， jīn yì yě měng lǐ měng dǒng de ， xīn zhōng yǐn yǐn gǎn dào yǒu diǎn bù tuǒ ， dàn tā bìng méi yǒu qù duō xiǎng shén me 。
至于那诡异护罩是什么，金义也懵里懵懂的，心中隐隐感到有点不妥，但他并没有去多想什么。
Smirking: "Fairy, are you too late to leave now?"
liě zuǐ yī xiào ：“ xiān zi ， xiàn zài cái zǒu ， nǐ bù xián wǎn le me ？”
咧嘴一笑：“仙子，现在才走，你不嫌晚了么？”
He extended his hand, and the golden mist began to expand like living entities…
suí hòu shēn chū le shǒu ， nà xiē jīn sè de wù qì kāi shǐ xiàng yǒu shēng mìng yī yàng de bào péng ………
随后伸出了手，那些金色的雾气开始像有生命一样的爆膨………
Boom!
hōng ！
轰！
A thunderous sound echoed through the sky. The ground trembled as three people turned around.
fǎng fú qíng tiān pī lì ………… bù ， shì tiān bēng dì liè yì bān de jù xiǎng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， zhěng gè dà dì dōu zài chàn dòng ， gāng gāng táo chū bù yuǎn de sān rén huí guò le tóu 。
仿佛晴天霹雳…………不，是天崩地裂一般的巨响传入耳朵，整个大地都在颤动，刚刚逃出不远的三人回过了头。
Before their eyes was an unbelievable scene.
yìng rù yǎn lián de ， shì bù kě sī yì de yí mù 。
映入眼帘的，是不可思议的一幕。
The entire hall glowed with golden light; its ceiling had been forcibly lifted.
zhěng zuò dà diàn ， jīn guāng pēn bó ， zhè dà diàn de dǐng bù ， jū rán bèi yìng shēng shēng xiān kāi le 。
整座大殿，金光喷薄，这大殿的顶部，居然被硬生生掀开了。
Lin Xuan's pupils constricted. He knew how sturdy this hall was, adorned with countless prohibitions that even Separation Stage cultivators couldn't easily breach.
lín xuān tóng kǒng wēi suō ， zhè dà diàn yǒu duō jiān gù ， tā kě shì qīng qīng chǔ chǔ ， shàng miàn lòu kè le jìn zhì wú shù ， jué bù lí hé qī xiū xiān zhě ， kě yǐ qīng ér yì jǔ pò kāi de 。
林轩瞳孔微缩，这大殿有多坚固，他可是清清楚楚，上面镂刻了禁制无数，绝不离合期修仙者，可以轻而易举破开的。
Could the worst-case scenario be happening?
nán dào shuō “…
难道说“…
His face showed a look of shock. Could it really be true?
lín xuān liǎn shàng shǎn guò yī sī hài rán zhī sè ， gāi bú huì zuì dān xīn de qíng kuàng zhēn chū xiàn le ？
林轩脸上闪过一丝骇然之色，该不会最担心的情况真出现了？
Before he could finish his thought, a golden light rose from the ruins of the hall, emitting terrifying spiritual pressure.
zhè ge niàn tou shàng wèi zhuǎn guò ， jiù kàn jiàn cóng nà dà diàn de fèi xū zhī zhōng ， yī tuán jīn guāng ， rǎn rǎn shēng qǐ ， kě pà de líng yā ， pū tiān gài dì de fēng yōng xià qù 。
这个念头尚未转过，就看见从那大殿的废墟之中，一团金光，冉冉升起，可怕的灵压，铺天盖地的蜂拥下去。
A Profound Void cultivator!
dòng xuán ， jué duì shì dòng xuán qī xiū xiān zhě ！
洞玄，绝对是洞玄期修仙者！
Lin Xuan had once fought with Toad Dragon Venerable, and although it was just an attached body, it served as a reference point.
lín xuān céng jīng yǔ dú lóng zūn zhě jiāo shǒu ， suī rán jǐn jǐn shì fù shēn zhī tǐ ， dàn jué duì hái shì kě yǐ ná lái zuò cān zhào de 。
林轩曾经与毒龙尊者交手，虽然仅仅是附身之体，但绝对还是可以拿来做参照的。
The other two's expressions were equally grim. This time, they truly got what they deserved.
lìng liǎng rén de biǎo qíng yě nán kàn yǐ jí ， zhè yī cì ， hái zhēn shì tōu jī bù chéng shí bǎ mǐ 。
另两人的表情也难看以极，这一次，还真是偷鸡不成蚀把米。
They could understand Jin Yi's psychology; if they were in his shoes, they would also kill to cover their tracks.
jīn yì de xīn lǐ ， tā men bù nán bǎ wò ， yīn wèi huàn chéng zì jǐ ， kěn dìng yě huì shā rén miè kǒu de 。
金义的心理，他们不难把握，因为换成自己，肯定也会杀人灭口的。
Those who achieve great things don't mind small details. Loyalty is irrelevant; each one of them was ruthless enough to advance to the Separation stage.
zuò dà shì zhě bù jū xiǎo jié ， jiāo qíng suàn shén me ， néng gòu jìn jiē dào lí hé ， nǎ yí gè bú shì xīn hěn shǒu là de rén wù 。
做大事者不拘小节，交情算什么，能够进阶到离合，哪一个不是心狠手辣的人物。
As the light dispersed, Jin Yi's appearance gradually became clear.
guāng yùn sàn kāi ， jīn yì de róng yán màn màn xiǎn xiàn 。
光晕散开，金义的容颜慢慢显现。
His appearance hadn't changed much, but the power surging through his body left everyone speechless. His hair stood straight up, and he indeed had advanced to the Profound Void stage.
tā de yàng mào ， bìng méi yǒu shén me dà de gǎi biàn ， rán ér hún shēn de fǎ lì ， què lìng rén chēng mù jié shé ， tóu fà yě hěn hěn dào shù ， zhè jiā huo ， què shí jìn jiē dào dòng xuán qī le 。
他的样貌，并没有什么大的改变，然而浑身的法力，却令人瞠目结舌，头发也狠狠倒竖，这家伙，确实进阶到洞玄期了。
In his left hand, he held a woman with disheveled hair, her eyes closed, looking utterly disheveled—clearly unconscious.
ér tā de zuǒ shǒu ， hái dào tí zhe yī pī tóu sàn fà de nǚ zǐ ， shuāng yǎn jǐn bì ， xíng mào láng bèi yǐ jí ， xiǎn rán yǐ jīng yūn le guò qù 。
而他的左手，还倒提着一披头散发的女子，双眼紧闭，形貌狼狈以极，显然已经晕了过去。
"Hail to Buddha, Mr. Jin, we've known each other for nearly a century. Would you really want to exterminate us all?"
“ ē mí tuó fó ， jīn shī zhǔ ， hǎo dǎi wǒ men xiāng jiāo yǐ jìn bǎi nián le ， dào yǒu zhēn yào gǎn jìn shā jué me ？”
“阿弥陀佛，金施主，好歹我们相交已近百年了，道友真要赶尽杀绝么？”
"Haha, Master, why ask such a question? If it were you, would you let us go after attacking us without holding back?" Jin Yi's face was filled with smiles!
After much effort, the benefits were all enjoyed by others. No wonder this woman was furious. Although Golden Fork was now difficult to deal with, she wouldn't just watch as Lin Xuan escaped.
The woman's hands moved incessantly, trying to drive her treasures into attack mode. However, having already broken their facade, there was no need for Lin Xuan to be polite.
Better to strike first.
With a wave of his sleeve, dozens of sword qi shot out like fish swimming in water, each only an inch long but carrying formidable spiritual pressure and power, piercing towards the opponent with deadly intent.
"Trivial tricks."
A look of disdain appeared on her face. Her left hand twitched slightly, and another treasure slid down to her sleeve.
It spun around before transforming into a light screen that blocked her path.
The hissing sound of breaking air filled Lin Xuan's ears as though raindrops hitting autumn lotuses. Despite the incredible power of the sword qi he released, it seemed unable to break through her defenses.
Ming Quan Fairy was slightly pleased, but in the next moment, her smile froze on her face. A spatial fluctuation occurred, and a small green mountain appeared before her eyes.
The momentum was tremendous as it pressed down from above.
The woman was both shocked and enraged. Even knowing Lin Xuan's intentions, she dared not withstand this mountain strike and could only grit her teeth and retreat.
Stairs appeared in her vision. Without hesitation, Lin Xuan flashed out, deploying Nine Heaven Microsteps before vanishing.
Fen Cuilin watched indifferently from the sidelines. A flicker of struggle crossed her eyes but ultimately, she did not intervene. Instead, she turned into a dazzling streak of light and followed Lin Xuan's departure.
"Accursed!"
Ming Quan Fairy was furious, but at this point, everyone had their own agendas. With things reaching this stage, what could she do? It was beyond her power to change the situation.
"Hail to Buddha!"
A Buddhist chant entered her ears as Jin Hong Chan Master also disappeared without a trace.
Only she remained in the third layer. Her face was filled with sorrow and anger.
Roar!
Jin Yi's agonized cry echoed, like that of a beast cornered by a dead end.
The woman turned in shock to see his hair standing straight up, his veins bulging, looking as if he were at his most terrifying.
However, no matter how horrifying his appearance was, it did not scare the cultivators. The key point was that his cultivation had suddenly surged to an unprecedented level.
"Impossible… even after ingesting the Spirit Herb, one could gain incredible strength, but it would take time to refine the power through meditation. How can he have broken through the separation stage so quickly?"
Her face showed sheer terror as she stumbled and sat down. Quickly, she stood up, only to realize that her escape was too late.
With a sudden grin of pain mixed with elation, Jin Yi opened his eyes.
Golden mist suddenly burst from his body, swirling like tangible substance.
Crack!
As if some shackles had finally shattered.
A terrifying spiritual pressure descended from the heavens. Ming Quan Fairy stumbled and nearly fell to her knees. It was almost impossible for her to take another step forward. She knew she couldn't escape now.
Turning his head with fear and fervor, Jin Yi's voice trembled: "You…", have you really advanced to the Profound Void stage?"
"Haha, yes, heaven assisted me. With just a few of you, I'll all die to become stepping stones for my advancement."
Jin Yi's voice was filled with madness, but his meaning was clear. He wasn't possessed by some monster.
When a cunning rabbit is dead, the cook is eaten. His advancement this time had no glory, so how could he spare his fellow treasure hunters?
He might not care about mere Separation Stage cultivators, but these few individuals were deeply rooted and far more powerful than their peers. Jin Yi didn't believe they were mere scattered practitioners; involving a hidden force would bring endless trouble. The only surefire way was to kill them all.
No one could know it was him. After all, dying while seeking treasure was common.
After advancing to the Profound Void stage, he couldn't say he was completely safe, but for at least ten thousand years, he wouldn't worry about exhausting his lifespan and perishing. The first Primordial Qi Tribulation would be easy to pass.
Heaven assisted me. In a million years of spiritual realms, few had such good luck. Advancing from Separation to Profound Void was immensely difficult, yet he succeeded with just one Spirit Herb.
Becoming the target of all, this gamble paid off.
As for that strange protective barrier, Jin Yi was still confused but didn't dwell on it.
Smirking: "Fairy, are you too late to leave now?"
He extended his hand, and the golden mist began to expand like living entities…
Boom!
A thunderous sound echoed through the sky. The ground trembled as three people turned around.
Before their eyes was an unbelievable scene.
The entire hall glowed with golden light; its ceiling had been forcibly lifted.
Lin Xuan's pupils constricted. He knew how sturdy this hall was, adorned with countless prohibitions that even Separation Stage cultivators couldn't easily breach.
Could the worst-case scenario be happening?
His face showed a look of shock. Could it really be true?
Before he could finish his thought, a golden light rose from the ruins of the hall, emitting terrifying spiritual pressure.
A Profound Void cultivator!
Lin Xuan had once fought with Toad Dragon Venerable, and although it was just an attached body, it served as a reference point.
The other two's expressions were equally grim. This time, they truly got what they deserved.
They could understand Jin Yi's psychology; if they were in his shoes, they would also kill to cover their tracks.
Those who achieve great things don't mind small details. Loyalty is irrelevant; each one of them was ruthless enough to advance to the Separation stage.
As the light dispersed, Jin Yi's appearance gradually became clear.
His appearance hadn't changed much, but the power surging through his body left everyone speechless. His hair stood straight up, and he indeed had advanced to the Profound Void stage.
In his left hand, he held a woman with disheveled hair, her eyes closed, looking utterly disheveled—clearly unconscious.
"Hail to Buddha, Mr. Jin, we've known each other for nearly a century. Would you really want to exterminate us all?"
"Haha, Master, why ask such a question? If it were you, would you let us go after attacking us without holding back?" Jin Yi's face was filled with smiles!