zhǐ jiàn qīng máng yì qǐ ， yuǎn chù bǎi zhàng wài de kōng jiān kāi shǐ niǔ qū ， suí hòu yī róng mào pǔ tōng de shào nián chū xiàn zài le shì xiàn lǐ 。
只见青芒一起，远处百丈外的空间开始扭曲，随后一容貌普通的少年出现在了视线里。
The scene was illuminated by a faint green glow as the space a hundred zhang away began to distort. A plain-looking youth appeared in their line of sight.
zhǎng xiàng kě wèi píng fán yǐ jí ， yī shēn qīng shān yě sī háo bù yǐn rén zhù yì ， nà wǔ guān méi yǎn 。 yǔ lín xuān bié wú èr zhì ， wéi yī de qū bié jiù shì xiū wèi ， cǐ shí cǐ kè ， chū xiàn zài tā men yǎn qián de nǎ lǐ hái shì yī yuán yīng zhōng qī de xiū xiān zhě 。 ér shì lí hé qī jí bié de lǎo guài wù 。
长相可谓平凡以极，一身青衫也丝毫不引人注意，那五官眉眼。与林轩别无二致，唯一的区别就是修为，此时此刻，出现在他们眼前的哪里还是一元婴中期的修仙者。而是离合期级别的老怪物。
His appearance was utterly unremarkable, his simple green robe drawing no attention at all. His features and eyes were identical to Lin Xuan's, with one exception: his cultivation level. At this moment, standing before them was not a junior cultivator of the One婴中期 stage but an old monster on the late 合stage, just a step away from 穴玄.
qiě shì hòu qī de nà zhǒng ， jù lí dòng xuán ， zhǐ bù guò yī bù zhī yáo ér yǐ 。
且是后期的那种，距离洞玄，只不过一步之遥而已。
Despite their initial speculations, the gap in their ranks left everyone speechless for a moment. None dared to approach and recognize him.
jǐn guǎn yǒu tuī cè ， dàn zhè jìng jiè de chā jù yě tài lìng rén zhèn hàn le ， yī shí piàn kè ， yān shān sì yǒu xiǎn de yǒu xiē jú cù ， jìng shuí yě bù gǎn shàng qù xiāng rèn le 。
尽管有推测，但这境界的差距也太令人震撼了，一时片刻，燕山四友显得有些局促，竟谁也不敢上去相认了。
"Is it really you, Senior Fellow Daoists? Just a few days have passed since we last met, yet you no longer recognize me?" Lin Xuan's voice was warm as he spoke, his tone still friendly.
，“ zěn me ， sì wèi dào yǒu ， zhè cái jǐ rì bú jiàn ， jiù bù rèn de lín mǒu ？”。 lín xuān wēi xiào de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， yán yǔ zhī jiān ， yī jiù shì shí fēn de qīn hé 。
，“怎么，四位道友，这才几日不见，就不认得林某？”。林轩微笑的声音传入耳朵，言语之间，依旧是十分的亲和。
"You are indeed Senior Fellow Lin?" Huang Tingzong's face was filled with confusion—surprise, bewilderment, and joy all mixed together. He couldn't possibly know what he felt at the moment.
，“ nǐ zhēn shì lín qián bèi ？”， huáng tíng zōng de liǎn sè ， kě wèi gǔ guài dào le jí chù ， jīng yà ， máng rán ， xǐ yuè ， chóu dì ……
，“你真是林前辈？”，黄庭宗的脸色，可谓古怪到了极处，惊讶，茫然，喜悦，惆地……
The other three also looked similarly surprised. It was natural; while it was delightful to turn a dangerous situation into safety, having a peer suddenly become a revered senior cultivator left them feeling somewhat off-balance.
cǐ shí cǐ kè tā de xīn qíng ， kǒng pà lián zì jǐ yě bù qīng chǔ 。
此时此刻他的心情，恐怕连自己也不清楚。
"Of course, it's me..."
qí yú sān rén de biǎo qíng yě chà bu duō 。 zhè yě shì hěn zhèng cháng de ， néng gòu huà xiǎn wéi yí gù rán xǐ yuè wú bǐ 。 kě yuán běn píng bèi xiāng jiāo de hǎo yǒu 。 tū rán biàn chéng gāo gāo zài shàng de qián bèi ， nà gǎn jué yě hěn nán shuō ……
其余三人的表情也差不多。这也是很正常的，能够化险为夷固然喜悦无比。可原本平辈相交的好友。突然变成高高在上的前辈，那感觉也很难说……
Lin Xuan didn't believe that a mid-合stage monster posed much of a threat, especially one without any discernible intelligence. He swiftly extended his right hand, grabbing the monster's tongue with ease. The sharp spikes on its tongue were no match for him; they failed to even scratch his skin.
zěn me jiǎng ne ， xīn zhōng yǒu diǎn kōng luò luò de 。
怎么讲呢，心中有点空落落的。
"Brother, did I miss anything?" Yu Miaorong widened her eyes in amazement.
，“ dāng rán shì wǒ ……
，“当然是我……
"This... is too impressive," Cao Tianyuan's face was filled with admiration as well, though he didn't seem to feel any pain from the few hairs he had plucked.
lín xuān dà dà fāng fāng de chéng rèn le ， shì qíng dào le zhè yī bù ， zài yǐn mán shén me ， nà kě jiù sī háo yì yì yě wú ， zhè yān shān sì yǒu xiū wèi suī bù zhí yī tí ， què shì lín xuān pǒ wèi kàn zhòng dì ， hé kuàng tā hěn xiǎng xiǎo de ， zhè zǐ xuān xiān zi yǔ qín xīn jiū jìng yǒu shén me guān xì ？
林轩大大方方的承认了，事情到了这一步，再隐瞒什么，那可就丝毫意义也无，这燕山四友修为虽不值一提，却是林轩颇为看重地，何况他很想晓得，这紫萱仙子与琴心究竟有什么关系？
Although Zixuan couldn't speak, a series of strange lights flashed in her eyes. The leader of the Four Peaks, Huang Tingzong, was equally stunned by Lin Xuan's display.
nán dào shì shì zhēn cái rú cǐ qiǎo hé ， zhè líng jiè jǐ bǎi gè jiè miàn ， ér qín xīn dāng nián chuán sòng zhī chù ， jū rán yě zài zhè dōng hǎi 。
难道世事真才如此巧合，这灵界几百个界面，而琴心当年传送之处，居然也在这东海。
First, he saved them in crisis, revealing that their long-time friend was not an One婴期 cultivator but a mid-合stage one with life-saving gratitude. This revelation was already shocking enough, but his next actions left everyone speechless. He lifted his other hand and grabbed the monster's tongue again, spinning around to throw it like a javelin.
xiǎng dào zhè lǐ ， lín xuān xīn zhōng yī piàn huǒ rè ， pò qiè xiǎng yào zhī dào jié guǒ 。
想到这里，林轩心中一片火热，迫切想要知道结果。
Lin Xuan was indeed throwing a javelin, aiming at the monster. After several rotations, he let go with all his might.
kě xī cǐ shí cǐ kè 。 xiǎn rán shì méi yǒu shí jiān gěi tā men màn màn liáo tiān de 。
可惜此时此刻。显然是没有时间给他们慢慢聊天的。
The giant toad, despite its formidable strength, couldn't match Lin Xuan's power. It flew off like a kite, leaving a large hole in the mountain. His strength was unparalleled.
，“ gū ！”。
，“咕！”。
The Four Peaks were left speechless; even if they were body cultivators, their natural abilities wouldn't compare to that of an 合stage monster.
yī shēng dà hǒu chuán rù ěr duǒ ” nà shēng yīn zhèn dé rén ěr duǒ dōu shí fēn de bù shū fú ， lǐ miàn gèng jiā zá zhe chōng tiān de lì qì yǔ yuàn dú 。
一声大吼传入耳朵”那声音震得人耳朵都十分的不舒服，里面更夹杂着冲天的戾气与怨毒。
"Brother, you are too formidable."
lín xuān huí guò tóu lú 。 zhèng hǎo kàn jiàn ràng tā chī jīng de yí mù 。
林轩回过头颅。正好看见让他吃惊的一幕。
"I would have doubted he's human if not for our acquaintance," Cao Tianyuan added.
nà tiān xīn chán wáng zhāng kāi xuè pén dà kǒu 。 ér zuǐ bā zhōng wù qì yǒng dòng ， suí zháo mí wù fān yǒng 。 nà bèi zì jǐ zhǎn wèi liǎng jié de shé tou chóng xīn fù yuán le 。
那天心蟾王张开血盆大口。而嘴巴中雾气涌动，随着迷雾翻涌。那被自己斩为两截的舌头重新复原了。
"That's true. How could a human body be so powerful..."
，“ zì yù zhī tǐ ？，。
，“自愈之体？，。
The two continued discussing in whispers.
lín xuān tóng kǒng wēi suō 。 liǎn shàng mǎn shì yì wài zhī sè ” yōng yǒu zhè zhǒng tǐ zhì de yāo shòu shì hěn nán chán de 。 bì jìng shēng mìng lì wán qiáng yě shì yī dà yōu shì ， yǔ tóng jiē xiū shì de dòu fǎ zhōng ， hào yě néng jiāng duì fāng gěi hào sǐ 。
林轩瞳孔微缩。脸上满是意外之色”拥有这种体质的妖兽是很难缠的。毕竟生命力顽强也是一大优势，与同阶修士的斗法中，耗也能将对方给耗死。
"Hold your tongues, brothers! Don't forget that Senior Fellow Lin is now an advanced 合stage cultivator and has saved us. If he hears you saying such things..."
bù guò lín xuān liǎn shàng méi yǒu shén me jù yì ， bì jìng zì jǐ de shí lì 。 zhàn yǒu yā dǎo xìng de yōu shì ， bié shuō qū qū yí gè zì yù zhī tǐ ” duì fāng jiù suàn jiā shàng yāo zú qí tā jǐ zhǒng nán chán de tǐ zhì ” yī yàng táo bù tuō mǐn miè de jié jú 。
不过林轩脸上没有什么惧意，毕竟自己的实力。占有压倒性的优势，别说区区一个自愈之体”对方就算加上妖族其他几种难缠的体质”一样逃不脱泯灭的结局。
Huang Tingzong, always cautious, quickly interrupted them. The two realized their words were inappropriate; although they got along well with Lin Xuan, his demonstrated cultivation level meant a change in status. In the competitive world of cultivation, it was better to be careful.
zhè yì diǎn jué wú kě yí ， zài yā dǎo xìng de lì liàng miàn qián ， suǒ cái de dōng xī ， dōu bù guò shì fú yún ér yǐ 。
这一点绝无可疑，在压倒性的力量面前，所才的东西，都不过是浮云而已。
They closed their mouths but remained puzzled about why Lin Xuan had concealed his true strength and adopted such a humble demeanor.
lín xuān bìng bù rèn wéi ， yī lí hé zhōng qī de yāo shòu ， néng duì zì jǐ zào chéng duō dà de wēi xié ， hé kuàng ， xī lián líng zhì dōu méi yǒu kāi qǐ 。
林轩并不认为，一离合中期的妖兽，能对自己造成多大的威胁，何况，牺连灵智都没有开启。
The battle shifted as Lin Xuan's immense power became evident. A nearby mountain peak was shattered by the giant toad. If a fellow 合stage monster had known the difference, they would have left immediately; continuing the fight was suicidal.
，“ sōu ！”。
，“嗖！”。
However, the toad continued its relentless charge towards Lin Xuan despite the damage it took.
pò kōng shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ” chū hū yì liào de ， nà lài há ma jū rán xiān dòng shǒu 。 xī suǒ shǐ yòng de ， hái shì nà wú jiān bù cuī de shé tou 。
破空声传入耳朵”出乎意料的，那癞蛤蟆居然先动手。牺所使用的，还是那无坚不摧的舌头。
"Find death!" Lin Xuan's face showed impatience as he flicked his sleeve and released a dark green gourd. A spell was cast, opening the gourd's mouth to release countless black-red sand grains that coalesced into a fierce dragon rushing towards the monster.
，“ zhǎo sǐ ！”
，“找死！”
The monster wasn't afraid; it collided with the sand dragon, causing a massive explosion. The Heaven Thunder Sand had formidable power, and although the toad didn't die immediately, its life was severely damaged.
lín xuān yǎn zhōng shǎn guò yī sī lì qì ， hǎo jiǔ méi jiàn guò zhè me bù shí hǎo dǎi de dōng xī ， tā xùn jié yì cháng de zhuǎn guò shēn tǐ ， ér zhè shāo yī dān gē ” nà yāo shòu de shé tou ， yǐ jīng cì xiàng le tā de xiōng kǒu ， xiāng jù bù guò shù chǐ 。
林轩眼中闪过一丝戾气，好久没见过这么不识好歹的东西，他迅捷异常的转过身体，而这稍一耽搁”那妖兽的舌头，已经刺向了他的胸口，相距不过数尺。
Lin Xuan raised his right hand, fingers like blades, and swung them down forcefully.
，“ lín xiōng ， kuài duǒ ”。
，“林兄，快躲”。
"Crack..."
，“ lí kāi cǐ chù ！”， yān shān sì yǒu dōu shì dà jīng shī sè ， jīng hū shēng lián lián chuán rù ěr duǒ 。
，“离开此处！”，燕山四友都是大惊失色，惊呼声连连传入耳朵。
A visible sword of green light emerged from his palm, slicing through the dying toad with unyielding force. The toad was split in two, and a small object shot out. Lin Xuan's eyes narrowed; he wouldn't let it go. He flicked his sleeve again, releasing a silver light that mixed with the surrounding dark winds, enveloping the object.
lín xuān biǎo xiàn chū lái de shí lì ” suī rán jí wéi bù sú 。 dàn shì rén dōu qīng chǔ ， xiū xiān zhě shàn shǐ bǎo wù 。 ér jìn dòu fēn háo yōu shì méi yǒu ， yāo shòu què qià hǎo xiāng fǎn ” xī men zhàng de jiù shì lì dà wú bǐ ， pí cū ròu hòu 。
林轩表现出来的实力”虽然极为不俗。但是人都清楚，修仙者擅使宝物。而近斗分毫优势没有，妖兽却恰好相反”牺们仗的就是力大无比，皮粗肉厚。
Despite its desperate attempts to escape, Lin Xuan wouldn't allow it to get away, pouring more power into binding it tightly.
ér nà shé tou de wēi lì tā men jiàn guò ， wú jiān bù cuī bù gǎn shuō ， dàn què shí shì xī lì dào wú yǐ fù jiā de dì bù ， zhì shǎo ， lín xuān píng hù tǐ líng guāng ， kěn dìng dǎng bú zhù ， zhè yì diǎn ， jué wú kě yí de 。
而那舌头的威力他们见过，无坚不摧不敢说，但确实是犀利到无以复加的地步，至少，林轩凭护体灵光，肯定挡不住，这一点，绝无可疑的。
He then retrieved the object with a gesture of his hand. In his palm was a fist-sized妖丹.
rán ér lín xuān yòu hé bì qù dǎng ne ？
然而林轩又何必去挡呢？
Unlike ordinary妖丹 or 天心石, this one resembled a diamond in shape but was multicolored. The amount and quality of its spiritual energy were astonishing. Lin Xuan had seen inner cores from mid-合stage monsters before, but none contained such immense power or different nature.
yǎn kàn nà shé tou yǐ jǐn zài zhǐ chǐ ， tā ，“ sōu ”， de jiāng yòu shǒu shēn chū ， sù dù tóng yàng shì kuài dào lìng rén chēng mù ， yān shān sì yǒu kàn dōu kàn bù qīng chǔ ， rán hòu tā jiù jiāng nà shé tou zhuā dào le zhǎng zhōng 。
眼看那舌头已尽在咫尺，他，“嗖”，的将右手伸出，速度同样是快到令人瞠目，燕山四友看都看不清楚，然后他就将那舌头抓到了掌中。
Though he didn't know the exact use, it wasn't an ordinary item. Inside the妖丹, a misty substance was the monster's soul. Lin Xuan wouldn't let it go either; he wanted to completely destroy it.
cǐ yāo shòu de shé tou shàng ， bù mǎn le jiān cì ， cháng zú yǒu cùn xǔ ， ér qiě lán wāng wāng de ， fǎng fú yùn yǒu jù dú rán ér lín xuān jū rán jiù zhè me de shì ruò wú dǔ ， zhuā le jiù zhuā le 。
此妖兽的舌头上，布满了尖刺，长足有寸许，而且蓝汪汪的，仿佛蕴有剧毒然而林轩居然就这么的视若无睹，抓了就抓了。
Several spells were cast, forcing the monster's spirit out. Although it was mid-合stage, its intelligence hadn't awakened, making it useless. Lin Xuan intended to burn it with Illusory Spirit Fire but a light flash revealed a spirit bag that flew from his waist. The bag opened, and a small creature emerged!
The scene was illuminated by a faint green glow as the space a hundred zhang away began to distort. A plain-looking youth appeared in their line of sight.
His appearance was utterly unremarkable, his simple green robe drawing no attention at all. His features and eyes were identical to Lin Xuan's, with one exception: his cultivation level. At this moment, standing before them was not a junior cultivator of the One婴中期 stage but an old monster on the late 合stage, just a step away from 穴玄.
Despite their initial speculations, the gap in their ranks left everyone speechless for a moment. None dared to approach and recognize him.
"Is it really you, Senior Fellow Daoists? Just a few days have passed since we last met, yet you no longer recognize me?" Lin Xuan's voice was warm as he spoke, his tone still friendly.
"You are indeed Senior Fellow Lin?" Huang Tingzong's face was filled with confusion—surprise, bewilderment, and joy all mixed together. He couldn't possibly know what he felt at the moment.
The other three also looked similarly surprised. It was natural; while it was delightful to turn a dangerous situation into safety, having a peer suddenly become a revered senior cultivator left them feeling somewhat off-balance.
"Of course, it's me..."
Lin Xuan didn't believe that a mid-合stage monster posed much of a threat, especially one without any discernible intelligence. He swiftly extended his right hand, grabbing the monster's tongue with ease. The sharp spikes on its tongue were no match for him; they failed to even scratch his skin.
"Brother, did I miss anything?" Yu Miaorong widened her eyes in amazement.
"This... is too impressive," Cao Tianyuan's face was filled with admiration as well, though he didn't seem to feel any pain from the few hairs he had plucked.
Although Zixuan couldn't speak, a series of strange lights flashed in her eyes. The leader of the Four Peaks, Huang Tingzong, was equally stunned by Lin Xuan's display.
First, he saved them in crisis, revealing that their long-time friend was not an One婴期 cultivator but a mid-合stage one with life-saving gratitude. This revelation was already shocking enough, but his next actions left everyone speechless. He lifted his other hand and grabbed the monster's tongue again, spinning around to throw it like a javelin.
Lin Xuan was indeed throwing a javelin, aiming at the monster. After several rotations, he let go with all his might.
The giant toad, despite its formidable strength, couldn't match Lin Xuan's power. It flew off like a kite, leaving a large hole in the mountain. His strength was unparalleled.
The Four Peaks were left speechless; even if they were body cultivators, their natural abilities wouldn't compare to that of an 合stage monster.
"Brother, you are too formidable."
"I would have doubted he's human if not for our acquaintance," Cao Tianyuan added.
"That's true. How could a human body be so powerful..."
The two continued discussing in whispers.
"Hold your tongues, brothers! Don't forget that Senior Fellow Lin is now an advanced 合stage cultivator and has saved us. If he hears you saying such things..."
Huang Tingzong, always cautious, quickly interrupted them. The two realized their words were inappropriate; although they got along well with Lin Xuan, his demonstrated cultivation level meant a change in status. In the competitive world of cultivation, it was better to be careful.
They closed their mouths but remained puzzled about why Lin Xuan had concealed his true strength and adopted such a humble demeanor.
The battle shifted as Lin Xuan's immense power became evident. A nearby mountain peak was shattered by the giant toad. If a fellow 合stage monster had known the difference, they would have left immediately; continuing the fight was suicidal.
However, the toad continued its relentless charge towards Lin Xuan despite the damage it took.
"Find death!" Lin Xuan's face showed impatience as he flicked his sleeve and released a dark green gourd. A spell was cast, opening the gourd's mouth to release countless black-red sand grains that coalesced into a fierce dragon rushing towards the monster.
The monster wasn't afraid; it collided with the sand dragon, causing a massive explosion. The Heaven Thunder Sand had formidable power, and although the toad didn't die immediately, its life was severely damaged.
Lin Xuan raised his right hand, fingers like blades, and swung them down forcefully.
"Crack..."
A visible sword of green light emerged from his palm, slicing through the dying toad with unyielding force. The toad was split in two, and a small object shot out. Lin Xuan's eyes narrowed; he wouldn't let it go. He flicked his sleeve again, releasing a silver light that mixed with the surrounding dark winds, enveloping the object.
Despite its desperate attempts to escape, Lin Xuan wouldn't allow it to get away, pouring more power into binding it tightly.
He then retrieved the object with a gesture of his hand. In his palm was a fist-sized妖丹.
Unlike ordinary妖丹 or 天心石, this one resembled a diamond in shape but was multicolored. The amount and quality of its spiritual energy were astonishing. Lin Xuan had seen inner cores from mid-合stage monsters before, but none contained such immense power or different nature.
Though he didn't know the exact use, it wasn't an ordinary item. Inside the妖丹, a misty substance was the monster's soul. Lin Xuan wouldn't let it go either; he wanted to completely destroy it.
Several spells were cast, forcing the monster's spirit out. Although it was mid-合stage, its intelligence hadn't awakened, making it useless. Lin Xuan intended to burn it with Illusory Spirit Fire but a light flash revealed a spirit bag that flew from his waist. The bag opened, and a small creature emerged!