hún fēi pò sàn ， xìng zhāng de lǎo jiā huǒ ， nǐ dāng wǒ men xiōng dì lán rén shì nà me hǎo hū yōu ， zhè ér suī shì huì yīn shān mài ， dàn jù lí nǐ tiān shī mén zǒng duò hái yuǎn ， wǒ men jiāng nǐ miè chú ， hái yǒu zú gòu de shí jiān lí qù ， gāi hún fēi pò sàn de shì nǐ ……,
魂飞魄散，姓张的老家伙，你当我们兄弟兰人是那么好忽悠，这儿虽是秽阴山脉，但距离你天尸门总舵还远，我们将你灭除，还有足够的时间离去，该魂飞魄散的是你……,
Soul flying, body scattering. Old Master Zhang, you think we're easy to fool? Though this is the Filth Yin Mountains, it's still far from your Heavenly Corpse Sect headquarters. We can leave after eliminating you with plenty of time. It should be you who should be soul flying and body scattering...
lǎo zhě tīng le ， liǎn sè nán kàn yǐ jí ， rán ér tā xīn lǐ yǒu shù ， duì fāng bìng fēi xū zhāng shēng shì ， miàn duì sān míng tóng jiē yāo huà zhě ， zì jǐ sī háo shèng suàn yě wú ， gèng bú yào shuō zhè zhōng shì sān xióng ， běn lái jiù shì qīn xiōng dì ， zì rán shàn cháng fēn jìn hé jī 。
老者听了，脸色难看以极，然而他心里有数，对方并非虚张声势，面对三名同阶妖化者，自己丝毫胜算也无，更不要说这钟氏三雄，本来就是亲兄弟，自然擅长分进合击。
The old man's face turned extremely ugly as he heard this. However, he knew that his opponent wasn't bluffing. Facing three fellow-stage妖化者, he had no chance at all, let alone these three brothers who were naturally skilled in coordinated attacks.
nán dào zì jǐ zhēn yào yǔn luò shǒu cǐ dì ？
难道自己真要陨落手此地？
Would I really have to fall here?
lǎo zhě mǎn liǎn huáng kǒng zhī sè ， yǎn jīng gèng shì dī liū liū zhuǎn gè bù tíng ， pīn mìng de móu huà zhe tuō shēn zhī cè ， rán ér yī shí piàn kè ， yòu zěn me kě néng xiǎng de dào hǎo zhǔ yì ne ？
老者满脸惶恐之色，眼睛更是滴溜溜转个不停，拼命的谋划着脱身之策，然而一时片刻，又怎么可能想得到好主意呢？
With a look of extreme panic on his face and eyes darting around, the old man desperately planned an escape strategy. However, how could he come up with a good idea in just a moment?
“ lǎo pǐ fū ， guāi guāi de shù shǒu jiù fù ， hái kě yǐ shǎo shòu xǔ duō kǔ chǔ 。,
“老匹夫，乖乖的束手就缚，还可以少受许多苦楚。,
"Old fool, submit obediently, and you can avoid much suffering."
zhōng shì sān xióng zhōng de lǎo dà yī shēng lì hē ， zhǐ jiàn tā zuǒ shǒu tái qǐ ， líng guāng shǎn shuò ， yī kǒu jīn sè de cháng qiāng fú xiàn ér chū ， ér qiāng shàng diàn hú liáo rào shǎn shuò 。 pī lǐ pā lā de bào liè shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ 。
钟氏三雄中的老大一声厉喝，只见他左手抬起，灵光闪烁，一口金色的长枪浮现而出，而枪上电弧缭绕闪烁。噼里啪啦的爆裂声传入耳朵。
The eldest of the three brothers barked loudly. He raised his left hand, and a flicker of spiritual light appeared as a golden spear materialized. Arcs of electricity danced around it, producing crackling sounds.
suí hòu cǐ rén jiāng cháng qiāng yī wò ， dāng xiōng jiù xiàng lǎo zhě cì guò lái le 。
随后此人将长枪一握，当胸就像老者刺过来了。
He then gripped the spear and thrust it directly at the old man's chest.
yāo huà zhě qū shǐ bǎo wù yǔ xiū shì bù tóng ， bìng méi yǒu tuō shǒu jiāng qí jì chū ， kàn shàng qù dào yǔ wǔ lín gāo shǒu pǒ yǒu jǐ fēn xiāng sì zhī chù 。
妖化者驱使宝物与修士不同，并没有脱手将其祭出，看上去倒与武林高手颇有几分相似之处。
Unlike how cultivators would release their treasures,妖化者 could control them without letting go, making them look like martial artists.
rán ér píng jiè yāo huà hòu de shēn tǐ ， bù lùn sù dù hái shì lì liàng ， dōu bú huì bǐ tóng jiē xiū shì de bǎo xùn sè 。
然而凭借妖化后的身体，不论速度还是力量，都不会比同阶修士的宝逊色。
However, with his transformed body, he was no less in speed or strength compared to fellow-stage cultivators.
lǎo zhě xiǎn rán yǔ yāo huà zhě jiāo guò shǒu ， jīng yàn fēng fù ， zhǐ jiàn tā liǎn sè dà biàn de shēn shǒu zài yāo jiān yī pāi ， yí miàn gǔ dùn jiù bèi jì le qǐ lái 。
老者显然与妖化者交过手，经验丰富，只见他脸色大变的伸手在腰间一拍，一面骨盾就被祭了起来。
The old man had clearly faced妖化者 before and was experienced. He reached into his waistband and conjured up a bone shield just as the spear approached him.
shí jī ná niē dé qià dào hǎo chù ， zhèng hǎo jiāng duì fāng cháng qiāng de lái shì fēng zhù 。
时机拿捏得恰到好处，正好将对方长枪的来势封住。
He timed it perfectly, blocking the spear's momentum.
líng máng sì shè ， tā suàn shì duǒ guò yī jié le 。
灵芒四射，他算是躲过一劫了。
Spiritual light exploded around him, allowing him to escape this peril.
rán ér gēn běn jiù lái bù jí sōng qì ， yīn wèi tā miàn duì de dí rén bìng fēi zhǐ yǒu yī rén ér yǐ 。
然而根本就来不及松气，因为他面对的敌人并非只有一人而已。
However, he didn't have time to relax because he faced three brothers instead of one.
ér shì sān xiōng dì ！
而是三兄弟！
The three brothers moved in unison. Seeing that their eldest had already attacked, the second and third naturally couldn't sit idle. They each took out their treasures.
zhōng shì sān xióng jìn tuì yǔ gòng ， jiàn lǎo dà yǐ jīng dòng shǒu 。 lǎo èr lǎo sān zì rán yě méi yǒu xián zhe de lǐ yóu ， yě gè zì qǔ chū le zì jǐ de bǎo wù 。
钟氏三雄进退与共，见老大已经动手。老二老三自然也没有闲着的理由，也各自取出了自己的宝物。
One wielded a golden hoop saber, another danced with an official's pen, working together to attack the old man.
yī rén shǐ yòng jīn sī dà huán dāo ， yī rén wǔ dòng pàn guān bǐ ， qí xīn xié lì de xiàng zhe lǎo zhě shā le guò qù 。
一人使用金丝大环刀，一人舞动判官笔，齐心协力的像着老者杀了过去。
Facing three opponents, the old man was extremely disheveled in just a few breaths. If this continued, his fall would be inevitable.
yǐ yī dí sān ， jǐn jǐn jǐ xī ， lǎo zhě jiù láng bèi yǐ jí 。 zhào zhè yàng xià qù 。 yǔn luò jiāng shì bǎn shàng dìng dīng dì 。
以一敌三，仅仅几息，老者就狼狈以极。照这样下去。陨落将是板上钉钉地。
"Evil!"
“ ěr è ！……
“耳恶！……
The old man was both anxious and angry but could do nothing about it. As time passed, despair began to show on his face. However, at that moment, a cold laugh echoed: "A mere mortal dares to be so arrogant! Thinking you can stand equal with us cultivators just because you're a妖化者 is truly ignorant of your own death."
lǎo zhě yòu jí yòu nù , què huí tiān fá shù ， suí zhe shí jiān de tuī yí ， liǎn shàng lù chū jǐ fēn jué wàng zhī yì ， rán ér jiù zài cǐ kè ， yī lěng xiào shēng què chuán rù ěr duǒ ：“ qū qū fán rén ， jū rán xiāo zhāng dào rú cǐ dì bù ， yǐ wéi chéng wéi yāo huà zhě ， jiù kě yǐ yǔ wǒ men xiū xiān zhě píng qǐ píng zuò ， zhēn shì bù zhī sǐ huó 。,
老者又急又怒,却回天乏术，随着时间的推移，脸上露出几分绝望之意，然而就在此刻，一冷笑声却传入耳朵：“区区凡人，居然嚣张到如此地步，以为成为妖化者，就可以与我们修仙者平起平坐，真是不知死活。,
Before he could finish speaking, an terrifying spiritual pressure descended from the sky. Despite the range being compressed, it still enveloped several miles around.
huà yīn wèi luò 。 yī gǔ kǒng bù de líng yā jiù cóng tiān ér jiàng le ， jǐn guǎn fàn wéi yǐ jīng bèi yā suō ， dàn fāng yuán shù lǐ 。 hái shì bèi lǒng zhào zhù 。
话音未落。一股恐怖的灵压就从天而降了，尽管范围已经被压缩，但方圆数里。还是被笼罩住。
"Divine Separation Stage cultivator!"
“ lí hé qī xiū xiān zhě ！。,
“离合期修仙者！。,
The intensity of this spiritual pressure caused the four to turn pale. However, their expressions changed drastically in the next moment.
nà líng yā de qiáng dù ， ràng sì rén bó rán biàn sè ， rán ér xià yī kè , biǎo qíng què shì jié rán bù tóng 。
那灵压的强度，让四人勃然变色，然而下一刻,表情却是截然不同。
The old man was overjoyed: "Senior, save me! Junior Zhang Deli will surely repay you greatly..."
nà lǎo zhě shì jīng xǐ jiāo jí ：“ qián bèi jiù wǒ ， wǎn bèi tiān shī mén zhāng dé lěi yí dìng huì zhòng xiè nín de ……,
那老者是惊喜交集：“前辈救我，晚辈天尸门张德磊一定会重谢您的……,
The faces of the three brothers darkened.
zhōng shì sān xióng de liǎn sè ， zé yī xià zi yīn mái qǐ lái le 。
钟氏三雄的脸色，则一下子阴霾起来了。
"It's a Divine Separation Stage old monster; we can't fight him. Quickly, leave here."
“ shì lí hé qī lǎo guài wù , bù kě lì dí ， kuài ， lí kāi zhè lǐ ,
“是离合期老怪物,不可力敌，快，离开这里,
Before he could finish speaking, the three brothers moved in unison and retreated.
huà yīn wèi luò ， sān xiōng dì jiù xīn yǒu líng xī de yì qǐ tuì hòu le 。
话音未落，三兄弟就心有灵犀的一起退后了。
"Go, do you think there's still an opportunity to escape at this moment?"
“ zǒu ， nǐ men yǐ wéi cǐ shí cǐ kè ， hái yǒu jī huì zǒu dé le me ？,
“走，你们以为此时此刻，还有机会走得了么？,
A mocking voice echoed as spatial ripples appeared. A cultivator dressed in a green robe suddenly appeared within their sight.
chōng mǎn jī cháo de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， suí hòu kōng jiān bō dòng yì qǐ ， yī shēn chuān qīng páo de xiū shì yǐ chū xiàn zài le shì xiàn lǐ 。
充满讥嘲的声音传入耳朵，随后空间波动一起，一身穿青袍的修士已出现在了视线里。
Despite the overwhelming spiritual pressure, they didn't realize that Lin Xuan had hidden his true strength. After all, while a Profound Concealment Stage cultivator was highly noticeable, a Divine Separation Stage one wasn't as eye-catching.
líng yā pū tiān gài dì ， rán ér tā men nǎ lǐ xiǎo de ， lín xuān qí shí yǐ yǒu yǐn cáng shí lì 。 bì jìng dòng xuán qī xiū xiān zhě tài yǐn rén zhǔ mù ， lí hé zé méi yǒu nà me zhā yǎn de 。
灵压铺天盖地，然而他们哪里晓得，林轩其实已有隐藏实力。毕竟洞玄期修仙者太引人瞩目，离合则没有那么扎眼的。
Nevertheless, dealing with three元婴级别的妖化者 was still more than enough for him.
jí biàn rú cǐ ， duì fù qū qū sān míng yuán yīng jí bié de yāo huà zhě , yě shì chuò chuò yǒu yú 。
即便如此，对付区区三名元婴级别的妖化者,也是绰绰有余。
Lin Xuan waved his sleeves and a golden-orange divine sword flew out. With Lin Xuan's abundant resources, various treasures in his storage bracelet were numerous, making it easy to pull out one to show off.
lín xuān xiù páo yī fú ， yī bǐng huáng chéng chéng de xiān jiàn fēi lüè ér chū , fǎn zhèng lín xuān shēn jiā fēng fù ， chǔ wù dài zhōng gè zhǒng bǎo shǔ bù shèng shǔ ， suí biàn ná chū yī bǐng lái chēng mén miàn nà yě shì fēi cháng qīng sōng 。
林轩袖袍一拂，一柄黄橙橙的仙剑飞掠而出,反正林轩身家丰富，储物袋中各种宝数不胜数，随便拿出一柄来撑门面那也是非常轻松。
"Sever!"
“ zhǎn ！,
“斩！,
Once the treasure was summoned, Lin Xuan pointed at it. As he did so, a rumbling sound filled the air as the divine sword grew larger within the light, reaching seven or eight zhang long.
cǐ bǎo jì qǐ yǐ hòu ， lín xuān lì kè yī zhǐ diǎn chū ， suí zhe tā de dòng zuò ， wēng míng shēng dà zuò ， nà xiān jiàn zài guāng yùn zhōng tǐ xíng bào zhǎng ， biàn dé yǒu qī bā zhàng zhǎng 。
此宝祭起以后，林轩立刻一指点出，随着他的动作，嗡鸣声大作，那仙剑在光晕中体型暴涨，变得有七八丈长。
"Giant Sword Technique"
“ jù jiàn shù ,
“巨剑术,
Many cultivators who used divine swords liked this move; simple and practical with significant power.
hěn duō shǐ yòng xiān jiàn zuò wèi bǎo de xiū xiān zhě ， dōu xǐ huān zhè yī zhāo ， jiǎn dān shí yòng ， wēi lì yě zú 。
很多使用仙剑做为宝的修仙者，都喜欢这一招，简单实用，威力也足。
The divine sword swung and severed the eldest of the three brothers.
nà xiān jiàn yí gè zhuǎn zhé ， jiù xiàng zhōng shì sān xióng zhōng de lǎo dà kǎn qù le 。
那仙剑一个转折，就像钟氏三雄中的老大砍去了。
"Big Brother!"
“ dà gē ！,
“大哥！,
The second and third brothers were shocked. However, it was too late for rescue. Fear flashed across the eldest's face as he held his spear high above his head, hoping to block the opponent's attack. While his reaction was quick, it was futile. With a loud tearing sound, both he and the spear were split in two.
lǎo èr lǎo sān dà jīng shī sè ， dàn jiù yuán yǐ lái bù jí 。 lǎo dà de liǎn shàng shǎn guò yī sī jù sè ， shuāng shǒu píng jǔ cháng qiāng ， gāo jǔ guò dǐng ， xī wàng néng jiāng duì shǒu de gōng jī fēng zhù ， píng xīn lái shuō ， fǎn yìng hái suàn xùn sù ， kě xī méi yǒu fēn háo yòng tú ， cī lā shēng dà zuò ， lián rén dài qiāng bèi pī wèi liǎng bàn le 。
老二老三大惊失色，但救援已来不及。老大的脸上闪过一丝惧色，双手平举长枪，高举过顶，希望能将对手的攻击封住，平心来说，反应还算迅速，可惜没有分毫用途，刺啦声大做，连人带枪被劈为两半了。
One strike downed an enemy, and the other two brothers of the three brothers were so terrified that they didn't even dare to seek revenge, fleeing in different directions.
yī zhāo bì dí ， zhōng shì sān xióng de lìng liǎng rén xià dé hún fēi pò sàn le ， lián bào chóu dōu bù gǎn ， fēn tóu táo sàn 。
一招毙敌，钟氏三雄的另两人吓得魂飞魄散了，连报仇都不敢，分头逃散。
Unfortunately, their efforts were in vain as Lin Xuan calmly used his treasure to kill them both.
kě xī shì tú láo ， lín xuān cāo zòng bǎo wù ， bù huāng bù máng de jiāng liǎng rén zhǎn shā diào le 。
可惜是徒劳，林轩操纵宝物，不慌不忙的将两人斩杀掉了。
"Thank you for your assistance. Your great kindness will be remembered by me forever. May I ask if you came here to participate in our Grand Treasure Fair?" The old man's face was filled with joy as he bowed to Lin Xuan, his smile clear.
“ duō xiè qián bèi chū shǒu xiàng zhù ， nín de dà ēn dà dé ， wǎn bèi yí dìng mò chǐ nán wàng de ， gǎn wèn qián bèi lái dào cǐ chù ， kě shì xiǎng yào cān jiā běn mén de wàn bǎo dà huì ？, féng xiōng huà jí ， lǎo zhě de liǎn shàng mǎn shì xīn xǐ ， duì zhe lín xuān shī le yī lǐ ， péi xiào de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ lǐ 。
“多谢前辈出手相助，您的大恩大德，晚辈一定没齿难忘的，敢问前辈来到此处，可是想要参加本门的万宝大会？,逢凶化吉，老者的脸上满是欣喜，对着林轩施了一礼，陪笑的声音传入耳朵里。
"What is the Grand Treasure Fair?" Lin Xuan looked surprised and sighed: "I came to your sect to visit a friend."
“ wàn bǎo dà huì ， nà shì shén me dōng xī ？, lín xuān de liǎn shàng què lù chū jǐ fēn chà yì ， suí hòu tàn le kǒu qì ：“ lín mǒu lái dào guì pài ， běn wèi fǎng yǒu ér lái 。,
“万宝大会，那是什么东西？,林轩的脸上却露出几分诧异，随后叹了口气：“林某来到贵派，本为访友而来。,
"Visiting a friend. Senior, do you know any of our senior disciples?" Hearing this, the old man's expression became even more respectful.
“ fǎng yǒu ， qián bèi kě shì rèn shí běn mén nǎ wèi shī shū ？, tīng lín xuān zhè yàng shuō ， lǎo zhě de biǎo qíng yuè fā gōng jìng le 。
“访友，前辈可是认识本门哪位师叔？,听林轩这样说，老者的表情越发恭敬了。
"Yes, unfortunately, my friend was killed by妖化者. Therefore, entering your headquarters will be troublesome for me. But if you want to see that Grand Treasure Fair..." Lin Xuan replied.
“ bù cuò ， kě xī lín mǒu nà wèi péng yǒu ， yǐ jīng yǔn luò zài le yāo huà zhě de shǒu zhōng ， rú cǐ yī lái ， lín mǒu xiǎng yào jìn rù guì pài zǒng duò ， dǎo shì yǒu xiē má fán ， fǒu zé nǐ shuō de nà ge wàn bǎo dà huì ， dào bù fáng jiàn shí yī xià , lín xuān rú cǐ zhè bān de huí dá 。
“不错，可惜林某那位朋友，已经陨落在了妖化者的手中，如此一来，林某想要进入贵派总舵，倒是有些麻烦，否则你说的那个万宝大会，倒不妨见识一下,林轩如此这般的回答。
"Indeed, because of those hateful妖化者, our Heavenly Corpse Sect has been on high alert recently. However, Senior, if you wish to enter, I can vouch for you," the old man said with a hint of mystery in his voice.
“ yuán lái rú cǐ ， yīn wèi nà xiē kě wù de yāo huà zhě ， wǒ tiān shī mén zuì jìn ， què shí jiè bèi sēn yán ， bù guò qián bèi rú guǒ xiǎng yào jìn qù ， wǎn bèi zuò dān bǎo rén yě méi yǒu wèn tí ……, lǎo zhě liǎn shàng lù chū yī sī shén mì ， yǒu diǎn shī hǎo de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ lǐ 。
“原来如此，因为那些可恶的妖化者，我天尸门最近，确实戒备森严，不过前辈如果想要进去，晚辈做担保人也没有问题……,老者脸上露出一丝神秘，有点诗好的声音传入耳朵里。
"Do you mean leading me into your headquarters?" Lin Xuan remained noncommittal.
“ nǐ shì shuō ， yóu nǐ lǐng wǒ jìn rù guì pài zǒng duò ？, lín xuān bù zhì kě fǒu de shuō 。
“你是说，由你领我进入贵派总舵？,林轩不置可否的说。
"Haha, though my cultivation level is low, I have some status within the sect. I may not be able to help much, but bringing Senior into the headquarters should be no problem."
“ hē hē ， wǎn bèi xiū wèi suī dī ， dàn zài mén zhōng ， hái shì xiǎo yǒu dì wèi ， bié de máng bāng bù shàng ， jǐn jǐn shì dài qián bèi jìn rù zǒng duò ， zhè diǎn xiǎo shì hái shì kě yǐ bàn dào de 。,
“呵呵，晚辈修为虽低，但在门中，还是小有地位，别的忙帮不上，仅仅是带前辈进入总舵，这点小事还是可以办到的。,
"Since that's the case, please lead the way. Do you think this Grand Treasure Fair is different from ordinary market auctions?"
“ jì rú cǐ ， jiù yǒu láo nǐ le ， nǐ shuō de nà shén me wàn bǎo dà huì ， wǒ hái zhēn xiǎng yào jiàn shí yī xià ， yǔ yì bān de fāng shì pāi mài bù yí yàng ma ？,
“既如此，就有劳你了，你说的那什么万宝大会，我还真想要见识一下，与一般的坊市拍卖不一样吗？,
"Of course, it's called the Grand Treasure Fair for a reason; it differs significantly from regular market transactions. This is our major event held every three hundred years. Participants must be at least元婴级别, and the treasures they bring are extraordinary. You won't see such items in general auctions, so don't miss this opportunity," the old man said proudly.
“ jì rán míng wèi wàn bǎo dà huì ， yǔ yì bān de fāng shì jiāo yì ， dāng rán shì yǒu qū bié dì ， zhè shì běn mén shèng shì ， měi sān bǎi nián cái jǔ xíng yī cì ， cān jiā de xiū xiān zhě ， zhì shǎo yào shì yuán yīng jí bié yǐ shàng de ， ná chū lái de bǎo wù ， yě fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， zài yì bān pāi mài huì shàng ， gēn běn kàn bú jiàn de ， suǒ yǐ qián bèi qiān wàn bú yào cuò guò ……, lǎo zhě yǒu diǎn jiāo ào de shuō 。
“既然名为万宝大会，与一般的坊市交易，当然是有区别地，这是本门盛事，每三百年才举行一次，参加的修仙者，至少要是元婴级别以上的，拿出来的宝物，也非同小可，在一般拍卖会上，根本看不见的，所以前辈千万不要错过……,老者有点骄傲的说。
"Alright, I'll trouble you to lead the way."
“ hǎo ba ， má fán dào yǒu dài lù ,,
“好吧，麻烦道友带路,,
"You're too polite. Let's go."
“ qián bèi tài kè qì le ， wǒ men zhè jiù zǒu ,
“前辈太客气了，我们这就走,
The old man's face lit up; befriending a Divine Separation Stage cultivator was beneficial for him. Since Lin Xuan had saved him, he wouldn't harm the sect.
lǎo zhě liǎn shàng lù chū yī sī xǐ sè ， néng gòu jiāo hǎo yī míng lí hé jí bié de xiū xiān zhě ， duì tā lái shuō ， dà yǒu hǎo chù ， ér duì fāng jì rán jiù le zì jǐ ， kěn dìng bú huì duì běn mén bù lì 。
老者脸上露出一丝喜色，能够交好一名离合级别的修仙者，对他来说，大有好处，而对方既然救了自己，肯定不会对本门不利。
With that, the old man gripped his hands and was enveloped by grayish-white corpse energy as he flew forward.
Soul flying, body scattering. Old Master Zhang, you think we're easy to fool? Though this is the Filth Yin Mountains, it's still far from your Heavenly Corpse Sect headquarters. We can leave after eliminating you with plenty of time. It should be you who should be soul flying and body scattering...
The old man's face turned extremely ugly as he heard this. However, he knew that his opponent wasn't bluffing. Facing three fellow-stage妖化者, he had no chance at all, let alone these three brothers who were naturally skilled in coordinated attacks.
Would I really have to fall here?
With a look of extreme panic on his face and eyes darting around, the old man desperately planned an escape strategy. However, how could he come up with a good idea in just a moment?
"Old fool, submit obediently, and you can avoid much suffering."
The eldest of the three brothers barked loudly. He raised his left hand, and a flicker of spiritual light appeared as a golden spear materialized. Arcs of electricity danced around it, producing crackling sounds.
He then gripped the spear and thrust it directly at the old man's chest.
Unlike how cultivators would release their treasures,妖化者 could control them without letting go, making them look like martial artists.
However, with his transformed body, he was no less in speed or strength compared to fellow-stage cultivators.
The old man had clearly faced妖化者 before and was experienced. He reached into his waistband and conjured up a bone shield just as the spear approached him.
He timed it perfectly, blocking the spear's momentum.
Boom!
Spiritual light exploded around him, allowing him to escape this peril.
However, he didn't have time to relax because he faced three brothers instead of one.
The three brothers moved in unison. Seeing that their eldest had already attacked, the second and third naturally couldn't sit idle. They each took out their treasures.
One wielded a golden hoop saber, another danced with an official's pen, working together to attack the old man.
Facing three opponents, the old man was extremely disheveled in just a few breaths. If this continued, his fall would be inevitable.
"Evil!"
The old man was both anxious and angry but could do nothing about it. As time passed, despair began to show on his face. However, at that moment, a cold laugh echoed: "A mere mortal dares to be so arrogant! Thinking you can stand equal with us cultivators just because you're a妖化者 is truly ignorant of your own death."
Before he could finish speaking, an terrifying spiritual pressure descended from the sky. Despite the range being compressed, it still enveloped several miles around.
"Divine Separation Stage cultivator!"
The intensity of this spiritual pressure caused the four to turn pale. However, their expressions changed drastically in the next moment.
The old man was overjoyed: "Senior, save me! Junior Zhang Deli will surely repay you greatly..."
The faces of the three brothers darkened.
"It's a Divine Separation Stage old monster; we can't fight him. Quickly, leave here."
Before he could finish speaking, the three brothers moved in unison and retreated.
"Go, do you think there's still an opportunity to escape at this moment?"
A mocking voice echoed as spatial ripples appeared. A cultivator dressed in a green robe suddenly appeared within their sight.
Despite the overwhelming spiritual pressure, they didn't realize that Lin Xuan had hidden his true strength. After all, while a Profound Concealment Stage cultivator was highly noticeable, a Divine Separation Stage one wasn't as eye-catching.
Nevertheless, dealing with three元婴级别的妖化者 was still more than enough for him.
Lin Xuan waved his sleeves and a golden-orange divine sword flew out. With Lin Xuan's abundant resources, various treasures in his storage bracelet were numerous, making it easy to pull out one to show off.
"Sever!"
Once the treasure was summoned, Lin Xuan pointed at it. As he did so, a rumbling sound filled the air as the divine sword grew larger within the light, reaching seven or eight zhang long.
"Giant Sword Technique"
Many cultivators who used divine swords liked this move; simple and practical with significant power.
The divine sword swung and severed the eldest of the three brothers.
"Big Brother!"
The second and third brothers were shocked. However, it was too late for rescue. Fear flashed across the eldest's face as he held his spear high above his head, hoping to block the opponent's attack. While his reaction was quick, it was futile. With a loud tearing sound, both he and the spear were split in two.
One strike downed an enemy, and the other two brothers of the three brothers were so terrified that they didn't even dare to seek revenge, fleeing in different directions.
Unfortunately, their efforts were in vain as Lin Xuan calmly used his treasure to kill them both.
"Thank you for your assistance. Your great kindness will be remembered by me forever. May I ask if you came here to participate in our Grand Treasure Fair?" The old man's face was filled with joy as he bowed to Lin Xuan, his smile clear.
"What is the Grand Treasure Fair?" Lin Xuan looked surprised and sighed: "I came to your sect to visit a friend."
"Visiting a friend. Senior, do you know any of our senior disciples?" Hearing this, the old man's expression became even more respectful.
"Yes, unfortunately, my friend was killed by妖化者. Therefore, entering your headquarters will be troublesome for me. But if you want to see that Grand Treasure Fair..." Lin Xuan replied.
"Indeed, because of those hateful妖化者, our Heavenly Corpse Sect has been on high alert recently. However, Senior, if you wish to enter, I can vouch for you," the old man said with a hint of mystery in his voice.
"Do you mean leading me into your headquarters?" Lin Xuan remained noncommittal.
"Haha, though my cultivation level is low, I have some status within the sect. I may not be able to help much, but bringing Senior into the headquarters should be no problem."
"Since that's the case, please lead the way. Do you think this Grand Treasure Fair is different from ordinary market auctions?"
"Of course, it's called the Grand Treasure Fair for a reason; it differs significantly from regular market transactions. This is our major event held every three hundred years. Participants must be at least元婴级别, and the treasures they bring are extraordinary. You won't see such items in general auctions, so don't miss this opportunity," the old man said proudly.
"Alright, I'll trouble you to lead the way."
"You're too polite. Let's go."
The old man's face lit up; befriending a Divine Separation Stage cultivator was beneficial for him. Since Lin Xuan had saved him, he wouldn't harm the sect.
With that, the old man gripped his hands and was enveloped by grayish-white corpse energy as he flew forward.