cǐ rén hǎo dà de míng qì ， shēn shǒu gèng shì mǐn jié yǐ jí 。
此人好大的名气，身手更是敏捷以极。
This man was renowned far and wide, his agility unmatched.
jī hū shì qǐng kè zhī jiān ， jiù lái dào le lín xuān de miàn qián 。
几乎是顷刻之间，就来到了林轩的面前。
Almost in an instant, he had arrived before Lin Xuan.
yě bù xiǎo de ， tā jiū jìng shī zhǎn de shì shén me fǎ shù ， bú shì shùn yí ， dàn què shèng sì shùn yí 。
也不晓得，他究竟施展的是什么法术，不是瞬移，但却胜似瞬移。
No one knew what spell or technique he used. It wasn't teleportation, but it was as if it were.
lín xuān xiǎng yào jì chū bǎo wù dōu lái bù jí 。
林轩想要祭出宝物都来不及。
Lin Xuan didn’t even have time to summon his treasures.
kàn tái shàng yī piàn jīng hū ， bù shǎo xiū shì dōu liǎn lù xǐ sè， tiān xuán jiàn zūn de zhī chí zhě ， bì jìng yào bǐ lín xuān zhè xīn jìn zhī rén duō dé duō 。
看台上一片惊呼，不少修士都脸lù喜sè，天璇剑尊的支持者，毕竟要比林轩这新近之人多得多。
The crowd on the platform gasped in shock; many cultivators’ faces lit up with joy—after all, more supporters of Heavenlyspin or whirl Sword Patriarch than Lin Xuan himself.
“ kōng jiān nuó yí shù ， bù kuì shì tiān jiàn fēng zhǔ ， zhè děng mì shù ， kě shì yuǎn fēi shùn yí kě yǐ xiāng bǐ de 。”
“空间挪移术，不愧是天剑峰主，这等秘术，可是远非瞬移可以相比的。”
"Space displacement technique. Truly worthy of being the head of the Sword Peak. Such a secret technique is far beyond teleportation."
，“ bù cuò ， shí jī ná niē dé qià dào hǎo chù ， lín shī dì zhè yī cì kǒng pà yào zāo le 。”
，“不错，时机拿捏得恰到好处，林师弟这一次恐怕要糟了。”
"Not bad, he timed it perfectly. This time, Junior Brother Lin will surely be in trouble," another voice chimed in.
fēn fán de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， lín xuān liǎn shàng què lù chū yī sī gǔ guài zhī sè， qīng qīng de tàn le kǒu qì ， tā jū rán xuǎn zé zhǔ dòng chū jī 。
纷繁的声音传入耳朵，林轩脸上却lù出一丝古怪之sè，轻轻的叹了口气，他居然选择主动出击。
Various voices filled his ears, but Lin Xuan’s face showed an odd expression as he sighed softly. He had chosen to attack proactively.
bù cuò ， lín xuān shì lái bù jí jì chū bǎo wù ， dàn chì shǒu kōng quán wèi bì jiù bù néng gòu kè dí 。
不错，林轩是来不及祭出宝物，但赤手空拳未必就不能够克敌。
Indeed, Lin Xuan couldn’t summon his treasures, but bare-handed combat wasn't necessarily a disadvantage.
cǐ shí tiān xuán jiàn zūn jù lí tā yǐ bù guò zhàng xǔ ， shǒu zhōng de xiān jiàn líng máng dà zuò ， yǐ gāo jǔ guò dǐng le 。
此时天璇剑尊距离他已不过丈许，手中的仙剑灵芒大做，已高举过顶了。
The Heavenlyspin or whirl Sword Patriarch was only about ten feet away from him now, the sword in hand glowing fiercely and raised high for another strike.
qīng míng shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， lì qì sì sàn pēn bó ， kàn duì fāng zhè jià shì ， nǎ lǐ shì fēn shèng fù ， gēn běn jiù shì pàn shēng sǐ le 。
清鸣声传入耳朵，戾气四散喷薄，看对方这架势，哪里是分胜负，根本就是判生死了。
Lin Xuan’s mind raced. He decided it would be best to take out this formidable opponent before he could advance further. Otherwise, with his current prowess, he wouldn’t stand a chance against the later stages.
bì jìng xiān shù wēi lì páng bó ， jiù suàn shì tóng mén jiào jì ， chū xiàn shén me yì wài yě bìng fēi bù kě néng de 。
毕竟仙术威力磅礴，就算是同门较技，出现什么意外也并非不可能的。
No wonder Senior Dragon invited him personally and entrusted him with the leadership of one peak; this fellow was truly formidable. Although killing him might anger Senior Dragon, it would be worth it to eliminate Lin Xuan as a potential threat.
lǎo jiā huǒ ， xiǎng yào zì jǐ de mìng me ？
老家伙，想要自己的命么？
The benefits clearly outweighed the risks in his mind. His lips curled into a vicious grin.
lín xuān zuǐ jiǎo fàn qǐ yī sī ruò yǒu rú wú de lěng xiào zhī sè， miàn duì zhè jīng tiān yī jī ， bù shǎn bù duǒ 。
林轩嘴角泛起一丝若有如无的冷笑之sè，面对这惊天一击，不闪不躲。
Onlookers gasped in shock. Suddenly, there was a loud tearing sound as the sword’s spirit light touched Lin Xuan's palm, and an intense burst of light erupted between them.
dāng rán ， tā yě què shí méi yǒu shén me duǒ shǎn de jiǎo dù ， duì fāng de shí jī ， ná niē dé zhe shí tài miào le 。
当然，他也确实没有什么躲闪的角度，对方的时机，拿捏得着实太妙了。
It was so bright that it outshone even the sun for a moment. The spectators, all Core Formation cultivators, found their eyes dazzled by the brilliance.
yǎn guāng lǎo dào ！
眼光老道！
The scene was blindingly bright; they couldn’t see anything clearly.
jiù píng zhè ge ， shǐ xuán jiàn zūn yě fēi wǎng chēng gāo shǒu le 。
就凭这个，矢璇剑尊也非枉称高手了。
Cultivators on the platform were in shock. They had never imagined such a spectacle before. It was too impressive!
lín xuān chì shǒu kōng quán ， miàn duì xuē tiě rú ní de xiān jiàn ， bèi pǐ chéng liǎng bàn de jié jú ， sì hū yǐ bù kě gǎi biàn 。
林轩赤手空拳，面对削铁如泥的仙剑，被劈成两半的结局，似乎已不可改变。
What happened next?
tiān xuán jiàn zūn de zuǐ jiǎo biān dài zhe cán rěn de xiào yì ， rán ér lín xuān què zài cǐ kè jiāng yòu shǒu tái qǐ ， wǔ zhǐ wēi qū 。
天璇剑尊的嘴角边带着残忍的笑意，然而林轩却在此刻将右手抬起，五指微曲。
Did Lin Xuan perish?
“ hū ” de yī shǎn zhěng zhǐ shǒu zhǎng mò rán duō chū le yī céng sì sè liú lí de huǒ yàn ， bìng zài shùn xī zhī jiān huà wèi zhàn lán yǒu rú dà hǎi zhī sè， cháo zhe duì fāng pī xià lái de xiān jiàn zhuā guò qù le 。
“呼”的一闪整只手掌蓦然多出了一层四sè琉璃的火焰，并在瞬息之间化为湛蓝有如大海之sè，朝着对方劈下来的仙剑抓过去了。
Some of them had the ability to shield their eyes from intense light, so they quickly did so. However, to everyone’s surprise, that strange light disappeared just as quickly. The spirit light dimmed, and all the surroundings became clear again.
，“ táng bì dāng chē ！”
，“螳臂当车！”
Everyone widened their eyes in anticipation, regardless of whether they supported Lin Xuan or the Heavenlyspin or whirl Sword Patriarch. They wanted to know the outcome.
tiān xuán jiàn zūn zuǐ jiǎo biān de xiào yì yuè fā nóng hòu 。
天璇剑尊嘴角边的笑意越发浓厚。
Even though most believed Lin Xuan had perished, a scene like that, even for Core Formation cultivators, would have been impossible to overcome.
zài tā kàn lái ， lín xuān zhè me zuò ， wú yí shì bèi bī zhì jué dì ， sǐ mǎ dàng chéng huó mǎ yī 。
在他看来，林轩这么做，无疑是被逼至绝地，死马当成活马医。
Humans are strange creatures; despite believing it, their minds couldn’t fully accept what they saw until they witnessed it firsthand.
kě wèi shì wàn bù dé yǐ ！
可谓是万不得已！
Some were even hoping against hope for a miracle, although they knew deep down it was impossible.
tōng sú diǎn shuō jiù shì chuí sǐ de zhēng zhá ér yǐ ！
通俗点说就是垂死的挣扎而已！
With mixed emotions and thoughts, all eyes turned toward where the two had fought.
rán ér yǒu shén me yòng ， bié shuō qū qū yī míng xiū xiān zhě ， jiù suàn shì tóng jiē yāo zú ， qiě shǔ yú jiǎ lèi shēn tǐ tè bié jiān yìng de nà zhǒng ， zì jǐ zhè yī jiàn xià qù ， yě néng gòu qīng sōng zhǎn le 。
然而有什么用，别说区区一名修仙者，就算是同阶妖族，且属于甲类身体特别坚硬的那种，自己这一剑下去，也能够轻松斩了。
The result was clear!
duì fāng de shí lì què rán bù cuò ， dàn zhè yī cì ， wú lùn rú hé dōu jiāng wú lù kě táo le 。
对方的实力确然不错，但这一次，无论如何都将无路可逃了。
"Impossible!"
ér tā zhè yī jiàn ， yě sī háo méi yǒu tíng shǒu de yì tú 。
而他这一剑，也丝毫没有停手的意图。
When the scene became clear, the cultivators on the platform erupted in surprise. Everyone thought they had seen incorrectly. Even those who hoped Lin Xuan would survive found it hard to believe.
fǎn zhèng dōu yǔ lín xuān sī pò liǎn pí ， nà jiù chèn cǐ jī huì jiāng zhè xiǎo zi chú qù 。
反正都与林轩撕破脸皮，那就趁此机会将这小子除去。
How could this be?
fǒu zé tā rú jīn dōu zhè yàng liǎo de ， děng zài jìn jiē dào hòu qī zì jǐ nǎ lǐ hái shì duì shǒu 。
否则他如今都这样了得，等再进阶到后期自己哪里还是对手。
Wasn’t he dreaming?
guài bù dé lóng shī shū qù qīn zì yāo qǐng tā rù mén ， bìng wěi yǐ yī fēng zhī zhǔ ， zhè jiā huo guǒ rán liǎo de ， suī rán zhǎn le tā nán miǎn dé zuì shī shū 。
怪不得龙师叔去亲自邀请他入门，并委以一峰之主，这家伙果然了得，虽然斩了他难免得罪师叔。
They couldn't believe their eyes anymore.
dàn bǐ qǐ liú xià lín xuān zhè ge huò huàn jué duì zhí de ， bì jìng lín xuān sǐ dōu sǐ le shī shū jiù suàn dà fā léi tíng zhī nù ， nán dào hái néng gòu ràng zì jǐ yǔ tā cháng mìng me ？
但比起留下林轩这个祸患绝对值得，毕竟林轩死都死了师叔就算大发雷霆之怒，难道还能够让自己与他偿命么？
As the saying goes: "Ears can deceive, but what the eye sees is real." They now doubted that adage.
zhè xiǎn rán shì bù kě néng de 。
这显然是不可能的。
"How could this happen?"
qǐng kè zhī jiān ， zhū bān niàn tou zài tiān xuán jiàn zūn nǎo hǎi zhōng zhuǎn guò ， lì bì dé shī ， tā yǐ jīng fēn xī dé qīng qīng chǔ chǔ 。
顷刻之间，诸般念头在天璇剑尊脑海中转过，利弊得失，他已经分析得清清楚楚。
This thought echoed in everyone’s minds. Their eyes were still wide open, and their mouths agape, as if they could fit an egg inside them.
zuǐ jiǎo biān de níng xiào ， yě yuè fā zhēng níng le 。
嘴角边的狞笑，也越发狰狞了。
The description was exaggerated, but it couldn’t capture the shock they felt.
kàn tái shàng yī piàn jīng hū ， ér xià yī kè cī lā shēng dà zuò ， xiān jiàn yǔ lín xuān shǒu zhǎng jiān de líng máng xiāng chù ， yào mù de guāng huá měng rán zài èr rén zhī jiān bào fā kāi lái le 。
看台上一片惊呼，而下一刻刺啦声大做，仙剑与林轩手掌间的灵芒相触，耀目的光华猛然在二人之间爆发开来了。
They had expected Lin Xuan to perish.
zhēn de shì fēi cháng yào mù ， zài yī shùn jiān lián tài yáng de míng liàng yě yuǎn yuǎn méi yǒu bàn fǎ yǔ xī xiāng bǐ de 。
真的是非常耀目，在一瞬间连太阳的明亮也远远没有办法与牺相比的。
But now, the situation had completely reversed.
yào xiǎo de ， zài sì zhōu guān zhàn de dōu shì dòng xuán qī xiū xiān zhě 。
要晓得，在四周观战的都是洞玄期修仙者。
Lin Xuan stood there unscathed. There wasn’t a single scar on his body; it seemed that the terrible attack never happened. Instead, the Heavenlyspin or whirl Sword Patriarch was still in an offensive stance, his sword poised at his chest. However, he couldn’t move because he was frozen!
rán ér cǐ shí cǐ kè lián tā men de yǎn jīng yě dōu bèi nà qiáng liè de guāng máng gěi yào huā diào le 。
然而此时此刻连他们的眼睛也都被那强烈的光芒给耀huā掉了。
A blue ice appeared before their eyes.
míng liàng liàng yī piàn ， kàn dōu kàn bù qīng chǔ 。
明亮亮一片，看都看不清楚。
The ice glowed with cold light and emitted intermittent flashes of brilliance, making it beautiful to behold. The Heavenlyspin or whirl Sword Patriarch remained in a comical position, trapped in the ice.
zhòng xiū shì dà jīng shī sè， zhè yàng de shì qíng yǐ qián bié shuō yù le xiǎng dōu bù céng xiǎng guò 。
众修士大惊失sè，这样的事情以前别说遇了想都不曾想过。
He couldn't move; his smug grin stood out starkly against the ice.
shí zài tài biāo hàn le ！
实在太彪悍了！
It seemed he believed that Lin Xuan would be cut in half by this attack.
jié guǒ rú hé ？
结果如何？
Unfortunately, all these events were captured by Eternal Heaven Fire, and the Heavenlyspin or whirl Sword Patriarch's hopes turned into mockery for himself.
lín xuān yǒu méi yǒu yǔn luò 。
林轩有没有陨落。
Sighs of relief filled the air as they finally understood what had happened.
zài zuò de ， jiù suàn bú huì líng yǎn mì shù píng bì qiáng guāng de shén tōng duō shǎo hái shì yǒu de 。
在座的，就算不会灵眼秘术屏蔽强光的神通多少还是有的。
Their expressions varied, but their gaze towards Lin Xuan was now one of awe.
èr huà bù shuō ， fēn fēn shī zhǎn 。
二话不说，纷纷施展。
Bare-handed combat in such a situation, freezing his opponent.
rán ér chū hū yì liào de shì ， nà guǐ yì de qiáng guāng lái de kuài qù dé yě kuài ， jìng jì chǎng zhōng ， bù děng tā men de shén tōng xiǎn wēi ， nà líng máng jiù yǐ jīng guī yú àn dàn ， suǒ yǒu de jǐng wù ， zài cì qīng xī le qǐ lái 。
然而出乎意料的是，那诡异的强光来得快去得也快，竞技场中，不等他们的神通显威，那灵芒就已经归于黯淡，所有的景物，再次清晰了起来。
This power...
suǒ yǒu rén dōu dèng dà le yǎn zhū ， bù guǎn zhī chí lín xuān ， hái shì tiān xuán jiàn zūn de ， jiē xiǎng yào xiǎo de jié guǒ 。
所有人都瞪大了眼珠，不管支持林轩，还是天璇剑尊的，皆想要晓得结果。
Many cultivators were still taking deep breaths and could barely believe that the ancient demon from the Ling Tian Sect might have perished at the hands of Lin Xuan.
jǐn guǎn zài tā men xīn zhōng ， dōu rèn wéi lín xuān yǐ rán yǔn luò ， gāng gāng nà zhǒng chǎng jǐng ， jiù suàn shì huàn chéng fèn shén qī xiū xiān zhě ， kǒng pà yě rú zhī nài hé 。
尽管在他们心中，都认为林轩已然陨落，刚刚那种场景，就算是换成分神期修仙者，恐怕也如之奈何。
Lin Xuan’s lips curved into a smile as he slowly lowered his hand. Turning to face the old man with a square face, he said, "How about it, Senior Brother Lin? Did I win?"
rán ér rén shì yī zhǒng qí guài de shēng wù ， jǐn guǎn xiǎng shì nà me xiǎng de ， rán ér yī kè bù qīn yǎn mù dǔ ， nèi xīn shēn chù ， duō shǎo hái shì yǒu yī xiē bù tà shí 。
然而人是一种奇怪的生物，尽管想是那么想的，然而一刻不亲眼目睹，内心深处，多少还是有一些不踏实。
"Of course! Junior Brother Lin possesses divine and ghostly powers that are truly exemplary for us all. Now, apart from the two senior brothers, you can be considered the first in Cloud Concealment Sect," the old man’s face was full of flattery.
shèn zhì hái yǒu shǎo shù ， zài pàn wàng zhe qí jì ， jǐn guǎn tā men yě jué de ， nà gēn běn jiù shì bù kě néng de 。
甚至还有少数，在盼望着奇迹，尽管他们也觉得，那根本就是不可能的。
Lin Xuan smiled without replying, taking a deep breath after his efforts. However, just as he thought it was over, something unexpected happened.
miàn duì nà zhǒng jìng kuàng de jué shā ， zěn me kě néng táo chū shēng tiān a ！
面对那种境况的绝杀，怎么可能逃出生天啊！
No one had anticipated this scene.
huái zhe gè zhǒng jiū jié gǔ guài de xiǎng fǎ ， suǒ yǒu de mù guāng ， dōu wàng xiàng le gāng cái liǎng rén pīn dòu zhī chù 。
怀着各种纠结古怪的想法，所有的目光，都望向了刚才两人拼斗之处。
Everyone was stunned.
jié guǒ chū lái le ！
结果出来了！
A tearing sound came from the defeated Sword Peak Patriarch. A crack appeared on the ice that imprisoned him.
“ bù kě néng ！”
“不可能！”
At first, it was small.
rán ér kàn qīng chǔ yǎn qián de yí mù ， kàn tái shàng de xiū shì men què zhà kāi le guō 。
然而看清楚眼前的一幕，看台上的修士们却炸开了锅。
But in an instant, it rapidly spread across the surface of the ice like a spider’s web.
rén rén dōu yǐ wéi zì jǐ kàn cuò 。
人人都以为自己看错。
Then...
jiù suàn gāng cái qǐ pàn lín xuān táo chū shēng tiān de xiū shì yě jué de tài huāng miù le 。
就算刚才企盼林轩逃出生天的修士也觉得太荒谬了。
Light seeped out through the cracks, and the ice began to crumble.
zěn me kě néng shì zhè yàng de jié guǒ ！
怎么可能是这样的结果！
"Wha—"
nán dào zì jǐ zài zuò mèng me ？
难道自己在做梦么？
Lin Xuan was unprepared for this outcome and was shocked.
cǐ kè tā men shì zhēn de bù gǎn xiāng xìn zì jǐ de yǎn jīng le 。
此刻他们是真的不敢相信自己的眼睛了。
A loud noise filled the air as the ice shattered completely. The Heavenlyspin or whirl Sword Patriarch burst out from within.
sú huà shuō ， ěr tīng wèi xū ， yǎn jiàn wèi shí ， piān piān cǐ shí cǐ kè ， tā men duì zhè jù huà dōu xīn cún huái yí le 。
俗话说，耳听为虚，眼见为实，偏偏此时此刻，他们对这句话都心存怀疑了。
His hair had fallen loose, his face twisted in a snarl like that of a demon, and he wielded his sword as one with his body, emitting an overwhelming aura of malice, striking Lin Xuan.
“ zěn me kě néng ne ？”
“怎么可能呢？”
The timing and angle weren’t as precise as before, but the suddenness caught everyone off guard.
zhè jù huà yǐ bù zhī zài zhòng xiū shì de xīn zhōng chóng fù duō shǎo biàn le 。
这句话已不知在众修士的心中重复多少遍了。
Lin Xuan’s expression changed. He couldn’t dodge with Nine Heaven Microsteps; he had just used Illusory Heaven Fire, so it was too late to use it again.
tā men yí gè gè ， yǎn jīng yī jiù dèng dé dà dà de ， zuǐ bā zhāng dé ， zú kě yǐ sāi xià jī dàn le 。
他们一个个，眼睛依旧瞪得大大的，嘴巴张得，足可以塞下鸡蛋了。
Frustrated!
miáo shù shì kuā zhāng le diǎn ， dàn jí shǐ zhè yàng de bǐ mò ， yě bù zú yǐ tǐ xiàn chū tā men xīn zhōng de jīng yà de 。
描述是夸张了点，但即使这样的笔墨，也不足以体现出他们心中的惊讶的。
At this critical moment, Lin Xuan flicked his sleeve, and two thunderballs flew out.
yuán běn yǐ wéi ， lín xuān yīng gāi yǔn luò 。
原本以为，林轩应该陨落。
These were the twin Yin Thunder he had recently mastered after practicing Six Words of Evil Ghost Spell.
rán ér cǐ shí cǐ kè ， zhěng gè xíng shì ， què shì wán quán diān dǎo guò lái le 。
然而此时此刻，整个形势，却是完全颠倒过来了。
Each about the size of a thumb, they were grayish-black. However, their power was immense.
lín xuān yī jiù zài yuán dì hǎo hǎo de zhàn zhe 。
林轩依旧在原地好好的站着。
A loud explosion filled the air as black light enveloped the approaching Heavenlyspin or whirl Sword Patriarch. The old monster’s expression changed.
shēn shàng sī háo shāng hén yě wú ， fǎng fú gāng yuè nà kě pà de gōng jī jiù bù céng chū xiàn guò ， fǎn dào shì tiān xuán jiàn zūn ， zěn me shuō ne ……
身上丝毫伤痕也无，仿佛刚月那可怕的攻击就不曾出现过，反倒是天璇剑尊，怎么说呢……
With a roar, his body suddenly expanded.
tā yī jiù bǎo chí zhe jìn gōng de zī shì ， shǒu zhōng de cháng jiàn ， zhèng hǎo pī dào le xiōng kǒu ， rán ér què zài yě bù néng dòng yīn wèi ， tā bèi bīng fēng ！
他依旧保持着进攻的姿势，手中的长剑，正好劈到了xiōng口，然而却再也不能动因为，他被冰封！
"Bang," he chose to self-destruct, but no blood emerged. His body had completely fused with the sword, turning into thin silver threads that shot out in all directions.
yī kuài zhàn lán sè de xuán bīng chū xiàn zài shì xiàn zhōng 。
一块湛蓝sè的玄冰出现在视线中。
Lin Xuan widened his eyes.
bīng kuài bèi hán qì bāo guǒ biǎo miàn hái bù shí yǒu guāng máng shǎn guò ， xiǎn de měi lì dào jí chù ， ér tiān xuán jiàn zūn jiù bǎo chí zhe nà kě xiào de zī shì ， bèi fēng yìn zài le bīng zhōng 。
冰块被寒气包裹表面还不时有光芒闪过，显得美丽到极处，而天璇剑尊就保持着那可笑的姿势，被封印在了冰中。
This technique seemed familiar; could it be the highest level of transforming swords into threads?
dòng tán bù dé ， zuǐ jiǎo biān dé yì de níng xiào xiǎn de shì nà yàng de cì mù 。
动弹不得，嘴角边得意的狞笑显得是那样的刺目。
Transforming a sword into threads is something even an Incarnation Core cultivator can do. It involves making the sword incredibly thin. However, what Heavenlyspin or whirl Sword Patriarch did was different.
sì hū tā yě rèn wéi zhè yī jī xià qù lín xuān jiāng biàn chéng liǎng bàn le 。
似乎他也认为这一击下去林轩将变成两半了。
He had reached the realm where he was one with his sword and now transformed himself entirely into threads.
kě xī zhè suǒ yǒu de yī qiè dōu bèi gāng líng tiān huǒ dìng gé ， tiān xuán jiàn zūn de shē wàng zhù dìng biàn chéng duì zì jǐ de fěng cì le 。
可惜这所有的一切都被缸灵天火定格，天璇剑尊的奢望注定变成对自己的讽刺了。
As he pondered this strange technique, the twin Yin Thunder failed to harm him. The threads shot out, then converged in the center, and the Heavenlyspin or whirl Sword Patriarch reappeared.
sī ……
嘶……
However, his face was deathly pale; clearly, this move had consumed a lot of his energy.
This man was renowned far and wide, his agility unmatched.
Almost in an instant, he had arrived before Lin Xuan.
No one knew what spell or technique he used. It wasn't teleportation, but it was as if it were.
Lin Xuan didn’t even have time to summon his treasures.
The crowd on the platform gasped in shock; many cultivators’ faces lit up with joy—after all, more supporters of Heavenlyspin or whirl Sword Patriarch than Lin Xuan himself.
"Space displacement technique. Truly worthy of being the head of the Sword Peak. Such a secret technique is far beyond teleportation."
"Not bad, he timed it perfectly. This time, Junior Brother Lin will surely be in trouble," another voice chimed in.
Various voices filled his ears, but Lin Xuan’s face showed an odd expression as he sighed softly. He had chosen to attack proactively.
Indeed, Lin Xuan couldn’t summon his treasures, but bare-handed combat wasn't necessarily a disadvantage.
The Heavenlyspin or whirl Sword Patriarch was only about ten feet away from him now, the sword in hand glowing fiercely and raised high for another strike.
Lin Xuan’s mind raced. He decided it would be best to take out this formidable opponent before he could advance further. Otherwise, with his current prowess, he wouldn’t stand a chance against the later stages.
No wonder Senior Dragon invited him personally and entrusted him with the leadership of one peak; this fellow was truly formidable. Although killing him might anger Senior Dragon, it would be worth it to eliminate Lin Xuan as a potential threat.
The benefits clearly outweighed the risks in his mind. His lips curled into a vicious grin.
Onlookers gasped in shock. Suddenly, there was a loud tearing sound as the sword’s spirit light touched Lin Xuan's palm, and an intense burst of light erupted between them.
It was so bright that it outshone even the sun for a moment. The spectators, all Core Formation cultivators, found their eyes dazzled by the brilliance.
The scene was blindingly bright; they couldn’t see anything clearly.
Cultivators on the platform were in shock. They had never imagined such a spectacle before. It was too impressive!
What happened next?
Did Lin Xuan perish?
Some of them had the ability to shield their eyes from intense light, so they quickly did so. However, to everyone’s surprise, that strange light disappeared just as quickly. The spirit light dimmed, and all the surroundings became clear again.
Everyone widened their eyes in anticipation, regardless of whether they supported Lin Xuan or the Heavenlyspin or whirl Sword Patriarch. They wanted to know the outcome.
Even though most believed Lin Xuan had perished, a scene like that, even for Core Formation cultivators, would have been impossible to overcome.
Humans are strange creatures; despite believing it, their minds couldn’t fully accept what they saw until they witnessed it firsthand.
Some were even hoping against hope for a miracle, although they knew deep down it was impossible.
With mixed emotions and thoughts, all eyes turned toward where the two had fought.
The result was clear!
"Impossible!"
When the scene became clear, the cultivators on the platform erupted in surprise. Everyone thought they had seen incorrectly. Even those who hoped Lin Xuan would survive found it hard to believe.
How could this be?
Wasn’t he dreaming?
They couldn't believe their eyes anymore.
As the saying goes: "Ears can deceive, but what the eye sees is real." They now doubted that adage.
"How could this happen?"
This thought echoed in everyone’s minds. Their eyes were still wide open, and their mouths agape, as if they could fit an egg inside them.
The description was exaggerated, but it couldn’t capture the shock they felt.
They had expected Lin Xuan to perish.
But now, the situation had completely reversed.
Lin Xuan stood there unscathed. There wasn’t a single scar on his body; it seemed that the terrible attack never happened. Instead, the Heavenlyspin or whirl Sword Patriarch was still in an offensive stance, his sword poised at his chest. However, he couldn’t move because he was frozen!
A blue ice appeared before their eyes.
The ice glowed with cold light and emitted intermittent flashes of brilliance, making it beautiful to behold. The Heavenlyspin or whirl Sword Patriarch remained in a comical position, trapped in the ice.
He couldn't move; his smug grin stood out starkly against the ice.
It seemed he believed that Lin Xuan would be cut in half by this attack.
Unfortunately, all these events were captured by Eternal Heaven Fire, and the Heavenlyspin or whirl Sword Patriarch's hopes turned into mockery for himself.
Sighs of relief filled the air as they finally understood what had happened.
Their expressions varied, but their gaze towards Lin Xuan was now one of awe.
Bare-handed combat in such a situation, freezing his opponent.
This power...
Many cultivators were still taking deep breaths and could barely believe that the ancient demon from the Ling Tian Sect might have perished at the hands of Lin Xuan.
Lin Xuan’s lips curved into a smile as he slowly lowered his hand. Turning to face the old man with a square face, he said, "How about it, Senior Brother Lin? Did I win?"
"Of course! Junior Brother Lin possesses divine and ghostly powers that are truly exemplary for us all. Now, apart from the two senior brothers, you can be considered the first in Cloud Concealment Sect," the old man’s face was full of flattery.
Lin Xuan smiled without replying, taking a deep breath after his efforts. However, just as he thought it was over, something unexpected happened.
No one had anticipated this scene.
Everyone was stunned.
A tearing sound came from the defeated Sword Peak Patriarch. A crack appeared on the ice that imprisoned him.
At first, it was small.
But in an instant, it rapidly spread across the surface of the ice like a spider’s web.
Then...
Light seeped out through the cracks, and the ice began to crumble.
"Wha—"
Lin Xuan was unprepared for this outcome and was shocked.
A loud noise filled the air as the ice shattered completely. The Heavenlyspin or whirl Sword Patriarch burst out from within.
His hair had fallen loose, his face twisted in a snarl like that of a demon, and he wielded his sword as one with his body, emitting an overwhelming aura of malice, striking Lin Xuan.
The timing and angle weren’t as precise as before, but the suddenness caught everyone off guard.
Lin Xuan’s expression changed. He couldn’t dodge with Nine Heaven Microsteps; he had just used Illusory Heaven Fire, so it was too late to use it again.
Frustrated!
At this critical moment, Lin Xuan flicked his sleeve, and two thunderballs flew out.
These were the twin Yin Thunder he had recently mastered after practicing Six Words of Evil Ghost Spell.
Each about the size of a thumb, they were grayish-black. However, their power was immense.
A loud explosion filled the air as black light enveloped the approaching Heavenlyspin or whirl Sword Patriarch. The old monster’s expression changed.
With a roar, his body suddenly expanded.
"Bang," he chose to self-destruct, but no blood emerged. His body had completely fused with the sword, turning into thin silver threads that shot out in all directions.
Lin Xuan widened his eyes.
This technique seemed familiar; could it be the highest level of transforming swords into threads?
Transforming a sword into threads is something even an Incarnation Core cultivator can do. It involves making the sword incredibly thin. However, what Heavenlyspin or whirl Sword Patriarch did was different.
He had reached the realm where he was one with his sword and now transformed himself entirely into threads.
As he pondered this strange technique, the twin Yin Thunder failed to harm him. The threads shot out, then converged in the center, and the Heavenlyspin or whirl Sword Patriarch reappeared.
However, his face was deathly pale; clearly, this move had consumed a lot of his energy.