“ lí kāi ， wèi shén me yào lí kāi ？” nà xiē wěi lǎo zhě de liǎn què lù chū jǐ fēn gǔ guài de biǎo qíng lái 。
“离开，为什么要离开？”那蝎尾老者的脸却露出几分古怪的表情来。
"Leave? Why leave?" the scorpion-tailed elder's face showed a hint of strange expression.
“ yuán yīn ， gǔ mǒu gāng gāng bù yǐ jīng shuō guò ， zài bù zǒu děng tiān jié jié shù kě jiù lái bù jí le 。” nà hēi liǎn dà hàn tūn le yī kǒu tuò mò ， huái yí tóng bàn cǐ shí de shén jīng ， shì bú shì yǒu diǎn bú zhèng cháng le 。
“原因，谷某刚刚不已经说过，再不走等天劫结束可就来不及了。”那黑脸大汉吞了一口唾沫，怀疑同伴此时的神经，是不是有点不正常了。
"Why, Master Valley just said that we should leave before the heavenly tribulation ends. Otherwise, it will be too late," the large-faced man swallowed hard and wondered if his companion had gone slightly mad.
“ hēng ， bù rù hǔ xué yān dé hǔ zi ， bù cuò ， lǎo fū de qíng bào shì chū xiàn le chā chí ， rán ér yǎn qián zhè zhǒng qíng kuàng ， duì wǒ děng lái shuō ， qí shí yǒu gèng dà de hǎo chù ， tiān sòng yǔ de jī huì ， zěn me néng gòu bái bái fàng qì le 。” lǎo zhě yáng qǐ tóu lú ， bù yǐ wéi rán de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ 。
“哼，不入虎穴焉得虎子，不错，老夫的情报是出现了差池，然而眼前这种情况，对我等来说，其实有更大的好处，天送予的机会，怎么能够白白放弃了。”老者扬起头颅，不以为然的声音传入耳朵。
"Hmph, one must enter the tiger’s den to catch its cub. Indeed, my intelligence reports were off, but this situation is actually more beneficial for us. We should not let such an opportunity go by without taking it," the elder raised his head, his voice unimpressed as he spoke.
“ gèng dà de hǎo chù ， lóu xiōng shì zhǐ shén me ？” hēi liǎn dà hàn liǎn mǎn shì jīng chà zhī sè ， xīn zhōng nà shì yuè fā de bù jiě le 。
“更大的好处，楼兄是指什么？”黑脸大汉脸满是惊诧之色，心中那是越发的不解了。
"More benefits? Brother Lou, what do you mean?" The large-faced man's face was filled with astonishment, and his confusion grew deeper.
“ nǐ hái zhēn shì yī yú mù nǎo dài lái zhe ， zhè me jiǎn dān de dào lǐ yě xiǎng bù tòu chè ， bù cuò ， dòng xuán hòu qī de dì xī lóng ， wǒ men zhè xiē rén què rán dǎ bù guò ， rán ér nà yòu rú hé ， lǎo fū bù yǐ jīng shuō le ， tā zhèng zài dù fēn shén qī de tiān jié 。”
“你还真是一榆木脑袋来着，这么简单的道理也想不透彻，不错，洞玄后期的地犀龙，我们这些人确然打不过，然而那又如何，老夫不已经说了，它正在渡分神期的天劫。”
"You really are a blockhead. You can't comprehend such simple logic. Yes, we cannot defeat the late-stage Profound Dragon Horned Beast, but that doesn’t matter. I already said it is undergoing a tribulation at the Spirit Separation realm."
“ zhè gǔ mǒu zì rán qīng chǔ ， kě tā yí dàn dù guò ， wǒ men bù jiù gèng chéng wéi zhēn bǎn de yú le ？，、
“这谷某自然清楚，可它一旦度过，我们不就更成为砧板的鱼了？，、
"I know this much, but once it passes, won’t we be even more like fish on a chopping block?" the large-faced man asked.
“ nǐ zhè jiā huo ， zěn me jiù jǐn wǎng huài de dì fāng xiǎng ne ？” tīng duì fāng zhè me shuō ， xiē wěi lǎo zhě liǎn dùn shí lù chū bú yuè zhī sè ：“ cóng dòng xuán dào fēn shén qī ， nǎ yǒu nà me róng yì jìn jí ， jiù suàn tā jù yǒu niè lóng de xuè tǒng ， rán ér bì jìng xī bó ， xiǎng yào jìn jiē yě bú shì nà me róng yì ， jī lǜ bù zú qiān fēn zhī yī ， ér yí dàn tā jìn jí shī bài ， hēi hēi ， bì dìng chǔ yú jí wéi xū ruò de shí kè ， bì jìng káng guò tiān jié yě huì jiāng tā de fǎ lì xiāo hào huà qī bā bā le ， nà shí hòu ， dì xī lóng yòu rú hé ， hái bú shì chéng wéi zhēn bǎn de yú ， rèn wǒ men zǎi gē 。”
“你这家伙，怎么就尽往坏的地方想呢？”听对方这么说，蝎尾老者脸顿时露出不悦之色：“从洞玄到分神期，哪有那么容易晋级，就算它具有孽龙的血统，然而毕竟稀薄，想要进阶也不是那么容易，几率不足千分之一，而一旦它晋级失败，嘿嘿，必定处于极为虚弱的时刻，毕竟扛过天劫也会将它的法力消耗化七八八了，那时候，地犀龙又如何，还不是成为砧板的鱼，任我们宰割。”
"How can you think so negatively? Listen," the scorpion-tailed elder's face showed displeasure. "Ascending from Profound to Spirit Separation is not easy. Even if it has the bloodline of a demon dragon, its essence is still thin, making advancement difficult with only one in a thousand odds. If it fails, heh, it will be extremely weak after enduring such tribulations, with most of its power depleted."
“ huà shì zhè me méi cuò ， kě wàn yī duì fāng jìn jí chéng gōng le ， nà ……” hēi liǎn dà hàn de yǎn zhōng yī jiù lù chū jǐ fēn yóu yù zhī sè 。
“话是这么没错，可万一对方晋级成功了，那……”黑脸大汉的眼中依旧露出几分犹豫之色。
"Then even the Profound Dragon Horned Beast would become like fish on a chopping block," the large-faced man agreed.
“ nǐ zhè méi chū xī de jiā huo 。” xiē wěi lǎo zhě bó rán dà nù ：“ nǎ yǒu nà me duō wàn yī ， hé kuàng jiù suàn shì zhēn de ， zhè xiū xiān jiè de shì qíng ， yòu zěn me kě néng yì diǎn dōu bù mào fēng xiǎn ne ， xiǎng yào wěn tuǒ ， nà nǐ jiù bú yào lái xún qiú zhè cháng shēng zhī lù ， méi chū xī de jiā huo ， nǐ ruò bù gǎn dòng shǒu ， diào tóu huí qù jiù xíng le ， nǎ pà zhǐ yǒu lǎo fū yí gè ， tóng yàng néng jiāng dì xī lóng zǎi le ， zhǐ shì dào shí hòu ， nǐ bú yào yǎn hóng 。”
“你这没出息的家伙。”蝎尾老者勃然大怒：“哪有那么多万一，何况就算是真的，这修仙界的事情，又怎么可能一点都不冒风险呢，想要稳妥，那你就不要来寻求这长生之路，没出息的家伙，你若不敢动手，掉头回去就行了，哪怕只有老夫一个，同样能将地犀龙宰了，只是到时候，你不要眼红。”
"But what if they succeed?" The large-faced man's eyes still showed hesitation.
“ lóu xiōng ， nǐ bú yào shēng qì ， xiǎo dì zhǐ shì jiāng wēi xiǎn duō kǎo lǜ yī xiē ， shén me shí hòu shuō guò bù qù 。” nà hēi liǎn dà hàn gù rán yǒu xiē dǎn xiǎo ， rán ér miàn duì dì xī lóng de yòu huò ， hái shì bù kěn jiù cǐ lí kāi le ， bì jìng tóng bàn suǒ yán méi cuò ， duì fāng jiù suàn shì yǒu niè lóng de xuè tǒng ， xiǎng yào jìn jí fēn shén ， yě shì kùn nán chóng chóng 。
“楼兄，你不要生气，小弟只是将危险多考虑一些，什么时候说过不去。”那黑脸大汉固然有些胆小，然而面对地犀龙的诱惑，还是不肯就此离开了，毕竟同伴所言没错，对方就算是有孽龙的血统，想要晋级分神，也是困难重重。
"You cowardly fellow." The scorpion-tailed elder was furious. "There are no such things as 'ifs'. Even if it’s true, risks come with everything in this world of magic and demons. We should seize the opportunity."
xiū xiān jiè méi yǒu shén me dōng xī shì yǒu shí zú de bǎ wò ， cóng jī lǜ lái shuō ， zhè ge xiǎn ， nà shì jué duì zhí de mào de 。
修仙界没有什么东西是有十足的把握，从几率来说，这个险，那是绝对值得冒的。
The large-faced man had no objections and immediately both men used their powers to transform into two long streaks of light, flying much faster than before. Yet they did not reveal more of their presence, clearly understanding the need to conceal their aura.
“ hǎo ， nǐ néng zuò chū zhè ge xuǎn zé ， nà yě suàn shì míng zhì le ， wǒ men zǒu ， bú yào bào lù xíng jì ， xiān qù kàn kàn qíng kuàng ， rán hòu zài jué dìng ， kàn yīng gāi rú hé 。” xiē wěi lǎo zhě liǎn shǎn guò yī sī lì sè ， zhuǎn guò tóu lú ， shēng yīn bīng hán de shuō 。
“好，你能做出这个选择，那也算是明智了，我们走，不要暴露行迹，先去看看情况，然后再决定，看应该如何。”蝎尾老者脸闪过一丝厉色，转过头颅，声音冰寒的说。
As for the Separation Realm demon tribe, they flew slower but were still chasing with great urgency.
hēi liǎn dà hàn zì rán sī háo yì yì yě wú ， dāng jí liǎng rén gè zhǎn shén tōng ， huà wèi liǎng dào zhǎng hóng fēi dùn ér zǒu ， sù dù bǐ gāng gāng kuài le yí bèi bù zhǐ ， rán ér què bìng méi yǒu gèng duō de qì xī liú lù ， xiǎn rán èr rén yě bú shì shǎ guā ， dǒng de kè yì shōu liǎn zì jǐ de qì xī a ！
黑脸大汉自然丝毫异议也无，当即两人各展神通，化为两道长虹飞遁而走，速度比刚刚快了一倍不止，然而却并没有更多的气息流露，显然二人也不是傻瓜，懂得刻意收敛自己的气息啊！
Lin Xuan's eyes flashed with a hint of excitement. The situation was like a cicada catching a locust while another predator lurks behind—such an opportunity could not be missed. He sped up and followed closely behind the two ancient demons.
zhì yú nà qún lí hé qī de mó zú ， fēi dùn sù dù jiù yào màn dé duō ， dàn yě mǎ shén qíng jǐn zhāng de zhuī qù le 。
至于那群离合期的魔族，飞遁速度就要慢得多，但也马神情紧张的追去了。
In short order, the scorpion-tailed elder and large-faced man arrived at a valley surrounded by mountains on all sides.
lín xuān yǎn zhōng shǎn guò yī mǒ lì sè ， táng láng bǔ chán ， huáng què zài hòu ， zhè yàng de hǎo jī huì ， tā gèng méi yǒu cuò guò de lǐ yóu ， tóng yàng jiā sù ， jǐn suí zài liǎng míng dòng xuán qī gǔ mó de shēn hòu 。
林轩眼中闪过一抹厉色，螳螂捕蝉，黄雀在后，这样的好机会，他更没有错过的理由，同样加速，紧随在两名洞玄期古魔的身后。
Though it was called a valley, its area was vast, shaped like an ellipse with a diameter of over ten thousand feet. The narrowest part was still several thousand feet wide.
yī huì er de gōng fu hòu ， xiē wěi lǎo zhě yǔ hēi liǎn dà hàn jiù lái dào yī zuò sì zhōu jiē bèi qún shān huán rào de shān gǔ 。
一会儿的工夫后，蝎尾老者与黑脸大汉就来到一座四周皆被群山环绕的山谷。
But now, this huge valley was shrouded in thick black fog, the demon aura so intense that thunderous sounds echoed continuously. Black fireballs flew through the sky while lightning bolts slashed across the heavens.
shuō shì shān gǔ ， rán ér tā de miàn jī ， qí shí shí fēn de liáo kuò 。
说是山谷，然而它的面积，其实十分的辽阔。
The scene was truly formidable; ascending to the Spirit Separation realm is no mere boast.
chéng tuǒ yuán xíng ， zuì dà de zhí jìng zú yǒu wàn zhàng yú ， jiào zhǎi de dì fāng yě yǒu liǎng sān qiān zhàng de yàng zi 。
呈椭圆形，最大的直径足有万丈余，较窄的地方也有两三千丈的样子。
Lin Xuan's heart raced as he watched from afar, but this huge creature felt even more anxious. It had a peculiar appearance, resembling three parts dragon and seven parts rhinoceros, with a body that seemed like a small mountain. After entering the Demon Flame Range, Lin Xuan had seen many large creatures, yet compared to this one, they were mere pygmies.
rán ér cǐ kè ， zhè me dà yī zuò shān gǔ què bèi nóng nóng de hēi wù suǒ bāo guǒ ， mó qì nóng yù dào jí chù ， hái bù tíng de yǒu hōng lōng lóng de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， tiān kōng zhōng hēi sè de huǒ qiú zòng héng fēi wǔ ， hái yǒu yī dào dào zhēng níng de shǎn diàn zài cāng qióng zhōng huá guò 。
然而此刻，这么大一座山谷却被浓浓的黑雾所包裹，魔气浓郁到极处，还不停的有轰隆隆的声音传入耳朵，天空中黑色的火球纵横飞舞，还有一道道狰狞的闪电在苍穹中划过。
"Great!" Lin Xuan couldn't help but praise inwardly as he saw the creature's true form. It was indeed at the peak of late-stage Profound Dragon Horned Beast, currently undergoing a tribulation at the Spirit Separation realm.
nà shēng shì dàng zhēn shì fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， jìn jiē fēn shén de tiān jié kě bú shì hú luàn chuī xū de 。
那声势当真是非同小可，进阶分神的天劫可不是胡乱吹嘘的。
Boom!
lín xuān dōu kàn dé jīng xīn chù mù ， nà liǎng míng mó zú jiù gèng bú yòng shuō 。
林轩都看得惊心怵目，那两名魔族就更不用说。
Black lightning thicker than an arm descended from the sky, interspersed with black and red thunderbolts of varying sizes. Even the smallest were as large as buckets, falling in great numbers—hundreds within moments.
rán ér zhè yī qiè hái bú shì liǎng rén zuì guān xīn de ， tā men de mù guāng ， quán jìng luò zài shān gǔ de zhōng xīn chù 。
然而这一切还不是两人最关心的，他们的目光，全静落在山谷的中心处。
In essence, this entire Profound Dragon Horned Beast was enveloped by these attacks.
zài nà lǐ ， yǒu yí gè xíng mào qí tè de guài wù ， bù zhī dào gāi zěn me shuō ， zǒng zhī tā de zhǎng xiàng nà shì zhēn de lìng rén cè mù ， yǒu sān fēn xiàng jiāo lóng ， yǒu qī fēn xiàng xī niú ， gěi rén de gǎn jué ， jiù fǎng fú shì jiāng zhè liǎng zhǒng dòng wù ， chě suì hòu zǐ hé zài yì qǐ xíng chéng de 。
在那里，有一个形貌奇特的怪物，不知道该怎么说，总之它的长相那是真的令人侧目，有三分像蛟龙，有七分像犀牛，给人的感觉，就仿佛是将这两种动物，扯碎后籽合在一起形成的。
Lin Xuan's heart raced even more from afar, but such a creature would naturally be worse off. However, it couldn't submit. Like demons and beasts, they lived longer than human cultivators or ancient demons of the same realm. But in exchange for this longevity, their advancement was excruciatingly slow.
rán ér nà tǐ xíng dàng zhēn shì fēi cháng páng bó ， jiù yǔ yī zuò xiǎo shān chà bu duō ， lín xuān jìn rù mó yàn shān mài yǐ hòu ， yě jiàn guò xǔ duō páng rán dà wù ， rán ér cǐ kè yǔ tā xiāng bǐ ， dōu chéng le xiǎo wū jiàn dà wū ， gēn běn jiù bú shì yí gè shù liàng jí de 。
然而那体型当真是非常磅礴，就与一座小山差不多，林轩进入魔焰山脉以后，也见过许多庞然大物，然而此刻与它相比，都成了小巫见大巫，根本就不是一个数量级的。
This Profound Dragon Horned Beast had an accelerated path due to its bloodline, far surpassing other beasts, but that was relative. It had likely endured great hardships and spent countless years cultivating to reach this stage.
“ hǎo jiā huo ！”
“好家伙！”
How could it possibly give up now?
lín xuān yě bù yóu de zài xīn zhōng àn àn zàn tàn le ， yǎn zhōng yǐn lù yī sī xīng fèn zhī sè ， nà xiē wěi lǎo zhě de yù liào guǒ rán méi cuò ， yǎn qián zhè páng rán dà wù ， yǐ shì dòng xuán qī diān fēng de cún zài le ， cǐ shí cǐ kè ， zhèng zài dù nà fēn shén qī de tiān jié lái zhe 。
林轩也不由得在心中暗暗赞叹了，眼中隐露一丝兴奋之色，那蝎尾老者的预料果然没错，眼前这庞然大物，已是洞玄期巅峰的存在了，此时此刻，正在渡那分神期的天劫来着。
"Ahh!"
hōng ！
轰！
A roar unlike any dragon's echoed through the valley, lacking the majesty of a true dragon but more rough and piercing, shaking the heavens.
yī dào dào cū yú ér bì de hēi sè shǎn diàn cóng tiān kōng zhōng jiàng luò ， zhōng jiān hái jiā zá zhe zhí jìng bù yī de hēi hóng sè léi huǒ ， dàn tǐ jī zuì xiǎo de yě bú huì bǐ liǎn pén xùn sè ， shù liàng gèng shì fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， yī shùn jiān là xià lái de jiù yǒu shù bǎi zhī duō 。
一道道粗逾儿臂的黑色闪电从天空中降落，中间还夹杂着直径不一的黑红色雷火，但体积最小的也不会比脸盆逊色，数量更是非同小可，一瞬间落下来的就有数百之多。
The sound was so powerful that even the demon fog within several miles scattered. Rocks fell like rain, and the mountains couldn't withstand such tribulations; soon, this entire valley would be flattened.
kě yǐ zhè yàng shuō ， dì xī lóng de zhěng gè shēn qū ， zài nà yī kè ， dōu bèi lǒng zhào zhù le 。
可以这样说，地犀龙的整个身躯，在那一刻，都被笼罩住了。
Amidst the roar, the Profound Dragon Horned Beast raised its head, generating demonic winds from all directions. These winds intertwined with lightning and fire, fiercely colliding to resist the heavenly tribulation.
lín xuān zài yuǎn chù kàn zhe dōu yǒu xiē xīn jīng ròu tiào de ， ér zhè páng rán dà wù ， zì rán gèng bú huì hǎo guò ， dàn tā dāng rán bù kě néng qū fú ， mó shòu yǔ yāo zú yǒu yì diǎn shì xiāng tóng de ， jiù shì shòu yáo xiāng bǐ tóng jiē de rén lèi xiū xiān zhě huò shì gǔ mó ， míng xiǎn yào zhǎng dé duō ， rán ér lǎo tiān yé shì gōng píng de ， tā men yīn cǐ fù chū de dài jià ， shì jìn jí huǎn màn wú bǐ 。
林轩在远处看着都有些心惊肉跳的，而这庞然大物，自然更不会好过，但它当然不可能屈服，魔兽与妖族有一点是相同的，就是寿尧相比同阶的人类修仙者或是古魔，明显要长得多，然而老天爷是公平的，它们因此付出的代价，是晋级缓慢无比。
Incredibly resilient, it seemed unaffected by such a fierce tribulation.
yǎn qián de dì xī lóng yīn wèi xuè mài de yuán gù ， jìn jí sù dù yào yuǎn shèng qí tā mó shòu xǔ duō ， dàn nà yě shì xiāng duì lái shuō ， néng gòu xiū liàn dào zhè yī bù ， yě bù zhī dào shì fù chū duō dà dài jià ， chén diàn duō shǎo suì yuè de nǔ lì le 。
眼前的地犀龙因为血脉的缘故，晋级速度要远胜其他魔兽许多，但那也是相对来说，能够修炼到这一步，也不知道是付出多大代价，沉淀多少岁月的努力了。
The two demons didn't dare approach close; otherwise, they would be sucked into the tribulation's vortex. They hid at a distance but could still sense everything through their divine perception, showing shock on their faces.
hǎo bù róng yì yǒu kě néng jìn jí dào fēn shén qī ， tā zěn me kě néng fàng qì 。
好不容易有可能晋级到分神期，它怎么可能放弃。
Especially the large-faced man, who had his confidence shaken again after witnessing this unbelievable scene.
“ áo ！”
“嗷！”
"Brother Lou, this Profound Dragon Horned Beast is even more formidable than legends suggest. It can withstand such terrifying lightning tribulations without harm. I think we should avoid provoking it and leave as soon as possible," he said.
yī shēng shì lóng fēi lóng de hǒu jiào shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ lǐ ， yǔ zhēn zhèng de lóng yín xiāng bǐ ， shǎo le jǐ fēn bà qì ， què gèng jiā de cū lǔ jiān lì ， zhèn tiān dòng dì 。
一声似龙非龙的吼叫声传入耳朵里，与真正的龙吟相比，少了几分霸气，却更加的粗鲁尖利，震天动地。
The scorpion-tailed elder's eyes flickered. Indeed, the Profound Dragon Horned Beast was far more fearsome than anticipated. If they wanted to stay safe, leaving now would be a good choice.
nà shēng yīn xióng hún yǐ jí ， suī rán běn shēn bù hán yīn bō gōng jī de xiào guǒ ， dàn yīn wèi hǒu shēng shí zài shì tài dà le ， fāng yuán shù lǐ de mó wù ， jū rán yìng shēng shēng bèi tā zhèn sàn diào le ， suì shí fēn luò rú yǔ ， liǎng biān de shān fēng ， nǎ lǐ jīng dé qǐ zhè zhǒng tiān jié de róu lìn ， xiāng xìn yòng bù liǎo duō jiǔ ， zhěng zuò shān gǔ ， jiù huì bèi chè dǐ de yí wéi píng dì 。
那声音雄浑以极，虽然本身不含音波攻击的效果，但因为吼声实在是太大了，方圆数里的魔雾，居然硬生生被它震散掉了，碎石纷落如雨，两边的山峰，哪里经得起这种天劫的蹂躏，相信用不了多久，整座山谷，就会被彻底的夷为平地。
But as the saying goes, one must enter the tiger’s den to catch its cub. Such an opportunity might never come again.
hǒu shēng zhōng ， dì xī lóng yáng qǐ tóu lú ， yī dào dào mó fēng cóng tā shēn píng kōng ér qǐ ， yǔ shǎn diàn liè huǒ hù xiāng jiāo zhī ， è hěn hěn de jī zhuàng zài yì qǐ ， dǐ dǎng tiān jié de gōng jī 。
吼声中，地犀龙扬起头颅，一道道魔风从它身凭空而起，与闪电烈火互相交织，恶狠狠的激撞在一起，抵挡天劫的攻击。
Thinking of the benefits of hunting this beast, his hesitation gave way to greed.
biāo hàn yǐ jí ， zài rú cǐ měng liè de tiān jié xià jū rán xíng ruò wú shì 。
彪悍以极，在如此猛烈的天劫下居然形若无事。
"Fear nothing; the tribulation is just beginning. It can withstand the first wave but will struggle with subsequent ones. The Spirit Separation realm isn’t easy to ascend. When it’s at its weakest, we’ll have our chance."
nà liǎng míng mó zú ， zì rán bù gǎn zhēn zǒu dào jìn chù ， fǒu zé yí dàn bèi tiān jié juǎn rù ， nà kě bú shì shuō xiào de 。
那两名魔族，自然不敢真走到近处，否则一旦被天劫卷入，那可不是说笑的。
"Oh!"
liǎng mó duǒ zài yuǎn chù ， rán ér yī kào shén shí ， yī jiù kě yǐ jiāng suǒ yǒu de yī qiè gǎn yìng dé qīng qīng chǔ chǔ ， liǎn jǐn jiē lù chū hài rán zhī sè 。
两魔躲在远处，然而依靠神识，依旧可以将所有的一切感应得清清楚楚，脸尽皆露出骇然之色。
The large-faced man's face still showed hesitance, but he no longer spoke of leaving.
yóu qí shì nà hēi liǎn dà hàn ， jiàn dào zhè bù kě sī yì de yí mù ， gāng gāng shù lì qǐ de xìn xīn ， yòu yǒu diǎn dòng yáo le 。
尤其是那黑脸大汉，见到这不可思议的一幕，刚刚竖立起的信心，又有点动摇了。
Though cautious, this was a hunter who understood the benefits of hunting the Profound Dragon Horned Beast. His companion had valid points from every angle.
“ lóu xiōng ， zhè dì xī lóng bǐ chuán shuō zhōng de hái yào biāo hàn dé duō ， zài rú cǐ kě pà de léi jié xià ， yě néng ān rán wú yàng ， wǒ kàn wǒ men hái shì bú yào qù luō hǔ xū ， chèn zǎo lí kāi zhè lǐ 。”
“楼兄，这地犀龙比传说中的还要彪悍得多，在如此可怕的雷劫下，也能安然无恙，我看我们还是不要去捋虎须，趁早离开这里。”
Let’s see how things unfold.
xiē wěi lǎo zhě tīng le ， mù guāng shǎn shuò ， píng xīn lái shuō ， dì xī lóng de kě pà chéng dù ， què shí bǐ tā yù liào de yào kuā zhāng dé duō ， rú guǒ xiǎng yào míng zhé bǎo shēn ， xiàn zài lí kāi shì yí gè bù cuò de xuǎn zé 。
蝎尾老者听了，目光闪烁，平心来说，地犀龙的可怕程度，确实比他预料的要夸张得多，如果想要明哲保身，现在离开是一个不错的选择。
Compared to the demons, Lin Xuan appeared much more composed.
kě sú huà shuō ， bù rù hǔ xué ， yān dé hǔ zi ， zhè yàng hǎo de jī huì yí dàn cuò guò ， xià cì kě jiù zài yě méi yǒu le 。
可俗话说，不入虎穴，焉得虎子，这样好的机会一旦错过，下次可就再也没有了。
After all, his strength and Little Furball's assistance made it possible to handle such an imperfect domain. He believed that he and his servant could manage.
xiǎng xiǎng liè shā dì xī lóng de hǎo chù ， tā yǎn zhōng de nà yī sī yóu yù yòu bèi tān yù gěi zhàn jù diào le 。
想想猎杀地犀龙的好处，他眼中的那一丝犹豫又被贪欲给占据掉了。
Thus, Lin Xuan remained silent, waiting for the best opportunity to strike.
“ pà shén me ， tiān jié cǐ kè ， bù guò cái gāng gāng kāi shǐ ， tā néng gòu dǐ dǎng zhù dì yī bō ， hòu miàn de què méi yǒu nà me róng yì chēng guò ， nǐ dāng nà fēn shén qī shì nà me hǎo jìn jiē de ， dào shí hòu qiáng nǔ zhī mò ， wǒ men yí dìng huì yǒu jī huì de 。”
“怕什么，天劫此刻，不过才刚刚开始，它能够抵挡住第一波，后面的却没有那么容易撑过，你当那分神期是那么好进阶的，到时候强弩之末，我们一定会有机会的。”
With his composure, patience was no challenge. Time passed slowly.
“ ó ！”
“哦！”
The tribulation wasn’t over; its duration varied greatly depending on the cultivator undergoing it. It could last just a half hour or stretch out to two or three days.
hēi liǎn dà hàn de liǎn yī jiù mǎn shì yóu yù zhī sè ， rán ér zǒng suàn bù zài shuō lí kāi zhī yǔ le 。
黑脸大汉的脸依旧满是犹豫之色，然而总算不再说离开之语了。
Of course, shorter tribulations didn't necessarily mean easier passage. There was no causal relationship here.
zhè jiā huo suī rán shì jǐn xiǎo shèn wēi de rén wù ， rán ér liè shā dì xī lóng de hǎo chù ， tā yòu qǐ bù qīng chǔ ， tóng bàn suǒ yán ， bù lùn cóng nǎ ge fāng miàn ， dōu hái shì pǒ yǒu dào lǐ de 。
这家伙虽然是谨小慎微的人物，然而猎杀地犀龙的好处，他又岂不清楚，同伴所言，不论从哪个方面，都还是颇有道理的。
Shorter tribulations meant more lightning and thunderbolts in greater numbers, with less time for recovery between waves, increasing their overall power.
kàn kàn qíng kuàng zài zuò dìng duó 。
看看情况再做定夺。
Longer tribulations would be more spread out but could absorb more primordial energy from the tribulation clouds, making them stronger overall. However, each wave would be easier to defend against due to this dispersion.
yǔ liǎng míng mó zú xiāng bǐ ， lín xuān zé xiǎn de yào zhèn dìng dé duō 。
与两名魔族相比，林轩则显得要镇定得多。
So, whether a long or short tribulation was harder to endure varied by individual.
bì jìng tā de shí lì zài nà lǐ bǎi zhe ， yòu yǒu xiǎo máo qiú xiāng zhù ， nà yǒu xiá cī de lǐng yù kě shì fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， xiāng xìn zì jǐ zhǔ pú èr rén zú yǐ yìng fù 。
毕竟他的实力在那里摆着，又有小毛球相助，那有瑕疵的领域可是非同小可，相信自己主仆二人足以应付。
For a cultivator with solid foundations and abundant mana, a longer tribulation might be easier if their techniques and treasures were ordinary.
yú shì lín xuān yě bù dòng shēng sè ， jìng dài zuì hǎo de chū shǒu shí jī le 。
于是林轩也不动声色，静待最好的出手时机了。
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"Leave? Why leave?" the scorpion-tailed elder's face showed a hint of strange expression.
"Why, Master Valley just said that we should leave before the heavenly tribulation ends. Otherwise, it will be too late," the large-faced man swallowed hard and wondered if his companion had gone slightly mad.
"Hmph, one must enter the tiger’s den to catch its cub. Indeed, my intelligence reports were off, but this situation is actually more beneficial for us. We should not let such an opportunity go by without taking it," the elder raised his head, his voice unimpressed as he spoke.
"More benefits? Brother Lou, what do you mean?" The large-faced man's face was filled with astonishment, and his confusion grew deeper.
"You really are a blockhead. You can't comprehend such simple logic. Yes, we cannot defeat the late-stage Profound Dragon Horned Beast, but that doesn’t matter. I already said it is undergoing a tribulation at the Spirit Separation realm."
"I know this much, but once it passes, won’t we be even more like fish on a chopping block?" the large-faced man asked.
"How can you think so negatively? Listen," the scorpion-tailed elder's face showed displeasure. "Ascending from Profound to Spirit Separation is not easy. Even if it has the bloodline of a demon dragon, its essence is still thin, making advancement difficult with only one in a thousand odds. If it fails, heh, it will be extremely weak after enduring such tribulations, with most of its power depleted."
"Then even the Profound Dragon Horned Beast would become like fish on a chopping block," the large-faced man agreed.
"But what if they succeed?" The large-faced man's eyes still showed hesitation.
"You cowardly fellow." The scorpion-tailed elder was furious. "There are no such things as 'ifs'. Even if it’s true, risks come with everything in this world of magic and demons. We should seize the opportunity."
The large-faced man had no objections and immediately both men used their powers to transform into two long streaks of light, flying much faster than before. Yet they did not reveal more of their presence, clearly understanding the need to conceal their aura.
As for the Separation Realm demon tribe, they flew slower but were still chasing with great urgency.
Lin Xuan's eyes flashed with a hint of excitement. The situation was like a cicada catching a locust while another predator lurks behind—such an opportunity could not be missed. He sped up and followed closely behind the two ancient demons.
In short order, the scorpion-tailed elder and large-faced man arrived at a valley surrounded by mountains on all sides.
Though it was called a valley, its area was vast, shaped like an ellipse with a diameter of over ten thousand feet. The narrowest part was still several thousand feet wide.
But now, this huge valley was shrouded in thick black fog, the demon aura so intense that thunderous sounds echoed continuously. Black fireballs flew through the sky while lightning bolts slashed across the heavens.
The scene was truly formidable; ascending to the Spirit Separation realm is no mere boast.
Lin Xuan's heart raced as he watched from afar, but this huge creature felt even more anxious. It had a peculiar appearance, resembling three parts dragon and seven parts rhinoceros, with a body that seemed like a small mountain. After entering the Demon Flame Range, Lin Xuan had seen many large creatures, yet compared to this one, they were mere pygmies.
"Great!" Lin Xuan couldn't help but praise inwardly as he saw the creature's true form. It was indeed at the peak of late-stage Profound Dragon Horned Beast, currently undergoing a tribulation at the Spirit Separation realm.
Boom!
Black lightning thicker than an arm descended from the sky, interspersed with black and red thunderbolts of varying sizes. Even the smallest were as large as buckets, falling in great numbers—hundreds within moments.
In essence, this entire Profound Dragon Horned Beast was enveloped by these attacks.
Lin Xuan's heart raced even more from afar, but such a creature would naturally be worse off. However, it couldn't submit. Like demons and beasts, they lived longer than human cultivators or ancient demons of the same realm. But in exchange for this longevity, their advancement was excruciatingly slow.
This Profound Dragon Horned Beast had an accelerated path due to its bloodline, far surpassing other beasts, but that was relative. It had likely endured great hardships and spent countless years cultivating to reach this stage.
How could it possibly give up now?
"Ahh!"
A roar unlike any dragon's echoed through the valley, lacking the majesty of a true dragon but more rough and piercing, shaking the heavens.
The sound was so powerful that even the demon fog within several miles scattered. Rocks fell like rain, and the mountains couldn't withstand such tribulations; soon, this entire valley would be flattened.
Amidst the roar, the Profound Dragon Horned Beast raised its head, generating demonic winds from all directions. These winds intertwined with lightning and fire, fiercely colliding to resist the heavenly tribulation.
Incredibly resilient, it seemed unaffected by such a fierce tribulation.
The two demons didn't dare approach close; otherwise, they would be sucked into the tribulation's vortex. They hid at a distance but could still sense everything through their divine perception, showing shock on their faces.
Especially the large-faced man, who had his confidence shaken again after witnessing this unbelievable scene.
"Brother Lou, this Profound Dragon Horned Beast is even more formidable than legends suggest. It can withstand such terrifying lightning tribulations without harm. I think we should avoid provoking it and leave as soon as possible," he said.
The scorpion-tailed elder's eyes flickered. Indeed, the Profound Dragon Horned Beast was far more fearsome than anticipated. If they wanted to stay safe, leaving now would be a good choice.
But as the saying goes, one must enter the tiger’s den to catch its cub. Such an opportunity might never come again.
Thinking of the benefits of hunting this beast, his hesitation gave way to greed.
"Fear nothing; the tribulation is just beginning. It can withstand the first wave but will struggle with subsequent ones. The Spirit Separation realm isn’t easy to ascend. When it’s at its weakest, we’ll have our chance."
"Oh!"
The large-faced man's face still showed hesitance, but he no longer spoke of leaving.
Though cautious, this was a hunter who understood the benefits of hunting the Profound Dragon Horned Beast. His companion had valid points from every angle.
Let’s see how things unfold.
Compared to the demons, Lin Xuan appeared much more composed.
After all, his strength and Little Furball's assistance made it possible to handle such an imperfect domain. He believed that he and his servant could manage.
Thus, Lin Xuan remained silent, waiting for the best opportunity to strike.
With his composure, patience was no challenge. Time passed slowly.
The tribulation wasn’t over; its duration varied greatly depending on the cultivator undergoing it. It could last just a half hour or stretch out to two or three days.
Of course, shorter tribulations didn't necessarily mean easier passage. There was no causal relationship here.
Shorter tribulations meant more lightning and thunderbolts in greater numbers, with less time for recovery between waves, increasing their overall power.
Longer tribulations would be more spread out but could absorb more primordial energy from the tribulation clouds, making them stronger overall. However, each wave would be easier to defend against due to this dispersion.
So, whether a long or short tribulation was harder to endure varied by individual.
For a cultivator with solid foundations and abundant mana, a longer tribulation might be easier if their techniques and treasures were ordinary.
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