lín xuān sōng le kǒu qì ， néng gòu rú cǐ qīng yì de zhǎn shā dì xī lóng ， zhǔ yào hái shì xiǎo máo qiú zhī ， tā de lǐng yù zuò wéi yǒu xiá cī zhī wù ， suī rán bù néng qǐ dào miǎo shā de xiào guǒ ， dàn dào dǐ hái shì jiāng dì xī lóng de dà bù fèn jīng lì qiān chě zhù ， fǒu zé zì jǐ nǎ yǒu kě néng nà me qīng sōng jiù zhǎn xià fēn shén qī mó shòu de tóu lú 。
林轩松了口气，能够如此轻易的斩杀地犀龙，主要还是小毛球之，它的领域作为有瑕疵之物，虽然不能起到秒杀的效果，但到底还是将地犀龙的大部分精力牵扯住，否则自己哪有可能那么轻松就斩下分神期魔兽的头颅。
Lin Xuan let out a sigh of relief. The easy dispatching of the Earth Rhinoceros Dragon was mainly due to Xiao Mao Ball. Although its domain, as an imperfect entity, couldn't achieve instant kill, it still managed to tie up most of the Earth Rhinoceros Dragon's energy. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have been able to so easily sever the head of a spirit beast at the Spirit Dividing stage.
dāng nián miàn duì tiān shī mén gǔ lǎo mó de láng bèi hái lì lì zài mù ， suī rán yǔ nà shí xiāng bǐ ， zì jǐ shí lì yǒu jìn bù ， shén tōng bǎo wù yě tí shēng le xǔ duō ， rán ér duì shàng fēn shén jí bié de guài wù ， yī jiù shì bàn fēn bǎ wò yě wú ， jiù suàn yǒu yín chì shī wáng xiàng zhù ， qǔ shèng yě shì qiān nán wàn nán de 。
当年面对天尸门古老魔的狼狈还历历在目，虽然与那时相比，自己实力有进步，神通宝物也提升了许多，然而对上分神级别的怪物，依旧是半分把握也无，就算有银翅尸王相助，取胜也是千难万难的。
The humiliation Lin Xuan had faced against the ancient demon of Heavenly Corpse Sect back then was still vivid in his mind. Although his strength and magical treasures had improved compared to that time, facing a spirit beast at the Spirit Dividing level still left him with only half a chance of victory. Even with the help of Silver Winged Corpse King, winning would be extremely difficult.
ér dì xī lóng de shí lì fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， shèn zhì hái yào lüè shèng tóng jiē de guài wù ， kě xī xiǎo máo qiú suī rán bù néng jiāng tā wán quán yā zhì zhù ， dào dǐ hái shì tiān dí lái zhe 。
而地犀龙的实力非同小可，甚至还要略胜同阶的怪物，可惜小毛球虽然不能将它完全压制住，到底还是天敌来着。
The Earth Rhinoceros Dragon's power was formidable, even surpassing its peers. Unfortunately, Xiao Mao Ball couldn't completely suppress it; it remained a natural predator.
yī duì yī ， dì xī lóng huò xǔ bù dǎ chù ， jiù suàn bù néng píng fēn qiū sè ， dàn yě bù guò lüè chù xià fēng ， zhì shǎo bǎo mìng ， shì fēn háo wèn tí méi yǒu 。
一对一，地犀龙或许不打怵，就算不能平分秋色，但也不过略处下风，至少保命，是分毫问题没有。
In one-on-one combat, the Earth Rhinoceros Dragon might not have been intimidated. Even if it couldn’t match in strength, it wouldn't be at a significant disadvantage either. At least, it wouldn’t pose any threat to its survival.
rán ér zài jiā shàng lín xuān yǔ yín chì shī wáng ， nà qíng xíng jiù dà bù xiāng tóng ， hé kuàng tā gāng gāng dù jié chéng ， lián jìng jiè dōu méi yǒu lái de jí wěn gù ， lì yǔ tǐ néng ， yě yuǎn bú shì chǔ yú zuì jiā zhuàng tài de 。
然而再加上林轩与银翅尸王，那情形就大不相同，何况它刚刚渡劫成，连境界都没有来得及稳固，力与体能，也远不是处于最佳状态的。
However, with Lin Xuan and Silver Winged Corpse King involved, the situation was vastly different. Moreover, the Earth Rhinoceros Dragon had just undergone a tribulation and hadn't even stabilized in its realm yet. Its strength and vitality were far from their peak.
zhǒng zhǒng bù lì yīn shù còu zài yì qǐ ， huì luò de zhè yàng bēi cǎn de jié jú yě jiù méi yǒu shén me hào qí guài dì 。
种种不利因数凑在一起，会落得这样悲惨的结局也就没有什么好奇怪地。
With all these unfavorable factors converging, such a tragic outcome wasn’t surprising at all.
lín xuān de liǎn shàng zé shǎn guò yī sī huān xǐ ， zhè me duō rén kǎi yú cǐ wù ， zì jǐ què chéng wéi le zuì hòu de shèng lì zhě ， bù guò tā yě bù yuàn yì zài zhè lǐ duō zuò dān gē ， sú huà shuō ， yè cháng mèng duō ……
林轩的脸上则闪过一丝欢喜，这么多人凯觎此物，自己却成为了最后的胜利者，不过他也不愿意在这里多做耽搁，俗话说，夜长梦多……
A trace of joy flashed across Lin Xuan's face. Among so many people coveting this treasure, he had become the ultimate victor. However, he didn't want to linger here for too long; as they say, "a long night breeds many dreams."
zhè dīng fēi niàn tou cái gāng gāng zhuǎn guò ， pēng de yī shēng jiù chuán rù le ěr duǒ ， zhǐ jiàn líng guāng yī shǎn ， dì xī lóng de mó jīng cóng shēn tǐ lǐ miàn jī mǎo shè chū lái ， lüè yī zhuǎn zhé ， jiù fēng chí diàn chè de fēi xiàng le yuǎn chù 。
这叮飞念头才刚刚转过，嘭的一声就传入了耳朵，只见灵光一闪，地犀龙的魔晶从身体里面激冇射出来，略一转折，就风驰电掣的飞向了远处。
Before his thoughts could fully form, a loud thud echoed in his ears. The light flickered, and the Earth Rhinoceros Dragon's demon crystal shot out from its body, turning slightly before flying towards the distance at incredible speed.
kě shì qíng dào le zhè yī bù ， xiǎng yào táo zǒu nǎ shì nà me róng yì de ， lín xuān zàn qiě bù tí ， xiǎo máo qiú jiù bù kě néng ràng tā táo chū zì jǐ de lǐng yù 。
可事情到了这一步，想要逃走哪是那么容易的，林轩暂且不提，小毛球就不可能让它逃出自己的领域。
But this far along, escaping wasn't easy. Lin Xuan didn’t need to say much; Xiao Mao Ball wouldn’t let it escape from his domain.
“ miāo wū miāo wū ” de jiào shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， xiǎo máo qiú de zhuǎ zi yī zhèn huī wǔ ， nà mó jīng gāng gāng jiē jìn lǐng yù de biān yuán ， jiù rú tóng zhuàng dào qiáng yī yàng ， bèi fǎn tán le huí lái 。
“喵呜喵呜”的叫声传入耳朵，小毛球的爪子一阵挥舞，那魔晶刚刚接近领域的边缘，就如同撞到墙一样，被反弹了回来。
"Miao miao," came the sound of claws swishing. The demon crystal approached the edge of the domain and bounced back like hitting a wall. Xiao Mao Ball’s slight movement drew the crystal back along its original path with an invisible force.
suí hòu xiǎo máo liàn zhuǎ zi wǎng huí yī bō ， hěn qīng wēi de dòng zuò ， nà mó jīng què fǎng fú bèi shén me xī lì gěi qiān yǐn ， yuán lù fēi huí lái le 。
随后小毛练爪子往回一拨，很轻微的动作，那魔晶却仿佛被什么吸力给牵引，原路飞回来了。
The Earth Rhinoceros Dragon was alarmed, black light spewing from the demon fog as a fragment of its soul flew out, filled with fear. It desperately tried to escape.
duì fāng dà jīng shī sè ， mó wù zhī zhōng ， hēi máng pēn bó ， yī lǚ mó hún cóng lǐ miàn fēi chū lái le ， liǎn shàng mǎn shì huáng kǒng zhī sè ， huāng huāng zhāng zhāng de xiǎng yào táo tuō 。
对方大惊失色，魔雾之中，黑芒喷薄，一缕魔魂从里面飞出来了，脸上满是惶恐之色，慌慌张张的想要逃脱。
Unfortunately for it, Xiao Mao Ball was a greedy creature; how could it let such a delicious meal slip away?
kě xī méi yǒu yòng chǔ ， xiǎo máo qiú kě shì yí gè tān chī de jiā huo ， zěn me kě néng ràng dào shǒu de měi wèi ， cóng yǎn qián liū zǒu ne ？
可惜没有用处，小毛球可是一个贪吃的家伙，怎么可能让到手的美味，从眼前溜走呢？
Lin Xuan shook his head. While the Earth Rhinoceros Dragon's soul might still be useful to him, he allowed Xiao Mao Ball to take its share. With a gurgle, the demon soul was swallowed by Xiao Mao Ball.
lín xuān yáo le yáo tóu ， suī rán dì xī lóng de hún pò ， duì zì jǐ lái shuō ， yě yǒu yòng chù ， rán ér miè shā cǐ liáo ， xiǎo máo qiú kě shì chū le dà lì ， tā xiǎng yào chī ， yě shì wú kě hòu fēi dì ， gù ér lín xuān bìng wèi zǔ zhǐ ， gū dōng yī shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， xiǎo máo qiú yǐ yī kǒu jiāng mó hún tūn jìn qù le 。
林轩摇了摇头，虽然地犀龙的魂魄，对自己来说，也有用处，然而灭杀此獠，小毛球可是出了大力，它想要吃，也是无可厚非地，故而林轩并未阻止，咕咚一声传入耳朵，小毛球已一口将魔魂吞进去了。
The corners of its lips twitched as if it wasn’t satisfied.
ǒu bā ǒu bā zuǐ chún ， yī fù yì yóu wèi jǐn zhī sè 。
呕巴呕巴嘴唇，一副意犹未尽之色。
Thus, the Earth Rhinoceros Dragon was finally eliminated.
rú cǐ yī lái ， dì xī lóng suàn shì chè dǐ yǔn luò diào le 。
如此一来，地犀龙算是彻底陨落掉了。
Lin Xuan’s sleeve swept out, and a streak of green light shot forth, holding onto the demon crystal. The beauty and brilliance were now nothing but lifeless.
lín xuān xiù páo yī fú ， yī dào qīng xiá fēi lüè ér chū ， jiāng nà mó jīng tuō zhù ， měi lì ér xuàn mù ， bù guò yǐ sī háo shēng qì yě wú 。
林轩袖袍一拂，一道青霞飞掠而出，将那魔晶托住，美丽而炫目，不过已丝毫生气也无。
At this moment, Lin Xuan didn't have time to study it thoroughly. After a quick glance, he stored it in his pocket.
cǐ shí cǐ kè ， lín xuān yě méi yǒu shí jiān màn màn yán jiū cǐ wù ， lüè yī dǎ liàng ， jiù jiāng tā shōu rù dào huái zhōng qù le 。
此时此刻，林轩也没有时间慢慢研究此物，略一打量，就将它收入到怀中去了。
Next, he formed a sword with his fingers, emitting sharp rays from each fingertip that quickly dismembered the Earth Rhinoceros Dragon. He then packed its skin and bones separately before leaving the area at incredible speed.
suí hòu bìng zhǐ zuò jiàn ， yī dào dào lì máng cóng zhǐ jiān jī mǎo shè chū lái ， hěn kuài jiù jiāng dì xī lóng dà xiè bā kuài ， pí máo gǔ gé ， fēn mén bié lèi de zhuāng hǎo le ， suí hòu hún shēn jīng máng dà qǐ ， fēng chí diàn chè de lí kāi le cǐ dì 。
随后并指做剑，一道道厉芒从指尖激冇射出来，很快就将地犀龙大卸八块，皮毛骨骼，分门别类的装好了，随后浑身惊芒大起，风驰电掣的离开了此地。
This place wasn't suitable for lingering.
zhè lǐ bù yí jiǔ liú 。
这里不宜久留。
Lin Xuan didn’t stay long in Demon Flame Mountains but flew out immediately. The bounty was already more than sufficient.
lín xuān méi yǒu zài mó yàn shān mài duō dài ， ér shì yì kǒu qì fēi le chū lái 。
林轩没有在魔焰山脉多待，而是一口气飞了出来。
Without pausing, Lin Xuan continued flying for three days without rest.
fǎn zhèng shōu huò yǐ shì zú gòu fēng fù 。
反正收获已是足够丰富。
Although he didn’t use his full speed, Lin Xuan’s flight speed was still formidable.
jiē xià lái ， lín xuān méi yǒu zài zhè lǐ tíng xiē ， shèn zhì gù yì piān lí qù bái fú chéng de lù xiàn ， yì kǒu qì bù xiē de fēi le sān tiān 。
接下来，林轩没有在这里停歇，甚至故意偏离去白浮城的路线，一口气不歇的飞了三天。
On this day, a range of undulating mountains appeared before him, lush and verdant with many demon plants.
suī rán méi yǒu dùn guāng quán kāi ， rán ér lín xuān de fēi xíng sù dù ， nà kěn dìng shì fēi tóng xiǎo kě 。
虽然没有遁光全开，然而林轩的飞行速度，那肯定是非同小可。
Lin Xuan's shadow stopped abruptly.
zhè tiān ， yī piàn lián mián qǐ fú de qún shān chū xiàn zài le miàn qián ， shàng miàn dào yě yù yù cōng cōng ， zhǎng le bù shǎo mó jiè de zhí wù 。
这天，一片连绵起伏的群山出现在了面前，上面倒也郁郁葱葱，长了不少魔界的植物。
He closed his eyes, his divine sense sweeping over the nearby mountains. A light flickered as he flew deeper into the area.
lín xuān de dùn guāng sà rán tíng xià lái le 。
林轩的遁光飒然停下来了。
After about fifteen minutes, Lin Xuan stopped at an unremarkable mountain peak. He then swept his sleeve to release a flying sword. Half an hour later, he had established a simple cave dwelling beneath this mountain.
bì shàng shuāng móu ， shén shí zài fù jìn de qún shān sǎo guò ， suí hòu guāng huá yì qǐ ， cháo zhe shēn chù fēi le jìn qù 。
闭上双眸，神识在附近的群山扫过，随后光华一起，朝着深处飞了进去。
Although deserted, he set up a series of array flags here before entering.
guò le yuē yī kè zhōng de fū ， lín xuān zài yī zuò bìng bù qǐ yǎn de shān fēng qián tíng le xià lái ， suí hòu xiù páo yī fú ， fàng chū le fēi jiàn ， bàn gè shí chén de fū hòu ， jiù zài cǐ shān zhī xià kāi pì chū yí gè jiǎn dān de dòng fǔ 。
过了约一刻钟的夫，林轩在一座并不起眼的山峰前停了下来，随后袖袍一拂，放出了飞剑，半个时辰的夫后，就在此山之下开辟出一个简单的洞府。
Lin Xuan had a purpose for all this. There were some matters he needed to handle.
zhè lǐ suī rán huāng wú rén yān ， dàn hái shì bù zhì xià yī tào zhèn qí ， suí hòu fēi le jìn qù 。
这里虽然荒无人烟，但还是布置下一套阵旗，随后飞了进去。
Without resting, Lin Xuan went directly into the training room he had prepared.
lín xuān zhè me zuò ， zì rán shì yǒu mù dì ， tā yǒu yī xiē shì qíng ， xū yào chǔ lǐ 。
林轩这么做，自然是有目的，他有一些事情，需要处理。
The cave was modest, but the training room was unusually spacious. Lin Xuan's expression turned serious.
lín xuān méi yǒu xiū xī ， zhí jiē lái dào kāi pì hǎo de liàn fáng lǐ 。
林轩没有休息，直接来到开辟好的练房里。
His sleeve swept out, and five differently colored array flags flew out—those of the Five Elements Essence Array. Although Lin Xuan rarely used it for combat, this set of treasures hadn’t been idle. After some exploration, he treated them as array flags to use.
cǐ dòng fǔ pǒ wèi jiǎn lòu ， rán ér liàn fáng què kuān dà yì cháng ， lín xuān shén sè níng zhòng qǐ lái 。
此洞府颇为简陋，然而练房却宽大异常，林轩神色凝重起来。
Their power was formidable. Now, he carefully set up the Five Elements Essence Array.
xiù páo yī fú ， wǔ gān bù tóng yán sè de zhèn qí fēi lüè ér chū 。
袖袍一拂，五杆不同颜色的阵旗飞掠而出。
Next, a few thunder pearls appeared in his hand—these were mother and child Yin Thunder, not available on the market. Lin Xuan had only managed to refine 49 of these after practicing the Six Sayings Evil Ghost Spell; two had been used last time, leaving him with 47.
zhèng shì nà wǔ xíng yùn líng zhèn de zhèn qí ， lín xuān hěn shǎo yòng tā duì dí ， dàn zhè tào bǎo wù yě méi yǒu xián zhe ， jīng guò mō suǒ ， lín xuān zhēn bǎ tā dàng chéng bù zhì zhèn de zhèn qí lái yòng 。
正是那五行蕴灵阵的阵旗，林轩很少用它对敌，但这套宝物也没有闲着，经过摸索，林轩真把它当成布置阵的阵旗来用。
After all this was done, Lin Xuan took a deep breath and retrieved an jade box from his pocket, covered in variousprohibitive talisman (forbidden talismans).
wēi lì dàng zhēn shì fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， cǐ shí lín xuān níng zhòng yì cháng de jiāng tā bù xià le 。
威力当真是非同小可，此时林轩凝重异常的将它布下了。
He examined it for a moment before lightly tapping his fingers to reveal the contents.
suí hòu lín xuān shǒu zhōng yòu kòu le jǐ kē léi zhū ， cǐ zi mǔ yīn léi shì miàn shàng kě shì mǎi bú dào ， nǎi shì lín xuān xiū xí liù yán è guǐ zhòu hòu ， hǎo bù róng yì cái liàn zhì chū lái ， yī gòng yě cái qī qī sì shí jiǔ lì ， shàng cì yòng le liǎng kē ， hái shèng sì shí qī lì 。
随后林轩手中又扣了几颗雷珠，此子母阴雷市面上可是买不到，乃是林轩修习六言恶鬼咒后，好不容易才炼制出来，一共也才七七四十九粒，上次用了两颗，还剩四十七粒。
"Whoosh," came a sound. The lid of the box was probed several meters away as a baby immortal embryo about an inch high flew out…
zuò hǎo le zhè yī qiè hòu ， lín xuān cái shēn xī le yì kǒu qì ， cóng huái zhōng qǔ chū yí gè yù hé ， shàng miàn héng qī shù bā de tiē le shù zhāng jìn zhì fú lù 。
做好了这一切后，林轩才深吸了一口气，从怀中取出一个玉盒，上面横七竖八的贴了数张禁制符箓。
Its features and expressions were identical to those of Demon Serpent Fairy, but its demeanor was vastly different. A mysterious aura emanated from it, making Lin Xuan feel like he was facing Ice Soul Ancestor.
duān xiáng piàn kè ， lín xuān cái qū zhǐ wēi dàn ， jiāng nà xiē fú lù jiē kāi 。
端详片刻，林轩才屈指微弹，将那些符箓揭开。
"Indeed, my prediction was correct."
“ sōu ” de yī shēng chuán rù ěr biān ， nà hé gài bèi tàn chū shù zhàng zhī yuǎn chù ， yí gè cùn xǔ gāo de yuán yīng cóng lǐ miàn fēi le chū lái ……
“嗖”的一声传入耳边，那盒盖被探出数丈之远处，一个寸许高的元婴从里面飞了出来……
Lin Xuan's lips pressed tightly together.
wǔ guān méi yǎn ， yǔ mó shé xiān zi bié wú èr zhì ， rán ér shén sè què shì dà bù xiāng tóng ， yǒu yī gǔ mò míng de wēi yán qì shì cóng tā shēn shàng sàn fà ér chū ， gěi lín xuān de gǎn jué jiù fǎng fú shì zài miàn duì bīng pò shèng zǔ 。
五官眉眼，与魔蛇仙子别无二致，然而神色却是大不相同，有一股莫名的威严气势从它身上散发而出，给林轩的感觉就仿佛是在面对冰魄圣祖。
The Demon Serpent Fairy claimed to be a direct descendant of the Holy Ancestor of Sacred Snakes, so there would likely be some tricks up her sleeve.
“ suǒ liào guǒ rán méi cuò 。”
“所料果然没错。”
A fragment of soul was attached to her baby immortal embryo.
lín xuān zuǐ chún mǐn dé jǐn jǐn de 。
林轩嘴唇抿得紧紧的。
Normally, this fragment wouldn’t affect her; it remained in a state of slumber. However, when the Demon Serpent Fairy encountered danger, this fragment would awaken.
zhè mó shé xiān zi zì chēng shì bǎo shé shèng zǔ de zhí xì hòu yì ， nà tā shēn shàng bǎo shé shèng zǔ shí yǒu huì zuò xiē xǔ shǒu jiǎo de 。
这魔蛇仙子自称是宝蛇圣祖的直系后裔，那她身上宝蛇圣祖十有会做些许手脚的。
In the Twelve States of Heaven and Clouds, Lin Xuan had witnessed the terrifying power of the ancient demon ancestor's fragments. Even if Sacred Snake wasn't as formidable as Ice Soul, she still ranked among the True Demons Ancestors. Here in the Demon Realm, Lin Xuan didn’t want to engage her in battle; he needed to act first.
yǒu yī lǚ fēn hún fù zhuó zài tā de yuán yīng zhī shàng 。
有一缕分魂附着在她的元婴之上。
Fortunately, he held the upper hand and had already made preparations.
píng shí ， zhè lǚ fēn hún duì tā bú huì yǒu fēn háo de yǐng xiǎng ， nǎi shì chǔ yú chén shuì de zhuàng tài ， rán ér dāng mó shé xiān zi yù xiǎn ， zhè fēn hún jiù huì sū xǐng guò lái 。
平时，这缕分魂对她不会有分毫的影响，乃是处于沉睡的状态，然而当魔蛇仙子遇险，这分魂就会苏醒过来。
Seeing the baby immortal embryo leave, Lin Xuan immediately cast a spell.
zài tiān yún shí èr zhōu ， lín xuān céng jiàn shí guò gǔ mó shèng zǔ fēn hún de kě pà chéng dù ， bǎo shé jiù suàn bù jí bīng pò ， bì jìng yě wèi jū zhēn mó shǐ zǔ ， zhè lǐ yòu shì zài mó jiè zhī zhōng ， lín xuān kě bù xiǎng yǔ tā bīng róng xiāng xiàng ， nà jiù yào xiān xià shǒu wéi qiáng 。
在天云十二州，林轩曾见识过古魔圣祖分魂的可怕程度，宝蛇就算不及冰魄，毕竟也位居真魔始祖，这里又是在魔界之中，林轩可不想与她兵戎相向，那就要先下手为强。
"Whoosh…"
hǎo zài zì jǐ zhàn jù xiān jī ， yǐ jìng yǒu le cóng róng bù zhì 。
好在自己占据先机，已径有了从容布置。
A buzzing sound filled his ears as colorful light shone brightly. The Five Elements Essence Array activated, revealing five differently colored, fist-sized light balls representing Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth. They rose up and shot towards the baby immortal embryo from all sides.
jiàn nà yuán yīng dùn chū ， lín xuān èr huà bù shuō de yī dào jué dǎ chū 。
见那元婴遁出，林轩二话不说的一道诀打出。
They trapped it in the center, expanding outwards until they completely enveloped the baby immortal embryo.
wēng míng shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， wǔ yán liù sè de guāng huá yào mù ， wǔ xíng yùn líng zhèn qǐ dòng le ， wǔ kē bù tóng yán sè ， quán tou dà xiǎo de guāng qiú yìng rù yǎn lián zhōng ， fēn bié dài biǎo jīn mù shuǐ huǒ tǔ ， téng shēng qǐ lái hòu ， quán bù cháo zhe yuán yīng jī mǎo shè 。
嗡鸣声传入耳朵，五颜六色的光华耀目，五行蕴灵阵启动了，五颗不同颜色，拳头大小的光球映入眼帘中，分别代表金木水火土，腾升起来后，全部朝着元婴激冇射。
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"Huff!"
Lin Xuan let out a sigh of relief. The easy dispatching of the Earth Rhinoceros Dragon was mainly due to Xiao Mao Ball. Although its domain, as an imperfect entity, couldn't achieve instant kill, it still managed to tie up most of the Earth Rhinoceros Dragon's energy. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have been able to so easily sever the head of a spirit beast at the Spirit Dividing stage.
The humiliation Lin Xuan had faced against the ancient demon of Heavenly Corpse Sect back then was still vivid in his mind. Although his strength and magical treasures had improved compared to that time, facing a spirit beast at the Spirit Dividing level still left him with only half a chance of victory. Even with the help of Silver Winged Corpse King, winning would be extremely difficult.
The Earth Rhinoceros Dragon's power was formidable, even surpassing its peers. Unfortunately, Xiao Mao Ball couldn't completely suppress it; it remained a natural predator.
In one-on-one combat, the Earth Rhinoceros Dragon might not have been intimidated. Even if it couldn’t match in strength, it wouldn't be at a significant disadvantage either. At least, it wouldn’t pose any threat to its survival.
However, with Lin Xuan and Silver Winged Corpse King involved, the situation was vastly different. Moreover, the Earth Rhinoceros Dragon had just undergone a tribulation and hadn't even stabilized in its realm yet. Its strength and vitality were far from their peak.
With all these unfavorable factors converging, such a tragic outcome wasn’t surprising at all.
A trace of joy flashed across Lin Xuan's face. Among so many people coveting this treasure, he had become the ultimate victor. However, he didn't want to linger here for too long; as they say, "a long night breeds many dreams."
Before his thoughts could fully form, a loud thud echoed in his ears. The light flickered, and the Earth Rhinoceros Dragon's demon crystal shot out from its body, turning slightly before flying towards the distance at incredible speed.
But this far along, escaping wasn't easy. Lin Xuan didn’t need to say much; Xiao Mao Ball wouldn’t let it escape from his domain.
"Miao miao," came the sound of claws swishing. The demon crystal approached the edge of the domain and bounced back like hitting a wall. Xiao Mao Ball’s slight movement drew the crystal back along its original path with an invisible force.
The Earth Rhinoceros Dragon was alarmed, black light spewing from the demon fog as a fragment of its soul flew out, filled with fear. It desperately tried to escape.
Unfortunately for it, Xiao Mao Ball was a greedy creature; how could it let such a delicious meal slip away?
Lin Xuan shook his head. While the Earth Rhinoceros Dragon's soul might still be useful to him, he allowed Xiao Mao Ball to take its share. With a gurgle, the demon soul was swallowed by Xiao Mao Ball.
The corners of its lips twitched as if it wasn’t satisfied.
Thus, the Earth Rhinoceros Dragon was finally eliminated.
Lin Xuan’s sleeve swept out, and a streak of green light shot forth, holding onto the demon crystal. The beauty and brilliance were now nothing but lifeless.
At this moment, Lin Xuan didn't have time to study it thoroughly. After a quick glance, he stored it in his pocket.
Next, he formed a sword with his fingers, emitting sharp rays from each fingertip that quickly dismembered the Earth Rhinoceros Dragon. He then packed its skin and bones separately before leaving the area at incredible speed.
This place wasn't suitable for lingering.
Lin Xuan didn’t stay long in Demon Flame Mountains but flew out immediately. The bounty was already more than sufficient.
Without pausing, Lin Xuan continued flying for three days without rest.
Although he didn’t use his full speed, Lin Xuan’s flight speed was still formidable.
On this day, a range of undulating mountains appeared before him, lush and verdant with many demon plants.
Lin Xuan's shadow stopped abruptly.
He closed his eyes, his divine sense sweeping over the nearby mountains. A light flickered as he flew deeper into the area.
After about fifteen minutes, Lin Xuan stopped at an unremarkable mountain peak. He then swept his sleeve to release a flying sword. Half an hour later, he had established a simple cave dwelling beneath this mountain.
Although deserted, he set up a series of array flags here before entering.
Lin Xuan had a purpose for all this. There were some matters he needed to handle.
Without resting, Lin Xuan went directly into the training room he had prepared.
The cave was modest, but the training room was unusually spacious. Lin Xuan's expression turned serious.
His sleeve swept out, and five differently colored array flags flew out—those of the Five Elements Essence Array. Although Lin Xuan rarely used it for combat, this set of treasures hadn’t been idle. After some exploration, he treated them as array flags to use.
Their power was formidable. Now, he carefully set up the Five Elements Essence Array.
Next, a few thunder pearls appeared in his hand—these were mother and child Yin Thunder, not available on the market. Lin Xuan had only managed to refine 49 of these after practicing the Six Sayings Evil Ghost Spell; two had been used last time, leaving him with 47.
After all this was done, Lin Xuan took a deep breath and retrieved an jade box from his pocket, covered in variousprohibitive talisman (forbidden talismans).
He examined it for a moment before lightly tapping his fingers to reveal the contents.
"Whoosh," came a sound. The lid of the box was probed several meters away as a baby immortal embryo about an inch high flew out…
Its features and expressions were identical to those of Demon Serpent Fairy, but its demeanor was vastly different. A mysterious aura emanated from it, making Lin Xuan feel like he was facing Ice Soul Ancestor.
"Indeed, my prediction was correct."
Lin Xuan's lips pressed tightly together.
The Demon Serpent Fairy claimed to be a direct descendant of the Holy Ancestor of Sacred Snakes, so there would likely be some tricks up her sleeve.
A fragment of soul was attached to her baby immortal embryo.
Normally, this fragment wouldn’t affect her; it remained in a state of slumber. However, when the Demon Serpent Fairy encountered danger, this fragment would awaken.
In the Twelve States of Heaven and Clouds, Lin Xuan had witnessed the terrifying power of the ancient demon ancestor's fragments. Even if Sacred Snake wasn't as formidable as Ice Soul, she still ranked among the True Demons Ancestors. Here in the Demon Realm, Lin Xuan didn’t want to engage her in battle; he needed to act first.
Fortunately, he held the upper hand and had already made preparations.
Seeing the baby immortal embryo leave, Lin Xuan immediately cast a spell.
"Whoosh…"
A buzzing sound filled his ears as colorful light shone brightly. The Five Elements Essence Array activated, revealing five differently colored, fist-sized light balls representing Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth. They rose up and shot towards the baby immortal embryo from all sides.
They trapped it in the center, expanding outwards until they completely enveloped the baby immortal embryo.
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PS: I've done a new author showcase for this year. Subscribing to works featured there comes with discounts! The more you subscribe, the bigger the discount. If your total subscription amount reaches 600, not only will it be at an 85% discount, but you'll also get a free BamBook. Note that this offer is only for subscriptions of works in the showcase. "Refined Immortal" is also part of the showcase. During this period, discounts are aplenty; please support by subscribing. For more details on the event and specific discounts, check the homepage—it's easy to find. Please support your fellow daoists!