lín xuān bìng méi yǒu quán lì gǎn lù ， rán ér yǐ tā rú jīn de xiū wèi ， biàn shì yì bān de dùn guāng ， nà yě shì fēng chí diàn chè ……
林轩并没有全力赶路，然而以他如今的修为，便是一般的遁光，那也是风驰电掣……
Lin Xuan did not rush to travel at full speed. However, with his current cultivation level, even ordinary teleportation light was as swift as the wind.
gū hún shā mò miàn jī guǎng bó ， lín xuān yī lù shàng bìng fēi méi yǒu yù jiàn qí tā de gǔ mó ， dàn jī běn shàng dōu yǐ níng dān yuán yīng qī de jū duō ， lín xuān méi yǒu lǐ huì tā men de yì tú ， zhí jiē cā shēn ér guò 。い suí ┆ mèng ┆ xiǎo ┆ shuō ,.com
孤魂沙漠面积广博，林轩一路上并非没有遇见其他的古魔，但基本上都以凝丹元婴期的居多，林轩没有理会他们的意图，直接擦身而过。い随┆夢┆小┆說,.com
The Wasteland of Solitude and Desolation was vast. Along his journey, Lin Xuan encountered several ancient demons, but most were at the Condensation Core stage or below. He ignored their intentions and simply passed by them.
gǔ mó suī rán hào dòu ， dàn yī jiàn lín xuān de dùn guāng sù dù ， yě zhī dào shì yù jiàn qián bèi gāo rén le ， zì rán bú huì shǎ shǎ de lái luō hǔ xū ， yí gè gè bì zhī wéi kǒng bù jí 。
古魔虽然好斗，但一见林轩的遁光速度，也知道是遇见前辈高人了，自然不会傻傻的来捋虎须，一个个避之唯恐不及。
Although ancient demons were combative, upon seeing Lin Xuan's speed, they recognized him as a senior cultivator and wisely avoided confrontation.
dāng rán ， lín xuān ǒu ěr yě huì tíng xià lái xiē xī 。
当然，林轩偶尔也会停下来歇息。
Of course, Lin Xuan occasionally stopped to rest. After all, even cultivators needed breaks. While he wanted to leave the area quickly, it was not urgent enough for him to push himself too hard.
bì jìng xiū xiān zhě yě bú shì tiě dǎ dì ， hé kuàng lín xuān suī rán xiǎng yào jǐn kuài lí kāi cǐ chù ， dàn yě hái méi yǒu dào jí pò fēi cháng de dì bù ， dāng rán bú huì shǎ shǎ de jiāng zì jǐ nòng dé tài xīn kǔ 。
毕竟修仙者也不是铁打地，何况林轩虽然想要尽快离开此处，但也还没有到急迫非常的地步，当然不会傻傻的将自己弄得太辛苦。
In just half a month, the Wasteland of Solitude and Desolation still showed no end. The demon realm truly seemed boundless.
jiù zhè yàng ， yī huǎng yǎn bàn gè yuè guò qù le ， gū hún shā mò yī jiù méi yǒu kàn dào biān jì ， zhè mó jiè hái zhēn shì guǎng bó yǐ jí 。
就这样，一晃眼半个月过去了，孤魂沙漠依旧没有看到边际，这魔界还真是广博以极。
Lin Xuan frowned as he sipped water and rested. Suddenly, his brows knitted together as he looked towards the horizon. A black teleportation light streaked towards him from afar, with several grayish-white mists chasing behind it.
lín xuān àn àn zé shé ， cǐ shí tā zhèng yī biān hē shuǐ yī biān xiē xī 。
林轩暗暗咋舌，此时他正一边喝水一边歇息。
Seeing this, Lin Xuan's lips curled into a smile. Trouble had come knocking.
tū rán ， méi tou yí zhòu ， tái qǐ tóu lú ， tiào wàng xiàng tiān biān de mǒu chù 。
突然，眉头一皱，抬起头颅，眺望像天边的某处。
However, perhaps it was not trouble but just a minor inconvenience. Despite the distance between them, Lin Xuan’s keen eyesight allowed him to see clearly. The ancient demon in front of him was at the Transcendent stage, and he felt a faint energy fluctuation. Although unsure if friend or foe, his current state left no room for hesitation. He had already reached his limit.
wū máng dà zuò ， yī dào hēi hū hū de dùn guāng cháo zhe zhè biān fēi guò lái le 。
乌芒大做，一道黑乎乎的遁光朝着这边飞过来了。
"Damn it! Is this how my fate ends?"
ér zài nà dùn guāng de hòu miàn ， yǐn yǐn hái yǒu shù tuán huī bái zhī qì kuáng zhuī bù yǐ 。
而在那遁光的后面，隐隐还有数团灰白之气狂追不已。
The Transcendent-stage ancient demon's eyes widened in despair. Just then, a horrid cackling echoed in the air. The sound of the grayish-white mists was always unpleasant, but now it felt even more grievous to him.
lín xuān jiàn cǐ qíng xíng ， zuǐ jiǎo bù yóu de yī dòng 。
林轩见此情形，嘴角不由得一动。
It seemed as if the mists were mocking him.
yǒu má fán zhǎo shàng mén lái le 。
有麻烦找上门来了。
"Damned scoundrels! I’ll fight you all!"
dāng rán ， huò xǔ yě bù néng chēng zhī wèi má fán ， zhǐ shì yì diǎn xiǎo yì wài 。
当然，或许也不能称之为麻烦，只是一点小意外。
The ancient demon roared, muttering incantations under his breath. A series of loud cracking sounds filled the air as black light appeared on his face. His nearly depleted energy was restored slightly; this must be a technique to tap into a cultivator's potential.
jǐn guǎn shuāng fāng jù lí shàng yuǎn 。
尽管双方距离尚远。
Without further hesitation, he charged towards the grayish-white mists. Even if he perished, he would take them down with him.
dàn lín xuān hé děng yǎn lì ， yī jiù kàn de qīng qīng chǔ chǔ 。
但林轩何等眼力，依旧看得清清楚楚。
Boom!
nà fēi zài qián miàn de ， shì róng mào kū gǎo de gǔ mó 。
那飞在前面的，是容貌枯槁的古魔。
Explosions echoed loudly as thunderous sounds filled his ears. After an incense stick’s worth of time, the explosions ceased, and the Wasteland returned to calm.
yī yǎn wàng qù ， yě wú fǎ biàn rèn yǒu duō dà de nián jì ， nǐ shuō tā èr shí kě yǐ ， sān shí ， sì shí ， shèn zhì yì zhí dào qī shí dōu méi yǒu wèn tí 。
一眼望去，也无法辨认有多大的年纪，你说他二十可以，三十，四十，甚至一直到七十都没有问题。
A flash of light revealed Lin Xuan’s figure in mid-air. He wore a playful expression; he had not expected both parties to perish together.
shí zài shì zhè gē men er de róng mào shēn xíng dōu tài qí tè le xiē 。
实在是这哥们儿的容貌身形都太奇特了些。
However, this was fine as it saved him from having to intervene. Now, all that remained was tidying up the aftermath.
měng yī kàn ， shèn zhì yǒu jǐ fēn xiàng shì jiāng shī 。
猛一看，甚至有几分像是僵尸。
Since the mists were like ghosts, they would vanish upon death without leaving any remains. Lin Xuan stretched out his hand and a slightly damaged storage bag flew into his palm. The ancient demon’s possessions belonged to him; a mere Transcendent-stage entity had limited wealth.
xiū wèi dào yě bú shì hěn ruò ， shì yī míng lí hé chū qī de gǔ mó 。
修为倒也不是很弱，是一名离合初期的古魔。
Nevertheless, he opened the bag with interest. Inside were several bottles and jars, some peculiar magical treasures, numerous black magic stones, and a few boxes.
zhì yú shēn hòu de nà jǐ tuán huī bái zhī qì ， zé shì shā mó 。
至于身后的那几团灰白之气，则是沙魔。
Lin Xuan scanned them quickly. He knew what was inside without needing to open each one. A Transcendent-stage demon’s possessions held little of value.
shā mó ， shì duì gū hún shā mò zhōng de yī zhǒng tè yì mó shòu de chēng hū 。
沙魔，是对孤魂沙漠中的一种特异魔兽的称呼。
However, fate had other plans for him. Lin Xuan noticed something valuable.
zhī suǒ yǐ shuō zhè zhǒng mó shòu tè yì ， shì yīn wèi tā men méi yǒu shēn tǐ ， dào yǔ yīn sī jiè de yīn hún yǒu jǐ fēn xiāng sì ， yě jiù shì shuō ， xíng tài shì kě yǐ biàn huà de 。
之所以说这种魔兽特异，是因为他们没有身体，倒与阴司界的阴魂有几分相似，也就是说，形态是可以变化的。
He waved his sleeve, and a wooden box on the ground floated up. Inside was a small boat, which glowed with demonic light before expanding to several dozen feet in diameter.
shā mó nǎi shì qún jū mó wù ， shù liàng nà jiào yí gè zhòng duō 。
沙魔乃是群居魔物，数量那叫一个众多。
Lin Xuan’s face lit up with satisfaction. He already had magical tools for transportation in his storage bag, but this item seemed more suitable for travel. Although he did not mind hard work, it would be nice to have an easier journey.
yǎn qián zhè gǔ mó ， xiǎn rán jiù shì yùn qì bù hǎo ， yǔ shā mó xiá lù xiāng féng 。
眼前这古魔，显然就是运气不好，与沙魔狭路相逢。
Unfortunately, there were no demon cities nearby where he could purchase one. However, luck favored him as he obtained a demon boat through this unexpected means.
zuò wèi lí hé qī gǔ mó ， tā de shí lì zì rán yě shì bù ruò ， rán ér hǎo hàn dí bù guò rén duō 。
做为离合期古魔，他的实力自然也是不弱，然而好汉敌不过人多。
Lin Xuan boarded the boat and activated its magical array. The speed was not fast enough for Lin Xuan’s standards, but it was sufficient given his leisurely pace.
yī cháng sī shā xià lái ， suī rán jiāng wéi kùn tā de shā mó miè le gè suǒ shèng wú jǐ 。
一场厮杀下来，虽然将围困他的沙魔灭了个所剩无几。
After several months of uneventful travel, Lin Xuan finally left the Wasteland of Solitude and Desolation. However, he did not show satisfaction; instead, he changed direction and continued to teleport.
rán ér tā zì jǐ de fǎ lì ， tóng yàng bīn yú gān kū 。
然而他自己的法力，同样濒于干枯。
Three more months passed before a demon settlement came into view. It was an ancient demon’s gathering place, but it appeared rather desolate. Lin Xuan’s divine sense revealed only a few thousand ancient demons within the settlement, roughly equivalent in size to a small human town.
shǒu xià fán hū quán miè ， xìng cún xià lái de jǐ gè shā mó tóu lǐng zì rán bù yǔ tā gàn xiū ， shuāng fāng yī lù biān zhuī biān dǎ ， wú yì jiān yǔ lín xuān xiá lù xiāng féng 。
手下凡乎全灭，幸存下来的几个沙魔头领自然不与他干休，双方一路边追边打，无意间与林轩狭路相逢。
While he could not determine his exact distance from the Wasteland of Solitude and Desolation, it must have been at least thousands of miles away. For Lin Xuan, such a distance was significant enough for safety.
zhè zhōng jiān de yuán wěi lín xuān bìng bù xiǎo de ， rán ér tā zài xiū xiān jiè mào xiǎn de jīng yàn nà shì hé děng fēng fù ， cāi yě néng cāi huà qī bā bā le 。
这中间的原委林轩并不晓得，然而他在修仙界冒险的经验那是何等丰富，猜也能猜化七八八了。
Despite having a demon boat, he preferred to rest inside the cabin. After traveling so long, a break seemed fitting. He also wanted to gather information about his next move.
lín xuān bìng méi yǒu chū shǒu de yì tú ， zì jǐ kě shì lái zì líng jiè de xiū xiān zhě ， nán dào hái duì gǔ mó chū shǒu xiàng zhù ？
林轩并没有出手的意图，自己可是来自灵界的修仙者，难道还对古魔出手相助？
With this in mind, Lin Xuan stopped the boat near the town and suppressed his aura before flying towards it.
lín xuān cái méi yǒu nà me shǎ ， cǐ shí cǐ kè ， zuò shān guān hǔ dòu shì zuì wèi zhèng què de xuǎn zé 。
林轩才没有那么傻，此时此刻，坐山观虎斗是最为正确的选择。
Without any hindrance, Lin Xuan entered the town. The inn was an ideal place for both rest and gathering intelligence. He headed straight to the largest tavern in the town.
xiù páo yī fú ， lín xuān shuāng shǒu qīng wò ， shēn yǐng dùn shí biàn dé ruò yǒu ruò wú ， liǎn qì zhī shù 。
袖袍一拂，林轩双手轻握，身影顿时变得若有若无，敛气之术。
Two hours later, Lin Xuan left the demon settlement with a grim expression. Although he did not stay long, he managed to gather useful information. However, it wasn’t good news. Raging Sand City had been attacked, as well as several other demon cities in the Wasteland of Solitude and Desolation.
yǐ tā rú jīn de mì shù ， yǐn nì shén tōng zì rán xuán miào yǐ jí ， suǒ zhàn zhī chù yī zhèn mó hú ， shēn yǐng dùn shí xiāo shī le gè wú yǐng wú zōng 。
以他如今的秘术，隐匿神通自然玄妙以极，所站之处一阵模糊，身影顿时消失了个无影无踪。
The attackers were incredibly powerful, easily breaking through the defenses of the demon cities. The Wasteland’s vastness hid many strong individuals, including the famous Three Kings of the Sands. Each was a powerhouse at the Transcendent stage.
nà lí hé qī gǔ mó yī è 。
那离合期古魔一愕。
Given their presence, it was unimaginable that they would ignore such an event. However, reports said that the three brothers were defeated instantly, their souls scattered to the winds without any chance to escape.
gāng gāng tā yǐn yǐn gǎn jué dào zhè biān yǒu fǎ lì bō dòng ， suī rán bù zhī dào shì dí shì yǒu ， dàn cǐ shí cǐ kè ， nǎ guǎn dé le zhè xǔ duō ， tā yǐ shì qiáng nǔ zhī mò ， suǒ yǐ yě jiù bìng jí luàn tóu yī de xiàng zhè biān fēi guò lái le 。
刚刚他隐隐感觉到这边有法力波动，虽然不知道是敌是友，但此时此刻，哪管得了这许多，他已是强弩之末，所以也就病急乱投医的像这边飞过来了。
Ancient Demon Saint Ancestor!
rán ér jiù zài qián yī kè ， nà fǎ lì què tū rán xiāo shī le …… yě bù néng shuō xiāo shī ， huò xǔ cóng yī kāi shǐ ， jiù shì zì jǐ gǎn yìng chū cuò 。
然而就在前一刻，那法力却突然消失了……也不能说消失，或许从一开始，就是自己感应出错。
Upon hearing this news, Lin Xuan’s mind could only think of one possibility: a Transcendent-stage old monster. No other being could have killed three Transcendent-stage ancient demons in an instant.
kě wù ！
可恶！
The attacks on several demon cities and the presence of many ancient demons searching for something suggested that it was related to the Saint Ancestor who had escaped from his seal.
“ nán dào zhēn shì tiān jué yú wǒ ！”
“难道真是天绝于我！”
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Lin Xuan did not rush to travel at full speed. However, with his current cultivation level, even ordinary teleportation light was as swift as the wind.
The Wasteland of Solitude and Desolation was vast. Along his journey, Lin Xuan encountered several ancient demons, but most were at the Condensation Core stage or below. He ignored their intentions and simply passed by them.
Although ancient demons were combative, upon seeing Lin Xuan's speed, they recognized him as a senior cultivator and wisely avoided confrontation.
Of course, Lin Xuan occasionally stopped to rest. After all, even cultivators needed breaks. While he wanted to leave the area quickly, it was not urgent enough for him to push himself too hard.
In just half a month, the Wasteland of Solitude and Desolation still showed no end. The demon realm truly seemed boundless.
Lin Xuan frowned as he sipped water and rested. Suddenly, his brows knitted together as he looked towards the horizon. A black teleportation light streaked towards him from afar, with several grayish-white mists chasing behind it.
Seeing this, Lin Xuan's lips curled into a smile. Trouble had come knocking.
However, perhaps it was not trouble but just a minor inconvenience. Despite the distance between them, Lin Xuan’s keen eyesight allowed him to see clearly. The ancient demon in front of him was at the Transcendent stage, and he felt a faint energy fluctuation. Although unsure if friend or foe, his current state left no room for hesitation. He had already reached his limit.
"Damn it! Is this how my fate ends?"
The Transcendent-stage ancient demon's eyes widened in despair. Just then, a horrid cackling echoed in the air. The sound of the grayish-white mists was always unpleasant, but now it felt even more grievous to him.
It seemed as if the mists were mocking him.
"Damned scoundrels! I’ll fight you all!"
The ancient demon roared, muttering incantations under his breath. A series of loud cracking sounds filled the air as black light appeared on his face. His nearly depleted energy was restored slightly; this must be a technique to tap into a cultivator's potential.
Without further hesitation, he charged towards the grayish-white mists. Even if he perished, he would take them down with him.
Boom!
Explosions echoed loudly as thunderous sounds filled his ears. After an incense stick’s worth of time, the explosions ceased, and the Wasteland returned to calm.
A flash of light revealed Lin Xuan’s figure in mid-air. He wore a playful expression; he had not expected both parties to perish together.
However, this was fine as it saved him from having to intervene. Now, all that remained was tidying up the aftermath.
Since the mists were like ghosts, they would vanish upon death without leaving any remains. Lin Xuan stretched out his hand and a slightly damaged storage bag flew into his palm. The ancient demon’s possessions belonged to him; a mere Transcendent-stage entity had limited wealth.
Nevertheless, he opened the bag with interest. Inside were several bottles and jars, some peculiar magical treasures, numerous black magic stones, and a few boxes.
Lin Xuan scanned them quickly. He knew what was inside without needing to open each one. A Transcendent-stage demon’s possessions held little of value.
However, fate had other plans for him. Lin Xuan noticed something valuable.
He waved his sleeve, and a wooden box on the ground floated up. Inside was a small boat, which glowed with demonic light before expanding to several dozen feet in diameter.
Lin Xuan’s face lit up with satisfaction. He already had magical tools for transportation in his storage bag, but this item seemed more suitable for travel. Although he did not mind hard work, it would be nice to have an easier journey.
Unfortunately, there were no demon cities nearby where he could purchase one. However, luck favored him as he obtained a demon boat through this unexpected means.
Lin Xuan boarded the boat and activated its magical array. The speed was not fast enough for Lin Xuan’s standards, but it was sufficient given his leisurely pace.
After several months of uneventful travel, Lin Xuan finally left the Wasteland of Solitude and Desolation. However, he did not show satisfaction; instead, he changed direction and continued to teleport.
Three more months passed before a demon settlement came into view. It was an ancient demon’s gathering place, but it appeared rather desolate. Lin Xuan’s divine sense revealed only a few thousand ancient demons within the settlement, roughly equivalent in size to a small human town.
While he could not determine his exact distance from the Wasteland of Solitude and Desolation, it must have been at least thousands of miles away. For Lin Xuan, such a distance was significant enough for safety.
Despite having a demon boat, he preferred to rest inside the cabin. After traveling so long, a break seemed fitting. He also wanted to gather information about his next move.
With this in mind, Lin Xuan stopped the boat near the town and suppressed his aura before flying towards it.
Without any hindrance, Lin Xuan entered the town. The inn was an ideal place for both rest and gathering intelligence. He headed straight to the largest tavern in the town.
Two hours later, Lin Xuan left the demon settlement with a grim expression. Although he did not stay long, he managed to gather useful information. However, it wasn’t good news. Raging Sand City had been attacked, as well as several other demon cities in the Wasteland of Solitude and Desolation.
The attackers were incredibly powerful, easily breaking through the defenses of the demon cities. The Wasteland’s vastness hid many strong individuals, including the famous Three Kings of the Sands. Each was a powerhouse at the Transcendent stage.
Given their presence, it was unimaginable that they would ignore such an event. However, reports said that the three brothers were defeated instantly, their souls scattered to the winds without any chance to escape.
Ancient Demon Saint Ancestor!
Upon hearing this news, Lin Xuan’s mind could only think of one possibility: a Transcendent-stage old monster. No other being could have killed three Transcendent-stage ancient demons in an instant.
The attacks on several demon cities and the presence of many ancient demons searching for something suggested that it was related to the Saint Ancestor who had escaped from his seal.
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