kǔ kǔ xún mì de bǎo wù jiù zài miàn qián ， tōng yǔ zhēn rén xīn zhōng zì shì dà xǐ ， bù guò liǎn shàng yě dài zhe jǐ fēn chí yí ， sú huà shuō ， wú gōng bù shòu lù ， suī rán tā yǔ lín xuān míng yì shàng hái shì shī tú ， rán ér shì yì shí yí ， rú jīn liǎng rén bù lùn shēn fèn ， dì wèi ， hái shì shí lì ， xiāng chà dōu bù kě yǐ dào lǐ 。 xiǎo
苦苦寻觅的宝物就在面前，通羽真人心中自是大喜，不过脸上也带着几分迟疑，俗话说，无功不受禄，虽然他与林轩名义上还是师徒，然而事易时移，如今两人不论身份，地位，还是实力，相差都不可以道里。小
The precious treasures he had been searching for were right in front of him. True Scripture of True Quan, his heart was filled with joy, but a hint of hesitation lingered on his face. As the saying goes, one should not accept unearned benefits. Although Lin Xuan and True Scripture of True Quan were still nominally teacher and student, their statuses had changed significantly. Their identities, positions, and power levels differed greatly.
jiù suàn niàn jí xī rì de ēn dé ， lín xuān liǎng cì jiù mìng zhī ēn yě zú yǐ huí bào le ， zài ná chū zhè me duō bǎo wù ， bù lùn cóng nǎ ge fāng miàn qián ， tā zěn me hǎo yì si jiù zhè yàng ná ne ？
就算念及昔日的恩德，林轩两次救命之恩也足以回报了，再拿出这么多宝物，不论从哪个方面前，他怎么好意思就这样拿呢？
Even if he considered past favors, Lin Xuan's two lives saved by True Scripture of True Quan were enough to repay him. To take out so many treasures now would be too much for him to bear from any angle.
lín xuān shì hé děng de lǎo yú shì gù ， tōng yǔ zhēn rén de zhè fān gù lǜ yòu qǐ huì bù qīng chǔ ， wēi xiào zhe kāi kǒu le ：“ shī fù bù yòng kè qì ， qiě bù shuō dāng nián zài líng yào shān ， nǐ duì lín mǒu duō yǒu zhào fú ， rú jīn néng gòu zài shàng wèi jiè miàn xiàng yù ， gèng zhèng míng nǐ wǒ yuán fēn bù qiǎn ， shí huà duì nín shuō ， lín mǒu rú jīn yǐ shì dòng xuán qī diān fēng de xiū xiān zhě ， zhè xiē cái liào bǎo wù ， duì wǒ lái shuō ， yǐ suàn bù shàng duō me liǎo bù qǐ ， suǒ yǐ huán qǐng shī fù bù yòng kè qì 。”
林轩是何等的老于世故，通羽真人的这番顾虑又岂会不清楚，微笑着开口了：“师傅不用客气，且不说当年在灵药山，你对林某多有照拂，如今能够在上位界面相遇，更证明你我缘分不浅，实话对您说，林某如今已是洞玄期巅峰的修仙者，这些材料宝物，对我来说，已算不上多么了不起，所以还请师傅不用客气。”
Lin Xuan was a seasoned veteran; how could he not understand the concerns of True Scripture of True Quan? He smiled and said, "Teacher, there's no need to be courteous. Besides, you showed Lin Xiao much kindness on Spirit Medicine Mountain in the past. Meeting here now proves we have a deep connection. To be honest, I am currently at the peak of Profound Void stage. These materials and treasures are not extraordinary for me anymore, so please don't hesitate."
“ rú cǐ duō xiè qián bèi le 。”
“如此多谢前辈了。”
"Thank you very much, Senior."
tōng yǔ zhēn rén xíng le yī lǐ ， liǎn shàng mǎn shì gǎn jī ， lín xuān huà shuō dào zhè yī bù ， rú guǒ tā zài bù qǔ ， nà jiù xiǎn de tài jiǎo qíng le 。
通羽真人行了一礼，脸上满是感激，林轩话说到这一步，如果他再不取，那就显得太矫情了。
True Scripture of True Quan bowed with gratitude on his face. Lin Xuan's words had reached this point; if he didn’t take them now, it would be too pretentious.
dāng jí xiù páo yī fú ， yī dào hóng máng fēi lüè ér chū ， jiāng nà xiē cái liào juǎn guò ， nóng nóng de yào xiāng chuán rù bí zi ， lìng rén xīn kuàng shén yí ， lín xuān shōu luó de líng cǎo ， nà pǐn zhì dàng rán shì yī děng yī yī 。
当即袖袍一拂，一道红芒飞掠而出，将那些材料卷过，浓浓的药香传入鼻子，令人心旷神怡，林轩收罗的灵草，那品质当然是一等一一。
He waved his sleeves and a red light shot out, wrapping the materials in it. The rich scent of herbs filled the air, making one feel refreshed. Lin Xuan’s collected spirit herbs were indeed top-notch.
“ shī zūn kě hái quē shén me dōng xī ？”
“师尊可还缺什么东西？”
"Where are you from?" True Scripture of True Quan asked.
sú huà shuō bāng rén bāng dào dǐ ， sòng fú sòng dào xī ， lín xuān shí fēn dà fāng de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ lǐ 。
俗话说帮人帮到底，送佛送到西，林轩十分大方的声音传入耳朵里。
"I just came from Spirit Source Valley," Lin Xuan replied.
“ bù liǎo ， lǎo fū lái dào cǐ dì ， jiù wèi zhè jǐ zhū líng cǎo ér yǐ 。”
“不了，老夫来到此地，就为这几株灵草而已。”
True Scripture of True Quan nodded and said, "You’ve arrived at the entrance of Spirit Source Valley after a half-hour journey. It looks no different from an ordinary valley entrance."
tōng yǔ zhēn rén de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， rén guì zài zhī zú ， tān dé wú yàn ， nà shì huì zhāo tiān qiǎn 。
通羽真人的声音传入耳朵，人贵在知足，贪得无厌，那是会招天谴。
The entrance was exceptionally wide, accommodating thousands of cultivators without issue. There were five such entrances in total, but they were insignificant compared to the vast area of the valley. Even if tens of thousands of demons entered, it would still be just a drop in the ocean.
“ jì rán rú cǐ ， nà lín mǒu gào cí ， shī zūn jì rán dé dào le xiǎng yào zhī wù ， jiù bú yào jìn líng yuán gǔ ， cǐ dì de wēi xiǎn ， xiǎng bì nǐ yě xīn zhōng yǒu shù ， wú wèi de mào xiǎn ， nà shì dé bù cháng rén ……”
“既然如此，那林某告辞，师尊既然得到了想要之物，就不要进灵源谷，此地的危险，想必你也心中有数，无谓的冒险，那是得不偿人……”
Inside, however, the air was filled with blood and gore. Lin Xuan had deliberately delayed by half a day, so he didn’t see any other demons nearby. He stayed there for a few breaths before entering the valley as a streak of light.
lín xuān huà yīn wèi luò ， hún shēn yǐ bèi qīng máng bāo guǒ ， tōng yǔ zhēn rén shí lì zàn qiě bù shuō ， xīn jī chéng fǔ ， nà shì lián zì jǐ yě dà wèi pèi fú 。
林轩话音未落，浑身已被青芒包裹，通羽真人实力暂且不说，心机城府，那是连自己也大为佩服。
The demonic energy inside remained thin. The Spirit Source Valley was divided into outer and inner valleys; the anomalies and treasures were only in the inner valley, while the outer valley remained unchanged from usual times. Demons aimed at the inner valley, but that didn’t mean the outer valley was peaceful. There were still significant dangers lurking here.
duì tā gēn běn wú xū duō zuò guī quàn shén me ， diǎn dào jí zhǐ jiù kě yǐ le ， lín xuān xiāng xìn ， nà bú shì bái fèi chún shé ， tōng yǔ zì jǐ ， jiù huì zuò chū míng zhì de xuǎn zé 。
对他根本无需多做规劝什么，点到即止就可以了，林轩相信，那不是白费唇舌，通羽自己，就会做出明智的选择。
Most of the ancient demons had mixed motives—some sought treasures, while a few intended to make money. The dangerous beasts in the inner valley made them opt for the outer valley instead. They waited and ambushed weaker cultivators, killing and robbing them.
lín xuān rú jīn de dùn guāng hé děng xùn sù ， qián yī kè ， yán yóu zài ěr ， xià yī kè ， rén jiù yǐ jīng zōng jì quán wú 。
林轩如今的遁光何等迅速，前一刻，言犹在耳，下一刻，人就已经踪迹全无。
With so many targets, their success rate was high. Some ancient demons became rich overnight, but others met with misfortune, mistaking hidden power for weaklings and losing their lives.
wàng zhe tā de bèi yǐng ， tōng yǔ zhēn rén de liǎn shàng mǎn shì fù zá zhī sè ， suī rán dāng nián tā shōu lín xuān wèi tú ， yě shì kàn chū cǐ zi dà yǒu qián tú ， rán ér què yě méi xiǎng dào ， huì dào zhè yàng de dì bù 。
望着他的背影，通羽真人的脸上满是复杂之色，虽然当年他收林轩为徒，也是看出此子大有前途，然而却也没想到，会到这样的地步。
Lin Xuan encountered a few mindless demons upon entering the inner valley. His Mo Yue Tian Wu Jue’s ability to return to its original simplicity made his concealment easy, as did his habit of concealing his true strength. The demons met their end easily.
dòng xuán qī diān fēng ， biàn shì líng yào shān xī rì de tiān chén shī zǔ ， nà yě shì yuǎn yuǎn bù jí de 。
洞玄期巅峰，便是灵药山昔日的天尘师祖，那也是远远不及的。
However, these encounters were annoying. After encountering a fourth group of mindless demons, Lin Xuan grew impatient and decided not to kill them with a casual sword strike.
xīn zhōng gǎn kǎi bù yǐ ， suí hòu tōng yǔ zhēn rén tàn le kǒu qì ， guǒ rán wǎng lái lù fēi le huí qù 。
心中感慨不已，随后通羽真人叹了口气，果然往来路飞了回去。
Instead, he captured one alive and used soul-searching techniques.
zài shuō lìng yī biān 。
再说另一边。
"Ah, I see."
jīng guò bàn gè xiǎo shí de bá shè ， lín xuān zhōng yú lái dào le líng yuán gǔ de rù kǒu 。
经过半个小时的跋涉，林轩终于来到了灵源谷的入口。
After half a cup of tea, Lin Xuan’s left hand moved slightly, and flames burst forth. The unfortunate demon was instantly reduced to ashes.
biǎo miàn shàng kàn ， yǔ pǔ tōng de shān gǔ rù kǒu ， hái zhēn méi yǒu shén me bù tóng 。
表面上看，与普通的山谷入口，还真没有什么不同。
Lin Xuan’s face showed contemplation as he finally understood the situation. His concealment had turned him into a target for those with ill intentions.
rú guǒ yí dìng yào shuō ， jiù shì miàn jī tè bié de guǎng bó ， nà rù kǒu kuān dá bǎi zhàng yú ， tóng shí róng nà shù qiān xiū shì yǒng jìn qù yě méi yǒu wèn tí 。
如果一定要说，就是面积特别的广博，那入口宽达百丈余，同时容纳数千修士涌进去也没有问题。
He couldn’t help but laugh bitterly. With this understanding, he wouldn’t make such mistakes again. Although these demons didn’t deplete his power significantly, they were like annoying flies—too bothersome.
ér zhè yàng de rù kǒu ， zài líng yuán gǔ yī gòng yǒu wǔ chù 。
而这样的入口，在灵源谷一共有五处。
Lin Xuan took a deep breath and allowed his cultivation energy to flow freely in his meridians. The terrifying spiritual pressure no longer lingered; it was now palpable around him.
bù guò xiāng duì yú cǐ gǔ de miàn jī ， nà yòu bù zhí yī tí ， jiù suàn shì shù wàn mó zú jìn rù cǐ dì ， yě bù guò shì cāng hǎi yī sù ér yǐ 。
不过相对于此谷的面积，那又不值一提，就算是数万魔族进入此地，也不过是沧海一粟而已。
The journey ahead was uneventful as most demons inside the valley were low-level. Only one or two were of the Spirit Formation stage, making them akin to elusive ancient monsters. Lin Xuan was already at his peak.
bù guò xiāng xìn gǔ nèi ， zhè shí hòu yǐ jīng chōng mǎn le xīng fēng xuè yǔ 。
不过相信谷内，这时候已经充满了腥风血雨。
Killing and robbing would require careful target selection—provoking a peak Profound Void existence was foolish. Thus, Lin Xuan’s journey continued smoothly for three days until he finally entered the inner valley.
yóu yú lín xuān kè yì bǐ bié rén wǎn le bàn rì ， suǒ yǐ fù jìn dǎo shì bú jiàn bié de mó zú ， lín xuān jǐn jǐn zài zhè lǐ tíng liú le jǐ xī de gōng fu ， suí hòu jiù huà wèi yī dào jīng hóng ， jìn rù le shān gǔ 。
由于林轩刻意比别人晚了半日，所以附近倒是不见别的魔族，林轩仅仅在这里停留了几息的功夫，随后就化为一道惊虹，进入了山谷。
He gazed at the towering peaks before him, his hand resting on his forehead in thought. Intelligence suggested that the location of the Spirit Pulse was random and varied each time. Finding a suitable place to cultivate relied heavily on luck.
lǐ miàn de mó qì yī jiù hěn xī bó ， yào zhī dào ， líng yuán gǔ fēn wéi wài gǔ yǔ nèi gǔ ， suǒ wèi de yì biàn ， líng mài yě hǎo ， tiān cái dì bǎo yě bà ， dōu shì nèi gǔ cái yǒu ， wài gǔ bìng bú huì yǔ píng shí yǒu fēn háo de bù tóng 。
里面的魔气依旧很稀薄，要知道，灵源谷分为外谷与内谷，所谓的异变，灵脉也好，天材地宝也罢，都是内谷才有，外谷并不会与平时有分毫的不同。
Lin Xuan extended his divine sense, covering thousands of miles effortlessly. However, the farther away he sensed, the more vague it became. Within five thousand li, if there were a Spirit Pulse, Lin Xuan could not only detect its presence but also judge its quality. Beyond that distance, while he could tell there was good energy, estimating the Spirit Pulse’s quality was impossible.
mó xiū men de mù biāo jiē zài nèi gǔ ， dàn zhè bìng bù yì wèi zhe ， wài gǔ jiù píng jìng wú bō ， fēn háo wèn tí méi yǒu 。
魔修们的目标皆在内谷，但这并不意味着，外谷就平静无波，分毫问题没有。
To find the Spirit Pulse quickly, he needed to continuously extend his divine sense. Since it was random, he didn’t need to worry about which path to take and simply chose a direction to fly in.
zhè lǐ yī jiù yǒu jù dà de wēi xiǎn qián fú ， ér nà wēi xiǎn qí shí lái zì yú mó xiū de nèi bù 。
这里依旧有巨大的危险潜伏，而那危险其实来自于魔修的内部。
After half an hour of flying, Lin Xuan suddenly slowed down, stopping before him. It wasn’t because he had found a Spirit Pulse; instead, the body of an ancient demon lay across his path.
rú jīn zhè lǐ yǒng rù le dà liàng de gǔ mó ， shuō lóng shé hùn zá yì diǎn yě bù wèi guò ， qí zhōng dà bù fèn de mó zú xiū shì què shí shì lái nèi gǔ xún zhǎo bǎo wù ， rán ér yě yǒu jí shǎo shù bú shì nà yàng dǎ suàn de 。
如今这里涌入了大量的古魔，说龙蛇混杂一点也不为过，其中大部分的魔族修士确实是来内谷寻找宝物，然而也有极少数不是那样打算的。
The demon was tall, measuring over ten feet, with black skin and well-developed muscles. Although its specific abilities were unclear, its physical strength far surpassed ordinary beasts.
tā men de mù dì shì fā cái 。
他们的目的是发财。
However, it had been cleanly cut in half by some weapon, blood staining the ground. Lin Xuan’s experience in combat told him that it must have been sliced like tofu.
nèi gǔ yì biàn hòu chū xiàn de mó shòu tài wēi xiǎn ， suǒ yǐ tā men gān cuì zài wài gǔ qián fú ， kàn jiàn xiū wèi bǐ zì jǐ ruò de cún zài ， rán hòu jiù tiào chū lái ， shā rén qiǎng bǎo 。
内谷异变后出现的魔兽太危险，所以他们干脆在外谷潜伏，看见修为比自己弱的存在，然后就跳出来，杀人抢宝。
From the remaining demon energy in its veins, he could deduce that this wasn’t a weakling but an ancient demon of mid-Profound Void stage.
yóu yú kě yǐ xuǎn zé mù biāo ， suǒ yǐ dé shǒu lǜ hěn gāo 。
由于可以选择目标，所以得手率很高。
Lin Xuan frowned deeply. There were no signs of struggle nearby, except for a piece of demonic weaponry scattered at the demon’s feet, still retaining its essence but cut into two pieces.
yǒu de gǔ mó shèn zhì yī yè bào fù ， dāng rán ， kàn zǒu yǎn de yě bù zài shǎo shù ， shuō bù dìng miáo zhǔn de mù biāo shì yǐn nì le zhēn zhèng de xiū wèi lái zhe ， yú shì yī tóu zhuàng dào dāo kǒu shàng ， jiāng xìng mìng diū diào 。
有的古魔甚至一夜暴富，当然，看走眼的也不在少数，说不定瞄准的目标是隐匿了真正的修为来着，于是一头撞到刀口上，将性命丢掉。
The evidence suggested that if his hypothesis was correct, this demon had been killed in one blow.
yù jiàn zhè yàng wū lóng shì ， yě méi yǒu bàn fǎ ， xiū xiān yǒu fēng xiǎn ， xiǎng yào shā rén qiǎng bǎo ， nǎ yǒu kě néng yì diǎn fēng xiǎn yě bù mào ？
遇见这样乌龙事，也没有办法，修仙有风险，想要杀人抢宝，哪有可能一点风险也不冒？
Lin Xuan was surprised. The demon’s strength and resilience indicated it wasn’t an easy target. It would be challenging to kill such a foe with a single strike.
lín xuān chū jìn nèi gǔ ， jiù yù jiàn le jǐ gè bù kāi yǎn mó zú ， shuí ràng tā xiū liàn de mò yuè tiān wū jué yǒu fǎn pú guī zhēn de xiào guǒ ， yǐn zhòu xiū wèi yě shì lín xuān yí xiàng de xí guàn ， yú shì nà jǐ gè jiā huo ， jiù hěn zì rán de ， bēi jù diào le 。
林轩初进内谷，就遇见了几个不开眼魔族，谁让他修炼的墨月天巫诀有返璞归真的效果，隐昼修为也是林轩一向的习惯，于是那几个家伙，就很自然的，悲剧掉了。
Was it a Spirit Formation stage ancient monster?
suī rán ， lín xuān shì jǔ shǒu tóu zú ， hěn qīng sōng jiù liào lǐ le nà jǐ gè bù huái hào yì de jiā huo ， rán ér cāng yíng bì jìng shì hěn tǎo yàn de ， zài yù jiàn dì sì bō bù kāi yǎn de mó zú yǐ hòu ， lín xuān zhōng yú bù nài fán le 。
虽然，林轩是举手投足，很轻松就料理了那几个不怀好意的家伙，然而苍蝇毕竟是很讨厌的，在遇见第四波不开眼的魔族以后，林轩终于不耐烦了。
Lin Xuan bit his lip. He hoped he hadn’t been so unlucky. Entering the inner valley, he had no clue where the Spirit Pulse was, yet he encountered a Spirit Formation stage existence right away?
zhè yī cì ， tā méi yǒu suí shǒu jì chū jiàn qì ， jiāng duì fāng miè shā jiù wán le 。
这一次，他没有随手祭出剑气，将对方灭杀就完了。
He wasn’t afraid but saw no point in unnecessary conflict!
ér shì zhuā le yí gè huó kǒu ， rán hòu shī zhǎn sōu hún shén tōng 。
而是抓了一个活口，然后施展搜魂神通。
However, Lin Xuan didn’t dare act rashly. A vague feeling told him that someone was secretly watching him.
“ yuán lái rú cǐ 。”
“原来如此。”
Extending his divine sense yielded nothing.
guò le bàn zhǎn chá de gōng fu ， lín xuān zuǒ shǒu wēi wēi yī dòng ， huǒ guāng zhòu qǐ ， nà dǎo méi de jiā huo ， dùn shí huī fēi yān miè diào le 。
过了半盏茶的功夫，林轩左手微微一动，火光骤起，那倒霉的家伙，顿时灰飞烟灭掉了。
Lin Xuan’s expression darkened further. He didn’t think he had misjudged the situation; an enemy was hiding somewhere, but he couldn’t detect their whereabouts.
lín xuān liǎn shàng zé lù chū ruò yǒu suǒ sī zhī sè ， tōng guò sōu hún zhī shù ， tā zhōng yú míng bái liǎo shì qíng de shǐ mò ， yuán lái zì jǐ jiāng xiū wèi yǐn nì ， què fǎn ér biàn chéng le nà xiē bù huái hào yì de jiā huo yǎn zhōng de féi yáng le 。
林轩脸上则露出若有所思之色，通过搜魂之术，他终于明白了事情的始末，原来自己将修为隐匿，却反而变成了那些不怀好意的家伙眼中的肥羊了。
Frustrating!
lín xuān yǒu diǎn kū xiào bù dé 。
林轩有点哭笑不得。
But Lin Xuan wasn’t just any cultivator. If his divine sense failed, he still had the Heavenly Phoenix Divine Eye. Before he could use it, a silver light flashed, and a crescent-shaped light arc shot towards him.
jì rán míng bái liǎo shì qíng de shǐ mò ， tā dāng rán bú huì zài shǎ shǎ de fàn zhè yàng de cuò wù ， suī rán zhè xiē jiā huo xiāo hào bù liǎo tā duō shǎo fǎ lì ， rán ér què xiàng cāng yíng yì bān ， tài fán rén le yì diǎn 。
既然明白了事情的始末，他当然不会再傻傻的犯这样的错误，虽然这些家伙消耗不了他多少法力，然而却像苍蝇一般，太烦人了一点。
There were no signs of warning, but Lin Xuan was already on high alert. He waved his sleeves and released several sword strikes that converged in the middle before heading towards the light blade.
lín xuān shēn shēn hū xī ， hún shēn de fǎ lì zài jīng mài zhōng liú zhuǎn bù yǐ ， bù zài yǐn cáng fǎ lì ， kě pà de líng yā yě bù zài shì ruò yǒu ruò wú ， ér shì zài shēn tǐ zhōu wéi zhēn qiè cún zài zhe 。
林轩深深呼吸，浑身的法力在经脉中流转不已，不再隐藏法力，可怕的灵压也不再是若有若无，而是在身体周围真切存在着。
Although he didn’t summon any treasures, Lin Xuan’s current strength was formidable. The newly forged Nine Palaces Moment Sword made his sword energy even more sharp. It wouldn’t be inferior to a peer’s treasure. However, this time, when it struck the light arc, only a flash of green light followed before it quickly dissipated, as if swallowed up.
The precious treasures he had been searching for were right in front of him. True Scripture of True Quan, his heart was filled with joy, but a hint of hesitation lingered on his face. As the saying goes, one should not accept unearned benefits. Although Lin Xuan and True Scripture of True Quan were still nominally teacher and student, their statuses had changed significantly. Their identities, positions, and power levels differed greatly.
Even if he considered past favors, Lin Xuan's two lives saved by True Scripture of True Quan were enough to repay him. To take out so many treasures now would be too much for him to bear from any angle.
Lin Xuan was a seasoned veteran; how could he not understand the concerns of True Scripture of True Quan? He smiled and said, "Teacher, there's no need to be courteous. Besides, you showed Lin Xiao much kindness on Spirit Medicine Mountain in the past. Meeting here now proves we have a deep connection. To be honest, I am currently at the peak of Profound Void stage. These materials and treasures are not extraordinary for me anymore, so please don't hesitate."
"Thank you very much, Senior."
True Scripture of True Quan bowed with gratitude on his face. Lin Xuan's words had reached this point; if he didn’t take them now, it would be too pretentious.
He waved his sleeves and a red light shot out, wrapping the materials in it. The rich scent of herbs filled the air, making one feel refreshed. Lin Xuan’s collected spirit herbs were indeed top-notch.
"Where are you from?" True Scripture of True Quan asked.
"I just came from Spirit Source Valley," Lin Xuan replied.
True Scripture of True Quan nodded and said, "You’ve arrived at the entrance of Spirit Source Valley after a half-hour journey. It looks no different from an ordinary valley entrance."
The entrance was exceptionally wide, accommodating thousands of cultivators without issue. There were five such entrances in total, but they were insignificant compared to the vast area of the valley. Even if tens of thousands of demons entered, it would still be just a drop in the ocean.
Inside, however, the air was filled with blood and gore. Lin Xuan had deliberately delayed by half a day, so he didn’t see any other demons nearby. He stayed there for a few breaths before entering the valley as a streak of light.
The demonic energy inside remained thin. The Spirit Source Valley was divided into outer and inner valleys; the anomalies and treasures were only in the inner valley, while the outer valley remained unchanged from usual times. Demons aimed at the inner valley, but that didn’t mean the outer valley was peaceful. There were still significant dangers lurking here.
Most of the ancient demons had mixed motives—some sought treasures, while a few intended to make money. The dangerous beasts in the inner valley made them opt for the outer valley instead. They waited and ambushed weaker cultivators, killing and robbing them.
With so many targets, their success rate was high. Some ancient demons became rich overnight, but others met with misfortune, mistaking hidden power for weaklings and losing their lives.
Lin Xuan encountered a few mindless demons upon entering the inner valley. His Mo Yue Tian Wu Jue’s ability to return to its original simplicity made his concealment easy, as did his habit of concealing his true strength. The demons met their end easily.
However, these encounters were annoying. After encountering a fourth group of mindless demons, Lin Xuan grew impatient and decided not to kill them with a casual sword strike.
Instead, he captured one alive and used soul-searching techniques.
"Ah, I see."
After half a cup of tea, Lin Xuan’s left hand moved slightly, and flames burst forth. The unfortunate demon was instantly reduced to ashes.
Lin Xuan’s face showed contemplation as he finally understood the situation. His concealment had turned him into a target for those with ill intentions.
He couldn’t help but laugh bitterly. With this understanding, he wouldn’t make such mistakes again. Although these demons didn’t deplete his power significantly, they were like annoying flies—too bothersome.
Lin Xuan took a deep breath and allowed his cultivation energy to flow freely in his meridians. The terrifying spiritual pressure no longer lingered; it was now palpable around him.
The journey ahead was uneventful as most demons inside the valley were low-level. Only one or two were of the Spirit Formation stage, making them akin to elusive ancient monsters. Lin Xuan was already at his peak.
Killing and robbing would require careful target selection—provoking a peak Profound Void existence was foolish. Thus, Lin Xuan’s journey continued smoothly for three days until he finally entered the inner valley.
He gazed at the towering peaks before him, his hand resting on his forehead in thought. Intelligence suggested that the location of the Spirit Pulse was random and varied each time. Finding a suitable place to cultivate relied heavily on luck.
Lin Xuan extended his divine sense, covering thousands of miles effortlessly. However, the farther away he sensed, the more vague it became. Within five thousand li, if there were a Spirit Pulse, Lin Xuan could not only detect its presence but also judge its quality. Beyond that distance, while he could tell there was good energy, estimating the Spirit Pulse’s quality was impossible.
To find the Spirit Pulse quickly, he needed to continuously extend his divine sense. Since it was random, he didn’t need to worry about which path to take and simply chose a direction to fly in.
After half an hour of flying, Lin Xuan suddenly slowed down, stopping before him. It wasn’t because he had found a Spirit Pulse; instead, the body of an ancient demon lay across his path.
The demon was tall, measuring over ten feet, with black skin and well-developed muscles. Although its specific abilities were unclear, its physical strength far surpassed ordinary beasts.
However, it had been cleanly cut in half by some weapon, blood staining the ground. Lin Xuan’s experience in combat told him that it must have been sliced like tofu.
From the remaining demon energy in its veins, he could deduce that this wasn’t a weakling but an ancient demon of mid-Profound Void stage.
Lin Xuan frowned deeply. There were no signs of struggle nearby, except for a piece of demonic weaponry scattered at the demon’s feet, still retaining its essence but cut into two pieces.
The evidence suggested that if his hypothesis was correct, this demon had been killed in one blow.
Lin Xuan was surprised. The demon’s strength and resilience indicated it wasn’t an easy target. It would be challenging to kill such a foe with a single strike.
Was it a Spirit Formation stage ancient monster?
Lin Xuan bit his lip. He hoped he hadn’t been so unlucky. Entering the inner valley, he had no clue where the Spirit Pulse was, yet he encountered a Spirit Formation stage existence right away?
He wasn’t afraid but saw no point in unnecessary conflict!
However, Lin Xuan didn’t dare act rashly. A vague feeling told him that someone was secretly watching him.
Extending his divine sense yielded nothing.
Lin Xuan’s expression darkened further. He didn’t think he had misjudged the situation; an enemy was hiding somewhere, but he couldn’t detect their whereabouts.
Frustrating!
But Lin Xuan wasn’t just any cultivator. If his divine sense failed, he still had the Heavenly Phoenix Divine Eye. Before he could use it, a silver light flashed, and a crescent-shaped light arc shot towards him.
There were no signs of warning, but Lin Xuan was already on high alert. He waved his sleeves and released several sword strikes that converged in the middle before heading towards the light blade.
Although he didn’t summon any treasures, Lin Xuan’s current strength was formidable. The newly forged Nine Palaces Moment Sword made his sword energy even more sharp. It wouldn’t be inferior to a peer’s treasure. However, this time, when it struck the light arc, only a flash of green light followed before it quickly dissipated, as if swallowed up.