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His mind was filled with curiosity as he sank his spirit into the remnants of the soul. Time slowly passed, and after a while, the Sage Ancestor in scholar's attire looked up, his expression peculiar.
shí jiān màn màn liú shì ， yī zhǎn chá de gōng fu yǐ hòu ， nà rú shēng dǎ bàn de shèng zǔ tái qǐ tóu ， liǎn shàng de biǎo qíng pǒ wèi qí tè 。
时间慢慢流逝，一盏茶的功夫以后，那儒生打扮的圣祖抬起头，脸上的表情颇为奇特。
After searching for something for so long, it came without much effort.
tà pò tiě xié wú mì chù ， dé lái quán bù fèi gōng fu 。
踏破铁鞋无觅处，得来全不费工夫。
That boy actually came to the Holy Realm.
nà xiǎo zi ， jū rán dào shèng jiè lái le 。
那小子，居然到圣界来了。
This was something he never dreamed would happen.
zhè shì tā zuò mèng yě méi yǒu xiǎng dào de 。
这是他做梦也没有想到的。
The last time on Penglai Mountain, that hateful fellow had ruined his plans.
shàng cì zài péng lái shān ， jiù shì zhè kě wù de jiā huo ， huǐ le zì jǐ de hǎo shì lái zhe 。
上次在蓬莱山，就是这可恶的家伙，毁了自己的好事来着。
He originally thought he was gone forever, but now they were going to meet again.
yuán běn yǐ wéi tā yǐ chén guī chén ， tǔ guī tǔ ， méi xiǎng dào hái yǒu xiāng jiàn de yī kè 。
原本以为他已尘归尘，土归土，没想到还有相见的一刻。
There was a gleam of joy on the face of the Heavenly Essence Sage Ancestor. However, his refined and composed demeanor was replaced by a sinister look.
tiān yuán shèng zǔ de liǎn shàng mǎn shì xǐ sè ， rán ér nà fèn rú yǎ cóng róng de qì zhì què bèi zhēng níng gěi tì dài le 。
天元圣祖的脸上满是喜色，然而那份儒雅从容的气质却被狰狞给替代了。
If this boy was still alive, would the treasures left behind by the Nine Heavens Immortal Lady in Penglai Mountain still be with him?
nà xiǎo zi jì rán huó zhě ， péng lái shān zhōng jiǔ tiān xuán nǚ suǒ yí liú de bǎo wù huì bú huì yī jiù zài tā shēn shàng ne ？
那小子既然活者，蓬莱山中九天玄女所遗留的宝物会不会依旧在他身上呢？
Thinking about it, the Heavenly Essence Sage Ancestor's expression turned hot, and a hint of greed appeared in his eyes.
xiǎng dào zhè yì diǎn ， tiān yuán shèng zǔ biǎo qíng huǒ rè ， yǎn zhōng yǐn yǐn xiǎn chū jǐ fēn tān lán lái le 。
想到这一点，天元圣祖表情火热，眼中隐隐显出几分贪婪来了。
Although he was a great cultivator who had endured countless years, the treasures left by immortals still held endless allure for him.
tā suī rán shì dù jié qī de dà néng ， rán ér xiān rén suǒ yí liú de bǎo wù ， duì tā yī jiù shì yǒu wú jǐn de yòu huò lì de 。
他虽然是渡劫期的大能，然而仙人所遗留的宝物，对他依旧是有无尽的诱惑力的。
"Hey, the heavens are treating me well. There might be a chance to regain lost treasures."
“ hēi ， shàng tiān dài zì jǐ hái zhēn shì bù cuò ， bǎo wù yǒu kě néng shī ér fù de 。”
“嘿，上天待自己还真是不错，宝物有可能失而复得。”
As an old monster who had lived for many years, Heavenly Essence had deep scheming abilities. Yet at this moment, he couldn't help but rub his hands and walk back and forth in the room.
tiān yuán zuò wéi huó le bù zhī dào duō shǎo nián de lǎo guài wù ， chéng fǔ bú yòng shuō ， rán ér cǐ shí cǐ kè ， yě rěn bú zhù cuō zhuó shǒu ， zài wū lǐ lái huí zǒu dòng 。
天元作为活了不知道多少年的老怪物，城府不用说，然而此时此刻，也忍不住搓着手，在屋里来回走动。
However, soon he regained his composure.
bù guò hěn kuài ， tā jiù chóng xīn lěng jìng le xià lái 。
不过很快，他就重新冷静了下来。
He could not entrust the task of eliminating Lin Xuan to others.
miè shā lín xuān de shì qíng bù néng jiāo gěi bié rén qù bàn 。
灭杀林轩的事情不能交给别人去办。
Firstly, the treasures left behind by the Nine Heavens Immortal Lady were intended for him to keep. If word got out, Ice Spirit and the Treasure Snake would definitely be tempted.
yī lái ， jiǔ tiān xuán nǚ suǒ yí liú de bǎo wù ， tā shì zhǔn bèi dú tūn lái zhe ， ruò shì xiāo xī zǒu lòu ， bīng pò yǔ bǎo shé ， shí yǒu ** yě huì dòng xīn de 。
一来，九天玄女所遗留的宝物，他是准备独吞来着，若是消息走漏，冰魄与宝蛇，十有**也会动心的。
Although he was grateful for Ice Spirit's life-saving favor and had joined this True Demon Ancestor, it didn't mean his loyalty was absolute. For a cultivator of such high rank, foolishness lay in not thinking about himself.
tā suī rán gǎn xiè bīng pò de jiù mìng zhī ēn ， tóu kào le zhè wèi zhēn mó shǐ zǔ ， dàn bìng bù yì wèi zhe ， tā duì qí jiù zhōng xīn shí zú ， xiān rén suǒ yí xià de bǎo wù ， shǎ guā cái bú huì wèi zì jǐ dǎ suàn lái zhe 。
他虽然感谢冰魄的救命之恩，投靠了这位真魔始祖，但并不意味着，他对其就忠心十足，仙人所遗下的宝物，傻瓜才不会为自己打算来着。
Secondly, Lin Xuan’s strength had increased significantly since their last meeting, advancing to the Spirit Separation stage. Even the two Heaven岚 Demons who had killed countless people were successively defeated by him.
èr lái ， duǎn duǎn qiān zài bú jiàn zhè lín xiǎo zi de shí lì ， zēng jiā dé nà jiào yí gè fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， jū rán mài rù fēn shén qī de jìng jiè ， lián shā rén wú suàn de tiān lán shuāng mó ， dōu jiē lián yǔn luò zài tā de shǒu zhōng 。
二来，短短千载不见这林小子的实力，增加得那叫一个非同小可，居然迈入分神期的境界，连杀人无算的天岚双魔，都接连陨落在他的手中。
Even if he didn't fear a leak of information and sent ordinary subordinates, it would still be difficult to deal with.
jí biàn bù pà xiāo xī zǒu lòu pài yì bān de shǒu xià chū shǒu nà yě shì nán yǐ duì fù 。
即便不怕消息走漏派一般的手下出手那也是难以对付。
Even if they could defeat him, that slippery boy might escape.
jiù suàn néng gòu dǎ guò ， nà huá bù liú shǒu de xiǎo zi yě yǒu kě néng táo tuō 。
就算能够打过，那滑不留手的小子也有可能逃脱。
He had finally obtained his lead; how could such a situation be allowed to happen?
hǎo bù róng yì cái dé dào tā de xiàn suǒ ， zěn me kě yǐ fàng rèn zhè yàng de qíng kuàng fā shēng ne ？
好不容易才得到他的线索，怎么可以放任这样的情况发生呢？
It was absolutely unacceptable.
nà shì jué bù yǔn xǔ de 。
那是绝不允许的。
For safety's sake, he seemed compelled to take action himself.
wěn tuǒ qǐ jiàn ， kàn lái zì jǐ bù dé bù qīn zì chū shǒu zi 。
稳妥起见，看来自己不得不亲自出手子。
However, the thoughts in Heavenly Essence’s mind were interrupted as he shook his head.
nǎo hǎi zhōng niàn tou zhuǎn guò kě tiān yuán shèng zǔ què yòu yáo le yáo tóu 。
脑海中念头转过可天元圣祖却又摇了摇头。
"No, it's still not appropriate. Even if I personally handle this matter, that boy will only surrender. The problem is, I can't do this, and even if he agreed with Ice Spirit and the Treasure Snake to capture Three-Eyes, using his status as a Sage Ancestor to deal with a small opponent would be too conspicuous and might still leak information."
“ bù xíng ， hái shì bù tuǒ ， ruò shì zì jǐ chū shǒu ， nà lín xiǎo zi zài liǎo de ， yě zhǐ yǒu shù shǒu jiù qín yī shuō ， wèn tí shì ， zì jǐ bù néng gòu zhè me zuò qiě bù shuō ， tā dā yìng le bǎo shé bīng pò ， yào qín huò sān yǎn nà jiā huo ， jiù suàn méi yǒu rèn wù ， yǐ tā táng táng shèng zǔ de shēn fèn ， qù duì fù yī xiǎo jiā huo ， yě tài guò yǐn rén zhǔ mù tóng yàng yǒu kě néng jiāng xiāo xī zǒu lòu de ……。”
“不行，还是不妥，若是自己出手，那林小子再了得，也只有束手就擒一说，问题是，自己不能够这么做且不说，他答应了宝蛇冰魄，要擒获三眼那家伙，就算没有任务，以他堂堂圣祖的身份，去对付一小家伙，也太过引人瞩目同样有可能将消息走漏的……。”
"Damn it!"
“ gāi sǐ ！”
“该死！”
The scholar was so agitated that he scratched his head. He couldn’t act himself nor could he let subordinates carry out the task; this situation left him in a dilemma.
rú shēng jí dé zhí náo tóu ， zì jǐ bù néng gòu dòng shǒu ， yě bù néng ràng shǒu xià qù zhí xíng rèn wù rú jīn zhè chǔ jìng ， hái zhēn shì zuǒ yòu wéi nán le 。
儒生急得直挠头，自己不能够动手，也不能让手下去执行任务如今这处境，还真是左右为难了。
"It seems I can only send my avatar."
“ kàn lái zhǐ yǒu ràng huà shēn chū dòng 。”
“看来只有让化身出动。”
A sound of a slap entered his ears as he thought for a moment and finally made his decision.
pā de yī shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ sī suǒ piàn kè ， rú shēng zuì zhōng hái shì zuò chū le jué zé 。
啪的一声传入耳朵思索片刻，儒生最终还是做出了抉择。
Although his avatar was not yet perfected, it wasn't something a mere Spirit Separation cultivator could handle. Moreover, being controlled by his fragmentary soul, the avatar wouldn’t leak any information either.
suī rán tā de huà shēn jì liàn bù jiǔ ， hái yǒu xiē xǔ bù wán shàn zhī chù ， dàn yě jué fēi qū qū yī fēn shén qī de xiǎo jiā huo néng gòu duì fù ， ér qiě huà shēn yóu tā de fēn hún cāo kòng ， zì rán jiù gèng bù yòng dān xīn xiāo xī zǒu lòu le 。
虽然他的化身祭炼不久，还有些许不完善之处，但也绝非区区一分神期的小家伙能够对付，而且化身由他的分魂操控，自然就更不用担心消息走漏了。
"Little fellow, you won't escape my grasp."
“ xiǎo jiā huo ， jué bú huì ràng nǐ táo chū wǒ shǒu zhǎng xīn de 。”
“小家伙，绝不会让你逃出我手掌心的。”
Heavenly Essence muttered these words, his face filled with a gloomy expression.
tiān yuán shèng zǔ nán nán zì yǔ de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， liǎn shàng mǎn shì yīn mái zhī sè 。
天元圣祖喃喃自语的声音传入耳朵，脸上满是阴霾之色。
Lin Xuan was unaware of all this. He was already thousands of miles away at that moment.
ér zhè yī qiè ， lín xuān bìng bù xiǎo de ， cǐ shí cǐ kè ， tā yǐ jīng zài qiān wàn lǐ zhī wài le 。
而这一切，林轩并不晓得，此时此刻，他已经在千万里之外了。
Although this journey to the Blood Curse Document Valley had been fraught with difficulties, he had safely passed through it. Now, he was a Spirit Separation stage cultivator, just over a thousand years old.
suī rán zhè yī cì líng yuán gǔ zhī lǚ ， yě shì lì jīng jiān nán xiǎn zǔ ， dàn bù guǎn rú hé ， zǒng shì yǒu jīng wú xiǎn de dù guò ， zì jǐ rú jīn yǐ shì fēn shén qī de dà néng xiū xiān zhě 。
虽然这一次灵源谷之旅，也是历经艰难险阻，但不管如何，总是有惊无险的度过，自己如今已是分神期的大能修仙者。
He didn’t claim to be unparalleled in history or future, but Lin Xuan believed that among all great existences across time and space, those who achieved such accomplishments were few and far between.
xiǎng dào zhè lǐ ， lín xuān yǎn zhōng yǐn yǐn yǒu xīng fèn de guāng máng shǎn guò ， xiū xiān bā gè jìng jiè ， zì jǐ yǐ zǒu dào le dì qī gè ， què cái yī qiān duō suì ér yǐ 。
想到这里，林轩眼中隐隐有兴奋的光芒闪过，修仙八个境界，自己已走到了第七个，却才一千多岁而已。
In other words, the remaining time for him would be abundant. Although the path ahead was treacherous and difficult, he firmly believed that one day he would ascend to the heavens.
bù gǎn shuō qián wú gǔ rén ， hòu wú lái zhě ， dàn lín xuān xiāng xìn ， zòng héng gǔ jīn ， héng kuà sān jiè ， jí biàn shì nà xiē dà néng cún zài zhōng ， yǒu zhè yàng chéng jiù de yě bù duō ， huò zhě shuō ， qū zhǐ kě shǔ 。
不敢说前无古人，后无来者，但林轩相信，纵横古今，横跨三界，即便是那些大能存在中，有这样成就的也不多，或者说，屈指可数。
The purpose of his journey through the Demon Realm had been fulfilled. The next several decades, Lin Xuan planned to find a place to cultivate properly.
huàn jù huà shuō ， zì jǐ shèng xià de shí jiān ， jiāng shí fēn chōng yù ， jǐn guǎn jiē xià lái de xiān lù ， jiāng shí fēn de qí qū kǎn kě ， bù guò lín xuān xiāng xìn ， zì jǐ yǒu zhāo yī rì ， yí dìng néng gòu jǔ xiá fēi shēng de 。
换句话说，自己剩下的时间，将十分充裕，尽管接下来的仙路，将十分的崎岖坎坷，不过林轩相信，自己有朝一日，一定能够举霞飞升的。
His two souls—main soul and secondary soul—were not discussed for now. Just entering the Spirit Separation stage, while his demon essence had already advanced to the Profound Obscure late stage in the Spirit Realm, the second soul was still stuck at the early stage of Profound Obscure.
mó jiè zhī lǚ de mù dì yǐ jīng dá dào le ， shèng xià de jǐ shí zài ， lín xuān zhǔn bèi zhǎo yí gè dì fāng hǎo hǎo xiū liàn 。
魔界之旅的目的已经达到了，剩下的几十载，林轩准备找一个地方好好修炼。
This was partly due to his lack of emphasis but also because his secondary soul was originally a Demon Infant. Although the Spirit Realm’s essence could support its cultivation, it was inferior compared to pure demonic energy.
tā de shuāng yīng yī dān ， zhǔ yuán yīng zàn qiě bù tí ， gāng gāng jìn jiē dào le fēn shén qī ， ér yāo dān zǎo zài líng jiè zhī shí ， yǐ jī yuán qiǎo hé ， mài rù le dòng xuán hòu qī ， yǔ zhè liǎng gè de jìng jiè xiāng bǐ ， dì èr yuán yīng jiù xiǎn de yǒu diǎn hán chěn ， yī jiù shì zài dòng xuán chū qī de jìng jiè dǎ zhuàn 。
他的双婴一丹，主元婴暂且不提，刚刚进阶到了分神期，而妖丹早在灵界之时，已机缘巧合，迈入了洞玄后期，与这两个的境界相比，第二元婴就显得有点寒碜，依旧是在洞玄初期的境界打转。
Now that he was in the Demon Realm, this would be an excellent opportunity for the second soul. Lin Xuan intended to use these next few decades to focus on cultivating the second soul.
zhè yǔ lín xuān de bù zhòng shì gù rán yǒu guān xì ， dàn hái yǒu yí gè zhòng yào de yuán yīn ， lín xuān de dì èr yuán yīng ， nǎi shì yóu mó yīng zhuǎn huàn ， suī rán líng jiè de líng qì yě kě yǐ zhī chí qí xiū liàn ， dàn xiào guǒ yǔ tóng yàng chún dù de mó qì xiāng bǐ ， bì jìng yào xùn sè yī xiē 。
这与林轩的不重视固然有关系，但还有一个重要的原因，林轩的第二元婴，乃是由魔婴转换，虽然灵界的灵气也可以支持其修炼，但效果与同样纯度的魔气相比，毕竟要逊色一些。
His thoughts turned as his flight speed remained unchanged, and a demon city appeared before him.
ér rú jīn ， zì jǐ shēn zài mó jiè ， duì dì èr yuán yīng lái shuō ， kě jiù shì nán dé de jī yuán ， shèng xià de jǐ shí nián ， lín xuān zhǔn bèi yòng yú dì èr yuán yīng de xiū liàn 。
而如今，自己身在魔界，对第二元婴来说，可就是难得的机缘，剩下的几十年，林轩准备用于第二元婴的修炼。
Though called a city, it was more like a small town. Nevertheless, many demon cultivators gathered there.
nǎo hǎi zhōng niàn tou zhuǎn guò ， lín xuān fēi xíng de sù dù què bàn diǎn 、 bù huǎn ， yī zuò mó chéng ， yǐn yǐn chū xiàn yú shì xiàn 。
脑海中念头转过，林轩飞行的速度却半点、不缓，一座魔城，隐隐出现于视线。
Having traveled for over half a month, he decided to rest. As he slowed down and flew towards the city, Lin Xuan began to suppress his aura and magical power. After all, as a Spirit Separation stage cultivator, it was too shocking. He just wanted to rest here without drawing much attention.
shuō shì mó chéng ， qí shí bìng bù tài zhǔn què ， jiǎng chéng xiǎo zhèn ， yǔ shí jì de qíng kuàng gèng jiā fú hé 。
说是魔城，其实并不太准确，讲成小镇，与实际的情况更加符合。
He originally planned to head straight for an inn or tavern but noticed voices of scolding not far from the city gate. A hundred feet ahead, demon winds roared, and malevolent energy surged as several demon cultivators were engaged in a fierce battle.
dàn bù guǎn rú hé ， yǒu bù shǎo mó zú de xiū shì jù jí yú nà lǐ de 。
但不管如何，有不少魔族的修士聚集于那里的。
Lin Xuan’s brows slightly furrowed but didn’t pay much attention. The cultivation world was always filled with bloodshed; compared to ordinary cultivators, ancient demons were even more combative. Since this place was a gathering of demon cultivators, some fights weren't surprising.
yǐ jīng gǎn le dà bàn yuè de lù ， xiū xī yī xià yě shì hǎo de ， xīn zhōng rú cǐ xiǎng zhe ， lín xuān dùn guāng yī huǎn ， xiàng zhe qián fāng de chéng chí fēi guò qù le 。
已经赶了大半月的路，休息一下也是好的，心中如此想着，林轩遁光一缓，像着前方的城池飞过去了。
He had no intention of getting involved or watching the spectacle.
hěn kuài jiù dào le ， lín xuān shēn shēn hū xī ， kāi shǐ shōu liǎn wēi yā yǔ fǎ lì ， bì jìng fēn shén qī ， tài guò jīng shì hài sú ， lín xuān jǐn jǐn shì xiǎng yào zài zhè lǐ xiē xiē jiǎo ér yǐ ， bìng bù xiǎng tài guò yǐn rén zhù yì 。
很快就到了，林轩深深呼吸，开始收敛威压与法力，毕竟分神期，太过惊世骇俗，林轩仅仅是想要在这里歇歇脚而已，并不想太过引人注意。
Just as he intended to fly past, he turned his head and glanced at them. However, that fleeting glance revealed something unexpected to Lin Xuan.
tā běn lái dǎ suàn zhí bēn kè zhàn jiǔ lóu ér qù ， nǎ zhī dào cái jiē jìn chéng mén ， jiù tīng jiàn le hē chì zhī shēng ， zhǐ jiàn qián fāng bǎi yú zhàng yuǎn chù ， mó fēng gǔn gǔn ， lì qì chōng tiān ， jìng rán yǒu jǐ míng mó zú xiū shì ， zài nà lǐ zhēng dòu bù yǐ 。
他本来打算直奔客栈酒楼而去，哪知道才接近城门，就听见了喝叱之声，只见前方百余丈远处，魔风滚滚，戾气冲天，竟然有几名魔族修士，在那里争斗不已。
There were five ancient demons in total. On the left side, there was a young couple: the man was around twenty-seven or eight years old, while the woman was even younger, perhaps in her twenties. The man was handsome, and the woman delicate; their appearances were similar, suggesting they might be brother and sister.
lín xuān méi tóu wēi wēi yī zhòu ， bìng méi yǒu zěn me fàng zài xīn lǐ 。
林轩眉头微微一皱，并没有怎么放在心里。
On the other side, another ancient demon with a more ferocious appearance—taller and shorter ones—was using magical weapons to fiercely attack the couple.
xiū xiān jiè běn lái jiù duō xīng fēng xuè yǔ ， hé kuàng yǔ yì bān de xiū shì xiāng bǐ ， gǔ mó gèng shì hào dòu yǐ jí ， zhè lǐ jì rán shì yī mó zú de jù jū zhī suǒ ， yǒu xiē xǔ zhēng dòu nà shì háo bù chū qí 。
修仙界本来就多腥风血雨，何况与一般的修士相比，古魔更是好斗以极，这里既然是一魔族的聚居之所，有些许争斗那是毫不出奇。
Ps: Sweat drop, sorry about that. I received an urgent call and had to go out for something important. I deeply apologize for the delay in updating one thousand words. Please forgive me, fellow cultivators. Your support means a lot to me. Thank you all for your recommendations. To be continued...）
His mind was filled with curiosity as he sank his spirit into the remnants of the soul. Time slowly passed, and after a while, the Sage Ancestor in scholar's attire looked up, his expression peculiar.
After searching for something for so long, it came without much effort.
That boy actually came to the Holy Realm.
This was something he never dreamed would happen.
The last time on Penglai Mountain, that hateful fellow had ruined his plans.
He originally thought he was gone forever, but now they were going to meet again.
There was a gleam of joy on the face of the Heavenly Essence Sage Ancestor. However, his refined and composed demeanor was replaced by a sinister look.
If this boy was still alive, would the treasures left behind by the Nine Heavens Immortal Lady in Penglai Mountain still be with him?
Thinking about it, the Heavenly Essence Sage Ancestor's expression turned hot, and a hint of greed appeared in his eyes.
Although he was a great cultivator who had endured countless years, the treasures left by immortals still held endless allure for him.
"Hey, the heavens are treating me well. There might be a chance to regain lost treasures."
As an old monster who had lived for many years, Heavenly Essence had deep scheming abilities. Yet at this moment, he couldn't help but rub his hands and walk back and forth in the room.
However, soon he regained his composure.
He could not entrust the task of eliminating Lin Xuan to others.
Firstly, the treasures left behind by the Nine Heavens Immortal Lady were intended for him to keep. If word got out, Ice Spirit and the Treasure Snake would definitely be tempted.
Although he was grateful for Ice Spirit's life-saving favor and had joined this True Demon Ancestor, it didn't mean his loyalty was absolute. For a cultivator of such high rank, foolishness lay in not thinking about himself.
Secondly, Lin Xuan’s strength had increased significantly since their last meeting, advancing to the Spirit Separation stage. Even the two Heaven岚 Demons who had killed countless people were successively defeated by him.
Even if he didn't fear a leak of information and sent ordinary subordinates, it would still be difficult to deal with.
Even if they could defeat him, that slippery boy might escape.
He had finally obtained his lead; how could such a situation be allowed to happen?
It was absolutely unacceptable.
For safety's sake, he seemed compelled to take action himself.
However, the thoughts in Heavenly Essence’s mind were interrupted as he shook his head.
"No, it's still not appropriate. Even if I personally handle this matter, that boy will only surrender. The problem is, I can't do this, and even if he agreed with Ice Spirit and the Treasure Snake to capture Three-Eyes, using his status as a Sage Ancestor to deal with a small opponent would be too conspicuous and might still leak information."
"Damn it!"
The scholar was so agitated that he scratched his head. He couldn’t act himself nor could he let subordinates carry out the task; this situation left him in a dilemma.
"It seems I can only send my avatar."
A sound of a slap entered his ears as he thought for a moment and finally made his decision.
Although his avatar was not yet perfected, it wasn't something a mere Spirit Separation cultivator could handle. Moreover, being controlled by his fragmentary soul, the avatar wouldn’t leak any information either.
"Little fellow, you won't escape my grasp."
Heavenly Essence muttered these words, his face filled with a gloomy expression.
Lin Xuan was unaware of all this. He was already thousands of miles away at that moment.
Although this journey to the Blood Curse Document Valley had been fraught with difficulties, he had safely passed through it. Now, he was a Spirit Separation stage cultivator, just over a thousand years old.
He didn’t claim to be unparalleled in history or future, but Lin Xuan believed that among all great existences across time and space, those who achieved such accomplishments were few and far between.
In other words, the remaining time for him would be abundant. Although the path ahead was treacherous and difficult, he firmly believed that one day he would ascend to the heavens.
The purpose of his journey through the Demon Realm had been fulfilled. The next several decades, Lin Xuan planned to find a place to cultivate properly.
His two souls—main soul and secondary soul—were not discussed for now. Just entering the Spirit Separation stage, while his demon essence had already advanced to the Profound Obscure late stage in the Spirit Realm, the second soul was still stuck at the early stage of Profound Obscure.
This was partly due to his lack of emphasis but also because his secondary soul was originally a Demon Infant. Although the Spirit Realm’s essence could support its cultivation, it was inferior compared to pure demonic energy.
Now that he was in the Demon Realm, this would be an excellent opportunity for the second soul. Lin Xuan intended to use these next few decades to focus on cultivating the second soul.
His thoughts turned as his flight speed remained unchanged, and a demon city appeared before him.
Though called a city, it was more like a small town. Nevertheless, many demon cultivators gathered there.
Having traveled for over half a month, he decided to rest. As he slowed down and flew towards the city, Lin Xuan began to suppress his aura and magical power. After all, as a Spirit Separation stage cultivator, it was too shocking. He just wanted to rest here without drawing much attention.
He originally planned to head straight for an inn or tavern but noticed voices of scolding not far from the city gate. A hundred feet ahead, demon winds roared, and malevolent energy surged as several demon cultivators were engaged in a fierce battle.
Lin Xuan’s brows slightly furrowed but didn’t pay much attention. The cultivation world was always filled with bloodshed; compared to ordinary cultivators, ancient demons were even more combative. Since this place was a gathering of demon cultivators, some fights weren't surprising.
He had no intention of getting involved or watching the spectacle.
Just as he intended to fly past, he turned his head and glanced at them. However, that fleeting glance revealed something unexpected to Lin Xuan.
There were five ancient demons in total. On the left side, there was a young couple: the man was around twenty-seven or eight years old, while the woman was even younger, perhaps in her twenties. The man was handsome, and the woman delicate; their appearances were similar, suggesting they might be brother and sister.
On the other side, another ancient demon with a more ferocious appearance—taller and shorter ones—was using magical weapons to fiercely attack the couple.
Ps: Sweat drop, sorry about that. I received an urgent call and had to go out for something important. I deeply apologize for the delay in updating one thousand words. Please forgive me, fellow cultivators. Your support means a lot to me. Thank you all for your recommendations. To be continued...）