tā zhǐ néng jiāng hù tǐ gāng qì fàng chū ， rán ér yù luó fēng què shì ruò wú dǔ ， rú jīn ， zhè zhǒng mó chóng suī rán méi yǒu wán quán chéng shú ， dàn yě chà bu duō dào le dāo jiàn bù shāng ， shuǐ huǒ nán qīn de dì bù ， qū qū hù tǐ gāng qì ， néng nài tā men hé ？
他只能将护体罡气放出，然而玉罗蜂却视若无睹，如今，这种魔虫虽然没有完全成熟，但也差不多到了刀剑不伤，水火难侵的地步，区区护体罡气，能奈牠们何？
He could only release his protective aura, but the Jade Net Bee seemed to ignore it. Although this demonic insect had not fully matured, it was now at a stage where swords and knives couldn't harm it, nor could water or fire penetrate its defenses. A mere protective aura would do nothing against them.
lín xuān cái méi yǒu xìng qù míng míng yíng le ， què zài nà lǐ yǔ duì fāng duō fèi chún shé ， cóng ér zēng tiān bù bì yào de biàn shù ， tā yǔ mù guān lǎo zhě duì huà de mù dì zhǐ yǒu yí gè 。い suí ┆ mèng ┆ xiǎo ┆ shuō ,.com xī yǐn duì fāng de zhù yì ， cóng ér qiāo qiāo jiāng yù luó fēng fàng chū 。
林轩才没有兴趣明明赢了，却在那里与对方多费唇舌，从而增添不必要的变数，他与木冠老者对话的目的只有一个。い随┆夢┆小┆說,.com吸引对方的注意，从而悄悄将玉罗蜂放出。
Lin Xuan had no interest in prolonging his victory by arguing with the opponent, adding unnecessary variables to the situation. His only goal in talking to the Elder Wood Crown was to attract his attention and secretly release the Jade Net Bee.
rú jīn mù dì yǐ jīng dá dào ， zhǐ wén cǎn jiào shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， hù tǐ gāng qì suǒ xíng chéng de hù zhào zài yù luó fēng miàn qián ， yǒu rú zhǐ hú ， qīng sōng jiù jiāng qí chōng pò ， yù luó fēng yǐ pá mǎn tā de miàn kǒng 。
如今目的已经达到，只闻惨叫声传入耳朵，护体罡气所形成的护罩在玉罗蜂面前，有如纸糊，轻松就将其冲破，玉罗蜂已爬满他的面孔。
Now that his objective was achieved, he could hear a series of惨叫声 (screams) as the protective aura formed by his protective aura shattered like paper before the Jade Net Bee. The insect had already covered his face.
shā zhū bān de jiào shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， lín xuān liǎn shàng ， zé lù chū jī cháo zhī sè ：“ xiǎng zì bào yuán yīng lái wēi xié wǒ ， yǒu běn shì zì bào gěi gē kàn yí gè 。”
杀猪般的叫声传入耳朵，林轩脸上，则露出讥嘲之色：“想自爆元婴来威胁我，有本事自爆给哥看一个。”
A pig-like scream entered his ears, and Lin Xuan's face showed mockery: "Want to self-explode your婴魂 (yin hun) to intimidate me? Show it to me if you have the guts."
yù luó fēng bù jǐn yǒu shí jiān zhī dú ， ér qiě bèi zhé hòu de téng tòng jī hū shì bù néng rěn shòu de ， zài nà zhǒng jù tòng xià ， miǎn qiǎng níng jù fǎ lì hái kě yǐ ， dàn xiǎng yào ràng fǎ lì jiā sù kuáng bào ， cóng ér wán chéng zì bào ， jī hū shì chī rén shuō mèng ， lín xuān zǎo jiù zài fáng zhe zhè yī zhe ， zěn me kě néng zài dà hǎo xíng shì xià shòu duì fāng de wēi xié ne ？
玉罗蜂不仅有时间之毒，而且被蛰后的疼痛几乎是不能忍受的，在那种剧痛下，勉强凝聚法力还可以，但想要让法力加速狂暴，从而完成自爆，几乎是痴人说梦，林轩早就在防着这一着，怎么可能在大好形势下受对方的威胁呢？
Not only did the Jade Net Bee possess time poison, but the pain after being stung was almost unbearable. Under such intense pain, he could barely condense his法力 (fǎlì), let alone accelerate and rage it for a self-destruct. Lin Xuan had already anticipated this move; how could he be threatened by the opponent in such an advantageous situation?
yù luó fēng pá mǎn le tā de miàn kǒng ， jù tòng ér qiě bù néng shì wù ， mù guān lǎo zhě yǐ gù bù dé qiáng dí huán shì zài cè ， shuāng shǒu bèi mó guāng bāo guǒ ， pīn mìng de xiàng miàn kǒng shàng de mó chóng zhuā qù le 。
玉罗蜂爬满了他的面孔，剧痛而且不能视物，木冠老者已顾不得强敌环视在侧，双手被魔光包裹，拼命的像面孔上的魔虫抓去了。
The Jade Net Bee covered his face, causing unbearable pain while blinding him. The Elder Wood Crown no longer cared about the surrounding enemies and frantically tried to grab the demonic insects on his face with hands enveloped in魔光 (móguāng).
lín xuān tàn le kǒu qì ， yī qiè zhēng zhá dōu shì tú láo dì ：“ hé bì hái zuò nà wú yòng zhī shì ， ràng lín mǒu sòng nǐ dào yīn cáo dì fǔ lǐ 。”
林轩叹了口气，一切挣扎都是徒劳地：“何必还做那无用之事，让林某送你到阴曹地府里。”
Lin Xuan sighed; all these struggles were futile: "Why do you still do that useless thing? Let me send you to阴曹地府 (yīncáodìfǔ, hell)."
huà yīn wèi luò ， lín xuān xiù páo yī fú ， yī bǐng jiǔ gōng xū yú jiàn fēi lüè ér chū ， zhè kě bú shì jiàn qì 。 ér shì tā de běn mìng bǎo wù 。
话音未落，林轩袖袍一拂，一柄九宫须臾剑飞掠而出，这可不是剑气。而是他的本命宝物。
Before he could finish speaking, Lin Xuan flicked his sleeve and a nine-palace moment sword flew out. This wasn't just an energy wave; it was his本命宝物 (běnmìng bǎowù, life-bound treasure).
hóng guāng yī shǎn ， duì fāng yǐ yóu é tóu de zhōng jiān ， bèi pǐ chéng le liǎng bàn ， lián yuán yīng yě méi yǒu táo chū ， tóng yàng yī fēn wéi èr le 。 tā de liǎn shàng hái bǎo chí zhe jīng kǒng yǔ fèn nù ， lín xuān qū zhǐ yī dàn ， huǒ guāng yī juàn ， zhěng gè huà wèi le huī yān 。 lín xuān jiāng chǔ wù dài ná zài le shǒu lǐ miàn 。
红光一闪，对方已由额头的中间，被劈成了两半，连元婴也没有逃出，同样一分为二了。他的脸上还保持着惊恐与愤怒，林轩屈指一弹，火光一卷，整个化为了灰烟。林轩将储物袋拿在了手里面。
A flash of red light split the insect in half from its forehead, leaving no trace of his元婴 (yuányīn). His face still showed fear and anger. Lin Xuan flicked his fingers, summoning a burst of fire that reduced the insect to ash.
lín xuān liǎn shàng lù chū mǎn yì zhī sè ， shàng bīng fá móu guǒ rán shì zuì wèi zhèng què de xuǎn zé ， suī rán yǐ tā de shí lì ， jiù suàn shì yǐ yī dí èr ， yě néng dǎ bài xiē wěi shàng rén yǔ mù guān lǎo zhě 。 dàn kěn dìng huì jīng lì yī fān è dòu ， nǎ ér huì yǒu rú jīn zhè me qiè yì qīng sōng 。
林轩脸上露出满意之色，上兵伐谋果然是最为正确的选择，虽然以他的实力，就算是以一敌二，也能打败蝎尾上人与木冠老者。但肯定会经历一番恶斗，哪儿会有如今这么惬意轻松。
Lin Xuan took out his storage bracelet. A satisfied look appeared on his face; using strategy was indeed the right choice. Even with his strength, he could defeat the Scorpion Tail Senior and Elder Wood Crown even if it meant fighting them. But it would be a bitter battle, not as pleasant and easy as now.
rán ér fán shì yǒu lì jiù yǒu bì ， lín xuān bìng bù xiǎo de ， tā zhè dé yì zhī zuò ， què zài bù jīng yì jiān wèi zì jǐ mái xià yǐn huàn le 。
然而凡事有利就有弊，林轩并不晓得，他这得意之作，却在不经意间为自己埋下隐患了。
However, everything has its downside. Lin Xuan didn't know that his seemingly clever move had inadvertently sown seeds of trouble for him.
jù cǐ liǎng sān wàn lǐ de yī piàn huāng yuán 。
距此两三万里的一片荒原。
Several thousand miles away in an empty plain.
liǎng dào jīng hóng huá guò tiān jì ， jīng hóng zhōng liǎng míng gǔ mó shí lì bù ruò ， dōu shì lí hé jí bié de ， cǐ shí cǐ kè 。 zhèng qiè qiè sī yǔ de jiāo tán zhe shén me 。
两道惊虹划过天际，惊虹中两名古魔实力不弱，都是离合级别的，此时此刻。正窃窃私语的交谈着什么。
Two streaks of lightning-like light crossed the sky. Two ancient demons with powerful abilities were talking privately. They were both at the Separation stage, a level where they could communicate telepathically.
“ qiū xiōng ， nǐ kàn gāng gāng nà xìng lín de xiǎo jiā huo ， zhēn shì shèng zǔ dà rén chuán lìng ， xiǎng yào xún zhǎo de nà ge ？” shuō huà de shì yī míng miàn sè yīn chén de zhōng nián gǔ mó ， cǐ shí cǐ kè ， yǎn zhōng dài zhe jǐ fēn bù què dìng yǔ mí huò 。
“邱兄，你看刚刚那姓林的小家伙，真是圣祖大人传令，想要寻找的那个？”说话的是一名面色阴沉的中年古魔，此时此刻，眼中带着几分不确定与迷惑。
"Brother Qiu, do you think that young Lin fellow is the one our Holy Ancestor wanted us to find?" The speaker was a middle-aged demon with a gloomy expression, his eyes showing some uncertainty and confusion.
ér tā wèn huà de duì xiàng shì yī hóng liǎn lǎo zhě ， cǐ rén de xiū wèi bǐ tā hái yào gāo shàng yī chóu ， yǐ shì lí hé qī de diān fēng 。
而他问话的对象是一红脸老者，此人的修为比他还要高上一筹，已是离合期的巅峰。
The recipient of his question was an elderly red-faced demon whose cultivation level was slightly higher, already at the peak of the Separation stage.
“ wǒ yě bù xiǎo de 。” lǎo zhě tàn le kǒu qì 。
“我也不晓得。”老者叹了口气。
"I don't know either," the elder sighed.
“ qiū xiōng yě bù xiǎo de ？” nà zhōng nián gǔ mó yǒu diǎn chà yì le 。 duì fāng shí lì zàn qiě bù tí ， xiàng lái shì yǐ zú zhì duō móu zhù chēng de 。
“邱兄也不晓得？”那中年古魔有点诧异了。对方实力暂且不提，向来是以足智多谋著称的。
"Brother Qiu also doesn't know?" The middle-aged demon was surprised. Although he didn't mention his strength, he was known for his wisdom and strategic thinking.
“ bù cuò 。” nà lǎo zhě yǐ shǒu fǔ é ， liǎn shàng lù chū jǐ fēn chén yín zhī sè ：“ jiù róng mào shēn cái lái shuō ， cǐ rén yǔ shèng zǔ dà rén chuán gěi wǒ men de huà xiàng ， bié wú èr zhì ， bù guò jù shèng zǔ dà rén suǒ yán ， nà lín xiǎo zi bēi bǐ wú chǐ 。 jiǎo huá yì cháng ， kě wǒ men gāng gāng zài hūn lǐ shàng suǒ jiàn ， nà jiā huo què shì yī mǎng fū …… zhè yì diǎn ， shí zài nán yǐ ràng rén jiě suǒ 。”
“不错。”那老者以手抚额，脸上露出几分沉吟之色：“就容貌身材来说，此人与圣祖大人传给我们的画像，别无二致，不过据圣祖大人所言，那林小子卑鄙无耻。狡猾异常，可我们刚刚在婚礼上所见，那家伙却是一莽夫……这一点，实在难以让人解索。”
"Not really." The elder rubbed his forehead, showing a thoughtful expression: "From appearance to physique, this person matches the Holy Ancestor's description of the young Lin. However, according to the Holy Ancestor, that boy is extremely cunning and devious. But what we saw at the wedding was just an ignorant brute… This is hard to reconcile."
“ tā huì bú huì zài bàn zhū chī hǔ ？”
“他会不会在扮猪吃虎？”
"Could he be feigning innocence?"
“ bàn zhū chī hǔ …… ń ， zhè yě shì yǒu kě néng de 。” lǎo zhě yǎn zhōng yì máng shǎn guò ：“ qí shí 。 wǒ men yě bù yòng duō xiǎng le ， zhǐ xū yào jiāng zhè ge xiāo xī ， rú shí shàng bào shàng qù ， shèng zǔ dà rén zì rán huì zuò chū jué zé dì 。”
“扮猪吃虎……嗯，这也是有可能的。”老者眼中异芒闪过：“其实。我们也不用多想了，只需要将这个消息，如实上报上去，圣祖大人自然会做出抉择地。”
"Feigning innocence... Hmm, this is possible." The elder's eyes flashed with a hint of insight: "Actually, we don't need to overthink it. We should simply report this truthfully and let the Holy Ancestor make his decision."
“ qiū xiōng yán zhī yǒu lǐ 。”
“邱兄言之有理。”
"The words of Brother Qiu are reasonable."
nà zhōng nián gǔ mó diǎn le diǎn tóu ， shēn yǐ wéi rán de kāi kǒu 。
那中年古魔点了点头，深以为然的开口。
The middle-aged demon nodded in agreement.
suí hòu shēn chū shǒu lái ， zài yāo jiān yī pāi ， zhǐ jiàn huáng máng yī shǎn ， yī kuài hēi guāng méng méng de yù fú chū xiàn zài miàn qián 。
随后伸出手来，在腰间一拍，只见黄芒一闪，一块黑光蒙蒙的玉符出现在面前。
He then reached into his waistband, revealing a yellow light that turned into a blackish jade talisman.
zhè wàn lǐ fú nǎi shì shèng zǔ dà rén cì xià de tè zhì bǎo wù ， zhǐ yǒu tā men zhè xiē xīn fù cái yǒu 。
这万里符乃是圣祖大人赐下的特制宝物，只有他们这些心腹才有。
This was a Ten Thousand Mile Talisman given by the Holy Ancestor, a special treasure reserved for trusted subordinates. Although Tian Yuan had joined the Frost Soul faction, as a渡劫期 (dùjiéqī) Holy Ancestor, he naturally had some loyalists and trusted subordinates who were searching for Lin Xuan's whereabouts to avoid drawing attention from the Frost Soul or the Precious Snake.
tiān yuán suī rán tóu kào le bīng pò ， dàn shēn wèi dù jié qī de shèng zǔ ， zì rán yě huì yǒu yī xiē dí xì yǔ xīn fù ， xún zhǎo lín xuān de xià luò ， tā pà yǐn qǐ bīng pò yǔ bǎo shé de zhù yì ， bù gǎn gōng bù xiàn suǒ ， dàn què qiāo qiāo tōng zhī le zì jǐ de xīn fù ， ràng tā men bāng máng liú yì lái zhe 。
天元虽然投靠了冰魄，但身为渡劫期的圣祖，自然也会有一些嫡系与心腹，寻找林轩的下落，他怕引起冰魄与宝蛇的注意，不敢公布线索，但却悄悄通知了自己的心腹，让他们帮忙留意来着。
These two ancient demons were Tian Yuan's trusted subordinates. They came here with another task but happened upon the Scorpion Tail Senior taking a concubine, so they went along to offer their congratulations. Unintentionally, they discovered Lin Xuan's whereabouts.
yǎn qián liǎng míng gǔ mó ， jiù shì tiān yuán de xīn fù ， tā men lái dào zhè lǐ ， běn lái shì lìng yǒu rèn wù ， qià féng xiē wěi shàng rén nà qiè ， yě jiù qián qù rè nào gōng hè ， méi xiǎng dào wú xīn chā liǔ ， què fā xiàn lín xuān de xíng zōng le 。
眼前两名古魔，就是天元的心腹，他们来到这里，本来是另有任务，恰逢蝎尾上人纳妾，也就前去热闹恭贺，没想到无心插柳，却发现林轩的行踪了。
Although their appearances matched, the difference in personalities was too great for them to be sure if this was indeed the Holy Ancestor's target. But such an opportunity couldn't be missed; they would inform him first.
rán ér xiàng mào suī rán xiāng tóng ， xìng gé de chā yì què wèi miǎn tài dà le ， liǎng míng gǔ mó ， yě ná bù zhǔn lín xuān shì fǒu shì shèng zǔ dà rén zhào lìng xún zhǎo de rén wù ， bù guò zhè yàng de hǎo jī huì zì rán bú huì cuò guò ， zǒng zhī xiān tōng zhī le zài shuō 。
然而相貌虽然相同，性格的差异却未免太大了，两名古魔，也拿不准林轩是否是圣祖大人诏令寻找的人物，不过这样的好机会自然不会错过，总之先通知了再说。
The middle-aged demon lowered his head and whispered, imprinting his message on the Ten Thousand Mile Talisman. He then flicked his sleeve, causing the talisman to emit a flash of light that turned into a streak of gray lightning, vanishing from sight.
zhōng nián gǔ mó dī chuí xià tou lú ， zuǐ chún wēi dòng ， yǐ jiāng yào shuō de huà tà yìn zài wàn lǐ fú zhī zhōng ， suí hòu xiù páo yī dǒu ， nà wàn lǐ fú guāng huá shǎn dòng ， yǐ huà wèi yī dào huī méng méng de jīng hóng ， fēng chí diàn chè de xiāo shī yú shì xiàn zhī zhōng 。
中年古魔低垂下头颅，嘴唇微动，已将要说的话拓印在万里符之中，随后袖袍一抖，那万里符光华闪动，已化为一道灰蒙蒙的惊虹，风驰电掣的消失于视线之中。
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Lin Xuan was unaware of all this. After defeating two powerful enemies, he felt satisfied with his victory.
ér zhè yī qiè ， lín xuān bìng bù xiǎo de ， miè shā le liǎng míng qiáng dí ， tā de liǎn shàng mǎn shì zhì dé yì mǎn zhī sè 。
而这一切，林轩并不晓得，灭杀了两名强敌，他的脸上满是志得意满之色。
However, there were still things to do.
bù guò ， zì jǐ hái yǒu shì qíng yào zuò 。
不过，自己还有事情要做。
He wouldn't forget why he had caused such a disturbance at the wedding.
tā kě bù huì shě běn zhú mò ， wàng jì zì jǐ dà nào hūn yàn de mù dì shì shén me 。
他可不会舍本逐末，忘记自己大闹婚宴的目的是什么。
Lin Xuan closed his eyes and released his spiritual awareness, quickly finding what he was looking for.
lín xuān bì shàng shuāng móu ， jiāng shén shí fàng chū ， hěn kuài jiù yǒu suǒ shōu huò ， zhǎo dào zì jǐ yào xún zhǎo de dōng xī le 。
林轩闭上双眸，将神识放出，很快就有所收获，找到自己要寻找的东西了。
Then Lin Xuan's streak of lightning-like light flew towards the inner chambers of the city lord's residence.
suí hòu lín xuān shēn shàng jīng hóng yì qǐ ， xiàng chéng zhǔ fǔ de nèi zhái fēi qù 。
随后林轩身上惊虹一起，像城主府的内宅飞去。
A grayish light barrier appeared in his vision.
yī céng huī méng méng de guāng mù chū xiàn zài shì xiàn lǐ 。
一层灰蒙蒙的光幕出现在视线里。
As a spirit transformation stage ancient demon and the ruler of a city, the Scorpion Tail Senior's dwelling was extremely luxurious. The area of the city lord's residence was even larger than the imperial palace in the mortal world.
zuò wéi fēn shén qī de dà néng gǔ mó ， yòu shì yī chéng zhī zhǔ ， zhè xiē wěi shàng rén de zhù chù ， kě yǐ shuō shì jí jǐn shē mí de ， guāng shì chéng zhǔ fǔ de miàn jī ， jiù bǐ shì sú de huáng gōng hái dà 。
作为分神期的大能古魔，又是一城之主，这蝎尾上人的住处，可以说是极尽奢靡的，光是城主府的面积，就比世俗的皇宫还大。
The inner chambers were rarely visited by guests, so they naturally had禁制 (jìzhì) to protect them.
ér hòu zhái ， yì bān bú huì kè ， suǒ yǐ zì rán huì yǒu jìn zhì shǒu hù 。
而后宅，一般不会客，所以自然会有禁制守护。
But how could these trivial barriers stop Lin Xuan?
rán ér qū qū zhèn fǎ ， zěn me kě néng nán dé dào lín xuān ne ？
然而区区阵法，怎么可能难得倒林轩呢？
He raised his right hand and dozens of sword energy waves appeared. They expanded as he waved them together, forming a giant sword.
yòu shǒu yī tái ， shù shí dào jiàn qì fú xiàn ， yíng fēng jiù zhǎng ， suí hòu wǎng zhōng jiān yī hé ， níng jié chéng yī bǐng jù jiàn 。
右手一抬，数十道剑气浮现，迎风就涨，随后往中间一合，凝结成一柄巨剑。
"Break!"
“ pò ！”
“破！”
Lin Xuan pointed at the ground with his finger. The giant sword flashed and slashed downward.
lín xuān yī zhǐ xiàng qián diǎn chū ， nà shù shí zhàng zhǎng de jù jiàn yī shǎn ， hěn hěn de pī cì xiàng xià miàn 。
林轩一指向前点出，那数十丈长的巨剑一闪，狠狠的劈刺像下面。
Since there were few visitors to the inner chambers, the禁制 (jìzhì) wasn't particularly formidable. After all, the Scorpion Tail Senior was a spirit transformation stage ancient demon; who would dare provoke him?
zhè hòu zhái jì rán shǎo yǒu fǎng kè ， gù ér jìn zhì yě bú huì yǒu duō me de liǎo bù dé ， bì jìng xiē wěi shàng rén nǎi shì fēn shén qī gǔ mó ， yì bān qíng kuàng xià shuí gǎn lái luō hǔ xū ne ？
这后宅既然少有访客，故而禁制也不会有多么的了不得，毕竟蝎尾上人乃是分神期古魔，一般情况下谁敢来捋虎须呢？
A loud tearing sound echoed as the light barrier shattered like an inflated bubble.
zhǐ wén cī lā shēng dà zuò ， nà guāng mù yī shǎn ， yǐ rú qì pào yì bān de pò miè kāi lái 。
只闻刺啦声大做，那光幕一闪，已如气泡一般的破灭开来。
The cries of shock filled his ears. Lin Xuan lowered his head and saw several female demons dressed in maidservant attire, their faces showing fear and confusion. They didn't know what had happened in the front hall or that the Scorpion Tail Senior was already dead.
jīng jiào shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， lín xuān dī xià tou lú ， zhǐ jiàn bù shǎo shì nǚ dǎ bàn de nǚ mó ， liǎn shàng lù chū jīng hài zhī sè ， tā men hái bù zhī dào qián tīng fā shēng le shén me ， gèng bù xiǎo de xiē wěi shàng rén yǐ jīng yǔn luò 。
惊叫声传入耳朵，林轩低下头颅，只见不少侍女打扮的女魔，脸上露出惊骇之色，她们还不知道前厅发生了什么，更不晓得蝎尾上人已经陨落。
However, the powerful spiritual pressure he emitted frightened them.
rán ér lín xuān sàn fà chū lái de qiáng dà líng yā què ràng tā men kǒng jù yǔ cuò è 。
然而林轩散发出来的强大灵压却让她们恐惧与错愕。
"Where is the new concubine of Scorpion Tail Senior?" Lin Xuan's authoritative voice echoed.
“ xiē wěi shàng rén xīn nà de shì qiè zài hé chù ？” lín xuān bāo hán wēi yí de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ 。
“蝎尾上人新纳的侍妾在何处？”林轩包含威仪的声音传入耳朵。
"We don't know... " The maidservants stuttered nervously.
"Bad!"
He could only release his protective aura, but the Jade Net Bee seemed to ignore it. Although this demonic insect had not fully matured, it was now at a stage where swords and knives couldn't harm it, nor could water or fire penetrate its defenses. A mere protective aura would do nothing against them.
Lin Xuan had no interest in prolonging his victory by arguing with the opponent, adding unnecessary variables to the situation. His only goal in talking to the Elder Wood Crown was to attract his attention and secretly release the Jade Net Bee.
Now that his objective was achieved, he could hear a series of惨叫声 (screams) as the protective aura formed by his protective aura shattered like paper before the Jade Net Bee. The insect had already covered his face.
A pig-like scream entered his ears, and Lin Xuan's face showed mockery: "Want to self-explode your婴魂 (yin hun) to intimidate me? Show it to me if you have the guts."
Not only did the Jade Net Bee possess time poison, but the pain after being stung was almost unbearable. Under such intense pain, he could barely condense his法力 (fǎlì), let alone accelerate and rage it for a self-destruct. Lin Xuan had already anticipated this move; how could he be threatened by the opponent in such an advantageous situation?
"Ah!"
The Jade Net Bee covered his face, causing unbearable pain while blinding him. The Elder Wood Crown no longer cared about the surrounding enemies and frantically tried to grab the demonic insects on his face with hands enveloped in魔光 (móguāng).
Lin Xuan sighed; all these struggles were futile: "Why do you still do that useless thing? Let me send you to阴曹地府 (yīncáodìfǔ, hell)."
Before he could finish speaking, Lin Xuan flicked his sleeve and a nine-palace moment sword flew out. This wasn't just an energy wave; it was his本命宝物 (běnmìng bǎowù, life-bound treasure).
A flash of red light split the insect in half from its forehead, leaving no trace of his元婴 (yuányīn). His face still showed fear and anger. Lin Xuan flicked his fingers, summoning a burst of fire that reduced the insect to ash.
Lin Xuan took out his storage bracelet. A satisfied look appeared on his face; using strategy was indeed the right choice. Even with his strength, he could defeat the Scorpion Tail Senior and Elder Wood Crown even if it meant fighting them. But it would be a bitter battle, not as pleasant and easy as now.
However, everything has its downside. Lin Xuan didn't know that his seemingly clever move had inadvertently sown seeds of trouble for him.
...
Several thousand miles away in an empty plain.
Two streaks of lightning-like light crossed the sky. Two ancient demons with powerful abilities were talking privately. They were both at the Separation stage, a level where they could communicate telepathically.
"Brother Qiu, do you think that young Lin fellow is the one our Holy Ancestor wanted us to find?" The speaker was a middle-aged demon with a gloomy expression, his eyes showing some uncertainty and confusion.
The recipient of his question was an elderly red-faced demon whose cultivation level was slightly higher, already at the peak of the Separation stage.
"I don't know either," the elder sighed.
"Brother Qiu also doesn't know?" The middle-aged demon was surprised. Although he didn't mention his strength, he was known for his wisdom and strategic thinking.
"Not really." The elder rubbed his forehead, showing a thoughtful expression: "From appearance to physique, this person matches the Holy Ancestor's description of the young Lin. However, according to the Holy Ancestor, that boy is extremely cunning and devious. But what we saw at the wedding was just an ignorant brute… This is hard to reconcile."
"Could he be feigning innocence?"
"Feigning innocence... Hmm, this is possible." The elder's eyes flashed with a hint of insight: "Actually, we don't need to overthink it. We should simply report this truthfully and let the Holy Ancestor make his decision."
"The words of Brother Qiu are reasonable."
The middle-aged demon nodded in agreement.
He then reached into his waistband, revealing a yellow light that turned into a blackish jade talisman.
This was a Ten Thousand Mile Talisman given by the Holy Ancestor, a special treasure reserved for trusted subordinates. Although Tian Yuan had joined the Frost Soul faction, as a渡劫期 (dùjiéqī) Holy Ancestor, he naturally had some loyalists and trusted subordinates who were searching for Lin Xuan's whereabouts to avoid drawing attention from the Frost Soul or the Precious Snake.
These two ancient demons were Tian Yuan's trusted subordinates. They came here with another task but happened upon the Scorpion Tail Senior taking a concubine, so they went along to offer their congratulations. Unintentionally, they discovered Lin Xuan's whereabouts.
Although their appearances matched, the difference in personalities was too great for them to be sure if this was indeed the Holy Ancestor's target. But such an opportunity couldn't be missed; they would inform him first.
The middle-aged demon lowered his head and whispered, imprinting his message on the Ten Thousand Mile Talisman. He then flicked his sleeve, causing the talisman to emit a flash of light that turned into a streak of gray lightning, vanishing from sight.
...
Lin Xuan was unaware of all this. After defeating two powerful enemies, he felt satisfied with his victory.
However, there were still things to do.
He wouldn't forget why he had caused such a disturbance at the wedding.
Lin Xuan closed his eyes and released his spiritual awareness, quickly finding what he was looking for.
Then Lin Xuan's streak of lightning-like light flew towards the inner chambers of the city lord's residence.
A grayish light barrier appeared in his vision.
As a spirit transformation stage ancient demon and the ruler of a city, the Scorpion Tail Senior's dwelling was extremely luxurious. The area of the city lord's residence was even larger than the imperial palace in the mortal world.
The inner chambers were rarely visited by guests, so they naturally had禁制 (jìzhì) to protect them.
But how could these trivial barriers stop Lin Xuan?
He raised his right hand and dozens of sword energy waves appeared. They expanded as he waved them together, forming a giant sword.
"Break!"
Lin Xuan pointed at the ground with his finger. The giant sword flashed and slashed downward.
Since there were few visitors to the inner chambers, the禁制 (jìzhì) wasn't particularly formidable. After all, the Scorpion Tail Senior was a spirit transformation stage ancient demon; who would dare provoke him?
A loud tearing sound echoed as the light barrier shattered like an inflated bubble.
The cries of shock filled his ears. Lin Xuan lowered his head and saw several female demons dressed in maidservant attire, their faces showing fear and confusion. They didn't know what had happened in the front hall or that the Scorpion Tail Senior was already dead.
However, the powerful spiritual pressure he emitted frightened them.
"Where is the new concubine of Scorpion Tail Senior?" Lin Xuan's authoritative voice echoed.
"We don't know... " The maidservants stuttered nervously.