zhè yì diǎn ， lín xuān xīn zhōng yǒu shù 。
这一点，林轩心中有数。
Lin Xuan knew this much in his heart.
bù guò nà yòu rú hé ？
不过那又如何？
But what of it?
xuán bīng lǎo zǔ zhǎo shàng zì jǐ ， zhǐ bù guò shì lǐ lùn shàng kě néng ér yǐ 。
玄冰老祖找上自己，只不过是理论上可能而已。
Finding him was merely a theoretical possibility for the Old Patriarch of Profound Ice. The actual probability of such an occurrence was rather low.
shí jì chū xiàn de jī lǜ bìng bù dà 。
实际出现的几率并不大。
Whether that old monster was sequestered away in meditation or met with some danger, he would most likely be too preoccupied to spare any thought for Lin Xuan. Otherwise, how could these incarnations have generated their own memories and emotions?
nà lǎo guài wù zài bì guān yě hǎo ， hái shì yù jiàn shén me wēi xiǎn yě bà ， zǒng zhī ， shí yǒu ** de kě néng ， dōu shì zì gù bù xiá ， fǒu zé ， zhè jǐ jù huà shēn ， yòu zěn me kě néng chǎn shēng gè zì de jì yì yǔ qíng gǎn 。
那老怪物在闭关也好，还是遇见什么危险也罢，总之，十有**的可能，都是自顾不暇，否则，这几具化身，又怎么可能产生各自的记忆与情感。
From this, it seemed that the Old Patriarch of Profound Ice had encountered a significant predicament. Could he even escape? How much less could he pose a threat to him?
cóng zhè yì diǎn tuī cè ， xuán bīng lǎo zǔ duō bàn shì yù jiàn le tiān dà de má fán 。
从这一点推测，玄冰老祖多半是遇见了天大的麻烦。
After all, to the Ice Sea Realm, Lin Xuan was merely an outsider who would leave soon enough. Even if the old monster managed to break free, what could he do about it? Would he really chase after him just for face sake and run into the Dragon's Lair Realm?
néng fǒu tuō shēn dōu shì wèn tí ， yòu zěn me kě néng wēi xié dào zì jǐ ？
能否脱身都是问题，又怎么可能威胁到自己？
This was clearly impossible!
bì jìng zì jǐ duì bīng hǎi jiè lái shuō ， zhǐ bù guò shì yī míng guò kè ， yòng bù liǎo duō jiǔ jiù huì lí kāi de ， dào shí hòu ， lǎo guài wù jiù suàn tuō kùn ér chū ， yòu rú zhī nài hé ， nán bù chéng hái zhēn wèi le miàn zi ， pǎo dào nài lóng jiè zhuī shā zì jǐ me ？
毕竟自己对冰海界来说，只不过是一名过客，用不了多久就会离开的，到时候，老怪物就算脱困而出，又如之奈何，难不成还真为了面子，跑到鼐龙界追杀自己么？
Moreover, there were no such coincidences in this world. Lin Xuan had arrived here precisely when that old monster emerged from the Illusory Realm. His foster father, Shang'er’s adoptive father, was also an incarnation of the Old Patriarch of Profound Ice. When he perished, not even a trace of the old monster was seen.
zhè xiǎn rán shì bù kě néng de ！
这显然是不可能的！
Even if one were to retreat for a moment… Even if the Old Patriarch of Profound Ice did manage to escape and seek revenge out of face, would Lin Xuan necessarily be afraid?
hé kuàng shì shàng yě méi yǒu nà me duō qiǎo hé ， zì jǐ qià qià lái dào cǐ chù ， lǎo guài wù jiù cóng yīn jìng zhōng zǒu chū ， yào zhī dào ， xiāng ér de yì fù ， tóng yàng shì xuán bīng lǎo zǔ de huà shēn ， dāng qí yǔn luò ， tóng yàng bú jiàn zhè lǎo guài wù yǒu bàn diǎn xiāo xī lái de 。
何况世上也没有那么多巧合，自己恰恰来到此处，老怪物就从因境中走出，要知道，香儿的义父，同样是玄冰老祖的化身，当其陨落，同样不见这老怪物有半点消息来的。
The answer was no.
tuì yī wàn bù shuō ……， jiù suàn xuán bīng zhēn tuō kùn le ， wèi le miàn zi ， yòu yào zhǎo zì jǐ bào chóu ， zì jǐ shì bú shì yí dìng jiù pà le ？
退一万不说……，就算玄冰真脱困了，为了面子，又要找自己报仇，自己是不是一定就怕了？
Facing a formidable opponent, could he not simply avoid it? He had offended the Holy Ancestor of Frost Soul and still dared to venture into the Demon Realm. In the end, he returned safely here.
dá àn shì fǒu dìng de 。
答案是否定的。
Could the Old Patriarch of Profound Ice’s abilities match those of Frost Soul? Besides, Lin Xuan was no longer what he used to be; his hands held some precious treasures that could not be easily utilized. Setting aside the Five Dragon Seal for now, Life-Reviving Talisman, Perfect Tribulation Subduing Talisman, and Random Teleportation Talisman were all invaluable in critical moments. With these items, even though he would still have no chance to retaliate against a tribulation period monster, there might be an opportunity to escape.
miàn duì qiáng dí ， dǎ bù guò nán dào hái duǒ bù qǐ ， lín xuān dé zuì le bīng pò shèng zǔ ， tóng yàng gǎn dào mó jiè qù 。
面对强敌，打不过难道还躲不起，林轩得罪了冰魄圣祖，同样敢到魔界去。
Thus, Lin Xuan did not ignore the potential threat from the Old Patriarch of Profound Ice but also did not overly worry about him.
zuì hòu hái bú shì píng ān huí dào le zhè lǐ 。
最后还不是平安回到了这里。
With myriad thoughts swirling in his mind, Lin Xuan swept his sleeves and tucked away the jade bottle. At the same time, the piercing sound of breaking air entered his ears as his treasures and the array flags of the Five Elements Essence Array flew back here.
xuán bīng de běn shì ， nán dào hái néng yǔ bīng pò xiāng bǐ ， hé kuàng lín xuān jīn fēi xī bǐ ， shǒu zhōng zhe shí yǒu yī xiē yā xiāng dǐ de bǎo wù bù néng qīng yì dòng yòng de wǔ lóng xǐ zàn qiě bù shuō ， qǐ sǐ huí shēng fú ， wán měi tì jié fú ， suí jī chuán sòng fú ， wú yī bú shì zài guān jiàn shí kè néng gòu bǎo mìng de bǎo wù ， yǒu le zhè xiē dōng xī ， miàn duì dù jié qī lǎo guài wù suī rán yī jiù shì sī háo huán shǒu zhī lì yě wú ， dàn què wèi bì méi yǒu jī huì tuō kùn ér táo le 。
玄冰的本事，难道还能与冰魄相比，何况林轩今非昔比，手中着实有一些压箱底的宝物不能轻易动用的五龙玺暂且不说，起死回生符，完美替劫符，随机传送符，无一不是在关键时刻能够保命的宝物，有了这些东西，面对渡劫期老怪物虽然依旧是丝毫还手之力也无，但却未必没有机会脱困而逃了。
Lin Xuan’s expression was quite satisfied.
suǒ yǐ ， xuán bīng lǎo zǔ kě néng de wēi xié lín xuān bù hū shì ， dàn yě méi bì yào jiāng tā tài fàng zài xīn shàng de 。
所以，玄冰老祖可能的威胁林轩不忽视，但也没必要将他太放在心上的。
With a sweeping motion of his large sleeves, a fierce wind whipped past, making these originally his treasures vanish without a trace. Lin Xuan then no longer lingered, his body emitting a strong green glow as he soared towards the territory of the Snow Fox Clan.
nǎo hǎi zhōng zhū bān niàn tou zhuǎn guò ， lín xuān xiù páo yī fú ， jiù jiāng nà yù píng shōu hǎo le tóng shí ， pò kōng shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， què shì zì jǐ jì chū de bǎo wù hái yǒu wǔ xíng yùn líng zhèn de zhèn qí ， quán dōu pò kōng fēi huí le zhè lǐ 。
脑海中诸般念头转过，林轩袖袍一拂，就将那玉瓶收好了同时，破空声传入耳朵，却是自己祭出的宝物还有五行蕴灵阵的阵旗，全都破空飞回了这里。
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lín xuān liǎn shàng de biǎo qíng shí fēn mǎn yì 。
林轩脸上的表情十分满意。
How is Shang'er doing? The saying goes that concern can cloud one’s judgment. At this moment, Lin Xuan truly felt a bit anxious in his heart.
dà xiù yī fú ， kuáng fēng juǎn guò ， zhè xiē yuán shǔ yú tā de bǎo wù yě dōu zōng jì quán wú ， suí hòu lín xuān bù zài dān gē ， hún shēn qīng máng dà qǐ ， pò kōng xiàng xuě hú zú de lǐng dì fēi qù 。
大袖一拂，狂风卷过，这些原属于他的宝物也都踪迹全无，随后林轩不再耽搁，浑身青芒大起，破空像雪狐族的领地飞去。
With a deep breath, his speed instantly increased to an incredible level, almost instantaneous teleportation. Returning to the Snow Fox Clan’s territory would not take much effort from him.
qián hòu dān gē le zhè me jiǔ bù zhī dào xiāng ér nà yā tou zěn me yàng le ？
前后耽搁了这么久不知道香儿那丫头怎么样了？
Soon enough, loud cracking sounds filled the air as colorful spiritual lights entered his vision. The sun had already set behind the hills, and the vivid spiritual light shimmered in the night sky, even more beautiful than the stars.
sú huà shuō ， guān xīn zé luàn ， cǐ shí cǐ kè lín xuān nèi xīn shēn chù ， hái zhēn yǒu nà me jǐ fēn jiāo jí de 。
俗话说，关心则乱，此时此刻林轩内心深处，还真有那么几分焦急的。
But Lin Xuan was not in the mood to admire anything; he flew past like a gust of wind.
yú shì tā xī le kǒu qì ， dùn guāng de sù dù shà shí jiān bào zēng le xǔ duō yǐ jīng bù néng xíng róng wèi fēng chí diàn chè ， jiǎn zhí yǔ shùn yí chà bu duō 。
于是他吸了口气，遁光的速度霎时间暴增了许多已经不能形容为风驰电掣，简直与瞬移差不多。
"Who is there?" A loud shout echoed as beams of light shot from all directions—east, west, north, and south. Not only were experts brought here, but they had also surrounded the Snow Fox Clan completely. Lin Xuan’s attempt to enter naturally drew the attention of these demonic cultivators.
lín xuān zhè yàng quán lì shī zhǎn ， fǎn huí xuě hú zú de lǐng dì zì rán huā fèi bù liǎo duō shǎo gōng fu 。
林轩这样全力施展，返回雪狐族的领地自然花费不了多少功夫。
Thus, someone came to intercept him.
hěn kuài ， jiù tīng jiàn bào liè shēng dà zuò ， wǔ yán liù sè de líng guāng yě yìng rù yǎn lián cǐ kè tài yáng yǐ là xià shān pō ， nà yàn lì de líng guāng zài yè kōng zhōng bù tíng shǎn shuò ， shèn zhì bǐ xīng chén hái yào měi lì xǔ duō 。
很快，就听见爆裂声大做，五颜六sè的灵光也映入眼帘此刻太阳已落下山坡，那艳丽的灵光在夜空中不停闪烁，甚至比星辰还要美丽许多。
Lin Xuan sneered; he was not interested in dealing with these minor pests. With a sweep of his sleeves, piercing sounds filled the air as dozens of green sword lights swam out from his sleeves.
bù guò lín xuān kě méi yǒu xīn qíng xīn shǎng shén me ， zhí jiē yī zhèn fēng bān de fēi guò qù le 。
不过林轩可没有心情欣赏什么，直接一阵风般的飞过去了。
The demonic cultivators were taken aback but had no time to counteract before they were split apart by the attacks.
“ shén me rén ？“ bào hē shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ zhǐ jiàn cóng dōng nán xī běi ， gè gè fāng xiàng dōu yǒu dùn guāng jī shè xiàng cǐ chù bīng xióng hán shǔ ， kě bù jǐn jǐn shì dài gāo shǒu lái dào zhè lǐ ， ér shì jiāng zhěng gè xuě hú zú tuán tuán bāo wéi le ， cǐ shí cǐ kè ， lín xuān xiǎng yào jìn qù ， zì rán shì yǐn qǐ le nà xiē yāo xiū de zhǔ mù 。
“什么人？“暴喝声传入耳朵只见从东南西北，各个方向都有遁光jī射像此处冰熊寒鼠，可不仅仅是带高手来到这里，而是将整个雪狐族团团包围了，此时此刻，林轩想要进去，自然是引起了那些妖修的瞩目。
These fellows were indeed unlucky; even their appearances remained unclear before they were decapitated.
yú shì ， yǒu rén pǎo lái lán jié le 。
于是，有人跑来拦截了。
But Lin Xuan’s troubles were far from over.
lín xuān lěng xiào yī shēng ， zì rán wú yì lǐ huì zhè xiē xiǎo lóu luō ， xiù páo yī fú ， pò kōng shēng dà zuò ， shù shí dào qīng sè de jiàn guāng cóng tā de yī xiù zhōng yú yóu ér chū 。
林轩冷笑一声，自然无意理会这些小喽啰，袖袍一拂，破空声大做，数十道青sè的剑光从他的衣袖中鱼游而出。
Ahead, there were still countless obstacles blocking his path. To enter the Snow Fox Clan’s territory, he had to first break through their defenses.
nà xiē yāo xiū dà jīng shī sè， dàn hái lái bù jí shī zhǎn shén tōng dǐ dǎng ， jiù bèi pī le yí gè qī líng bā luò 。
那些妖修大惊失sè，但还来不及施展神通抵挡，就被劈了一个七零八落。
Compared to human cultivators, demons seemed more fierce. Despite seeing several of their companions fall, the remaining demons showed no fear at all.
zhè xiē jiā huo yě suàn dǎo méi ， shèn zhì kě yǐ shuō ， lián lín xuān de róng mào dōu méi yǒu kàn qīng chǔ ， jiù yǐ shēn shǒu yì chù 。
这些家伙也算倒霉，甚至可以说，连林轩的容貌都没有看清楚，就已身首异处。
Of course, they would not charge blindly to die. Whistle sounds filled his ears as the roars of giant bears echoed in succession. Hundreds and even thousands of low-grade demonic creatures rushed towards him.
dàn lín xuān de má fán bìng méi yǒu jié shù 。
但林轩的麻烦并没有结束。
"Stupid fellows, do you think these mindless beasts can stop me?" Lin Xuan’s lips curled with derision. He raised his right hand without any additional movements, and a tattered treasure pagoda flew out.
qián miàn ， dǎng lù de yāo xiū yī jiù shì shǔ bù shèng shǔ ， xiǎng yào chōng jìn xuě hú yī zú de lǐng dì ， bì xū xiān jiāng tā men de fáng xiàn tū pò le zài shuō 。
前面，挡路的妖修依旧是数不胜数，想要冲进雪狐一族的领地，必须先将他们的防线突破了再说。
The Ten Thousand Soul Pagoda!
yǔ rén lèi xiū shì xiāng bǐ ， yāo zú xiǎn rán yào xiōng hàn yī xiē ， míng míng jiàn dào qián miàn jǐ míng tóng bàn yǔn luò ， hòu miàn de yāo zú ， yī jiù shì sī háo wèi jù yě wú 。
与人类修士相比，妖族显然要凶悍一些，明明见到前面几名同伴陨落，后面的妖族，依旧是丝毫畏惧也无。
A faint spiritual glow flowed over its surface as it creaked and the first layer opened up. A dazzling white light burst forth from within.
dāng rán ， tā men yě bú huì bái bái chōng shàng lái sòng sǐ de ， hū shào shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， suí hòu yòu shì jù xióng de páo xiāo cǐ qǐ bǐ fú 。
当然，他们也不会白白冲上来送死的，呼哨声传入耳朵，随后又是巨熊的咆哮此起彼伏。
Suddenly, buzzing sounds filled the air as a blood-red insect cloud surged out.
chéng bǎi shàng qiān de dī jiē yāo zú ， xiàng zì jǐ pū guò lái le 。
成百上千的低阶妖族，像自己扑过来了。
Upon closer inspection, this insect cloud covered the sky, composed of tiny insects no bigger than fingernails. Like a tide of blood, they rushed towards him.
“ yú chǔn de jiā huo ， xiǎng yào yòng zhè xiē líng zhì dōu méi yǒu kāi qǐ de chǔn wù jiāng zì jǐ lán xià lái me ？“ lín xuān zuǐ jiǎo biān mǎn shì jī cháo zhī sè， yòu shǒu tái qǐ ， yě bú jiàn tā duō yú de dòng zuò ， yī pò pò làn làn de bǎo tǎ jiù fēi lüè ér chū 。
“愚蠢的家伙，想要用这些灵智都没有开启的蠢物将自己拦下来么？“林轩嘴角边满是讥嘲之sè，右手抬起，也不见他多余的动作，一破破烂烂的宝塔就飞掠而出。
What were these low-grade demonic creatures? Lin Xuan’s insect cloud quickly devoured them. The high-grade demonic cultivators were taken aback; although they had courage, their enemies were too strong. Rushing forward at this point would only be a waste of life, so they hesitated on the spot.
wàn hún tǎ ！
万hún塔！
This hesitation allowed Lin Xuan to fly past like a gust of wind.
biǎo miàn yǐn yǒu líng máng liú zhuǎn ， suí hòu zhī ya yī shēng chuán rù ěr biān ， dì yī céng hōng rán dǎ kāi ， suí hòu cì mù de bái máng cóng lǐ miàn sà rán zhàn fàng kāi lái 。
表面隐有灵芒流转，随后吱呀一声传入耳边，第一层轰然打开，随后刺目的白芒从里面飒然绽放开来。
"Brother Qiu, are we okay for letting our enemies go?" A fat-faced demon cultivator said with some concern.
dùn shí ， wēng míng shēng dà zuò ， yī duǒ xuè hóng sè de chóng yún cóng lǐ miàn fēng yōng ér chū 。
顿时，嗡鸣声大做，一朵血红sè的虫云从里面蜂拥而出。
"Yes, if Wang finds out, he will definitely let us off but will surely punish us severely," another demon cultivator echoed.
zǐ xì kàn lái ， nà chóng yún pū tiān gài dì ， nǎi shì yóu yī zhī zhǐ zhǐ jiǎ gài dà xiǎo de fēi chóng zǔ chéng dì ， rú xuè sè de làng cháo yì bān ， pū tiān gài dì 。
仔细看来，那虫云铺天盖地，乃是由一只只指甲盖大小的飞虫组成地，如血sè的浪潮一般，铺天盖地。
"You say that, but the punishment is nothing compared to losing one’s life," the leader of the demons said dismissively. "Besides, the enemy’s strength is probably at the Spirit Transformation stage; such beings are beyond our ability to withstand."
qū qū yī xiē dī jiē yāo zú suàn shén me ， lǔ shuǐ diǎn dòu fǔ ， yī wù xiáng yī wù ， hěn kuài jiù bèi lín xuān de chóng yún tūn mò ， nà xiē gāo jiē yāo xiū dà jīng shī sè， tā men bù fá yǒng qì ， dàn dí rén tài qiáng ， zhè shí hòu hái chōng shàng qù ， jiǎn zhí jiù shì bái bái sòng sǐ ， yú shì yě dōu chóu chú zài yuán dì 。
区区一些低阶妖族算什么，卤水点豆腐，一物降一物，很快就被林轩的虫云吞没，那些高阶妖修大惊失sè，他们不乏勇气，但敌人太强，这时候还冲上去，简直就是白白送死，于是也都踌躇在原地。
"Hmm, Brother Qiu makes a valid point."
zhè shāo yī yóu yù ， lín xuān yǐ rú tóng yī zhèn fēng ， fēi le guò qù 。
这稍一犹豫，林轩已如同一阵风，飞了过去。
"Yes, yes." The other demons agreed in unison.
“ qiū xiōng ， wǒ men zhè yàng jiāng dí rén fàng guò ， méi wèn tí ba ！” yī féi tóu dà ěr de yāo zú ， yǒu diǎn dān xīn de shuō 。
“邱兄，我们这样将敌人放过，没问题吧！”一肥头大耳的妖族，有点担心的说。
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“ shì a ， wáng rú guǒ zhī dào le ， kěn dìng jiāng wǒ men fàng guò ， bì rán huì yǒu yán zhòng chǔ fá de 。“ lìng yī yāo xiū ， yě rú cǐ jiē kǒu 。
“是啊，王如果知道了，肯定将我们放过，必然会有严重处罚的。“另一妖修，也如此接口。
On another side,
“ nǐ shuō de ， běn zūn xīn lǐ yǒu shù ， bù guò chǔ fá yòu rú hé ， zǒng bǐ jiāng xiǎo mìng diū diào ， yào hǎo shàng xǔ duō 。“ nà wéi shǒu de yāo zú bù yǐ wéi rán de shuō ：“ hé kuàng dí rén de shí lì ， duō bàn shì fēn shén qī ， zhè yàng de cún zài ， nǎ shì wǒ men néng gòu dǎng zhù dì 。”
“你说的，本尊心里有数，不过处罚又如何，总比将小命丢掉，要好上许多。“那为首的妖族不以为然的说：“何况敌人的实力，多半是分神期，这样的存在，哪是我们能够挡住地。”
Lin Xuan flew like a flash of wind into the重重包围 of the Ice Bears and Cold Rats. Whether it was restraints or the demonic cultivators using their numbers to overwhelm him, they could not stop him. His speed remained unaffected as he approached the Snow Fox Clan’s territory.
“ ń ， qiū xiōng yán zhī yǒu lǐ 。”
“嗯，邱兄言之有理。”
Just then, behind him, black light flashed, and a long spear-shaped treasure encased in heavy demon energy pierced his back from behind at incredible speed.
“ jiù shì jiù shì 。“ zhòng yāo dōu suí shēng fù hè 。
“就是就是。“众妖都随声附和。
However, Lin Xuan was no easy target for an ambush; with a swift movement, he dodged to one side. Turning around, he saw an old man dressed in black.
zhè biān yāo zú de dòng tài zàn qiě bù shuō 。
这边妖族的动态暂且不说。
His face showed surprise as if curious about how Lin Xuan managed to dodge the attack.
lìng wài yī biān 。
另外一边。
This person looked no different from human cultivators but emitted clear signs of being at the Spirit Transformation stage through his demon energy. He must be the leader of these demonic cultivators!
Lin Xuan knew this much in his heart.
But what of it?
Finding him was merely a theoretical possibility for the Old Patriarch of Profound Ice. The actual probability of such an occurrence was rather low.
Whether that old monster was sequestered away in meditation or met with some danger, he would most likely be too preoccupied to spare any thought for Lin Xuan. Otherwise, how could these incarnations have generated their own memories and emotions?
From this, it seemed that the Old Patriarch of Profound Ice had encountered a significant predicament. Could he even escape? How much less could he pose a threat to him?
After all, to the Ice Sea Realm, Lin Xuan was merely an outsider who would leave soon enough. Even if the old monster managed to break free, what could he do about it? Would he really chase after him just for face sake and run into the Dragon's Lair Realm?
This was clearly impossible!
Moreover, there were no such coincidences in this world. Lin Xuan had arrived here precisely when that old monster emerged from the Illusory Realm. His foster father, Shang'er’s adoptive father, was also an incarnation of the Old Patriarch of Profound Ice. When he perished, not even a trace of the old monster was seen.
Even if one were to retreat for a moment… Even if the Old Patriarch of Profound Ice did manage to escape and seek revenge out of face, would Lin Xuan necessarily be afraid?
The answer was no.
Facing a formidable opponent, could he not simply avoid it? He had offended the Holy Ancestor of Frost Soul and still dared to venture into the Demon Realm. In the end, he returned safely here.
Could the Old Patriarch of Profound Ice’s abilities match those of Frost Soul? Besides, Lin Xuan was no longer what he used to be; his hands held some precious treasures that could not be easily utilized. Setting aside the Five Dragon Seal for now, Life-Reviving Talisman, Perfect Tribulation Subduing Talisman, and Random Teleportation Talisman were all invaluable in critical moments. With these items, even though he would still have no chance to retaliate against a tribulation period monster, there might be an opportunity to escape.
Thus, Lin Xuan did not ignore the potential threat from the Old Patriarch of Profound Ice but also did not overly worry about him.
With myriad thoughts swirling in his mind, Lin Xuan swept his sleeves and tucked away the jade bottle. At the same time, the piercing sound of breaking air entered his ears as his treasures and the array flags of the Five Elements Essence Array flew back here.
Lin Xuan’s expression was quite satisfied.
With a sweeping motion of his large sleeves, a fierce wind whipped past, making these originally his treasures vanish without a trace. Lin Xuan then no longer lingered, his body emitting a strong green glow as he soared towards the territory of the Snow Fox Clan.
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How is Shang'er doing? The saying goes that concern can cloud one’s judgment. At this moment, Lin Xuan truly felt a bit anxious in his heart.
With a deep breath, his speed instantly increased to an incredible level, almost instantaneous teleportation. Returning to the Snow Fox Clan’s territory would not take much effort from him.
Soon enough, loud cracking sounds filled the air as colorful spiritual lights entered his vision. The sun had already set behind the hills, and the vivid spiritual light shimmered in the night sky, even more beautiful than the stars.
But Lin Xuan was not in the mood to admire anything; he flew past like a gust of wind.
"Who is there?" A loud shout echoed as beams of light shot from all directions—east, west, north, and south. Not only were experts brought here, but they had also surrounded the Snow Fox Clan completely. Lin Xuan’s attempt to enter naturally drew the attention of these demonic cultivators.
Thus, someone came to intercept him.
Lin Xuan sneered; he was not interested in dealing with these minor pests. With a sweep of his sleeves, piercing sounds filled the air as dozens of green sword lights swam out from his sleeves.
The demonic cultivators were taken aback but had no time to counteract before they were split apart by the attacks.
These fellows were indeed unlucky; even their appearances remained unclear before they were decapitated.
But Lin Xuan’s troubles were far from over.
Ahead, there were still countless obstacles blocking his path. To enter the Snow Fox Clan’s territory, he had to first break through their defenses.
Compared to human cultivators, demons seemed more fierce. Despite seeing several of their companions fall, the remaining demons showed no fear at all.
Of course, they would not charge blindly to die. Whistle sounds filled his ears as the roars of giant bears echoed in succession. Hundreds and even thousands of low-grade demonic creatures rushed towards him.
"Stupid fellows, do you think these mindless beasts can stop me?" Lin Xuan’s lips curled with derision. He raised his right hand without any additional movements, and a tattered treasure pagoda flew out.
The Ten Thousand Soul Pagoda!
A faint spiritual glow flowed over its surface as it creaked and the first layer opened up. A dazzling white light burst forth from within.
Suddenly, buzzing sounds filled the air as a blood-red insect cloud surged out.
Upon closer inspection, this insect cloud covered the sky, composed of tiny insects no bigger than fingernails. Like a tide of blood, they rushed towards him.
What were these low-grade demonic creatures? Lin Xuan’s insect cloud quickly devoured them. The high-grade demonic cultivators were taken aback; although they had courage, their enemies were too strong. Rushing forward at this point would only be a waste of life, so they hesitated on the spot.
This hesitation allowed Lin Xuan to fly past like a gust of wind.
"Brother Qiu, are we okay for letting our enemies go?" A fat-faced demon cultivator said with some concern.
"Yes, if Wang finds out, he will definitely let us off but will surely punish us severely," another demon cultivator echoed.
"You say that, but the punishment is nothing compared to losing one’s life," the leader of the demons said dismissively. "Besides, the enemy’s strength is probably at the Spirit Transformation stage; such beings are beyond our ability to withstand."
"Hmm, Brother Qiu makes a valid point."
"Yes, yes." The other demons agreed in unison.
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On another side,
Lin Xuan flew like a flash of wind into the重重包围 of the Ice Bears and Cold Rats. Whether it was restraints or the demonic cultivators using their numbers to overwhelm him, they could not stop him. His speed remained unaffected as he approached the Snow Fox Clan’s territory.
Just then, behind him, black light flashed, and a long spear-shaped treasure encased in heavy demon energy pierced his back from behind at incredible speed.
However, Lin Xuan was no easy target for an ambush; with a swift movement, he dodged to one side. Turning around, he saw an old man dressed in black.
His face showed surprise as if curious about how Lin Xuan managed to dodge the attack.
This person looked no different from human cultivators but emitted clear signs of being at the Spirit Transformation stage through his demon energy. He must be the leader of these demonic cultivators!