dì liǎng qiān wǔ bǎi liù shí qī zhāng huàn líng tiān huǒ de yǐn huàn
第两千五百六十七章 幻灵天火的隐患
Chapter 2567: Hazards of Illusory Spirit Heaven Fire
dòng fǔ yǎn yìng zài yī piàn shù lín zhī zhōng ， wài miàn mí màn zhe dàn dàn de bái wù ， cǐ wù qì kàn shàng qù jiù yǔ chén xī lù shuǐ xíng chéng de chà bu duō ， háo wú qǐ yǎn zhī chù ， rán ér lín xuān shén shí gāng yī jiē chù ， jiù bèi fǎn tán le huí lái ， zhè shì jí wéi lì hài de zhèn fǎ 。
洞府掩映在一片树林之中，外面弥漫着淡淡的白雾，此雾气看上去就与晨曦露水形成的差不多，毫无起眼之处，然而林轩神识刚一接触，就被反弹了回来，这是极为厉害的阵法。
The cave dwelling was hidden among a grove, with a faint white mist lingering around it. This mist looked similar to the morning dew and was unremarkable at first glance. However, as soon as Lin Xuan's divine sense touched it, it bounced back. It was an extremely potent array.
suī rán zhè lǐ yǐ shì piāo miǎo xiān gōng de jìn dì ， àn lǐ shuō ， ān quán yīng gāi wú yú ， rán ér dòng fǔ nǎi shì xiū shì zuì wèi kàn zhòng zhī chù ， líng xū zhēn rén zài zhè lǐ bù zhì jǐ tào lì hài de zhèn fǎ yě shì bù zú wéi qí 。
虽然这里已是缥缈仙宫的禁地，按理说，安全应该无虞，然而洞府乃是修士最为看重之处，灵虚真人在这里布置几套厉害的阵法也是不足为奇。
Although this place was already within the禁区 of Ethereal Immortal Palace, safety should be assured here. Nonetheless, a cave dwelling was where cultivators valued most, and Ling Xu Zhenren had set up several powerful arrays to protect his residence.
shén shí sǎo guò ， lín xuān fā xiàn zhè tào zhèn fǎ zì jǐ bìng bù rèn shí ， bù guò fáng hù lì xiǎn rán bù sú ， zì jǐ jí biàn shén tōng qí chū ， xiǎng yào pò jiě ， yě bú shì yī shí piàn kè 。
神识扫过，林轩发现这套阵法自己并不认识，不过防护力显然不俗，自己即便神通齐出，想要破解，也不是一时片刻。
Scanning with his divine sense, Lin Xuan found that he did not recognize this array. However, its defensive capabilities were evident; even if he unleashed all his powers, it would take some time to break through.
lín xuān dāng rán bù kě néng zhè me zuò ， jìn zì jǐ de dòng fǔ hái yǐn qǐ nà me dà dòng jìng ， shēn fèn bù chuō chuān nà cái jiào guài le 。
林轩当然不可能这么做，进自己的洞府还引起那么大动静，身份不戳穿那才叫怪了。
Lin Xuan was unlikely to do so. If he caused such a commotion entering his own cave dwelling, something was seriously wrong with his identity.
hǎo zài lái zhī qián ， tā jiù shì zǎo yǒu zhǔn bèi de 。
好在来之前，他就是早有准备的。
Fortunately, he had prepared for this beforehand.
xiù páo yī fú ， yī kuài bā zhǎng dà xiǎo de zhèn pán fēi lüè ér chū ， lín xuān yòu shǒu tái qǐ ， yī dào fǎ jué dǎ le shàng qù ， wū wū de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， xià yī kè ， nà rǔ bái sè de bó wù kāi shǐ fān yǒng ， suí hòu wù qì xiàng zhe liǎng biān fēn kāi ， yī tiáo zhàng xǔ kuān ， kě róng liǎng míng xiū shì bìng pái fēi guò de tōng dào xiǎn lù chū lái 。
袖袍一拂，一块巴掌大小的阵盘飞掠而出，林轩右手抬起，一道法诀打了上去，呜呜的声音传入耳朵，下一刻，那乳白色的薄雾开始翻涌，随后雾气像着两边分开，一条丈许宽，可容两名修士并排飞过的通道显露出来。
With a wave of his sleeve, a palm-sized array plate flew out. Lin Xuan raised his right hand and cast a spell on it. A whistling sound entered his ears, followed by the milky white mist swirling. Next, the mist parted to reveal a passage wide enough for two cultivators to fly side by side.
lín xuān shōu qǐ zhèn pán ， suí hòu dà yáo dà bǎi de jìn le dòng fǔ 。
林轩收起阵盘，随后大摇大摆的进了洞府。
Lin Xuan put away the array plate and strolled into the cave dwelling with great confidence.
lǐ miàn bǐ xiǎng xiàng de hái yào kuān chǎng dé duō ， suī rán tán bù shàng shē huá ， dàn dòng fǔ zhōng de yī cǎo yī mù ， rèn hé yī yàng jiā jù bǎi shè ， dōu kě yǐ shuō ， shì jí qí kǎo jiū de 。
里面比想象的还要宽敞得多，虽然谈不上奢华，但洞府中的一草一木，任何一样家具摆设，都可以说，是极其考究的。
Inside, it was much larger than expected, though not luxurious. The grass, trees, furniture, and any decorations were all meticulously crafted.
xiū xiān zhě suī bù zhù zhòng xiǎng shòu ， dàn líng xū zhēn rén bì jìng shì yī pài zhī zhǔ ， ér qiě suǒ zhǎng kòng de ， hái shì chāo jí zōng mén ， tā suǒ qián xiū de dòng fǔ ， ruò shì tài guò jiǎn lòu ， yú qíng yú lǐ ， dōu shuō bù guò qù 。
修仙者虽不注重享受，但灵虚真人毕竟是一派之主，而且所掌控的，还是超级宗门，他所潜修的洞府，若是太过简陋，于情于理，都说不过去。
Although cultivators did not emphasize luxury, as Ling Xu Zhenren was a sect leader controlling a super-sect, his residence should be well-maintained for both practical and ceremonial reasons.
dāng rán ， lín xuān kàn zhòng de ， yě bìng fēi zhè ge ， yī jìn rù dòng fǔ ， tā èr huà bù shuō ， jiù zhí bēn liàn gōng fáng ér qù le 。
当然，林轩看重的，也并非这个，一进入洞府，他二话不说，就直奔练功房而去了。
Lin Xuan's focus lay elsewhere. As soon as he entered the cave dwelling, he headed straight to the practice room.
lǐ miàn bié wú tā wù ， jǐn yǒu yī zhuō yī yǐ ， hái yǒu liǎng zhāng pú tuán ér yǐ 。
里面别无他物，仅有一桌一椅，还有两张蒲团而已。
The room contained nothing but one table, one chair, and two cushions.
zhuō shàng bǎi zhe yī tào jiǔ jù ， chú cǐ yǐ wài ， jiù shì liǎng gè chǔ wù dài bǎi zài nǎ lǐ 。
桌上摆着一套酒具，除此以外，就是两个储物袋摆在哪里。
A set of wine utensils was placed on the table, along with two storage bags.
lín xuān háo bú kè qì ， shàng qián ná zài shǒu lǐ 。
林轩毫不客气，上前拿在手里。
Lin Xuan took them without hesitation.
guǒ rán méi cuò ， chú fēi shì xiàng zì jǐ zhè yàng de sàn xiū ， jū wú dìng suǒ ， fǒu zé xiàng líng xū zhēn rén zhè yàng de yī pài zhī zhǔ ， chū qù mào xiǎn ， yòu zěn me kě néng jiāng dà bù fèn bǎo wù ， dōu dài zài shēn shàng ne ？
果然没错，除非是像自己这样的散修，居无定所，否则像灵虚真人这样的一派之主，出去冒险，又怎么可能将大部分宝物，都带在身上呢？
Indeed, unless a cultivator like him lived nomadically, a sect leader like Ling Xu Zhenren would not carry most of his treasures when venturing out.
lín xuān jiāng chǔ wù dài ná qǐ ， lǐ miàn de gè zhǒng bǎo wù shǔ bù shèng shǔ ， cái liào dān yào bù yī ér zú ， ér qiě shù liàng dào le yí gè jí wéi jīng rén de dì bù ， bù guò cǐ shí cǐ kè ， lín xuān dào yě méi yǒu zháo jí yī yī qīng diǎn de 。
林轩将储物袋拿起，里面的各种宝物数不胜数，材料丹药不一而足，而且数量到了一个极为惊人的地步，不过此时此刻，林轩倒也没有着急一一清点的。
Lin Xuan picked up one of the storage bags and found an abundance of items inside—various materials and medicinal pills in great numbers. However, he did not rush to count them all.
ér lìng yí gè chǔ wù dài zhōng de shì wù yòu zì bù tóng ， lín xuān shén shí sǎo guò zhī hòu ， lì kè jiāng cǐ chǔ wù dài dào zhuǎn ， qīng qīng yī dǒu ， shà shí jiān ， yī dào bái sè de xiá guāng cóng lǐ miàn fēi lüè chū lái 。
而另一个储物袋中的事物又自不同，林轩神识扫过之后，立刻将此储物袋倒转，轻轻一抖，霎时间，一道白色的霞光从里面飞掠出来。
The other storage bag contained different things. After scanning with his divine sense, Lin Xuan turned it over and gently shook it. Instantly, a white aura shot out from within.
dāng guāng yùn sàn qù ， yí gè gè de kuǐ lěi chū xiàn zài le shì xiàn lǐ 。
当光晕散去，一个个的傀儡出现在了视线里。
As the light faded, several puppets appeared before his eyes.
zhè xiē kuǐ lěi bù guò quán tou dà xiǎo ， rán ér què shì xíng tài gè yì ， jì yǒu nǐ rén xíng tài de kuǐ lěi ， yě yǒu niǎo shòu chóng yú 。
这些傀儡不过拳头大小，然而却是形态各异，既有拟人形态的傀儡，也有鸟兽虫鱼。
These puppets were only fist-sized but varied in form—some resembled humans, while others were birds, beasts, insects, or fish.
lín xuān mù guāng sǎo guò ， zú yǒu shù shí gè zhī duō ， ér qiě dà bù fèn dōu shì dòng xuán jí bié de 。
林轩目光扫过，足有数十个之多，而且大部分都是洞玄级别的。
Lin Xuan's gaze swept across them; there were dozens of them, mostly at the Daoist Profound level.
bù kuì shì piāo miǎo xiān gōng dà zhǎng lǎo ， zhè zhǒng děng jí de kuǐ lěi ， wài miàn kě shì yǒu jīng shí yě mǎi bú dào 。
不愧是缥缈仙宫大长老，这种等级的傀儡，外面可是有晶石也买不到。
No wonder the Great Elder of Ethereal Immortal Palace was so renowned. Such-grade puppets could not be bought with crystal stones outside.
lín xuān shí fēn mǎn yì ， kuǐ lěi yě shì tā cǐ xíng de mù biāo zhī yī 。
林轩十分满意，傀儡也是他此行的目标之一。
Lin Xuan was very satisfied as puppets were one of his targets for this trip.
bù guò ， lín xuān suǒ kàn zhòng de kuǐ lěi què bú shì yǎn qián zhè xiē ， ér shì chuán shuō …… piāo miǎo xiān gōng lìng wài yī jiàn zhèn gōng de bǎo wù 。
不过，林轩所看中的傀儡却不是眼前这些，而是传说……缥缈仙宫另外一件镇宫的宝物。
However, the puppets he coveted were not these ones but a legendary puppet from another treasure of Ethereal Immortal Palace.
jù shuō nà jiàn kuǐ lěi ， nǎi shì gāi pài zǔ shī liú xià lái de ， chuán chéng zì shàng gǔ ， shèn zhì kě yǐ lì dí dù jié qī lǎo guài wù 。
据说那件傀儡，乃是该派祖师留下来的，传承自上古，甚至可以力敌渡劫期老怪物。
It was said that this puppet had been left by the sect's ancestor and passed down through ancient times. It could even rival old monsters at the Tribulation Transcending stage.
shì zhēn shì jiǎ ， lín xuān yě bìng bù qīng chǔ ， zǒng jué de chuán yán tài lí pǔ ， bù lùn cóng nǎ ge jiǎo dù ， dōu yǒu kuā dà de xián yí ， rán ér huà shì zhè me méi cuò ， kě huàn yí gè jiǎo dù ， bú shì shuō ， wú fēng bù qǐ làng me ， zhòng rén yán zhī záo záo ， shèn zhì lián yāo zú ， duì zhè ge chuán yán ， dōu shì xìn zhī bù yì ， rú guǒ shuō shì jiǎ de ， nán dào piāo miǎo xiān gōng zhēn yǒu mán tiān guò hǎi zhī cè ， néng gòu jiāng tiān xià yīng xióng ， jǐn jiē wán nòng yú gǔ zhǎng zhī jiān me ？
是真是假，林轩也并不清楚，总觉得传言太离谱，不论从哪个角度，都有夸大的嫌疑，然而话是这么没错，可换一个角度，不是说，无风不起浪么，众人言之凿凿，甚至连妖族，对这个传言，都是信之不易，如果说是假的，难道飘渺仙宫真有瞒天过海之策，能够将天下英雄，尽皆玩弄于鼓掌之间么？
Lin Xuan did not know if it was true, always doubting the exaggeration in rumors. But he believed there must be some truth to them; otherwise, why would so many people believe it? Even the demon race held this rumor with great respect. If it were false, how could Ethereal Immortal Palace have such a strategy to deceive all heroes?
lín xuān jué de ， shì bù kě néng de ！
林轩觉得，是不可能的！
Lin Xuan thought it was impossible.
cǐ kuǐ lěi néng yǔ piāo miǎo jiǔ xiān dān qí míng ， zuò wéi zhèn gōng de bǎo wù ， kěn dìng bú huì shì làng dé xū míng ， jiù suàn chuán yán yǒu kuā dà ， bìng bù néng pì měi dù jié qī lǎo guài wù ， kǒng pà yě bú huì xiāng chà tài duō 。
此傀儡能与飘渺九仙丹齐名，作为镇宫的宝物，肯定不会是浪得虚名，就算传言有夸大，并不能媲美渡劫期老怪物，恐怕也不会相差太多。
This puppet was as renowned as the Ethereal Nine Immortals Pill and must not be in vain. Even if the rumors exaggerated its power, it would still be formidable.
jiǎ rú zì jǐ néng jiāng cǐ kuǐ lěi jù wéi jǐ yǒu ……
假如自己能将此傀儡据为己有……
If he could acquire this puppet...
lín xuān zhī dào zhè ge xiǎng fǎ tān xīn le diǎn ， rán ér piāo miǎo jiǔ xiān dān dōu yǐ jīng bèi tā shōu rù huái zhōng ， sú huà shuō ， yī bù zuò ， èr bù xiū ， tā nǎ lǐ jiè yì jiāng gāi pài de lìng wài yī jiàn bǎo wù yě ná zǒu 。
林轩知道这个想法贪心了点，然而飘渺九仙丹都已经被他收入怀中，俗话说，一不做，二不休，他哪里介意将该派的另外一件宝物也拿走。
Lin Xuan knew his desire was greedy but reasoned that since he had already taken the Ethereal Nine Immortals Pill, there was no harm in taking another treasure of the sect.
dāng rán ， cǐ shì jí bù dé ， jiù suàn tā xiàn zài mào chōng de líng xū zhēn rén shì yī pài zhī zhǔ ， xiǎng yào móu qǔ zhè yàng de bǎo wù ， yě xū yào yí dìng nài xīn de 。
当然，此事急不得，就算他现在冒充的灵虚真人是一派之主，想要谋取这样的宝物，也需要一定耐心的。
Of course, this required patience. Even though Lin Xuan pretended to be Ling Xu Zhenren, obtaining such a treasure would take time and effort.
xīn jí chī bù liǎo rè dòu fǔ 。
心急吃不了热豆腐。
Haste made waste.
lín xuān yǐ jīng fēn fù qiú xū dà hàn ， ràng suǒ yǒu de zhǎng lǎo ， shí tiān hòu lái jiàn zì jǐ ， ér zhè xiē tiān ， lín xuān yě bú shì wú shì kě zuò ， yǒu yī jiàn shì qíng ， jí xū tā mǎ shàng chǔ lǐ 。
林轩已经吩咐虬须大汉，让所有的长老，十天后来见自己，而这些天，林轩也不是无事可做，有一件事情，急需他马上处理。
Lin Xuan instructed the bearded giant to summon all elders ten days later. Meanwhile, he had other matters to attend to urgently.
lín xuān yǐ yòng zhèn pán ， jiāng dòng fǔ de zhèn fǎ kāi qǐ ， yīn cǐ yě bù pà yǒu rén lái dǎ rǎo zì jǐ 。
林轩已用阵盘，将洞府的阵法开启，因此也不怕有人来打扰自己。
With the array plate, Lin Xuan activated the cave dwelling's arrays, so no one could disturb him here.
zhè lǐ jiù shì líng xū zhēn rén píng shí liàn gōng zhī dì ， lín xuān lā guò yī zhāng pú tuán ， pán xī ér zuò ， shuāng shǒu píng fàng yú shuāng xī ， shuāng mù jǐn bì ……
这里就是灵虚真人平时练功之地，林轩拉过一张蒲团，盘膝而坐，双手平放于双膝，双目紧闭……
This was where Ling Xu Zhenren practiced regularly. Lin Xuan pulled a cushion and sat cross-legged, placing his hands on his knees with closed eyes...
guò le piàn kè ， cái jiāng liǎng shǒu tái qǐ ， hún shēn shàng xià qīng guāng liú lí ， shí zhǐ fēn fēi ， qiā chū yī dào qí guài de fǎ jué ， suí hòu tān kāi shǒu zhǎng ， pū ， yī tuán jī dàn dà xiǎo de huǒ yàn ， cóng tā de zhǎng xīn zhī zhōng yuè shēng ér qǐ 。
过了片刻，才将两手抬起，浑身上下青光琉璃，十指纷飞，掐出一道奇怪的法决，随后摊开手掌，噗，一团鸡蛋大小的火焰，从他的掌心之中跃升而起。
After a moment, he raised both hands; his body was enveloped in a layer of blue-green light, fingers flying as he cast an odd spell. He then spread his palms, and a ball of egg-sized flame leaped from his palm.
huàn líng tiān huǒ ， wǔ cǎi liú lí ， dàng zhēn xiǎn de shì fēi cháng de měi lì 。
幻灵天火，五彩琉璃，当真显得是非常的美丽。
Illusory Spirit Heaven Fire, colorful and ethereal, truly looked beautiful.
rán ér cǐ kè ， wǔ cǎi guāng yùn suī rán liú zhuǎn bù yǐ ， dàn lǐ miàn què yǐn yǐn kě jiàn yī dào hēi qì ， jù ér bù sàn ， xiǎn de guǐ yì yǐ jí 。
然而此刻，五彩光晕虽然流转不已，但里面却隐隐可见一道黑气，聚而不散，显得诡异以极。
However, despite the vibrant colors, a hint of black aura could be seen, gathering without dispersing, appearing extremely strange.
lín xuān zhēng kāi shuāng mù ， méi tóu yě wēi wēi zhòu qǐ ， zhè lǚ hēi qì ， shì huàn líng tiān huǒ miè shā nà tiān wài mó tóu hòu ， cái chū xiàn dì ， qǐ chū ， lín xuān bìng méi yǒu rú hé zài yì ， yǐ huàn líng tiān huǒ de shén qí ， xiǎng bì yòng bù liǎo duō jiǔ ， jiù néng jiāng tā gěi liàn huà dì 。
林轩睁开双目，眉头也微微皱起，这缕黑气，是幻灵天火灭杀那天外魔头后，才出现地，起初，林轩并没有如何在意，以幻灵天火的神奇，想必用不了多久，就能将牠给炼化地。
Lin Xuan opened his eyes, furrowing his brows. This black aura appeared after the destruction of that celestial demon. Initially, Lin Xuan did not pay much attention; with Illusory Spirit Heaven Fire's magic, he believed it would soon be refined away.
rán ér shì yǔ yuàn wéi ， guò qù le nà me jiǔ ， nà lǚ hēi qì bù jǐn méi yǒu bèi liàn huà xiāo shī ， fǎn ér xī shōu le huàn líng tiān huǒ zhōng de líng lì ， zhuàng dà le bù shǎo 。
然而事与愿违，过去了那么久，那缕黑气不仅没有被炼化消失，反而吸收了幻灵天火中的灵力，壮大了不少。
However, things went against his expectations. After so long, this black aura had not been refined but instead absorbed some of the Illusory Spirit Heaven Fire's spiritual energy and grown stronger.
rú cǐ fǎn kè wéi zhǔ ， ruò shì rèn yóu tā fā zhǎn xià qù ， fǎn jiāng huàn líng tiān huǒ tūn shì ， yě bìng fēi méi yǒu yī sī kě néng dì 。
如此反客为主，若是任由牠发展下去，反将幻灵天火吞噬，也并非没有一丝可能地。
If left unchecked, it might eventually consume the Illusory Spirit Heaven Fire.
suī rán nà xū yào màn cháng de shí guāng ， ér qiě kě néng xìng yě bú shì hěn dà ， dàn yǐ lín xuān de xìng gé ， dāng rán bú huì fàng rèn zhè zhǒng yǐn huàn fā shēng le 。
虽然那需要漫长的时光，而且可能性也不是很大，但以林轩的性格，当然不会放任这种隐患发生了。
Although that required a long time and was unlikely, Lin Xuan would not let such a隐患 grow. Danger must be eradicated at its root. Even if this black aura did not ultimately devour the Illusory Spirit Heaven Fire, any mistake during combat could lead to regret.
wēi xiǎn yào è shā zài méng yá lǐ ， jiù suàn huàn líng tiān huǒ zuì hòu bú huì bèi cǐ mó qì tūn shì ， duì dí de shí hòu wàn yī chū xiàn diǎn shén me chā cuò ， yě huì ràng zì jǐ zhuī huǐ mò jí 。
危险要扼杀在萌芽里，就算幻灵天火最后不会被此魔气吞噬，对敌的时候万一出现点什么差错，也会让自己追悔莫及。
Thus, Lin Xuan decided to eliminate this隐患 first.
suǒ yǐ lín xuān jué dìng xiān jiāng cǐ yǐn huàn chú qù 。
所以林轩决定先将此隐患除去。
Taking deep breaths, Lin Xuan directed his spiritual energy to his forehead. His pupils turned into a brilliant silver color under the Heavenly Phoenix Divine Eye, but it did not reveal anything; instead, the aura seemed even deeper.
shēn shēn hū xī ， lín xuān hún shēn de líng lì ， xiàng méi xīn liú qù ， suí hòu tā de tóng kǒng ， biàn chéng le cuǐ càn de yín sè ， rán ér zài tiān fèng shén mù xià ， cǐ mó qì bù jǐn méi yǒu kàn chū fēn háo duān ní ， fǎn ér xiǎn de gèng jiā de shēn suì wú bǐ 。
深深呼吸，林轩浑身的灵力，像眉心流去，随后他的瞳孔，变成了璀璨的银色，然而在天凤神目下，此魔气不仅没有看出分毫端倪，反而显得更加的深邃无比。
Lin Xuan sighed. This thing truly was strange.
lín xuān tàn le kǒu qì ， zhè dōng xī guǒ rán guǐ yì 。
林轩叹了口气，这东西果然诡异。
But he had already erased that celestial demon; what could this mere black aura accomplish?
bù guò lián nà tiān wài mó tóu dōu bèi zì jǐ mǒ chú ， zhè qū qū yī lǚ mó qì yòu néng chéng dé le shén me qì hòu ne ？
不过连那天外魔头都被自己抹除，这区区一缕魔气又能成得了什么气候呢？
It was just rootless floating萍, trying to challenge his Illusory Spirit Heaven Fire—too presumptuous.
bù guò shì wú gēn de fú píng ér yǐ ， yě xiǎng yào duì kàng zì jǐ de huàn líng tiān huǒ ， tài bù zì liàng lì le 。
不过是无根的浮萍而已，也想要对抗自己的幻灵天火，太不自量力了。
Lin Xuan inhaled deeply and cast several spells, manipulating the Illusory Spirit Heaven Fire to refine away the black aura.
lín xuān xī le kǒu qì ， shuāng shǒu huàng dòng bù yǐ ， jǐ dào fǎ jué dǎ le chū qù ， cāo zòng huàn líng tiān huǒ liàn huà cǐ mó qì 。
林轩吸了口气，双手晃动不已，几道法诀打了出去，操纵幻灵天火炼化此魔气。
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Chapter 2567: Hazards of Illusory Spirit Heaven Fire
The cave dwelling was hidden among a grove, with a faint white mist lingering around it. This mist looked similar to the morning dew and was unremarkable at first glance. However, as soon as Lin Xuan's divine sense touched it, it bounced back. It was an extremely potent array.
Although this place was already within the禁区 of Ethereal Immortal Palace, safety should be assured here. Nonetheless, a cave dwelling was where cultivators valued most, and Ling Xu Zhenren had set up several powerful arrays to protect his residence.
Scanning with his divine sense, Lin Xuan found that he did not recognize this array. However, its defensive capabilities were evident; even if he unleashed all his powers, it would take some time to break through.
Lin Xuan was unlikely to do so. If he caused such a commotion entering his own cave dwelling, something was seriously wrong with his identity.
Fortunately, he had prepared for this beforehand.
With a wave of his sleeve, a palm-sized array plate flew out. Lin Xuan raised his right hand and cast a spell on it. A whistling sound entered his ears, followed by the milky white mist swirling. Next, the mist parted to reveal a passage wide enough for two cultivators to fly side by side.
Lin Xuan put away the array plate and strolled into the cave dwelling with great confidence.
Inside, it was much larger than expected, though not luxurious. The grass, trees, furniture, and any decorations were all meticulously crafted.
Although cultivators did not emphasize luxury, as Ling Xu Zhenren was a sect leader controlling a super-sect, his residence should be well-maintained for both practical and ceremonial reasons.
Lin Xuan's focus lay elsewhere. As soon as he entered the cave dwelling, he headed straight to the practice room.
The room contained nothing but one table, one chair, and two cushions.
A set of wine utensils was placed on the table, along with two storage bags.
Lin Xuan took them without hesitation.
Indeed, unless a cultivator like him lived nomadically, a sect leader like Ling Xu Zhenren would not carry most of his treasures when venturing out.
Lin Xuan picked up one of the storage bags and found an abundance of items inside—various materials and medicinal pills in great numbers. However, he did not rush to count them all.
The other storage bag contained different things. After scanning with his divine sense, Lin Xuan turned it over and gently shook it. Instantly, a white aura shot out from within.
As the light faded, several puppets appeared before his eyes.
These puppets were only fist-sized but varied in form—some resembled humans, while others were birds, beasts, insects, or fish.
Lin Xuan's gaze swept across them; there were dozens of them, mostly at the Daoist Profound level.
No wonder the Great Elder of Ethereal Immortal Palace was so renowned. Such-grade puppets could not be bought with crystal stones outside.
Lin Xuan was very satisfied as puppets were one of his targets for this trip.
However, the puppets he coveted were not these ones but a legendary puppet from another treasure of Ethereal Immortal Palace.
It was said that this puppet had been left by the sect's ancestor and passed down through ancient times. It could even rival old monsters at the Tribulation Transcending stage.
Lin Xuan did not know if it was true, always doubting the exaggeration in rumors. But he believed there must be some truth to them; otherwise, why would so many people believe it? Even the demon race held this rumor with great respect. If it were false, how could Ethereal Immortal Palace have such a strategy to deceive all heroes?
Lin Xuan thought it was impossible.
This puppet was as renowned as the Ethereal Nine Immortals Pill and must not be in vain. Even if the rumors exaggerated its power, it would still be formidable.
If he could acquire this puppet...
Lin Xuan knew his desire was greedy but reasoned that since he had already taken the Ethereal Nine Immortals Pill, there was no harm in taking another treasure of the sect.
Of course, this required patience. Even though Lin Xuan pretended to be Ling Xu Zhenren, obtaining such a treasure would take time and effort.
Haste made waste.
Lin Xuan instructed the bearded giant to summon all elders ten days later. Meanwhile, he had other matters to attend to urgently.
With the array plate, Lin Xuan activated the cave dwelling's arrays, so no one could disturb him here.
This was where Ling Xu Zhenren practiced regularly. Lin Xuan pulled a cushion and sat cross-legged, placing his hands on his knees with closed eyes...
After a moment, he raised both hands; his body was enveloped in a layer of blue-green light, fingers flying as he cast an odd spell. He then spread his palms, and a ball of egg-sized flame leaped from his palm.
Illusory Spirit Heaven Fire, colorful and ethereal, truly looked beautiful.
However, despite the vibrant colors, a hint of black aura could be seen, gathering without dispersing, appearing extremely strange.
Lin Xuan opened his eyes, furrowing his brows. This black aura appeared after the destruction of that celestial demon. Initially, Lin Xuan did not pay much attention; with Illusory Spirit Heaven Fire's magic, he believed it would soon be refined away.
However, things went against his expectations. After so long, this black aura had not been refined but instead absorbed some of the Illusory Spirit Heaven Fire's spiritual energy and grown stronger.
If left unchecked, it might eventually consume the Illusory Spirit Heaven Fire.
Although that required a long time and was unlikely, Lin Xuan would not let such a隐患 grow. Danger must be eradicated at its root. Even if this black aura did not ultimately devour the Illusory Spirit Heaven Fire, any mistake during combat could lead to regret.
Thus, Lin Xuan decided to eliminate this隐患 first.
Taking deep breaths, Lin Xuan directed his spiritual energy to his forehead. His pupils turned into a brilliant silver color under the Heavenly Phoenix Divine Eye, but it did not reveal anything; instead, the aura seemed even deeper.
Lin Xuan sighed. This thing truly was strange.
But he had already erased that celestial demon; what could this mere black aura accomplish?
It was just rootless floating萍, trying to challenge his Illusory Spirit Heaven Fire—too presumptuous.
Lin Xuan inhaled deeply and cast several spells, manipulating the Illusory Spirit Heaven Fire to refine away the black aura.
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