gù fēng liǎn sè yī biàn ， shēn shēn hū xī ， tǔ le yī kǒu zhuó qì ， shuāng shǒu píng jǔ ， hún shēn líng qì dà fàng ， zuǒ shǒu xū tuō zhe yí gè hán qì níng jié chéng de bái sè guāng qiú ， yòu shǒu shàng de huǒ yàn zé tiào yuè zhe huà wèi le yī dú jiǎo guài shòu de xíng xiàng 。
顾风脸色一变，深深呼吸，吐了一口浊气，双手平举，浑身灵气大放，左手虚托着一个寒气凝结成的白色光球，右手上的火焰则跳跃着化为了一独角怪兽的形象。
Gu Feng's expression changed as he took a deep breath and expelled a mouthful of foul air. He raised his hands levelly, radiating an aura of qi throughout his body. His left hand virtually held a white light ball formed from condensed coldness, while the flames on his right hand transformed into a single-horned beast.
shuāng shǒu tóng shí tuī chū ， hán qì guāng qiú yǔ huǒ yàn guài shòu xiàng zhe yīn hún shā le guò qù ， rán ér tā hái lái bù jí chuǎn yì kǒu qì ， tū rán jīn guāng yào yǎn ， gù fēng hài rán tái qǐ tóu lái ， zhǐ jiàn yī zhǎng kuān jiē yǒu shù zhàng de jù dà jīn zhuān ， rú tóng tài shān yā dǐng bān de xiàng tā zá le xià lái 。
双手同时推出，寒气光球与火焰怪兽向着阴魂杀了过去，然而他还来不及喘一口气，突然金光耀眼，顾风骇然抬起头来，只见一长宽皆有数丈的巨大金砖，如同泰山压顶般的像他砸了下来。
Both hands simultaneously pushed out, sending the cold light ball and the flame creature towards the ghostly soul. Before he could catch his breath, golden light suddenly flashed brilliantly. Gu Feng lifted his head in shock as a large golden brick, several dozen feet long and wide, descended upon him like Mount Tai crushing down.
duǒ yǐ jīng lái bù jí le ！
躲已经来不及了！
There was no time to dodge!
chú fēi huì shùn yí zhī shù ， dàn qū qū zhù jī qī xiū shì zì rán bù kě néng yōng yǒu rú cǐ nì tiān shén tōng ， dàn gù fēng yǔ rén zhēng dòu de jīng yàn yě jí qí fēng fù ， lín wēi bù luàn ， zài chǔ wù dài shàng yī pāi ， yī jiàn jǐn pà mú yàng de líng qì bèi tā jì le qǐ lái 。
除非会瞬移之术，但区区筑基期修士自然不可能拥有如此逆天神通，但顾风与人争斗的经验也极其丰富，临危不乱，在储物袋上一拍，一件锦帕模样的灵器被他祭了起来。
Unless one had the ability of instant teleportation, which was beyond the capabilities of an ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator, Gu Feng's experience in combat allowed him to remain calm under pressure. He tapped his storage bag, summoning a piece of brocade-like spiritual artifact.
zài tóu dǐng dī liū liū yī zhuǎn ， fàng shè chū yī céng huáng sè de guāng cǎi 。
在头顶滴溜溜一转，放射出一层黄色的光彩。
The artifact spun above his head, emitting a layer of yellow light.
jīn zhuān yā xià ， chù dào huáng guāng zhī hòu xià luò zhī shì dùn shí biàn huǎn ， dàn yī rán yī cùn yī cùn de wǎng xià yā 。
金砖压下，触到黄光之后下落之势顿时变缓，但依然一寸一寸的往下压。
The golden brick slowed as it touched the yellow light but continued to descend inch by inch.
jǐn pà de guāng máng xùn sù àn dàn le xià lái ， gù fēng liǎn sè nán kàn de dǎ chū yī dào fǎ jué ， kě què yī rán wú fǎ wǎn huí tuí shì ……
锦帕的光芒迅速黯淡了下来，顾风脸色难看的打出一道法诀，可却依然无法挽回颓势……
The yellow glow quickly dimmed. Gu Feng's face contorted with frustration as he cast a spell, but it was too late...
bù dé yǐ ， tā zhǐ hǎo shēn xíng yī huǎng ， dùn guāng fēi le chū qù ， shǎo le tā fǎ lì de zhī chí ， nà jǐn pà fā chū yī shēng āi míng ， jìng sì fēn wǔ liè ， huáng sè guāng zhào xiāo shī ， jīn zhuān hōng rán là xià ， jiāng yī zuò xiǎo shān de shān jiān ， zhěng gè zá dé bēng tā 。
不得以，他只好身形一晃，遁光飞了出去，少了他法力的支持，那锦帕发出一声哀鸣，竟四分五裂，黄色光罩消失，金砖轰然落下，将一座小山的山尖，整个砸得崩塌。
Reluctantly, he shifted his form and shot out in a streak of light. Without his support, the brocade-like artifact emitted a mournful cry, breaking into pieces. The yellow light shield vanished, and the golden brick crashed down, reducing a small mountain peak to rubble.
gù fēng de liǎn shàng chōng mǎn le tòng xī zhī sè ， fáng yù shǔ xìng de líng qì běn lái jiù shǎo ， zhè jǐn pà tā dé zhī bù yì ， méi xiǎng dào jīn tiān yī zhàn ， jìng rán huǐ zài le zhè lǐ 。
顾风的脸上充满了痛惜之色，防御属性的灵器本来就少，这锦帕他得之不易，没想到今天一战，竟然毁在了这里。
Gu Feng's face was filled with regret. Spiritual artifacts that provided defensive attributes were rare, and this brocade he had obtained was no exception. He never expected it to be destroyed in such a battle today.
shì bù kě wèi 。 tā dì xīn zhōng 。 yǐ jīng méng shēng le tuì yì 。
事不可为。他地心中。已经萌生了退意。
With no other choice, Gu Feng decided to retreat. However, just as he did so, a mournful cry echoed in his ears, piercingly intense. Gu Feng's heart leapt with surprise as he turned to face Lin Xuan.
rán ér jiù zài zhè shí 。 ěr biān què chuán lái yī zhèn āi míng zhī shēng 。 qī lì yǐ jí 。 gù fēng xīn zhōng yī jīng 。 bù néng zhì xìn dì zhuǎn guò tóu qù 。 nán dào ……
然而就在这时。耳边却传来一阵哀鸣之声。凄厉以极。顾风心中一惊。不能置信地转过头去。难道……
But what met his eyes was the worst possible outcome. The ghostly mist around Lin Xuan had dissipated, revealing him holding a dragon-eyed-sized gemstone in both hands, surrounded by his palms with qi swirling around it.
rán ér rù mù dì què shì zuì huài dì jié guǒ 。 zhǐ jiàn lín xuān shēn tǐ zhōu wéi dì guǐ wù yǐ jīng sàn qù 。 tā shuāng shǒu jiāo dié 。 pěng yú xiōng qián 。 zhǎng xīn zhī shàng 。 líng qì huán rào 。 xū tuō zhe yī lóng yǎn dà xiǎo dì zhū zi 。
然而入目地却是最坏地结果。只见林轩身体周围地鬼雾已经散去。他双手交叠。捧于胸前。掌心之上。灵气环绕。虚托着一龙眼大小地珠子。
Lin Xuan muttered incantations, reciting obscure and incomprehensible words. His hands formed intricate hand seals, creating an eerie yet beautiful shadow.
lín xuān kǒu zhōng niàn niàn yǒu cí 。 tǔ chū huì sè nán dǒng dì zhòu yǔ 。 rán hòu shuāng shǒu zài xiōng qián bù tíng dì jié zhāo fǎ yìn 。 dài qǐ yī dà piàn guǐ yì ér měi lì dì xū yǐng 。
林轩口中念念有词。吐出晦涩难懂地咒语。然后双手在胸前不停地结着法印。带起一大片诡异而美丽地虚影。
"What is this..."
“ zhè shì ……”
“这是……”
Gu Feng's face was filled with shock as he looked at the crystal-clear, fiery gemstone. Realizing something, he exclaimed in surprise: "Ancient Treasure! You actually have an Ancient Treasure?"
kàn zhe nà jīng yíng tī tòu 。 huǒ hóng zèng liàng dì bǎo zhū 。 gù fēng dì liǎn shàng mǎn shì jīng yí zhī sè 。 jiē zhe fǎng fú xiǎng qǐ le shén me 。 tuō kǒu jīng hū le chū lái ：“ gǔ bǎo 。 nǐ jū rán yōng yǒu gǔ bǎo ？”
看着那晶莹剔透。火红锃亮地宝珠。顾风地脸上满是惊疑之色。接着仿佛想起了什么。脱口惊呼了出来：“古宝。你居然拥有古宝？”
"Hmph?" Lin Xuan coldly snorted, somewhat surprised himself. He hadn't expected Gu Feng to be so knowledgeable; few Foundation Establishment cultivators could recognize such a relic.
“ hēng ？” lín xuān lěng hēng yī shēng ， xīn zhōng dào yě yǒu diǎn yì wài 。 méi xiǎng dào duì fāng de jiàn shí rú cǐ guǎng bó ， yào zhī dào zhù jī jìng jiè de xiū shì ， néng gòu rèn shí cǐ wù de zhe shí bù duō 。
“哼？”林轩冷哼一声，心中倒也有点意外。没想到对方的见识如此广博，要知道筑基境界的修士，能够认识此物的着实不多。
Seeing no denial from Lin Xuan, Gu Feng felt his heart tighten with dread. Most of these ancient treasures were claimed by Senior Immortals at the Core Formation stage, and only a handful of Condensation Core cultivators possessed them. He never expected...
jiàn lín xuān méi yǒu fǒu rèn 。 gù fēng gǎn jué xīn jiù xiàng bèi hěn hěn de jiū jǐn le ， zhè zhǒng shàng gǔ xiū shì yí liú xià lái dì bǎo wù ， dà bù fèn dōu bèi yuán yīng qī lǎo guài zhàn wèi jǐ yǒu ， níng dān qī xiū shì zhōng yě jǐn yǒu jí shǎo shù yōng yǒu ， méi xiǎng dào duì fāng ……
见林轩没有否认。顾风感觉心就像被狠狠的揪紧了，这种上古修士遗留下来地宝物，大部分都被元婴期老怪占为己有，凝丹期修士中也仅有极少数拥有，没想到对方……
Although his cultivation level couldn't fully utilize the power of an Ancient Treasure, even without it, its might far surpassed that of a spiritual artifact. They were simply not in the same league.
suī rán yǐ tā de xiū wèi ， kěn dìng bù néng fā huī chū gǔ bǎo de quán bù shén tōng ， dàn jí shǐ shì bù fēn wēi néng ， yě yuǎn fēi líng qì kě bǐ ， liǎng zhě gēn běn jiù bú shì yí gè děng jí 。
虽然以他的修为，肯定不能发挥出古宝的全部神通，但即使是不分威能，也远非灵器可比，两者根本就不是一个等级。
Lin Xuan coldly glanced at Gu Feng, opened his mouth, and spat out some essence qi towards the Xuanhuo Divine Pearl. He then commanded: "Go!"
lín xuān lěng lěng de chǒu le tā yī yǎn 。 zhāng kāi kǒu ， chōng xuán huǒ shén zhū tǔ le yī kǒu jīng qì ， qīng chì yī shēng ：“ qù ！”
林轩冷冷的瞅了他一眼。张开口，冲玄火神珠吐了一口精气，轻叱一声：“去！”
The gemstone spun before flying up to the silver net's surface, emitting red light that enveloped both the silver net and the Heavenly Wave Bird.
nà bǎo zhū dī liū liū yī zhuǎn zhī hòu ， jiù fēi dào le yín wǎng de shàng kōng ， yī céng hóng guāng zhì sǎ luò xià lái ， jiāng yín wǎng yǔ tiān lán niǎo quán dōu bāo guǒ zài le lǐ miàn 。
那宝珠滴溜溜一转之后，就飞到了银网的上空，一层红光至洒落下来，将银网与天澜鸟全都包裹在了里面。
Covered by the Xuanhuo Divine Pearl's radiance, the Heavenly Wave Bird appeared terrified as it tried to break free with mournful cries. However, trapped by the ghostly mist and silver net, its efforts were in vain.
bèi xuán huǒ shén zhū de guāng yùn fù gài yǐ hòu ， tiān lán niǎo xiǎn de jīng kǒng bù yǐ ， āi míng zhuó xiǎng yào chōng chū qù ， rán ér zài guǐ wù hé yín wǎng de shuāng chóng jìn gù xià 。 què yǒu xīn wú lì 。
被玄火神珠的光韵覆盖以后，天澜鸟显得惊恐不已，哀鸣着想要冲出去，然而在鬼雾和银网的双重禁锢下。却有心无力。
"Seize!"
“ shōu ！”
“收！”
Lin Xuan extended his right hand, making two virtual points in mid-air. A red light beam about a thumb's thickness shot out from the Xuanhuo Divine Pearl, piercing the Heavenly Wave Bird's forehead.
lín xuān shēn chū yòu shǒu ， gé kōng xū diǎn le liǎng xià ， cóng nà xuán huǒ shén zhū zhōng ， shè chū yī mǔ zhǐ cū xì de hóng sè guāng zhù ， mò rù tiān lán niǎo de é tóu 。
林轩伸出右手，隔空虚点了两下，从那玄火神珠中，射出一拇指粗细的红色光柱，没入天澜鸟的额头。
The bird let out a mournful cry as its body trembled violently. The qi and flames on its body followed the red light beam towards the Xuanhuo Divine Pearl.
tiān lán niǎo āi míng yī shēng ， zhěng gè qū tǐ jù liè dì chàn dǒu le qǐ lái ， zhǐ jiàn shēn shàng de líng qì yǔ huǒ yàn ， shùn zhe nà hóng sè guāng zhù ， xiàng zhe xuán huǒ shén zhū liú qù 。
天澜鸟哀鸣一声，整个躯体剧烈地颤抖了起来，只见身上的灵气与火焰，顺着那红色光柱，向着玄火神珠流去。
"This Ancient Treasure is devouring the Heavenly Wave Bird's soul," Gu Feng's face turned pale with horror.
“ tūn shì jīng hún 。 zhè gǔ bǎo jìng rán zài cán shí tiān lán niǎo de hún pò 。” gù fēng dì liǎn shàng cāng bái dé méi yǒu yī sī xuè sè 。
“吞噬精魂。这古宝竟然在蚕食天澜鸟的魂魄。”顾风地脸上苍白得没有一丝血色。
In an instant, the Heavenly Wave Bird's form gradually faded away, while the Xuanhuo Divine Pearl became more vivid and fiery, exuding a powerful aura.
jī hū shì yī zhǎ yǎn de gōng fu 。 tiān lán niǎo de shēn yǐng jiù zhú jiàn dàn le xià qù ， yǔ zhī xiāng fǎn 。 xuán huǒ shén zhū zé gèng jiā de huǒ hóng tòu liàng ， líng qì bī rén 。
几乎是一眨眼的功夫。天澜鸟的身影就逐渐淡了下去，与之相反。玄火神珠则更加的火红透亮，灵气逼人。
With one last mournful cry, the Heavenly Wave Bird's soul was completely absorbed by the Ancient Treasure.
bàn suí zhe zuì hòu yī shēng bù gān de āi míng ， tiān lán niǎo de hún pò yǐ jīng wán quán bèi gǔ bǎo xī shōu 。
伴随着最后一声不甘的哀鸣，天澜鸟的魂魄已经完全被古宝吸收。
A look of venom flashed across Gu Feng's face as he transformed into a streak of light and fled.
gù fēng de liǎn shàng shǎn guò yī sī yuàn dú ， shēn xíng yī zhuǎn ， huà wèi yī dào jīng hóng ， xiàng zhe yuǎn chù fēi zǒu 。
顾风的脸上闪过一丝怨毒，身形一转，化为一道惊虹，向着远处飞走。
"Still want to run? Fellow Daoist, leave your life behind!" Lin Xuan coldly waved his hand. The silver net disintegrated into countless sword threads, reuniting in mid-air.
“ dōu zhè shí hòu ， hái xiǎng táo ma ， dào yǒu jiāng mìng liú xià ba ！” lín xuān lěng xiào zhe yī huī shǒu ， nà yín wǎng fēn jiě wèi wàn qiān jiàn sī ， chóng xīn níng jié zài yì qǐ 。
“都这时候，还想逃吗，道友将命留下吧！”林轩冷笑着一挥手，那银网分解为万千剑丝，重新凝结在一起。
The Water Cloud Mother Sword returned to its original form amidst a dazzling blue light.
shuǐ yún zi mǔ jiàn zài yī piàn yào yǎn de lán guāng zhōng huī fù le běn tǐ 。
水云子母剑在一片耀眼的蓝光中恢复了本体。
"Go!"
“ qù ！”
“去！”
Lin Xuan pointed at the retreating Gu Feng with one hand, and seven swords formed a line as they chased after him.
lín xuān shēn shǒu yī zhǐ ， qī jiàn liàn chéng yī xiàn ， wàng zhe gù fēng de dùn guāng zhuī le guò qù 。
林轩伸手一指，七剑练成一线，望着顾风的遁光追了过去。
Gu Feng's body was enveloped by a red glow, merging with the Xuanhuo Divine Pearl as it pierced through the air in pursuit.
rán hòu lín xuān tǐ biǎo dì líng qì ， yě huà wèi le yī piàn hóng xiá ， jiāng tā bāo guǒ ， yǔ xuán huǒ shén zhū hé èr wéi yī ， pò kōng zhuī le guò qù 。
然后林轩体表地灵气，也化为了一片红霞，将他包裹，与玄火神珠合二为一，破空追了过去。
The speed of an Ancient Treasure far exceeded that of a spiritual artifact. Soon, Lin Xuan saw the cultivator surrounded by the Water Cloud Mother Sword.
gǔ bǎo de yù kōng sù dù ， zì rán yuǎn fēi líng qì kě bǐ ， hěn kuài ， lín xuān jiù kàn jiàn le zhèng bèi shuǐ yún zi mǔ jiàn wéi zhù de xiū shì 。
古宝的御空速度，自然远非灵器可比，很快，林轩就看见了正被水云子母剑围住的修士。
Although uncommanded, the seven flying swords, after being carefully cultivated by Lin Xuan, were highly intelligent and flew around, blocking Gu Feng's path.
suī rán méi yǒu zhǔ rén zhǐ huī ， dàn qī bǐng fēi jiàn jīng guò lín xuān jīng xīn péi yǎng hòu ， tōng líng yǐ jí ， shàng xià fēi wǔ ， yìng shì lán zhù le gù fēng de qù lù 。
虽然没有主人指挥，但七柄飞剑经过林轩精心培养后，通灵以极，上下飞舞，硬是拦住了顾风的去路。
Gu Feng's face was filled with dark clouds as he tried to force his way through. Suddenly, a sigh came from behind him.
gù fēng liǎn shàng yīn yún biàn bù ， zhèng shǒu qiā fǎ jué xiǎng yào qiáng xíng chōng chū ， zhè shí ， yī zhèn tàn xī cóng hòu miàn chuán lái 。
顾风脸上阴云遍布，正手掐法诀想要强行冲出，这时，一阵叹息从后面传来。
Gu Feng seemed struck by a bee sting, freezing in place as he slowly turned. Lin Xuan's face showed pity: "I have no grudge against you; why did you block my path and seek your own death?"
gù fēng fǎng fú bèi dú fēng zhé le yī xià ， hún shēn yī chàn ， dòng zuò shùn jiān níng zhì le ， huǎn huǎn de zhuǎn guò tóu ， lín xuān de liǎn shàng mǎn shì lián mǐn zhī sè ：“ wǒ yǔ dào yǒu wú yuān wú chóu ， shuí ràng nǐ fēi yào zǔ wǒ qù lù ， yǐ zhì yú zì xún sǐ lù 。”
顾风仿佛被毒蜂蛰了一下，浑身一颤，动作瞬间凝滞了，缓缓的转过头，林轩的脸上满是怜悯之色：“我与道友无冤无仇，谁让你非要阻我去路，以至于自寻死路。”
"Grudge or not, little demon, I... " Gu Feng's face twisted into that of a fierce beast, ready to pounce.
“ wú yuān wú chóu ， xiǎo mó tóu ， wǒ yǔ nǐ ……” gù fēng miàn róng niǔ qū ， fǎng fú yī tóu xiōng měng de yě shòu ， yào zé rén ér shì 。
“无冤无仇，小魔头，我与你……”顾风面容扭曲，仿佛一头凶猛的野兽，要择人而噬。
Lin Xuan sighed, knowing that Gu Feng still saw him as the disciple of Great Evil Sovereign. However, it no longer mattered whether he was recognized or not; regardless if he was mistaken for the Young Master of Great Evil or the next patriarch of Spirit Medicine Mountain, destroying the spring would make them mortal enemies to the Tianmu Sect.
lín xuān tàn le kǒu qì ， zhī dào tā rú jīn hái shì jiāng zì jǐ dàng zuò jí è mó zūn de dì zǐ ， dàn shì dào rú jīn ， jiē chuān yǔ fǒu yǐ jīng méi yǒu guān xì ， bù guǎn zì jǐ shì bèi cuò rèn wéi de jí mó shǎo zhǔ yě hǎo ， hái shì líng yào shān xià yī rèn zhǎng mén yě bà ， pò huài le quán yǎn ， jiù dōu shì tiān mù pài bù gòng dài tiān zhī dí 。
林轩叹了口气，知道他如今还是将自己当做极恶魔尊的弟子，但事到如今，揭穿与否已经没有关系，不管自己是被错认为的极魔少主也好，还是灵药山下一任掌门也罢，破坏了泉眼，就都是天目派不共戴天之敌。
Gu Feng wouldn't be foolish enough to let him go back.
lín xuān zì rán bú huì yú chǔn dào fàng tā huí qù 。
林轩自然不会愚蠢到放他回去。
Since he had discovered Gu Feng's whereabouts, only one word mattered—death!
jì rán fā xiàn le zì jǐ dì xíng zōng ， nà jiù zhǐ yǒu yí gè zì ---- sǐ ！
既然发现了自己地行踪，那就只有一个字----死！
He blew towards the Xuanhuo Divine Pearl, and several flames emerged. After leaving the pearl, they spiraled into fiery snakes that lunged at Gu Feng.
chōng zhe shēn qián de xuán huǒ shén zhū chuī le kǒu qì ， wǔ liù dào huǒ yàn cóng lǐ miàn mào le chū lái ， lí kāi zhū zi yǐ hòu ， yí gè pán xuán ， huà wèi le huǒ shé áng shǒu tǔ xīn de xiàng zhe gù fēng pū le guò qù 。
冲着身前的玄火神珠吹了口气，五六道火焰从里面冒了出来，离开珠子以后，一个盘旋，化为了火蛇昂首吐芯的向着顾风扑了过去。
Simultaneously, a single finger pointed, sending the seven swords streaking through the air as they attacked.
tóng shí yì diǎn zhǐ ， nà qī bǐng fēi jiàn yě huà wèi màn tiān de guāng yǐng ， xiàng zhe duì shǒu kuáng cì 。
同时一点指，那七柄飞剑也化为漫天的光影，向着对手狂刺。
Such a sharp attack would have left even a Condensation Core cultivator scrambling to defend. For a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator, it was impossible.
rú cǐ xī lì de gōng jī ， biàn shì níng dān qī ， xiǎng yào jiē xià lái ， kǒng pà yě yào shǒu máng jiǎo luàn yī fān ， gèng bié shuō duì fāng jǐn jǐn shì zhù jī qī de xiū shì 。
如此犀利的攻击，便是凝丹期，想要接下来，恐怕也要手忙脚乱一番，更别说对方仅仅是筑基期的修士。
Gu Feng let out a惨 cry. He had intended to use his ice attribute spell to freeze the fiery snakes, but instead, half of his arm was reduced to ashes.
gù fēng yī shēng cǎn hū ， yuán běn tā xiǎng yào yòng bīng shǔ xìng de fǎ jué ， jiāng huǒ shé dòng zhù ， rán ér jié guǒ què shì bàn jié shǒu bì bèi shāo wèi huī jìn le 。
顾风一声惨呼，原本他想要用冰属性的法诀，将火蛇冻住，然而结果却是半截手臂被烧为灰烬了。
The flames released by the Ancient Treasure were no ordinary fire; their power was astonishing and far greater than those from the Heavenly Wave Bird's demonic flames.
yóu gǔ bǎo suǒ shì fàng chū lái de huǒ yàn ， qǐ tóng děng xián ， wēi lì jīng rén zhì jí ， yuǎn fēi gāng cái tiān lán niǎo de yāo huǒ kě bǐ 。
由古宝所释放出来的火焰，岂同等闲，威力惊人至极，远非刚才天澜鸟的妖火可比。
Gu Feng's pain caused a momentary distraction. The Water Cloud Mother Sword and the remaining fiery snake took advantage, first removing his head, then reducing his body to ashes.
Gu Feng's expression changed as he took a deep breath and expelled a mouthful of foul air. He raised his hands levelly, radiating an aura of qi throughout his body. His left hand virtually held a white light ball formed from condensed coldness, while the flames on his right hand transformed into a single-horned beast.
"Break!"
Both hands simultaneously pushed out, sending the cold light ball and the flame creature towards the ghostly soul. Before he could catch his breath, golden light suddenly flashed brilliantly. Gu Feng lifted his head in shock as a large golden brick, several dozen feet long and wide, descended upon him like Mount Tai crushing down.
There was no time to dodge!
Unless one had the ability of instant teleportation, which was beyond the capabilities of an ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivator, Gu Feng's experience in combat allowed him to remain calm under pressure. He tapped his storage bag, summoning a piece of brocade-like spiritual artifact.
The artifact spun above his head, emitting a layer of yellow light.
Sizzle...
The golden brick slowed as it touched the yellow light but continued to descend inch by inch.
The yellow glow quickly dimmed. Gu Feng's face contorted with frustration as he cast a spell, but it was too late...
Reluctantly, he shifted his form and shot out in a streak of light. Without his support, the brocade-like artifact emitted a mournful cry, breaking into pieces. The yellow light shield vanished, and the golden brick crashed down, reducing a small mountain peak to rubble.
Gu Feng's face was filled with regret. Spiritual artifacts that provided defensive attributes were rare, and this brocade he had obtained was no exception. He never expected it to be destroyed in such a battle today.
With no other choice, Gu Feng decided to retreat. However, just as he did so, a mournful cry echoed in his ears, piercingly intense. Gu Feng's heart leapt with surprise as he turned to face Lin Xuan.
But what met his eyes was the worst possible outcome. The ghostly mist around Lin Xuan had dissipated, revealing him holding a dragon-eyed-sized gemstone in both hands, surrounded by his palms with qi swirling around it.
Lin Xuan muttered incantations, reciting obscure and incomprehensible words. His hands formed intricate hand seals, creating an eerie yet beautiful shadow.
"What is this..."
Gu Feng's face was filled with shock as he looked at the crystal-clear, fiery gemstone. Realizing something, he exclaimed in surprise: "Ancient Treasure! You actually have an Ancient Treasure?"
"Hmph?" Lin Xuan coldly snorted, somewhat surprised himself. He hadn't expected Gu Feng to be so knowledgeable; few Foundation Establishment cultivators could recognize such a relic.
Seeing no denial from Lin Xuan, Gu Feng felt his heart tighten with dread. Most of these ancient treasures were claimed by Senior Immortals at the Core Formation stage, and only a handful of Condensation Core cultivators possessed them. He never expected...
Although his cultivation level couldn't fully utilize the power of an Ancient Treasure, even without it, its might far surpassed that of a spiritual artifact. They were simply not in the same league.
Lin Xuan coldly glanced at Gu Feng, opened his mouth, and spat out some essence qi towards the Xuanhuo Divine Pearl. He then commanded: "Go!"
The gemstone spun before flying up to the silver net's surface, emitting red light that enveloped both the silver net and the Heavenly Wave Bird.
Covered by the Xuanhuo Divine Pearl's radiance, the Heavenly Wave Bird appeared terrified as it tried to break free with mournful cries. However, trapped by the ghostly mist and silver net, its efforts were in vain.
"Seize!"
Lin Xuan extended his right hand, making two virtual points in mid-air. A red light beam about a thumb's thickness shot out from the Xuanhuo Divine Pearl, piercing the Heavenly Wave Bird's forehead.
The bird let out a mournful cry as its body trembled violently. The qi and flames on its body followed the red light beam towards the Xuanhuo Divine Pearl.
"This Ancient Treasure is devouring the Heavenly Wave Bird's soul," Gu Feng's face turned pale with horror.
In an instant, the Heavenly Wave Bird's form gradually faded away, while the Xuanhuo Divine Pearl became more vivid and fiery, exuding a powerful aura.
With one last mournful cry, the Heavenly Wave Bird's soul was completely absorbed by the Ancient Treasure.
A look of venom flashed across Gu Feng's face as he transformed into a streak of light and fled.
"Still want to run? Fellow Daoist, leave your life behind!" Lin Xuan coldly waved his hand. The silver net disintegrated into countless sword threads, reuniting in mid-air.
The Water Cloud Mother Sword returned to its original form amidst a dazzling blue light.
"Go!"
Lin Xuan pointed at the retreating Gu Feng with one hand, and seven swords formed a line as they chased after him.
Gu Feng's body was enveloped by a red glow, merging with the Xuanhuo Divine Pearl as it pierced through the air in pursuit.
The speed of an Ancient Treasure far exceeded that of a spiritual artifact. Soon, Lin Xuan saw the cultivator surrounded by the Water Cloud Mother Sword.
Although uncommanded, the seven flying swords, after being carefully cultivated by Lin Xuan, were highly intelligent and flew around, blocking Gu Feng's path.
Gu Feng's face was filled with dark clouds as he tried to force his way through. Suddenly, a sigh came from behind him.
Gu Feng seemed struck by a bee sting, freezing in place as he slowly turned. Lin Xuan's face showed pity: "I have no grudge against you; why did you block my path and seek your own death?"
"Grudge or not, little demon, I... " Gu Feng's face twisted into that of a fierce beast, ready to pounce.
Lin Xuan sighed, knowing that Gu Feng still saw him as the disciple of Great Evil Sovereign. However, it no longer mattered whether he was recognized or not; regardless if he was mistaken for the Young Master of Great Evil or the next patriarch of Spirit Medicine Mountain, destroying the spring would make them mortal enemies to the Tianmu Sect.
Gu Feng wouldn't be foolish enough to let him go back.
Since he had discovered Gu Feng's whereabouts, only one word mattered—death!
He blew towards the Xuanhuo Divine Pearl, and several flames emerged. After leaving the pearl, they spiraled into fiery snakes that lunged at Gu Feng.
Simultaneously, a single finger pointed, sending the seven swords streaking through the air as they attacked.
Such a sharp attack would have left even a Condensation Core cultivator scrambling to defend. For a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator, it was impossible.
Gu Feng let out a惨 cry. He had intended to use his ice attribute spell to freeze the fiery snakes, but instead, half of his arm was reduced to ashes.
The flames released by the Ancient Treasure were no ordinary fire; their power was astonishing and far greater than those from the Heavenly Wave Bird's demonic flames.
Gu Feng's pain caused a momentary distraction. The Water Cloud Mother Sword and the remaining fiery snake took advantage, first removing his head, then reducing his body to ashes.