zhěng gè guò chéng tù qǐ hú luò ， qián hòu bù guò jǐ xī de gōng fu ， sān míng fèn shén qī cún zài jiù yòu yǔn luò le 。
整个过程兔起鹘落，前后不过几息的功夫，三名分神期存在就又陨落了。
The entire process was swift, taking only a few breaths. Three Spirit Dividing Realm existences had already fallen.
rú cǐ jié guǒ ， ràng sān pài zhǎng lǎo yī piàn huá rán 。
如此结果，让三派长老一片哗然。
This outcome left the three sect elders in shock.
sú huà shuō ， bǎi wén bù rú yī jiàn ， zhè lín xiǎo zi zhēn shì fēn shén qī ma ？
俗话说，百闻不如一见，这林小子真是分神期吗？
As they say, seeing is believing; this Lin Xuan boy is really at the Spirit Dividing Realm?
jiǎ bàn de ba ！
假扮的吧！
He must be pretending!
qí shí shì dù jié qī lǎo guài ！
其实是渡劫期老怪！
No, he’s actually an old monster from beyond the Tribulation!
jǐn guǎn cǐ kè ， tā men yī jiù rén duō ， ér qiě yòu yǒu zhèn fǎ zuò wéi yǎn hù ， dàn yī jiù jué de hún shēn shàng xià liáng sōu sōu de 。
尽管此刻，他们依旧人多，而且又有阵法作为掩护，但依旧觉得浑身上下凉飕飕的。
Despite still having a numerical advantage and the protection ofarray formation, they felt a chill run down their spines.
yuán běn zuò wéi yī pài zhǎng lǎo ， fēn shén qī cún zài ， zhòng rén wú bù shì xí guàn le yí zhǐ qì shǐ de shēng huó ， rén rén dōu shì zì shì shèn gāo de 。
原本作为一派长老，分神期存在，众人无不是习惯了颐指气使的生活，人人都是自视甚高的。
Originally, as leaders of one sect, they were accustomed to commanding others with ease. Everyone considered themselves highly esteemed.
bì jìng ， dù jié ， xū wú piāo miǎo ， fēn shén ， zhǐ yào bú shì suǒ xiū shén tōng tài ruò ， dù guò shù cì tiān jié ， huó shàng shí yú wàn nián hái shì méi yǒu wèn tí de 。
毕竟，渡劫，虚无缥缈，分神，只要不是所修神通太弱，渡过数次天劫，活上十余万年还是没有问题的。
After all, passing through tribulations was uncertain, but once past several heavenly tribulations, living for tens of thousands of years wasn’t out of the question.
shòu yuán shuō màn cháng yě bù wèi guò ， zú gòu tā men xiāo yáo kuài huó 。
寿元说漫长也不为过，足够他们逍遥快活。
Their lifespans could be seen as long enough, sufficient for them to live freely and happily.
zhòng zhǎng lǎo dōu gāo gāo zài shàng guàn le ， jìn jiē fēn shén yǐ hòu ， jiù bèi chēng wéi dà néng xiū xiān zhě ， zǒu dào nǎ lǐ ， gǎn shòu dào de dōu shì zūn jìng yǔ yǎng mù ， xiàng xiàn zài zhè yàng láng bèi yǔ huáng kǒng ， yǐ jīng yǒu duō jiǔ méi yǒu gǎn shòu dào le ？
众长老都高高在上惯了，进阶分神以后，就被称为大能修仙者，走到哪里，感受到的都是尊敬与仰慕，像现在这样狼狈与惶恐，已经有多久没有感受到了？
The elders were used to being high and mighty. After advancing to the Spirit Dividing Realm, they were called great cultivators, and wherever they went, they received respect and admiration. How long had it been since they felt so humiliated and fearful?
kě wù ， zǎo zhī rú cǐ hé bì wèi le qū qū xiān shí qù zhāo rě zhè shà xīng ne ？
可恶，早知如此何必为了区区仙石去招惹这煞星呢？
Damn it, why did we have to provoke thismalevolent starfor a mere handful of immortal stones?
rán ér rú jīn shuō shén me dōu wǎn le 。
然而如今说什么都晚了。
But now, there was no turning back.
tā men méi yǒu tuì lù 。
他们没有退路。
They had no escape route.
zhè shí hòu táo pǎo ， jié guǒ zhǐ yǒu yí gè ， bèi gè gè jī pò 。
这时候逃跑，结果只有一个，被各个击破。
Running away at this moment would only result in being picked off one by one.
zhòng zhǎng lǎo suī xīn zhōng tǎn tè ， dàn dōu shì huó le shàng wàn nián de lǎo jiā huǒ ， zhè yàng qiǎn xiǎn de dào lǐ bú yòng shuō ， jiù xīn zhōng dōu xiǎo de 。
众长老虽心中忐忑，但都是活了上万年的老家伙，这样浅显的道理不用说，就心中都晓得。
Though the elders were uneasy, they were all ancient beings who had lived for thousands of years. Such simple logic didn’t need to be said; it was clear in their minds.
suǒ yǐ hài pà yě bù néng táo ， rú jīn dà jiā shì yī tiáo shéng shàng de zhà měng ， shéi dōu pǎo bù liǎo ， yào me jiāng lín xuān miè shā zài cǐ chù ， yào me ， jiù děng zhe yì qǐ hún fēi pò sàn hǎo le 。
所以害怕也不能逃，如今大家是一条绳上的蚱蜢，谁都跑不了，要么将林轩灭杀在此处，要么，就等着一起魂飞魄散好了。
So, even though they feared, they couldn't run. Now, they were like grasshoppers on a string—no one could escape. Either they would kill Lin Xuan here or face certain death together.
rú jīn tā men de mìng yùn bèi lián zài le yì qǐ ， suī rán hài pà yǐ jí ， dàn yě shì tóng chóu dí kài dì 。
如今他们的命运被连在了一起，虽然害怕以极，但也是同仇敌忾地。
Their fates were now intertwined. Although they were terrified, they shared a common enemy and fought with determination.
bù guò jīng lì le shù míng tóng jiē cún zài yǔn luò ， zài yě méi yǒu rén gǎn chū qù yǔ lín xuān dān tiāo ， rú jīn tā men suǒ yǐ zhàng de ， jiù shì zhèn fǎ zhī lì ， xī wàng líng guǐ zōng de zhè zhèn pài zhī bǎo ， míng fù qí shí ， néng gòu jiāng lín xiǎo zi miè shā zài zhè lǐ 。
不过经历了数名同阶存在陨落，再也没有人敢出去与林轩单挑，如今他们所倚仗的，就是阵法之力，希望灵鬼宗的这镇派之宝，名副其实，能够将林小子灭杀在这里。
After several of their peers fell, no one dared to challenge Lin Xuan alone anymore. Now, all they relied on was the power of thearray formation. They hoped that the Spirit Ghost Sect's treasure would live up to its name and kill this Lin boy here.
hǎo zài suī rán yǔn luò le shù míng fèn shén qī xiū xiān zhě ， sān pài shèng yú de zhǎng lǎo ， yī jiù yǒu jìn èr shí rén zhī duō ， cāo zòng líng guǐ wǔ xíng dà zhèn ， nà shì chuò chuò yǒu yú de 。
好在虽然陨落了数名分神期修仙者，三派剩余的长老，依旧有近二十人之多，操纵灵鬼五行大阵，那是绰绰有余的。
Fortunately, despite losing a few Spirit Dividing Realm cultivators, there were still nearly twenty remaining elders from the three sects. With their control over the Spirit Ghost Five Elements Grand Array, they had more than enough power.
zhè xiē rén huáng kǒng zhī yú ， pīn mìng xiàng shǒu zhōng de zhèn pán zhù rù fǎ lì ……
这些人惶恐之余，拼命像手中的阵盘注入法力……
These people, trembling with fear, desperately poured mana into their array disks...
yǔ cǐ tóng shí ， lín xuān zé xuán fú zài bàn kōng zhōng yī dòng bù dòng ， shuāng mù zhōng líng máng liú zhuǎn ， jiāng tiān fèng shén mù ， shī zhǎn dào le jí zhì 。
与此同时，林轩则悬浮在半空中一动不动，双目中灵芒流转，将天凤神目，施展到了极致。
Meanwhile, Lin Xuan floated in mid-air, motionless, his eyes glowing with a spiritual light as he fully utilized the Heavenly Phoenix Divine Eye.
xiū xiān bǎi yì ， yuán yuǎn liú cháng ， zhèn fǎ zhī shù ， gèng shì bó dà jīng shēn dào jí chù 。
修仙百艺，源远流长，阵法之术，更是博大精深到极处。
The myriad arts of cultivation were long-standing and profound. The art ofarray formation was even more extensive.
lín xuān suī rán duì zhèn fǎ yě yǒu yí dìng de yán jiū yǔ chuǎi mó ， bù néng shuō shì shén me dōu bù dǒng ， dàn yǎn qián zhè jìn duàn dà zhèn de xuán miào zhī chù ， yě yuǎn yuǎn chāo guò tā rèn zhī le 。
林轩虽然对阵法也有一定的研究与揣摩，不能说是什么都不懂，但眼前这禁断大阵的玄妙之处，也远远超过他认知了。
Although Lin Xuan had some understanding of arrays, it wasn’t that he knew nothing. However, the complexity of this forbidden array far exceeded his comprehension.
xiǎng yào yòng zhèn fǎ zhī dào pò chú ， nà wú yí shì chī rén shuō mèng ， bù guò jiè zhù tiān fèng shén mù ， lín xuān bù nán kàn chū qí bó ruò zhī chù 。
想要用阵法之道破除，那无疑是痴人说梦，不过借助天凤神目，林轩不难看出其bó弱之处。
Breaking through with array techniques alone would be a pipe dream, but using the Heavenly Phoenix Divine Eye, Lin Xuan could easily spot its weaknesses.
qián hòu dà yuē huā fèi le shí jǐ xī de gōng fu 。
前后大约花费了十几息的功夫。
After about ten breaths,
lín xuān méi tóu yī tiāo ， zuǐ jiǎo biān lù chū yī sī xiào róng 。
林轩眉头一挑，嘴角边露出一丝笑容。
Lin Xuan raised an eyebrow and smiled slightly.
lín xuān yòu shǒu tái qǐ ， jǐ dào xuán miào yì cháng de fǎ jué xiàng zhe qián fāng jī shè chū qù 。
林轩右手抬起，几道玄妙异常的法诀像着前方激射出去。
He lifted his right hand, sending several intricate spells flying forward.
suí zhe tā de dòng zuò ， jiǔ gōng xū yú jiàn wǎng zhōng jiān yī hé ， líng guāng dà zuò ， yī bǐng shí yú zhàng zhǎng de jù jiàn fú xiàn ér chū 。
随着他的动作，九宫须臾剑往中间一合，灵光大做，一柄十余丈长的巨剑浮现而出。
As he moved, the Nine Palaces Momentary Sword converged in the center, emitting a brilliant light. A massive sword over ten meters long appeared.
biǎo miàn líng máng liú zhuǎn ， wú shù shēn ào xuán miào de fú wén ， zài jiàn rèn shàng ruò yǐn ruò xiàn 。
表面灵芒流转，无数深奥玄妙的符文，在剑刃上若隐若现。
The surface shimmered with spiritual energy, and countless profoundruneappeared on its blade.
jù jiàn shù ！
巨剑术！
Sword Art!
lín xuān shǐ yòng de shén tōng hū zhī yù chū 。
林轩使用的神通呼之欲出。
Lin Xuan’s employed technique was about to be revealed.
suī rán bú shì shén me liǎo bù qǐ de mì shù ， dàn yǐ jiǔ gōng xū yú jiàn shī zhǎn chū lái ， wēi lì zì rán yǒu bù tóng fán xiǎng zhī chù 。
虽然不是什么了不起的秘术，但以九宫须臾剑施展出来，威力自然有不同凡响之处。
Though not an extraordinary secret art, when performed by the Nine Palaces Momentary Sword, it had a formidable power.
lín xuān yī shēng dà hē ， yuán běn gāo gāo jǔ qǐ de yòu shǒu ， yě měng rán huī là xià lái le 。
林轩一声大喝，原本高高举起的右手，也猛然挥落下来了。
With a loud shout, his right hand suddenly fell.
suí zhe qí dòng zuò ， nà jiǔ gōng xū yú jiàn níng zhòng rú shān ， zài bàn kōng zhōng yī dùn ， suí hòu huǎn huǎn xiàng xià zhǎn luò 。
随着其动作，那九宫须臾剑凝重如山，在半空中一顿，随后缓缓向下斩落。
As he moved, the Nine Palaces Momentary Sword, heavy as a mountain, paused in mid-air before slowly descending.
sù dù suī rán bù kuài ， rán ér wēi lì què lìng rén zé shé 。
速度虽然不快，然而威力却令人咋舌。
Despite its slow speed, its power was breathtaking.
yuán běn píng jìng de kōng jiān ， tū rán rú tóng hǎi shuǐ yì bān ， xùn sù fèi téng le qǐ lái 。
原本平静的空间，突然如同海水一般，迅速沸腾了起来。
The originally calm space suddenly boiled like seawater, with air—usually intangible and formless—becoming visible due to intense fluctuations.
kōng qì ， yuán běn shì wú zhì wú xíng zhī wù ， cǐ kè què yīn wèi jù liè bō dòng ér néng gòu yòng ròu yǎn dōu kàn de qīng chǔ 。
空气，原本是无质无形之物，此刻却因为剧烈波动而能够用肉眼都看得清楚。
Layer upon layer, it seemed to part like waves, separating on both sides.
céng céng dié dié ， rú tóng bō làng yì bān ， xiàng zhe liǎng biān fēn kāi 。
层层叠叠，如同波浪一般，向着两边分开。
Lin Xuan used the Heavenly Phoenix Divine Eye to find the array’s weaknesses. Although he didn’t expect this single strike to completely break the array, at least his situation might improve slightly.
lín xuān jiè zhù tiān fēng shén mù ， fā xiàn le cǐ zhèn de bó ruò zhī chù ， suī rán méi yǒu shē wàng zhè yī zhǎn ， jiù néng jiāng cǐ zhèn fǎ pò chú ， dàn zhì shǎo néng gòu ràng zì jǐ de chǔ jìng ， lüè wēi yǒu suǒ gǎi guān 。
林轩借助天风神目，发现了此阵的bó弱之处，虽然没有奢望这一斩，就能将此阵法破除，但至少能够让自己的处境，略微有所改观。
A mere valley wanted to trap me? How naive!
qū qū shān gǔ ， yě xiǎng yào jiāng zì jǐ kùn zhù ， tài tiān zhēn le ！
区区山谷，也想要将自己困住，太天真了！
Boom!
hōng ！
轰！
The sword fell where nothing was visible, but a loud rumbling echoed in his ears as everything before him distorted and blurred.
nà jiàn de luò diǎn ， míng míng kōng wú yī wù ， rán ér zhè yī zhǎn xià qù ， què yǒu liǎo jié guǒ ， hōng lōng lóng de jù xiǎng shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， suí hòu yǎn qián suǒ yǒu de jǐng wù ， dōu biàn dé niǔ qū mó hú 。
那剑的落点，明明空无一物，然而这一斩下去，却有了结果，轰隆隆的巨响声传入耳朵，随后眼前所有的景物，都变得扭曲模糊。
The sun above his head vanished, turning into an empty expanse. The desert also became illusory.
tóu dǐng nà rú tóng huǒ qiú bān de tài yáng bú jiàn le ， shā mò yě tóng yàng huà wèi le xū wú 。
头顶那如同火球般的太阳不见了，沙漠也同样化为了虚无。
Like a mirror shattering, the illusionary realm was broken by Lin Xuan’s sword.
jiù rú tóng jìng zi bèi dǎ pò ， yǎn qián de huàn jìng bèi lín xuān de yī jiàn pò chú 。
就如同镜子被打破，眼前的幻境被林轩的一剑破除。
But the danger wasn’t over!
rán ér wēi jī bìng méi yǒu jié shù ！
然而危机并没有结束！
Though Lin Xuan’s strength was formidable, if this ancient forbidden array only had such minor complexities, it would be laughable.
lín xuān de shí lì gù rán fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， dàn cóng shàng gǔ chuán chéng xià lái de duàn jìn dà zhèn rú guǒ jǐn yǒu zhè me yì diǎn xuán miào zhī chù ， nà yě wèi miǎn tài gǎo xiào le 。
林轩的实力固然非同小可，但从上古传承下来的断禁大阵如果仅有这么一点玄妙之处，那也未免太搞笑了。
Just as the scenery returned to a valley, ghostly howls suddenly filled his ears. The sky darkened instantly.
jǐng sè gāng gāng huī fù chéng shān gǔ ， tū rán jiù yǒu guǐ kū láng háo de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， suí hòu zhěng gè tiān sè ， yī xià zi yīn chén xià lái le 。
景色刚刚恢复成山谷，突然就有鬼哭狼嚎的声音传入耳朵，随后整个天色，一下子阴沉下来了。
No, saying it was dark is too shallow.
bù ， shuō yīn chén dōu tài guò qiǎn bó。
不，说阴沉都太过浅bó。
The surroundings turned eerily dark, like they were in the underworld of the dead.
zhèng què de shì ， sì zhōu de jǐng sè ， yī xià zi biàn dé yīn sēn sēn de ， jiù fǎng fú lái dào le yōu míng dì fǔ 。
正确的是，四周的景色，一下子变得阴森森的，就仿佛来到了幽冥地府。
Was this another illusion?
yòu shì huàn shù ？
又是幻术？
Lin Xuan’s eyes narrowed. Shouldn’t it have been broken by his previous strike? Could it just be superficial damage to the array?
lín xuān yǎn jīng wēi mī ， bú shì yīng gāi bèi zì jǐ gāng cái nà yī jiàn pò chú ， nán dào shì jǐn jǐn shāng dào le cǐ zhèn de biǎo pí ？
林轩眼睛微眯，不是应该被自己刚才那一剑破除，难道是仅仅伤到了此阵的表皮？
The alliance of the three sects truly came from ancient times; the array still had some depth. It seemed they couldn’t break through without finding the array’s center.
sān pài lián méng bù kuì shì chuán chéng zì shàng gǔ ， ná chū lái de zhè ge zhèn fǎ hái pǒ yǒu xuán miào zhī chù ， kàn lái bù zhǎo dào zhèn yǎn xiū xiǎng jiāng cǐ zhèn pò chú 。
三派联盟不愧是传承自上古，拿出来的这个阵法还颇有玄妙之处，看来不找到阵眼休想将此阵破除。
Just as Lin Xuan was thinking this, sudden gusts of cold wind arose, black mists appearing in mid-air. These mists spread outwards, gradually revealing ghostly figures with various appearances.
lín xuān zhèng zhè me xiǎng zhe ， sì zhōu tū rán yīn fēng dà zuò ， yī dào dào hēi qì fú xiàn yú bàn kōng ， suí hòu nà xiē hēi qì xiàng zhe sì zhōu kuò sàn ， lún kuò yě jiù jiàn jiàn de qīng xī ， yí gè gè xíng mào gè yì de lì guǐ chū xiàn zài shì xiàn lǐ 。
林轩正这么想着，四周突然阴风大做，一道道黑气浮现于半空，随后那些黑气向着四周扩散，轮廓也就渐渐的清晰，一个个形貌各异的厉鬼出现在视线里。
Some had green faces and sharp teeth; others had long hair flowing; some were small but their expressions were extremely fierce...
yǒu de qīng miàn liáo yá ， yǒu de cháng fà piāo piāo ， hái yǒu de suī shēn xíng ǎi xiǎo ， rán ér miàn róng de biǎo qíng què fēi cháng xiōng lì ……
有的青面獠牙，有的长发飘飘，还有的虽身形矮小，然而面容的表情却非常凶厉……
Looking around, they stretched to the horizon, numbering over ten thousand.
fàng yǎn wàng qù ， mì mì má má de pái dào le tiān jì ， shù nián zú yǒu wàn yú 。
放眼望去，密密麻麻的排到了天际，数年足有万余。
These weren’t ordinary ghosts or spirits; each emitted spiritual pressure comparable to that of an Incubus Stage cultivator.
zhè xiē kě bú shì pǔ tōng de yīn hún guǐ wù ， měi yí gè sàn fà chū lái de líng yā dōu bù ruò yú yuán yīng qī xiū xiān zhě 。
这些可不是普通的阴魂鬼物，每一个散发出来的灵压都不弱于元婴期修仙者。
Was this the legendary Soul Devouring Ten Thousand Ghosts Technique?
nán dào shì chuán shuō zhōng de wàn guǐ shì hún zhī shù me ？
难道是传说中的万鬼噬魂之术么？
Lin Xuan’s pupils constricted. Before he could think of a plan, those ghosts let out sharp cries, and visible sound waves like gales swept towards him in concentric circles.
lín xuān tóng kǒng wēi suō 。
林轩瞳孔微缩。
At first glance, they resembled Sound Wave Techniques, but with ten thousand ghosts howling together, the power far surpassed ordinary sound waves.
hái méi yǒu xiǎng hǎo zěn me yìng fù ， nà xiē lì guǐ yǐ qí shēng jiān xiào ， ròu yǎn kě jiàn de shēng bō rú tóng gāng fēng jī shè ， yī quān yī quān de xiàng zì jǐ dàng yàng guò lái le 。
还没有想好怎么应付，那些厉鬼已齐声尖啸，肉眼可见的声波如同罡风激射，一圈一圈的像自己荡漾过来了。
Moreover, such techniques usually had no effect on general defensive talismans; the piercing cries could penetrate defenses.
chū yī kàn ， yǔ yīn bō gōng yǒu jǐ fēn xiāng sì zhī chù ， dàn wàn guǐ qí háo ， jiù wēi lì ， qǐ shì yì bān de yīn bō gōng néng gòu bǐ nǐ ？
初一看，与音波功有几分相似之处，但万鬼齐嚎，就威力，岂是一般的音波功能够比拟？
Lin Xuan’s expression turned serious for the first time.
ér qiě xiàng zhè zhǒng fǎ shù ， yì bān de fáng yù fǎ bǎo gēn běn jiù méi yǒu xiào guǒ ， yīn bō lèi de jiān xiào néng gòu chuān tòu fáng hù 。
而且像这种法术，一般的防御法宝根本就没有效果，音波类的尖啸能够穿透防护。
With a loud shout, he formed hand seals in mid-air.
lín xuān de liǎn sè ， dì yī cì níng zhòng qǐ lái le 。
林轩的脸色，第一次凝重起来了。
As his movements continued, a golden light burst from behind Lin Xuan.
yī shēng dà hē ， shuāng shǒu qiā jué ， zài xū kōng zhōng wǔ guò 。
一声大喝，双手掐诀，在虚空中舞过。
Blinding and majestic, it seemed incredibly noble!
suí zhe qí dòng zuò ， sī háo zhēng zhào yě wú ， yī tuán jīn máng cóng lín xuān de bèi hòu bào shè ér chū 。
随着其动作，丝毫征兆也无，一团金芒从林轩的背后爆射而出。
But this was just the beginning.
yào yǎn cì mù ， kàn shàng qù zūn guì huá měi dào le jí chù ！
耀眼刺目，看上去尊贵华美到了极处！
The dazzling golden light grew brighter until it transformed into a divine figure.
rán ér zhè bù guò shì kāi shǐ bà le 。
然而这不过是开始罢了。
Nine heads and eighteen arms, dazzling to behold.
nà yào yǎn de jīn máng yuè lái yuè liàng ， hěn kuài jìng biàn huà chū le yī zūn fǎ xiàng 。
那耀眼的金芒越来越亮，很快竟变化出了一尊法相。
Crackling sounds filled his ears as this intricate divine figure began to rapidly grow. Soon, it became a towering figure over one hundred meters tall.
jiǔ tóu shí bā bì ， kàn shàng qù yào mù yǐ jí 。
九头十八臂，看上去耀目以极。
It radiated golden light, exuding nobility and brightness.
The entire process was swift, taking only a few breaths. Three Spirit Dividing Realm existences had already fallen.
This outcome left the three sect elders in shock.
As they say, seeing is believing; this Lin Xuan boy is really at the Spirit Dividing Realm?
He must be pretending!
No, he’s actually an old monster from beyond the Tribulation!
Despite still having a numerical advantage and the protection ofarray formation, they felt a chill run down their spines.
Originally, as leaders of one sect, they were accustomed to commanding others with ease. Everyone considered themselves highly esteemed.
After all, passing through tribulations was uncertain, but once past several heavenly tribulations, living for tens of thousands of years wasn’t out of the question.
Their lifespans could be seen as long enough, sufficient for them to live freely and happily.
The elders were used to being high and mighty. After advancing to the Spirit Dividing Realm, they were called great cultivators, and wherever they went, they received respect and admiration. How long had it been since they felt so humiliated and fearful?
Damn it, why did we have to provoke thismalevolent starfor a mere handful of immortal stones?
But now, there was no turning back.
They had no escape route.
Running away at this moment would only result in being picked off one by one.
Though the elders were uneasy, they were all ancient beings who had lived for thousands of years. Such simple logic didn’t need to be said; it was clear in their minds.
So, even though they feared, they couldn't run. Now, they were like grasshoppers on a string—no one could escape. Either they would kill Lin Xuan here or face certain death together.
Their fates were now intertwined. Although they were terrified, they shared a common enemy and fought with determination.
After several of their peers fell, no one dared to challenge Lin Xuan alone anymore. Now, all they relied on was the power of thearray formation. They hoped that the Spirit Ghost Sect's treasure would live up to its name and kill this Lin boy here.
Fortunately, despite losing a few Spirit Dividing Realm cultivators, there were still nearly twenty remaining elders from the three sects. With their control over the Spirit Ghost Five Elements Grand Array, they had more than enough power.
These people, trembling with fear, desperately poured mana into their array disks...
Meanwhile, Lin Xuan floated in mid-air, motionless, his eyes glowing with a spiritual light as he fully utilized the Heavenly Phoenix Divine Eye.
The myriad arts of cultivation were long-standing and profound. The art ofarray formation was even more extensive.
Although Lin Xuan had some understanding of arrays, it wasn’t that he knew nothing. However, the complexity of this forbidden array far exceeded his comprehension.
Breaking through with array techniques alone would be a pipe dream, but using the Heavenly Phoenix Divine Eye, Lin Xuan could easily spot its weaknesses.
After about ten breaths,
Lin Xuan raised an eyebrow and smiled slightly.
"Quickly!"
He lifted his right hand, sending several intricate spells flying forward.
As he moved, the Nine Palaces Momentary Sword converged in the center, emitting a brilliant light. A massive sword over ten meters long appeared.
The surface shimmered with spiritual energy, and countless profoundruneappeared on its blade.
Sword Art!
Lin Xuan’s employed technique was about to be revealed.
Though not an extraordinary secret art, when performed by the Nine Palaces Momentary Sword, it had a formidable power.
"Fall!"
With a loud shout, his right hand suddenly fell.
As he moved, the Nine Palaces Momentary Sword, heavy as a mountain, paused in mid-air before slowly descending.
Despite its slow speed, its power was breathtaking.
The originally calm space suddenly boiled like seawater, with air—usually intangible and formless—becoming visible due to intense fluctuations.
Layer upon layer, it seemed to part like waves, separating on both sides.
Lin Xuan used the Heavenly Phoenix Divine Eye to find the array’s weaknesses. Although he didn’t expect this single strike to completely break the array, at least his situation might improve slightly.
A mere valley wanted to trap me? How naive!
Boom!
The sword fell where nothing was visible, but a loud rumbling echoed in his ears as everything before him distorted and blurred.
The sun above his head vanished, turning into an empty expanse. The desert also became illusory.
Like a mirror shattering, the illusionary realm was broken by Lin Xuan’s sword.
But the danger wasn’t over!
Though Lin Xuan’s strength was formidable, if this ancient forbidden array only had such minor complexities, it would be laughable.
Just as the scenery returned to a valley, ghostly howls suddenly filled his ears. The sky darkened instantly.
No, saying it was dark is too shallow.
The surroundings turned eerily dark, like they were in the underworld of the dead.
Was this another illusion?
Lin Xuan’s eyes narrowed. Shouldn’t it have been broken by his previous strike? Could it just be superficial damage to the array?
The alliance of the three sects truly came from ancient times; the array still had some depth. It seemed they couldn’t break through without finding the array’s center.
Just as Lin Xuan was thinking this, sudden gusts of cold wind arose, black mists appearing in mid-air. These mists spread outwards, gradually revealing ghostly figures with various appearances.
Some had green faces and sharp teeth; others had long hair flowing; some were small but their expressions were extremely fierce...
Looking around, they stretched to the horizon, numbering over ten thousand.
These weren’t ordinary ghosts or spirits; each emitted spiritual pressure comparable to that of an Incubus Stage cultivator.
Was this the legendary Soul Devouring Ten Thousand Ghosts Technique?
Lin Xuan’s pupils constricted. Before he could think of a plan, those ghosts let out sharp cries, and visible sound waves like gales swept towards him in concentric circles.
At first glance, they resembled Sound Wave Techniques, but with ten thousand ghosts howling together, the power far surpassed ordinary sound waves.
Moreover, such techniques usually had no effect on general defensive talismans; the piercing cries could penetrate defenses.
Lin Xuan’s expression turned serious for the first time.
With a loud shout, he formed hand seals in mid-air.
As his movements continued, a golden light burst from behind Lin Xuan.
Blinding and majestic, it seemed incredibly noble!
But this was just the beginning.
The dazzling golden light grew brighter until it transformed into a divine figure.
Nine heads and eighteen arms, dazzling to behold.
Crackling sounds filled his ears as this intricate divine figure began to rapidly grow. Soon, it became a towering figure over one hundred meters tall.
It radiated golden light, exuding nobility and brightness.