bù guò lín xuān bìng méi yǒu jǔ sàng duō jiǔ ， yǒu shí hòu xiǎng shì qíng ， xū yào huàn yí gè jiǎo dù ， chéng rán ， zhǐ néng xiū liàn suō shuǐ de jiàn líng huà xū shén tōng ， wèi miǎn yǒu xiē yí hàn shī wàng zhī chù ， dàn sú huà shuō ， rén guì zài zhī zú 。
不过林轩并没有沮丧多久，有时候想事情，需要换一个角度，诚然，只能修炼缩水的剑灵化虚神通，未免有些遗憾失望之处，但俗话说，人贵在知足。
However, Lin Xuan did not remain depressed for long. Sometimes, one needs to look at things from a different angle. Indeed, being limited to the diminished sword spirit technique of Void Transformation was somewhat disappointing, but as the saying goes, it is better to be content.
jiàn líng huà xū ， kě bú shì pǔ tōng de mì fǎ ， jiù suàn xī rì de tiān wū shén nǚ ， yě dà wèi yǎn rè ， shèn zhì wèi qí fèi le bù shǎo xīn xuè bō zhé ， kě zuì hòu de jié guǒ ， què shì bái máng huó ， wú yuán yī kuī cǐ mì shù de xuán ào zhī chù 。
剑灵化虚，可不是普通的秘法，就算昔日的天巫神女，也大为眼热，甚至为其费了不少心血波折，可最后的结果，却是白忙活，无缘一窥此秘术的玄奥之处。
Sword spirit transformation was no ordinary secret art; even the former Heavenly Witch Goddess had shown great interest in it and expended much effort and trouble for it. Yet, in the end, she ended up with nothing, unable to glimpse its profound secrets.
zì jǐ rú jīn lián pǔ tōng dù jié chū qī xiū shì dōu yuǎn yuǎn bù rú ， jiù néng yǒu cǐ qí yù hái yǒu shén me hǎo bào yuàn de ？
自己如今连普通渡劫初期修士都远远不如，就能有此奇遇还有什么好抱怨的？
With his current state far below that of an ordinary cultivator at the early stage of Tribulation Transcendence, what was there to complain about?
yào zhī dào ， jiǔ gōng xū yú jiàn kě fēi yì bān de bǎo wù ， jiù suàn xiū liàn suō le shuǐ de jiàn líng huà xū shén tōng ， yī jiù néng gòu biàn huàn wú qióng 。
要知道，九宫须臾剑可非一般的宝物，就算修炼缩了水的剑灵化虚神通，依旧能够变幻无穷。
After all, Nine Palaces Must-Instant Sword was no ordinary treasure. Even if he could only cultivate the diminished sword spirit technique of Void Transformation, it still had infinite transformations.
zhè diǎn xìn xīn lín xuān hái shì yǒu 。
这点信心林轩还是有。
Lin Xuan still held some confidence in this.
hé kuàng cǐ fǎ jué quē lòu de bù fèn wèi zhōng lǎo guài bǔ zú ， zì jǐ zài cān wù de shí hòu ， yě kě yǐ sī suǒ ， kě yǒu qí yú zhí de xiū gǎi tuī qiāo zhī chù 。
何况此法诀缺漏的部分为钟老怪补足，自己在参悟的时候，也可以思索，可有其余值得修改推敲之处。
Moreover, the missing parts of this art were filled by Old Monster Zhong. During his comprehension, he could also ponder whether there were other aspects worth refining and improving.
suī rán zì jǐ bú shì jiàn xiū ， dàn shè liè bì jìng guǎng bó ， yě xǔ néng gòu jiāng cǐ fǎ jué de wēi néng zài yuán yǒu jī chǔ shàng ， shāo wēi tí shēng shàng nà me yì diǎn de 。
虽然自己不是剑修，但涉猎毕竟广博，也许能够将此法诀的威能在原有基础上，稍微提升上那么一点的。
Although he was not a sword cultivator, his knowledge base was broad enough that perhaps he could slightly enhance the power of this technique on its original basis.
hé kuàng tuì yī wàn bù ， jiù suàn zì jǐ jiàn shí qiǎn bó， méi yǒu néng lì gǎi dòng cǐ fǎ jué ， nà yě méi yǒu guān xì ， xiān zàn qiě xiū liàn zhe ， liú dài rì hòu zài kàn jī yuán rú hé 。
何况退一万步，就算自己见识浅bó，没有能力改动此法诀，那也没有关系，先暂且修炼着，留待日后再看机缘如何。
Besides, even if he lacked the ability to modify this art due to his limited experience, it did not matter. He would first practice it and wait for future opportunities.
nǎo hǎi zhōng niàn tou rú cǐ zhuǎn guò ， lín xuān dà gǎn xīn píng qì hé 。
脑海中念头如此转过，林轩大感心平气和。
With these thoughts in mind, Lin Xuan felt much more at ease.
jiē xià lái yào zuò de shì qíng jiù hěn míng liǎo ， yóu nà jiàn hú ， jiāng yù wài tiān jīn fēn lí ér chū 。
接下来要做的事情就很明了，由那剑葫，将域外天金分离而出。
The next task was clear: using the sword gourd to separate the foreign celestial gold from it.
zhè bìng bú shì yī xiàng róng yì de gōng zuò 。
这并不是一项容易的工作。
This was no easy feat.
yīn wèi lín xuān yào fēn lí de bǎo bèi ， bìng fēi jǐn xiàn yú yù wài tiān jīn yī zhǒng 。
因为林轩要分离的宝贝，并非仅限于域外天金一种。
For Lin Xuan, the treasure he needed to separate was not limited to foreign celestial gold alone. Another item of equal value existed.
hái yǒu yī wù ， qí zhēn guì chéng dù sī háo bù zài qí zhī xià 。
还有一物，其珍贵程度丝毫不在其之下。
Illusory Yin Devil Flower!
huàn yīn mó huā ！
幻阴魔花！
More accurately, this was the refined essence extracted from that flower.
zhèng què de shuō ， shì yóu cǐ huā ， suǒ tí chún chū lái de jīng huá 。
正确的说，是由此花，所提纯出来的精华。
The Illusory Yin Devil Flower was one of the Three Treasures of the Underworld, extremely rare in number. Once incorporated into a treasure, it could unleash illusory yin divine thunder, an unprecedented power with countless uses.
huàn yīn mó huā nǎi yīn sī sān bǎo zhī yī ， shù liàng xī shǎo yǐ jí ， yí dàn zài fǎ bǎo zhōng róng rù cǐ jīng huá ， jí kě shī zhǎn chū huàn yīn shén léi zhè zhǒng nì tiān zhī wù ， miào yòng wú qióng 。
幻阴魔花乃阴司三宝之一，数量稀少以极，一旦在法宝中融入此精华，即可施展出幻阴神雷这种逆天之物，妙用无穷。
Legend had it that the former ruler of the Underworld, Arura King, spent ten thousand years and expended countless efforts to gather nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine Illusory Yin Devil Flowers. After incorporating them into the Profound Yin Treasure Box, the illusory yin divine thunder he unleashed could even tarnish the true immortal's life treasure from the higher realms.
chuán shuō ， xī rì yīn sī zhī zhǔ ， ā xiū luó wáng qióng wàn nián zhī gōng 。 huā fèi jīng lì wú shù 。 biàn xún yīn sī dì fǔ ， yě bù guò sōu luó dào jiǔ qiān jiǔ bǎi jiǔ shí jiǔ duǒ huàn yīn mó huā bà le ， dài jiāng qí róng rù xuán yīn bǎo hé ， qí shī zhǎn chū lái de huàn yīn shén léi ， lián shàng jiè zhēn xiān de běn mìng fǎ bǎo ， dōu néng gòu wū zhuó 。
传说，昔日阴司之主，阿修罗王穷万年之功。花费精力无数。遍寻阴司地府，也不过搜罗到九千九百九十九朵幻阴魔花罢了，待将其融入玄阴宝盒，其施展出来的幻阴神雷，连上界真仙的本命法宝，都能够污浊。
Lin Xuan did not know how Old Monster Zhong had obtained this item, but it was unlikely to be in great quantity. Even if there were only a couple of them, their essence would still be beneficial to him.
lín xuān bù xiǎo de cǐ wù ， zhōng lǎo mó shì zěn me dé dào de ， dàn xiǎng lái shù liàng yě bú huì tài duō ， dàn jí biàn shì liǎng sān duǒ 。 nà jīng huá duì zì jǐ yě dà yǒu yòng tú 。
林轩不晓得此物，钟老魔是怎么得到的，但想来数量也不会太多，但即便是两三朵。那精华对自己也大有用途。
A mere sword gourd could extract two treasures that even ordinary immortals coveted. This was something Lin Xuan never expected at the beginning.
qū qū yí gè jiàn hú ， jū rán néng gòu tí liàn chū liǎng zhǒng ràng sàn xiān dōu yào chuí xián de bǎo wù ， zhè shì lín xuān qǐ chū ， wú lùn rú hé yě bù céng xiǎng dào de 。
区区一个剑葫，居然能够提炼出两种让散仙都要垂涎的宝物，这是林轩起初，无论如何也不曾想到的。
Therefore, cultivation truly relied on good fortune.
suǒ yǐ xiū xiān xiū xiān ， kào de zhēn shì jī yuán 。
所以修仙修仙，靠的真是机缘。
In this case, calling it sheer luck would not be an exaggeration.
jiù ná lín xuān zhè yī cì lái shuō ， jiǎng chéng shì zǒu le gǒu shǐ yùn dōu bù wèi guò 。
就拿林轩这一次来说，讲成是走了狗屎运都不为过。
However, as the saying goes, every coin has two sides. While obtaining these two extraordinary materials was indeed a blessing for Lin Xuan, separating them simultaneously from their container increased the difficulty significantly.
bù guò fán shì yǒu lì jiù yǒu bì ， tóng shí huò dé liǎng zhǒng nì tiān jí bié de cái liào ， gù rán shì lín xuān zhī fú 。 rán ér zhè liǎng zhǒng cái liào chǔ yú yī zhǒng bǎo bèi zhī zhōng 。 xiǎng yào tóng shí jiāng qí fēn lí chū ， zì rán yě jiù zēng jiā le bù xiǎo de nán dù 。
不过凡事有利就有弊，同时获得两种逆天级别的材料，固然是林轩之福。然而这两种材料处于一种宝贝之中。想要同时将其分离出，自然也就增加了不小的难度。
He had to be extremely cautious and possess exceptional skills; otherwise, a moment's carelessness could destroy both treasures.
bì xū fēi cháng xiǎo xīn ， qiě yǒu chāo gāo de jì yì cái chéng ， fǒu zé yí gè shū hū ， jiù yǒu kě néng huǐ sǔn zhè liǎng zhǒng bǎo wù 。
必须非常小心，且有超高的技艺才成，否则一个疏忽，就有可能毁损这两种宝物。
Whether it was foreign celestial gold or Illusory Yin Devil Flower, they were rare finds. Damaging either would not be acceptable to Lin Xuan.
ér bù lùn shì yù wài tiān jīn ， hái shì huàn yīn mó huā ， dōu shì kě yù ér bù kě qiú ， bù lùn huǐ shāng le nǎ yī zhǒng 。 jiē wèi lín xuān bù néng jiē shòu 。
而不论是域外天金，还是幻阴魔花，都是可遇而不可求，不论毁伤了哪一种。皆为林轩不能接受。
Therefore, separating this item was indeed a significant test.
suǒ yǐ jiē xià lái fēn lí cǐ wù ， hái zhēn shì yī dà kǎo yàn de 。
所以接下来分离此物，还真是一大考验的。
He had to be extremely cautious and ensure no external interference.
bù jǐn yào xiǎo xīn xiǎo xīn zài xiǎo xīn ， ér qiě fēn háo ， yě shòu bù dé wài jiè gān rǎo 。
不仅要小心小心再小心，而且分毫，也受不得外界干扰。
However, while these precautions were necessary, there was no need for excessive worry.
bù guò huà shì zhè me méi cuò ， qí shí yě bù yòng tài guò yōu lǜ shén me 。
不过话是这么没错，其实也不用太过忧虑什么。
First, his divine sense was far stronger than that of ordinary cultivators. This would prove useful in refining the treasures. As long as he remained careful, the chances of error during this process were slim.
yī lái lín xuān de shén shí bǐ tóng jiē xiū shì qiáng shàng xǔ duō ， zài liàn huà fēn lí bǎo wù de shí hòu dà yǒu yòng chǔ ， zhǐ yào xiǎo xīn yī xiē 。 zhōng jiān chū xiàn chā cuò de kě néng xìng hái shì bù dà de 。
一来林轩的神识比同阶修士强上许多，在炼化分离宝物的时候大有用处，只要小心一些。中间出现差错的可能性还是不大的。
Second, although the Flower Valley was not located at the main sect headquarters of Cloud Concealing Sect, it undoubtedly fell within its sphere of influence.
èr lái zhè bǎi huā gǔ ， suī rán bìng bú shì wèi yú yún yǐn zōng zǒng duò ， dàn yě jué duì shì bèi náng kuò jìn qí shì lì fàn wéi de 。
二来这百花谷，虽然并不是位于云隐宗总舵，但也绝对是被囊括进其势力范围的。
With his exalted status, Cloud Concealing Sect had invested considerable effort in securing safety around this area. Lesser individuals would find it difficult to reach here.
lín xuān zài zhè lǐ kāi pì dòng fǔ ， yǐ qí chāo rán de dì wèi ， yún yǐn zōng duì yú zhè fù jìn de ān quán fáng hù ， nà yě shì hěn xià le yī fān gōng fu ， xiāo xiǎo zhī bèi ， bù tài kě néng qīng yì dào dá cǐ chù 。
林轩在这里开辟洞府，以其超然的地位，云隐宗对于这附近的安全防护，那也是很下了一番功夫，宵小之辈，不太可能轻易到达此处。
Moreover, Lin Xuan set up several arrays around his cave dwelling, making it extremely challenging for intruders to breach them even if they did arrive.
hé kuàng yǐ lín xuān de xìng gé ， zài dòng fǔ sì zhōu ， gè zhǒng dà dà xiǎo xiǎo de zhèn fǎ ， yě bù xià le qī bā gè zhī duō ， jiù suàn zhēn yǒu rù qīn zhě lái dào cǐ chù ， xiǎng yào gōng pò ， yě jué bú shì nà me róng yì de 。
何况以林轩的性格，在洞府四周，各种大大小小的阵法，也布下了七八个之多，就算真有入侵者来到此处，想要攻破，也绝不是那么容易的。
He was confident enough with these precautions that the chances of failure due to external interference were minimal, provided he did not suffer extreme bad luck.
zhè diǎn bǎ wò hái shì yǒu 。
这点把握还是有。
Nevertheless, Lin Xuan still made meticulous preparations despite this assurance.
suǒ yǐ zhǐ yào yùn qì bú shì dǎo méi dào wú yǐ fù jiā de chéng dù ， bèi wài lì dǎ rǎo ér dǎo zhì fēn lí shī bài de kě néng xìng yě shì wēi hū qí wēi de 。
所以只要运气不是倒霉到无以复加的程度，被外力打扰而导致分离失败的可能性也是微乎其微的。
Afterward, he bathed and rested for three days before returning to his training room.
bù guò ráo shì rú cǐ ， lín xuān yī jiù bù cí xīn láo de zuò le yī fān jí qí zhōu mì de bù zhì 。
不过饶是如此，林轩依旧不辞辛劳的做了一番极其周密的布置。
First, he focused on calming his mind and adjusting himself to peak condition.
suí hòu yòu mù yù xiū xī ， dài sān tiān hòu ， cái chóng xīn huí dào le liàn gōng fáng lǐ 。
随后又沐浴休息，待三天后，才重新回到了练功房里。
Then, Lin Xuan waved his sleeve, and a red light flashed as the sword gourd of Old Monster Zhong appeared.
xiān níng xī dǎ zuò ， jiāng zhuàng tài tiáo zhěng dào diān fēng 。
先凝息打坐，将状态调整到巅峰。
The first step was to erase any divine sense imprint left by its previous owner. He then used infant fire to nurture it slightly, not needing full control but at least being able to operate freely.
suí hòu lín xuān xiù páo yī fú ， hóng guāng shǎn shuò ， qǔ chū le zhōng lǎo guài de běn mìng fǎ bǎo jiàn hú 。
随后林轩袖袍一拂，红光闪烁，取出了钟老怪的本命法宝剑葫。
This would make separating foreign celestial gold and Illusory Yin Devil Flower's essence from the gourd easier.
zhè dì yī bù yào zuò de ， shì jiāng duì fāng liú zài shàng miàn de shén shí yìn jì mǒ chú ， suí hòu shāo shāo yòng yīng huǒ péi yù yī fān ， bù yòng dào shōu fā yóu xīn de dì bù ， dàn zhì shǎo yào yùn zhuàn rú yì cái kě 。
这第一步要做的，是将对方留在上面的神识印记抹除，随后稍稍用婴火培育一番，不用到收发由心的地步，但至少要运转如意才可。
After all, these materials were too precious, and any increase in success rate was worth the effort for Lin Xuan.
zhè yàng ， jiāng yù wài tiān jīn yǔ xuán yīn mó huā de jīng huá yóu lǐ miàn fēn lí ， huì shāo xiǎn róng yì 。
这样，将域外天金与玄阴魔花的精华由里面分离，会稍显容易。
As the saying goes, good things take time. Patience is required to achieve success.
bì jìng liǎng zhǒng cái liào tài bǎo guì le ， zhǐ yào néng tí gāo chéng gōng lǜ ， lín xuān zì rán bù jiè yì ， duō fèi yī fān shǒu jiǎo de 。
毕竟两种材料太宝贵了，只要能提高成功率，林轩自然不介意，多费一番手脚的。
Old Monster Zhong had formidable abilities, and this sword gourd was a treasure he nurtured for tens of thousands of years. Erasing its divine sense imprint would not be easy.
hǎo shì duō mó ， xīn jí chī bù liǎo rè dòu fǔ ， shuō de jiù shì zhè zhǒng qíng kuàng le 。
好事多磨，心急吃不了热豆腐，说的就是这种情况了。
Fortunately, Old Monster Zhong was already dead, and Lin Xuan's cultivation was extraordinary. Still, it would take at least a century to accomplish properly.
zhōng lǎo guài shén tōng bù sú ， zhè jiàn hú yòu shì tā péi yù le shù wàn nián de bǎo wù ， xiǎng yào jiāng shàng miàn suǒ liú de shén shí yìn jì mǒ chú ， zì rán bú shì yī jiàn róng yì zhī shì de 。
钟老怪神通不俗，这剑葫又是他培育了数万年的宝物，想要将上面所留的神识印记抹除，自然不是一件容易之事的。
To ensure thoroughness, although Lin Xuan did not mind spending more time on this preparation step, the thought of wasting a hundred years just for this step was somewhat absurd.
hǎo zài cǐ lǎo mó yǐ rán yǔn luò ， èr lái lín xuān de xiū wèi fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， dàn jí biàn zhè yàng ， àn zhèng cháng de jiǎo bù ， méi gè bǎi nián zhī gōng ， nà yě shì xiǎng yě bié xiǎng de 。
好在此老魔已然陨落，二来林轩的修为非同小可，但即便这样，按正常的脚步，没个百年之功，那也是想也别想的。
Fortunately, Lin Xuan never lacked treasures and thus did not resort to a clumsy method to remove the previous owner's imprint.
lín xuān wèi qiú wěn tuǒ ， suī rán bù jiè yì duō huā yī xiē gōng fu ， dàn bǎi nián de guāng yīn ， ruò shì jiù zuò zhè me yí gè zhǔn bèi bù zhòu ， hái shì wèi miǎn yǒu xiē lìng rén wú yǔ 。
林轩为求稳妥，虽然不介意多花一些功夫，但百年的光阴，若是就做这么一个准备步骤，还是未免有些令人无语。
He waved his sleeve, and a small tripod appeared. It was no taller than a foot, emitting a faint glow that indicated its extraordinary nature.
hǎo zài lín xuān cóng lái bù quē bǎo wù ， zì rán yě jiù bú huì shǎ shǎ de yòng bèn bàn fǎ jiāng cǐ bǎo yuán zhǔ rén de yìn jì mǒ chú 。
好在林轩从来不缺宝物，自然也就不会傻傻的用笨办法将此宝原主人的印记抹除。
Lin Xuan had acquired this item from some unlucky individual's storage bag.
xiù páo yī fú ， líng guāng shǎn shuò ， yí gè xiǎo dǐng fēi lüè ér chū 。
袖袍一拂，灵光闪烁，一个小鼎飞掠而出。
Now, it served a significant purpose.
gāo bù guò chǐ xǔ ， biǎo miàn sàn fà chū yíng yíng de guāng zé ， yī kàn jiù zhī dào cǐ wù běn shēn ， jiù shì yī jí wéi bù fán de bǎo wù 。
高不过尺许，表面散发出莹莹的光泽，一看就知道此物本身，就是一极为不凡的宝物。
Then, Lin Xuan flicked his wrist, and another jade bottle slid out of his sleeve.
lín xuān yě bù zhī dào shì zài nǎ ge dǎo méi guǐ de chǔ wù dài zhōng suǒ de 。
林轩也不知道是在哪个倒霉鬼的储物袋中所得。
When the lid was opened, a pungent smell wafted out.
rán ér cǐ kè ， què pài shàng le mò dà de yòng tú 。
然而此刻，却派上了莫大的用途。
Next, he raised his right hand and pointed at the front with a finger as heavy as a mountain.
suí hòu lín xuān zuǒ wàn yī dǒu ， yòu yí gè yù píng cóng yī xiù zhōng huá luò ér chū 。
随后林轩左腕一抖，又一个玉瓶从衣袖中滑落而出。
Pop…
píng gài dǎ kāi ， què shì yǒu yī gǔ xīn là de qì wèi ér yóu lǐ miàn piāo sàn chū lái 。
瓶盖打开，却是有一股辛辣的气味儿由里面飘散出来。
A light sound entered his ears as the jade bottle broke under his finger.
suí hòu lín xuān yòu shǒu tái qǐ ， yī zhǐ níng zhòng rú shān de cháo qián miàn diǎn qù 。
随后林轩右手抬起，一指凝重如山的朝前面点去。
A fist-sized liquid appeared before him, gathering without dispersing. The pungent smell emanated from it.
bō ……
啵……
Spirit Washing Water!
yī shēng qīng xiǎng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， nà yù píng yīng zhǐ ér pò 。
一声轻响传入耳朵，那玉瓶应指而破。
As its name suggested, this item could erase divine sense imprints left on treasures. Using this would be far more effective than using a clumsy method to remove the imprint… no, it was not just more effective; it was hundreds of times easier.
yī tuán quán tou dà xiǎo de yè tǐ yìng rù yǎn lián ， jù ér bù sàn ， nà xīn là de qì wèi ， jiù shì yóu qí mí fā chū lái 。
一团拳头大小的液体映入眼帘，聚而不散，那辛辣的气味，就是由其弥发出来。
Of course, the value of this item was considerable, but compared to foreign celestial gold and Illusory Yin Devil Flower, it was insignificant. At such moments, Lin Xuan did not hesitate to use it.
However, Lin Xuan did not remain depressed for long. Sometimes, one needs to look at things from a different angle. Indeed, being limited to the diminished sword spirit technique of Void Transformation was somewhat disappointing, but as the saying goes, it is better to be content.
Sword spirit transformation was no ordinary secret art; even the former Heavenly Witch Goddess had shown great interest in it and expended much effort and trouble for it. Yet, in the end, she ended up with nothing, unable to glimpse its profound secrets.
With his current state far below that of an ordinary cultivator at the early stage of Tribulation Transcendence, what was there to complain about?
After all, Nine Palaces Must-Instant Sword was no ordinary treasure. Even if he could only cultivate the diminished sword spirit technique of Void Transformation, it still had infinite transformations.
Lin Xuan still held some confidence in this.
Moreover, the missing parts of this art were filled by Old Monster Zhong. During his comprehension, he could also ponder whether there were other aspects worth refining and improving.
Although he was not a sword cultivator, his knowledge base was broad enough that perhaps he could slightly enhance the power of this technique on its original basis.
Besides, even if he lacked the ability to modify this art due to his limited experience, it did not matter. He would first practice it and wait for future opportunities.
With these thoughts in mind, Lin Xuan felt much more at ease.
The next task was clear: using the sword gourd to separate the foreign celestial gold from it.
This was no easy feat.
For Lin Xuan, the treasure he needed to separate was not limited to foreign celestial gold alone. Another item of equal value existed.
Illusory Yin Devil Flower!
More accurately, this was the refined essence extracted from that flower.
The Illusory Yin Devil Flower was one of the Three Treasures of the Underworld, extremely rare in number. Once incorporated into a treasure, it could unleash illusory yin divine thunder, an unprecedented power with countless uses.
Legend had it that the former ruler of the Underworld, Arura King, spent ten thousand years and expended countless efforts to gather nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine Illusory Yin Devil Flowers. After incorporating them into the Profound Yin Treasure Box, the illusory yin divine thunder he unleashed could even tarnish the true immortal's life treasure from the higher realms.
Lin Xuan did not know how Old Monster Zhong had obtained this item, but it was unlikely to be in great quantity. Even if there were only a couple of them, their essence would still be beneficial to him.
A mere sword gourd could extract two treasures that even ordinary immortals coveted. This was something Lin Xuan never expected at the beginning.
Therefore, cultivation truly relied on good fortune.
In this case, calling it sheer luck would not be an exaggeration.
However, as the saying goes, every coin has two sides. While obtaining these two extraordinary materials was indeed a blessing for Lin Xuan, separating them simultaneously from their container increased the difficulty significantly.
He had to be extremely cautious and possess exceptional skills; otherwise, a moment's carelessness could destroy both treasures.
Whether it was foreign celestial gold or Illusory Yin Devil Flower, they were rare finds. Damaging either would not be acceptable to Lin Xuan.
Therefore, separating this item was indeed a significant test.
He had to be extremely cautious and ensure no external interference.
However, while these precautions were necessary, there was no need for excessive worry.
First, his divine sense was far stronger than that of ordinary cultivators. This would prove useful in refining the treasures. As long as he remained careful, the chances of error during this process were slim.
Second, although the Flower Valley was not located at the main sect headquarters of Cloud Concealing Sect, it undoubtedly fell within its sphere of influence.
With his exalted status, Cloud Concealing Sect had invested considerable effort in securing safety around this area. Lesser individuals would find it difficult to reach here.
Moreover, Lin Xuan set up several arrays around his cave dwelling, making it extremely challenging for intruders to breach them even if they did arrive.
He was confident enough with these precautions that the chances of failure due to external interference were minimal, provided he did not suffer extreme bad luck.
Nevertheless, Lin Xuan still made meticulous preparations despite this assurance.
Afterward, he bathed and rested for three days before returning to his training room.
First, he focused on calming his mind and adjusting himself to peak condition.
Then, Lin Xuan waved his sleeve, and a red light flashed as the sword gourd of Old Monster Zhong appeared.
The first step was to erase any divine sense imprint left by its previous owner. He then used infant fire to nurture it slightly, not needing full control but at least being able to operate freely.
This would make separating foreign celestial gold and Illusory Yin Devil Flower's essence from the gourd easier.
After all, these materials were too precious, and any increase in success rate was worth the effort for Lin Xuan.
As the saying goes, good things take time. Patience is required to achieve success.
Old Monster Zhong had formidable abilities, and this sword gourd was a treasure he nurtured for tens of thousands of years. Erasing its divine sense imprint would not be easy.
Fortunately, Old Monster Zhong was already dead, and Lin Xuan's cultivation was extraordinary. Still, it would take at least a century to accomplish properly.
To ensure thoroughness, although Lin Xuan did not mind spending more time on this preparation step, the thought of wasting a hundred years just for this step was somewhat absurd.
Fortunately, Lin Xuan never lacked treasures and thus did not resort to a clumsy method to remove the previous owner's imprint.
He waved his sleeve, and a small tripod appeared. It was no taller than a foot, emitting a faint glow that indicated its extraordinary nature.
Lin Xuan had acquired this item from some unlucky individual's storage bag.
Now, it served a significant purpose.
Then, Lin Xuan flicked his wrist, and another jade bottle slid out of his sleeve.
When the lid was opened, a pungent smell wafted out.
Next, he raised his right hand and pointed at the front with a finger as heavy as a mountain.
Pop…
A light sound entered his ears as the jade bottle broke under his finger.
A fist-sized liquid appeared before him, gathering without dispersing. The pungent smell emanated from it.
Spirit Washing Water!
As its name suggested, this item could erase divine sense imprints left on treasures. Using this would be far more effective than using a clumsy method to remove the imprint… no, it was not just more effective; it was hundreds of times easier.
Of course, the value of this item was considerable, but compared to foreign celestial gold and Illusory Yin Devil Flower, it was insignificant. At such moments, Lin Xuan did not hesitate to use it.