bù guò zhè yě jǐn jǐn shì lǐ lùn ér yǐ ， guān zhè lǎo guài wù de xíng zhǐ ， yě míng xiǎn shì xīn sī zhěn mì de rén wù ， jí yǒu kě néng yě zài fáng zhe zhè yī zhe ， suǒ yǐ tōu xí dé shǒu de jī lǜ ， qí shí shì bìng bù dà dì 。
不过这也仅仅是理论而已，观这老怪物的行止，也明显是心思缜密的人物，极有可能也在防着这一着，所以偷袭得手的几率，其实是并不大地。
However, this was merely theoretical. Observing the actions of this old monster, it was clear that he was a meticulous character and very likely had defenses in place against such an attack. The chances of successfully ambushing him were actually quite slim.
yī bù liú shén ， hái yǒu kě néng luò rù duì fāng de wèng lǐ ， nà yàng kě jiù dé bù cháng shī 。 bù guò jú miàn fā zhǎn dào zhè yī bù ， yǐ yóu bù dé lín xuān chí yí ， jiù suàn míng zhī dào yǒu wēi xiǎn ， yě bì xū yī shì 。
一不留神，还有可能落入对方的瓮里，那样可就得不偿失。不过局面发展到这一步，已由不得林轩迟疑，就算明知道有危险，也必须一试。
Moreover, there was still a risk of falling into his trap. At this point, Lin Xuan could no longer hesitate; even if he knew the danger, he must take the risk.
lín xuān xīn qíng yù mèn kě xiǎng ér zhī ， zhì yú qí tā de xiū xiān zhě ， nèi xīn zhī huáng huò ， nà gèng bù bì tí ， zhè shí hòu ， méi yǒu shuí zài cáng zhe yē zhe ， gè zhǒng bǎo mìng de shǒu duàn qí chū ， wēi lì yě shì fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， xìng hǎo tiān yuán hóu yǐ diǎn rán le běn yuán zhī huǒ ， xiū wèi píng kōng zēng jiā le xiǎo bàn hái duō ， fǒu zé xiǎng yào jiāng zhè me duō xiū shì quán dōu dǎng zhù ， hái zhēn bú shì yī jiàn róng yì shì de 。
林轩心情郁闷可想而知，至于其他的修仙者，内心之惶惑，那更不必提，这时候，没有谁再藏着掖着，各种保命的手段齐出，威力也是非同小可，幸好天元侯已点燃了本源之火，修为凭空增加了小半还多，否则想要将这么多修士全都挡住，还真不是一件容易事的。
Lin Xuan's mood was clearly depressed as he contemplated the situation. The other cultivators, too, were filled with confusion and anxiety. In this moment, everyone revealed their true intentions, using all sorts of survival techniques to protect themselves. Fortunately, Heavenly Pillar Marquis had already ignited his primordial fire, increasing his cultivation by nearly half. Otherwise, blocking so many cultivators would have been a difficult task.
lín xuān yǐ zuò dào le jué zé ， dàn què yī jiù yī dòng bù dòng ， rú jīn wén tiān chéng yīn wèi nà xī lì de yuán gù ， zhèng huǎn huǎn shàng shēng zhe 。
林轩已做到了抉择，但却依旧一动不动，如今闻天城因为那吸力的缘故，正缓缓上升着。
Lin Xuan had made his decision but remained motionless. Due to the suction force, Wending City was slowly rising. He calculated that there was only one chance for him.
lín xuān yǐ jì suàn hǎo le ， jī huì zhǐ yǒu yī cì 。
林轩已计算好了，机会只有一次。
When he was closest to the old monster, he must strike!
děng zì jǐ jù lí nà lǎo guài wù zuì jìn de shí hòu ， zài dòng shǒu ！
等自己距离那老怪物最近的时候，再动手！
He moved swiftly, hoping to hit with one blow. However, he did not know how much damage it would cause, as the old monster's abilities had yet to be fully revealed. Lin Xuan could only wait and see what the old monster would do.
shùn shì bào qǐ ， xī wàng néng gòu yī jī bì zhōng 。
顺势暴起，希望能够一击必中。
The distance between Wending City and Heavenly Pillar Marquis was gradually closing.
zhì yú néng gěi tā zào chéng duō dà de shāng hài ， lín xuān yě bù xiǎo de ， bì jìng zhè lǎo guài wù de shén tōng ， rú jīn hái xiǎn lù bù duō ， tiān zhī dào miàn duì zì jǐ de tōu xí ， tā huì xuǎn zé rú hé yìng fù ， lín xuān rú jīn néng zuò de ， zhǐ néng shì zǒu yī bù kàn yī bù 。
至于能给他造成多大的伤害，林轩也不晓得，毕竟这老怪物的神通，如今还显露不多，天知道面对自己的偷袭，他会选择如何应付，林轩如今能做的，只能是走一步看一步。
Closer! Much closer!
méi bàn fǎ ， běn tǐ jù lí zhè ér tài yuǎn a ！
没办法，本体距离这儿太远啊！
Lin Xuan thought in his heart. His fists were tightly clenched, as he prepared for the critical moment.
fǒu zé ， ruò shì néng dài zhe zhēn líng kuǐ lěi yì qǐ gǎn dào ， kǒng pà jiù yào huàn zuò nà lǎo guài wù wàng fēng ér táo 。
否则，若是能带着真灵傀儡一起赶到，恐怕就要换做那老怪物望风而逃。
Now it came down to a matter of life and death.
lín xuān tàn le kǒu qì ， tóng shí yì diǎn yì diǎn jì suàn zhe dòng shǒu de shí jī 。
林轩叹了口气，同时一点一点计算着动手的时机。
Just when he was about to act, an unexpected scene unfolded.
wén tiān chéng huǎn màn ér jiān dìng de bèi xī le shàng qù ， yǔ tiān yuán hóu de jù lí ， yě jiù zài bù tíng de lā jìn zhe 。
闻天城缓慢而坚定的被吸了上去，与天元侯的距离，也就在不停的拉进着。
Heavenly Pillar Marquis, who had been fully focused on the Great Five Elements Translocation Technique, suddenly turned his head. His eyes darted around as a terrifying light flashed in his pupils. Lin Xuan could see a hint of fear on his face.
kuài le ， zài jìn yì diǎn ！
快了，再近一点！
Could it be...
lín xuān zài xīn zhōng tuī suàn 。
林轩在心中推算。
Lin Xuan's heart had a vague sense of what was happening.
lóng zài yī xiù zhōng de shuāng shǒu ， cǐ kè ， yǐ wò jǐn le shuāng quán 。
笼在衣袖中的双手，此刻，已握紧了双拳。
After a moment of hesitation, he decided to abandon the perfect opportunity for an attack.
rú jīn ， yǐ dào le qiān jūn yī fà de jú miàn 。
如今，已到了千钧一发的局面。
Yes, he must abandon it!
mǎ shàng jiù kě yǐ dòng shǒu 。
马上就可以动手。
Although that chance seemed much better than he originally thought because the old monster had been distracted, Lin Xuan still chose not to take it. He lacked absolute confidence, and seeing the fear on the old monster's face indicated a turning point in the situation. With unexpected variables involved, there was no need for him to risk everything.
rán ér piān piān jiù zài cǐ kè ， chū rén yì liào de yí mù fā shēng le 。
然而偏偏就在此刻，出人意料的一幕发生了。
In any case, he would not confront the Transcendence Stage until absolutely necessary.
yuán běn zhèng quán xīn quán yì ， shī zhǎn dà wǔ xíng nuó yí zhī shù de tiān yuán hóu ， tū rán xiàng shì fā xiàn le shén me ， piān le piān tóu ， mù guāng yóu yí ， móu dǐ shēn chù ， què yǒu hài rén de jīng máng zhòu rán liàng qǐ 。
原本正全心全意，施展大五行挪移之术的天元侯，突然像是发现了什么，偏了偏头，目光游移，眸底深处，却有骇人的jīng芒骤然亮起。
Wham! A loud breaking sound echoed as the suction force from the golden vortex intensified. Heavenly Pillar Marquis's face showed signs of urgency; his primordial fire burned even more fiercely. The suction force from the golden vortex increased dramatically, causing Wending City to rise much faster than before.
cóng tā de liǎn shàng ， lín xuān jìng bǔ zhuō dào yī sī huáng kǒng zhī sè。
从他的脸上，林轩竟捕捉到一丝惶恐之sè。
This result caused the cultivators' exclamations to resound. However, Lin Xuan felt a bit relieved that he had made the right choice. Something unexpected was about to happen; otherwise, Heavenly Pillar Marquis would not be so anxious.
nán dào shuō
难道说
Just as this thought crossed his mind, an unusual spatial fluctuation spread out.
lín xuān xīn zhōng yǐn yǐn yǒu le yì diǎn cāi cè 。
林轩心中隐隐有了一点猜测。
"Look, what is that?"
lüè yī chí yí ， yuán běn dào lái de jué jiā dòng shǒu liáng jī ， lín xuān yě xuǎn zé le fàng qì 。
略一迟疑，原本到来的绝佳动手良机，林轩也选择了放弃。
A voice of surprise rang in his ears.
méi cuò ， jiù shì fàng qì ！
没错，就是放弃！
Lin Xuan, having performed the Heaven's Demon Infant Transformation Technique and thus devoid of mana, was slightly slower to react. He turned around to see a light ball suddenly appear on the horizon.
jǐn guǎn gāng gāng nà dòng shǒu de jī huì ， bǐ zì jǐ qǐ xiān xiǎng xiàng de hái yào hǎo shàng xǔ duō ， yīn wèi lǎo guài wù fēn xīn le ， dàn zhè yàng de tiān cì liáng jī ， lín xuān yī jiù fàng qì 。
尽管刚刚那动手的机会，比自己起先想象的还要好上许多，因为老怪物分心了，但这样的天赐良机，林轩依旧放弃。
From such a distance, it looked more like a bright dot.
yīn wèi lín xuān méi yǒu bǎi fēn zhī bǎi de bǎ wò ， guān jiàn shì lǎo guài wù liǎn shàng de huáng kǒng ràng tā kàn jiàn le xíng shì de zhuǎn zhé ， jì rán yǒu yì wài biàn shù jiè rù ， zì jǐ hé bì mào xiǎn yī bó 。
因为林轩没有百分之百的把握，关键是老怪物脸上的惶恐让他看见了形势的转折，既然有意外变数介入，自己何必冒险一搏。
Flashing rapidly.
hái shì nà jù huà ， bú dào wàn bù dé yǐ ， lín xuān bù dǎ suàn xiàn zài jiù miàn duì dù jié qī 。
还是那句话，不到万不得已，林轩不打算现在就面对渡劫期。
Though unremarkable at first glance, this light ball had already approached them. How fast!
wū …… pò kōng shēng dà zuò ， què shì cóng nà jīn sè xuán wō zhōng sàn fà chū lái de xī lì ， yuè fā de hài rén yǐ jí ， tiān yuán hóu de liǎn shàng dài zhe huáng jí ， běn yuán zhī huǒ rán shāo dé yuè fā de wàng shèng wú bǐ ， cóng nà jīn sè de xuán wō lǐ ， sàn fà chū gèng jiā kě pà de xī lì ， wén tiān chéng shàng shēng de sù dù yǔ gāng gāng xiāng bǐ ， dùn shí kuài le bèi xǔ 。
呜……破空声大做，却是从那金sè漩涡中散发出来的吸力，越发的骇人以极，天元侯的脸上带着惶急，本源之火燃烧得越发的旺盛无比，从那金sè的漩涡里，散发出更加可怕的吸力，闻天城上升的速度与刚刚相比，顿时快了倍许。
Lin Xuan noticed that some faint silver sparks were bouncing across its surface.
zhè yàng de jié guǒ ， ràng xiū shì men de jīng hū cǐ qǐ bǐ fú ， rán ér lín xuān ， què fǎn ér fàng xīn le yì diǎn ， zì jǐ de xuǎn zé méi yǒu cuò ， kàn lái zhēn shì yǒu chū rén yì liào de biàn gù yào fā shēng le ， fǒu zé tiān yuán hóu zhè lǎo jiā huǒ ， bú huì rú cǐ zháo jí de 。
这样的结果，让修士们的惊呼此起彼伏，然而林轩，却反而放心了一点，自己的选择没有错，看来真是有出人意料的变故要发生了，否则天元侯这老家伙，不会如此着急的。
Thunder遁 Technique!
zhè ge niàn tou shàng wèi zhuǎn guò ， yī zhèn yì yàng de kōng jiān bō dòng tū rán mí sàn ér chū 。
这个念头尚未转过，一阵异样的空间波动突然弥散而出。
And it was at a level of mastery.
“ kàn ， nà shì shén me ？”
“看，那是什么？”
The light condensed, and a middle-aged scholar appeared in the midst of the silver glow. He had three long strands of beard and an extremely refined appearance, exuding a scholarly aura.
ěr biān tīng jiàn yī shēng jīng hū 。
耳边听见一声惊呼。
Another Transcendence cultivator!
lín xuān cǐ kè ， bì jìng shì shī zhǎn le tiān mó huà yīng zhī shù ， hún shēn de fǎ lì guī yú xū wú ， duì yú shì wù de dòng chá lì yǔ qí tā de xiū xiān zhě xiāng bǐ ， huò duō huò shǎo ， zì rán yě jiù nán miǎn màn yī pāi le 。
林轩此刻，毕竟是施展了天魔化婴之术，浑身的法力归于虚无，对于事物的洞察力与其他的修仙者相比，或多或少，自然也就难免慢一拍了。
Although Lin Xuan could not extend his spirit sense at this moment, he could roughly gauge the other's cultivation based on their demeanor.
cǐ kè tīng jiàn le jīng hū ， cái máng xún shēng zhuǎn guò tóu ， jiù jiàn tiān biān jí yuǎn zhī chù ， sà rán chū xiàn le yí gè guāng qiú 。
此刻听见了惊呼，才忙循声转过头，就见天边极远之处，飒然出现了一个光球。
The new scholar showed no fear when facing Heavenly Pillar Marquis. Though his presence was weaker, it still had the potential to challenge Heavenly Pillar Marquis head-on.
yóu yú jù lí tài yuǎn ， gù ér kàn shàng qù ， dào yǒu diǎn xiàng shì yí gè guāng diǎn 。
由于距离太远，故而看上去，倒有点像是一个光点。
Could it be that Great Elder of True Extremes had arrived?
yī shǎn yī shǎn 。
一闪一闪。
A thought flashed through Lin Xuan's mind.
biǎo miàn shàng bìng bù qǐ yǎn ， dàn jiù zhè me jǐ gè shǎn shuò ， què yǐ lái dào le jìn qián 。 hǎo kuài ！
表面上并不起眼，但就这么几个闪烁，却已来到了近前。好快！
But he quickly shook his head; no, according to legend, True Extremes Immortal came as a mid-stage Transcendence cultivator. His strength was on par with or even stronger than this scholar. If he were here, his presence would far exceed that of the scholar.
lín xuān zhè cái zhù yì dào ， nà guāng qiú biǎo miàn ， dàn tiào zhe yī xiē dàn yín sè de diàn hú 。
林轩这才注意到，那光球表面，弹跳着一些淡银sè的电弧。
It wasn't True Extremes Immortal, so who could it be?
léi dùn shù ！
雷遁术！
Lin Xuan's mind was filled with questions and doubts. However, this mattered little.
ér qiě shì dào le chū shén rù huà de chéng dù 。
而且是到了出神入化的程度。
He couldn't recognize him, but Heavenly Pillar Marquis's face showed a mix of shock and anger: "You?"
guāng huá yī liǎn ， yī míng zhōng rú shēng mú yàng de xiū shì chū xiàn zài le yín máng zhōng jiān ， sān lǚ zhǎng xū ， róng mào rú yǎ yǐ jí ， ér qiě dài zhe jǐ fēn piāo yì de shū juàn zhī qì 。
光华一敛，一名中儒生模样的修士出现在了银芒中间，三缕长须，容貌儒雅以极，而且带着几分飘逸的书卷之气。
"It is I, Xuan Shu pays respects to the Marquis," the middle-aged scholar bowed from afar, his smile warm and friendly.
yě shì dù jié qī ！
也是渡劫期！
"Xuan Shu, hmm. It has been two thousand years since we last met; I didn't expect you to have advanced to Transcendence. True Extremes Sect truly produces talents. Besides that old monster, Tianji, there is now a Senior Elder here," Heavenly Pillar Marquis's cold voice echoed, with a tone of admiration and fear.
suī rán cǐ shí cǐ kè ， lín xuān wú fǎ jiāng shén niàn fàng chū ， dàn jǐn píng duì fāng biǎo xiàn chū lái de qì dù ， lín xuān jiù dà gài jiāng tā de xiū wèi tuī duàn chū lái le 。
虽然此时此刻，林轩无法将神念放出，但仅凭对方表现出来的气度，林轩就大概将他的修为推断出来了。
"Marquis flatters me. With the blessings of our ancestors, our sect has always been prosperous. I wonder what offense we have committed to make you seize Wending City. As a Senior Elder, Xuan Shu cannot remain indifferent," the middle-aged scholar's words were like a gentle breeze, but he immediately launched an attack.
yīn wèi miàn duì tiān yuán hóu zhè lǎo jiā huǒ ， xīn dào de rú shēng háo wú wèi jù zhī sè， hún shēn sàn fà chū lái de qì shì ， suī rán yào ruò yī xiē ， dàn yǐn yǐn yě néng yǔ tiān yuán hóu fēn tíng kàng lǐ 。
因为面对天元侯这老家伙，新到的儒生毫无畏惧之sè，浑身散发出来的气势，虽然要弱一些，但隐隐也能与天元侯分庭抗礼。
He swept his sleeves and emitted a flicker of spiritual light as a golden stream pen appeared from his sleeve.
nán dào shì zhēn jí mén dà zhǎng lǎo jià lín cǐ chù ？
难道是真极门大长老驾临此处？
From his attire, it was clear that this cultivator belonged to the Scholarly Sect. The pen, ink, paper, and brush—these were the sect's most prized treasures.
lín xuān nǎo hǎi zhōng niàn tou yī shǎn ér guò 。
林轩脑海中念头一闪而过。
A flash of anger flashed in Heavenly Pillar Marquis's eyes.
dàn hěn kuài jiù yáo le yáo ， bú duì ， chuán shuō ， tiān jí zhēn rén lái shì dù jié zhōng qī de xiū xiān zhě ， shí lì bǐ qǐ zhè wèi lái zhǐ qiáng bù ruò ， ruò shì tā lái cǐ chù ， qì shì kěn dìng huì yuǎn yuǎn shèng guò zhè rú shēng de 。
但很快就摇了摇，不对，传说，天极真人来是渡劫中期的修仙者，实力比起这位来只强不弱，若是他来此处，气势肯定会远远胜过这儒生的。
The arrival wasn't True Extremes Immortal; Xuan Shu was just a new powerful figure. If he attacked now, Heavenly Pillar Marquis would not fear him. However, at this moment, he was performing the Great Five Elements Translocation Technique and couldn't free his hands.
bú shì tiān jí zhēn rén ， nà huì shì nǎ ge ？
不是天极真人，那会是哪个？
The golden stream pen turned, emitting an ink fragrance as it shot forward.
lín xuān xīn zhōng chú le yí huò hái shì yí huò 。
林轩心中除了疑惑还是疑惑。
The golden figures and dragons naturally wouldn't let him succeed; all attacks converged on that spot.
However, this was merely theoretical. Observing the actions of this old monster, it was clear that he was a meticulous character and very likely had defenses in place against such an attack. The chances of successfully ambushing him were actually quite slim.
Moreover, there was still a risk of falling into his trap. At this point, Lin Xuan could no longer hesitate; even if he knew the danger, he must take the risk.
Damn it!
Lin Xuan's mood was clearly depressed as he contemplated the situation. The other cultivators, too, were filled with confusion and anxiety. In this moment, everyone revealed their true intentions, using all sorts of survival techniques to protect themselves. Fortunately, Heavenly Pillar Marquis had already ignited his primordial fire, increasing his cultivation by nearly half. Otherwise, blocking so many cultivators would have been a difficult task.
Lin Xuan had made his decision but remained motionless. Due to the suction force, Wending City was slowly rising. He calculated that there was only one chance for him.
When he was closest to the old monster, he must strike!
He moved swiftly, hoping to hit with one blow. However, he did not know how much damage it would cause, as the old monster's abilities had yet to be fully revealed. Lin Xuan could only wait and see what the old monster would do.
The distance between Wending City and Heavenly Pillar Marquis was gradually closing.
Closer! Much closer!
Lin Xuan thought in his heart. His fists were tightly clenched, as he prepared for the critical moment.
Now it came down to a matter of life and death.
Just when he was about to act, an unexpected scene unfolded.
Heavenly Pillar Marquis, who had been fully focused on the Great Five Elements Translocation Technique, suddenly turned his head. His eyes darted around as a terrifying light flashed in his pupils. Lin Xuan could see a hint of fear on his face.
Could it be...
Lin Xuan's heart had a vague sense of what was happening.
After a moment of hesitation, he decided to abandon the perfect opportunity for an attack.
Yes, he must abandon it!
Although that chance seemed much better than he originally thought because the old monster had been distracted, Lin Xuan still chose not to take it. He lacked absolute confidence, and seeing the fear on the old monster's face indicated a turning point in the situation. With unexpected variables involved, there was no need for him to risk everything.
In any case, he would not confront the Transcendence Stage until absolutely necessary.
Wham! A loud breaking sound echoed as the suction force from the golden vortex intensified. Heavenly Pillar Marquis's face showed signs of urgency; his primordial fire burned even more fiercely. The suction force from the golden vortex increased dramatically, causing Wending City to rise much faster than before.
This result caused the cultivators' exclamations to resound. However, Lin Xuan felt a bit relieved that he had made the right choice. Something unexpected was about to happen; otherwise, Heavenly Pillar Marquis would not be so anxious.
Just as this thought crossed his mind, an unusual spatial fluctuation spread out.
"Look, what is that?"
A voice of surprise rang in his ears.
Lin Xuan, having performed the Heaven's Demon Infant Transformation Technique and thus devoid of mana, was slightly slower to react. He turned around to see a light ball suddenly appear on the horizon.
From such a distance, it looked more like a bright dot.
Flashing rapidly.
Though unremarkable at first glance, this light ball had already approached them. How fast!
Lin Xuan noticed that some faint silver sparks were bouncing across its surface.
Thunder遁 Technique!
And it was at a level of mastery.
The light condensed, and a middle-aged scholar appeared in the midst of the silver glow. He had three long strands of beard and an extremely refined appearance, exuding a scholarly aura.
Another Transcendence cultivator!
Although Lin Xuan could not extend his spirit sense at this moment, he could roughly gauge the other's cultivation based on their demeanor.
The new scholar showed no fear when facing Heavenly Pillar Marquis. Though his presence was weaker, it still had the potential to challenge Heavenly Pillar Marquis head-on.
Could it be that Great Elder of True Extremes had arrived?
A thought flashed through Lin Xuan's mind.
But he quickly shook his head; no, according to legend, True Extremes Immortal came as a mid-stage Transcendence cultivator. His strength was on par with or even stronger than this scholar. If he were here, his presence would far exceed that of the scholar.
It wasn't True Extremes Immortal, so who could it be?
Lin Xuan's mind was filled with questions and doubts. However, this mattered little.
He couldn't recognize him, but Heavenly Pillar Marquis's face showed a mix of shock and anger: "You?"
"It is I, Xuan Shu pays respects to the Marquis," the middle-aged scholar bowed from afar, his smile warm and friendly.
"Xuan Shu, hmm. It has been two thousand years since we last met; I didn't expect you to have advanced to Transcendence. True Extremes Sect truly produces talents. Besides that old monster, Tianji, there is now a Senior Elder here," Heavenly Pillar Marquis's cold voice echoed, with a tone of admiration and fear.
"Marquis flatters me. With the blessings of our ancestors, our sect has always been prosperous. I wonder what offense we have committed to make you seize Wending City. As a Senior Elder, Xuan Shu cannot remain indifferent," the middle-aged scholar's words were like a gentle breeze, but he immediately launched an attack.
He swept his sleeves and emitted a flicker of spiritual light as a golden stream pen appeared from his sleeve.
From his attire, it was clear that this cultivator belonged to the Scholarly Sect. The pen, ink, paper, and brush—these were the sect's most prized treasures.
A flash of anger flashed in Heavenly Pillar Marquis's eyes.
The arrival wasn't True Extremes Immortal; Xuan Shu was just a new powerful figure. If he attacked now, Heavenly Pillar Marquis would not fear him. However, at this moment, he was performing the Great Five Elements Translocation Technique and couldn't free his hands.
The golden stream pen turned, emitting an ink fragrance as it shot forward.
The golden figures and dragons naturally wouldn't let him succeed; all attacks converged on that spot.