jīng tiān dòng dì de bào liè shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， fāng yuán bǎi lǐ ， zhěng gè kōng jiān ， fǎng fú dōu yī zhèn niǔ qū ， zhè fù jìn de tiān dì yuán qì ， bèi liǎng gǔ qiáng dà de lì liàng jǐ yā 、 qū shǐ ， biàn dé gèng jiā de hùn luàn yǐ jí 。
惊天动地的爆裂声传入耳朵，方圆百里，整个空间，仿佛都一阵扭曲，这附近的天地元气，被两股强大的力量挤压、驱使，变得更加的混乱以极。
The deafening explosion echoed through the air, distorting the space within a hundred miles. The surrounding天地元气was compressed and driven into chaos by two powerful forces.
tiān yuán hóu dào dǐ méi néng chōng pò duì shǒu de fáng yù ， bèi zhè zhǒng yǐ yìng pèng yìng de fāng shì gěi dǎng le huí qù 。
天元侯到底没能冲破对手的防御，被这种以硬碰硬的方式给挡了回去。
Despite not breaking through his opponent's defenses, Heavenly Essence Marquis was pushed back by this head-on confrontation. However, Xuan Shu Shangren wasn't faring much better. Although he had gained the cultivation insights of past ancestors, the time he spent advancing was still too short compared to his opponent. His magical power and understanding of the laws of nature were slightly inferior.
rán ér xuán shū shàng rén yě bù hǎo guò ， suī rán tā huò dé le lì dài zǔ shī de xiū liàn xīn dé ， rán ér jìn jiē de shí jiān yǔ duì fāng xiāng bǐ ， bì jìng tài duǎn le yī xiē ， bù guǎn shì fǎ lì de níng hòu chéng dù hái shì duì tiān dì fǎ zé de lǐ jiě tǐ wù ， dōu míng xiǎn lüè yǒu bù jí 。
然而璇书上人也不好过，虽然他获得了历代祖师的修炼心得，然而进阶的时间与对方相比，毕竟太短了一些，不管是法力的凝厚程度还是对天地法则的理解体悟，都明显略有不及。
The hard-headed clash revealed their differences. Though they managed to push each other back, Heavenly Essence Marquis's chest throbbed with blood, a hint of crimson appearing at his lips.
gāng cái nà yìng pèng de fāng shì jiù xiǎn chū le bǐ cǐ jiān de chā jù ， suī rán dá dào mù dì ， jiāng duì fāng gěi bī le huí qù ， dàn tā xiōng kǒu de qì xuè què fān yǒng bù yǐ ， zuǐ jiǎo biān yǐn yǐn kě jiàn yì diǎn xuè jì 。
刚才那硬碰的方式就显出了彼此间的差距，虽然达到目的，将对方给逼了回去，但他胸口的气血却翻涌不已，嘴角边隐隐可见一点血迹。
Clearly, the cost was significant. Yet, Xuan Shu Shangren remained unperturbed, his hair and beard fluttering as he exuded an unassailable aura. Heavenly Essence Marquis, on the other hand, looked livid.
xiǎn rán wèi cǐ fù chū de dài jià ， yě shì bù xiǎo dì 。
显然为此付出的代价，也是不小地。
He underestimated you.
rán ér tā què yí rán bù jù ， xū fà piāo wǔ ， hún shēn shàng xià ， sàn fà chū yī fū dāng guān ， wàn fū mò kāi de qì shì ， zhì yú tiān yuán hóu de liǎn sè， zé nán kàn dé yào sǐ 。
然而他却怡然不惧，须发飘舞，浑身上下，散发出一夫当关，万夫莫开的气势，至于天元侯的脸sè，则难看得要死。
True Peak Sect truly is formidable; even a newly ascended powerhouse has such strength. Defeating him won't be easy in just a few moments.
zì jǐ hái shì xiǎo kàn le duì fāng yī xiē 。
自己还是小看了对方一些。
With this opponent blocking his path, Heavenly Essence Marquis's chances of forcefully breaking through were slim.
zhēn jí mén zhè páng rán dà wù dàng zhēn liǎo de ， yī xīn jìn dà néng de xiū wèi ， yě rú cǐ de fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， zì jǐ xiǎng yào jiāng qí dǎ bài ， bú shì yī shí sān kè zuò dé dào de 。
真极门这庞然大物当真了得，一新晋大能的修为，也如此的非同小可，自己想要将其打败，不是一时三刻做得到的。
Damn it!
yǒu duì fāng zài zhè lǐ dǎng zhe ， zì jǐ duǎn shí jiān nèi yìng chuǎng guò qù de jī huì yě zhe shí bù duō 。
有对方在这里挡着，自己短时间内硬闯过去的机会也着实不多。
What should he do?
kě wù ！
可恶！
Before he could ponder further, Lin Xuan's presence vanished abruptly.
gāi zěn me bàn ne ？
该怎么办呢？
He was both shocked and enraged as his eyes widened. How could this happen? Was the cooked duck about to fly away? Fortunately, having advanced to the Transcendence Stage meant enduring countless trials. Though furious, he quickly regained composure, releasing his divine sense with a calm demeanor. He soon found the target.
tā zhè ge niàn tou shàng wèi zhuǎn guò ， lín xuān de qì xī ， yǐ zhòu rán xiāo shī bú jiàn le 。
他这个念头尚未转过，林轩的气息，已骤然消失不见了。
The opponent was in the west, several thousand miles away.
tiān yuán hóu yòu jīng yòu nù ， yī xià zi dèng dà le yǎn zhū 。
天元侯又惊又怒，一下子瞪大了眼珠。
This change of direction and distance indicated that the other party had used some bizarre technique. Otherwise, such an effect wouldn't have been possible. They couldn’t afford to delay any longer.
zěn me huì ne ， nán dào zhǔ shú de yā zi ， yě yào fēi diào me ？ hǎo zài néng jìn jí dào dù jié qī ， zì rán yě shì jīng lì liǎo wú shù de fēng yǔ ， suī xīn zhōng qì nù yǐ jí ， què hái shì hěn kuài huī fù le zhèn dìng de qíng xù ， bù dòng shēng sè de jiāng shén shí fàng chū ， hěn kuài jiù yǒu le shōu huò 。
怎么会呢，难道煮熟的鸭子，也要飞掉么？好在能晋级到渡劫期，自然也是经历了无数的风雨，虽心中气怒以极，却还是很快恢复了镇定的情绪，不动声sè的将神识放出，很快就有了收获。
Though this secret technique required a cost, Heavenly Essence Marquis knew his opponent would exploit his precarious situation. If he persisted, he might escape. No, this outcome was unacceptable.
duì fāng chū xiàn zài xī miàn shù wàn lǐ 。
对方出现在西面数万里。
He looked livid but quickly regained composure: Foolish fellow, do you really think you can stop me?
fāng xiàng biàn le ， jù lí yě yī xià zi lā cháng le zhè me duō ， xiǎn rán duì fāng shì shǐ yòng le mǒu zhǒng guǐ yì yì cháng de mì shù ， fǒu zé bú huì yǒu zhè yàng de xiào guǒ 。 bù néng jì xù dān gē 。
方向变了，距离也一下子拉长了这么多，显然对方是使用了某种诡异异常的秘术，否则不会有这样的效果。不能继续耽搁。
Try it and see!
suī rán rú cǐ mì shù ， kěn dìng bú huì shì bù fù chū yì diǎn dài jià ， jiù kě yǐ qīng yì shī zhǎn de ， dàn duì fāng kěn dìng yě fā xiàn le zì jǐ chǔ jìng de bù miào zhī chù ， wàn yī tā yī yǎo yá ， bù gù yī qiè de lián xù shī zhǎn ， nà qǐ bù shì zhēn yǒu kě néng cóng zì jǐ shǒu lǐ táo tuō 。 bù xíng ， zhè zhǒng jié guǒ ， shì tā wú lùn rú hé ’ yě jué rán bù yǔn xǔ de 。
虽然如此秘术，肯定不会是不付出一点代价，就可以轻易施展的，但对方肯定也发现了自己处境的不妙之处，万一他一咬牙，不顾一切的连续施展，那岂不是真有可能从自己手里逃脱。不行，这种结果，是他无论如何’也决然不允许的。
The middle-aged scholar smiled, having already torn their masks apart. His tone showed no mercy.
tiān yuán hóu de biǎo qíng ， kě yòng mù chì yù liè lái xíng róng ， bù guò hěn kuài ， tā de biǎo qíng ， jiù huī fù le píng jìng zhī sè：“ yú chǔn de jiā huo ， nǐ yǐ wéi ， zhēn de néng gòu zǔ dǎng běn hóu ？”
天元侯的表情，可用目赤yù裂来形容，不过很快，他的表情，就恢复了平静之sè：“愚蠢的家伙，你以为，真的能够阻挡本侯？”
Good! Good!
“ xíng bù xíng ， zǒng yào shì guò cái xiǎo de ， yǒu běn shì ， nǐ dǎo shì cóng wǒ zhè lǐ chuǎng guò 。”
“行不行，总要试过才晓得，有本事，你倒是从我这里闯过。”
Heavenly Essence Marquis laughed wildly. This outcome surprised Xuan Shu Shangren. Just as he was stunned, Heavenly Essence Marquis flicked his sleeve, releasing a golden beam that streaked through the sky like lightning.
zhōng nián rú shēng wēi xiào zhe dào ， fǎn zhèng yǐ jīng sī pò liǎn pí ， tā de kǒu qì ， yě shì fēn háo dōu bú kè qì 。
中年儒生微笑着道，反正已经撕破脸皮，他的口气，也是分毫都不客气。
It vanished quickly, with a figure faintly visible within it.
“ hǎo ， hǎo ！”
“好，好！”
Dare you!
tiān yuán hóu què zhāng kuáng de dà xiào ， rú cǐ jié guǒ ， ràng xuán shū shàng rén yě yǒu diǎn cuò è ， rán ér jiù zài tā lèng shén de yī kè ， tiān yuán hóu tū rán xiù páo yī fú ， suí zhe qí dòng zuò ， yī dào jīn máng cóng qí yī xiù zhōng rú shǎn diàn liú xīng yì bān de jīshè。
天元侯却张狂的大笑，如此结果，让璇书上人也有点错愕，然而就在他愣神的一刻，天元侯突然袖袍一拂，随着其动作，一道金芒从其衣袖中如闪电流星一般的jīshè。
Xuan Shu Shangren was furious, having been outmaneuvered. He likely used an avatar to test him, though he didn’t know his intentions. He wouldn't allow this.
sù dù jí kuài ， hěn kuài jiù xiāo shī zài tiān biān 。
速度极快，很快就消失在天边。
He flicked his sleeve in response but was easily deflected by Heavenly Essence Marquis.
ér nà jīn guāng zhōng ， yǐn yǐn yǒu yī dào rén yǐng fú xiàn 。
而那金光中，隐隐有一道人影浮现。
Their roles had switched. Heavenly Essence Marquis sneered: Scholar, with me here, you can't act recklessly. Think about your situation and leave the rest to me.
“ ěr gǎn ！”
“尔敢！”
My situation? Do you really dare kill me?
bèi bǎi le yī dào de xuán shū shàng rén dà nù ， xiǎn rán duì fāng shì jiāng huà shēn yì liú de dōng xī jì chū ， suī rán bù zhī tā mù dì wèi hé ， dàn zhàn zài tā de jiǎo dù ， zì rán shì wú lùn rú hé ， yě bù xiǎng ràng qí dé chěng de 。
被摆了一道的璇书上人大怒，显然对方是将化身一流的东西祭出，虽然不知他目的为何，但站在他的角度，自然是无论如何，也不想让其得逞的。
You'll find out if you try.
xiù páo yī dǒu ， xiǎng yào yǒu zǔ dǎng de dòng zuò ， què bèi tiān yuán hóu qīng sōng yì cháng de dǎng xià lái le 。
袖袍一抖，想要有阻挡的动作，却被天元侯轻松异常的挡下来了。
Heavily enraged, they stopped bickering and engaged in battle.
liǎng rén de jǔ dòng ， suàn shì diào le gè gè ér ， tiān yuán hóu lěng xiào de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ：“ shū dāi zi ， yǒu běn hóu zài cǐ chù ， nǎ ér róng dé nǐ fàng sì ， nǐ hái shì xiǎng xiǎng zì jǐ de chǔ jìng rú hé ， zhì yú páng de wèn tí ， wǒ kàn jiù bù yòng kǎo lǜ 。”
两人的举动，算是掉了个个儿，天元侯冷笑的声音传入耳朵：“书呆子，有本侯在此处，哪儿容得你放肆，你还是想想自己的处境如何，至于旁的问题，我看就不用考虑。”
On another front, after the golden beam flew away, it condensed slightly, revealing Heavenly Essence Marquis again. His appearance was unchanged, but his aura was much weaker—only at late Divination Stage. This was clearly an avatar of the old monster's cultivation. However, a Transcendence Stage existence’s avatar couldn't be measured solely by its realm; even ordinary late Divination Stages would struggle to defeat him in one-on-one combat.
“ wǒ chǔ jìng rú hé ， nán dào nǐ hái zhēn gǎn shā wǒ ？” zhè yī huí ， lún dào xuán shū shàng rén nù jí fǎn xiào le 。
“我处境如何，难道你还真敢杀我？”这一回，轮到璇书上人怒极反笑了。
This was certain.
“ gǎn bù gǎn ， nǐ shì yī shì ， bù jiù xiǎo de ？” tiān yuán hóu mǎn liǎn zhēng níng de shuō 。
“敢不敢，你试一试，不就晓得？”天元侯满脸狰狞的说。
Thus, while his main body was occupied, Heavenly Essence Marquis could send an avatar to chase the target with little worry. The other party hadn’t advanced beyond the Spirit Stage, making them no match for his well-trained avatars.
suí hòu liǎng rén yě bù zài kǒu tóu shàng luō suo ， gè zhǎn shén tōng ， zhàn le gè yī tā hú tú 。
随后两人也不在口头上啰嗦，各展神通，战了个一塌糊涂。
Moreover, this avatar excelled in evasive techniques and carried a spirit beast that could sense him.
zhè biān de dòu fǎ zàn qiě bù shuō ， zhǐ jiàn lìng yī biān ， nà jīn guāng fēi yuǎn yǐ hòu ， lüè wēi yī liǎn ， lǐ miàn guǒ rán yòu xiàn chū yí gè tiān yuán hóu 。
这边的斗法暂且不说，只见另一边，那金光飞远以后，略微一敛，里面果然又现出一个天元侯。
Thus, capturing that small figure was only a matter of time, ensuring their plan's success.
miàn mào fēn háo qū bié yě wú ， bù guò qì xī què yào ruò shàng xǔ duō ， zhǐ yǒu fēn shén hòu qī zuǒ yòu ， bú yòng shuō ， shì zhè lǎo guài wù ， xiū liàn de shēn nèi huà shēn le 。 bù guò dù jié qī cún zài xiū liàn de shēn nèi huà shēn fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， shí lì bìng bú shì dān chún de jìng jiè kě yǐ héng liáng de ， zhì shǎo pǔ tōng de fēn shén hòu qī yù shàng le ， bié shuō yī duì yī liǎo ， jiù suàn shì qī bā gè yì qǐ shàng ， yǐ guǎ dí zhòng ， yě kěn dìng bú shì duì shǒu 。
面貌分毫区别也无，不过气息却要弱上许多，只有分神后期左右，不用说，是这老怪物，修炼的身内化身了。不过渡劫期存在修炼的身内化身非同小可，实力并不是单纯的境界可以衡量的，至少普通的分神后期遇上了，别说一对一了，就算是七八个一起上，以寡敌众，也肯定不是对手。
The battle at Wending City continued. Meanwhile, Lin Xuan sped away towards the distance.
zhè yì diǎn què dìng wú yí 。
这一点确定无疑。
Having already initiated the Illusory Escape Technique, there was no reason to stop. His current cultivation allowed for continuous displacement without significant damage.
suǒ yǐ běn tǐ suī bèi chán zhù ， zhǐ néng pài chū yī huà shēn qù zhuī ， tiān yuán hóu yī jiù fàng xīn yǐ jí ， yīn wèi gè zhǒng jì xiàng biǎo míng ， nà ná le zhēn líng zhī xuè de xiū shì ， yě bù guò fēn shén qī 。
所以本体虽被缠住，只能派出一化身去追，天元侯依旧放心以极，因为各种迹象表明，那拿了真灵之血的修士，也不过分神期。
His immediate concern was to neutralize the situation and prevent this old monster from pursuing him further.
tóng jí de qíng kuàng xià ， nǎ néng yǔ zì jǐ qiān chuí bǎi liàn de huà shēn xiāng bǐ ， miè diào tā bù shuō qīng sōng wú bǐ ， zhì shǎo shì tuǒ tuǒ dàng dāng dì 。
同级的情况下，哪能与自己千锤百炼的化身相比，灭掉他不说轻松无比，至少是妥妥当当地。
However, while easy to say, it proved extremely difficult.
hé kuàng zì jǐ zhè jù huà shēn bù jǐn shí lì chū zhòng ， duì yú dùn shù ， tóng yàng yǒu jǐ fēn xīn dé ， ér qiě wèi le wěn tuǒ ， tā ràng qí jiāng nà néng gòu gǎn yìng duì fāng de líng shòu yě dài shàng le 。
何况自己这具化身不仅实力出众，对于遁术，同样有几分心得，而且为了稳妥，他让其将那能够感应对方的灵兽也带上了。
The sky was darkening; an endless plain stretched before his eyes, with only some low shrubs visible.
ér rú cǐ yī lái ， zhuā zhù nà xiǎo jiā huo bù guò shì chí zǎo ér yǐ ， zhěng gè jì huà wàn wú yī shī 。
而如此一来，抓住那小家伙不过是迟早而已，整个计划万无一失。
Sizzle...
wén tiān chéng nà biān de dòu fǎ zàn qiě bù tí ， zhǐ shuō lín xuān zhèng fēi sù xiàng yuǎn chù táo qù 。
闻天城那边的斗法暂且不提，只说林轩正飞速像远处逃去。
A crackle of lightning filled the air as a figure appeared in the hazy void. Lin Xuan's face was pale, tinged with a hint of阴沉, and he closed his eyes to sense the distant area.
huàn yǐng dùn jì yǐ kāi le gè tóu ， zì rán méi yǒu tíng xià lái de dào lǐ ， fǎn zhèng yǐ tā rú jīn de xiū wèi ， lián xù nuó yí ， zhì duō bù guò sǔn shāng yì diǎn yuán qì ， bìng fēi bù kě chéng shòu dì 。
幻影遁既已开了个头，自然没有停下来的道理，反正以他如今的修为，连续挪移，至多不过损伤一点元气，并非不可承受地。
Nothing! But Lin Xuan knew the other would soon catch up.
dāng wù zhī jí ， shì yào huà jiě yǎn qián de wēi jú ， ràng zhè lǎo guài wù ， wú fǎ zài zhuī suǒ dào zì jǐ 。
当务之急，是要化解眼前的危局，让这老怪物，无法再追索到自己。
He had thought that with an opponent being tied down by another peer, he could escape using Illusory Escape Technique. He hadn't anticipated this.
rán ér xiǎng xiǎng róng yì ， zhēn yào zuò ， què shì kùn nán yǐ jí 。
然而想想容易，真要做，却是困难以极。
The other party had sent an avatar to chase him.
tiān sè yǒu xiē àn ， zhè ér shì yī wàng wú jìn de huāng yuán ， fàng yǎn wàng qù ， chú le yī xiē dī ǎi de guàn mù lèi zhí wù ， liǎo wú rén yān 。
天sè有些暗，这儿是一望无尽的荒原，放眼望去，除了一些低矮的灌木类植物，了无人烟。
And this avatar was formidable; aside from its strength, it excelled in evasive techniques as well, making it a relentless pursuer. Lin Xuan's amazement turned into resolve.
cī lā ……
刺啦……
If the other party recognized him, he would ensure they couldn't return. However, too close wasn’t ideal. Lin Xuan led his pursuer on a wild chase, changing directions multiple times over several days, until he was millions of miles away from Wending City.
Boom!
The deafening explosion echoed through the air, distorting the space within a hundred miles. The surrounding天地元气was compressed and driven into chaos by two powerful forces.
Despite not breaking through his opponent's defenses, Heavenly Essence Marquis was pushed back by this head-on confrontation. However, Xuan Shu Shangren wasn't faring much better. Although he had gained the cultivation insights of past ancestors, the time he spent advancing was still too short compared to his opponent. His magical power and understanding of the laws of nature were slightly inferior.
The hard-headed clash revealed their differences. Though they managed to push each other back, Heavenly Essence Marquis's chest throbbed with blood, a hint of crimson appearing at his lips.
Clearly, the cost was significant. Yet, Xuan Shu Shangren remained unperturbed, his hair and beard fluttering as he exuded an unassailable aura. Heavenly Essence Marquis, on the other hand, looked livid.
He underestimated you.
True Peak Sect truly is formidable; even a newly ascended powerhouse has such strength. Defeating him won't be easy in just a few moments.
With this opponent blocking his path, Heavenly Essence Marquis's chances of forcefully breaking through were slim.
Damn it!
What should he do?
Before he could ponder further, Lin Xuan's presence vanished abruptly.
He was both shocked and enraged as his eyes widened. How could this happen? Was the cooked duck about to fly away? Fortunately, having advanced to the Transcendence Stage meant enduring countless trials. Though furious, he quickly regained composure, releasing his divine sense with a calm demeanor. He soon found the target.
The opponent was in the west, several thousand miles away.
This change of direction and distance indicated that the other party had used some bizarre technique. Otherwise, such an effect wouldn't have been possible. They couldn’t afford to delay any longer.
Though this secret technique required a cost, Heavenly Essence Marquis knew his opponent would exploit his precarious situation. If he persisted, he might escape. No, this outcome was unacceptable.
He looked livid but quickly regained composure: Foolish fellow, do you really think you can stop me?
Try it and see!
The middle-aged scholar smiled, having already torn their masks apart. His tone showed no mercy.
Good! Good!
Heavenly Essence Marquis laughed wildly. This outcome surprised Xuan Shu Shangren. Just as he was stunned, Heavenly Essence Marquis flicked his sleeve, releasing a golden beam that streaked through the sky like lightning.
It vanished quickly, with a figure faintly visible within it.
Dare you!
Xuan Shu Shangren was furious, having been outmaneuvered. He likely used an avatar to test him, though he didn’t know his intentions. He wouldn't allow this.
He flicked his sleeve in response but was easily deflected by Heavenly Essence Marquis.
Their roles had switched. Heavenly Essence Marquis sneered: Scholar, with me here, you can't act recklessly. Think about your situation and leave the rest to me.
My situation? Do you really dare kill me?
You'll find out if you try.
Heavily enraged, they stopped bickering and engaged in battle.
On another front, after the golden beam flew away, it condensed slightly, revealing Heavenly Essence Marquis again. His appearance was unchanged, but his aura was much weaker—only at late Divination Stage. This was clearly an avatar of the old monster's cultivation. However, a Transcendence Stage existence’s avatar couldn't be measured solely by its realm; even ordinary late Divination Stages would struggle to defeat him in one-on-one combat.
This was certain.
Thus, while his main body was occupied, Heavenly Essence Marquis could send an avatar to chase the target with little worry. The other party hadn’t advanced beyond the Spirit Stage, making them no match for his well-trained avatars.
Moreover, this avatar excelled in evasive techniques and carried a spirit beast that could sense him.
Thus, capturing that small figure was only a matter of time, ensuring their plan's success.
The battle at Wending City continued. Meanwhile, Lin Xuan sped away towards the distance.
Having already initiated the Illusory Escape Technique, there was no reason to stop. His current cultivation allowed for continuous displacement without significant damage.
His immediate concern was to neutralize the situation and prevent this old monster from pursuing him further.
However, while easy to say, it proved extremely difficult.
The sky was darkening; an endless plain stretched before his eyes, with only some low shrubs visible.
Sizzle...
A crackle of lightning filled the air as a figure appeared in the hazy void. Lin Xuan's face was pale, tinged with a hint of阴沉, and he closed his eyes to sense the distant area.
Nothing! But Lin Xuan knew the other would soon catch up.
He had thought that with an opponent being tied down by another peer, he could escape using Illusory Escape Technique. He hadn't anticipated this.
The other party had sent an avatar to chase him.
And this avatar was formidable; aside from its strength, it excelled in evasive techniques as well, making it a relentless pursuer. Lin Xuan's amazement turned into resolve.
If the other party recognized him, he would ensure they couldn't return. However, too close wasn’t ideal. Lin Xuan led his pursuer on a wild chase, changing directions multiple times over several days, until he was millions of miles away from Wending City.