duǒ ， míng xiǎn yǐ shì duǒ bù guò 。
躲，明显已是躲不过。
He dodged, clearly unable to avoid it any longer.
tiān yuán hóu de liǎn shàng shǎn guò yī sī lì sè， biǎo qíng què yīn yù dé fǎng fú yào xià yǔ chà bu duō 。
天元侯的脸上闪过一丝厉sè，表情却yīn郁得仿佛要下雨差不多。
The face of Heavenly Essence Marquis turned into a grim expression, his mood as gloomy as if a storm was about to break.
lín xuān de cāi cè méi yǒu cuò 。
林轩的猜测没有错。
Lin Xuan's guess was correct. The opponent could still not shake him off even after using the Illusory Shadow Escape Secret Technique. This was because he had also used a secret technique called "Ten Thousand Feet Single Thread."
zì jǐ shī zhǎn huàn yǐng dùn mì shù ， duì fāng dōu néng jǐn yǎo zhe wú fǎ bǎi tuō ， nà shì yīn wèi tā yě shī zhǎn le yī zhǒng míng wèi “ wàn chǐ yī xiàn ” de mì shù 。
自己施展幻影遁秘术，对方都能紧咬着无法摆脱，那是因为他也施展了一种名为“万尺一线”的秘术。
This secret technique moved differently from the Illusory Shadow Escape, but its speed was comparable. Such high-grade divine powers were certainly not something that could be easily performed; they would consume a lot of magical energy and result in some loss of vital essence.
zhè zhǒng mì shù nuó yí de fāng shì yǔ huàn yǐng dùn bù tóng ， dàn sù dù què yě xiāng chà fǎng fú ， rú cǐ děng jiē de shén tōng ， dāng rán bú shì kě yǐ qīng yì shī zhǎn de ， tóng yàng huì xiāo hào dà liàng de fǎ lì yǐ jí qì xuè yě huì yǒu kuī sǔn de 。
这种秘术挪移的方式与幻影遁不同，但速度却也相差仿佛，如此等阶的神通，当然不是可以轻易施展的，同样会消耗大量的法力以及气血也会有亏损的。
Given the wealth of an old monster at the Tribulation Transcending Stage, he might not have lacked some medicinal treasures to replenish his vital essence. However, his luck was truly bad because when he released his avatar, it was done very hastily. Apart from a few items that could be used in battle, he had brought nothing else, such as pills or spirit herbs.
ér yǐ dù jié qī lǎo guài wù shēn jiā zhī fēng hòu ， yī xiē bǔ chōng qì xuè de bǎo wù wèi bì ná bù chū ， kě dǎo méi jiù dǎo méi zài ， dāng chū jiāng huà shēn fàng chū lái ， nà gēn běn jiù shì fēi cháng cāng cù ， chú le suí shēn dài le jǐ yàng dòu fǎ kě néng yòng dào de bǎo wù ， qí tā shén me dān yào yě hǎo ， líng cǎo yě bà ， gēn běn jiù shá yě méi dài de 。
而以渡劫期老怪物身家之丰厚，一些补充气血的宝物未必拿不出，可倒霉就倒霉在，当初将化身放出来，那根本就是非常仓促，除了随身带了几样斗法可能用到的宝物，其他什么丹药也好，灵草也罢，根本就啥也没带的。
Thus, this fellow met with misfortune. Although Lin Xuan also used secret techniques to run for quite a distance, he consumed various medicinal pills and drank from the immortal milk of a ten-thousand-year-old herb. His magical energy and lost vital essence were almost replenished.
yú shì ， zhè gē men er bēi jù le 。
于是，这哥们儿悲剧了。
In contrast, Heavenly Essence Marquis's avatar had lost nearly half its vital essence, with only about fifty percent of its magical energy left. Although he was still capable of dealing with ordinary Spirit Cultivators at the Divination Stage, could this guy be just ordinary?
lín xuān suī rán tóng yàng yòng mì shù pǎo le zhè me yuǎn ， dàn yòu shì chī dān yào ， yòu shì hē wàn nián líng rǔ， fǎ lì yě hǎo ， kuī sǔn de yuán qì yě bà ， dōu bǔ chōng le gè qī qī bā bā 。
林轩虽然同样用秘术跑了这么远，但又是吃丹药，又是喝万年灵rǔ，法力也好，亏损的元气也罢，都补充了个七七八八。
A master can tell a true craftsman by one look. Heavenly Essence Marquis sensed something amiss and temporarily retreated.
fǎn guān tiān yuán hóu zhè jù huà shēn ， qì xuè kuī sǔn le xiǎo bàn bù shuō ， fǎ lì yě zhǐ shèng xià wǔ chéng ， suī rán jí biàn rú cǐ ， pǔ tōng de fēn shén qī xiū shì ， tā yī jiù zú yǐ yìng fù ， dàn yǎn qián zhè jiā huo ， zhēn shì pǔ tōng de me ？
反观天元侯这具化身，气血亏损了小半不说，法力也只剩下五成，虽然即便如此，普通的分神期修士，他依旧足以应付，但眼前这家伙，真是普通的么？
However, his retreat was swift, but the swords, spears, axes, and halberds followed him like parasitic insects, relentlessly pursuing him.
háng jia yī shēn shǒu ， jiù zhī yǒu méi yǒu ， tiān yuán hóu cǐ kè ， yǐn yǐn shì gǎn jué dào yì diǎn bù miào ， suǒ yǐ cái zàn qiě tuì hòu 。
行家一伸手，就知有没有，天元侯此刻，隐隐是感觉到一点不妙，所以才暂且退后。
"Die!"
rán ér tā tuì dé suī rán xùn jí ， nà dāo qiāng jiàn jǐ què rú fū gǔ zhī qū yì bān ， jǐn suí ér zhì 。
然而他退得虽然迅疾，那刀枪剑戟却如跗骨之蛆一般，紧随而至。
Heavenly Essence Marquis was extremely frustrated. He could no longer continue retreating at this moment.
“ zhǎo sǐ ！”
“找死！”
Before he could finish speaking, a golden light mixed with fierce winds burst out from his sleeves as he moved them.
tiān yuán hóu xīn zhōng yù mèn yǐ jí ， zhè shí hòu què bù néng zài jì xù tuì bì 。
天元侯心中郁闷以极，这时候却不能再继续退避。
Although Lin Xuan's avatar had never practiced the Heavenly Phoenix Divine Technique, it could still clearly see what was happening.
huà yīn wèi luò ， zhǐ jiàn tā xiù páo yī fú ， suí zhe qí dòng zuò ， yī dào jīn guāng jiā zá zhe kuáng fēng ， yóu yī xiù zhōng kuáng yǒng ér chū 。
话音未落，只见他袖袍一拂，随着其动作，一道金光夹杂着狂风，由衣袖中狂涌而出。
In that light, there was a long spear-like treasure wrapped up. The entire body was golden yellow and dazzlingly bright. Electric arcs shimmered on its surface, not haphazard but forming a fine electric snake that occasionally transformed into a dragon. It was undoubtedly an extraordinary treasure.
lín xuān zhè jù huà shēn ， suī rán méi yǒu xiū liàn guò tiān fèng shén mù dì mì shù ， què yě néng gòu kàn de qīng qīng chǔ chǔ 。
林轩这具化身，虽然没有修炼过天凤神目的秘术，却也能够看得清清楚楚。
It's no wonder this old monster at the Tribulation Transcending Stage could still use such formidable treasures even when his avatar did so.
zhǐ jiàn zài nà guāng xiá zhōng ， bāo guǒ zhe de ， jū rán shì yī cháng qiāng mú yàng de bǎo wù ， tōng tǐ zuò jīn huáng zhī sè， xuàn làn duó mù ， ér qiāng shēn zhī shàng ， gèng shǎn yào zhe tóng yàng shì huáng jīn sè de diàn hú ， ér nà diàn hú ， bìng bú shì zá luàn wú zhāng de ， yǐn yǐn yǒu yī tiáo xì cháng diàn shé zài qiāng shēn shàng yóu zǒu ， ǒu ěr hái biàn huàn chéng jiāo lóng ， yī kàn jiù shì bù fán de bǎo wù 。
只见在那光霞中，包裹着的，居然是一长枪模样的宝物，通体做金黄之sè，绚烂夺目，而枪身之上，更闪耀着同样是黄金sè的电弧，而那电弧，并不是杂乱无章的，隐隐有一条细长电蛇在枪身上游走，偶尔还变幻成蛟龙，一看就是不凡的宝物。
Lin Xuan marveled in his heart as he saw the golden spear rush forward with overwhelming momentum towards those magical runes that had transformed into treasures.
bù kuì shì dù jié qī lǎo guài wù ， jí biàn shì huà shēn shǐ yòng de fǎ bǎo ， yī jiù shì fēi tóng xiǎo kě 。
不愧是渡劫期老怪物，即便是化身使用的法宝，依旧是非同小可。
Boom!
lín xuān zài xīn zhōng zàn tàn zhe 。
林轩在心中赞叹着。
A loud explosion filled the air, and the golden light and dark magic intertwined mid-air.
zhǐ jiàn nà jīn sè de cháng qiāng yī chū ， lì kè yǐ yī wǎng wú qián de qì shì ， yíng xiàng le nà jǐ gè mó wén gǔ zì suǒ biàn huàn chū lái de bǎo wù 。
只见那金sè的长枪一出，立刻以一往无前的气势，迎向了那几个魔纹古字所变幻出来的宝物。
In the dazzling light, a golden dragon could be vaguely seen writhing.
hōng ！
轰！
Claws tearing at teeth, after several rounds of combat, the blackened magical treasures shattered like bubbles.
bào liè shēng dà zuò ， jīn guāng mó qì ， gèng shì jiāo zhī yú bàn kōng 。
爆裂声大做，金光魔气，更是交织于半空。
Roar!
duó mù dì guāng xiá zhōng ， yǐn yǐn kě jiàn yī tiáo jīn sè de jiāo lóng fān yǒng 。
夺目的光霞中，隐隐可见一条金sè的蛟龙翻涌。
The dragon's roar echoed in Lin Xuan's ears. The golden dragon had transformed from his spear and did not stop once it broke through Lin Xuan's attack but continued to charge forward with overwhelming momentum towards him.
zhǎo sī yá yǎo ， jǐ gè huí hé xià qù ， nà xiē yǒu hēi de mó bǎo ， dùn shí yǒu rú qì pào ， yī yī de bīng xiāo wǎ jiě diào 。
爪撕牙咬，几个回合下去，那些黝黑的魔宝，顿时有如气泡，一一的冰消瓦解掉。
This counterattack was executed flawlessly.
hǒu ！
吼！
Lin Xuan could not help showing a look of shock on his face, but quickly hid it. He had faced many fierce battles in the past and had encountered countless opponents whose moves were grand and powerful. Although this move slightly exceeded his expectations, it wasn't something to be overly concerned about.
lóng yín shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， nà jiāo lóng míng xiǎn shì nà jīn sè cháng qiāng biàn huà ér chéng dì ， yí dàn pò chú le lín xuān de gōng jī ， bìng méi yǒu yīn cǐ ， jiù fàng qì ， ér shì zài jiē zài lì ， jiā dà shèng zhī wēi ， yī wǎng wú qián de xiàng lín xuān chōng le guò lái 。
龙吟声传入耳朵，那蛟龙明显是那金sè长枪变化而成地，一旦破除了林轩的攻击，并没有因此，就放弃，而是再接再厉，夹大胜之威，一往无前的像林轩冲了过来。
Taking a deep breath, Lin Xuan changed hand seals rapidly, sending magical incantations like a storm into the ancient book.
zhè zhāo fǎn shǒu wèi gōng ， shuǎ dé shì piào liàng yǐ jí 。
这招反守为攻，耍得是漂亮以极。
Buzz… The light turned red as the power of the magical treasure was fully unleashed.
lín xuān liǎn shàng ， yě bù yóu de liú lù chū jǐ fēn jīng hài zhī sè。
林轩脸上，也不由得流露出几分惊骇之sè。
Characters flew out from within and formed shields that rotated swiftly before transforming into several shields.
dàn hěn kuài yǐn qù ， duō shǎo dà fēng dà làng ， tā dōu chuǎng guò lái ， jīng lì guò de dòu fǎ ， gèng shì nán yǐ jì shù ， yǎn qián duì fāng de zhāo shì dà kāi dà hé ， qiáng hèng wú bǐ ， suī rán yǒu diǎn chū hū zì jǐ de yù jì ， dàn yě méi yǒu shén me liǎo bù qǐ 。
但很快隐去，多少大风大浪，他都闯过来，经历过的斗法，更是难以计数，眼前对方的招式大开大阖，强横无比，虽然有点出乎自己的预计，但也没有什么了不起。
Heavenly Essence Marquis's expression darkened. Counting roughly, there were dozens of shields, indicating formidable defense.
lín xuān xī le kǒu qì ， shuāng shǒu fǎ yìn biàn huàn bù yǐ ， yī dào yī dào de fǎ jué ， rú jí fēng zhòu yǔ yì bān ， fēi shè jìn le nà gǔ shū de lǐ miàn 。
林轩吸了口气，双手法印变幻不已，一道一道的法诀，如疾风骤雨一般，飞shè进了那古书的里面。
But what could such defenses do?
wēng ……， zhǐ jiàn hóng máng dà zuò ， zhěng gè mó bǎo de wēi lì ， chè dǐ bèi jī fā le chū qù 。
嗡……，只见红芒大做，整个魔宝的威力，彻底被jī发了出去。
"Break it for me!"
yí gè gè de wén zì ， yóu lǐ miàn fēi lüè chū lái 。
一个个的文字，由里面飞掠出来。
He roared loudly, his voice like a thunderclap in the sky.
lián chéng yī xiàn ， jí sù xuán zhuǎn ， zuì hòu ， huàn huà chū yí miàn yòu yí miàn de dùn pái 。
连成一线，急速旋转，最后，幻化出一面又一面的盾牌。
Simultaneously, he waved his hands, and the golden dragon's claws slammed into the first shield with great force.
tiān yuán hóu bó rán biàn sè， chū lüè yī shù ， nà dùn pái jū rán yǒu shù shí zhī duō ， fáng yù bù kě wèi bù jiān gù 。
天元侯勃然变sè，初略一数，那盾牌居然有数十之多，防御不可谓不坚固。
Sizzle…
bù guò nà yòu rú hé ， zhè yàng jiù néng dǎng zhù zì jǐ de gōng jī me ？
不过那又如何，这样就能挡住自己的攻击么？
The sound of tearing fabric filled his ears as the shield shattered like a bowl dropped on the ground.
“ gěi wǒ pò ！”
“给我破！”
However, the golden dragon did not slow down; it continued to charge at the next shield.
tā yě shì yī shēng dà hē ， nà shēng yīn jiù yǔ qíng tiān pī lì chà bu duō 。
他也是一声大喝，那声音就与晴天霹雳差不多。
In this way, Lin Xuan's dozens of defenses were torn apart one by one in an instant.
tóng shí shuāng shǒu zhè me yī wǔ ， pèi hé zhè qí dòng zuò ， nà jīn sè de jiāo lóng yě shì lì zhuǎ yī bǎi ， hěn hěn de zhuàng zài dì yí miàn dùn pái de shàng miàn 。
同时双手这么一舞，配合这其动作，那金sè的蛟龙也是利爪一摆，狠狠的撞在第一面盾牌的上面。
Well, saying "instant" was perhaps too strong; he still managed to hold out for a few breaths.
cī lā ……
刺啦……
A few breaths might seem like mere moments, but in the eyes of experts, such small differences could mean everything. The few seconds these shields bought him allowed Lin Xuan to do many things.
fǎng fú bù jǐn bèi sī pò ， yì diǎn yě bù yì wài de suì liè shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， suí hòu ， nà dùn pái jū rán zhēn de rú jiāng cí wǎn shuāi zài dì shàng yì bān ， suì chéng le yī piàn piàn 。
仿佛布锦被撕破，一点也不意外的碎裂声传入耳朵，随后，那盾牌居然真的如将瓷碗摔在地上一般，碎成了一片片。
Reaching his waist, Lin Xuan's hand flicked, and a black banner appeared. It was about the size of a palm, unremarkable at first glance. However, when he waved it lightly, the entire world seemed to change; dark winds blew fiercely, with eerie howls of ghosts heard in the distance.
ér jīn lóng de qù shì què méi yǒu fēn háo de ruì jiǎn ， hěn hěn de yòu zhuàng shàng le xià yí miàn dùn pái 。
而金龙的去势却没有分毫的锐减，狠狠的又撞上了下一面盾牌。
No, not just howls; that sound was so haunting and soul-stirring that even an unstable cultivator might lose their life.
jiù zhè yàng ， lín xuān suǒ bù xià de shù shí dào fáng yù ， jū rán rú ní sù zhǐ hú ， qǐng kè jiān jiù bèi duì fāng yī dào jiē yī dào de sī pò 。
就这样，林轩所布下的数十道防御，居然如泥塑纸糊，顷刻间就被对方一道接一道的撕破。
This Ten Thousand Souls Banner was a treasure from Old Devil Zhong. Its power was naturally formidable.
ń ， shuō qǐng kè yǒu xiē tài guò ， qián qián hòu hòu ， hái shì dǐ dǎng le nà me jǐ xī de gōng fu 。
嗯，说顷刻有些太过，前前后后，还是抵挡了那么几息的功夫。
Due to his cultivation techniques, Lin Xuan could operate it with ease after some practice.
jǐ xī ， shuō qǐ lái bù guò shì dàn xī zhī jiān ér yǐ ， dàn gāo shǒu guò zhāo ， běn lái jiù shì chā zhī háo lí ， miù yǐ qiān lǐ ， zhè xiē dùn pái wèi lín xuān zhēng qǔ dào de jǐ xī ， yǐ zú yǐ tā zuò hěn duō shì 。
几息，说起来不过是旦夕之间而已，但高手过招，本来就是差之毫厘，谬以千里，这些盾牌为林轩争取到的几息，已足以他做很多事。
"Quickly!"
lín xuān shēn shǒu zài yāo jiān yī mǒ ， yī gān fān qí fú xiàn ér chū ， tōng tǐ zuò yǒu hēi zhī sè， yǔ yí gè bā zhǎng dà xiǎo chà bù chū ， zhà yī kàn ， bìng méi yǒu shén me qǐ yǎn zhī chù ， dàn qīng qīng yī wǔ ， què tiān dì wèi zhī biàn sè，yīn fēng dà zuò ， yǐn yǐn yǒu lì guǐ de páo xiāo chuán rù ěr duǒ 。
林轩伸手在腰间一抹，一杆幡旗浮现而出，通体做黝黑之sè，与一个巴掌大小差不出，乍一看，并没有什么起眼之处，但轻轻一舞，却天地为之变sè，yīn风大做，隐隐有厉鬼的咆哮传入耳朵。
He raised his right hand and pointed at the Ten Thousand Souls Banner above him. As he moved, a greenish-black yin cloud emerged from the banner's surface and rapidly expanded, enveloping Lin Xuan.
bù ， bù jǐn jǐn shì páo xiāo ， nà shēng yīn jiǎn zhí gōu hún dàng pò ， ruò shì xīn zhì bìng bù zěn me jiān dìng de xiū xiān zhě ， yě xǔ jiù cǐ yí mìng wū hū 。
不，不仅仅是咆哮，那声音简直勾魂荡魄，若是心智并不怎么坚定的修仙者，也许就此一命呜呼。
Instantly, piercing cold winds blew, and the color of the yin cloud changed strangely.
zhè wàn hún fān kě shì dé zì zhōng lǎo mó de bǎo wù ， wēi néng zì rán shì fēi tóng xiǎo kě 。
这万魂幡可是得自钟老魔的宝物，威能自然是非同小可。
In one moment, it was like a tranquil green pond; in another, it turned pitch black. In just a short while, it transformed into a grayish-white corpse cloud.
lín xuān yīn wèi gōng fǎ de yuán gù ， shāo jiā xiū liàn dào yě néng gòu yùn zhuàn rú yì le 。
林轩因为功法的缘故，稍加修炼倒也能够运转如意了。
The heavy stench of death made one want to vomit, with faint figures moving inside and the sound of chains clinking heard.
“ jí ！”
“疾！”
Such power left Heavenly Essence Marquis's expression darkening as well. However, changing tactics at this point was too late. He had full confidence in his treasure and injected more magical energy into it with a cold snort.
zhǐ jiàn tā yòu shǒu tái qǐ ， yī zhǐ xiàng tóu dǐng de wàn hún fān diǎn qù ， suí zhe qí dòng zuò ， pū chī yī shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， yī duǒ bì lǜ sèyīn yún cóng fān qí biǎo miàn fú xiàn ér chū 。
只见他右手抬起，一指像头顶的万魂幡点去，随着其动作，噗嗤一声传入耳朵，一朵碧绿sèyīn云从幡旗表面浮现而出。
With the master's support, the golden dragon transformed from the spear became even fiercer, charging towards the corpse cloud with open jaws.
bìng jí jù bào zhǎng qǐ lái ， jiāng lín xuān de shēn yǐng zhào zài le qí jiān ， shà shí jiān ， cì gǔ de hán fēng dà zuò ， nà yīn yún de yán sè， gèng shì guǐ yì de fān yǒng biàn huà qǐ lái le 。
并急剧暴涨起来，将林轩的身影罩在了其间，霎时间，刺骨的寒风大做，那yīn云的颜sè，更是诡异的翻涌变化起来了。
Boom!
qián yī kè ， hái rú yī hóng bì lǜ de tán shuǐ ， xià yī kè ， què yǐ shì qī hēi rú mò ， jǐn jǐn yòu guò le xū yú de gōng fu ， jū rán biàn chéng le yī piàn huī bái sè de shī yún le 。
前一刻，还如一泓碧绿的潭水，下一刻，却已是漆黑如墨，仅仅又过了须臾的功夫，居然变成了一片灰白sè的尸云了。
However, just as it approached, a huge axe sliced through the air, hitting the dragon's head with tremendous force.
nóng zhòng de shī qì ， zhōng rén yù ǒu ， lǐ miàn yǐn yǐn yǒu rén yǐng shǎn dòng 。
浓重的尸气，中人yù呕，里面隐隐有人影闪动。
Fortunately, this golden dragon was originally a treasure transformation; otherwise, if it were an actual giant dragon, such a blow might have severed its head.
He dodged, clearly unable to avoid it any longer.
The face of Heavenly Essence Marquis turned into a grim expression, his mood as gloomy as if a storm was about to break.
Lin Xuan's guess was correct. The opponent could still not shake him off even after using the Illusory Shadow Escape Secret Technique. This was because he had also used a secret technique called "Ten Thousand Feet Single Thread."
This secret technique moved differently from the Illusory Shadow Escape, but its speed was comparable. Such high-grade divine powers were certainly not something that could be easily performed; they would consume a lot of magical energy and result in some loss of vital essence.
Given the wealth of an old monster at the Tribulation Transcending Stage, he might not have lacked some medicinal treasures to replenish his vital essence. However, his luck was truly bad because when he released his avatar, it was done very hastily. Apart from a few items that could be used in battle, he had brought nothing else, such as pills or spirit herbs.
Thus, this fellow met with misfortune. Although Lin Xuan also used secret techniques to run for quite a distance, he consumed various medicinal pills and drank from the immortal milk of a ten-thousand-year-old herb. His magical energy and lost vital essence were almost replenished.
In contrast, Heavenly Essence Marquis's avatar had lost nearly half its vital essence, with only about fifty percent of its magical energy left. Although he was still capable of dealing with ordinary Spirit Cultivators at the Divination Stage, could this guy be just ordinary?
A master can tell a true craftsman by one look. Heavenly Essence Marquis sensed something amiss and temporarily retreated.
However, his retreat was swift, but the swords, spears, axes, and halberds followed him like parasitic insects, relentlessly pursuing him.
"Die!"
Heavenly Essence Marquis was extremely frustrated. He could no longer continue retreating at this moment.
Before he could finish speaking, a golden light mixed with fierce winds burst out from his sleeves as he moved them.
Although Lin Xuan's avatar had never practiced the Heavenly Phoenix Divine Technique, it could still clearly see what was happening.
In that light, there was a long spear-like treasure wrapped up. The entire body was golden yellow and dazzlingly bright. Electric arcs shimmered on its surface, not haphazard but forming a fine electric snake that occasionally transformed into a dragon. It was undoubtedly an extraordinary treasure.
It's no wonder this old monster at the Tribulation Transcending Stage could still use such formidable treasures even when his avatar did so.
Lin Xuan marveled in his heart as he saw the golden spear rush forward with overwhelming momentum towards those magical runes that had transformed into treasures.
Boom!
A loud explosion filled the air, and the golden light and dark magic intertwined mid-air.
In the dazzling light, a golden dragon could be vaguely seen writhing.
Claws tearing at teeth, after several rounds of combat, the blackened magical treasures shattered like bubbles.
Roar!
The dragon's roar echoed in Lin Xuan's ears. The golden dragon had transformed from his spear and did not stop once it broke through Lin Xuan's attack but continued to charge forward with overwhelming momentum towards him.
This counterattack was executed flawlessly.
Lin Xuan could not help showing a look of shock on his face, but quickly hid it. He had faced many fierce battles in the past and had encountered countless opponents whose moves were grand and powerful. Although this move slightly exceeded his expectations, it wasn't something to be overly concerned about.
Taking a deep breath, Lin Xuan changed hand seals rapidly, sending magical incantations like a storm into the ancient book.
Buzz… The light turned red as the power of the magical treasure was fully unleashed.
Characters flew out from within and formed shields that rotated swiftly before transforming into several shields.
Heavenly Essence Marquis's expression darkened. Counting roughly, there were dozens of shields, indicating formidable defense.
But what could such defenses do?
"Break it for me!"
He roared loudly, his voice like a thunderclap in the sky.
Simultaneously, he waved his hands, and the golden dragon's claws slammed into the first shield with great force.
Sizzle…
The sound of tearing fabric filled his ears as the shield shattered like a bowl dropped on the ground.
However, the golden dragon did not slow down; it continued to charge at the next shield.
In this way, Lin Xuan's dozens of defenses were torn apart one by one in an instant.
Well, saying "instant" was perhaps too strong; he still managed to hold out for a few breaths.
A few breaths might seem like mere moments, but in the eyes of experts, such small differences could mean everything. The few seconds these shields bought him allowed Lin Xuan to do many things.
Reaching his waist, Lin Xuan's hand flicked, and a black banner appeared. It was about the size of a palm, unremarkable at first glance. However, when he waved it lightly, the entire world seemed to change; dark winds blew fiercely, with eerie howls of ghosts heard in the distance.
No, not just howls; that sound was so haunting and soul-stirring that even an unstable cultivator might lose their life.
This Ten Thousand Souls Banner was a treasure from Old Devil Zhong. Its power was naturally formidable.
Due to his cultivation techniques, Lin Xuan could operate it with ease after some practice.
"Quickly!"
He raised his right hand and pointed at the Ten Thousand Souls Banner above him. As he moved, a greenish-black yin cloud emerged from the banner's surface and rapidly expanded, enveloping Lin Xuan.
Instantly, piercing cold winds blew, and the color of the yin cloud changed strangely.
In one moment, it was like a tranquil green pond; in another, it turned pitch black. In just a short while, it transformed into a grayish-white corpse cloud.
The heavy stench of death made one want to vomit, with faint figures moving inside and the sound of chains clinking heard.
Such power left Heavenly Essence Marquis's expression darkening as well. However, changing tactics at this point was too late. He had full confidence in his treasure and injected more magical energy into it with a cold snort.
With the master's support, the golden dragon transformed from the spear became even fiercer, charging towards the corpse cloud with open jaws.
Boom!
However, just as it approached, a huge axe sliced through the air, hitting the dragon's head with tremendous force.
Fortunately, this golden dragon was originally a treasure transformation; otherwise, if it were an actual giant dragon, such a blow might have severed its head.