hé kuàng chuán shuō bì jìng zhǐ shì chuán shuō ， tā yòu bù céng qīn yǎn mù dǔ ， shí nán xiāng xìn yī míng jìn jí bù guò shù qiān nián de fēn shén qī xiū xiān zhě ， shí lì néng rú wài miàn suǒ shèng chuán de nà yàng lí pǔ 。
何况传说毕竟只是传说，他又不曾亲眼目睹，实难相信一名晋级不过数千年的分神期修仙者，实力能如外面所盛传的那样离谱。
Moreover, legends are just stories after all. He had never seen it with his own eyes, so he found it hard to believe that a cultivator of the Spirit Separation Stage, who had only advanced in power for thousands of years, could be as powerful as what was widely rumored.
duō bàn shì yǐ é chuán é ， lǐ miàn yǒu bù shǎo kuā dà chéng fèn de 。
多半是以讹传讹，里面有不少夸大成分的。
Most likely, these rumors were exaggerated and passed on inaccurately.
zì jǐ ruò néng qiāng qiāng zhè xiǎo zi miè chú ， qǐ bù shì yī zhàn chéng míng le ？
自己若能将将这小子灭除，岂不是一战成名了？
If he could eliminate this boy, wouldn't he gain instant fame?
nà zhōng nián nán zi xiǎng dào cǐ chù ， yǎn zhōng yǒu qí guāng shǎn guò ， shǒu zhōng yī dào dào fǎ jué dǎ chū ， chóng yún dùn shí fēn chéng le shù gǔ ， fēng yuàn jùn yún jiā de qū chóng yù dú zhī shù chí míng tiān xià ， nà zì rán shì xuán miào yì cháng de 。
那中年男子想到此处，眼中有奇光闪过，手中一道道法诀打出，虫云顿时分成了数股，枫苑郡云家的驱虫驭毒之术驰名天下，那自然是玄妙异常的。
With this thought, the middle-aged man's eyes flashed with a strange light. He cast several spells, and the insect cloud split into several streams. The Yan Family of Fengyuan County was renowned for their techniques to repel insects and control poisons; thus, they were undoubtedly intricate.
ruò huàn yī míng fèn shén qī xiū xiān zhě ， huò xǔ hái zhēn huì shǒu máng jiǎo luàn ， rán ér miàn duì rú jīn de lín xuān ， nà dàng zhēn shì bān mén nòng fǔ ， shuō zhǎo sǐ yě bù wèi guò 。
若换一名分神期修仙者，或许还真会手忙脚乱，然而面对如今的林轩，那当真是班门弄斧，说找死也不为过。
If another Spirit Separation Stage cultivator had faced this situation, he might have been flustered. However, against Lin Xuan now, it would be akin to a clown trying to play the master—essentially asking for death.
“ chǔn huò ！”
“蠢货！”
"Idiot!"
lěng hēng de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， lín xuān bìng méi yǒu duō yú de dòng zuò ， jǐn jǐn shì yī duò zú ， suí hòu biàn jiàn nà jù dà de fèng huáng shuāng chì yī zhǎn ， suí hòu qīng qīng zhè me yī shǎn ， yī dào kuáng fēng pū miàn ér lái ， suí hòu nà fēng jū rán rán qǐ le huǒ ， fēng zhù huǒ shì ， suǒ guò zhī chù ， fǎng fú zhěng gè tiān kōng dōu bèi diǎn rán le 。
冷哼的声音传入耳朵，林轩并没有多余的动作，仅仅是一跺足，随后便见那巨大的凤凰双翅一展，随后轻轻这么一闪，一道狂风扑面而来，随后那风居然燃起了火，风助火势，所过之处，仿佛整个天空都被点燃了。
A cold snort entered his ears. Lin Xuan did not make any extra movements; instead, he stomped his foot. Then, the giant phoenix's wings spread out, and with a swift flash, a gust of wind hit him. The wind then ignited into flames, aiding the fire as it swept through everything, turning the entire sky ablaze.
zhǐ jiàn hóng máng shǎn guò ， gāng gāng hái qì shì xiōng xiōng de chóng yún quán bù huà wèi le xū wú ， bèi nà fèng huáng shén huǒ ， quán bù fù zhī yí jù diào le 。
只见红芒闪过，刚刚还气势汹汹的虫云全部化为了虚无，被那凤凰神火，全部付之一炬掉了。
The red light flashed, and the insect cloud that had been roaring suddenly vanished, completely consumed by the divine phoenix's flames.
kàn qǐ lái lí pǔ ， dàn qí shí bìng méi yǒu chū qí zhī chù ， chuán shuō zhōng de tiān fèng ， nà kě shì huǒ zhī shén niǎo ， yǎn qián zhī wù ， suī rán shì yòng jiǔ gōng xū yú jiàn huàn huà ér chū ， dàn yóu yú yǐ yǔ fèng huáng zhēn xuè róng hé ， suǒ yǐ wēi lì shì yī yàng de 。
看起来离谱，但其实并没有出奇之处，传说中的天凤，那可是火之神鸟，眼前之物，虽然是用九宫须臾剑幻化而出，但由于已与凤凰真血融合，所以威力是一样的。
It seemed outrageous, but there was nothing extraordinary about it. According to legend, the Heavenly Phoenix was a bird of fire, and although this manifestation was created using the Nine Palaces Momentary Sword, having merged with its true blood, its power remained unchanged.
cǐ dào lǐ ， lín xuān xīn zhōng qīng chǔ ， rán ér nà yún xìng nán zi ， què shì chēng mù jié shé 。
此道理，林轩心中清楚，然而那云姓男子，却是瞠目结舌。
This principle was clear in Lin Xuan’s mind, yet the man from the Yan Family was left speechless.
yuán běn hái xiǎng zhe chuán yán tài guò ， méi xiǎng dào zhēn zhèng de lín xuān ， jū rán bǐ wài miàn shèng chuán de ， hái yào lì hài dé duō 。
原本还想着传言太过，没想到真正的林轩，居然比外面盛传的，还要厉害得多。
He had initially thought that the rumors were exaggerated. But now, he realized that Lin Xuan was even more formidable than what was widely rumored.
tā liǎn sè shà bái ， huǐ dé cháng zi dōu qīng le 。
他脸sè煞白，悔得肠子都青了。
His face turned pale with regret, his intestines turning green.
“ dào yǒu ráo mìng ， zài xià zhǐ shì yī shí hú tú ……”
“道友饶命，在下只是一时糊涂……”
"Senior friend, spare my life! I only made a momentary mistake..."
jǐn guǎn cǐ rén shì hěn yào miàn zi de rén wù ， kě zhēn dào shēng sǐ yōu guān de yī kè ， bì jìng hái shì xiǎo mìng bǐ miàn zi gèng jiā zhòng yào de 。
尽管此人是很要面子的人物，可真到生死攸关的一刻，毕竟还是小命比面子更加重要的。
Although this man valued his reputation highly, in such a critical situation, saving one's life was indeed more important than anything else.
“ hēng ， zhè shí hòu cái qiú ráo ， gé xià bù yǐ xián wǎn le 。”
“哼，这时候才求饶，阁下不已嫌晚了。”
"Hmph. Asking for mercy now is too late."
rén bù fàn wǒ 。 wǒ bù fàn rén ， lín xuān bìng fēi cán rěn shì shā de rén wù ， dàn fù rén zhī rén zhè yàng de chǔn shì ， yě shì jué bú huì zuò 。
人不犯我。我不犯人，林轩并非残忍嗜杀的人物，但妇人之仁这样的蠢事，也是绝不会做。
Non-aggression, non-provocation—Lin Xuan was not a cruel or bloodthirsty person, but he would never be foolish enough to show leniency to a fool.
rén zǒng yào wèi zì jǐ de xíng wéi fù zé ， jì rán gǎn xiàng zì jǐ jiào zhèn ， nà me ， yě jiù yào zuò hǎo yǔn luò de jué wù 。
人总要为自己的行为负责，既然敢像自己叫阵，那么，也就要做好陨落的觉悟。
One must take responsibility for their actions. Since this man had dared to challenge him, he should prepare himself for his fall.
zuò yí gè jiǎ shè ， liǎng rén ruò shì huàn wèi ér chù 。 yǎn qián zhè jiā huo yíng le ， nà tā huì fàng guò zì jǐ me ？
做一个假设，两人若是换位而处。眼前这家伙赢了，那他会放过自己么？
Suppose they were in each other's shoes; if the current opponent won, would he spare them?
dá àn xiǎn rán shì fǒu dìng de 。
答案显然是否定的。
The answer was clearly no.
suǒ yǐ ， tóng yàng de dào lǐ ， lín xuān xiàn zài zuò wéi shèng lì zhě ， yě jué bú huì zuò chū fàng hǔ guī shān zhè zhǒng chǔn shì lái de 。
所以，同样的道理，林轩现在作为胜利者，也绝不会做出放虎归山这种蠢事来的。
Thus, as the victor now, Lin Xuan would not make the same mistake of letting a tiger back into its den.
“ gé xià gāng gāng shuō guò de huà ， xiàn zài kě yǐ shōu huí qù le 。”
“阁下刚刚说过的话，现在可以收回去了。”
"Can you retract what you just said?"
lín xuān liǎn shàng dài zhe lěng mò zhī yì ， yòu shǒu tái qǐ ， yī zhǐ xiàng qián diǎn qù 。
林轩脸上带着冷漠之意，右手抬起，一指向前点去。
Lin Xuan’s face showed a cold expression. He raised his right hand and pointed it forward.
suí zhe tā de dòng zuò ， fèng huáng yǐn jǐng gāo gē 。 yī dào yín guāng ， yóu tā de zuǐ zhōng jī shè。
随着他的动作，凤凰引颈高歌。一道银光，由牠的嘴中激shè。
As he moved, the phoenix let out a high-pitched cry. A silver light shot from its beak.
“ bù hǎo ！”
“不好！”
"Not good!"
yún xìng nán zi dà jīng shī sè， nà biàn gù lái de tài kuài le 。 tā yǐ lái bù jí duǒ ， jīng è zhī yú ， zhǐ néng jiāng yòu shǒu tái qǐ ， yí miàn dùn pái fú xiàn ér chū ， xùn sù biàn dà huà wèi yī liàng lì de guāng mù 。
云姓男子大惊失sè，那变故来得太快了。他已来不及躲，惊愕之余，只能将右手抬起，一面盾牌浮现而出，迅速变大化为一亮丽的光幕。
The man from the Yan Family was shocked; the change came too quickly for him to dodge. With no time to spare, he raised his right hand, and a shield appeared before him, rapidly expanding into a bright light barrier.
cǐ yuán shuǐ dùn shì tā jī yuán qiǎo hé ， hǎo bù róng yì cái dé dào de yī jiàn gǔ bǎo ， wēi lì bù sú ， yīng gāi dà yǒu jī huì jiāng zhè yī jī dǎng zhù 。
此原水盾是他机缘巧合，好不容易才得到的一件古宝，威力不俗，应该大有机会将这一击挡住。
This water shield was an ancient treasure he had obtained by chance, with formidable power, giving him a good chance of blocking this attack.
tā xiǎng fǎ bù cuò ， rán ér zhè ge niàn tou shàng wèi zhuǎn guò 。 jiù gǎn jué hún shēn yī téng ， suí hòu shén me yě bù zhī dào le 。
他想法不错，然而这个念头尚未转过。就感觉浑身一疼，随后什么也不知道了。
His thoughts were sound, but the moment he thought this, he felt pain all over his body. He lost consciousness after that.
nà dùn pái shì bù sú ， rán ér jiǔ gōng xū yú jiàn gèng bú shì pǔ tōng de bǎo wù ， dāng chū sān shǔ xìng shí yǐ rú cǐ liǎo de ， gèng bú yào shuō 。 cǐ shí cǐ kè ， yǐ shì wán zhěng bǎn de jiǔ shǔ xìng fēi jiàn le ， jiā shàng róng rù le tiān fèng líng xuè ， rú jīn shī zhǎn chū zhēn líng huà jiàn jué ， qí xuán miào chéng dù 。 jiù suàn shì dù jié jí bié de lǎo guài wù ， yù jiàn le ， yě bù gǎn qīng hū ， qū qū fēn shén qī cún zài ， zhè yǐ shì chāo chū tā men rèn zhī de bǎo wù 。
那盾牌是不俗，然而九宫须臾剑更不是普通的宝物，当初三属xìng时已如此了得，更不要说。此时此刻，已是完整版的九属xìng飞剑了，加上融入了天凤灵血，如今施展出真灵化剑诀，其玄妙程度。就算是渡劫级别的老怪物，遇见了，也不敢轻忽，区区分神期存在，这已是超出他们认知的宝物。
The shield was indeed powerful, but the Nine Palaces Momentary Sword was no ordinary treasure either. Back when it had three attributes, it was already formidable; now, as a complete nine-attribute flying sword with infused phoenix spirit blood, its complexity made even old monsters at the Tribulation Transcending stage dare not take it lightly.
zhè yún xìng nán zi yě suàn dǎo méi ， zuò le lín xuān de shì jiàn zhī wù ， dāng yín guāng sàn qù ， hún shēn shàng xià shāng hén wú shù ， yǐ bèi dǎ chéng shāi zi le ， yuán yīng zì rán yě méi yǒu táo tuō ， bú shì hún guī dì fǔ ， ér shì chè dǐ yān xiāo yún sàn diào le ， zhǐ shèng xià gū líng líng de chǔ wù dài ， lín xuān yòu shǒu yī tái ， jiù luò dào le zì jǐ de zhǎng xīn zhī jiān 。
这云姓男子也算倒霉，做了林轩的试剑之物，当银光散去，浑身上下伤痕无数，已被打成筛子了，元婴自然也没有逃脱，不是魂归地府，而是彻底烟消云散掉了，只剩下孤零零的储物袋，林轩右手一抬，就落到了自己的掌心之间。
This man from the Yan Family was indeed unlucky to be Lin Xuan's test sword. As silver light dissipated, his body was riddled with injuries, reduced to a sieve. His essence core did not escape either; he died completely, leaving only an empty storage bracelet in his hand. Lin Xuan raised his right hand and it fell into his palm.
“ duō xiè shī shū jiù mìng zhī ēn 。”
“多谢师叔救命之恩。”
"Thank you, Uncle for saving my life."
lín xuān zhuǎn guò tóu lú ， zhǐ jiàn gōng sūn yù ér yě zhèng yíng yíng xià bài ， liǎn shàng mǎn shì gōng jìng zhī sè， dàn zhèn jīng de yì wèi gèng duō ， dōu shuō bǎi wén bù rú yī jiàn ， cǐ shí cǐ kè ， jiù shì zhè zhǒng qíng kuàng le 。
林轩转过头颅，只见公孙玉儿也正盈盈下拜，脸上满是恭敬之sè，但震惊的意味更多，都说百闻不如一见，此时此刻，就是这种情况了。
Lin Xuan turned his head and saw Gong Yu'er bowing gracefully. Her face was filled with respect but also shock. It was true that seeing something firsthand was better than hearing about it; this situation was no exception.
lín shī shū jū rán qiáng dào rú cǐ chéng dù ， tóng jiē xiū shì zài tā miàn qián rú ní niē zhǐ hú ， lián yí gè zhào miàn dōu chēng bù guò 。
林师叔居然强到如此程度，同阶修士在他面前如泥捏纸糊，连一个照面都撑不过。
Uncle Lin was clearly so powerful that even a peer-level cultivator would be like clay or paper in front of him, unable to withstand a single exchange.
gōng sūn yù ér zì fù tiān cái ， rán ér rén wài yǒu rén ， shān wài yǒu shān ， yǔ zhè wèi lín shī shū xiāng bǐ ， zì jǐ jiù rú tóng shì yíng huǒ chóng yǔ hào yuè zhēng huī yì bān 。
公孙玉儿自负天才，然而人外有人，山外有山，与这位林师叔相比，自己就如同是萤火虫与皓月争辉一般。
Gong Yu'er considered herself talented, but there were always those who surpassed her. Compared to Uncle Lin, she felt like a firefly trying to compete with the moonlight.
nǎo hǎi zhōng gè zhǒng niàn tou zhuǎn guò ， cǐ nǚ de biǎo qíng yǔ yìng dá yī jiù shì shí fēn yōu yǎ 。
脑海中各种念头转过，此女的表情与应答依旧是十分优雅。
Despite various thoughts passing through her mind, this woman's expression and response remained elegant.
“ bù yòng duō lǐ 。” lín xuān tái shǒu xū fú ， suí hòu yòu tái shǒu duō wèn le yī jù ：“ yù ér ， nǐ zěn me huì zài cǐ chù ？”
“不用多礼。”林轩抬手虚扶，随后又抬手多问了一句：“玉儿，妳怎么会在此处？”
"Never mind," said Lin Xuan, raising his hand in a gesture of dismissal. He then asked, "Yu'er, why are you here?"
“ dì zǐ zhè cì wài chū ， yě méi xiǎng dào huì bèi zhè lǎo guài wù chán shàng ， xìng hǎo shī shū zài cǐ ， fǒu zé dì zǐ kě jiù cǎn le ， bù guò shuō qǐ lái ， wǒ yě zhèng xiǎng qù zhǎo nǐ de 。” gōng sūn yù ér rú cǐ zhè bān de shuō 。
“弟子这次外出，也没想到会被这老怪物缠上，幸好师叔在此，否则弟子可就惨了，不过说起来，我也正想去找你的。”公孙玉儿如此这般的说。
"I didn't expect to be caught by this old monster during my outing. Fortunately, Uncle was here; otherwise, I would have been in trouble. But speaking of it, I also wanted to find you," Gong Yu'er said.
“ zhǎo wǒ ？”
“找我？”
"Find me?"
lín xuān yǒu xiē yì wài le 。
林轩有些意外了。
Lin Xuan was surprised.
jì de zì jǐ fēn fù guò ， bì guān zhī shí ruò wú yào shì ， yī gài xiè jué dǎ rǎo de ， zhè gōng sūn yù ér jīng míng néng gàn ， yòu shì shī jiě de xīn fù ， yú zhè yì diǎn ， bú huì bù xiǎo de ， tā zěn me huì xiǎng yào lái bài fǎng zì jǐ ne ？
记得自己吩咐过，闭关之时若无要事，一概谢绝打扰的，这公孙玉儿jīng明能干，又是师姐的心腹，于这一点，不会不晓得，她怎么会想要来拜访自己呢？
He had instructed that if there were no urgent matters, he should be left alone during his seclusion. Gong Yu'er was shrewd and capable; she would know this as a trusted aide of Senior Sister. Why would she want to visit him?
guān cǐ nǚ de shén qíng ， jué bú shì xìn kǒu hú shuō ， yǐ lín xuān de chéng fǔ ， zhēn huà jiǎ huà hái shì fēn biàn dé chū lái de 。
观此女的神情，绝不是信口胡说，以林轩的城府，真话假话还是分辨得出来的。
Given her demeanor, it wasn't just idle chatter. Lin Xuan’s discernment could tell the truth from falsehood.
“ ó ， yǒu shén me shì me ？”
“哦，有什么事么？”
"Oh, what is it?"
lín xuān yǒu diǎn jīng yì de kāi kǒu ， bù guò huà yīn gāng luò ， què yòu yī bǎi shǒu ：“ suàn le ， huí qù zài shuō 。”
林轩有点惊异的开口，不过话音刚落，却又一摆手：“算了，回去再说。”
Lin Xuan asked with some surprise, but before he could finish, he waved his hand: "Forget it, we'll discuss this later."
zhè lǐ bú shì tán huà zhī dì ， fǎn zhèng yě bù jí yú yī shí 。
这里不是谈话之地，反正也不急于一时。
This was not a place for conversation; they didn’t need to rush.
gōng sūn yù ér zì rán sī háo yì yì yě wú 。
公孙玉儿自然丝毫异议也无。
Gong Yu'er had no objections.
“ xiàn zài huí zǒng duò ， nǐ de dùn guāng sù dù tài màn ， yóu wǒ dài nǐ yī chéng hǎo le 。”
“现在回总舵，妳的遁光速度太慢，由我带妳一程好了。”
"Now let's head back to the main base. Your speed is too slow; I’ll take you there," Lin Xuan said.
dé dào lín xuān de fēn fù ， gōng sūn yù ér shēn xíng yī shǎn ， yě lái dào nà fèng huáng de shàng miàn 。
得到林轩的吩咐，公孙玉儿身形一闪，也来到那凤凰的上面。
Following Lin Xuan’s instruction, Gong Yu'er flashed and joined the phoenix above.
jǐn jǐn shì yuǎn chù guān kàn ， zhè xíng sì zhēn líng tiān fèng de líng wù ， jiù yǐ jīng ràng tā chēng mù jié shé ， cǐ shí cǐ kè jìn jù lí jiē chù ， gèng shì gǎn dào bù kě sī yì le 。
仅仅是远处观看，这形似真灵天凤的灵物，就已经让她瞠目结舌，此时此刻近距离接触，更是感到不可思议了。
Just observing from afar, this spirit manifestation of a true divine phoenix already left her speechless. Now, up close, it was even more unbelievable.
bù guò cǐ nǚ yě shì hěn dǒng de fēn cùn de rén wù ， hào qí guī hào qí ， què méi yǒu yī jù xún wèn zhī yǔ 。
不过此女也是很懂得分寸的人物，好奇归好奇，却没有一句询问之语。
However, she was also someone who knew when to keep her curiosity to herself. She didn’t ask any questions despite her interest.
lín xuān shí fēn mǎn yì ， tā jiù xǐ huān zhè zhǒng dǒng fēn cùn ， shí dà tǐ de xiū xiān zhě ， yǔ tā men shuō huà jiē chù ， dōu kě yǐ shěng shì xǔ duō 。
林轩十分满意，他就喜欢这种懂分寸，识大体的修仙者，与他们说话接触，都可以省事许多。
Lin Xuan was very satisfied; he liked such cultivators who understood the importance of propriety and the bigger picture. It made conversations with them much easier.
suí hòu lín xuān shuāng shǒu yī wò ， nà jù dà de fèng huáng shuāng chì yī zhǎn ， huǒ hóng de guāng máng shǎn guò ， yǐ xiāo shī dé zōng jì quán wú 。
随后林轩双手一握，那巨大的凤凰双翅一展，火红的光芒闪过，已消失得踪迹全无。
With a hand gesture, Lin Xuan closed his hands, and the giant phoenix's wings spread out. The red light flashed as it vanished without a trace.
cǐ wù fēi xíng sù dù zhī kuài ， bù xùn yú dù jié chū qī de xiū xiān zhě ， gù ér zhè lǐ jù lí yún yǐn zōng suī yuǎn ， dàn gǎn huí qù yī jiù méi yǒu huā fèi duō jiǔ de shí jiān 。
此物飞行速度之快，不逊于渡劫初期的修仙者，故而这里距离云隐宗虽远，但赶回去依旧没有花费多久的时间。
This flying speed was no less than that of an early-stage Tribulation Transcending cultivator, so although they were far from Yunyan Sect, they returned quickly.
bù guò zài jiē jìn yún yǐn shān mài yǐ hòu ， lín xuān què jiāng jiǔ gōng xū yú jiàn shōu qǐ lái le ， zhè fèng huáng gǎn lù ， shì shí fēn xùn sù ， dàn què wèi miǎn yǒu xiē tài lā fēng ， lín xuān kě bù xiǎng yǐn qǐ hōng dòng ， tā zài yún yǐn zōng de rén qì yǐ jīng gòu gāo le ， méi bì yào zài duō cǐ yī jǔ 。
不过在接近云隐山脉以后，林轩却将九宫须臾剑收起来了，这凤凰赶路，是十分迅速，但却未免有些太拉风，林轩可不想引起轰动，他在云隐宗的人气已经够高了，没必要再多此一举。
However, after approaching the Yunyan Mountains, Lin Xuan put away the Nine Palaces Momentary Sword. The phoenix’s flight was indeed swift but too flashy; he didn’t want to cause a stir. His popularity in the Yunyan Sect was already high enough without adding to it.
yú shì jiē xià lái de lù chéng ， liǎng rén dōu huàn zuò pǔ tōng dùn guāng gǎn lù ， néng dī diào jiù jǐn liàng dī diào le ， hǎo zài běn lái yě bù yuǎn ， gù ér hěn kuài jiù huí dào le zǒng duò lǐ miàn 。
于是接下来的路程，两人都换做普通遁光赶路，能低调就尽量低调了，好在本来也不远，故而很快就回到了总舵里面。
Thus, for the rest of the journey, they used ordinary speed to travel, aiming for discretion. Fortunately, it wasn't far, and they quickly returned to the main base.
PS： dì èr gèng 。
PS：第二更。
Postscript: Second update.
shuāng bèi yuè piào jìn rù dì èr tiān ， jìng zhēng yī jiù shì fēi cháng jī liè ， bǎi liàn jí xū dà jiā de zhī chí 。
双倍月票进入第二天，竞争依旧是非常激烈，百炼急需大家的支持。
Double monthly ticket voting is now on day two, with fierce competition. Bai Lian urgently needs everyone's support.
huàn yǔ pīn le ， jīn tiān yī jiù sì gèng ， yě jiù shì shuō ， wǎn shàng hái huì yǒu liǎng gèng 。
幻雨拼了，今天依旧四更，也就是说，晚上还会有两更。
Phantom Rain has worked hard; today will still have four updates, meaning there will be two more tonight.
huàn yǔ zhēn nǔ lì le ， qǐng dà jiā yǔ wǒ yì qǐ ， shǒu zhōng yǒu yuè piào de dào yǒu ， bú yào yóu yù le ， tóu xià lái ba ！
幻雨真努力了，请大家与我一起，手中有月票的道友，不要犹豫了，投下来吧！
Phantom Rain truly put in effort. Please join me and fellow daoists, use your monthly tickets if you can, don't hesitate to vote!
jīn tiān yī jiù sì gèng ， ràng wǒ men yì qǐ nǔ lì 。
今天依旧四更，让我们一起努力。
Today is still scheduled for four updates, let’s work together.
qiú yuè piào ， fēi cháng fēi cháng xū yào 。
求月票，非常非常需要。
Seeking monthly votes, very much needed.
qiú yuè piào ！ quán běn
求月票！全本
Seek monthly votes! Full novel
Moreover, legends are just stories after all. He had never seen it with his own eyes, so he found it hard to believe that a cultivator of the Spirit Separation Stage, who had only advanced in power for thousands of years, could be as powerful as what was widely rumored.
Most likely, these rumors were exaggerated and passed on inaccurately.
If he could eliminate this boy, wouldn't he gain instant fame?
With this thought, the middle-aged man's eyes flashed with a strange light. He cast several spells, and the insect cloud split into several streams. The Yan Family of Fengyuan County was renowned for their techniques to repel insects and control poisons; thus, they were undoubtedly intricate.
If another Spirit Separation Stage cultivator had faced this situation, he might have been flustered. However, against Lin Xuan now, it would be akin to a clown trying to play the master—essentially asking for death.
"Idiot!"
A cold snort entered his ears. Lin Xuan did not make any extra movements; instead, he stomped his foot. Then, the giant phoenix's wings spread out, and with a swift flash, a gust of wind hit him. The wind then ignited into flames, aiding the fire as it swept through everything, turning the entire sky ablaze.
Boom!
The red light flashed, and the insect cloud that had been roaring suddenly vanished, completely consumed by the divine phoenix's flames.
It seemed outrageous, but there was nothing extraordinary about it. According to legend, the Heavenly Phoenix was a bird of fire, and although this manifestation was created using the Nine Palaces Momentary Sword, having merged with its true blood, its power remained unchanged.
This principle was clear in Lin Xuan’s mind, yet the man from the Yan Family was left speechless.
He had initially thought that the rumors were exaggerated. But now, he realized that Lin Xuan was even more formidable than what was widely rumored.
His face turned pale with regret, his intestines turning green.
"Senior friend, spare my life! I only made a momentary mistake..."
Although this man valued his reputation highly, in such a critical situation, saving one's life was indeed more important than anything else.
"Hmph. Asking for mercy now is too late."
Non-aggression, non-provocation—Lin Xuan was not a cruel or bloodthirsty person, but he would never be foolish enough to show leniency to a fool.
One must take responsibility for their actions. Since this man had dared to challenge him, he should prepare himself for his fall.
Suppose they were in each other's shoes; if the current opponent won, would he spare them?
The answer was clearly no.
Thus, as the victor now, Lin Xuan would not make the same mistake of letting a tiger back into its den.
"Can you retract what you just said?"
Lin Xuan’s face showed a cold expression. He raised his right hand and pointed it forward.
As he moved, the phoenix let out a high-pitched cry. A silver light shot from its beak.
"Not good!"
The man from the Yan Family was shocked; the change came too quickly for him to dodge. With no time to spare, he raised his right hand, and a shield appeared before him, rapidly expanding into a bright light barrier.
This water shield was an ancient treasure he had obtained by chance, with formidable power, giving him a good chance of blocking this attack.
His thoughts were sound, but the moment he thought this, he felt pain all over his body. He lost consciousness after that.
The shield was indeed powerful, but the Nine Palaces Momentary Sword was no ordinary treasure either. Back when it had three attributes, it was already formidable; now, as a complete nine-attribute flying sword with infused phoenix spirit blood, its complexity made even old monsters at the Tribulation Transcending stage dare not take it lightly.
This man from the Yan Family was indeed unlucky to be Lin Xuan's test sword. As silver light dissipated, his body was riddled with injuries, reduced to a sieve. His essence core did not escape either; he died completely, leaving only an empty storage bracelet in his hand. Lin Xuan raised his right hand and it fell into his palm.
"Thank you, Uncle for saving my life."
Lin Xuan turned his head and saw Gong Yu'er bowing gracefully. Her face was filled with respect but also shock. It was true that seeing something firsthand was better than hearing about it; this situation was no exception.
Uncle Lin was clearly so powerful that even a peer-level cultivator would be like clay or paper in front of him, unable to withstand a single exchange.
Gong Yu'er considered herself talented, but there were always those who surpassed her. Compared to Uncle Lin, she felt like a firefly trying to compete with the moonlight.
Despite various thoughts passing through her mind, this woman's expression and response remained elegant.
"Never mind," said Lin Xuan, raising his hand in a gesture of dismissal. He then asked, "Yu'er, why are you here?"
"I didn't expect to be caught by this old monster during my outing. Fortunately, Uncle was here; otherwise, I would have been in trouble. But speaking of it, I also wanted to find you," Gong Yu'er said.
"Find me?"
Lin Xuan was surprised.
He had instructed that if there were no urgent matters, he should be left alone during his seclusion. Gong Yu'er was shrewd and capable; she would know this as a trusted aide of Senior Sister. Why would she want to visit him?
Given her demeanor, it wasn't just idle chatter. Lin Xuan’s discernment could tell the truth from falsehood.
"Oh, what is it?"
Lin Xuan asked with some surprise, but before he could finish, he waved his hand: "Forget it, we'll discuss this later."
This was not a place for conversation; they didn’t need to rush.
"Yes!"
Gong Yu'er had no objections.
"Now let's head back to the main base. Your speed is too slow; I’ll take you there," Lin Xuan said.
Following Lin Xuan’s instruction, Gong Yu'er flashed and joined the phoenix above.
Just observing from afar, this spirit manifestation of a true divine phoenix already left her speechless. Now, up close, it was even more unbelievable.
However, she was also someone who knew when to keep her curiosity to herself. She didn’t ask any questions despite her interest.
Lin Xuan was very satisfied; he liked such cultivators who understood the importance of propriety and the bigger picture. It made conversations with them much easier.
With a hand gesture, Lin Xuan closed his hands, and the giant phoenix's wings spread out. The red light flashed as it vanished without a trace.
This flying speed was no less than that of an early-stage Tribulation Transcending cultivator, so although they were far from Yunyan Sect, they returned quickly.
However, after approaching the Yunyan Mountains, Lin Xuan put away the Nine Palaces Momentary Sword. The phoenix’s flight was indeed swift but too flashy; he didn’t want to cause a stir. His popularity in the Yunyan Sect was already high enough without adding to it.
Thus, for the rest of the journey, they used ordinary speed to travel, aiming for discretion. Fortunately, it wasn't far, and they quickly returned to the main base.
Postscript: Second update.
Double monthly ticket voting is now on day two, with fierce competition. Bai Lian urgently needs everyone's support.
Phantom Rain has worked hard; today will still have four updates, meaning there will be two more tonight.
Phantom Rain truly put in effort. Please join me and fellow daoists, use your monthly tickets if you can, don't hesitate to vote!
Today is still scheduled for four updates, let’s work together.
Seeking monthly votes, very much needed.
Seek monthly votes! Full novel