jūn zǐ bào chóu ， shí nián bù wǎn 。
君子报仇，十年不晚。
Vengeance is a dish best served cold.
zhè lín xiǎo zi jiù zài cǐ chù ， nán dào hái pà tā pǎo le 。
这林小子就在此处，难道还怕他跑了。
Sure enough, this Lin Xuan was right here. How could he possibly run away?
xiǎng dào zhè lǐ ， tiān yuán shèng zǔ shēn shēn hū xī ， jiāng xīn zhōng de fèn nù ， zàn shí yā le xià qù ， dàn wàng xiàng lín xuān de yǎn shén ， yī jiù shì bù shàn yǐ jí 。
想到这里，天元圣祖深深呼吸，将心中的愤怒，暂时压了下去，但望向林轩的眼神，依旧是不善以极。
With that thought, the Sage Ancestor of Heavenly Essence took a deep breath and temporarily suppressed his anger, but his gaze towards Lin Xuan remained full of malice.
zài chǎng de bīn kè suī duō ， dàn dà jiā de zhù yì lì ， dōu zài liǎng wèi zhēn mó shǐ zǔ ， tiān yuán xiū wèi suī rán bù ruò ， dàn zhè shí hòu ， yě lún wèi le yī xiǎo zú ， jī hū hěn shǎo yǒu rén fā xiàn tā de bù tuǒ 。
在场的宾客虽多，但大家的注意力，都在两位真魔始祖，天元修为虽然不弱，但这时候，也沦为了一小卒，几乎很少有人发现他的不妥。
Despite the many guests present, their attention was focused on the two True Demon Primordial Ancestors. Although Heavenly Essence's cultivation wasn't weak, he had become just another pawn at this moment, with few noticing any anomaly in him.
dàn shǎo ， bù dài biǎo méi yǒu 。
但少，不代表没有。
But absence didn't mean non-existence.
bǐ rú shuō bǎo shé bīng pò ， liǎng rén jiù zhàn zài tiān yuán shēn qián zhàng xǔ zhī yuǎn ， yǐ liǎng rén de shí lì ， zì rán gǎn dào tiān yuán gāng gāng nù yì bó fā de 。
比如说宝蛇冰魄，两人就站在天元身前丈许之远，以两人的实力，自然感到天元刚刚怒意勃发的。
For instance, the two snakes stood a yard away from Heavenly Essence. With their strength, they naturally sensed his sudden burst of rage.
zěn me le ？
怎么了？
What was going on?
bǎo shé zàn qiě bù tí 。
宝蛇暂且不提。
Setting aside the snake for now, Ice Soul had a good understanding of her new subordinate. He was diligent and shrewd; why would he suddenly lose his composure like that just now?
bīng pò duì yú zì jǐ zhè xīn shōu de shǒu xià ， hái shì liǎo jiě dé pǒ wèi xiáng xì 。
冰魄对于自己这新收的手下，还是了解得颇为详细。
Curiosity piqued, she turned to look elsewhere.
bàn shì wěn tuǒ ， hěn yǒu xīn jī ， gāng gāng ， zěn me huì mò míng qí miào de chén bú zhù qì 。
办事稳妥，很有心机，刚刚，怎么会莫名其妙的沉不住气。
And there it was—Lin Xuan's figure was clearly visible. In such circumstances, hiding was impossible.
hào qí zhī yú ， tā de mù guāng yě xiàng páng biān nuó qù 。
好奇之余，她的目光也向旁边挪去。
In that instant, Lin Xuan met Ice Soul's gaze.
zhè yī lái ， lín xuān de shēn yǐng yī lǎn wú yú ， zhè zhǒng chǎng hé ， duǒ nà shì kěn dìng duǒ bù diào dì 。
这一来，林轩的身影一览无余，这种场合，躲那是肯定躲不掉地。
It was icy and bone-chilling!
zài nà yī chà nà ， lín xuān yǔ bīng pò de yǎn shén duì shàng le 。
在那一刹那，林轩与冰魄的眼神对上了。
Just a casual glance from the other side caused Lin Xuan to shiver involuntarily.
bīng lěng cì gǔ ！
冰冷刺骨！
The sensation was excruciatingly uncomfortable. It felt as if his entire body had been frozen in an instant.
duì fāng jǐn jǐn shì suí biàn wǎng zhè biān kàn le yī yǎn 。
对方仅仅是随便往这边看了一眼。
No, not just his body; it seemed that even his essence infant had frozen up at that moment.
dàn lín xuān duì shàng tā de yǎn shén què shì jī líng líng de dǎ le gè lěng zhàn 。
但林轩对上她的眼神却是激灵灵的打了个冷颤。
Lin Xuan was utterly shocked.
nà gǎn jué nán shòu yǐ jí 。
那感觉难受以极。
Could this be the power of a True Demon Primordial Ancestor?
fǎng fú zài yī shùn jiān zhěng gè shēn tǐ dōu bèi dòng zhù 。
仿佛在一瞬间整个身体都被冻住。
A mere glance almost rendered him immobile.
bù ， bù zhǐ shì shēn tǐ ， fǎng fú yuán yīng ， zài nà yī chà nà ， dōu yǐ jīng dòng jiāng le 。
不，不止是身体，仿佛元婴，在那一刹那，都已经冻僵了。
The shock and fear in Lin Xuan's heart reached an indescribable level.
lín xuān hài rán yǐ jí 。
林轩骇然以极。
He knew there was a significant gap between himself and Ice Soul, but he never imagined it would reach such a point where just a glance could immobilize him.
nán dào zhè jiù shì zhēn mó shǐ zǔ de shí lì ？
难道这就是真魔始祖的实力？
At this moment, Lin Xuan truly feared for his safety. Facing such overwhelming power, could he really turn danger into safety?
yí gè yǎn shén ， jī hū jiù ràng zì jǐ dòng tán bù dé 。
一个眼神，几乎就让自己动弹不得。
For the first time in his life, Lin Xuan felt an innate fear from within.
lín xuān xīn zhōng de jīng hài ， dào le wú yǐ fù jiā de dì bù 。
林轩心中的惊骇，到了无以复加的地步。
But he was no ordinary cultivator; quickly, he regained his composure and took a deep breath.
tā zhī dào zì jǐ yǔ bīng pò zhī jiān ， yǒu hěn dà de chā jù ， dàn zuò mèng yě bù céng xiǎng ， huì dào zhè ge dì bù ， jǐn jǐn yǎn shén ， jiù néng ràng zì jǐ dòng tán bù dé 。
他知道自己与冰魄之间，有很大的差距，但做梦也不曾想，会到这个地步，仅仅眼神，就能让自己动弹不得。
No, I can't be timid. Otherwise, today might truly end here.
zài zhè yī kè ， lín xuān shì zhēn de hài pà le ， zài zhè yàng jué duì de shí lì miàn qián 。 zì jǐ zhè yī cì ， shì fǒu zhēn de hái néng huà xiǎn wéi yí ？
在这一刻，林轩是真的害怕了，在这样绝对的实力面前。自己这一次，是否真的还能化险为夷？
Despite how terrifying the opponent was, he had to try. Moon-Heart and Peacock were still waiting for him far away.
lín xuān dì yī cì ， gǎn jué dào fā zì xīn dǐ de wèi jù 。
林轩第一次，感觉到发自心底的畏惧。
How could he fall here!
dàn tā bì jìng bú shì pǔ tōng de xiū xiān zhě ， hěn kuài ， biàn chóng zhěng qí gǔ ， shēn shēn de xī le kǒu qì 。
但他毕竟不是普通的修仙者，很快，便重整旗鼓，深深的吸了口气。
Thinking of his beloved wife afar, Lin Xuan felt an infinite surge of courage. He took a deep breath, and his mana began circulating according to the Black Moon Heavenly Witch Technique.
bù xíng ， zì jǐ bù néng gòu qiè ruò ， fǒu zé 。 jīn tiān kǒng pà jiù zhēn de yào yǔn luò zài zhè lǐ 。
不行，自己不能够怯弱，否则。今天恐怕就真的要陨落在这里。
That feeling of impending freezing finally dissipated.
duì fāng zài kě pà ， zì jǐ yě yào nǔ lì ， yuè ér 、 kǒng què 、 qín xīn hái zài yuǎn fāng děng dài zhe zì jǐ 。
对方再可怕，自己也要努力，月儿、孔雀、琴心还在远方等待着自己。
Though the process seemed complex, it was actually just a moment before everything returned to normal.
zěn me néng gòu yǔn luò zài cǐ dì ！
怎么能够陨落在此地！
Ice Soul had already turned her gaze away.
xiǎng xiàng zhe yuǎn fāng de ài qī ， lín xuān xīn zhōng yǒng qǐ wú xiàn de yǒng qì ， shēn shēn hū xī ， hún shēn de fǎ lì ， àn zhào mò yuè tiān wū jué de xiàn lù yùn zhuàn bù yǐ 。
想象着远方的爱妻，林轩心中涌起无限的勇气，深深呼吸，浑身的法力，按照墨月天巫诀的线路运转不已。
Meanwhile, among so many powerful cultivators present, only a few noticed Ice Soul's subtle movements—Nail Dragon, Broad Cold Master, and the Queen of Qingqiu among them.
nà fǎng fú kuài yào bèi dòng jiāng de gǎn jué yě zhōng yú sàn qù 。
那仿佛快要被冻僵的感觉也终于散去。
While Nail Dragon and Broad Cold Master were temporarily not mentioned, the Queen of Qingqiu frowned.
zhěng gè guò chéng shuō lái fán fù ， qí shí yě bù guò yī shùn jiān ， jiù yǐ guī yú xū wú 。
整个过程说来繁复，其实也不过一瞬间，就已归于虚无。
This little guy Lin Xuan really had a lot of enemies. It was understandable for him to be involved in a battle with Ice Sea and Tiaomu, but even Ice Soul, this demoness, must have provoked him too.
bīng pò yǐ jiāng yǎn shén yí kāi le 。
冰魄已将眼神移开了。
His胆量 was truly remarkable; it was almost miraculous that he survived until now.
ér cǐ shí cǐ kè 。 sì zhōu zhè me duō dà néng xiū xiān zhě ， fā xiàn bīng pò nà bù qǐ yǎn dòng zuò de ， què liáo liáo kě shǔ 。 suàn qǐ lái ， yě jiù nài lóng ， guǎng hán zi yǔ qīng qiū guó zhǔ děng jǐ rén le 。
而此时此刻。四周这么多大能修仙者，发现冰魄那不起眼动作的，却寥寥可数。算起来，也就鼐龙，广寒子与青丘国主等几人了。
…The Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox's thoughts aside, let us return to the other side.
nài lóng yǔ guǎng hán zhēn rén zàn qiě bù shuō ， qīng qiū guó zhǔ què shì méi tou yí zhòu 。
鼐龙与广寒真人暂且不说，青丘国主却是眉头一皱。
"Is something wrong? The princess and Sister Precious Snake came here to celebrate. Why does Fellow Daoist Nail Dragon seem so unenthusiastic?"
lín xuān zhè xiǎo jiā huo ， chóu rén hái zhēn duō ， zài bīng hǎi jiè yǔ táo wù dà zhàn yě jiù bà le ， nán dào lián bīng pò zhè mó nǚ ， yě zhāo rě guò 。
林轩这小家伙，仇人还真多，在冰海界与梼杌大战也就罢了，难道连冰魄这魔女，也招惹过。
Ice Soul's calm voice entered his ears. Although she was curious about why a mere Spirit Realm cultivator like Lin Xuan would be present, she didn't let it show.
dǎn zi hái zhēn shì fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， néng huó dào xiàn zài shuō qí jì nà yě bù wèi guò 。
胆子还真是非同小可，能活到现在说奇迹那也不为过。
After all, they had traveled from the Demon Realm for a reason other than seeking revenge on Lin Xuan. Even though he annoyed her, she couldn't help but think that such lowly beings as Lin Xuan weren't worthy of two True Demon Primordial Ancestors' personal attention.
…… jiǔ wěi tiān hú de sī lǜ zàn qiě bù tí 。 qiě shuō lìng yī cè 。
……九尾天狐的思虑暂且不提。且说另一侧。
Their appearance here was merely an unexpected coincidence.
“ zěn me ， běn gōng yǔ bǎo shé mèi mèi qián lái hè xǐ ， kàn nài lóng dào yǒu de fǎn yìng ， què shì bù zěn me huān yíng ？”
“怎么，本宫与宝蛇妹妹前来贺喜，看鼐龙道友的反应，却是不怎么欢迎？”
Let's get down to business!
bīng pò yōu rán de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， tā suī rán yě hǎo qí 。 zhè zhǒng chǎng hé ， lín xiǎo zi yī qū qū de fēn shén qī xiū shì ， wèi shén me huì zài cǐ chù 。
冰魄悠然的声音传入耳朵，她虽然也好奇。这种场合，林小子一区区的分神期修士，为什么会在此处。
"Ha ha, where do you come from? Fellow Daoist, feeling honored is an understatement. How could I possibly not welcome you? If the ladies don’t mind, would you like to join us for a cup of water wine?" Nail Dragon Master said with a smile.
dàn hào qí guī hào qí ， tā yǔ bǎo shé cóng mó jiè qiān lǐ tiáo tiáo lái dào zhè lǐ ， kě bú shì wèi le zhǎo lín xuān xún chóu dì 。
但好奇归好奇，她与宝蛇从魔界千里迢迢来到这里，可不是为了找林轩寻仇地。
Although he deeply disliked their uninvited presence in his heart, he still had to say some polite words. After all, True Demon Primordial Ancestors were no small matter; their status and power were almost on par with Broad Cold Master and the Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox.
suī rán yě kàn nà xiǎo zi ài yǎn 。 dàn shuō jù bú kè qì de yán yǔ ， lín xiǎo zi shén me shēn fèn shén me shí lì ， nǎ pèi liǎng wèi zhēn mó shǐ zǔ qīn zì dòng shǒu 。
虽然也看那小子碍眼。但说句不客气的言语，林小子什么身份什么实力，哪配两位真魔始祖亲自动手。
Nail Dragon Master was well aware of Ice Soul's formidable strength.
zài zhè lǐ jiàn dào lín xiǎo zi ， chún zhǔ yì wài ér yǐ 。
在这里见到林小子，纯属意外而已。
Before fully understanding their intentions, even he dared not provoke them rashly. It would be foolish for anyone in the world to offend two True Demon Primordial Ancestors without cause.
hái shì xiān bàn zhèng shì ！
还是先办正事！
In short, he would first extend courtesy and then probe their true intentions before making a decision.
“ hē hē ， xiān zi shuō nǎ lǐ huà ， liǎng wèi shǐ zǔ jià lín cǐ chù ， běn shuài gē shì gǎn jué bèi ér yǒu miàn zi ， xīn xǐ shàng qiě bù jí ， zěn me huì yǒu bù huān yíng zhī lǐ ， liǎng wèi xiān zi ruò bù xián qì ， bù rú xià lái hē yī bēi shuǐ jiǔ rú hé ？” nài lóng zhēn rén xǐ xiào yán kāi de shuō 。
“呵呵，仙子说哪里话，两位始祖驾临此处，本帅哥是感觉倍儿有面子，欣喜尚且不及，怎么会有不欢迎之理，两位仙子若不嫌弃，不如下来喝一杯水酒如何？”鼐龙真人喜笑颜开的说。
Knowing oneself and knowing one's enemy is key to victory; this adage held true both in the secular world and in the realm of cultivation.
suī rán tā nèi xīn shēn chù ， duì liǎng nǚ de bù qǐng zì lái ， shì fǎn gǎn yǐ jí ， rán ér biǎo miàn shàng ， hái shì dé shuō jǐ jù kè tào de yán yǔ ， bì jìng zhēn mó shǐ zǔ ， nà kě shì fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， ruò lùn shēn fèn shí lì ， jī hū shì bù xùn yú guǎng hán zhēn rén yǔ jiǔ wěi tiān hú 。
虽然他内心深处，对两女的不请自来，是反感以极，然而表面上，还是得说几句客套的言语，毕竟真魔始祖，那可是非同小可，若论身份实力，几乎是不逊于广寒真人与九尾天狐。
Nail Dragon Master didn't believe that two True Demon Primordial Ancestors had traveled such a long distance just for a celebration. There must be another purpose, though he hadn't fully grasped it yet.
bǎo shé zàn qiě bù tí ， bīng pò de lì hài ， tā kě shì shēn yǒu tǐ huì dì 。
宝蛇暂且不提，冰魄的厉害，他可是深有体会地。
Meanwhile, Qianqian Fairy still pouted with anger, but her high-level strength allowed her to discern priorities. For now, she would deal with the external threat and deal with Nail Dragon later by making him kneel on a washboard.
zài què dìng liǎng rén de lái yì yǐ qián ， jí biàn shì nài lóng zhēn rén ， yě bù gǎn mào mào rán yǔ liǎng rén jiāo wù ， píng bái dé zuì liǎng wèi zhēn mó shǐ zǔ de shǎ shì ， fàng yǎn tiān xià ， yě bú huì yǒu rén nà me chǔn de 。
在确定两人的来意以前，即便是鼐龙真人，也不敢冒冒然与两人交恶，平白得罪两位真魔始祖的傻事，放眼天下，也不会有人那么蠢的。
Qianqian Fairy thought viciously.
zǒng zhī yī jù huà ， xiān lǐ hòu bīng ， qiě tàn tīng qīng chǔ liǎng nǚ de lái yì ， suí hòu zài zuò dìng duó 。
总之一句话，先礼后兵，且探听清楚两女的来意，随后再做定夺。
"Having a cup of wedding wine is certainly an honor. Today is Fellow Daoist Nail Dragon's big day, so my sisters have prepared gifts for you. Please take a look; do they meet your expectations?"
zhī jǐ zhī bǐ ， bǎi zhàn bù dài ， zhè jù huà bù guǎn shì zài shì sú ， hái shì fàng dào xiū xiān jiè ， nà dōu shì zhì lǐ míng yán méi cuò 。
知己知彼，百战不殆，这句话不管是在世俗，还是放到修仙界，那都是至理名言没错。
Ice Soul's light laughter entered his ears as she waved her sleeves. Instantly, spiritual light enveloped three jade boxes that flew out and hovered beside her.
nài lóng zhēn rén cái bù xiāng xìn liǎng wèi zhēn mó shǐ zǔ huā dà lì qì lái dào zhè lǐ ， jǐn jǐn shì wèi hè xǐ ， kěn dìng shì lìng yǒu mù dì ， zhǐ bù guò yī shí piàn kè ， tā zàn shí hái méi yǒu cān tòu ér yǐ 。
鼐龙真人才不相信两位真魔始祖花大力气来到这里，仅仅是为贺喜，肯定是另有目的，只不过一时片刻，他暂时还没有参透而已。
The sizes and shapes of the jade boxes varied, indicating that their contents were extraordinary treasures.
zài shuō yī páng de qiān qiān xiān zi ， yī jiù gǔ zhe xiǎo zuǐ yǒu xiē shēng qì ， zhǐ bù guò shí lì dào le tā zhè ge děng jí ， yòu qǐ huì fēn bù qīng qīng zhòng huǎn jí ， bù guǎn rú hé ， qiě xiān jiāng wài dí yìng fù wán zài shuō ， zhì yú nài lóng nà huā xīn dà luó bo ， huí qù hòu fēi ràng tā guì cuō yī bǎn bù kě 。
再说一旁的芊芊仙子，依旧鼓着小嘴有些生气，只不过实力到了她这个等级，又岂会分不清轻重缓急，不管如何，且先将外敌应付完再说，至于鼐龙那花心大罗卜，回去后非让他跪搓衣板不可。
What would it be?
qiān qiān xiān zi è hěn hěn de xiǎng zhe 。
芊芊仙子恶狠狠的想着。
All eyes in the room focused on the jade boxes, speculating quietly. After all, they were True Demon Primordial Ancestors; what they brought should not be ordinary.
“ hē yī bēi xǐ jiǔ ， zhè kěn dìng shì yào tāo rǎo de ， jīn tiān shì nài lóng dà xǐ ， wǒ jiě mèi lái dào cǐ chù ， zì rán yě zhǔn bèi le lǐ wù ， dào yǒu kàn kàn ， kě hái chèn xīn rú yì ma ？”
“喝一杯喜酒，这肯定是要叨扰的，今天是鼐龙大喜，我姐妹来到此处，自然也准备了礼物，道友看看，可还称心如意吗？”
Fortunately, Ice Soul herself revealed the answer soon.
bīng pò qīng xiào de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， suí hòu yě bù jǐn tā duō yú de dòng zuò ， jǐn jǐn shì xiù páo yī fú ， shà shí jiān ， líng guāng dà zuò ， sān gè yù hé fēi lüè ér chū ， bèi dàn dàn de líng guāng bāo guǒ ， xú xú xuán fú yú shēn cè 。
冰魄轻笑的声音传入耳朵，随后也不仅他多余的动作，仅仅是袖袍一拂，霎时间，灵光大做，三个玉盒飞掠而出，被淡淡的灵光包裹，徐徐悬浮于身侧。
She raised her right hand and flicked her fingers, producing a sound that echoed in his ears.
sān gè yù hé dà xiǎo bù yī ， xíng zhuàng yě gè bù xiāng tóng ， xiǎn rán lǐ miàn suǒ shèng fàng de ， shì fēi tóng yī bān de bǎo wù 。
三个玉盒大小不一，形状也各不相同，显然里面所盛放的，是非同一般的宝物。
The jade box opened to reveal its contents—a fruit resembling an immortal's essence infant.
jiù bù zhī dào ， jiū jìng huì shì shén me 。
就不知道，究竟会是什么。
A refreshing fragrance spread, making one feel comfortable just by inhaling it.
yī shí jiān ， zài chǎng suǒ yǒu rén de mù guāng ， dōu jí zhōng yú shēn qián de yù hé ， qiè qiè sī yǔ de gè zì cāi cè ， bì jìng duì fāng kě shì zhēn mó shǐ zǔ ， shēn fèn shí lì dōu yǔ sàn xiān yāo wáng xiàng chà fǎng fú ， ná chū lái de dōng xī ， yě yīng gāi fēi tóng xiǎo kě 。
一时间，在场所有人的目光，都集中于身前的玉盒，窃窃私语的各自猜测，毕竟对方可是真魔始祖，身份实力都与散仙妖王相差仿佛，拿出来的东西，也应该非同小可。
"Is this… could it be Ginseng Fruit?"
hǎo zài yě bù yòng tài guò hào qí ， yīn wèi hěn kuài ， bīng pò zì jǐ jiù jiē xiǎo le mí dǐ 。
好在也不用太过好奇，因为很快，冰魄自己就揭晓了谜底。
"Yes, it does seem like the legendary Nine Heavens Divine Substance."
zhǐ jiàn tā yòu shǒu tái qǐ ， qū zhǐ wēi dàn ， pā dā yī shēng chuán rù ěr biān 。
只见她右手抬起，屈指微弹，啪嗒一声传入耳边。
Excitement and amazement filled the room as old monsters couldn't hide their admiration. Their gazes towards the fruit carried a hint of greed.
nà chǐ xǔ zhǎng de yù hé dǎ kāi ， lǐ miàn de bǎo bèi lù chū le zhēn yán ， jū rán shì yī méi guǒ zi ， rán ér què xíng zhuàng què yǔ xiū shì de yuán yīng jí qí xiāng sì 。
那尺许长的玉盒打开，里面的宝贝露出了真颜，居然是一枚果子，然而却形状却与修士的元婴极其相似。
Even sounds of saliva swallowing were heard in his ears.
Vengeance is a dish best served cold.
Sure enough, this Lin Xuan was right here. How could he possibly run away?
With that thought, the Sage Ancestor of Heavenly Essence took a deep breath and temporarily suppressed his anger, but his gaze towards Lin Xuan remained full of malice.
Despite the many guests present, their attention was focused on the two True Demon Primordial Ancestors. Although Heavenly Essence's cultivation wasn't weak, he had become just another pawn at this moment, with few noticing any anomaly in him.
But absence didn't mean non-existence.
For instance, the two snakes stood a yard away from Heavenly Essence. With their strength, they naturally sensed his sudden burst of rage.
What was going on?
Setting aside the snake for now, Ice Soul had a good understanding of her new subordinate. He was diligent and shrewd; why would he suddenly lose his composure like that just now?
Curiosity piqued, she turned to look elsewhere.
And there it was—Lin Xuan's figure was clearly visible. In such circumstances, hiding was impossible.
In that instant, Lin Xuan met Ice Soul's gaze.
It was icy and bone-chilling!
Just a casual glance from the other side caused Lin Xuan to shiver involuntarily.
The sensation was excruciatingly uncomfortable. It felt as if his entire body had been frozen in an instant.
No, not just his body; it seemed that even his essence infant had frozen up at that moment.
Lin Xuan was utterly shocked.
Could this be the power of a True Demon Primordial Ancestor?
A mere glance almost rendered him immobile.
The shock and fear in Lin Xuan's heart reached an indescribable level.
He knew there was a significant gap between himself and Ice Soul, but he never imagined it would reach such a point where just a glance could immobilize him.
At this moment, Lin Xuan truly feared for his safety. Facing such overwhelming power, could he really turn danger into safety?
For the first time in his life, Lin Xuan felt an innate fear from within.
But he was no ordinary cultivator; quickly, he regained his composure and took a deep breath.
No, I can't be timid. Otherwise, today might truly end here.
Despite how terrifying the opponent was, he had to try. Moon-Heart and Peacock were still waiting for him far away.
How could he fall here!
Thinking of his beloved wife afar, Lin Xuan felt an infinite surge of courage. He took a deep breath, and his mana began circulating according to the Black Moon Heavenly Witch Technique.
That feeling of impending freezing finally dissipated.
Though the process seemed complex, it was actually just a moment before everything returned to normal.
Ice Soul had already turned her gaze away.
Meanwhile, among so many powerful cultivators present, only a few noticed Ice Soul's subtle movements—Nail Dragon, Broad Cold Master, and the Queen of Qingqiu among them.
While Nail Dragon and Broad Cold Master were temporarily not mentioned, the Queen of Qingqiu frowned.
This little guy Lin Xuan really had a lot of enemies. It was understandable for him to be involved in a battle with Ice Sea and Tiaomu, but even Ice Soul, this demoness, must have provoked him too.
His胆量 was truly remarkable; it was almost miraculous that he survived until now.
…The Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox's thoughts aside, let us return to the other side.
"Is something wrong? The princess and Sister Precious Snake came here to celebrate. Why does Fellow Daoist Nail Dragon seem so unenthusiastic?"
Ice Soul's calm voice entered his ears. Although she was curious about why a mere Spirit Realm cultivator like Lin Xuan would be present, she didn't let it show.
After all, they had traveled from the Demon Realm for a reason other than seeking revenge on Lin Xuan. Even though he annoyed her, she couldn't help but think that such lowly beings as Lin Xuan weren't worthy of two True Demon Primordial Ancestors' personal attention.
Their appearance here was merely an unexpected coincidence.
Let's get down to business!
"Ha ha, where do you come from? Fellow Daoist, feeling honored is an understatement. How could I possibly not welcome you? If the ladies don’t mind, would you like to join us for a cup of water wine?" Nail Dragon Master said with a smile.
Although he deeply disliked their uninvited presence in his heart, he still had to say some polite words. After all, True Demon Primordial Ancestors were no small matter; their status and power were almost on par with Broad Cold Master and the Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox.
Nail Dragon Master was well aware of Ice Soul's formidable strength.
Before fully understanding their intentions, even he dared not provoke them rashly. It would be foolish for anyone in the world to offend two True Demon Primordial Ancestors without cause.
In short, he would first extend courtesy and then probe their true intentions before making a decision.
Knowing oneself and knowing one's enemy is key to victory; this adage held true both in the secular world and in the realm of cultivation.
Nail Dragon Master didn't believe that two True Demon Primordial Ancestors had traveled such a long distance just for a celebration. There must be another purpose, though he hadn't fully grasped it yet.
Meanwhile, Qianqian Fairy still pouted with anger, but her high-level strength allowed her to discern priorities. For now, she would deal with the external threat and deal with Nail Dragon later by making him kneel on a washboard.
Qianqian Fairy thought viciously.
"Having a cup of wedding wine is certainly an honor. Today is Fellow Daoist Nail Dragon's big day, so my sisters have prepared gifts for you. Please take a look; do they meet your expectations?"
Ice Soul's light laughter entered his ears as she waved her sleeves. Instantly, spiritual light enveloped three jade boxes that flew out and hovered beside her.
The sizes and shapes of the jade boxes varied, indicating that their contents were extraordinary treasures.
What would it be?
All eyes in the room focused on the jade boxes, speculating quietly. After all, they were True Demon Primordial Ancestors; what they brought should not be ordinary.
Fortunately, Ice Soul herself revealed the answer soon.
She raised her right hand and flicked her fingers, producing a sound that echoed in his ears.
The jade box opened to reveal its contents—a fruit resembling an immortal's essence infant.
A refreshing fragrance spread, making one feel comfortable just by inhaling it.
"Is this… could it be Ginseng Fruit?"
"Yes, it does seem like the legendary Nine Heavens Divine Substance."
Excitement and amazement filled the room as old monsters couldn't hide their admiration. Their gazes towards the fruit carried a hint of greed.
Even sounds of saliva swallowing were heard in his ears.