qí tā jǐ rén tīng le ， miàn miàn xiāng qù ， mò rán piàn kè ， cái yóu nà shēng yīn cū háo de dà hàn chóng xīn kāi kǒu le ：“ wǔ mèi de fēn xī ， què rán yǒu jǐ fēn dào lǐ ， dàn yě jǐn jǐn shì tuī duàn ér yǐ ， wàn yī zhēn ☆ shí de qíng kuàng bìng fēi rú cǐ ， wǒ men mào rán qián qù yíng dí ， qǐ bù shì yǔ sòng yáng rù hǔ kǒu wú yì ？”
其他几人听了，面面相觑，默然片刻，才由那声音粗豪的大汉重新开口了：“五妹的分析，确然有几分道理，但也仅仅是推断而已，万一真☆实的情况并非如此，我们冒然前去迎敌，岂不是与送羊入虎口无异？”
The others exchanged glances, remaining silent for a moment before the burly man spoke up again: "My fifth sister's analysis does have some merit. However, it is merely speculation. If the true situation is not as she suggests, and we rush to meet our enemy, would that not be like sending a lamb into a tiger's mouth?"
“ bù cuò ， dà gē suǒ yán yǒu lǐ ， cǐ shì què xū cóng cháng jì yì 。” nà cāng lǎo nǚ zǐ de shēng yīn yě chuán rù ěr lǐ ， lǐ miàn dài zhe jǐ fēn tuì suō yǔ wèi jù 。
“不错，大哥所言有理，此事确需从长计议。”那苍老女子的声音也传入耳里，里面带着几分退缩与畏惧。
"Indeed," said the elderly woman’s voice, filled with a hint of retreat and fear. The others did not speak; their expressions hidden in the oppressive atmosphere, making it hard to discern their emotions. But silence itself was an attitude—they clearly did not agree with this woman's proposal. No one wanted to rush into battle without proper preparation.
qí tā jǐ rén méi yǒu kāi kǒu ， biǎo qíng yǐn cáng zài yīn qì lǐ ， yě kàn bù qīng chǔ ， dàn chén mò běn shēn jiù shì yī zhǒng tài dù ， xiǎn rán tā men yě bù zàn tóng cǐ nǚ de tí yì ， méi yǒu rén yuàn yì mào mào rán shàng qù yíng dí 。
其他几人没有开口，表情隐藏在阴气里，也看不清楚，但沉默本身就是一种态度，显然他们也不赞同此女的提议，没有人愿意冒冒然上去迎敌。
None of them were past the Spirit Flexibility stage, so challenging a powerful foe required immense courage.
tā men dōu bù guò fēn shén qī ， tiǎo zhàn dù jié shí zài xū yào mò dà de yǒng qì 。
他们都不过分神期，挑战渡劫实在需要莫大的勇气。
Even if the enemy’s power was nearly depleted and they had suffered severe injuries, that was just my fifth sister's analysis. If it were true, such an old monster would still be formidable; their abilities were beyond comprehension. Even if they waited for an opportunity to strike, did they really have a chance of victory?
qiě bù shuō dí rén fǎ lì suǒ shèng wú jǐ ， shēn shòu zhòng shāng dōu zhǐ shì wǔ mèi de fēn xī ， jiù suàn zhēn de rú cǐ ， nà ge děng jí de lǎo guài wù ， shí lì yī jiù bù kě qīng rǔ ， shén tōng xuán miào dào bù kě sī yì de dì bù ， tā men jiù suàn yì yǐ dài láo ， jiù zhēn yǒu qǔ shèng de jī huì ma ？
且不说敌人法力所剩无几，身受重伤都只是五妹的分析，就算真的如此，那个等级的老怪物，实力依旧不可轻辱，神通玄妙到不可思议的地步，他们就算逸以待劳，就真有取胜的机会吗？
Probably not!
zhǐ pà wèi bì ！
只怕未必！
At least the others didn't hold much hope.
zhì shǎo qí tā jǐ rén ， dōu shì bù zěn me kàn hǎo dì 。
至少其他几人，都是不怎么看好地。
A wrong move could lead to a catastrophic outcome.
yí bù xiǎo xīn ， jiù shì hún fēi pò sàn de jié jú 。
一不小心，就是魂飞魄散的结局。
"Brothers, let me make a decision. If I do speak my mind and you are too timid, what will those who wish to retreat do? Will they abandon the Confining Immortal Ring and simply withdraw?" The woman seemed angry, her tone tinged with sarcasm: "You might temporarily save your lives now, but can you explain yourselves to our master? How does it feel to be soul-withered? Do brothers really want to try that?"
“ jǐ wèi xiōng zhǎng ràng xiǎo mèi ná zhǔ yì ， rán ér wǒ zhēn shuō le ， nǐ men yòu dǎn qiè wèi jù ， nà jǐ wèi xiǎng yào rú hé ， zhì kùn xiān huán fǎ bǎo yú bù gù ， jiù zhè yàng tuì qù me ？” nǚ zǐ sì hū yǒu xiē fèn nù ， shēng yīn yǔ qì ， dōu dài shàng le jǐ fēn jī fěng ：“ xiàn zài huò xǔ néng jiāng xiǎo mìng zàn qiě bǎo zhù ， rán ér zhǔ shàng nà lǐ ， nǐ men yǒu bǎ wò jiāo dài me ， huà hún ** zī wèi ér rú hé ， nán dào jǐ wèi xiōng zhǎng zhēn xiǎng yào qù cháng shì yī xià me ？”
“几位兄长让小妹拿主意，然而我真说了，你们又胆怯畏惧，那几位想要如何，置困仙环法宝于不顾，就这样退去么？”女子似乎有些愤怒，声音语气，都带上了几分讥讽：“现在或许能将小命暂且保住，然而主上那里，你们有把握交代么，化魂**滋味儿如何，难道几位兄长真想要去尝试一下么？”
"Um..."
“ zhè ……。”
“这……。”
The others were speechless. They were indeed timid and fearful, but the thought of their master's terrifying methods made them shudder. If they fled now, the outcome would only be worse.
jǐ rén zhāng kǒu jié shé ， tā men què shí dǎn qiè wèi jù méi cuò ， dàn xiǎng dào zhǔ shàng nà kě pà de shǒu duàn ， yòu hún shēn fā hán xiàn zài ruò shì zǒu liǎo jié jú jiāng gèng bēi cǎn 。
几人张口结舌，他们确实胆怯畏惧没错，但想到主上那可怕的手段，又浑身发寒现在若是走了结局将更悲惨。
"Must we just die?" The elderly voice echoed with a tinge of sorrow.
“ nán dào zhǐ néng sòng sǐ me ？” nà cāng lǎo de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， lǐ miàn dài zhe jǐ fēn bēi āi zhī sè 。
“难道只能送死么？”那苍老的声音传入耳朵，里面带着几分悲哀之色。
"Death? My second sister overestimates herself. I have already said that in this situation, taking a desperate chance might still offer some hope. As the saying goes: riches and honor can be sought through danger. In such circumstances, do you really think there's a foolproof plan? We must fight for survival; no need to say more. Time is short, so I will stop here. I hope everyone makes their decision soon. Otherwise, it will be too late."
“ sòng sǐ ， èr jiě xiǎng duō le ， xiǎo mèi yǐ shuō guò xiàn zài zhè zhǒng qíng kuàng ， fàng shǒu yī bó ， wèi bì bàn fēn jī huì yě wú sú huà shuō ， fù guì xiǎn zhōng qiú ， rú jīn zhè zhǒng qíng kuàng ， nán dào hái xiǎng yǒu wàn quán zhī cè ， yuán běn jiù zhǐ néng gòu sǐ zhōng qiú huó ， zhè zhōng jiān de dào lǐ nán dào hái yào xiǎo mèi duō shuō ， rú jīn shí jiān bù duō wǒ yán jǐn yú cǐ ， hái xī wàng dà jiā zǎo zuò jué zé ， fǒu zé ， dào shí hòu hòu huǐ kě jiù lái bù jí le 。”
“送死，二姐想多了，小妹已说过现在这种情况，放手一搏，未必半分机会也无俗话说，富贵险中求，如今这种情况，难道还想有万全之策，原本就只能够死中求活，这中间的道理难道还要小妹多说，如今时间不多我言尽于此，还希望大家早做抉择，否则，到时候后悔可就来不及了。”
Just as the woman finished speaking, a loud explosion filled the air. Ahead, several hundred feet away, a massive beam of light shot up into the sky.
cǐ nǚ huà yīn gāng luò ， tū rán hōng rán yī shēng jù xiǎng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， zhǐ jiàn qián fāng qiān yú zhàng yuǎn chù ， tū rán chōng tiān ér qǐ yī dào jù dà de guāng zhù 。
此女话音刚落，突然轰然一声巨响传入耳朵，只见前方千余丈远处，突然冲天而起一道巨大的光柱。
It wasn't quite reaching the heavens or touching the earth but was still incredibly conspicuous.
shuō bù shàng lián tiān jiē dì ， dàn yě xǐng mù yǐ jí 。
说不上连天接地，但也醒目以极。
The light not only had an imposing presence but also flickered in various colors, like a kaleidoscope. Occasionally, faint murmurs could be heard as the light turned at each bend, revealing tiny arrays that were different every time.
guāng zhù bù jǐn qì shì páng bó ， ér qiě wǔ sè liú lí ， gè zhǒng bù tóng yán sè de líng guāng biàn huàn bù yǐ 。
光柱不仅气势磅礴，而且五色琉璃，各种不同颜色的灵光变幻不已。
Even without seeing the treasure itself, this display of power and radiance was already extraordinary.
yǐn yǐn hái yǒu dī míng shēng chuán chū líng guāng měi yī cì zhuǎn zhé ， biǎo miàn yǐn yǐn hái yǒu wēi xíng fǎ zhèn xiǎn lù ér chū gèng jiā guǐ yì de shì líng guāng měi yī cì shǎn dòng jiān ， zhè xiē zǔ chéng fǎ zhèn de fú wén jìng rán wán quán bù tóng 。
隐隐还有低鸣声传出灵光每一次转折，表面隐隐还有微型法阵显露而出更加诡异的是灵光每一次闪动间，这些组成法阵的符文竟然完全不同。
Several spectral beings were left speechless. Although they had long suspected their master's prized possession would be something significant, they never imagined it would reach such a level.
shàng wèi kàn jiàn bǎo wù ， xiè lòu chū lái de líng guāng bǎo qì jiù rú cǐ de fēi tóng xiǎo kě 。
尚未看见宝物，泄漏出来的灵光宝气就如此的非同小可。
"Such an imposing presence... could it possibly be a Primordial Treasure?" A spectral creature murmured in shock, his voice filled with awe.
jǐ míng yīn hún 『 bǎi dù tiē ba ☆ wén zì shǒu fā 』 dōu kàn dé dāi le 。
几名阴魂『百度贴吧☆文字首发』都看得呆了。
They too were at the Spirit Cultivation stage and knew well of the reputation of Primordial Treasures.
suī rán tā men zǎo yǐ cāi cè ， zhǔ shàng niàn niàn bù wàng de bǎo bèi kěn dìng shì fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， dàn yě wàn wàn bù céng xiǎng huì dào zhè bān dì bù 。
虽然他们早已猜测，主上念念不忘的宝贝肯定是非同小可，但也万万不曾想会到这般地步。
"Hold your tongue. Primordial Treasures are passed down from the True Immortal Realm; how can we mere mortals hope to forge such a treasure?" Another person retorted uncertainly.
“ rú cǐ shēng shì ， rú cǐ páng bó ， nán dào … nán dào xiān tiān líng bǎo me ？” yī yīn hún guǐ wù nán nán de jīng hū ， shēng yīn yǔ qì ， dōu chōng mǎn le zhèn jīng zhī sè 。
“如此声势，如此磅礴，难道…难道先天灵宝么？”一阴魂鬼物喃喃的惊呼，声音语气，都充满了震惊之色。
The impending emergence of this treasure was too significant, making him hesitant about his own judgment.
tā men yě shì fēn shén jí bié de cún zài le ， duì yú xiān tiān líng bǎo de wēi míng ， yòu zěn me kě néng bù céng tīng shuō 。
他们也是分神级别的存在了，对于先天灵宝的威名，又怎么可能不曾听说。
"Enough. Whether or not that Confining Immortal Ring is a Primordial Treasure, it's what our master has requested. We shouldn't entertain such thoughts..."
“ hú shuō ， xiān tiān líng bǎo nǎi shì cóng zhēn xiān jiè liú chuán xià lái de bǎo wù ， yòu qǐ shì wǒ děng xià jiè cún zài kě yǐ liàn zhì chéng gōng de ？” lìng yī rén yòng bù tài què dìng de yǔ qì fǎn bó 。
“胡说，先天灵宝乃是从真仙界流传下来的宝物，又岂是我等下界存在可以炼制成功的？”另一人用不太确定的语气反驳。
At this moment, the burly man spoke up with a low voice: "Our duty is to protect this treasure. Follow my fifth sister’s instructions; let third brother continue guarding here while we go to intercept that formidable enemy."
shí zài shì yǎn qián bǎo wù jí jiāng chū shì de yì zhào fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， ràng tā yě bù gǎn què dìng zì jǐ de tuī duàn jiù yí dìng méi cuò 。
实在是眼前宝物即将出世的异兆非同小可，让他也不敢确定自己的推断就一定没错。
"Brother!"
“ hǎo le ， nà kùn xiān huán shì fǒu shì xiān tiān líng bǎo ， dōu shì zhǔ rén diǎn míng yào yào ， wǒ men jiù bù yòng zuò fēi fèn zhī xiǎng ……”
“好了，那困仙环是否是先天灵宝，都是主人点名要要，我们就不用做非分之想……”
"No need for further discussion; I have made my decision. Anyone who retreats at the last moment will face severe consequences."
jiù zài cǐ kè ， nà wéi shǒu de dà hàn ， shēng yīn dī chén de kāi kǒu le ：“ wǒ men de zhí zé ， shì shǒu hù hǎo zhè jiàn bǎo wù ， dà jiā jiù àn wǔ mèi de fēn fù ， yóu sān dì jì xù zài zhè ér shǒu hù ， zhì yú wǒ men jǐ gè ， zé qù jiāng nà qiáng dí lán zhù ……。”
就在此刻，那为首的大汉，声音低沉的开口了：“我们的职责，是守护好这件宝物，大家就按五妹的吩咐，由三弟继续在这儿守护，至于我们几个，则去将那强敌拦住……。”
The burly man had carefully considered his decision. The danger of facing such an opponent was immense, but there was still a chance of survival. If they were lucky and the fifth sister's analysis was correct, they might find a way to live through it.
“ dà gē ！”
“大哥！”
If they fled now, they would merely delay their inevitable fate. Their master’s wrath would be too severe for them to bear.
“ bú yòng shuō le ， wǒ yì yǐ jué ， shuí rú guǒ lín zhèn tuì suō ， jiù bié guài wèi xiōng xīn hěn shǒu là le 。”
“不用说了，我意已决，谁如果临阵退缩，就别怪为兄心狠手辣了。”
This wasn't an exaggeration; they knew well that there was no escape from their master's methods, and the punishment of soul-withering left no room for survival or death.
nà dà hàn zuò chū rú cǐ jué zé ， zì rán yě shì jīng guò yī fān zǐ xì kǎo liáng de 。
那大汉做出如此抉择，自然也是经过一番仔细考量的。
Thus, weighing the pros and cons, it made more sense to follow the fifth sister’s plan and face the enemy. They might still have a chance at survival.
cǐ qù yíng dí ， shì wēi xiǎn yǐ jí ， shuō jiǔ sǐ yì shēng yě méi yǒu cuò ， dàn bù guǎn rú hé ， duō shǎo zǒng hái yǒu yī xiàn shēng jī de 。
此去迎敌，是危险以极，说九死一生也没有错，但不管如何，多少总还有一线生机的。
Seeing his brother agree with the fifth sister, the other two hesitated but had no choice. After all, they knew their master's methods well; fleeing would only lead to a worse fate.
ruò shì yùn qì bù cuò ， zhēn rú wǔ mèi de tuī cè ， hái yǒu nà me yì diǎn jī huì sǐ zhōng qiú huó 。
若是运气不错，真如五妹的推测，还有那么一点机会死中求活。
"Alright, since there are no objections, let’s follow the plan. Third brother will stay here while the rest of us go to meet the enemy."
ér rú guǒ zǒu le ， zàn shí shì jiāng xiǎo mìng bǎo zhù ， rán ér jiē xià lái zhǔ rén de léi tíng zhī nù ， què wú lùn rú hé ， yě shì tā men méi yǒu bàn fǎ chéng shòu de 。
而如果走了，暂时是将小命保住，然而接下来主人的雷霆之怒，却无论如何，也是他们没有办法承受的。
The burly man vanished in a burst of dark energy as he spoke. He was decisive and showed no hesitation once his decision was made.
cǐ huà méi yǒu rèn hé kuā zhāng zhī chù ， zhǔ shàng de shǒu duàn ， tā men hěn qīng chǔ ， jué bù kě néng táo tuō ， ér huà hún ** de chéng chǔ ， kěn dìng shì qiú shēng bù néng ， qiú sǐ bù dé 。
此话没有任何夸张之处，主上的手段，他们很清楚，绝不可能逃脱，而化魂**的惩处，肯定是求生不能，求死不得。
The fifth sister did not hesitate either, transforming into a gust of dark energy to follow closely behind.
suǒ yǐ quán héng lì bì ， hái bù rú àn zhào wǔ mèi de zhǔ yì qián qù yíng dí ， huò xǔ hái néng qiú dé yī xiàn shēng jī 。
所以权衡利弊，还不如按照五妹的主意前去迎敌，或许还能求得一线生机。
The other two spectral entities flickered uncertainly but eventually followed suit.
jiàn dà gē yě tóng yì le wǔ mèi de tí yì ， qí tā liǎng rén suī rán xīn zhōng tǎn tè ， dàn yě méi yǒu zài fǎn bó de yú dì le 。
见大哥也同意了五妹的提议，其他两人虽然心中忐忑，但也没有再反驳的余地了。
Lin Xuan was unaware of this scene; at that moment, he was rushing through the landscape. The strength of the enemy in the Scorpion Mountain was hard to predict, so he relied on his defensive techniques and constantly extended his divine sense to detect any movement.
bì jìng zhǔ shàng de shǒu duàn ， tā men xīn lǐ yǒu shù ， wàng fēng ér táo ， gēn běn jiù shì yǐn zhèn zhǐ kě ， jié jú zhǐ huì gèng jiā bēi cǎn de 。
毕竟主上的手段，他们心里有数，望风而逃，根本就是饮鸩止渴，结局只会更加悲惨的。
Suddenly, Lin Xuan’s speed slowed as he stopped.
“ hǎo ， jì rán méi yǒu yì yì ， dà jiā jiù yī jì xíng shì ， sān dì shǒu zài zhè lǐ ， qí tā rén suí wǒ yíng dí 。”
“好，既然没有异议，大家就依计行事，三弟守在这里，其他人随我迎敌。”
With his powerful divine sense covering a vast area, he felt four spectral entities rapidly approaching.
dà hàn huà yīn wèi luò ， hún shēn yīn fēng yì qǐ ， yǐ xiāo shī le zōng jì 。
大汉话音未落，浑身阴风一起，已消失了踪迹。
From their power fluctuations, these four were likely late-stage Spirit Cultivators—powerful indeed. But for Lin Xuan, they posed no threat.
cǐ rén dào yě shì yī guǒ jué de rén wù ， jué duàn jì yǐ zuò xià jiù fēn háo yóu yù yě wú 。
此人倒也是一果决的人物，决断既已做下就分毫犹豫也无。
He still stopped to be cautious; while the four individuals weren't enemies, could they be decoys?
ér nà wǔ mèi zì rán yě bú huì chí yí 『 mèng yǐ qǐ háng ☆ qīng yì ěr yǎ 』， tóng yàng shì huà wèi yī dào yīn fēng jǐn suí ér qù 。
而那五妹自然也不会迟疑『梦已启航☆清逸尔雅』，同样是化为一道阴风紧随而去。
Although he had replenished his power with ten-thousand-year-old spirit milk, the expended essence and energy would take some time to recover. He was wary of encountering a Ghost Sage-level opponent again, so caution was warranted.
qí tā liǎng tuán yīn qì hū míng hū àn huàng dòng bù yǐ ， zuì zhōng ， lǐ miàn de rén yǐng chuán lái tàn xī ， yě gēn le shàng qù 。
其他两团阴气忽明忽暗晃动不已，最终，里面的人影传来叹息，也跟了上去。
Lin Xuan did not hide his trail because it served no purpose; he believed they had already detected him. Attempting concealment now would only be laughable.
The others exchanged glances, remaining silent for a moment before the burly man spoke up again: "My fifth sister's analysis does have some merit. However, it is merely speculation. If the true situation is not as she suggests, and we rush to meet our enemy, would that not be like sending a lamb into a tiger's mouth?"
"Indeed," said the elderly woman’s voice, filled with a hint of retreat and fear. The others did not speak; their expressions hidden in the oppressive atmosphere, making it hard to discern their emotions. But silence itself was an attitude—they clearly did not agree with this woman's proposal. No one wanted to rush into battle without proper preparation.
None of them were past the Spirit Flexibility stage, so challenging a powerful foe required immense courage.
Even if the enemy’s power was nearly depleted and they had suffered severe injuries, that was just my fifth sister's analysis. If it were true, such an old monster would still be formidable; their abilities were beyond comprehension. Even if they waited for an opportunity to strike, did they really have a chance of victory?
Probably not!
At least the others didn't hold much hope.
A wrong move could lead to a catastrophic outcome.
"Brothers, let me make a decision. If I do speak my mind and you are too timid, what will those who wish to retreat do? Will they abandon the Confining Immortal Ring and simply withdraw?" The woman seemed angry, her tone tinged with sarcasm: "You might temporarily save your lives now, but can you explain yourselves to our master? How does it feel to be soul-withered? Do brothers really want to try that?"
"Um..."
The others were speechless. They were indeed timid and fearful, but the thought of their master's terrifying methods made them shudder. If they fled now, the outcome would only be worse.
"Must we just die?" The elderly voice echoed with a tinge of sorrow.
"Death? My second sister overestimates herself. I have already said that in this situation, taking a desperate chance might still offer some hope. As the saying goes: riches and honor can be sought through danger. In such circumstances, do you really think there's a foolproof plan? We must fight for survival; no need to say more. Time is short, so I will stop here. I hope everyone makes their decision soon. Otherwise, it will be too late."
Just as the woman finished speaking, a loud explosion filled the air. Ahead, several hundred feet away, a massive beam of light shot up into the sky.
It wasn't quite reaching the heavens or touching the earth but was still incredibly conspicuous.
The light not only had an imposing presence but also flickered in various colors, like a kaleidoscope. Occasionally, faint murmurs could be heard as the light turned at each bend, revealing tiny arrays that were different every time.
Even without seeing the treasure itself, this display of power and radiance was already extraordinary.
Several spectral beings were left speechless. Although they had long suspected their master's prized possession would be something significant, they never imagined it would reach such a level.
"Such an imposing presence... could it possibly be a Primordial Treasure?" A spectral creature murmured in shock, his voice filled with awe.
They too were at the Spirit Cultivation stage and knew well of the reputation of Primordial Treasures.
"Hold your tongue. Primordial Treasures are passed down from the True Immortal Realm; how can we mere mortals hope to forge such a treasure?" Another person retorted uncertainly.
The impending emergence of this treasure was too significant, making him hesitant about his own judgment.
"Enough. Whether or not that Confining Immortal Ring is a Primordial Treasure, it's what our master has requested. We shouldn't entertain such thoughts..."
At this moment, the burly man spoke up with a low voice: "Our duty is to protect this treasure. Follow my fifth sister’s instructions; let third brother continue guarding here while we go to intercept that formidable enemy."
"Brother!"
"No need for further discussion; I have made my decision. Anyone who retreats at the last moment will face severe consequences."
The burly man had carefully considered his decision. The danger of facing such an opponent was immense, but there was still a chance of survival. If they were lucky and the fifth sister's analysis was correct, they might find a way to live through it.
If they fled now, they would merely delay their inevitable fate. Their master’s wrath would be too severe for them to bear.
This wasn't an exaggeration; they knew well that there was no escape from their master's methods, and the punishment of soul-withering left no room for survival or death.
Thus, weighing the pros and cons, it made more sense to follow the fifth sister’s plan and face the enemy. They might still have a chance at survival.
Seeing his brother agree with the fifth sister, the other two hesitated but had no choice. After all, they knew their master's methods well; fleeing would only lead to a worse fate.
"Alright, since there are no objections, let’s follow the plan. Third brother will stay here while the rest of us go to meet the enemy."
The burly man vanished in a burst of dark energy as he spoke. He was decisive and showed no hesitation once his decision was made.
The fifth sister did not hesitate either, transforming into a gust of dark energy to follow closely behind.
The other two spectral entities flickered uncertainly but eventually followed suit.
Lin Xuan was unaware of this scene; at that moment, he was rushing through the landscape. The strength of the enemy in the Scorpion Mountain was hard to predict, so he relied on his defensive techniques and constantly extended his divine sense to detect any movement.
Suddenly, Lin Xuan’s speed slowed as he stopped.
With his powerful divine sense covering a vast area, he felt four spectral entities rapidly approaching.
From their power fluctuations, these four were likely late-stage Spirit Cultivators—powerful indeed. But for Lin Xuan, they posed no threat.
He still stopped to be cautious; while the four individuals weren't enemies, could they be decoys?
Although he had replenished his power with ten-thousand-year-old spirit milk, the expended essence and energy would take some time to recover. He was wary of encountering a Ghost Sage-level opponent again, so caution was warranted.
Lin Xuan did not hide his trail because it served no purpose; he believed they had already detected him. Attempting concealment now would only be laughable.