jiǔ jiǔ bā shí yī tóu jiāo lóng ， zhāng yá wǔ zhǎo de páo xiāo xiàng yuǎn chù ， nà qì shì qǐ shì yí gè páng bó ， zhěng gè tiān kōng ， dōu bèi kě pà de lóng wēi suǒ tián mǎn le 。
九九八十一头蛟龙，张牙舞爪的咆哮像远处，那气势岂是一个磅礴，整个天空，都被可怕的龙威所填满了。
Ninety-nine dragons, their snarls and roars echoed like distant thunder. The sheer might of the dragon's presence was overwhelming; it seemed to fill the entire sky.
fàng yǎn wàng qù ， jiē shì jiāo lóng de yá chǐ yǔ lì zhuǎ ， yuán běn bǎi zhàng zhǎng de dú xiē ， gěi rén de gǎn jué yě shì zhēng níng ér kě pà ， rán ér cǐ kè zài bǎi lóng zhī wēi de yìng chèn xià ， què fǎng fú táng bì dǎng chē yì bān de kě xiào a ！
放眼望去，皆是蛟龙的牙齿与利爪，原本百丈长的毒蝎，给人的感觉也是狰狞而可怕，然而此刻在百龙之威的映衬下，却仿佛螳臂挡车一般的可笑啊！
From afar, all one could see were the teeth and claws of the dragons. Even the venomous scorpion, originally a hundred feet long, now appeared grotesque and terrifying. But in the face of the hundred dragons' power, it looked as pitiful as an insect trying to stop a rushing river!
“ bù kě néng ！”
“不可能！”
"Impossible!"
nà guài rén jīng huāng de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， bù guò cǐ shí cǐ kè ， tā yǐ xiàn chū yuán xíng ， biàn zhāo xiǎng duǒ dōu lái bù jí le 。
那怪人惊慌的声音传入耳朵，不过此时此刻，他已现出原型，变招想躲都来不及了。
The strange man's panicked voice echoed through the air. At this moment, he had revealed his true form; there was no time to change tactics.
zhǐ jiàn màn tiān de hēi qì yǔ yín guāng zhèng miàn zhuàng zài le yì qǐ ， jī hū shì sī háo xuán niàn yě wú ， nà xiē zi de wěi ba jiù cuī kū lā xiǔ bān de zài jù lóng de shén wēi xià bèi sī pò 。
只见漫天的黑气与银光正面撞在了一起，几乎是丝毫悬念也无，那蝎子的尾巴就摧枯拉朽般的在巨龙的神威下被撕破。
Black mists and silver light collided in mid-air with no suspense at all. The scorpion’s tail was torn apart by the dragons' might like a rag being shredded.
bǎi lóng zhī yá ！
百龙之牙！
The Hundred Dragon Fangs!
yuán běn yě suàn lín xuān de jué jì zhī yī ， rú jīn liàn huà le zhēn lóng líng xuè ， nà wēi lì ， hé zhǐ zēng jiā le bèi xǔ 。
原本也算林轩的绝技之一，如今炼化了真龙灵血，那威力，何止增加了倍许。
This technique, one of Lin Xuan's ultimate skills, had been enhanced immensely after absorbing true dragon essence blood. Its power had increased exponentially.
zhāo shù hái shì yuán lái de zhāo shù ， rán ér jiù shā shāng lì lái shuō ， yǔ yuán lái xiāng bǐ ， yǐ bú shì yí gè céng miàn de dōng xī 。
招数还是原来的招数，然而就杀伤力来说，与原来相比，已不是一个层面的东西。
Though the technique remained unchanged, its destructive force now far surpassed that of before.
jiān lì de míng jiào chuán rù ěr duǒ ， cǐ shí cǐ kè ， nà xiē guài yǐ bú shì huáng kǒng ， ér shì wèi jù dào wú yǐ fù jiā de dì bù ， tā de liǎng zhǐ tóng líng bān dà de yǎn zhōng ， hěn rén xìng huà de lù chū le jué wàng zhī sè 。
尖利的鸣叫传入耳朵，此时此刻，那蝎怪已不是惶恐，而是畏惧到无以复加的地步，他的两只铜铃般大的眼中，很人性化的露出了绝望之色。
A sharp cry pierced the air as the scorpion demon was no longer merely frightened but gripped by an overwhelming fear. His large, bell-like eyes showed a human touch of despair.
kě xī xiū xiān jiè shì méi yǒu hòu huǐ yào mài de ， xiàn zài cái rèn qīng lín xuān de kě pà ， wéi shí yǐ tài wǎn le 。
可惜修仙界是没有后悔药卖的，现在才认清林轩的可怕，为时已太晚了。
Unfortunately for him, there were no regrets in the cultivation world; it was too late to realize Lin Xuan's true power now.
zhǐ jiàn yín máng dà zuò ， jù lóng de shēn yǐng ， chè dǐ jiāng tā zhē yǎn bāo guǒ ， zhǎo sī yá yǎo ， qī lì de chóng míng ， duàn duàn xù xù de chuán rù ěr duǒ 。
只见银芒大做，巨龙的身影，彻底将他遮掩包裹，爪撕牙咬，凄厉的虫鸣，断断续续的传入耳朵。
Silver light blazed as the dragon's shadow enveloped and devoured the scorpion demon. The screeching sounds of insects filled his ears as he tore apart the creature with his claws and fangs.
lín xuān liǎn shàng de biǎo qíng què shì píng jìng wú bō ， tā bú shì shì shā de xiū xiān zhě ， dàn duì dí rén ， yě xiàng lái yǒu bú huì xīn cí shǒu ruǎn yī shuō 。
林轩脸上的表情却是平静无波，他不是嗜杀的修仙者，但对敌人，也向来有不会心慈手软一说。
Lin Xuan’s face remained calm, for he was not a bloodthirsty cultivator but would never hesitate to be ruthless when dealing with enemies.
lín xuān méi yǒu zài shǐ yòng bié de zhāo shù ， zhǐ shì jiāng gèng duō de fǎ lì ， zhù rù zì jǐ de běn mìng fǎ bǎo lǐ 。
林轩没有再使用别的招数，只是将更多的法力，注入自己的本命法宝里。
Lin Xuan did not use any other techniques; instead, he poured more spiritual energy into his primary talisman. The dragon's presence grew even more imposing.
yī shí jiān ， jù lóng biàn dé gèng jiā de qì shì páng bó 。
一时间，巨龙变得更加的气势磅礴。
...
……
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After about a cup of tea’s time, the screeching sounds ceased entirely as the dragon's form began to shrink until it transformed back into nine sharp, silver swords.
guò le dà yuē yī zhǎn chá de gōng fu ， nà qī lì de chóng míng chè dǐ guī yú xū wú ， jù lóng de shēn yǐng yě kāi shǐ suō jiǎn ， zuì hòu huán yuán chéng yī bǐng bǐng yín liàng rú xuě de jiǔ gōng xū yú jiàn 。
过了大约一盏茶的功夫，那凄厉的虫鸣彻底归于虚无，巨龙的身影也开始缩减，最后还原成一柄柄银亮如雪的九宫须臾剑。
The desert remained unchanged, but not a trace of the once-vaunted venomous scorpion was left. It seemed never to have existed in this world.
yún dàn fēng qīng ， shā mò zhōng yī qiè rú gù ， rán ér gāng gāng nà bù kě yī shì de dú xiē sī háo zōng jì yě wú ， fǎng fú cóng bù céng zài zhè ge shì jiè chū xiàn guò 。
云淡风轻，沙漠中一切如故，然而刚刚那不可一世的毒蝎丝毫踪迹也无，仿佛从不曾在这个世界出现过。
Indeed, the Nine Palace Needles were formidable; after absorbing true dragon essence blood, they became even more powerful.
jiǔ gōng xū yú jiàn guǒ rán fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， liàn huà zhēn lóng líng xuè hòu shuō rú hǔ tiān yì ， nà gèng shì háo bù wèi guò 。
九宫须臾剑果然非同小可，炼化真龙灵血后说如虎添翼，那更是毫不为过。
...
shǒu lǐng bèi miè chú ， nà xiē shèng xià de pǔ tōng xiē zi suī rán líng zhì shàng wèi kāi qǐ ， dàn sì hū yě gǎn jué dào le lín xuān shēn shàng suǒ sàn fà chū lái de shā qì 。
首领被灭除，那些剩下的普通蝎子虽然灵智尚未开启，但似乎也感觉到了林轩身上所散发出来的杀气。
With the leader eliminated, the remaining ordinary scorpions, though lacking in intelligence, seemed to sense Lin Xuan's murderous intent.
zhī zhī zhī de míng jiào chuán rù ěr duǒ ， zhè xiē xiē zi cóng nǎ lǐ lái ， rú jīn yě jiù huí nǎ lǐ qù ， bù guò piàn kè de gōng fu ， jiù pǎo dé yī zhī yě wú 。
吱吱吱的鸣叫传入耳朵，这些蝎子从哪里来，如今也就回哪里去，不过片刻的功夫，就跑得一只也无。
Squealing noises filled the air as these creatures retreated back to their origin. In no time, not a single one remained.
lín xuān lěng yǎn páng guān ， bìng méi yǒu zǔ zhǐ de yì tú 。
林轩冷眼旁观，并没有阻止的意图。
Lin Xuan watched indifferently; exterminating these unintelligent spirit insects would bring him no benefit.
zhè xiē zhǐ shì líng zhì wèi kāi de pǔ tōng líng chóng ér yǐ ， jiāng tā men quán bù miè chú yě méi yǒu sī háo hǎo chù 。
这些只是灵智未开的普通灵虫而已，将它们全部灭除也没有丝毫好处。
He preferred not to waste his efforts on such trivial matters. With a flicker of green light, he vanished into the distance.
ér lín xuān xiàng lái bù xǐ huān duō cǐ yī jǔ ， néng shǎo yī shì tā tā jué bú huì duō zuò fēn háo dì 。
而林轩向来不喜欢多此一举，能少一事他他绝不会多做分毫地。
Wu...
yī qiè huī fù rú chū ， shā mò chóng xīn guī yú le chén mò 。
一切恢复如初，沙漠重新归于了沉默。
The wind blew, and sand particles danced in the air as the dunes shifted and changed shape. Everything appeared like an ordinary desert.
lín xuān sì hū yě wú yì dòu liú zài zhè shì fēi zhī dì ， hún shēn qīng máng yì qǐ ， hěn kuài jiù yú tiān biān xiāo shī le zōng jì 。
林轩似乎也无意逗留在这是非之地，浑身青芒一起，很快就于天边消失了踪迹。
Soon, another cup of tea passed without any unusual occurrences. Then, suddenly, something unexpected happened.
wū ……
呜……
Space twisted, and a bead the size of a dragon's eye appeared before his eyes.
fēng ér chuī guò ， shā lì màn tiān fēi wǔ ， nà dà dà xiǎo xiǎo de shā qiū ， xíng zhuàng yě zài bù tíng de yóu yí biàn huà zhe 。
风儿吹过，沙粒漫天飞舞，那大大小小的沙丘，形状也在不停的游移变化着。
This bead was pitch black, and after spinning, it emitted a cloud of dark mist. The fog dissipated to reveal a figure with disheveled hair.
yī qiè dōu yóu rú pǔ tōng de shā mò 。
一切都犹如普通的沙漠。
The figure stood only an inch tall but bore no difference in form or appearance from the crab-like creature that had transformed earlier—down to the finest detail.
hěn kuài ， yī zhǎn chá de gōng fu guò qù le 。
很快，一盏茶的功夫过去了。
It resembled the spirit essence of human cultivators.
sī háo yì zhuàng yě wú ， rán ér xià yī kè ， què yì biàn tū qǐ le 。
丝毫异状也无，然而下一刻，却异变突起了。
However, it was merely a likeness; this creature’s true form was a monster insect. It could not possibly cultivate an immaterial body like a human cultivator's spirit essence.
kōng jiān yī zhèn niǔ qū ， suí hòu ， yī kē lóng yǎn dà xiǎo de zhū zi yìng rù le yǎn lián lǐ 。
空间一阵扭曲，随后，一颗龙眼大小的珠子映入了眼帘里。
The small figure before him was more accurately described as its soul, which had almost reached the point of physical manifestation. This revealed just how formidable the creature truly was.
nà zhū zi qī hēi rú mò ， dī liū liū yī zhuǎn zhī hòu què yǒu yī tuán hēi wù sàn fà ér chū 。
那珠子漆黑如墨，滴溜溜一转之后却有一团黑雾散发而出。
But no matter how strong it was, it still fell to Lin Xuan’s hands.
suí hòu wù qì sàn kāi ， yī pī tóu sàn fà de guài rén yìng rù yǎn lián 。
随后雾气散开，一披头散发的怪人映入眼帘。
With a look of intense hatred on his face, he gritted his teeth and muttered darkly:
nà guài rén shēn gāo bù guò cùn xǔ ， rán ér shēn xíng xiāng mào ， què yǔ xiè guài huà xíng chū lái de jiā huo sī háo qū bié yě wú ， kě yǐ shuō wéi miào wéi xiào dào jí chù 。
那怪人身高不过寸许，然而身形相貌，却与蟹怪化形出来的家伙丝毫区别也无，可以说惟妙惟肖到极处。
"Damned cultivators! You actually destroyed my body. Don’t be too smug; this is an eternal grudge that I will not let go easily. The green hills remain unchanged, the clear waters flow endlessly. One day, you will fall into my hands, and I will torment your soul until you beg for death..."
jiù yǔ rén lèi xiū shì de yuán yīng xiāng chà fǎng fú 。
就与人类修士的元婴相差仿佛。
The strange man’s voice seemed to come from the depths of hell. His hatred for Lin Xuan was beyond words.
dàn yě jǐn jǐn shì xíng sì bà le ， zhè jiā huo de běn tǐ ， nǎi shì yī guài wù mó chóng ， yú qíng yú lǐ ， zì rán bù kě néng xiū liàn chū yuán yīng lái de 。
但也仅仅是形似罢了，这家伙的本体，乃是一怪物魔虫，于情于理，自然不可能修炼出元婴来的。
But before he could finish, a calm voice interrupted: "Is that so? Friend, if you hate me this much, then let me be the first to act and send you to the underworld. Otherwise, I will never feel at ease."
yǎn qián de xiǎo rén ， shuō shì tā de yuán shén gèng jiā shì hé ， yǐ jīng dào le kuài yào níng jù chū shí tǐ de dì bù ， gèng kě yǐ kàn chū zhè jiā huo de shí lì ， fēi tóng xiǎo kě 。
眼前的小人，说是它的元神更加适合，已经到了快要凝聚出实体的地步，更可以看出这家伙的实力，非同小可。
"What?"
bù guò zài qiáng yòu rú hé ， hái bú shì yī yàng bài zài lín xuān de shǒu zhōng 。
不过再强又如何，还不是一样败在林轩的手中。
The strange man’s expression was one of shock and horror as he turned his head. Not far away, a few dozen feet distant, green light flashed, and Lin Xuan appeared with a faint smile on his face.
cǐ shí cǐ kè ， tā de liǎn shàng mǎn shì yuàn dú ， zhèng yǎo yá qiè chǐ de àn àn dí gū ：
此时此刻，他的脸上满是怨毒，正咬牙切齿的暗暗嘀咕：
"You… how did you get here? Didn’t you leave long ago?"
“ kě wù de xiū xiān zhě ， jū rán gǎn jiāng lǎo fū de ròu shēn huǐ le ， bú yào dé yì tài guò ， zhè bù gòng dài tiān zhī chóu běn wáng jué bú huì shàn bà gān xiū ， qīng shān bù gǎi ， lǜ shuǐ cháng liú ， zǒng yǒu yī tiān ， nǐ huì luò dào lǎo fū de shǒu zhōng ， dào shí hòu wǒ yào jiāng nǐ chōu hún liàn pò ， ràng nǐ qiú shēng bù néng ， qiú sǐ bù dé ……”
“可恶的修仙者，居然敢将老夫的肉身毁了，不要得意太过，这不共戴天之仇本王绝不会善罢甘休，青山不改，绿水长流，总有一天，你会落到老夫的手中，到时候我要将你抽魂炼魄，让你求生不能，求死不得……”
His expression was so vivid that it seemed like he had seen a ghost. He had witnessed Lin Xuan’s departure, estimating that at least several miles away, he would not dare to show himself.
nà guài rén de shēng yīn ， fǎng fú lái zì jiǔ yōu ， tā duì lín xuān de hèn ， gēn běn jiù wú fǎ yòng yán yǔ miáo shù 。
那怪人的声音，仿佛来自九幽，他对林轩的恨，根本就无法用言语描述。
He thought he had outsmarted his opponent but had fallen into the trap instead. From start to finish, he had only been fooling himself.
rán ér huà yīn wèi luò ， yī píng dàn de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ：“ shì me ， dào yǒu zhè me hèn wǒ ， nà lín mǒu hái shì xiān xià shǒu wéi qiáng ， sòng nǐ qù yīn cáo dì fǔ ， fǒu zé wǒ yǐ hòu chī fàn shuì jiào ， nà dōu bú huì xīn ān lǐ dé 。”
然而话音未落，一平淡的声音传入耳朵：“是么，道友这么恨我，那林某还是先下手为强，送你去阴曹地府，否则我以后吃饭睡觉，那都不会心安理得。”
Lin Xuan's smile was radiant as he did not mind answering this question: "I did leave, but I returned secretly. If I hadn’t, how could you have dared to show yourself?"
“ shén me ？”
“什么？”
Lin Xuan’s face showed a hint of mockery. With the scorpion demon’s body destroyed and only its spirit essence left, it had no chance of escaping.
nà guài rén dà jīng shī sè ， yí gè jī líng de zhuǎn guò tóu ， zhǐ jiàn jiù zài bù yuǎn zhī chù ， shù shí zhàng de dì fāng ， qīng guāng yī shǎn ， lín xuān zài nà lǐ fú xiàn ， liǎn shàng dài zhe dàn dàn de xiào róng ， jiù fǎng fú zài xù shù yī jiàn fēi cháng píng cháng de shì shì de 。
那怪人大惊失色，一个激灵的转过头，只见就在不远之处，数十丈的地方，青光一闪，林轩在那里浮现，脸上带着淡淡的笑容，就仿佛在叙述一件非常平常的事似的。
"Bu-But how do you know my soul hasn't perished?"
“ nǐ …… nǐ zěn me zài cǐ chù ， nǐ bú shì zǎo jiù yīng gāi yǐ jīng zǒu le ？”
“你……你怎么在此处，你不是早就应该已经走了？”
The venomous scorpion's voice was hoarse as he faced the terrifying Hundred Dragon Fangs technique. He had abandoned his body in favor of preserving his soul; with a few subordinates, he could recover his past strength through countless years of cultivation.
nà guài rén de biǎo qíng jīng cǎi dào jí chù ， jiù yǔ jiàn guǐ xiāng chà fǎng fú ， qīn yǎn mù dǔ lín xuān lí kāi cǐ chù ， gū mō zhe yǐ tā sù dù ， zhì shǎo yīng gāi zài shù wàn lǐ zhī yáo le ， fǒu zé yě bù gǎn xiàn shēn ér chū 。
那怪人的表情精彩到极处，就与见鬼相差仿佛，亲眼目睹林轩离开此处，估摸着以他速度，至少应该在数万里之遥了，否则也不敢现身而出。
This ruse seemed foolproof but had been easily uncovered by Lin Xuan. Until this point, he would not rest until he understood why it failed so miserably.
yuán běn yǐ wéi zì jǐ liào dí xiān jī ， nǎ xiǎo de ， gēn běn jiù shì luò rù le dí rén de wèng lǐ ， tā cóng tóu dào wěi ， dōu bù guò shì zài zì zuò cōng míng ér yǐ 。
原本以为自己料敌先机，哪晓得，根本就是落入了敌人的瓮里，他从头到尾，都不过是在自作聪明而已。
"Hmph, do you think I would tell you?"
cǐ kè lín xuān liǎn shàng de xiào róng nà shì càn làn yǐ jí ， tā dào bù jiè yì ， huí dá duì fāng zhè ge wèn tí ：
此刻林轩脸上的笑容那是灿烂以极，他倒不介意，回答对方这个问题：
A smile played on the corner of Lin Xuan’s lips as he no longer felt the need to waste words with his opponent. When the scorpion demon discarded its body, it had used some illusion techniques, but for him, it was like a clown trying to perform in front of a master. His Divine Phoenix Eye could easily see through all illusions and restrictions.
“ lín mǒu shì zǒu le méi cuò ， bù guò hòu lái wǒ yòu tōu tōu de qián huí lái le ， bù zhè yàng ， nǐ zěn me huì fàng xīn dǎn dà de xiàn shēn ne ？”
“林某是走了没错，不过后来我又偷偷的潜回来了，不这样，你怎么会放心胆大的现身呢？”
The desert before him was too mysterious; he couldn’t penetrate its secrets, but this ruse had been exposed with a single glance.
Ninety-nine dragons, their snarls and roars echoed like distant thunder. The sheer might of the dragon's presence was overwhelming; it seemed to fill the entire sky.
From afar, all one could see were the teeth and claws of the dragons. Even the venomous scorpion, originally a hundred feet long, now appeared grotesque and terrifying. But in the face of the hundred dragons' power, it looked as pitiful as an insect trying to stop a rushing river!
"Impossible!"
The strange man's panicked voice echoed through the air. At this moment, he had revealed his true form; there was no time to change tactics.
Boom!
Black mists and silver light collided in mid-air with no suspense at all. The scorpion’s tail was torn apart by the dragons' might like a rag being shredded.
The Hundred Dragon Fangs!
This technique, one of Lin Xuan's ultimate skills, had been enhanced immensely after absorbing true dragon essence blood. Its power had increased exponentially.
Though the technique remained unchanged, its destructive force now far surpassed that of before.
"Un-"
A sharp cry pierced the air as the scorpion demon was no longer merely frightened but gripped by an overwhelming fear. His large, bell-like eyes showed a human touch of despair.
Unfortunately for him, there were no regrets in the cultivation world; it was too late to realize Lin Xuan's true power now.
Boom!
Silver light blazed as the dragon's shadow enveloped and devoured the scorpion demon. The screeching sounds of insects filled his ears as he tore apart the creature with his claws and fangs.
Lin Xuan’s face remained calm, for he was not a bloodthirsty cultivator but would never hesitate to be ruthless when dealing with enemies.
Lin Xuan did not use any other techniques; instead, he poured more spiritual energy into his primary talisman. The dragon's presence grew even more imposing.
...
After about a cup of tea’s time, the screeching sounds ceased entirely as the dragon's form began to shrink until it transformed back into nine sharp, silver swords.
The desert remained unchanged, but not a trace of the once-vaunted venomous scorpion was left. It seemed never to have existed in this world.
Indeed, the Nine Palace Needles were formidable; after absorbing true dragon essence blood, they became even more powerful.
...
With the leader eliminated, the remaining ordinary scorpions, though lacking in intelligence, seemed to sense Lin Xuan's murderous intent.
Squealing noises filled the air as these creatures retreated back to their origin. In no time, not a single one remained.
Lin Xuan watched indifferently; exterminating these unintelligent spirit insects would bring him no benefit.
He preferred not to waste his efforts on such trivial matters. With a flicker of green light, he vanished into the distance.
Wu...
The wind blew, and sand particles danced in the air as the dunes shifted and changed shape. Everything appeared like an ordinary desert.
Soon, another cup of tea passed without any unusual occurrences. Then, suddenly, something unexpected happened.
Space twisted, and a bead the size of a dragon's eye appeared before his eyes.
This bead was pitch black, and after spinning, it emitted a cloud of dark mist. The fog dissipated to reveal a figure with disheveled hair.
The figure stood only an inch tall but bore no difference in form or appearance from the crab-like creature that had transformed earlier—down to the finest detail.
It resembled the spirit essence of human cultivators.
However, it was merely a likeness; this creature’s true form was a monster insect. It could not possibly cultivate an immaterial body like a human cultivator's spirit essence.
The small figure before him was more accurately described as its soul, which had almost reached the point of physical manifestation. This revealed just how formidable the creature truly was.
But no matter how strong it was, it still fell to Lin Xuan’s hands.
With a look of intense hatred on his face, he gritted his teeth and muttered darkly:
"Damned cultivators! You actually destroyed my body. Don’t be too smug; this is an eternal grudge that I will not let go easily. The green hills remain unchanged, the clear waters flow endlessly. One day, you will fall into my hands, and I will torment your soul until you beg for death..."
The strange man’s voice seemed to come from the depths of hell. His hatred for Lin Xuan was beyond words.
But before he could finish, a calm voice interrupted: "Is that so? Friend, if you hate me this much, then let me be the first to act and send you to the underworld. Otherwise, I will never feel at ease."
"What?"
The strange man’s expression was one of shock and horror as he turned his head. Not far away, a few dozen feet distant, green light flashed, and Lin Xuan appeared with a faint smile on his face.
"You… how did you get here? Didn’t you leave long ago?"
His expression was so vivid that it seemed like he had seen a ghost. He had witnessed Lin Xuan’s departure, estimating that at least several miles away, he would not dare to show himself.
He thought he had outsmarted his opponent but had fallen into the trap instead. From start to finish, he had only been fooling himself.
Lin Xuan's smile was radiant as he did not mind answering this question: "I did leave, but I returned secretly. If I hadn’t, how could you have dared to show yourself?"
Lin Xuan’s face showed a hint of mockery. With the scorpion demon’s body destroyed and only its spirit essence left, it had no chance of escaping.
"Bu-But how do you know my soul hasn't perished?"
The venomous scorpion's voice was hoarse as he faced the terrifying Hundred Dragon Fangs technique. He had abandoned his body in favor of preserving his soul; with a few subordinates, he could recover his past strength through countless years of cultivation.
This ruse seemed foolproof but had been easily uncovered by Lin Xuan. Until this point, he would not rest until he understood why it failed so miserably.
"Hmph, do you think I would tell you?"
A smile played on the corner of Lin Xuan’s lips as he no longer felt the need to waste words with his opponent. When the scorpion demon discarded its body, it had used some illusion techniques, but for him, it was like a clown trying to perform in front of a master. His Divine Phoenix Eye could easily see through all illusions and restrictions.
The desert before him was too mysterious; he couldn’t penetrate its secrets, but this ruse had been exposed with a single glance.