fú xī huò suǒ yī ， huò xī fú suǒ fú ， gǔ rén chéng bù qī wǒ 。
福兮祸所依，祸兮福所伏，古人诚不欺我。
Fortune and misfortune are interdependent; misfortune harbors fortune. The ancients did not deceive me.
lín xuān de liǎn sèyīn mái dào jí chù ！
林轩的脸sèyīn霾到极处！
Lin Xuan's face was as gloomy as a storm cloud!
rán ér shì yǐ zhì cǐ ， jiū jié yù mèn dōu méi yǒu yòng chǔ ， tiān jié hěn kuài jiù huì jiàng luò ， dāng wù zhī jí ， shì xiǎng bàn fǎ zěn me jiāng zhè yī guān chuǎng guò 。
然而事已至此，纠结郁闷都没有用处，天劫很快就会降落，当务之急，是想办法怎么将这一关闯过。
However, with the situation at hand, fretting and worrying were useless. The heavenly tribulation would soon descend. The pressing matter now was to find a way to pass this test.
lín xuān nǎo hǎi zhōng niàn tou jí zhuǎn ， shǒu shàng de dòng zuò què yì diǎn yě bù màn 。
林轩脑海中念头急转，手上的动作却一点也不慢。
Thoughts raced through Lin Xuan’s mind while his actions did not slow down. He flicked his sleeve, and an jade bottle flew out.
xiù páo yī fú ， yí gè yù píng fēi lüè ér chū 。
袖袍一拂，一个玉瓶飞掠而出。
He uncorked the bottle, and a refreshing fragrance wafted out.
bá kāi píng sāi ， qìn rén xīn pí de xiāng wèi ér yóu lǐ miàn piāo sàn 。
拔开瓶塞，沁人心脾的香味儿由里面飘散。
A ten-thousand-year-old spirit nectar!
wàn nián líng rǔ！
万年灵rǔ！
Of course, it was a precious item refined by the blue Star Sea.
dāng rán shì jīng guò lán sè xīng hǎi tí chún hòu de bǎo wù 。
当然是经过蓝sè星海提纯后的宝物。
Even for cultivators of Lin Xuan's level, drinking several drops could quickly replenish their depleted magical energy.
jí biàn shì lín xuān zhè zhǒng děng jí de xiū xiān zhě ， hē xià shù dī yě néng xùn sù jiāng xiāo hào de fǎ lì huī fù 。
即便是林轩这种等级的修仙者，喝下数滴也能迅速将消耗的法力恢复。
Originally meant to be used in combat, but after just breaking through his cultivation bottleneck, he had managed to overcome the challenge with good fortune. However, the loss of magical energy was significant during this process.
yuán běn yīng gāi shì yòng zài dǎ dòu zhōng de ， bù guò lín xuān gāng gāng chōng jī píng jǐng ， suī jī yuán qiǎo hé ， shuǐ dào qú chéng jiù jiāng nán guān dù guò ， dàn zhè guò chéng zhōng ， sǔn shī de fǎ lì yě fēi tóng xiǎo kě 。
原本应该是用在打斗中的，不过林轩刚刚冲击瓶颈，虽机缘巧合，水到渠成就将难关度过，但这过程中，损失的法力也非同小可。
If the heavenly tribulation were to descend a few days later, Lin Xuan could naturally recover by meditating and adjusting his breath. But now, time was pressing.
jiǎ rú tiān jié zài shù rì hòu cái jiàng luò ， lín xuān zì rán kě yǐ kào dǎ zuò tiáo xī jiāng fǎ lì bǔ qí ， rán ér rú jīn ， shí jiān què shì lái bù jí 。
假如天劫在数rì后才降落，林轩自然可以靠打坐调息将法力补齐，然而如今，时间却是来不及。
With no other choice, Lin Xuan swallowed the ten-thousand-year-old spirit nectar.
bù dé yǐ ， lín xuān zhǐ hǎo tūn fú wàn nián líng rǔ。
不得已，林轩只好吞服万年灵rǔ。
This item was invaluable, but consuming too much had its downsides. However, in this moment, he couldn't care less; after all, his life was paramount.
zhè dōng xī zhēn guì bú yòng shuō ， fú tài duō hái yǒu huài chù ， rán ér cǐ shí cǐ kè ， lín xuān yǐ gù bù dé ， bì jìng xiǎo mìng cái shì zuì zhòng yào de 。
这东西珍贵不用说，服太多还有坏处，然而此时此刻，林轩已顾不得，毕竟小命才是最重要的。
The pressing matter at hand was to endure this terrifying heavenly tribulation. Other matters could be considered later.
dāng wù zhī jí ， shì jiāng zhè kě pà de tiān jié chēng guò qù ， zhì yú qí tā de dōng xī ， rú jīn dōu kě yǐ bù yòng qù duō zuò kǎo lǜ 。
当务之急，是将这可怕的天劫撑过去，至于其他的东西，如今都可以不用去多做考虑。
There is a time and place for everything, just as the saying goes.
shì yǒu qīng zhòng huǎn jí ， yě jiù shì yǎn qián zhè ge dào lǐ 。
事有轻重缓急，也就是眼前这个道理。
Lin Xuan's response was swift. The spatial aura of magical energy rapidly gathered around him.
lín xuān de fǎn yìng bù kě wèi bù xùn sù ， ér zhěng gè kōng jiān nèi de líng qì ， yǐ fēi kuài de cháo zhe zhè biān jù jí 。
林轩的反应不可谓不迅速，而整个空间内的灵气，已飞快的朝着这边聚集。
Even the array set by the Arrogant Demon King had no effect; the might of heaven and earth had its own profound laws.
jí biàn shì ā xiū luó wáng bù xià de zhèn fǎ ， yě méi yǒu xiào guǒ ， tiān dì zhī wēi ， zì rán yǒu zhe jí wéi xuán miào de fǎ zé 。
即便是阿修罗王布下的阵法，也没有效果，天地之威，自然有着极为玄妙的法则。
Lin Xuan raised his head to gaze at the distant sky, where clouds roiled ominously. What was even more terrifying was that all the primordial qi in the vicinity suddenly became chaotic, converging towards him with frenzied intensity.
lín xuān tái qǐ tóu lú ， wàng xiàng yuǎn chù de tiān kōng ， nà lǐ fēng qǐ yún yǒng ， gèng jiā kě pà de shì ， fù jìn suǒ yǒu de tiān dì yuán qì ， yī xià zi biàn dé hùn luàn yǐ jí ， cháo zhe zhè biān fēng kuáng de níng jù 。
林轩抬起头颅，望向远处的天空，那里风起云涌，更加可怕的是，附近所有的天地元气，一下子变得混乱以极，朝着这边疯狂的凝聚。
Lin Xuan's eyes narrowed as he watched the primordial qi and cloud merge into a bizarre vortex.
lín xuān yǎn jīng wēi mī 。 zhǐ jiàn tiān dì jiān de yuán qì yǔ yún cǎi róng hé ， xíng chéng le yī guǐ yì yǐ jí de xuán wō 。(.)
林轩眼睛微眯。只见天地间的元气与云彩融合，形成了一诡异以极的漩涡。(.)
The diameter exceeded ten thousand feet, deep beyond sight, emitting an aura of laws within it.
zhí jìng qiān zhàng yǒu yú ， shēn bú jiàn dǐ ， lǐ miàn yǐn yǐn sàn fà chū fǎ zé de qì xī 。
直径千丈有余，深不见底，里面隐隐散发出法则的气息。
"Ah!"
“ āi ！”
“唉！”
Lin Xuan sighed. The ancient texts were indeed not in vain; if the heavenly tribulation descended quickly, its power would be unimaginable. Although he had yet to face the test, Lin Xuan's keen eyesight told him that for ordinary cultivators, the chance of surviving this was less than one percent.
lín xuān tàn le kǒu qì ， shàng gǔ diǎn jí de jì zǎi guǒ rán bù xū ， tiān jié ruò shì hěn kuài jiàng luò ， nà wēi lì jiāng wú yǐ lún bǐ ， rú jīn kǎo yàn shàng wèi kāi shǐ 。 dàn lín xuān hé děng yǎn lì ， zhè yī guān pǔ tōng xiū shì ， chēng guò qù de jī lǜ bù zú bǎi fēn zhī yī 。
林轩叹了口气，上古典籍的记载果然不虚，天劫若是很快降落，那威力将无以伦比，如今考验尚未开始。但林轩何等眼力，这一关普通修士，撑过去的几率不足百分之一。
One percent was far worse than a near-death experience—basically a death sentence.
bǎi fēn zhī yī ， bǐ jiǔ sǐ yì shēng gèng wéi xiǎn è ， shuō dé qīng chǔ míng bái yì diǎn chà bu duō jiù shì yǔn luò dìng le 。
百分之一，比九死一生更为险恶，说得清楚明白一点差不多就是陨落定了。
However, fear did not cloud his expression.
rán ér lín xuān liǎn shàng méi yǒu tài duō de wèi jù zhī sè。
然而林轩脸上没有太多的畏惧之sè。
He wasn't an ordinary cultivator; others might struggle to pass, but he had different circumstances.
tā bì jìng bú shì pǔ tōng de xiū xiān zhě ， bié rén nán yǐ dù guò ， huàn zuò zì jǐ ， qíng kuàng què yòu lìng dāng bié lùn le 。
他毕竟不是普通的修仙者，别人难以度过，换做自己，情况却又另当别论了。
Of course, it was still extremely perilous. No room for complacency.
dāng rán ， yī jiù shì fēi cháng xiǎn è 。 wàn wàn dà yì bù dé 。
当然，依旧是非常险恶。万万大意不得。
Thoughts racing through his mind, Lin Xuan took a deep breath and flicked his sleeve again. A small, flat talisman emerged from his sleeve, resembling an inkstone.
nǎo hǎi zhōng niàn tou zhuǎn guò ， lín xuān shēn shēn hū xī ， xiù páo yī fú 。 yī kuài shù cùn dà xiǎo de fǎ bǎo yóu tā de yī xiù zhōng yú yóu ér chū 。
脑海中念头转过，林轩深深呼吸，袖袍一拂。一块数寸大小的法宝由他的衣袖中鱼游而出。
At first glance, there was nothing extraordinary about it, but upon closer inspection, its ancient design and intricate patterns revealed their profound nature.
cǐ wù zuò biǎn píng zhuàng ， qī hēi rú mò ， jìng yǔ yàn tāi xiāng chà fǎng fú 。
此物做扁平状，漆黑如墨，竟与砚台相差仿佛。
The True Spirit of the Black Tortoise Inkstone, obtained from Snowflake Saint Ancestor, wasn't aprimordial treasure, but its quality and power were commendable.
zhà yī kàn méi yǒu shén me chū qí ， rán ér zǐ xì kàn ， què fā xiàn qí zào xíng gǔ piáo ， shàng miàn suǒ diāo shì de huā wén gèng shì xuán miào dào jí chù 。
乍一看没有什么出奇，然而仔细看，却发现其造型古朴，上面所雕饰的花纹更是玄妙到极处。
Facing this heavenly tribulation, he first deployed his defensive talisman. From any angle, this approach was flawless.
xuán wǔ zhēn líng yàn ， lín xuān dé zì xuě huā shèng zǔ ， suī fēi xiān tiān zhī bǎo ， dàn pǐn zhì wēi lì yě shì bù sú 。
玄武真灵砚，林轩得自雪花圣祖，虽非先天之宝，但品质威力也是不俗。
But Lin Xuan's methods went beyond that.
zhè yī cì miàn duì de shì tiān jié 。 xiān jì chū fáng yù fǎ bǎo ， bù lùn cóng nǎ ge jiǎo dù ， zhè ge yìng fù dōu shì háo wú xiá cī de 。
这一次面对的是天劫。先祭出防御法宝，不论从哪个角度，这个应付都是毫无瑕疵的。
He opened his mouth, and a thick green mist emerged from it.
ér lín xuān de shǒu duàn dāng rán bù jǐn yú cǐ 。
而林轩的手段当然不仅于此。
This green mist was dense, and more astonishingly, it seemed to contain something small within.
zhǐ jiàn tā yī zhāng kǒu ， yī tuán qīng qì yǒu zuǐ bā lǐ miàn pēn chū 。
只见他一张口，一团青气有嘴巴里面喷出。
As it left his mouth, it rapidly expanded, then the green mist dispersed, revealing an ancient tripod.
nà tuán qīng qì níng hòu yǐ jí ， gèng wéi xuán miào de shì 。 lǐ miàn sì hū hái bāo guǒ yǒu yī xiǎo xiǎo de dōng xī 。
那团青气凝厚以极，更为玄妙的是。里面似乎还包裹有一小小的东西。
Ancient and elegant, evoking a sense of nostalgia.
lí kāi zuǐ bā yǐ hòu xùn sù biàn dà ， suí hòu qīng qì sàn kāi ， què shì yī gǔ piáo de xiǎo dǐng yìng rù yǎn lián 。
离开嘴巴以后迅速变大，随后青气散开，却是一古朴的小鼎映入眼帘。
The Spirit Formula Tripod!
gǔ sè gǔ xiāng ， lìng rén huí wèi yōu zhǎng 。
古sè古香，令人回味悠长。
Such items were unheard of for ordinary spirit-stage cultivators. Lin Xuan's strength far surpassed that of his peers due to not only his thick magical energy but also his extensive knowledge and sharp talismans.
líng jué dǐng ！
灵诀鼎！
With these two treasures in hand, although he wasn't completely at ease, his expression had improved noticeably, exuding a hint of confidence.
zhè zhǒng dōng xī ， pǔ tōng fēn shén qī xiū shì bié shuō ná chū lái 。 lián tīng kǒng pà yě bù céng tīng wén guò 。
这种东西，普通分神期修士别说拿出来。连听恐怕也不曾听闻过。
No matter how terrifying the heavenly tribulation was, after all the storms on his journey as a cultivator, this challenge would surely be overcome.
lín xuān shí lì yuǎn shèng tóng jiē xǔ duō ， bù jǐn shì fǎ lì níng hòu ， suǒ xué guǎng bó ， fǎ bǎo xī lì yě shì yí gè hěn zhòng yào de yīn shù 。
林轩实力远胜同阶许多，不仅是法力凝厚，所学广博，法宝犀利也是一个很重要的因数。
Just as that thought crossed his mind, an awe-inspiring rumbling echoed in his ears. Lin Xuan looked up and saw blinding flames.
liǎng jiàn bǎo wù yī chū ， lín xuān suī shuō bù shàng qì dìng shén xián ， dàn yǔ gāng gāng xiāng bǐ ， liǎn sè yě míng xiǎn hǎo kàn le yī xiē ， yǐn yǐn yǒu jǐ fēn zì xìn ， yóu tā de shēn shàng sàn fà ér chū 。
两件宝物一出，林轩虽说不上气定神闲，但与刚刚相比，脸sè也明显好看了一些，隐隐有几分自信，由他的身上散发而出。
Fireballs rained down from above, targeting the peak where he stood.
tiān jié zài kě pà yòu rú hé ， zì jǐ zì cóng tà shàng xiū xiān zhī lù ， jīng lì de fēng yǔ shǔ bù shèng shǔ ， zhè yī cì de nán guān ， yě yí dìng kě yǐ dù guò 。
天劫再可怕又如何，自己自从踏上修仙之路，经历的风雨数不胜数，这一次的难关，也一定可以度过。
These fireballs varied in size, but even the smallest were over ten feet in diameter, their impact shocking.
zhè ge niàn tou gāng gāng zhuǎn guò ， dòng rén xīn pò de hōng míng shēng jiù chuán rù ěr duǒ ， lín xuān xún shēng tái qǐ tóu lú ， suí hòu jiù kàn jiàn huǒ guāng yào mù 。
这个念头刚刚转过，动人心魄的轰鸣声就传入耳朵，林轩循声抬起头颅，随后就看见火光耀目。
As for their number, it was beyond counting; thousands upon thousands were not an exaggeration.
yí gè gè huǒ qiú yìng rù le yǎn lián zhōng ， rú yǔ diǎn bān wǎng xià luò ， mù biāo zhèng shì zì jǐ suǒ zài de zhè shān dǐng de 。
一个个火球映入了眼帘中，如雨点般往下落，目标正是自己所在的这山顶的。
"Whoosh..."
nà xiē huǒ qiú dà xiǎo bù yī ， dàn zuì xiǎo de zhí jìng yě yǒu zhàng yú ， shēng shì jīng rén wú bǐ 。
那些火球大小不一，但最小的直径也有丈余，声势惊人无比。
Lin Xuan sucked in a cold breath.
zhì yú shù liàng ， nà gèng shì nán yǐ yán yù ， chéng qiān shàng wàn jué bú shì yí gè kuā zhāng de xíng róng cí 。
至于数量，那更是难以言喻，成千上万绝不是一个夸张的形容词。
Although he had prepared for this heavenly tribulation's severity, its sudden ferocity still caught him off guard.
“ sī ……”
“嘶……”
But despite the shock, his actions remained swift and fluid. His right hand raised, pointing forward: "Quickly!"
lín xuān dào xī le yī kǒu liáng qì 。
林轩倒吸了一口凉气。
The True Spirit of the Black Tortoise Inkstone emitted a flash of light, then began to spin rapidly.
suī rán duì zhè tiān jié de kě pà ， tā xīn zhōng ， zǎo yǒu zhǔn bèi ， dàn yī kāi shǐ jiù rú cǐ měng è ， duō shǎo hái shì yǒu xiē chū hū yù jì le 。
虽然对这天劫的可怕，他心中，早有准备，但一开始就如此猛恶，多少还是有些出乎预计了。
Its diameter expanded to over ten feet, concealing Lin Xuan's form. This was not all; black fog spewed from it, spreading outwards and filling the air with ink fragrance.
bù guò jīng è guī jīng è ， lín xuān shǒu shàng de dòng zuò ， què shì yì diǎn yě bù màn ， yī jiù yǒu rú xíng yún liú shuǐ yì bān ， yòu shǒu tái qǐ ， yī zhǐ xiàng qián diǎn qù ：“ jí ！”
不过惊愕归惊愕，林轩手上的动作，却是一点也不慢，依旧有如行云流水一般，右手抬起，一指向前点去：“疾！”
As the fog churned, it formed into a dense layer, with countless character-shaped talismans appearing on its surface. These characters flashed in the wind, transforming into sharp swords to meet the fireballs head-on.
xuán wǔ zhēn líng yàn líng guāng yī shǎn ， suí hòu jí sù zhuǎn dòng qǐ lái 。
玄武真灵砚灵光一闪，随后急速转动起来。
Attacking was the best defense; while these mystical sword energies might not fully block the fireballs' attacks, they could certainly weaken them.
zhí jìng dùn shí biàn dà dào le zhàng xǔ fāng yuán ， jiāng lín xuān de shēn xíng zhē yǎn ， ér zhè hái méi yǒu wán ， hēi méng méng de wù qì cóng shàng miàn pēn bó ， yǐ cǐ bǎo wèi zhōng xīn màn yán kāi ， jiē zhe yī gǔ bǐ mò zhī xiāng chōng chì chū lái 。
直径顿时变大到了丈许方圆，将林轩的身形遮掩，而这还没有完，黑蒙蒙的雾气从上面喷勃，以此宝为中心蔓延开，接着一股笔墨之香充斥出来。
Boom!
nà wù qì lüè yī fān yǒng ， suí hòu jiù lián chéng le yī piàn ， biǎo miàn hái yǒu wú shù quán tou dà xiǎo de fú wén fú xiàn ， suí hòu nà xiē fú wén yíng fēng yī shǎn ， jū rán huà wèi le lì jiàn ， xiàng zhe huǒ qiú yíng le shàng lái 。
那雾气略一翻涌，随后就连成了一片，表面还有无数拳头大小的符文浮现，随后那些符文迎风一闪，居然化为了利剑，向着火球迎了上来。
The next moment, the swords clashed with the fireballs, and an explosion reverberated across the heavens.
jìn gōng jiù shì zuì hǎo de fáng yù ， zhè xiē xuán miào de jiàn qì ， wèi bì néng quán bù dǎng zhù huǒ qiú de gōng jī ， dàn duō shǎo ， zǒng néng jiāng tā men gěi xuē ruò yī xiē 。
进攻就是最好的防御，这些玄妙的剑气，未必能全部挡住火球的攻击，但多少，总能将它们给削弱一些。
Though powerful, the True Spirit of the Black Tortoise Inkstone did not achieve its intended effect. The fireballs were only slightly weakened as they continued to rain down upon him.
xià yī kè ， lì jiàn yǔ huǒ qiú zhuàng zài le yì qǐ ， bào zhà de shēng yīn xiǎng chè tiān jì 。
下一刻，利剑与火球撞在了一起，爆炸的声音响彻天际。
Lin Xuan's pupils constricted. At this rate, even the main body of the True Spirit of the Black Tortoise Inkstone might struggle to block them all.
xuán wǔ zhēn líng yàn wēi néng bù sú ， dàn nà xiē jiàn qì què méi yǒu qǐ dào yù xiǎng de xiào guǒ ， huǒ qiú bèi xuē ruò de zhe shí bù duō ， yī jiù pū tiān gài dì de cháo zhe zì jǐ zhè biān hōng luò 。
玄武真灵砚威能不俗，但那些剑气却没有起到预想的效果，火球被削弱的着实不多，依旧铺天盖地的朝着自己这边轰落。
Lin Xuan felt a chill run down his spine, sensing an immense threat.
“ bù hǎo ！”
“不好！”
If he were hit by these fireballs, while not certain death, severe injury was inevitable.
lín xuān tóng kǒng wēi suō ， kàn zhè shēng shì ， xuán wǔ zhēn líng yàn běn tǐ ， yě wèi bì néng jiāng tā men quán bù dǎng zhù 。
林轩瞳孔微缩，看这声势，玄武真灵砚本体，也未必能将它们全部挡住。
In panic, Lin Xuan raised his right hand and drew a circle in front of him. A spell formula shot out from his fingertips.
lín xuān bèi hòu hán máo dào shù ， yǐ yǐn yǐn gǎn jué dào mò dà de wēi xié le 。
林轩背后寒毛倒竖，已隐隐感觉到莫大的威胁了。
Puff...
zhè yī xià ruò zhēn āi dé shí le ， yǔn luò suī bù zhì yú ， dàn zhòng shāng què shì nán miǎn dì 。
这一下若真挨得实了，陨落虽不至于，但重伤却是难免地。
A muffled sound echoed as the Spirit Formula Tripod emitted an intense glow, enveloping Lin Xuan in a blue light barrier.
dà jīng zhī xià ， lín xuān yòu shǒu tái qǐ ， zài xiōng qián huà le yí gè quān ， suí hòu yī dào fǎ jué yóu zhǐ jiān diǎn le chū qù 。
大惊之下，林轩右手抬起，在胸前画了一个圈，随后一道法诀由指尖点了出去。
The entire process took only an instant to complete.
pū ……
噗……
Thus, he could withstand it!
yǒu xiē chén mèn de shēng xiǎng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， què jiàn líng jué dǐng yì máng dà zuò ， suí hòu yī céng wèi lán sè de guāng mù mí sàn ér chū ， jiāng lín xuān shēn tǐ bāo guǒ 。
有些沉闷的声响传入耳朵，却见灵诀鼎异芒大做，随后一层蔚蓝sè的光幕弥散而出，将林轩身体包裹。
Lin Xuan muttered under his breath, confident in the power of the heavenly treasure. However, at that moment, something incredible happened.
zhěng gè guò chéng shuō lái fán fù ， qí shí zài yī shùn jiān jiù wán chéng le 。
整个过程说来繁复，其实在一瞬间就完成了。
Sizzle!
rú cǐ ， zǒng néng dǎng zhù le ！
如此，总能挡住了！
The incoming fireballs suddenly halted, then one by one, fiery birds were conjured forth.
lín xuān nán nán zì yǔ de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， duì yú xuán tiān zhī bǎo de wēi lì ， tā hái shì xìn xīn shí zú ， rán ér xià yī kè ， bù kě sī yì de yì biàn fā shēng le 。
林轩喃喃自语的声音传入耳朵，对于玄天之宝的威力，他还是信心十足，然而下一刻，不可思议的异变发生了。
These birds varied in size, but even the smallest were over ten feet long. More astonishingly, these birds had nine heads each, their appearance terrifying to behold.
cī lā ！
刺啦！
PS: I arrived home last night and intended to resume normal updates today, but after three days without writing, I found myself struggling to get into the rhythm. Today's update will be a single chapter; tomorrow, I'll make it up for you. Sorry about that.
lái shì xùn měng de huǒ qiú jū rán tíng xià ， suí hòu yī shǎn ， yī zhī yī zhī de huǒ niǎo bèi huàn huà chū lái 。
来势迅猛的火球居然停下，随后一闪，一只一只的火鸟被幻化出来。
Additionally, there's an important matter.
nà xiē huǒ niǎo dà xiǎo bù yī ， dàn zuì xiǎo de shēn cháng yě yǒu zhàng yú ， gèng bù kě sī yì de shì nà xiē huǒ niǎo jū rán yǒu jiǔ gè tóu lú ， xíng mào xiōng è dào jí chù 。
那些火鸟大小不一，但最小的身长也有丈余，更不可思议的是那些火鸟居然有九个头颅，形貌凶恶到极处。
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Fortune and misfortune are interdependent; misfortune harbors fortune. The ancients did not deceive me.
Lin Xuan's face was as gloomy as a storm cloud!
However, with the situation at hand, fretting and worrying were useless. The heavenly tribulation would soon descend. The pressing matter now was to find a way to pass this test.
Thoughts raced through Lin Xuan’s mind while his actions did not slow down. He flicked his sleeve, and an jade bottle flew out.
He uncorked the bottle, and a refreshing fragrance wafted out.
A ten-thousand-year-old spirit nectar!
Of course, it was a precious item refined by the blue Star Sea.
Even for cultivators of Lin Xuan's level, drinking several drops could quickly replenish their depleted magical energy.
Originally meant to be used in combat, but after just breaking through his cultivation bottleneck, he had managed to overcome the challenge with good fortune. However, the loss of magical energy was significant during this process.
If the heavenly tribulation were to descend a few days later, Lin Xuan could naturally recover by meditating and adjusting his breath. But now, time was pressing.
With no other choice, Lin Xuan swallowed the ten-thousand-year-old spirit nectar.
This item was invaluable, but consuming too much had its downsides. However, in this moment, he couldn't care less; after all, his life was paramount.
The pressing matter at hand was to endure this terrifying heavenly tribulation. Other matters could be considered later.
There is a time and place for everything, just as the saying goes.
Lin Xuan's response was swift. The spatial aura of magical energy rapidly gathered around him.
Even the array set by the Arrogant Demon King had no effect; the might of heaven and earth had its own profound laws.
Lin Xuan raised his head to gaze at the distant sky, where clouds roiled ominously. What was even more terrifying was that all the primordial qi in the vicinity suddenly became chaotic, converging towards him with frenzied intensity.
Lin Xuan's eyes narrowed as he watched the primordial qi and cloud merge into a bizarre vortex.
The diameter exceeded ten thousand feet, deep beyond sight, emitting an aura of laws within it.
"Ah!"
Lin Xuan sighed. The ancient texts were indeed not in vain; if the heavenly tribulation descended quickly, its power would be unimaginable. Although he had yet to face the test, Lin Xuan's keen eyesight told him that for ordinary cultivators, the chance of surviving this was less than one percent.
One percent was far worse than a near-death experience—basically a death sentence.
However, fear did not cloud his expression.
He wasn't an ordinary cultivator; others might struggle to pass, but he had different circumstances.
Of course, it was still extremely perilous. No room for complacency.
Thoughts racing through his mind, Lin Xuan took a deep breath and flicked his sleeve again. A small, flat talisman emerged from his sleeve, resembling an inkstone.
At first glance, there was nothing extraordinary about it, but upon closer inspection, its ancient design and intricate patterns revealed their profound nature.
The True Spirit of the Black Tortoise Inkstone, obtained from Snowflake Saint Ancestor, wasn't aprimordial treasure, but its quality and power were commendable.
Facing this heavenly tribulation, he first deployed his defensive talisman. From any angle, this approach was flawless.
But Lin Xuan's methods went beyond that.
He opened his mouth, and a thick green mist emerged from it.
This green mist was dense, and more astonishingly, it seemed to contain something small within.
As it left his mouth, it rapidly expanded, then the green mist dispersed, revealing an ancient tripod.
Ancient and elegant, evoking a sense of nostalgia.
The Spirit Formula Tripod!
Such items were unheard of for ordinary spirit-stage cultivators. Lin Xuan's strength far surpassed that of his peers due to not only his thick magical energy but also his extensive knowledge and sharp talismans.
With these two treasures in hand, although he wasn't completely at ease, his expression had improved noticeably, exuding a hint of confidence.
No matter how terrifying the heavenly tribulation was, after all the storms on his journey as a cultivator, this challenge would surely be overcome.
Just as that thought crossed his mind, an awe-inspiring rumbling echoed in his ears. Lin Xuan looked up and saw blinding flames.
Fireballs rained down from above, targeting the peak where he stood.
These fireballs varied in size, but even the smallest were over ten feet in diameter, their impact shocking.
As for their number, it was beyond counting; thousands upon thousands were not an exaggeration.
"Whoosh..."
Lin Xuan sucked in a cold breath.
Although he had prepared for this heavenly tribulation's severity, its sudden ferocity still caught him off guard.
But despite the shock, his actions remained swift and fluid. His right hand raised, pointing forward: "Quickly!"
The True Spirit of the Black Tortoise Inkstone emitted a flash of light, then began to spin rapidly.
Its diameter expanded to over ten feet, concealing Lin Xuan's form. This was not all; black fog spewed from it, spreading outwards and filling the air with ink fragrance.
As the fog churned, it formed into a dense layer, with countless character-shaped talismans appearing on its surface. These characters flashed in the wind, transforming into sharp swords to meet the fireballs head-on.
Attacking was the best defense; while these mystical sword energies might not fully block the fireballs' attacks, they could certainly weaken them.
Boom!
The next moment, the swords clashed with the fireballs, and an explosion reverberated across the heavens.
Though powerful, the True Spirit of the Black Tortoise Inkstone did not achieve its intended effect. The fireballs were only slightly weakened as they continued to rain down upon him.
"Bad!"
Lin Xuan's pupils constricted. At this rate, even the main body of the True Spirit of the Black Tortoise Inkstone might struggle to block them all.
Lin Xuan felt a chill run down his spine, sensing an immense threat.
If he were hit by these fireballs, while not certain death, severe injury was inevitable.
In panic, Lin Xuan raised his right hand and drew a circle in front of him. A spell formula shot out from his fingertips.
Puff...
A muffled sound echoed as the Spirit Formula Tripod emitted an intense glow, enveloping Lin Xuan in a blue light barrier.
The entire process took only an instant to complete.
Thus, he could withstand it!
Lin Xuan muttered under his breath, confident in the power of the heavenly treasure. However, at that moment, something incredible happened.
Sizzle!
The incoming fireballs suddenly halted, then one by one, fiery birds were conjured forth.
These birds varied in size, but even the smallest were over ten feet long. More astonishingly, these birds had nine heads each, their appearance terrifying to behold.
PS: I arrived home last night and intended to resume normal updates today, but after three days without writing, I found myself struggling to get into the rhythm. Today's update will be a single chapter; tomorrow, I'll make it up for you. Sorry about that.
Additionally, there's an important matter.
It seems everyone has been using Weibo for a while now. Today, I applied for one as well. Please follow me! My Weibo address is http://u/3271305002. "Phantasm Rain" was already taken, so I had to use "A Hundred Refinements into Immortality Phantasm Rain." Please follow me, Fellow Daoists; my Weibo just opened and has no followers yet. It's so pitiful! (To be continued.) If you like this work, please give it a thumbs up or a monthly vote; your support is the greatest motivation for me.