yī zhe bù shèn mǎn pán jiē shū 。
一着不慎满盘皆输。
One wrong move and the whole game is lost.
qīng yán zūn zhě yī shí yàn bù xià xiōng zhōng de nù qì ， què huàn lái le chà diǎn yǔn luò de jié jú 。
青颜尊者一时咽不下胸中的怒气，却换来了差点陨落的结局。
Qingyan Patriarch could not swallow his anger for a moment, but he ended up nearly falling into an abyss.
bīng pò lái dào cǐ jiè miàn de shì yī jù huà shēn méi cuò ， rán ér shí lì yě bú shì qū qū yī míng dù jié chū qī de xiū xiān zhě kě yǐ bǐ nǐ 。
冰魄来到此界面的是一具化身没错，然而实力也不是区区一名渡劫初期的修仙者可以比拟。
Ice Soul had indeed arrived in this realm as a manifestation, but its power was far beyond that of a cultivator at the初级渡劫 stage.
huà shēn de fǎ lì ， yuán běn jiù bǐ chū qī xiū shì shèng shàng yī xiē 。
化身的法力，原本就比初期修士胜上一些。
The manifestation's essence energy was already slightly superior to that of a初级 cultivator from the start.
suǒ xiū liàn de gōng fǎ ， gèng shì wēi lì dà dé chū qí 。
所修炼的功法，更是威力大得出奇。
The cultivation technique it practiced was even more extraordinary in terms of power.
suí shēn suǒ xié dài de jǐ jiàn bǎo wù ， yě gè yǒu bù fán de yòng tú 。
随身所携带的几件宝物，也各有不凡的用途。
The few treasures it carried also had their own unique uses.
zhè yě jiù nán guài yī fān dà zhàn hòu ， qīng yán zūn zhě huì dà bài kuī shū 。
这也就难怪一番大战后，青颜尊者会大败亏输。
This was why Qingyan Patriarch suffered such a crushing defeat after this intense battle.
hǎo zài tā bì jìng yě shì dù jié jí bié de xiū xiān zhě ， shí lì dào le zhè ge děng jí ， huò duō huò shǎo ， yòu zěn me kě néng méi yǒu xiū liàn guò bǎo mìng de mì shù 。
好在他毕竞也是渡劫级别的修仙者，实力到了这个等级，或多或少，又怎么可能没有修炼过保命的秘术。
However, as he was still a cultivator at the渡劫 stage, there were always some defensive techniques that he had practiced to protect himself.
yǎn jiàn xíng shì wēi jí ， tā zì rán bù yuàn yì zuò yǐ dài bì 。
眼见形势危急，他自然不愿意坐以待毙。
Seeing the situation become perilous, he naturally did not want to sit and wait for death.
shǐ jǐn hún shēn xiè shù ， zhōng yú cóng bīng pò huà shēn de shǒu lǐ táo tuō 。
使尽浑身解数，终于从冰魄化身的手里逃脱。
He used all his skills and finally escaped from Ice Soul's grasp.
rán ér suǒ fù chū de dài jià yě fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， shuō shēn shòu zhòng shāng yě bù wèi guò 。
然而所付出的代价也非同小可，说身受重伤也不为过。
But the price was significant; it could be said that he suffered severe injuries.
hǎo zài bīng pò suī shì xīn hěn shǒu là de zhēn mó shǐ zǔ ， zhè yī cì què dé ráo rù chù qiě ráo rù ， bìng méi yǒu xiǎng guò zhǎn cǎo chú gēn 。
好在冰魄虽是心狠手辣的真魔始祖，这一次却得饶入处且饶入，并没有想过斩草除根。
Fortunately, although Ice Soul was ruthless, this time she showed mercy and did not intend to completely eliminate him.
qīng yán zūn zhě dà sōng le yì kǒu qì ， zǒng suàn shì dé dào le chuǎn qì zhī xī 。
青颜尊者大松了一口气，总算是得到了喘气之息。
Qingyan Patriarch let out a sigh of relief. He had managed to catch his breath.
dàn tā què bù gǎn dà yì 。
但他却不敢大意。
However, he could not afford to be careless.
qiě bù shuō bīng pò yǒu kě néng gǎi biàn zhǔ yì 。
且不说冰魄有可能改变主意。
Not only might Ice Soul change her mind, but the news of his severe injuries would surely bring about retaliation from those who had wronged him in the past.
zì jǐ shēn shòu zhòng shāng de xiāo xī yí dàn chuán chū qù ， yǐ qián suǒ de zuì guò de duì tóu jiù bú huì fàng guò zì jǐ 。
自己身受重伤的消息一旦传出去，以前所得罪过的对头就不会放过自己。
They would definitely take advantage of the situation.
kěn dìng luò jǐng xià shí 。
肯定落井下石。
Therefore, the most pressing matter was to quickly recuperate and recover. Once his injuries were healed, all problems would be solved.
suǒ yǐ dāng wù zhī jí ， shì gǎn kuài xiū yǎng shēng xī ， zhǐ yào néng jiāng shāng shì yǎng hǎo ， nà jiù wàn shì dà gǔ 。
所以当务之急，是赶快休养生息，只要能将伤势养好，那就万事大古。
However, although the principle was simple, it was incredibly difficult to put into practice.
rán ér dào lǐ gù rán jiǎn dān ， zhēn yào zuò ， què shì qiān nán wàn nán 。
然而道理固然简单，真要做，却是千难万难。
After fighting with Ice Soul, he had managed to escape, but the injuries he sustained were severe and required proper care to gradually heal. It couldn't just be said that everything would be fine immediately.
yǔ bīng pò yī zhàn ， tā suī rán jiǎo xìng táo tuō ， dàn suǒ shòu de shāng ， què wěi shí fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， xū yào hǎo hǎo tiáo yǎng cái néng màn màn huī fù ， nǎ néng shuō hǎo mǎ shàng jiù hǎo le 。
与冰魄一战，他虽然侥幸逃脱，但所受的伤，却委实非同小可，需要好好调养才能慢慢恢复，哪能说好马上就好了。
This matter could not be rushed.
cǐ shì jí bù dé 。
此事急不得。
The most urgent need now was to find a safe place for recuperation.
xiàn zài zuì pò qiè de ， jiù shì xún zhǎo yī ān quán de xiū yǎng zhī suǒ 。
现在最迫切的，就是寻找一安全的修养之所。
He certainly wouldn't return to his den; it was too obvious of a target.
zì jǐ de dòng fǔ ， tā zàn shí kěn dìng bú huì huí qù ， nà ér mù biāo tài míng xiǎn 。
自己的洞府，他暂时肯定不会回去，那儿目标太明显。
After weighing the pros and cons, he chose to rest in Leikong Island.
quán héng lì bì ， tā xuǎn zé zài léi kōng dǎo xiū yǎng shēng xī 。
权衡利弊，他选择在雷空岛修养生息。
Although this was where he had fought with Ice Soul, the most dangerous places were often the safest.
suī rán zì jǐ jiù shì yǔ bīng pò zài zhè lǐ yī fān dà zhàn ， rán ér zuì wēi xiǎn de dì fāng ， wǎng wǎng yě zuì ān quán 。
虽然自己就是与冰魄在这里一番大战，然而最危险的地方，往往也最安全。
Moreover, he wasn't closing himself off for meditation but hiding within one of his temporary treasures.
ér qiě tā yòu bú shì zài léi kōng dǎo bì guān dǎ zuò ， ér shì yǐn cáng zài zì jǐ de yī xū yú bǎo wù zhī zhōng 。
而且他又不是在雷空岛闭关打坐，而是隐藏在自己的一须臾宝物之中。
The entrance to that treasure was indeed on Leikong Island, but it was very well hidden.
nà bǎo wù de rù kǒu gù rán shì zài léi kōng dǎo méi cuò ， dàn què shì fēi cháng yǐn bì de 。
那宝物的入口固然是在雷空岛没错，但却是非常隐蔽的。
He believed even if Ice Soul returned, finding him would be extremely difficult.
xiāng xìn jiù suàn shì bīng pò xiān zi qù ér fù fǎn ， xiǎng yào zhǎo dào zì jǐ yě shì qiān nán wàn nán 。
相信就算是冰魄仙子去而复返，想要找到自己也是千难万难。
To be honest, the old monster's calculations were correct.
píng xīn lái shuō ， lǎo guài wù de zhè fān suàn jì méi cuò 。
平心来说，老怪物的这番算计没错。
However, the truth eventually came out. By chance, Lin Xuan found his way here.
rán ér zhǐ bāo bú zhù huǒ ， jī yuán qiǎo hé ， hái shì bèi lín xuān zhǎo shàng mén lái le 。
然而纸包不住火，机缘巧合，还是被林轩找上门来了。
At this moment, the old monster was meditating in a secret room when he suddenly opened his eyes as though sensing something.
cǐ shí ， nà lǎo guài wù zhèng zài mì shì zhōng bì guān dǎ zuò ， tū rán shì yǒu suǒ gǎn de zhēng kāi le yǎn móu 。
此时，那老怪物正在密室中闭关打坐，突然似有所感的睁开了眼眸。
A hint of surprise flashed across his eyes before he raised his head and looked towards a corner of the secret chamber.
tā de yǎn zhōng shǎn guò yī sī jīng yí ， suí hòu tái qǐ tóu lú ， xiàng mì shì yī jiǎo wàng le guò qù 。
他的眼中闪过一丝惊疑，随后抬起头颅，像密室一角望了过去。
There, a white crystal ball floated suspended in mid-air.
zài nà lǐ ， xuán fú zhe yī jié bái de shuǐ jīng qiú 。
在那里，悬浮着一洁白的水晶球。
This wasn't an extraordinary treasure; it had the ability to detect intrusions. Whoever entered this temporary treasure would be sensed by the crystal ball.
zhè bìng bú shì shén me liǎo bù qǐ de bǎo wù ， dàn què jù yǒu guān cè de xiào guǒ ， bù lùn shuí jìn rù zhè xū yú zhī bǎo ， zhè shuǐ jīng qiú shàng miàn dōu néng yǒu suǒ gǎn yìng de 。
这并不是什么了不起的宝物，但却具有观测的效果，不论谁进入这须臾之宝，这水晶球上面都能有所感应的。
Sure enough, without any action from Qingyan Patriarch, the crystal ball lit up as if alive.
guǒ rán ， yě bú jiàn qīng yán zūn zhě yǒu shén me dòng zuò ， nà shuǐ jīng qiú jiù rú yǒu shēng mìng yì bān de zì jǐ liàng qǐ lái le 。
果然，也不见青颜尊者有什么动作，那水晶球就如有生命一般的自己亮起来了。
But just like a fleeting flower, the light dimmed after only a moment, but within the crystal ball, a clear image appeared.
què rú tóng tán huā yī xiàn ， jǐn jǐn guò le xū yú de gōng fu ， nà líng guāng jiù àn xià lái le ， rán ér shuǐ jīng qiú lǐ ， què chū xiàn le yī fú qīng xī de huà miàn 。
却如同昙花一现，仅仅过了须臾的功夫，那灵光就黯下来了，然而水晶球里，却出现了一幅清晰的画面。
It was a vast valley with a small meadow of lush grass. However, what caught his attention was a grand hall made of stones.
nà shì yī kuān kuò de shān gǔ ， shān gǔ zhōng yǒu yī xiǎo xiǎo de cǎo yuán ， shuǐ cǎo féi měi ， dàn yǐn rù zhǔ mù dì ， què shì yī yòng shí tou duī qì ér chéng de dà diàn 。
那是一宽阔的山谷，山谷中有一小小的草原，水草肥美，但引入瞩目的，却是一用石头堆砌而成的大殿。
Qingyan Patriarch's gaze focused on the front of the hall where a plain-looking youth stood.
bù guò qīng yán zūn zhě de mù guāng ， què jí zhōng zài dà diàn de qián miàn 。
不过青颜尊者的目光，却集中在大殿的前面。
No doubt, it was Lin Xuan.
nà lǐ zhàn zhe yī róng mào píng fán de shào nián 。
那里站着一容貌平凡的少年。
"Damn this guy..."
bú yòng shuō ， zhèng shì lín xuān 。
不用说，正是林轩。
Qingyan Patriarch frowned, muttering to himself. But before he could finish, the youth in the crystal ball seemed to sense his scrutiny and turned around, smiling at him.
“ zhè jiā huo ……”
“这家伙……”
Boom!
qīng yán zūn zhě zhòu qǐ le méi tóu ， nán nán zì yǔ de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， rán ér huà yīn wèi luò 。
青颜尊者皱起了眉头，喃喃自语的声音传入耳朵，然而话音未落。
A deafening explosion echoed as white light burst from the crystal ball, forming countless spider-web-like cracks on its surface.
nà shuǐ jīng qiú zhōng de shào nián què fǎng fú shì gǎn jué dào le tā de kuī shì shì de ， jìng zhuǎn guò tóu lú ， chōng tā xiào le yī xiào 。
那水晶球中的少年却仿佛是感觉到了他的窥视似的，竞转过头颅，冲他笑了一笑。
"Brat! You dare destroy my treasure!"
hōng ！
轰！
Qingyan Patriarch was furious. His appearance was impressive, but there was a hint of fear in his voice and tone.
jīng yāo dòng dì de bào liè shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， shuǐ jīng qiú shàng bái guāng dà zuò ， biǎo miàn jū rán yǒu wú shù zhī zhū wǎng yì bān de liè wén fú xiàn ér chū 。
惊夭动地的爆裂声传入耳朵，水晶球上白光大做，表面居然有无数蜘蛛网一般的裂纹浮现而出。
Only he knew how terrified he truly felt at that moment.
“ hǎo xiǎo zi ， jū rán gǎn huǐ wǒ fǎ qì ！”
“好小子，居然敢毁我法器！”
Misfortune never comes alone; trouble had indeed found him.
qīng yán zūn zhě dà nù ， biǎo miàn shàng qì shì bù sú ， rán ér shēng yīn yǔ qì ， què yǐn yǒu jǐ fēn sè lì nèi rěn de wèi dào zài lǐ tou 。
青颜尊者大怒，表面上气势不俗，然而声音语气，却隐有几分sè厉内荏的味道在里头。
This young man looked familiar, but despite not immediately identifying his background, it was clear he was at the初级渡劫 stage. What alarmed him most was the opponent's divine sense.
yě zhǐ yǒu tā zì jǐ cái zhī dào ， cǐ shí cǐ kè ， zì jǐ nèi xīn ， shì duō me de huáng kǒng 。
也只有他自己才知道，此时此刻，自己内心，是多么的惶恐。
He understood the mysteries of this temporary treasure best. It should have been very well hidden, yet just a glance revealed its presence to the other party.
shàn zhě bù lái ， lái zhě bù shàn ， zhè jiē gǔ yǎn ér ， guǒ rán hái shì yù jiàn le má fán 。
善者不来，来者不善，这节骨眼儿，果然还是遇见了麻烦。
Only cultivators at the后期渡劫 stage could possess such terrifying divine senses.
zhè xiǎo jiā huo yǒu xiē miàn shú ， yī shí piàn kè ， suī rán méi yǒu jiāng tā de lái lì nòng qīng chǔ ， dàn dù jié qī shì què dìng wú yí ， lìng tā jīng jù de shì ， duì fāng de shén shí 。
这小家伙有些面熟，一时片刻，虽然没有将他的来历弄清楚，但渡劫期是确定无疑，令他惊惧的是，对方的神识。
When did such a ruthless character appear in the lost realm?
nà shuǐ jīng qiú bǎo wù de xuán miào ， tā zuì qīng chǔ ， míng míng shì fēi cháng yǐn bì de ， rán ér cái kàn le yī yǎn ， jiù bèi duì fāng fā xiàn 。
那水晶球宝物的玄妙，他最清楚，明明是非常隐蔽的，然而才看了一眼，就被对方发现。
And they had found him precisely when it mattered.
zhè kě yào dù jié hòu qī de xiū xiān zhě ， cái yǒu rú cǐ kě pà de shén shí lái zhe 。
这可要渡劫后期的修仙者，才有如此可怕的神识来着。
Qingyan Patriarch was shaken but unwilling to sit and wait for death.
shī luò de jiè miàn ， shén me shí hòu chū le zhè yàng de hěn jiǎo sè？
失落的界面，什么时候出了这样的狠角sè？
The opponent had already discovered his presence, meaning he couldn't hide anymore.
ér qiě piān piān zhǎo shàng zì jǐ le 。
而且偏偏找上自己了。
Damn!
tā xīn zhōng jīng yí ， dàn yě bù yuàn yì zuò yǐ dài bì 。
他心中惊疑，但也不愿意坐以待毙。
His face was so gloomy that it seemed to drip with moisture.
duì fāng míng xiǎn yǐ fā xiàn le zì jǐ ， huàn yán zhī ， zì jǐ jiù suàn xiǎng duǒ ， yě lái bù jí 。
对方明显已发现了自己，换言之，自己就算想躲，也来不及。
"Good fortune or misfortune, I cannot avoid what is destined."
kě wù ！
可恶！
With gritted teeth, he stood up. The grayish-white aura lingered on his face as his injuries had improved but not fully healed yet.
qīng yán zūn zhě de liǎn sè，yīn yù dé fǎng fú yào dī chū shuǐ lái le 。
青颜尊者的脸sè，yīn郁得仿佛要滴出水来了。
He flicked his sleeves and a loud rumbling sound echoed as the entrance of his den opened. He turned into a streak of lightning that shot towards the sky before vanishing.
“ shì fú bú shì huò ， shì huò duǒ bù guò ！”
“是福不是祸，是祸躲不过！”
On another side, Lin Xuan stood with his hands behind his back, floating in mid-air.
yǎo yá qiè chǐ de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， shì dào rú jīn ， yě wéi yǒu zǒu yī bù kàn yī bù 。
咬牙切齿的声音传入耳朵，事到如今，也唯有走一步看一步。
In stark contrast to Qingyan Patriarch's frantic state, Lin Xuan's demeanor was extremely calm and composed.
qīng yán zūn zhě huò rán zhàn qǐ ， liǎn shàng nà huī bái de qì xī huī zhī bù qù ， tā de shāng suī rán hǎo le yī xiē ， dàn bì jìng hái méi yǒu quán yù 。
青颜尊者豁然站起，脸上那灰白的气息挥之不去，他的伤虽然好了一些，但毕竞还没有痊愈。
The temporary treasure had considerable space. Once the opponent's form became visible, there was nowhere to escape.
xiù páo yī fú ， hōng lōng lóng de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， què shì dòng fǔ de dà mén ， hōng rán dǎ kāi le ， suí hòu tā dī liū liū yī zhuǎn ， huà wèi yī dào jīng hóng jī shè xiàng yāo biān ， hěn kuài jiù xiāo shī bú jiàn 。
袖袍一拂，轰隆隆的声音传入耳朵，却是洞府的大门，轰然打开了，随后他滴溜溜一转，化为一道惊虹激shè像夭边，很快就消失不见。
The opponent wasn't a fool; he would not make futile resistance. Therefore, all Lin Xuan needed to do was wait here like a rabbit waiting for its hunter to come.
…… lìng yī biān ， lín xuān dào bèi shuāng shǒu ， jìng jìng de xuán fú zài xū kōng shàng miàn 。
……另一边，林轩倒背双手，静静的悬浮在虚空上面。
Lin Xuan was confident in his judgment, and it soon came true.
yǔ qīng yán zūn zhě de qì jí bài huài xiāng bǐ ， lín xuān de shén sè， nà shì dàn dìng cóng róng yǐ jí 。
与青颜尊者的气急败坏相比，林轩的神sè，那是淡定从容以极。
After just a short while, the light from the crystal ball intensified, and a sharp sound of breaking air reached his ears. A streak of lightning approached him from afar, stopped at a hundred feet away, and then the light dimmed as a figure with a green robe appeared.
zhè xū yú zhī bǎo miàn jī bù xiǎo ， dàn duì fāng shēn xíng jì yǐ bào lù nà jiù wú chǔ kě táo 。
这须臾之宝面积不小，但对方身形既已暴露那就无处可逃。
Seeing Lin Xuan floating calmly in mid-air, Qingyan Patriarch's face turned even more ugly.
duì fāng bú shì shǎ guā ， xiāng xìn bú huì zuò zhè wú wèi de zhēng zhá ， suǒ yǐ zì jǐ zhǐ xū yào zài zhè lǐ shǒu zhū dài tù ， xiāng xìn tā zì jǐ jiù huì guò lái de 。
对方不是傻瓜，相信不会做这无谓的挣扎，所以自己只需要在这里守株待兔，相信他自己就会过来的。
Then an idea flashed through his mind like lightning.
duì zì jǐ de pàn duàn ， lín xuān xìn xīn shí zú ， ér qiě hěn kuài jiù yìng yàn le 。
对自己的判断，林轩信心十足，而且很快就应验了。
"You are Lin Xuan!"
jǐn jǐn děng le yī xiǎo huì er de gōng fu ， qián fāng líng guāng dà zuò ， jiān ruì de pò kōng shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， yī dào jīng hóng yóu yuǎn jí jìn lái dào shēn qián bǎi zhàng yuǎn chù ， suí hòu gā rán ér zhǐ ， guāng máng shōu liǎn ， lù chū yī qīng páo lǎo zhě de róng yán 。
仅仅等了一小会儿的功夫，前方灵光大做，尖锐的破空声传入耳朵，一道惊虹由远及近来到身前百丈远处，随后嘎然而止，光芒收敛，露出一青袍老者的容颜。
No wonder he felt familiar. It was from the悬赏 issued by the Dark King of the Netherworld.
jiàn lín xuān dàn dìng cóng róng de xuán fú zài nà lǐ ， qīng yán zūn zhě de liǎn sè yuè fā nàn kàn 。
见林轩淡定从容的悬浮在那里，青颜尊者的脸sè越发难看。
But according to the悬赏, this young man with the surname Lin should only be at the后期分神 stage; when did he advance to the初级渡劫 stage?
ér zhè shí hòu ， yí gè niàn tou ， rú diàn guāng huǒ shí bān zài tā de nǎo hǎi zhōng shǎn xiàn chū lái 。
而这时候，一个念头，如电光火石般在他的脑海中闪现出来。
Qingyan Patriarch was confused and even momentarily thought he had made a mistake. After all, there wasn't much difference between the后期分神 and 初级渡劫 stages, but making that leap was incredibly difficult.
“ nǐ shì lín xuān ！”
“你是林轩！”
His gaze fell back on Lin Xuan as he scrutinized him carefully.
nán guài zì jǐ jué de yǎn shú ， yuán lái shì cóng yōu míng àn wáng suǒ fā chū de xuán shǎng zhōng jiàn guò 。
难怪自己觉得眼熟，原来是从幽冥暗王所发出的悬赏中见过。
"Do you recognize me?"
zhǐ shì xuán shǎng zhōng shuō dé qīng chǔ ， xìng lín de zhè xiǎo jiā huo míng míng zhǐ shì yī fēn shén hòu qī de cún zài ， shén me shí hòu yě jìn jiē dào dù jié le ？
只是悬赏中说得清楚，姓林的这小家伙明明只是一分神后期的存在，什么时候也进阶到渡劫了？
Lin Xuan's words plunged him into an icy pit. Since appearing here, Lin Xuan had no intention of hiding anything more. Even if his identity was revealed, could the other party still leave alive?
One wrong move and the whole game is lost.
Qingyan Patriarch could not swallow his anger for a moment, but he ended up nearly falling into an abyss.
Ice Soul had indeed arrived in this realm as a manifestation, but its power was far beyond that of a cultivator at the初级渡劫 stage.
The manifestation's essence energy was already slightly superior to that of a初级 cultivator from the start.
The cultivation technique it practiced was even more extraordinary in terms of power.
The few treasures it carried also had their own unique uses.
This was why Qingyan Patriarch suffered such a crushing defeat after this intense battle.
However, as he was still a cultivator at the渡劫 stage, there were always some defensive techniques that he had practiced to protect himself.
Seeing the situation become perilous, he naturally did not want to sit and wait for death.
He used all his skills and finally escaped from Ice Soul's grasp.
But the price was significant; it could be said that he suffered severe injuries.
Fortunately, although Ice Soul was ruthless, this time she showed mercy and did not intend to completely eliminate him.
Qingyan Patriarch let out a sigh of relief. He had managed to catch his breath.
However, he could not afford to be careless.
Not only might Ice Soul change her mind, but the news of his severe injuries would surely bring about retaliation from those who had wronged him in the past.
They would definitely take advantage of the situation.
Therefore, the most pressing matter was to quickly recuperate and recover. Once his injuries were healed, all problems would be solved.
However, although the principle was simple, it was incredibly difficult to put into practice.
After fighting with Ice Soul, he had managed to escape, but the injuries he sustained were severe and required proper care to gradually heal. It couldn't just be said that everything would be fine immediately.
This matter could not be rushed.
The most urgent need now was to find a safe place for recuperation.
He certainly wouldn't return to his den; it was too obvious of a target.
After weighing the pros and cons, he chose to rest in Leikong Island.
Although this was where he had fought with Ice Soul, the most dangerous places were often the safest.
Moreover, he wasn't closing himself off for meditation but hiding within one of his temporary treasures.
The entrance to that treasure was indeed on Leikong Island, but it was very well hidden.
He believed even if Ice Soul returned, finding him would be extremely difficult.
To be honest, the old monster's calculations were correct.
However, the truth eventually came out. By chance, Lin Xuan found his way here.
At this moment, the old monster was meditating in a secret room when he suddenly opened his eyes as though sensing something.
A hint of surprise flashed across his eyes before he raised his head and looked towards a corner of the secret chamber.
There, a white crystal ball floated suspended in mid-air.
This wasn't an extraordinary treasure; it had the ability to detect intrusions. Whoever entered this temporary treasure would be sensed by the crystal ball.
Sure enough, without any action from Qingyan Patriarch, the crystal ball lit up as if alive.
But just like a fleeting flower, the light dimmed after only a moment, but within the crystal ball, a clear image appeared.
It was a vast valley with a small meadow of lush grass. However, what caught his attention was a grand hall made of stones.
Qingyan Patriarch's gaze focused on the front of the hall where a plain-looking youth stood.
No doubt, it was Lin Xuan.
"Damn this guy..."
Qingyan Patriarch frowned, muttering to himself. But before he could finish, the youth in the crystal ball seemed to sense his scrutiny and turned around, smiling at him.
Boom!
A deafening explosion echoed as white light burst from the crystal ball, forming countless spider-web-like cracks on its surface.
"Brat! You dare destroy my treasure!"
Qingyan Patriarch was furious. His appearance was impressive, but there was a hint of fear in his voice and tone.
Only he knew how terrified he truly felt at that moment.
Misfortune never comes alone; trouble had indeed found him.
This young man looked familiar, but despite not immediately identifying his background, it was clear he was at the初级渡劫 stage. What alarmed him most was the opponent's divine sense.
He understood the mysteries of this temporary treasure best. It should have been very well hidden, yet just a glance revealed its presence to the other party.
Only cultivators at the后期渡劫 stage could possess such terrifying divine senses.
When did such a ruthless character appear in the lost realm?
And they had found him precisely when it mattered.
Qingyan Patriarch was shaken but unwilling to sit and wait for death.
The opponent had already discovered his presence, meaning he couldn't hide anymore.
Damn!
His face was so gloomy that it seemed to drip with moisture.
"Good fortune or misfortune, I cannot avoid what is destined."
With gritted teeth, he stood up. The grayish-white aura lingered on his face as his injuries had improved but not fully healed yet.
He flicked his sleeves and a loud rumbling sound echoed as the entrance of his den opened. He turned into a streak of lightning that shot towards the sky before vanishing.
On another side, Lin Xuan stood with his hands behind his back, floating in mid-air.
In stark contrast to Qingyan Patriarch's frantic state, Lin Xuan's demeanor was extremely calm and composed.
The temporary treasure had considerable space. Once the opponent's form became visible, there was nowhere to escape.
The opponent wasn't a fool; he would not make futile resistance. Therefore, all Lin Xuan needed to do was wait here like a rabbit waiting for its hunter to come.
Lin Xuan was confident in his judgment, and it soon came true.
After just a short while, the light from the crystal ball intensified, and a sharp sound of breaking air reached his ears. A streak of lightning approached him from afar, stopped at a hundred feet away, and then the light dimmed as a figure with a green robe appeared.
Seeing Lin Xuan floating calmly in mid-air, Qingyan Patriarch's face turned even more ugly.
Then an idea flashed through his mind like lightning.
"You are Lin Xuan!"
No wonder he felt familiar. It was from the悬赏 issued by the Dark King of the Netherworld.
But according to the悬赏, this young man with the surname Lin should only be at the后期分神 stage; when did he advance to the初级渡劫 stage?
Qingyan Patriarch was confused and even momentarily thought he had made a mistake. After all, there wasn't much difference between the后期分神 and 初级渡劫 stages, but making that leap was incredibly difficult.
His gaze fell back on Lin Xuan as he scrutinized him carefully.
"Do you recognize me?"
Lin Xuan's words plunged him into an icy pit. Since appearing here, Lin Xuan had no intention of hiding anything more. Even if his identity was revealed, could the other party still leave alive?