bīng pò yù róng biàn sè。
冰魄玉容变sè。
The ice soul jade face changed color.
yī shí jiān ， jī hū yǐ wéi zì jǐ yǎn huā le 。
一时间，几乎以为自己眼花了。
For a moment, he almost thought his eyes were playing tricks on him. He widened his eyes and carefully examined the scene. Indeed, it was Zhuruo without any doubt. However, it wasn't just a simple manifestation of her true form; there seemed to be an intricate connection between this illusion and the legendary True Spirit.
máng jiāng yǎn jīng zhēng dé dà dà de 。
忙将眼睛睁得大大的。
But that purple-red lotus fire, which could only be driven by Zhuruo among all three realms, clashed with the black phoenix's frosty flames. The pressure from the illusory figure was at the level of a realm-transcending battle.
xì xì chuǎi mó ， guǒ rán shì zhū què méi cuò 。
细细揣摩，果然是朱雀没错。
Why hadn't this Lin Xuan kid used his full strength? Ice Soul was both surprised and relieved. Then he heard a loud explosion. Zhuruo and the black phoenix were already facing each other head-on, colliding with each other.
zhèng què de shuō ， yīng gāi shì zhū què de xū yǐng bà le 。
正确的说，应该是朱雀的虚影罢了。
Zhuruo opened her mouth, releasing purple-red flames, while the phoenix retaliated with frosty flames as it was a creature from the demon realm. The two different types of flames clashed, causing the void to almost dissolve.
dàn yòu bù xiàng dān chún yòng fǎ lì níng jù chū lái de ， ér shì míng míng zhōng ， zhēn yǔ nà chuán shuō zhōng de zhēn líng yǒu zhe qiān sī wàn lǚ de qiān chě 。
但又不像单纯用法力凝聚出来的，而是冥冥中，真与那传说中的真灵有着千丝万缕的牵扯。
This was just the beginning. The two immortal birds began to attack fiercely, with Zhuruo clearly gaining the upper hand. As the lotus fire spread, the Nine Palaces Must臾 Sword's attacks gradually dissipated.
bié de bù shuō 。
别的不说。
Lin Xuan's figure gradually appeared, and not far from him, a red light and a silver beam intertwined. The silver beam was naturally the Nine Palaces Must臾 Sword, while the red light was a vivid ring, intricately carved with Zhuruo, burning with purple flames on its surface.
nà zǐ hóng sè de hóng lián zhī huǒ ， fàng yǎn sān jiè ， jiù wéi yǒu zhū què kě yǐ qū cè 。
那紫红sè的红莲之火，放眼三界，就唯有朱雀可以驱策。
Zhuruo Ring!
ér nà xū yǐng suǒ sàn fà chū lái de wēi yā ， yě shì dù jié jí bié de 。
而那虚影所散发出来的威压，也是渡劫级别的。
Lin Xuan's situation was tough, so he wouldn't hide his strength anymore. Facing his own命宝 (life-prolonging treasure), there weren't many means to counter it, making the Zhuruo Ring a reliable choice. This precious item, obtained through great effort, indeed lived up to expectations. The red and silver beams chased each other, gradually giving Zhuruo the upper hand.
zhè xìng lín de xiǎo jiā huo ， gāng cái jìng méi yǒu chū jìn quán lì me ？
这姓林的小家伙，刚才竞没有出尽全力么？
Of course, this was partly due to the fact that the Nine Palaces Must臾 Sword was his命宝 (life-prolonging treasure). Although it had been taken from him within the domain, Ice Soul couldn't fully utilize its power. Moreover, she had to focus on other tasks, so Zhuruo Ring gradually gained the upper hand.
bīng pò yòu shì yì wài yòu shì gāi rán 。
冰魄又是意外又是赅然。
Lin Xuan's situation improved as he began to turn the tide and eventually took the lead.
què tīng dé “ hōng ” de yī shēng jù xiǎng chuán rù ěr biān ， zhū què yǔ nà hēi sè de fèng huáng ， yǐ zhèng miàn duì hàn ， yíng tóu zhuàng zài le yì qǐ 。
却听得“轰”的一声巨响传入耳边，朱雀与那黑sè的凤凰，已正面对撼，迎头撞在了一起。
However, on the other side, Yang Tong Fairy lacked such capabilities. A scream echoed, and this woman was swallowed by a green glow, though she hadn't fallen yet, clearly sustaining severe injuries.
zhū què yī zhāng kǒu ， jiù shì zǐ hóng sè de huǒ yàn ， ér fèng huáng yě bù shì ruò ， zuò wèi mó jiè zhī wù ， tā yù shǐ de shì hán yàn 。
朱雀一张口，就是紫红sè的火焰，而凤凰也不示弱，做为魔界之物，它驭使的是寒焰。
Lin Xuan's heart skipped a beat. He had just met this woman and didn't have any particular relationship with her, but if she fell, it would be detrimental to him. After all, fighting against two opponents instead of one, even if she was less skilled than himself, could still provide some restraint. If she were to fall, he would face the pressure from Ice Soul alone.
liǎng zhǒng bù tóng shǔ xìng de huǒ yàn duì zhuàng zài yì qǐ ， xū kōng dōu yǒu jí jiāng róng jiě de hén jì 。
两种不同属xìng的火焰对撞在一起，虚空都有即将溶解的痕迹。
This was something Lin Xuan didn't want to see, so he couldn't just sit idly by. Rescuing Yang Tong was helping himself.
ér zhè jǐn jǐn shì kāi shǐ ， suí hòu ， liǎng tóu líng qín ， zhǎo sī zuǐ zhuó ， gōng shì dōu hěn měng liè ， bù guò zhū què míng xiǎn shì zhàn dào shàng fēng de 。
而这仅仅是开始，随后，两头灵禽，爪撕嘴啄，攻势都很猛烈，不过朱雀明显是占到上风的。
But this logic was clear to Lin Xuan and Ice Soul as well. She gritted her teeth, increasing her offensive efforts. Lin Xuan found himself struggling to keep up.
ér suí zhe hóng lián zhī huǒ màn yán ， jiǔ gōng xū yú jiàn de gōng shì ， yě zhōng yú bīng xiāo wǎ jiě le 。
而随着红莲之火蔓延，九宫须臾剑的攻势，也终于冰消瓦解了。
Thus, he had no energy left to spare for rescuing others.
lín xuān de shēn yǐng zhú jiàn xiǎn xiàn ， ér jiù zài tā qián fāng bù yuǎn ， yī dào hóng guāng ， yī lǚ yín máng ， zài hù xiāng jiū chán 。
林轩的身影逐渐显现，而就在他前方不远，一道红光，一缕银芒，在互相纠缠。
Damn it!
nà yín máng bù yòng tí ， zì rán shì jiǔ gōng xū yú jiàn ， ér nà lǚ hóng guāng ， zé shì yī shì yàng jīng měi de yuán huán ， zhū què de diāo kè huó líng huó xiàn ， biǎo miàn hái rán shāo zhe zǐ sè de huǒ yàn 。
那银芒不用提，自然是九宫须臾剑，而那缕红光，则是一式样jīng美的圆环，朱雀的雕刻活灵活现，表面还燃烧着紫sè的火焰。
Lin Xuan was at a loss. Yang Tong Fairy could only hope for the best.
zhū què huán ！
朱雀环！
However, this wave of attacks came and went swiftly. Just as Lin Xuan was exhausted from his efforts, the pressure suddenly vanished. The connection with the Nine Palaces Must臾 Sword returned to normal, and the dark phoenix disappeared.
lín xuān xiàn zài de xíng shì hěn jiān kǔ ， zì rán bú huì zài cáng zhuō 。
林轩现在的形势很艰苦，自然不会再藏拙。
Was there some trap?
miàn duì zì jǐ de běn mìng bǎo wù ， néng gòu kè zhì de shǒu duàn hái zhēn bù duō ， zhū què huán jiù chéng le qí zhōng zuì wèi kào pǔ ér de xuǎn zé 。
面对自己的本命宝物，能够克制的手段还真不多，朱雀环就成了其中最为靠谱儿的选择。
Lin Xuan's expression was shocked, but soon he realized it was a misunderstanding. There was no hidden plot; instead, the effects of her domain had worn off.
ér zhè jiàn fèi jǐn qiān xīn wàn kǔ cái dé dào de bǎo wù ， guǒ rán yě méi yǒu gū fù zì jǐ de yù qī ， zhǐ jiàn hóng guāng yín máng hù xiāng zhuī zhú ， tā jiàn jiàn de zhàn dào shàng fēng le 。
而这件费尽千辛万苦才得到的宝物，果然也没有辜负自己的预期，只见红光银芒互相追逐，它渐渐的占到上风了。
Ice Soul's face showed signs of frustration. Lin Xuan noticed that she held a golden spirit talisman in her left palm. However, at this moment, its light flickered and turned to ashes with the wind, indicating it had lost all its power.
dāng rán ， zhè zhōng jiān yě yǒu yuán gù ， jiǔ gōng xū yú jiàn shì zì jǐ de běn mìng bǎo wù ， suī rán zài lǐng yù zhōng ， bèi duì fāng duó zǒu 。
当然，这中间也有缘故，九宫须臾剑是自己的本命宝物，虽然在领域中，被对方夺走。
Ice Soul's expression was filled with regret and even some reluctance. Just a little more… Lin Xuan's pupils narrowed as he noticed the talisman's extraordinary nature. Could it be…
rán ér bīng pò ná zhe cǐ wù ， shì bù kě néng fā huī chū shí chéng wēi lì lái de ， hé kuàng cǐ nǚ hái yào fēn xīn èr yòng ， suǒ yǐ zhū què huán jiàn jiàn zhàn dào le shàng fēng 。
然而冰魄拿着此物，是不可能发挥出十成威力来的，何况此女还要分心二用，所以朱雀环渐渐占到了上风。
Lin Xuan's mind began to speculate. Ice Soul could have used her domain because of this spirit talisman.
lín xuān zhè biān ， xíng shì yǐ yǒu le hǎo zhuǎn ， tā kāi shǐ yì diǎn yì diǎn de niǔ zhuǎn duì zì jǐ bù lì de jú miàn ， shèn zhì zhú jiàn zhàn dào le shàng fēng 。
林轩这边，形势已有了好转，他开始一点一点的扭转对自己不利的局面，甚至逐渐占到了上风。
Although only conjecture, his actions suggested that she might indeed have such a talisman.
rán ér lìng yī cè ， yáng tóng xiān zi què méi yǒu zhè yàng de běn shì le 。
然而另一侧，杨彤仙子却没有这样的本事了。
However, now wasn't the time for deep analysis. Having regained contact with the Nine Palaces Must臾 Sword, it was time to launch a counterattack.
cǎn jiào shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， cǐ nǚ yǐ bèi nà yī piàn lǜ máng tūn mò ， suī rán méi yǒu yǔn luò ， dàn xiǎn rán yě shēn shòu zhòng shāng le 。
惨叫声传入耳朵，此女已被那一片绿芒吞没，虽然没有陨落，但显然也身受重伤了。
Lin Xuan flicked his sleeve.
lín xuān de xīn “ gē dēng ” yī xià ， tā yǔ cǐ nǚ bù guò shì chū shí ， tán bù shàng yǒu jiāo qíng ， rán ér cǐ nǚ ruò shì yǔn luò ， duì yú zì jǐ de huài chù ， yě shì xiǎn ér yì jiàn de 。
林轩的心“咯噔”一下，他与此女不过是初识，谈不上有交情，然而此女若是陨落，对于自己的坏处，也是显而易见的。
A flame appeared, five-colored琉璃 (crystal), and the illusory fiery lotus rushed towards the opponent.
bì jìng yǐ èr dǎ yī ， cǐ nǚ shén tōng jiù suàn bù jí zì jǐ ， duō duō shǎo shǎo ， yě néng qǐ dào yī xiē qiān zhì de xiào guǒ ， ruò shì tā yí dàn yǔn luò ， zì jǐ jiù jiāng yí gè rù miàn duì bīng pò de yā lì le 。
毕竞以二打一，此女神通就算不及自己，多多少少，也能起到一些牵制的效果，若是她一旦陨落，自己就将一个入面对冰魄的压力了。
But Lin Xuan's methods weren't limited to that. He tapped his waist pouch, and a tower about a foot high materialized. A white light flashed as it opened its door, revealing countless jade bees swarming out.
zhè zì rán shì lín xuān bù yuàn yì kàn dào de 。
这自然是林轩不愿意看到的。
They remained purple-red but now had silver spots on their bodies, making them more menacing and dazzling.
suǒ yǐ bù néng zuò shì bù lǐ 。
所以不能坐视不理。
After years of improvement, the jade bees hadn't fully matured, but their power had increased significantly from their original state. Moreover, Lin Xuan released several thousand of them, forming a massive swarm above his head, covering several acres. The sight was terrifying.
jiù yáng tóng ， jiù shì zài bāng zì jǐ 。
救杨彤，就是在帮自己。
Ice Soul's frown deepened. As an ancient true demon ancestor, she had seen much and her knowledge was top-notch in the three realms. She couldn't possibly mistake the jade bees.
rán ér zhè dào lǐ ， lín xuān qīng chǔ ， bīng pò yòu rú hé bù xiǎo de ， tā yǎo le yǎo bèi chǐ ， gōng shì míng xiǎn zēng tiān le xǔ duō ， yī shí jiān ， lín xuān yě yǒu xiē zì gù bù xiá 。
然而这道理，林轩清楚，冰魄又如何不晓得，她咬了咬贝齿，攻势明显增添了许多，一时间，林轩也有些自顾不暇。
"Time poison!"
yú shì hū ， zì rán méi yǒu jīng lì ， qù fēn xīn jiù rù le 。
于是乎，自然没有jīng力，去分心救入了。
Ice Soul's voice, slow and deliberate, echoed. Thankfully, they were still immature spirit insects; otherwise, even her true form would have been hard-pressed.
kě wù ！
可恶！
In a moment of distraction, the illusory fiery lotus had already reached her side. Ice Soul raised an eyebrow but didn't show much fear as she opened her mouth and released a white flame.
lín xuān wú jì kě shī 。
林轩无计可施。
The temperature around them dropped dramatically.
yáng tóng xiān zi yě jiù zhǐ néng zì qiú duō fú 。
杨彤仙子也就只能自求多福。
Crystal Luo Fire!
rán ér zhè bō gōng shì lái shì xùn měng ， qù dé què yě tóng yàng xùn sù 。
然而这波攻势来势迅猛，去得却也同样迅速。
This was also renowned throughout the three realms. If Ice Soul herself had used it, it might have instantly killed Lin Xuan. However, as a manifestation of her cultivation technique, it couldn't be so powerful. It matched the illusory fiery lotus evenly, entangling with each other.
qián yī kè ， lín xuān hái yǎo jǐn yá guān de pí yú yìng fù ， xià yī kè ， què yā lì zhòu rán ， bú duì ， bú shì yā lì zhòu jiǎn ， ér shì duì fāng de gōng shì ， mò míng qí miào ， jiù wán quán xiāo shī diào 。
前一刻，林轩还咬紧牙关的疲于应付，下一刻，却压力骤然，不对，不是压力骤减，而是对方的攻势，莫名其妙，就完全消失掉。
Lin Xuan sighed. Facing an old monster at the realm-transcending level, the illusory fiery lotus seemed insufficient in power and could no longer be as effective as before. He needed to quickly refine the chaotic primordial yin energy to increase its potency.
jiǔ gōng xū yú jiàn yǔ zì jǐ shén shí jiān de lián xì yǐ jīng huī fù ， nà hēi àn fèng huáng yě bīng xiāo wǎ jiě diào le 。
九宫须臾剑与自己神识间的联系已经恢复，那黑暗凤凰也冰消瓦解掉了。
However, it wasn't entirely useless. This delay allowed the jade bees to fly closer, their buzzing filling the sky as they attacked the opponent with overwhelming force.
Zhuruo!
The ice soul jade face changed color.
For a moment, he almost thought his eyes were playing tricks on him. He widened his eyes and carefully examined the scene. Indeed, it was Zhuruo without any doubt. However, it wasn't just a simple manifestation of her true form; there seemed to be an intricate connection between this illusion and the legendary True Spirit.
But that purple-red lotus fire, which could only be driven by Zhuruo among all three realms, clashed with the black phoenix's frosty flames. The pressure from the illusory figure was at the level of a realm-transcending battle.
Why hadn't this Lin Xuan kid used his full strength? Ice Soul was both surprised and relieved. Then he heard a loud explosion. Zhuruo and the black phoenix were already facing each other head-on, colliding with each other.
Zhuruo opened her mouth, releasing purple-red flames, while the phoenix retaliated with frosty flames as it was a creature from the demon realm. The two different types of flames clashed, causing the void to almost dissolve.
This was just the beginning. The two immortal birds began to attack fiercely, with Zhuruo clearly gaining the upper hand. As the lotus fire spread, the Nine Palaces Must臾 Sword's attacks gradually dissipated.
Lin Xuan's figure gradually appeared, and not far from him, a red light and a silver beam intertwined. The silver beam was naturally the Nine Palaces Must臾 Sword, while the red light was a vivid ring, intricately carved with Zhuruo, burning with purple flames on its surface.
Zhuruo Ring!
Lin Xuan's situation was tough, so he wouldn't hide his strength anymore. Facing his own命宝 (life-prolonging treasure), there weren't many means to counter it, making the Zhuruo Ring a reliable choice. This precious item, obtained through great effort, indeed lived up to expectations. The red and silver beams chased each other, gradually giving Zhuruo the upper hand.
Of course, this was partly due to the fact that the Nine Palaces Must臾 Sword was his命宝 (life-prolonging treasure). Although it had been taken from him within the domain, Ice Soul couldn't fully utilize its power. Moreover, she had to focus on other tasks, so Zhuruo Ring gradually gained the upper hand.
Lin Xuan's situation improved as he began to turn the tide and eventually took the lead.
However, on the other side, Yang Tong Fairy lacked such capabilities. A scream echoed, and this woman was swallowed by a green glow, though she hadn't fallen yet, clearly sustaining severe injuries.
Lin Xuan's heart skipped a beat. He had just met this woman and didn't have any particular relationship with her, but if she fell, it would be detrimental to him. After all, fighting against two opponents instead of one, even if she was less skilled than himself, could still provide some restraint. If she were to fall, he would face the pressure from Ice Soul alone.
This was something Lin Xuan didn't want to see, so he couldn't just sit idly by. Rescuing Yang Tong was helping himself.
But this logic was clear to Lin Xuan and Ice Soul as well. She gritted her teeth, increasing her offensive efforts. Lin Xuan found himself struggling to keep up.
Thus, he had no energy left to spare for rescuing others.
Damn it!
Lin Xuan was at a loss. Yang Tong Fairy could only hope for the best.
However, this wave of attacks came and went swiftly. Just as Lin Xuan was exhausted from his efforts, the pressure suddenly vanished. The connection with the Nine Palaces Must臾 Sword returned to normal, and the dark phoenix disappeared.
Was there some trap?
Lin Xuan's expression was shocked, but soon he realized it was a misunderstanding. There was no hidden plot; instead, the effects of her domain had worn off.
Ice Soul's face showed signs of frustration. Lin Xuan noticed that she held a golden spirit talisman in her left palm. However, at this moment, its light flickered and turned to ashes with the wind, indicating it had lost all its power.
Ice Soul's expression was filled with regret and even some reluctance. Just a little more… Lin Xuan's pupils narrowed as he noticed the talisman's extraordinary nature. Could it be…
Lin Xuan's mind began to speculate. Ice Soul could have used her domain because of this spirit talisman.
Although only conjecture, his actions suggested that she might indeed have such a talisman.
However, now wasn't the time for deep analysis. Having regained contact with the Nine Palaces Must臾 Sword, it was time to launch a counterattack.
Lin Xuan flicked his sleeve.
A flame appeared, five-colored琉璃 (crystal), and the illusory fiery lotus rushed towards the opponent.
But Lin Xuan's methods weren't limited to that. He tapped his waist pouch, and a tower about a foot high materialized. A white light flashed as it opened its door, revealing countless jade bees swarming out.
They remained purple-red but now had silver spots on their bodies, making them more menacing and dazzling.
After years of improvement, the jade bees hadn't fully matured, but their power had increased significantly from their original state. Moreover, Lin Xuan released several thousand of them, forming a massive swarm above his head, covering several acres. The sight was terrifying.
Ice Soul's frown deepened. As an ancient true demon ancestor, she had seen much and her knowledge was top-notch in the three realms. She couldn't possibly mistake the jade bees.
"Time poison!"
Ice Soul's voice, slow and deliberate, echoed. Thankfully, they were still immature spirit insects; otherwise, even her true form would have been hard-pressed.
In a moment of distraction, the illusory fiery lotus had already reached her side. Ice Soul raised an eyebrow but didn't show much fear as she opened her mouth and released a white flame.
The temperature around them dropped dramatically.
Crystal Luo Fire!
This was also renowned throughout the three realms. If Ice Soul herself had used it, it might have instantly killed Lin Xuan. However, as a manifestation of her cultivation technique, it couldn't be so powerful. It matched the illusory fiery lotus evenly, entangling with each other.
Lin Xuan sighed. Facing an old monster at the realm-transcending level, the illusory fiery lotus seemed insufficient in power and could no longer be as effective as before. He needed to quickly refine the chaotic primordial yin energy to increase its potency.
However, it wasn't entirely useless. This delay allowed the jade bees to fly closer, their buzzing filling the sky as they attacked the opponent with overwhelming force.