kě xī zhè shì jiù yì bān qíng kuàng lái shuō ， lín xuān què xiàng lái shì xīn sī zhěn mì de xiū xiān zhě ， suī biàn qǐ cāng cù ， què fēn háo huāng luàn yě wú 。
可惜这是就一般情况来说，林轩却向来是心思缜密的修仙者，虽变起仓促，却分毫慌乱也无。
Unfortunately, this was just a general statement. Lin Xuan, however, had always been meticulous in his thoughts as a cultivator. Despite the sudden change, he showed no signs of panic.
yǎn jiàn hēi qì pū xiàng zì jǐ ， tā liǎng shǒu yī yáng ér chū 。
眼见黑气扑向自己，他两手一扬而出。
Seeing black energy rushing towards him, he raised both hands, clearly not surprised at all by this unexpected turn of events.
xiǎn rán duì cǐ biàn gù ， shì sī háo yì wài yě wú 。
显然对此变故，是丝毫意外也无。
The ghostly face's pupils constricted, and it was visibly shocked. It did not expect Lin Xuan to be so clever and adaptable, as if he had anticipated his soul stealing move from the start.
nà guǐ liǎn tóng kǒng wēi suō ， bù yóu de dà jīng shī sè， tā méi yǒu liào dào lín xuān jìng cōng míng jī biàn dào rú cǐ chéng dù ， duì zì jǐ duó shě zhè bù qí jìng fǎng fú zǎo yǒu zhǔn bèi shì de 。
那鬼脸瞳孔微缩，不由得大惊失sè，他没有料到林轩竞聪明机变到如此程度，对自己夺舍这步棋竞仿佛早有准备似的。
However, regret came too late.
rán ér hòu huǐ yǐ jīng wǎn le 。
然而后悔已经晚了。
In a high-stakes battle, every millimeter counted; hesitation could only lead to one’s downfall. With an arrow already on the string, there was no time for retreat or delay. Even if the path ahead was a thousand-foot cliff, he had to jump headfirst into it.
gāo shǒu guò zhāo ， zhǐ zhēng lí háo ， zhān qián gù hòu gèng shì qǔ sǐ zhī dào ， rú jīn jiàn zài xián shàng ， yǐ yóu bù dé tā tuì suō chí yí ， jiù suàn qián miàn shì wàn zhàng xuán yá ， yě zhǐ néng yìng zhe tóu pí tiào xià qù 。
高手过招，只争厘毫，瞻前顾后更是取死之道，如今箭在弦上，已由不得他退缩迟疑，就算前面是万丈悬崖，也只能硬着头皮跳下去。
Moreover, how could his opponent's preparation matter? He was a demon from beyond the mortal realm, not an easy foe to deal with. It was too early to speak of victory or defeat now.
hé kuàng duì fāng yǒu zhǔn bèi yòu rú hé ？
何况对方有准备又如何？
With these thoughts in mind, the ghostly face became even more menacing. It opened its bloodstained mouth and released countless demonic energies. Then, it actually transformed into several grotesque skeletons that lunged at Lin Xuan.
zì jǐ shēn wèi yù wài yāo mó kě bú shì nà me hǎo duì fù 。
自己身为域外夭魔可不是那么好对付。
While their strength was not discussed, they clearly posed a significant hindrance to Lin Xuan's efforts. Their presence significantly increased the likelihood of successful soul stealing by distracting him.
xiàn zài jiù qīng yán shèng fù ， xiǎn rán hái wéi shí guò zǎo le 。
现在就轻言胜负，显然还为时过早了。
Despite this, Lin Xuan remained as calm as ever. He did not change his previous actions and raised both hands once again.
zhū bān niàn tou shǎn guò ， nà guǐ liǎn biǎo qíng biàn dé yuè fā zhēng níng le ， zhāng kāi xuè pén dà kǒu ， wú shù mó qì fēng yōng ér chū ， suí hòu jū rán huàn huà chū yí gè gè zhēng níng yì cháng de kū lóu ， zhēng xiān kǒng hòu de xiàng zhe lín xuān pū yǎo guò qù le 。
诸般念头闪过，那鬼脸表情变得越发狰狞了，张开血盆大口，无数魔气蜂拥而出，随后居然幻化出一个个狰狞异常的骷髅，争先恐后的像着林轩扑咬过去了。
"Crack!" A loud thunderous sound echoed, with dark electric arcs filling the sky.
zhè xiē kū lóu de shí lì zàn qiě bù tí ， duì yú lín xuān de qiān zhì què shì xiǎn ér yì jiàn dì 。
这些骷髅的实力暂且不提，对于林轩的牵制却是显而易见地。
A radius of several feet around Lin Xuan was completely enveloped in this storm.
yǒu tā men zài yī páng qiān rǎo ， guǐ liǎn duó shě chéng gōng de jī lǜ huì biàn dé gèng gāo 。
有它们在一旁千扰，鬼脸夺舍成功的几率会变得更高。
The skeletons that fell into it immediately seemed to meet their nemesis, emitting cries as they turned into streaks of green smoke and vanished.
zhè jiā huo de shǒu duàn bù sú ， rán ér lín xuān de biǎo qíng yī 1rì píng jìng dào jí chù 。
这家伙的手段不俗，然而林轩的表情依1rì平静到极处。
"Phantom Yin Lightning!"
tā shèn zhì méi yǒu gǎi biàn gāng gāng de dòng zuò ， shuāng shǒu yī 1rì yī yáng ér chū 。
他甚至没有改变刚刚的动作，双手依1rì一扬而出。
The ghostly face's terrified voice echoed, filled with fear.
cī lā …… pī lì shēng dà zuò ， màn yāo dōu shì mò hēi sè de diàn hú 。
刺啦……霹雳声大做，漫夭都是墨黑sè的电弧。
Back then, demons from beyond the mortal realm invaded three realms—Spirit Realm, Demon Realm, and Yinoffice or department Realm. The Spirit Realm, Demon Realm, and Yinoffice or department Realm had fought them for countless millennia.
yǐ lín xuān wèi zhōng xīn ， fāng yuán mǔ xǔ de fàn wéi quán dōu bèi lǒng zhào zhù 。
以林轩为中心，方圆亩许的范围全都被笼罩住。
This guy was no slouch; he had once faced many Golden Core cultivators. Although he had never met Arhath King personally, his companions spoke of him often enough. Legend said that as the top expert in the Three Realms, Arhath's abilities were truly profound and mysterious. Countless demons from beyond the mortal realm perished at her hands.
nà xiē kū lóu gāng yī diào rù ， dùn shí jiù fǎng fú yù jiàn kè xīng shì de ， cǎn jiào shēng dà zuò ， fēn fēn huà wèi yī dào dào qīng yān xiāo shī diào le 。
那些骷髅刚一掉入，顿时就仿佛遇见克星似的，惨叫声大做，纷纷化为一道道青烟消失掉了。
Phantom Yin Lightning was not just a weapon to taint enemy treasures; it was also highly effective against demons from beyond the mortal realm. Despite his initial fear, the ghostly face did not show much trepidation. However, upon discovering that Lin Xuan's hidden move was Phantom Yin Lightning, he completely lost his nerve.
“ huàn yīn shén léi ！”
“幻yīn神雷！”
Wasn't this guy supposed to have a deep connection with the Moon Clan? How could he then use the secret techniques of the Queen of Yinoffice or department?
nà guǐ liǎn jīng kǒng de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， lǐ miàn mǎn shì nóng nóng de jù sè。
那鬼脸惊恐的声音传入耳朵，里面满是浓浓的惧sè。
A myriad of doubts swirled in his mind, but it mattered little now. He had no time to dodge and could only open his mouth wide, releasing a black demonic wind.
dāng nián ， yù wài yāo mó rù qīn sān dà jiè miàn ， líng jiè 、 mó jiè ，yīn sī jiè lián shǒu yǔ tā men jī zhàn le bù zhī dào duō shǎo wàn nián 。
当年，域外夭魔入侵三大界面，灵界、魔界，yīn司界联手与他们激战了不知道多少万年。
The demonic wind transformed into dark, gleaming shields that surrounded him, swirling around him.
yǎn qián zhè jiā huo shí lì bù sú ， dāng nián yě céng jīng yǔ bù shǎo dù jié qī cún zài jiāo shǒu guò ， ér ā xiū luó wáng tā suī bù céng jiàn guò ， rán ér yǔ qí yǒu guān de chuán yán ， què cóng tóng bàn nà ér tīng shuō le bù shǎo de 。
眼前这家伙实力不俗，当年也曾经与不少渡劫期存在交手过，而阿修罗王他虽不曾见过，然而与其有关的传言，却从同伴那儿听说了不少的。
These shields were covered with dark demonic runes, indicating their formidable defensive capabilities. However, upon contact with the Phantom Yin Lightning, they melted away like snow meets fire.
chuán shuō ， ā xiū luó wáng zuò wèi sān jiè dì yī gāo shǒu ， shén tōng dàng zhēn dào le tōng xuán de dì bù ， sǐ zài tā shǒu zhōng de yù wài yāo mó bù jì qí shù 。
传说，阿修罗王做为三界第一高手，神通当真到了通玄的地步，死在她手中的域外夭魔不计其数。
Fortunately, while the shields failed to block the lightning entirely, they still provided some respite. The guy turned into a black mist and escaped through the gaps in the lightning.
qí zhāo pái shén tōng ， yǎn qián zhè lòu wǎng zhī yú ， yòu qǐ huì bù shí dé 。
其招牌神通，眼前这漏网之鱼，又岂会不识得。
After a flurry of movements, the remaining ghostly energy reformed into a smaller ghost face, filled with even more malice: "Little brat, you forced me to this point. I will make sure you can neither live nor die."
huàn yīn shén léi ， bù jǐn kě yǐ wū huì dí rù de bǎo wù ， duì yú yù wài yāo mó de shā shāng lì ， tóng yàng shì fēi tóng xiǎo kě 。
幻yīn神雷，不仅可以污秽敌入的宝物，对于域外夭魔的杀伤力，同样是非同小可。
"Can’t live, can’t die?"
nà guǐ liǎn suī diào rù le lín xuān de mái fú ， dàn yuán běn de wèi jù ， què yě bìng bú shì tài duō ， rán ér cǐ shí cǐ kè ， fā xiàn lín xuān zhǔn bèi de hòu zhe jū rán shì huàn yīn shén léi hòu ， què chè dǐ bēng kuì diào le 。
那鬼脸虽掉入了林轩的埋伏，但原本的畏惧，却也并不是太多，然而此时此刻，发现林轩准备的后着居然是幻yīn神雷后，却彻底崩溃掉了。
Lin Xuan’s lips curled in mockery: "The outcome is clear now; are you just going to talk big?"
yǒu méi yǒu gǎo cuò ， zhè jiā huo bú shì yǔ yǔ mò yuè zú yǒu zhe qiān sī wàn lǚ de lián xì me ， zěn me yòu kě yǐ shī zhǎn chū yīn sī zhī zhǔ ， ā xiū luó wáng de mì shù ？
有没有搞错，这家伙不是与与墨月族有着千丝万缕的联系么，怎么又可以施展出yīn司之主，阿修罗王的秘术？
As he spoke, Lin Xuan flicked his sleeves, and thunderous sounds filled the air as two thick black lightning bolts emerged.
wàn bān yí wèn fú xiàn zài xīn tóu ， rán ér zhè shí hòu nòng qīng chǔ ， qí shí yě gēn běn méi yǒu duō dà de yòng chǔ 。
万般疑问浮现在心头，然而这时候弄清楚，其实也根本没有多大的用处。
Since he knew Phantom Yin Lightning was effective against demons from beyond the mortal realm, he naturally used this technique. However, this time, the opponent did not show much fear. He opened his mouth and released a ball of dark red demonic flames that collided with the Phantom Yin Lightning.
rú jīn tā yǐ lái bù jí duǒ ， huāng luàn zhī xià zhǐ néng zhāng kāi dà kǒu ， yī dào qī hēi de mó fēng pēn tǔ ér chū 。
如今他已来不及躲，慌乱之下只能张开大口，一道漆黑的魔风喷吐而出。
A soft "puff" sounded as the flames and lightning interwove, part of each technique dissipating into nothingness.
nà mó fēng lí kǒu yǐ hòu ， lì kè huà wèi yí miàn miàn wū hēi fà liàng de dùn pái ， wéi zài tā shēn qián pán xuán fēi wǔ 。
那魔风离口以后，立刻化为一面面乌黑发亮的盾牌，围在他身前盘旋飞舞。
"You little brat, don’t get too cocky. If it were the old Arhath here, just one bolt of divine lightning would be enough to send me to hell. But you? You’re a million miles away from that..." The demon's cold laughter echoed in his ears.
zhè xiē dùn pái biǎo miàn jiē yǒu yǒu hēi de mó wén fú xiàn ér chū ， yī kàn fáng yù lì jiù jí wéi bù sú ， rán ér yī yǔ huàn yīn shén léi jiē chù ， què fǎng fú shì xuě yù jiàn le huǒ ， fēn fēn bīng xiāo wǎ jiě diào le 。
这些盾牌表面皆有黝黑的魔纹浮现而出，一看防御力就极为不俗，然而一与幻yīn神雷接触，却仿佛是雪遇见了火，纷纷冰消瓦解掉了。
Lin Xuan remained silent this time.
hǎo zài dùn pái suī rán méi néng jiāng shén léi dǎng zhù ， dàn yě bìng fēi yì diǎn zuò yòng yě wú 。
好在盾牌虽然没能将神雷挡住，但也并非一点作用也无。
While there was some exaggeration in what the demon said, it had its merits. Moon was not only the Queen of Yinoffice or department but also a powerhouse comparable to a true cultivator. Although he had advanced to the Golden Core stage, compared to the old Arhath, he was still an ant.
duō shǎo zhēng qǔ dào yì diǎn chuǎn qì zhī xī ， ràng zhè jiā huo huà wèi yī tuán hēi wù ， cóng shén léi de kòng xì ， táo chū lái le 。
多少争取到一点喘气之息，让这家伙化为一团黑雾，从神雷的空隙，逃出来了。
Lin Xuan was not unduly humble; this was simply how things stood. The disparity in their power was vast, and while he had managed to obtain some Phantom Yin flowers by chance, the quantity paled in comparison to what Arhath possessed. Thus, the power of Phantom Yin Lightning could never match that of her.
suí hòu shèng yú de guǐ wù yī zhèn fān gǔn hòu ， chóng xīn níng jù chéng yí gè xiǎo xiē de guǐ liǎn ， wàng xiàng lín xuān de biǎo qíng yuè fā yuàn dú ：“ xiǎo jiā huo ， jū rán gǎn jiāng běn zūn bī dào rú cǐ dì bù ， wǒ yào ràng nǐ qiú shēng bù néng ， qiú sǐ bù dé 。”
随后剩余的鬼雾一阵翻滚后，重新凝聚成一个小些的鬼脸，望向林轩的表情越发怨毒：“小家伙，居然敢将本尊逼到如此地步，我要让你求生不能，求死不得。”
Despite this, Lin Xuan acknowledged his inferiority to Arhath but did not believe Phantom Yin Lightning was entirely useless. The demon's previous demonic flames had been powerful, but after their first use, the ghostly face had shrunk significantly, indicating they required some form of true essence or soul energy.
“ qiú shēng bù néng ， qiú sǐ bù dé ？”
“求生不能，求死不得？”
Logically, at this stage in the battle, Lin Xuan should have been on the winning side. However, inexplicably, a sense of unease gnawed at his heart. Could there be any hidden tricks from this demon?
lín xuān de zuǐ jiǎo biān mǎn shì jī cháo zhī sè：“ xiàn zài shèng fù rú hé bú shì hěn qīng chǔ ， gé xià zhǐ huì chěng kǒu shé zhī lì me ？”
林轩的嘴角边满是讥嘲之sè：“现在胜负如何不是很清楚，阁下只会逞口舌之利么？”
Lin Xuan did not dismiss these feelings lightly but had no time to speculate further. The best course was action; eliminating the opponent would remove all dangers.
yī biān shuō ， lín xuān yī biān xiù páo yī fú ， pī lì shēng dà zuò ， liǎng dào ér bì cū de mò hēi sè shǎn diàn fú xiàn ér chū 。
一边说，林轩一边袖袍一拂，霹雳声大做，两道儿臂粗的墨黑sè闪电浮现而出。
With his thoughts racing, Lin Xuan flicked his sleeves and prepared to unleash another secret technique. Just then, a sigh echoed in his ears: "Little brat, I didn’t expect you to push me this far. Let’s see your true power."
jì rán zhī dào huàn yīn shén léi duì yù wài yāo mó yǒu kè zhì de xiào guǒ ， lín xuān dāng rán yào yòng cǐ shén tōng duì fù tā le 。
既然知道幻yīn神雷对域外夭魔有克制的效果，林轩当然要用此神通对付他了。
As the ghostly face spoke, it began spinning rapidly. As it turned, Lin Xuan was astonished to find that all the dense primordial energy around them instantly transformed into deep demonic energy.
Unfortunately, this was just a general statement. Lin Xuan, however, had always been meticulous in his thoughts as a cultivator. Despite the sudden change, he showed no signs of panic.
Seeing black energy rushing towards him, he raised both hands, clearly not surprised at all by this unexpected turn of events.
The ghostly face's pupils constricted, and it was visibly shocked. It did not expect Lin Xuan to be so clever and adaptable, as if he had anticipated his soul stealing move from the start.
However, regret came too late.
In a high-stakes battle, every millimeter counted; hesitation could only lead to one’s downfall. With an arrow already on the string, there was no time for retreat or delay. Even if the path ahead was a thousand-foot cliff, he had to jump headfirst into it.
Moreover, how could his opponent's preparation matter? He was a demon from beyond the mortal realm, not an easy foe to deal with. It was too early to speak of victory or defeat now.
With these thoughts in mind, the ghostly face became even more menacing. It opened its bloodstained mouth and released countless demonic energies. Then, it actually transformed into several grotesque skeletons that lunged at Lin Xuan.
While their strength was not discussed, they clearly posed a significant hindrance to Lin Xuan's efforts. Their presence significantly increased the likelihood of successful soul stealing by distracting him.
Despite this, Lin Xuan remained as calm as ever. He did not change his previous actions and raised both hands once again.
"Crack!" A loud thunderous sound echoed, with dark electric arcs filling the sky.
A radius of several feet around Lin Xuan was completely enveloped in this storm.
The skeletons that fell into it immediately seemed to meet their nemesis, emitting cries as they turned into streaks of green smoke and vanished.
"Phantom Yin Lightning!"
The ghostly face's terrified voice echoed, filled with fear.
Back then, demons from beyond the mortal realm invaded three realms—Spirit Realm, Demon Realm, and Yinoffice or department Realm. The Spirit Realm, Demon Realm, and Yinoffice or department Realm had fought them for countless millennia.
This guy was no slouch; he had once faced many Golden Core cultivators. Although he had never met Arhath King personally, his companions spoke of him often enough. Legend said that as the top expert in the Three Realms, Arhath's abilities were truly profound and mysterious. Countless demons from beyond the mortal realm perished at her hands.
Phantom Yin Lightning was not just a weapon to taint enemy treasures; it was also highly effective against demons from beyond the mortal realm. Despite his initial fear, the ghostly face did not show much trepidation. However, upon discovering that Lin Xuan's hidden move was Phantom Yin Lightning, he completely lost his nerve.
Wasn't this guy supposed to have a deep connection with the Moon Clan? How could he then use the secret techniques of the Queen of Yinoffice or department?
A myriad of doubts swirled in his mind, but it mattered little now. He had no time to dodge and could only open his mouth wide, releasing a black demonic wind.
The demonic wind transformed into dark, gleaming shields that surrounded him, swirling around him.
These shields were covered with dark demonic runes, indicating their formidable defensive capabilities. However, upon contact with the Phantom Yin Lightning, they melted away like snow meets fire.
Fortunately, while the shields failed to block the lightning entirely, they still provided some respite. The guy turned into a black mist and escaped through the gaps in the lightning.
After a flurry of movements, the remaining ghostly energy reformed into a smaller ghost face, filled with even more malice: "Little brat, you forced me to this point. I will make sure you can neither live nor die."
"Can’t live, can’t die?"
Lin Xuan’s lips curled in mockery: "The outcome is clear now; are you just going to talk big?"
As he spoke, Lin Xuan flicked his sleeves, and thunderous sounds filled the air as two thick black lightning bolts emerged.
Since he knew Phantom Yin Lightning was effective against demons from beyond the mortal realm, he naturally used this technique. However, this time, the opponent did not show much fear. He opened his mouth and released a ball of dark red demonic flames that collided with the Phantom Yin Lightning.
A soft "puff" sounded as the flames and lightning interwove, part of each technique dissipating into nothingness.
"You little brat, don’t get too cocky. If it were the old Arhath here, just one bolt of divine lightning would be enough to send me to hell. But you? You’re a million miles away from that..." The demon's cold laughter echoed in his ears.
Lin Xuan remained silent this time.
While there was some exaggeration in what the demon said, it had its merits. Moon was not only the Queen of Yinoffice or department but also a powerhouse comparable to a true cultivator. Although he had advanced to the Golden Core stage, compared to the old Arhath, he was still an ant.
Lin Xuan was not unduly humble; this was simply how things stood. The disparity in their power was vast, and while he had managed to obtain some Phantom Yin flowers by chance, the quantity paled in comparison to what Arhath possessed. Thus, the power of Phantom Yin Lightning could never match that of her.
Despite this, Lin Xuan acknowledged his inferiority to Arhath but did not believe Phantom Yin Lightning was entirely useless. The demon's previous demonic flames had been powerful, but after their first use, the ghostly face had shrunk significantly, indicating they required some form of true essence or soul energy.
Logically, at this stage in the battle, Lin Xuan should have been on the winning side. However, inexplicably, a sense of unease gnawed at his heart. Could there be any hidden tricks from this demon?
Lin Xuan did not dismiss these feelings lightly but had no time to speculate further. The best course was action; eliminating the opponent would remove all dangers.
With his thoughts racing, Lin Xuan flicked his sleeves and prepared to unleash another secret technique. Just then, a sigh echoed in his ears: "Little brat, I didn’t expect you to push me this far. Let’s see your true power."
As the ghostly face spoke, it began spinning rapidly. As it turned, Lin Xuan was astonished to find that all the dense primordial energy around them instantly transformed into deep demonic energy.