zhǐ jiàn zhè wèi jiàn hú gōng zhǎng mén mǎn liǎn huáng jí zhī sè， gāng cái jí biàn bèi lín xuān bī rù jué jìng yě bú jiàn tā rú cǐ jīng huáng de 。
只见这位剑湖宫掌门满脸惶急之sè，刚才即便被林轩逼入绝境也不见他如此惊惶的。
The sword lake palace patriarch's face was filled with panic. Even when Lin Xuan had forced him into a corner, he hadn't shown such fear.
méi cuò ， jīng huāng shī cuò ！
没错，惊慌失措！
Indeed, it was panic!
“ yǒu hé bù kě ？”
“有何不可？”
"What's the problem?"
huí yìng tā de ， què shì léi tíng bān de jù hǒu ， zhèn dé rén ěr mó fā téng ， ér nà jù rén suī kāi kǒu huí yìng le ， rán ér tūn shì hú shuǐ de sù dù ， què méi yǒu shòu dào bàn diǎn yǐng xiǎng xuē ruò 。
回应他的，却是雷霆般的巨吼，震得人耳膜发疼，而那巨人虽开口回应了，然而吞噬湖水的速度，却没有受到半点影响削弱。
In response to his words came a thunderous roar that made one's ears ache. Despite the giant's reply, its rate of devouring the lake water remained unchanged.
lǎo zhě de liǎn sè yuè fā nàn kàn le 。
老者的脸sè越发难看了。
The old man's face turned even more ugly.
jiàn hú gōng néng chéng wéi nài lóng jiè pái míng dì yī de zōng mén jiā zú ， gù rán shì lì dài zǔ shī dān jīng jié lǜ de jié guǒ ， rán ér zhè líng yǎn zhī hú què gōng bù kě méi ， kě yǐ shuō shì běn mén de zhèn pài zhī bǎo 。
剑湖宫能成为鼐龙界排名第一的宗门家族，固然是历代祖师殚jīng竭虑的结果，然而这灵眼之湖却功不可没，可以说是本门的镇派之宝。
For the Sword Lake Palace to be ranked first in the Dragonfall Realm, it was indeed due to the efforts of generations of ancestors. However, this spirit eye lake had played a crucial role and could be considered a treasure of their sect.
ér shī shū xiàn zài què zài huǐ diào zhè líng yǎn zhī hú ， shuō qī shī miè zǔ yě bù wèi guò ， méi yǒu le zhè jiàn bǎo wù ， jí biàn jīn tiān néng gòu dǎ bài qiáng dí ， jiàn hú gōng yě nán miǎn shuāi luò xià qù 。
而师叔现在却在毁掉这灵眼之湖，说欺师灭祖也不为过，没有了这件宝物，即便今天能够打败强敌，剑湖宫也难免衰落下去。
Now, his senior uncle was destroying this spirit eye lake; calling him a traitor wasn't an exaggeration. Without such a treasure, even if they defeated their enemies today, the Sword Lake Palace would inevitably decline.
shēn wèi zhǎng mén ， tā qǐ huì bù zhī dào zhè zhōng jiān de qīng zhòng huǎn jí ， suǒ yǐ ， tā cái kǔ kǔ xiàng quàn bù yǐ 。
身为掌门，他岂会不知道这中间的轻重缓急，所以，他才苦苦相劝不已。
As the patriarch, he couldn't possibly not understand the gravity of the situation and thus had been pleading tirelessly.
rán ér qīng páo nán zi nǎ lǐ tīng dé xià qù ， tā yǔ qī zǐ qíng hǎo ài dǔ ， bù jǐn jǐn shì shuāng xiū dào lǚ ， ér shì cóng xiǎo jiù yǐ xiāng shí ， qīng méi zhú mǎ ， liǎng xiǎo wú cāi ， yì qǐ bèi shī zūn kàn zhòng ， dài dào le zhè jiàn hú gōng lái 。
然而青袍男子哪里听得下去，他与妻子情好爱笃，不仅仅是双修道侣，而是从小就已相识，青梅竹马，两小无猜，一起被师尊看中，带到了这剑湖宫来。
But the young man in green robes wouldn't listen at all. He was deeply in love with his wife; more than just a couple practicing cultivation together, they had known each other since childhood, like bamboo shoots growing side by side. They were chosen by their master to come here to the Sword Lake Palace.
wú shù suì yuè de kǔ xiū ， gǎn qíng què yuè fā shēn hòu ， jié wèi shuāng xiū dào lǚ zhī hòu ， gèng shì fū chàng fù suí ， yì qǐ xiū xiān ， yì qǐ xún zhǎo nà cháng shēng zhī yuán 。
无数岁月的苦修，感情却越发深厚，结为双修道侣之后，更是夫唱妇随，一起修仙，一起寻找那长生之缘。
After countless years of arduous cultivation, their feelings only grew stronger. After becoming a couple, they supported each other in cultivation and searched for immortality.
dù jié qī de xiū liàn hěn nán ， dàn zhǐ yǒu mài rù hòu qī ， tā men jiù kě yǐ xiāng shǒu yú yǒng yuǎn 。
渡劫期的修炼很难，但只有迈入后期，他们就可以相守于永远。
The cultivation period was difficult, but once they reached later stages, they could be together forever.
rán ér zhè měi hǎo de yuàn wàng què bèi lín xuān dǎ pò ， ài qī yǐ hún guī dì fǔ ， jì rú cǐ ， zì jǐ cháng shēng bù lǎo yě méi yǒu yì yì le ， tā wéi yī shèng xià de niàn tou jiù shì bào fù ， jiāng yǎn qián zhī rén chōu hún liàn pò 。
然而这美好的愿望却被林轩打破，爱妻已魂归地府，既如此，自己长生不老也没有意义了，他唯一剩下的念头就是报复，将眼前之人抽魂炼魄。
However, this beautiful wish was shattered by Lin Xuan. His beloved wife had already passed away; thus, his own immortality no longer held any meaning. All that remained was revenge, to take the life of the person in front of him and extract their soul.
tā yǐ méng sǐ zhì ， lián zì shēn de xìng mìng dōu bù zài hū ， jiàn hú gōng huì bú huì yīn cǐ shuāi luò zì rán jiù gèng bú huì fàng zài xīn shàng le 。
他已萌死志，连自身的xìng命都不在乎，剑湖宫会不会因此衰落自然就更不会放在心上了。
He had resolved to die, not even caring about his own life. The decline of the Sword Lake Palace would be a matter of indifference.
jiàn hú gōng zhǎng mén shuō tā qī shī miè zǔ ， píng xīn lái shuō ， bìng méi yǒu fēn háo kuā zhāng zhī chù ， rán ér nà yòu rú hé 。 jiù suàn shì zhuì rù jiǔ yōu dì fǔ ， tā yě yào xiān jiāng ài qī de chóu bào le zài shuō 。
剑湖宫掌门说他欺师灭祖，平心来说，并没有分毫夸张之处，然而那又如何。就算是坠入九幽地府，他也要先将爱妻的仇报了再说。
The sword lake palace patriarch accused him of betraying his master; objectively speaking, there wasn't an ounce of exaggeration. But what did that matter? Even if he fell into the nine realms of hell, he would first settle the score with his beloved wife.
jù rén jì xù zhe gāng cái de dòng zuò ， duì yú jiàn hú gōng zhǎng mén de kěn qiú sī háo huí yìng yě wú 。
巨人继续着刚才的动作，对于剑湖宫掌门的恳求丝毫回应也无。
The giant continued its actions, showing no response to the sword lake palace patriarch's pleas.
xiǎn rán tā shì chī le chèng tuó tiě le xīn ， zuò xià de zhè ge jué dìng ， jiǔ tóu niú yě xiū xiǎng lā huí lái le 。
显然他是吃了秤砣铁了心，做下的这个决定，九头牛也休想拉回来了。
Clearly, it had made up its mind and wouldn't be swayed by anything.
quàn shuō méi yǒu xiào guǒ ， nà xiān fēng dào gǔ de lǎo zhě liǎn shàng shǎn guò yī sī zhēng zhá zhī sè， dàn hěn kuài jiù bèi jiān rèn gěi dài tì le ， chēng mù dà hē ：“ jiàn hú gōng dì zǐ tīng lìng ， cǐ rén qī shī miè zǔ ， suí wǒ yì qǐ gōng jī 。 jiāng tā miè shā zài zhè lǐ 。”
劝说没有效果，那仙风道骨的老者脸上闪过一丝挣扎之sè，但很快就被坚韧给代替了，瞠目大喝：“剑湖宫弟子听令，此人欺师灭祖，随我一起攻击。将他灭杀在这里。”
His attempts at persuasion were futile. The old man with a scholarly appearance showed signs of struggle but quickly replaced them with determination as he shouted: "Sword Lake Palace disciples listen up! This person has betrayed his master; follow me in attacking him and kill him here."
lǎo zhě huà yīn wèi luò ， xiù páo yī fú ， jīn guāng shǎn shuò 。 yǐ jiāng yī gān jīn lán bǐ jì chū ， mò xiāng mí sàn ér chū ， huò diǎn huò chuō ， bǐ zǒu lóng shé ， yí gè gè gǔ piáo de wén zì yìng rù yǎn lián 。 suí hòu huà zuò dāo jiàn ， xiàng zhe dí rén zǎn shè。
老者话音未落，袖袍一拂，金光闪烁。已将一杆金澜笔祭出，墨香弥散而出，或点或戳，笔走龙蛇，一个个古朴的文字映入眼帘。随后化作刀剑，向着敌人攒shè。
Before the old man's words had fully faded, he flicked his sleeves, emitting golden light. He summoned a golden澜pen, ink diffusing out, puncturing or stabbing with it like dragons dancing. Ancient characters appeared before transforming into swords and spears, launching at the enemy.
zhè yàng de jié guǒ ràng lín xuān yě chēng mù jié shé ， tā zuò mèng yě bù céng xiǎng ， yī yǎn bù hé ， jiàn hú gōng zhǎng mén jū rán huì yǔ shuò guǒ jǐn cún de tài shàng zhǎng lǎo fān liǎn chéng chóu ， zhè yàng de shì qíng ruò bú shì qīn yǎn mù dǔ 。 bù lùn shuí shuō yǔ tā tīng ， dōu jué bú huì xiāng xìn 。
这样的结果让林轩也瞠目结舌，他做梦也不曾想，一眼不合，剑湖宫掌门居然会与硕果仅存的太上长老翻脸成仇，这样的事情若不是亲眼目睹。不论谁说与他听，都绝不会相信。
This outcome left Lin Xuan dumbfounded. He never imagined that a single disagreement would lead to such a rift between the sword lake palace patriarch and the last remaining senior elder.
ér jiàn hú gōng qí tā de fēn shén qī xiū shì zì rán yě jiàn dào le zhè yí mù ， cuò è zhī yú 。 liǎn shàng de biǎo qíng què shì máng rán wú cuò ， zhǎng mén shī xiōng bù jǐn shí lì chū zhòng ， wéi rén pǐn xìng， tā men yě xiàng lái pèi fú 。
而剑湖宫其他的分神期修士自然也见到了这一幕，错愕之余。脸上的表情却是茫然无措，掌门师兄不仅实力出众，为人品xìng，他们也向来佩服。
Even if others told him this, he wouldn't believe it unless he saw it with his own eyes.
kě tā xiàn zài yào yǔ zhī wèi dí de ， què shì běn mén tài shàng zhǎng lǎo 。 zhòng xiū shì zì rán bù zhī dào zěn me bàn cái hǎo 。
可他现在要与之为敌的，却是本门太上长老。众修士自然不知道怎么办才好。
Other spirit realm cultivators of the Sword Lake Palace naturally witnessed this scene. They were shocked but looked helpless. Their senior brother not only had outstanding strength and character; they also admired him greatly.
suī rán nà jù rén yào huǐ diào líng yǎn zhī hú ， tā men yě kàn chū zhè jiàn shì 。 shì tài shàng zhǎng lǎo yǒu cuò ， kě nà yòu rú hé ， xiū xiān jiè shì qiáng zhě wèi zūn de ， jiè tā men yí gè dǎn ， yòu rú hé gǎn yǔ dù jié qī cún zài wéi nán ？
虽然那巨人要毁掉灵眼之湖，他们也看出这件事。是太上长老有错，可那又如何，修仙界是强者为尊的，借他们一个胆，又如何敢与渡劫期存在为难？
But now, he was opposing their senior elder. The cultivators didn't know what to do.
liǎng bù xiāng bāng shì zuì hòu de xuǎn zé ， zhè zhǒng qíng xíng xià tā men yě zhǐ néng zhì shēn shì wài 。
两不相帮是最后的选择，这种情形下他们也只能置身事外。
Although the giant wanted to destroy the spirit eye lake, they could see that it was the senior elder's fault. But how could they dare to challenge a late-stage cultivation existence in this world of might makes right?
rán ér shì qíng bìng méi yǒu wán 。
然而事情并没有完。
Their only choice was to stay out of it.
fèng huáng zhū què zhǎo sī zuǐ zhuó ， nà jīn sè de guāng mù yuè lái yuè dàn ， yáo huàng dé yuè fā lì hài ， xiǎn rán jù lí pò suì yǐ jīng bù yuǎn 。
凤凰朱雀爪撕嘴啄，那金sè的光幕越来越淡，摇晃得越发厉害，显然距离破碎已经不远。
However, things weren't over yet.
kě hú shuǐ bèi xī shí de sù dù yě yuè lái yuè kuài ， lín xuān de méi tóu zhòu le qǐ lái ， qí jiān ， tā zì rán yě xiǎng le bàn fǎ zǔ zhǐ ， rán ér què méi yǒu yòng tú ， shèn zhì lián zàn huǎn duì fāng xī nà hú shuǐ de sù dù ， dōu chéng le shē wàng zhī shì 。
可湖水被吸食的速度也越来越快，林轩的眉头皱了起来，其间，他自然也想了办法阻止，然而却没有用途，甚至连暂缓对方吸纳湖水的速度，都成了奢望之事。
Phoenix and Vermilion Bird claws tore and pecked at each other. The golden light curtain grew fainter and more unstable, clearly on the verge of breaking.
jiù zhè yàng ， yòu guò le dà yuē bàn zhǎn chá de gōng fu 。
就这样，又过了大约半盏茶的功夫。
But the rate at which the lake water was being consumed increased as well. Lin Xuan frowned. He had thought of ways to stop it but found them useless. Even slowing down the absorption of the lake's energy became a distant hope.
zhěng gè líng yā zhī hú ， yǐ bīn yú gān hé 。
整个灵压之湖，已濒于干涸。
After about half a cup of tea passed,
lín xuān méi tou yí zhòu ， yī dào fǎ jué dǎ chū ， fèng huáng zhū què chì bǎng yī shàn ， huí dào le zì jǐ de shēn qián 。
林轩眉头一皱，一道法诀打出，凤凰朱雀翅膀一扇，回到了自己的身前。
the spirit eye lake was nearly dry.
jié jìn quán lì ， hái shì méi néng zǔ zhǐ ， jì rán rú cǐ ， lín xuān yě jiù bù zài zuò wú yì yì de shì ， xiān kàn kàn duì fāng de fǎn yìng zài zuò dìng duó ， rú jīn shì xū yào shāo wēi lěng jìng yī xià de shí kè ， hòu fā zhì rén ， yě xǔ huì shì yí gè jí wéi gāo míng de xuǎn zé 。
竭尽全力，还是没能阻止，既然如此，林轩也就不再做无意义的事，先看看对方的反应再做定夺，如今是需要稍微冷静一下的时刻，后发制人，也许会是一个极为高明的选择。
Lin Xuan frowned and cast a spell, causing the Phoenix Vermilion Bird wings to return to his side.
qí shí duì fāng de mù dì ， lín xuān yǐn yǐn yǐ yǒu le cāi cè ， tūn shì líng yǎn zhī hú ， guī gēn jié dǐ ， jiù shì wèi le yào xī nà lǐ miàn de líng qì bà le 。
其实对方的目的，林轩隐隐已有了猜测，吞噬灵眼之湖，归根结底，就是为了要吸纳里面的灵气罢了。
Despite his efforts, he couldn't stop it. Since this was the case, Lin Xuan decided not to waste time on meaningless actions. He would observe their reaction before making any decisions. The current moment called for some calm; perhaps waiting and striking later could be a wise choice.
zhǐ shì zhè yàng de zuò fǎ tài lí pǔ 。
只是这样的做法太离谱。
Lin Xuan actually had a vague guess about the other party's intentions: devouring the spirit eye lake was ultimately to absorb its energy.
yǎn qián kě bú shì shén me pǔ tōng de líng yǎn zhī wù ， ér shì líng yǎn zhī hú ， bù lùn miàn jī ， hái shì líng qì de nóng dù ， fàng yǎn líng jiè ， dōu shì shǒu qū yī zhǐ de 。
眼前可不是什么普通的灵眼之物，而是灵眼之湖，不论面积，还是灵气的浓度，放眼灵界，都是首屈一指的。
But such an approach was too outrageous.
yùn hán de líng qì zhī duō ， bù lùn shù liàng hái shì zhì liàng ， dōu yuǎn yuǎn chāo guò yì bān de jí pǐn líng mài xǔ duō ， fǒu zé ， yě bù pèi zuò wéi jiàn hú gōng zhèn pài de bǎo wù 。
蕴含的灵气之多，不论数量还是质量，都远远超过一般的极品灵脉许多，否则，也不配作为剑湖宫镇派的宝物。
The object in front of him wasn't just any spirit eye, but a spirit eye lake. In terms of size and concentration of energy, it ranked among the best in the entire spirit realm.
yì kǒu qì tūn xià zhè yàng de líng wù ， duì fāng jiù bù pà jiāng zì jǐ de jīng mài gěi chēng bào me ？
一口气吞下这样的灵物，对方就不怕将自己的经脉给撑爆么？
The amount of energy contained within this treasure was far greater than that of ordinary top-grade spiritual veins, otherwise, it wouldn't be considered a treasure of the Sword Lake Palace.
zhè jiā huo jiǎn zhí fēng le 。
这家伙简直疯了。
Swallowing such an item, would he risk rupturing his meridians?
lín xuān tàn le kǒu qì ， què jiàn nà jù rén zài shēn shēn hū xī ， qí shí jiù suàn huà shēn qiān zhàng gāo de páng rán dà wù ， yǔ zhè líng yǎn zhī hú de miàn jī xiāng bǐ ， yě bù guò shì xiǎo wū jiàn dà wū ， kě tā hē le nà me duō hú shuǐ ， dǔ zi què fēn háo biàn huà yě wú ， xiǎn rán shì shī zhǎn le mǒu zhǒng bù kě sī yì de mì shù 。
林轩叹了口气，却见那巨人在深深呼吸，其实就算化身千丈高的庞然大物，与这灵眼之湖的面积相比，也不过是小巫见大巫，可他喝了那么多湖水，肚子却分毫变化也无，显然是施展了某种不可思议的秘术。
This guy must be insane.
zhèng rú lín xuān de chuǎi mó ， tūn xià zhè yàng líng qì nóng yù de bǎo wù ， tā hún shēn de jīng mài yǐ chéng shòu bú zhù ， shēn shàng yǒu sī sī xiān xuè zhàn fàng ér chū ， hěn kuài ， jiù biàn chéng le yí gè xuè rén ， liǎn shàng de biǎo qíng yě mǎn shì tòng kǔ ， kàn shàng qù zhēng níng ér kě bù 。
正如林轩的揣摩，吞下这样灵气浓郁的宝物，他浑身的经脉已承受不住，身上有丝丝鲜血绽放而出，很快，就变成了一个血人，脸上的表情也满是痛苦，看上去狰狞而可怖。
Lin Xuan sighed. He saw the giant taking deep breaths. Even if it had transformed into a colossal figure, compared to the spirit eye lake's vastness, it was like a small creature before a giant. Despite drinking so much water, its stomach showed no change, indicating some incredible secret technique.
hōng ！
轰！
As Lin Xuan suspected, after consuming such an energy-rich treasure, his meridians were already strained. Blood began to seep from his body, quickly turning him into a bloody figure. His face was contorted with pain, looking terrifying.
tā yī jiǎo tà chū ， zhěng gè dà dì dōu zài chàn dǒu ， què bú shì biàn dà biàn zhòng le de yuán gù ， ér shì hún shēn shàng xià de líng lì ， bào zhǎng dào le yí gè bù kě sī yì de dì bù 。
他一脚踏出，整个大地都在颤抖，却不是变大变重了的缘故，而是浑身上下的灵力，暴涨到了一个不可思议的地步。
Boom!
“ xiǎo jiā huo ， nǐ shā wǒ ài qī ， wǒ yào ràng nǐ qiú shēng bù néng ， qiú sǐ bù dé 。” jù rén de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， jiù rú tóng yī dào dào léi míng zài tiān kōng zhōng huá guò 。
“小家伙，你杀我爱妻，我要让你求生不能，求死不得。”巨人的声音传入耳朵，就如同一道道雷鸣在天空中划过。
With one step, the entire earth trembled. It wasn't because it had grown larger or heavier; rather, its spiritual energy surged to an unimaginable extent.
“ hēng ， nǐ zuò dé dào me ？”
“哼，你做得到么？”
"Little guy, you killed my wife, and I will make sure you can neither live nor die," the giant's voice echoed in his ears, like thunder rolling across the sky.
lín xuān liǎn shàng què sī háo wèi jù yě wú ， shèn zhì dài zhe jǐ fēn cháo fěng yǔ bù xiè zhī sè：“ jiè zhù wài lì ， nǐ tǐ nèi de líng lì shì zēng jiā le xǔ duō ， kě yòu yǒu shén me yòng tú ， zhè zhǒng zá luàn wú zhāng de líng lì nǐ néng gòu zì jǐ yòng me ， xiǎo xīn bù néng gòu shāng dí ， què jiāng zì jǐ dā le jìn qù 。”
林轩脸上却丝毫畏惧也无，甚至带着几分嘲讽与不屑之sè：“借助外力，你体内的灵力是增加了许多，可又有什么用途，这种杂乱无章的灵力你能够自己用么，小心不能够伤敌，却将自己搭了进去。”
"Hmph, can you do that?"
lín xuān zuǐ shàng zhè yàng shuō ， qí shí xīn zhōng què chōng mǎn le yí huò ， huò zhě shuō dǐ qì bù zú ， duì fāng yě shì dù jié jí bié de lǎo guài wù ， jiù suàn shāng xīn guò dù ， zhè me jiǎn dān de dào lǐ bú huì bù qīng chǔ ， tā zhè me zuò ， kěn dìng bú shì yī shí tóu nǎo fā rè ， ér shì yǒu mù dì de 。
林轩嘴上这样说，其实心中却充满了疑惑，或者说底气不足，对方也是渡劫级别的老怪物，就算伤心过度，这么简单的道理不会不清楚，他这么做，肯定不是一时头脑发热，而是有目的的。
Lin Xuan showed no fear on his face; instead, he wore a hint of mockery and disdain: "You've increased your spiritual energy by relying on external forces. But what use is it? Can you control this chaotic energy to harm others without risking your own life?"
“ xiǎo jiā huo ， nǐ shì shì zì rán jiù qīng chǔ le 。”
“小家伙，你试试自然就清楚了。”
While saying this, Lin Xuan was actually filled with doubt. Or rather, he lacked confidence. The other party was also a late-stage cultivation existence; even if he was overwhelmed by grief, he wouldn't be so foolish as to make such a simple mistake. He must have had some purpose.
nà jù rén wèng shēng wèng qì de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， yī jiù yǔ dǎ léi de shēng yīn xiāng chà fǎng fú ， suí hòu tā xī le kǒu qì ， xiù páo yī fú ， yí gè yù píng fēi lüè ér chū ， liǎng gēn zhǐ tou qīng qīng yī niē ， yī lì lóng yǎn dà xiǎo de dān yào jiù yìng rù yǎn lián 。
那巨人瓮声瓮气的声音传入耳朵，依旧与打雷的声音相差仿佛，随后他吸了口气，袖袍一拂，一个玉瓶飞掠而出，两根指头轻轻一捏，一粒龙眼大小的丹药就映入眼帘。
"Little guy, try it and you'll see."
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The giant's deep voice echoed in his ears, similar to thunder. Then, after taking a breath, he flicked his sleeves, sending an jade bottle flying out. With two fingers, he pinched and revealed a dragon eye-sized pill.
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The sword lake palace patriarch's face was filled with panic. Even when Lin Xuan had forced him into a corner, he hadn't shown such fear.
Indeed, it was panic!
"What's the problem?"
In response to his words came a thunderous roar that made one's ears ache. Despite the giant's reply, its rate of devouring the lake water remained unchanged.
The old man's face turned even more ugly.
For the Sword Lake Palace to be ranked first in the Dragonfall Realm, it was indeed due to the efforts of generations of ancestors. However, this spirit eye lake had played a crucial role and could be considered a treasure of their sect.
Now, his senior uncle was destroying this spirit eye lake; calling him a traitor wasn't an exaggeration. Without such a treasure, even if they defeated their enemies today, the Sword Lake Palace would inevitably decline.
As the patriarch, he couldn't possibly not understand the gravity of the situation and thus had been pleading tirelessly.
But the young man in green robes wouldn't listen at all. He was deeply in love with his wife; more than just a couple practicing cultivation together, they had known each other since childhood, like bamboo shoots growing side by side. They were chosen by their master to come here to the Sword Lake Palace.
After countless years of arduous cultivation, their feelings only grew stronger. After becoming a couple, they supported each other in cultivation and searched for immortality.
The cultivation period was difficult, but once they reached later stages, they could be together forever.
However, this beautiful wish was shattered by Lin Xuan. His beloved wife had already passed away; thus, his own immortality no longer held any meaning. All that remained was revenge, to take the life of the person in front of him and extract their soul.
He had resolved to die, not even caring about his own life. The decline of the Sword Lake Palace would be a matter of indifference.
The sword lake palace patriarch accused him of betraying his master; objectively speaking, there wasn't an ounce of exaggeration. But what did that matter? Even if he fell into the nine realms of hell, he would first settle the score with his beloved wife.
The giant continued its actions, showing no response to the sword lake palace patriarch's pleas.
Clearly, it had made up its mind and wouldn't be swayed by anything.
"Damn!"
His attempts at persuasion were futile. The old man with a scholarly appearance showed signs of struggle but quickly replaced them with determination as he shouted: "Sword Lake Palace disciples listen up! This person has betrayed his master; follow me in attacking him and kill him here."
Before the old man's words had fully faded, he flicked his sleeves, emitting golden light. He summoned a golden澜pen, ink diffusing out, puncturing or stabbing with it like dragons dancing. Ancient characters appeared before transforming into swords and spears, launching at the enemy.
This outcome left Lin Xuan dumbfounded. He never imagined that a single disagreement would lead to such a rift between the sword lake palace patriarch and the last remaining senior elder.
Even if others told him this, he wouldn't believe it unless he saw it with his own eyes.
Other spirit realm cultivators of the Sword Lake Palace naturally witnessed this scene. They were shocked but looked helpless. Their senior brother not only had outstanding strength and character; they also admired him greatly.
But now, he was opposing their senior elder. The cultivators didn't know what to do.
Although the giant wanted to destroy the spirit eye lake, they could see that it was the senior elder's fault. But how could they dare to challenge a late-stage cultivation existence in this world of might makes right?
Their only choice was to stay out of it.
However, things weren't over yet.
Phoenix and Vermilion Bird claws tore and pecked at each other. The golden light curtain grew fainter and more unstable, clearly on the verge of breaking.
But the rate at which the lake water was being consumed increased as well. Lin Xuan frowned. He had thought of ways to stop it but found them useless. Even slowing down the absorption of the lake's energy became a distant hope.
After about half a cup of tea passed,
the spirit eye lake was nearly dry.
Lin Xuan frowned and cast a spell, causing the Phoenix Vermilion Bird wings to return to his side.
Despite his efforts, he couldn't stop it. Since this was the case, Lin Xuan decided not to waste time on meaningless actions. He would observe their reaction before making any decisions. The current moment called for some calm; perhaps waiting and striking later could be a wise choice.
Lin Xuan actually had a vague guess about the other party's intentions: devouring the spirit eye lake was ultimately to absorb its energy.
But such an approach was too outrageous.
The object in front of him wasn't just any spirit eye, but a spirit eye lake. In terms of size and concentration of energy, it ranked among the best in the entire spirit realm.
The amount of energy contained within this treasure was far greater than that of ordinary top-grade spiritual veins, otherwise, it wouldn't be considered a treasure of the Sword Lake Palace.
Swallowing such an item, would he risk rupturing his meridians?
This guy must be insane.
Lin Xuan sighed. He saw the giant taking deep breaths. Even if it had transformed into a colossal figure, compared to the spirit eye lake's vastness, it was like a small creature before a giant. Despite drinking so much water, its stomach showed no change, indicating some incredible secret technique.
As Lin Xuan suspected, after consuming such an energy-rich treasure, his meridians were already strained. Blood began to seep from his body, quickly turning him into a bloody figure. His face was contorted with pain, looking terrifying.
Boom!
With one step, the entire earth trembled. It wasn't because it had grown larger or heavier; rather, its spiritual energy surged to an unimaginable extent.
"Little guy, you killed my wife, and I will make sure you can neither live nor die," the giant's voice echoed in his ears, like thunder rolling across the sky.
"Hmph, can you do that?"
Lin Xuan showed no fear on his face; instead, he wore a hint of mockery and disdain: "You've increased your spiritual energy by relying on external forces. But what use is it? Can you control this chaotic energy to harm others without risking your own life?"
While saying this, Lin Xuan was actually filled with doubt. Or rather, he lacked confidence. The other party was also a late-stage cultivation existence; even if he was overwhelmed by grief, he wouldn't be so foolish as to make such a simple mistake. He must have had some purpose.
"Little guy, try it and you'll see."
The giant's deep voice echoed in his ears, similar to thunder. Then, after taking a breath, he flicked his sleeves, sending an jade bottle flying out. With two fingers, he pinched and revealed a dragon eye-sized pill.
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