tā nǎ lái de nà me qiáng dà de shén shí ？
他哪来的那么强大的神识？
Where did he get such powerful divine consciousness?
lín xuān xīn zhōng chōng mǎn le yí huò 。
林轩心中充满了疑惑。
Lin Xuan's mind was filled with doubts.
rán ér xiàn zài xiǎn rán bú shì kǎo lǜ zhè ge de shí kè ， suī rán bù zhī dào duì fāng wèi shén me zhè me zuò ， dàn jì chū de xiān jiàn fǎ bǎo nà me duō ， yí dàn bù chéng zhèn shì ， wēi lì kěn dìng bù sú 。
然而现在显然不是考虑这个的时刻，虽然不知道对方为什么这么做，但祭出的仙剑法宝那么多，一旦布成阵势，威力肯定不俗。
However, this wasn't the time to ponder that. Although he didn't know why his opponent had done so, the number of immortal swords and magical treasures they had summoned was considerable. Once these formed an array, their power would certainly be formidable.
lín xuān suī rán zì wèn shén tōng fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， dàn yě bù gǎn xiǎo kàn tiān xià yīng xióng 。
林轩虽然自问神通非同小可，但也不敢小看天下英雄。
Although Lin Xuan knew his own abilities were no small matter, he still dared not underestimate heroes from all over the world.
cāng yīng bó tù ， yì yòng quán lì 。
苍鹰博兔，亦用全力。
Eagles prey on rabbits with full force.
lín xuān jīng lì wú shù qū zhé kǎn kě ， zì rán bú huì fàn dà yì qīng dí de cuò wù 。
林轩经历无数曲折坎坷，自然不会犯大意轻敌的错误。
Lin Xuan had experienced countless twists and turns; thus, he wouldn't make the mistake of being careless or underestimating his opponent.
lín xuān yī zhǐ xiàng qián diǎn qù 。
林轩一指向前点去。
With a finger pointing forward, Lin Xuan's Nine Palaces Musty Sword Spirit emitted a burst of light. The swords flew out like a fierce wind and heavy rain.
jiǔ gōng xū yú jiàn líng guāng dà zuò ， rú jí fēng zhòu yǔ bān de xiàng qián fēi shè ér chū 。
九宫须臾剑灵光大做，如疾风骤雨般的向前飞shè而出。
The attack was incredibly intense. Most cultivators at the early Transcending Tribulation stage wouldn't dare to directly face such power. However, his opponent remained motionless, pointing a finger forward as well.
gōng shì líng lì wú bǐ ， huàn zuò yì bān de dù jié chū qī de xiū xiān zhě gēn běn bù gǎn zhí yīng qí fēng ， rán ér duì fāng què shén sè bù dòng ， tóng yàng shì yī zhǐ xiàng qián diǎn chū 。
攻势凌厉无比，换做一般的渡劫初期的修仙者根本不敢直缨其锋，然而对方却神sè不动，同样是一指向前点出。
A sound echoed through the void as thousands of immortal swords flew before him, forming layers that blocked their path.
pò kōng shēng dà zuò 。
破空声大做。
Although these swords varied in quality, none could match the Nine Palaces Musty Sword. Yet, with sheer numbers, they managed to successfully block it. As the saying goes: "Ants can bite an elephant."
chéng qiān shàng wàn de xiān jiàn fēi dào shēn qián ， céng céng dié dié de dǎng zài qián miàn 。
成千上万的仙剑飞到身前，层层叠叠的挡在前面。
...
suī rán zhè xiē xiān jiàn pǐn zhì bù yī ， jiǔ gōng xū yú jiàn wú yī hé zhī dí ， rán ér kào zhāo shù liàng zhòng duō ， zuì zhōng què yě jiāng jiǔ gōng xū yú jiàn chéng gōng dǎng zhù ， sú huà shuō yǐ duō yǎo sǐ xiàng ， dà yuē jiù shì zhè ge dào lǐ le 。
虽然这些仙剑品质不一，九宫须臾剑无一合之敌，然而靠着数量众多，最终却也将九宫须臾剑成功挡住，俗话说蚁多咬死象，大约就是这个道理了。
Lin Xuan frowned as he hadn't yet decided on his next move when he saw the opponent make a move.
……
……
Both hands moved swiftly in strange trajectories through the air while incantations of great complexity were chanted from their mouths.
lín xuān méi tou yí zhòu ， hái méi yǒu xiǎng hǎo xià yī bù gāi zěn me zuò ， què jiàn duì fāng dòng le 。
林轩眉头一皱，还没有想好下一步该怎么做，却见对方动了。
Suddenly, an unbelievable scene unfolded. The immortal swords he had summoned began to vanish from sight one by one.
shuāng shǒu bù tíng huī wǔ ， zài xū kōng zhōng huá guò qí yì de guǐ jì ， kǒu zhōng suǒ tǔ chū de zhòu yǔ ， gèng shì xuán miào yǐ jí 。
双手不停挥舞，在虚空中划过奇异的轨迹，口中所吐出的咒语，更是玄妙以极。
The speed was astonishing; within half a cup of tea's time, nearly a million swords disappeared without a trace.
suí hòu bù kě sī yì de yí mù chū xiàn le 。
随后不可思议的一幕出现了。
Lin Xuan's face showed signs of alertness as he sensed danger looming but still couldn't figure out the purpose behind this move.
tā suǒ jì chū de nà xiē xiān jiàn ， yī bǐng yī bǐng de xiāo shī zài le shì xiàn lǐ 。
他所祭出的那些仙剑，一柄一柄的消失在了视线里。
Uncertain, it would be rash to act blindly. So, he chose to wait.
sù dù kuài jí ， duǎn duǎn xiǎo bàn zhǎn chá de gōng fu ， jìn bǎi wàn bǐng xiān jiàn jiù quán bù xiāo shī le zōng jì 。
速度快极，短短小半盏茶的功夫，近百万柄仙剑就全部消失了踪迹。
One must understand the situation and strike when the time is right. Sometimes, waiting can also be a wise choice.
lín xuān liǎn shàng lù chū jǐng tì zhī sè， tā xīn zhōng yǐn yǐn yǐ yǒu wēi xiǎn de yù zhào le ， rán ér què yī jiù méi yǒu nòng qīng chǔ ， duì fāng zhè me zuò de mù dì jiū jìng wèi hé 。
林轩脸上露出jǐng惕之sè，他心中隐隐已有危险的预兆了，然而却依旧没有弄清楚，对方这么做的目的究竟为何。
Just as that thought crossed his mind, the entire void seemed to ripple like a small lake after a stone was thrown into it.
xiǎng bù míng bái ， nà zhè shí hòu suí yì chū shǒu jiù xiǎn de yǒu xiē máng mù ， yú shì tā xuǎn zé le děng dài yī tú 。
想不明白，那这时候随意出手就显得有些盲目，于是他选择了等待一途。
But this was only the beginning.
wéi rén yào dǒng de shěn shí duó shì ， hòu fā zhì rén yǒu shí hòu qí shí yě shì yī bù cuò de xuǎn zé 。
为人要懂得审时度势，后发制人有时候其实也是一不错的选择。
In just a few breaths, the entire void shattered into nothingness, resembling the moment of creation in chaos.
zhè ge niàn tou shàng wèi zhuǎn guò ， jiù jiàn zhěng gè xū kōng tū rán rú bèi tóu xià yī méi shí zǐ de xiǎo hú ， bō wén yī quān yī quān de dàng yàng qǐ lái le 。
这个念头尚未转过，就见整个虚空突然如被投下一枚石子的小湖，波纹一圈一圈的荡漾起来了。
Lin Xuan couldn't sense any trace of primordial energy.
ér zhè bù guò shì gāng gāng kāi shǐ 。
而这不过是刚刚开始。
"What is this..."
bù guò jǐ xī de gōng fu ， zhěng gè xū kōng jiù chè dǐ pò suì diào le ， huà wèi yī piàn xū wú ， fǎng fú hùn dùn chū kāi de shí kè 。
不过几息的功夫，整个虚空就彻底破碎掉了，化为一片虚无，仿佛混沌初开的时刻。
Lin Xuan's eyes widened as he realized that this wasn't the main hall of Cloud Concealment Sect. Could it be that his opponent had unleashed a domain?
lín xuān shèn zhì wú fǎ gǎn shòu dào yī sī yī lǚ de tiān dì yuán qì 。
林轩甚至无法感受到一丝一缕的天地元气。
Impossible. Even late-stage Tribulation Transcenders, for the most part, didn't have domains. His opponent was merely an early-stage existence. Even if they devoured the Spirit Eye Lake or used some great secret technique, there was no way they could mimic a true domain.
“ zhè shì ……”
“这是……”
While he couldn't say with certainty about everything, Lin Xuan had full confidence in this point.
lín xuān sǒng rán dòng róng ， xiǎn rán zhè lǐ bìng bú shì yún yǐn zōng zǒng duò ， nán dào duì fāng jìng shī zhǎn chū lǐng yù lái le me ？
林轩耸然动容，显然这里并不是云隐宗总舵，难道对方竟施展出领域来了么？
With that thought, he sighed in relief.
bù kě néng ， jiù suàn shì dù jié hòu qī de lǎo guài wù ， jué dà bù fèn ， yě méi yǒu lǐng yù de ， duì fāng bù guò shì chū qī cún zài bà le ， jiù suàn tūn shì le líng yǎn zhī hú ， jiù suàn shǐ yòng shén me liǎo bù qǐ de mì shù ， yě jué bù kě néng mó fǎng chū lǐng yù lái de 。
不可能，就算是渡劫后期的老怪物，绝大部分，也没有领域的，对方不过是初期存在罢了，就算吞噬了灵眼之湖，就算使用什么了不起的秘术，也绝不可能模仿出领域来的。
The man in green robes' face turned extremely serious, beads of sweat dripping from his forehead, even showing signs of ferocity.
bié de bù gǎn shuō ， zhè yì diǎn ， lín xuān què shì yǒu shí zú bǎ wò 。
别的不敢说，这一点，林轩却是有十足把握。
"Little Lin, I will make you regret coming into this world."
niàn jí zhì cǐ ， tā sōng le kǒu qì 。
念及至此，他松了口气。
His resentful voice echoed as a finger shot out. There were no other movements, but Lin Xuan felt a warning.
ér nà qīng páo nán zi de liǎn sè， què níng zhòng yǐ jí ， é tóu shàng mǎn shì dòu dà de hàn dī ， shèn zhì tòu chū jǐ fēn zhēng níng zhī yì 。
而那青袍男子的脸sè，却凝重以极，额头上满是豆大的汗滴，甚至透出几分狰狞之意。
Yet, he didn't see any attacks.
“ lín xiǎo zi ， wǒ huì ràng nǐ hòu huǐ lái dào zhè ge shì jiè shàng dì 。”
“林小子，我会让你后悔来到这个世界上地。”
If it had been another cultivator, they might have been careless, but Lin Xuan wouldn't be foolish enough to underestimate his opponent.
duì fāng yuàn dú de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ lǐ ， huà yīn wèi luò ， yǐ yī zhǐ diǎn chū ， chú cǐ yǐ wài méi yǒu duō yú de dòng zuò ， rán ér lín xuān xīn zhōng ， què jǐng zhào dà qǐ 。
对方怨毒的声音传入耳朵里，话音未落，已一指点出，除此以外没有多余的动作，然而林轩心中，却jǐng兆大起。
Better safe than sorry. With a wave of his sleeve, the True Spirit Inkstone of Azure Dragon was summoned.
kě bìng méi yǒu fā xiàn shén me gōng jī 。
可并没有发现什么攻击。
In an instant, the air filled with ink fragrance as this heavenly treasure's power became evident.
ruò huàn yī míng xiū xiān zhě ， yě xǔ huì shū hū dà yì ， rán ér lín xuān què bú huì shǎ hū hū de qīng dí 。
若换一名修仙者，也许会疏忽大意，然而林轩却不会傻乎乎的轻敌。
Sizzle...
xiǎo xīn wú dà cuò ， lín xuān xiù páo yī fú ， yǐ jiāng xuán wǔ zhēn líng yàn jì chū 。
小心无大错，林轩袖袍一拂，已将玄武真灵砚祭出。
As if a piece of cloth had been torn apart, the True Spirit Inkstone of Azure Dragon suddenly cracked open and fell to the ground as ordinary iron.
yī shí jiān mò xiāng sì yì ， cǐ tōng tiān líng bǎo wēi lì zì rán bù sú 。
一时间墨香四溢，此通天灵宝威力自然不俗。
Chilling killing intent spread from all directions.
cī lā ……
刺啦……
"What is this..."
fǎng fú bù jǐn bèi sī pò ， xià yī kè ， míng míng méi yǒu kàn jiàn rèn hé líng guāng shǎn shuò ， kě xuán wǔ zhēn líng yàn què yī xià zi liè kāi diào le 。
仿佛布锦被撕破，下一刻，明明没有看见任何灵光闪烁，可玄武真灵砚却一下子裂开掉了。
Lin Xuan's pupils constricted as he quickly deduced something. Without any signs or warnings, could this be the sword intent described in ancient texts?
huà wèi yī kuài fán tiě ， yóu tiān kōng zhōng diào luò 。
化为一块凡铁，由天空中掉落。
This seemed to be the only reasonable explanation.
sēn hán de shā yì ， yóu sì miàn bā fāng mí sàn ér chū 。
森寒的杀意，由四面八方弥散而出。
Legend had it that sword intent was an intangible and formless entity, a secret technique that even top-tier sword cultivators could barely master.
“ zhè shì ……”
“这是……”
It was lethal and could decapitate someone from miles away.
lín xuān tóng kǒng wēi suō ， xīn niàn diàn zhuǎn ， yǐn yǐn xiǎng dào le yí gè chuán shuō 。
林轩瞳孔微缩，心念电转，隐隐想到了一个传说。
Of course, this was just hearsay. But now he personally experienced its power, and it truly lived up to its reputation.
méi yǒu líng guāng ， méi yǒu zhēng zhào ， nán dào zhè shì shàng gǔ diǎn jí zhōng suǒ jì zǎi de jiàn yì 。
没有灵光，没有征兆，难道这是上古典籍中所记载的剑意。
But it wasn't the time for contemplation; the True Spirit Inkstone of Azure Dragon had been destroyed. Lin Xuan couldn't avoid or summon other treasures in time.
zhè sì hū shì wéi yī hé lǐ de jiě shì 。
这似乎是唯一合理的解释。
The lethal sword intent had already reached three feet away from him. There seemed to be no escape.
chuán shuō ， jiàn yì nǎi shì wú zhì wú xíng zhī wù ， nǎi shì zuì dǐng jí de jiàn xiū cái néng zhǎng wò de mì shù 。
传说，剑意乃是无质无形之物，乃是最顶级的剑修才能掌握的秘术。
He gritted his teeth, amplifying his protective divine light. This was his only option now.
líng lì wú pǐ ， néng yú qiān lǐ zhī wài qǔ rén shǒu jí 。
凌厉无匹，能于千里之外取人首级。
Although the protective divine shield was a low-grade defensive technique, it was better than nothing in this situation.
dāng rán ， zhè jǐn jǐn shì chuán yán ér yǐ ， dàn rú jīn qīn shēn lǐng jiào ， guǒ rán shèng míng wú xū 。
当然，这仅仅是传言而已，但如今亲身领教，果然盛名无虚。
Lin Xuan's body was enveloped in green light as he tried to defend himself. But the sword intent tore through him like a whirlwind, not just the protective divine light but also blood spattered from his entire body. In an instant, he became a bloody figure.
kě xiàn zài bú shì gǎn kǎi de yī kè ， xuán wǔ zhēn líng yàn yǐ bèi huǐ qù ， lín xuān xiàn zài ， jì lái bù jí duǒ ， yě méi yǒu shí jiān jì chū bié de bǎo wù 。
可现在不是感慨的一刻，玄武真灵砚已被毁去，林轩现在，既来不及躲，也没有时间祭出别的宝物。
He had suffered severe injuries.
líng lì wú pǐ de jiàn yì ， yǐ lái dào shēn qián sān chǐ zhī chù ， lín xuān sì hū zhǐ néng rèn rén zǎi gē 。
凌厉无匹的剑意，已来到身前三尺之处，林轩似乎只能任人宰割。
However, this was only superficial. Although Lin Xuan was injured by the sword intent, it was merely a flesh wound. The severity of the injury was misleading; in reality, there was no significant harm.
tā yī yǎo yá ， hù tǐ líng guāng dà zuò ， rú jīn wéi yǒu zhè ge shǒu duàn lái de jí shī zhǎn le 。
他一咬牙，护体灵光大做，如今唯有这个手段来得及施展了。
The man in green robes widened his eyes as well. He originally had full confidence in that attack but ended up with such a result.
suī rán hù tǐ líng dùn shì zuì dī jiē de fáng yù fǎ shù ， dàn zhè zhǒng qíng kuàng xià zǒng shì liáo shèng yú wú 。
虽然护体灵盾是最低阶的防御法术，但这种情况下总是聊胜于无。
Even for themonster race known for their resilience, he should have been decapitated by that blow.
lín xuān hún shēn shàng xià qīng guāng dà zuò ， dàn xià yī kè ， jiù bèi jiàn yì sī chě dé qī líng bā luò le ， bù ， bù zhǐ shì hù tǐ líng guāng ， lín xuān hún shēn shàng xià ， dōu yǒu xiān xuè fēi jiàn ér chū ， jī hū zhǎ yǎn jiān ， jiù biàn chéng le yí gè xuè rén 。
林轩浑身上下青光大做，但下一刻，就被剑意撕扯得七零八落了，不，不止是护体灵光，林轩浑身上下，都有鲜血飞溅而出，几乎眨眼间，就变成了一个血人。
Could this guy be a monster?
shuō shēn shòu zhòng shāng dōu bù wèi guò 。
说身受重伤都不为过。
This thought flashed through his mind, but he showed no intention of retreating. The revenge for his wife's death was beyond his hatred; even if this guy were a monster, he would kill him here in the sword domain.
rán ér zhè zhǐ shì biǎo miàn ， lín xuān suī bèi jiàn yì suǒ shāng ， rán ér zhǐ shì shòu le xiē pí ròu zhī kǔ ， kàn zhe yán zhòng ， qí shí gēn běn jiù wú dà ài de 。
然而这只是表面，林轩虽被剑意所伤，然而只是受了些皮肉之苦，看着严重，其实根本就无大碍的。
In this sword domain.
nà qīng páo nán zi jiù dèng dà le yǎn zhū ， gāng cái nà yī jī ， tā yuán běn shì yǒu shí zú de bǎ wò ， zěn me zuì hòu què shì zhè yàng yí gè jié guǒ 。
那青袍男子就瞪大了眼珠，刚才那一击，他原本是有十足的把握，怎么最后却是这样一个结果。
Indeed, the sword domain sounded impressive, but it was merely a clever trick.
jiù suàn shì yǐ shēn tǐ jiān rèn zhù chēng de yāo zú ， gāng cái nà yī xià ， yě yīng gāi bèi zhǎn shā diào le 。
就算是以身体坚韧著称的妖族，刚才那一下，也应该被斩杀掉了。
Simply put, it was an array formation that required extremely stringent conditions. A million immortal swords were needed, and the person setting up the array had to be at late-stage Tribulation Transcender level with power so profound it left one speechless.
zhè jiā huo nán dào shì guài wù ？
这家伙难道是怪物？
Moreover, using this technique came at a great cost—killing one thousand enemies while suffering eight hundred casualties.
zhè ge niàn tou zài nǎo hǎi zhōng zhuǎn guò ， dàn tā què sī háo méi yǒu tuì bì de yì tú ， shā qī zhī chóu ， bù gòng dài tiān ， jiù suàn zhè jiā huo zhēn shì guài wù ， yě yào jiāng tā zhǎn shā yú cǐ chù 。
这个念头在脑海中转过，但他却丝毫没有退避的意图，杀妻之仇，不共戴天，就算这家伙真是怪物，也要将他斩杀于此处。
If not for dire circumstances, he wouldn't have used it. But now, as long as he could kill Lin Xuan here, the price was worth it.
zài zhè jiàn zhī lǐng yù zhī zhōng 。
在这剑之领域之中。
The sword domain couldn't compare to true domains that allowed the user to alter the laws of nature at will, but its power was still formidable.
méi cuò ， jiàn zhī lǐng yù ， tīng zhe fēi cháng liǎo bù qǐ ， dàn qí shí yě bù guò shì qǔ qiǎo zhī wù 。
没错，剑之领域，听着非常了不起，但其实也不过是取巧之物。
For example, the chilling sword intent was incredibly lethal and hard to guard against.
jiǎn dān de shuō ， shì yī zhèn fǎ ， ér qiě bù zhì de tiáo jiàn fēi cháng kē kè 。
简单的说，是一阵法，而且布置的条件非常苛刻。
Apart from this, there were many other deadly tricks in the sword domain. No matter what, he would kill Lin Xuan here.
xū yào yòng dào de xiān jiàn ， jiù yǒu bǎi wàn zhī duō ， bù zhèn zhī rén ， yě yào shì dù jié jí bié de lǎo guài wù ， fǎ lì gèng xū yào shēn hòu dào lìng rén chēng mù jié shé de dì bù 。
需要用到的仙剑，就有百万之多，布阵之人，也要是渡劫级别的老怪物，法力更需要深厚到令人瞠目结舌的地步。
At that moment, Lin Xuan raised his head with a determined look.
ér qiě shǐ yòng cǐ shén tōng ， suǒ xū yào fù chū de dài jià yě shì fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， kě yǐ shuō shì shā dí yī qiān ， zì sǔn bā bǎi 。
而且使用此神通，所需要付出的代价也是非同小可，可以说是杀敌一千，自损八百。
Although he had never heard of the sword domain, he now felt that dealing with this opponent wouldn't be easy. He had encountered unknown divine techniques and had devoured the Spirit Eye Lake, far surpassing other cultivators at the same stage. If he didn't act decisively, there was a real risk of falling into a trap.
ruò bú dào wàn bù dé yǐ ， tā yě bù yuàn yì shī zhǎn ， rán ér xiàn zài zhǐ yào néng gòu jiāng lín xuān zhǎn shā yú cǐ ， bù lùn fù chū zěn yàng de dài jià ， dōu zài suǒ bù xī 。
若不到万不得已，他也不愿意施展，然而现在只要能够将林轩斩杀于此，不论付出怎样的代价，都在所不惜。
A decision must be made!
jiàn zhī lǐng yù suī bù néng yǔ zhēn zhèng de lǐng yù xiāng bǐ ， ràng shī zhǎn zhī rén suí yì gǎi biàn qí zhōng de tiān dì fǎ zé ， dàn wēi lì yě shì bù sú 。
剑之领域虽不能与真正的领域相比，让施展之人随意改变其中的天地法则，但威力也是不俗。
Lin Xuan knew that if he hesitated, he might indeed fall into an ambush. He needed to make a choice now!
Where did he get such powerful divine consciousness?
Lin Xuan's mind was filled with doubts.
However, this wasn't the time to ponder that. Although he didn't know why his opponent had done so, the number of immortal swords and magical treasures they had summoned was considerable. Once these formed an array, their power would certainly be formidable.
Although Lin Xuan knew his own abilities were no small matter, he still dared not underestimate heroes from all over the world.
Eagles prey on rabbits with full force.
Lin Xuan had experienced countless twists and turns; thus, he wouldn't make the mistake of being careless or underestimating his opponent.
"Quickly!"
With a finger pointing forward, Lin Xuan's Nine Palaces Musty Sword Spirit emitted a burst of light. The swords flew out like a fierce wind and heavy rain.
The attack was incredibly intense. Most cultivators at the early Transcending Tribulation stage wouldn't dare to directly face such power. However, his opponent remained motionless, pointing a finger forward as well.
A sound echoed through the void as thousands of immortal swords flew before him, forming layers that blocked their path.
Although these swords varied in quality, none could match the Nine Palaces Musty Sword. Yet, with sheer numbers, they managed to successfully block it. As the saying goes: "Ants can bite an elephant."
...
Lin Xuan frowned as he hadn't yet decided on his next move when he saw the opponent make a move.
Both hands moved swiftly in strange trajectories through the air while incantations of great complexity were chanted from their mouths.
Suddenly, an unbelievable scene unfolded. The immortal swords he had summoned began to vanish from sight one by one.
The speed was astonishing; within half a cup of tea's time, nearly a million swords disappeared without a trace.
Lin Xuan's face showed signs of alertness as he sensed danger looming but still couldn't figure out the purpose behind this move.
Uncertain, it would be rash to act blindly. So, he chose to wait.
One must understand the situation and strike when the time is right. Sometimes, waiting can also be a wise choice.
Just as that thought crossed his mind, the entire void seemed to ripple like a small lake after a stone was thrown into it.
But this was only the beginning.
In just a few breaths, the entire void shattered into nothingness, resembling the moment of creation in chaos.
Lin Xuan couldn't sense any trace of primordial energy.
"What is this..."
Lin Xuan's eyes widened as he realized that this wasn't the main hall of Cloud Concealment Sect. Could it be that his opponent had unleashed a domain?
Impossible. Even late-stage Tribulation Transcenders, for the most part, didn't have domains. His opponent was merely an early-stage existence. Even if they devoured the Spirit Eye Lake or used some great secret technique, there was no way they could mimic a true domain.
While he couldn't say with certainty about everything, Lin Xuan had full confidence in this point.
With that thought, he sighed in relief.
The man in green robes' face turned extremely serious, beads of sweat dripping from his forehead, even showing signs of ferocity.
"Little Lin, I will make you regret coming into this world."
His resentful voice echoed as a finger shot out. There were no other movements, but Lin Xuan felt a warning.
Yet, he didn't see any attacks.
If it had been another cultivator, they might have been careless, but Lin Xuan wouldn't be foolish enough to underestimate his opponent.
Better safe than sorry. With a wave of his sleeve, the True Spirit Inkstone of Azure Dragon was summoned.
In an instant, the air filled with ink fragrance as this heavenly treasure's power became evident.
Sizzle...
As if a piece of cloth had been torn apart, the True Spirit Inkstone of Azure Dragon suddenly cracked open and fell to the ground as ordinary iron.
Chilling killing intent spread from all directions.
"What is this..."
Lin Xuan's pupils constricted as he quickly deduced something. Without any signs or warnings, could this be the sword intent described in ancient texts?
This seemed to be the only reasonable explanation.
Legend had it that sword intent was an intangible and formless entity, a secret technique that even top-tier sword cultivators could barely master.
It was lethal and could decapitate someone from miles away.
Of course, this was just hearsay. But now he personally experienced its power, and it truly lived up to its reputation.
But it wasn't the time for contemplation; the True Spirit Inkstone of Azure Dragon had been destroyed. Lin Xuan couldn't avoid or summon other treasures in time.
The lethal sword intent had already reached three feet away from him. There seemed to be no escape.
He gritted his teeth, amplifying his protective divine light. This was his only option now.
Although the protective divine shield was a low-grade defensive technique, it was better than nothing in this situation.
Lin Xuan's body was enveloped in green light as he tried to defend himself. But the sword intent tore through him like a whirlwind, not just the protective divine light but also blood spattered from his entire body. In an instant, he became a bloody figure.
He had suffered severe injuries.
However, this was only superficial. Although Lin Xuan was injured by the sword intent, it was merely a flesh wound. The severity of the injury was misleading; in reality, there was no significant harm.
The man in green robes widened his eyes as well. He originally had full confidence in that attack but ended up with such a result.
Even for themonster race known for their resilience, he should have been decapitated by that blow.
Could this guy be a monster?
This thought flashed through his mind, but he showed no intention of retreating. The revenge for his wife's death was beyond his hatred; even if this guy were a monster, he would kill him here in the sword domain.
In this sword domain.
Indeed, the sword domain sounded impressive, but it was merely a clever trick.
Simply put, it was an array formation that required extremely stringent conditions. A million immortal swords were needed, and the person setting up the array had to be at late-stage Tribulation Transcender level with power so profound it left one speechless.
Moreover, using this technique came at a great cost—killing one thousand enemies while suffering eight hundred casualties.
If not for dire circumstances, he wouldn't have used it. But now, as long as he could kill Lin Xuan here, the price was worth it.
The sword domain couldn't compare to true domains that allowed the user to alter the laws of nature at will, but its power was still formidable.
For example, the chilling sword intent was incredibly lethal and hard to guard against.
Apart from this, there were many other deadly tricks in the sword domain. No matter what, he would kill Lin Xuan here.
At that moment, Lin Xuan raised his head with a determined look.
Although he had never heard of the sword domain, he now felt that dealing with this opponent wouldn't be easy. He had encountered unknown divine techniques and had devoured the Spirit Eye Lake, far surpassing other cultivators at the same stage. If he didn't act decisively, there was a real risk of falling into a trap.
A decision must be made!
Lin Xuan knew that if he hesitated, he might indeed fall into an ambush. He needed to make a choice now!