bsp; dà gōng gào chéng ， dàn lín xuān bìng méi yǒu chū guān ， shí lì dào le tā zhè yàng de děng jí ， bì guān tōng cháng dōu shì yǐ qiān wàn nián jì ， zhè shù nián de guāng yīn， gēn běn jiù bù zhí yī tí 。
bsp; 大功告成，但林轩并没有出关，实力到了他这样的等级，闭关通常都是以千万年计，这数年的光yīn，根本就不值一提。
After the task was completed, Lin Xuan did not emerge from his seclusion. At his current strength, a seclusion period usually lasted for millions of years. The few years that had passed were nothing to speak of.
lín xuān cái jìn jiē dù jié bù jiǔ ， zàn shí hái wú yì kǔ xiū ， zì rán méi dǎ suàn bì guān nà me jiǔ ， bù guò chú le xiān jiàn tú ， xū yào děng dài tā chǔ lǐ de shì hái yǒu hěn duō ， suǒ yǐ suī liàn huà le shǒu zhōng de bǎo wù ， lín xuān què méi yǒu dǎ suàn mǎ shàng wài chū 。
林轩才进阶渡劫不久，暂时还无意苦修，自然没打算闭关那么久，不过除了仙剑图，需要等待他处理的事还有很多，所以虽炼化了手中的宝物，林轩却没有打算马上外出。
Lin Xuan had only recently advanced beyond the Tribulation Stage and had no immediate intention of rigorous cultivation. Therefore, he had no plans to seal himself away for such an extended period. However, apart from the Immortal Sword Diagram, there were still many matters he needed to handle. Thus, even though he had transformed his treasures, Lin Xuan did not plan to venture out immediately.
xiù páo yī fú ， liǎng gè qīng sè de pí dài fēi lüè ér chū 。
袖袍一拂，两个青sè的皮带飞掠而出。
With a wave of his sleeve robe, two green leather belts flew out.
xíng zhuàng gǔ piáo ， biǎo miàn hái yǒu yī xiē qí yì de huā wén diāo kè ， yǐn yǐn yǒu yī gǔ shén mì de lì liàng liú tǎng zhe 。
形状古朴，表面还有一些奇异的花纹雕刻，隐隐有一股神秘的力量流淌着。
The shape was ancient and adorned with some peculiar patterns on its surface, giving off an aura of mysterious power.
zhè zì rán bú shì pǔ tōng de chǔ wù dài ， ér shì xū yú zhī bǎo 。
这自然不是普通的储物袋，而是须臾之宝。
These were no ordinary storage pouches; they were Momentary Treasures.
jiàn hú gōng zhī lǚ ， lì jīng zhǒng zhǒng qū zhé ， rú zài dāo jiān shàng tiào wǔ ， dàn shōu huò yě shì zú gòu fēng fù ， qiě bù shuō nà shén mì de xiān tiān zhī wù ， miè shā le liǎng míng dù jié qī lǎo zǔ ， qí chǔ wù dài zì rán yě jiù chéng le lín xuān de náng zhōng wù 。
剑湖宫之旅，历经种种曲折，如在刀尖上跳舞，但收获也是足够丰富，且不说那神秘的先天之物，灭杀了两名渡劫期老祖，其储物袋自然也就成了林轩的囊中物。
During the journey through Sword Lake Palace, he had encountered numerous twists and turns, like dancing on a knife's edge. Yet, the rewards were plentiful. Not to mention the mysterious primordial objects, after eliminating two old masters of the Tribulation Stage, their storage pouches naturally became his.
dù jié qī cún zài shēn jiā rú hé ， lín xuān kě shì xīn zhōng qīng chǔ ， zhè shì yī bǐ nán yǐ xiǎng xiàng de cái fù 。 . .
渡劫期存在身家如何，林轩可是心中清楚，这是一笔难以想象的财富。 . .
The wealth of a Tribulation Stage existence was no secret to Lin Xuan; it was beyond imagination. However, at this moment, he had no intention of counting them. Although there were many treasures in the storage pouch, what Lin Xuan valued most was one particular item within.
bù guò cǐ shí cǐ kè ， tā yě wú yì qīng diǎn ， chǔ wù dài zhōng de bǎo bèi suī duō ， dàn lín xuān zuì kàn zhòng de ， què shì qí zhōng yī jiàn bǎo wù 。
不过此时此刻，他也无意清点，储物袋中的宝贝虽多，但林轩最看重的，却是其中一件宝物。
With a flick of his wrist, Lin Xuan turned over one of the storage pouches and gently shook it. A flash of light appeared before him, accompanied by a series of clinking sounds as various items spilled out.
nǎo hǎi zhōng niàn tou zhuǎn guò ， lín xuān shǒu wàn yī fān ， yǐ jiāng qí zhōng de yí gè chǔ wù dài dào zhuǎn ， qīng qīng yī dǒu ， zhǐ jiàn guāng xiá yī shǎn ， dīng dīng dāng dāng de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr biān ， yǎn qián yǐ duō chū le yī dà duī shì wù lái 。
脑海中念头转过，林轩手腕一翻，已将其中的一个储物袋倒转，轻轻一抖，只见光霞一闪，叮叮当当的声音传入耳边，眼前已多出了一大堆事物来。
Swords, halberds, spears, and other treasures shone with an eerie luster.
dāo qiāng jiàn jǐ ， měi yī jiàn bǎo wù jiē shǎn yào zhe lìng rén xīn jì de guāng zé 。
刀枪剑戟，每一件宝物皆闪耀着令人心悸的光泽。
The collection of treasures from Tribulation Stage monsters was not to be overlooked; each one was rare and valuable. If taken outside, they would certainly cause a commotion...
dù jié qī lǎo guài shōu luó de bǎo wù bù yòng tí ， měi yī yàng dōu shì wàn lǐ tiāo yī ， ná dào wài miàn ， zú yǐ yǐn qǐ xīng fēng xuè yǔ ……
渡劫期老怪收罗的宝物不用提，每一样都是万里挑一，拿到外面，足以引起腥风血雨……
In addition, there were various elixirs, array flags, and some unknown substances contained in bottles and jars.
chú cǐ yǐ wài ， hái yǒu dān yào ， zhèn qí ， yǐ jí yī xiē yòng píng píng guàn guàn zhuāng zhe de wèi zhī de dōng xī 。
除此以外，还有丹药，阵旗，以及一些用瓶瓶罐罐装着的未知的东西。
They could either be precious refining materials or hard-to-come-by immortal flowers and spirit herbs.
kě néng shì mǒu zhǒng zhēn guì de liàn qì cái liào ， yě yǒu kě néng shì kě yù ér bù kě qiú de xiān huā líng cǎo 。
可能是某种珍贵的炼器材料，也有可能是可遇而不可求的仙花灵草。
Regardless of their value, Lin Xuan did not even glance at them. Instead, he curled his fingers slightly and plucked a small round gem from the pile, roughly the size of a fist.
zǒng zhī jià zhí dōu fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， rán ér lín xuān què lián zhèng yǎn dōu méi yǒu kàn yī xià ， fǎn ér wǔ zhǐ wēi qū ， cóng zhè yī dà duī bǎo wù zhōng ， qǔ chū le yī quán tou dà xiǎo de yuán zhū 。
总之价值都非同小可，然而林轩却连正眼都没有看一下，反而五指微曲，从这一大堆宝物中，取出了一拳头大小的圆珠。
This gem was translucent with a faint greenish luster on its surface. However, among all the treasures, it stood out little.
cǐ yuán zhū nǎi shì bàn tòu míng zhī wù ， biǎo miàn qīng guāng liú lí 。 rán ér hùn zá zài yī dà duī bǎo wù zhī zhōng 。 què bìng wú qǐ yǎn zhī chù 。
此圆珠乃是半透明之物，表面青光琉璃。然而混杂在一大堆宝物之中。却并无起眼之处。
But appearances can be deceiving.
kě fán shì bù néng guāng kàn biǎo miàn 。
可凡事不能光看表面。
At first glance, this gem seemed unremarkable, but its value far surpassed that of any treasure in the storage pouches.
cǐ yuán zhū zhà yī kàn bù qǐ yǎn ， rán ér jià zhí zhī gāo ， què shèng guò le chǔ wù dài zhōng suǒ yǒu de bǎo wù 。
此圆珠乍一看不起眼，然而价值之高，却胜过了储物袋中所有的宝物。
"Quickly!"
“ jí ！”
“疾！”
Lin Xuan raised his right hand and pointed a finger forward.
lín xuān yòu shǒu tái qǐ ， yī zhǐ xiàng qián diǎn qù 。
林轩右手抬起，一指向前点去。
As he moved, the gem emitted a flickering light. Then an egg-sized flame appeared.
suí zhe tā de dòng zuò ， yuán zhū guāng yùn tūn tǔ ， suí hòu yī jī dàn dà xiǎo de huǒ yàn fú xiàn ér chū 。
随着他的动作，圆珠光晕吞吐，随后一鸡蛋大小的火焰浮现而出。
No, it wasn't fire. Although elliptical, it exuded a chilling sharpness.
bú duì ， nà bú shì huǒ 。 suī rán shì tuǒ yuán xíng de shì wù ， dàn què yǒu sēn hán de ruì qì mí sàn ér chū 。
不对，那不是火。虽然是椭圆形的事物，但却有森寒的锐气弥散而出。
Soul of the Sword!
jiàn zhī hún pò ！
剑之魂魄！
The saying goes that beneath great fame lies no empty man. The Sword Lake Palace was incredibly deep and rich, with the Senior Supreme Elder’s strength far surpassing his peers. Especially after putting life and death aside, the secret technique unleashed by a million sword souls was truly formidable.
sú huà shuō ， shèng míng zhī xià wú xū shì ， jiàn hú gōng dǐ yùn shēn hòu yǐ jí ， tài shàng zhǎng lǎo de shí lì ， yě yuǎn fēi tóng jiē cún zài kě bǐ 。 yóu qí shì duì fāng jiāng shēng sǐ zhì zhī dù wài zhī hòu ， yǐ bǎi wàn jiàn hún shī zhǎn chū lái de mì shù ， wēi lì gèng shì páng bó 。
俗话说，盛名之下无虚士，剑湖宫底蕴深厚以极，太上长老的实力，也远非同阶存在可比。尤其是对方将生死置之度外之后，以百万剑魂施展出来的秘术，威力更是磅礴。
If Lin Xuan hadn't used the Five Dragon Seal, it would be hard to say who would have emerged victorious.
lín xuān ruò fēi dòng yòng le wǔ lóng xǐ zhè jiàn shén mì de bǎo wù ， shuí shèng shuí fù hái zhēn bù tài hǎo shuō 。
林轩若非动用了五龙玺这件神秘的宝物，谁胜谁负还真不太好说。
Fortunately for him, he was the last one standing.
hǎo zài tā shì xiào dào zuì hòu de xiū xiān zhě 。
好在他是笑到最后的修仙者。
Although he had defeated a powerful enemy, not all of those million sword souls were destroyed; about a third remained.
suī rán miè shā le qiáng dí ， dàn nà bǎi wàn jiàn hún bìng méi yǒu jié jìn huǐ qù ， dà yuē hái cán liú le jìn sān fēn zhī yī 。
虽然灭杀了强敌，但那百万剑魂并没有竭尽毁去，大约还残留了近三分之一。
While that might seem insignificant, with a total of millions, even a third was quite impressive.
tīng qǐ lái sì hū bù duō ， dàn qí zǒng liàng kě shì bǎi wàn zhī shù ， sān fēn zhī yī de jiàn hún yě fēi cháng jīng rén le 。
听起来似乎不多，但其总量可是百万之数，三分之一的剑魂也非常惊人了。
Moreover, these remaining sword souls were undoubtedly among the best. Only a small portion were soul projections of spirit artifacts, while most were magical treasures or ancient relics, their quality and power truly astonishing.
ér qiě zhè xiē néng gòu cán liú xià lái de jiàn zhī hún pò 。 zì rán shì qí zhōng de jiǎo jiǎo zhě 。
而且这些能够残留下来的剑之魂魄。自然是其中的佼佼者。
With so many sword souls, their value was beyond measure, all absorbed by this mysterious gem.
lǐ miàn zhǐ yǒu jí shǎo yī bù fèn shì líng qì suǒ huàn huà de hún pò 。 qí yú de ， dà duō shì fǎ bǎo 。 gǔ bǎo suǒ dàn shēng chū lái de ， bù lùn pǐn zhì hái shì wēi lì ， dōu lìng rén zé shé 。
里面只有极少一部分是灵器所幻化的魂魄。其余的，大多是法宝。古宝所诞生出来的，不论品质还是威力，都令人咋舌。
Lin Xuan looked at the scene with satisfaction, even a hint of joy on his face.
zhè me duō jiàn hún ， jià zhí bù yòng tí ， zuì hòu dōu bèi zhè shén mì de yuán zhū shōu le jìn qù 。
这么多剑魂，价值不用提，最后都被这神秘的圆珠收了进去。
Due to time constraints, his Nine Palaces Momentary Sword had not yet reached its divine stage. However, as soul projections were from the same source, if he could merge these hundreds of thousands of sword souls and refine them all together, the power of the Nine Palaces Momentary Sword would increase to an unimaginable extent.
lín xuān kàn zhuó yǎn qián de yí mù ， liǎn shàng de biǎo qíng shí fēn mǎn yì ， hái dài zhe jǐ fēn xīn xǐ 。
林轩看着眼前的一幕，脸上的表情十分满意，还带着几分欣喜。
Even advancing to a primordial object, no, calling it a Celestial Mansion Treasure was more fitting. Regardless of what it was, such benefits were not something Lin Xuan intended to miss out on.
yīn wèi shí jiān de yuán gù ， zì jǐ de jiǔ gōng xū yú jiàn méi dào tōng líng de dì bù ， dàn jiàn hún běn shì tóng yuán ， ruò néng jiāng zhè shù shí wàn jiàn hún hé ér wéi yī ， quán bù liàn huà jìn qù ， jiǔ gōng xū yú jiàn de wēi lì ， jiāng zēng jiā dào bù kě sī yì 。
因为时间的缘故，自己的九宫须臾剑没到通灵的地步，但剑魂本是同源，若能将这数十万剑魂合而为一，全部炼化进去，九宫须臾剑的威力，将增加到不可思议。
But how could he refine them?
shèn zhì jìn jí chéng wéi xiān tiān zhī wù ， bù ， shuō chéng xiān fǔ qí zhēn gèng jiā shì hé ， zǒng zhī bù guǎn shì shén me ， zhè yàng de hǎo chù ， lín xuān jué bù dǎ suàn fàng guò 。
甚至晋级成为先天之物，不，说成仙府奇珍更加适合，总之不管是什么，这样的好处，林轩绝不打算放过。
While sword souls weren't rare in the cultivation world, merging hundreds of thousands of them into one wasn't something that ordinary techniques could accomplish.
bù guò zěn me liàn huà ne ？
不过怎么炼化呢？
Lin Xuan knew this well.
jiàn zhī hún pò ， zài xiū xiān jiè suàn bù shàng xī qí ， rán ér xiǎng yào jiāng shù shí wàn jiàn hún hé ér wéi yī ， jué bú shì pǔ tōng de gōng fǎ mì shù kě yǐ zuò dào dì 。
剑之魂魄，在修仙界算不上稀奇，然而想要将数十万剑魂合而为一，绝不是普通的功法秘术可以做到地。
However, his face showed no signs of anxiety. Instead, with a flick of his hand, he turned over another storage pouch.
zhè yì diǎn ， lín xuān xīn zhōng qīng chǔ 。
这一点，林轩心中清楚。
With his action, clinking sounds filled his ears. As the light enveloped him, more items appeared before him.
dàn liǎn shàng què bìng méi yǒu duō shǎo jiāo lǜ zhī sè， fǎn ér shǒu yī dǒu ， jiāng lìng yí gè chǔ wù dài fān zhuǎn 。
但脸上却并没有多少焦虑之sè，反而手一抖，将另一个储物袋翻转。
Again, there were many kinds of treasures, but Lin Xuan's gaze fell on a small box.
suí zhe tā de dòng zuò ， dīng dīng dāng dāng shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， dài guāng xiá juǎn guò ， yòu shì yī dà duī shì wù yìng rù yǎn lián le 。
随着他的动作，叮叮当当声传入耳朵，待光霞卷过，又是一大堆事物映入眼帘了。
This box was a pale silver color and carved from some mysterious spirit wood, emitting a faint fragrance.
yī jiù shì zhǒng lèi fán duō ， zhè yī cì ， lín xuān de mù guāng ， què shì luò zài qí zhōng de yí gè xiǎo xiāng zi shàng le 。
依旧是种类繁多，这一次，林轩的目光，却是落在其中的一个小箱子上了。
A whiff of it made one feel incredibly refreshed. However, with his strength, he paid no mind to it.
cǐ xiāng zi wèi dàn yín sè， yě bù zhī dào shì yóu shén me shén qí de líng mù diāo zhuó ， yǒu dàn dàn de xiāng qì shì fàng ér chū 。
此箱子为淡银sè，也不知道是由什么神奇的灵木雕琢，有淡淡的香气释放而出。
With a wave of his sleeve robe, a beam of light shot out, "Plop," the box opened.
wén shàng yī kǒu ， jiù ràng tā rén gǎn jué qīng shuǎng yǐ jí ， bù guò yǐ lín xuān de shí lì ， zì rán bú huì zài yì 。
闻上一口，就让他人感觉清爽以极，不过以林轩的实力，自然不会在意。
Inside was nothing but several jade pupils.
xiù páo yī fú ， yī dào guāng xiá yóu zhǐ jiān jī shè，“ pā dā ” yī shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， nà xiāng zi yǐ dǎ kāi le 。
袖袍一拂，一道光霞由指尖激shè，“啪嗒”一声传入耳朵，那箱子已打开了。
Their colors varied, but their ancient design suggested they were relics from an era long past.
lǐ miàn bié wú tā wù ， lǐ miàn shōu cáng de shì shí jǐ gè yù tóng 。
里面别无他物，里面收藏的是十几个玉瞳。
Regardless of what these items recorded, the fact that the Senior Supreme Elder of Sword Lake Palace carried them so carefully indicated their immense value.
yán sè gè bù xiāng tóng ， dàn zào xíng dōu jí qí gǔ piáo ， fǎng fú shì chuán chéng zì shàng gǔ de shì wù 。
颜sè各不相同，但造型都极其古朴，仿佛是传承自上古的事物。
Lin Xuan picked up one and lowered his head to immerse his spirit into it.
qiě bù shuō lǐ miàn jì zǎi de dōng xī jiū jìng shì shén me ， huì zhè yàng zhēn ér zhòng zhī de yóu jiàn hú gōng tài shàng zhǎng lǎo suí shēn dài zhe ， jiù zhī dào jià zhí fēi tóng xiǎo kě 。
且不说里面记载的东西究竟是什么，会这样珍而重之的由剑湖宫太上长老随身带着，就知道价值非同小可。
"Primordial Sword Control Technique!"
lín xuān suí shǒu ná qǐ yí gè ， lüè lüè dī xià tou lú ， jiāng shén shí chén rù 。
林轩随手拿起一个，略略低下头颅，将神识沉入。
The words appeared in golden letters. Lin Xuan's mind was not swayed by this, and he read through the text quickly.
“ xiān tiān yù jiàn shù ！”
“先天御剑术！”
Though difficult to understand, it was far better than the Common Treasure Technique from the Immortal Sword Diagram. After reading through it once, Lin Xuan gained some insights.
jǐ gè dà zì yìng rù yǎn lián ， jīn guāng shǎn shǎn ， lín xuān de xīn shén què bìng méi yǒu yīn cǐ shòu dào qiān chě ， yì kǒu qì xiàng xià yán dú 。
几个大字映入眼帘，金光闪闪，林轩的心神却并没有因此受到牵扯，一口气向下研读。
To be named 'Primordial,' it must have been something extraordinary. However, this wasn't a cultivation technique but rather a body of experience from a sword cultivator.
jiān nán shēng sè ， dàn bǐ qǐ nà xiān jiàn tú de tōng bǎo jué yǐ hǎo le tài duō 。
艰难生涩，但比起那仙剑图的通宝诀已好了太多。
Indeed, experience; it documented his insights on refining and commanding immortal swords.
lín xuān dú wán yī biàn zhī hòu ， yǐ duō shǎo yǒu le xiē tǐ wù 。
林轩读完一遍之后，已多少有了些体悟。
If given to an ordinary cultivator, it would be a waste, as they wouldn't understand. But for Lin Xuan, who wielded the Nine Palaces Momentary Sword as his primary treasure, this was immensely helpful.
néng guān yǐ xiān tiān zhī míng ， zì rán shì fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， rán ér zhè què bìng bú shì yī piān gōng fǎ ， ér shì yī wèi jiàn xiū de tǐ wù 。
能冠以先天之名，自然是非同小可，然而这却并不是一篇功法，而是一位剑修的体悟。
However, one must eat bit by bit and do things step by step; impatience gets you nowhere. Thus, Lin Xuan did not rush to comprehend it but casually placed the jade pupil that recorded the Primordial Sword Control Technique into his storage pouch.
méi cuò ， tǐ wù ， lǐ miàn jì zǎi zhe tā xiū liàn yǔ yù shǐ xiān jiàn de yī xiē xīn dé 。
没错，体悟，里面记载着他修炼与驭使仙剑的一些心得。
Next, he picked up another jade pupil without hesitation.
ruò shì jiāo dào yī míng pǔ tōng xiū shì de shǒu zhōng ， kě yǐ shuō shì bào tiǎn tiān wù ， gēn běn jiù kàn bù dǒng ， rán ér lín xuān suī bú shì jiàn xiū ， dàn běn mìng fǎ bǎo què shì jiǔ gōng xū yú jiàn zhè yàng de jué shì bǎo wù ， duì lín xuān lái shuō ， zì rán dà yǒu bāng zhù 。
若是交到一名普通修士的手中，可以说是暴殄天物，根本就看不懂，然而林轩虽不是剑修，但本命法宝却是九宫须臾剑这样的绝世宝物，对林轩来说，自然大有帮助。
Lowering his head, he immersed his spirit within it.
bù guò fàn yào yī kǒu kǒu chī ， shì qíng yě yào yī jiàn jiàn zuò ， xīn jí chī bù liǎo rè dòu fǔ ， gù ér lín xuān méi yǒu máng zhe cān wù ， suí shǒu jiāng nà jì zǎi zhe xiān tiān yù jiàn shù de yù tóng jiǎn fàng rù le zì jǐ de chǔ wù dài zhōng 。
不过饭要一口口吃，事情也要一件件做，心急吃不了热豆腐，故而林轩没有忙着参悟，随手将那记载着先天御剑术的玉瞳简放入了自己的储物袋中。
Nine Spirit Golden Fire Technique!
suí hòu tā bù chí yí ， yòu ná qǐ le yī méi yù tóng 。
随后他不迟疑，又拿起了一枚玉瞳。
The words appeared in his mind. Clearly, this was a cultivation technique. The text was ancient and likely considered a hidden treasure at the Sword Lake Palace. However, Lin Xuan's Mo Yue Heaven Witch Technique was so wondrous that he paid no attention to it, placing it aside with a casual gesture.
dī xià tou lú ， jiāng shén shí chén rù 。
低下头颅，将神识沉入。
He then picked up another jade pupil.
jiǔ líng jīn huǒ jué ！
九灵金火诀！
In this manner, Lin Xuan examined each one. These jade pupils were indeed extraordinary; some recorded cultivation techniques, others secret arts, and still, others ancient secrets. Each jade pupil's value was beyond measure.
After the task was completed, Lin Xuan did not emerge from his seclusion. At his current strength, a seclusion period usually lasted for millions of years. The few years that had passed were nothing to speak of.
Lin Xuan had only recently advanced beyond the Tribulation Stage and had no immediate intention of rigorous cultivation. Therefore, he had no plans to seal himself away for such an extended period. However, apart from the Immortal Sword Diagram, there were still many matters he needed to handle. Thus, even though he had transformed his treasures, Lin Xuan did not plan to venture out immediately.
With a wave of his sleeve robe, two green leather belts flew out.
The shape was ancient and adorned with some peculiar patterns on its surface, giving off an aura of mysterious power.
These were no ordinary storage pouches; they were Momentary Treasures.
During the journey through Sword Lake Palace, he had encountered numerous twists and turns, like dancing on a knife's edge. Yet, the rewards were plentiful. Not to mention the mysterious primordial objects, after eliminating two old masters of the Tribulation Stage, their storage pouches naturally became his.
The wealth of a Tribulation Stage existence was no secret to Lin Xuan; it was beyond imagination. However, at this moment, he had no intention of counting them. Although there were many treasures in the storage pouch, what Lin Xuan valued most was one particular item within.
With a flick of his wrist, Lin Xuan turned over one of the storage pouches and gently shook it. A flash of light appeared before him, accompanied by a series of clinking sounds as various items spilled out.
Swords, halberds, spears, and other treasures shone with an eerie luster.
The collection of treasures from Tribulation Stage monsters was not to be overlooked; each one was rare and valuable. If taken outside, they would certainly cause a commotion...
In addition, there were various elixirs, array flags, and some unknown substances contained in bottles and jars.
They could either be precious refining materials or hard-to-come-by immortal flowers and spirit herbs.
Regardless of their value, Lin Xuan did not even glance at them. Instead, he curled his fingers slightly and plucked a small round gem from the pile, roughly the size of a fist.
This gem was translucent with a faint greenish luster on its surface. However, among all the treasures, it stood out little.
But appearances can be deceiving.
At first glance, this gem seemed unremarkable, but its value far surpassed that of any treasure in the storage pouches.
"Quickly!"
Lin Xuan raised his right hand and pointed a finger forward.
As he moved, the gem emitted a flickering light. Then an egg-sized flame appeared.
No, it wasn't fire. Although elliptical, it exuded a chilling sharpness.
Soul of the Sword!
The saying goes that beneath great fame lies no empty man. The Sword Lake Palace was incredibly deep and rich, with the Senior Supreme Elder’s strength far surpassing his peers. Especially after putting life and death aside, the secret technique unleashed by a million sword souls was truly formidable.
If Lin Xuan hadn't used the Five Dragon Seal, it would be hard to say who would have emerged victorious.
Fortunately for him, he was the last one standing.
Although he had defeated a powerful enemy, not all of those million sword souls were destroyed; about a third remained.
While that might seem insignificant, with a total of millions, even a third was quite impressive.
Moreover, these remaining sword souls were undoubtedly among the best. Only a small portion were soul projections of spirit artifacts, while most were magical treasures or ancient relics, their quality and power truly astonishing.
With so many sword souls, their value was beyond measure, all absorbed by this mysterious gem.
Lin Xuan looked at the scene with satisfaction, even a hint of joy on his face.
Due to time constraints, his Nine Palaces Momentary Sword had not yet reached its divine stage. However, as soul projections were from the same source, if he could merge these hundreds of thousands of sword souls and refine them all together, the power of the Nine Palaces Momentary Sword would increase to an unimaginable extent.
Even advancing to a primordial object, no, calling it a Celestial Mansion Treasure was more fitting. Regardless of what it was, such benefits were not something Lin Xuan intended to miss out on.
But how could he refine them?
While sword souls weren't rare in the cultivation world, merging hundreds of thousands of them into one wasn't something that ordinary techniques could accomplish.
Lin Xuan knew this well.
However, his face showed no signs of anxiety. Instead, with a flick of his hand, he turned over another storage pouch.
With his action, clinking sounds filled his ears. As the light enveloped him, more items appeared before him.
Again, there were many kinds of treasures, but Lin Xuan's gaze fell on a small box.
This box was a pale silver color and carved from some mysterious spirit wood, emitting a faint fragrance.
A whiff of it made one feel incredibly refreshed. However, with his strength, he paid no mind to it.
With a wave of his sleeve robe, a beam of light shot out, "Plop," the box opened.
Inside was nothing but several jade pupils.
Their colors varied, but their ancient design suggested they were relics from an era long past.
Regardless of what these items recorded, the fact that the Senior Supreme Elder of Sword Lake Palace carried them so carefully indicated their immense value.
Lin Xuan picked up one and lowered his head to immerse his spirit into it.
"Primordial Sword Control Technique!"
The words appeared in golden letters. Lin Xuan's mind was not swayed by this, and he read through the text quickly.
Though difficult to understand, it was far better than the Common Treasure Technique from the Immortal Sword Diagram. After reading through it once, Lin Xuan gained some insights.
To be named 'Primordial,' it must have been something extraordinary. However, this wasn't a cultivation technique but rather a body of experience from a sword cultivator.
Indeed, experience; it documented his insights on refining and commanding immortal swords.
If given to an ordinary cultivator, it would be a waste, as they wouldn't understand. But for Lin Xuan, who wielded the Nine Palaces Momentary Sword as his primary treasure, this was immensely helpful.
However, one must eat bit by bit and do things step by step; impatience gets you nowhere. Thus, Lin Xuan did not rush to comprehend it but casually placed the jade pupil that recorded the Primordial Sword Control Technique into his storage pouch.
Next, he picked up another jade pupil without hesitation.
Lowering his head, he immersed his spirit within it.
Nine Spirit Golden Fire Technique!
The words appeared in his mind. Clearly, this was a cultivation technique. The text was ancient and likely considered a hidden treasure at the Sword Lake Palace. However, Lin Xuan's Mo Yue Heaven Witch Technique was so wondrous that he paid no attention to it, placing it aside with a casual gesture.
He then picked up another jade pupil.
In this manner, Lin Xuan examined each one. These jade pupils were indeed extraordinary; some recorded cultivation techniques, others secret arts, and still, others ancient secrets. Each jade pupil's value was beyond measure.