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第三千一百四十二章 如临大敌

The opportunity was not to be missed. The mainprimordial infant finally had some rest time. Reaching out, he opened the jade bottle, and a refreshing fragrance wafted out.

Inside were refined thousand-year-old spirit herbs, their magical essence profound and immense. However, Lin Xuan had already advanced to the Tribulation Transcending stage, so even with this bottle of thousand-year-old spirit herbs, it could only replenish one-third of his magical energy.

It was like pouring water on a desert—insufficient.

Fortunately, the secondprimordial infant had brought many such herbs.

At his level, thousand-year-old spirit herbs were no longer impressive. With the help of the sect's power, finding them was quite easy; he could use blue Star Sea to refine them later.

Thus, the mainprimordial infant drank several bottles without any hesitation. The previously depleted magical energy finally surged back.

Next, he flashed over to the vortex. At this point, the secondprimordial infant was at its limits. Although Lin Xuan had reached the late Spirit Cultivation stage, a mere level difference meant an immense disparity in strength between them.

Seeing the mainprimordial infant approach, the secondprimordial infant stepped aside. Their movements were as smooth and natural as flowing clouds, for they were both Lin Xuan's own creations.

Their coordination was almost seamless, like two parts of one whole.

...

Time passed slowly but surely. Three months later, it was a peaceful morning. The Cloud Concealment Sect had become a formidable power in the Dragon Realm, thanks to the Sword Lake Palace's allegiance. Although their intentions were dubious, this alliance significantly boosted their strength and made them the first sect in the Dragon Realm.

Their prestige was undeniable, but it also attracted unwanted attention. However, with Lin Xuan's influence, no one dared to meddle.

In the cultivation world, power reigned supreme.

With his sect dominating all others, the disciples' status had risen accordingly, bringing numerous benefits. As the instigator of this success, Lin Xuan's reputation within the Cloud Concealment Sect was unsurpassed.

His cave dwelling was now a critical forbidden area in the sect.

The two senior elders issued edicts prohibiting any disciple from entering without permission to avoid disturbing his cultivation.

Moreover, they dispatched powerful cultivators to patrol around his cave dwelling to prevent any malicious attempts.

While this might seem excessive, Lin Xuan's importance to the Cloud Concealment Sect warranted such precautions.

At that moment, a group of cultivators patrolled near Lin Xuan's cave. The leader was an old man in black robes.

His appearance was unremarkable, but his cultivation level was impressive—reaching the Cave Profound realm.

He was talking with the cultivators behind him when suddenly, a loud noise startled them. The old man's expression turned to shock as he and several others turned their heads.

Then, they widened their eyes in astonishment as a mountain peak before them crumbled instantly.

"Bad luck, it must be the senior elders' cave."

"Did Elder Lin go into seclusion to practice secret techniques? Could something have gone wrong?"

The cultivators looked at each other with concern. Even though they were not directly involved, they might still suffer collateral damage.

What should they do? Everyone turned to the old man in black robes, who was the most powerful among them.

However, the old man was equally stunned and bitter; he was only at the Cave Profound stage, so he had no right to handle such matters.

Fortunately, their worries were unnecessary. A streak of light shot up into the sky.

The light dispersed, revealing Lin Xuan's figure before them. His face wore a smile, not one of worry.

Lin Xuan was overjoyed. After much effort, fusing the sword soul had been successful. Countless sword souls had merged perfectly into the Nine Palaces Momentary Sword Technique.

All that remained was time and patience to refine it further. If he could advance to Tribulation Transcending late stage one day, he believed his sword would rival even the treasures of the Immortal Mansion.

With good fortune, Lin Xuan's mood was exceptionally bright.

Suddenly, two streaks of light appeared in his vision.

They grew closer until they revealed a silver-eyed girl and a Dragon-named youth.

Lin Xuan did not pay much attention. The anomaly caused by fusing the sword soul likely drew them here.

Approaching them, he said, "Senior Brother, Senior Sister..."

"Junior Brother Lin."

The two were relieved to see him unharmed.

Although they knew that with his strength, encountering an accident was unlikely, in the unpredictable world of cultivation, even seclusion could lead to disaster. Seeing him safe, they felt reassured.

Boom!

Suddenly, a loud noise echoed, turning the sky white. The space rippled like ripples on a disturbed lake.

"What is this..."

Lin Xuan's pupils constricted. Both the silver-eyed girl and the Dragon-named youth were equally shocked. The chaotic primordial energy indicated an immense power.

"An old monster of Tribulation Transcending stage!"

The silver-eyed girl immediately identified it, her face paling: "Quickly activate the sect protection array."

"Why bother?"

Lin Xuan remained calm in comparison to others: "It's just guests; why be so distant, Senior Sister?"

"Junior Brother, but..."

The silver-eyed girl hesitated. She knew Lin Xuan was powerful but could not afford to underestimate him.

In the distance, demonic energy rose, and terrifying fluctuations were everywhere. How could this be? These old monsters of Tribulation Transcending stage were usually elusive; when did they come together?

As the saying goes, a good man does not come, but a bad one will. The silver-eyed girl's face turned even more grim.

Lin Xuan understood this logic, but knowing it did not change anything. Although the Cloud Concealment Sect had grown rapidly, its底蕴 still fell short of Sword Lake Palace.

Back then, the sect protection array could do nothing against Lin Xuan; now, with several old monsters with dubious intentions, even if the array were activated, how could they stop them?

It would only be a laughingstock.

Lin Xuan knew this. Why retreat? As the saying goes, when soldiers come, generals will defend; when water comes, earth will block it. Since these enemies had arrived, he had no reason to back down.

Moreover, Lin Xuan had just refined two treasures and could use them as a test for his visitors.

PS: Sorry for any inconvenience caused by the recent busy schedule. I'll resume full updates tomorrow.

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