bsp; bù ， wēi shì shàng bù jí zhēn zhèng de jiǔ tóu niǎo ， dàn yě bú huì xiāng chà tài duō 。
bsp; 不，威势尚不及真正的九头鸟，但也不会相差太多。
No, its aura was not as formidable as that of a true nine-headed bird, but it wasn't far off either.
cóng tā shēn shàng suǒ sàn fà chū lái de yāo qì ， jué duì shì zhēn líng yī jí 。
从他身上所散发出来的妖气，绝对是真灵一级。
From the aura emanating from him, it was undoubtedly a True Spirit at the first level.
mò yuè tiān wū jué ， nǎi mò yuè zú de wú shuāng mì shù ， qí zhōng de zhēn líng yǎn huà zhī shù ， gèng shì shén miào wú bǐ ， ruò shì xiū wèi dào le dù jié hòu qī ， jiè zhù zhēn líng zhī xuè ， shèn zhì néng gòu huà shēn chéng shàng gǔ bù miè de cún zài 。
墨月天巫诀，乃墨月族的无双秘术，其中的真灵衍化之术，更是神妙无比，若是修为到了渡劫后期，借助真灵之血，甚至能够化身成上古不灭的存在。
The Black Moon Sky Witch Technique was an unparalleled secret art of the Black Moon Clan. The technique for evolving true spirits within it was incredibly ingenious. If one's cultivation reached late-stage Tribulation Transcendence, they could even transform into ancient indestructible beings by utilizing the blood of a true spirit.
lín xuān rú jīn dāng rán méi yǒu zhè yàng de shí lì ， tā de xiū wèi jìng jiè hái chà le yī jí 。
林轩如今当然没有这样的实力，他的修为境界还差了一级。
Lin Xuan did not possess such power now. His cultivation stage was still one level short.
bù guò méi guān xì ， lín xuān de jì yù ， yě yuǎn fēi yì bān xiū shì kě bǐ 。
不过没关系，林轩的际遇，也远非一般修士可比。
But that didn't matter. Lin Xuan’s fortune far exceeded that of ordinary cultivators.
róng hé le jīn yuè zhēn chán de zhēn líng běn yuán ， yòu dé dào le jiǔ tóu niǎo yī mài chuán chéng xià lái de zhēn líng zhī huǒ ， lín xuān suī fēi yāo zú ， dàn duì yú zhēn líng de qīn jìn què shì dāng shì wú rén néng bǐ 。
融合了金玥真蟾的真灵本源，又得到了九头鸟一脉传承下来的真灵之火，林轩虽非妖族，但对于真灵的亲近却是当世无人能比。
Having fused with the True Essence of the Golden Jade True Toad, and having obtained the true spirit fire from the lineage of the nine-headed bird, although Lin Xuan wasn’t a beast race, his affinity for true spirits was unparalleled in this world. Thus, even though he was only at early-stage Tribulation Transcendence, he still had the ability to evolve into a true spirit, albeit with lesser power compared to actual true spirits.
gù ér tā suī rán zhǐ shì dù jié chū qī ， dàn yě jù yǒu yǎn huà chéng zhēn líng de néng lì ， zhǐ bù guò shí lì yào chà shàng yī xiē ， wú fǎ yǔ zhēn zhèng de zhēn líng xiāng bǐ 。
故而他虽然只是渡劫初期，但也具有衍化成真灵的能力，只不过实力要差上一些，无法与真正的真灵相比。
This was due to his cultivation stage; it was an unavoidable matter.
zhè shì jìng jiè shǐ rán ， yuán běn shì wú kě nài hé zhī shì
这是境界使然，原本是无可奈何之事
However, Lin Xuan’s knowledge base was extensive, and he devised a clever workaround.
rán ér lín xuān suǒ xué shí zài guǎng bó ， jìng xiǎng chū le qǔ qiǎo zhī shù 。
然而林轩所学实在广博，竟想出了取巧之术。
Of course, without countless treasures, this wouldn’t have been possible.
dāng rán ， ruò fēi tā yōng yǒu qí zhēn yì bǎo wú shù ， zhè yī tiáo yě shì xíng bù tōng de 。
当然，若非他拥有奇珍异宝无数，这一条也是行不通的。
Though called "clever," the support still relied on extraordinary strength. There were no free lunches in the world of cultivation.
shuō shì qǔ qiǎo ， dàn hòu dùn yī jiù shì guò rén de shí lì ， xiū xiān jiè shì méi yǒu miǎn fèi de wǔ cān yī shuō dì 。
说是取巧，但后盾依旧是过人的实力，修仙界是没有免费的午餐一说地。
The Nine Palaces Instant Sword and the Vermilion Bird Ring—though their exact grades couldn't be determined—they both had a close connection with true spirits. The former was infused with the soul of a phoenix, while the latter had been consecrated with the blood of several true spirits by Lin Xuan.
jiǔ gōng xū yú jiàn ， hái yǒu zhū què huán ， jù tǐ shén me pǐn jí bù hǎo shuō ， dàn dōu yǔ zhēn líng yǒu zhe qiān sī wàn lǚ de qiān chě ， yí gè róng hé yǒu zhū què de hún pò ， lìng wài yí gè gèng lí pǔ ， bèi lín xuān yòng shù zhǒng zhēn líng zhī xuè jì liàn guò 。
九宫须臾剑，还有朱雀环，具体什么品级不好说，但都与真灵有着千丝万缕的牵扯，一个融合有朱雀的魂魄，另外一个更离谱，被林轩用数种真灵之血祭炼过。
By utilizing these two treasures, Lin Xuan absorbed and fused them, erasing the gap in his cultivation stage. Although he still couldn't match ancient true spirits, he now possessed similar power.
jiè zhù zhè liǎng jiàn bǎo wù ， lín xuān jiāng tā men xī shōu róng hé ， mǒ shā jìng jiè de chā jù ， suī rán yī jiù wú fǎ yǔ shàng gǔ zhēn líng xiāng bǐ ， dàn yě yǒu le yǔ zhī xiāng jìn de shí lì 。
借助这两件宝物，林轩将它们吸收融合，抹杀境界的差距，虽然依旧无法与上古真灵相比，但也有了与之相近的实力。
The entire process seemed complex but took only an instant. The black river poured down, and the withering death water surged towards him.
zhěng gè guò chéng shuō lái fán fù ， qí shí bù guò yī shùn jiān de gōng fu ， zhǐ jiàn míng hé dào xiè ， nà néng gòu diāo líng wàn wù de sǐ wáng zhī shuǐ yǐ fēng yōng ér lái le 。
整个过程说来繁复，其实不过一瞬间的功夫，只见冥河倒泻，那能够凋零万物的死亡之水已蜂拥而来了。
If swallowed by this river, even a late-stage Tribulation Transcendence cultivator would have no choice but to perish.
bēn téng xiōng yǒng ， yào jiāng lín xuān yān mò 。
奔腾汹涌，要将林轩淹没。
This was the opponent's final move; now they were at a critical moment that could decide life or death and victory or defeat.
ruò shì bèi míng hé zhī shuǐ tūn mò ， jiù suàn shì dù jié qī de qiáng zhě ， yě wéi yǒu sǐ lù yī tiáo de 。
若是被冥河之水吞没，就算是渡劫期的强者，也唯有死路一条的。
Lin Xuan raised his head. Lightning flashed across the sky as he waved the flames of the red lotus.
zhè shì duì fāng zuì hòu de shā zhe ， rú jīn shuāng fāng yǐ dào le jué shēng sǐ ， pàn shèng fù de yī kè 。
这是对方最后的杀着，如今双方已到了决生死，判胜负的一刻。
Then, with a flick of his wings, the nine-headed bird transformed into a storm of lightning and fire, containing terrifying heavenly laws, rushing forward.
zhǐ jiàn lín xuān yáng qǐ tóu lú 。 tiān kōng zhī shàng léi diàn shǎn shuò 。 hóng lián zhī huǒ huī wǔ 。
只见林轩扬起头颅。天空之上雷电闪烁。红莲之火挥舞。
Boom!
suí hòu tā huàn huà chū lái de jiǔ tóu niǎo chì bǎng yī shàn ， léi diàn jiāo zhī zháo huǒ yàn ， lǐ miàn yùn hán zhe lìng rén xīn jīng de tiān dì fǎ zé ， xiàng zhe qián fāng pū guò qù le 。
随后他幻化出来的九头鸟翅膀一扇，雷电交织着火焰，里面蕴含着令人心惊的天地法则，向着前方扑过去了。
The surging lightning and fire clashed with the death water from the black river. The sheer power was indescribable. Fortunately, they were sealed in a small world, so even though this place was a million miles away from the Cloud Concealment Sect headquarters, it might still be affected.
màn tiān de léi huǒ ， yǔ míng hé zhī shuǐ xiá lù xiāng féng ， nà wēi shì nán yǐ yòng yán yǔ lái biǎo shù ， xìng hǎo rú jīn shì bèi jìn fēng zài yī fāng xiǎo tiān dì zhī zhōng 。 fǒu zé cǐ dì jù lí yún yǐn zōng zǒng duò suī yǒu wàn lǐ ， dàn huì bú huì shōu dào yāng jí ， yī jiù shì liǎng shuō 。
漫天的雷火，与冥河之水狭路相逢，那威势难以用言语来表述，幸好如今是被禁封在一方小天地之中。否则此地距离云隐宗总舵虽有万里，但会不会收到殃及，依旧是两说。
The black dragon opened its mouth and spat out a cloud of blood mist, barely blocking Lin Xuan's attack but already severely injured.
“ pū ……”
“噗……”
Just as Master Wan Xiao had predicted, even if he won, he wouldn't fare well. He would likely drop a cultivation stage, making this battle utterly unprofitable.
nà hēi sè de jiāo lóng zhāng kāi dà kǒu ， pēn chū yī dà tuán xuè wù ， suī rán miǎn qiǎng jiāng lín xuān de gōng shì dǎng zhù ， dàn yǐ yuán qì dà shāng le 。
那黑sè的蛟龙张开大口，喷出一大团血雾，虽然勉强将林轩的攻势挡住，但已元气大伤了。
Moreover, it was uncertain who would win or lose. The black river merely temporarily blocked the lightning and fire laws and red lotus flames.
zhèng rú wàn xiǎo zhēn rén tuī cè 。 zhè yī zhàn tā jí biàn yíng le ， yě bú huì hǎo guò ， shí yǒu bā jiǔ huì jìng jiè diào luò ， kě yǐ shuō ， gēn běn dé bù cháng shī de 。
正如万晓真人推测。这一战他即便赢了，也不会好过，十有仈jiǔ会境界掉落，可以说，根本得不偿失的。
However, the nine-headed bird wasn’t easily dealt with. Even among true spirits, it was known for its ferocity. It didn't fear even a phoenix. A mere black river couldn't confine him here; that was too naive.
hé kuàng zhè yī zhàn shuí shèng shuí fù hái bù hǎo shuō ， míng hé zhī shuǐ yě bù guò zàn qiě dǎng zhù le lín xuān de léi diàn fǎ zé yǔ hóng lián zhī huǒ 。
何况这一战谁胜谁负还不好说，冥河之水也不过暂且挡住了林轩的雷电法则与红莲之火。
Roar!
rán ér jiǔ tóu niǎo nǎ ér yǒu nà me hǎo duì fù ， jí biàn zài zhēn líng zhī zhōng ， tā yě shì yǐ xiōng lì chū míng 。 jiù suàn duì shàng fèng huáng yě bù dǎ chù 。 qū qū míng hé jiù xiǎng yào jiāng tā kùn zài zhè lǐ ， shí zài tài tiān zhēn le 。
然而九头鸟哪儿有那么好对付，即便在真灵之中，它也是以凶戾出名。就算对上凤凰也不打怵。区区冥河就想要将他困在这里，实在太天真了。
Nine heads simultaneously emitted deafening roars, each containing supreme laws.
jiǔ gè tóu lú 。 yī qí yǒu zhèn tiān de páo xiāo fā chū ， shēng yīn zhōng ， gèng shì yùn yǒu wú shàng fǎ zé 。
九个头颅。一齐有震天的咆哮发出，声音中，更似蕴有无上法则。
The lightning and red lotus flames suddenly became incredibly powerful, increasing by tenfold or more from their original strength. Even the desolate black river couldn’t withstand it, and its death force dried up as the black river collapsed.
léi diàn yǔ hóng lián zhī huǒ ， yī xià zi biàn dé fēi cháng páng bó ， zài yuán yǒu jī chǔ shàng ， jìng shì zēng jiā le shí bèi hái duō ， jí biàn shì kū jì de míng hé ， yě chéng shòu bú zhù ， sǐ wáng zhī lì gān hé ， míng hé yě bēng tā diào le 。
雷电与红莲之火，一下子变得非常磅礴，在原有基础上，竟似增加了十倍还多，即便是枯寂的冥河，也承受不住，死亡之力干涸，冥河也崩塌掉了。
The old devil's mouth spewed a cloud of blood mist, struck like by lightning. He didn't expect that even with his life on the line, he would still end up this way.
“ pū ！”
“噗！”
Then spatial fluctuations surged, revealing ancient cauldrons, purple mirrors, copper braziers, jade staffs, and silver bells. Their light flickered mysteriously, but cracks appeared on their surfaces.
xuē lǎo yāo de kǒu zhōng pēn chū yī tuán xuè wù ， rú zāo léi jī ， méi xiǎng dào pīn le xiǎo mìng hái shì zhè ge jié guǒ 。
薛老妖的口中喷出一团血雾，如遭雷击，没想到拼了小命还是这个结果。
"Has the Five Elements Heaven Extinction Great Array been broken?" the black phoenix demoness exclaimed in shock, not expecting Lin Xuan to truly command lightning and fire laws like a nine-headed bird.
suí hòu kōng jiān bō dòng zhòu qǐ ， gǔ dǐng ， zǐ jìng ， tóng lú ， yù rú yì ， yín zhōng fú xiàn ér chū ， guāng yùn tūn tǔ ， kàn shì shén mì dào jí chù ， rán ér biǎo miàn què yǒu liè wén chū xiàn le 。
随后空间波动骤起，古鼎，紫镜，铜炉，玉如意，银钟浮现而出，光晕吞吐，看似神秘到极处，然而表面却有裂纹出现了。
"Not yet," Master Wan Xiao shook his head with a calm demeanor. He seemed certain that the old devil still had more tricks up his sleeve.
“ wǔ xíng tiān jué dà zhèn jū rán bèi pò diào le ？” hēi fèng yāo nǚ yǎn kǒu jīng hū ， xiǎng bú dào lín xuān néng zhēn rú jiǔ tóu niǎo yì bān cāo zòng léi diàn yǔ huǒ yàn fǎ zé 。
“五行天绝大阵居然被破掉了？”黑凤妖女掩口惊呼，想不到林轩能真如九头鸟一般cāo纵雷电与火焰法则。
Indeed, the dragon raised its head, spewing massive amounts of primordial energy. With no choice left, if Lin Xuan broke through the array, he would have zero chance of winning.
“ bú duì ， hái méi yǒu wán quán pò chú 。”
“不对，还没有完全破除。”
This primordial energy was absorbed by six supreme divine treasures.
wàn xiǎo zhēn rén yáo le yáo tóu ， yī pài yún dàn fēng qīng zhī sè， sì hū rèn dìng le xuē lǎo yāo hái huì yǒu hòu shǒu 。
万晓真人摇了摇头，一派云淡风轻之sè，似乎认定了薛老妖还会有后手。
The cracks on their surfaces didn't disappear but worsened, spreading like spider webs across their entire surface, as though they were about to shatter and collapse at any moment.
guǒ rán nà jiāo lóng yáng qǐ tóu ， dà kǒu dà kǒu de běn mìng yuán qì pēn chū ， rú jīn yǐ yóu bù dé tā xuǎn zé ， lín xuān ruò zhēn shì pò zhèn ér chū ， tā jiāng bàn fēn shèng suàn yě wú 。
果然那蛟龙扬起头，大口大口的本命元气喷出，如今已由不得他选择，林轩若真是破阵而出，他将半分胜算也无。
"This old devil is too ruthless. After this battle, not only will he drop a cultivation stage, these six supreme divine treasures will be ruined," Master Wan Xiao sighed, never expecting the old devil's resolve to be so firm.
nà xiē běn mìng yuán qì fēn bié róng rù le liù jiàn tōng tiān líng bǎo lǐ 。
那些本命元气分别融入了六件通天灵宝里。
"Indeed, he has already activated the source of power in his treasures; after this battle, all six items will become worthless."
bǎo wù biǎo miàn de liè wén bìng wèi xiāo chú ， fǎn ér yuè fā de kě bù ， rú zhī zhū wǎng yì bān ， bù mǎn le zhěng gè bǎo wù de biǎo miàn ， fǎng fú suí shí huì jūn liè bēng tā yī fān 。
宝物表面的裂纹并未消除，反而越发的可怖，如蜘蛛网一般，布满了整个宝物的表面，仿佛随时会龟裂崩塌一番。
The black phoenix demoness also expressed regret. At their level, supreme divine treasures weren't easily obtained, but these six were unique and had special effects. Seeing them destroyed was heartbreaking. Unless absolutely necessary, the old devil wouldn’t have done this, but now he had no choice.
“ zhè xuē lǎo yāo ， yě tài hěn le ， zhè yī zhàn zhī hòu ， tā bù jǐn huì jìng jiè diào luò ， zhè liù jiàn tōng tiān líng bǎo ， yě huì huǐ le 。” wàn xiǎo zhēn rén tàn xī zhe shuō ， méi xiǎng dào xuē lǎo yāo de jué xīn dào le zhè ge dì bù 。
“这薛老妖，也太狠了，这一战之后，他不仅会境界掉落，这六件通天灵宝，也会毁了。”万晓真人叹息着说，没想到薛老妖的决心到了这个地步。
Goo!
“ méi cuò ， tā yǐ jīng cuī dòng bǎo wù de líng yuán ， zhè yī zhàn zhī hòu ， liù jiàn bǎo bèi dū huì biàn chéng fèi wù 。”
“没错，他已经催动宝物的灵源，这一战之后，六件宝贝都会变成废物。”
However, just as this vexing noise reached his ears, spatial fluctuations surged again. Two massive gray claws emerged from the void, emitting threads of lightning power. The claws parted, tearing a hole in the space.
hēi fèng yāo nǚ yě shí fēn kě xī de shuō ， yuán běn shí lì dào le tā men zhè ge děng jí ， tōng tiān líng bǎo yě fēi kě yù ér bù kě qiú zhī wù ， rán ér yǎn qián zhè liù jiàn bǎo bèi bù tóng ， dōu shǔ yú fēi cháng piān mén de fǎ bǎo ， gè yǒu qí xiào 。
黑凤妖女也十分可惜的说，原本实力到了他们这个等级，通天灵宝也非可遇而不可求之物，然而眼前这六件宝贝不同，都属于非常偏门的法宝，各有奇效。
Lin Xuan broke through the array and the Five Elements Heaven Extinction Great Array failed to contain him.
kàn tā men bèi huǐ qù ， liǎng rén yě shí fēn kě xī ， ruò fēi wàn bù dé yǐ ， xuē lǎo yāo yě bú huì zhè me zuò ， rán ér cǐ kè ， tā bié wú xuǎn zé 。
看它们被毁去，两人也十分可惜，若非万不得已，薛老妖也不会这么做，然而此刻，他别无选择。
Puff!
“ gū ！”
“呱！”
The old devil's face turned ashen as his transformed dragon spat out several mouthfuls of blood.
rán ér jiù zài cǐ kè yī lìng rén xīn fán yì luàn de guā zào shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， kōng jiān bō dòng zhòu qǐ ， liǎng zhǐ qīng huī sè de jù zhǎo cóng xū kōng zhōng tàn chū ， sī sī léi diàn zhī lì zhàn fàng ér chū ， liǎng zhǐ jù zhǎo wǎng páng biān yī fēn ， xū kōng bèi sī kāi le yí gè dà dòng 。
然而就在此刻一令人心烦意乱的聒噪声传入耳朵，空间波动骤起，两只青灰sè的巨爪从虚空中探出，丝丝雷电之力绽放而出，两只巨爪往旁边一分，虚空被撕开了一个大洞。
How could this be? He had used secret techniques passed down from the Demon Emperor, even sacrificing a cultivation stage and destroying six treasures; yet, he still ended up like this.
lín xuān pò zhèn ér chū ， wǔ xíng tiān jué zuì zhōng yě méi yǒu néng jiāng lín xuān fēng zhù 。
林轩破阵而出，五行天绝最终也没有能将林轩封住。
A mere early-stage Tribulation Transcendence cultivator shouldn't have been as terrifying as an ancient true spirit?
“ pū ！”
“噗！”
After pondering this for a long time, his anger and resentment were indescribable. However, now was not the time to dwell on these thoughts; defeat meant death. Lin Xuan would never allow him to live.
xuē lǎo yāo liǎn rú tǔ sè， suǒ huà jiāo lóng yī lián shù kǒu xiān xuè pēn bó 。
薛老妖脸如土sè，所化蛟龙一连数口鲜血喷薄。
With that thought, the black dragon's tail swished, and it used its secret technique to cross through space, vanishing into the distance in an instant.
zěn me kě néng ， zì jǐ dòng yòng le yāo dì chuán chéng xià lái de mì shù ， bù xī jìng jiè diào luò ， lián liù jiàn bǎo wù dōu huǐ le ， zuì hòu hái shì zhè yàng yí gè jié guǒ 。
怎么可能，自己动用了妖帝传承下来的秘术，不惜境界掉落，连六件宝物都毁了，最后还是这样一个结果。
"Hmph, at this moment, do you still want to run?" a heart-stirring voice echoed as Lin Xuan's transformed nine-headed bird appeared with four wings and six legs.
qū qū yī dù jié chū qī de xiǎo jiā huo ， zěn me huì rú yuǎn gǔ zhēn líng yì bān kě pà ne ？
区区一渡劫初期的小家伙，怎么会如远古真灵一般可怕呢？
At such a critical moment, how could they let him escape? With a flap of its wings, mysterious spatial laws emerged. Not to harm the opponent but to prevent them from using their space-crossing technique.
bǎi sī bù dé qí jiān ， bù gān yǔ fèn nù ， gèng shì nán yǐ yán shù ， rán ér xiàn zài xiǎng zhè xiē sī háo yì yì yě wú ， zhàn bài yě jiù yì wèi zhe yǔn luò ， lín xuān jué bú huì róng tā huó zài shì jiān de 。
百思不得其间，不甘与愤怒，更是难以言述，然而现在想这些丝毫意义也无，战败也就意味着陨落，林轩绝不会容他活在世间的。
Then countless lightning bolts about the size of an arm appeared on the nine-headed bird's body. This was... Lightningevasion technique, no, it far surpassed the legendary Five Elementsevasion technique by a great deal. It should be Lightning Speed.
niàn jí zhì cǐ ， hēi jiāo wěi ba yī bǎi ， yǐ shī zhǎn chū héng dù xū kōng de mì shù ， yī zhǎ yǎn ， jiù táo dào tiān biān qù le 。
念及至此，黑蛟尾巴一摆，已施展出横渡虚空的秘术，一眨眼，就逃到天边去了。
This was the innate divine power of the nine-headed bird, and only true spirits could use it to travel faster than spatial laws.
No, its aura was not as formidable as that of a true nine-headed bird, but it wasn't far off either.
From the aura emanating from him, it was undoubtedly a True Spirit at the first level.
The Black Moon Sky Witch Technique was an unparalleled secret art of the Black Moon Clan. The technique for evolving true spirits within it was incredibly ingenious. If one's cultivation reached late-stage Tribulation Transcendence, they could even transform into ancient indestructible beings by utilizing the blood of a true spirit.
Lin Xuan did not possess such power now. His cultivation stage was still one level short.
But that didn't matter. Lin Xuan’s fortune far exceeded that of ordinary cultivators.
Having fused with the True Essence of the Golden Jade True Toad, and having obtained the true spirit fire from the lineage of the nine-headed bird, although Lin Xuan wasn’t a beast race, his affinity for true spirits was unparalleled in this world. Thus, even though he was only at early-stage Tribulation Transcendence, he still had the ability to evolve into a true spirit, albeit with lesser power compared to actual true spirits.
This was due to his cultivation stage; it was an unavoidable matter.
However, Lin Xuan’s knowledge base was extensive, and he devised a clever workaround.
Of course, without countless treasures, this wouldn’t have been possible.
Though called "clever," the support still relied on extraordinary strength. There were no free lunches in the world of cultivation.
The Nine Palaces Instant Sword and the Vermilion Bird Ring—though their exact grades couldn't be determined—they both had a close connection with true spirits. The former was infused with the soul of a phoenix, while the latter had been consecrated with the blood of several true spirits by Lin Xuan.
By utilizing these two treasures, Lin Xuan absorbed and fused them, erasing the gap in his cultivation stage. Although he still couldn't match ancient true spirits, he now possessed similar power.
The entire process seemed complex but took only an instant. The black river poured down, and the withering death water surged towards him.
If swallowed by this river, even a late-stage Tribulation Transcendence cultivator would have no choice but to perish.
This was the opponent's final move; now they were at a critical moment that could decide life or death and victory or defeat.
Lin Xuan raised his head. Lightning flashed across the sky as he waved the flames of the red lotus.
Then, with a flick of his wings, the nine-headed bird transformed into a storm of lightning and fire, containing terrifying heavenly laws, rushing forward.
Boom!
The surging lightning and fire clashed with the death water from the black river. The sheer power was indescribable. Fortunately, they were sealed in a small world, so even though this place was a million miles away from the Cloud Concealment Sect headquarters, it might still be affected.
Puff…
The black dragon opened its mouth and spat out a cloud of blood mist, barely blocking Lin Xuan's attack but already severely injured.
Just as Master Wan Xiao had predicted, even if he won, he wouldn't fare well. He would likely drop a cultivation stage, making this battle utterly unprofitable.
Moreover, it was uncertain who would win or lose. The black river merely temporarily blocked the lightning and fire laws and red lotus flames.
However, the nine-headed bird wasn’t easily dealt with. Even among true spirits, it was known for its ferocity. It didn't fear even a phoenix. A mere black river couldn't confine him here; that was too naive.
Roar!
Nine heads simultaneously emitted deafening roars, each containing supreme laws.
Boom!
The lightning and red lotus flames suddenly became incredibly powerful, increasing by tenfold or more from their original strength. Even the desolate black river couldn’t withstand it, and its death force dried up as the black river collapsed.
Puff!
The old devil's mouth spewed a cloud of blood mist, struck like by lightning. He didn't expect that even with his life on the line, he would still end up this way.
Then spatial fluctuations surged, revealing ancient cauldrons, purple mirrors, copper braziers, jade staffs, and silver bells. Their light flickered mysteriously, but cracks appeared on their surfaces.
"Has the Five Elements Heaven Extinction Great Array been broken?" the black phoenix demoness exclaimed in shock, not expecting Lin Xuan to truly command lightning and fire laws like a nine-headed bird.
"Not yet," Master Wan Xiao shook his head with a calm demeanor. He seemed certain that the old devil still had more tricks up his sleeve.
Indeed, the dragon raised its head, spewing massive amounts of primordial energy. With no choice left, if Lin Xuan broke through the array, he would have zero chance of winning.
This primordial energy was absorbed by six supreme divine treasures.
The cracks on their surfaces didn't disappear but worsened, spreading like spider webs across their entire surface, as though they were about to shatter and collapse at any moment.
"This old devil is too ruthless. After this battle, not only will he drop a cultivation stage, these six supreme divine treasures will be ruined," Master Wan Xiao sighed, never expecting the old devil's resolve to be so firm.
"Indeed, he has already activated the source of power in his treasures; after this battle, all six items will become worthless."
The black phoenix demoness also expressed regret. At their level, supreme divine treasures weren't easily obtained, but these six were unique and had special effects. Seeing them destroyed was heartbreaking. Unless absolutely necessary, the old devil wouldn’t have done this, but now he had no choice.
Goo!
However, just as this vexing noise reached his ears, spatial fluctuations surged again. Two massive gray claws emerged from the void, emitting threads of lightning power. The claws parted, tearing a hole in the space.
Lin Xuan broke through the array and the Five Elements Heaven Extinction Great Array failed to contain him.
Puff!
The old devil's face turned ashen as his transformed dragon spat out several mouthfuls of blood.
How could this be? He had used secret techniques passed down from the Demon Emperor, even sacrificing a cultivation stage and destroying six treasures; yet, he still ended up like this.
A mere early-stage Tribulation Transcendence cultivator shouldn't have been as terrifying as an ancient true spirit?
After pondering this for a long time, his anger and resentment were indescribable. However, now was not the time to dwell on these thoughts; defeat meant death. Lin Xuan would never allow him to live.
With that thought, the black dragon's tail swished, and it used its secret technique to cross through space, vanishing into the distance in an instant.
"Hmph, at this moment, do you still want to run?" a heart-stirring voice echoed as Lin Xuan's transformed nine-headed bird appeared with four wings and six legs.
At such a critical moment, how could they let him escape? With a flap of its wings, mysterious spatial laws emerged. Not to harm the opponent but to prevent them from using their space-crossing technique.
Then countless lightning bolts about the size of an arm appeared on the nine-headed bird's body. This was... Lightningevasion technique, no, it far surpassed the legendary Five Elementsevasion technique by a great deal. It should be Lightning Speed.
This was the innate divine power of the nine-headed bird, and only true spirits could use it to travel faster than spatial laws.