lín xuān jiāng shén shí fàng chū ， qiāo wú shēng xī de sǎo guò 。
林轩将神识放出，悄无声息的扫过。
Lin Xuan released his spirit sense, silently scanning the scene.
cǐ nǚ de jìng jiè yě bù guò dòng xuán bà le ， jū rán yǐ guǎ dí zhòng ， yǐ yī rén zhī lì ， duì shàng sān tóu tóng jiē yāo shòu bù là xià fēng 。
此女的境界也不过洞玄罢了，居然以寡敌众，以一人之力，对上三头同阶妖兽不落下风。
The woman's cultivation level was merely at Profound Void. Yet she managed to face three beasts of the same rank alone and not fall behind in combat.
lín xuān bù yóu de àn àn chēng qí 。
林轩不由得暗暗称奇。
Lin Xuan couldn't help but feel amazed.
zhòng suǒ zhōu zhī ， yuán yīng jìng jiè duì yú yāo zú ， zhòng yào wú bǐ ， yòu bèi chēng zuò huà xíng qī 。
众所周知，元婴境界对于妖族，重要无比，又被称作化形期。
It was well-known that the Incubation Core stage for cultivators was incredibly important to the妖族, often referred to as the Formed Body period. The reason was that beasts at this stage could awaken their spiritual intelligence and transform into human forms.
yuán yīn zài yú ， zhè ge jìng jiè de yāo shòu néng gòu kāi qǐ líng zhì ， huà zuò rén xíng 。
原因在于，这个境界的妖兽能够开启灵智，化作人形。
However, in the vast cultivation realm, there were countless types of beasts, so exceptions were common. Some beasts, due to special talents or other reasons, might not be able to transform into humans even when they reached the Formed Body stage. This was undoubtedly a significant regret, but nature was fair; for every disadvantage, there was an advantage. Such beasts usually far surpassed their counterparts who could transform.
rán ér xiū xiān jiè miàn jī guǎng bó ， yāo zú de zhǒng lèi gèng shì shǔ bù shèng shǔ ， gù ér lì wài de qíng kuàng yě hěn duō 。
然而修仙界面积广博，妖族的种类更是数不胜数，故而例外的情况也很多。
In other words, it would be difficult for a cultivator of the same rank to defeat such a beast in one-on-one combat.
yǒu yī xiē yāo zú ， huò shì yīn wèi tiān fù tè shū ， huò shì yīn wèi bié de yī xiē yuán gù ， jí biàn dào le huà xíng qī ， suī rán néng shùn lì jiāng líng zhì kāi qǐ ， dàn què bù kě néng biàn huàn chū rén xíng dì 。
有一些妖族，或是因为天赋特殊，或是因为别的一些缘故，即便到了化形期，虽然能顺利将灵智开启，但却不可能变幻出人形地。
The young woman before him, however, managed to hold her own against three beasts. Lin Xuan couldn't help but look at her with new respect.
zhè gù rán shì bù xiǎo de yí hàn ， rán ér lǎo tiān shì gōng píng dì ， fán shì yǒu lì jiù yǒu bì ， zhè lèi yāo zú ， tōng cháng yào bǐ néng gòu huà xíng de tóng bàn qiáng shàng xǔ duō 。
这固然是不小的遗憾，然而老天是公平地，凡事有利就有弊，这类妖族，通常要比能够化形的同伴强上许多。
He decided not to rush out and stayed hidden. With his strength, he was sure that even though they were only a short distance apart, the woman wouldn't be able to detect him.
huàn jù huà shuō ， jiù suàn shì yǐ yī duì yī ， tóng jiē xiū shì duì shàng cǐ lèi yāo shòu yīng gāi yě méi yǒu duō shǎo shèng suàn dì 。
换句话说，就算是以一对一，同阶修士对上此类妖兽应该也没有多少胜算地。
...
ér yǎn qián de shào nǚ ， jū rán néng yí gè dǎ sān gè ， lín xuān shì dàng zhēn yǒu xiē guā mù xiāng kàn le 。
而眼前的少女，居然能一个打三个，林轩是当真有些刮目相看了。
A Profound Void existence might seem trivial to Lin Xuan, but in reality, it already possessed the power of a high-stage cultivator for strategic purposes. Thus, the young woman fought fiercely against the three beasts.
tā xīn zhōng yǒu le jǐ fēn xìng qù ， yú shì yě jiù méi yǒu máng zhe chū qù ， yī jiù yǐn nì zài nà lǐ 。
他心中有了几分兴趣，于是也就没有忙着出去，依旧隐匿在那里。
Flashing lights and magical artifacts filled the air as mountains were flattened by their clash. Lin Xuan nodded approvingly; this woman's strength far surpassed that of her peers.
ér yǐ tā de shí lì ， xiāng jù suī rán zhǐ yǒu lǐ xǔ ， dàn duì fāng shì wú lùn rú hé ， yě fā xiàn bù liǎo dì 。
而以他的实力，相距虽然只有里许，但对方是无论如何，也发现不了地。
She likely didn't come from a small cultivation family but had significant origins.
……
……
As time passed, however, the young woman began to struggle.
dòng xuán qī cún zài ， fàng zài lín xuān de yǎn lǐ ， gù rán bù zhí yī tí ， dàn zhēn yào suàn jì ， qí shí yǐ jīng yǒu le gāo jiē xiū shì de shí lì 。
洞玄期存在，放在林轩的眼里，固然不值一提，但真要算计，其实已经有了高阶修士的实力。
This wasn’t surprising. Facing an overwhelming force, even if she could end it quickly, there was still hope. But as time wore on, the situation for the outnumbered side became increasingly unfavorable. With fewer numbers, her mana consumption would be more intense. Thus, prolonged combat was not in her favor.
gù ér nà miào líng shào nǚ ， yǔ sān tóu yāo shòu ， dǎ dé shì rè nào yǐ jí 。
故而那妙龄少女，与三头妖兽，打得是热闹以极。
She understood this well but was now powerless to change her fate. These three beasts were no weaklings; she could barely maintain an undefeated position. Speeding up wouldn’t be easy, and prolonging the fight meant a certain death.
dàn jiàn fǎ bǎo zòng héng ， líng guāng sì shè ， yú bō suǒ guò zhī chù ， yī zuò zuò tǐng bá de shān fēng ， dōu bèi yí wéi píng dì 。
但见法宝纵横，灵光四射，余波所过之处，一座座挺拔的山峰，都被夷为平地。
"Enough," the young woman gritted her teeth, determination flashing in her eyes. She raised both hands, dancing like a butterfly. Several magical techniques shot out from her sleeves.
lín xuān yě kàn dé àn zì diǎn tóu bù yǐ ， cǐ nǚ de shí lì 。 què shì yuǎn yuǎn shèng guò le tóng jiē xiū shì 。
林轩也看得暗自点头不已，此女的实力。却是远远胜过了同阶修士。
Sizzle...
xiǎng lái jué bú shì chū shēng yú shén me xiǎo de xiū xiān jiā zú ， ér shì yǒu zhe bù xiǎo de lái lì 。
想来绝不是出生于什么小的修仙家族，而是有着不小的来历。
The short sword, originally just an inch long, suddenly emitted a fierce glow and transformed into a beautiful face.
lín xuān xīn zhōng àn zì zàn xǔ ， rán ér suí zhe shí jiān de tuī yí ， shào nǚ què zhú jiàn yǒu xiē bù dí 。
林轩心中暗自赞许，然而随着时间的推移，少女却逐渐有些不敌。
"This technique..."
bù guò zhè yě bù xī qí 。
不过这也不稀奇。
Lin Xuan felt familiar with it but couldn't recall where he had seen it before. The woman's face showed signs of strain as she opened her lips to release a pink mist. Silver light flashed within the mist, hinting at hidden magical artifacts.
bì jìng shì yǐ guǎ dí zhòng ， ruò néng gòu sù zhàn sù jué ， dào yě bú shì méi yǒu shèng jī 。
毕竟是以寡敌众，若能够速战速决，倒也不是没有胜机。
This was clearly her secret technique. After its use, she looked visibly exhausted.
rán ér suí zhe shí jiān de tuī yí ， qíng kuàng duì yú rén shǎo de yī fāng ， huì yuè fā bù lì 。
然而随着时间的推移，情况对于人少的一方，会越发不利。
The three beasts didn’t retreat. One with a lion’s body and wolf’s head opened its blood-stained mouth and shot out a thick beam of white light, surrounded by arcs of electricity.
yīn wèi rén shǎo ， fǎ lì xiāo hào kěn dìng huì gèng jù liè yī xiē 。
因为人少，法力消耗肯定会更剧烈一些。
Lin Xuan's eyes were sharp; for a Profound Void cultivator, this attack was formidable. But it wasn't over yet. The other two beasts also revealed their hidden techniques in perfect coordination.
suǒ yǐ jiǔ zhàn duì shào nǚ bù lì 。
所以久战对少女不利。
"Moow!"
ér zhè ge dào lǐ 。 shào nǚ bú shì bù qīng chǔ ， kě tā xiàn zài ， gēn běn jiù shì huí tiān fá shù 。
而这个道理。少女不是不清楚，可她现在，根本就是回天乏术。
A loud roar echoed as the bull-like beast flapped its wings, sending out two streams of dark wind that rippled through the air like ripples on a lake. Meanwhile, the hundred-foot-long snake’s scales stood up, and countless coin-sized scales flew towards them like flowers scattered by a maiden.
zhè sān tóu yāo shòu ， jiē fēi ruò zhě ， tā néng gòu miǎn qiǎng wéi chí yí gè bù bài de jú miàn 。 yǐ jīng fēi cháng liǎo bù qǐ le 。
这三头妖兽，皆非弱者，她能够勉强维持一个不败的局面。已经非常了不起了。
Boom!
xiǎng yào sù zhàn sù jué ， tán hé róng yì ， ér zhào zhè yàng tuō yán xià qù ， chí zǎo huì shì shēn sǐ yǔn luò de jié jú 。
想要速战速决，谈何容易，而照这样拖延下去，迟早会是身死陨落的结局。
The beasts' attacks collided with her magical artifacts, creating gusts of energy. The young woman was thrown back, blood trickling from her lips as she appeared severely injured. Her face showed signs of struggle; the short sword reappeared, but it had clearly taken damage and lost much of its spirit.
“ bù xíng ， zì jǐ qǐ néng bù míng bù bài de yǔn luò yú zhè lǐ 。”
“不行，自己岂能不明不败的陨落于这里。”
The three beasts also suffered some losses, their injuries not enough to deter them.
shào nǚ yǎo le yāo bèi chǐ ， yǎn zhōng shǎn guò yī sī jué rán zhī yì 。
少女咬了妖贝齿，眼中闪过一丝决然之意。
With a roar, they charged forward again. Though the woman hadn't fainted, she was severely injured, unable to gather her mana. In her grief, she could only close her eyes, awaiting death.
shuāng shǒu tái qǐ ， rú chuān huā hú dié yì bān de fēi wǔ 。
双手抬起，如穿花蝴蝶一般的飞舞。
But just then, a cold laugh echoed: "Three against one, what skill is that? Since you dared to show off in front of me, I can only intervene."
suí zhe tā de dòng zuò 。 shù dào fǎ jué cóng yī xiù zhōng jī shè ér chū 。
随着她的动作。数道法诀从衣袖中激射而出。
The three beasts were shocked, the voice coming out of nowhere. A young man in green clothing suddenly appeared before them, blocking their path.
cī lā ……
刺啦……
Caught off guard, the beasts didn't have time to think and assumed they had reinforcements. They pounced on Lin Xuan.
yuán běn chǐ xǔ zhǎng de duǎn jiàn ， zhòu rán lì máng dà zuò ， qǐng kè jiān ， huàn huà chū yī zhāng měi rén de róng yán lái le 。
原本尺许长的短剑，骤然厉芒大做，顷刻间，幻化出一张美人的容颜来了。
"Die!"
“ zhè fǎ shù ……”
“这法术……”
Lin Xuan's expression remained calm as he pointed his finger forward. Space distorted, a green sword streak appeared before him.
lín xuān yǐn yǐn jué de yǒu xiē yǎn shú 。 yī shí piàn kè ， què xiǎng bù qǐ zài nǎ ér jiàn guò 。
林轩隐隐觉得有些眼熟。一时片刻，却想不起在哪儿见过。
Pfft...
suí hòu biàn jiàn nà měi rén liǎn yīng chún wēi qǐ ， pēn chū yī kǒu fěn hóng sè de xiá wù 。
随后便见那美人脸樱唇微启，喷出一口粉红色的霞雾。
The lion-headed beast was the first to fall, its head severed by the blade. The sword continued its path and soon reached the bull-like beast.
wù qì zhōng yín guāng shǎn dòng ， sì hū hái yǒu fǎ bǎo yǐn nì zài qí zhōng 。
雾气中银光闪动，似乎还有法宝隐匿在其中。
Terrified, it had no time to dodge; blood splattered as its head was also cut off. As for the snake she loved, it couldn’t escape either. It might have been stronger than others of its rank but still at the Profound Void stage. Escaping Lin Xuan's grasp would be a miracle.
xiǎn rán 。 zhè yǐ shì shào nǚ yā xiāng dǐ de mì shù ， shī zhǎn zhī hòu 。 tā de liǎn shàng ， yǐn yǐn lù chū yī sī chī lì zhī sè 。
显然。这已是少女压箱底的秘术，施展之后。她的脸上，隐隐露出一丝吃力之色。
The entire process seemed complex but took only an instant. The young woman watched in disbelief as three powerful enemies fell to one move by this person before her eyes. Her mana stagnation feeling had vanished, and she quickly released her spirit sense, which revealed boundless power.
kě wéi zài yī páng de sān tóu yāo shòu ， bìng méi yǒu tuì zǒu 。
可围在一旁的三头妖兽，并没有退走。
Could it be a Split Spirit stage cultivator?
nà shī shēn láng shǒu de jiā huo ， zhāng kāi xuè pén dà kǒu ， pēn chū yī dào wǎn kǒu cū xì de guāng zhù ， nà guāng zhù nǎi shì zhì bái de yán sè ， biǎo miàn hái chán rào zhe yī quān quān de diàn hú 。
那狮身狼首的家伙，张开血盆大口，喷出一道碗口粗细的光柱，那光柱乃是炙白的颜色，表面还缠绕着一圈圈的电弧。
The young woman's thoughts ran along these lines. After all,渡劫期 monsters were elusive figures; she hadn’t expected to encounter such an easy target.
lín xuān yǎn lì hé děng liǎo de ， jiù dòng xuán qī de jìng jiè lái shuō ， cǐ guāng zhù de gōng jī lì yǐ shì fēi tóng xiǎo kě 。
林轩眼力何等了得，就洞玄期的境界来说，此光柱的攻击力已是非同小可。
PS: Sorry for the late update today due to some urgent matters. It’s just one chapter, so please forgive me.
Lin Xuan released his spirit sense, silently scanning the scene.
The woman's cultivation level was merely at Profound Void. Yet she managed to face three beasts of the same rank alone and not fall behind in combat.
Lin Xuan couldn't help but feel amazed.
It was well-known that the Incubation Core stage for cultivators was incredibly important to the妖族, often referred to as the Formed Body period. The reason was that beasts at this stage could awaken their spiritual intelligence and transform into human forms.
However, in the vast cultivation realm, there were countless types of beasts, so exceptions were common. Some beasts, due to special talents or other reasons, might not be able to transform into humans even when they reached the Formed Body stage. This was undoubtedly a significant regret, but nature was fair; for every disadvantage, there was an advantage. Such beasts usually far surpassed their counterparts who could transform.
In other words, it would be difficult for a cultivator of the same rank to defeat such a beast in one-on-one combat.
The young woman before him, however, managed to hold her own against three beasts. Lin Xuan couldn't help but look at her with new respect.
He decided not to rush out and stayed hidden. With his strength, he was sure that even though they were only a short distance apart, the woman wouldn't be able to detect him.
...
A Profound Void existence might seem trivial to Lin Xuan, but in reality, it already possessed the power of a high-stage cultivator for strategic purposes. Thus, the young woman fought fiercely against the three beasts.
Flashing lights and magical artifacts filled the air as mountains were flattened by their clash. Lin Xuan nodded approvingly; this woman's strength far surpassed that of her peers.
She likely didn't come from a small cultivation family but had significant origins.
As time passed, however, the young woman began to struggle.
This wasn’t surprising. Facing an overwhelming force, even if she could end it quickly, there was still hope. But as time wore on, the situation for the outnumbered side became increasingly unfavorable. With fewer numbers, her mana consumption would be more intense. Thus, prolonged combat was not in her favor.
She understood this well but was now powerless to change her fate. These three beasts were no weaklings; she could barely maintain an undefeated position. Speeding up wouldn’t be easy, and prolonging the fight meant a certain death.
"Enough," the young woman gritted her teeth, determination flashing in her eyes. She raised both hands, dancing like a butterfly. Several magical techniques shot out from her sleeves.
Sizzle...
The short sword, originally just an inch long, suddenly emitted a fierce glow and transformed into a beautiful face.
"This technique..."
Lin Xuan felt familiar with it but couldn't recall where he had seen it before. The woman's face showed signs of strain as she opened her lips to release a pink mist. Silver light flashed within the mist, hinting at hidden magical artifacts.
This was clearly her secret technique. After its use, she looked visibly exhausted.
The three beasts didn’t retreat. One with a lion’s body and wolf’s head opened its blood-stained mouth and shot out a thick beam of white light, surrounded by arcs of electricity.
Lin Xuan's eyes were sharp; for a Profound Void cultivator, this attack was formidable. But it wasn't over yet. The other two beasts also revealed their hidden techniques in perfect coordination.
"Moow!"
A loud roar echoed as the bull-like beast flapped its wings, sending out two streams of dark wind that rippled through the air like ripples on a lake. Meanwhile, the hundred-foot-long snake’s scales stood up, and countless coin-sized scales flew towards them like flowers scattered by a maiden.
Boom!
The beasts' attacks collided with her magical artifacts, creating gusts of energy. The young woman was thrown back, blood trickling from her lips as she appeared severely injured. Her face showed signs of struggle; the short sword reappeared, but it had clearly taken damage and lost much of its spirit.
The three beasts also suffered some losses, their injuries not enough to deter them.
With a roar, they charged forward again. Though the woman hadn't fainted, she was severely injured, unable to gather her mana. In her grief, she could only close her eyes, awaiting death.
But just then, a cold laugh echoed: "Three against one, what skill is that? Since you dared to show off in front of me, I can only intervene."
The three beasts were shocked, the voice coming out of nowhere. A young man in green clothing suddenly appeared before them, blocking their path.
Caught off guard, the beasts didn't have time to think and assumed they had reinforcements. They pounced on Lin Xuan.
"Die!"
Lin Xuan's expression remained calm as he pointed his finger forward. Space distorted, a green sword streak appeared before him.
Pfft...
The lion-headed beast was the first to fall, its head severed by the blade. The sword continued its path and soon reached the bull-like beast.
Terrified, it had no time to dodge; blood splattered as its head was also cut off. As for the snake she loved, it couldn’t escape either. It might have been stronger than others of its rank but still at the Profound Void stage. Escaping Lin Xuan's grasp would be a miracle.
The entire process seemed complex but took only an instant. The young woman watched in disbelief as three powerful enemies fell to one move by this person before her eyes. Her mana stagnation feeling had vanished, and she quickly released her spirit sense, which revealed boundless power.
Could it be a Split Spirit stage cultivator?
The young woman's thoughts ran along these lines. After all,渡劫期 monsters were elusive figures; she hadn’t expected to encounter such an easy target.
PS: Sorry for the late update today due to some urgent matters. It’s just one chapter, so please forgive me.