..bsp;“ zhè shì nǎ ér ？”
..bsp;“这是哪儿？”
Lin Xuan looked around at the scene before him. The vast, endless green desert stretched out in front of him, and he realized that he was still within the Green Cloud Desert.
lín xuān kàn zhuó yǎn qián de jǐng wù ， qīng sè de shā mò ， wú biān wú jì ， zì jǐ yīng gāi hái zài qīng yún shā mò lǐ 。
林轩看着眼前的景物，青色的沙漠，无边无际，自己应该还在青云沙漠里。
He had finally escaped. This treasure hunt had been extremely perilous, but fortunately, the rewards were worth it.
zǒng suàn shì chū lái le ， zhè yī cì xún bǎo zhī lǚ ， hái zhēn shì wēi xiǎn yǐ jí ， hǎo zài shōu huò yě shì jìn rú rén yì 。
总算是出来了，这一次寻宝之旅，还真是危险以极，好在收获也是尽如人意。
The immediate task now was to find a way out of this strange desert. The Green Cloud Desert was vast, and Lin Xuan was new here. Finding an exit would be no easy feat.
dāng wù zhī jí ， zì rán shì cóng zhè gǔ guài de shā mò zhōng chū qù 。
当务之急，自然是从这古怪的沙漠中出去。
But Lin Xuan wasn't in a rush. He had already passed through the Tribulation Stage, and his遁光 (transcendent light) was incredibly swift. To ordinary cultivators, it might as well be instantaneous teleportation. As long as he focused on one spot, he could fly out of here.
qīng yún shā mò miàn jī guǎng bó ， ér lín xuān yòu shì chū lín guì dì ， xiǎng yào zhǎo dào chū kǒu ， zì rán shì hěn nán dì ”“。
青云沙漠面积广博，而林轩又是初临贵地，想要找到出口，自然是很难地”“。
Wait, why should he leave so quickly?
bù guò lín xuān dào yě bù jí ， zì jǐ yǐ shì dù jié qī ， dùn guāng nà jiào yí gè xùn jí 。
不过林轩倒也不急，自己已是渡劫期，遁光那叫一个迅疾。
While rescuing Qinxin from her predicament was the most pressing matter, since Miao Yin Immortal had already perished, there was no immediate danger to Qinxin for now. Keeping her at Tianshin Palace wasn't a problem either.
zài pǔ tōng xiū shì de yǎn lǐ ， kǒng pà yǐ shì kuài rú shùn yí ， zhǐ yào rèn zhǔn yí gè dì fāng ， zǒng néng fēi chū qù 。
在普通修士的眼里，恐怕已是快如瞬移，只要认准一个地方，总能飞出去。
He needed to refine the treasures left behind by the True Immortal. The elixirs and talismans would be of great use to him, not to mention the puppets—countless puppets could rival the strength of major sects. Compared to flesh-and-blood cultivators, these creatures were fearless in battle, making them a significant asset.
děng děng ， zì jǐ yòu hé bì máng zhe lí kāi zhè lǐ 。
等等，自己又何必忙着离开这里。
The Azure Turtle Dragon Shield was an先天之物 (primordial treasure), and it needed to be refined with the Communication Treasure Technique.
suī shuō jiù qín xīn tuō lí kǔ hǎi shì zuì pò qiè dì ， dàn miào yīn xiān zi jì yǐ yǔn luò ， qín xīn yī shí piàn kè ， zì rán yě jiù bú huì yǒu wēi xiǎn le 。
虽说救琴心脱离苦海是最迫切地，但妙音仙子既已陨落，琴心一时片刻，自然也就不会有危险了。
In short, the treasures left behind by the True Immortal were of immense value. If he could make use of them, his strength would increase significantly from its current level.
zàn shí ràng tā liú zài tiān yīn gōng yě méi yǒu shén me 。
暂时让她留在天音宫也没有什么。
Tianshin Palace was a formidable presence in the Spirit Realm, ranking among the top five.
ér zì jǐ zé xū yào liàn huà yī xià zhēn xiān suǒ liú xià lái de bǎo wù 。
而自己则需要炼化一下真仙所留下来的宝物。
Although Miao Yin had perished, taking Qinxin out of the sect wouldn't be easy. The affairs of the cultivation world were unpredictable, and he couldn't afford to be complacent. The unexpected could happen at any moment.
dān yào fú lù dū huì duì zì jǐ dà yǒu yòng tú ， kuǐ lěi gèng bù bì shuō ， shǔ yǐ wàn jì de kuǐ lěi jiā zài yì qǐ ， yǐ pì měi míng mén dà pài de shí lì ， gèng hé kuàng yǔ yǒu xuè yǒu ròu de xiū shì xiāng bǐ ， zhè xiē jiā huo hàn bù wèi sǐ ， duì shàng qiáng dí ， jiāng shì yī dà zhù lì 。
丹药符箓都会对自己大有用途，傀儡更不必说，数以万计的傀儡加在一起，已媲美名门大派的实力，更何况与有血有肉的修士相比，这些家伙悍不畏死，对上强敌，将是一大助力。
In summary, he mustn't underestimate his opponents. With more strength, he would have a better chance of rescuing Qinxin safely.
xuán guī lóng jiǎ dùn nǎi xiān tiān zhī wù ， gèng xū yào jiāng tōng bǎo jué liàn huà róng hé 。
玄龟龙甲盾乃先天之物，更需要将通宝诀炼化融合。
Considering this analysis, it was worth spending some time here.
……
……
No, this wasn't just wasting time.
jiǎn dān de shuō ， zhè cì dé dào de zhēn xiān bǎo wù fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， ruò néng jiāng qí huà wèi jǐ yòng ， zì jǐ de shí lì ， zài yuán yǒu de jī chǔ shàng ， jiāng bào zēng yī dà jié de 。
简单的说，这次得到的真仙宝物非同小可，若能将其化为己用，自己的实力，在原有的基础上，将暴增一大截的。
Given the circumstances, it was a very wise choice—hardly anything could be lost and everything gained.
tiān yīn gōng nǎi páng rán dà wù ， zài líng jiè zhū duō shì lì zhōng ， yě néng gòu pái míng qián wǔ 。
天音宫乃庞然大物，在灵界诸多势力中，也能够排名前五。
With these thoughts in mind, Lin Xuan began to search for an appropriate location.
miào yīn suī yǐ yǔn luò ， dàn xiǎng yào jiāng qín xīn cóng gāi pài dài chū lái yě bú huì shì yī fān fēng shùn de 。
妙音虽已陨落，但想要将琴心从该派带出来也不会是一帆风顺的。
...
xiū xiān jiè de shì qíng nán yǐ shuō dé qīng chǔ ， zuì dà de zhàng ài yǐ bèi zì jǐ pò chú ， dàn tiān yīn gōng bù róng qīng wǔ ， tiān zhī dào hái huì yù dào shén me chū rén yì liào de biàn gù 。
修仙界的事情难以说得清楚，最大的障碍已被自己破除，但天音宫不容轻侮，天知道还会遇到什么出人意料的变故。
From a normal perspective, deserts were barren wastelands. However, the Green Cloud Desert differed from ordinary ones; its aura of qi was rich, and it was a forbidden zone for life. Few cultivators dared to venture deep into its heart, except those at the Tribulation Stage or higher.
zǒng ér yán zhī ， wàn wàn dà yì bù dé 。 ér zì jǐ duō yī fèn shí lì ， zì rán yě jiù duō yī fèn jiāng qín xīn píng ān jiù chū lái de bǎ wò 。
总而言之，万万大意不得。而自己多一份实力，自然也就多一份将琴心平安救出来的把握。
In other words, as long as he wasn't exceptionally unlucky, he wouldn't be disturbed here.
cóng zhè ge fēn xī ， zài zhè lǐ dān gē yì diǎn shí jiān jué duì zhí de 。
从这个分析，在这里耽搁一点时间绝对值得。
Lin Xuan released his divine sense, covering an area of several ten thousand miles. Soon, he found a suitable location.
bú duì ， zhè yǐ bù néng shuō shì dān gē 。
不对，这已不能说是耽搁。
Surrounded by green light, he flew toward it.
zài rú cǐ qíng kuàng xià zhè me zuò ， shì fēi cháng huá suàn de xuǎn zé ， shuō yǒu bǎi lì ér wú yī hài yě bù wèi guò 。
在如此情况下这么做，是非常划算的选择，说有百利而无一害也不为过。
Soon, a desolate mountain came into view.
nǎo hǎi zhōng niàn tou zhuǎn guò ， lín xuān jiù kāi shǐ xún zhǎo hé shì de dì diǎn le 。
脑海中念头转过，林轩就开始寻找合适的地点了。
Although the mountain was described as desolate, there were still some low shrubs growing on its surface.
……
……
The aura of qi here was much denser than elsewhere.
jiù píng cháng de rèn zhī lái shuō ， shā mò dōu hěn huāng wú 。
就平常的认知来说，沙漠都很荒芜。
Refining the treasures left behind by the True Immortal would be ideal in such an environment.
rán ér qīng yún shā mò yǔ xún cháng de bù tóng ， líng qì què hěn fēng fù ， ér qiě zhè lǐ shì shēng mìng de jìn qū 。 chú le dù jié jí bié de xiū xiān zhě ， hěn shǎo yǒu rén gǎn lái dào qí zòng shēn zhī chù 。
然而青云沙漠与寻常的不同，灵气却很丰富，而且这里是生命的禁区。除了渡劫级别的修仙者，很少有人敢来到其纵深之处。
Lin Xuan's face showed satisfaction.
huàn jù huà shuō ， zì jǐ zài zhè lǐ xiū xíng ， zhǐ yào bú shì yùn qì chà dào wú yǐ fù jiā de chéng dù ， yì bān lái shuō ， shì bú huì yǒu rén dǎ rǎo de 。
换句话说，自己在这里修行，只要不是运气差到无以复加的程度，一般来说，是不会有人打扰的。
Aaah!
lín xuān jiāng shén shí fàng chū ， fāng yuán shù wàn lǐ ， dōu bèi qí náng kuò ， hěn kuài 。 lín xuān jiù fā xiàn yī hé shì de dì diǎn le 。
林轩将神识放出，方圆数万里，都被其囊括，很快。林轩就发现一合适的地点了。
At this moment, a roar of a wild beast echoed through his ears.
hún shēn qīng máng yì qǐ ， xiàng jí yuǎn zhī chù fēi qù 。
浑身青芒一起，像极远之处飞去。
Turning to follow the sound, Lin Xuan saw a creature with a dragon head and lion body.
hěn kuài ， yī zuò huāng shān yìng rù yǎn lián lǐ 。
很快，一座荒山映入眼帘里。
Jiangzhu?
shuō shì huāng shān ， biǎo miàn shàng 。 hái shì zhǎng yǒu yī xiē dī ǎi de guàn mù lèi zhí wù 。
说是荒山，表面上。还是长有一些低矮的灌木类植物。
No, the aura didn't match.
líng qì bǐ qí tā dì fāng yào nóng mì xǔ duō 。
灵气比其他地方要浓密许多。
Could it be an ancient beast?
zài zhè lǐ liàn huà zhēn xiān suǒ liú xià lái de bǎo wù ， zhèng shì zài hǎo bù guò 。
在这里炼化真仙所留下来的宝物，正是再好不过。
There were some differences.
lín xuān liǎn shàng lù chū mǎnyi zhī sè 。
林轩脸上露出mǎnyi之色。
Several guesses flashed through his mind, but he paid no heed. Whatever it was, he would eliminate it.
áo ！
嗷！
The aura of this beast fluctuated between strong and weak; its exact cultivation stage remained unknown. But it couldn't possibly be at the Tribulation Stage. Lin Xuan flicked his sleeve, releasing several sword lights from within.
jiù zài zhè shí ， yī shēng yě shòu de páo xiāo chuán rù ěr duǒ 。
就在这时，一声野兽的咆哮传入耳朵。
A strike by a cultivator at the Tribulation Stage was no small matter. Soon, he had eliminated the unknown beast.
lín xuān xún shēng zhuǎn guò tóu lú 。
林轩循声转过头颅。
Next, in the mountain's depths, he established a temporary cave and began refining the treasures left behind by the True Immortal.
jiù kàn jiàn le yī lóng shǒu shī shēn de guài wù 。
就看见了一龙首狮身的怪物。
Talismans didn't require special treatment; they could be driven with just a bit of magical force when needed.
yāo zú ？
妖族？
As for the puppets, the True Immortal had also left items to control them. These required only slight ritual refinement before he could command them at will.
bú duì ， qì xī bù fú 。
不对，气息不符。
Over several days, Lin Xuan completed this task. All the puppets were now under his complete control.
nán dào shì gǔ shòu ？
难道是古兽？
After resting briefly, he turned to the Azure Turtle Dragon Shield for further processing.
yě yǒu xiē xǔ bù tóng 。
也有些许不同。
Heaven treated him well; he had obtained a defensive先天之物 (primordial treasure). Such luck was something even a Loose Immortal or Demon King would envy.
jǐ gè cāi cè jiē lián zài nǎo hǎi zhōng shǎn guò 。 lín xuān què yě bìng méi yǒu zài yì shén me ， guǎn tā shì hé wù ， miè shā jiù xíng le 。
几个猜测接连在脑海中闪过。林轩却也并没有在意什么，管他是何物，灭杀就行了。
Lin Xuan took deep breaths and infused his powerful divine sense into the treasure before him.
cǐ shòu de qì xī hū qiáng hū ruò 。 jù tǐ jìng jiè bù xiǎo de ， dàn xiǎn rán bù kě néng shì dù jié jí bié de ， lín xuān xiù páo yī fú ， jǐ dào jiàn guāng cóng yī xiù zhōng yú yóu ér chū 。
此兽的气息忽强忽弱。具体境界不晓得，但显然不可能是渡劫级别的，林轩袖袍一拂，几道剑光从衣袖中鱼游而出。
With multiple primordial treasures in his possession, refining them came naturally to him.
dù jié qī cún zài de yī jī ， zì rán fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， hěn kuài jiù jiāng zhè bù zhī míng de yāo shòu ， gěi miè chú diào le 。
渡劫期存在的一击，自然非同小可，很快就将这不知名的妖兽，给灭除掉了。
Soon, large characters appeared in his mind.
suí hòu lín xuān zài shān fù zhōng kāi pì le yī zuò lín shí dòng fǔ ， dòng shǒu liàn huà zhēn xiān de bǎo wù 。
随后林轩在山腹中开辟了一座临时洞府，动手炼化真仙的宝物。
Communication Treasure Technique!
fú lù bù yòng tí ， bù xū yào zuò shén me tè bié de chǔ lǐ ， zài yào yòng zhī shí ， zhǐ xū yào zhù rù fǎ lì ， zì rán jiù kě yǐ qū shǐ 。
符箓不用提，不需要做什么特别的处理，在要用之时，只需要注入法力，自然就可以驱使。
Lin Xuan began to contemplate it deeply.
zhì yú nà xiē kuǐ lěi ， zhēn xiān yě liú xià le yòng yú cāo zòng tā men de bǎo wù ， zhè ge bù néng ， zhǐ xū yào shāo shāo jì liàn ， jiù kě yǐ bì rú zhǐ shǐ ， yùn zhuàn rú yì 。
至于那些傀儡，真仙也留下了用于操纵它们的宝物，这个不能，只需要稍稍祭炼，就可以臂如指使，运转如意。
As mentioned earlier, this Azure Turtle Dragon Shield was crafted by the True Immortal. The Communication Treasure Technique was created by the same person, with each character containing profound meanings that were difficult and obscure to understand.
lín xuān huā fèi le shù rì de gōng fu ， jiù wán chéng le zhè xiàng gōng zuò ， suǒ yǒu de kuǐ lěi ， dōu néng zuò dào bì rú zhǐ shǐ le 。
林轩花费了数日的功夫，就完成了这项工作，所有的傀儡，都能做到臂如指使了。
Despite his high intelligence, Lin Xuan spent a full day only managing to grasp a small portion of it. He had merely understood the surface meaning without delving deeply into its essence.
suí hòu lín xuān shāo zuò xiū xī ， jiē xià lái shì duì xuán guī lóng jiǎ dùn de chǔ lǐ 。
随后林轩稍做休息，接下来是对玄龟龙甲盾的处理。
The process proved far more challenging than expected, but he was delighted. The greater the obscurity, the more it indicated that this Azure Turtle Dragon Shield was extraordinary—perhaps one of the best among primordial treasures.
shàng tiān dài zì jǐ dàng zhēn bù báo ， jū rán néng dé dào yī jiàn fáng yù shǔ xìng de xiān tiān zhī wù ， zhè yàng de yùn dào ， biàn shì sàn xiān yāo wáng yě fēi xiàn mù bù kě 。
上天待自己当真不薄，居然能得到一件防御属性的先天之物，这样的运道，便是散仙妖王也非羡慕不可。
His luck truly seemed good this time.
lín xuān shēn shēn hū xī ， jiāng qiáng dà de shén shí wǎng shēn qián de bǎo wù zhù rù jìn qù 。
林轩深深呼吸，将强大的神识往身前的宝物注入进去。
With his joy, Lin Xuan didn't want to linger here any longer.
xiān tiān líng bǎo ， tā shǒu zhōng yǒu shù gè zhī duō ， gāi rú hé liàn huà ， zì rán shì jià qīng jiù shú 。
先天灵宝，他手中有数个之多，该如何炼化，自然是驾轻就熟。
Thus, day and night, he focused on refining the technique without rest.
hěn kuài ， yí gè gè dà dà de jīn zì zài nǎo hǎi zhōng fú xiàn ér chū 。
很快，一个个大大的金字在脑海中浮现而出。
Time passed slowly.
tōng bǎo jué ！
通宝诀！
Before he knew it, half a year had flown by.
lín xuān kāi shǐ yòng xīn cān wù 。
林轩开始用心参悟。
"Phew!"
qián miàn yǐ jīng shuō guò ， zhè xuán guī lóng jiǎ dùn shì yóu nà wèi zhēn xiān liàn zhì chū lái de ， zhè tōng bǎo jué ， zì rán yě shì yóu qí chuàng zào chū ， zì zì yǐn hán miào yì ， jiān nán shēng sè yǐ jí 。
前面已经说过，这玄龟龙甲盾是由那位真仙炼制出来的，这通宝诀，自然也是由其创造出，字字隐含妙义，艰难生涩以极。
Lin Xuan finally raised his head after sitting in meditation for so long. He had devoted himself fully to understanding the Communication Treasure Technique, which was too obscure to grasp quickly.
lín xuān de wù xìng bù yòng tí ， kě fèi jǐn xīn kǔ ， huā le zhěng zhěng yī tiān de gōng fu ， yě bù guò cái cān wù le yī xiǎo duàn bà le 。
林轩的悟性不用提，可费尽辛苦，花了整整一天的功夫，也不过才参悟了一小段罢了。
Fortunately, he wasn't wasting his efforts; he had grasped the main points.
ér qiě jǐn jǐn shì jiāng biǎo miàn de yì si lǐ jiě ， yuǎn bú dào jīng yán de chéng dù 。
而且仅仅是将表面的意思理解，远不到精研的程度。
The next step would be straightforward.
zhè ge guò chéng ， bǐ xiǎng xiàng de ， hái yào kùn nán xǔ duō ， rán ér lín xuān què bù jīng fǎn xǐ ， tōng bǎo jué yuè shì shēng sè ， yuè fā zhèng míng zhè xuán guī lóng jiǎ dùn fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， kǒng pà zài xiān tiān líng bǎo zhōng ， yě suàn shì chū lèi bá cuì zhī wù 。
这个过程，比想象的，还要困难许多，然而林轩却不惊反喜，通宝诀越是生涩，越发证明这玄龟龙甲盾非同小可，恐怕在先天灵宝中，也算是出类拔萃之物。
In just a month, Lin Xuan achieved significant results. While he couldn't claim mastery, he could now use the Azure Turtle Dragon Shield at around 80% of its full power.
zhè yī cì de yùn qì dàng zhēn bù sú 。
这一次的运气当真不俗。
Its defensive capabilities were impressive and far exceeded his expectations, making all his efforts worthwhile.
lín xuān huān xǐ zhī yú ， zì rán yě bù xiǎng zài zhè lǐ yì zhí dān gē xià qù 。
林轩欢喜之余，自然也不想在这里一直耽搁下去。
After further practice to solidify his understanding, refining this treasure came to a close.
yú shì tiān tiān bù xiū bù mián ， yì zhí dōu zài nà lǐ fèi jìn xīn lì de cān wù 。
于是天天不休不眠，一直都在那里费尽心力的参悟。
The only remaining item was the most mysterious immortal pill.
shí jiān yì diǎn yī dī de guò qù le 。
时间一点一滴的过去了。
What kind of elixir was it? Lin Xuan didn't recognize it. It wasn't due to his limited knowledge; as an entity from the lower realm, he simply hadn't encountered many such items.
bù zhī bù jué jiān ， bàn nián de shí jiān yī huǎng ér guò 。
不知不觉间，半年的时间一晃而过。
He named it the Nine Transformations Azure Spirit Pill. Its effects were unclear, but its value was unquestionable—it would surely benefit him greatly if consumed. (To be continued...)
“ hū ！”
“呼！”
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"Where am I?"
Lin Xuan looked around at the scene before him. The vast, endless green desert stretched out in front of him, and he realized that he was still within the Green Cloud Desert.
He had finally escaped. This treasure hunt had been extremely perilous, but fortunately, the rewards were worth it.
The immediate task now was to find a way out of this strange desert. The Green Cloud Desert was vast, and Lin Xuan was new here. Finding an exit would be no easy feat.
But Lin Xuan wasn't in a rush. He had already passed through the Tribulation Stage, and his遁光 (transcendent light) was incredibly swift. To ordinary cultivators, it might as well be instantaneous teleportation. As long as he focused on one spot, he could fly out of here.
Wait, why should he leave so quickly?
While rescuing Qinxin from her predicament was the most pressing matter, since Miao Yin Immortal had already perished, there was no immediate danger to Qinxin for now. Keeping her at Tianshin Palace wasn't a problem either.
He needed to refine the treasures left behind by the True Immortal. The elixirs and talismans would be of great use to him, not to mention the puppets—countless puppets could rival the strength of major sects. Compared to flesh-and-blood cultivators, these creatures were fearless in battle, making them a significant asset.
The Azure Turtle Dragon Shield was an先天之物 (primordial treasure), and it needed to be refined with the Communication Treasure Technique.
In short, the treasures left behind by the True Immortal were of immense value. If he could make use of them, his strength would increase significantly from its current level.
Tianshin Palace was a formidable presence in the Spirit Realm, ranking among the top five.
Although Miao Yin had perished, taking Qinxin out of the sect wouldn't be easy. The affairs of the cultivation world were unpredictable, and he couldn't afford to be complacent. The unexpected could happen at any moment.
In summary, he mustn't underestimate his opponents. With more strength, he would have a better chance of rescuing Qinxin safely.
Considering this analysis, it was worth spending some time here.
No, this wasn't just wasting time.
Given the circumstances, it was a very wise choice—hardly anything could be lost and everything gained.
With these thoughts in mind, Lin Xuan began to search for an appropriate location.
...
From a normal perspective, deserts were barren wastelands. However, the Green Cloud Desert differed from ordinary ones; its aura of qi was rich, and it was a forbidden zone for life. Few cultivators dared to venture deep into its heart, except those at the Tribulation Stage or higher.
In other words, as long as he wasn't exceptionally unlucky, he wouldn't be disturbed here.
Lin Xuan released his divine sense, covering an area of several ten thousand miles. Soon, he found a suitable location.
Surrounded by green light, he flew toward it.
Soon, a desolate mountain came into view.
Although the mountain was described as desolate, there were still some low shrubs growing on its surface.
The aura of qi here was much denser than elsewhere.
Refining the treasures left behind by the True Immortal would be ideal in such an environment.
Lin Xuan's face showed satisfaction.
Aaah!
At this moment, a roar of a wild beast echoed through his ears.
Turning to follow the sound, Lin Xuan saw a creature with a dragon head and lion body.
Jiangzhu?
No, the aura didn't match.
Could it be an ancient beast?
There were some differences.
Several guesses flashed through his mind, but he paid no heed. Whatever it was, he would eliminate it.
The aura of this beast fluctuated between strong and weak; its exact cultivation stage remained unknown. But it couldn't possibly be at the Tribulation Stage. Lin Xuan flicked his sleeve, releasing several sword lights from within.
A strike by a cultivator at the Tribulation Stage was no small matter. Soon, he had eliminated the unknown beast.
Next, in the mountain's depths, he established a temporary cave and began refining the treasures left behind by the True Immortal.
Talismans didn't require special treatment; they could be driven with just a bit of magical force when needed.
As for the puppets, the True Immortal had also left items to control them. These required only slight ritual refinement before he could command them at will.
Over several days, Lin Xuan completed this task. All the puppets were now under his complete control.
After resting briefly, he turned to the Azure Turtle Dragon Shield for further processing.
Heaven treated him well; he had obtained a defensive先天之物 (primordial treasure). Such luck was something even a Loose Immortal or Demon King would envy.
Lin Xuan took deep breaths and infused his powerful divine sense into the treasure before him.
With multiple primordial treasures in his possession, refining them came naturally to him.
Soon, large characters appeared in his mind.
Communication Treasure Technique!
Lin Xuan began to contemplate it deeply.
As mentioned earlier, this Azure Turtle Dragon Shield was crafted by the True Immortal. The Communication Treasure Technique was created by the same person, with each character containing profound meanings that were difficult and obscure to understand.
Despite his high intelligence, Lin Xuan spent a full day only managing to grasp a small portion of it. He had merely understood the surface meaning without delving deeply into its essence.
The process proved far more challenging than expected, but he was delighted. The greater the obscurity, the more it indicated that this Azure Turtle Dragon Shield was extraordinary—perhaps one of the best among primordial treasures.
His luck truly seemed good this time.
With his joy, Lin Xuan didn't want to linger here any longer.
Thus, day and night, he focused on refining the technique without rest.
Time passed slowly.
Before he knew it, half a year had flown by.
"Phew!"
Lin Xuan finally raised his head after sitting in meditation for so long. He had devoted himself fully to understanding the Communication Treasure Technique, which was too obscure to grasp quickly.
Fortunately, he wasn't wasting his efforts; he had grasped the main points.
The next step would be straightforward.
In just a month, Lin Xuan achieved significant results. While he couldn't claim mastery, he could now use the Azure Turtle Dragon Shield at around 80% of its full power.
Its defensive capabilities were impressive and far exceeded his expectations, making all his efforts worthwhile.
After further practice to solidify his understanding, refining this treasure came to a close.
The only remaining item was the most mysterious immortal pill.
What kind of elixir was it? Lin Xuan didn't recognize it. It wasn't due to his limited knowledge; as an entity from the lower realm, he simply hadn't encountered many such items.
He named it the Nine Transformations Azure Spirit Pill. Its effects were unclear, but its value was unquestionable—it would surely benefit him greatly if consumed. (To be continued...)
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