shuō zuò jiù zuò ，. yòu shī shū méng
说做就做，.幼狮书盟
Acting on his words, the Lion Youth Alliance
yě bù zhī dào shì jī yuán qiǎo hé ， hái shì yùn qì bù cuò ， jiē xià lái de lǚ tú ， liǎng rén jū rán méi yǒu yù jiàn yì diǎn bō zhé 。
也不知道是机缘巧合，还是运气不错，接下来的旅途，两人居然没有遇见一点波折。
It was unclear whether it was due to good fortune or just a stroke of luck, but their journey so far had been smooth sailing. They hadn't encountered any obstacles.
shuō yī fān fēng shùn yě bù wèi guò ， bàn gè yuè hòu ， liǎng rén lái dào le yīn wù zhǎo zé 。
说一番风顺也不为过，半个月后，两人来到了yīn雾沼泽。
One could say that everything went well. Half a month later, they arrived at Yin Fog Swamp.
“ zhè ér jiù shì yuè ér de qī shēn zhī suǒ ？”
“这儿就是月儿的栖身之所？”
"Is this where Moon resides?"
lín xuān tái tóu kàn zhe qián miàn de zhǎo zé ， biǎo miàn shàng kàn ， yě méi yǒu shén me chū qí ， fàng yǎn wàng qù ， zhěng piàn zhǎo zé sì hū dōu lǒng zhào zhe nóng nóng de wù qì 。
林轩抬头看着前面的沼泽，表面上看，也没有什么出奇，放眼望去，整片沼泽似乎都笼罩着浓浓的雾气。
Lin Xuan looked up at the swamp ahead. At first glance, it didn’t seem particularly remarkable. The entire area was shrouded in thick fog, which had an effect on divine awareness, making it difficult to detect anything hidden within the depths of the swamp.
ér zhè xiē mí wù ， duì shén shí yǒu yí dìng yā zhì de xiào guǒ ， ràng rén wú fǎ tàn cè ， zài zhǎo zé de shēn chù ， jiū jìng yǒu shén me yàng de wēi xiǎn qián fú 。
而这些迷雾，对神识有一定压制的效果，让人无法探测，在沼泽的深处，究竟有什么样的危险潜伏。
"Indeed, Wang hides deep within the swamp. There she can avoid her enemies' ambushes and sneak attacks," Xiang'er's respectful voice echoed in his ears.
“ bù cuò ， wáng cáng shēn zài zhǎo zé de shēn chù ， zài nà lǐ ， tā kě yǐ duǒ bì dí rén de àn suàn yǔ tōu xí 。” xìng ér gōng jìng de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ lǐ 。
“不错，王藏身在沼泽的深处，在那里，她可以躲避敌人的暗算与偷袭。”杏儿恭敬的声音传入耳朵里。
"How are we supposed to get in?"
“ nà wǒ men zěn me jìn qù ？”
“那我们怎么进去？”
Lin Xuan was curious. Xiang'er had mentioned that although this swamp wasn’t as dangerous as the Nether River, it was still a notorious place known for its perils by the Yin Realm.
lín xuān yǒu xiē hào qí ， xìng ér céng shuō ， cǐ zhǎo zé de wēi xiǎn chéng dù suī rán bù jí míng hé ， dàn yě shì yīn sī dì fǔ yǒu míng de jué dì 。
林轩有些好奇，杏儿曾说，此沼泽的危险程度虽然不及冥河，但也是yīn司地府有名的绝地。
While the outer regions could serve as a trial ground for cultivators, the deeper one went, the more perilous it became. Even old monsters at the Tribulation Transcending stage might lose their lives there.
wài wéi hái kě yǐ zuò wèi xiū shì de shì liàn zhī suǒ ， yuè wǎng lǐ zǒu ， wēi xiǎn kě shì yuè kě bù ， jiù suàn shì dù jié jí bié de lǎo guài wù ， yě yǒu kě néng jiāng xiǎo mìng jiāo dài zài nà lǐ de 。
外围还可以做为修士的试炼之所，越往里走，危险可是越可怖，就算是渡劫级别的老怪物，也有可能将小命交代在那里的。
Moon chose this swamp because of King Asura’s meticulous planning. Before his rebirth, he had arranged numerous strategies to ensure their safety here. Otherwise, they wouldn’t have been able to live in such a dangerous place.
yuè ér zhī suǒ yǐ néng jiāng zhè lǐ zuò wéi qī shēn zhī suǒ ， hái shì yīn wèi ā xiū luó wáng suàn wú yí cè ， zài zhuǎn shì tóu tāi zhī qián ， jiù ān pái xià zhū duō shǒu duàn ， fǒu zé ， tā men jué wú kě néng zài zhè lǐ shēng huó 。
月儿之所以能将这里作为栖身之所，还是因为阿修罗王算无遗策，在转世投胎之前，就安排下诸多手段，否则，他们绝无可能在这里生活。
Throughout their journey, Lin Xuan felt reassured about Moon's safety after listening to Xiang'er’s description. However, how to enter the Yin Fog Swamp remained a source of concern.
yī lù shàng ， tīng le xìng ér de miáo shù ， lín xuān duì yú yuè ér de ān quán ， suàn shì fàng xià xīn lái le ， kě yào zěn me jìn rù yīn wù zhǎo zé ， què yì zhí shì xīn cún yí lǜ de 。
一路上，听了杏儿的描述，林轩对于月儿的安全，算是放下心来了，可要怎么进入yīn雾沼泽，却一直是心存疑虑的。
"Lord Youngman, rest assured. Although the swamp is perilous, King Asura has already arranged for safe teleportation methods. We don’t need to take any risks."
“ shǎo zhǔ fàng xīn ， zhǎo zé suī rán wēi xiǎn ， dàn wáng zǎo yǐ ān pái hǎo le chuán sòng de shǒu duàn ， wǒ men bù yòng mào xiǎn 。”
“少主放心，沼泽虽然危险，但王早已安排好了传送的手段，我们不用冒险。”
"Teleportation array?"
“ chuán sòng zhèn ？”
“传送阵？”
Lin Xuan wasn't overly pleased by this news; his expression was filled with worry as he asked, "This indeed sounds like a good idea, but every method has its drawbacks. Haven’t you considered the possibility that if the location is exposed, Moon might be in grave danger?"
lín xuān tīng le ， què bìng wèi xīn xǐ ， liǎn shàng de dān yōu 。 fǎn ér huī zhī bù qù ：“ zhè què shí shì yí gè hǎo zhǔ yì ， kě fán shì yǒu lì jiù yǒu bì ， nǐ men jiù méi xiǎng guò ， wàn yī chuán sòng de dì diǎn bào lù ， yuè ér jiāng xiàn rù jí dà de wēi xiǎn me ？”
林轩听了，却并未欣喜，脸上的担忧。反而挥之不去：“这确实是一个好主意，可凡事有利就有弊，你们就没想过，万一传送的地点暴露，月儿将陷入极大的危险么？”
"Don’t worry, Lord Youngman. King Asura had already thought of everything."
“ shǎo zhǔ shì zài dān xīn zhè ge ， fàng xīn ， wáng zǎo jiù xiǎng hǎo le 。”
“少主是在担心这个，放心，王早就想好了。”
Xiang'er smiled and explained: "Firstly, the cultivators responsible for the teleportation array were born into Asura’s servile clans. Their loyalty to the King is unquestionable."
xìng ér xiào mī mī de jiě shuō ：“ shǒu xiān ， fù zé chuán sòng zhèn de jǐ míng xiū shì ， yě dōu chū shēng yú ā xiū luó de pū zú 。 duì yú wáng de zhōng chéng shì bú huì yǒu wèn tí de 。”
杏儿笑眯眯的解说：“首先，负责传送阵的几名修士，也都出生于阿修罗的仆族。对于王的忠诚是不会有问题的。”
"Secondly, the location where the array was set up is ingeniously chosen; it's impossible for anyone to discover it."
“ qí cì ， shè lì zhuàn sòng zhèn de dì diǎn ， yě shì qiǎo miào yǐ jí ， duì fāng shì bù kě néng fā xiàn dì 。”
“其次，设立传送阵的地点，也是巧妙以极，对方是不可能发现地。”
"But that can’t be said with certainty," Lin Xuan retorted, his face showing a hint of skepticism. "Don’t forget that once you’re captured, your minds could be probed..."
“ huà kě bù néng zhè me shuō ， bié wàng le yí dàn jiāng nǐ men fú lǔ 。 kě yǐ shī zhǎn sōu hún zhī shù ……” lín xuān liǎn shàng lù chū bù yǐ wéi rán zhī sè， dà yǒu shì diǎn xǐng zhī yì de kāi kǒu le 。
“话可不能这么说，别忘了一旦将你们俘虏。可以施展搜魂之术……”林轩脸上露出不以为然之sè，大有是点醒之意的开口了。
"Hmph, what’s the point in probing our minds? The information obtained would only be incorrect. Asura King wouldn’t lack such basic tactics."
“ hēng ， sōu hún yòu rú hé ， dé dào de xiāo xī ， yě zhǐ huì shì cuò wù ， táng táng ā xiū luó wáng ， zěn me huì lián zhè diǎn shǒu duàn dōu méi yǒu ne ？”
“哼，搜魂又如何，得到的消息，也只会是错误，堂堂阿修罗王，怎么会连这点手段都没有呢？”
Xiang'er's expression was filled with pride as she spoke, clearly showing her unwavering loyalty to the Asura King: "Moreover, even if they find the teleportation array, without the King’s personally bestowed jade talisman, they won’t be able to activate it."
xìng ér de liǎn shàng mǎn shì jiāo ào zhī sè。 kàn dé chū ， tā duì yú ā xiū luó wáng ， shì jué duì zhōng chéng de ：“ hé kuàng duì fāng jí shǐ zhǎo dào le chuán sòng zhèn ， méi yǒu wáng qīn shǒu cì xià de yù fú 。 yě xiū xiǎng jiāng zhèn fǎ qǐ dòng 。”
杏儿的脸上满是骄傲之sè。看得出，她对于阿修罗王，是绝对忠诚的：“何况对方即使找到了传送阵，没有王亲手赐下的玉符。也休想将阵法启动。”
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After Xiang'er’s detailed explanation, Lin Xuan finally felt at ease.
tīng le xìng ér wěi wěi de jiǎng shù ， lín xuān suàn shì jiāng yī kē xuán zhe de xīn ， fàng xià lái le 。
听了杏儿娓娓的讲述，林轩算是将一颗悬着的心，放下来了。
Although these methods could still be circumvented, there was no such thing as absolute safety in either the cultivation world or the secular realm.
suī rán zhè xiē shǒu duàn ， yī jiù yǒu pò jiě zhī cè 。 dàn wú lùn xiū xiān jiè hái shì shì sú ， yuán jiù méi yǒu shén me shì qíng shì wàn quán 。
虽然这些手段，依旧有破解之策。但无论修仙界还是世俗，原就没有什么事情是万全。
In all honesty, Asura Moon's previous life had already considered everything thoroughly. These strategies were interlinked; breaking any one of them would require significant effort, let alone dismantling them entirely.
píng xīn lái shuō 。 yuè ér de qián shì ， nà wèi jīng cái jué yàn de ā xiū luó ， yǐ jīng kǎo lǜ dé gòu zhōu quán le 。
平心来说。月儿的前世，那位惊才绝艳的阿修罗，已经考虑得够周全了。
Theoretically, Moon still faced dangers, but such threats were highly unlikely to materialize.
zhè xiē shǒu duàn huán huán xiāng kòu ， xiǎng yào pò jiě qí zhōng zhī yī ， dōu yào fèi ruò dà de bō zhé ， gèng bú yào shuō ， jiāng qí quán bù jiě chú ， nà jī hū shì nán rú dēng tiān 。
这些手段环环相扣，想要破解其中之一，都要费偌大的波折，更不要说，将其全部解除，那几乎是难如登天。
With his heart at ease, Lin Xuan allowed Xiang'er to lead the way. As long as they found the teleportation array, he could soon reunite with Moon.
lǐ lùn shàng ， yuè ér yī jiù yǒu wēi xiǎn ， dàn zhēn wēi xié dào tā de qíng xíng ， qí shí gēn jiù bù tài kě néng chū xiàn 。
理论上，月儿依旧有危险，但真威胁到她的情形，其实根就不太可能出现。
After being apart for thousands of years, Lin Xuan truly missed her. The saying "nearing home makes one nervous" also applied when meeting someone you love; his heart was filled with anticipation and excitement.
lín xuān jiāng xīn fàng huí le dǔ zi lǐ ， ràng xìng ér zài qián miàn dài lù ， zhǐ yào zhǎo dào chuán sòng zhèn ， hěn kuài jiù néng yǔ yuè ér tuán jù le 。
林轩将心放回了肚子里，让杏儿在前面带路，只要找到传送阵，很快就能与月儿团聚了。
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yī bié shù qiān zài ， lín xuān zhēn de fēi cháng xiǎng niàn ， sú huà shuō ， jìn xiāng qíng qiè ， kuài yào jiàn dào xiāng ài de rén ， yě shì tóng yàng de dào lǐ ， lín xuān de xīn ， yě biàn dé huǒ rè yǐ jí 。
一别数千载，林轩真的非常想念，俗话说，近乡情怯，快要见到相爱的人，也是同样的道理，林轩的心，也变得火热以极。
Xiang'er naturally had no objections. With a burst of green light, she flew forward.
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Lin Xuan smiled slightly, following behind at a steady pace.
xìng ér zì rán bú huì yǒu shén me fǎn duì zhī yǔ ， hún shēn qīng máng yì qǐ ， jiù cháo zhe qián fāng fēi le guò qù 。
杏儿自然不会有什么反对之语，浑身青芒一起，就朝着前方飞了过去。
Though they hadn’t concealed their appearances, their cultivation levels had changed.
lín xuān zuǐ jiǎo biān lù chū yī sī xiào yì ， bù jí bù xú ， gēn zài cǐ nǚ de shēn cè 。
林轩嘴角边露出一丝笑意，不疾不徐，跟在此女的身侧。
Their aura was suppressed.
ér liǎng rén suī rán wèi céng yǎn shì róng yán ， xiū wèi què dōu yǒu suǒ gǎi biàn 。
而两人虽然未曾掩饰容颜，修为却都有所改变。
From afar, one could only see them as being at the Core Formation stage.
qì xī shōu liǎn 。
气息收敛。
They did this for a reason. Although Yin Fog Swamp was notorious and considered a dangerous place in the Yin Realm, it contained abundant treasures. For cultivators, this was an irresistible temptation.
fàng yǎn wàng qù ， jiù zhǐ yǒu yuán yīng qī 。
放眼望去，就只有元婴期。
No one dared to venture into the depths of the swamp, where old monsters at the Tribulation Transcending stage might even fall prey to its dangers.
ér tā men zhè me zuò ， dāng rán yě shì yǒu zhe yuán yīn yǔ mù dì 。
而他们这么做，当然也是有着原因与目的。
However, the outer regions were fair game. Various yin souls and ghostly creatures often used these areas as trial grounds.
yīn wù zhǎo zé ， suī rán xiōng míng yuǎn bō ， nǎi yīn sī jiè zhù míng de xiǎn dì ， dàn lǐ miàn de tiān cái dì bǎo ， shù liàng yě shì jí duō ， duì yú xiū xiān zhě ér yán ， zhè shì yī bù xiǎo de yòu huò 。
yīn雾沼泽，虽然凶名远播，乃yīn司界著名的险地，但里面的天材地宝，数量也是极多，对于修仙者而言，这是一不小的诱惑。
Collecting spirit herbs or hunting the strange beasts within could yield many treasures.
zhǎo zé shēn chù ， dāng rán shì méi yǒu rén gǎn qù mào xiǎn de ， chuán shuō ， dù jié jí bié de lǎo guài wù ， yì yǒu kě néng zài lǐ miàn yǔn luò 。
沼泽深处，当然是没有人敢去冒险的，传说，渡劫级别的老怪物，亦有可能在里面陨落。
Thus, cultivators frequently appeared on the edges of the swamp. Given their eye-catching cultivation levels, they needed to suppress their aura to avoid drawing attention.
rán ér wài wéi de shù wàn lǐ ， què bù fáng shì ， lái zì gè zú de yīn hún guǐ wù ， cháng cháng jiāng zhè ér zuò wéi shì liàn zhī dì de 。
然而外围的数万里，却不妨事，来自各族的yīn魂鬼物，常常将这儿作为试炼之地的。
Indeed, along the way, they encountered numerous yin souls and ghostly creatures with diverse forms, broadening Lin Xuan’s horizons.
cǎi zhāi líng wù ， huò zhě liè shā lǐ miàn de yāo shòu yì zú ， dōu kě yǐ huò dé bù shǎo bǎo wù 。
采摘灵物，或者猎杀里面的妖兽异族，都可以获得不少宝物。
Although he had been in the Yin Realm for some time, the variety of yin souls and ghosts was no less impressive than that of ancient demons. There were still many such entities that Lin Xuan hadn’t seen before.
suǒ yǐ zài zhǎo zé de biān yuán ， shí cháng kě yǐ pèng jiàn xiū xiān zhě ， liǎng rén de xiū wèi shí zài tài zhā yǎn le ， róng yì yǐn qǐ bié rén de zhù yì ， suǒ yǐ cái yào shōu liǎn qì xī 。
所以在沼泽的边缘，时常可以碰见修仙者，两人的修为实在太扎眼了，容易引起别人的注意，所以才要收敛气息。
Suppressing their aura proved to be a wise move; they didn’t attract any cultivators’ attention along the way.
hái bié shuō ， yī lù shàng ， dàng zhēn yù jiàn le bù shǎo yīn hún guǐ wù ， xíng tài zhǒng lèi dōu dà bù xiāng tóng ， ràng lín xuān dà kāi yǎn jiè 。
还别说，一路上，当真遇见了不少yīn魂鬼物，形态种类都大不相同，让林轩大开眼界。
After flying for a day and night, they came across an inhabited city in front of them.
tā lái dào yīn sī jiè ， suī rán yǐ yǒu yí dìng de shí rì le ， dàn yīn hún guǐ wù zhǒng lèi zhī duō ， bù xùn sè yú gǔ mó ， lín xuān zì rán hái yǒu bù shǎo ， méi yǒu jiàn guò 。
他来到yīn司界，虽然已有一定的时rì了，但yīn魂鬼物种类之多，不逊sè于古魔，林轩自然还有不少，没有见过。
Technically speaking, it wasn’t quite a city. The scale of this settlement was much smaller than even ordinary cultivation sites. It should just be a temporary resting point!
ér shōu liǎn qì xī ， guǒ rán shì míng zhì zhī jǔ ， yī lù shàng ， méi yǒu yǐn qǐ rèn hé xiū shì de zhù yì 。
而收敛气息，果然是明智之举，一路上，没有引起任何修士的注意。
After all, regardless of whether one could find treasures or not, cultivators needed a place to rest and recuperate, especially when dealing with dangerous yin souls and ghostly creatures that occasionally emerged from the depths of the swamp.
jīng guò yī tiān yī yè de fēi xíng zhī hòu ， qián miàn chū xiàn le yī zuò xiū xiān zhě jù jū de chéng shì 。
经过一天一夜的飞行之后，前面出现了一座修仙者聚居的城市。
Lin Xuan extended his divine awareness; this settlement covered only about a hundred miles in radius. It was extremely small.
shuō chéng shì ， qí shí yǒu xiē yán zhī tài guò ， yǎn qián chéng chí de guī mó ， bié shuō wú fǎ yǔ lín xuān yǐ qián dào guò de yī xiē jù chéng xiāng bǐ ， jiù suàn pǔ tōng de xiū xiān zhě jù jū zhī dì ， bǐ tā yě yào dà shàng xǔ duō 。
说城市，其实有些言之太过，眼前城池的规模，别说无法与林轩以前到过的一些巨城相比，就算普通的修仙者聚居之地，比它也要大上许多。
Around it were some rudimentaryprohibition.
yīng gāi zhǐ shì yī lín shí de luò jiǎo diǎn bà le ！
应该只是一临时的落脚点罢了！
Although rare, terrifying monsters would sometimes emerge from the depths of the swamp.
bì jìng xiū shì men jìn chū yīn wù zhǎo zé ， bù guǎn shì fǒu néng gòu xún dào bǎo wù ， yú qíng yú lǐ ， dōu xū yào yī luò jiǎo diǎn xiū yǎng shēng xī ， jìn xíng bǔ jǐ ， shèn zhì yǒu yī xiē yīn hún guǐ wù ， huì jiāng cǎi zhāi dào de bù zhí qián de líng cǎo ， jiù zài zhè lǐ ， fàn mài chū qù 。
毕竟修士们进出yīn雾沼泽，不管是否能够寻到宝物，于情于理，都需要一落脚点休养生息，进行补给，甚至有一些yīn魂鬼物，会将采摘到的不值钱的灵草，就在这里，贩卖出去。
Thus, even such a simple resting point had some defensive measures.
lín xuān jiāng shén shí fàng chū ， cǐ luò jiǎo diǎn náng kuò de miàn jī ， yě bù guò fāng yuán bǎi yú lǐ ， kě yǐ shuō ， xiá xiǎo yǐ jí 。
林轩将神识放出，此落脚点囊括的面积，也不过方圆百余里，可以说，狭小以极。
In Lin Xuan’s view, such crude talismans could at most serve as a warning but wouldn’t be much use against formidable enemies.
zài qí zhōu cè ， dào yě yǒu yī xiē jiǎn lòu de jìn zhì 。
在其周侧，倒也有一些简陋的禁制。
According to Xiang'er, their destination was one of these temporary settlements.
suī rán jī lǜ bù duō ， dàn ǒu ěr cóng zhǎo zé shēn chù ， yě huì cuàn chū lái yī xiē kě pà de guài wù 。
虽然几率不多，但偶尔从沼泽深处，也会窜出来一些可怕的怪物。
Even in the bustling world, there were countless similar rest points in Yin Fog Swamp. Each settlement hosted cultivators traveling from all directions, making it a lively place. Setting up the teleportation array here ensured maximum safety.
suǒ yǐ luò jiǎo diǎn suī jiǎn lòu yǐ jí ， dàn duō shǎo yě huì bù zhì yī xiē fáng yù 。
所以落脚点虽简陋以极，但多少也会布置一些防御。
Indeed, it was a brilliant idea.
bù guò zài lín xuān kàn lái ， zhè yàng cū lòu de fǎ zhèn ， zuì duō yě jiù qǐ dào yù jǐng de xiào guǒ ， zhēn pèng jiàn qiáng dí ， kě yǐ shuō gēn méi yǒu yòng chǔ 。
不过在林轩看来，这样粗陋的法阵，最多也就起到预jǐng的效果，真碰见强敌，可以说根没有用处。
Lin Xuan couldn’t help but praise it. Unfortunately, this temporary settlement wasn’t their final destination. They continued flying forward without stopping.
ér jù xìng ér shuō ， zhè cì tā men de mù dì dì ， jiù shì luò jiǎo diǎn de qí zhōng zhī yī 。
而据杏儿说，这次他们的目的地，就是落脚点的其中之一。
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Acting on his words, the Lion Youth Alliance
It was unclear whether it was due to good fortune or just a stroke of luck, but their journey so far had been smooth sailing. They hadn't encountered any obstacles.
One could say that everything went well. Half a month later, they arrived at Yin Fog Swamp.
"Is this where Moon resides?"
Lin Xuan looked up at the swamp ahead. At first glance, it didn’t seem particularly remarkable. The entire area was shrouded in thick fog, which had an effect on divine awareness, making it difficult to detect anything hidden within the depths of the swamp.
"Indeed, Wang hides deep within the swamp. There she can avoid her enemies' ambushes and sneak attacks," Xiang'er's respectful voice echoed in his ears.
"How are we supposed to get in?"
Lin Xuan was curious. Xiang'er had mentioned that although this swamp wasn’t as dangerous as the Nether River, it was still a notorious place known for its perils by the Yin Realm.
While the outer regions could serve as a trial ground for cultivators, the deeper one went, the more perilous it became. Even old monsters at the Tribulation Transcending stage might lose their lives there.
Moon chose this swamp because of King Asura’s meticulous planning. Before his rebirth, he had arranged numerous strategies to ensure their safety here. Otherwise, they wouldn’t have been able to live in such a dangerous place.
Throughout their journey, Lin Xuan felt reassured about Moon's safety after listening to Xiang'er’s description. However, how to enter the Yin Fog Swamp remained a source of concern.
"Lord Youngman, rest assured. Although the swamp is perilous, King Asura has already arranged for safe teleportation methods. We don’t need to take any risks."
"Teleportation array?"
Lin Xuan wasn't overly pleased by this news; his expression was filled with worry as he asked, "This indeed sounds like a good idea, but every method has its drawbacks. Haven’t you considered the possibility that if the location is exposed, Moon might be in grave danger?"
"Don’t worry, Lord Youngman. King Asura had already thought of everything."
Xiang'er smiled and explained: "Firstly, the cultivators responsible for the teleportation array were born into Asura’s servile clans. Their loyalty to the King is unquestionable."
"Secondly, the location where the array was set up is ingeniously chosen; it's impossible for anyone to discover it."
"But that can’t be said with certainty," Lin Xuan retorted, his face showing a hint of skepticism. "Don’t forget that once you’re captured, your minds could be probed..."
"Hmph, what’s the point in probing our minds? The information obtained would only be incorrect. Asura King wouldn’t lack such basic tactics."
Xiang'er's expression was filled with pride as she spoke, clearly showing her unwavering loyalty to the Asura King: "Moreover, even if they find the teleportation array, without the King’s personally bestowed jade talisman, they won’t be able to activate it."
...
After Xiang'er’s detailed explanation, Lin Xuan finally felt at ease.
Although these methods could still be circumvented, there was no such thing as absolute safety in either the cultivation world or the secular realm.
In all honesty, Asura Moon's previous life had already considered everything thoroughly. These strategies were interlinked; breaking any one of them would require significant effort, let alone dismantling them entirely.
Theoretically, Moon still faced dangers, but such threats were highly unlikely to materialize.
With his heart at ease, Lin Xuan allowed Xiang'er to lead the way. As long as they found the teleportation array, he could soon reunite with Moon.
After being apart for thousands of years, Lin Xuan truly missed her. The saying "nearing home makes one nervous" also applied when meeting someone you love; his heart was filled with anticipation and excitement.
...
Xiang'er naturally had no objections. With a burst of green light, she flew forward.
Lin Xuan smiled slightly, following behind at a steady pace.
Though they hadn’t concealed their appearances, their cultivation levels had changed.
Their aura was suppressed.
From afar, one could only see them as being at the Core Formation stage.
They did this for a reason. Although Yin Fog Swamp was notorious and considered a dangerous place in the Yin Realm, it contained abundant treasures. For cultivators, this was an irresistible temptation.
No one dared to venture into the depths of the swamp, where old monsters at the Tribulation Transcending stage might even fall prey to its dangers.
However, the outer regions were fair game. Various yin souls and ghostly creatures often used these areas as trial grounds.
Collecting spirit herbs or hunting the strange beasts within could yield many treasures.
Thus, cultivators frequently appeared on the edges of the swamp. Given their eye-catching cultivation levels, they needed to suppress their aura to avoid drawing attention.
Indeed, along the way, they encountered numerous yin souls and ghostly creatures with diverse forms, broadening Lin Xuan’s horizons.
Although he had been in the Yin Realm for some time, the variety of yin souls and ghosts was no less impressive than that of ancient demons. There were still many such entities that Lin Xuan hadn’t seen before.
Suppressing their aura proved to be a wise move; they didn’t attract any cultivators’ attention along the way.
After flying for a day and night, they came across an inhabited city in front of them.
Technically speaking, it wasn’t quite a city. The scale of this settlement was much smaller than even ordinary cultivation sites. It should just be a temporary resting point!
After all, regardless of whether one could find treasures or not, cultivators needed a place to rest and recuperate, especially when dealing with dangerous yin souls and ghostly creatures that occasionally emerged from the depths of the swamp.
Lin Xuan extended his divine awareness; this settlement covered only about a hundred miles in radius. It was extremely small.
Around it were some rudimentaryprohibition.
Although rare, terrifying monsters would sometimes emerge from the depths of the swamp.
Thus, even such a simple resting point had some defensive measures.
In Lin Xuan’s view, such crude talismans could at most serve as a warning but wouldn’t be much use against formidable enemies.
According to Xiang'er, their destination was one of these temporary settlements.
Even in the bustling world, there were countless similar rest points in Yin Fog Swamp. Each settlement hosted cultivators traveling from all directions, making it a lively place. Setting up the teleportation array here ensured maximum safety.
Indeed, it was a brilliant idea.
Lin Xuan couldn’t help but praise it. Unfortunately, this temporary settlement wasn’t their final destination. They continued flying forward without stopping.
Postscript: The first chapter is out today; I’ll be posting three chapters. Please vote for monthly passes!