qí shí shuō chéng yāo dān yǐ jīng bù tài shì hé ， lín xuān de jì yù shí zài shì fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， cǐ dān rú jīn yǐ tuì biàn dào zhēn líng nèi dān de dì bù 。
其实说成妖丹已经不太适合，林轩的际遇实在是非同小可，此丹如今已蜕变到真灵内丹的地步。
Actually, calling it a demon pill might not be entirely fitting. Lin Xuan's experiences were truly extraordinary, and this pill had now transformed into a true spirit core.
fèng huáng ， zhēn lóng ， qí lín ， kǒng què wú bù chōng zhe tā xuán zhuǎn pú fú 。
凤凰，真龙，麒麟，孔雀无不冲着它旋转匍匐。
Phoenixes, true dragons, qilins, peacocks all circled around it, prostrating themselves.
yī gòng yǒu jiǔ zhǒng zhī duō ， gāng hǎo yǔ lín xuān liàn huà de zhēn líng zhī xuè xiāng qì hé 。
一共有九种之多，刚好与林轩炼化的真灵之血相契合。
There were nine of them in total, perfectly matching the true spirit blood Lin Xuan had refined.
zhǒng zhǒng yì xiàng dōu xiǎn shì shì dì èr yuán yīng yǔ zhēn líng nèi dān de biàn huà fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， ruò shì zì jǐ méi yǒu liào ， liǎng zhě kǒng pà yào shuāng shuāng jìn jí le 。
种种异象都显示是第二元婴与真灵内丹的变化非同小可，若是自己没有料，两者恐怕要双双晋级了。
All these anomalies indicated that both his second元婴 and true spirit core had undergone significant changes. If he hadn't anticipated this, they might both advance to a higher stage simultaneously.
zhè duì lín xuān lái shuō ， zì rán shì yì wài zhī xǐ 。
这对林轩来说，自然是意外之喜。
This was certainly an unexpected joy for Lin Xuan.
rén shuō dà nàn bù sǐ bì yǒu hòu fú ， gǔ rén chéng bù qī wǒ 。
人说大难不死必有后福，古人诚不欺我。
They say those who survive great calamities are destined for good fortune. The ancients did not deceive me.
shàng yuán luò xuě dān bù kuì shì xiān jiā líng wù ， fú yòng hòu bù jǐn jiāng zì jǐ sǔn shī de zhēn yuán mí bǔ ， lián yāo dān yǔ dì èr yuán yīng yě huò dé le mò dà de hǎo chù 。
上元落雪丹不愧是仙家灵物，服用后不仅将自己损失的真元弥补，连妖丹与第二元婴也获得了莫大的好处。
The Upper Yuan Snowfall Pill truly deserved its reputation as a divine treasure. Not only did it replenish his lost true essence, but even the demon pill and second元婴 gained considerable benefits.
dāng rán ， yě bù néng quán shuō shì cǐ dān de gōng láo ， bì jìng zhè xiē nián lín xuān xiū liàn cóng lái yě bù céng xiè dài guò ， liǎng zhě néng gòu huò dé jī huì jìn jí ， lí bù kāi tā de nǔ lì 。
当然，也不能全说是此丹的功劳，毕竟这些年林轩修炼从来也不曾懈怠过，两者能够获得机会晋级，离不开他的努力。
Of course, this couldn't be entirely attributed to the pill alone; Lin Xuan had never slackened in his cultivation over these years. Their chances of advancing were due to his persistent efforts.
xiū xiān jiè shì méi yǒu miǎn fèi wǔ cān yī shuō dì 。
修仙界是没有免费午餐一说地。
There was no such thing as a free lunch in the cultivation world.
yī fēn gēng yún ， yī fēn shōu huò ， shàng yuán luò xuě dān bù guò shì tí gōng le yí gè qì jī bà le 。
一分耕耘，一分收获，上元落雪丹不过是提供了一个契机罢了。
A day's work for a day's pay—this Upper Yuan Snowfall Pill merely provided an opportunity.
dāng rán ， zhè ge jī huì duì lín xuān lái shuō ， yě shì mí zú nán dé 。
当然，这个机会对林轩来说，也是弥足难得。
Still, this opportunity was exceptionally precious for Lin Xuan.
tā de shí lì zhī suǒ yǐ néng yuǎn shèng tóng jiē xiū xiān zhě ， xiū liàn de gōng fǎ yǔ bǎo wù bú yòng shuō ， shuāng yīng yī dān yě shì jí qí zhòng yào de yīn shù 。
他的实力之所以能远胜同阶修仙者，修炼的功法与宝物不用说，双婴一丹也是极其重要的因数。
His strength far surpassed that of his peers due to his cultivation techniques and treasures. The dual元婴 and demon pill were crucial factors as well.
xiān dào jiān sè ， dì èr yuán yīng gōng fǎ zài líng jiè bù suàn xī qí ， rán ér xiū liàn zhī rén què liáo liáo wú jǐ 。
仙道艰涩，第二元婴功法在灵界不算稀奇，然而修炼之人却寥寥无几。
The path of immortals was arduous, but second元婴 cultivation wasn't uncommon in the spirit realm. However, few people dared to pursue it.
dà jiā bú shì bù míng bái liǎng gè yuán yīng néng huò dé gèng dà de zhù lì ， guān jiàn zài yú méi yǒu nà me duō jīng lì 。
大家不是不明白两个元婴能获得更大的助力，关键在于没有那么多精力。
Everyone understood the benefits of having two元婴s, but the key was lack of energy. Elevating one元婴 was already a significant achievement; simultaneously cultivating two seemed too extravagant.
néng gòu jiāng yí gè yuán yīng de jìng jiè tí shēng shàng qù ， jiù hěn liǎo bù qǐ ， tóng shí xiū liàn liǎng gè yuán yīng ， shí zài shì tài shē chǐ le xiē 。
能够将一个元婴的境界提升上去，就很了不起，同时修炼两个元婴，实在是太奢侈了些。
If Lin Xuan hadn't had the Blue Star Sea as an aid, he wouldn't have dared to focus on both at once.
lín xuān ruò fēi yǒu lán sè xīng hǎi zuò wèi fǔ zhù ， shí yǒu bā jiǔ yě bù gǎn fēn xīn páng wù 。
林轩若非有蓝色星海做为辅助，十有八九也不敢分心旁骛。
In the entire Three Realms, only Lin Xuan could cultivate a demon pill alongside his second元婴s.
ér fàng yǎn sān jiè ， zòng héng jīn gǔ 。 zài liǎng gè yuán yīng zhī wài ， zài xiū liàn yí gè yāo dān ， kǒng pà jǐn yǒu lín xuān yí gè 。
而放眼三界，纵横今古。在两个元婴之外，再修炼一个妖丹，恐怕仅有林轩一个。
Thus, his spiritual power was far more profound than that of his peers.
suǒ yǐ tā de fǎ lì ， yào bǐ tóng jiē cún zài shēn hòu tài duō 。
所以他的法力，要比同阶存在深厚太多。
However, human energy is limited. Even with the Blue Star Sea, he felt strained when attempting to advance all three simultaneously.
rán ér rén de jīng lì bì jìng shì yǒu xiàn de 。
然而人的精力毕竟是有限的。
Therefore, while his primary元婴 had already advanced, his second元婴 and demon pill remained at the spirit realm stage.
lín xuān jiù suàn yōng yǒu lán sè xīng hǎi ， tóng shí xiū liàn sān zhě yě gǎn jué lì yǒu bù dài 。
林轩就算拥有蓝色星海，同时修炼三者也感觉力有不殆。
Lin Xuan hadn't given up on advancing them quickly but lacked the necessary energy.
gù ér zhǔ yuán yīng zǎo yǐ jìn jí ， dì èr yuán yīng yǔ yāo dān què yī jiù tíng liú zài fēn shén qī 。
故而主元婴早已晋级，第二元婴与妖丹却依旧停留在分神期。
Nonetheless, his cultivation never wavered. Now, an opportunity had come.
lín xuān bú shì méi xiǎng guò jiāng liǎng zhě kuài diǎn jìn jí ， guān jiàn shì ， tā méi yǒu nà me duō de jīng lì 。
林轩不是没想过将两者快点晋级，关键是，他没有那么多的精力。
And it was a double joy; both his second元婴 and demon pill seemed poised to advance simultaneously.
dàn bù guǎn rú hé ， lín xuān de xiū liàn bù céng xiè dài guò 。 ér rú jīn jī huì lái le 。
但不管如何，林轩的修炼不曾懈怠过。而如今机会来了。
...
ér qiě shì shuāng xǐ ， dì èr yuán yīng yǔ yāo dān yǎn kàn zhe yào yì qǐ jìn jí 。
而且是双喜，第二元婴与妖丹眼看着要一起晋级。
For Lin Xuan, this was a significant opportunity. He understood that missing such chances meant losing them forever.
zhè duì lín xuān lái shuō ， zì rán shì mò dà de qì jī 。
这对林轩来说，自然是莫大的契机。
If they could advance, it would be a substantial aid for him.
tā míng bái cuò guò zhè ge cūn ， jiù méi yǒu zhè ge diàn de dào lǐ 。
他明白错过这个村，就没有这个店的道理。
Apart from doubling his spiritual power, he might even be able to perform the True Spirit Core Sword Technique without igniting the source fire.
èr zhě ruò shì néng gòu jìn jí ， duì zì jǐ lái shuō 。 jiāng shì yī dà zhù lì 。
二者若是能够晋级，对自己来说。将是一大助力。
Of course, this was just Lin Xuan's speculation; only time and true advancement would reveal if it were possible.
bié de bù tí ， fǎ lì zài yuán yǒu de jī chǔ shàng ， kǒng pà néng gòu zēng jiā bèi xǔ ， zhè yàng de huà ， zì jǐ jí shǐ bù diǎn rán gēn yuán zhī huǒ 。
别的不提，法力在原有的基础上，恐怕能够增加倍许，这样的话，自己即使不点燃根源之火。
But merely the possibility alone was enough to excite Lin Xuan. If it did happen, he would have a trump card against late-stage cultivators in the heavenly tribulation realm.
yì miǎn qiǎng kě yǐ jiāng zhēn líng huà jiàn jué shī zhǎn ér chū 。
亦勉强可以将真灵化剑诀施展而出。
His strength would leap significantly from its current level, making such temptation hard for him to ignore.
dāng rán ， zhè jǐn jǐn shì lín xuān de tuī cè ， jiū jìng bàn bù bàn dé dào 。 hái yào zhēn zhèng jìn jí yǐ hòu ， cái néng gòu jiǎn yàn de 。
当然，这仅仅是林轩的推测，究竟办不办得到。还要真正晋级以后，才能够检验的。
He must seize this opportunity and ensure both his元婴s and demon pill advanced to the tribulation stage together.
dàn bù guǎn rú hé ， guāng shì zhè ge kě néng xìng ， jiù zú yǐ ràng lín xuān jī dòng 。
但不管如何，光是这个可能性，就足以让林轩激动。
However, while the challenge was clear, it wasn't easy.
jiǎ rú shì zhēn de 。 zì jǐ duì shàng dù jié hòu qī de xiū xiān jiè ， jiù yǒu shā shǒu jiǎn le 。
假如是真的。自己对上渡劫后期的修仙界，就有杀手锏了。
Lin Xuan's primary元婴 had already reached mid-tribulation, so according to cultivation rules, there shouldn't be any bottlenecks for his second元婴 and demon pill this time.
shí lì jiāng zài yuán yǒu de jī chǔ shàng ， fēi yuè xǔ duō ， zhè yàng de yòu huò 。 lín xuān zěn me kě néng shì ruò wú dǔ 。
实力将在原有的基础上，飞跃许多，这样的诱惑。林轩怎么可能视若无睹。
It seemed easier, but it wouldn't come naturally.
yí dìng yào nǔ lì jiāng zhè cì de jī huì zhuā zhù ， ràng yuán yīng yǔ yāo dān tóng shí jìn jí dào dù jié qī de 。
一定要努力将这次的机会抓住，让元婴与妖丹同时晋级到渡劫期的。
...
rán ér huà suī shì zhè yàng méi cuò 。 tiǎo zhàn yě jiù lái le 。
然而话虽是这样没错。挑战也就来了。
Tribulation stage was no small matter. Even with the largest bottleneck broken, smoothly advancing to that level still wasn't as easy as imagined, especially when both his second元婴 and demon pill needed to advance simultaneously.
lín xuān de zhǔ yuán yīng yǐ jīng shì dù jié zhōng qī ， nà me àn zhào xiū xiān jiè de guī jǔ ， zhè yī cì dì èr yuán yīng yǔ yāo dān de jìn jí ， jiù bù yīng gāi yù jiàn píng jǐng 。
林轩的主元婴已经是渡劫中期，那么按照修仙界的规矩，这一次第二元婴与妖丹的晋级，就不应该遇见瓶颈。
Lin Xuan had never encountered such a situation before.
mào sì yào róng yì xǔ duō ， dàn yě bìng bú shì shuǐ dào jiù néng gòu qú chéng de 。
貌似要容易许多，但也并不是水到就能够渠成的。
Would their simultaneous advancement cause interference?
dù jié qī fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， nǎ pà zuì dà de píng jǐng yǐ bèi pò chú ， xiǎng yào shùn lì chōng shàng zhè ge tái jiē ， yī rán bù xiàng xiǎng xiàng zhōng de nà me róng yì 。
渡劫期非同小可，哪怕最大的瓶颈已被破除，想要顺利冲上这个台阶，依然不像想象中的那么容易。
In any case, it would add considerable difficulty on top of the existing challenges. Lin Xuan was well aware of this.
yóu qí lín xuān rú jīn de qíng kuàng shì ， dì èr yuán yīng yǔ yāo dān yào yì qǐ jìn jí 。
尤其林轩如今的情况是，第二元婴与妖丹要一起晋级。
Thus, he felt somewhat anxious.
zhè yàng de qíng kuàng tā yǐ qián cóng lái bù céng yù dào guò 。
这样的情况他以前从来不曾遇到过。
If they could advance separately, that would be ideal.
èr zhě tóng shí jìn jí huì bú huì hù xiāng gān rǎo ne ？
二者同时晋级会不会互相干扰呢？
Unfortunately, this was merely wishful thinking. Opportunities couldn't be chosen; either both his元婴s and demon pill advanced together or he had to give up on this chance entirely.
bù xiǎo de ！
不晓得！
Lin Xuan sighed. This challenge truly was headache-inducing.
zǒng ér yán zhī ， huì zài yuán yǒu de jī chǔ shàng ， chóng xīn zēng tiān bù xiǎo de nán dù ， zhè yì diǎn lín xuān què shì xīn lǐ qīng chǔ 。
总而言之，会在原有的基础上，重新增添不小的难度，这一点林轩却是心里清楚。
...
gù ér tā xīn zhōng yě yǒu diǎn tǎn tè 。
故而他心中也有点忐忑。
Lin Xuan lamented the difficulty of advancing, while Tian Xiaojian's heart was already cursing loudly.
rú guǒ liǎng zhě néng gòu fēn kāi jìn jí jiù hǎo le 。
如果两者能够分开晋级就好了。
Why did fate turn against him? Why was his journey through the Netherworld so fraught with difficulties?
kě xī zhè jǐn jǐn shì shē wàng bà le ， jī yù qǐ róng tā xuǎn zé ， yào me èr zhě tóng shí jìn jí ， yào me jiù jiāng zhè yī cì de jī huì fàng qì ， bù kě néng ràng yuán yīng yǔ yāo dān yī qián yī hòu de fēn bié jìn jí 。
可惜这仅仅是奢望罢了，机遇岂容他选择，要么二者同时晋级，要么就将这一次的机会放弃，不可能让元婴与妖丹一前一后的分别晋级。
Just when he managed to shake off the pursuit from Golden Yue Corpse King, he fell into the trap set by the Heavenly Fiend Bright King.
lín xuān tàn le kǒu qì ， zhè tiǎo zhàn hái zhēn shì ràng rén mán tóu téng dì 。
林轩叹了口气，这挑战还真是让人蛮头疼地。
How could just picking a spirit herb lead to such chaos and confrontation with the entire Netherworld?
……
……
Tian Xiaojian wiped the blood from his mouth.
lín xuān zài gǎn tàn jìn jí de bù yì ， tián xiǎo jiàn de xīn lǐ ， zé zǎo yǐ shì pò kǒu dà mà bù yǐ 。
林轩在感叹晋级的不易，田小剑的心里，则早已是破口大骂不已。
In that battle, he had killed another late-stage cultivator.
zì jǐ zhè shì zhāo shuí rě shuí le ， zěn me zhè cì yīn sī jiè zhī lǚ ， huì rú cǐ de bù lì ， bù bù jīng jí 。
自己这是招谁惹谁了，怎么这次阴司界之旅，会如此的不利，步步荆棘。
The old fellow, Heavenly Fiend Bright King, couldn't catch him even with one manifestation, yet he sent out a large number of subordinates.
zhè biān ， cái gāng jiāng jīn yuè shī wáng de zhuī bīng bǎi tuō ， nà biān ， bù xìng yòu diào rù le tiān shā míng wáng de xiàn jǐng lǐ 。
这边，才刚将金玥尸王的追兵摆脱，那边，不幸又掉入了天煞明王的陷阱里。
Relying on numbers was sheer shamelessness!
kě wù ， bù jiù shì cǎi le tā yī zhū líng cǎo ma ， zhì yú nòng dào zhè yàng jī fēi gǒu tiào de jìng dì ， zhè shì yào bī zì jǐ yǔ zhěng gè yīn sī dì fǔ wèi dí 。
可恶，不就是采了他一株灵草吗，至于弄到这样鸡飞狗跳的境地，这是要逼自己与整个阴司地府为敌。
However, complaining wouldn't help; the cultivation world valued strength. With overwhelming numbers, they bullied the few. Tian Xiaojian was so enraged that he spat blood but could only vent his frustration inwardly.
tián xiǎo jiàn mǒ le mǒ zuǐ jiǎo de xuè jì 。
田小剑抹了抹嘴角的血迹。
"Father, what should I do? Please give me advice to get out of this predicament."
gāng cái nà yī zhàn ， tā yòu zǎi shā le yī míng dù jié jí bié de lǎo guài wù 。
刚才那一战，他又宰杀了一名渡劫级别的老怪物。
Tian Xiaojian was already at his wits' end. The pursuers were back.
tiān shā míng wáng nà lǎo jiā huǒ ， dān píng yī jù huà shēn zhuō zì jǐ bú zhù ， jū rán yě jiāng shǒu xià dà bǎ de pài chū lái le 。
天煞明王那老家伙，单凭一具化身捉自己不住，居然也将手下大把的派出来了。
"I..."
yǐ duō wèi shèng ， jiǎn zhí wú chǐ ！
倚多为胜，简直无耻！
However, the Demon Lord's supreme commander was helpless too. His strength hadn't recovered yet; all his wisdom and strategy would be useless in such a situation. He could only say that Tian Xiaojian had been extremely unlucky.
rán ér yù mèn yě méi yǒu yòng tú ， xiū xiān jiè shì yǐ shí lì shuō huà de ， bǎi míng liǎo rén duō qī fù rén shǎo ， tián xiǎo jiàn qì dé tù xiě ， yě zhǐ néng zài xīn zhōng tǔ cáo bà le 。
然而郁闷也没有用途，修仙界是以实力说话的，摆明了人多欺负人少，田小剑气得吐血，也只能在心中吐槽罢了。
Plotting to obtain the River of Netherworld Divine Fruit, but its opening was delayed.
“ yì fù ， wǒ gāi rú hé ， nǐ dǎo shì nà ge zhǔ yì ， bāng wǒ jiāng kùn jìng bǎi tuō 。”
“义父，我该如何，你倒是那个主意，帮我将困境摆脱。”
Stealing an insignificant treasure, Golden Yue Corpse King pursued him relentlessly as if he were a madman.
tián xiǎo jiàn yǐ yǒu xiē qì jí bài huài le ， zhè bù ， zhuī bīng yòu shàng lái le 。
田小剑已有些气急败坏了，这不，追兵又上来了。
After finally shaking off his pursuers and picking a spirit herb, he found himself entangled with Heavenly Fiend Bright King.
“ wǒ ……”
“我……”
The supreme commander's experience was invaluable. Yet, in the entire Three Realms, such misfortune had never been seen before.
rán ér mó zú dà tǒng lǐng yě wú kě nài hé ， tā de shí lì shàng wèi huī fù ， zhè zhǒng qíng kuàng xià mǎn qiāng zhì jì yòu yǒu hé yòng tú ， zhǐ néng shuō tián xiǎo jiàn tài dǎo méi le 。
然而魔族大统领也无可奈何，他的实力尚未恢复，这种情况下满腔智计又有何用途，只能说田小剑太倒霉了。
He didn't believe in predestined fate but thought this was too much of a joke from heaven. It seemed determined to eliminate Tian Xiaojian no matter what.
tú móu míng hé shén guǒ ， míng hé kāi qǐ tuī chí 。
图谋冥河神果，冥河开启推迟。
If it were any other cultivator, they might have already died several times over. But his ward truly was remarkable; despite being cornered with nowhere to go, he always managed to break free and escape through sheer willpower.
qiǎng yī jiàn yě bù suàn tài zhòng yào de bǎo wù ， jīn yuè shī wáng què xiàng fēng le ， fēi mǎn shì jiè zhuī shā tā bù kě 。
抢一件也不算太重要的宝物，金玥尸王却像疯了，非满世界追杀他不可。
Even the Golden Yue Corpse King and Heavenly Fiend Bright King found themselves helpless against him, with many of their generals falling to Tian Xiaojian's hands.
hǎo bù róng yì jiāng zhuī bīng bǎi tuō ， jiǎn le yī zhū líng cǎo ， zhè dào hǎo ， yòu zhāo rě shàng le tiān shā míng wáng 。
好不容易将追兵摆脱，捡了一株灵草，这倒好，又招惹上了天煞明王。
Such a victory left even the supreme commander in awe. But determining the final outcome was too early.
mó zú dà tǒng lǐng de yuè lì bú yòng shuō ， rán ér fàng yǎn sān jiè ， zòng héng jīn gǔ ， què yě zhēn méi jiàn guò shuí dǎo méi dào zhè bān chéng dù 。
魔族大统领的阅历不用说，然而放眼三界，纵横今古，却也真没见过谁倒霉到这般程度。
If possible, he would have helped Tian Xiaojian escape his pursuers. After all, they were one and the same—rise or fall together. Unfortunately, after much thought, no good strategy came to mind.
Actually, calling it a demon pill might not be entirely fitting. Lin Xuan's experiences were truly extraordinary, and this pill had now transformed into a true spirit core.
Phoenixes, true dragons, qilins, peacocks all circled around it, prostrating themselves.
There were nine of them in total, perfectly matching the true spirit blood Lin Xuan had refined.
...
All these anomalies indicated that both his second元婴 and true spirit core had undergone significant changes. If he hadn't anticipated this, they might both advance to a higher stage simultaneously.
This was certainly an unexpected joy for Lin Xuan.
They say those who survive great calamities are destined for good fortune. The ancients did not deceive me.
The Upper Yuan Snowfall Pill truly deserved its reputation as a divine treasure. Not only did it replenish his lost true essence, but even the demon pill and second元婴 gained considerable benefits.
Of course, this couldn't be entirely attributed to the pill alone; Lin Xuan had never slackened in his cultivation over these years. Their chances of advancing were due to his persistent efforts.
There was no such thing as a free lunch in the cultivation world.
A day's work for a day's pay—this Upper Yuan Snowfall Pill merely provided an opportunity.
Still, this opportunity was exceptionally precious for Lin Xuan.
His strength far surpassed that of his peers due to his cultivation techniques and treasures. The dual元婴 and demon pill were crucial factors as well.
The path of immortals was arduous, but second元婴 cultivation wasn't uncommon in the spirit realm. However, few people dared to pursue it.
Everyone understood the benefits of having two元婴s, but the key was lack of energy. Elevating one元婴 was already a significant achievement; simultaneously cultivating two seemed too extravagant.
If Lin Xuan hadn't had the Blue Star Sea as an aid, he wouldn't have dared to focus on both at once.
In the entire Three Realms, only Lin Xuan could cultivate a demon pill alongside his second元婴s.
Thus, his spiritual power was far more profound than that of his peers.
However, human energy is limited. Even with the Blue Star Sea, he felt strained when attempting to advance all three simultaneously.
Therefore, while his primary元婴 had already advanced, his second元婴 and demon pill remained at the spirit realm stage.
Lin Xuan hadn't given up on advancing them quickly but lacked the necessary energy.
Nonetheless, his cultivation never wavered. Now, an opportunity had come.
And it was a double joy; both his second元婴 and demon pill seemed poised to advance simultaneously.
...
For Lin Xuan, this was a significant opportunity. He understood that missing such chances meant losing them forever.
If they could advance, it would be a substantial aid for him.
Apart from doubling his spiritual power, he might even be able to perform the True Spirit Core Sword Technique without igniting the source fire.
Of course, this was just Lin Xuan's speculation; only time and true advancement would reveal if it were possible.
But merely the possibility alone was enough to excite Lin Xuan. If it did happen, he would have a trump card against late-stage cultivators in the heavenly tribulation realm.
His strength would leap significantly from its current level, making such temptation hard for him to ignore.
He must seize this opportunity and ensure both his元婴s and demon pill advanced to the tribulation stage together.
However, while the challenge was clear, it wasn't easy.
Lin Xuan's primary元婴 had already reached mid-tribulation, so according to cultivation rules, there shouldn't be any bottlenecks for his second元婴 and demon pill this time.
It seemed easier, but it wouldn't come naturally.
...
Tribulation stage was no small matter. Even with the largest bottleneck broken, smoothly advancing to that level still wasn't as easy as imagined, especially when both his second元婴 and demon pill needed to advance simultaneously.
Lin Xuan had never encountered such a situation before.
Would their simultaneous advancement cause interference?
He didn't know!
In any case, it would add considerable difficulty on top of the existing challenges. Lin Xuan was well aware of this.
Thus, he felt somewhat anxious.
If they could advance separately, that would be ideal.
Unfortunately, this was merely wishful thinking. Opportunities couldn't be chosen; either both his元婴s and demon pill advanced together or he had to give up on this chance entirely.
Lin Xuan sighed. This challenge truly was headache-inducing.
...
Lin Xuan lamented the difficulty of advancing, while Tian Xiaojian's heart was already cursing loudly.
Why did fate turn against him? Why was his journey through the Netherworld so fraught with difficulties?
Just when he managed to shake off the pursuit from Golden Yue Corpse King, he fell into the trap set by the Heavenly Fiend Bright King.
How could just picking a spirit herb lead to such chaos and confrontation with the entire Netherworld?
Tian Xiaojian wiped the blood from his mouth.
In that battle, he had killed another late-stage cultivator.
The old fellow, Heavenly Fiend Bright King, couldn't catch him even with one manifestation, yet he sent out a large number of subordinates.
Relying on numbers was sheer shamelessness!
However, complaining wouldn't help; the cultivation world valued strength. With overwhelming numbers, they bullied the few. Tian Xiaojian was so enraged that he spat blood but could only vent his frustration inwardly.
"Father, what should I do? Please give me advice to get out of this predicament."
Tian Xiaojian was already at his wits' end. The pursuers were back.
"I..."
However, the Demon Lord's supreme commander was helpless too. His strength hadn't recovered yet; all his wisdom and strategy would be useless in such a situation. He could only say that Tian Xiaojian had been extremely unlucky.
Plotting to obtain the River of Netherworld Divine Fruit, but its opening was delayed.
Stealing an insignificant treasure, Golden Yue Corpse King pursued him relentlessly as if he were a madman.
After finally shaking off his pursuers and picking a spirit herb, he found himself entangled with Heavenly Fiend Bright King.
The supreme commander's experience was invaluable. Yet, in the entire Three Realms, such misfortune had never been seen before.
He didn't believe in predestined fate but thought this was too much of a joke from heaven. It seemed determined to eliminate Tian Xiaojian no matter what.
If it were any other cultivator, they might have already died several times over. But his ward truly was remarkable; despite being cornered with nowhere to go, he always managed to break free and escape through sheer willpower.
Even the Golden Yue Corpse King and Heavenly Fiend Bright King found themselves helpless against him, with many of their generals falling to Tian Xiaojian's hands.
Such a victory left even the supreme commander in awe. But determining the final outcome was too early.
If possible, he would have helped Tian Xiaojian escape his pursuers. After all, they were one and the same—rise or fall together. Unfortunately, after much thought, no good strategy came to mind.