“ zhǐ shì rú hé ？”
“只是如何？”
"Only what?"
“ zhǐ shì jiě jiě zhè me zuò ， shí zài bù tuǒ 。”
“只是姐姐这么做，实在不妥。”
"Just that my sister is doing this, it's really not appropriate."
bǎo shé yī yǎo yá ：“ ruò shì líng jiè qí tā jiè miàn yě jiù bà le ， nǐ wǒ jiě mèi lián shǒu ， wú rén néng zhí yīng qí fēng ， jiù suàn nà xiē lǎo guài wù xīn yǒu bù gān ， dà bù liǎo kāi qǐ liǎng jiè dà zhàn ， nǐ wǒ jiě mèi ， hái zhēn pà le tā men bù chéng ， zhǐ shì zhè yǔ tóng jiè ……”
宝蛇一咬牙：“若是灵界其他界面也就罢了，你我姐妹联手，无人能直缨其锋，就算那些老怪物心有不甘，大不了开启两界大战，你我姐妹，还真怕了他们不成，只是这雨桐界……”
The precious snake clenched its teeth: "If it were other planes in the Spirit Realm, that would be fine. But with us sisters joining forces, no one can match our锋芒. Even if those old monsters are unwilling to give up, at worst we could start a war between the two realms. My sister and I truly wouldn't be afraid of them. It's just this Rain桐 Realm..."
“ yǔ tóng jiè yòu rú hé ， yīn wèi yǒu sàn xiān yāo wáng zhù yú cǐ chù ， nǐ jiù dǎn chàn xīn qiè le ？”
“雨桐界又如何，因为有散仙妖王住于此处，你就胆颤心怯了？”
"How is the Rain桐 Realm any different? Are you trembling in fear because there are scattered immortals and demon kings living here?"
“ jiě jiě hé bì zhè me shuō 。”
“姐姐何必这么说。”
"My sister shouldn't say such things."
bǎo shé de liǎn shàng ， lù chū bù fèn zhī sè ：“ mèi mèi suī rán bù cái ， dàn yě shì zhēn mó shǐ zǔ ， sàn xiān yāo wáng zhōng de qí tā rén yě wèi bì pà le ， zhǐ shì nà yǔ tóng xiān zi zhe shí bù hǎo yìng fù ， dāng nián ， dà tǒng lǐng zài shí ， yě céng jīng yǔ tā jiāo shǒu guò ， yī yàng ná qí wú kě nài hé ， mèi mèi bìng fēi zhǎng bié rén zhì qì ， miè zì jǐ wēi fēng ， zhǐ shì jiě jiě xiǎng yào běn tǐ qián wǎng ， bì xū wèi yǔ chóu móu ……”
宝蛇的脸上，露出不忿之色：“妹妹虽然不才，但也是真魔始祖，散仙妖王中的其他人也未必怕了，只是那雨桐仙子着实不好应付，当年，大统领在时，也曾经与她交手过，一样拿其无可奈何，妹妹并非涨别人志气，灭自己威风，只是姐姐想要本体前往，必须未雨绸缪……”
On the precious snake's face, a look of indignation appeared: "Although I am not talented, I am still the Primordial True Demon. Others among the scattered immortals and demon kings may not be afraid either. It's just that that Rain桐 Fairy is very difficult to deal with. When Grand Marshal was alive, he once fought her and found himself helpless. I'm not boosting someone else's morale or damaging my own prestige; it's just that my sister must prepare thoroughly before going in person..."
“ lǐ yǔ tóng ！”
“李雨桐！”
"Li Yutong!"
bīng pò qīng qīng niàn dāo zhe ：“ fàng xīn ， wǒ gǎn zhè me zuò ， zì rán shì yǒu wàn quán zhī cè ， nà wèi yǔ tóng xiān zi ， bú huì lái zhǎo wǒ men má fán de 。”
冰魄轻轻念叨着：“放心，我敢这么做，自然是有万全之策，那位雨桐仙子，不会来找我们麻烦的。”
Ice Soul softly whispered: "Rest assured, I have a plan for this. That Rain桐 Fairy won't cause us any trouble."
“ jiě jiě kě fǒu xiáng shuō ， zhē zhē yǎn yǎn de ， mò fēi xìn mèi mèi bù guò ？”
“姐姐可否详说，遮遮掩掩的，莫非信妹妹不过？”
"Can you explain more clearly? Why are you being so vague?"
bǎo shé míng xiǎn yǒu xiē bù mǎn le 。
宝蛇明显有些不满了。
The precious snake seemed somewhat displeased.
“ mèi mèi yán zhòng le 。”
“妹妹言重了。”
"My sister speaks too much," Ice Soul said as her hand swept through the air, revealing something golden in front of her.
bīng pò huà yīn wèi luò ， yù shǒu yī fú 。
冰魄话音未落，玉手一拂。
Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a piece of paper—a letter of invitation!
dàn jiàn jīn guāng shǎn guò ， shēn qián dùn shí duō le huáng jīn sè de dōng xī xuán fú 。
但见金光闪过，身前顿时多了黄金色的东西悬浮。
The characters were flowing and vigorous, filled with strength. From afar, they looked like fierce dragons writhing and clawing. The precious snake's heart stirred as she skipped over the content of the invitation and directly looked at the signature. Indeed, the name written there was shocking.
zǐ xì yī kàn ， jū rán shì yī zhāng zhǐ piàn ， bú duì ， yīng gāi shì qǐng jiǎn ！
仔细一看，居然是一张纸片，不对，应该是请柬！
Ten Thousand Serpent King!
shàng miàn de zì lóng fēi fèng wǔ ， chōng mǎn le cāng jìng zhī yì ， fàng yǎn wàng qù ， jìng rú yī tiáo tiáo zhāng yá wǔ zhǎo de jiāo lóng ， bǎo shé xīn zhōng yī dòng ， tiào guò qǐng jiǎn de nèi róng ， zhí jiē xiàng luò kuǎn wàng qù ， shàng miàn suǒ shū xiě de míng hào ， guǒ rán shì chù mù jīng xīn yǐ jí 。
上面的字龙飞凤舞，充满了苍劲之意，放眼望去，竟如一条条张牙舞爪的蛟龙，宝蛇心中一动，跳过请柬的内容，直接像落款望去，上面所书写的名号，果然是触目惊心以极。
In all three realms, many serpent demon cultivators might claim this title, but to Ice Soul and her companions, it was nothing more than a joke.
wàn jiāo wáng ！
万蛟王！
A mere small creature like that dared to call itself the Ten Thousand Serpent King? Only one being in all three realms deserved such a title.
fàng yǎn sān jiè 。 zòng héng jīn gǔ ， huò xǔ yǒu bù shǎo jiāo lèi yāo xiū dōu yǐ zhè ge míng hào zì jū guò ， rán ér zài bīng pò tā men kàn lái ， zhè bù guò shì xiào huà bà le 。
放眼三界。纵横今古，或许有不少蛟类妖修都以这个名号自居过，然而在冰魄她们看来，这不过是笑话罢了。
The existence residing in the Rain桐 Realm—the true Ten Thousand Serpents' King, even facing true dragons, would not show any fear.
qū qū yī tiáo xiǎo pá chóng ， yě gǎn zì chēng wèi wàn jiāo wáng me ， sān jiè zhī zhōng ， dāng dé qǐ zhè ge chēng hū de zhǐ yǒu yí gè 。
区区一条小爬虫，也敢自称为万蛟王么，三界之中，当得起这个称呼的只有一个。
Indeed. This Ten Thousand Serpent King was truly worthy of his name—among the top three demon kings in the entire Spirit Realm.
jū zhù zài yǔ tóng jiè de nà wèi cún zài ， zhēn zhèng de wàn jiāo zhī wáng ， shèn zhì miàn duì zhēn lóng yě bú huì sè biàn 。
居住在雨桐界的那位存在，真正的万蛟之王，甚至面对真龙也不会色变。
However...
bù cuò 。 zhè wèi wàn jiāo wáng ， cái shì míng fù qí shí ， sān jiè dǐng jí ， líng jiè de sān dà yāo wáng zhī yī 。
不错。这位万蛟王，才是名副其实，三界顶级，灵界的三大妖王之一。
On the precious snake's face, there was a look of doubt.
zhǐ shì ……
只是……
The Spirit Realm and the Demon Realm were not like water and fire; they did not get along well either.
bǎo shé de liǎn shàng ， chōng mǎn le yóu yí 。
宝蛇的脸上，充满了犹疑。
Moreover, the Ten Thousand Serpent King had an extremely fierce personality. In ancient times, he even had a great grudge with their Primordial True Demon. How could he reconcile his differences and write this letter of invitation?
líng jiè yǔ mó jiè bù shuō shì tóng shuǐ huǒ 。 bǐ cǐ zhī jiān ， yě shì hù bù shùn yǎn de 。
灵界与魔界不说势同水火。彼此之间，也是互不顺眼的。
Could there be something more to it?
ér wàn jiāo wáng xìng gé gèng shì gāng liè wú bǐ ， shàng gǔ zhī shí ， gèng yǔ tā men zhēn mó shǐ zǔ jié yǒu dà chóu ， zěn me huì bǐng qì qián xián ， xiě xià qǐng jiǎn 。
而万蛟王性格更是刚烈无比，上古之时，更与他们真魔始祖结有大仇，怎么会摒弃前嫌，写下请柬。
The precious snake carefully read through the letter word by word but found no clear explanation.
mò fēi qí zhōng bié yǒu dòng tiān ？
莫非其中别有洞天？
"O sister, what does Ten Thousand Serpent King intend? He has actually issued us a letter of invitation," Lin Xuan said.
bǎo shé níng mù sǎo guò qǐng jiǎn ， yī zì yī zì xì xì kàn guò 。 rán ér què bù dé yào lǐng ， lǐ miàn bìng méi yǒu míng yán 。
宝蛇凝目扫过请柬，一字一字细细看过。然而却不得要领，里面并没有明言。
"Heavenly secrets cannot be revealed. You will know the reason when the time comes."
“ jiě jiě ， wàn jiāo wáng zhè shì hé yì ， jū rán huì duì wǒ děng jiě mèi fā xià qǐng jiǎn 。”
“姐姐，万蛟王这是何意，居然会对我等姐妹发下请柬。”
This time, Ice Soul was unwilling to explain further. The precious snake, having lived for millions of years, raised an eyebrow and naturally did not continue pestering her.
“ tiān jī bù kě xiè lòu 。 dào shí hòu mèi mèi zì rán huì zhī xiǎo yuán yóu 。”
“天机不可泄漏。到时候妹妹自然会知晓缘由。”
"Very well, then I'll go prepare. When are we leaving?"
zhè yī cì ， bīng pò què bù yuàn duō shuō ， ér bǎo shé yě shì huó le shù bǎi wàn nián de rén wù ， méi yǎn tiāo tōng 。 zì rán bú huì bù shí qù de jì xù zhuī wèn xià qù le 。
这一次，冰魄却不愿多说，而宝蛇也是活了数百万年的人物，眉眼挑通。自然不会不识趣的继续追问下去了。
"In three days."
“ hǎo ， nà mèi mèi zhè jiù xià qù zhǔn bèi 。 wǒ men shén me shí hòu zǒu 。”
“好，那妹妹这就下去准备。我们什么时候走。”
"Three days? That's a bit tight."
“ sān tiān yǐ hòu 。”
“三天以后。”
Lin Xuan had his reasons for saying this. This time, they were going to a place where countless powerful beings resided, and the Rain桐 Fairy's reputation alone intimidated all three realms. Since they planned on sending their true bodies here, they naturally needed to prepare more tools and treasures in advance.
“ sān tiān ， zhè shí jiān kě shāo wēi jǐn le diǎn 。”
“三天，这时间可稍微紧了点。”
...
bǎo shé zhè me shuō ， zì rán shì yǒu yuán gù ， zhè yī cì ， tā men yào qù de dì fāng fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， qiáng zhě wú shù ， yǔ tóng xiān zi de míng hào gèng shì ràng sān jiè shè fú ， tā men jì rán dǎ suàn ràng běn tǐ jiàng lín cǐ chù ， dāng rán yào duō zhǔn bèi yī xiē shǒu duàn bǎo wù ， yǐ bèi bù shí zhī xū 。
宝蛇这么说，自然是有缘故，这一次，她们要去的地方非同小可，强者无数，雨桐仙子的名号更是让三界慑服，她们既然打算让本体降临此处，当然要多准备一些手段宝物，以备不时之需。
While Ice Soul and the precious snake made plans for the Demon Realm, Lin Xuan and Moon were also discussing a trip to the Rain桐 Realm.
……
……
The story began when Lin Xuan successfully passed through his heavenly tribulation. Xiao Tao then reorganized their cave abode.
bǎo shé bīng pò zài mó jiè de dǎ suàn zàn qiě bù tí ， wú qiǎo bù qiǎo ， lín xuān yǔ yuè ér yě zhèng shāng liáng zhe yào dào yǔ tóng jiè qù 。
宝蛇冰魄在魔界的打算暂且不提，无巧不巧，林轩与月儿也正商量着要到雨桐界去。
Lin Xuan closed himself off in meditation for about half a year, solidifying both his second main soul and demonic core.
shì qíng hái yào cóng nà rì lín xuān chéng gōng dù guò le tiān jié shuō qǐ 。
事情还要从那日林轩成功渡过了天劫说起。
This speed sounded outrageous.
suí hòu xiǎo táo yòu chóng xīn ān pái le dòng fǔ 。
随后小桃又重新安排了洞府。
But don't forget that Lin Xuan's main soul had already advanced to the mid-heavenly tribulation stage. With previous experience, stabilizing the second main soul and demonic core was no longer a difficult task; it could even be considered relatively easy.
lín xuān bì guān le bàn nián zuǒ yòu de gōng fu ， dì èr yuán yīng yǔ yāo dān de jìng jiè yǐ jǐn jiē wěn gù 。
林轩闭关了半年左右的功夫，第二元婴与妖丹的境界已尽皆稳固。
Xiao Tao was tough on the outside but soft inside. While she said he should retreat to a pigsty for meditation, in reality, she had given him an abode with excellent conditions.
zhè sù dù tīng qǐ lái lí pǔ 。
这速度听起来离谱。
Thus, within just half a year, Lin Xuan's cultivation stabilized, and his strength grew far more than he originally expected.
dàn bú yào wàng le ， lín xuān de zhǔ yuán yīng zǎo yǐ jìn jí ， shèn zhì shì mài rù le dù jié zhōng qī 。
但不要忘了，林轩的主元婴早已晋级，甚至是迈入了渡劫中期。
In terms of magical power alone, Lin Xuan was already not inferior to ordinary late-heavenly tribulation cultivators, even surpassing them.
zhū yù zài qián ， yǐ jīng yǒu le jīng yàn ， zhè dì èr yuán yīng yǔ yāo dān de jìng jiè wěn gù ， yǐ suàn bù dé shén me nán tí ， shèn zhì kě yǐ shuō pǒ wèi róng yì 。
珠玉在前，已经有了经验，这第二元婴与妖丹的境界稳固，已算不得什么难题，甚至可以说颇为容易。
Now, even without igniting the source fire, he could勉强施展出真灵化剑诀.
xiǎo táo shì zuǐ yìng xīn ruǎn ， kǒu zhōng shuō zhe ràng lín xuān qù zhū quān bì guān ， qí shí gěi tā zhǎo de dòng fǔ què yǒu zhe jí qí yōu hòu de tiáo jiàn 。
小桃是嘴硬心软，口中说着让林轩去猪圈闭关，其实给他找的洞府却有着极其优厚的条件。
Of course, it wasn't yet perfect control; he would still suffer great loss of energy afterward.
yú shì duǎn duǎn de bàn nián ， lín xuān de jìng jiè jiù yǐ wěn gù ， shí lì zēng zhǎng de fú dù ， gèng yuǎn chāo tā yuán běn de yù jì xǔ duō 。
于是短短的半年，林轩的境界就已稳固，实力增长的幅度，更远超他原本的预计许多。
Only when absolutely necessary as a last resort could he use it. But regardless, such results were already very satisfactory to Lin Xuan.
dān cóng fǎ lì de liàng lái shuō ， lín xuān yǐ bù xùn yú pǔ tōng dù jié hòu qī de xiū xiān zhě ， shèn zhì yóu yǒu shèng guò 。
单从法力的量来说，林轩已不逊于普通渡劫后期的修仙者，甚至犹有胜过。
Man should be content!
xiàn zài zì jǐ jí biàn bù diǎn rán gēn yuán zhī huǒ ， yì miǎn qiǎng kě yǐ shī zhǎn chū zhēn líng huà jiàn jué lái le 。
现在自己即便不点燃根源之火，亦勉强可以施展出真灵化剑诀来了。
Half a year later, Lin Xuan broke through his meditation.
dāng rán ， yuǎn bú dào yùn zhuàn rú yì de dì bù ， shì hòu hái fēi yuán qì dà shāng bù kě 。
当然，远不到运转如意的地步，事后还非元气大伤不可。
During the following time, Lin Xuan and Moon lived happily together in their room.
zhǐ yǒu zài pò bù dé yǐ ， zuò wéi zuì hòu de shā shǒu jiǎn shí ， cái kě yǐ yòng ， dàn bù guǎn rú hé ， zhè yàng de jié guǒ ， yǐ ràng lín xuān shí fēn mǎn yì le 。
只有在迫不得已，作为最后的杀手锏时，才可以用，但不管如何，这样的结果，已让林轩十分满意了。
Warmth, happiness, and缠绵悱恻, those years were almost like honeymoon days.
rén guì zhī zú ！
人贵知足！
But joy has its limits. The cultivation world was full of dangers.
bàn nián hòu ， lín xuān pò guān ér chū 。
半年后，林轩破关而出。
...
suí hòu de shí jiān lǐ ， lín xuān yǔ yuè ér dù guò le yī duàn kuài lè xìng fú de shēng huó 。
随后的时间里，林轩与月儿度过了一段快乐幸福的生活。
For both reason and emotion, Lin Xuan and Moon could not continue to treat this place as a paradise on earth. Now was not the time to envy lovebirds; they needed to return to reality.
wēn róu xìng fú ， chán mián fěi cè ， nà duàn suì yuè ， jiù yǔ dù mì yuè de shí hòu chà bu duō 。
温柔幸福，缠绵悱恻，那段岁月，就与度蜜月的时候差不多。
One day, Lin Xuan and Moon were in their room, talking in soft whispers when the topic naturally turned to the Seven Treasures of Mordred.
bù guò kuài lè shì yǒu qióng jǐn de ， xiū xiān jiè duō xiǎn è 。
不过快乐是有穷尽的，修仙界多险恶。
"Oh, Master knows about this treasure?"
yú qíng yú lǐ ， lín xuān yǔ yuè ér dōu bù kě néng yì zhí jiāng zhè lǐ dàng zuò shì wài táo yuán ， xiàn zài bú dào shí hòu zhǐ xiàn yuān yāng bù xiàn xiān 。
于情于理，林轩与月儿都不可能一直将这里当做世外桃源，现在不到时候只羡鸳鸯不羡仙。
"Not just that, I have two on me!"
zhè tiān ， lín xuān yǔ yuè ér zhèng zài fáng zhōng mì mì xì yǔ ， bù zhī bù jué jiān ， jiù jiāng huà tí yǐn dào le xiū luó qī bǎo shàng miàn 。
这天，林轩与月儿正在房中密密细雨，不知不觉间，就将话题引到了修罗七宝上面。
Lin Xuan smiled. He had long wanted to tell Moon about it but was delayed first by the Ghost Mother of the Netherworld and then by his heavenly tribulation.
“ ó ， shào yé yě zhī dào zhè jiàn bǎo wù ？”
“哦，少爷也知道这件宝物？”
The words were on the tip of his tongue but he swallowed them down for now.
“ hé zhǐ xiǎo de ， wǒ shēn shàng jiù yǒu liǎng jiàn ！”
“何止晓得，我身上就有两件！”
Only now did they finally have some free time, so he explained everything to Moon.
lín xuān wēi xiào zhe shuō 。
林轩微笑着说。
"Two treasures, Master is truly impressive."
cǐ shì yuán běn lín xuān zǎo jiù xiǎng gào zhī yuè ér le ， rán ér xiān yǒu huáng quán guǐ mǔ ， suí hòu jìn jí suǒ yǐn fā de tiān jié ， yòu jiāng cǐ shì yī zài dān gē 。
此事原本林轩早就想告知月儿了，然而先有黄泉鬼母，随后晋级所引发的天劫，又将此事一再耽搁。
Moon's face lit up with excitement. The Seven Treasures of Mordred were not something ordinary; they were her greatest trump card from her previous life.
yuán běn huà dōu dào le zuǐ biān ， què bù dé bù zàn qiě tūn luò 。
原本话都到了嘴边，却不得不暂且吞落。
Once these seven treasures were gathered, she could recover all her memories and regain the Netherworld's lordship.
zhí dào xiàn zài ， cái zhōng yú yǒu le kòng xián ， yú shì jiāng yuán wěi xiàng yuè ér yī yī dào lái 。
直到现在，才终于有了空闲，于是将原委像月儿一一道来。
Past events were like clouds, and power no longer mattered to her. But if she could reclaim the power of the Mordred King, it would be a great joy.
“ liǎng jiàn bǎo wù ， shào yé hái zhēn shì liǎo de 。”
“两件宝物，少爷还真是了得。”
But where was it easy?
yuè ér liǎn shàng lù chū què yuè zhī sè 。
月儿脸上露出雀跃之色。
The Seven Treasures of Mordred were scattered across all three realms. Finding even one was extremely difficult.
xiū luó qī bǎo ， qǐ tóng děng xián ， zhè shì tā shàng yī shì ， suǒ liú xià de ， zuì dà de shā shǒu jiǎn 。
修罗七宝，岂同等闲，这是她上一世，所留下的，最大的杀手锏。
Maiden had prepared in advance for years, instructing her subordinates to search everywhere for these treasures. But after countless hardships, she only managed to retrieve a comb.
yí dàn còu qí zhè qī jiàn bǎo wù ， bù dàn jì yì kě yǐ wán quán huī fù ， hái kě yǐ chóng xīn chéng wéi yīn sī zhī zhǔ 。
一旦凑齐这七件宝物，不但记忆可以完全恢复，还可以重新成为阴司之主。
Of the remaining six, some had leads but many remained completely unknown.
wǎng shì rú yún yān ， quán shì duì tā lái shuō ， zǎo yǐ bù zài yì ， rán ér ruò néng qǔ huí ā xiū luó wáng de lì liàng ， zì rán shì bù shèn xīn xǐ 。
往事如云烟，权势对她来说，早已不在意，然而若能取回阿修罗王的力量，自然是不甚欣喜。
It turned out that Master had two of them already.
kě nǎ ér yǒu nà me róng yì ？
可哪儿有那么容易？
This was indeed an unexpected surprise.
xiū luó qī bǎo ， fēn sàn yú sān jiè zhī zhōng ， xiǎng yào xún huí yī yàng ， dōu shì qiān nán wàn nán 。
修罗七宝，分散于三界之中，想要寻回一样，都是千难万难。
Even Xiao Tao's face lit up with joy as she praised Lin Xuan for being somewhat smarter than a pig.
míng yí wèi yǔ chóu móu ， zhè me duō nián lái ， zǎo yǐ fēn fù shǒu xià sì chù sōu xún bǎo wù ， rán ér lì jīng qiān xīn wàn kǔ ， yě bù guò dé huí le yī bǐng mù shū 。
冥姨未雨绸缪，这么多年来，早已吩咐手下四处搜寻宝物，然而历经千辛万苦，也不过得回了一柄木梳。
Such praise left Lin Xuan speechless. Why couldn't this girl say some nice words?
qí yú liù jiàn bǎo wù ， shǎo shù yǒu le xià luò ， gèng duō de ， zé gēn běn méi yǒu xiàn suǒ 。
其余六件宝物，少数有了下落，更多的，则根本没有线索。
And just then, more good news arrived: the earrings from the Seven Treasures of Mordred had leads and were likely in the Rain桐 Realm.
"Only what?"
"Just that my sister is doing this, it's really not appropriate."
The precious snake clenched its teeth: "If it were other planes in the Spirit Realm, that would be fine. But with us sisters joining forces, no one can match our锋芒. Even if those old monsters are unwilling to give up, at worst we could start a war between the two realms. My sister and I truly wouldn't be afraid of them. It's just this Rain桐 Realm..."
"How is the Rain桐 Realm any different? Are you trembling in fear because there are scattered immortals and demon kings living here?"
"My sister shouldn't say such things."
On the precious snake's face, a look of indignation appeared: "Although I am not talented, I am still the Primordial True Demon. Others among the scattered immortals and demon kings may not be afraid either. It's just that that Rain桐 Fairy is very difficult to deal with. When Grand Marshal was alive, he once fought her and found himself helpless. I'm not boosting someone else's morale or damaging my own prestige; it's just that my sister must prepare thoroughly before going in person..."
"Li Yutong!"
Ice Soul softly whispered: "Rest assured, I have a plan for this. That Rain桐 Fairy won't cause us any trouble."
"Can you explain more clearly? Why are you being so vague?"
The precious snake seemed somewhat displeased.
"My sister speaks too much," Ice Soul said as her hand swept through the air, revealing something golden in front of her.
Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a piece of paper—a letter of invitation!
The characters were flowing and vigorous, filled with strength. From afar, they looked like fierce dragons writhing and clawing. The precious snake's heart stirred as she skipped over the content of the invitation and directly looked at the signature. Indeed, the name written there was shocking.
Ten Thousand Serpent King!
In all three realms, many serpent demon cultivators might claim this title, but to Ice Soul and her companions, it was nothing more than a joke.
A mere small creature like that dared to call itself the Ten Thousand Serpent King? Only one being in all three realms deserved such a title.
The existence residing in the Rain桐 Realm—the true Ten Thousand Serpents' King, even facing true dragons, would not show any fear.
Indeed. This Ten Thousand Serpent King was truly worthy of his name—among the top three demon kings in the entire Spirit Realm.
However...
On the precious snake's face, there was a look of doubt.
The Spirit Realm and the Demon Realm were not like water and fire; they did not get along well either.
Moreover, the Ten Thousand Serpent King had an extremely fierce personality. In ancient times, he even had a great grudge with their Primordial True Demon. How could he reconcile his differences and write this letter of invitation?
Could there be something more to it?
The precious snake carefully read through the letter word by word but found no clear explanation.
"O sister, what does Ten Thousand Serpent King intend? He has actually issued us a letter of invitation," Lin Xuan said.
"Heavenly secrets cannot be revealed. You will know the reason when the time comes."
This time, Ice Soul was unwilling to explain further. The precious snake, having lived for millions of years, raised an eyebrow and naturally did not continue pestering her.
"Very well, then I'll go prepare. When are we leaving?"
"In three days."
"Three days? That's a bit tight."
Lin Xuan had his reasons for saying this. This time, they were going to a place where countless powerful beings resided, and the Rain桐 Fairy's reputation alone intimidated all three realms. Since they planned on sending their true bodies here, they naturally needed to prepare more tools and treasures in advance.
...
While Ice Soul and the precious snake made plans for the Demon Realm, Lin Xuan and Moon were also discussing a trip to the Rain桐 Realm.
The story began when Lin Xuan successfully passed through his heavenly tribulation. Xiao Tao then reorganized their cave abode.
Lin Xuan closed himself off in meditation for about half a year, solidifying both his second main soul and demonic core.
This speed sounded outrageous.
But don't forget that Lin Xuan's main soul had already advanced to the mid-heavenly tribulation stage. With previous experience, stabilizing the second main soul and demonic core was no longer a difficult task; it could even be considered relatively easy.
Xiao Tao was tough on the outside but soft inside. While she said he should retreat to a pigsty for meditation, in reality, she had given him an abode with excellent conditions.
Thus, within just half a year, Lin Xuan's cultivation stabilized, and his strength grew far more than he originally expected.
In terms of magical power alone, Lin Xuan was already not inferior to ordinary late-heavenly tribulation cultivators, even surpassing them.
Now, even without igniting the source fire, he could勉强施展出真灵化剑诀.
Of course, it wasn't yet perfect control; he would still suffer great loss of energy afterward.
Only when absolutely necessary as a last resort could he use it. But regardless, such results were already very satisfactory to Lin Xuan.
Man should be content!
Half a year later, Lin Xuan broke through his meditation.
During the following time, Lin Xuan and Moon lived happily together in their room.
Warmth, happiness, and缠绵悱恻, those years were almost like honeymoon days.
But joy has its limits. The cultivation world was full of dangers.
...
For both reason and emotion, Lin Xuan and Moon could not continue to treat this place as a paradise on earth. Now was not the time to envy lovebirds; they needed to return to reality.
One day, Lin Xuan and Moon were in their room, talking in soft whispers when the topic naturally turned to the Seven Treasures of Mordred.
"Oh, Master knows about this treasure?"
"Not just that, I have two on me!"
Lin Xuan smiled. He had long wanted to tell Moon about it but was delayed first by the Ghost Mother of the Netherworld and then by his heavenly tribulation.
The words were on the tip of his tongue but he swallowed them down for now.
Only now did they finally have some free time, so he explained everything to Moon.
"Two treasures, Master is truly impressive."
Moon's face lit up with excitement. The Seven Treasures of Mordred were not something ordinary; they were her greatest trump card from her previous life.
Once these seven treasures were gathered, she could recover all her memories and regain the Netherworld's lordship.
Past events were like clouds, and power no longer mattered to her. But if she could reclaim the power of the Mordred King, it would be a great joy.
But where was it easy?
The Seven Treasures of Mordred were scattered across all three realms. Finding even one was extremely difficult.
Maiden had prepared in advance for years, instructing her subordinates to search everywhere for these treasures. But after countless hardships, she only managed to retrieve a comb.
Of the remaining six, some had leads but many remained completely unknown.
It turned out that Master had two of them already.
This was indeed an unexpected surprise.
Even Xiao Tao's face lit up with joy as she praised Lin Xuan for being somewhat smarter than a pig.
Such praise left Lin Xuan speechless. Why couldn't this girl say some nice words?
And just then, more good news arrived: the earrings from the Seven Treasures of Mordred had leads and were likely in the Rain桐 Realm.