lín xuān dèng dà le yǎn zhū ， tā suī rán kě yǐ kěn dìng shì zhēn líng jiàng lín dào le cǐ chù ， dàn yě wàn wàn méi xiǎng dào ， huì shì zhè me biāo hàn de guài wù 。
林轩瞪大了眼珠，他虽然可以肯定是真灵降临到了此处，但也万万没想到，会是这么彪悍的怪物。
Lin Xuan widened his eyes. Although he was certain that true spirit had descended here, he never expected it to be such a formidable monster.
bái hǔ ， chuán shuō zhōng de sì líng zhī yī 。
白虎，传说中的四灵之一。
The White Tiger, one of the Four Spirits in legend.
suī rán shí lì ， hái yuǎn yuǎn méi yǒu bàn fǎ yǔ zhēn lóng 、 tiān fèng xiāng bǐ ， dàn yě jué fēi shì jīn yuè zhēn chán yì liú kě yǐ qǐ jí ， zài zhēn líng zhī zhōng ， yì suàn shì jí yǒu míng qì 。
虽然实力，还远远没有办法与真龙、天凤相比，但也绝非是金玥真蟾一流可以企及，在真灵之中，亦算是极有名气。
While its strength fell far short of the True Dragon and Heavenly Phoenix, it certainly wasn't something like the Golden Jade True Toad could match. Among the true spirits, it was also quite renowned.
yī shí jiān ， lín xuān de xīn qíng shì bàn yōu bàn xǐ 。
一时间，林轩的心情是半忧半喜。
For a moment, Lin Xuan felt both anxious and elated.
yōu chóu de shì ， bái hǔ bù hǎo duì fù ， zhè yī cháng zhàn dòu ， qiě bù shuō shèng fù rú hé ， bǎi fēn zhī bǎi ， huì shì yī cháng jí qí jiān kǔ de zhàn dòu méi cuò 。
忧愁的是，白虎不好对付，这一场战斗，且不说胜负如何，百分之百，会是一场极其艰苦的战斗没错。
Anxiety came from the fact that dealing with the White Tiger would be no easy task; regardless of the outcome, this battle would undoubtedly be extremely arduous.
xǐ yuè de shì ， bái hǔ shí lì yuè shì lí pǔ ， zhàn shèng tā ， zì jǐ cóng zhōng jiān ， yě jiù yuè néng huò dé jí dà de hǎo chù 。
喜悦的是，白虎实力越是离谱，战胜它，自己从中间，也就越能获得极大的好处。
Joy stemmed from the fact that the more extraordinary the White Tiger's strength was, the greater the benefits he could gain by defeating it.
suǒ wèi fù guì xiǎn zhōng qiú ， dà yuē jiù shì zhè ge dào lǐ 。
所谓富贵险中求，大约就是这个道理。
As they say, fortune favors those who dare to take risks. The higher the risk, the greater the reward—there is no such thing as a free lunch in this world.
fēng xiǎn yǔ shōu huò zǒng shì chéng zhèng bǐ ， shì jiè shàng ， shì cóng lái yě bú huì yǒu miǎn fèi wǔ cān zhè yī shuō dì 。
风险与收获总是成正比，世界上，是从来也不会有免费午餐这一说地。
Lin Xuan’s thoughts raced through his mind before he made up his mind.
lín xuān nǎo hǎi zhōng niàn tou zhuǎn guò ， suí jí xīn zhōng jiù zuò xià le jué zé 。
林轩脑海中念头转过，随即心中就做下了抉择。
He was no longer an inexperienced cultivator; though his strength couldn’t compare to that of scattered immortals and demon kings, he could be considered top-tier by the standards of the Three Realms.
tā rú jīn yǐ bú shì chū rù xiān dào de xiǎo xiū xiān zhě ， shí lì suī rán hái wú fǎ yǔ sàn xiān yāo wáng xiàng bǐ ， dàn fàng yǎn sān jiè ， yì kě yǐ chēng de shàng shì dǐng jí 。
他如今已不是初入仙道的小修仙者，实力虽然还无法与散仙妖王相比，但放眼三界，亦可以称得上是顶级。
The White Tiger might indeed be one of the Four Spirits, but if Lin Xuan were to leave, it would surely be helpless. He was almost certain about this with a 100% confidence level.
bái hǔ suī shì sì líng méi cuò ， dàn zì jǐ ruò shì yào zǒu ， tā yě jué duì shì wú kě nài hé 。
白虎虽是四灵没错，但自己若是要走，它也绝对是无可奈何。
However, leaving was not in his character; the current crisis also harbored immense benefits. Lin Xuan didn’t intend to eliminate the White Tiger entirely but he had to obtain its true spirit blood.
zhè yì diǎn ， lín xuān hái kě yǐ shuō ， yǒu bǎi fēn zhī bǎi de bǎ wò 。
这一点，林轩还可以说，有百分之百的把握。
The True Spirit Sword Art was his most powerful secret technique, and the nine true spirits could be used flexibly based on different opponents.
rán ér yī zǒu liǎo zhī bù fú hé lín xuān de xìng gé ， yǎn qián de wēi jī yě yùn yù zhe jù dà de hǎo chù ， lín xuān yě méi xiǎng zhe yí dìng yào jiāng bái hǔ miè chú ， dàn tā de zhēn líng zhī xuè zì jǐ shì yí dìng yào de dào de 。
然而一走了之不符合林轩的性格，眼前的危机也蕴育着巨大的好处，林轩也没想着一定要将白虎灭除，但它的真灵之血自己是一定要得到的。
In other words, the more true spirit blood he refined, the greater the power would naturally become.
zhēn líng huà jiàn jué nǎi zì jǐ wēi lì zuì dà de mì shù ， ér jiǔ zhǒng zhēn líng zì jǐ qí shí kě yǐ gēn jù bù tóng de duì shǒu ， líng huó zuò chū bù tóng de xuǎn zé 。
真灵化剑诀乃自己威力最大的秘术，而九种真灵自己其实可以根据不同的对手，灵活做出不同的选择。
...
huàn jù huà shuō ， liàn huà de zhēn líng zhī xuè yuè duō ， zhè wēi lì zì rán yě jiù yuè fā de chōng zú 。
换句话说，炼化的真灵之血越多，这威力自然也就越发的充足。
Various thoughts raced through Lin Xuan’s mind as the terrifying chaotic demon energy spread near him.
zhǒng zhǒng niàn tou zài lín xuān nǎo hǎi zhōng zhuǎn guò ， kě pà de hùn dùn yāo qì yǐ mí màn dào jìn qián le 。
种种念头在林轩脑海中转过，可怕的混沌妖气已弥漫到近前了。
Roar!
bái hǔ ！
白虎！
The deafening howl echoed in his ears. Its figure was still indistinct, but its formidable pressure descended from above.
hǒu ！
吼！
It was hard to describe with words. On the sea surface, massive waves surged like a tidal wave. If not for the protective sect array blocking them, Cloud Mist Island might have been submerged.
lì xiào shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ 。
厉啸声传入耳朵。
This sounded exaggerated, but it wasn’t at all. When Fairy Hundred Flowers pursued Golden Jade True Toad, even just the aftermath of their battle had turned an area of ten thousand miles into nothingness.
tā de shēn yǐng shàng kàn bù qīng chǔ ， kě pà de wēi yā yǐ shì cóng tiān ér luò 。
它的身影尚看不清楚，可怕的威压已是从天而落。
The vast Greenwood City and countless cultivators, apart from Lin Xuan who managed to escape by luck, were all slain in that battle.
nà chǎng jǐng nán yǐ yòng yán yǔ miáo shù ， hǎi miàn shàng 。 jù làng tāo tiān ， ruò bú shì yǒu hù pài dà zhèn zǔ gé ， zhěng zuò yún xiá dǎo shèn zhì yǒu kě néng bèi yān mò 。
那场景难以用言语描述，海面上。巨浪滔天，若不是有护派大阵阻隔，整座云霞岛甚至有可能被淹没。
No matter whether it was Fairy Hundred Flowers or Golden Jade True Toad, they were far too powerful for them.
zhè huà tīng qǐ lái lí pǔ ， qí shí què méi yǒu fēn háo kuā zhāng zhī chù ， dāng chū bǎi huā xiān zi zhuī shā jīn yuè zhēn chán ， jǐn jǐn shì zhàn dòu de yú bō ， jiù jiāng fāng yuán wàn lǐ ， huà wèi le yī piàn xū wú 。
这话听起来离谱，其实却没有分毫夸张之处，当初百花仙子追杀金玥真蟾，仅仅是战斗的余波，就将方圆万里，化为了一片虚无。
When the city gate catches fire, even fish in the pond get burned. This old saying held true.
páng dà de qīng mù chéng ， shǔ yǐ wàn jì de xiū xiān zhě ， chú le lín xuān jiǎo xìng táo tuō 。 qí yú zhī rén ， wú bù zài nà chǎng zhàn dòu zhōng yǔn luò 。
庞大的青木城，数以万计的修仙者，除了林轩侥幸逃脱。其余之人，无不在那场战斗中陨落。
Fortunately, Cloud Mist Sect was incomparably stronger than an ordinary cultivator city.
bù lùn bǎi huā xiān zi hái shì jīn yuè zhēn chán ， xiāng duì tā men lái shuō 。 dōu tài qiáng dà le 。
不论百花仙子还是金玥真蟾，相对他们来说。都太强大了。
The sect array had its merits; although the chaotic demon energy was imposing, it was unrealistic to think that such power alone could break through the sect’s protective array.
chéng mén shī huǒ yāng jí chí yú ， zhè jù gǔ huà ， guǒ rán méi cuò 。
城门失火殃及池鱼，这句古话，果然没错。
Several collisions dimmed the light curtain surrounding the entire Cloud Mist Island slightly. However, it was still far from collapsing completely.
hái hǎo yǎn qián de yún xiá pài ， bǐ yī zuò pǔ tōng de xiū xiān zhě chéng chí ， shí zài shì qiáng dà tài duō 。
还好眼前的云霞派，比一座普通的修仙者城池，实在是强大太多。
"Your sect's array is truly impressive!"
hù pài dà zhèn 。 yì shì yǒu bù fán zhī chù ， nà hùn dùn yāo qì suī qì shì páng bó ， dàn jǐn píng zhè yì diǎn ， jiù xiǎng yào jiāng yún xiá pài de hù pài dà zhèn gōng pò ， míng xiǎn shì bù xiàn shí de 。
护派大阵。亦是有不凡之处，那混沌妖气虽气势磅礴，但仅凭这一点，就想要将云霞派的护派大阵攻破，明显是不现实的。
Lin Xuan nodded in approval.
jǐ cì zhuàng jī ， lǒng zhào zhěng zuò yún xiá dǎo de guāng mù míng xiǎn àn dàn le shǎo xǔ 。 dàn jù lí bīng xiāo wǎ jiě ， xiǎn rán hái zǎo le qù 。
几次撞击，笼罩整座云霞岛的光幕明显黯淡了少许。但距离冰消瓦解，显然还早了去。
"I beg your pardon for my words. Our sect has a long history dating back to ancient times; this array is the result of countless generations of elders' hard work and ingenuity, making its defensive capabilities quite formidable."
“ guì pài de zhèn fǎ ， hái zhēn shì bù cuò ！”
“贵派的阵法，还真是不错！”
The old man in the black robe also wore an expression of pride on his face.
lín xuān diǎn tóu zàn xǔ 。
林轩点头赞许。
With his strength at this level, he had lived for many years. Saying that he was a seasoned veteran might be too much, but his vision and insight were undoubtedly remarkable.
“ ràng dào yǒu jiàn xiào le 。 běn pài chuán chéng zì shàng gǔ ， cǐ zhèn fǎ nǎi shì lì dài zǔ shī ǒu xīn lì xuè de jié zuò ， fáng yù lì zì rán shì pǒ wèi bù sú 。”
“让道友见笑了。本派传承自上古，此阵法乃是历代祖师呕心沥血的杰作，防御力自然是颇为不俗。”
Originally, what he feared most was these mysterious couple cultivators. Seeing the White Tiger descend here, they seemed uninvolved, immediately turning their backs and leaving.
zào páo lǎo zhě liǎn shàng yì lù chū jǐ fēn dé sè 。
皂袍老者脸上亦露出几分得色。
If he were in their shoes, he would likely do the same.
shí lì dào le tā zhè ge děng jí ， huó de suì yuè zì rán bù dī ， shuō rén lǎo chéng jīng yǒu xiē tài guò 。 dàn yǎn guāng jiàn shí ， nà kěn dìng shì fēi tóng xiǎo kě 。
实力到了他这个等级，活的岁月自然不低，说人老成精有些太过。但眼光见识，那肯定是非同小可。
True spirits were such formidable beings; unless absolutely necessary or there was a significant benefit, who would dare to challenge them?
yuán běn tā zuì dān xīn de 。 jiù shì zhè duì shén mì de shuāng xiū dào lǚ ， yǎn jiàn bái hǔ jiàng lín cǐ dì ， jiù shì bù guān jǐ ， lì kè fú xiù ér qù 。
原本他最担心的。就是这对神秘的双修道侣，眼见白虎降临此地，就事不关己，立刻拂袖而去。
Running away when the shoe is on the other foot was the wisest choice. This wasn't idle talk; among the Thirty-Six Stratagems, fleeing was indeed the best option.
ruò shì yì dì ér chǔ ， tā duō bàn huì zuò rú cǐ xuǎn zé 。
若是易地而处，他多半会做如此选择。
This saying held true not only in secular life but also in the cultivation world.
zhēn líng shì hé děng qiáng dà de shēng wù ， ruò fēi pò bù dé yǐ ， huò zhě yǒu jué dà de hǎo chù ， shuí huì chī bǎo le chēng de ， yǔ zhēn líng wèi dí 。
真灵是何等强大的生物，若非迫不得已，或者有绝大的好处，谁会吃饱了撑的，与真灵为敌。
He didn’t understand why Lin Xuan stayed instead of leaving or what his intentions were here. But regardless, it was to his advantage for Cloud Mist Sect at this moment.
xié dǐ mǒ yóu ， cái shì zuì cōng míng dì ， zhè kě bú shì hú yán luàn yǔ ， sān shí liù jì ， yuán běn jiù zǒu wéi shàng jì 。
鞋底抹油，才是最聪明地，这可不是胡言乱语，三十六计，原本就走为上计。
The White Tiger was no less formidable among true spirits; even if he and his younger brother joined forces, they had no chance of victory. As for the other disciples, their only fate would be death, all perishing here without exception. It wasn’t strange that Cloud Mist Sect’s lineage should end here either.
zhè jù huà bù jǐn zài shì sú yǒu lǐ ， fàng zài xiū xiān jiè yì shì shí yòng dì 。
这句话不仅在世俗有理，放在修仙界亦是实用地。
With this couple's help, things would be different.
tā bù míng bái lín xuān wèi hé bù zǒu ， liú zài zhè lǐ yǒu hé qǐ tú ， dàn bù guǎn rú hé ， zhè duì zì jǐ lái shuō ， shì qiú zhī bù dé ， yú mù qián de yún xiá pài ， yě zhǐ yǒu hǎo chù 。
他不明白林轩为何不走，留在这里有何企图，但不管如何，这对自己来说，是求之不得，于目前的云霞派，也只有好处。
Both Lin Xuan and the woman with breathtaking beauty were far stronger than him. If they were willing to lend a hand, the four of them could face off against the White Tiger.
bái hǔ ， zài zhēn líng zhī zhōng ， yì shì wēi míng bù ruò ， zì jǐ yǔ shī dì jí biàn lián shǒu ， yě fēn háo shèng suàn yě wú ， zhì yú qí tā de mén rén dì zǐ ， gèng shì wéi yǒu sǐ lù ， jǐn jiē yǔn luò yú zhè lǐ ， yě suàn bù shàng xī qí ， ér yún xiá pài de dào tǒng ， wú lùn rú hé ， tā yě bù yuàn yì ， ràng qí duàn jué yú zhè lǐ 。
白虎，在真灵之中，亦是威名不弱，自己与师弟即便联手，也分毫胜算也无，至于其他的门人弟子，更是唯有死路，尽皆陨落于这里，也算不上稀奇，而云霞派的道统，无论如何，他也不愿意，让其断绝于这里。
Roar!
ruò shì yǒu zhè duì fū qī de bāng zhù ， nà jié guǒ jiù bù yí yàng le 。
若是有这对夫妻的帮助，那结果就不一样了。
Before he could finish his thoughts, another deafening roar echoed in his ears.
bù lùn lín xuān ， hái shì nà chén yú luò yàn de nǚ zǐ ， shí lì dōu yuǎn shèng yú jǐ ， tā men ruò kěn chū shǒu xiàng zhù ， sì rén lián shǒu ， zú yǐ yǔ bái hǔ yī zhàn le 。
不论林轩，还是那沉鱼落雁的女子，实力都远胜于己，他们若肯出手相助，四人联手，足以与白虎一战了。
It was shocking and unbelievable; the surging chaotic demon energy inexplicably converged towards the center. Soon after, a long spear made of demon energy appeared in Lin Xuan’s line of sight.
hǒu ！
吼！
A hundred feet tall, like an arrow piercing the sky, its momentum akin to a storm, it crashed towards Cloud Mist Island with great force.
zhè ge niàn tou shàng wèi zhuǎn guò 。
这个念头尚未转过。
"Bad luck!"
yī shēng jīng tiān dòng dì de jù hǒu yòu chuán rù le ěr duǒ 。
一声惊天动地的巨吼又传入了耳朵。
The old man's pupils constricted; his expression showed signs of panic but quickly vanished. With a wave of his sleeve, a small array disk flew out, no larger than a palm.
kě yǐ shuō jīng xīn dòng pò ， suí hòu bù kě sī yì de yí mù chū xiàn le 。
可以说惊心动魄，随后不可思议的一幕出现了。
Despite its compact size, the aura it emitted was quite formidable. Several faint light points flickered on and off!
zhǐ jiàn nà xiē xiōng yǒng péng pài de hùn dùn yāo qì ， jìng rán mò míng qí miào de cháo zhe zhōng jiān jù jí ， suí hòu yī gān yāo qì suǒ huàn huà de cháng máo chū xiàn zài le shì xiàn lǐ 。
只见那些汹涌澎湃的混沌妖气，竟然莫名其妙的朝着中间聚集，随后一杆妖气所幻化的长矛出现在了视线里。
The old man’s expression turned extremely serious as he raised both hands and rapidly tapped forward. As he moved, the light curtain around Cloud Mist Island instantly thickened significantly.
zú yǒu bǎi zhàng zhī jù ， rú lì jiàn huà pò tiān jì ， shēng shì yǒu rú jí fēng zhòu yǔ ， hěn hěn de xiàng zhe yún xiá dǎo zhuàng le guò qù 。
足有百丈之巨，如利箭划破天际，声势有如疾风骤雨，狠狠的像着云霞岛撞了过去。
This wasn’t over yet; several shields appeared on the surface of the light curtain in the direction facing the White Tiger, enhancing the defensive capabilities even more.
zào páo lǎo zhě lǎo zhě tóng kǒng wēi suō ， liǎn shàng de biǎo qíng jìng yǒu jǐ fēn jīng huāng shī cuò ， dàn hěn kuài jiù xiāo shī wú zōng 。
皂袍老者老者瞳孔微缩，脸上的表情竟有几分惊慌失措，但很快就消失无踪。
The entire process seemed lengthy but took only an instant. In the next moment, the long spear made of chaotic demon energy charged forward with terrifying force.
dàn jiàn tā xiù páo yī fú ， yī bā zhǎng dà xiǎo de zhèn pán fēi lüè ér chū 。
但见他袖袍一拂，一巴掌大小的阵盘飞掠而出。
Sizzle...
xiǎo qiǎo líng lóng ， rán ér suǒ sàn fà chū lái de qì xī què zhe shí bù ruò 。
小巧玲珑，然而所散发出来的气息却着实不弱。
A loud cracking sound echoed as the several shields instantly shattered.
shàng miàn yǒu jǐ gè guāng diǎn ， ruò yǐn ruò xiàn ！
上面有几个光点，若隐若现！
However, Lin Xuan could see that the power contained in the spear had been significantly diminished.
zào páo lǎo zhě de biǎo qíng níng zhòng yǐ jí ， shuāng shǒu tái qǐ ， cháo zhe qián fāng jí diǎn ér qù ， suí zhe tā de dòng zuò ， yún xiá dǎo sì zhōu de guāng mù ， dùn shí níng hòu le xǔ duō 。
皂袍老者的表情凝重以极，双手抬起，朝着前方疾点而去，随着他的动作，云霞岛四周的光幕，顿时凝厚了许多。
There was just one more layer of light curtain left.
ér zhè hái méi yǒu jié shù ， zài zhèng duì zhe bái hǔ de fāng xiàng ， guāng mù de biǎo miàn ， jū rán huàn huà chū jǐ miàn dùn pái ， ràng zhè yī chù de fáng yù lì ， biàn dé gèng jiā chū zhòng le 。
而这还没有结束，在正对着白虎的方向，光幕的表面，居然幻化出几面盾牌，让这一处的防御力，变得更加出众了。
Boom!
hōng ！
轰！
The spear plunged forward; the light curtain distorted and twisted but ultimately held firm, blocking the strike.
zhěng gè guò chéng shuō lái fán fù ， qí shí bù guò shùn xī de gōng fu ， xià yī kè ， nà kě pà de hùn dùn yāo qì suǒ huàn huà de cháng máo ， yǐ hōng rán shā dào 。
整个过程说来繁复，其实不过瞬息的功夫，下一刻，那可怕的混沌妖气所幻化的长矛，已轰然杀到。
When this process ended, a cheer erupted across Cloud Mist Island. Even ordinary mortals and low-ranking disciples were relieved, while the Core Profound and Spirit Division cultivators faced such terrifying attacks with despair, almost thinking they would perish here.
cī lā ……
刺啦……
Fortunately, their worries were unfounded, but the feeling of escaping disaster brought everyone some relief.
pò liè de shēng yīn dà zuò ， nà jǐ miàn dùn pái qǐng kè jiān jiù bīng xiāo wǎ jiě le 。
破裂的声音大做，那几面盾牌顷刻间就冰消瓦解了。
However, this merely blocked a portion of the White Tiger’s might. It couldn’t be called an actual attack; dealing with true spirits wasn’t that easy.
rán ér lín xuān kàn de qīng chǔ ， nà cháng máo suǒ yùn hán de wēi néng míng xiǎn bèi xiāo mó le xǔ duō 。
然而林轩看得清楚，那长矛所蕴含的威能明显被消磨了许多。
Roar!
jiē xià lái ， zhǐ shèng xià zuì hòu yī céng guāng mù 。
接下来，只剩下最后一层光幕。
In the depths of the chaotic demon energy, two red lights flickered, making the malevolence even more terrifying as the White Tiger was enraged.
hōng ！
轰！
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Lin Xuan widened his eyes. Although he was certain that true spirit had descended here, he never expected it to be such a formidable monster.
The White Tiger, one of the Four Spirits in legend.
While its strength fell far short of the True Dragon and Heavenly Phoenix, it certainly wasn't something like the Golden Jade True Toad could match. Among the true spirits, it was also quite renowned.
For a moment, Lin Xuan felt both anxious and elated.
Anxiety came from the fact that dealing with the White Tiger would be no easy task; regardless of the outcome, this battle would undoubtedly be extremely arduous.
Joy stemmed from the fact that the more extraordinary the White Tiger's strength was, the greater the benefits he could gain by defeating it.
As they say, fortune favors those who dare to take risks. The higher the risk, the greater the reward—there is no such thing as a free lunch in this world.
Lin Xuan’s thoughts raced through his mind before he made up his mind.
He was no longer an inexperienced cultivator; though his strength couldn’t compare to that of scattered immortals and demon kings, he could be considered top-tier by the standards of the Three Realms.
The White Tiger might indeed be one of the Four Spirits, but if Lin Xuan were to leave, it would surely be helpless. He was almost certain about this with a 100% confidence level.
However, leaving was not in his character; the current crisis also harbored immense benefits. Lin Xuan didn’t intend to eliminate the White Tiger entirely but he had to obtain its true spirit blood.
The True Spirit Sword Art was his most powerful secret technique, and the nine true spirits could be used flexibly based on different opponents.
In other words, the more true spirit blood he refined, the greater the power would naturally become.
...
Various thoughts raced through Lin Xuan’s mind as the terrifying chaotic demon energy spread near him.
White Tiger!
Roar!
The deafening howl echoed in his ears. Its figure was still indistinct, but its formidable pressure descended from above.
It was hard to describe with words. On the sea surface, massive waves surged like a tidal wave. If not for the protective sect array blocking them, Cloud Mist Island might have been submerged.
This sounded exaggerated, but it wasn’t at all. When Fairy Hundred Flowers pursued Golden Jade True Toad, even just the aftermath of their battle had turned an area of ten thousand miles into nothingness.
The vast Greenwood City and countless cultivators, apart from Lin Xuan who managed to escape by luck, were all slain in that battle.
No matter whether it was Fairy Hundred Flowers or Golden Jade True Toad, they were far too powerful for them.
When the city gate catches fire, even fish in the pond get burned. This old saying held true.
Fortunately, Cloud Mist Sect was incomparably stronger than an ordinary cultivator city.
The sect array had its merits; although the chaotic demon energy was imposing, it was unrealistic to think that such power alone could break through the sect’s protective array.
Several collisions dimmed the light curtain surrounding the entire Cloud Mist Island slightly. However, it was still far from collapsing completely.
"Your sect's array is truly impressive!"
Lin Xuan nodded in approval.
"I beg your pardon for my words. Our sect has a long history dating back to ancient times; this array is the result of countless generations of elders' hard work and ingenuity, making its defensive capabilities quite formidable."
The old man in the black robe also wore an expression of pride on his face.
With his strength at this level, he had lived for many years. Saying that he was a seasoned veteran might be too much, but his vision and insight were undoubtedly remarkable.
Originally, what he feared most was these mysterious couple cultivators. Seeing the White Tiger descend here, they seemed uninvolved, immediately turning their backs and leaving.
If he were in their shoes, he would likely do the same.
True spirits were such formidable beings; unless absolutely necessary or there was a significant benefit, who would dare to challenge them?
Running away when the shoe is on the other foot was the wisest choice. This wasn't idle talk; among the Thirty-Six Stratagems, fleeing was indeed the best option.
This saying held true not only in secular life but also in the cultivation world.
He didn’t understand why Lin Xuan stayed instead of leaving or what his intentions were here. But regardless, it was to his advantage for Cloud Mist Sect at this moment.
The White Tiger was no less formidable among true spirits; even if he and his younger brother joined forces, they had no chance of victory. As for the other disciples, their only fate would be death, all perishing here without exception. It wasn’t strange that Cloud Mist Sect’s lineage should end here either.
With this couple's help, things would be different.
Both Lin Xuan and the woman with breathtaking beauty were far stronger than him. If they were willing to lend a hand, the four of them could face off against the White Tiger.
Roar!
Before he could finish his thoughts, another deafening roar echoed in his ears.
It was shocking and unbelievable; the surging chaotic demon energy inexplicably converged towards the center. Soon after, a long spear made of demon energy appeared in Lin Xuan’s line of sight.
A hundred feet tall, like an arrow piercing the sky, its momentum akin to a storm, it crashed towards Cloud Mist Island with great force.
"Bad luck!"
The old man's pupils constricted; his expression showed signs of panic but quickly vanished. With a wave of his sleeve, a small array disk flew out, no larger than a palm.
Despite its compact size, the aura it emitted was quite formidable. Several faint light points flickered on and off!
The old man’s expression turned extremely serious as he raised both hands and rapidly tapped forward. As he moved, the light curtain around Cloud Mist Island instantly thickened significantly.
This wasn’t over yet; several shields appeared on the surface of the light curtain in the direction facing the White Tiger, enhancing the defensive capabilities even more.
Boom!
The entire process seemed lengthy but took only an instant. In the next moment, the long spear made of chaotic demon energy charged forward with terrifying force.
Sizzle...
A loud cracking sound echoed as the several shields instantly shattered.
However, Lin Xuan could see that the power contained in the spear had been significantly diminished.
There was just one more layer of light curtain left.
Boom!
The spear plunged forward; the light curtain distorted and twisted but ultimately held firm, blocking the strike.
When this process ended, a cheer erupted across Cloud Mist Island. Even ordinary mortals and low-ranking disciples were relieved, while the Core Profound and Spirit Division cultivators faced such terrifying attacks with despair, almost thinking they would perish here.
Fortunately, their worries were unfounded, but the feeling of escaping disaster brought everyone some relief.
However, this merely blocked a portion of the White Tiger’s might. It couldn’t be called an actual attack; dealing with true spirits wasn’t that easy.
Roar!
In the depths of the chaotic demon energy, two red lights flickered, making the malevolence even more terrifying as the White Tiger was enraged.
PS: I just got home this afternoon and am extremely tired. This chapter took me a lot of effort to complete. Normal updates will resume tomorrow. In a few days when I have some time, I’ll unleash a burst of creativity. Please continue supporting Hundred Refinements and Illusory Rain. Also, please give more recommendation votes; they are very much needed.