nòng qiǎo chéng zhuō ！
弄巧成拙！
Foolishness turned into a blunder!
lín xuān de liǎn shàng liú lù chū yī sī tàn xī zhī sè 。
林轩的脸上流露出一丝叹息之色。
Lin Xuan's face showed a hint of sighing.
tā bù zhī dào ， bái hǔ shì fǒu zhēn de liàn gōng chū cuò ， dǎo zhì zǒu huǒ rù mó ， dàn bù guǎn rú hé ， qí qiáng dà dōu shì bù róng zhì yí de 。
他不知道，白虎是否真的练功出错，导致走火入魔，但不管如何，其强大都是不容置疑的。
He didn't know if the White Tiger had really made a mistake while practicing, leading to a demonic possession. But regardless, its power was beyond doubt.
yún xiá pài de zhèn fǎ ， jì rán chuán chéng zì shàng gǔ ， nà zì rán shì qí yǒu guò rén zhī chù ， dàn jǐn jǐn zhè yàng ， jiù xiǎng yào dǎng zhù sì líng zhī bái hǔ ， wèi miǎn tài tiān zhēn le 。
云霞派的阵法，既然传承自上古，那自然是其有过人之处，但仅仅这样，就想要挡住四灵之白虎，未免太天真了。
The array techniques of Cloud Mist Sect, since they were passed down from ancient times, naturally had their unique advantages. However, relying solely on this to block the Four Spirits' White Tiger was too naive.
guǒ rán ， lín xuān zhè ge niàn tou shàng wèi zhuǎn guò ， tiān kōng zhōng de hùn dùn yāo qì ， jiù biàn dé yuè fā de páng bó ， bái hǔ de xíng xiàng ， yě jiàn jiàn qīng xī qǐ lái le 。
果然，林轩这个念头尚未转过，天空中的混沌妖气，就变得越发的磅礴，白虎的形象，也渐渐清晰起来了。
Sure enough, before Lin Xuan could even finish his thought, the chaotic demonic qi in the sky became more and more磅礴 (bountiful), and the image of the White Tiger gradually became clearer.
shǎn diàn zài cāng qióng zhōng huá guò ， tiān sè zài yī chà nà ， yě biàn dé yuè fā de huì àn le 。
闪电在苍穹中划过，天色在一刹那，也变得越发的晦暗了。
Lightning streaked across the vast expanse of the sky, and the sky instantly turned darker.
dà yǔ páng bó 。
大雨磅礴。
Rain poured down heavily.
tiān kōng zhōng de yún cǎi ， jū rán xíng chéng le yī jù dà de xuán wō ， jīng rén de yāo qì yóu lǐ miàn shì fàng ér chū 。
天空中的云彩，居然形成了一巨大的漩涡，惊人的妖气由里面释放而出。
The clouds in the sky actually formed a huge vortex. Astonishing demonic qi was released from within.
suí hòu huī máng shǎn guò ， yī jù dà de hǔ zhǎo yóu lǐ miàn yī tàn ér chū 。
随后灰芒闪过，一巨大的虎爪由里面一探而出。
Then, gray light flashed past, and a giant paw emerged from inside.
zhè kě bú shì shén me yāo qì suǒ níng jù de gōng jī ， ér shì bái hǔ de lì zhuǎ cháo zhe xià fāng pāi luò 。
这可不是什么妖气所凝聚的攻击，而是白虎的利爪朝着下方拍落。
This wasn't an attack凝聚 (gathered) by demonic qi; instead, it was the White Tiger's sharp claws striking downward.
xī rì ， bǎi huā xiān zi zhuī shā jīn yuè zhēn chán ， jǐn jǐn shì zhàn dòu de yú bō ， jiù jiāng qīng mù chéng yí wéi píng dì ， ràng fāng yuán wàn lǐ huà wèi yī piàn fèi xū 。
昔日，百花仙子追杀金玥真蟾，仅仅是战斗的余波，就将青木城夷为平地，让方圆万里化为一片废墟。
In the past, when Fairy Hundred Flowers pursued True Chameleon Jin Yue, merely the residual force of their battle had leveled Qing Mu City to ruins, turning a vast area into desolation.
rú jīn bái hǔ ， què shì hán nù zhī xià de zhēn zhèng yī jī ， yòu gāi yǒu zhe zěn yàng jīng rén de wēi lì ？
如今白虎，却是含怒之下的真正一击，又该有着怎样惊人的威力？
Now, with the White Tiger enraged, what kind of terrifying power would its true strike have?
nà zhuǎ zi yóu xuán wō zhōng tàn chū ， zhēng níng wú bǐ ， cháng zú yǒu bǎi zhàng yú ， sī liè tiān dì ， hěn hěn cháo zhe yún xiá dǎo pāi le xià qù 。
那爪子由漩涡中探出，狰狞无比，长足有百丈余，撕裂天地，狠狠朝着云霞岛拍了下去。
That paw emerged from the vortex, gruesome and fearsome, stretching over a hundred feet. It tore through heaven and earth, striking down heavily towards Cloud Mist Island.
lín xuān tóng kǒng wēi suō ， yǐ tā yǎn guāng zhī lǎo là ， zì rán néng jiāng zhè yī jī de wēi lì héng liáng qīng chǔ ， suī rán bù zú yǐ ná zì jǐ rú hé ， dàn shǎ shǎ de zhàn zài zhè lǐ ái dǎ kě bú shì lín xuān de xuǎn zé 。
林轩瞳孔微缩，以他眼光之老辣，自然能将这一击的威力衡量清楚，虽然不足以拿自己如何，但傻傻的站在这里挨打可不是林轩的选择。
Lin Xuan's pupils constricted. With his sharp eyes, he could clearly gauge the power of this strike. Although it wasn't enough to harm him, standing here and taking hits was not an option for Lin Xuan.
yú shì tā hún shēn qīng máng yì qǐ ， bāo guǒ zhù yī páng yuè ér de jiāo qū ， suí hòu jiù rú tóng liú xīng xù yǔ ， xiàng zhe yī páng tuì le chū qù 。
于是他浑身青芒一起，包裹住一旁月儿的娇躯，随后就如同流星絮羽，向着一旁退了出去。
Thus, he enveloped Moon's delicate body in a layer of green light, then retreated like a shooting star towards one side.
zhè shí hòu ， lín xuān bìng méi yǒu shǐ yòng kōng jiān fǎ shù ， yīn wèi bái hǔ nà yī zhǎo de lì liàng tài dà le ， yǐ jīng yǐng xiǎng dào kōng jiān fǎ zé ， zhè shí hòu shǐ yòng shùn yí yī lèi de shén tōng 。 kě yǐ shuō shì ， yú chǔn dào wú yǐ fù jiā de chéng dù 。
这时候，林轩并没有使用空间法术，因为白虎那一爪的力量太大了，已经影响到空间法则，这时候使用瞬移一类的神通。可以说是，愚蠢到无以复加的程度。
At this moment, Lin Xuan didn't use spatial magic because the force of White Tiger's paw was too great. Using instantaneous teleportation at such a time would be incredibly foolish.
dàn jí biàn shì pǔ tōng de dùn guāng ， lín xuān de sù dù ， yě kuài dé lí pǔ 。
但即便是普通的遁光，林轩的速度，也快得离谱。
But even with ordinary遁光 (flying light), Lin Xuan's speed was off the charts.
duǎn duǎn shùn xī de gōng fu ， jiù yǐ jīng tuì dào le shù shí lǐ yuǎn chù 。
短短瞬息的功夫，就已经退到了数十里远处。
In just an instant, he had retreated several dozen miles away.
suī rán zhè yàng de jù lí ， yuǎn shuō bù shàng ān quán de jìng dì ， dàn tā yǔ yuè ér de shí lì ， zhǐ yào bú shì zhèng miàn āi shàng bái hǔ de yī jī ， jǐn jǐn shì yú bō ， què shì bú huì yǒu dà ài dì 。
虽然这样的距离，远说不上安全的境地，但他与月儿的实力，只要不是正面挨上白虎的一击，仅仅是余波，却是不会有大碍地。
Although this distance wasn't entirely safe, as long as they didn't face White Tiger head-on, the residual effects wouldn't cause much harm.
ér qiě 。 lín xuān wú yì lí kāi cǐ chù ， suǒ yǐ tuì le shù shí lǐ ， yě jiù tíng xià lái le ， tái qǐ tóu lú ， tiào wàng xiàng jí yuǎn zhī chù 。
而且。林轩无意离开此处，所以退了数十里，也就停下来了，抬起头颅，眺望像极远之处。
Moreover, Lin Xuan had no intention of leaving. After retreating dozens of miles, he stopped and looked towards the distant horizon.
jīng tiān dòng dì de bào liè shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， miàn duì bái hǔ hán nù de yī zhǎo ， yún xiá dǎo de fáng hù ， jìng rán shì rú tóng ní sù zhǐ hú ， qǐng kè zhī jiān jiù bīng xiāo wǎ jiě diào le 。
惊天动地的爆裂声传入耳朵，面对白虎含怒的一爪，云霞岛的防护，竟然是如同泥塑纸糊，顷刻之间就冰消瓦解掉了。
A deafening explosion echoed in his ears. Facing the White Tiger's enraged paw, Cloud Mist Island's defenses crumbled like paper. Everything before him was crushed into powder. Gale-force winds swept out, destroying not only Cloud Mist Sect's琼楼玉宇 (jade pavilions) but also ordinary terraces and towers, as well as the cities of common folk.
yǎn qián suǒ jiàn de yī qiè bèi niǎn wèi le fěn mò 。 yī dào dào gāng fēng sì lüè ér chū ， bù guǎn shì yún xiá pài nà yī piàn piàn qióng lóu yù yǔ bān de jiàn zhù ， hái shì pǔ tōng de tíng tái lóu gé ， yǎng huò fán rén jù jū de chéng chí 。 zài bái hǔ de mó wēi xià ， jiē rú tóu rù huǒ lú de bīng xuě ， yī piàn jiē yī piàn de huī fēi yān miè 。
眼前所见的一切被碾为了粉末。一道道罡风肆掠而出，不管是云霞派那一片片琼楼玉宇般的建筑，还是普通的亭台楼阁，仰或凡人聚居的城池。在白虎的魔威下，皆如投入火炉的冰雪，一片接一片的灰飞烟灭。
The sea roared with giant waves, swallowing all that Cloud Mist Sect had once been. An ancient sect with thousands of cultivators was reduced to dust.
hǎi miàn shàng jù làng tāo tiān ， jiāng yún xiá pài guò wǎng de yī qiè tūn mò 。 yī chuán chéng zì shàng gǔ de zōng mén jiā zú ， shǔ yǐ wàn jì de xiū xiān zhě ， jū rán jiù zhè yàng huà wèi chén āi diào le 。
海面上巨浪滔天，将云霞派过往的一切吞没。一传承自上古的宗门家族，数以万计的修仙者，居然就这样化为尘埃掉了。
If not for witnessing it firsthand, one would find it hard to believe such a tragic scene unfolded.
ruò fēi qīn yǎn mù dǔ 。 shí nán xiāng xìn huì fā shēng zhè yàng cǎn liè de yí mù 。
若非亲眼目睹。实难相信会发生这样惨烈的一幕。
Lin Xuan sighed. It seemed White Tiger truly had demonic possession. Otherwise, as one of the Four Spirits, though not symbolizing auspiciousness, he wouldn't have unleashed such indiscriminate slaughter without reason.
lín xuān tàn le kǒu qì ， kàn lái bái hǔ dàng zhēn shì zǒu huǒ rù mó ， fǒu zé shēn wèi sì líng zhī yī ， suī fēi xiàng zhēng zhe xiáng ruì zhī yì ， dàn yě jué bù kě néng zhè yàng mò míng qí miào ， jiù dà kāi shā jiè dì 。
林轩叹了口气，看来白虎当真是走火入魔，否则身为四灵之一，虽非象征着祥瑞之意，但也绝不可能这样莫名其妙，就大开杀戒地。
White Tiger was mad!
bái hǔ fēng le ！
白虎疯了！
It sounded absurd when spoken aloud.
shuō chū qù dōu jué de lí pǔ 。
说出去都觉得离谱。
But everything before his eyes, his calculations were correct.
dàn yǎn qián de yī qiè ， zì jǐ gū suàn jué méi yǒu cuò 。
但眼前的一切，自己估算绝没有错。
Cloud Mist Sect was in ruins. Apart from the two Supreme Elders, few if any other cultivators survived.
yún xiá pài yǐ shì mǎn mù chuāng yí ， chú le liǎng wèi tài shàng zhǎng lǎo ， jiǎo xìng huó zhe de xiū shì kǒng pà shì suǒ shèng wú jǐ 。
云霞派已是满目疮痍，除了两位太上长老，侥幸活着的修士恐怕是所剩无几。
"White Tiger! I will never stop fighting you!"
“ bái hǔ ， wǒ yǔ nǐ shì bù liǎng lì ！”
“白虎，我与你势不两立！”
Before Lin Xuan could sigh, a thunderous roar echoed into his ears, as loud as a rushing storm, filled with boundless anger.
lín xuān shàng lái bù jí tàn xī ， yī jīng tiān dòng dì de hǒu jiào jiù chuán rù le ěr duǒ lǐ ， shēng ruò bēn léi ， jiā zá zhe wú jìn de fèn nù zhī yì 。
林轩尚来不及叹息，一惊天动地的吼叫就传入了耳朵里，声若奔雷，夹杂着无尽的愤怒之意。
Then, amidst the smoke and dust, a sword light shone forth, slicing down towards the chaotic demonic qi.
suí hòu ， yān chén zhōng ， yī dào jiàn guāng liàng qǐ 。
随后，烟尘中，一道剑光亮起。
The voice was familiar. Without hesitation, Lin Xuan recognized it as the Robe Elder.
lián tiān jiē dì ， hěn hěn de zhǎn xiàng qián fāng de hùn dùn yāo qì 。
连天接地，狠狠的斩像前方的混沌妖气。
Speaking of him, he had lived for over 100,000 years, his eyesight and discernment were undoubtedly sharp. However, compared to Lin Xuan, he was still far behind. He failed to see the immense power contained in White Tiger's previous strike, leading Cloud Mist Sect to be destroyed before his very eyes.
nà shēng yīn shí fēn de ěr shú ， lín xuān jī hū bù yòng biàn shí ， jiù néng rèn chū shì zào páo lǎo zhě 。
那声音十分的耳熟，林轩几乎不用辨识，就能认出是皂袍老者。
He too suffered the consequences.
shuō qǐ lái ， tā yì shì huó le shí wàn nián yǐ shàng de rén wù ， yǎn guāng jiàn shí dāng zì bù sú ， kě xī yǔ lín xuān xiāng bǐ ， yī jiù shì chà dé tài yuǎn le ， jìng méi yǒu kàn chū bái hǔ gāng cái nà yī jī ， hán yǒu rú sī ruì bù kě dāng de wēi lì ， yǐ zhì yú ràng yún xiá pài ， yǎn zhēng zhēng zài zì jǐ miàn qián huǐ qù 。
说起来，他亦是活了十万年以上的人物，眼光见识当自不俗，可惜与林轩相比，依旧是差得太远了，竟没有看出白虎刚才那一击，含有如斯锐不可当的威力，以至于让云霞派，眼睁睁在自己面前毁去。
Incredibly disheveled!
tā yì bèi yāng jí chí yú 。
他亦被殃及池鱼。
But as a Transcendence Realm cultivator, at least he managed to preserve his life.
láng bèi wú bǐ ！
狼狈无比！
With both shame and anger, despite knowing they couldn't defeat White Tiger, in their fury, they unleashed their own命宝 (life treasures), flying swords and short spears, fighting with other precious items. For a time, they didn’t seem to be losing.
bù guò zuò wèi dù jié qī ， yī tiáo xìng mìng hǎo dǎi bǎo zhù 。
不过做为渡劫期，一条性命好歹保住。
However, this was only temporary. As time passed, the two would inevitably meet their end here.
xīn zhōng yòu kuì yòu nù ， jǐn guǎn míng zhī dào dǎ bù guò bái hǔ ， dàn cǐ shí cǐ kè ， nǎ lǐ hái guǎn dé le zhè xǔ duō ， jī fèn zhī xià ， jì qǐ běn mìng bǎo wù ， yǔ bái hǔ pīn le 。
心中又愧又怒，尽管明知道打不过白虎，但此时此刻，哪里还管得了这许多，激愤之下，祭起本命宝物，与白虎拼了。
The Robe Elder understood this clearly in his heart.
zào páo lǎo zhě de fǎn yìng rú cǐ ， lǚ xìng zhōng nián rén de qíng xíng ， yì xiāng chà fǎng fú 。
皂袍老者的反应如此，吕姓中年人的情形，亦相差仿佛。
At this point, he wasn't afraid of death. But sacrificing his life wouldn’t harm White Tiger; such an outcome was what he didn’t wish to see.
bié kàn liǎng rén rú jīn dōu shì dù jié jí bié de lǎo guài wù ， dàn yǔ lín xuān bù tóng ， tā men shì cóng xiǎo jiù bài rù yún xiá pài de ， duì yú zōng mén de gǎn qíng ， zì rán fēi tóng xiǎo kě 。
别看两人如今都是渡劫级别的老怪物，但与林轩不同，他们是从小就拜入云霞派的，对于宗门的感情，自然非同小可。
To change the course of events, unless someone could help.
cǐ shí yǎn jiàn yún xiá pài bèi yí wéi píng dì ， pài zhōng dì zǐ shí bù cún yī ， liǎng rén dùn shí gǎn jué liǎo wú shēng qù ， dōu qǐ le pīn mìng de xīn lǐ 。
此时眼见云霞派被夷为平地，派中弟子十不存一，两人顿时感觉了无生趣，都起了拼命的心理。
Those mysterious dual cultivation partners had been watching from the side, though they didn’t know their intentions, their strength was off the charts. If they could get these two’s assistance, not only would defeating White Tiger be possible, but even killing this hateful true spirit here wouldn’t be impossible.
píng xīn lái shuō ， zhè liǎng gè jiā huo de shí lì yuǎn bù jí bái hǔ ， biàn shì yǐ èr dǎ yī ， yī jiù fēn háo shèng suàn yě wú 。
平心来说，这两个家伙的实力远不及白虎，便是以二打一，依旧分毫胜算也无。
With this thought, the elder no longer hesitated and loudly proclaimed: "Two fellow daoists, will you offer your aid? If you are willing to help us brothers kill White Tiger, we, though lacking in talent, from now on, will follow your commands without hesitation, regardless of fire or water."
bù guò tā men jī fèn zhī xià pīn mìng ， shí lì zì rán yě bù róng qīng wǔ ， bì jìng shì dù jié qī ， bái hǔ yě bù kě néng liǎng sān gè zhào miàn ， jiù jiāng tā men dǎ fā le qù 。
不过他们激愤之下拼命，实力自然也不容轻侮，毕竟是渡劫期，白虎也不可能两三个照面，就将他们打发了去。
"Good!"
liǎng rén dōu shì jì qǐ zì jǐ de běn mìng bǎo wù ， fēi jiàn duǎn gē ， zòng héng bǎi hé ， zài jiā shàng qí tā jǐ yàng bǎo wù ， yī shí jiān jū rán yě bù là xià fēng 。
两人都是祭起自己的本命宝物，飞剑短戈，纵横捭阖，再加上其他几样宝物，一时间居然也不落下风。
These words pleased Lin Xuan. He originally wanted to obtain the true spirit's blood and had to fight against White Tiger. Now not only did he get two allies for free, but there were such great benefits.
rán ér zhè jǐn jǐn shì zàn shí ， suí zhe shí jiān de tuī yí ， liǎng rén fēi mìng sàng yú zhè lǐ 。
然而这仅仅是暂时，随着时间的推移，两人非命丧于这里。
It was like a pie falling from the sky.
zhè dào lǐ ， zào páo lǎo zhě lǎo zhě xīn zhōng yǒu shù 。
这道理，皂袍老者老者心中有数。
After all, although their strength wasn’t as formidable as his, they were still Transcendence Realm cultivators and natives of Cloud Mist Sect. With this help, finding the Seven Treasures in Rain Pine World would be much easier.
shì qíng zhì cǐ ， tā bìng bù wèi sǐ ， rán ér zì jǐ pàn diào yī tiáo lǎo mìng ， què nán yǐ shāng dào bái hǔ ， zhè zhǒng jié jú ， què shì tā bù yuàn yì kàn dào de 。
事情至此，他并不畏死，然而自己拚掉一条老命，却难以伤到白虎，这种结局，却是他不愿意看到的。
Although there were no clues now, at least he wouldn't wander aimlessly like a headless fly.
xiǎng yào niǔ zhuǎn qián kūn ， chú fēi yǒu rén xiāng zhù 。
想要扭转乾坤，除非有人相助。
"Good! I hope you two daoists remember your promise!"
ér nà duì shén mì de shuāng xiū dào lǚ ， yì zhí huán shì zài cè ， suī bù zhī liǎng rén de dǎ suàn shì shén me ， dàn tā men de shí lì ， què shí qiáng dé lí pǔ ， ruò néng dé liǎng rén xiāng zhù ， bié shuō dǎ yíng bái hǔ ， biàn shì jiāng zhè kě wù de zhēn líng zhǎn shā yú cǐ chù ， yě wèi bì bù kě néng de 。
而那对神秘的双修道侣，一直环视在侧，虽不知两人的打算是什么，但他们的实力，确实强得离谱，若能得两人相助，别说打赢白虎，便是将这可恶的真灵斩杀于此处，也未必不可能的。
Lin Xuan spoke calmly.
yī niàn zhì cǐ ， lǎo zhě bù zài chí yí ， yáng shēng tǔ qì ， xióng hún de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ lǐ ：“ liǎng wèi dào yǒu kě yuàn chū shǒu xiàng zhù ， ruò yuàn yì zhù wǒ xiōng dì èr rén zhǎn shā bái hǔ ， wǒ èr rén suī bù cái ， dàn cóng jīn yǐ hòu ， yě yuàn yì rèn píng èr wèi dào yǒu qū cè ， shuǐ lǐ huǒ lǐ ， jué bù tuī tuō 。”
一念至此，老者不再迟疑，扬声吐气，雄浑的声音传入耳朵里：“两位道友可愿出手相助，若愿意助我兄弟二人斩杀白虎，我二人虽不才，但从今以后，也愿意任凭二位道友驱策，水里火里，绝不推脱。”
Postscript: I sincerely apologize. Originally, I planned to resume normal updates today, but due to not writing for several days, my inspiration was lacking, and the update process was extremely slow. Please forgive me; I will still post one chapter today and ensure a regular update tomorrow. Over the next few days, there will be an explosion of content. Additionally, recommendation votes are urgently needed; please support with your votes!
Foolishness turned into a blunder!
Lin Xuan's face showed a hint of sighing.
He didn't know if the White Tiger had really made a mistake while practicing, leading to a demonic possession. But regardless, its power was beyond doubt.
The array techniques of Cloud Mist Sect, since they were passed down from ancient times, naturally had their unique advantages. However, relying solely on this to block the Four Spirits' White Tiger was too naive.
Roar!
Sure enough, before Lin Xuan could even finish his thought, the chaotic demonic qi in the sky became more and more磅礴 (bountiful), and the image of the White Tiger gradually became clearer.
Lightning streaked across the vast expanse of the sky, and the sky instantly turned darker.
Rain poured down heavily.
The clouds in the sky actually formed a huge vortex. Astonishing demonic qi was released from within.
Then, gray light flashed past, and a giant paw emerged from inside.
White Tiger!
This wasn't an attack凝聚 (gathered) by demonic qi; instead, it was the White Tiger's sharp claws striking downward.
In the past, when Fairy Hundred Flowers pursued True Chameleon Jin Yue, merely the residual force of their battle had leveled Qing Mu City to ruins, turning a vast area into desolation.
Now, with the White Tiger enraged, what kind of terrifying power would its true strike have?
That paw emerged from the vortex, gruesome and fearsome, stretching over a hundred feet. It tore through heaven and earth, striking down heavily towards Cloud Mist Island.
"Move!"
Lin Xuan's pupils constricted. With his sharp eyes, he could clearly gauge the power of this strike. Although it wasn't enough to harm him, standing here and taking hits was not an option for Lin Xuan.
Thus, he enveloped Moon's delicate body in a layer of green light, then retreated like a shooting star towards one side.
At this moment, Lin Xuan didn't use spatial magic because the force of White Tiger's paw was too great. Using instantaneous teleportation at such a time would be incredibly foolish.
But even with ordinary遁光 (flying light), Lin Xuan's speed was off the charts.
In just an instant, he had retreated several dozen miles away.
Although this distance wasn't entirely safe, as long as they didn't face White Tiger head-on, the residual effects wouldn't cause much harm.
Moreover, Lin Xuan had no intention of leaving. After retreating dozens of miles, he stopped and looked towards the distant horizon.
Boom!
A deafening explosion echoed in his ears. Facing the White Tiger's enraged paw, Cloud Mist Island's defenses crumbled like paper. Everything before him was crushed into powder. Gale-force winds swept out, destroying not only Cloud Mist Sect's琼楼玉宇 (jade pavilions) but also ordinary terraces and towers, as well as the cities of common folk.
The sea roared with giant waves, swallowing all that Cloud Mist Sect had once been. An ancient sect with thousands of cultivators was reduced to dust.
If not for witnessing it firsthand, one would find it hard to believe such a tragic scene unfolded.
Lin Xuan sighed. It seemed White Tiger truly had demonic possession. Otherwise, as one of the Four Spirits, though not symbolizing auspiciousness, he wouldn't have unleashed such indiscriminate slaughter without reason.
White Tiger was mad!
It sounded absurd when spoken aloud.
But everything before his eyes, his calculations were correct.
Cloud Mist Sect was in ruins. Apart from the two Supreme Elders, few if any other cultivators survived.
"White Tiger! I will never stop fighting you!"
Before Lin Xuan could sigh, a thunderous roar echoed into his ears, as loud as a rushing storm, filled with boundless anger.
Then, amidst the smoke and dust, a sword light shone forth, slicing down towards the chaotic demonic qi.
The voice was familiar. Without hesitation, Lin Xuan recognized it as the Robe Elder.
Speaking of him, he had lived for over 100,000 years, his eyesight and discernment were undoubtedly sharp. However, compared to Lin Xuan, he was still far behind. He failed to see the immense power contained in White Tiger's previous strike, leading Cloud Mist Sect to be destroyed before his very eyes.
He too suffered the consequences.
Incredibly disheveled!
But as a Transcendence Realm cultivator, at least he managed to preserve his life.
With both shame and anger, despite knowing they couldn't defeat White Tiger, in their fury, they unleashed their own命宝 (life treasures), flying swords and short spears, fighting with other precious items. For a time, they didn’t seem to be losing.
However, this was only temporary. As time passed, the two would inevitably meet their end here.
The Robe Elder understood this clearly in his heart.
At this point, he wasn't afraid of death. But sacrificing his life wouldn’t harm White Tiger; such an outcome was what he didn’t wish to see.
To change the course of events, unless someone could help.
Those mysterious dual cultivation partners had been watching from the side, though they didn’t know their intentions, their strength was off the charts. If they could get these two’s assistance, not only would defeating White Tiger be possible, but even killing this hateful true spirit here wouldn’t be impossible.
With this thought, the elder no longer hesitated and loudly proclaimed: "Two fellow daoists, will you offer your aid? If you are willing to help us brothers kill White Tiger, we, though lacking in talent, from now on, will follow your commands without hesitation, regardless of fire or water."
"Good!"
These words pleased Lin Xuan. He originally wanted to obtain the true spirit's blood and had to fight against White Tiger. Now not only did he get two allies for free, but there were such great benefits.
It was like a pie falling from the sky.
After all, although their strength wasn’t as formidable as his, they were still Transcendence Realm cultivators and natives of Cloud Mist Sect. With this help, finding the Seven Treasures in Rain Pine World would be much easier.
Although there were no clues now, at least he wouldn't wander aimlessly like a headless fly.
"Good! I hope you two daoists remember your promise!"
Lin Xuan spoke calmly.
Postscript: I sincerely apologize. Originally, I planned to resume normal updates today, but due to not writing for several days, my inspiration was lacking, and the update process was extremely slow. Please forgive me; I will still post one chapter today and ensure a regular update tomorrow. Over the next few days, there will be an explosion of content. Additionally, recommendation votes are urgently needed; please support with your votes!