lín xuān tóng kǒng wēi suō ， sà rán tái qǐ tóu lú ， zhǐ jiàn nà guāng huá jìng shì kuài dào le jí chù 。
林轩瞳孔微缩，飒然抬起头颅，只见那光华竟是快到了极处。
Lin Xuan's pupils constricted as he raised his head with a cool expression. The light before him was almost at its peak.
kāi shǐ shàng yuǎn ， jǐ gè qǐ luò ， jiù lái dào le miàn qián 。
开始尚远，几个起落，就来到了面前。
At first, the light was far away, but after several leaps and bounds, it approached until it was right in front of them.
suí hòu guāng huá yī liǎn ， què shì yī xíng mào wēi měng de tiān qín yìng rù yǎn lián 。
随后光华一敛，却是一形貌威猛的天禽映入眼帘。
Then, the light dimmed, revealing a powerful-looking celestial bird.
cǐ guài niǎo hún shēn yǔ máo zuò qīng huī zhī sè ， sì chì liù zú ， zhēng níng xiōng è ， fēi xíng de sù dù gèng shì ràng rén chēng mù jié shé ， yǐ lín xuān jiàn wén zhī guǎng ， què yě bù yóu de dāi zhù ， nán yǐ rèn chū zhè jiū jìng shǔ yú nǎ yī lèi yāo zú 。
此怪鸟浑身羽毛做青灰之色，四翅六足，狰狞凶恶，飞行的速度更是让人瞠目结舌，以林轩见闻之广，却也不由得呆住，难以认出这究竟属于哪一类妖族。
This strange bird had feathers of a grayish-green color, four wings, six legs, and an intimidating appearance. Its flight speed was astonishing, leaving Lin Xuan momentarily speechless as he recognized none of the species it belonged to.
dàn duì fāng sàn fà chū lái de qì xī què shì fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， bǎi fēn zhī bǎi dù jié jí bié de 。
但对方散发出来的气息却是非同小可，百分之百渡劫级别的。
However, the aura emanating from this creature was unmistakably that of a post-cultivation realm, 100% at the critical stage.
zhè yì diǎn jué wú kě yí zhī chù 。
这一点绝无可疑之处。
Lin Xuan's expression darkened slightly.
lín xuān de liǎn sè yǒu xiē nán kàn le 。
林轩的脸色有些难看了。
The妖族 women present all showed signs of great joy and anticipation.
ér nà xiē yāo zú nǚ zǐ què shì rén rén lù chū dà xǐ guò wàng zhī sè 。
而那些妖族女子却是人人露出大喜过望之色。
"Wind Brother, why have you come?" The leading palace-dressed woman stepped forward; clearly, she was familiar with this new post-cultivation veteran.
“ fēng dà gē ， nǐ zěn me lái le ？”
“风大哥，你怎么来了？”
"Haha, I came here because of the princess," he said with a smile.
nà wéi shǒu de gōng zhuāng nǚ zǐ mài qián yī bù ， xiǎn rán yǔ zhè xīn lái de dù jié qī lǎo guài shì hù xiāng shú shí de 。
那为首的宫装女子迈前一步，显然与这新来的渡劫期老怪是互相熟识的。
With a flap of its wings, an eerie妖风surrounded his body. After a moment, the wind dissipated, revealing a tall and slender man.
“ hēi hēi ， fēng mǒu lái cǐ ， zì rán shì yīn wèi gōng zhǔ de yuán gù 。”
“嘿嘿，风某来此，自然是因为公主的缘故。”
He wore a green robe, had a high crown on his head, and his appearance was utterly ordinary. However, his aura indicated that he was at the mid-cultivation realm stage.
nà guài niǎo chì bǎng yī shàn ， yī gǔ guǐ yì de yāo fēng fú xiàn ， jiāng tā de shēn qū bāo guǒ 。
那怪鸟翅膀一扇，一股诡异的妖风浮现，将他的身躯包裹。
Standing there like a mountain, he naturally exuded the air of a master cultivator. His strength could not be underestimated by Lin Xuan.
shǎo qǐng ， yāo fēng sàn kāi ， yī shēn cái gāo shòu de nán zi yìng rù yǎn lián 。
少顷，妖风散开，一身材高瘦的男子映入眼帘。
After all, in the妖族 world, cultivation was difficult, making high-ranking beings rarer than in human society. But their strength was formidable and should not be trifled with. A fellow at the same stage would often be stronger than a human cultivator.
cǐ rén yī shēn qīng páo ， tóu shù gāo guān ， róng mào kě yǐ shuō shì píng fán dào le jí diǎn 。
此人一身青袍，头束高冠，容貌可以说是平凡到了极点。
If one had the bloodline of a celestial beast, it would be even more powerful.
rán ér yī shēn yāo qì ， què shì dù jié zhōng qī 。
然而一身妖气，却是渡劫中期。
Although Lin Xuan did not recognize this creature's true form, its appearance suggested that it was no ordinary being.
jiù zhè me zhàn zài yuán dì ， rú yuān tíng yuè zhì ， hún shēn shàng xià ， zì rán ér rán jiù sàn fà chū yí dài zōng shī de qì dù 。
就这么站在原地，如渊渟岳峙，浑身上下，自然而然就散发出一代宗师的气度。
Lin Xuan’s character ensured he held no contempt for any opponent. He knew all too well what kind of talent and power this post-cultivation veteran possessed.
kě yǐ shuō shí lì nà shì dàng zhēn bù sú 。
可以说实力那是当真不俗。
"Princess called you here because she believes you can handle the situation," the old monster said with a nod, "Our new groom is slippery, having escaped from the princess's residence. His abilities are not to be underestimated."
biàn shì lín xuān ， yě bù gǎn xiǎo kàn bàn diǎn 。
便是林轩，也不敢小看半点。
"Haha, the princess is indeed wise and perceptive. Her concerns were well-founded. I arrived just in time." He turned his head and scanned Lin Xuan and another person.
yào zhī dào yāo zú xiū xíng bù yì ， gù ér gāo jiē cún zài yǔ rén lèi xiāng bǐ ， yào gèng jiā de fèng máo lín jiǎo yī xiē ， dàn shí lì què bù róng qīng rǔ ， tóng jiē de yāo zú ， wǎng wǎng yào bǐ rén lèi xiū shì qiáng dà xǔ duō 。
要知道妖族修行不易，故而高阶存在与人类相比，要更加的凤毛麟角一些，但实力却不容轻辱，同阶的妖族，往往要比人类修士强大许多。
"Why don't you leave? Do you want me to force you out?"
ruò shì shēn jù tiān dì líng shòu de xuè tǒng ， nà jiù gèng jiā liǎo de 。
若是身具天地灵兽的血统，那就更加了得。
"Your words are bold, but unfortunately, I am an old acquaintance of this pavilion friend. With him facing a crisis, I cannot stand idly by."
cǐ yāo de běn tǐ ， lín xuān suī rán rèn bù dé ， dàn yī kàn tā de xíng mào 。 jiù zhī dào bì yǒu bù fán zhī chù 。
此妖的本体，林轩虽然认不得，但一看他的形貌。就知道必有不凡之处。
Lin Xuan's expression remained calm as always. He did not underestimate the cultivator in front of him nor undervalue himself.
yǐ lín xuān de xìng gé ， dāng rán bú huì yǒu rèn hé xiǎo shì de xīn lǐ le 。
以林轩的性格，当然不会有任何小视的心理了。
The妖族 had formidable strength compared to human cultivators, but he had killed post-cultivation late-stage beings before. What could this opponent do?
xiǎo xīn wú dà cuò ， tiān zhī dào tā de tiān fù shén tōng shì shén me 。
小心无大错，天知道他的天赋神通是什么。
In any case, Lin Xuan was not a man who would abandon his friends. He could not turn away from the pavilion friend's predicament.
lín xuān xīn zhōng rú cǐ xiǎng zhe ， biǎo miàn shàng ， què fēn háo yì sè bù lù ， jìng jìng de zài yuán dì děng zhe 。
林轩心中如此想着，表面上，却分毫异色不露，静静的在原地等着。
Before he could finish speaking, a cry rang out. A妖族 woman in white clothes approached with an odd expression, mixed with excitement.
guǒ rán ， ěr pàn chuán lái yī yāo zú shào nǚ de qīng hū ：“ gōng zhǔ ， gōng zhǔ diàn xià jiào nín lái de ， nán dào yě shì wèi le ， wèi le ……”
果然，耳畔传来一妖族少女的轻呼：“公主，公主殿下叫您来的，难道也是为了，为了……”
"I know who you are," she said, "You're Lin Xuan. You saved countless people in the Endless Sea and gained quite a reputation."
tā de yán yǔ suī yǒu wèi jǐn zhī yì 。 dàn mù guāng què shì piǎo xiàng yī páng de wàng tíng lóu ， zài chǎng de xiū shì ， jiē shì xīn sī tī tòu de rén wù ， zì rán míng bái tā yào shuō de huà shì shén me 。
她的言语虽有未尽之意。但目光却是瞟向一旁的望亭楼，在场的修士，皆是心思剔透的人物，自然明白他要说的话是什么。
Lin Xuan had gone out to make more friends and do good deeds. His侠义and quick actions in the Endless Sea had earned him a great name among cultivators. He never expected his fame to reach here.
“ bù cuò 。”
“不错。”
She had always felt familiar with Lin Xuan but could not recall why until now, when her mind suddenly lit up.
nà yāo zú lǎo guài diǎn le diǎn tóu ：“ wǒ men zhè wèi xīn gū yé kě shì huá bù liú shǒu ， jì rán néng cóng gōng zhǔ de bié yuàn táo tuō ， běn shì zì rán shì fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， diàn xià dān xīn nǐ men jǐ gè ， zhuā tā bú zhù ， suǒ yǐ ràng wǒ yě suí hòu gēn lái 。 kàn yǒu méi yǒu jī huì chū shǒu xiàng zhù 。”
那妖族老怪点了点头：“我们这位新姑爷可是滑不留手，既然能从公主的别院逃脱，本事自然是非同小可，殿下担心你们几个，抓他不住，所以让我也随后跟来。看有没有机会出手相助。”
Lin Xuan sighed; recognizing him meant he would have to deal with the Wannv King again.
“ hēi hēi ， gōng zhǔ háo xiá rén yì ， gèng néng gòu liào dí xiān jī ， zhè fān dān xīn guǒ rán dà yǒu dào lǐ 。 fēng mǒu lái de zhèng shì shí jī 。”
“嘿嘿，公主豪侠仁义，更能够料敌先机，这番担心果然大有道理。风某来得正是时机。”
If he turned and left now, there might still be a chance. But being weak in front of the weak was beneath him.
shuō dào cǐ chù ， tā zhuǎn guò tóu lú ， mù guāng zài lín xuān liǎng rén shēn shàng sǎo guò 。
说到此处，他转过头颅，目光在林轩两人身上扫过。
In his previous life on Earth, the pavilion friend had helped him many times. A thousand years ago, it was his intervention that saved Lin Xuan from certain doom. He could not ignore such kindness.
“ zěn me ， liǎng wèi hái bù qǐng biàn 。 mò fēi xiǎng yào wǒ dòng shǒu lái gǎn ？”
“怎么，两位还不请便。莫非想要我动手来赶？”
A true man should repay favors and seek revenge for wrongs. Dealing with the Wannv King would be no issue; too many lice do not itch, and too much debt does not cause worry.
“ gé xià hǎo dà de kǒu qì ， kě xī wǒ yǔ zhè wèi tíng lóu dào yǒu nǎi shì gù jiāo hǎo yǒu ， tā rú jīn jì yǒu jié nàn 。 lín mǒu wàn wàn bù néng xiù shǒu bù guǎn 。”
“阁下好大的口气，可惜我与这位亭楼道友乃是故交好友，他如今既有劫难。林某万万不能袖手不管。”
The immediate priority was to resolve this crisis.
lín xuān de biǎo qíng yī jiù dàn dìng le jí diǎn 。
林轩的表情依旧淡定了极点。
With a smile on his lips, Lin Xuan said, "I will never abandon an old friend. How about you let us go if it's convenient for your friend?"
yǐ tā de xìng gé ， bú huì xiǎo kàn yǎn qián de xiū xiān zhě ， dàn yě jué bú huì wàng zì fěi bó 。
以他的性格，不会小看眼前的修仙者，但也绝不会妄自菲薄。
"Daydreaming!" the old monster roared in anger, knowing that today would not end well.
yāo zú de shí lì ， shì shèng guò tóng jiē xiū xiān zhě ， dàn zì jǐ kě shì lián dù jié hòu qī dōu miè shā guò 。
妖族的实力，是胜过同阶修仙者，但自己可是连渡劫后期都灭杀过。
"You have no regard for life; I won't spare your life."
duì fāng yòu néng nài zì jǐ hé ？
对方又能奈自己何？
Before he could finish speaking, a green glow enveloped his body as he lunged at Lin Xuan with forceful speed.
zǒng ér yán zhī ， lín xuān bú shì wú qíng wú yì zhī tú ， jì rán shì féng qí huì ， jiù bú huì zhì wàng tíng lóu yú bù gù 。
总而言之，林轩不是无情无义之徒，既然适逢其会，就不会置望亭楼于不顾。
Although both were post-cultivation realm cultivators, there were differences between the妖族 and humans. While humans had cultivation techniques like炼体, their main focus was on magical treasures. A cultivator's strength depended not only on their mana but also on their treasure.
huà yīn wèi luò ， yī jīng hū shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， què shì yī shēn chuān xuě bái sè yī fú de yāo zú ， zhǐ jiàn cǐ nǚ de biǎo qíng gǔ guài yǐ jí 。
话音未落，一惊呼声传入耳朵，却是一身穿雪白色衣服的妖族，只见此女的表情古怪以极。
Lin Xuan could not avoid this either. Without his Nine Palaces Momentary Sword, a先天宝物, he would have to rely more on his own strength, making the fight much harder.
yǐn yǐn què yòu yǒu jǐ fēn xīng fèn zhī yì ：“ wǒ xiǎng dào nǐ shì shuí le ， nǐ shì lín xuān ， zài wú biān hǎi de shí hòu jiù rén wú shù ， yōng yǒu hǎo dà de míng qì 。”
隐隐却又有几分兴奋之意：“我想到你是谁了，你是林轩，在无边海的时候救人无数，拥有好大的名气。”
However, for the妖族, even without magical treasures, they could refine their bodies to an extreme degree. While they did use treasures, their physical resilience and innate abilities far surpassed those of human cultivators.
lín xuān zhè cì wài chū ， yuán běn shì wèi le guǎng jié shàn yuán 。
林轩这次外出，原本是为了广结善缘。
This creature's attack was particularly formidable. Before Lin Xuan could react, it had already reached his chest with a mocking tone in its voice.
zài wú biān hǎi shí xíng xiá zhàng yì ， jí rén zhī suǒ jí ， céng jiù liǎo wú shù de xiū xiān zhě ， míng qì dàng zhēn shì fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， méi xiǎng dào yǐ jīng zhuàn dào le cǐ chù 。
在无边海时行侠仗义，急人之所急，曾救了无数的修仙者，名气当真是非同小可，没想到已经传到了此处。
"You know your own death is inevitable; I've given you a chance to leave. Since you won't go, you'll stay here and die."
cǐ nǚ yì zhí jué de lín xuān yǎn shú ， zhǐ shì yī shí piàn kè ， què yòu xiǎng bù qǐ lái le 。
此女一直觉得林轩眼熟，只是一时片刻，却又想不起来了。
Before he could finish speaking, the old monster raised his right hand, fingers curled into claws, and struck Lin Xuan's chest.
zhí dào cǐ kè ， nǎo hǎi zhōng cái líng guāng yī shǎn ， xiǎng qǐ le lín xuān de míng shēng lái 。
直到此刻，脑海中才灵光一闪，想起了林轩的名声来。
The move was swift and urgent. As it approached, a black aura transformed into an iron claw that gleamed like metal, not inferior to any magical treasure. (To be continued)
Lin Xuan's pupils constricted as he raised his head with a cool expression. The light before him was almost at its peak.
At first, the light was far away, but after several leaps and bounds, it approached until it was right in front of them.
Then, the light dimmed, revealing a powerful-looking celestial bird.
This strange bird had feathers of a grayish-green color, four wings, six legs, and an intimidating appearance. Its flight speed was astonishing, leaving Lin Xuan momentarily speechless as he recognized none of the species it belonged to.
However, the aura emanating from this creature was unmistakably that of a post-cultivation realm, 100% at the critical stage.
Lin Xuan's expression darkened slightly.
The妖族 women present all showed signs of great joy and anticipation.
"Wind Brother, why have you come?" The leading palace-dressed woman stepped forward; clearly, she was familiar with this new post-cultivation veteran.
"Haha, I came here because of the princess," he said with a smile.
With a flap of its wings, an eerie妖风surrounded his body. After a moment, the wind dissipated, revealing a tall and slender man.
He wore a green robe, had a high crown on his head, and his appearance was utterly ordinary. However, his aura indicated that he was at the mid-cultivation realm stage.
Standing there like a mountain, he naturally exuded the air of a master cultivator. His strength could not be underestimated by Lin Xuan.
After all, in the妖族 world, cultivation was difficult, making high-ranking beings rarer than in human society. But their strength was formidable and should not be trifled with. A fellow at the same stage would often be stronger than a human cultivator.
If one had the bloodline of a celestial beast, it would be even more powerful.
Although Lin Xuan did not recognize this creature's true form, its appearance suggested that it was no ordinary being.
Lin Xuan’s character ensured he held no contempt for any opponent. He knew all too well what kind of talent and power this post-cultivation veteran possessed.
"Princess called you here because she believes you can handle the situation," the old monster said with a nod, "Our new groom is slippery, having escaped from the princess's residence. His abilities are not to be underestimated."
"Haha, the princess is indeed wise and perceptive. Her concerns were well-founded. I arrived just in time." He turned his head and scanned Lin Xuan and another person.
"Why don't you leave? Do you want me to force you out?"
"Your words are bold, but unfortunately, I am an old acquaintance of this pavilion friend. With him facing a crisis, I cannot stand idly by."
Lin Xuan's expression remained calm as always. He did not underestimate the cultivator in front of him nor undervalue himself.
The妖族 had formidable strength compared to human cultivators, but he had killed post-cultivation late-stage beings before. What could this opponent do?
In any case, Lin Xuan was not a man who would abandon his friends. He could not turn away from the pavilion friend's predicament.
Before he could finish speaking, a cry rang out. A妖族 woman in white clothes approached with an odd expression, mixed with excitement.
"I know who you are," she said, "You're Lin Xuan. You saved countless people in the Endless Sea and gained quite a reputation."
Lin Xuan had gone out to make more friends and do good deeds. His侠义and quick actions in the Endless Sea had earned him a great name among cultivators. He never expected his fame to reach here.
She had always felt familiar with Lin Xuan but could not recall why until now, when her mind suddenly lit up.
Lin Xuan sighed; recognizing him meant he would have to deal with the Wannv King again.
If he turned and left now, there might still be a chance. But being weak in front of the weak was beneath him.
In his previous life on Earth, the pavilion friend had helped him many times. A thousand years ago, it was his intervention that saved Lin Xuan from certain doom. He could not ignore such kindness.
A true man should repay favors and seek revenge for wrongs. Dealing with the Wannv King would be no issue; too many lice do not itch, and too much debt does not cause worry.
The immediate priority was to resolve this crisis.
With a smile on his lips, Lin Xuan said, "I will never abandon an old friend. How about you let us go if it's convenient for your friend?"
"Daydreaming!" the old monster roared in anger, knowing that today would not end well.
"You have no regard for life; I won't spare your life."
Before he could finish speaking, a green glow enveloped his body as he lunged at Lin Xuan with forceful speed.
Although both were post-cultivation realm cultivators, there were differences between the妖族 and humans. While humans had cultivation techniques like炼体, their main focus was on magical treasures. A cultivator's strength depended not only on their mana but also on their treasure.
Lin Xuan could not avoid this either. Without his Nine Palaces Momentary Sword, a先天宝物, he would have to rely more on his own strength, making the fight much harder.
However, for the妖族, even without magical treasures, they could refine their bodies to an extreme degree. While they did use treasures, their physical resilience and innate abilities far surpassed those of human cultivators.
This creature's attack was particularly formidable. Before Lin Xuan could react, it had already reached his chest with a mocking tone in its voice.
"You know your own death is inevitable; I've given you a chance to leave. Since you won't go, you'll stay here and die."
Before he could finish speaking, the old monster raised his right hand, fingers curled into claws, and struck Lin Xuan's chest.
The move was swift and urgent. As it approached, a black aura transformed into an iron claw that gleamed like metal, not inferior to any magical treasure. (To be continued)