yāo zú de liàn tǐ zhī shù ， guǒ rán fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， ruò shì pǔ tōng de xiū shì yǔ qí yì dì ér chǔ ， bèi qī dào jìn chù ，. yòu shī shū méng
妖族的炼体之术，果然非同小可，若是普通的修士与其易地而处，被欺到近处，.幼狮书盟
The妖族's cultivation of physical refinement was indeed no small matter. If a regular cultivator were to switch places with the opponent, and be pushed into close range, even Moonling would be greatly alarmed, never expecting such swift actions from the other party.
biàn shì yuè ér ， yě dà jīng shī sè， wàn wàn liào bú dào duì fāng de dòng zuò rú cǐ xùn sù 。
便是月儿，也大惊失sè，万万料不到对方的动作如此迅速。
Lin Xuan’s pupils constricted slightly.
lín xuān yě tóng kǒng wēi suō 。
林轩也瞳孔微缩。
While the power of this technique was impressive enough on its own, the speed at which the opponent approached was truly astonishing. Despite his shock, Lin Xuan wasn’t about to sit idly by and wait for death. As he saw the swift approach, he raised his right hand, fingers curled into claws, ready to strike.
zhè yī zhāo de wēi lì yě jiù bà le 。
这一招的威力也就罢了。
This claw attack had considerable power but did not belong to any of the immortal techniques that Lin Xuan knew; it was a martial art from the secular world.
dàn duì fāng zhè pū lái de sù dù ， zhe shí lìng rén jīng mù 。
但对方这扑来的速度，着实令人惊慕。
Martial arts qi for cultivators was trivial. However, in the Dragon’s Pillar Realm, there were some who practiced martial arts and could also integrate the cores of妖兽 crystals, known as妖化 beings. Their abilities were extraordinary, able to compete with cultivators on equal terms.
dàn jīng è guī jīng è ， lín xuān suī lái bù jí duǒ ， què yě bù zhì yú zuò yǐ dài bì 。
但惊愕归惊愕，林轩虽来不及躲，却也不至于坐以待毙。
By chance, Lin Xuan had obtained numerous martial arts techniques that were highly valued by妖化 beings. Most cultivators would have scoffed at them, but Lin Xuan saw their potential. As the saying goes, a stone from another mountain can polish jade; learning more martial arts might come in handy someday.
yǎn kàn duì fāng zhè yī zhāo lái shì xùn jí ， lín xuān yě jiāng yòu shǒu tái qǐ ， wǔ zhǐ chéng zhǎo ， cháo zhe duì fāng zhuā xià 。
眼看对方这一招来势迅疾，林轩也将右手抬起，五指成爪，朝着对方抓下。
Lin Xuan was already proficient in physical refinement techniques and had plenty of spiritual pills to aid his cultivation. Learning martial arts came naturally, and he quickly mastered the divine skills described in the Hundred Spirit True Explanation.
zhè yī zhǎo ， wēi lì bù sú ， rán ér què bù shǔ yú lín xuān suǒ xué de rèn hé yī zhǒng xiān dào mì shù ， ér shì shì sú wǔ lín zhōng de gōng fu 。
这一爪，威力不俗，然而却不属于林轩所学的任何一种仙道秘术，而是世俗武林中的功夫。
With the opponent now close enough, Lin Xuan didn’t have time to summon his treasures but instead used the martial arts from the Hundred Spirit True Explanation.
wǔ gōng zhēn qì ， duì yú xiū shì ér yán bù zhí yī tí 。
武功真气，对于修士而言不值一提。
The Dragon Claw technique was powerful and precise in its strikes. However, it alone couldn’t stop the opponent. Adding force laws would make the difference.
rán ér fán shì dōu wú jué duì yī shuō ， zài nài lóng jiè ， jiù yǒu yī xiē xiū xí wǔ gōng zhī rén ， tóng shí yòu kě yǐ róng hé yāo shòu de jīng hé ， bèi chēng wéi yāo huà zhě 。
然而凡事都无绝对一说，在鼐龙界，就有一些修习武功之人，同时又可以融合妖兽的晶核，被称为妖化者。
Though the process seemed complex, it happened in an instant. Lightning-fast, their palms touched mid-air with a loud bang.
shén tōng zhe shí yǒu guò rén zhī chù ， shèn zhì néng yǔ xiū shì ， fēn tíng kàng lǐ 。
神通着实有过人之处，甚至能与修士，分庭抗礼。
A burst of light illuminated the scene as fierce energy winds spread outwards. The two figures separated and recombined, but who emerged victorious was unclear until they stood still.
lín xuān jī yuán qiǎo hé ， céng jīng dé dào dà liàng bèi yāo huà zhě shì wèi zhēn bǎo de wǔ gōng mì shù 。
林轩机缘巧合，曾经得到大量被妖化者视为珍宝的武功秘术。
Lin Xuan remained standing, his face showing a faint smile. But the Wind Ancestor retreated to dozens of feet away.
ruò shì pǔ tōng de xiū xiān zhě ， duō bàn huì bù xiè yī gù 。
若是普通的修仙者，多半会不屑一顾。
An expert’s first move reveals their skill. He had expected this to be an easy victory, yet he ended up taking a heavy hit. He marveled at Lin Xuan's quick reflexes and wondered how his physical body could be so resilient.
rán ér lín xuān de xiǎng fǎ què shì bù tóng ， sú huà shuō ， tā shān zhī shí kě yǐ gōng yù ， duō xiū xí yī mén gōng fu ， shuō bù dìng shén me shí hòu yě huì dà yǒu yòng tú 。
然而林轩的想法却是不同，俗话说，他山之石可以攻玉，多修习一门功夫，说不定什么时候也会大有用途。
The strike was pure finger strength against finger strength, breaking through the Wind Ancestor’s secret technique. He knew his abilities well; this claw’s power didn’t fall short of that of any same-level cultivator’s treasure. How could a mere human cultivator have such powerful finger strength?
lín xuān yuán běn jiù jīng shàn liàn tǐ zhī shù ， yòu yǒu dà liàng líng dān miào yào kě yǐ tūn fú ， xiū xí wǔ gōng zì rán shì yī rì qiān lǐ ， méi fèi shén me shì ， jiù xué huì le bǎi líng zhēn jiě zhōng suǒ zài de shén gōng mì shù 。。
林轩原本就jīng擅炼体之术，又有大量灵丹妙药可以吞服，修习武功自然是一rì千里，没费什么事，就学会了百灵真解中所载的神功秘术。。
But there was no time to ponder further. If he delayed, the opponent might use their treasures, making things even more difficult.
cǐ shí duì fāng pū dào jìn chù ， lín xuān lái bù jí jì chū bǎo wù ， biàn yǐ bǎi líng zhēn jiě zhōng de wǔ gōng duì fù 。
此时对方扑到近处，林轩来不及祭出宝物，便以百灵真解中的武功对付。
He flashed through countless shadows, like a whirlwind, rushing towards Lin Xuan.
zhè zhāo lóng zhǎo shǒu wēi lì bù sú ， rèn xué jí zhǔn 。
这招龙爪手威力不俗，认穴极准。
"Speed Law!"
dāng rán ， jǐn jǐn wǔ gōng hái dǎng duì fāng bú zhù ， dàn ruò zài cǐ jī chǔ shàng zài jiā shàng lì liàng fǎ zé ， nà wēi lì jiù bù kě tóng rì ér yǔ le 。
当然，仅仅武功还挡对方不住，但若在此基础上再加上力量法则，那威力就不可同rì而语了。
A look of surprise crossed Lin Xuan’s face as he recognized his opponent's abilities but still couldn’t evade them. This speed law was indeed formidable.
zhěng gè guò chéng shuō lái fán fù ， qí shí bù guò shùn xī de gōng fu ， diàn guāng huǒ shí jiān ， liǎng rén de shǒu zhǎng yǐ jīng zài bàn kōng zhōng xiāng chù 。
整个过程说来繁复，其实不过瞬息的功夫，电光火石间，两人的手掌已经在半空中相触。
Lin Xuan sighed and raised his right hand. A flicker of light appeared as the Nine Palaces Sword emerged from the void. However, there wasn't enough time to summon it fully; instead, he grabbed with his fist and swiftly stabbed out.
yī shēng jù xiǎng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， rú tóng shǎn diàn zài xū kōng zhōng huá guò 。
一声巨响传入耳朵，如同闪电在虚空中划过。
The sword hadn’t even reached its target when a wave of energy had already sliced through the air. The power was immense.
dàn jiàn bàn kōng zhōng yī tuán guāng yùn bào kāi ， xī lì yì cháng de gāng fēng xiàng zhe sì zhōu piāo sàn 。
但见半空中一团光晕爆开，犀利异常的罡风像着四周飘散。
But this sword technique wasn’t any immortal cultivation method but a martial art from the Hundred Spirit True Explanation.
liǎng dào rén yǐng zhòu fēn zhòu hé ， yī shí jiān nán yǐ kàn chū shuí shèng shuí fù ， dàn dāng liǎng rén zhàn dìng ， gāng cái nà yī jī de jié guǒ jiù hěn qīng chǔ 。
两道人影骤分骤合，一时间难以看出谁胜谁负，但当两人站定，刚才那一击的结果就很清楚。
Of course, not using immortal techniques wasn’t to hide his weakness; it was because in close combat, martial arts were more useful than cultivation methods.
lín xuān yī jiù zhàn zài yuán dì ， liǎn shàng dài zhe dàn dàn de xiào róng 。
林轩依旧站在原地，脸上带着淡淡的笑容。
Every tool has its limitations, and every skill has its strengths.
ér nà fēng lǎo guài ， què yǐ tuì dào shù shí zhàng zhī wài 。
而那风老怪，却已退到数十丈之外。
...
háng jia yī shēn shǒu ， biàn zhī yǒu méi yǒu 。
行家一伸手，便知有没有。
The sword’s momentum was fierce, and the Wind Ancestor couldn't directly confront it, retreating immediately after contact. He used his claws and feet, moving with such precision that it seemed like a strict martial art form.
gāng cái nà yī zhāo tā shì zài bì děi ， méi xiǎng dào zuì hòu zì jǐ què chī le dà kǔ 。
刚才那一招他势在必得，没想到最后自己却吃了大苦。
Lin Xuan’s pupils constricted as he showed an odd expression. The opponent's fist and foot techniques were clearly from the secular world, likely from masters of martial arts.
tā jì jīng chà lín xuān de fǎn yìng xùn sù ， gèng xiǎng bù tōng tā de ròu shēn wèi hé jiān rèn dào rú cǐ chéng dù 。
他既惊诧林轩的反应迅速，更想不通他的肉身为何坚韧到如此程度。
Martial Arts!
yào zhī dào ， gāng cái nà yī jī ， kě méi yǒu rèn hé qǔ qiǎo ， yǐ zhǐ lì ， duì zhǐ lì ， yìng shēng shēng jiāng zì jǐ de mì shù pò chú 。
要知道，刚才那一击，可没有任何取巧，以指力，对指力，硬生生将自己的秘术破除。
After several more exchanges, Lin Xuan was almost certain his guess was correct.
zì jǐ de shén tōng ， zì jǐ zuì qīng chǔ ， zhè yī zhǎo zhī wēi ， bàn diǎn yě bù bǐ tóng jiē xiū shì de fǎ bǎo xùn sè， qū qū yī rén lèi xiū xiān zhě ， zhǐ lì zěn me huì qiáng dào rú cǐ dì bù 。
自己的神通，自己最清楚，这一爪之威，半点也不比同阶修士的法宝逊sè，区区一人类修仙者，指力怎么会强到如此地步。
The old妖族 monster also excelled in secular martial arts. His skills were extremely high; even without using法力, this martial art far surpassed ordinary天道 experts.
rán ér cǐ kè yǐ méi yǒu shí jiān gěi tā xì xì sī suǒ ， ruò shì shāo yī dān gē ， ràng dí rén jì chū bǎo wù ， shì bì gèng jiā nán yǐ yìng fù 。
然而此刻已没有时间给他细细思索，若是稍一耽搁，让敌人祭出宝物，势必更加难以应付。
Lin Xuan was amazed, and the Wind Ancestor shared similar thoughts. He had a natural talent and after passing through the劫stage, he understood speed laws, further enhancing his abilities. But compared to other妖族 of the same level, he didn’t have any remarkable advantages.
dàn jiàn tā shēn xíng yī shǎn ， wú shù cán yǐng yóu xū kōng zhōng fú xiàn ér chū ， qí jí rú fēng ， yī gǔ nǎo xiàng lín xuān pū luò 。
但见他身形一闪，无数残影由虚空中浮现而出，其疾如风，一股脑像林轩扑落。
By chance, while traveling, he witnessed two masters from the secular world sparring. These were both masters with swift movements and impressive techniques.
“ sù dù fǎ zé ！”
“速度法则！”
To a妖族 at the劫stage, they were laughable.
lín xuān de yǎn zhōng shǎn guò yī sī qí sè。
林轩的眼中闪过一丝奇sè。
That day, bored, the Wind Ancestor watched these two ordinary humans spar from afar. But as he observed, an inner light flashed. He thought, because of my natural talent, I was already incredibly fast. With speed laws now, my movements are like lightning.
yǐ jiāng duì fāng de shén tōng rèn chū ， kě yī jiù wú fǎ duǒ guò 。
已将对方的神通认出，可依旧无法躲过。
But other old monsters at the same stage also mastered world laws; achieving excellence would be difficult.
zhè sù dù fǎ zé ， dàng zhēn shì fēi tóng xiǎo kě 。
这速度法则，当真是非同小可。
However, the benefits of speed laws were clear—by merely thinking, he could rush to an enemy’s side before they could even use their treasures. If he learned a set of these techniques, how could anyone withstand his punches and kicks?
lín xuān tàn le kǒu qì ， yòu shǒu tái qǐ ， dàn jiàn líng guāng shǎn shuò ， jiǔ gōng xū yú jiàn zì xū kōng zhōng fú xiàn ér chū 。
林轩叹了口气，右手抬起，但见灵光闪烁，九宫须臾剑自虚空中浮现而出。
Realizing this, he felt elated.
dàn cǐ shí cǐ kè ， lín xuān yǐ méi yǒu shí jiān jiāng cǐ jiàn jì qǐ ， yú shì fān zhǎng wò zhù ， dòng zuò xùn jí de yī jiàn cì chū 。
但此时此刻，林轩已没有时间将此剑祭起，于是翻掌握住，动作迅疾的一剑刺出。
Acting on it, with his power as an old monster at the劫stage, finding martial arts texts in the secular world was like picking fruit from a tree.
cī lā ……
刺啦……
He didn’t spend much time and found several secret manuals, quickly becoming a formidable expert.
jiàn wèi zhì ， jiàn qì yǐ jiāng xū kōng gē pò 。
剑未至，剑气已将虚空割破。
Of course, how powerful he was compared to other cultivators of the same level was uncertain. His earlier speculations were just that—speculations.
wēi lì dàng zhēn shì fēi tóng xiǎo kě 。
威力当真是非同小可。
Soon, he had an opportunity to face others at his level. Combining speed laws with martial arts, he easily defeated them in one exchange, much more than expected. The Wind Ancestor was so elated it shook him up.
dàn zhè yī jiàn yī jiù bìng bú shì shén me xiū xiān fǎ shù ， ér shì lín xuān xué zì bǎi líng zhēn jiě de wǔ gōng 。
但这一剑依旧并不是什么修仙法术，而是林轩学自百灵真解的武功。
He repeatedly faced formidable opponents but always emerged victorious, almost invincible against peers. Meeting Lin Xuan wasn’t on his radar; humans were easy prey once pushed into close range. Today, however, he found himself in a tough spot.
dāng rán ， bù yòng xiān shù ， bìng fēi wèi le cáng zhuō ， ér shì jìn shēn ròu bó ， wǔ gōng yuán běn jiù bǐ xiū xiān zhī fǎ yǒu yòng 。
当然，不用仙术，并非为了藏拙，而是近身肉搏，武功原本就比修仙之法有用。
P.S.: Happy New Year to all my fellow daoists! May your wishes come true and may you stay healthy and happy with your family!
The妖族's cultivation of physical refinement was indeed no small matter. If a regular cultivator were to switch places with the opponent, and be pushed into close range, even Moonling would be greatly alarmed, never expecting such swift actions from the other party.
Lin Xuan’s pupils constricted slightly.
While the power of this technique was impressive enough on its own, the speed at which the opponent approached was truly astonishing. Despite his shock, Lin Xuan wasn’t about to sit idly by and wait for death. As he saw the swift approach, he raised his right hand, fingers curled into claws, ready to strike.
This claw attack had considerable power but did not belong to any of the immortal techniques that Lin Xuan knew; it was a martial art from the secular world.
Martial arts qi for cultivators was trivial. However, in the Dragon’s Pillar Realm, there were some who practiced martial arts and could also integrate the cores of妖兽 crystals, known as妖化 beings. Their abilities were extraordinary, able to compete with cultivators on equal terms.
By chance, Lin Xuan had obtained numerous martial arts techniques that were highly valued by妖化 beings. Most cultivators would have scoffed at them, but Lin Xuan saw their potential. As the saying goes, a stone from another mountain can polish jade; learning more martial arts might come in handy someday.
Lin Xuan was already proficient in physical refinement techniques and had plenty of spiritual pills to aid his cultivation. Learning martial arts came naturally, and he quickly mastered the divine skills described in the Hundred Spirit True Explanation.
With the opponent now close enough, Lin Xuan didn’t have time to summon his treasures but instead used the martial arts from the Hundred Spirit True Explanation.
The Dragon Claw technique was powerful and precise in its strikes. However, it alone couldn’t stop the opponent. Adding force laws would make the difference.
Though the process seemed complex, it happened in an instant. Lightning-fast, their palms touched mid-air with a loud bang.
A burst of light illuminated the scene as fierce energy winds spread outwards. The two figures separated and recombined, but who emerged victorious was unclear until they stood still.
Lin Xuan remained standing, his face showing a faint smile. But the Wind Ancestor retreated to dozens of feet away.
An expert’s first move reveals their skill. He had expected this to be an easy victory, yet he ended up taking a heavy hit. He marveled at Lin Xuan's quick reflexes and wondered how his physical body could be so resilient.
The strike was pure finger strength against finger strength, breaking through the Wind Ancestor’s secret technique. He knew his abilities well; this claw’s power didn’t fall short of that of any same-level cultivator’s treasure. How could a mere human cultivator have such powerful finger strength?
But there was no time to ponder further. If he delayed, the opponent might use their treasures, making things even more difficult.
He flashed through countless shadows, like a whirlwind, rushing towards Lin Xuan.
"Speed Law!"
A look of surprise crossed Lin Xuan’s face as he recognized his opponent's abilities but still couldn’t evade them. This speed law was indeed formidable.
Lin Xuan sighed and raised his right hand. A flicker of light appeared as the Nine Palaces Sword emerged from the void. However, there wasn't enough time to summon it fully; instead, he grabbed with his fist and swiftly stabbed out.
Sizzz…
The sword hadn’t even reached its target when a wave of energy had already sliced through the air. The power was immense.
But this sword technique wasn’t any immortal cultivation method but a martial art from the Hundred Spirit True Explanation.
Of course, not using immortal techniques wasn’t to hide his weakness; it was because in close combat, martial arts were more useful than cultivation methods.
Every tool has its limitations, and every skill has its strengths.
...
The sword’s momentum was fierce, and the Wind Ancestor couldn't directly confront it, retreating immediately after contact. He used his claws and feet, moving with such precision that it seemed like a strict martial art form.
Lin Xuan’s pupils constricted as he showed an odd expression. The opponent's fist and foot techniques were clearly from the secular world, likely from masters of martial arts.
Martial Arts!
After several more exchanges, Lin Xuan was almost certain his guess was correct.
The old妖族 monster also excelled in secular martial arts. His skills were extremely high; even without using法力, this martial art far surpassed ordinary天道 experts.
Lin Xuan was amazed, and the Wind Ancestor shared similar thoughts. He had a natural talent and after passing through the劫stage, he understood speed laws, further enhancing his abilities. But compared to other妖族 of the same level, he didn’t have any remarkable advantages.
By chance, while traveling, he witnessed two masters from the secular world sparring. These were both masters with swift movements and impressive techniques.
To a妖族 at the劫stage, they were laughable.
That day, bored, the Wind Ancestor watched these two ordinary humans spar from afar. But as he observed, an inner light flashed. He thought, because of my natural talent, I was already incredibly fast. With speed laws now, my movements are like lightning.
But other old monsters at the same stage also mastered world laws; achieving excellence would be difficult.
However, the benefits of speed laws were clear—by merely thinking, he could rush to an enemy’s side before they could even use their treasures. If he learned a set of these techniques, how could anyone withstand his punches and kicks?
Realizing this, he felt elated.
Acting on it, with his power as an old monster at the劫stage, finding martial arts texts in the secular world was like picking fruit from a tree.
He didn’t spend much time and found several secret manuals, quickly becoming a formidable expert.
Of course, how powerful he was compared to other cultivators of the same level was uncertain. His earlier speculations were just that—speculations.
Soon, he had an opportunity to face others at his level. Combining speed laws with martial arts, he easily defeated them in one exchange, much more than expected. The Wind Ancestor was so elated it shook him up.
He repeatedly faced formidable opponents but always emerged victorious, almost invincible against peers. Meeting Lin Xuan wasn’t on his radar; humans were easy prey once pushed into close range. Today, however, he found himself in a tough spot.
P.S.: Happy New Year to all my fellow daoists! May your wishes come true and may you stay healthy and happy with your family!