nà yuán běn kōng wú yī wù de shí shì jiǎo luò ， tū rán fú xiàn chū yī céng qīng sè de guāng mù ， jiē zhe yòu yóu qīng zhuǎn lán ， zuì hòu jìng rán biàn chéng le zǐ sè 。
那原本空无一物的石室角落，突然浮现出一层青色的光幕，接着又由青转蓝，最后竟然变成了紫色。
That originally empty stone chamber suddenly flickered with a layer of green light, which then turned blue and finally became purple.
shǎo qǐng ， guāng huá jiàn jiàn liǎn qù ， yī zuò chuán sòng zhèn chū xiàn zài le yǎn lián lǐ 。
少顷，光华渐渐敛去，一座传送阵出现在了眼帘里。
After a moment, the brilliance gradually faded away, revealing a teleportation array before his eyes.
zhè chuán sòng zhèn jīng zhì xiǎo qiǎo ， shàng miàn fú wén biàn bù ， kè mǎn le lín xuān kàn bù dǒng de shàng gǔ wén zì ， yī kàn jiù shì nián dài jiǔ yuǎn zhī wù 。
这传送阵精致小巧，上面符文遍布，刻满了林轩看不懂的上古文字，一看就是年代久远之物。
This array was delicate and compact, covered in runes that Lin Xuan couldn't understand. It seemed to be an ancient artifact from long ago.
zhè ge fā xiàn zhe shí ràng lín xuān xīn xǐ ， bù guò tā què méi yǒu mào shī de shàng qián ， ér shì yòng shén shí sǎo le yī xià sì zhōu ， què dìng méi yǒu wēi xiǎn yǐ hòu ， zhè cái bù huāng bù máng de zǒu guò qù le 。
这个发现着实让林轩欣喜，不过他却没有冒失的上前，而是用神识扫了一下四周，确定没有危险以后，这才不慌不忙的走过去了。
Lin Xuan's discovery brought him joy, but he didn't rush forward impulsively. Instead, he used his divine sense to scan the surroundings, confirming there were no dangers before proceeding calmly.
suī rán gǔ chuán sòng zhèn yǔ rú jīn de xiāng bǐ ， yào shāo shāo fù zá yī xiē ， bù guò yǐ lín xuān rú jīn zài zhèn fǎ fāng miàn de zào yì ， dào yě miǎn qiǎng néng gòu biàn shí ， zhè chuán sòng zhèn suī rán nián dài jiǔ yuǎn le yì diǎn ， què wán hǎo wú sǔn ， jí shǐ bù zuò xiū bǔ ， yě néng lì kè shǐ yòng 。
虽然古传送阵与如今的相比，要稍稍复杂一些，不过以林轩如今在阵法方面的造诣，倒也勉强能够辨识，这传送阵虽然年代久远了一点，却完好无损，即使不做修补，也能立刻使用。
Although this ancient teleportation array was slightly more complex than modern ones, Lin Xuan, with his current understanding of arrays, could still decipher it. This array, though old, was intact and could be used immediately without repair.
yuán lái zhè ér shì yī chù jiǎ dòng fǔ 。
原来这儿是一处假洞府。
Originally, this place was a fake cave dwelling.
lín xuān shǒu mō zhe xià bā ， liǎn shàng lù chū yī sī wán wèi zhī sè 。
林轩手摸着下巴，脸上露出一丝玩味之色。
Lin Xuan rubbed his chin, a playful expression on his face.
zhè zhǒng shì qíng zài xiū zhēn jiè suī rán bù duō ， dàn yě tán bù shàng yǒu shén me xī qí zhī chù 。
这种事情在修真界虽然不多，但也谈不上有什么稀奇之处。
Such things were not uncommon in the cultivation world, but they weren't particularly rare either.
yī xiē shēn huái zhòng bǎo ， huò zhě chóu jiā hěn duō de xiū zhēn zhě zài kāi pì dòng fǔ de shí hòu ， wǎng wǎng dū huì zài zhōu wéi bù zhì shàng jǐ gè wěi zhuāng qiǎo miào de jiǎ dòng fǔ 。
一些身怀重宝，或者仇家很多的修真者在开辟洞府的时候，往往都会在周围布置上几个伪装巧妙的假洞府。
Some cultivators with valuable treasures or many enemies often set up several well-camouflaged fake caves when establishing their own. This way, even if their enemies came looking for them, they would have enough time to prepare.
zhè yàng jí shǐ yǒu chóu jiā zhǎo shàng mén lái ， tā men yě yǒu zú gòu de shí jiān cóng róng yìng duì 。
这样即使有仇家找上门来，他们也有足够的时间从容应对。
Some especially ruthless ones might even set up a few trap arrays in these fake caves. Thinking of this, Lin Xuan's forehead was drenched with cold sweat.
gèng yǒu yī xiē xīn hěn shǒu là de ， huì zài jiǎ dòng fǔ bù zhì shàng jǐ tào xiàn jǐng zhèn fǎ ， xiǎng dào zhè lǐ ， lín xuān de lěng hàn jiù cóng é tóu cén cén ér xià 。
更有一些心狠手辣的，会在假洞府布置上几套陷阱阵法，想到这里，林轩的冷汗就从额头涔涔而下。
Fortunately, there were no traps here. Otherwise, being trapped by an ancient cultivator’s restrictions, it was uncertain whether his abilities would allow him to escape safely.
hái hǎo ， zhè ge jiǎ dòng fǔ zhōng méi yǒu ， fǒu zé ， kùn zài gǔ xiū shì de jìn zhì zhī zhōng ， jí biàn zì jǐ de shén tōng ， néng fǒu píng ān tuō xiǎn ， yě hái shì liǎng shuō zhī shì 。
还好，这个假洞府中没有，否则，困在古修士的禁制之中，即便自己的神通，能否平安脱险，也还是两说之事。
This teleportation array should lead directly to the real cave dwelling.
zhè ge chuán sòng zhèn ， yīng gāi kě yǐ zhí dá zhēn dòng fǔ 。
这个传送阵，应该可以直达真洞府。
However, its setup was indeed clever. No wonder Li Yaotian had dug for three feet and came up empty-handed; even after all these days of searching, Lin Xuan hadn't found any clues either.
bù guò bù zhì hái zhēn gòu qiǎo miào de ， guài bù dé lǐ yào tiān jué dì sān chǐ yě zhǐ néng shì kōng shǒu ér guī ， ér zì jǐ zhè xiē tiān zài zěn yàng nǔ lì de zhǎo xún yě fā xiàn bù liǎo zhū sī mǎ jì 。
不过布置还真够巧妙的，怪不得李耀天掘地三尺也只能是空手而归，而自己这些天再怎样努力的找寻也发现不了蛛丝马迹。
It turned out that this teleportation array only appeared on nights with a full moon.
yuán lái zhǐ yǒu zài yuán yuè zhī yè zhè chuán sòng zhèn cái huì xiǎn xiàn 。
原来只有在圆月之夜这传送阵才会显现。
Lin Xuan carefully checked again before taking out several crystal stones from his pocket and placing them on the array. A spell was cast at the center of the array, causing it to hum loudly.
lín xuān yòu zǐ xì jiǎn chá le yī fān ， rán hòu cóng huái zhōng qǔ chū jǐ kuài jīng shí ， ān fàng zài shàng miàn 。
林轩又仔细检查了一番，然后从怀中取出几块晶石，安放在上面。
Standing calmly above it, a soft light enveloped him. Then, Lin Xuan's figure gradually became indistinct until he vanished completely.
yī dào fǎ jué dǎ zài zhèn yǎn 。 chuán sòng zhèn dùn shí wū wū de míng xiǎng le qǐ lái 。
一道法诀打在阵眼。传送阵顿时呜呜的鸣响了起来。
He felt a slight dizziness but wasn't alarmed; this was normal for teleportation. Soon, the scenery before his eyes cleared up.
lín xuān shén sè cóng róng de zhàn dào le shàng miàn ， yī céng róu hé de guāng yùn bāo guǒ zhù tā de shēn tǐ ， rán hòu ， lín xuān dì shēn yǐng zhú jiàn mó hú ， zuì hòu xiāo shī dé wú yǐng wú zōng 。
林轩神色从容的站到了上面，一层柔和的光晕包裹住他的身体，然后，林轩地身影逐渐模糊，最后消失得无影无踪。
Lin Xuan clapped his hands and a layer of green light flashed around him, opening the Nine Heavens Spirit Shield. At the same time, the Purple Yang Sacred Pearl was summoned into play.
nǎo dài yǒu yì diǎn qīng wēi de xuàn yūn gǎn jué ， lín xuān bìng bù jīng huāng ， zhè shì chuán sòng de zhèng cháng xiàn xiàng ， hěn kuài 。 yǎn qián de jǐng wù jiù qīng xī le qǐ lái 。
脑袋有一点轻微的眩晕感觉，林轩并不惊慌，这是传送的正常现象，很快。眼前的景物就清晰了起来。
Always ready to deal with any potential danger.
lín xuān shuāng shǒu yī pāi ， hún shēn qīng guāng yī shǎn ， yǐ jiāng jiǔ tiān líng dùn dǎ kāi ， tóng shí xuán huǒ shén zhū yě bèi tā jì le qǐ lái 。
林轩双手一拍，浑身青光一闪，已将九天灵盾打开，同时玄火神珠也被他祭了起来。
Fortunately, this time Lin Xuan's overcaution was unnecessary; there was nothing. He found himself in a small but high cave.
suí shí zhǔn bèi yìng fù kě néng chū xiàn de wēi xiǎn 。
随时准备应付可能出现的危险。
The cave wasn't large, about seven or eight zhang (approximately 23 feet) square. In front of it stood a smooth stone platform where an elderly man with youthful features and white hair was sitting cross-legged.
hǎo zài zhè yī cì shì lín xuān guò fèn xiǎo xīn le ， shén me yě méi yǒu ， cǐ shí tā shēn chù yī fēng bì de shān dòng lǐ miàn 。
好在这一次是林轩过分小心了，什么也没有，此时他身处一封闭的山洞里面。
However, Lin Xuan didn't feel alarmed; although the old man had a Taoist appearance, his vitality was completely gone, indicating he had been deceased for some time.
zhè shān dòng bù dà ， gāo què yǒu qī bā zhàng jiàn fāng ， zài de qián miàn 。 yǒu yī kuài guāng huá píng zhěng de shí tái 。 yī wèi tóng yán hè fà dì lǎo zhě zhèng pán xī zuò zài shàng miàn 。
这山洞不大，高却有七八丈见方，在的前面。有一块光滑平整的石台。一位童颜鹤发地老者正盘膝坐在上面。
This was somewhat unusual. While cultivators might have lived in splendor during their lives, once their lifespans were exhausted and they returned to the mortal realm, they became nothing more than dried bones like ordinary people.
bù guò lín xuān què bìng bù jīng huāng ， zhè lǎo zhě suī rán xiān fēng dào gǔ ， róng mào xǔ xǔ rú shēng ， dàn què shēng jī quán wú ， xiǎn rán zuò huà yǐ jiǔ 。
不过林轩却并不惊慌，这老者虽然仙风道骨，容貌栩栩如生，但却生机全无，显然坐化已久。
Such cases of incorruptible corpses were rare—either because they possessed extraordinary treasures or had practiced special techniques.
bù guò zhè dào yǒu xiē xī qí ， xiū xiān zhī rén shēng qián gù rán shì fēng guāng wú bǐ ， rán ér shòu yuán hào jìn ， hún guī dì fǔ yǐ hòu ， yǔ pǔ tōng de fán rén yě méi yǒu qū bié ， tóng yàng shì yī jù fén zhōng kū gǔ ér yǐ 。
不过这倒有些稀奇，修仙之人生前固然是风光无比，然而寿元耗尽，魂归地府以后，与普通的凡人也没有区别，同样是一具坟中枯骨而已。
However, these thoughts only flashed through Lin Xuan's mind briefly; he didn't have time for such contemplations.
zhè zhǒng shī shēn bù fǔ de qíng kuàng kě shì bù duō 。 bú shì shēn huái yì bǎo ， jiù shì céng jīng xiū liàn guò tè shū shén tōng 。
这种尸身不腐的情况可是不多。不是身怀异宝，就是曾经修炼过特殊神通。
His gaze soon fell on the old man’s waist where a green storage bag hung.
bù guò zhè xiē niàn tou yě jǐn shì zài lín xuān nǎo hǎi zhōng yī zhuǎn ， tā kě méi yǒu xīn qíng yán jiū 。
不过这些念头也仅是在林轩脑海中一转，他可没有心情研究。
It was an ancient cultivator'slost treasure.
hěn kuài ， lín xuān de mù guāng jiù luò zài le cǐ rén de yāo jiān ， nà lǐ guà zhe yí gè qīng sè de chǔ wù dài 。
很快，林轩的目光就落在了此人的腰间，那里挂着一个青色的储物袋。
Clearly, this would be another significant find.
gǔ xiū shì de yí bǎo 。
古修士的遗宝。
Lin Xuan licked his lips and hesitated but ultimately decided not to take it. Instead, he patted one of the pockets on his waist, and a ball of black energy emerged. As the mist dissipated, a humanoid figure with red eyes and green hair could be vaguely seen.
xiǎn rán ， zì jǐ zhè cì yòu néng yǒu bù xiǎo de shōu huò 。
显然，自己这次又能有不小的收获。
A zombie!
lín xuān zā le zā zuǐ chún ， lüè yī yóu yù ， què bìng méi yǒu dòng shǒu qù qǔ 。
林轩咂了咂嘴唇，略一犹豫，却并没有动手去取。
This was Lin Xuan's last remaining one.
ér shì zài yāo jiān dì mǒu zhǐ kǒu dài yī pāi ， yī tuán hēi qì cóng lǐ miàn mào le chū lái 。 wù qì sàn kāi yǐ hòu 。 yǐn yuē kě jiàn shì yī zhī hóng yǎn lǜ máo dì rén xíng guài wù 。
而是在腰间地某只口袋一拍，一团黑气从里面冒了出来。雾气散开以后。隐约可见是一只红眼绿毛地人形怪物。
"Go!"
jiāng shī ！
僵尸！
Lin Xuan extended his hand and lightly tapped it. The zombie immediately obeyed by extending its withered claw to grab the storage bag at the old man’s waist.
zhè shì lín xuān shuò guǒ jǐn cún de zuì hòu yī zhī 。
这是林轩硕果仅存的最后一只。
Just as it was about to touch, a spark suddenly emerged from the storage bag, seemingly slow but actually quick, landing on the zombie's arm.
“ qù ！”
“去！”
Suddenly, that tiny spark exploded in an unbelievable manner. In less than a second, the zombie turned into ashes.
lín xuān shēn chū shǒu lái ， qīng qīng yì diǎn 。 nà jiāng shī lì kè tīng huà de shēn chū yī zhī kū shòu de lì zhuǎ ， zhuā xiàng lǎo zhě yāo jiān de chǔ wù dài 。
林轩伸出手来，轻轻一点。那僵尸立刻听话的伸出一只枯瘦的利爪，抓像老者腰间的储物袋。
Lin Xuan was greatly surprised; he had manipulated the zombie out of fear of traps. What kind of flame was this, so domineering?
yǎn kàn jiù yào pèng dào 。 cóng nà chǔ wù dài lǐ ， tū rán piāo chū le yì diǎn huǒ xīng ， shì huǎn shí jí ， zhān shàng le jiāng shī de shǒu bì 。
眼看就要碰到。从那储物袋里，突然飘出了一点火星，似缓实急，沾上了僵尸的手臂。
Purity Yang Fire? No, not even late-stage or fully perfected cultivators' fire could match its power unless… it was an infant's fire from anspirit infant period elder.
hū de yī xià ， nà huǒ xīng míng míng zhǐ yǒu ruò yǐn ruò xiàn de yì diǎn ， què bù kě sī yì de yī xià zi bào rán qǐ lái ， jǐn jǐn bú dào yī miǎo de gōng fu ， nà jiāng shī jiù huà wéi huī jìn le 。
忽的一下，那火星明明只有若隐若现的一点，却不可思议的一下子爆燃起来，仅仅不到一秒的功夫，那僵尸就化为灰烬了。
Lin Xuan had always suspected that the owner of this cave had reached thespirit infant period realm. The events he witnessed just confirmed his suspicions.
lín xuān sǒng rán dòng róng ， tā jiù shì hài pà yǒu xiàn jǐng suǒ yǐ cái cāo zòng jiāng shī chū shǒu ， zhè shì shén me huǒ yàn ， jìng rán rú cǐ dì bà dào 。
林轩耸然动容，他就是害怕有陷阱所以才操纵僵尸出手，这是什么火焰，竟然如此地霸道。
However, this person’s mind was wicked; before a cultivator's death, if they didn't have heirs to pass on their treasures, they would often keep them nearby for any potential savior.
chún yáng dān huǒ ， bú duì ， bié shuō zì jǐ ， hòu qī shèn zhì dà yuán mǎn jìng jiè xiū shì de dān huǒ yě méi cǐ wēi lì ， chú fēi shì …… yuán yīng qī lǎo guài de yīng huǒ 。
纯阳丹火，不对，别说自己，后期甚至大圆满境界修士的丹火也没此威力，除非是……元婴期老怪的婴火。
Such traps set after death were rare—this person wasn’t likely a heretic or someone who hated all of humanity.
lín xuān běn lái jiù huái yí zhè shān dòng de zhǔ rén dá dào le yuán yīng qī de jìng jiè ， gāng cái suǒ jiàn de yī qiè ， bù guò shì zhèng shí le tā de cāi cè ér yǐ 。
林轩本来就怀疑这山洞的主人达到了元婴期的境界，刚才所见的一切，不过是证实了他的猜测而已。
Fortunately, he hadn't acted rashly; with this flame’s power, even if one could survive, severe injuries were inevitable.
zhǐ bù guò cǐ rén xīn sī hěn dú ， yì bān xiū shì zuò huà yǐ qián ， bǎo wù líng dān ruò méi yǒu hòu rén kě yǐ chuán shòu ， yě dū huì fàng zài shēn biān ， děng dài yǒu yuán zhī rén de dào lái 。
只不过此人心思狠毒，一般修士坐化以前，宝物灵丹若没有后人可以传授，也都会放在身边，等待有缘之人的到来。
Lin Xuan's eyes flashed with a sinister glint.
zhè zhǒng sǐ hòu hái yào shè xià xiàn jǐng hài rén de zhe shí bù duō ， kàn lái cǐ rén bú shì shén me xié xiū ， jiù shì fèn shì jí sú ， hèn jǐn tiān xià rén dì xiū shì le 。
这种死后还要设下陷阱害人的着实不多，看来此人不是什么邪修，就是愤世嫉俗，恨尽天下人地修士了。
"Master, what should we do? This fire seems quite powerful," Moonlight appeared in a flash, her expression slightly worried as she said.
hái hǎo zì jǐ méi yǒu qīng jǔ wàng dòng ， fǒu zé yǐ zhè huǒ yàn dì wēi lì ， jiù suàn néng gòu jiǎo xìng bù sǐ ， zhòng shāng yě shì nán miǎn zhī shì 。
还好自己没有轻举妄动，否则以这火焰地威力，就算能够侥幸不死，重伤也是难免之事。
"It's nothing to worry about. Even if it’s an infant's fire from anspirit infant period elder, I have ways to deal with it," Lin Xuan said confidently and calmly.
lín xuān yǎn zhōng shǎn guò yī sī yīn lì 。
林轩眼中闪过一丝阴厉。
His words weren't empty boasting; this heretic had been deceased for over a million years. Although he didn’t know what secret method the old man used to seal his infant fire and preserve it until now, without its master's spiritual energy, the power of the infant fire was limited.
“ shào yé ， zěn me bàn ， zhè huǒ yàn hǎo xiàng hěn lì hài de yàng zi 。” bái guāng yī shǎn ， yuè ér yě xiàn shēn chū lái ， xiū wèi wēi zhòu dì shuō dào 。
“少爷，怎么办，这火焰好像很厉害的样子。”白光一闪，月儿也现身出来，修为微皱地说道。
With careful handling, even brute force could eventually break through.
“ méi shén me liǎo bù qǐ ， jiù suàn shì yuán yīng qī lǎo guài de yīng huǒ ， wǒ yě yǒu pò jiě zhī fǎ dì 。” lín xuān xiōng yǒu chéng zhú ， bù huāng bù máng de shuō 。
“没什么了不起，就算是元婴期老怪的婴火，我也有破解之法地。”林轩胸有成竹，不慌不忙的说。
Explaining his thoughts to Moonlight, she nodded in agreement: "Master, should I help?"
tā yī fān yán yǔ ， bìng fēi shì hú chuī dà qì ， bì jìng zhè míng xié xiū ， zuò huà yǐ yǒu bǎi wàn nián zhī jiǔ ， suī rán bù zhī dào tā yòng le shén me mì fǎ ， néng gòu jiāng yīng huǒ fēng cún bìng bǎo cún dào xiàn zài ， dàn shǎo le zhǔ rén líng lì de zhī chēng ， zhè yīng huǒ de yùn hán de fǎ lì bì jìng yǒu xiàn 。
他一番言语，并非是胡吹大气，毕竟这名邪修，坐化已有百万年之久，虽然不知道他用了什么秘法，能够将婴火封存并保存到现在，但少了主人灵力的支撑，这婴火的蕴含的法力毕竟有限。
Lin Xuan naturally wouldn’t refuse. Although he could manage alone, with Moonlight’s assistance, they would make much faster progress.
zhǐ yào zì jǐ xiǎo xīn yì diǎn ， jiù suàn shì yòng mán lì yì diǎn yì diǎn de xiāo mó ， zuì zhōng yě néng jiāng pò chú 。
只要自己小心一点，就算是用蛮力一点一点的消磨，最终也能将破除。
He clapped his hands on the storage bag and summoned the Drifting Cloud Snow Sword. Moonlight also took out the Beast Soul Banner.
jiāng xiǎng fǎ yǔ yuè ér yī shuō ， shào nǚ yě zàn tóng de diǎn diǎn tóu ：“ shào yé ， yào bù yào wǒ bāng shǒu ？”
将想法与月儿一说，少女也赞同的点点头：“少爷，要不要我帮手？”
Nature's elements were opposite; for fire, ice or yin attributes would be most effective.
lín xuān zì rán bú huì jù jué ， suī rán zì jǐ yí gè rén yě kě yǐ ， dàn yǒu yuè ér de bāng zhù ， jìn dù huì kuài shàng xǔ duō 。
林轩自然不会拒绝，虽然自己一个人也可以，但有月儿的帮助，进度会快上许多。
Lin Xuan inhaled deeply, forming a spell with both hands while whispering incantations that echoed through the cave.
shēn shǒu zài chǔ wù dài shàng yī pāi ， lín xuān jiāng piāo yún luò xuě jiàn jì le qǐ lái ， yuè ér yě qǔ chū le shòu hún fān 。
伸手在储物袋上一拍，林轩将飘云落雪剑祭了起来，月儿也取出了兽魂幡。
"Quickly!"
wàn wù xiāng shēng xiāng kè ， duì yú huǒ yàn ， zì rán yào yòng bīng shǔ xìng huò zhě yīn shǔ xìng de fǎ bǎo le 。
万物相生相克，对于火焰，自然要用冰属性或者阴属性的法宝了。
With Lin Xuan’s command, the Drifting Cloud Snow Sword trembled violently. A white light shone, twisting and expanding into an eight-to-seven zhang-long (approximately 23 feet) ice dragon.
lín xuān xī le kǒu qì ， shuāng shǒu qiā jué ， zuǐ chún wēi dòng ， dī chén de zhòu yǔ shēng huí dàng zài shān dòng zhōng 。
林轩吸了口气，双手掐诀，嘴唇微动，低沉的咒语声回荡在山洞中。
On the other side, Moonlight waved her hand, and the ghostly mist from the Beast Soul Banner transformed into a black dragon...
That originally empty stone chamber suddenly flickered with a layer of green light, which then turned blue and finally became purple.
After a moment, the brilliance gradually faded away, revealing a teleportation array before his eyes.
This array was delicate and compact, covered in runes that Lin Xuan couldn't understand. It seemed to be an ancient artifact from long ago.
Lin Xuan's discovery brought him joy, but he didn't rush forward impulsively. Instead, he used his divine sense to scan the surroundings, confirming there were no dangers before proceeding calmly.
Although this ancient teleportation array was slightly more complex than modern ones, Lin Xuan, with his current understanding of arrays, could still decipher it. This array, though old, was intact and could be used immediately without repair.
Originally, this place was a fake cave dwelling.
Lin Xuan rubbed his chin, a playful expression on his face.
Such things were not uncommon in the cultivation world, but they weren't particularly rare either.
Some cultivators with valuable treasures or many enemies often set up several well-camouflaged fake caves when establishing their own. This way, even if their enemies came looking for them, they would have enough time to prepare.
Some especially ruthless ones might even set up a few trap arrays in these fake caves. Thinking of this, Lin Xuan's forehead was drenched with cold sweat.
Fortunately, there were no traps here. Otherwise, being trapped by an ancient cultivator’s restrictions, it was uncertain whether his abilities would allow him to escape safely.
This teleportation array should lead directly to the real cave dwelling.
However, its setup was indeed clever. No wonder Li Yaotian had dug for three feet and came up empty-handed; even after all these days of searching, Lin Xuan hadn't found any clues either.
It turned out that this teleportation array only appeared on nights with a full moon.
Lin Xuan carefully checked again before taking out several crystal stones from his pocket and placing them on the array. A spell was cast at the center of the array, causing it to hum loudly.
Standing calmly above it, a soft light enveloped him. Then, Lin Xuan's figure gradually became indistinct until he vanished completely.
He felt a slight dizziness but wasn't alarmed; this was normal for teleportation. Soon, the scenery before his eyes cleared up.
Lin Xuan clapped his hands and a layer of green light flashed around him, opening the Nine Heavens Spirit Shield. At the same time, the Purple Yang Sacred Pearl was summoned into play.
Always ready to deal with any potential danger.
Fortunately, this time Lin Xuan's overcaution was unnecessary; there was nothing. He found himself in a small but high cave.
The cave wasn't large, about seven or eight zhang (approximately 23 feet) square. In front of it stood a smooth stone platform where an elderly man with youthful features and white hair was sitting cross-legged.
However, Lin Xuan didn't feel alarmed; although the old man had a Taoist appearance, his vitality was completely gone, indicating he had been deceased for some time.
This was somewhat unusual. While cultivators might have lived in splendor during their lives, once their lifespans were exhausted and they returned to the mortal realm, they became nothing more than dried bones like ordinary people.
Such cases of incorruptible corpses were rare—either because they possessed extraordinary treasures or had practiced special techniques.
However, these thoughts only flashed through Lin Xuan's mind briefly; he didn't have time for such contemplations.
His gaze soon fell on the old man’s waist where a green storage bag hung.
It was an ancient cultivator'slost treasure.
Clearly, this would be another significant find.
Lin Xuan licked his lips and hesitated but ultimately decided not to take it. Instead, he patted one of the pockets on his waist, and a ball of black energy emerged. As the mist dissipated, a humanoid figure with red eyes and green hair could be vaguely seen.
A zombie!
This was Lin Xuan's last remaining one.
"Go!"
Lin Xuan extended his hand and lightly tapped it. The zombie immediately obeyed by extending its withered claw to grab the storage bag at the old man’s waist.
Just as it was about to touch, a spark suddenly emerged from the storage bag, seemingly slow but actually quick, landing on the zombie's arm.
Suddenly, that tiny spark exploded in an unbelievable manner. In less than a second, the zombie turned into ashes.
Lin Xuan was greatly surprised; he had manipulated the zombie out of fear of traps. What kind of flame was this, so domineering?
Purity Yang Fire? No, not even late-stage or fully perfected cultivators' fire could match its power unless… it was an infant's fire from anspirit infant period elder.
Lin Xuan had always suspected that the owner of this cave had reached thespirit infant period realm. The events he witnessed just confirmed his suspicions.
However, this person’s mind was wicked; before a cultivator's death, if they didn't have heirs to pass on their treasures, they would often keep them nearby for any potential savior.
Such traps set after death were rare—this person wasn’t likely a heretic or someone who hated all of humanity.
Fortunately, he hadn't acted rashly; with this flame’s power, even if one could survive, severe injuries were inevitable.
Lin Xuan's eyes flashed with a sinister glint.
"Master, what should we do? This fire seems quite powerful," Moonlight appeared in a flash, her expression slightly worried as she said.
"It's nothing to worry about. Even if it’s an infant's fire from anspirit infant period elder, I have ways to deal with it," Lin Xuan said confidently and calmly.
His words weren't empty boasting; this heretic had been deceased for over a million years. Although he didn’t know what secret method the old man used to seal his infant fire and preserve it until now, without its master's spiritual energy, the power of the infant fire was limited.
With careful handling, even brute force could eventually break through.
Explaining his thoughts to Moonlight, she nodded in agreement: "Master, should I help?"
Lin Xuan naturally wouldn’t refuse. Although he could manage alone, with Moonlight’s assistance, they would make much faster progress.
He clapped his hands on the storage bag and summoned the Drifting Cloud Snow Sword. Moonlight also took out the Beast Soul Banner.
Nature's elements were opposite; for fire, ice or yin attributes would be most effective.
Lin Xuan inhaled deeply, forming a spell with both hands while whispering incantations that echoed through the cave.
"Quickly!"
With Lin Xuan’s command, the Drifting Cloud Snow Sword trembled violently. A white light shone, twisting and expanding into an eight-to-seven zhang-long (approximately 23 feet) ice dragon.
On the other side, Moonlight waved her hand, and the ghostly mist from the Beast Soul Banner transformed into a black dragon...