gāng cái suī rán yǐ jīng yǒu cāi cè ， dàn qīn yǎn mù dǔ ， hái shì ràng tián xiǎo jiàn de liǎn sè ， nán kàn dào le jí chù ， yě bù chí yí ， yī dào fǎ jué dǎ le chū qù 。.
刚才虽然已经有猜测，但亲眼目睹，还是让田小剑的脸色，难看到了极处，也不迟疑，一道法诀打了出去。.
Just now, although there had been some guesses, the sight was still enough to make Tian Xiaojian's face turn pale. Without hesitation, he cast a spell.
dùn shí ， lì hǒu shēng dà zuò ， nà sān shǒu qí lín de shēn yǐng zhòu rán biàn dà le 。
顿时，厉吼声大做，那三首麒麟的身影骤然变大了。
Suddenly, the howls grew louder as the three-headed qilin's figures suddenly enlarged.
páo xiāo fēi wǔ ， è hěn hěn de xiàng wàn dú lǎo zǔ pū chū 。
咆哮飞舞，恶狠狠的像万毒老祖扑出。
Roaring and dancing through the air, they fiercely lunged at the Old Patriarch of Ten Thousand Poisons.
yù wài tiān mó ， tián xiǎo jiàn liǎo jiě dé suī rán bù rú lín xuān xiáng xì qīng chǔ ， dàn yě zhī dào zhè yàng de cún zài jí nán duì fù 。
域外天魔，田小剑了解得虽然不如林轩详细清楚，但也知道这样的存在极难对付。
Although Tian Xiaojian didn't know the域外天魔as well as Lin Xuan did, he knew that such an existence was extremely difficult to deal with. After possessing the Old Patriarch of Ten Thousand Poisons, his strength would increase significantly from its original base. Therefore, he had no hesitation and acted decisively.
duó shě wàn dú lǎo zǔ hòu shí lì huì zài yuán yǒu de jī chǔ shàng zēng tiān xǔ duō ， gù ér tā bàn fēn yóu yù yě wú ， chū shǒu hěn là guǒ gǎn dào le jí chù 。
夺舍万毒老祖后实力会在原有的基础上增添许多，故而他半分犹豫也无，出手狠辣果敢到了极处。
"Damn old monster! Try out the power of my True Demon Shatter-Sky Saber!"
“ kě wù de lǎo guài wù ， cháng yī cháng běn shào yé de zhēn mó suì kōng dāo wēi lì rú hé ？”
“可恶的老怪物，尝一尝本少爷的真魔碎空刀威力如何？”
In a single exchange, Tian Xiaojian revealed his life essence treasure.
yí gè zhào miàn ， tián xiǎo jiàn jiù jì chū le zì jǐ de běn mìng bǎo wù 。
一个照面，田小剑就祭出了自己的本命宝物。
Before the words were even finished, a crystalline light suddenly appeared on his body. Accompanied by the "zhi zhi" sound of breaking through space, countless bright rays shot out from his body surface.
huà yīn wèi luò ， zhǐ jiàn tā shēn tǐ biǎo miàn jīng máng zhòu qǐ ， bàn suí zhe “ chī chī ” de pò kōng shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， wú shù liàng lì de guāng xiàn yóu tā shēn tǐ biǎo miàn jī shè 。
话音未落，只见他身体表面晶芒骤起，伴随着“嗤嗤”的破空声传入耳朵，无数亮丽的光线由他身体表面激射。
The crystalline light was so brilliant and the momentum so fierce that even the域外天魔, who was indifferent to everything, couldn't help but change color.
nà jīng máng shì rú cǐ de liàng lì ， lái shì gèng shì wú bǐ de jìn jí ， biàn shì mù kōng yī qiè de yù wài tiān mó ， yě bù yóu de bó rán biàn sè 。
那晶芒是如此的亮丽，来势更是无比的劲急，便是目空一切的域外天魔，也不由得勃然变色。
He tried to dodge, but it was too late. Tian Xiaojian's timing and angle were just right. The two attacks connected seamlessly; the Old Patriarch of Ten Thousand Poisons realized something was wrong but had no time to make any changes.
tā xiǎng yào duǒ ， dàn lái bù jí le 。
他想要躲，但来不及了。
"Y-You..."
tián xiǎo jiàn de shí jī jiǎo dù ， jiē ná niē dé qià dào hǎo chù 。
田小剑的时机角度，皆拿捏得恰到好处。
In his shock and anger, he flared up his sleeves, and a whistling sound filled the air as centipedes, frogs, venomous snakes, spiders, and scorpions appeared. There were also various other poisonous insects vying for position in an instant, filling the entire sky.
liǎng zhǒng gōng jī de xián jiē ， gèng shì dà yǒu kǎo jiū de ， wàn dú lǎo zǔ fā xiàn bù tuǒ ， què gēn běn lái bù jí gǎi biàn shén me 。
两种攻击的衔接，更是大有考究的，万毒老祖发现不妥，却根本来不及改变什么。
The Old Patriarch of Ten Thousand Poisons was naturally skilled at controlling insects, but his insects were primarily toxic. These before him were unknown to Tian Xiaojian; however, how could he rely on such a small amount of power to block his True Demon Shatter-Sky Saber?
“ nǐ ……”
“你……”
That would be too naive!
jīng nù zhī xià ， zhǐ jiàn tā dà xiù yī gǔ ， sōu sōu shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， wú gōng ， há ma ， dú shé ， zhī zhū ， dāng rán ， yě shào bù liǎo xiē zi 。
惊怒之下，只见他大袖一鼓，嗖嗖声传入耳朵，蜈蚣，蛤蟆，毒蛇，蜘蛛，当然，也少不了蝎子。
A smile appeared on the corner of his mouth as the saber light became even more ghastly. In an instant, it seemed like the void was being cut open. What did some poisonous insects matter?
chú cǐ yǐ wài ， hái yǒu gè zhǒng gè yàng de dú chóng ， zhēng xiān kǒng hòu ， qǐng kè jiān ， jiù mì mì má má de bù mǎn le zhěng gè tiān kōng 。
除此以外，还有各种各样的毒虫，争先恐后，顷刻间，就密密麻麻的布满了整个天空。
The Old Patriarch of Ten Thousand Poisons had no choice but to dodge, but a hint of mockery appeared on his face.
wàn dú lǎo zǔ ， zì rán yě shàn cháng yù chóng zhī shù ， zhǐ bù guò tā suǒ jià yù de qí chóng ， dōu shì yǐ jù dú wéi zhǔ 。
万毒老祖，自然也擅长驭虫之术，只不过他所驾驭的奇虫，都是以剧毒为主。
"Break!"
xiàng yǎn qián zhè xiē ， tián xiǎo jiàn jiàn dōu méi yǒu jiàn guò ， bù guò nà yòu rú hé ， jǐn píng zhè diǎn shén tōng ， jiù xiǎng yào dǎng zhù zì jǐ de zhēn mó suì kōng dāo me ？
像眼前这些，田小剑见都没有见过，不过那又如何，仅凭这点神通，就想要挡住自己的真魔碎空刀么？
With a fierce shout, all the poisonous insects exploded in mid-air.
tài tiān zhēn le ！
太天真了！
Their power aside, an unpleasant odor soon filled several miles around.
zuǐ jiǎo biān lù chū yī sī xiào róng ， dāo guāng què biàn dé yuè fā de qī lì ， yī shùn jiān ， fǎng fú xū kōng dōu yào bèi gē pò ， qū qū yī xiē dú chóng de zǔ dǎng ， yòu suàn dé le shén me ？
嘴角边露出一丝笑容，刀光却变得越发的凄厉，一瞬间，仿佛虚空都要被割破，区区一些毒虫的阻挡，又算得了什么？
Tian Xiaojian was both shocked and angry. He admitted that he underestimated his opponent. The explosion's residual effects scattered the True Demon Shatter-Sky Saber everywhere. Seizing this opportunity, the Old Patriarch of Ten Thousand Poisons lunged forward.
wàn dú lǎo zǔ duǒ wú kě duǒ ， rán ér tā de liǎn shàng yì lù chū yī sī jī fěng zhī sè 。
万毒老祖躲无可躲，然而他的脸上亦露出一丝讥讽之色。
A black mist emerged from his cheek, still filled with poison.
“ pò ！”
“破！”
Tian Xiaojian continuously waved his hands and consecutively summoned several treasures, but they quickly corroded into ordinary iron and fell to the sky.
bàn suí zhe yī shēng lì hē ， màn tiān de dú chóng jū rán zì bào diào le 。
伴随着一声厉喝，漫天的毒虫居然自爆掉了。
On the other side, Princess Million Serpents was also alarmed. Fortunately, she wasn't targeted; she was just caught in the crossfire and hurriedly fled towards the distance.
nà wēi lì ， qiě bù tí ， dùn shí ， fāng yuán shù lǐ ， dōu mí màn zhe yī gǔ nán wén de qì xī 。
那威力，且不提，顿时，方圆数里，都弥漫着一股难闻的气息。
...
dú chóng jū rán hái kě yǐ zhè yàng qū shǐ ， tián xiǎo jiàn jīng nù zhī yú ， yě bù dé bù chéng rèn ， zì jǐ jiāng duì shǒu xiǎo kàn le yī xiē 。
毒虫居然还可以这样驱使，田小剑惊怒之余，也不得不承认，自己将对手小看了一些。
Lin Xuan's situation was equally unfavorable.
bào zhà de yú bō ， jiāng zhēn mó suì kōng dāo chōng le yí gè qī líng bā luò ， chèn zhe zhè ge kōng dàng ， wàn dú lǎo zǔ yǐ jīng pū guò lái le 。
爆炸的余波，将真魔碎空刀冲了一个七零八落，趁着这个空档，万毒老祖已经扑过来了。
They say a man changes after three days, but Qin Yan’s progress seemed too remarkable. In one exchange, he had been beaten to the point of spitting blood—something that hadn't happened for many years.
sāi bāng yī gǔ ， jiù shì yī dào hēi wù ， yī jiù shì yùn mǎn le jù dú 。
腮帮一股，就是一道黑雾，依旧是蕴满了剧毒。
This guy was more troublesome than Yellow River Ghost Mother.
tián xiǎo jiàn shuāng shǒu lián lián huī luò ， yī lián jiāng qī bā jiàn fǎ bǎo jì chū ， kě méi yǒu yòng tú ， xùn sù bèi fǔ shí ， huà wèi fán tiě ， yóu tiān kōng zhōng shuāi luò 。
田小剑双手连连挥落，一连将七八件法宝祭出，可没有用途，迅速被腐蚀，化为凡铁，由天空中摔落。
In an instant, Lin Xuan understood what needed to be done: not brute force, but cunning.
zhì yú yī páng de wàn jiāo gōng zhǔ ， zé hài rán shī sè ， hái hǎo duì fāng bìng fēi zhēn duì zì jǐ ， tā jǐn jǐn shì bèi yāng jí chí yú ， lián máng cháo zhe yuǎn fāng táo qù 。
至于一旁的万蛟公主，则骇然失色，还好对方并非针对自己，她仅仅是被殃及池鱼，连忙朝着远方逃去。
Of course, it didn't mean that brute force wouldn’t work. But even if he won, the cost would be too high.
……
……
Without enough benefits, Lin Xuan had no intention of risking his life.
lín xuān de chǔ jìng yì hěn bù lì 。
林轩的处境亦很不利。
Moreover, deep down, he was unwilling to engage Qin Yan in battle.
rén shuō ， shì bié sān yuē ， dāng guā mù xiāng kàn ， dàn qín yán de jìn bù ， shì bú shì yě tài lí pǔ le diǎn 。
人说，士别三曰，当刮目相看，但秦妍的进步，是不是也太离谱了点。
So, the Thirty-Six Stratagems—fleeing—remained his first choice.
yí gè zhào miàn ， jiù jiāng zì jǐ dǎ dé tù xiě ， zhè yàng de shì qíng ， yǐ jīng duō shǎo nián ， bù céng yǒu guò 。
一个照面，就将自己打得吐血，这样的事情，已经多少年，不曾有过。
However, the opponent's movements were like ghosts and spirits, excelling at spatial laws. How easy would it be to escape?
zhè jiā huo ， bǐ huáng quán guǐ mǔ ， hái yào nán chán xǔ duō 。
这家伙，比黄泉鬼母，还要难缠许多。
In an instant, Lin Xuan had a thousand thoughts swirling around him.
lín xuān yī shùn jiān ， jiù yǒu le míng wù 。
林轩一瞬间，就有了明悟。
Soon, he had a plan.
bù néng lì dí ， zhǐ néng zhì qǔ 。
不能力敌，只能智取。
With a wave of his sleeve, a golden talisman appeared before him.
dāng rán ， yě bú shì shuō ， lì dí ， zì jǐ jiù yí dìng dǎ bù guò 。
当然，也不是说，力敌，自己就一定打不过。
Indeed, a spirit talisman; while similar to those circulating in the cultivation world, there were subtle differences. It was hard to describe exactly what it was, but it contained remnants of true essence primordial power.
dàn jiù suàn yíng le ， fù chū de dài jià yě fēi tóng xiǎo kě 。
但就算赢了，付出的代价也非同小可。
True essence primordial power—this talisman should be related to true essence.
méi yǒu zú gòu de hǎo chù ， lín xuān kě méi yǒu pīn mìng de jué wù 。
没有足够的好处，林轩可没有拼命的觉悟。
Moreover, the intricate and mysterious纹阵on its surface added to its complexity. Each character held profound meanings, filled with ancient and primitive vibes. Together, they possessed astonishing power.
ér qiě cóng nèi xīn shēn chù ， lín xuān hái shì bù yuàn yì yǔ qín yán bīng róng xiāng jiàn de 。
而且从内心深处，林轩还是不愿意与秦妍兵戎相见的。
Such a treasure wasn't something a spirit realm cultivator could forge; only legendary immortals had such abilities.
suǒ yǐ ， sān shí liù jì ， zǒu ， yī jiù shì dì yī xuǎn zé 。
所以，三十六计，走，依旧是第一选择。
Celestial Realm Spirit Talisman!
zhǐ shì ， duì fāng xíng dòng yǒu rú guǐ mèi ， gèng shàn cháng kōng jiān fǎ zé ， xiǎng zǒu ， yòu nǎ ér shì nà me róng yì de ？
只是，对方行动有如鬼魅，更擅长空间法则，想走，又哪儿是那么容易的？
If not for the Five Dragon Seal, this was almost Lin Xuan's trump card.
yī shùn jiān ， lín xuān zhōng yǐ yǒu qiān wàn gè niàn tou zhuǎn guò 。
一瞬间，林轩中已有千万个念头转过。
Unfortunately, it was an expendable item. If he hadn’t faced this situation, he would have hesitated greatly. But now, there was no time to be hesitant; Lin Xuan cast the spirit talisman.
hěn kuài ， xīn zhōng jiù yǐ yǒu jì jiào le 。
很快，心中就已有计较了。
His movements were incredibly gentle and without any fiery energy.
xiù páo yī fú ， shēn qián dùn shí chū xiàn le yī zhāng jīn càn càn de fú lù 。
袖袍一拂，身前顿时出现了一张金灿灿的符箓。
However, with his actions, a "puchi" sound filled the air as the mysterious spirit talisman emitted golden light, igniting on its own.
méi cuò ， líng fú ， zhà yī kàn yǔ rú jīn xiū xiān jiè liú chuán de yě chà bu duō ， kě zǐ xì yī qiáo ， què shì bìng bù xiāng tóng 。
没错，灵符，乍一看与如今修仙界流传的也差不多，可仔细一瞧，却是并不相同。
Almost immediately, a golden cloud about an arm's length in diameter appeared.
jù tǐ shì shén me ， nán yǐ shuō qīng chǔ ， dàn shàng miàn què yǒu zhēn líng běn yuán de lì liàng cán liú 。
具体是什么，难以说清楚，但上面却有真灵本源的力量残留。
Accompanying this was a terrifying spiritual pressure that descended from above. The golden cloud churned and transformed into a shimmering vortex.
méi cuò ， zhēn líng běn yuán ， huàn jù huà shuō ， zhè fú zhǐ yīng gāi yǔ zhēn líng yǒu guān 。
没错，真灵本源，换句话说，这符纸应该与真灵有关。
"This... Celestial Realm Spirit Talisman?"
bù jǐn rú cǐ ， shàng miàn suǒ huì zhì de wén zhèn ， yì shì shēn ào fán fù ， shén mì dào le wú yǐ fù jiā de dì bù 。
不仅如此，上面所绘制的纹阵，亦是深奥繁复，神秘到了无以复加的地步。
Qin Yan's eyebrows shot up as she recognized it instantly.
měi yí gè fú wén dōu yǐn hán miào yì ， chōng mǎn le hóng huāng gǔ piáo de qì xī ， lián zài yì qǐ ， gèng shì yōng yǒu jīng rén de wēi lì 。。
每一个符文都隐含妙义，充满了洪荒古朴的气息，连在一起，更是拥有惊人的威力。。
But what use could she make of it? A Celestial Realm Spirit Talisman was no trivial matter; merely recognizing it wouldn't suffice to break its power.
zhè yàng de bǎo wù ， zì rán bú shì líng jiè xiū shì néng gòu liàn zhì chū ， wéi yǒu chuán shuō zhōng de xiān rén ， cái yǒu zhè yàng dà de běn shì yǔ shǒu bǐ 。
这样的宝物，自然不是灵界修士能够炼制出，唯有传说中的仙人，才有这样大的本事与手笔。
Lin Xuan raised his hands and cast several spells. The vortex emitted more golden light, spinning faster than ever before. Infinite suction force emerged from within, quickly enveloping Qin Yan.
xiān jiè líng fú ！
仙界灵符！
Blood-colored symbols flickered on her body's surface as layers of thin protective barriers appeared.
rú guǒ bù suàn wǔ lóng xǐ ， zhè chà bu duō ， kě yǐ suàn shì lín xuān yā xiāng dǐ de běn shì 。
如果不算五龙玺，这差不多，可以算是林轩压箱底的本事。
Unfortunately, they were useless; after a few breaths, they broke like bubbles.
kě xī shì xiāo hào zhī wù ， rú guǒ bú shì zhè shí hòu miàn duì de jú miàn ， shí zài lìng rén tóu téng yǐ jí ， lín xuān yě bú huì rú cǐ shē chǐ 。
可惜是消耗之物，如果不是这时候面对的局面，实在令人头疼以极，林轩也不会如此奢侈。
Facing the Celestial Realm Spirit Talisman, spatial laws were also ineffective. Qin Yan was sucked into the vortex.
dàn zhè shí hòu ， róng bù dé tā chí yí ， lín xuān jiāng shǒu zhōng de líng fú ， jì le chū qù 。
但这时候，容不得他迟疑，林轩将手中的灵符，祭了出去。
The entire process was swift. Lin Xuan had been spitting blood just now but reversed his fortunes in an instant.
dòng zuò qīng róu yǐ jí ， bù dài fēn háo huǒ qì 。
动作轻柔以极，不带分毫火气。
"Master, are you alright?"
kě suí zhe tā de dòng zuò ， què yǒu “ pū chī ” yī shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， nà shén mì de líng fú jīn guāng dà zuò ， wú fēng zì rán qǐ lái le 。
可随着他的动作，却有“噗嗤”一声传入耳朵，那神秘的灵符金光大做，无风自燃起来了。
Moon's face showed concern.
jī hū méi yǒu shén me shí jiān de jiàn gé ， qǐng kè jiān ， yì zhí jìng mǔ xǔ de jīn sè yún cǎi chū xiàn 。
几乎没有什么时间的间隔，顷刻间，一直径亩许的金色云彩出现。
"Just fine."
yǔ zhī bàn suí de shì ， kě pà de líng yā chōng tiān ér luò ， nà jīn sè de yún cǎi fān yǒng qǐ lái ， dī liū liū yī zhuǎn zhī xià ， huà wèi le yī jīn guāng shǎn shǎn de xuán wō 。
与之伴随的是，可怕的灵压冲天而落，那金色的云彩翻涌起来，滴溜溜一转之下，化为了一金光闪闪的漩涡。
Lin Xuan's expression returned to calmness. The injuries he sustained were severe, but with his body’s resilience, they weren't a significant issue.
“ zhè …… xiān jiè líng fú ？”
“这……仙界灵符？”
"Let's go!"
qín yán liǔ méi dào shù ， jìng yī xià zi jiāng qí rèn chū 。
秦妍柳眉倒竖，竟一下子将其认出。
Lin Xuan glanced at the golden vortex and emitted intense green light, wrapping Moon as he flew towards the left front.
kě yòu yǒu shén me yòng tú ， xiān jiè líng fú ， nà kě shì fēi tóng xiǎo kě zhī wù ， bìng bú shì rèn shí ， jiù néng gòu pò jiě 。
可又有什么用途，仙界灵符，那可是非同小可之物，并不是认识，就能够破解。
"Master, shouldn’t we break through this array and leave now?"
lín xuān shuāng shǒu tái qǐ ， jǐ dào fǎ jué dǎ chū 。
林轩双手抬起，几道法诀打出。
"Leaving isn't that easy."
nà xuán wō jīn guāng dà zuò ， xuán zhuǎn dé yuè fā xùn sù ， wú jìn de xī lì ， yóu lǐ miàn pēn bó ， qǐng kè jiān ， jiù jiāng qín yán lǒng zhào zhù 。
那漩涡金光大做，旋转得越发迅速，无尽的吸力，由里面喷薄，顷刻间，就将秦妍笼罩住。
Lin Xuan sighed. "This Celestial Realm Spirit Talisman can only temporarily hold off our opponent. Even if we break through the array, we won't go far in such a short time."
cǐ nǚ de shēn tǐ biǎo miàn ， xuè sè fú wén ruò yǐn ruò xiàn de fān yǒng ér chū ， yī céng céng báo rú chán yì de hù zhào chū xiàn le 。
此女的身体表面，血色符文若隐若现的翻涌而出，一层层薄如蝉翼的护罩出现了。
"What does Master plan to do then?" Moon was somewhat anxious.
Just now, although there had been some guesses, the sight was still enough to make Tian Xiaojian's face turn pale. Without hesitation, he cast a spell.
Suddenly, the howls grew louder as the three-headed qilin's figures suddenly enlarged.
Roaring and dancing through the air, they fiercely lunged at the Old Patriarch of Ten Thousand Poisons.
Although Tian Xiaojian didn't know the域外天魔as well as Lin Xuan did, he knew that such an existence was extremely difficult to deal with. After possessing the Old Patriarch of Ten Thousand Poisons, his strength would increase significantly from its original base. Therefore, he had no hesitation and acted decisively.
"Damn old monster! Try out the power of my True Demon Shatter-Sky Saber!"
In a single exchange, Tian Xiaojian revealed his life essence treasure.
Before the words were even finished, a crystalline light suddenly appeared on his body. Accompanied by the "zhi zhi" sound of breaking through space, countless bright rays shot out from his body surface.
The crystalline light was so brilliant and the momentum so fierce that even the域外天魔, who was indifferent to everything, couldn't help but change color.
He tried to dodge, but it was too late. Tian Xiaojian's timing and angle were just right. The two attacks connected seamlessly; the Old Patriarch of Ten Thousand Poisons realized something was wrong but had no time to make any changes.
"Y-You..."
In his shock and anger, he flared up his sleeves, and a whistling sound filled the air as centipedes, frogs, venomous snakes, spiders, and scorpions appeared. There were also various other poisonous insects vying for position in an instant, filling the entire sky.
The Old Patriarch of Ten Thousand Poisons was naturally skilled at controlling insects, but his insects were primarily toxic. These before him were unknown to Tian Xiaojian; however, how could he rely on such a small amount of power to block his True Demon Shatter-Sky Saber?
That would be too naive!
A smile appeared on the corner of his mouth as the saber light became even more ghastly. In an instant, it seemed like the void was being cut open. What did some poisonous insects matter?
The Old Patriarch of Ten Thousand Poisons had no choice but to dodge, but a hint of mockery appeared on his face.
"Break!"
With a fierce shout, all the poisonous insects exploded in mid-air.
Their power aside, an unpleasant odor soon filled several miles around.
Tian Xiaojian was both shocked and angry. He admitted that he underestimated his opponent. The explosion's residual effects scattered the True Demon Shatter-Sky Saber everywhere. Seizing this opportunity, the Old Patriarch of Ten Thousand Poisons lunged forward.
A black mist emerged from his cheek, still filled with poison.
Tian Xiaojian continuously waved his hands and consecutively summoned several treasures, but they quickly corroded into ordinary iron and fell to the sky.
On the other side, Princess Million Serpents was also alarmed. Fortunately, she wasn't targeted; she was just caught in the crossfire and hurriedly fled towards the distance.
...
Lin Xuan's situation was equally unfavorable.
They say a man changes after three days, but Qin Yan’s progress seemed too remarkable. In one exchange, he had been beaten to the point of spitting blood—something that hadn't happened for many years.
This guy was more troublesome than Yellow River Ghost Mother.
In an instant, Lin Xuan understood what needed to be done: not brute force, but cunning.
Of course, it didn't mean that brute force wouldn’t work. But even if he won, the cost would be too high.
Without enough benefits, Lin Xuan had no intention of risking his life.
Moreover, deep down, he was unwilling to engage Qin Yan in battle.
So, the Thirty-Six Stratagems—fleeing—remained his first choice.
However, the opponent's movements were like ghosts and spirits, excelling at spatial laws. How easy would it be to escape?
In an instant, Lin Xuan had a thousand thoughts swirling around him.
Soon, he had a plan.
With a wave of his sleeve, a golden talisman appeared before him.
Indeed, a spirit talisman; while similar to those circulating in the cultivation world, there were subtle differences. It was hard to describe exactly what it was, but it contained remnants of true essence primordial power.
True essence primordial power—this talisman should be related to true essence.
Moreover, the intricate and mysterious纹阵on its surface added to its complexity. Each character held profound meanings, filled with ancient and primitive vibes. Together, they possessed astonishing power.
Such a treasure wasn't something a spirit realm cultivator could forge; only legendary immortals had such abilities.
Celestial Realm Spirit Talisman!
If not for the Five Dragon Seal, this was almost Lin Xuan's trump card.
Unfortunately, it was an expendable item. If he hadn’t faced this situation, he would have hesitated greatly. But now, there was no time to be hesitant; Lin Xuan cast the spirit talisman.
His movements were incredibly gentle and without any fiery energy.
However, with his actions, a "puchi" sound filled the air as the mysterious spirit talisman emitted golden light, igniting on its own.
Almost immediately, a golden cloud about an arm's length in diameter appeared.
Accompanying this was a terrifying spiritual pressure that descended from above. The golden cloud churned and transformed into a shimmering vortex.
"This... Celestial Realm Spirit Talisman?"
Qin Yan's eyebrows shot up as she recognized it instantly.
But what use could she make of it? A Celestial Realm Spirit Talisman was no trivial matter; merely recognizing it wouldn't suffice to break its power.
Lin Xuan raised his hands and cast several spells. The vortex emitted more golden light, spinning faster than ever before. Infinite suction force emerged from within, quickly enveloping Qin Yan.
Blood-colored symbols flickered on her body's surface as layers of thin protective barriers appeared.
Unfortunately, they were useless; after a few breaths, they broke like bubbles.
Facing the Celestial Realm Spirit Talisman, spatial laws were also ineffective. Qin Yan was sucked into the vortex.
The entire process was swift. Lin Xuan had been spitting blood just now but reversed his fortunes in an instant.
"Master, are you alright?"
Moon's face showed concern.
"Just fine."
Lin Xuan's expression returned to calmness. The injuries he sustained were severe, but with his body’s resilience, they weren't a significant issue.
"Let's go!"
Lin Xuan glanced at the golden vortex and emitted intense green light, wrapping Moon as he flew towards the left front.
"Master, shouldn’t we break through this array and leave now?"
"Leaving isn't that easy."
Lin Xuan sighed. "This Celestial Realm Spirit Talisman can only temporarily hold off our opponent. Even if we break through the array, we won't go far in such a short time."
"What does Master plan to do then?" Moon was somewhat anxious.