xiǎn rán ， tā yǔ yún zhōng xiān zi suī shì jiù shí ， dàn bǐ cǐ jiān de guān xì ， què tán bù shàng hé mù mò qì 。
显然，他与云中仙子虽是旧识，但彼此间的关系，却谈不上和睦默契。
Clearly, Lin Xuan and the Fairy of Drifting Cloud Valley were old acquaintances, but their relationship was far from harmonious or well-coordinated.
rú jīn zì jǐ zhǐ yǒu fēn hún zài cǐ ， yǔn luò yì bù zú xī ， kě ài nǚ de ān wēi què chéng le dà wèn tí 。
如今自己只有分魂在此，陨落亦不足惜，可爱女的安危却成了大问题。
Now that he could only have his spirit fragment here, his own demise was not a matter to be regretted. However, the safety of his beloved daughter had become a major issue.
sú huà shuō ， gǔ ròu lián xīn ， zhè ge nǚ ér suī bù zhēng qì ， dàn bì jìng shì zì jǐ de qīn shēng ài nǚ ， wàn jiāo wáng zěn me kě néng yǎn zhēng zhēng kàn zhe tā yǔn luò yú zhè lǐ 。
俗话说，骨肉连心，这个女儿虽不争气，但毕竟是自己的亲生爱女，万蛟王怎么可能眼睁睁看着她陨落于这里。
As they say, blood is thicker than water. Although this daughter might not be very competent, she was still his own flesh and blood. How could the Tyrant Demon King Wanjiao possibly watch helplessly as she perished here?
rán ér zài bù gān xīn yòu rú hé ， zì jǐ de zhēn shēn jù lí zhè lǐ tài yuǎn le ， biān cháng mò jí ， jǐn jǐn yí gè fēn hún ， xiǎng yào jiù xià nǚ ér yě tài nán le xiē 。
然而再不甘心又如何，自己的真身距离这里太远了，鞭长莫及，仅仅一个分魂，想要救下女儿也太难了些。
Yet, no matter how unwilling he was to accept it, his true self was far too distant for him to reach out. With just a spirit fragment, saving his daughter would be extremely difficult.
nǎo hǎi zhōng qiān bān niàn tou zhuǎn guò ， dàn biǎo miàn shàng què bù néng tài shì ruò 。
脑海中千般念头转过，但表面上却不能太示弱。
Despite the myriad thoughts swirling in his mind, Lin Xuan could not afford to show any weakness on the surface.
wàn jiāo wáng de liǎn shàng bù mǎn le yīn mái zhī sè ：“ yún zhōng nǚ mó ， nǐ jiū jìng xiǎng yào rú hé ？”
万蛟王的脸上布满了阴霾之色：“云中女魔，你究竟想要如何？”
The Tyrant Demon King's face was clouded with a gloomy expression: "Fairy of Drifting Clouds, what do you truly want?"
“ rú hé ？”
“如何？”
"How should I?"
qín yán xiào le ：“ dào yǒu kě hái jì de shàng gǔ zhī shí ， nà yī jiàn zhī cì ， ruò bú shì běn gōng shēn shàng yǒu shāng ， yòu zěn me kě néng bài zài ā xiū luó de shǒu lǐ ， bèi bī dé tóu tāi zhuǎn shì ……”
秦妍笑了：“道友可还记得上古之时，那一剑之赐，若不是本宫身上有伤，又怎么可能败在阿修罗的手里，被逼得投胎转世……”
Qin Yan smiled. "Do you remember from ancient times, that sword gift? If it weren't for my injuries, how could I have lost to the Asura and been forced into reincarnation..."
lín xuān zài yuǎn chù ， yuè tīng yuè shì mí hū 。
林轩在远处，越听越是迷糊。
From afar, Lin Xuan was increasingly confused.
qín yán guǒ rán shì yù wài tiān mó ， zhè yì diǎn ， yǐ méi yǒu rèn hé yí huò 。
秦妍果然是域外天魔，这一点，已没有任何疑惑。
Qin Yan indeed appeared to be a demon from beyond the heavens, leaving no doubt in his mind.
kě shàng gǔ zhī shí ， gè fāng de ēn yuàn jiū jìng shì zěn me yī huí shì ？
可上古之时，各方的恩怨究竟是怎么一回事？
But what were the grievances between them during ancient times?
ā xiū luó wáng shuài lǐng yīn hún guǐ wù ， jiāng líng jiè shā le yí gè xuè liú chéng hé ， nà tā yǔ wàn jiāo wáng bù yīng gāi shì dí duì de ？
阿修罗王率领阴魂鬼物，将灵界杀了一个血流成河，那她与万蛟王不应该是敌对的？
The Asura King led ghostly spirits to massacre the Spirit Realm. Shouldn't she and the Tyrant Demon King Wanjiao have been enemies?
qín yán zuò wèi yù wài tiān mó ， jū rán yě yǔ yuè ér jué dòu guò ， nà me běn zhe dí rén de dí rén ， jiù shì péng yǒu de yuán zé ， tā yǔ wàn jiāo wáng ， yīng gāi shì tóng chóu dí kài de 。
秦妍做为域外天魔，居然也与月儿决斗过，那么本着敌人的敌人，就是朋友的原则，她与万蛟王，应该是同仇敌忾的。
Yet Qin Yan had even fought with Moonling, making her an ally according to the principle that "the enemy of my enemy is my friend." But Qin Yan claimed that she had been ambushed by Wanjiao in ancient times, and there was a grudge.
kě qín yán què shuō ， zì jǐ shàng gǔ bèi wàn jiāo wáng tōu xí guò ， hái yǒu yī jiàn zhī chóu 。
可秦妍却说，自己上古被万蛟王偷袭过，还有一剑之仇。
This truly baffled Lin Xuan. What were the actual grievances between them?
zhè dàng zhēn shì cóng hé shuō qǐ ， gè fāng de ēn yuàn ， jiū jìng shì zěn me yī huí shì ？
这当真是从何说起，各方的恩怨，究竟是怎么一回事？
Even with his astuteness, Lin Xuan couldn't help showing signs of confusion.
yǐ lín xuān de chéng fǔ ， yě bù yóu lù chū yī liǎn de mí máng zhī sè 。
以林轩的城府，也不由露出一脸的迷茫之色。
The ancient grievances were indeed shocking. The more he learned, the more it felt like being lost in a thick fog.
zhè shàng gǔ ēn yuàn ， hái dàng zhēn shì lìng rén zé shé ， liǎo jiě de xiāo xī yuè duō ， yuè shì rú zhuì rù dào wǔ lǐ yún wù 。
这上古恩怨，还当真是令人咋舌，了解的消息越多，越是如坠入到五里云雾。
But Lin Xuan was not an ordinary cultivator.
dàn lín xuān bì jìng bú shì pǔ tōng de xiū xiān zhě 。
但林轩毕竟不是普通的修仙者。
He quickly freed himself from his confusion. As they say, there are priorities. The pressing matter now was to leave this place, rather than trying to understand what had happened in ancient times.
hěn kuài jiù cóng mí máng zhōng zhèng tuō ， sú huà shuō 。 shì yǒu qīng zhòng huǎn jí ， dāng wù zhī jí ， bú shì nòng míng bái shàng gǔ jiū jìng fā shēng le shén me ， ér shì lí kāi zhè lǐ 。
很快就从迷茫中挣脱，俗话说。事有轻重缓急，当务之急，不是弄明白上古究竟发生了什么，而是离开这里。
Lin Xuan didn't want to continue muddling through the situation. He raised his head and saw that Tian Xiaojian's eyes were also gleaming—clearly, he too was preparing to make a quick exit if given an opportunity.
yǎn qián de hún shuǐ ， lín xuān bù xiǎng jì xù tāng xià qù 。
眼前的浑水，林轩不想继续蹚下去。
Lin Xuan sighed.
tā tái qǐ tóu lú ， zhǐ jiàn tián xiǎo jiàn yì mù guāng shǎn shuò ， xiǎn rán yī yǒu jī huì ， yě shì zhǔn bèi xié dǐ mǒ yóu 。
他抬起头颅，只见田小剑亦目光闪烁，显然一有机会，也是准备鞋底抹油。
Though they outnumbered him, each of them harbored hidden intentions. In times of shared danger, they might cooperate, but in real adversity, they would likely be broken down one by one.
lín xuān tàn le kǒu qì 。
林轩叹了口气。
He had to prepare for this.
zì jǐ zhè biān rén shù suī duō ， dàn měi yí gè ， dōu jū xīn pǒ cè 。 miàn duì gòng tóng de wēi jī ， yě huì hái huì pèi hé mò qì ， dàn qíng shì ruò shì zhēn de bù lì ， zé duō bàn huì bèi gè gè jī pò dì 。
自己这边人数虽多，但每一个，都居心叵测。面对共同的危机，也会还会配合默契，但情势若是真的不利，则多半会被各个击破地。
Seizing the moment when the Fairy of Drifting Clouds was distracted by Wanjiao, he needed to leave as quickly as possible.
bì xū zǎo zuò dǎ suàn cái kě 。
必须早做打算才可。
...
chèn zhe yún zhōng xiān zi bèi wàn jiāo wáng xī yǐn le zhù yì ， jǐn kuài lí kāi cǐ chù 。
趁着云中仙子被万蛟王吸引了注意，尽快离开此处。
The entire process, though complex, took only an instant.
……
……
Wanjiao's face was filled with a gloomy expression. "Do you truly intend to bully me and show no mercy?"
zhěng gè guò chéng shuō lái fán fù ， qí shí bù guò shùn xī de gōng fu 。
整个过程说来繁复，其实不过瞬息的功夫。
"Ha! In the cultivation world, survival of the fittest. I am merely acting according to my strength; there is nothing about bullying."
wàn jiāo wáng de liǎn shàng mǎn shì yīn mái zhī sè ：“ dào yǒu zhēn yào yǐ dà qī xiǎo ， yì diǎn qíng miàn yě bù liú ？”
万蛟王的脸上满是阴霾之色：“道友真要以大欺小，一点情面也不留？”
Qin Yan's face was indifferent. "Besides, if I don't show any mercy, what can you do to me?"
“ xiào huà ， xiū xiān jiè ruò ròu qiáng shí ， suǒ wèi rén wéi yú ròu 。 wǒ zuò dāo zǔ ， bù guò shì shí lì shǐ rán bà le ， hé lái yǐ dà qī xiǎo yī shuō 。”
“笑话，修仙界弱肉强食，所谓人为鱼肉。我做刀俎，不过是实力使然罢了，何来以大欺小一说。”
As she spoke, a disdainful aura emanated from her body.
qín yán de liǎn shàng mǎn shì dàn rán zhī sè ：“ hé kuàng wǒ bù liú qíng miàn ， nǐ yòu néng nài wǒ hé ？”
秦妍的脸上满是淡然之色：“何况我不留情面，你又能奈我何？”
"Fine, fine!"
shuō zhè huà de shí hòu 。 zì rán yǒu yī gǔ pì nì zhī qì zì tā shēn tǐ biǎo miàn fā chū 。
说这话的时候。自然有一股睥睨之气自她身体表面发出。
Wanjiao laughed in anger and frustration. "Since you have said it this way, I have no choice but to accept your terms. But I hope the Fairy does not regret today's decision. One day, I will seek justice from you."
“ hǎo ， hǎo ！”
“好，好！”
"Why scare me?"
wàn jiāo wáng nù jí fǎn xiào ：“ dào yǒu jì rán jiāng huà shuō dào zhè fèn shàng ， wǒ yě wú jì kě shī ， zhǐ shì xī wàng xiān zi bú yào hòu huǐ jīn rì de jué zé 。 yǒu zhāo yī rì ， wǒ yí dìng huì xiàng nǐ tǎo huí gōng dào de 。”
万蛟王怒极反笑：“道友既然将话说到这份上，我也无计可施，只是希望仙子不要后悔今日的抉择。有朝一日，我一定会像你讨回公道的。”
The Fairy of Drifting Clouds smiled. "Even the Asura from long ago did not intimidate me. You... what are you? My strength may still be recovering, but a mere dragon cannot frighten me."
“ zěn me ， xià wǒ ？”
“怎么，吓我？”
Before her words were fully spoken, she was surrounded by dark winds and lunged at Wanjiao.
yún zhōng xiān zi xiào le ：“ biàn shì xī rì de ā xiū luó 。 běn gōng yě bù céng pà guò ， nǐ …… suàn dé le shén me ， běn xiān zi de shí lì suī rán shàng wèi huī fù ， dàn qū qū yī tóu jiāo lóng ， hái xià bù dào wǒ 。”
云中仙子笑了：“便是昔日的阿修罗。本宫也不曾怕过，你……算得了什么，本仙子的实力虽然尚未恢复，但区区一头蛟龙，还吓不倒我。”
"Ridiculous!"
huà yīn wèi luò ， tā hún shēn shàng xià mó fēng yì qǐ ， jiù xiǎng yào xiàng wàn jiāo gōng zhǔ pū guò qù 。
话音未落，她浑身上下魔风一起，就想要像万蛟公主扑过去。
Wanjiao's face turned red with anger as he let out an ear-piercing roar. Then, in a flash of light, his tail whipped forward, closing the distance between them.
“ kě wù ！”
“可恶！”
"You want to stop me with just a spirit fragment? You are truly reckless."
wàn jiāo wáng de liǎn shàng zé shì bó rán dà nù ， qī lì de sī hǒu shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， suí hòu zhǐ jiàn guāng yǐng shǎn dòng ， nà jiāo lóng wěi ba yī bǎi ， yǐ pū dào le jìn qián 。
万蛟王的脸上则是勃然大怒，凄厉的嘶吼声传入耳朵，随后只见光影闪动，那蛟龙尾巴一摆，已扑到了近前。
Qin Yan's expression was one of disdain. She raised her hand and brought out the Demon Sword.
“ qū qū yí gè fēn hún ， yě xiǎng yào jiāng wǒ dǎng zhù ， zhēn shì bù zhī sǐ huó 。”
“区区一个分魂，也想要将我挡住，真是不知死活。”
With a slight flick, countless sharp beams of energy shot forth, forming crescent-shaped blades that pierced through the air.
qín yán de liǎn shàng zé mǎn shì bù xiè zhī sè ， yòu shǒu yī tái ， yǐ jiāng tiān mó jiàn jǔ le qǐ lái 。
秦妍的脸上则满是不屑之色，右手一抬，已将天魔剑举了起来。
Wanjiao did not dodge; he seemed to ignore them entirely as he continued his fierce charge.
qīng qīng yī dǒu ， dùn shí lì máng dà zuò ， zhǐ jiàn wàn qiān jiàn qì huà wèi wú shù bā zhǎng dà de yuè yá ， mì mì má má de pò kōng ér chū 。
轻轻一抖，顿时厉芒大做，只见万千剑气化为无数巴掌大的月牙，密密麻麻的破空而出。
Qin Yan was taken aback. Such an outcome was far from what she had expected.
wàn jiāo wáng méi yǒu duǒ ， shèn zhì xiàng shì gēn běn méi yǒu kàn jiàn shì de 。
万蛟王没有躲，甚至像是根本没有看见似的。
As they say, a man's reputation is like a tree's shadow. As one of the three demon kings in the Spirit Realm, Wanjiao's strength could not be underestimated. Though she said this, her heart did not truly underrate him.
zhí jiē yáo tóu bǎi wěi de měng pū guò lái le 。
直接摇头摆尾的猛扑过来了。
If his true self were here, with her powers still recovering, she would surely lose to him.
qín yán yě bù yóu de yī è ， xiǎn rán zhè yàng de jié guǒ yǒu xiē dà chū tā yù liào zhī wài le 。
秦妍也不由得一愕，显然这样的结果有些大出她预料之外了。
But before her was merely a manifestation. His audacity to not dodge her attacks suggested he had something in mind.
sú huà shuō ， rén de míng ， shù de yǐng ， wàn jiāo wáng zuò wèi líng jiè sān dà yāo wáng zhī yī ， shí lì bù róng qīng rǔ ， tā zuǐ shàng zhè yàng shuō ， xīn zhōng ， qí shí què shì yì diǎn yě méi yǒu xiǎo kàn de 。
俗话说，人的名，树的影，万蛟王做为灵界三大妖王之一，实力不容轻辱，她嘴上这样说，心中，其实却是一点也没有小看的。
Before the thought could fully form, "puff puff puff" sounds echoed as those sharp beams hit their target without missing, striking Wanjiao.
ruò shì zhēn shēn lái cǐ ， zì jǐ shén tōng shàng wèi huī fù ， kěn dìng dǎ bù guò 。
若是真身来此，自己神通尚未恢复，肯定打不过。
Wanjiao's body was drenched in blood, clearly suffering severe injuries. Yet he did not pause; he continued to charge forward.
dàn yǎn qián ， bù guò shì yī huà shēn bà le ， duì zì jǐ de gōng jī ， jū rán gǎn bù duǒ ， tā xiǎng yào zuò shén me 。
但眼前，不过是一化身罢了，对自己的攻击，居然敢不躲，他想要做什么。
"What are you trying to do?"
zhè ge niàn tou shàng wèi zhuǎn guò ，“ pū pū pū ” de mèn xiǎng jiē lián chuán rù ěr duǒ ， què shì nà xiē lì máng rú zhōng bài xù ， jū rán yí gè yě méi yǒu luò kōng ， jiāng wàn jiāo wáng jī zhòng 。
这个念头尚未转过，“噗噗噗”的闷响接连传入耳朵，却是那些厉芒如中败絮，居然一个也没有落空，将万蛟王击中。
Qin Yan finally realized something was amiss and retreated. But by then, it was too late.
wàn jiāo wáng de shēn shàng xiān xuè lín lí ， xiǎn rán shòu de shāng hài fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， rán ér tā què sī háo tíng dùn yě wú ， jì xù xiàng qián chōng chū 。
万蛟王的身上鲜血淋漓，显然受的伤害非同小可，然而他却丝毫停顿也无，继续向前冲出。
Like a python, Wanjiao wrapped himself around her.
“ nǐ xiǎng yào zuò shén me ？”
“你想要做什么？”
Attacking this way left Qin Yan with no choice but to be enveloped in a blood-red protective barrier.
qín yán zhōng yú chá jué dào le bù tuǒ ， chōu shēn tuì hòu ， dàn zhè shí hòu zǒu ， míng xiǎn yǐ jīng wǎn le 。
秦妍终于察觉到了不妥，抽身退后，但这时候走，明显已经晚了。
Wanjiao ignored the barrier and clung to it.
wàn jiāo wáng rú tóng yī tiáo mǎng shé ， xiàng tā chán rào guò qù le 。
万蛟王如同一条蟒蛇，像她缠绕过去了。
Could it be...
yòng zhè yàng de fāng shì gōng jī ， qín yán wú kě nài hé ， hún shēn bèi yī céng xuè hóng sè de hù zhào bāo guǒ 。
用这样的方式攻击，秦妍无可奈何，浑身被一层血红色的护罩包裹。
Lin Xuan's mind had an inkling of what was happening. As if to confirm his guess, Wanjiao roared loudly: "Shan'er, run quickly!"
wàn jiāo wáng què bù guǎn bù gù ， zhí jiē jiāng nà hù zhào chán zhù 。
万蛟王却不管不顾，直接将那护罩缠住。
Before he could finish speaking, Wanjiao's inner energy suddenly became extremely violent.
nán dào shuō ……
难道说……
Boom!
lín xuān xīn zhōng yǐn yǐn yǒu le chuǎi mó ， fǎng fú yào yìn zhèng tā de cāi cè ， wàn jiāo wáng lì shēng dà hē ：“ shān ér kuài zǒu ！”
林轩心中隐隐有了揣摩，仿佛要印证他的猜测，万蛟王厉声大喝：“珊儿快走！”
A loud explosion echoed, enveloping a dozen feet in a dazzling light that was blindingly bright.
huà yīn wèi luò ， wàn jiāo wáng tǐ nèi de fǎ lì yuán qì tū rán biàn dé jí wéi kuáng bào qǐ lái le 。
话音未落，万蛟王体内的法力元气突然变得极为狂暴起来了。
Though it was merely a spirit fragment of Wanjiao, his energy was as dense as that of an ordinary Golden Transformation cultivator. The destructive power was unimaginable; logically, the area for miles around would be flattened.
hōng ！
轰！
However, the affected range was only about ten feet, showing how masterfully Wanjiao controlled his energy.
yī shēng jù xiǎng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， fāng yuán shí yú zhàng ， jiē bèi yī tuán yào mù de guāng yùn bāo guǒ ， míng liàng dào wú yǐ fù jiā de dì bù 。
一声巨响传入耳朵，方圆十余丈，皆被一团耀目的光晕包裹，明亮到无以复加的地步。
He did this to maximize the impact and ensure his daughter's safety. Meanwhile, Lin Xuan's green aura flared as he flew towards the explosion site.
zhè suī rán jǐn jǐn shì wàn jiāo wáng de yī lǚ fēn hún ， dàn fǎ lì zhī níng hòu jué bù xià yú yì bān de dù jié qī lǎo guài wù 。
这虽然仅仅是万蛟王的一缕分魂，但法力之凝厚绝不下于一般的渡劫期老怪物。
His reaction was swift; even Tian Xiaojian and Princess Wanjiao were a step behind him. Especially Princess Wanjiao, who had received her father's warning but still lost to Lin Xuan.
zì bào de wēi lì kě xiǎng ér zhī ， àn dào lǐ ， fāng yuán wàn lǐ ， dū huì bèi yí wéi píng dì 。
自爆的威力可想而知，按道理，方圆万里，都会被夷为平地。
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Clearly, Lin Xuan and the Fairy of Drifting Cloud Valley were old acquaintances, but their relationship was far from harmonious or well-coordinated.
Now that he could only have his spirit fragment here, his own demise was not a matter to be regretted. However, the safety of his beloved daughter had become a major issue.
As they say, blood is thicker than water. Although this daughter might not be very competent, she was still his own flesh and blood. How could the Tyrant Demon King Wanjiao possibly watch helplessly as she perished here?
Yet, no matter how unwilling he was to accept it, his true self was far too distant for him to reach out. With just a spirit fragment, saving his daughter would be extremely difficult.
Despite the myriad thoughts swirling in his mind, Lin Xuan could not afford to show any weakness on the surface.
The Tyrant Demon King's face was clouded with a gloomy expression: "Fairy of Drifting Clouds, what do you truly want?"
"How should I?"
Qin Yan smiled. "Do you remember from ancient times, that sword gift? If it weren't for my injuries, how could I have lost to the Asura and been forced into reincarnation..."
From afar, Lin Xuan was increasingly confused.
Qin Yan indeed appeared to be a demon from beyond the heavens, leaving no doubt in his mind.
But what were the grievances between them during ancient times?
The Asura King led ghostly spirits to massacre the Spirit Realm. Shouldn't she and the Tyrant Demon King Wanjiao have been enemies?
Yet Qin Yan had even fought with Moonling, making her an ally according to the principle that "the enemy of my enemy is my friend." But Qin Yan claimed that she had been ambushed by Wanjiao in ancient times, and there was a grudge.
This truly baffled Lin Xuan. What were the actual grievances between them?
Even with his astuteness, Lin Xuan couldn't help showing signs of confusion.
The ancient grievances were indeed shocking. The more he learned, the more it felt like being lost in a thick fog.
But Lin Xuan was not an ordinary cultivator.
He quickly freed himself from his confusion. As they say, there are priorities. The pressing matter now was to leave this place, rather than trying to understand what had happened in ancient times.
Lin Xuan didn't want to continue muddling through the situation. He raised his head and saw that Tian Xiaojian's eyes were also gleaming—clearly, he too was preparing to make a quick exit if given an opportunity.
Lin Xuan sighed.
Though they outnumbered him, each of them harbored hidden intentions. In times of shared danger, they might cooperate, but in real adversity, they would likely be broken down one by one.
He had to prepare for this.
Seizing the moment when the Fairy of Drifting Clouds was distracted by Wanjiao, he needed to leave as quickly as possible.
...
The entire process, though complex, took only an instant.
Wanjiao's face was filled with a gloomy expression. "Do you truly intend to bully me and show no mercy?"
"Ha! In the cultivation world, survival of the fittest. I am merely acting according to my strength; there is nothing about bullying."
Qin Yan's face was indifferent. "Besides, if I don't show any mercy, what can you do to me?"
As she spoke, a disdainful aura emanated from her body.
"Fine, fine!"
Wanjiao laughed in anger and frustration. "Since you have said it this way, I have no choice but to accept your terms. But I hope the Fairy does not regret today's decision. One day, I will seek justice from you."
"Why scare me?"
The Fairy of Drifting Clouds smiled. "Even the Asura from long ago did not intimidate me. You... what are you? My strength may still be recovering, but a mere dragon cannot frighten me."
Before her words were fully spoken, she was surrounded by dark winds and lunged at Wanjiao.
"Ridiculous!"
Wanjiao's face turned red with anger as he let out an ear-piercing roar. Then, in a flash of light, his tail whipped forward, closing the distance between them.
"You want to stop me with just a spirit fragment? You are truly reckless."
Qin Yan's expression was one of disdain. She raised her hand and brought out the Demon Sword.
With a slight flick, countless sharp beams of energy shot forth, forming crescent-shaped blades that pierced through the air.
Wanjiao did not dodge; he seemed to ignore them entirely as he continued his fierce charge.
Qin Yan was taken aback. Such an outcome was far from what she had expected.
As they say, a man's reputation is like a tree's shadow. As one of the three demon kings in the Spirit Realm, Wanjiao's strength could not be underestimated. Though she said this, her heart did not truly underrate him.
If his true self were here, with her powers still recovering, she would surely lose to him.
But before her was merely a manifestation. His audacity to not dodge her attacks suggested he had something in mind.
Before the thought could fully form, "puff puff puff" sounds echoed as those sharp beams hit their target without missing, striking Wanjiao.
Wanjiao's body was drenched in blood, clearly suffering severe injuries. Yet he did not pause; he continued to charge forward.
"What are you trying to do?"
Qin Yan finally realized something was amiss and retreated. But by then, it was too late.
Like a python, Wanjiao wrapped himself around her.
Attacking this way left Qin Yan with no choice but to be enveloped in a blood-red protective barrier.
Wanjiao ignored the barrier and clung to it.
Could it be...
Lin Xuan's mind had an inkling of what was happening. As if to confirm his guess, Wanjiao roared loudly: "Shan'er, run quickly!"
Before he could finish speaking, Wanjiao's inner energy suddenly became extremely violent.
Boom!
A loud explosion echoed, enveloping a dozen feet in a dazzling light that was blindingly bright.
Though it was merely a spirit fragment of Wanjiao, his energy was as dense as that of an ordinary Golden Transformation cultivator. The destructive power was unimaginable; logically, the area for miles around would be flattened.
However, the affected range was only about ten feet, showing how masterfully Wanjiao controlled his energy.
He did this to maximize the impact and ensure his daughter's safety. Meanwhile, Lin Xuan's green aura flared as he flew towards the explosion site.
His reaction was swift; even Tian Xiaojian and Princess Wanjiao were a step behind him. Especially Princess Wanjiao, who had received her father's warning but still lost to Lin Xuan.
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