yǔ cǐ tóng shí ， shù qiān wàn lǐ zhī wài 。.
与此同时，数千万里之外。.
Simultaneously, several million miles away...
wàn jiāo gǔ ！
万蛟谷！
Ten Thousand Serpent Valley!
shuō shì shān gǔ ， rán ér què qún shān qǐ fú ， yī yǎn wàng bú dào jìn tóu zhī chù 。
说是山谷，然而却群山起伏，一眼望不到尽头之处。
Though it was called a valley, the area was actually dotted with numerous mountains that stretched endlessly into the distance.
shān jiān de yāo qì ， gèng shì chōng pèi yǐ jí ， qí huā yì cǎo ， dào chù dōu shì 。
山间的妖气，更是充沛以极，奇花异草，到处都是。
The aura of beasts in the mountain was abundant to an extreme. Strange flowers and exotic plants were scattered everywhere.
zhēn qín xiān hè ， gèng shì shǔ bù shèng shǔ ， shuō shì shén xiān fú dì yě bù wèi guò 。
珍禽仙鹤，更是数不胜数，说是神仙福地也不为过。
Numerous rare birds and immortal cranes could be seen, making this place seem like a paradise for immortals.
sān dà yāo wáng zhī wàn jiāo wáng de dòng fǔ ， huán jìng zì rán shì měi miào dào le jí chù ， rán ér cǐ kè ， zài nà yāo qì zuì nóng zhī chù ， què yǒu yī jīng tiān de páo xiāo chuán chū 。
三大妖王之万蛟王的洞府，环境自然是美妙到了极处，然而此刻，在那妖气最浓之处，却有一惊天的咆哮传出。
The lair of the Ten Thousand Serpent King, one of the Three Great Beast Kings, naturally had a magnificent environment. However, at that spot where the aura was thickest, a shocking roar echoed out.
“ yún zhōng mó nǚ ， nǐ gǎn shāng wǒ ài nǚ ， wǒ yǔ nǐ shì bù liǎng lì ！”
“云中魔女，你敢伤我爱女，我与你势不两立！”
"Cloud-Dwelling Demoness, you dare hurt my daughter! I will never stop pursuing you!"
bàn suí zhe qī lì de sī hǒu chuán rù ěr duǒ ， kě pà de líng yā cóng tiān ér luò ， zhǐ jiàn zài nà shān gǔ zhī zhōng ， yī dào jīn guāng chōng tiān ér qǐ 。
伴随着凄厉的嘶吼传入耳朵，可怕的灵压从天而落，只见在那山谷之中，一道金光冲天而起。
With an ear-piercing scream, terrifying spiritual pressure descended from the sky. A golden light shot up into the air within the valley.
shì nà me de liàng lì ， yī shí jiān ， tài yáng de guāng máng dōu xiǎn de àn dàn yǐ jí 。
是那么的亮丽，一时间，太阳的光芒都显得暗淡以极。
It was so bright that it dimmed even the sun's rays for a moment.
shǎo qǐng ， guāng máng shǎn kāi ， què shì yī tóu shēn cháng qiān yú zhàng de jù dà jiāo lóng yǐn rù yǎn lián ， yǔ zhī bàn suí de shì páng dà de shén niàn 。
少顷，光芒闪开，却是一头身长千余丈的巨大蛟龙引入眼帘，与之伴随的是庞大的神念。
After a short while, the light dispersed and revealed a massive thousand-foot-long dragon with immense divine consciousness accompanying it. It seemed as if an immortal had descended upon this world.
jiù fǎng fú xiān rén jiàng shì yì bān 。
就仿佛仙人降世一般。
Its power was indescribable; all creatures bowed down before it.
nà qiáng dà ， nán yǐ yòng yán yǔ shuō dé qīng chǔ ， suǒ yǒu de shēng wù ， jǐn jiē pú fú 。
那强大，难以用言语说得清楚，所有的生物，尽皆匍匐。
In ancient times, the Three Great Beast Kings were only one step behind immortals in terms of strength. Even after so many years, though they hadn't ascended to the heavens like the immortals, it would be hard to believe that their power had not improved at all.
líng jiè sān dà yāo wáng ， zài shàng gǔ zhī shí ， shí lì jiù zhǐ bǐ xiān rén xiāng chà yī xiàn ér yǐ ， zhè me duō nián guò qù ， suī rán méi yǒu jǔ xiá fēi shēng dào xiān jiè qù ， dàn yào shuō sī háo cùn jìn yě wú ， míng xiǎn shì nán yǐ lìng rén xiāng xìn de 。
灵界三大妖王，在上古之时，实力就只比仙人相差一线而已，这么多年过去，虽然没有举霞飞升到仙界去，但要说丝毫寸进也无，明显是难以令人相信的。
How long had it been since they last acted? Their current strength was anyone's guess.
tā men yǐ jīng yǒu duō shǎo nián ， bù céng chū shǒu guò ， rú jīn shí lì rú hé ， shuí yě nán yǐ shuō dé qīng chǔ 。
他们已经有多少年，不曾出手过，如今实力如何，谁也难以说得清楚。
Driven by his daughter's death, the Ten Thousand Serpent King was thoroughly enraged.
cǐ kè ， yīn wèi ài nǚ yǔn luò ， wàn jiāo wáng chè dǐ bèi jī nù le 。
此刻，因为爱女陨落，万蛟王彻底被激怒了。
The ancient saying went: "A dragon has its vulnerable spot; touch it and you will surely anger it." Though he was a serpent king, he never felt inferior to true dragons.
gǔ yǔ shuō ， lóng yǒu nì lín ， chù zhī bì nù ， tā suī shì jiāo ， dàn cóng lái bù jué dé zì jǐ bǐ zhēn lóng xùn sè 。
古语说，龙有逆鳞，触之必怒，他虽是蛟，但从来不觉得自己比真龙逊色。
Flames flickered from every scale of the Ten Thousand Serpent King's eyes as his body emitted faint rule powers.
wàn jiāo wáng de yǎn jīng dōu zài mào huǒ ， měi yī méi lín piàn shàng ， dōu yǒu pī lǐ pā lā de diàn máng shǎn shuò 。
万蛟王的眼睛都在冒火，每一枚鳞片上，都有噼里啪啦的电芒闪烁。
He raised his golden claws, tearing through space and diving into the spatial vortex.
sī sī fǎ zé zhī lì ， yóu tā shēn tǐ biǎo miàn zhàn fàng ér chū 。
丝丝法则之力，由他身体表面绽放而出。
Breaking the void was akin to ultra-long-distance teleportation but required a mastery of spatial forces that few could achieve. Most cultivators would hesitate to attempt it for fear of death.
suí hòu zhǐ jiàn nà jīn sè de jiāo lóng tái zhǎo yī wǔ ， jiāng xū kōng sī pò ， jìng zhí jiē zuān jìn le kōng jiān xuán wō 。
随后只见那金色的蛟龙抬爪一舞，将虚空撕破，竟直接钻进了空间漩涡。
This only highlighted how formidable the Ten Thousand Serpent King truly was, his might shaking all three realms.
pò suì xū kōng ， wú yì yú yě kě yǐ zuò chāo yuǎn jù lí chuán sòng ， dàn zhè xū yào duì kōng jiān zhī lì de zhǎng kòng dào lú huǒ chún qīng de chéng dù ， yì bān rén ， shì jué duì zuò bú dào de 。
破碎虚空，无异于也可以做超远距离传送，但这需要对空间之力的掌控到炉火纯青的程度，一般人，是绝对做不到的。
...
biàn shì dù jié hòu qī de xiū xiān zhě ， yì bān lái shuō ， yě bù gǎn qīng yì shè zú ， fǒu zé yí gè bù hǎo ， jiù yǒu kě néng shēn sǐ yǔn luò 。
便是渡劫后期的修仙者，一般来说，也不敢轻易涉足，否则一个不好，就有可能身死陨落。
However, Ten Thousand Serpent Valley was too far from the Hundred Thousand Mountains. Even with the ability to tear through space, he couldn't guarantee catching Qin Yan.
cóng zhè yì diǎn ， yě kě yǐ kàn chū wàn jiāo wáng fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， wēi zhèn sān jiè ， guǒ rán bú shì làng dé xū míng lái de 。
从这一点，也可以看出万蛟王非同小可，威震三界，果然不是浪得虚名来的。
Far water cannot quench near fire; the Ten Thousand Serpent King's actions were merely a last-ditch effort.
……
……
Speaking of Lin Xuan, he acted quickly and fled first.
rán ér wàn jiāo gǔ jù lí shí wàn dà shān ， shí zài tài guò yáo yuǎn ， tā jí biàn jiāng xū kōng sī pò ， yě wèi bì jié dé zhù qín yán 。
然而万蛟谷距离十万大山，实在太过遥远，他即便将虚空撕破，也未必截得住秦妍。
But seizing the initiative did not mean safety.
yuǎn shuǐ jiě bù liǎo jìn kě ， wàn jiāo wáng zhè me zuò ， bù guò shì jìn rén shì ér tīng tiān mìng bà le 。
远水解不了近渴，万蛟王这么做，不过是尽人事而听天命罢了。
Qin Yan's strength was something Lin Xuan had witnessed firsthand. She far surpassed most late-stage渡劫 cultivators. Thus, Lin Xuan dared not hold back, racing alongside Yue'er at breakneck speed.
zài shuō lín xuān 。
再说林轩。
If only he could tear through space now!
tā jiàn jī dé kuài ， qiǎng xiān yī bù pǎo le chū qù 。
他见机得快，抢先一步跑了出去。
Unfortunately, such an action required conditions that were too stringent. Without a hundred percent certainty, Lin Xuan was unwilling to take the risk.
rán ér qiǎng zhàn xiān jī ， bìng bù yì wèi zhe tuō xiǎn 。
然而抢占先机，并不意味着脱险。
Since entering the cultivation world, Lin Xuan had faced countless trials and tribulations. He believed this time would also be no exception.
qín yán de shí lì ， lín xuān qīn yǎn mù dǔ ， kě yǐ shuō ， yuǎn shèng yì bān dù jié hòu qī lǎo guài wù ， gù ér lín xuān bù gǎn cáng zhuō ， yǔ yuè ér yì qǐ ， fēng chí diàn chè 。
秦妍的实力，林轩亲眼目睹，可以说，远胜一般渡劫后期老怪物，故而林轩不敢藏拙，与月儿一起，风驰电掣。
Lin Xuan's expression was resolute.
zhè shí hòu ， ruò shì néng gòu pò suì xū kōng jiù hǎo le 。
这时候，若是能够破碎虚空就好了。
In just a few seconds, he had flown several miles away.
kě xī nà me zuò ， xū yào de tiáo jiàn tài guò kē kè ， cǐ kè méi yǒu bǎi fēn zhī bǎi de bǎ wò ， lín xuān yě bù gǎn mào xiǎn de 。
可惜那么做，需要的条件太过苛刻，此刻没有百分之百的把握，林轩也不敢冒险的。
His speed was truly impressive.
ér qiě zì cóng tà rù xiū xiān jiè ， zì jǐ jīng lì liǎo wú shù de fēng yǔ ， lín xuān xiāng xìn zhè yī cì ， yě yí dìng kě yǐ huà xiǎn wéi yí 。
而且自从踏入修仙界，自己经历了无数的风雨，林轩相信这一次，也一定可以化险为夷。
The farther they went, the safer it became.
lín xuān de biǎo qíng jiān dìng wú bǐ 。
林轩的表情坚定无比。
This reasoning was clear in Lin Xuan's mind.
duǎn duǎn de jǐ xī ， yòu bù zhī dào fēi chū le duō shǎo lǐ 。
短短的几息，又不知道飞出了多少里。
However, things were not over. He suddenly slowed his flight and stopped.
lín xuān de dùn sù ， què shí liǎo bù qǐ 。
林轩的遁速，确实了不起。
"Friend, you relentlessly pursue me without any regard for old acquaintanceship?"
ér měi yuǎn yì diǎn ， yě jiù gèng ān quán 。
而每远一点，也就更安全。
Lin Xuan raised his head to look into a seemingly empty space, his face filled with sighs. If he could choose, he would rather not fight Qin Yan to the death.
zhè dào lǐ ， lín xuān xīn zhōng yǒu shù 。
这道理，林轩心中有数。
"I have already given you an opportunity. If you become a Heavenly Demon from beyond the world, we wouldn't need to engage in battle. It's your refusal of my offer that has brought us here. What meaning does it hold now?"
kě shì qíng zhì cǐ ， bìng méi yǒu jié shù ， tā tū rán dùn guāng yī huǎn ， tíng le xià lái 。
可事情至此，并没有结束，他突然遁光一缓，停了下来。
Soft words echoed through his ears like a yellowthroat bird emerging from its nest. Qin Yan suddenly appeared before them.
“ dào yǒu qióng zhuī bù shě ， zhēn shì yì diǎn gù rén zhī qíng yě bù gù ？”
“道友穷追不舍，真是一点故人之情也不顾？”
Lin Xuan had left first, but Qin Yan did not chase Tian Xiaojian; instead, she pursued him. Lin Xuan was utterly helpless with this situation.
lín xuān tái qǐ tóu lú ， wàng xiàng qián fāng mǒu kōng wú yì rén zhī chù ， liǎn shàng mǎn shì tàn xī zhī sè ， rú guǒ kě yǐ xuǎn zé ， tā shí zài bù yuàn yì yǔ qín yán nǐ sǐ wǒ huó 。
林轩抬起头颅，望向前方某空无一人之处，脸上满是叹息之色，如果可以选择，他实在不愿意与秦妍你死我活。
"Friend, do you truly wish to push me to the brink?"
“ wǒ bú shì yǐ jīng gěi guò dào yǒu jī huì le ， zhǐ yào nǐ chéng wéi yù wài tiān mó ， nǐ wǒ zì rán jiù bù yòng bīng róng xiāng jiàn le ， shì dào yǒu jù jué le wǒ de hǎo yì ， xiàn zài zhǐ zé wǒ ， yòu yǒu shén me yì yì ne ？”
“我不是已经给过道友机会了，只要你成为域外天魔，你我自然就不用兵戎相见了，是道友拒绝了我的好意，现在指责我，又有什么意义呢？”
A flicker of strange light danced in Lin Xuan's eyes as he spoke, his tone tinged with a hint of anger.
qīng róu de huà yīn shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， rú huáng lí chū gǔ ， qián fāng xū kōng ， tū rán yī zhèn mó hú ， qín yán de shēn yǐng ， xiǎn xiàn ér chū 。
轻柔的话音声传入耳朵，如黄鹂出谷，前方虚空，突然一阵模糊，秦妍的身影，显现而出。
It is said that even clay figures have three parts of their nature. Qin Yan had achieved much, but if pushed too hard, she might unleash her strongest secret techniques, making the outcome uncertain.
lín xuān míng míng xiān zǒu yī bù ， kě qín yán què bù zhuī tián xiǎo jiàn ， fǎn ér lái zhuī zì jǐ ， zhè ràng lín xuān shí zài shì wú nài yǐ jí 。
林轩明明先走一步，可秦妍却不追田小剑，反而来追自己，这让林轩实在是无奈以极。
However, he was unwilling to do so unless absolutely necessary.
“ dào yǒu zhēn yào kǔ kǔ xiàng bī ？”
“道友真要苦苦相逼？”
But now, the other party seemed to be overstepping his bounds.
lín xuān de yǎn zhōng yì máng shǎn shuò bù yǐ ， yán yǔ zhī zhōng ， yǐn yǐn tòu chū yī gǔ huǒ qì 。
林轩的眼中异芒闪烁不已，言语之中，隐隐透出一股火气。
He wouldn't be easily provoked; he wasn't a soft target that could be manipulated at will.
sú huà shuō ， ní rén shàng yǒu sān fēn tǔ xìng ， qín yán rú jīn shì hěn liǎo de ， dàn ruò jiāng zì jǐ bī dé jí le ， shī zhǎn chū zuì qiáng de mì shù ， shèng fù hái zài liǎng shuō 。
俗话说，泥人尚有三分土姓，秦妍如今是很了得，但若将自己逼得急了，施展出最强的秘术，胜负还在两说。
"Why get angry, Lin Brother? You still have time to change your mind."
zhǐ shì bú dào wàn bù dé yǐ ， zì jǐ bù yuàn yì zhè me zuò 。
只是不到万不得已，自己不愿意这么做。
Qin Yan continued speaking while taking out more medicinal pills. But how could Lin Xuan agree under such terms?
dàn xiàn zài ， duì fāng zhēn yǒu xiē guò fèn le 。。
但现在，对方真有些过分了。。
No need for further discussion; their expressions conveyed their intentions clearly.
zì jǐ yě bù hǎo rě ， bìng fēi ruǎn shì zi ， rèn qí róu niē de 。
自己也不好惹，并非软柿子，任其揉捏的。
A great battle was about to erupt.
“ lín xiōng hé bì shēng qì ， nǐ xiàn zài ruò gǎi biàn zhǔ yì ， hái lái de jí 。”
“林兄何必生气，你现在若改变主意，还来得及。”
But just then, something unexpected happened.
qín yán yī biān shuō ， yī biān yòu jiāng dān yào qǔ chū ， kě zhè yàng de tiáo jiàn ， lín xuān yòu zěn me kě néng dā yìng ne ？
秦妍一边说，一边又将丹药取出，可这样的条件，林轩又怎么可能答应呢？
Without any warning, a terrifying rule power descended from the sky.
bù yòng jì xù jiāo tán xià qù ， shuāng fāng de biǎo qíng ， yǐ jiàng xiàng hù jiān de yì yuàn biǎo shù wú yí 。
不用继续交谈下去，双方的表情，已将相互间的意愿表述无疑。
The rule power was so immense that both Lin Xuan and Yue'er were shocked. Even Qin Yan raised her head, showing signs of fear for the first time.
dà zhàn yī chù jí fā 。
大战一触即发。
What could it be?
rán ér jiù zài zhè shí ， yì biàn tū qǐ 。
然而就在这时，异变突起。
Was the Ten Thousand Serpent King angry about his daughter's death and had come here himself?
sī háo zhēng zhào yě wú ， yī gǔ kě pà zhī jí de fǎ zé zhī lì tū rán cóng tiān ér luò 。
丝毫征兆也无，一股可怕之极的法则之力突然从天而落。
Impossible; this place was too far from Ten Thousand Serpent Valley. The other party couldn't possibly have such speed, not even a true immortal.
nà fǎ zé zhī lì shì rú cǐ de páng bó ， lín xuān yǔ yuè ér dōu dà jīng shī sè ， biàn shì qín yán yě sà rán tái qǐ tóu lú ， liǎn shàng dì yī cì lù chū le jǐ fēn jīng kǒng zhī sè 。
那法则之力是如此的磅礴，林轩与月儿都大惊失色，便是秦妍也飒然抬起头颅，脸上第一次露出了几分惊恐之色。
No time to think further.
jiū jìng shì shén me ？
究竟是什么？
The sky suddenly tore open.
nán dào wàn jiāo wáng bù fèn nǚ ér yǔn luò ， yǐ jīng lái dào zhè lǐ le me ？
难道万蛟王不忿女儿陨落，已经来到这里了么？
Not just a crack but the entire sky was torn apart.
bù kě néng ， zhè lǐ lí wàn jiāo gǔ tài yuǎn ， duì fāng jué bù kě néng yǒu zhè yàng de sù dù ， biàn shì zhēn xiān yǔ qí yì dì ér chǔ ， yě bàn bú dào de 。
不可能，这里离万蛟谷太远，对方绝不可能有这样的速度，便是真仙与其易地而处，也办不到的。
Then, a vague figure appeared.
méi shí jiān duō xiǎng le 。
没时间多想了。
Elegant in form, her face was indistinct.
tiān kōng tū rán bèi sī pò 。
天空突然被撕破。
Though it was only an illusion, the pressure she exerted was beyond measure.
bú shì chū xiàn le yī tiáo liè fèng ， ér shì zhěng gè tiān mù dōu bèi sī kāi le 。
不是出现了一条裂缝，而是整个天幕都被撕开了。
Was this a fragment of some great being?
suí hòu yí gè mó hú de rén yǐng fú xiàn ér chū 。
随后一个模糊的人影浮现而出。
No, not a fragment.
shēn cái ē nuó ， róng mào què shì mó hú 。
身材婀娜，容貌却是模糊。
It should be a top-tier existence, crossing thousands of miles to transmit power here.
míng míng zhǐ shì yī xū yǐng ， gěi rén de wēi yā què shì dào le wú yǐ lún bǐ de dì bù 。
明明只是一虚影，给人的威压却是到了无以伦比的地步。
Transmitting force over vast distances wasn't uncommon in the cultivation world. But such a feat seemed extraordinary given the distance involved.
nán dào shì mǒu wèi dà néng de fēn hún me ？
难道是某位大能的分魂么？
The Ten Thousand Serpent King would likely find it impossible.
bú duì ， bú shì fēn hún 。
不对，不是分魂。
Who was this woman...
yīng gāi shì mǒu wèi dǐng jí cún zài ， kuà yuè qiān wàn lǐ de jù lí ， jiāng lì liàng gé kōng chuán dì dào le cǐ chù 。
应该是某位顶级存在，跨越千万里的距离，将力量隔空传递到了此处。
Lin Xuan's heart had already formed an inkling of suspicion, or rather, her identity became clear with such power.
gé kōng chuán jìn ， zhè zài xiū xiān jiè bù suàn xī qí 。
隔空传劲，这在修仙界不算稀奇。
The reputation of the Dispersed Immortal Beast Kings spread far and wide. However, their strength varied. Only the top expert in the spiritual realm, the legendary Rain桐 Fairy, could achieve this level.
dàn yě yào kàn shén me jù lí ， yǎn qián sì hū kuà yuè le qiān wàn lǐ ， nà hái zhēn shì lìng rén zé zé chēng qí 。
但也要看什么距离，眼前似乎跨越了千万里，那还真是令人啧啧称奇。
Yes, it was Li Yutong. How did she end up getting involved?
wàn jiāo wáng shí yǒu **， yě zuò bú dào de 。
万蛟王十有**，也做不到的。
Lin Xuan was surprised but more delighted. Regardless of anything else, this Rain桐 Fairy wouldn't be targeting him.
nà yǎn qián de nǚ zǐ ……
那眼前的女子……
An opportunity!
lín xuān xīn zhōng yǐ yǐn yǐn yǒu le cāi cè ， huò zhě shuō ， zhè yàng de shí lì ， ràng tā de shēn fèn hū zhī yù chū 。
林轩心中已隐隐有了猜测，或者说，这样的实力，让她的身份呼之欲出。
Lin Xuan immediately enveloped his body in a green glow and flew away with Yue'er towards the distance.
sàn xiān yāo wáng wēi míng yuǎn bō ， dàn shí lì yě yǒu qiáng ruò ， néng gòu zuò dào zhè yī bù ， wéi yǒu líng jiè dì yī gāo shǒu ， nà wèi chuán shuō zhōng de yǔ tóng xiān zi le 。
散仙妖王威名远播，但实力也有强弱，能够做到这一步，唯有灵界第一高手，那位传说中的雨桐仙子了。
Sure enough, Qin Yan didn't stop her; she was preoccupied elsewhere.
méi cuò ， lǐ yǔ tóng ， zěn me lián tā yě lái tāng hún shuǐ le 。
没错，李雨桐，怎么连她也来蹚浑水了。
Lin Xuan didn't turn back but his divine consciousness could clearly see. Rain桐 Fairy's jade hand descended.
lín xuān chà yì zhī yú ， gèng duō de shì jīng xǐ ， bù guǎn rú hé ， zhè wèi yǔ tóng xiān zi ， zǒng bú huì shì zhēn duì zì jǐ 。
林轩诧异之余，更多的是惊喜，不管如何，这位雨桐仙子，总不会是针对自己。
A sword light illuminated the entire sky, its momentum indescribable in words. In an instant, it engulfed Qin Yan completely. (To be continued.)
Simultaneously, several million miles away...
Ten Thousand Serpent Valley!
Though it was called a valley, the area was actually dotted with numerous mountains that stretched endlessly into the distance.
The aura of beasts in the mountain was abundant to an extreme. Strange flowers and exotic plants were scattered everywhere.
Numerous rare birds and immortal cranes could be seen, making this place seem like a paradise for immortals.
The lair of the Ten Thousand Serpent King, one of the Three Great Beast Kings, naturally had a magnificent environment. However, at that spot where the aura was thickest, a shocking roar echoed out.
"Cloud-Dwelling Demoness, you dare hurt my daughter! I will never stop pursuing you!"
With an ear-piercing scream, terrifying spiritual pressure descended from the sky. A golden light shot up into the air within the valley.
It was so bright that it dimmed even the sun's rays for a moment.
After a short while, the light dispersed and revealed a massive thousand-foot-long dragon with immense divine consciousness accompanying it. It seemed as if an immortal had descended upon this world.
Its power was indescribable; all creatures bowed down before it.
In ancient times, the Three Great Beast Kings were only one step behind immortals in terms of strength. Even after so many years, though they hadn't ascended to the heavens like the immortals, it would be hard to believe that their power had not improved at all.
How long had it been since they last acted? Their current strength was anyone's guess.
Driven by his daughter's death, the Ten Thousand Serpent King was thoroughly enraged.
The ancient saying went: "A dragon has its vulnerable spot; touch it and you will surely anger it." Though he was a serpent king, he never felt inferior to true dragons.
Flames flickered from every scale of the Ten Thousand Serpent King's eyes as his body emitted faint rule powers.
He raised his golden claws, tearing through space and diving into the spatial vortex.
Breaking the void was akin to ultra-long-distance teleportation but required a mastery of spatial forces that few could achieve. Most cultivators would hesitate to attempt it for fear of death.
This only highlighted how formidable the Ten Thousand Serpent King truly was, his might shaking all three realms.
...
However, Ten Thousand Serpent Valley was too far from the Hundred Thousand Mountains. Even with the ability to tear through space, he couldn't guarantee catching Qin Yan.
Far water cannot quench near fire; the Ten Thousand Serpent King's actions were merely a last-ditch effort.
Speaking of Lin Xuan, he acted quickly and fled first.
But seizing the initiative did not mean safety.
Qin Yan's strength was something Lin Xuan had witnessed firsthand. She far surpassed most late-stage渡劫 cultivators. Thus, Lin Xuan dared not hold back, racing alongside Yue'er at breakneck speed.
If only he could tear through space now!
Unfortunately, such an action required conditions that were too stringent. Without a hundred percent certainty, Lin Xuan was unwilling to take the risk.
Since entering the cultivation world, Lin Xuan had faced countless trials and tribulations. He believed this time would also be no exception.
Lin Xuan's expression was resolute.
In just a few seconds, he had flown several miles away.
His speed was truly impressive.
The farther they went, the safer it became.
This reasoning was clear in Lin Xuan's mind.
However, things were not over. He suddenly slowed his flight and stopped.
"Friend, you relentlessly pursue me without any regard for old acquaintanceship?"
Lin Xuan raised his head to look into a seemingly empty space, his face filled with sighs. If he could choose, he would rather not fight Qin Yan to the death.
"I have already given you an opportunity. If you become a Heavenly Demon from beyond the world, we wouldn't need to engage in battle. It's your refusal of my offer that has brought us here. What meaning does it hold now?"
Soft words echoed through his ears like a yellowthroat bird emerging from its nest. Qin Yan suddenly appeared before them.
Lin Xuan had left first, but Qin Yan did not chase Tian Xiaojian; instead, she pursued him. Lin Xuan was utterly helpless with this situation.
"Friend, do you truly wish to push me to the brink?"
A flicker of strange light danced in Lin Xuan's eyes as he spoke, his tone tinged with a hint of anger.
It is said that even clay figures have three parts of their nature. Qin Yan had achieved much, but if pushed too hard, she might unleash her strongest secret techniques, making the outcome uncertain.
However, he was unwilling to do so unless absolutely necessary.
But now, the other party seemed to be overstepping his bounds.
He wouldn't be easily provoked; he wasn't a soft target that could be manipulated at will.
"Why get angry, Lin Brother? You still have time to change your mind."
Qin Yan continued speaking while taking out more medicinal pills. But how could Lin Xuan agree under such terms?
No need for further discussion; their expressions conveyed their intentions clearly.
A great battle was about to erupt.
But just then, something unexpected happened.
Without any warning, a terrifying rule power descended from the sky.
The rule power was so immense that both Lin Xuan and Yue'er were shocked. Even Qin Yan raised her head, showing signs of fear for the first time.
What could it be?
Was the Ten Thousand Serpent King angry about his daughter's death and had come here himself?
Impossible; this place was too far from Ten Thousand Serpent Valley. The other party couldn't possibly have such speed, not even a true immortal.
No time to think further.
The sky suddenly tore open.
Not just a crack but the entire sky was torn apart.
Then, a vague figure appeared.
Elegant in form, her face was indistinct.
Though it was only an illusion, the pressure she exerted was beyond measure.
Was this a fragment of some great being?
No, not a fragment.
It should be a top-tier existence, crossing thousands of miles to transmit power here.
Transmitting force over vast distances wasn't uncommon in the cultivation world. But such a feat seemed extraordinary given the distance involved.
The Ten Thousand Serpent King would likely find it impossible.
Who was this woman...
Lin Xuan's heart had already formed an inkling of suspicion, or rather, her identity became clear with such power.
The reputation of the Dispersed Immortal Beast Kings spread far and wide. However, their strength varied. Only the top expert in the spiritual realm, the legendary Rain桐 Fairy, could achieve this level.
Yes, it was Li Yutong. How did she end up getting involved?
Lin Xuan was surprised but more delighted. Regardless of anything else, this Rain桐 Fairy wouldn't be targeting him.
An opportunity!
Lin Xuan immediately enveloped his body in a green glow and flew away with Yue'er towards the distance.
Sure enough, Qin Yan didn't stop her; she was preoccupied elsewhere.
Lin Xuan didn't turn back but his divine consciousness could clearly see. Rain桐 Fairy's jade hand descended.
A sword light illuminated the entire sky, its momentum indescribable in words. In an instant, it engulfed Qin Yan completely. (To be continued.)