nà bú shì pǔ tōng de fán huǒ ， bǐ zhī dù jié qī lǎo guài de běn mìng líng huǒ yì méi yǒu bàn diǎn xùn sè ， jí biàn shì shān yuè jù yuán ， yě bù gǎn shì ruò wú dǔ ， dùn shí ， yī gǔ jiāo hú de wèi dào mí sàn ér chū ， què shì tā xiōng qián zhōng quán de dì fāng quán bèi kǎo hú 。.
那不是普通的凡火，比之渡劫期老怪的本命灵火亦没有半点逊色，即便是山岳巨猿，也不敢视若无睹，顿时，一股焦糊的味道弥散而出，却是它胸前中拳的地方全被烤糊。.
That wasn't ordinary mundane fire; it was no less impressive than the primordial spirit fire of a veteran cultivator at the Tribulation Transcending stage. Even the Mountain Giant Ape didn't dare to ignore it, and instantly, a smell of burnt flesh filled the air as the area around its chest where it had been hit was completely charred.
shān yuè jù yuán bó rán dà nù ， zài zhēn líng zhōng ， tā yuán běn jiù shì yǐ yǒng měng shàn zhàn zhù chēng de 。
山岳巨猿勃然大怒，在真灵中，它原本就是以勇猛善战著称的。
The Mountain Giant Ape erupted in anger. In its true spirit form, it was renowned for its bravery and combat prowess.
suī rán shāng kǒu téng tòng nán rěn ， dàn zì rán bú huì tuì suō ， shuāng mù zhōng fǎn ér xiōng guāng bì lù ， yī zhāng kǒu ， yī dào qīng xiá pēn tǔ ér chū 。
虽然伤口疼痛难忍，但自然不会退缩，双目中反而凶光毕露，一张口，一道青霞喷吐而出。
Despite the excruciating pain from its wounds, it didn't retreat; instead, a fierce light appeared in its eyes as it opened its mouth, spewing out a streak of greenish light.
qīng guāng liú lí ， lüè yī shǎn shuò ， jū rán huàn huà chū yī qún guǐ miàn wú gōng lái le ， bèi shēng shuāng yì ， kǒu tǔ hán qì ， qǐng kè jiān ， bīng fēng qiān lǐ 。
青光琉璃，略一闪烁，居然幻化出一群鬼面蜈蚣来了，背生双翼，口吐寒气，顷刻间，冰封千里。
The green light shimmered and transformed into a group of ghost-faced scorpions with wings on their backs. They exhaled cold air, instantly freezing everything within a thousand miles.
lín xuān tóng kǒng wēi suō ， liǎn shàng bù yóu de liú lù chū yì wài zhī sè 。
林轩瞳孔微缩，脸上不由得流露出意外之色。
Lin Xuan's pupils constricted slightly, his expression showing surprise.
shān yuè jù yuán shì yǐ lì dà wú qióng zhù chēng de ， méi xiǎng dào hái zhǎng wò yǒu jí hán fǎ zé ， zhè yì diǎn ， rèn hé shàng gǔ diǎn jí dōu bù céng tí dào guò ， zhè xiē huó liǎo wú shù suì yuè de shēng wù ， guǒ rán bù néng yòng cháng lǐ chuǎi mó 。
山岳巨猿是以力大无穷著称的，没想到还掌握有极寒法则，这一点，任何上古典籍都不曾提到过，这些活了无数岁月的生物，果然不能用常理揣摩。
Known for its immense strength, the Mountain Giant Ape had also mastered the rule of extreme cold, something not mentioned in any ancient texts. These creatures that lived for countless years truly defied common sense.
lín xuān xīn zhōng gèng jiā jì dàn le 。
林轩心中更加忌惮了。
Lin Xuan felt even more wary.
ér bào nù de jù yuán ， shǒu duàn hái bù jǐn zhǐ yú cǐ chù 。
而暴怒的巨猿，手段还不仅止于此处。
But the enraged ape didn't stop there; it waved its arms and suddenly transformed into a figure with three heads and six arms.
zhǐ jiàn tā liǎng tiáo shǒu bì yī wǔ ， shēn xíng yī zhèn mó hú ， jū rán huàn huà chū sān tóu liù bì de xíng xiàng lái le 。
只见它两条手臂一舞，身形一阵模糊，居然幻化出三头六臂的形象来了。
The ferocity was palpable as its spiritual pressure increased significantly. With each punch, a flurry of fist shadows appeared, and in an instant, countless punches were thrown, covering the Flame Giant from head to toe.
bào nüè zhī qì dà zuò ， hún shēn de líng yā zài yuán yǒu de jī chǔ shàng zēng jiā le xǔ duō 。
暴虐之气大做，浑身的灵压在原有的基础上增加了许多。
This fierce attack left the Flame Giant struggling to keep up. Its face showed a heavy expression as it lifted its right hand, rapidly growing hair on its head at an incredible speed.
shǒu bì yī jǔ ， dàn jiàn quán yǐng mó hú ， pī lǐ pā lā zhī shēng dà zuò ， shùn xī zhī jiān yǐ bù zhī dǎ chū duō shǎo quán qù le 。
手臂一举，但见拳影模糊，噼里啪啦之声大做，瞬息之间已不知打出多少拳去了。
Next, it swung its head, causing the flame-like hair to scatter and disappear into thin air.
pī tóu gài liǎn ， jiāng huǒ yàn jù rén zhěng gè lǒng zhào zhù 。
劈头盖脸，将火焰巨人整个笼罩住。
Suddenly, the sky lit up, and thunderous sounds echoed in his ears as hundreds of massive fire serpents appeared, rushing towards the punches and ghost-faced scorpions.
zhè me kuáng měng de gōng jī ， nà huǒ yàn jù rén yìng fù dé míng xiǎn yǒu xiē bù jí 。
这么狂猛的攻击，那火焰巨人应付得明显有些不及。
Even before they reached their target, they opened their mouths wide, spewing out countless flames mixed with rolling thunder, creating an astonishing spectacle.
qí liǎn kǒng shàng shí fēn nǐ rén huà de liú lù chū níng zhòng zhī yì 。
其脸孔上十分拟人化的流露出凝重之意。
Unfortunately... it was just a facade.
yòu shǒu tái qǐ ， zài tóu dǐng yī mǒ ， qí nǎo dài shàng yǐ ròu yǎn kě jiàn de sù dù zhǎng chū wú shù tóu fà lái le 。
右手抬起，在头顶一抹，其脑袋上以肉眼可见的速度长出无数头发来了。
Indeed, while the Flame Giant's powers were formidable, compared to the true spirit's might, they paled in comparison. The ghost-faced scorpions barely managed to hold them off, but the punches raining down on them left the Flame Giant helpless. A series of thuds echoed as its body surface became dimmer and smaller, clearly suffering significant damage.
suí hòu zhǐ jiàn qí nǎo dài yī shuǎi ， nà xiē yóu huǒ yàn gòu chéng de tóu fà dùn shí huī sǎ kāi ， xiāo shī bú jiàn 。
随后只见其脑袋一甩，那些由火焰构成的头发顿时挥洒开，消失不见。
Though this creature was a naturally born spirit entity, it still fell short compared to true spirits like the Mountain Giant Ape.
xià yī kè ， tiān kōng zhòu rán liàng le qǐ lái ， hōng lōng lóng zhī shēng bù jué yú ěr biān ， shù bǎi tiáo tǐ xíng páng bó de huǒ yàn jù mǎng fú xiàn ， yíng zhe quán tou yǔ guǐ miàn wú gōng pū le shàng lái 。
下一刻，天空骤然亮了起来，轰隆隆之声不绝于耳边，数百条体形磅礴的火焰巨蟒浮现，迎着拳头与鬼面蜈蚣扑了上来。
But to say that there was no suspense in their battle would be an exaggeration. While he couldn't match the Flame Giant in strength, Lin Xuan had an advantage: terrain.
shàng wèi zhì ， jiù jiāng dà kǒu zhāng kāi ， pēn chū wú shù de huǒ yàn ， qí zhōng jiā zá zhe gǔn léi ， shēng shì jīng rén dào jí diǎn 。
尚未至，就将大口张开，喷出无数的火焰，其中夹杂着滚雷，声势惊人到极点。
This lava lake was rare in the Three Realms, directly connected to the core fire, and its nature complemented the Flame Giant's. It could replenish its injuries and spiritual energy here.
kě xī …… tú yǒu qí biǎo ér yǐ 。
可惜……徒有其表而已。
In contrast, the Mountain Giant Ape, while seemingly indifferent, had to expend some of its energy to resist the lava's erosion. This dynamic made the outcome unpredictable.
ń ， yě bù néng zhè me shuō ， zhèng què de jiǎng ， shì huǒ yàn jù rén de shén tōng suī rán yě yǒu bù fán zhī chù ， dàn yǔ zhēn líng zhī wēi xiāng bǐ ， què xiāng xíng jiàn zhuō 。
嗯，也不能这么说，正确的讲，是火焰巨人的神通虽然也有不凡之处，但与真灵之威相比，却相形见拙。
Still, Lin Xuan was more inclined towards the Mountain Giant Ape; from any angle, it had a better chance of winning.
guǐ miàn wú gōng miǎn qiǎng dǎng zhù 。
鬼面蜈蚣勉强挡住。
The entire process seemed complex but only took an instant. While he remained hidden, Lin Xuan wasn't just watching; he carefully released his divine sense to detect anything unusual. Luckily, both combatants had used true fire and hadn't noticed him.
dàn nà xiē miàn duì nà xiē rú yǔ diǎn bān là xià de quán tou ， huǒ yàn jù rén jiù xiǎn de yǒu xiē wú kě nài hé ， pēng pēng pēng zhī shēng bù jué yú ěr duǒ ， tā shēn tǐ biǎo miàn de huǒ yàn jū rán biàn dé àn dàn qǐ lái le 。
但那些面对那些如雨点般落下的拳头，火焰巨人就显得有些无可奈何，嘭嘭嘭之声不绝于耳朵，它身体表面的火焰居然变得黯淡起来了。
Suddenly, Lin Xuan's brows furrowed as he discovered something. Beneath the lava lake, there was a secret chamber.
lián tǐ xíng dōu suō jiǎn le xiǎo bàn hái duō ， xiǎn rán ， yīn cǐ suǒ shòu dào de shāng hài fēi tóng xiǎo kě 。
连体形都缩减了小半还多，显然，因此所受到的伤害非同小可。
He found a stone cave with no signs of excavation, clearly naturally formed.
zhè jiā huo suī yě shì tiān shēng líng wù ， dàn yǔ shān yuè jù yuán zhè yàng de zhēn líng xiāng bǐ ， bì jìng shì chà le yī chóu 。
这家伙虽也是天生灵物，但与山岳巨猿这样的真灵相比，毕竟是差了一筹。
However, it was peculiar that there was no trace of lava inside; some strange force must be protecting it.
dàn yào shuō shèng fù sī háo xuán niàn yě wú ， zé yán zhī tài guò 。
但要说胜负丝毫悬念也无，则言之太过。
Lin Xuan cautiously used his divine sense to scan but was immediately repelled by a gentle force. There were no discoveries.
píng shí lì ， huǒ yàn jù rén shì dǎ duì fāng bù guò ， rán ér cǐ kè ， tā yī jiù shì yǒu yōu shì de 。
凭实力，火焰巨人是打对方不过，然而此刻，他依旧是有优势的。
Curiosity piqued, Lin Xuan knew he had found something crucial. He took a deep breath and released an incredibly powerful divine sense, attempting to break through the protective barrier.
tā de yōu shì ， biàn shì dì lì 。
他的优势，便是地利。
But what happened next was beyond belief. The strange force became a vortex, pulling his divine essence into it.
zhè yán jiāng hú ， nǎi shì sān jiè shǎo yǒu zhī wù ， zhí dá dì huǒ ， yǔ huǒ yàn jù rén de shǔ xìng xiāng shēng xiāng kè ， shuō xiāng dé yì zhāng yě bù wèi guò 。
这岩浆湖，乃是三界少有之物，直达地火，与火焰巨人的属姓相生相克，说相得益彰也不为过。
Lin Xuan was alarmed; if his divine essence were completely consumed, he would suffer severe injuries or even drop in cultivation stage.
zài zhè zhǒng huán jìng xià zhàn dòu ， tā de shāng shì yǔ líng qì suí shí dōu kě yǐ dé dào bǔ chōng 。
在这种环境下战斗，它的伤势与灵气随时都可以得到补充。
He struggled to reclaim it but found himself firmly held by the spiritual force, unable to break free.
xiāng fǎn ， shān yuè jù yuán zhì shēn yú yán jiāng hú ， biǎo miàn shàng yì shì mǎn bù zài hū ， dàn zhēn yào dǐ dǎng yán jiāng dì huǒ de qīn shí ， duō duō shǎo shǎo zǒng yào huā fèi yī bù fèn jīng lì de 。
相反，山岳巨猿置身于岩浆湖，表面上亦是满不在乎，但真要抵挡岩浆地火的侵蚀，多多少少总要花费一部分精力的。
Lin Xuan's expression turned grim. But now wasn't the time for contemplation.
cǐ xiāo bǐ zhǎng ， ràng zhè shèng fù biàn dé yě jiù yǒu xiē nán liào le 。
此消彼长，让这胜负变得也就有些难料了。
A flash of thought appeared as a white light emerged from the void, transforming into a divine sword that fell downward with great force.
dāng rán ， lín xuān yī jiù shì kàn hǎo shān yuè jù yuán ， bù lùn cóng nǎ ge jiǎo dù fēn xī ， tā de yíng miàn ， dōu yào dà shàng yì diǎn 。
当然，林轩依旧是看好山岳巨猿，不论从哪个角度分析，它的赢面，都要大上一点。
Sizzle...
zhěng gè guò chéng shuō lái fán fù ， qí shí bù guò shùn xī de gōng fu ， lín xuān yǐn nì zài cè ， yě bú shì yī wèi de zuò shān guān hǔ dòu 。
整个过程说来繁复，其实不过瞬息的功夫，林轩隐匿在侧，也不是一味的坐山观虎斗。
The crisp sound reached his ears as his divine essence, intangible yet tangible, was easily severed by the sword.
suī rán kàn zhè zhǒng cún zài jiāo shǒu ， duō duō shǎo shǎo néng yǒu yī xiē lǐng wù 。
虽然看这种存在交手，多多少少能有一些领悟。
Lin Xuan's mind went fuzzy, and an overwhelming sense of dizziness washed over him. But this was the right choice; in such peril, he had to make a decisive cut.
dàn lín xuān cǐ kè xiǎng yào de ， shì gèng dà de hǎo chù 。
但林轩此刻想要的，是更大的好处。
While losing some of his divine essence was regrettable, it could be recovered. The risk of losing everything was far worse.
shān yuè jù yuán qiě bù shuō ， nà huǒ yàn jù rén yì shì tiān shēng líng wù ， shí lì yuǎn shèng pǔ tōng de dù jié qī xiū xiān zhě ， liǎng zhě jiāo shǒu ， bì yǒu yuán gù ， jiū jìng shì wèi shén me ？
山岳巨猿且不说，那火焰巨人亦是天生灵物，实力远胜普通的渡劫期修仙者，两者交手，必有缘故，究竟是为什么？
How to choose became clear to Lin Xuan.
jiāng zhè yì diǎn nòng qīng chǔ ， zì jǐ cái yǒu yī sī kě néng tú móu dào zhēn líng zhī xuè ， yǔ huǒ líng jīng huá de 。
将这一点弄清楚，自己才有一丝可能图谋到真灵之血，与火灵精华的。
"Master, what's wrong?"
lín xuān zài guān zhàn de tóng shí ， yì xiǎo xīn yì yì de fàng chū shén shí ， tiān xìng liǎng gè jiā huo dǎ chū le zhēn huǒ ， bìng méi yǒu chá jué dào lín xuān zài yī páng de xiǎo dòng zuò 。
林轩在观战的同时，亦小心翼翼的放出神识，天幸两个家伙打出了真火，并没有察觉到林轩在一旁的小动作。
Moon though hidden within the Musty Cavern Diagram, remained aware of external events and showed concern on her face.
tū rán ， lín xuān méi tóu yī tiāo ， gōng fu bù fù yǒu xīn rén ， jū rán zhēn bèi tā fā xiàn le 。
突然，林轩眉头一挑，功夫不负有心人，居然真被他发现了。
"Don't worry; just a minor incident. Nothing serious."
zài zhè yán jiāng hú dǐ ， bié yǒu dòng tiān 。
在这岩浆湖底，别有洞天。
Lin Xuan smiled reassuringly. The small loss was insignificant compared to his discovery of the stone cave, which likely contained valuable treasures. The battle between the Mountain Giant Ape and Flame Giant was for these very reasons.
lín xuān fā xiàn le yí gè shí kū 。
林轩发现了一个石窟。
While Lin Xuan was undoubtedly tempted by rare resources, he knew it wasn't a smart move. Even with the Mountain Giant Ape, he had no guarantee against the Flame Giant.
zhè shí kū bìng wú kāi záo de hén jì ， xiǎn rán shì tiān rán xíng chéng de 。
这石窟并无开凿的痕迹，显然是天然形成的。
The key was that he didn't know what those treasures were; taking such risks wasn't worthwhile.
rán ér gǔ guài de shì ， shí kū zhōng ， jìng rán fēn háo yán jiāng yě wú ， xiǎn rán ， bèi yī céng gǔ guài de lì liàng shǒu hù 。
然而古怪的是，石窟中，竟然分毫岩浆也无，显然，被一层古怪的力量守护。
On one hand, this logic held true, but Lin Xuan still sought spirit blood and flame essence. From this perspective, the treasure in the stone cave could be a valuable find.
That wasn't ordinary mundane fire; it was no less impressive than the primordial spirit fire of a veteran cultivator at the Tribulation Transcending stage. Even the Mountain Giant Ape didn't dare to ignore it, and instantly, a smell of burnt flesh filled the air as the area around its chest where it had been hit was completely charred.
**Roar!**
The Mountain Giant Ape erupted in anger. In its true spirit form, it was renowned for its bravery and combat prowess.
Despite the excruciating pain from its wounds, it didn't retreat; instead, a fierce light appeared in its eyes as it opened its mouth, spewing out a streak of greenish light.
The green light shimmered and transformed into a group of ghost-faced scorpions with wings on their backs. They exhaled cold air, instantly freezing everything within a thousand miles.
Lin Xuan's pupils constricted slightly, his expression showing surprise.
Known for its immense strength, the Mountain Giant Ape had also mastered the rule of extreme cold, something not mentioned in any ancient texts. These creatures that lived for countless years truly defied common sense.
Lin Xuan felt even more wary.
But the enraged ape didn't stop there; it waved its arms and suddenly transformed into a figure with three heads and six arms.
The ferocity was palpable as its spiritual pressure increased significantly. With each punch, a flurry of fist shadows appeared, and in an instant, countless punches were thrown, covering the Flame Giant from head to toe.
This fierce attack left the Flame Giant struggling to keep up. Its face showed a heavy expression as it lifted its right hand, rapidly growing hair on its head at an incredible speed.
Next, it swung its head, causing the flame-like hair to scatter and disappear into thin air.
Suddenly, the sky lit up, and thunderous sounds echoed in his ears as hundreds of massive fire serpents appeared, rushing towards the punches and ghost-faced scorpions.
Even before they reached their target, they opened their mouths wide, spewing out countless flames mixed with rolling thunder, creating an astonishing spectacle.
Unfortunately... it was just a facade.
Indeed, while the Flame Giant's powers were formidable, compared to the true spirit's might, they paled in comparison. The ghost-faced scorpions barely managed to hold them off, but the punches raining down on them left the Flame Giant helpless. A series of thuds echoed as its body surface became dimmer and smaller, clearly suffering significant damage.
Though this creature was a naturally born spirit entity, it still fell short compared to true spirits like the Mountain Giant Ape.
But to say that there was no suspense in their battle would be an exaggeration. While he couldn't match the Flame Giant in strength, Lin Xuan had an advantage: terrain.
This lava lake was rare in the Three Realms, directly connected to the core fire, and its nature complemented the Flame Giant's. It could replenish its injuries and spiritual energy here.
In contrast, the Mountain Giant Ape, while seemingly indifferent, had to expend some of its energy to resist the lava's erosion. This dynamic made the outcome unpredictable.
Still, Lin Xuan was more inclined towards the Mountain Giant Ape; from any angle, it had a better chance of winning.
The entire process seemed complex but only took an instant. While he remained hidden, Lin Xuan wasn't just watching; he carefully released his divine sense to detect anything unusual. Luckily, both combatants had used true fire and hadn't noticed him.
Suddenly, Lin Xuan's brows furrowed as he discovered something. Beneath the lava lake, there was a secret chamber.
He found a stone cave with no signs of excavation, clearly naturally formed.
However, it was peculiar that there was no trace of lava inside; some strange force must be protecting it.
Lin Xuan cautiously used his divine sense to scan but was immediately repelled by a gentle force. There were no discoveries.
Curiosity piqued, Lin Xuan knew he had found something crucial. He took a deep breath and released an incredibly powerful divine sense, attempting to break through the protective barrier.
But what happened next was beyond belief. The strange force became a vortex, pulling his divine essence into it.
Lin Xuan was alarmed; if his divine essence were completely consumed, he would suffer severe injuries or even drop in cultivation stage.
He struggled to reclaim it but found himself firmly held by the spiritual force, unable to break free.
Lin Xuan's expression turned grim. But now wasn't the time for contemplation.
A flash of thought appeared as a white light emerged from the void, transforming into a divine sword that fell downward with great force.
Sizzle...
The crisp sound reached his ears as his divine essence, intangible yet tangible, was easily severed by the sword.
Lin Xuan's mind went fuzzy, and an overwhelming sense of dizziness washed over him. But this was the right choice; in such peril, he had to make a decisive cut.
While losing some of his divine essence was regrettable, it could be recovered. The risk of losing everything was far worse.
How to choose became clear to Lin Xuan.
"Master, what's wrong?"
Moon though hidden within the Musty Cavern Diagram, remained aware of external events and showed concern on her face.
"Don't worry; just a minor incident. Nothing serious."
Lin Xuan smiled reassuringly. The small loss was insignificant compared to his discovery of the stone cave, which likely contained valuable treasures. The battle between the Mountain Giant Ape and Flame Giant was for these very reasons.
While Lin Xuan was undoubtedly tempted by rare resources, he knew it wasn't a smart move. Even with the Mountain Giant Ape, he had no guarantee against the Flame Giant.
The key was that he didn't know what those treasures were; taking such risks wasn't worthwhile.
On one hand, this logic held true, but Lin Xuan still sought spirit blood and flame essence. From this perspective, the treasure in the stone cave could be a valuable find.