yě jiù tā de shí lì yuǎn chāo tóng jiē xiū xiān zhě ， huàn yī míng dù jié qī xiū shì kǒng pà zǎo jiù yǔn luò 。
也就他的实力远超同阶修仙者，换一名渡劫期修士恐怕早就陨落。
His strength far surpassed that of his peers, and if he were to face another Transcendence Realm cultivator, he would likely have already perished.
dàn lín xuān de rì zi yì bù hǎo guò 。
但林轩的日子亦不好过。
But Lin Xuan's life was not easy either. The five True Spirit Beings were formidable indeed. Although weakened compared to their former selves, they still left him struggling to keep up with their various divine techniques.
nà wǔ tóu zhēn líng zhe shí fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， jǐn guǎn bǐ shēng qián ruò le xǔ duō ， dàn gè zhǒng shén tōng hái shì ràng tā pí yú yìng fù 。
那五头真灵着实非同小可，尽管比生前弱了许多，但各种神通还是让他疲于应付。
However, this was far from the worst part. There were more than just these five True Spirits resting here; the other crystal shards had also shattered open.
ér zhè hái bú shì zuì zāo gāo de 。
而这还不是最糟糕的。
Lin Xuan's face turned grim. As the saying goes, a hero cannot withstand too many opponents. If he continued to delay, he would surely perish here. The wisest choice was to flee as soon as possible.
yào zhī dào ， zài cǐ dì cháng mián de zhēn líng yuǎn bù zhǐ wǔ gè ， qí yú de shuǐ jīng yě fēn fēn pò liè kāi le 。
要知道，在此地长眠的真灵远不止五个，其余的水晶也纷纷破裂开了。
But how easy could that be? Yue'er’s fate remained uncertain. How could Lin Xuan ignore her safety and escape elsewhere?
lín xuān de liǎn sè yīn mái yǐ jí 。
林轩的脸色阴霾以极。
Such matters were ones Lin Xuan would rather face a thousand calamities than choose such an option.
sú huà shuō ， hǎo hàn dí bù guò rén duō ， zài tuō yán xià qù zì jǐ fēi yǔn luò yú zhè lǐ bù kě ， wàng fēng ér táo shì zuì wèi zhèng què de xuǎn zé 。
俗话说，好汉敌不过人多，再拖延下去自己非陨落于这里不可，望风而逃是最为正确的选择。
With no other choice, he gritted his teeth and endured the struggle.
kě nǎ ér yǒu nà me róng yì ne ， yuè ér hái shēng sǐ wèi bǔ ， lín xuān zěn me kě néng zhì tā de ān wēi yú bù gù ， táo wǎng bié chù 。
可哪儿有那么容易呢，月儿还生死未卜，林轩怎么可能置她的安危于不顾，逃往别处。
Yet, it was easier said than done. With vastly more enemies than allies, Lin Xuan was struggling to keep up. The perilous situation was undeniable.
zhè zhǒng shì qíng ， lín xuān qíng yuàn wàn jié bù fù ， yě jué bú huì zuò cǐ xuǎn zé 。
这种事情，林轩情愿万劫不复，也绝不会做此选择。
Boom!
bù néng zǒu ， nà jiù zhǐ yǒu yǎo yá yìng chēng xià qù le 。
不能走，那就只有咬牙硬撑下去了。
Lin Xuan punched out, blocking the fierce attack of a monstrous bird. He had barely caught his breath when another ominous sign appeared behind him. A creature resembling a sea horse emerged into view.
kě huà shì zhè me méi cuò 。
可话是这么没错。
Standing over several dozen feet tall, it exuded an overwhelming aura of death, its entire body encased in pitch-black scales. Its roar was reminiscent of a sky dog.
xiǎng yào chēng zhù què nǎ ér yǒu nà me róng yì de 。
想要撑住却哪儿有那么容易的。
Lin Xuan's pupils constricted. This wasn't the legendary evil beast, the Xi, was it?
dí zhòng wǒ guǎ ！
敌众我寡！
Ancient texts recorded that this was a divine creature from the sea, extremely ferocious and fond of hunting dragons.
lín xuān xiàn zài ， gēn běn jiù shì zài pí yú yìng fù 。
林轩现在，根本就是在疲于应付。
Although dragons were not as formidable as true dragons, they still belonged to the dragon family. Yet, facing such an anomaly, they became its delectable prey, indicating how outstanding the Xi's strength truly was.
shuō xiǎn xiàng huán shēng yě méi yǒu cuò 。
说险象环生也没有错。
Lin Xuan did not hesitate. The Illusory Heavenly Fire appeared in his palm and rapidly transformed into a burning arrow.
hōng ！
轰！
He then shot three arrows with fire essence toward the creature.
lín xuān yī quán huī chū ， jiāng měng pū shàng lái de guài niǎo de gōng shì dǎng zhù ， hái lái bù jí chuǎn xī ， shēn hòu yòu jǐng zhào zhòu qǐ ， yī xíng rú hǎi mǎ de guài wù chū xiàn zài le shì xiàn lǐ 。
林轩一拳挥出，将猛扑上来的怪鸟的攻势挡住，还来不及喘息，身后又警兆骤起，一形如海马的怪物出现在了视线里。
Poisonous, corrosive, and devouring—three different attributes of arrows were fired in rapid succession.
tā shēn gāo shù zhàng yǒu yú ， tōng tǐ sàn fà zhe nóng zhòng de sǐ qì ， hún shēn shàng xià bèi qī hēi de lín jiǎ bāo guǒ ， jiào shēng yǔ tiān gǒu yǒu jǐ fēn xiāng sì zhī chù 。
它身高数丈有余，通体散发着浓重的死气，浑身上下被漆黑的鳞甲包裹，叫声与天狗有几分相似之处。
The timing and angle were perfect; although fierce, the Xi was still struggling to keep up. Lin Xuan's lips curled into a smug smile, but this expression quickly froze on his face.
lín xuān tóng kǒng wēi suō 。
林轩瞳孔微缩。
Without any warning, a tear-shaped hole appeared in the void. A pale green talon emerged, its five hooked fingers already hovering over Lin Xuan's forehead.
zhè bú shì chuán shuō zhōng de è shòu hǒu me ？
这不是传说中的恶兽犼么？
Spatial technique!
shàng gǔ diǎn jí jì zǎi ， cǐ nǎi hǎi zhōng shén shòu ， jí wéi xiōng měng ， xǐ huān bǔ liè jiāo lóng 。
上古典籍记载，此乃海中神兽，极为凶猛，喜欢捕猎蛟龙。
Lin Xuan's face was filled with shock as he had no time to dodge. He managed to sidestep, avoiding the vital areas but still taking damage.
jiāo lóng suī rán wú fǎ yǔ zhēn lóng xiāng bǐ ， dàn yǐ suàn yāo zú zhōng de wáng zú 。 kě miàn duì cǐ yì shòu ， què chéng wéi le tā kǒu zhōng de měi wèi zhēn xiū ， kě jiàn zhè hǒu de shí lì yǒu duō me chū zhòng 。
蛟龙虽然无法与真龙相比，但已算妖族中的王族。可面对此异兽，却成为了它口中的美味珍馐，可见这犼的实力有多么出众。
"Bang!"
lín xuān bù gǎn dài màn ， huàn líng tiān huǒ yóu zhǎng xīn zhōng fú xiàn chū lái 。
林轩不敢怠慢，幻灵天火由掌心中浮现出来。
Lin Xuan's chest was struck hard, and he was sent flying.
xùn sù zhǎn kāi ， huà wèi yī bǐng rán shāo zhe de gōng jiàn 。
迅速展开，化为一柄燃烧着的弓箭。
Thanks to his unique circumstances, his physical body had been refined to surpass that of most beasts at his level. No... more accurately, it far surpassed them. Otherwise, for a regular cultivator—especially an advanced one—the impact would have been fatal.
suí hòu lín xuān jiāng huǒ zhī jīng huá huà wèi jiàn shǐ 。 yī lián sān jiàn xiàng duì fāng shè le guò qù 。
随后林轩将火之精华化为箭矢。一连三箭像对方射了过去。
Even Lin Xuan found himself in dire straits, spitting out blood as he struggled to maintain his composure. The physical toll was immense; despite the wonders of Body Cultivation techniques, he was still just flesh and blood. And that strike had shattered even top-grade ancient treasures.
jù dú ， fǔ shí ， tūn shì 。
剧毒，腐蚀，吞噬。
Lin Xuan's pain nearly overwhelmed him, but he took deep breaths, forcing himself to remain calm and rational.
sān zhǒng bù tóng shǔ xìng de jiàn shǐ ， lián zhū jiàn bān de xiàng duì fāng shè le guò qù 。
三种不同属性的箭矢，连珠箭般的像对方射了过去。
Throughout his journey as a cultivator, Lin Xuan faced countless perils, but few matched the danger he now faced. Surrounded by formidable enemies, any misstep could lead to his demise.
shí jī jiǎo dù jiē ná niē dé qǐ dào hǎo chù ， hǒu suī xiōng měng ， què yě bù dé bù pí yú yìng fù 。 lín xuān zuǐ jiǎo biān lù chū yī sī dé yì zhī sè ， dàn zhè mǒ xiào róng hěn kuài jiù jiāng zài liǎn shàng le 。
时机角度皆拿捏得起到好处，犼虽凶猛，却也不得不疲于应付。林轩嘴角边露出一丝得意之色，但这抹笑容很快就僵在脸上了。
What should he do?
sī háo zhēng zhào yě wú ， xū kōng bèi pò kāi diào le ， yī qīng huī sè de lì zhuǎ fú xiàn ér chū ， wǔ zhǐ rú gōu ， yǐ chū xiàn zài le lín xuān de é tóu 。
丝毫征兆也无，虚空被破开掉了，一青灰色的利爪浮现而出，五指如钩，已出现在了林轩的额头。
Just when he had not yet devised a plan, several dark shadows appeared in his vision—new True Spirits arriving as reinforcements for the guardian of this tomb.
kōng jiān shén tōng ！
空间神通！
Lin Xuan's face was filled with bitterness. Could he survive and escape from the tomb where these True Spirits lay buried?
lín xuān mǎn liǎn hài rán zhī sè 。 cāng cù zhī jiān nǎ lǐ lái de jí duǒ ， miǎn qiǎng jiāng shēn tǐ cè kāi ， rú cǐ yī lái ， suī bì kāi le yào hài ， dàn què wú fǎ xìng miǎn 。
林轩满脸骇然之色。仓促之间哪里来得及躲，勉强将身体侧开，如此一来，虽避开了要害，但却无法幸免。
He no longer held any hope.
“ pēng ！”
“嘭！”
Moon, where are you?
lín xuān xiōng kǒu rú zāo zhòng jī ， háo wú xuán niàn de bèi dǎ fēi le chū qù 。
林轩胸口如遭重击，毫无悬念的被打飞了出去。
Without seeing Yue'er, Lin Xuan would not leave alone.
yě jiù tā jì yù tè shū ， jiāng ròu shēn níng liàn chéng bù xùn tóng jiē yāo zú 。 bù …… zhèng què de shuō ， shì hái yào yuǎn shèng xǔ duō ， fǒu zé huàn yī míng xiū xiān zhě 。
也就他际遇特殊，将肉身凝炼成不逊同阶妖族。不……正确的说，是还要远胜许多，否则换一名修仙者。
There is always a way out; Lin Xuan understood this well enough.
nǎ pà shì hòu qī de cún zài ， āi shàng zhè yī jī ， yě shì jiǔ sǐ yì shēng de jié jú 。
哪怕是后期的存在，挨上这一击，也是九死一生的结局。
But what meaning did his cultivation have if he could not be with the one he loved?
yǔn bù yǔn luò qiě bù tí ， zhì shǎo ròu shēn shì kěn dìng bào fèi le dì 。
陨不陨落且不提，至少肉身是肯定报废了地。
Lin Xuan was a clever cultivator but stubborn to an extreme. He faced the crisis head-on rather than retreating.
jí biàn shì lín xuān ， yì bù hǎo guò ， dà kǒu dà kǒu de xiān xuè ， zì zuǐ bā lǐ miàn pēn bó ， liàn tǐ shù zài shén qí 。 bì jìng hái shì xuè ròu zhī qū ， ér gāng cái nà yī jī ， kě shì lián dǐng jiē de fáng yù gǔ bǎo dōu néng dǎ suì dì 。
即便是林轩，亦不好过，大口大口的鲜血，自嘴巴里面喷薄，炼体术再神奇。毕竟还是血肉之躯，而刚才那一击，可是连顶阶的防御古宝都能打碎地。
...
lín xuān tòng dé chà diǎn yào hūn guò qù ， dàn tā què shēn shēn hū xī ， qiǎng pò zì jǐ bǎo chí lěng jìng de pàn duàn lì 。
林轩痛得差点要昏过去，但他却深深呼吸，强迫自己保持冷静的判断力。
In such dire straits, Lin Xuan's situation was indeed unfavorable. Meanwhile, Yue'er remained sealed in the illusory realm.
zì cóng tà shàng xiū xiān zhī lù 。 lín xuān jīng lì de jiān nán xiǎn zǔ shǔ bù shèng shǔ ， dàn lùn wēi xiǎn chéng dù ， què shǎo yǒu néng yǔ yǎn qián xiāng pì měi de 。
自从踏上修仙之路。林轩经历的艰难险阻数不胜数，但论危险程度，却少有能与眼前相媲美的。
The Phantom Moon Moth, as the instigator of all this, wore a playful expression.
qiáng dí huán shì zài cè ， měi yí gè jiē gǎn jí shǒu ， yí bù xiǎo xīn ， jiù huì yǔn luò 。
强敌环视在侧，每一个皆感棘手，一不小心，就会陨落。
Her demeanor was akin to watching a play: "Tsk tsk, what a remarkable young man. He truly holds his own against several dozen ghostly True Spirits."
lín xuān gāi zěn me bàn ne ？
林轩该怎么办呢？
"Too formidable. Is he really an intermediate cultivator? Even advanced Transcendence Realm experts, aside from the top-tier great sages, rarely display such prowess."
zhè biān ， tā hái méi yǒu xiǎng chū yìng fù de zhǔ yì ， páng biān ， shù gè hēi yǐng yǐ chū xiàn zài shì xiàn lǐ 。
这边，他还没有想出应付的主意，旁边，数个黑影已出现在视线里。
The Phantom Moon Moth continued to comment with relish as she watched.
què shì xīn de zhēn líng ， zhè mù dì shǒu hù zhě de yuán jūn 。
却是新的真灵，这墓地守护者的援军。
If Lin Xuan heard this, he would have fainted out of anger.
lín xuān de zuǐ jiǎo biān mǎn shì kǔ sè ， zhè yī cì ， shì fǒu néng huó zhe zǒu chū zhēn líng mái gǔ zhī suǒ ？
林轩的嘴角边满是苦涩，这一次，是否能活着走出真灵埋骨之所？
Had it not been for her, Yue'er would already have retrieved the treasure. The three of them might have escaped long ago; how had they ended up in such a perilous situation?
tā yì méi yǒu le bǎ wò 。
他亦没有了把握。
Unfortunately, Lin Xuan did not know.
yuè ér ， nǐ jiū jìng zài nǎ ér ne ？
月儿，你究竟在哪儿呢？
And even if he knew now, it would be useless.
bú jiàn ài rén de zōng yǐng ， lín xuān shì bú huì yí gè rén táo de 。
不见爱人的踪影，林轩是不会一个人逃的。
Could he seek revenge against the Phantom Moon Moth? He was too busy to spare any attention!
liú dé qīng shān zài bù pà méi chái shāo ， dào lǐ lín xuān bú shì bù dǒng 。
留得青山在不怕没柴烧，道理林轩不是不懂。
Even if Lin Xuan arrived here, dealing with this spirit insect's powers would still be challenging. Despite her rapid progress over a millennium, Yue'er remained helpless once ensnared in an illusionary trap.
kě bù néng yǔ xīn ài de rén xiāng bàn ， zhè xiū xiān yòu yǒu hé yì yì ne ？
可不能与心爱的人相伴，这修仙又有何意义呢？
The danger of illusions lies in the fact that those caught within them are unaware while observers can see through them. At this moment, Yue'er was as if she had forgotten everything, returning to the time when she first arrived at the Netherworld.
lín xuān shì hěn cōng míng de xiū xiān zhě ， dàn zhí niù qǐ lái què shì jiǔ tóu niú dōu lā bù huí lái de 。
林轩是很聪明的修仙者，但执拗起来却是九头牛都拉不回来的。
A transmission error meant her master was not by her side. Yue'er felt helpless and frantic, searching everywhere for Lin Xuan's whereabouts.
miàn duì wēi jī ， tā méi yǒu tuì bì ， ér shì yǎo zhe yá chǐ yíng le shàng qù 。
面对危机，他没有退避，而是咬着牙齿迎了上去。
But there were no clues; all her efforts were in vain.
lín xuān chǔ jìng wēi jī ， kě yǐ shuō shí fēn bù lì ， ér zhè shí hòu ， yuè ér hái bèi fēng yìn zài huàn shù kōng jiān lǐ 。
林轩处境危机，可以说十分不利，而这时候，月儿还被封印在幻术空间里。
Just as Yue'er was lost in thought, a streak of light appeared in her vision.
huàn yuè é ， zuò wèi zhè yī qiè de shǐ zuò yǒng zhě ， què shì yī liǎn hǎo wán de shén sè 。
幻月蛾，做为这一切的始作俑者，却是一脸好玩的神色。
The light faded to reveal a grotesque demon with a menacing expression.
nà biǎo qíng ， jiù yǔ zài kàn xì chà bu duō ：“ zé zé ， zhè xiǎo zi dàng zhēn liǎo de ， jū rán yǐ yī rén zhī lì ， zhōu xuán yú shí jǐ tóu wáng hún zhēn líng zhī zhōng 。”
那表情，就与在看戏差不多：“啧啧，这小子当真了得，居然以一人之力，周旋于十几头亡魂真灵之中。”
Seeing Yue'er, it said: "Pretty little girl, follow me willingly."
“ tài biāo hàn le ， tā zhēn shì zhōng qī de xiū xiān zhě ma ， jiù suàn dù jié hòu qī de lǎo guài wù ， chú le nà xiē dǐng jí dà néng yǐ wài ， yě shǎo yǒu rén zhè me měng de 。”
“太彪悍了，他真是中期的修仙者吗，就算渡劫后期的老怪物，除了那些顶级大能以外，也少有人这么猛的。”
"What do you want?"
huàn yuè é yī biān kàn ， yī biān hái jīn jīn yǒu wèi de diǎn píng zhe 。
幻月蛾一边看，一边还津津有味的点评着。
Yue'er's face showed suspicion. This unexpected visitor was at the late-stage Consolidation Realm, clearly more powerful than herself.
ruò shì lín xuān tīng dào ， fēi qì sǐ bù kě 。
若是林轩听到，非气死不可。
"My name is Rock Demon; I am the寨主of Black Wind Village. Since you have such a fine figure, why not come back with me as my consort?"
ruò bú shì tā ， yuè ér yǐ shùn lì qǔ dào le bǎo wù ， zì jǐ sān rén ， shuō bù dìng zǎo jiù táo zhī yāo yāo diào le ， zěn me huì luò rù zhè me bēi cǎn wēi xiǎn de jìng yù ne ？
若不是它，月儿已顺利取到了宝物，自己三人，说不定早就逃之夭夭掉了，怎么会落入这么悲惨危险的境遇呢？
"Ha ha."
kě xī lín xuān bù bù xiǎo de 。
可惜林轩不不晓得。
Before she could finish speaking, a tinkling laughter echoed in her ears, emanating from Yue'er's body but not coming from her.
hé kuàng xiàn zài zhī dào le yě méi shén me yòng chǔ 。
何况现在知道了也没什么用处。
"Phantom Moon Moth, it’s truly no easy feat to reach this level. This illusionary realm is indeed miraculous, but can you add some new elements? A寨主of Black Wind Village? I almost lost a tooth laughing."
tā néng zhǎo huàn yuè é suàn zhàng me ， gēn běn jiù fēn shēn fá shù ！
他能找幻月蛾算账么，根本就分身乏术！
The sudden change caught the Phantom Moon Moth off guard as well. Suddenly, Yue'er's body was bathed in light, and an object flew out before transforming into a tiny figure about a foot tall.
His strength far surpassed that of his peers, and if he were to face another Transcendence Realm cultivator, he would likely have already perished.
But Lin Xuan's life was not easy either. The five True Spirit Beings were formidable indeed. Although weakened compared to their former selves, they still left him struggling to keep up with their various divine techniques.
However, this was far from the worst part. There were more than just these five True Spirits resting here; the other crystal shards had also shattered open.
Lin Xuan's face turned grim. As the saying goes, a hero cannot withstand too many opponents. If he continued to delay, he would surely perish here. The wisest choice was to flee as soon as possible.
But how easy could that be? Yue'er’s fate remained uncertain. How could Lin Xuan ignore her safety and escape elsewhere?
Such matters were ones Lin Xuan would rather face a thousand calamities than choose such an option.
With no other choice, he gritted his teeth and endured the struggle.
Yet, it was easier said than done. With vastly more enemies than allies, Lin Xuan was struggling to keep up. The perilous situation was undeniable.
Boom!
Lin Xuan punched out, blocking the fierce attack of a monstrous bird. He had barely caught his breath when another ominous sign appeared behind him. A creature resembling a sea horse emerged into view.
Standing over several dozen feet tall, it exuded an overwhelming aura of death, its entire body encased in pitch-black scales. Its roar was reminiscent of a sky dog.
Lin Xuan's pupils constricted. This wasn't the legendary evil beast, the Xi, was it?
Ancient texts recorded that this was a divine creature from the sea, extremely ferocious and fond of hunting dragons.
Although dragons were not as formidable as true dragons, they still belonged to the dragon family. Yet, facing such an anomaly, they became its delectable prey, indicating how outstanding the Xi's strength truly was.
Lin Xuan did not hesitate. The Illusory Heavenly Fire appeared in his palm and rapidly transformed into a burning arrow.
He then shot three arrows with fire essence toward the creature.
Poisonous, corrosive, and devouring—three different attributes of arrows were fired in rapid succession.
The timing and angle were perfect; although fierce, the Xi was still struggling to keep up. Lin Xuan's lips curled into a smug smile, but this expression quickly froze on his face.
Without any warning, a tear-shaped hole appeared in the void. A pale green talon emerged, its five hooked fingers already hovering over Lin Xuan's forehead.
Spatial technique!
Lin Xuan's face was filled with shock as he had no time to dodge. He managed to sidestep, avoiding the vital areas but still taking damage.
"Bang!"
Lin Xuan's chest was struck hard, and he was sent flying.
Thanks to his unique circumstances, his physical body had been refined to surpass that of most beasts at his level. No... more accurately, it far surpassed them. Otherwise, for a regular cultivator—especially an advanced one—the impact would have been fatal.
Even Lin Xuan found himself in dire straits, spitting out blood as he struggled to maintain his composure. The physical toll was immense; despite the wonders of Body Cultivation techniques, he was still just flesh and blood. And that strike had shattered even top-grade ancient treasures.
Lin Xuan's pain nearly overwhelmed him, but he took deep breaths, forcing himself to remain calm and rational.
Throughout his journey as a cultivator, Lin Xuan faced countless perils, but few matched the danger he now faced. Surrounded by formidable enemies, any misstep could lead to his demise.
What should he do?
Just when he had not yet devised a plan, several dark shadows appeared in his vision—new True Spirits arriving as reinforcements for the guardian of this tomb.
Lin Xuan's face was filled with bitterness. Could he survive and escape from the tomb where these True Spirits lay buried?
He no longer held any hope.
Moon, where are you?
Without seeing Yue'er, Lin Xuan would not leave alone.
There is always a way out; Lin Xuan understood this well enough.
But what meaning did his cultivation have if he could not be with the one he loved?
Lin Xuan was a clever cultivator but stubborn to an extreme. He faced the crisis head-on rather than retreating.
...
In such dire straits, Lin Xuan's situation was indeed unfavorable. Meanwhile, Yue'er remained sealed in the illusory realm.
The Phantom Moon Moth, as the instigator of all this, wore a playful expression.
Her demeanor was akin to watching a play: "Tsk tsk, what a remarkable young man. He truly holds his own against several dozen ghostly True Spirits."
"Too formidable. Is he really an intermediate cultivator? Even advanced Transcendence Realm experts, aside from the top-tier great sages, rarely display such prowess."
The Phantom Moon Moth continued to comment with relish as she watched.
If Lin Xuan heard this, he would have fainted out of anger.
Had it not been for her, Yue'er would already have retrieved the treasure. The three of them might have escaped long ago; how had they ended up in such a perilous situation?
Unfortunately, Lin Xuan did not know.
And even if he knew now, it would be useless.
Could he seek revenge against the Phantom Moon Moth? He was too busy to spare any attention!
Even if Lin Xuan arrived here, dealing with this spirit insect's powers would still be challenging. Despite her rapid progress over a millennium, Yue'er remained helpless once ensnared in an illusionary trap.
The danger of illusions lies in the fact that those caught within them are unaware while observers can see through them. At this moment, Yue'er was as if she had forgotten everything, returning to the time when she first arrived at the Netherworld.
A transmission error meant her master was not by her side. Yue'er felt helpless and frantic, searching everywhere for Lin Xuan's whereabouts.
But there were no clues; all her efforts were in vain.
What could she do?
Just as Yue'er was lost in thought, a streak of light appeared in her vision.
The light faded to reveal a grotesque demon with a menacing expression.
Seeing Yue'er, it said: "Pretty little girl, follow me willingly."
"What do you want?"
Yue'er's face showed suspicion. This unexpected visitor was at the late-stage Consolidation Realm, clearly more powerful than herself.
"My name is Rock Demon; I am the寨主of Black Wind Village. Since you have such a fine figure, why not come back with me as my consort?"
"Ha ha."
Before she could finish speaking, a tinkling laughter echoed in her ears, emanating from Yue'er's body but not coming from her.
"Phantom Moon Moth, it’s truly no easy feat to reach this level. This illusionary realm is indeed miraculous, but can you add some new elements? A寨主of Black Wind Village? I almost lost a tooth laughing."
The sudden change caught the Phantom Moon Moth off guard as well. Suddenly, Yue'er's body was bathed in light, and an object flew out before transforming into a tiny figure about a foot tall.