sú huà shuō dà nàn bù sǐ bì yǒu hòu fú ， yòng zhè jù huà lái xíng róng lín xuān cǐ kè de jì yù ， nà shì yì diǎn yě méi yǒu cuò 。
俗话说大难不死必有后福，用这句话来形容林轩此刻的际遇，那是一点也没有错。
The saying goes that those who survive great calamities are destined for good fortune. This phrase perfectly described Lin Xuan's current situation.
zhè cì xún bǎo zhī lǚ ， lín xuān zhī dào hěn wēi xiǎn ， dàn zuì hòu zāo yù zhī qí ， hái shì yuǎn yuǎn chāo hū le tā de yù jì 。
这次寻宝之旅，林轩知道很危险，但最后遭遇之奇，还是远远超乎了他的预计。
This treasure hunt had been dangerous, but the bizarre turn of events far exceeded his expectations. Just moments ago, Lin Xuan almost thought he was going to perish. His true spirit core and inner essence had shattered as well. Yet, inexplicably, he managed to escape danger. The true spirit core returned, even better than before, with a source of true spirit seemingly integrated into it.
jiù zài gāng cái ， lín xuān jī hū yǐ wéi zì jǐ yào yǔn luò 。
就在刚才，林轩几乎以为自己要陨落。
But how could this be? Faced with such sudden good fortune, Lin Xuan was bewildered. He decided to use Inner Vision to investigate the situation thoroughly.
zhēn líng nèi dān yě dōu suì liè diào le 。
真灵内丹也都碎裂掉了。
With his full consciousness entering his dantian, he enveloped the true spirit core. Normally, there would be no issues, but upon contact, it inexplicably repelled him.
méi xiǎng dào zuì hòu ， què mò míng qí miào de huà xiǎn wéi yí 。
没想到最后，却莫名其妙的化险为夷。
How could this happen? The true spirit core was his own; how could it reject his essence? This defied common sense in the cultivation world.
zhēn líng nèi dān shī ér fù de ， ér qiě bǐ xiān qián nà kē ， hái yào hǎo shàng xǔ duō 。
真灵内丹失而复得，而且比先前那颗，还要好上许多。
Lin Xuan was shocked. However, he quickly lost interest in pondering this issue as the true spirit core suddenly glowed, emitting vibrant spiritual light that reflected its rapid advancement to a higher stage.
zhēn líng běn yuán sì hū yě róng rù le lǐ miàn 。
真灵本源似乎也融入了里面。
Indeed, the true spirit core began to evolve; it had been at the initial stage of tribulation passage but now surged past its bottleneck to reach the middle stage within just a short time. Lin Xuan was both surprised and delighted—essentially, he had gained an unexpected advantage.
dàn zhè kě néng me ？
但这可能么？
He surmised that this might be due to the true spirit essence he had absorbed earlier. However, little did he know, this was only the beginning. The core's rotation intensified, its power rising at an almost unbelievable rate. After another cup of tea’s time, it approached the top tier of middle stage tribulation passage.
miàn duì zhè tū rú qí lái de hǎo shì ， lín xuān xiǎn de yǒu xiē měng 。
面对这突如其来的好事，林轩显得有些懵。
Compared to his main spirit core, they were on par, meaning that a few more steps would break through the bottleneck and enter late-stage tribulation passage. Lin Xuan's face first showed excitement but then turned grim as he realized how difficult it was to become a late-stage tribulation cultivator.
yú shì tā jué dìng shī zhǎn nèi shì zhī shù ， qù zǐ xì tàn chá yí gè jié guǒ 。
于是他决定施展内视之术，去仔细探查一个结果。
Looking across the three realms, such top-tier existences were rare. Each had faced countless hardships. Even if his current situation was special and exceptionally lucky, advancing so easily would still be challenging. To pass through late-stage tribulation required enduring heavenly trials, which Lin Xuan knew well.
xiǎng dào jiù zuò ， lín xuān de quán bù shén shí ， dōu chén rù dào dān tián lǐ le 。
想到就做，林轩的全部神识，都沉入到丹田里了。
However, this trial could not be anticipated with common sense; using past experiences to handle it would surely result in failure. He did not want to die. Originally, he had planned that even if he ever reached late-stage tribulation, he wouldn't attempt it lightly. Adequate preparation was necessary before choosing a spiritual land to challenge the bottleneck.
jiāng zhēn líng nèi dān bāo guǒ 。
将真灵内丹包裹。
Unfortunately, no matter how well-intentioned his plans were, things in the cultivation world often deviated from expectations. Unexpected events were common; Lin Xuan had not anticipated this turn of events at all.
zhè zài píng shí ， méi yǒu rèn hé bù tuǒ 。
这在平时，没有任何不妥。
The true spirit core’s power continued to surge. At this rate, breaking through the bottleneck was certain. But would he survive the heavenly trial? Lin Xuan was uncertain. Although his strength far exceeded that of his peers, it might be useless now since heavenly trials intensified with greater resistance.
rán ér cǐ kè ， què gāng yī jiē chù ， jiù mò míng qí miào de bèi dàn kāi diào le 。
然而此刻，却刚一接触，就莫名其妙的被弹开掉了。
His heart began to race, but fear was futile. No matter how many challenges lay ahead, he had no choice but to face them head-on. However, before this thought could fully form, Lin Xuan suddenly remembered something and nearly choked on his spit.
zěn me kě néng ？
怎么可能？
Damn it! He had been so focused on the suddenness of the heavenly trial that he forgot his body was still immobile, unable to cast spells or summon treasures. In such a state, even facing a minor enemy would be impossible.
zhēn líng nèi dān shì zì jǐ de ， zěn me huì yǔ zì jǐ de shén shí pái chì ， zhè jiǎn zhí wéi fǎn le xiū xiān jiè de cháng shí 。
真灵内丹是自己的，怎么会与自己的神识排斥，这简直违反了修仙界的常识。
Was this heaven's way of tormenting him? How could one pass through tribulation if they couldn't move?
lín xuān dà jīng shī sè 。
林轩大惊失色。
Lin Xuan, though strong-willed, felt like crying at his misfortune. Who was so unlucky as to face such adversity?
dàn hěn kuài ， tā jiù méi yǒu xīn qíng wèi zhè ge wèn tí ér fán nǎo le 。
但很快，他就没有心情为这个问题而烦恼了。
Despite the frustration and disappointment, Lin Xuan knew he had to act. Instead of lingering in indecision, he must try everything possible for a favorable turn.
yīn wèi zhēn líng nèi dān tū rán liàng le qǐ lái ， wǔ sè líng guāng dà zuò ， yǔ zhī xiāng huī yìng de ， shì tā de jìng jiè jū rán kāi shǐ yī lù biāo shēng qǐ lái le 。
因为真灵内丹突然亮了起来，五色灵光大做，与之相辉映的，是它的境界居然开始一路飙升起来了。
With all his might, Lin Xuan began to move. He couldn't afford to lose.
méi cuò ， zhēn líng nèi dān kāi shǐ jìn jí ， yuán běn tā jǐn jǐn shì dù jié chū qī ， kě duǎn duǎn yī zhǎn chá de gōng fu yǐ hòu ， què tū pò píng jǐng ， jìn jí dào le zhōng qī 。
没错，真灵内丹开始晋级，原本它仅仅是渡劫初期，可短短一盏茶的功夫以后，却突破瓶颈，晋级到了中期。
Biting his teeth, Lin Xuan tried desperately. To his surprise, the effort paid off. Initially difficult, over time, he regained control. His fingers and arms moved freely again.
zhè yàng de biàn gù lín xuān shǐ liào wèi jí ， dāng rán ， yě dà wèi jīng xǐ ， jiǎn zhí jiù shì bái jiǎn de pián yi 。
这样的变故林轩始料未及，当然，也大为惊喜，简直就是白捡的便宜。
"Phew!"
zhì yú yuán yóu ， lín xuān cāi cè ， duō bàn yǔ gāng cái xī nà de zhēn líng běn yuán yǒu guān 。
至于缘由，林轩猜测，多半与刚才吸纳的真灵本源有关。
He exhaled in relief. Confidence grew as well. The power of the heavenly trial was formidable, but with movement, there was hope. Lin Xuan believed he could turn danger into safety.
ér tā bù zhī dào de shì ， zhè jǐn jǐn shì kāi shǐ 。
而他不知道的是，这仅仅是开始。
Moon hadn't been found; how could he die here?
nèi dān de xuán zhuǎn yuè fā jìn jí ， fǎ lì biāo shēng de sù dù xiǎn de yǒu xiē bù kě sī yì 。
内丹的旋转越发劲急，法力飙升的速度显得有些不可思议。
Looking up at the sky, he noticed that spiritual energy began to gather around him, forming countless light points. Though varying in size, they were all extremely pure. A bitter smile played on his face.
yòu yī zhǎn chá de shí jiān guò qù 。 fǎ lì yǐ bī jìn le zhōng qī de dǐng jí 。
又一盏茶的时间过去。法力已逼近了中期的顶级。
Tribulation passage wasn’t about having more concentrated spiritual energy; as the saying went, excess was counterproductive. To make it easier, one should seek a good spiritual land, but overly dense energy could backfire.
hé zhǔ yuán yīng xiāng bǐ ， yě bàn jīn bā liǎng ， huàn jù huà shuō ， zài wǎng qián yī xiē ， jiù kě yǐ tū pò píng jǐng ， mài rù dù jié hòu qī 。
和主元婴相比，也半斤八两，换句话说，再往前一些，就可以突破瓶颈，迈入渡劫后期。
Here was the true spirit holy land, where spiritual energy was unparalleled in the three realms. Due to its excessive density, the heavenly trial’s power increased correspondingly.
lín xuān de liǎn sè xiān shì jīng xǐ ， dàn dào le zhè yī bù ， què kāi shǐ yīn yù 。
林轩的脸色先是惊喜，但到了这一步，却开始阴郁。
Lin Xuan sighed but no longer showed any signs of disappointment. He faced challenges as they came; worrying wouldn't change anything. Instead, he focused on what needed to be done. Using Inner Vision, he quickly checked his dantian.
bú shì tā jiǎo qíng 。
不是他矫情。
The true spirit core's power continued to rise, soon breaking through the bottleneck. In about a cup of tea’s time, the heavenly trial would descend. Lin Xuan knew this was urgent; little could be done in that time, but he wouldn’t waste it. If properly utilized, some preparations might ease his passage.
ér shì xiǎng yào chéng wéi dù jié hòu qī de xiū xiān zhě ， nǎ ér yǒu nà me róng yì ？
而是想要成为渡劫后期的修仙者，哪儿有那么容易？
Even if the help was minimal, it was better than nothing. Heavenly trials were difficult to pass, so any increase in chances was worth pursuing. With renewed determination, Lin Xuan’s eyes hardened.
The saying goes that those who survive great calamities are destined for good fortune. This phrase perfectly described Lin Xuan's current situation.
This treasure hunt had been dangerous, but the bizarre turn of events far exceeded his expectations. Just moments ago, Lin Xuan almost thought he was going to perish. His true spirit core and inner essence had shattered as well. Yet, inexplicably, he managed to escape danger. The true spirit core returned, even better than before, with a source of true spirit seemingly integrated into it.
But how could this be? Faced with such sudden good fortune, Lin Xuan was bewildered. He decided to use Inner Vision to investigate the situation thoroughly.
With his full consciousness entering his dantian, he enveloped the true spirit core. Normally, there would be no issues, but upon contact, it inexplicably repelled him.
How could this happen? The true spirit core was his own; how could it reject his essence? This defied common sense in the cultivation world.
Lin Xuan was shocked. However, he quickly lost interest in pondering this issue as the true spirit core suddenly glowed, emitting vibrant spiritual light that reflected its rapid advancement to a higher stage.
Indeed, the true spirit core began to evolve; it had been at the initial stage of tribulation passage but now surged past its bottleneck to reach the middle stage within just a short time. Lin Xuan was both surprised and delighted—essentially, he had gained an unexpected advantage.
He surmised that this might be due to the true spirit essence he had absorbed earlier. However, little did he know, this was only the beginning. The core's rotation intensified, its power rising at an almost unbelievable rate. After another cup of tea’s time, it approached the top tier of middle stage tribulation passage.
Compared to his main spirit core, they were on par, meaning that a few more steps would break through the bottleneck and enter late-stage tribulation passage. Lin Xuan's face first showed excitement but then turned grim as he realized how difficult it was to become a late-stage tribulation cultivator.
Looking across the three realms, such top-tier existences were rare. Each had faced countless hardships. Even if his current situation was special and exceptionally lucky, advancing so easily would still be challenging. To pass through late-stage tribulation required enduring heavenly trials, which Lin Xuan knew well.
However, this trial could not be anticipated with common sense; using past experiences to handle it would surely result in failure. He did not want to die. Originally, he had planned that even if he ever reached late-stage tribulation, he wouldn't attempt it lightly. Adequate preparation was necessary before choosing a spiritual land to challenge the bottleneck.
Unfortunately, no matter how well-intentioned his plans were, things in the cultivation world often deviated from expectations. Unexpected events were common; Lin Xuan had not anticipated this turn of events at all.
The true spirit core’s power continued to surge. At this rate, breaking through the bottleneck was certain. But would he survive the heavenly trial? Lin Xuan was uncertain. Although his strength far exceeded that of his peers, it might be useless now since heavenly trials intensified with greater resistance.
His heart began to race, but fear was futile. No matter how many challenges lay ahead, he had no choice but to face them head-on. However, before this thought could fully form, Lin Xuan suddenly remembered something and nearly choked on his spit.
Damn it! He had been so focused on the suddenness of the heavenly trial that he forgot his body was still immobile, unable to cast spells or summon treasures. In such a state, even facing a minor enemy would be impossible.
Was this heaven's way of tormenting him? How could one pass through tribulation if they couldn't move?
Lin Xuan, though strong-willed, felt like crying at his misfortune. Who was so unlucky as to face such adversity?
Despite the frustration and disappointment, Lin Xuan knew he had to act. Instead of lingering in indecision, he must try everything possible for a favorable turn.
With all his might, Lin Xuan began to move. He couldn't afford to lose.
Biting his teeth, Lin Xuan tried desperately. To his surprise, the effort paid off. Initially difficult, over time, he regained control. His fingers and arms moved freely again.
"Phew!"
He exhaled in relief. Confidence grew as well. The power of the heavenly trial was formidable, but with movement, there was hope. Lin Xuan believed he could turn danger into safety.
Moon hadn't been found; how could he die here?
Looking up at the sky, he noticed that spiritual energy began to gather around him, forming countless light points. Though varying in size, they were all extremely pure. A bitter smile played on his face.
Tribulation passage wasn’t about having more concentrated spiritual energy; as the saying went, excess was counterproductive. To make it easier, one should seek a good spiritual land, but overly dense energy could backfire.
Here was the true spirit holy land, where spiritual energy was unparalleled in the three realms. Due to its excessive density, the heavenly trial’s power increased correspondingly.
Lin Xuan sighed but no longer showed any signs of disappointment. He faced challenges as they came; worrying wouldn't change anything. Instead, he focused on what needed to be done. Using Inner Vision, he quickly checked his dantian.
The true spirit core's power continued to rise, soon breaking through the bottleneck. In about a cup of tea’s time, the heavenly trial would descend. Lin Xuan knew this was urgent; little could be done in that time, but he wouldn’t waste it. If properly utilized, some preparations might ease his passage.
Even if the help was minimal, it was better than nothing. Heavenly trials were difficult to pass, so any increase in chances was worth pursuing. With renewed determination, Lin Xuan’s eyes hardened.