bǎi zhǒng zhēn líng de xū yǐng yī huǎng ér guò ， dà duō bù guò shì tán huā yī xiàn bà le ， dàn qí zhōng què yǒu jiǔ zhǒng ， bù jǐn méi yǒu guī yú xū wú ， fǎn ér yuè lái yuè qīng xī le 。※※
百种真灵的虚影一晃而过，大多不过是昙花一现罢了，但其中却有九种，不仅没有归于虚无，反而越来越清晰了。※※
A hundred true spirits' illusory shadows flashed by, most of them vanishing like a fleeting flower. But nine of them remained vivid and clear instead.
fèng huáng 、 zhēn lóng 、 kǒng què 、 dà péng ， zhū què ， jīn wū ， qí lín ， shān yuè jù yuán ， zhì yú jiǔ tóu niǎo ， dāng rán yě shì bù kě huò quē de 。
凤凰、真龙、孔雀、大鹏，朱雀，金乌，麒麟，山岳巨猿，至于九头鸟，当然也是不可或缺的。
The phoenix, the true dragon, the peacock, the great bird phoenix, Zhu Que, the golden sunbird, the qilin, the mountain giant ape, and naturally, the nine-headed bird—each was indispensable.
zhè yàng de xuǎn zé ， yǔ gāng cái shǐ yòng zhēn líng huà jiàn jué de shí hòu xiāng chà fǎng fú 。
这样的选择，与刚才使用真灵化剑诀的时候相差仿佛。
This choice mirrored his earlier use of the True Spirit Sword Technique but now, Lin Xuan prepared to use a secret technique recorded in the Black Moon Heavenspirit Art. It was his true hidden skill.
dàn zhè shí hòu ， lín xuān zhǔn bèi shǐ yòng de ， què shì mò yuè tiān wū jué zhōng jì zǎi de lìng wài yī zhǒng mì shù 。
但这时候，林轩准备使用的，却是墨月天巫诀中记载的另外一种秘术。
The strongest form!
zì jǐ zhēn zhèng yā xiāng dǐ de gōng fu 。
自己真正压箱底的功夫。
Indeed, the Demon Tyrant King's strength was impressive, but after donning the True Spirit Armor, he might not be at a disadvantage either. The outcome remained uncertain.
zuì qiáng xíng tài ！
最强形态！
Lin Xuan raised his head and let out a clear roar that pierced the heavens. Simultaneously, his right hand swept over his crown. As Lin Xuan moved, those true spirit shadows vanished from his dantian and appeared above him instead.
mó jiāo wáng de shí lì què shí lìng rén tàn wéi guān zhǐ ， dàn zì jǐ chuān shàng zhēn líng zhī kǎi hòu yě wèi bì bù dí ， lù sǐ shéi shǒu xiàn zài yī jiù shàng wèi kě zhī 。
魔蛟王的实力确实令人叹为观止，但自己穿上真灵之铠后也未必不敌，鹿死谁手现在依旧尚未可知。
Nine powerful auras spread out, and the Nine Palaces Instant Sword began to resonate with them. The spiritual light shone brightly as the nine illusory spirits merged into实体 objects.
lín xuān yáng qǐ tóu lú ， kǒu zhōng yī shēng qīng xiào fā chū ， zhí chōng tiān jì ， tóng shí yòu shǒu tái qǐ ， cháo zhe tiān líng gài yī fú 。
林轩扬起头颅，口中一声清啸发出，直冲天际，同时右手抬起，朝着天灵盖一拂。
At first glance, it resembled the True Spirit Sword Technique but things did not end there. Lin Xuan's eyes glinted with fierce intent, and he muttered an obscure ancient incantation. With a snap of his fingers, the true spirit shadows reappeared as illusions, shattering into fragments.
suí zhe lín xuān de dòng zuò ， nà xiē zhēn líng xū yǐng jìng yóu tā de dān tián xiāo shī bú jiàn le 。
随着林轩的动作，那些真灵虚影竟由他的丹田消失不见了。
In their place, countless talisman symbols, each radiating with mystic light, appeared before him. They seemed to have life as they rushed towards Lin Xuan, enveloping him in a whirlwind of energy.
xià yī kè ， chū xiàn zài le tóu dǐng shàng kōng 。
下一刻，出现在了头顶上空。
Like a storm, they vanished into his body's surface. A multicolored glow erupted from Lin Xuan's body, and the flames were so dazzling that they seemed almost sentient. In moments, a set of armor materialized.
jiǔ gǔ qiáng dà de qì xī mí sàn ér chū ， jiǔ gōng xū yú jiàn zé kāi shǐ yìng hè ， líng guāng sì shè ， suí hòu nà jiǔ dào zhēn líng xū yǐng ， fēn bié wǎng jiǔ bǐng bù tóng shì yàng de xiān jiàn pū guò qù le 。
九股强大的气息弥散而出，九宫须臾剑则开始应和，灵光四射，随后那九道真灵虚影，分别往九柄不同式样的仙剑扑过去了。
True Spirit Armor!
hù xiāng róng hé ， yuán běn de xū yǐng jìng huà zuò le rú yǒu shí zhì zhī wù 。
互相融合，原本的虚影竟化作了如有实质之物。
Lin Xuan's aura grew significantly larger. This was natural; the True Spirit Sword Technique combined with the Nine Heavens Divine Net had revealed his full strength. Even the Nine Palaces Instant Sword was now integrated into the armor, another form of person-sword unity.
biǎo miàn shàng kàn ， yǔ zhēn líng huà jiàn jué yǒu jǐ fēn xiāng sì zhī chù ， rán ér shì qíng dào zhè lǐ bìng wèi jié shù ， lín xuān de yǎn zhōng lì máng sì shè ， kǒu zhōng yǒu huì sè gǔ piáo de zhòu yǔ jí tǔ ér chū ， suí hòu shuāng shǒu yī wò ， cī lā zhī shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， tóu dǐng nà rú yǒu shí zhì dì zhēn líng ， chóng xīn huà zuò huàn yǐng ， jū rán cùn cùn suì liè diào le 。
表面上看，与真灵化剑诀有几分相似之处，然而事情到这里并未结束，林轩的眼中厉芒四射，口中有晦涩古朴的咒语急吐而出，随后双手一握，刺啦之声传入耳朵，头顶那如有实质的真灵，重新化作幻影，居然寸寸碎裂掉了。
Lin Xuan exuded an air of superiority. The Demon Tyrant King's expression turned grave as he sensed a massive threat. This was unlike anything he faced when surrounded by nine true spirits earlier. Could he really perish here?
qǔ ér dài zhī shì shǔ yǐ wàn jì de quán tou dà xiǎo de fú wén yìng rù yǎn lián ， měi yí gè dōu líng guāng shǎn shǎn ， xuán miào bù fán 。
取而代之是数以万计的拳头大小的符文映入眼帘，每一个都灵光闪闪，玄妙不凡。
But such thoughts were meaningless now. Lin Xuan raised his right hand and made a mock strike at the Demon Tyrant King.
suí hòu rú yǒu shēng mìng yì bān ， cháo zhe lín xuān pū le xià lái ， jiāng tā lǒng zhào zài lǐ miàn 。
随后如有生命一般，朝着林轩扑了下来，将他笼罩在里面。
Though it appeared empty-handed, a brilliant sword energy flickered from the edge of his palm.
rú jí fēng zhòu yǔ ， mò rù lín xuān de shēn tǐ biǎo miàn bú jiàn 。
如疾风骤雨，没入林轩的身体表面不见。
Like falling stars, its sharpness was indescribable—far surpassing the Nine Palaces Instant Sword's attack. It seemed even more formidable.
jǐn jiē zhe wǔ sè guāng yùn dà zuò ， yàn lì de xiá guāng rú huǒ yàn yì bān yóu lín xuān shēn tǐ biǎo miàn pēn yǒng chū lái 。
紧接着五色光晕大做，艳丽的霞光如火焰一般由林轩身体表面喷涌出来。
In an instant, it arrived above the Demon Tyrant King, too sudden and unexpected. Even with his composure, the Demon Tyrant King widened his eyes in astonishment, unable to fathom how Lin Xuan had moved so swiftly.
nà huǒ yàn xuàn mù yǐ jí ， gèng bù kě sī yì de shì huàng dòng jiān rú yǒu líng xìng yì bān 。 piàn kè zhī hòu ， jū rán níng jié chū le yī tào kǎi jiǎ lái 。
那火焰炫目以极，更不可思议的是晃动间如有灵性一般。片刻之后，居然凝结出了一套铠甲来。
Aaah!
zhēn líng zhī kǎi ！
真灵之铠！
An angry roar echoed as he raised his head, emitting a light wave from his mouth.
lín xuān de qì xī ， yě yī xià zi biàn dà le xǔ duō ， zhè yě shì hěn zì rán de ， zhēn líng huà jiàn jué hái yǒu jiǔ tiān shén luó xiāng hù xiāng róng hé ， lín xuān rú jīn ， yǐ zhǎn shì chū tā de zuì qiáng zhuàng tài lái le 。
林轩的气息，也一下子变大了许多，这也是很自然的，真灵化剑诀还有九天神罗相互相融合，林轩如今，已展示出他的最强状态来了。
The light wave transformed into a crescent-shaped blade.
shèn zhì lián jiǔ gōng xū yú ， dōu róng rù le kǎi jiǎ lǐ ， suàn shì lìng wài yī zhǒng zhuàng tài de rén jiàn hé yī 。
甚至连九宫须臾，都融入了铠甲里，算是另外一种状态的人剑合一。
Just like before, it was incredibly fast.
lín xuān hún shēn shàng xià ， dōu sàn fà chū yī zhǒng pì nì zhī qì 。
林轩浑身上下，都散发出一种睥睨之气。
Boom!
ér mó jiāo wáng liǎn shàng de biǎo qíng 。 yì biàn dé yán sù yǐ jí 。
而魔蛟王脸上的表情。亦变得严肃以极。
It collided with the sword energy, shaking the entire space. A gale of force erupted, but Lin Xuan vanished in an instant.
tā gǎn jué dào yī gǔ jù dà de wēi jī 。
他感觉到一股巨大的危机。
The Demon Tyrant King's eyes widened as he failed to catch how Lin Xuan moved.
zhè shì gāng cái miàn duì jiǔ tóu zhēn líng de wéi gōng dōu bù céng yǒu guò dì 。
这是刚才面对九头真灵的围攻都不曾有过地。
How could this be possible?
nán dào zì jǐ zhēn huì yǔn luò zài zhè lǐ ？
难道自己真会陨落在这里？
Even spatial laws should leave traces.
dàn cǐ shí xiǎng zhè xiē yǐ jīng méi yǒu yì yì 。
但此时想这些已经没有意义。
But before his thoughts were fully formed, something felt off.
lín xuān yòu shǒu tái qǐ ， chōng zhe tā yī jì xū pī 。
林轩右手抬起，冲着他一记虚劈。
He turned around and found Lin Xuan standing behind him. "No good!"
míng míng shì chì shǒu kōng quán ， kě cóng tā shǒu zhǎng de biān yuán ， què fú xiàn chū yī mǒ yào mù de jiàn qì 。
明明是赤手空拳，可从他手掌的边缘，却浮现出一抹耀目的剑气。
The Demon Tyrant King's heart cried out in alarm. But Lin Xuan's reaction was even faster. He grabbed the Demon Tyrant King's tail, or rather, held it like a child would hold a toy.
rú xīng guāng zhuì luò ， xī lì de chéng dù nán yǐ yòng yán yǔ shuō qīng chǔ ， bǐ zhī jiǔ gōng xū yú jiàn de gōng jī yì diǎn yě bù xùn sè ， shèn zhì kě yǐ shuō gèng shèng yī chóu 。
如星光坠落，犀利的程度难以用言语说清楚，比之九宫须臾剑的攻击一点也不逊色，甚至可以说更胜一筹。
This wasn't unusual; despite wearing True Spirit Armor, Lin Xuan was only about ten feet tall and couldn't compare to the Demon Tyrant King in size.
yī shǎn jí shì ， suǒ yòng de shí jiān bú shì shùn xī ， ér shì fǎng fú kuà yuè le shí jiān yǔ kōng jiān de jù lí 。 yī xià zi jiù lái dào le mó jiāo wáng de shàng kōng 。
一闪即逝，所用的时间不是瞬息，而是仿佛跨越了时间与空间的距离。一下子就来到了魔蛟王的上空。
With a flick of his hands, the Demon Tyrant King let out a roar of shock and anger. He was lifted into the air like a kite, slammed hard towards the distance.
tài guò tū rán ， tài guò yì wài 。
太过突然，太过意外。
White clouds swirled around him as fierce winds rushed past his ears. The Demon Tyrant King was both shocked and angry, his demonic energy surging forth in an attempt to stop himself but failing miserably.
jí biàn yǐ mó jiāo wáng de chéng fǔ ， yě dèng dà le yǎn zhū ， xiǎn rán liào xiǎng bú dào duì fāng suí shǒu yī jī 。 jìng nán chán dào rú cǐ dì bù 。
即便以魔蛟王的城府，也瞪大了眼珠，显然料想不到对方随手一击。竟难缠到如此地步。
The force was too great.
nù hǒu shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， tā yáng qǐ tóu lú ， cóng zuǐ bā zhōng tǔ chū yī dào guāng bō 。
怒吼声传入耳朵，他扬起头颅，从嘴巴中吐出一道光波。
A deafening sound echoed as the Demon Tyrant King flew far before crashing into a mountain peak.
yī shǎn ， huàn huà chéng yí yuè yá xíng de guāng rèn lái 。
一闪，幻化成一月牙形的光刃来。
The entire mountain crumbled, not just collapsing but turning into powder. The momentum continued, and when he landed on the ground, explosions sounded continuously, creating a deep crater that seemed bottomless.
tóng yàng shì sù dù jí kuài 。
同样是速度极快。
After several moments, an angry dragon's roar filled the air. Suddenly, the air grew hot as a fiery pit emerged from the depths. It wasn't fire; it was lava erupting from within.
hōng ！
轰！
The lava formed a massive pillar, a hundred feet in diameter. More terrifyingly, atop this pillar lay a monstrous creature.
xià yī kè 。 yǔ jiàn guāng zhuàng le gè zhèng zhe ， zhěng gè kōng jiān dōu zài zhèn chàn 。
下一刻。与剑光撞了个正着，整个空间都在震颤。
A vast shadow fell upon them.
gāng fēng sì shè ， dàn xià yī kè 。 lín xuān de shēn yǐng jū rán bú jiàn le 。
罡风四射，但下一刻。林轩的身影居然不见了。
The Demon Tyrant King's aura was dark and menacing as he hated Lin Xuan to the core.
mó jiāo wáng dèng dà le yǎn zhū 。
魔蛟王瞪大了眼珠。
He raised his head high, only to see a black dot falling rapidly.
tā jū rán méi yǒu bǔ zhuō dào lín xuān shì rú hé yí dòng de 。
他居然没有捕捉到林轩是如何移动的。
Then, Lin Xuan appeared before him at a distance of several feet. The Demon Tyrant King was taken aback; Lin Xuan had not dodged but stood boldly in front of him.
zhè zěn me kě néng ？
这怎么可能？
The Demon Tyrant King's eyes widened as he realized how daring the other man was—treating him like nothing. He would pay for this arrogance.
jiù suàn shì kōng jiān fǎ zé ， duō shǎo ， yě yīng gāi shì yǒu jì kě xún 。
就算是空间法则，多少，也应该是有迹可寻。
Aaah!
rán ér zhè ge niàn tou shàng wèi zhuǎn guò ， tū rán jué de yǒu diǎn bù tuǒ 。
然而这个念头尚未转过，突然觉得有点不妥。
The great bird dragon opened its blood-red maw, and a terrifying light flickered in its eyes. A black dragon breath erupted from its mouth, a torrent of wind and fire that swept over Lin Xuan with the force of a hurricane.
sà rán huí guò tóu lú ， fā xiàn lín xuān bù zhī hé shí lái dào zì jǐ de hòu miàn 。
飒然回过头颅，发现林轩不知何时来到自己的后面。
In an instant, it engulfed him. The Demon Tyrant King continued to spew this deadly breath for half a cup of tea's time before gradually weakening. Exhaustion showed in his eyes; after so long, the consumption of magical energy was significant.
“ bù hǎo ！”
“不好！”
But the enemy should be dead by now. He knew his own strength well—the power of his life-breath was no joke.
mó jiāo wáng xīn zhōng dà hū 。
魔蛟王心中大呼。
The Demon Tyrant King smirked with satisfaction but couldn't believe his eyes when he saw Lin Xuan standing before him again, unharmed.
A hundred true spirits' illusory shadows flashed by, most of them vanishing like a fleeting flower. But nine of them remained vivid and clear instead.
The phoenix, the true dragon, the peacock, the great bird phoenix, Zhu Que, the golden sunbird, the qilin, the mountain giant ape, and naturally, the nine-headed bird—each was indispensable.
This choice mirrored his earlier use of the True Spirit Sword Technique but now, Lin Xuan prepared to use a secret technique recorded in the Black Moon Heavenspirit Art. It was his true hidden skill.
The strongest form!
Indeed, the Demon Tyrant King's strength was impressive, but after donning the True Spirit Armor, he might not be at a disadvantage either. The outcome remained uncertain.
Lin Xuan raised his head and let out a clear roar that pierced the heavens. Simultaneously, his right hand swept over his crown. As Lin Xuan moved, those true spirit shadows vanished from his dantian and appeared above him instead.
Nine powerful auras spread out, and the Nine Palaces Instant Sword began to resonate with them. The spiritual light shone brightly as the nine illusory spirits merged into实体 objects.
At first glance, it resembled the True Spirit Sword Technique but things did not end there. Lin Xuan's eyes glinted with fierce intent, and he muttered an obscure ancient incantation. With a snap of his fingers, the true spirit shadows reappeared as illusions, shattering into fragments.
In their place, countless talisman symbols, each radiating with mystic light, appeared before him. They seemed to have life as they rushed towards Lin Xuan, enveloping him in a whirlwind of energy.
Like a storm, they vanished into his body's surface. A multicolored glow erupted from Lin Xuan's body, and the flames were so dazzling that they seemed almost sentient. In moments, a set of armor materialized.
True Spirit Armor!
Lin Xuan's aura grew significantly larger. This was natural; the True Spirit Sword Technique combined with the Nine Heavens Divine Net had revealed his full strength. Even the Nine Palaces Instant Sword was now integrated into the armor, another form of person-sword unity.
Lin Xuan exuded an air of superiority. The Demon Tyrant King's expression turned grave as he sensed a massive threat. This was unlike anything he faced when surrounded by nine true spirits earlier. Could he really perish here?
But such thoughts were meaningless now. Lin Xuan raised his right hand and made a mock strike at the Demon Tyrant King.
Though it appeared empty-handed, a brilliant sword energy flickered from the edge of his palm.
Like falling stars, its sharpness was indescribable—far surpassing the Nine Palaces Instant Sword's attack. It seemed even more formidable.
In an instant, it arrived above the Demon Tyrant King, too sudden and unexpected. Even with his composure, the Demon Tyrant King widened his eyes in astonishment, unable to fathom how Lin Xuan had moved so swiftly.
Aaah!
An angry roar echoed as he raised his head, emitting a light wave from his mouth.
The light wave transformed into a crescent-shaped blade.
Just like before, it was incredibly fast.
Boom!
It collided with the sword energy, shaking the entire space. A gale of force erupted, but Lin Xuan vanished in an instant.
The Demon Tyrant King's eyes widened as he failed to catch how Lin Xuan moved.
How could this be possible?
Even spatial laws should leave traces.
But before his thoughts were fully formed, something felt off.
He turned around and found Lin Xuan standing behind him. "No good!"
The Demon Tyrant King's heart cried out in alarm. But Lin Xuan's reaction was even faster. He grabbed the Demon Tyrant King's tail, or rather, held it like a child would hold a toy.
This wasn't unusual; despite wearing True Spirit Armor, Lin Xuan was only about ten feet tall and couldn't compare to the Demon Tyrant King in size.
With a flick of his hands, the Demon Tyrant King let out a roar of shock and anger. He was lifted into the air like a kite, slammed hard towards the distance.
White clouds swirled around him as fierce winds rushed past his ears. The Demon Tyrant King was both shocked and angry, his demonic energy surging forth in an attempt to stop himself but failing miserably.
The force was too great.
Boom!
A deafening sound echoed as the Demon Tyrant King flew far before crashing into a mountain peak.
The entire mountain crumbled, not just collapsing but turning into powder. The momentum continued, and when he landed on the ground, explosions sounded continuously, creating a deep crater that seemed bottomless.
After several moments, an angry dragon's roar filled the air. Suddenly, the air grew hot as a fiery pit emerged from the depths. It wasn't fire; it was lava erupting from within.
The lava formed a massive pillar, a hundred feet in diameter. More terrifyingly, atop this pillar lay a monstrous creature.
A vast shadow fell upon them.
The Demon Tyrant King's aura was dark and menacing as he hated Lin Xuan to the core.
He raised his head high, only to see a black dot falling rapidly.
Then, Lin Xuan appeared before him at a distance of several feet. The Demon Tyrant King was taken aback; Lin Xuan had not dodged but stood boldly in front of him.
The Demon Tyrant King's eyes widened as he realized how daring the other man was—treating him like nothing. He would pay for this arrogance.
Aaah!
The great bird dragon opened its blood-red maw, and a terrifying light flickered in its eyes. A black dragon breath erupted from its mouth, a torrent of wind and fire that swept over Lin Xuan with the force of a hurricane.
In an instant, it engulfed him. The Demon Tyrant King continued to spew this deadly breath for half a cup of tea's time before gradually weakening. Exhaustion showed in his eyes; after so long, the consumption of magical energy was significant.
But the enemy should be dead by now. He knew his own strength well—the power of his life-breath was no joke.
The Demon Tyrant King smirked with satisfaction but couldn't believe his eyes when he saw Lin Xuan standing before him again, unharmed.