zhěng gè guò chéng shuō lái fán fù ， qí shí cóng lín xuān chū shǒu jī tuì zào páo lǎo zhě ， dào jiāng jìn zhì pò chú ， jiù xià rú yān xiān zi bù guò huā fèi le shùn xī de gōng fu 。
整个过程说来繁复，其实从林轩出手击退皂袍老者，到将禁制破除，救下如嫣仙子不过花费了瞬息的功夫。
The entire process seemed complex, but in reality, it took Lin Xuan no more than an instant to repel the Robe Elder and break through theprohibition to save Lady Ruyan.
tù qǐ hú luò ， dàn suǒ yǒu rén dōu bèi lín xuān de léi tíng shǒu duàn zhèn shè zhù le 。
兔起鹘落，但所有人都被林轩的雷霆手段震慑住了。
With a swift move, everyone was left speechless by Lin Xuan's formidable prowess. A true master would reveal their mettle with just one move. Although there wasn't any powerful spiritual pressure emanating from Lin Xuan, all present were seasoned cultivators who could easily sense his non-trivial status—likely an advanced-stage Immortal Tribulation survivor.
háng jia yī chū shǒu ， jiù zhī yǒu méi yǒu ， jǐn guǎn lín xuān shēn shàng ， bìng méi yǒu qiáng dà de líng yā sàn fà ér chū ， dàn zài chǎng de xiū xiān zhě ， wú yī bú shì yǎn guāng lǎo dào de rén wù 。
行家一出手，就知有没有，尽管林轩身上，并没有强大的灵压散发而出，但在场的修仙者，无一不是眼光老道的人物。
Amazement, confusion, excitement, admiration… a myriad of emotions flowed through their eyes. But the predominant feeling was mockery.
rú hé kàn bù chū lín xuān fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， shí yǒu ** shì dù jié hòu qī de lǎo guài wù 。
如何看不出林轩非同小可，十有**是渡劫后期的老怪物。
Daring to disregard the rules of the Rain Mist Business Alliance, there would surely be a show ahead.
jīng yà ， máng rán ， xīng fèn ， pèi fú ……
惊讶，茫然，兴奋，佩服……
The Thunder Serpent Sovereign turned his head as well.
gè zhǒng gè yàng de qíng xù yóu tā men de yǎn zhōng liú tǎng ér chū 。
各种各样的情绪由他们的眼中流淌而出。
"Who are you? Why do you oppose me? Don't you know the rules of this life-and-death battle?"
bù guò gèng duō de shì xì xuè 。
不过更多的是戏谑。
His voice was filled with venom. Electric sparks danced around him, but Lin Xuan's previous sword strike had been too shocking for immediate retaliation. The Rain Mist Business Alliance would not ignore such an affront; this formidable opponent didn’t need his effort to deal with.
jū rán gǎn shì yǔ lán shāng méng de guī jǔ wèi wú wù ， jiē xià lái ， kě yǒu hǎo xì kàn le 。
居然敢视雨岚商盟的规矩为无物，接下来，可有好戏看了。
To save face, the business alliance would step in to resolve the issue without a fight—best of all.
léi shé zūn zhě yì huí guò tóu lú 。
雷蛇尊者亦回过头颅。
So, he merely needed to watch and wait as the young man was eliminated.
“ gé xià hé rén ， wèi hé yǔ wǒ wèi dí ， nán dào nǐ bù zhī dào shēng sǐ dòu de guī jǔ ？”
“阁下何人，为何与我为敌，难道你不知道生死斗的规矩？”
But could things really be that simple?
tā de shēng yīn chōng mǎn le yuàn dú ， hún shēn shàng xià diàn máng shǎn shuò ， dàn lín xuān gāng cái nà yī jiàn de wēi lì tài jīng rén le ， quán héng lì bì ， tā méi yǒu mǎ shàng chū shǒu de dào lǐ 。
他的声音充满了怨毒，浑身上下电芒闪烁，但林轩刚才那一剑的威力太惊人了，权衡利弊，他没有马上出手的道理。
Indeed, Lin Xuan had now put himself in a difficult position. The situation had escalated beyond his initial intentions. Regret was futile; besides, he hadn’t regretted saving Lady Ruyan from danger.
duì fāng gǎn shì shēng sǐ dòu wèi wú wù ， yǔ lán shāng méng jué bù kě néng shì ruò wú dǔ ， zhè jí shǒu de duì shǒu gēn běn jiù bù yòng zì jǐ huā lì qì duì fù 。
对方敢视生死斗为无物，雨岚商盟绝不可能视若无睹，这棘手的对手根本就不用自己花力气对付。
The Rain Mist Business Alliance was an enemy for sure. Whether or not he could still participate in the Peach Banquet was uncertain.
yǔ lán shāng méng wèi le bù yán miàn sǎo dì ， huì chū shǒu wèi zì jǐ jiě jué zhè ge nán tí 。
雨岚商盟为了不颜面扫地，会出手为自己解决这个难题。
With no chance of reconciliation, he might as well make a bigger impact.
bù zhàn ér qū rén zhī bīng shì zuì hǎo dì 。
不战而屈人之兵是最好地。
Lin Xuan was a protective cultivator.
suǒ yǐ tā xiàn zài yào zuò de ， jǐn jǐn shì kàn xì 。
所以他现在要做的，仅仅是看戏。
Although he didn't know what grudge Lady Ruyan and the Thunder Serpent Sovereign had against each other, he wouldn’t be lenient with her enemy.
zuò děng zhè xiǎo zi bèi miè chú 。
坐等这小子被灭除。
The Rain Mist Business Alliance’s enforcement elder would likely come here soon. This fellow would probably take advantage of the situation to oppose him as well.
rán ér shì qíng zhēn huì rú tā xiǎng xiàng de zhè me jiǎn dān me ？
然而事情真会如他想象的这么简单么？
Rather than face this later, it was better to settle matters now.
méi cuò ， lín xuān rú jīn yǐ shì chéng qí hǔ 。
没错，林轩如今已势成骑虎。
With a sudden surge of murderous intent, Lin Xuan clenched his fists and heard a series of crackling sounds. He then raised his right hand, fingers spread wide, with electric arcs swirling around them. Five differently colored sword qi shot out from the gaps between his fingers.
shì qíng fā zhǎn dào zhè yī bù ， jué bú shì tā xīn zhōng suǒ yuàn de 。
事情发展到这一步，绝不是他心中所愿的。
Earth, Metal, Water, Fire, Wood!
rán ér shì yǐ zhì cǐ ， hòu huǐ yě bú huì yǒu yòng tú 。
然而事已至此，后悔也不会有用途。
The Nine Palaces Instant Sword originally contained elements of the five elements. With all five elements now released, they complemented and counteracted each other to achieve a decisive effect. After all, he couldn't afford any more delays; this Thunder Serpent Sovereign was no ordinary cultivator.
hé kuàng wèi jiù rú yān jiě jiě yú shuǐ huǒ ， lín xuān běn yě bù céng hòu huǐ guò 。
何况为救如嫣姐姐于水火，林轩本也不曾后悔过。
In an instant, the Thunder Serpent Sovereign's eyes widened in shock. He never imagined someone would dare be so brazen.
yǔ lán shāng méng shì dé zuì dìng le 。
雨岚商盟是得罪定了。
Having already offended the Rain Mist Business Alliance, to treat him as if he didn’t exist… could he really not fear his soul and body being scattered here?
hái yǒu méi yǒu jī huì cān jiā pán táo huì gèng bù hǎo shuō 。
还有没有机会参加蟠桃会更不好说。
Unbelievable!
fǎn zhèng yǐ sī pò liǎn pí ， nà bù rú zuò dé gèng hěn yī xiē 。
反正已撕破脸皮，那不如做得更狠一些。
But this thought only flashed through his mind before a dazzling light enveloped the area. Sharp swordlight was now approaching him, making him feel an immense threat. It seemed like he would fall here at any moment.
lín xuān kě shì hěn hù duǎn de xiū xiān zhě 。
林轩可是很护短的修仙者。
The Thunder Serpent Sovereign's expression turned extremely grim.
suī rán bù zhī dào rú yān xiān zi yǔ léi shé zūn zhě jiū jìng yǒu shén me ēn yuàn jiū gé 。
虽然不知道如嫣仙子与雷蛇尊者究竟有什么恩怨纠葛。
"You dare!"
dàn jiě jiě de dí rén zì jǐ dāng rán yě bú huì yǒu hǎo liǎn sè 。
但姐姐的敌人自己当然也不会有好脸色。
An agitated voice echoed as the Thunder Serpent Sovereign spat out a small ball. Dark energy burst forth and expanded with the wind, transforming into a honeycomb-shaped treasure in an instant. It resembled a magnified olive, but its surface was like a beehive, filled with countless tiny holes.
yī huì er yǔ lán shāng méng de zhí fǎ zhǎng lǎo lái dào cǐ chù 。 zhè jiā huo duō bàn yě huì huǒ zhōng qǔ lì ， yǔ zì jǐ wèi dí 。
一会儿雨岚商盟的执法长老来到此处。这家伙多半也会火中取栗，与自己为敌。
Lin Xuan's pupils constricted. What kind of treasure was this? Even with his extensive knowledge, he had never seen anything like it before. However, a sense of danger arose within him.
yǔ qí nà ge shí hòu zài yǔ tā dòng shǒu ， bù rú yī bù zuò ， èr bù xiū 。
与其那个时候再与他动手，不如一不做，二不休。
Nevertheless, there was no time to change tactics. Besides, Lin Xuan didn’t intend to change his strategy; regardless of what the other party used, he was confident in his Nine Palaces Instant Sword.
nǎo hǎi zhōng niàn tou zhuǎn guò ， lín xuān shēn shàng yǒu sēn rán de shā qì zhàn fàng ér chū 。
脑海中念头转过，林轩身上有森然的杀气绽放而出。
Thus, he poured more magical energy into his innate treasure without hesitation. Meanwhile, the Thunder Serpent Sovereign spat out a mouthful of blood mixed with spells, which was quickly absorbed by the honeycomb-shaped treasure. A loud hissing sound erupted as the treasure grew significantly larger. Countless colorful venomous snakes emerged from the holes on its surface, their fangs gleaming menacingly and lunging at Lin Xuan.
shuāng shǒu yī wò 。 pī lǐ pā lā de bào xiǎng shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， suí hòu lín xuān yòu shǒu tái qǐ ， wǔ zhǐ jī zhāng ， zhǐ jiān zhī shàng ， huán rào zhe yī quān quān de diàn hú ， wǔ dào bù tóng yán sè de jiàn qì 。 yóu zhǐ zhǎng de fèng xì jī shè ér chū 。
双手一握。噼里啪啦的爆响声传入耳朵，随后林轩右手抬起，五指箕张，指尖之上，环绕着一圈圈的电弧，五道不同颜色的剑气。由指掌的缝隙激射而出。
The sight was shocking. More astonishingly, when the five-colored swordlight sliced through the snake swarm, it seemed to pass through air untouched. The colorful venomous snakes continued to charge at him.
jīn mù shuǐ huǒ tǔ ！
金木水火土！
"What is this…?"
jiǔ gōng xū yú jiàn yuán běn jiù bāo hán yǒu wǔ xíng de yuán sù 。
九宫须臾剑原本就包含有五行的元素。
Lin Xuan's pupils constricted again. Could it be a legendary Soul Snake?
zhè shí hòu wǔ xíng qí chū ， xiāng shēng xiāng kè ， yào de jiù shì jué shā de xiào guǒ 。
这时候五行齐出，相生相克，要的就是绝杀的效果。
A Soul Snake, as its name suggests, wasn't a true monster but was created by refining the souls of snake monsters. It was an extremely rare ghost technique that could backfire on the user but had formidable power.
bì jìng yè cháng mèng duō ， ér yǎn qián de léi shé zūn zhě ， jué bú shì huī huī shǒu jiù kě yǐ dǎ fā de pǔ tōng xiū xiān zhě 。
毕竟夜长梦多，而眼前的雷蛇尊者，绝不是挥挥手就可以打发的普通修仙者。
Legend said that Soul Snakes could directly attack a cultivator's three souls and seven spirits, making it a powerful yet unconventional skill to turn the weak into the strong.
zhěng gè guò chéng tù qǐ hú luò ， léi shé zūn zhě dèng dà le yǎn zhū 。 tā zuò mèng yě bù céng xiǎng ， duì fāng dǎn dà bāo tiān dào rú cǐ chéng dù 。
整个过程兔起鹘落，雷蛇尊者瞪大了眼珠。他做梦也不曾想，对方胆大包天到如此程度。
But his Nine Palaces Instant Sword wasn’t one to be underestimated. What strategy did the other party have for this imminent crisis?
yǐ jīng dé zuì le yǔ lán shāng méng ， hái gǎn shì zì jǐ wèi wú wù 。
已经得罪了雨岚商盟，还敢视自己为无物。
Lin Xuan was curious.
sì chù shù dí ， nán dào tā bù pà hún fēi pò sàn yú zhè lǐ ？
四处树敌，难道他不怕魂飞魄散于这里？
Before he could fully think through his next move, the other party flicked their sleeves, and countless black swordlights emerged like fish swimming out. Each emitted a glow, and there were so many that they resembled a tidal wave. In an instant, the five-colored swordlight was overwhelmed.
bù kě sī yì ！
不可思议！
Was this an attempt to rely on sheer numbers?
dàn zhè ge niàn tou jǐn jǐn shì yī zhuǎn ér yǐ ， dàn jiàn wǔ sè líng guāng dà zuò ， xī lì de jiàn guāng yǐ lái dào yǎn qián le 。
但这个念头仅仅是一转而已，但见五色灵光大做，犀利的剑光已来到眼前了。
Lin Xuan sneered. His Nine Palaces Instant Sword wasn't something that could be defeated by mere quantity.
hán guāng bī rén ， ràng tā gǎn jué dào jù dà de wēi jī 。 fǎng fú xià yī kè ， jiù yào yǔn luò yú zhè lǐ 。
寒光逼人，让他感觉到巨大的危机。仿佛下一刻，就要陨落于这里。
If treated as just another ordinary treasure, it would surely backfire on him.
léi shé zūn zhě de liǎn sè nán kàn yǐ jí 。
雷蛇尊者的脸色难看以极。
Without hesitation, Lin Xuan cast a spell.
“ ěr gǎn ！”
“尔敢！”
As he did so, a clear ringing sound echoed, and the five-colored swordlight converged in the middle. The light intensified, transforming into a phoenix-like spirit bird.
qì jí bài huài de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， léi shé zūn zhě yī zhāng kǒu ， jìng pēn chū le yí gè xiǎo qiú 。
气急败坏的声音传入耳朵，雷蛇尊者一张口，竟喷出了一个小球。
Its wings flapped, suddenly turning into countless colorful arrows that shot towards the opponent with ferocity.
biǎo miàn mó qì pēn bó ， yíng fēng jiù zhǎng ， shùn xī zhī jiān ， jìng rán huà wèi le yī fēng wō xíng zhuàng de bǎo wù 。
表面魔气喷薄，迎风就涨，瞬息之间，竟然化为了一蜂窝形状的宝物。
The black swordlights were shattered by this attack.
xíng zhuàng yǒu diǎn xiàng fàng dà liǎo wú shù bèi de gǎn lǎn 。
形状有点像放大了无数倍的橄榄。
However, the Thunder Serpent Sovereign showed no fear on his face. He extended his hand and revealed a net in his palm. Flipping it over, he activated the treasure almost instantly.
biǎo miàn què yǒu rú fēng cháo ， yǒu zhe shù yǐ bǎi jì de xiǎo kǒng 。
表面却有如蜂巢，有着数以百计的小孔。
The sky turned dramatically as a stream of black and white strange wind emerged from the net, enveloping the colorful arrows before them.
lín xuān tóng kǒng wēi suō ， zhè shì shén me bǎo wù ， jí biàn lín xuān jiàn shí guǎng bó 。 zhè yàng gǔ guài de fǎ bǎo yě bù céng jiàn guò 。
林轩瞳孔微缩，这是什么宝物，即便林轩见识广博。这样古怪的法宝也不曾见过。
Lin Xuan's expression changed.
rán ér yī gǔ wēi jī gǎn què zài nǎo hǎi zhōng fú xiàn ér chū 。
然而一股危机感却在脑海中浮现而出。
He knew his own power well; this net’s abilities were indeed extraordinary.
dāng rán ， biàn zhāo yǐ jīng lái bù jí 。
当然，变招已经来不及。
But there was no time to ponder further. The phoenix wings flashed, and it fiercely pounced forward.
hé kuàng lín xuān yě méi yǒu biàn zhāo de yì tú ， guǎn duì fāng jì chū de shì shén me bǎo wù ， lín xuān duì zì jǐ de jiǔ gōng xū yú jiàn xìn xīn shí zú 。
何况林轩也没有变招的意图，管对方祭出的是什么宝物，林轩对自己的九宫须臾剑信心十足。
"Stop like a cicada trying to block an ox!"
suǒ yǐ tā zhǐ shì jiāng gèng duō de fǎ lì ， zhù rù zì jǐ de běn mìng bǎo wù 。
所以他只是将更多的法力，注入自己的本命宝物。
The strange man sneered as he clapped his hands together. His figure suddenly grew at an incredible speed, transforming into a towering creature over a hundred feet tall in the blink of an eye.
The entire process seemed complex, but in reality, it took Lin Xuan no more than an instant to repel the Robe Elder and break through theprohibition to save Lady Ruyan.
With a swift move, everyone was left speechless by Lin Xuan's formidable prowess. A true master would reveal their mettle with just one move. Although there wasn't any powerful spiritual pressure emanating from Lin Xuan, all present were seasoned cultivators who could easily sense his non-trivial status—likely an advanced-stage Immortal Tribulation survivor.
Amazement, confusion, excitement, admiration… a myriad of emotions flowed through their eyes. But the predominant feeling was mockery.
Daring to disregard the rules of the Rain Mist Business Alliance, there would surely be a show ahead.
The Thunder Serpent Sovereign turned his head as well.
"Who are you? Why do you oppose me? Don't you know the rules of this life-and-death battle?"
His voice was filled with venom. Electric sparks danced around him, but Lin Xuan's previous sword strike had been too shocking for immediate retaliation. The Rain Mist Business Alliance would not ignore such an affront; this formidable opponent didn’t need his effort to deal with.
To save face, the business alliance would step in to resolve the issue without a fight—best of all.
So, he merely needed to watch and wait as the young man was eliminated.
But could things really be that simple?
Indeed, Lin Xuan had now put himself in a difficult position. The situation had escalated beyond his initial intentions. Regret was futile; besides, he hadn’t regretted saving Lady Ruyan from danger.
The Rain Mist Business Alliance was an enemy for sure. Whether or not he could still participate in the Peach Banquet was uncertain.
With no chance of reconciliation, he might as well make a bigger impact.
Lin Xuan was a protective cultivator.
Although he didn't know what grudge Lady Ruyan and the Thunder Serpent Sovereign had against each other, he wouldn’t be lenient with her enemy.
The Rain Mist Business Alliance’s enforcement elder would likely come here soon. This fellow would probably take advantage of the situation to oppose him as well.
Rather than face this later, it was better to settle matters now.
With a sudden surge of murderous intent, Lin Xuan clenched his fists and heard a series of crackling sounds. He then raised his right hand, fingers spread wide, with electric arcs swirling around them. Five differently colored sword qi shot out from the gaps between his fingers.
Earth, Metal, Water, Fire, Wood!
The Nine Palaces Instant Sword originally contained elements of the five elements. With all five elements now released, they complemented and counteracted each other to achieve a decisive effect. After all, he couldn't afford any more delays; this Thunder Serpent Sovereign was no ordinary cultivator.
In an instant, the Thunder Serpent Sovereign's eyes widened in shock. He never imagined someone would dare be so brazen.
Having already offended the Rain Mist Business Alliance, to treat him as if he didn’t exist… could he really not fear his soul and body being scattered here?
Unbelievable!
But this thought only flashed through his mind before a dazzling light enveloped the area. Sharp swordlight was now approaching him, making him feel an immense threat. It seemed like he would fall here at any moment.
The Thunder Serpent Sovereign's expression turned extremely grim.
"You dare!"
An agitated voice echoed as the Thunder Serpent Sovereign spat out a small ball. Dark energy burst forth and expanded with the wind, transforming into a honeycomb-shaped treasure in an instant. It resembled a magnified olive, but its surface was like a beehive, filled with countless tiny holes.
Lin Xuan's pupils constricted. What kind of treasure was this? Even with his extensive knowledge, he had never seen anything like it before. However, a sense of danger arose within him.
Nevertheless, there was no time to change tactics. Besides, Lin Xuan didn’t intend to change his strategy; regardless of what the other party used, he was confident in his Nine Palaces Instant Sword.
Thus, he poured more magical energy into his innate treasure without hesitation. Meanwhile, the Thunder Serpent Sovereign spat out a mouthful of blood mixed with spells, which was quickly absorbed by the honeycomb-shaped treasure. A loud hissing sound erupted as the treasure grew significantly larger. Countless colorful venomous snakes emerged from the holes on its surface, their fangs gleaming menacingly and lunging at Lin Xuan.
The sight was shocking. More astonishingly, when the five-colored swordlight sliced through the snake swarm, it seemed to pass through air untouched. The colorful venomous snakes continued to charge at him.
"What is this…?"
Lin Xuan's pupils constricted again. Could it be a legendary Soul Snake?
A Soul Snake, as its name suggests, wasn't a true monster but was created by refining the souls of snake monsters. It was an extremely rare ghost technique that could backfire on the user but had formidable power.
Legend said that Soul Snakes could directly attack a cultivator's three souls and seven spirits, making it a powerful yet unconventional skill to turn the weak into the strong.
But his Nine Palaces Instant Sword wasn’t one to be underestimated. What strategy did the other party have for this imminent crisis?
Lin Xuan was curious.
Before he could fully think through his next move, the other party flicked their sleeves, and countless black swordlights emerged like fish swimming out. Each emitted a glow, and there were so many that they resembled a tidal wave. In an instant, the five-colored swordlight was overwhelmed.
Was this an attempt to rely on sheer numbers?
Lin Xuan sneered. His Nine Palaces Instant Sword wasn't something that could be defeated by mere quantity.
If treated as just another ordinary treasure, it would surely backfire on him.
Without hesitation, Lin Xuan cast a spell.
As he did so, a clear ringing sound echoed, and the five-colored swordlight converged in the middle. The light intensified, transforming into a phoenix-like spirit bird.
Its wings flapped, suddenly turning into countless colorful arrows that shot towards the opponent with ferocity.
The black swordlights were shattered by this attack.
However, the Thunder Serpent Sovereign showed no fear on his face. He extended his hand and revealed a net in his palm. Flipping it over, he activated the treasure almost instantly.
The sky turned dramatically as a stream of black and white strange wind emerged from the net, enveloping the colorful arrows before them.
Lin Xuan's expression changed.
He knew his own power well; this net’s abilities were indeed extraordinary.
But there was no time to ponder further. The phoenix wings flashed, and it fiercely pounced forward.
"Stop like a cicada trying to block an ox!"
The strange man sneered as he clapped his hands together. His figure suddenly grew at an incredible speed, transforming into a towering creature over a hundred feet tall in the blink of an eye.