“ ó ， dào yǒu yuè zhè yàng shuō ， lín mǒu yuè dǎ suàn shì shàng yī shì le 。 shū hā hā xiǎo shuō wǎng （ .shu haha .c o m）.”
“哦，道友越这样说，林某越打算试上一试了。书 哈哈 小 说网（ .shu haha .c o m）.”
"Oh, the more you say that, the more I'm inclined to give it a try. novelshaha.com (www.shuhaha.com)"
lín xuān bìng bú shì xǐ huān yì qì yòng shì de xiū xiān zhě ， rán ér duì fāng jù ào de tài dù ， què ràng tā cóng nèi xīn fǎn gǎn dào jí chù 。
林轩并不是喜欢意气用事的修仙者，然而对方倨傲的态度，却让他从内心反感到极处。
Lin Xuan was not one to act on impulse as an cultivator, yet his opponent's arrogant attitude made him feel intensely repulsed from within.
duì fāng de jìng jiè yě bù guò yǔ zì jǐ xiāng chà fǎng fú ， dān dǎ dú dòu lín xuān bù shuō yǒu miǎo shā tā de bǎ wò ， dàn shù zhāo zhī jiān ， jué duì néng gòu ràng duì fāng huī tóu tǔ liǎn 。
对方的境界也不过与自己相差仿佛，单打独斗林轩不说有秒杀他的把握，但数招之间，绝对能够让对方灰头土脸。
The other party's cultivation level was only slightly lower than his own. In a one-on-one confrontation, Lin Xuan didn't claim he could kill the other instantly, but in several moves, he would definitely make them look like fools.
jiù suàn tài zhēn qī xiū yì qǐ shàng yòu rú hé ， shuí shèng shuí fù yī jiù shì liǎng shuō 。
就算太真七修一起上又如何，谁胜谁负依旧是两说。
Even if all seven of Tai Zhen's cultivators appeared together, who would win and lose remained uncertain.
lín xuān shì gù jì yǔ lán shāng méng méi cuò ， dàn bìng bù yì wèi zhe suí biàn lái yī míng xiǎo zú zi ， jiù néng gòu gāo gāo zài shàng de duì tā zhǐ shǒu huà jiǎo le 。
林轩是顾忌雨岚商盟没错，但并不意味着随便来一名小卒子，就能够高高在上的对他指手画脚了。
Lin Xuan was indeed wary of Rain Mist Commercial Alliance, but that didn't mean a mere low-ranking soldier could dictate terms to him with arrogance.
jiǎ rú duì fāng yán yǔ shāo wēi kè qì ， dī tóu fú ruǎn de huà ， lín xuān yě bú shì bù yuàn yì shuō 。
假如对方言语稍微客气，低头服软的话，林轩也不是不愿意说。
If the other party had shown even a slight courtesy or submitted, Lin Xuan wouldn't have minded talking it out. After all, compared to offending a huge entity, a little face was hardly worth mentioning.
bì jìng bǐ qǐ dé zuì yī páng rán dà wù ， xiē xǔ miàn zi gēn běn jiù shì bù zhí yī tí de 。
毕竟比起得罪一庞然大物，些许面子根本就是不值一提的。
Even if they demanded compensation for his losses, Lin Xuan would have no objections.
jiù suàn péi cháng sǔn shī ， lín xuān yì wú huà kě shuō 。
就算赔偿损失，林轩亦无话可说。
In essence, this matter stemmed from his own mistake.
cǐ shì guī gēn jié dǐ ， hái shì zì jǐ yǒu cuò 。
此事归根结底，还是自己有错。
But he hadn't expected the envoy of Rain Mist Commercial Alliance to be so arrogant right from the start. It seemed as though their words could decide whether he lived or died.
kě méi xiǎng dào yǔ lán shāng méng de shǐ zhě ， yī chū lái jiù jù ào dào rú cǐ chéng dù ， fǎng fú zì jǐ shì sǐ shì huó ， kě yóu tā men yī yán ér jué shì de 。
可没想到雨岚商盟的使者，一出来就倨傲到如此程度，仿佛自己是死是活，可由他们一言而决似的。
It was too presumptuous.
tài xiāo zhāng le 。
太嚣张了。
Lin Xuan's eyes were ablaze with anger.
lín xuān de yǎn jīng zài mào huǒ 。
林轩的眼睛在冒火。
Of course, it wasn't that he couldn't control his emotions, but Tai Zhen's seven cultivators' attitude made him clear that compromising wouldn't solve the problem. It would only make them think he was weak and easily dominated.
dāng rán ， yě bú shì tā jiù zhēn de kòng zhì zì jǐ qíng xù bú zhù ， ér shì tài zhēn qī xiū de tài dù ， ràng lín xuān qīng chǔ ， yī wèi tuǒ xié shì jiě jué bù liǎo wèn tí de 。
当然，也不是他就真的控制自己情绪不住，而是太真七修的态度，让林轩清楚，一味妥协是解决不了问题的。
To negotiate with them, one had to show sufficient strength.
zhǐ huì ràng duì fāng rèn wéi zì jǐ ruǎn ruò kě qī 。
只会让对方认为自己软弱可欺。
Given this, what else did he have to lose?
xiǎng yào yǔ duì fāng tán pàn jiù yào zhǎn ‘ lù ’ chū zú gòu de shí lì 。
想要与对方谈判就要展‘露’出足够的实力。
He would teach this old man a lesson well-deserved, making him understand that having Rain Mist Commercial Alliance as his backing didn't give him the right to look down on his peers.
jì rán rú cǐ ， nà hái yǒu shén me hǎo gù jì 。
既然如此，那还有什么好顾忌。
Lin Xuan clutched his hands. A surge of magical energy ran through his body, and an imposing aura spread out from him. His entire being was enveloped in a faint green glow, exuding a vibrant presence.
hǎo hǎo jiào xùn jiào jiào xùn zhè lǎo jiā huǒ ， ràng tā míng bái ， bú yào yǐ wéi yǒu yǔ lán shāng méng zuò dà shù ， jiù kě yǐ héng xíng wú jì de miè shì tóng jiē xiū xiān zhě 。
好好教训教教训这老家伙，让他明白，不要以为有雨岚商盟做大树，就可以横行无忌的蔑视同阶修仙者。
"How about it, are you still planning to fight us?"
lín xuān shuāng shǒu yī wò ， tǐ nèi fǎ lì lüè yī yùn zhuàn ， yī gǔ jīng rén de páng bó qì shì mí sàn kāi ， hún shēn shàng xià qīng guāng liú lí ， chōng mǎn le yī gǔ àng rán de qì xī 。
林轩双手一握，体内法力略一运转，一股惊人的磅礴气势弥散开，浑身上下青光琉璃，充满了一股盎然的气息。
The long-browed elder's face showed a trace of surprise before contempt replaced it: "A fool, truly ignorant of his own mortality."
“ zěn me ， gé xià hái dǎ suàn yǔ wǒ men dòng shǒu le 。”
“怎么，阁下还打算与我们动手了。”
Though he didn't treat Lin Xuan as nothing, the transmission talisman he had received earlier suggested that this young man had swiftly eliminated Thunder Serpent Sovereign. His strength was commendable.
nà zhǎng méi lǎo zhě de liǎn shàng ‘ lù ’ chū yī sī yà rán zhī ‘ sè ’， hěn kuài bèi qīng miè gěi tì dài le ：“ chǔn huò ， dàng zhēn shì bù zhī sǐ huó 。”
那长眉老者的脸上‘露’出一丝讶然之‘色’，很快被轻蔑给替代了：“蠢货，当真是不知死活。”
An eagle hunts rabbits with all its might; even though Tai Zhen's seven cultivators showed extreme disdain for Lin Xuan, they weren't going to hold back when it came to fighting him.
huà shì zhè me shuō ， tā dào méi yǒu zhēn de shì lín xuān wèi wú wù ， bì jìng gāng cái dé dào de chuán yīn fú ， shuō zhè xiǎo zi sān xià wǔ chú èr jiù miè shā le léi shé zūn zhě 。
话是这么说，他倒没有真的视林轩为无物，毕竟刚才得到的传音符，说这小子三下五除二就灭杀了雷蛇尊者。
The long-browed elder flicked his sleeve, and a small bronze tripod flew out. The design was ancient, the surface covered in rust, but faint light seemed to emanate from it.
shí lì pǒ yǒu kě quān kě diǎn zhī chù 。
实力颇有可圈可点之处。
pre-existing things!
cāng yīng bó tù ， yì yòng quán lì ， tài zhēn qī xiū ， suī rán biǎo xiàn dé duì lín xuān bù xiè yǐ jí ， dàn zhēn dòng qǐ shǒu lái ， què shì yì diǎn yě bù dǎ suàn shǒu xià liú qíng dì 。
苍鹰博兔，亦用全力，太真七修，虽然表现得对林轩不屑以极，但真动起手来，却是一点也不打算手下留情地。
No, it should only be a piece of a residual treasure.
zhǐ jiàn nà zhǎng méi lǎo zhě xiù páo yī fú ， yī quán tou dà xiǎo de qīng tóng xiǎo dǐng fēi lüè ér chū 。
只见那长眉老者袖袍一拂，一拳头大小的青铜小鼎飞掠而出。
But the expressions of nearby Golden Core cultivators became extremely heated.
shì yàng gǔ piáo ， biǎo miàn xiù jì bān bó ， què yǐn yǐn yǒu yī céng dàn dàn de guāng yùn fú xiàn ér chū 。
式样古朴，表面锈迹斑驳，却隐隐有一层淡淡的光晕浮现而出。
Tai Zhen's seven cultivators indeed lived up to their reputation. The first item they took out reflected their strength.
xiān tiān zhī wù ！
先天之物！
This young man actually wanted to challenge seven powerful opponents; he was truly foolish beyond measure.
bú duì ， yīng gāi zhǐ shì yī jiàn xiān tiān cán bǎo ér yǐ 。
不对，应该只是一件先天残宝而已。
And this was only the beginning.
dàn zhōu wéi dù jié qī lǎo guài de biǎo qíng què biàn dé huǒ rè yǐ jí 。
但周围渡劫期老怪的表情却变得火热以极。
Since Tai Zhen's seven cultivators chose to fight Rain Mist Commercial Alliance, they wouldn't adhere to any rules of single combat. Seeing the long-browed elder take out a treasure, the other five old monsters did so as well.
tài zhēn qī xiū guǒ rán shèng míng wú xū 。
太真七修果然盛名无虚。
In an instant, magical light flickered everywhere.
cóng yī chū shǒu ná chū lái de bǎo wù ， jiù kě yǐ fǎn yìng tā men de shí lì 。
从一出手拿出来的宝物，就可以反映他们的实力。
Ancient tripod, purple mirror, bronze cauldron, jade staff, and even a small bell...
zhè xiǎo zi jū rán xiǎng yǔ qī míng qiáng zhě wèi dí ， jiǎn zhí shì yú chǔn dào wú yǐ fù jiā de jìng dì 。
这小子居然想与七名强者为敌，简直是愚蠢到无以复加的境地。
Plus a hanging token and short halberd.
qiě yǎn qián jǐn jǐn shì kāi shǐ ér yǐ 。
且眼前仅仅是开始而已。
Seven treasures shone brightly in mid-air.
duì fāng jì rán xuǎn zé tóng yǔ lán shāng méng wèi dí ， tài zhēn qī xiū dāng rán bú huì jiǎng shén me dān dǎ dú dòu de guī jǔ ， jiàn wéi shǒu de zhǎng méi lǎo zhě qǔ chū bǎo wù ， zhōu wéi qí tā jǐ míng lǎo guài wù de dòng zuò yě xiāng chà fǎng fú 。
对方既然选择同雨岚商盟为敌，太真七修当然不会讲什么单打独斗的规矩，见为首的长眉老者取出宝物，周围其他几名老怪物的动作也相差仿佛。
Lin Xuan's pupils constricted.
yī shí jiān ， líng guāng shǎn yào bù yǐ 。
一时间，灵光闪耀不已。
Every one of them was a piece of an innate treasure, albeit a residual one. But there existed a very close connection among them that ordinary treasures couldn't match.
gǔ dǐng ， zǐ jìng ， tóng lú ，‘ yù ’ rú yì ， hái yǒu yī kǒu xiǎo zhōng ……
古鼎，紫镜，铜炉，‘玉’如意，还有一口小钟……
Could it be...
zài jiā shàng xuán fú zài yī páng de lìng pái yǔ duǎn gē 。
再加上悬浮在一旁的令牌与短戈。
Lin Xuan had some vague guesses, but he didn't need to ponder further as the surrounding crowd buzzed with commentary:
qī jiàn bǎo wù zài xū kōng zhōng shǎn shuò zhe yào mù de guāng zé 。
七件宝物在虚空中闪烁着耀目的光泽。
"This is Tai Zhen's seven treasures! This must be the legendary Tai Zhen's seven treasures. I've heard of their names before, but this is my first time seeing them in person."
lín xuān tóng kǒng wēi suō 。
林轩瞳孔微缩。
"Legend has it that these seven treasures originally came from a single innate treasure. Unfortunately, during the ancient war, this treasure was destroyed, and its fragments fell into the hands of an alchemist who added countless rare treasures, spending nearly ten thousand years to forge Tai Zhen's seven treasures."
jū rán wú yī lì wài quán shì xiān tiān zhī wù 。
居然无一例外全是先天之物。
"Though only residual treasures, due to their origin from the same item, they have a myriad of connections. When used together, their power far exceeds that of ordinary residual treasures."
dāng rán ， dōu jǐn jǐn shì xiān tiān cán bǎo ér yǐ ， dàn bǐ cǐ zhī jiān ， què cún zài zhe yī zhǒng jí qí jǐn mì de lián xì ， jué fēi pǔ tōng bǎo wù kě bǐ 。
当然，都仅仅是先天残宝而已，但彼此之间，却存在着一种极其紧密的联系，绝非普通宝物可比。
"This is indeed interesting, but what a pity for this young man; he will be reduced to a test blade."
nán dào shuō ……
难道说……
"Hmph, there's nothing to feel sorry about. Who would dare challenge Rain Mist Commercial Alliance alone and unbound? It must be someone with a problem in the head."
lín xuān xīn zhōng yǐn yǐn yǒu le yī xiē cāi cè ， ér zhè shí hòu ， yě yòng bù zhe tā fèi jìn xīn sī kǔ zuò sī liáng shén me 。
林轩心中隐隐有了一些猜测，而这时候，也用不着他费尽心思苦做思量什么。
...
zhōu wéi hái yǒu tài duō de kàn kè ， wēng wēng de yì lùn shēng bù tíng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， zú yǐ wéi tā jiě ‘ huò ’：
周围还有太多的看客，嗡嗡的议论声不停传入耳朵，足以为他解‘惑’：
Various discussions continued, making the situation tense.
“ tài zhēn qī bǎo ， zhè jiù shì chuán shuō zhōng de tài zhēn qī bǎo me ， lǎo fū zǎo wén dà míng le ， dàn hái shì dì yī cì qīn yǎn mù dǔ 。”
“太真七宝，这就是传说中的太真七宝么，老夫早闻大名了，但还是第一次亲眼目睹。”
But just then, something unexpected happened.
“ chuán shuō zhè qī jiàn bǎo wù ， yuán běn shì chū zì tóng yī jiàn xiān tiān líng bǎo ， kě xī cǐ bǎo zài shàng gǔ dà zhàn shí huǐ diào ， sàn luò de cán piàn ， luò zài le yī liàn qì dà shī de shǒu lǐ ， jiā rù qí zhēn yì bǎo wú shù ，‘ huā ’ fèi jìn shí wàn nián zuǒ yòu de gōng fu ， cái liàn chéng le tài zhēn qī xiū shǒu zhōng zhè qī jiàn bǎo wù 。”
“传说这七件宝物，原本是出自同一件先天灵宝，可惜此宝在上古大战时毁掉，散落的残片，落在了一炼器大师的手里，加入奇珍异宝无数，‘花’费近十万年左右的功夫，才炼成了太真七修手中这七件宝物。”
"Stop!"
“ suī zhǐ shì xiān tiān cán bǎo ， dàn yīn wèi chū zì tóng yī jiàn bǎo wù ， běn shēn yǒu zhe qiān sī wàn lǚ de qiān chě ， ruò shì shī zhǎn kāi ， wēi lì yuǎn fēi yì bān de xiān tiān cán bǎo kě yǐ qǐ jí 。”
“虽只是先天残宝，但因为出自同一件宝物，本身有着千丝万缕的牵扯，若是施展开，威力远非一般的先天残宝可以企及。”
A light voice echoed, followed by a gentle breeze as Meng Ruyan's figure flashed before Lin Xuan. She stood in front of him, her hands open and resolute:
“ zhè rè nào hái zhēn shì yǒu qù ， zhǐ shì kě lián le zhè xiǎo zi ， yào bēi cǎn de biàn chéng shì dāo shí 。”
“这热闹还真是有趣，只是可怜了这小子，要悲惨的变成试刀石。”
"This matter is my fault; it has nothing to do with Lin Xuan. The consequences are mine to bear—kill or torture, I will submit."
“ hēng ， zhè yòu yǒu shén me hǎo kě lián dì ， shuí ràng tā bù yuàn yì shù shǒu jiù fù ， jié rán yī shēn jiù gǎn yǔ yǔ lán shāng méng wèi dí ， nà bú shì nǎo dài yǒu wèn tí 。”
“哼，这又有什么好可怜地，谁让他不愿意束手就缚，孑然一身就敢与雨岚商盟为敌，那不是脑袋有问题。”
Though he knew Lin Xuan's strength was formidable and far superior to his peers, Meng Ruyan didn't believe he could defeat the seven opponents alone.
……
……
Even if he did win, Rain Mist Commercial Alliance would still be too powerful for him to contend with.
gè zhǒng gè yàng de yì lùn hái zài bù tíng de chuán rù ěr duǒ ， xíng shì yǐ dào le yī chù jí fā de chéng dù 。
各种各样的议论还在不停的传入耳朵，形势已到了一触即发的程度。
If this continued, Lin Xuan would eventually fall due to her involvement.
rán ér jiù zài zhè shí ， què yòu fā shēng le chū rén yì liào de yí mù 。
然而就在这时，却又发生了出人意料的一幕。
Meng Ruyan was a cultivator who held grudges and debts. How could she let her brother suffer such an irreversible fate because of her?
“ zhù shǒu ！”
“住手！”
Revenge had its price; the debt was hers. Since Thunder Serpent Sovereign's demise, her sister's vengeance was complete.
yī shēng qīng chì chuán rù ěr biān ， xiāng fēng yì rán ， mèng rú yān shēn xíng yī shǎn ， jū rán dǎng zài le lín xuān de shēn qián 。
一声轻叱传入耳边，香风亦然，梦如嫣身形一闪，居然挡在了林轩的身前。
Her death wasn't worth mourning; from now on, she would shield Lin Xuan as much as possible, even if it meant descending into the netherworld. She just hoped to resolve this crisis facing him.
shuāng shǒu zhāng kāi ， liǎn shàng mǎn shì jué rán ：
双手张开，脸上满是决然：
"Big Sister..."
“ cǐ shì yīn wǒ ér qǐ ， yǔ lín xuān méi yǒu guān xì ， yī yīng hòu guǒ ， rú yān yuàn yì chéng dān ， shì shā shì guǎ xī tīng zūn biàn 。”
“此事因我而起，与林轩没有关系，一应后果，如嫣愿意承担，是杀是剐悉听尊便。”
This scene warmed his heart. Meng Ruyan was more responsible than he had imagined. As a man, how could he hide behind women in times of need?
suī rán zhī dào lín xuān de shí lì fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， jiào zhī tóng jiē cún zài cóng lái dōu yuǎn shèng xǔ duō 。
虽然知道林轩的实力非同小可，较之同阶存在从来都远胜许多。
Helping Meng Ruyan, Lin Xuan never regretted it; what harm did offending Rain Mist Commercial Alliance do?
rán ér mèng rú yān kě bù rèn wéi tā néng gòu yǐ yī dí qī ， zhàn shèng yǎn qián de qiáng dí 。
然而梦如嫣可不认为他能够以一敌七，战胜眼前的强敌。
Lin Xuan stepped forward with excitement: "Big Sister, can I handle this matter?"
tuì yī wàn bù shuō ， jiù suàn néng yíng yòu rú hé ， yǔ lán shāng méng jué bú shì lín xuān kě yǐ kàng héng de 。
退一万步说，就算能赢又如何，雨岚商盟绝不是林轩可以抗衡的。
He used the transmission technique, so only those nearby could hear. At that moment, the long-browed elder's cheerful laughter echoed in his ears:
zhè yàng xià qù ， lín xuān chí zǎo huì bèi zì jǐ lián lěi ér yǔn luò 。
这样下去，林轩迟早会被自己连累而陨落。
"An ignorant little girl, do you think this grudge is something you can take on?"
mèng rú yān shì ēn yuàn fēn míng de xiū xiān zhě 。
梦如嫣是恩怨分明的修仙者。
"You are too reckless; submit and be bound. Otherwise, you will face the same fate as jade and stone being burned to ashes."
zěn me néng yīn wèi zì jǐ de yuán gù ， jiù ràng dì di luò de wàn jié bù fù de xià chǎng ne ？
怎么能因为自己的缘故，就让弟弟落得万劫不复的下场呢？
As if to prove his words, the magical lights from the seven elders' treasures simultaneously intensified, resonating with each other, creating a strange rhythm that made people feel uncomfortable.
yuān yǒu tóu ， zhài yǒu zhǔ ， fǎn zhèng léi shé zūn zhě yǔn luò ， jiě jiě de dà chóu yǐ jīng bào le 。
冤有头，债有主，反正雷蛇尊者陨落，姐姐的大仇已经报了。
This was undoubtedly the energy released by Tai Zhen's seven treasures.
zì jǐ sǐ bù zú xī ， jiē xià lái jiù ràng zì jǐ lái tì lín xuān zhē fēng dǎng yǔ ， nǎ pà zhuì rù jiǔ yōu yì zài suǒ bù xī ， zhǐ xī wàng néng gòu huà jiě dì di cǐ kè suǒ miàn lín de wēi jú 。
自己死不足惜，接下来就让自己来替林轩遮风挡雨，哪怕坠入九幽亦在所不惜，只希望能够化解弟弟此刻所面临的危局。
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Lin Xuan was not one to act on impulse as an cultivator, yet his opponent's arrogant attitude made him feel intensely repulsed from within.
The other party's cultivation level was only slightly lower than his own. In a one-on-one confrontation, Lin Xuan didn't claim he could kill the other instantly, but in several moves, he would definitely make them look like fools.
Even if all seven of Tai Zhen's cultivators appeared together, who would win and lose remained uncertain.
Lin Xuan was indeed wary of Rain Mist Commercial Alliance, but that didn't mean a mere low-ranking soldier could dictate terms to him with arrogance.
If the other party had shown even a slight courtesy or submitted, Lin Xuan wouldn't have minded talking it out. After all, compared to offending a huge entity, a little face was hardly worth mentioning.
Even if they demanded compensation for his losses, Lin Xuan would have no objections.
In essence, this matter stemmed from his own mistake.
But he hadn't expected the envoy of Rain Mist Commercial Alliance to be so arrogant right from the start. It seemed as though their words could decide whether he lived or died.
It was too presumptuous.
Lin Xuan's eyes were ablaze with anger.
Of course, it wasn't that he couldn't control his emotions, but Tai Zhen's seven cultivators' attitude made him clear that compromising wouldn't solve the problem. It would only make them think he was weak and easily dominated.
To negotiate with them, one had to show sufficient strength.
Given this, what else did he have to lose?
He would teach this old man a lesson well-deserved, making him understand that having Rain Mist Commercial Alliance as his backing didn't give him the right to look down on his peers.
Lin Xuan clutched his hands. A surge of magical energy ran through his body, and an imposing aura spread out from him. His entire being was enveloped in a faint green glow, exuding a vibrant presence.
"How about it, are you still planning to fight us?"
The long-browed elder's face showed a trace of surprise before contempt replaced it: "A fool, truly ignorant of his own mortality."
Though he didn't treat Lin Xuan as nothing, the transmission talisman he had received earlier suggested that this young man had swiftly eliminated Thunder Serpent Sovereign. His strength was commendable.
An eagle hunts rabbits with all its might; even though Tai Zhen's seven cultivators showed extreme disdain for Lin Xuan, they weren't going to hold back when it came to fighting him.
The long-browed elder flicked his sleeve, and a small bronze tripod flew out. The design was ancient, the surface covered in rust, but faint light seemed to emanate from it.
pre-existing things!
No, it should only be a piece of a residual treasure.
But the expressions of nearby Golden Core cultivators became extremely heated.
Tai Zhen's seven cultivators indeed lived up to their reputation. The first item they took out reflected their strength.
This young man actually wanted to challenge seven powerful opponents; he was truly foolish beyond measure.
And this was only the beginning.
Since Tai Zhen's seven cultivators chose to fight Rain Mist Commercial Alliance, they wouldn't adhere to any rules of single combat. Seeing the long-browed elder take out a treasure, the other five old monsters did so as well.
In an instant, magical light flickered everywhere.
Ancient tripod, purple mirror, bronze cauldron, jade staff, and even a small bell...
Plus a hanging token and short halberd.
Seven treasures shone brightly in mid-air.
Lin Xuan's pupils constricted.
Every one of them was a piece of an innate treasure, albeit a residual one. But there existed a very close connection among them that ordinary treasures couldn't match.
Could it be...
Lin Xuan had some vague guesses, but he didn't need to ponder further as the surrounding crowd buzzed with commentary:
"This is Tai Zhen's seven treasures! This must be the legendary Tai Zhen's seven treasures. I've heard of their names before, but this is my first time seeing them in person."
"Legend has it that these seven treasures originally came from a single innate treasure. Unfortunately, during the ancient war, this treasure was destroyed, and its fragments fell into the hands of an alchemist who added countless rare treasures, spending nearly ten thousand years to forge Tai Zhen's seven treasures."
"Though only residual treasures, due to their origin from the same item, they have a myriad of connections. When used together, their power far exceeds that of ordinary residual treasures."
"This is indeed interesting, but what a pity for this young man; he will be reduced to a test blade."
"Hmph, there's nothing to feel sorry about. Who would dare challenge Rain Mist Commercial Alliance alone and unbound? It must be someone with a problem in the head."
...
Various discussions continued, making the situation tense.
But just then, something unexpected happened.
"Stop!"
A light voice echoed, followed by a gentle breeze as Meng Ruyan's figure flashed before Lin Xuan. She stood in front of him, her hands open and resolute:
"This matter is my fault; it has nothing to do with Lin Xuan. The consequences are mine to bear—kill or torture, I will submit."
Though he knew Lin Xuan's strength was formidable and far superior to his peers, Meng Ruyan didn't believe he could defeat the seven opponents alone.
Even if he did win, Rain Mist Commercial Alliance would still be too powerful for him to contend with.
If this continued, Lin Xuan would eventually fall due to her involvement.
Meng Ruyan was a cultivator who held grudges and debts. How could she let her brother suffer such an irreversible fate because of her?
Revenge had its price; the debt was hers. Since Thunder Serpent Sovereign's demise, her sister's vengeance was complete.
Her death wasn't worth mourning; from now on, she would shield Lin Xuan as much as possible, even if it meant descending into the netherworld. She just hoped to resolve this crisis facing him.
"Big Sister..."
This scene warmed his heart. Meng Ruyan was more responsible than he had imagined. As a man, how could he hide behind women in times of need?
Helping Meng Ruyan, Lin Xuan never regretted it; what harm did offending Rain Mist Commercial Alliance do?
Lin Xuan stepped forward with excitement: "Big Sister, can I handle this matter?"
He used the transmission technique, so only those nearby could hear. At that moment, the long-browed elder's cheerful laughter echoed in his ears:
"An ignorant little girl, do you think this grudge is something you can take on?"
"You are too reckless; submit and be bound. Otherwise, you will face the same fate as jade and stone being burned to ashes."
As if to prove his words, the magical lights from the seven elders' treasures simultaneously intensified, resonating with each other, creating a strange rhythm that made people feel uncomfortable.
This was undoubtedly the energy released by Tai Zhen's seven treasures.
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