zhè biān de qíng kuàng qiě bù tí ， zài shuō lìng yī biān ， lín xuān yì yù jiàn le jué dà de wēi xiǎn 。
这边的情况且不提，再说另一边，林轩亦遇见了绝大的危险。
The situation on this side was not discussed, but on the other side, Lin Xuan also encountered a tremendous danger.
má fán lái zì yú shí jiān 。
麻烦来自于时间。
The trouble came from time. Two妖族 creatures, though both late-stage cultivators passing through tribulations, were still no match for Lin Xuan in his eyes. For him, they weren’t even considered formidable opponents. After all, with his current strength, challenging them one level higher was as certain as a fact, presenting no difficulty at all.
qū qū liǎng míng yāo zú ， suī rán dōu shì dù jié hòu qī de qiáng zhě ， dàn píng xīn lái shuō ， zhè yàng de cún zài ， lín xuān zhēn méi yǒu fàng zài yǎn lǐ 。
区区两名妖族，虽然都是渡劫后期的强者，但平心来说，这样的存在，林轩真没有放在眼里。
This wasn't just empty talk; even if it was a one-on-two situation, Lin Xuan had great confidence in victory. Let alone the fact that Mo'er and Huan Yue Mo were on his side now. With more people on his side, the outcome was certain.
huò zhě duì tā lái shuō ， gēn běn jiù suàn bù shàng qiáng dí ， bì jìng yǐ lín xuān rú jīn de shí lì ， yuè jí tiǎo zhàn ， nà shì bǎn shàng dìng dīng dì ， sī háo nán dù yě wú 。
或者对他来说，根本就算不上强敌，毕竟以林轩如今的实力，越级挑战，那是板上钉钉地，丝毫难度也无。
However, while this was true, these two late-stage cultivators weren't clay figurines or paper puppets. Defeating them might be easy, but killing them instantly would be extremely difficult.
zhè jué bú shì hú yán luàn shuō ， jiù suàn shì yī tiāo èr ， lín xuān yì yǒu jí dà de bǎ wò ， gèng bú yào shuō cǐ shí ， zì jǐ zhè biān hái yǒu yuè ér yǔ huàn yuè é 。
这绝不是胡言乱说，就算是一挑二，林轩亦有极大的把握，更不要说此时，自己这边还有月儿与幻月蛾。
Lin Xuan knew this clearly, but there was no time for hesitation now. The only choice was to face the challenge head-on. Thus, he immediately revealed his most precious treasure.
zì jǐ zhè biān rén duō ， shèng fù gèng shì fēn háo xuán niàn yě wú 。
自己这边人多，胜负更是分毫悬念也无。
There was no need to hide; the sword light was sharp and fell like rain, quickly enveloping the two unknown creatures.
kě huà shì zhè yàng méi cuò ， liǎng míng dù jié hòu qī de yāo zú bì jìng yě bú shì ní sù zhǐ hú ， dǎ yíng tā men róng yì ， dàn xiǎng yào miǎo shā ， què tài nán tài nán le 。
可话是这样没错，两名渡劫后期的妖族毕竟也不是泥塑纸糊，打赢他们容易，但想要秒杀，却太难太难了。
"Y-You..."
zhè yì diǎn lín xuān xīn zhōng qīng chǔ ， dàn zhè shí hòu ， nǎ lǐ hái yǒu shí jiān yóu yù chí yí ne ？
这一点林轩心中清楚，但这时候，哪里还有时间犹豫迟疑呢？
The two creatures were furious, but their expressions showed more fear than anger. Initially, they had underestimated Lin Xuan due to his youth, thinking that he must have obtained the Time Stone by sheer luck. Now, they realized how naive their thoughts were; this guy wasn't a minor figure at all. He was playing the role of an innocent and eating tiger, with far more profound magical power than both of them combined.
yíng nán ér shàng shì wéi yī de xuǎn zé ， gù ér lín xuān dì yī shí jiān liàng chū le zì jǐ de běn mìng bǎo wù 。
迎难而上是唯一的选择，故而林轩第一时间亮出了自己的本命宝物。
A hint of regret flashed through their minds but quickly vanished. How could they retreat when faced with such formidable enemies? The Time Stone's value almost rivaled that of the Immortal Peach Fruit; even knowing it was a strong opponent, they couldn't afford to let it slip away.
fēn háo cáng zhuō yě wú ， jiàn guāng xī lì ， fēn luò rú yǔ ， qǐng kè jiān ， jiù jiāng nà liǎng míng lái lì bù míng de yāo zú bāo guǒ jìn qù 。
分毫藏拙也无，剑光犀利，纷落如雨，顷刻间，就将那两名来历不明的妖族包裹进去。
With this thought in mind, the two creatures also attacked. They both flicked their sleeves, and numerous needle-like projectiles flew out from within. Each one had been forged through countless refining processes, radiating with spiritual light.
“ nǐ ……”
“你……”
The sound of clashing echoed as the Nine Palaces Must-Subdue Sword clashed with the two creatures' treasures in mid-air. As low-rank妖族, they focused on physical cultivation. But at this late-stage tribulation level, it was impossible to judge them by their usual standards. The two creatures were undoubtedly skilled in physical cultivation, and they also had innate abilities and similar magical artifacts as human cultivators.
èr yāo dà nù ， dàn jīng jù de biǎo qíng gèng duō 。
二妖大怒，但惊惧的表情更多。
The needles they used came from the extreme north, crafted from a thousand-year-old black ice. Numerous rare materials totaling hundreds of kinds were added before being cultivated for a million years within their bodies.
yuán běn tā liǎ jiàn lín xuān nián qīng ， bìng méi yǒu jiāng qí fàng zài yǎn lǐ ， yǐ wéi yùn qì bù cuò ， píng kōng dé dào shí guāng zhī shí le 。
原本他俩见林轩年轻，并没有将其放在眼里，以为运气不错，凭空得到时光之石了。
Not only were these needles extremely sturdy but also naturally possessed anti-defensive properties. Previously, they had never failed to defeat enemies with this set of magical artifacts. Even at the same cultivation level, opponents could be frozen by the chill emitted from them, leading to lapses in concentration and revealing weaknesses.
rú jīn cái zhī dào zì jǐ xiǎng fǎ tài tiān zhēn le ， yǎn qián zhè jiā huo ， nǎ lǐ shì shén me xiǎo jiǎo sè ， gēn běn jiù shì zài bàn zhū chī hǔ ， suǒ zhǎn shì chū lái de fǎ lì ， bǐ zì jǐ xiōng dì èr rén shēn hòu xǔ duō 。
如今才知道自己想法太天真了，眼前这家伙，哪里是什么小角色，根本就是在扮猪吃虎，所展示出来的法力，比自己兄弟二人深厚许多。
In previous battles, they had used these needles to defeat many formidable foes unexpectedly. However, now facing one-on-two, their magical artifacts were clearly outmatched right from the start. While it wasn't a complete collapse, their treasures seemed inferior compared to Lin Xuan's Nine Palaces Must-Subdue Sword.
èr yāo xīn zhōng shǎn guò yī sī huǐ yì ， dàn hěn kuài yòu xiāo shī wú zōng ， qiáng dí yòu rú hé ？
二妖心中闪过一丝悔意，但很快又消失无踪，强敌又如何？
Nine Palaces Must-Subdue was far beyond ordinary treasures; mere coldness was like trying to show off in front of a master craftsman. In terms of power and durability, even against先天至宝, Lin Xuan’s Nine Palaces Must-Subdue Sword wouldn't be at a disadvantage.
shì yǐ zhì cǐ nán dào hái néng gòu tuì suō 。
事已至此难道还能够退缩。
As the saying goes, water can dissolve mud; each has its counter. Facing the Nine Palaces Must-Subdue, those magical artifacts couldn’t even leverage their numerical advantage.
shí guāng zhī shí de zhēn guì jī hū pì měi pán táo shèng guǒ ， jiù suàn míng zhī dào shì qiáng dí yě bù kě néng fàng guò 。
时光之石的珍贵几乎媲美蟠桃圣果，就算明知道是强敌也不可能放过。
The two creatures were in a panic but naturally didn't sit idly by. The taller one on the left, with an intense gaze, opened his blood-red mouth and spat out purple-red妖火. Wherever it passed, the void became blurry, and faint images of countless centipedes appeared within the flames.
nǎo hǎi zhōng niàn tou zhuǎn guò ， èr yāo yì chū shǒu le 。
脑海中念头转过，二妖亦出手了。
This was quite an impressive technique.
tā liǎ dōu shì tóng yàng de dòng zuò ， xiù páo yī fú ， yì shì pò kōng shēng dà zuò 。 cóng tā men de yī xiù zhōng fēi chū wú shù chǐ xǔ zhǎng de fēi zhēn lái le 。
他俩都是同样的动作，袖袍一拂，亦是破空声大做。从他们的衣袖中飞出无数尺许长的飞针来了。
Meanwhile, the old creature on the right also moved. These two creatures were brothers who had lived together for many years; their cooperation was far beyond mere telepathy.
měi yī gēn jiē shì qiān chuí bǎi liàn guò ， líng guāng sì shè 。
每一根皆是千锤百炼过，灵光四射。
As the妖族 spat out fierce flames from his left side, the old creature on the right revealed a demon-slaying staff in his hand and flicked it. Countless staff shadows appeared, easily covering the void like a mountain pressing down. This wasn't over yet; he spread his arms, and electric sparks danced around him. With crackling sounds filling the air, he tore through the void.
yī shí jiān ， dīng dīng dāng dāng de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ 。 jiǔ gōng xū yú jiàn yǔ èr yāo de fǎ bǎo zài bàn kōng zhōng hù xiāng jī zhuàng qǐ lái le 。
一时间，叮叮当当的声音传入耳朵。九宫须臾剑与二妖的法宝在半空中互相激撞起来了。
Thunder遁术!
yuán běn shēn wèi yāo zú ， yì bān shì yǐ liàn tǐ wéi zhǔ 。 dàn nà shì duì dī jiē yāo zú lái shuō ， shí lì dào le dù jié zhè ge děng jí ， dāng rán bù kě chuāi zhī yǐ cháng lǐ 。
原本身为妖族，一般是以炼体为主。但那是对低阶妖族来说，实力到了渡劫这个等级，当然不可揣之以常理。
Lin Xuan's pupils constricted. While this technique was not rare, even an元婴期 cultivator could potentially use it. However, despite the similar name, its actual power was incomparable to that of a late-stage tribulation cultivator. The short and stout old creature’s thunder technique now carried spatial pressure.
liàn tǐ shù ， èr yāo kěn dìng shì jīng shàn dì ， chú cǐ yǐ wài ， shén me tiān fù shén tōng ， hái yǒu lèi sì rén lèi xiū shì de fǎ bǎo 。 tā men yì shì xiū liàn chún shú ， yǒu zhe jí shēn zào yì de 。
炼体术，二妖肯定是精擅地，除此以外，什么天赋神通，还有类似人类修士的法宝。他们亦是修炼纯熟，有着极深造诣的。
Spatial pressure, also known as gravitational law, used the mutual effects of gravity to compress people into powder invisibly. In just an instant, Lin Xuan felt like a mountain falling on his head, invisible yet tangible, causing immense frustration.
xiàng yǎn qián zhè xiē fēi zhēn ， jiù shì cǎi jí běi zhī dì ， wàn nián xuán bīng zhōng de hán tiě liàn zhì ér chéng 。
像眼前这些飞针，就是采极北之地，万年玄冰中的寒铁炼制而成。
Following this, crackling thunder sounds filled his ears; the short and stout old monster had already appeared before him.
lìng wài jiā rù gè zhǒng zhēn xī cái liào shù bǎi zhǒng zhī duō 。 zài yóu èr yāo tǐ nèi de dān huǒ péi yù bǎi wàn nián zhī jiǔ 。
另外加入各种珍稀材料数百种之多。再由二妖体内的丹火培育百万年之久。
The entire process seemed complex but took only an instant. Lin Xuan couldn't dodge as he was under attack from all sides. If another cultivator were here, they might have been reduced to powder by such a sharp attack. But Lin Xuan wasn’t so easily defeated; the hardships and trials on his path had made him fearless.
bù jǐn jiān gù dào le jí chù ， ér qiě tiān rán jù yǒu pò fáng de xiào guǒ 。
不仅坚固到了极处，而且天然具有破防的效果。
Those sharp attacks seemed to come in waves, making it impossible to discern their sequence with the naked eye. However, using divine awareness, one could still perceive them clearly.
yǐ qián èr yāo yòng yú duì dí ， cóng lái dōu shì wú wǎng ér bù lì 。
以前二妖用于对敌，从来都是无往而不利。
Courage knows no fear.
jí biàn shì tóng jiē xiū xiān zhě ， yí bù xiǎo xīn yě huì bèi cǐ bǎo suǒ sàn fà chū lái de hán qì dòng zhù 。
即便是同阶修仙者，一不小心也会被此宝所散发出来的寒气冻住。
Lin Xuan looked up at the purple-red妖火, which was now less than three feet away from him, and the centipede images within it were even more terrifying.
ér yí dàn qiān dòng xīn shén ， nán miǎn jiù huì yǒu pò zhàn xiǎn lù 。
而一旦牵动心神，难免就会有破绽显露。
But what of it?
yǐ qián zài dòu fǎ de guò chéng zhōng 。 chū qí bù yì ， tā men kào zhe zhè tào fēi zhēn fǎ bǎo bù zhī dào dǎ bài le duō shǎo qiáng dí 。
以前在斗法的过程中。出其不意，他们靠着这套飞针法宝不知道打败了多少强敌。
Lin Xuan felt no fear. He opened his mouth and spat out a puff of green mist.
rán ér cǐ kè yǐ èr dǎ yī ， gāng yī jiē chù ， liǎng rén de fǎ bǎo què míng xiǎn bù dí 。
然而此刻以二打一，刚一接触，两人的法宝却明显不敌。
Puff...
shuō yī chù jí kuì yǒu xiē tài guò ， dàn liǎng rén de bǎo wù 。 què rán shì xiāng xíng jiàn zhuō 。
说一触即溃有些太过，但两人的宝物。确然是相形见拙。
A muffled sound echoed as colorful light rays emerged from the green mist—Phantom Spirit Heaven Fire! The five-colored crystal radiated an eerie aura, though only about the size of an egg, it boldly faced the妖fire. In just a moment, both clashed head-on.
jiǔ gōng xū yú ， qǐ shì nà xiē xún cháng de bǎo wù kě bǐ 。
九宫须臾，岂是那些寻常的宝物可比。
Postscript: This is today's update. I have to catch a train now, and Huan Yu needs to accompany her father for medical treatment. Updates might be less frequent these days but won't be discontinued. Please understand; my father is the only one, and I must fulfill my filial duties when he’s sick. Thank you all for your understanding.
The situation on this side was not discussed, but on the other side, Lin Xuan also encountered a tremendous danger.
The trouble came from time. Two妖族 creatures, though both late-stage cultivators passing through tribulations, were still no match for Lin Xuan in his eyes. For him, they weren’t even considered formidable opponents. After all, with his current strength, challenging them one level higher was as certain as a fact, presenting no difficulty at all.
This wasn't just empty talk; even if it was a one-on-two situation, Lin Xuan had great confidence in victory. Let alone the fact that Mo'er and Huan Yue Mo were on his side now. With more people on his side, the outcome was certain.
However, while this was true, these two late-stage cultivators weren't clay figurines or paper puppets. Defeating them might be easy, but killing them instantly would be extremely difficult.
Lin Xuan knew this clearly, but there was no time for hesitation now. The only choice was to face the challenge head-on. Thus, he immediately revealed his most precious treasure.
There was no need to hide; the sword light was sharp and fell like rain, quickly enveloping the two unknown creatures.
"Y-You..."
The two creatures were furious, but their expressions showed more fear than anger. Initially, they had underestimated Lin Xuan due to his youth, thinking that he must have obtained the Time Stone by sheer luck. Now, they realized how naive their thoughts were; this guy wasn't a minor figure at all. He was playing the role of an innocent and eating tiger, with far more profound magical power than both of them combined.
A hint of regret flashed through their minds but quickly vanished. How could they retreat when faced with such formidable enemies? The Time Stone's value almost rivaled that of the Immortal Peach Fruit; even knowing it was a strong opponent, they couldn't afford to let it slip away.
With this thought in mind, the two creatures also attacked. They both flicked their sleeves, and numerous needle-like projectiles flew out from within. Each one had been forged through countless refining processes, radiating with spiritual light.
The sound of clashing echoed as the Nine Palaces Must-Subdue Sword clashed with the two creatures' treasures in mid-air. As low-rank妖族, they focused on physical cultivation. But at this late-stage tribulation level, it was impossible to judge them by their usual standards. The two creatures were undoubtedly skilled in physical cultivation, and they also had innate abilities and similar magical artifacts as human cultivators.
The needles they used came from the extreme north, crafted from a thousand-year-old black ice. Numerous rare materials totaling hundreds of kinds were added before being cultivated for a million years within their bodies.
Not only were these needles extremely sturdy but also naturally possessed anti-defensive properties. Previously, they had never failed to defeat enemies with this set of magical artifacts. Even at the same cultivation level, opponents could be frozen by the chill emitted from them, leading to lapses in concentration and revealing weaknesses.
In previous battles, they had used these needles to defeat many formidable foes unexpectedly. However, now facing one-on-two, their magical artifacts were clearly outmatched right from the start. While it wasn't a complete collapse, their treasures seemed inferior compared to Lin Xuan's Nine Palaces Must-Subdue Sword.
Nine Palaces Must-Subdue was far beyond ordinary treasures; mere coldness was like trying to show off in front of a master craftsman. In terms of power and durability, even against先天至宝, Lin Xuan’s Nine Palaces Must-Subdue Sword wouldn't be at a disadvantage.
As the saying goes, water can dissolve mud; each has its counter. Facing the Nine Palaces Must-Subdue, those magical artifacts couldn’t even leverage their numerical advantage.
The two creatures were in a panic but naturally didn't sit idly by. The taller one on the left, with an intense gaze, opened his blood-red mouth and spat out purple-red妖火. Wherever it passed, the void became blurry, and faint images of countless centipedes appeared within the flames.
This was quite an impressive technique.
Meanwhile, the old creature on the right also moved. These two creatures were brothers who had lived together for many years; their cooperation was far beyond mere telepathy.
As the妖族 spat out fierce flames from his left side, the old creature on the right revealed a demon-slaying staff in his hand and flicked it. Countless staff shadows appeared, easily covering the void like a mountain pressing down. This wasn't over yet; he spread his arms, and electric sparks danced around him. With crackling sounds filling the air, he tore through the void.
Thunder遁术!
Lin Xuan's pupils constricted. While this technique was not rare, even an元婴期 cultivator could potentially use it. However, despite the similar name, its actual power was incomparable to that of a late-stage tribulation cultivator. The short and stout old creature’s thunder technique now carried spatial pressure.
Spatial pressure, also known as gravitational law, used the mutual effects of gravity to compress people into powder invisibly. In just an instant, Lin Xuan felt like a mountain falling on his head, invisible yet tangible, causing immense frustration.
Following this, crackling thunder sounds filled his ears; the short and stout old monster had already appeared before him.
The entire process seemed complex but took only an instant. Lin Xuan couldn't dodge as he was under attack from all sides. If another cultivator were here, they might have been reduced to powder by such a sharp attack. But Lin Xuan wasn’t so easily defeated; the hardships and trials on his path had made him fearless.
Those sharp attacks seemed to come in waves, making it impossible to discern their sequence with the naked eye. However, using divine awareness, one could still perceive them clearly.
Courage knows no fear.
Lin Xuan looked up at the purple-red妖火, which was now less than three feet away from him, and the centipede images within it were even more terrifying.
But what of it?
Lin Xuan felt no fear. He opened his mouth and spat out a puff of green mist.
Puff...
A muffled sound echoed as colorful light rays emerged from the green mist—Phantom Spirit Heaven Fire! The five-colored crystal radiated an eerie aura, though only about the size of an egg, it boldly faced the妖fire. In just a moment, both clashed head-on.
Postscript: This is today's update. I have to catch a train now, and Huan Yu needs to accompany her father for medical treatment. Updates might be less frequent these days but won't be discontinued. Please understand; my father is the only one, and I must fulfill my filial duties when he’s sick. Thank you all for your understanding.