méi cuò ， jù jīng wáng ！
没错，巨鲸王！
Right, the Great Whale King!
líng jiè sān dà yāo wáng zhī yī ， lái zì dà hǎi shēn chù de qiáng zhě ， xiàng lái yǐ yǒng měng zhù chēng dì 。
灵界三大妖王之一，来自大海深处的强者，向来以勇猛著称地。
One of the three great demon kings in the Spirit Realm, a powerful figure from the depths of the sea, renowned for his bravery.
zài yī duì yī de dān tiāo zhòng jū rán bù dí ， jiāng xìng mìng jiāo dài zài le nà lǐ 。
在一对一的单挑中居然不敌，将性命交代在了那里。
Despite the one-on-one duel, he was defeated and lost his life there. This was a significant blow to the morale of the Spirit Realm.
zhè duì líng jiè dī shì qì ， kě yǐ shuō shì yī jù dà de dǎ jī 。
这对灵界的士气，可以说是一巨大的打击。
This statement was not mere idle talk. Although the Demonic Realm had faced similar setbacks before, with the True Demon Ancestor, Huamoniang, falling in battle, back then, several powerful outsiders were involved in attacking her. However, this time, it was just one opponent facing the Great Whale King alone.
zhè huà jué méi yǒu hú yán luàn yǔ 。
这话绝没有胡言乱语。
The tragedy did not end there. Soon after, shocking news spread that one of the three wandering immortals, Guohongzi, had also fallen to his enemies.
suī rán mó jiè céng jīng yù jiàn guò tóng yàng de cuò zhé ， zhēn mó shǐ zǔ zhī yī de huà mó yǔn luò ， dàn dāng shí wéi gōng huà mó de ， bì jìng yǒu shù wèi tiān wài mó jūn zhōng de qiáng zhě 。
虽然魔界曾经遇见过同样的挫折，真魔始祖之一的画魔陨落，但当时围攻画魔的，毕竟有数位天外魔君中的强者。
Like a bolt from the blue!
ér yǔ jù jīng wáng dān tiāo de ， què jǐn yǒu yí gè 。
而与巨鲸王单挑的，却仅有一个。
Or rather, a致命打击.
ér bēi jù zhì cǐ ， bìng méi yǒu jié shù 。
而悲剧至此，并没有结束。
Now, with the previous Wastetoad King and these two fallen wandering immortals and demon kings, only half remained in just a few years. They were all acknowledged as the top-tier powerhouses of the Spirit Realm.
bù jiǔ yòu yǒu jīng rén de xiāo xī chuán chū ， sān dà sàn xiān zhī yī de gū hóng zi ， yì yǔn luò yú dí shǒu le 。
不久又有惊人的消息传出，三大散仙之一的孤鸿子，亦陨落于敌手了。
If even they couldn't defeat the域外天魔, did that mean there was no way to handle these interdimensional monsters?
qíng tiān pī lì ！
晴天霹雳！
The situation in the Spirit Realm had become extremely precarious.
huò zhě shuō zhì mìng dǎ jī 。
或者说致命打击。
This wasn't an isolated incident; both the Ancient Demonic Realm and the Netherworld were seeing a surge of domain outsiders. The conditions on all three interfaces were deteriorating.
zhì cǐ ， suàn shàng xiān qián de wàn jiāo wáng ， sān dà sàn xiān yǔ sān dà yāo wáng ， zài duǎn duǎn de shù nián jiān ， jū rán zhǐ shèng xià le bàn shù 。
至此，算上先前的万蛟王，三大散仙与三大妖王，在短短的数年间，居然只剩下了半数。
Who could turn this tide?
zhù yì ， tā men kě dōu shì gōng rèn de líng jiè zuì dǐng jí qiáng zhě 。
注意，他们可都是公认的灵界最顶级强者。
Mortals began to miss entities like the Asura King, whose brilliance was unmatched. In days gone by, even facing true immortals, she shone brightly, and with such an existence, the Three Realms would not have suffered repeated defeats.
lián tā men yì dǎ dǎ yù wài tiān mó bù guò ， nán dào zhēn ná zhè xiē yì jiè yāo mó méi yǒu bàn fǎ le ？
连他们亦打打域外天魔不过，难道真拿这些异界妖魔没有办法了？
...
fēng shēng hè lì ！
风声鹤唳！
Meanwhile, Lin Xuan had no idea of what was happening outside. At this moment, he was still diligently training in that frigid pond.
líng jiè de qíng kuàng yǐ shì bù miào yǐ jí 。
灵界的情况已是不妙以极。
Time lost its meaning here, especially in this dark, sunless pond.
ér zhè jué fēi gè lì ， gǔ mó jiè yě hǎo ， yīn sī dì fǔ yě bà ， suí zhe jiè miàn tōng dào de kuò dà ， yǒng rù dà liàng de yù wài tiān mó ， sān dà jiè miàn de qíng kuàng ， dōu biàn dé bù tài lè guān 。
而这绝非个例，古魔界也好，阴司地府也罢，随着界面通道的扩大，涌入大量的域外天魔，三大界面的情况，都变得不太乐观。
On this day, Lin Xuan finally opened his eyes.
shuí néng gòu lì wǎn kuáng lán ？
谁能够力挽狂澜？
Fifty years had passed since he entered the frigid pond.
zhòng xiū shì kāi shǐ huái niàn ā xiū luó wáng nà yàng jīng cái jué yàn de cún zài 。
众修士开始怀念阿修罗王那样惊才绝艳的存在。
Long?
xī rì de ā xiū luó ， biàn shì duì shàng zhēn xiān ， yě sī háo yě yǎn gài bù liǎo tā de fēng cǎi ， ruò shì yǒu zhè yàng de cún zài ， sān jiè jué bú huì yī bài zài bài 。
昔日的阿修罗，便是对上真仙，也丝毫也掩盖不了她的风采，若是有这样的存在，三界绝不会一败再败。
Perhaps!
……
……
But for a cultivator at his stage, it wasn't long at all. A mere blink of an eye!
ér wài jiè fā shēng de yī qiè ， lín xuān bìng bù qīng chǔ ， cǐ shí cǐ kè ， tā yī jiù zài nà hán tán zhōng kè kǔ xiū liàn 。
而外界发生的一切，林轩并不清楚，此时此刻，他依旧在那寒潭中刻苦修炼。
Now not only was his injury healed, but both his元婴 realms were solidified. His strength had grown significantly from before.
shān zhōng wú suì yuè ， gèng hé kuàng zhè bù jiàn tiān rì de hán tán 。
山中无岁月，更何况这不见天日的寒潭。
He could say that things were vastly different now.
zhè tiān ， lín xuān zhōng yú zhēng kāi le yǎn 。
这天，林轩终于睁开了眼。
However, Lin Xuan would not be content with this. Next, he needed to comprehend the domain.
cǐ shí jù lí tā jìn rù hán tán 。 yǐ zhěng zhěng guò qù le wǔ shí nián 。
此时距离他进入寒潭。已整整过去了五十年。
Not just to escape this mysterious space; with a domain, he would have the confidence to face Ice Spirit and seize the last cosmetic box among the Asura Seven Treasures.
hěn màn cháng ma ？
很漫长吗？
Although he knew that she was formidable, for Yue'er's sake, he had no choice but to try.
yě xǔ ba ！
也许吧！
Fortunately, it wasn't time to challenge Ice Spirit just yet. The immediate task was to purify this flawed peach first.
dàn duì yú tā zhè ge jìng jiè de xiū xiān zhě lái shuō ， zhēn de bù suàn 。
但对于他这个境界的修仙者来说，真的不算。
With his mind made up, Lin Xuan flicked his sleeve and a delicate jade box appeared.
dàn zhǐ yī huī jiān ！
弹指一挥间！
Without any warning, a layer of white mist emerged from the air.
rú jīn ， lín xuān bù jǐn shāng shì fù yuán ， liǎng gè yuán yīng de jìng jiè yě jǐn jiē wěn gù ， shí lì zài yuán yǒu de jī chǔ shàng ， yòu jī zēng le xǔ duō 。
如今，林轩不仅伤势复原，两个元婴的境界也尽皆稳固，实力在原有的基础上，又激增了许多。
Ten Thousand Year Cold Jade!
shuō jīn fēi xī bǐ ， yě bù wèi guò 。
说今非昔比，也不为过。
No, it should be the essence within the cold jade; itself an extraordinary treasure.
dàn lín xuān bìng bú huì jiù cǐ mǎn zú ， jiē xià lái ， tā xū yào jiàng lǐng yù cān wù 。
但林轩并不会就此满足，接下来，他需要将领域参悟。
If stored with heavenly materials and earth treasures inside, there would be no loss of medicinal properties.
bìng bù jǐn jǐn shì xiǎng yào táo lí zhè shén mì de kōng jiān ， yōng yǒu lǐng yù hòu zì jǐ cái yǒu dǐ qì duì shàng bīng pò 。 cóng qí shǒu zhōng duó qǔ xiū luó qī bǎo zhōng zuì hòu de shū zhuāng hé 。
并不仅仅是想要逃离这神秘的空间，拥有领域后自己才有底气对上冰魄。从其手中夺取修罗七宝中最后的梳妆盒。
Lin Xuan's expression turned serious. Purification was something he had mastered, but this peach was one of the Three Divine Fruits in the cultivation world, on par with the divine fruits of the Immortal Realm in terms of grade.
suī rán lín xuān yě zhī dào cǐ nǚ bù hǎo rě ， dàn wèi le yuè ér tā gēn běn wú cóng xuǎn zé 。
虽然林轩也知道此女不好惹，但为了月儿他根本无从选择。
The success or failure of purifying such a treasure was uncertain.
hǎo zài bìng bú shì mǎ shàng jiù yào tiǎo zhàn bīng pò ， dāng wù zhī jí shì xiān jiāng nà yǒu xiá cī de pán táo tí chún chū lái zài shuō 。
好在并不是马上就要挑战冰魄，当务之急是先将那有瑕疵的蟠桃提纯出来再说。
But how could he know without trying?
nǎo hǎi zhōng niàn tou zhuǎn guò ， lín xuān xiù páo yī shuǎi ， yī jīng qiǎo de yù hé fú xiàn chū lái 。
脑海中念头转过，林轩袖袍一甩，一精巧的玉盒浮现出来。
Fortunately, he had another complete peach. So even if this purification failed, it wouldn't leave him in dire straits.
sī háo zhēng zhào yě wú ， kōng qì zhōng yī céng bái qì fú xiàn ér chū 。
丝毫征兆也无，空气中一层白气浮现而出。
Of course, that was the worst-case scenario.
wàn nián hán yù ！
万年寒玉！
If successful, with two divine peaches and this miniature map of the river valley, his chances of comprehending the domain would be so high as to make ordinary cultivators drool.
bú duì ， yīng gāi shì hán yù zhī zhōng de jīng huá ， běn shēn biàn shì fēi tóng yī bān de bǎo wù 。
不对，应该是寒玉之中的精华，本身便是非同一般的宝物。
With these thoughts in mind, Lin Xuan began a serious meditation.
ruò shì jiāng tiān cái dì bǎo bǎo cún zài lǐ miàn ， zé bú huì yǒu yào xìng liú shì yī shuō 。
若是将天材地宝保存在里面，则不会有药性流逝一说。
But this time, it wasn't for cultivation; he was adjusting himself, ensuring that his qi, spirit, and essence were at their peak. Only then could purification have a better chance of success.
lín xuān liǎn shàng liú lù chū yī sī níng zhòng zhī sè 。 tí chún tā yǐ shì jià qīng jiù shú ， dàn pán táo nǎi shì xiū xiān jiè sān dà shén guǒ zhī yī ， lùn pǐn jí ， bǐ zhī xiān jiè líng guǒ yě bù xùn sè 。
林轩脸上流露出一丝凝重之色。提纯他已是驾轻就熟，但蟠桃乃是修仙界三大神果之一，论品级，比之仙界灵果也不逊色。
Half an hour later, Lin Xuan opened his eyes.
zhè zhǒng bǎo wù 。 néng fǒu tí chún chéng gōng ， hái zhēn bù tài hǎo shuō 。
这种宝物。能否提纯成功，还真不太好说。
His expression showed no surprise or joy. He pointed a finger towards the jade box above him.
dàn bù shì yī shì yòu zěn me xiǎo de 。
但不试一试又怎么晓得。
"Thud," a sound reached his ears as light radiated out. Before he could fully see what was inside, a refreshing aroma wafted from the box.
hǎo zài chú le yǒu xiá cī de shén guǒ ， lìng wài yī wán zhěng de pán táo ， zì jǐ tóng yàng pāi dào shǒu le 。
好在除了有瑕疵的神果，另外一完整的蟠桃，自己同样拍到手了。
A whiff made one feel refreshed, and that scent seemed somewhat similar to ordinary peaches.
suǒ yǐ zhè méi yǒu xiá cī zhī wù 。 jí biàn tí chún shī bài le ， yě bú huì ràng zì jǐ zǒu tóu wú lù 。
所以这枚有瑕疵之物。即便提纯失败了，也不会让自己走投无路。
Lin Xuan waved his hand, and the peach flew over.
dāng rán ， nà shì zuì huài de jié guǒ 。
当然，那是最坏的结果。
Upon closer inspection, he noticed several faint spots on its surface, with a slightly darker hue.
néng gòu tí chún chéng gōng shì zuì hǎo bù guò 。 liǎng méi pán táo shèng guǒ ， zài jiā shàng cǐ jiān de mí nǐ shān hé tú ， zú yǐ ràng tā cān wù lǐng yù de jī lǜ ， dà dào ràng xún cháng xiū shì liú kǒu shuǐ de dì bù 。
能够提纯成功是最好不过。两枚蟠桃圣果，再加上此间的迷你山河图，足以让他参悟领域的几率，大到让寻常修士流口水的地步。
No doubt, these were due to flaws in the peach.
xīn zhōng rú cǐ xiǎng zhe ， lín xuān kāi shǐ le shí fēn rèn zhēn de dǎ zuò 。
心中如此想着，林轩开始了十分认真的打坐。
Now, it was time to purify it.
bù guò zhè yī cì kě bú shì xiū liàn ， ér shì tiáo zhěng ， ràng jīng qì shén dōu dá dào diān fēng ， wéi yǒu rú cǐ ， tí chún cái gèng yǒu bǎ wò 。
不过这一次可不是修炼，而是调整，让精气神都达到巅峰，唯有如此，提纯才更有把握。
Lin Xuan sat cross-legged, his hands stacked at his dantian. The peach was held between them, cradled in his palms.
bàn gè shí chén zhī hòu ， lín xuān zhēng kāi le shuāng móu 。
半个时辰之后，林轩睁开了双眸。
Inside him, the dantian and qi sea glowed as two元婴 sat cross-legged, while his true spirit and inner core floated slowly.
liǎn shàng de biǎo qíng wú jīng wú xǐ ， yī zhǐ xiàng zhe tóu dǐng de yù hé diǎn qù 。
脸上的表情无惊无喜，一指向着头顶的玉盒点去。
Below this was a dazzling sea of spiritual energy, boundless.
“ pā dā ” yī shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， dàn jiàn guāng máng sì shè ， nà hé gài yǐ shì huǎn huǎn de yī dǎ ér kāi ， shàng wèi kàn qīng chǔ lǐ miàn jiū jìng shì shén me shì wù ， yī gǔ qìn rén xīn pí de yì xiāng yǐ yóu lǐ miàn piāo sàn ér chū 。
“啪嗒”一声传入耳朵，但见光芒四射，那盒盖已是缓缓的一打而开，尚未看清楚里面究竟是什么事物，一股沁人心脾的异香已由里面飘散而出。
Further away, the blue starry sea shone even more brightly. Countless light points rotated slowly, like stars in the universe.
wén le yī kǒu jiù ràng rén hún shēn shū fú ， ér nà xiāng qì ， sì hū yǔ shì sú de táo zi yǒu jǐ fēn xiāng sì zhī chù 。
闻了一口就让人浑身舒服，而那香气，似乎与世俗的桃子有几分相似之处。
Then, these countless light points began to move, flowing along the meridians into his palms and finally entering the peach.
lín xuān shǒu yī zhāo ， pán táo biàn fēi guò lái le 。
林轩手一招，蟠桃便飞过来了。
...
jìn jù lí kàn ， què fā xiàn cǐ bǎo de biǎo miàn ， yǐn yǐn yǒu jǐ gè bān diǎn ， yán sè yě lüè wēi yǒu xiē fā àn 。
近距离看，却发现此宝的表面，隐隐有几个斑点，颜色也略微有些发暗。
A month later, Lin Xuan opened his eyes again.
bú yòng shuō ， zhè zì rán shì yǒu xiá cī de yuán gù 。
不用说，这自然是有瑕疵的缘故。
The time required for purification was much longer than expected, and the number of light points needed was astonishing.
rú jīn yào zuò de ， jiù shì jiāng qí tí chún le 。
如今要做的，就是将其提纯了。
Lin Xuan had purified countless top-grade elixirs before, but even the highest grade could not compare to what he faced now. The scale of the blue starry sea matched his cultivation power, and like his power, it could be recovered through meditation. Otherwise, such a long time would have been unbearable.
lín xuān pán xī zuò hǎo ， shuāng shǒu jiāo dié yú dān tián ， ér pán táo zé bèi zhèng hǎo wèi yú liǎng shǒu zhī jiān ， bèi pěng zài le zhǎng xīn lǐ miàn 。
林轩盘膝坐好，双手交叠于丹田，而蟠桃则被正好位于两手之间，被捧在了掌心里面。
However, the difficulty of purification was far beyond his expectations. Silver light points were useful for removing impurities but couldn't expel them from the peach.
tǐ nèi ， dān tián qì hǎi ， shuāng yīng pán xī ér zuò ， zhēn líng nèi dān huǎn huǎn xuán fú 。
体内，丹田气海，双婴盘膝而坐，真灵内丹缓缓悬浮。
Logically, Lin Xuan had mastered purification since he began his cultivation journey. Yet, despite trying countless methods, it remained futile.
xià miàn shì cuǐ càn de líng lì zhī hǎi ， yī wàng wú biān 。
下面是璀璨的灵力之海，一望无边。
Despair filled him.
ér gèng yuǎn zhī chù ， lán sè xīng hǎi gèng jiā de yào yǎn ， wú shù guāng diǎn huǎn huǎn xuán zhuǎn ， jiù rú tóng yǔ zhòu xīng chén yì bān 。
而更远之处，蓝色星海更加的耀眼，无数光点缓缓旋转，就如同宇宙星辰一般。
Was all this effort in vain, with purification still failing?
suí hòu ， wú shù de guāng diǎn kāi shǐ yí dòng le qǐ lái ， shùn zhe jīng mài ， liú tǎng dào shǒu xīn lǐ miàn ， zuì hòu ， huǎn huǎn de jìn rù dào le pán táo lǐ miàn 。
随后，无数的光点开始移动了起来，顺着经脉，流淌到手心里面，最后，缓缓的进入到了蟠桃里面。
Lin Xuan's expression was extremely grim. It wasn't just about the wasted effort; losing one divine peach would significantly reduce his chances of comprehending the domain.
……
……
Damned if there was no way out!
yí gè yuè hòu ， lín xuān zhēng kāi yǎn móu 。
一个月后，林轩睁开眼眸。
An idea flashed through his mind as he recalled the Five Dragon Seal in the blue starry sea.
zhè tí chún suǒ xū yào de shí jiān ， yuǎn bǐ xiǎng xiàng de jiǔ ， xū yào de guāng diǎn zhī duō ， gèng ràng rén chēng mù jié shé 。
这提纯所需要的时间，远比想象的久，需要的光点之多，更让人瞠目结舌。
No, it should be the Hundred Spirit Seal that suited better. This treasure clearly had a connection to the blue starry sea. Would it aid purification?
lín xuān yǐ qián tí chún guò jí pǐn dān yào wú shù ， dàn biàn shì zuì gāo jí de yī zhǒng ， yě yuǎn yuǎn méi yǒu bàn fǎ yǔ yǎn qián xiāng bǐ ， shèn zhì kě yǐ shuō yuǎn yuǎn bù jí ， xìng hǎo lán sè xīng hǎi de guī mó ， yǔ lín xuān fǎ lì chéng zhèng bǐ ， ér qiě yě rú fǎ lì yì bān ， kě yǐ tōng guò dǎ zuò huī fù ， fǒu zé zhè me jiǔ de shí jiān ， zǎo jiù jiān chí bú zhù 。
林轩以前提纯过极品丹药无数，但便是最高级的一种，也远远没有办法与眼前相比，甚至可以说远远不及，幸好蓝色星海的规模，与林轩法力成正比，而且也如法力一般，可以通过打坐恢复，否则这么久的时间，早就坚持不住。
Lin Xuan didn't know; he had never tried before.
kě jí biàn rú cǐ ， tí chún nán dù zhī dà ， yě yuǎn chāo xiǎng xiàng xǔ duō ， yín sè de guāng diǎn duì zá zhì yǒu yòng chù ， kě què wú fǎ jiāng tā cóng pán táo zhōng pái chū 。
可即便如此，提纯难度之大，也远超想象许多，银色的光点对杂质有用处，可却无法将它从蟠桃中排出。
At this point, with no other options, trying seemed like a low-risk endeavor.
àn lǐ shuō ， lín xuān zì cóng tà shàng xiū xiān zhī lù ， duì yú tí chún ， zǎo yǐ jià qīng jiù shú 。
按理说，林轩自从踏上修仙之路，对于提纯，早已驾轻就熟。
Better to try and fail than not try at all!
kě jí biàn tā shì le fāng fǎ wú shù ， hái shì méi yǒu yòng tú 。
可即便他试了方法无数，还是没有用途。
With these thoughts, Lin Xuan split a thread of his spirit and directed it towards the Hundred Spirit Seal.
yī chóu mò zhǎn 。
一筹莫展。
No reaction.
nán dào shuō fèi jǐn xīn kǔ ， dào zuì hòu ， tí chún hái shì yǐ shī bài gào zhōng me ？
难道说费尽辛苦，到最后，提纯还是以失败告终么？
Lin Xuan wasn't discouraged; he tried again.
lín xuān de liǎn sè nán kàn yǐ jí ， dào bú shì yīn wèi bái xīn kǔ ， ér shì shǎo yī méi pán táo shèng guǒ ， zì jǐ cān wù lǐng yù de jī lǜ ， zì rán huì xiāng yìn de xiǎo shàng xǔ duō 。
林轩的脸色难看以极，倒不是因为白辛苦，而是少一枚蟠桃圣果，自己参悟领域的几率，自然会相印的小上许多。
Still, there was no response.
kě wù ， nán dào jiù méi yǒu bàn fǎ le me ？
可恶，难道就没有办法了么？
He continued, trying over ten times before considering giving up. However, just as he did, something unexpected happened.
Right, the Great Whale King!
One of the three great demon kings in the Spirit Realm, a powerful figure from the depths of the sea, renowned for his bravery.
Despite the one-on-one duel, he was defeated and lost his life there. This was a significant blow to the morale of the Spirit Realm.
This statement was not mere idle talk. Although the Demonic Realm had faced similar setbacks before, with the True Demon Ancestor, Huamoniang, falling in battle, back then, several powerful outsiders were involved in attacking her. However, this time, it was just one opponent facing the Great Whale King alone.
The tragedy did not end there. Soon after, shocking news spread that one of the three wandering immortals, Guohongzi, had also fallen to his enemies.
Like a bolt from the blue!
Or rather, a致命打击.
Now, with the previous Wastetoad King and these two fallen wandering immortals and demon kings, only half remained in just a few years. They were all acknowledged as the top-tier powerhouses of the Spirit Realm.
If even they couldn't defeat the域外天魔, did that mean there was no way to handle these interdimensional monsters?
The situation in the Spirit Realm had become extremely precarious.
This wasn't an isolated incident; both the Ancient Demonic Realm and the Netherworld were seeing a surge of domain outsiders. The conditions on all three interfaces were deteriorating.
Who could turn this tide?
Mortals began to miss entities like the Asura King, whose brilliance was unmatched. In days gone by, even facing true immortals, she shone brightly, and with such an existence, the Three Realms would not have suffered repeated defeats.
...
Meanwhile, Lin Xuan had no idea of what was happening outside. At this moment, he was still diligently training in that frigid pond.
Time lost its meaning here, especially in this dark, sunless pond.
On this day, Lin Xuan finally opened his eyes.
Fifty years had passed since he entered the frigid pond.
Long?
Perhaps!
But for a cultivator at his stage, it wasn't long at all. A mere blink of an eye!
Now not only was his injury healed, but both his元婴 realms were solidified. His strength had grown significantly from before.
He could say that things were vastly different now.
However, Lin Xuan would not be content with this. Next, he needed to comprehend the domain.
Not just to escape this mysterious space; with a domain, he would have the confidence to face Ice Spirit and seize the last cosmetic box among the Asura Seven Treasures.
Although he knew that she was formidable, for Yue'er's sake, he had no choice but to try.
Fortunately, it wasn't time to challenge Ice Spirit just yet. The immediate task was to purify this flawed peach first.
With his mind made up, Lin Xuan flicked his sleeve and a delicate jade box appeared.
Without any warning, a layer of white mist emerged from the air.
Ten Thousand Year Cold Jade!
No, it should be the essence within the cold jade; itself an extraordinary treasure.
If stored with heavenly materials and earth treasures inside, there would be no loss of medicinal properties.
Lin Xuan's expression turned serious. Purification was something he had mastered, but this peach was one of the Three Divine Fruits in the cultivation world, on par with the divine fruits of the Immortal Realm in terms of grade.
The success or failure of purifying such a treasure was uncertain.
But how could he know without trying?
Fortunately, he had another complete peach. So even if this purification failed, it wouldn't leave him in dire straits.
Of course, that was the worst-case scenario.
If successful, with two divine peaches and this miniature map of the river valley, his chances of comprehending the domain would be so high as to make ordinary cultivators drool.
With these thoughts in mind, Lin Xuan began a serious meditation.
But this time, it wasn't for cultivation; he was adjusting himself, ensuring that his qi, spirit, and essence were at their peak. Only then could purification have a better chance of success.
Half an hour later, Lin Xuan opened his eyes.
His expression showed no surprise or joy. He pointed a finger towards the jade box above him.
"Thud," a sound reached his ears as light radiated out. Before he could fully see what was inside, a refreshing aroma wafted from the box.
A whiff made one feel refreshed, and that scent seemed somewhat similar to ordinary peaches.
Lin Xuan waved his hand, and the peach flew over.
Upon closer inspection, he noticed several faint spots on its surface, with a slightly darker hue.
No doubt, these were due to flaws in the peach.
Now, it was time to purify it.
Lin Xuan sat cross-legged, his hands stacked at his dantian. The peach was held between them, cradled in his palms.
Inside him, the dantian and qi sea glowed as two元婴 sat cross-legged, while his true spirit and inner core floated slowly.
Below this was a dazzling sea of spiritual energy, boundless.
Further away, the blue starry sea shone even more brightly. Countless light points rotated slowly, like stars in the universe.
Then, these countless light points began to move, flowing along the meridians into his palms and finally entering the peach.
...
A month later, Lin Xuan opened his eyes again.
The time required for purification was much longer than expected, and the number of light points needed was astonishing.
Lin Xuan had purified countless top-grade elixirs before, but even the highest grade could not compare to what he faced now. The scale of the blue starry sea matched his cultivation power, and like his power, it could be recovered through meditation. Otherwise, such a long time would have been unbearable.
However, the difficulty of purification was far beyond his expectations. Silver light points were useful for removing impurities but couldn't expel them from the peach.
Logically, Lin Xuan had mastered purification since he began his cultivation journey. Yet, despite trying countless methods, it remained futile.
Despair filled him.
Was all this effort in vain, with purification still failing?
Lin Xuan's expression was extremely grim. It wasn't just about the wasted effort; losing one divine peach would significantly reduce his chances of comprehending the domain.
Damned if there was no way out!
An idea flashed through his mind as he recalled the Five Dragon Seal in the blue starry sea.
No, it should be the Hundred Spirit Seal that suited better. This treasure clearly had a connection to the blue starry sea. Would it aid purification?
Lin Xuan didn't know; he had never tried before.
At this point, with no other options, trying seemed like a low-risk endeavor.
Better to try and fail than not try at all!
With these thoughts, Lin Xuan split a thread of his spirit and directed it towards the Hundred Spirit Seal.
No reaction.
Lin Xuan wasn't discouraged; he tried again.
Still, there was no response.
He continued, trying over ten times before considering giving up. However, just as he did, something unexpected happened.