jiàn bá nǔ zhāng ！
剑拔弩张！
Tension mounted!
yī shí jiān ， liǎng rén jiān de qì fēn jī hū níng gù 。
一时间，两人间的气氛几乎凝固。
For a moment, the atmosphere between the two seemed almost frozen.
shēn chén de shā jī huǎn huǎn mí sàn ér chū 。
深沉的杀机缓缓弥散而出。
A deep sense of murderous intent slowly spread out.
hēi fèng yāo nǚ yǔ wàn xiǎo xiān jūn duì shì yī yǎn ， móu dǐ shēn chù ， dōu lù chū liǎo de sè 。
黑凤妖女与万晓仙君对视一眼，眸底深处，都露出了得色。
The Black Phoenix妖女 and Immortal Wan Xiao exchanged glances. A hint of satisfaction flashed in their eyes.
shì zhī yǐ ruò ， guǒ rán qǐ dào le huò shuǐ dōng yǐn de xiào guǒ 。
示之以弱，果然起到了祸水东引的效果。
Feigning weakness was indeed effective; it would draw the big bear into the fray to test the boy's mettle.
nà lín xiǎo zi shì zhēn jīn hái shì xiǔ mù ， jiù ràng zhè tóu dà bèn xióng dǎ tóu zhèn qù shì tàn yī èr hǎo le 。
那林小子是真金还是朽木，就让这头大笨熊打头阵去试探一二好了。
Regardless of who emerged victorious, they could sit back and enjoy the spoils as spectators.
bù lùn shuí shèng shuí fù ， tā men dōu kě yǐ ān rán zuò shōu nà yú wēng zhī lì le 。
不论谁胜谁负，他们都可以安然坐收那渔翁之利了。
"Boy Lin, if you surrender now, you'll suffer less. But once I have you in my grasp, I will extract your soul."
“ lín xiǎo zi ， nǐ ruò shì xiàn zài shù shǒu jiù fù ， hái kě yǐ shǎo shòu xǔ duō kǔ chǔ ， fǒu zé běn wáng yī huì er jiāng nǐ zhuō zhù ， yí dìng chōu hún liàn pò 。”
“林小子，你若是现在束手就缚，还可以少受许多苦楚，否则本王一会儿将你捉住，一定抽魂炼魄。”
The roar of the Bear King echoed in his ears, filled with boundless fury.
hēi xióng wáng páo xiāo de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， lǐ miàn chōng mǎn liǎo wú jǐn de fèn nù 。
黑熊王咆哮的声音传入耳朵，里面充满了无尽的愤怒。
"Fool!"
“ chǔn huò ！”
“蠢货！”
Lin Xuan's expression remained cold.
lín xuān de biǎo qíng què shì bīng lěng de 。
林轩的表情却是冰冷的。
"What did you say?"
“ nǐ shuō shén me ？”
“你说什么？”
"I said that you are being used as a pawn and yet you're unaware. Such a fool, how could you have reached the late-stage Tribulation Transcendence without realizing it."
“ wǒ shuō nǐ bèi rén dāng qiāng shǐ yóu bù zì zhī ， nǐ zhè yàng de chǔn huò yě bù zhī dào shì zěn me xiū liàn dào dù jié hòu qī de 。”
“我说你被人当枪使犹不自知，你这样的蠢货也不知道是怎么修炼到渡劫后期的。”
Lin Xuan's words were clearly aimed at the other two old monsters whose plans had been uncovered by him.
lín xuān zhè huà yì yǒu suǒ zhǐ ， xiǎn rán lìng liǎng míng lǎo guài wù de jì cè yǐ bèi tā kàn pò 。
林轩这话意有所指，显然另两名老怪物的计策已被他看破。
The Black Phoenix妖女 and Immortal Wan Xiao both frowned, recognizing that while the Bear King was a simpleton, this young Lin was quick-witted. He had seen through their trap and still walked into it with confidence.
hēi fèng yāo nǚ yǔ wàn xiǎo xiān jūn tīng le ， dōu bù yóu shuāng méi jǐn suǒ ， mǎng fū méi yǒu shén me kě pà de ， ér zhè xìng lín de xiǎo jiā huo ， què fǎn yìng xùn sù ， tóu nǎo líng huó ， tā jì rán jiāng zì jǐ de xiàn jǐng kàn pò ， hái háo wú gù jì de tà rù ， xiǎn rán xìn xīn shí zú 。
黑凤妖女与万晓仙君听了，都不由双眉紧锁，莽夫没有什么可怕的，而这姓林的小家伙，却反应迅速，头脑灵活，他既然将自己的陷阱看破，还毫无顾忌的踏入，显然信心十足。
Their eyes showed concern...
liǎng rén de yǎn zhōng dū liú lù chū yōu sè ……
两人的眼中都流露出忧色……
But soon, they became indifferent again.
dàn hěn kuài què yòu biàn dé dàn rán qǐ lái le 。
但很快却又变得淡然起来了。
Worrying now would be futile; let him face off against the Bear King first, then decide what to do next.
cǐ shí dān xīn zhè xiē yú shì wú bǔ ， hái shì xiān děng tā yǔ hēi xióng wáng yī zhàn fēn chū shèng fù ， suí hòu zài zuò dìng duó 。
此时担心这些于事无补，还是先等他与黑熊王一战分出胜负，随后再做定夺。
On the other side, after hearing Lin Xuan's advice, the Bear King did not change his mind but grew even more enraged. "Little guy, talking big won't impress me. Are you daring enough to fight?"
zài shuō lìng yī biān ， tīng le lín xuān de tí diǎn ， hēi xióng wáng bù jǐn méi yǒu fān rán xǐng wù ， fǎn ér gèng jiā bào nù ：“ xiǎo jiā huo ， chěng kǒu shé zhī lì suàn shén me hǎo hàn ， kě gǎn yǔ běn wáng yī zhàn 。”
再说另一边，听了林轩的提点，黑熊王不仅没有幡然醒悟，反而更加暴怒：“小家伙，逞口舌之利算什么好汉，可敢与本王一战。”
"Fight?" Lin Xuan remained calm. "Do you know a saying? A friend in need is a friend indeed."
“ yǔ nǐ yī zhàn ？” lín xuān de biǎo qíng yī jiù dàn rán ：“ bù zhī dào yǒu yī jù huà ， dào yǒu kě zēng tīng shuō ？”
“与你一战？”林轩的表情依旧淡然：“不知道有一句话，道友可曾听说？”
"What saying?"
“ shén me ？”
“什么？”
The Bear King's face showed surprise.
hēi xióng wáng de liǎn shàng lù chū yī sī chà yì zhī sè 。
黑熊王的脸上露出一丝诧异之色。
"Do not make trouble if you do not want to suffer."
“ bù zuò sǐ jiù bú huì sǐ 。”
“不作死就不会死。”
Lin Xuan's words dripped with sarcasm as he spoke slowly, his lips curled in contempt: "Think you're so special. If you insist on dying, I'll be happy to send you off."
lín xuān yī zì yī dùn de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， zuǐ jiǎo biān mǎn shì jī fěng zhī sè ：“ nǐ dāng zì jǐ hěn liǎo bù qǐ me 。 jì rán xiǎng yào zhǎo sǐ ， lín mǒu zì rán yuàn yì sòng dào yǒu yī chéng de 。”
林轩一字一顿的声音传入耳朵，嘴角边满是讥讽之色：“你当自己很了不起么。既然想要找死，林某自然愿意送道友一程的。”
"You..."
“ nǐ ……”
“你……”
The Bear King could no longer contain himself and lunged at Lin Xuan.
lín xuān huà yīn gāng luò ， hēi xióng wáng yǐ shì àn nà bù zhù ， hún shēn yāo fēng yì qǐ ， biàn xiàng lín xuān pū le guò qù 。
林轩话音刚落，黑熊王已是按捺不住，浑身妖风一起，便像林轩扑了过去。
They were only a hundred paces apart.
liǎng rén xiāng jù ， yuán běn jiù zhǐ yǒu bǎi zhàng de jù lí 。
两人相距，原本就只有百丈的距离。
Before they knew it, the Bear King had charged forward.
zhuǎn shùn jí zhì 。
转瞬及至。
Lin Xuan's reaction was too slow; he could not dodge in time. With a deafening boom, the entire void trembled.
lín xuān fǎn yìng zài kuài yì lái bù jí duǒ ， zhǐ tīng dé “ hōng ” de yī shēng jù xiǎng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， zhěng gè xū kōng dōu zhèn chàn qǐ lái le 。
林轩反应再快亦来不及躲，只听得“轰”的一声巨响传入耳朵，整个虚空都震颤起来了。
Gale-force winds spread out, the terrifying aftermath like a tidal wave of fury.
gāng fēng sì yì ， kě pà de yú bō ， rú hǎi cháo nù tāo yì bān kuáng yǒng ér qù 。
罡风四溢，可怕的余波，如海潮怒涛一般狂涌而去。
Wherever it swept over, the air turned icy. Fortunately, those nearby were all high-ranking cultivators with reputations to uphold. Otherwise, even minor injuries from this impact could send their souls flying.
suǒ guò zhī chù 。 xū kōng jū rán bīng xuě xiāo róng ， xìng hǎo zhàn zài fù jìn de ， wú yī bú shì shēng míng xiǎn hè de gāo jiē xiū xiān zhě ， fǒu zé ， yí dàn shí lì shāo ruò ， guāng shì zhè zhuàng jī de yú bō ， jiù zú yǐ ràng tā men hún fēi pò sàn le 。
所过之处。虚空居然冰雪消融，幸好站在附近的，无一不是声名显赫的高阶修仙者，否则，一旦实力稍弱，光是这撞击的余波，就足以让他们魂飞魄散了。
But this was only the beginning...
ér zhè …… jǐn jǐn shì kāi shǐ 。
而这……仅仅是开始。
Thus, the spectators on the square instinctively retreated further away.
gù ér hū lā yī shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， guǎng chǎng shàng guān lǐ de xiū xiān zhě ， bù yuē ér tóng de tuì xiàng le yuǎn chù 。
故而呼啦一声传入耳朵，广场上观礼的修仙者，不约而同的退向了远处。
Such a grand battle; while witnessing it had its benefits, risking one's life for such an event would be foolish.
zhè zhǒng děng jí de dà zhàn 。 qīn yǎn mù dǔ ， gù rán shì yǒu mò dà de hǎo chù ， dàn ruò shì jiāng zì jǐ de xiǎo mìng ér dā jìn qù ， nà kě jiù fàn bù shàng le 。
这种等级的大战。亲眼目睹，固然是有莫大的好处，但若是将自己的小命儿搭进去，那可就犯不上了。
The vast square became eerily empty.
ruò dà de guǎng chǎng 。 yī xià zi biàn dé kòng kōng dàng dàng 。
偌大的广场。一下子变得空空荡荡。
Only about a hundred remained to watch.
liú xià lái guān zhàn de ， zhǐ shèng xià liáo liáo bǎi yú gè 。
留下来观战的，只剩下寥寥百余个。
These were either powerful lords or leaders of major factions. Each was formidable in their own right and dared to stay close.
zhè xiē rén ， yào me shì yī fāng bà zhǔ ， yào me 。 jiù shì mǒu dà shì lì de shǒu nǎo rén wù 。
这些人，要么是一方霸主，要么。就是某大势力的首脑人物。
After all, such battles inevitably disrupted the natural flow of cosmic energy, making it difficult for even the most perceptive minds to discern what was happening.
kě yǐ shuō ， měi yí gè shí lì dōu jí wéi bù sú 。
可以说，每一个实力都极为不俗。
Staying closer allowed them a better view.
yě zhǐ yǒu tā men ， cái gǎn liú zài jìn chù 。
也只有他们，才敢留在近处。
In高手 duels, every millimeter counted. Some subtle techniques were fleeting; standing too far away might miss out on crucial details.
bì jìng zhè zhǒng qiáng zhě dòu fǎ 。 bì rán ràng tiān dì yuán qì biàn dé hùn luàn yǐ jí ， shén shí de xiào guǒ ， yě huì yīn cǐ dà dǎ zhé kòu ， gēn běn méi yǒu yǎn jīng hǎo yòng 。
毕竟这种强者斗法。必然让天地元气变得混乱以极，神识的效果，也会因此大打折扣，根本没有眼睛好用。
However, staying here also showed their confidence in their own abilities, believing they could withstand any residual effects.
ér ruò shì yòng yǎn jīng guān mó ， zì rán shì zhàn dé yuè jìn ， kàn dé yuè qīng chǔ 。
而若是用眼睛观摩，自然是站得越近，看得越清楚。
The Dragon youth and Yun Ruo Yan naturally stayed as well.
gāo shǒu guò zhāo ， zhǐ zhēng lí háo ， yī xiē jīng wēi ào miào de jì qiǎo ， shāo zòng jí shì ， zhàn dé shāo yuǎn ， jiù yǒu kě néng lüè guò 。
高手过招，只争厘毫，一些精微奥妙的技巧，稍纵即逝，站得稍远，就有可能略过。
Their faces showed worry despite knowing Lin Xuan's strength.
dāng rán ， liú zài cǐ chù ， yě biǎo shì tā men duì zì jǐ de shí lì xìn xīn shí zú ， zhì shǎo rèn wéi yú bō shì shāng bù liǎo zì jǐ de 。
当然，留在此处，也表示他们对自己的实力信心十足，至少认为余波是伤不了自己的。
Though they knew he was formidable, the Bear King was no less renowned. Clearly, this was a fight to the death; how could they not be concerned?
lóng xìng shào nián yǔ yún ruò yán zì rán yě liú xià lái le 。
龙姓少年与云若颜自然也留下来了。
Before their thoughts were fully formed,
bù guò èr rén de liǎn shàng jiē shì yōu sè 。
不过二人的脸上皆是忧色。
Boom!
suī rán tā men zhī dào lín xuān shí lì bù sú ， dàn hēi xióng wáng yì shēng míng xiǎn hè ， rú jīn èr rén jiāo wù ， bǎi míng liǎo yào bù sǐ bù xiū ， yú qíng yú lǐ ， tā men xīn zhōng zěn me kě néng bù dān xīn ne ？
虽然他们知道林轩实力不俗，但黑熊王亦声名显赫，如今二人交恶，摆明了要不死不休，于情于理，他们心中怎么可能不担心呢？
A deafening sound echoed. Lin Xuan and the Bear King had separated, standing about thirty paces apart, facing each other again.
zhè ge niàn tou shàng wèi zhuǎn guò 。
这个念头尚未转过。
Lin Xuan's expression remained unchanged, showing no emotion. His clothes were still spotless, but he did not summon any法宝 (spiritual artifacts).
hōng ！
轰！
In contrast, the Bear King stumbled slightly as he retreated, his face filled with incredulous fury. He bellowed hoarsely: "No... impossible. You're just a human cultivator; how could your body reach such a level?"
jù xiǎng shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， gāng cái zhuàng zài yì qǐ de lín xuān yǔ hēi xióng wáng yǐ sà rán fēn kāi le 。
巨响声传入耳朵，刚才撞在一起的林轩与黑熊王已飒然分开了。
The clash earlier had been too sudden for most to see clearly.
xiāng gé shù shí zhàng ， chóng xīn duì zhì qǐ lái 。
相隔数十丈，重新对峙起来。
Only the two combatants knew what happened.
lín xuān biǎo qíng rú cháng ， kàn bù chū xǐ nù ， yī fú yī jiù shì xiān chén bù rǎn de ， ér shēn tǐ zhōu wéi ， suī líng guāng shǎn shuò ， dàn jū rán méi yǒu jiāng rèn hé yī jiàn fǎ bǎo jì chū 。
林轩表情如常，看不出喜怒，衣服依旧是纤尘不染的，而身体周围，虽灵光闪烁，但居然没有将任何一件法宝祭出。
Lin Xuan kept a low profile, but his goal was to become the Alliance Lord. He saw no need to hide his strength. Hearing that this Bear King's physical prowess was unparalleled in Nael Dragon World, Lin Xuan relished the challenge and decided not to use any defensive artifacts. Instead, he engaged in a brutal exchange with bare fists.
ér fǎn guān hēi xióng wáng ， tuì hòu de jiǎo bù zé yǒu yī xiē liàng qiàng ， liǎn shàng mǎn shì bù kě sī yì de bào nù ， sī yǎ de páo xiāo chuán rù ěr duǒ ：“ bù …… bù kě néng ， nǐ míng míng zhǐ shì rén lèi xiū xiān zhě ， ròu shēn zěn me kě néng xiū liàn dào rú cǐ dì bù ？”
而反观黑熊王，退后的脚步则有一些踉跄，脸上满是不可思议的暴怒，嘶哑的咆哮传入耳朵：“不……不可能，你明明只是人类修仙者，肉身怎么可能修炼到如此地步？”
The result was a near-even match, but Lin Xuan had the upper hand. This puzzled the Bear King greatly.
gāng cái liǎng rén yìng pīn nà yī jì lái de tài guò tū wù ， líng guāng bào shè xià ， jī hū méi yǒu jǐ rén néng kàn qīng chǔ 。
刚才两人硬拼那一记来得太过突兀，灵光爆射下，几乎没有几人能看清楚。
While other techniques were beyond his scope, he was well-versed in body cultivation.
jù tǐ guò chéng zhǐ yǒu dāng shì de èr rén cái qīng chǔ 。
具体过程只有当事的二人才清楚。
Humans, demons, even true spirits—few could stand up to him in close combat.
dī diào shì lín xuān de yuán zé ， dàn zhè cì cān yù xiān méng dà huì de mù dì shì wèn dǐng méng zhǔ ， lín xuān yě jiù méi yǒu bì yào cáng zhuō ， zǎo jiù tīng shuō zhè hēi xióng wáng ròu shēn qiáng hèng yǐ jí ， zài nài lóng jiè kě chēng dì yī ， lín xuān jiàn liè xīn xǐ ， fǎn zhèng gāng cái yǐ shì duǒ bì bù jí ， yú shì tā gān cuì méi yǒu jì chū rèn hé fáng yù de fǎ qì ， ér shì píng ròu shēn yǔ duì fāng yìng pīn le yī jì 。
低调是林轩的原则，但这次参与仙盟大会的目的是问鼎盟主，林轩也就没有必要藏拙，早就听说这黑熊王肉身强横以极，在鼐龙界可称第一，林轩见猎心喜，反正刚才已是躲避不及，于是他干脆没有祭出任何防御的法器，而是凭肉身与对方硬拼了一记。
That claw strike hadn't used all its power, yet it was still formidable enough to be deflected by Lin Xuan's bare fists.
yǐ quán duì zhǎo ， zuì hòu de jié guǒ què shì bù xiāng shàng xià 。
以拳对爪，最后的结果却是不相上下。
Was this real? Despite the vivid memory and direct experience, the Bear King felt a surreal sense of disbelief.
bù ， zhèng què de shuō ， lín xuān hái yào shāo shèng yī xiē ， yě jiù nán guài hēi xióng wáng de liǎn shàng mǎn shì jīng yí 。
不，正确的说，林轩还要稍胜一些，也就难怪黑熊王的脸上满是惊疑。
Even Nael Dragon Immortal would struggle to match him under these circumstances.
bié de shén tōng qiě bù tí ， duì yú liàn tǐ zhī shù ， tā kě shì jí yǒu xīn dé 。
别的神通且不提，对于炼体之术，他可是极有心得。
Could this young Lin also be a demon, just hiding his true nature?
bié shuō rén lèi xiū xiān zhě ， biàn shì yāo zú ， shèn zhì zhēn líng yǔ tā duì shàng ， jìn shēn ròu bó ， yě shǎo yǒu néng gòu zhàn shèng tā de 。
别说人类修仙者，便是妖族，甚至真灵与他对上，近身肉搏，也少有能够战胜他的。
Amidst his astonishment, he couldn't help but speculate. Many of these speculations were absurd.
gāng cái nà yī zhǎo ， zì jǐ suī rán méi yǒu yòng jìn quán lì ， dàn wēi néng yì shì hěn liǎo bù qǐ 。
刚才那一爪，自己虽然没有用尽全力，但威能亦是很了不起。
"Still think you can win after one strike? Friend," Lin Xuan's voice was icy and mocking.
kě què bèi duì fāng yìng pèng yìng de huà jiě le qù 。
可却被对方硬碰硬的化解了去。
"Youngster, don't get too cocky."
yǒu méi yǒu gǎo cuò ， suī shì qīn shēn jīng lì ， qīn yǎn mù dǔ ， hēi xióng wáng hái shì yǒu yī zhǒng bù zhēn shí de gǎn chù 。
有没有搞错，虽是亲身经历，亲眼目睹，黑熊王还是有一种不真实的感触。
The Bear King roared in anger, unable to bear such humiliation. His face darkened as he raised his giant paw and struck again at Lin Xuan.
biàn shì nài lóng zhēn rén yǔ qí yì dì ér chǔ ， wú lùn rú hé ， yě zuò bú dào zhè yì diǎn de 。
便是鼐龙真人与其易地而处，无论如何，也做不到这一点的。
With a tearing sound, countless wind blades appeared, converging into a white tornado that swept towards Lin Xuan with terrifying force.
zhè xìng lín de xiǎo jiā huo ， nán dào yě shì yāo zú ， zhǐ shì yì zhí shēn cáng bù lù ？
这姓林的小家伙，难道也是妖族，只是一直深藏不露？
"Stop the car!"
tā zài jīng yà zhī yú ， nǎo hǎi zhōng zì rán yě miǎn bù liǎo zuò gè zhǒng chuǎi cè ， ér qí zhōng bù shǎo ， gèng shì huāng miù dào wú yǐ fù jiā de dì bù 。
他在惊讶之余，脑海中自然也免不了做各种揣测，而其中不少，更是荒谬到无以复加的地步。
Lin Xuan's lips curled in derision, showing no signs of fear or concern. (To be continued...)
Tension mounted!
For a moment, the atmosphere between the two seemed almost frozen.
A deep sense of murderous intent slowly spread out.
The Black Phoenix妖女 and Immortal Wan Xiao exchanged glances. A hint of satisfaction flashed in their eyes.
Feigning weakness was indeed effective; it would draw the big bear into the fray to test the boy's mettle.
Regardless of who emerged victorious, they could sit back and enjoy the spoils as spectators.
"Boy Lin, if you surrender now, you'll suffer less. But once I have you in my grasp, I will extract your soul."
The roar of the Bear King echoed in his ears, filled with boundless fury.
"Fool!"
Lin Xuan's expression remained cold.
"What did you say?"
"I said that you are being used as a pawn and yet you're unaware. Such a fool, how could you have reached the late-stage Tribulation Transcendence without realizing it."
Lin Xuan's words were clearly aimed at the other two old monsters whose plans had been uncovered by him.
The Black Phoenix妖女 and Immortal Wan Xiao both frowned, recognizing that while the Bear King was a simpleton, this young Lin was quick-witted. He had seen through their trap and still walked into it with confidence.
Their eyes showed concern...
But soon, they became indifferent again.
Worrying now would be futile; let him face off against the Bear King first, then decide what to do next.
On the other side, after hearing Lin Xuan's advice, the Bear King did not change his mind but grew even more enraged. "Little guy, talking big won't impress me. Are you daring enough to fight?"
"Fight?" Lin Xuan remained calm. "Do you know a saying? A friend in need is a friend indeed."
"What saying?"
The Bear King's face showed surprise.
"Do not make trouble if you do not want to suffer."
Lin Xuan's words dripped with sarcasm as he spoke slowly, his lips curled in contempt: "Think you're so special. If you insist on dying, I'll be happy to send you off."
"You..."
The Bear King could no longer contain himself and lunged at Lin Xuan.
They were only a hundred paces apart.
Before they knew it, the Bear King had charged forward.
Lin Xuan's reaction was too slow; he could not dodge in time. With a deafening boom, the entire void trembled.
Gale-force winds spread out, the terrifying aftermath like a tidal wave of fury.
Wherever it swept over, the air turned icy. Fortunately, those nearby were all high-ranking cultivators with reputations to uphold. Otherwise, even minor injuries from this impact could send their souls flying.
But this was only the beginning...
Thus, the spectators on the square instinctively retreated further away.
Such a grand battle; while witnessing it had its benefits, risking one's life for such an event would be foolish.
The vast square became eerily empty.
Only about a hundred remained to watch.
These were either powerful lords or leaders of major factions. Each was formidable in their own right and dared to stay close.
After all, such battles inevitably disrupted the natural flow of cosmic energy, making it difficult for even the most perceptive minds to discern what was happening.
Staying closer allowed them a better view.
In高手 duels, every millimeter counted. Some subtle techniques were fleeting; standing too far away might miss out on crucial details.
However, staying here also showed their confidence in their own abilities, believing they could withstand any residual effects.
The Dragon youth and Yun Ruo Yan naturally stayed as well.
Their faces showed worry despite knowing Lin Xuan's strength.
Though they knew he was formidable, the Bear King was no less renowned. Clearly, this was a fight to the death; how could they not be concerned?
Before their thoughts were fully formed,
Boom!
A deafening sound echoed. Lin Xuan and the Bear King had separated, standing about thirty paces apart, facing each other again.
Lin Xuan's expression remained unchanged, showing no emotion. His clothes were still spotless, but he did not summon any法宝 (spiritual artifacts).
In contrast, the Bear King stumbled slightly as he retreated, his face filled with incredulous fury. He bellowed hoarsely: "No... impossible. You're just a human cultivator; how could your body reach such a level?"
The clash earlier had been too sudden for most to see clearly.
Only the two combatants knew what happened.
Lin Xuan kept a low profile, but his goal was to become the Alliance Lord. He saw no need to hide his strength. Hearing that this Bear King's physical prowess was unparalleled in Nael Dragon World, Lin Xuan relished the challenge and decided not to use any defensive artifacts. Instead, he engaged in a brutal exchange with bare fists.
The result was a near-even match, but Lin Xuan had the upper hand. This puzzled the Bear King greatly.
While other techniques were beyond his scope, he was well-versed in body cultivation.
Humans, demons, even true spirits—few could stand up to him in close combat.
That claw strike hadn't used all its power, yet it was still formidable enough to be deflected by Lin Xuan's bare fists.
Was this real? Despite the vivid memory and direct experience, the Bear King felt a surreal sense of disbelief.
Even Nael Dragon Immortal would struggle to match him under these circumstances.
Could this young Lin also be a demon, just hiding his true nature?
Amidst his astonishment, he couldn't help but speculate. Many of these speculations were absurd.
"Still think you can win after one strike? Friend," Lin Xuan's voice was icy and mocking.
"Youngster, don't get too cocky."
The Bear King roared in anger, unable to bear such humiliation. His face darkened as he raised his giant paw and struck again at Lin Xuan.
With a tearing sound, countless wind blades appeared, converging into a white tornado that swept towards Lin Xuan with terrifying force.
"Stop the car!"
Lin Xuan's lips curled in derision, showing no signs of fear or concern. (To be continued...)