biàn qǐ cāng cù ！
变起仓促！
A sudden turn of events!
guài bù dé xiān méng dà huì jiè bèi sēn yán ， tā yī jiù néng gòu qiāo wú shēng xī de hùn rù 。
怪不得仙盟大会戒备森严，他依旧能够悄无声息的混入。
No wonder the Immortal Alliance Conference was so heavily guarded; he still managed to slip in without a sound.
nà qīng páo xiū shì shì huò zhēn jià shí de rén lèi xiū xiān zhě ， ér qiě shì dé dào qǐng jiǎn ， shòu yāo lái cān jiā cǐ shèng shì de 。
那青袍修士是货真价实的人类修仙者，而且是得到请柬，受邀来参加此盛事的。
That robed cultivator was indeed a genuine human cultivator, and had even received an invitation to attend this grand event.
kě xī què bèi tiān wài mó tóu duó shě ！
可惜却被天外魔头夺舍！
Unfortunately, his soul was taken over by an outer-space demon!
duì fāng fēn háo mó qì bù lù ， gù ér yě jiù jiè zhe qīng páo xiū shì de shēn fèn shùn lì hùn jìn lái le 。
对方分毫魔气不露，故而也就借着青袍修士的身份顺利混进来了。
The other party revealed no trace of demonic energy, allowing him to smoothly infiltrate the conference under the guise of the robed cultivator.
kě xī hùn jìn lái gù rán méi yǒu yù jiàn bō zhé ， zì bào què bèi lín xuān yòng bù kě sī yì de fāng fǎ pò diào le ， tā bù gān xīn jiù zhè yàng huī liū liū de tuì zǒu ， jū rán dǎn dà bāo tiān ， xiǎng yào duó shě lín xuān lì wǎn kuáng lán 。
可惜混进来固然没有遇见波折，自爆却被林轩用不可思议的方法破掉了，他不甘心就这样灰溜溜的退走，居然胆大包天，想要夺舍林轩力挽狂澜。
Though he managed to slip in without any trouble, his self-destruct attempt was thwarted by Lin Xuan's incredible method. He was unwilling to retreat humbly and boldly attempted to take over Lin Xuan’s soul to turn things around.
bù dé bù shuō ， zhè ge xiǎng fǎ mào xiǎn yǐ jí ， dàn chéng gōng liǎo què shì yī běn wàn lì 。
不得不说，这个想法冒险以极，但成功了却是一本万利。
It couldn't be said that this idea was not extremely risky, but if successful, it would yield immense benefits.
ér duì fāng nǎi shì mó niàn zhī tǐ ， duó shě yuán běn jiù shì tā zuì shàn cháng dì 。
而对方乃是魔念之体，夺舍原本就是他最擅长地。
Moreover, the other party was a demon entity with demonic consciousness, making soul-taking his strongest skill.
cǐ shí jiè zhe shī bài de kòng xì tōu xí ， wú yí tí gāo le chéng gōng lǜ ， bì jìng zhè ge shí jī ， yú qíng yú lǐ ， dū huì shì duì fāng zuì sōng xiè dì 。
此时借着失败的空隙偷袭，无疑提高了成功率，毕竟这个时机，于情于理，都会是对方最松懈地。
Taking advantage of the gap after failure for an ambush undoubtedly increased the success rate. After all, at such a moment, both emotionally and logically, it would be when Lin Xuan would be most relaxed.
xiǎng fǎ bù cuò ， rán ér yǐ lín xuān jǐn shèn de xìng gé ， yòu nǎ ér yǒu nà me róng yì zhòng zhāo ne ？
想法不错，然而以林轩谨慎的性格，又哪儿有那么容易中招呢？
The idea was good, but given Lin Xuan's cautious nature, how could he fall for such a trap so easily?
nà mó niàn xiàng jiè zhe xuè wù de yǎn hù ， què zài yī shùn jiān jiù bèi lín xuān fā xiàn le 。
那魔念像借着血雾的掩护，却在一瞬间就被林轩发现了。
That demonic consciousness seemed to hide behind the blood mist, but in an instant, it was discovered by Lin Xuan.
duó shě zì jǐ ？
夺舍自己？
Take over my soul?
zhè jiā huo hái zhēn shì chū shēng niú dú bù wèi hǔ 。
这家伙还真是初生牛犊不畏虎。
This guy really isn't afraid of anything!
yě bù zhī dào jiū jìng shì gāi zàn tā dǎn dà xīn xì ， hái shì mà tā chǔn bèn rú zhū 。
也不知道究竟是该赞他胆大心细，还是骂他蠢笨如猪。
It was hard to decide whether to praise his boldness and meticulousness or scold him as foolish as a pig.
lín xuān nù jí fǎn xiào ， zuǐ jiǎo biān lù chū yī sī jī cháo 。
林轩怒极反笑，嘴角边露出一丝讥嘲。
Lin Xuan's anger turned into laughter, a sneer appearing at the corner of his mouth.
méi yǒu duǒ ！
没有躲！
He didn’t dodge!
bì jìng duó shě chéng gōng yǔ fǒu ， qí shén niàn de guān xì shì zuì dà de 。
毕竟夺舍成功与否，其神念的关系是最大的。
After all, the success or failure of soul-taking largely depended on the strength of their divine consciousnesses.
ér lín xuān gè xiàng shén tōng bǎo wù ， suī rán dōu yuǎn yuǎn chāo guò tóng jiē xiū xiān zhě ， dàn ruò yào wèn ， lín xuān yōu shì zuì dà de shì nǎ ge ， fēi shén shí mò shǔ 。
而林轩各项神通宝物，虽然都远远超过同阶修仙者，但若要问，林轩优势最大的是哪个，非神识莫属。
Though Lin Xuan’s various divine techniques and treasures far surpassed those of his peers, if asked which was his greatest advantage, it would undoubtedly be his divine awareness.
ào shì zhēn xiān ， pì měi ā xiū luó ！
傲视真仙，媲美阿修罗！
Rivaling True Immortals, matching the Asuras!
zhè huà tīng shàng qù yǒu xiē lí pǔ ， dàn lín xuān shì zhēn yǒu zhè yàng de bǎ wò 。
这话听上去有些离谱，但林轩是真有这样的把握。
These words sounded absurd, but Lin Xuan truly had such confidence.
jiù suàn yǔ xī rì de ā xiū luó wáng bǐ shì shén niàn qiáng dù ， zì jǐ duō bàn yě shì bù chěng duō ràng de 。
就算与昔日的阿修罗王比试神念强度，自己多半也是不逞多让的。
Even in a contest with the former Asura King to test divine consciousness strength, he might not be outmatched.
jì rán rú cǐ ， nà hái pà shén me 。 duì fāng shǎ hū hū de lái duó shě zì jǐ ， jiǎn zhí shì yú chǔn dào wú yǐ fù jiā de dì bù 。
既然如此，那还怕什么。对方傻乎乎的来夺舍自己，简直是愚蠢到无以复加的地步。
Given this, what was there to fear? The other party foolishly came to take over his soul, being incredibly stupid.
lín xuān xìn xīn shí zú 。
林轩信心十足。
Lin Xuan was confident.
ér nà yù wài mó niàn yì shì yǒu jí dà de bǎ wò 。
而那域外魔念亦是有极大的把握。
And that outer-space demon entity also had great confidence.
bì jìng zhè shì tā de tiān fù 。
毕竟这是他的天赋。
After all, it was his natural talent.
jiàn lín xuān bù duǒ ， tā dùn shí xǐ shàng méi shāo le 。
见林轩不躲，他顿时喜上眉梢了。
Seeing Lin Xuan didn't dodge, he instantly felt elated.
zhè ge chǔn huò ， fēi ràng nǐ zhī dào zì jǐ de lì hài bù kě 。
这个蠢货，非让你知道自己的厉害不可。
This fool, I must let you know your own might!
yí dàn duó shě lín xuān chéng gōng ， zì jǐ de shí lì yě huì dà zēng de ， ér qiě zài xū wú mó jūn miàn qián ， yì shì lì xià le dà gōng 。
一旦夺舍林轩成功，自己的实力也会大增的，而且在虚无魔君面前，亦是立下了大功。
Once successful in taking over Lin Xuan's soul, my strength will significantly increase. Moreover, before the Void Lord of Demons, I have established a great merit.
zhè bú shì hú yán luàn yǔ ， céng jīng yǒu guò xiān lì 。
这不是胡言乱语，曾经有过先例。
It wasn’t just empty talk; there was precedent for this.
dāng nián ， sān dà yāo wáng zhī yī de wàn jiāo wáng ， jiù céng jīng bèi yù wài mó niàn duó shě 。
当年，三大妖王之一的万蛟王，就曾经被域外魔念夺舍。
Back then, one of the three demon kings, Wanjiao King, had also been taken over by an outer-space demon consciousness.
zhè lín xiǎo zi suī rán lì hài 。 dàn néng yǔ sàn xiān yāo wáng xiàng bǐ me ？
这林小子虽然厉害。但能与散仙妖王相比么？
Though this Lin boy is formidable, can he match a scattered immortal demon king?
zhì shǎo zài tā kàn lái ， kěn dìng shì bù néng de 。
至少在他看来，肯定是不能的。
At least in his view, he couldn't.
shuāng fāng dōu xìn xīn shí zú ， àn zhào cháng lǐ ， jiē xià lái jiāng yǒu yī cháng jīng tiān dà zhàn le ， rán ér shì shí què fēi rú cǐ 。
双方都信心十足，按照常理，接下来将有一场惊天大战了，然而事实却非如此。
Both parties were confident. Following logic, there would be a shocking battle next, but reality was different.
miàn duì yù wài tiān mó ， lín xuān jiāng qiáng dà de shén niàn yī fàng ér chū 。
面对域外天魔，林轩将强大的神念一放而出。
Facing the outer-space demon, Lin Xuan unleashed his powerful divine consciousness.
jī hū shì cuī kū lā xiǔ ， nà dào mó niàn zhí jiē bèi tūn shì zài le tā de shén shí fēng bào lǐ miàn 。
几乎是摧枯拉朽，那道魔念直接被吞噬在了他的神识风暴里面。
Almost effortlessly, that demonic consciousness was devoured by his divine awareness storm.
yī cháng wēi jī ， bèi lín xuān huà jiě yú wú xíng 。
一场危机，被林轩化解于无形。
The crisis was defused by Lin Xuan without any injuries.
méi yǒu rén shòu shāng ， jǐn jǐn shì xū jīng yī cháng 。
没有人受伤，仅仅是虚惊一场。
Witnesses present were left in awe as they recalled what had happened. Especially those who had gathered to watch, they felt immense gratitude toward Lin Xuan. Had it not been for the other party's display of incredible divine techniques, they would have already met their end in the underworld.
zhěng gè guò chéng 。 zài chǎng de xiū shì qīn yǎn mù dǔ ， huí wèi qǐ lái ， liǎn shàng gèng mǎn shì zhèn hàn zhī sè 。
整个过程。在场的修士亲眼目睹，回味起来，脸上更满是震撼之色。
Though there were some cold-hearted individuals in the cultivation world, most people genuinely appreciated a life-saving favor.
tè bié shì gāng cái wéi guò lái kàn rè nào de ， duì lín xuān gèng shì gǎn jī 。 ruò fēi duì fāng zhǎn shì chū bù kě sī yì de dà shén tōng ， zì jǐ cǐ kè ， kǒng pà yǐ dào le yīn cáo dì fǔ 。
特别是刚才围过来看热闹的，对林轩更是感激。若非对方展示出不可思议的大神通，自己此刻，恐怕已到了阴曹地府。
"Thank you, Senior Lin for saving my life!"
xiū xiān jiè zhōng suī yǒu guǎ qíng báo yì zhī tú ， dàn dà bù fèn rén duì yú jiù mìng zhī ēn 。 hái shì yóu zhōng gǎn jī de 。
修仙界中虽有寡情薄意之徒，但大部分人对于救命之恩。还是由衷感激的。
"Your Excellency, your great kindness, I will never forget it. From now on, I will follow Your Excellency's lead and risk my life without hesitation!"
“ duō xiè lín qián bèi jiù mìng zhī ēn ！”
“多谢林前辈救命之恩！”
"With Your Excellency’s divine power, we are certain to defeat the outer-space demon!"
“ méng zhǔ dà ēn dà dé ， zài xià mò chǐ nán wàng ， cóng jīn yǐ hòu 。 bì fù méng zhǔ jì wěi ， fù tāng dǎo huǒ ， zài suǒ bù cí ！”
“盟主大恩大德，在下没齿难忘，从今以后。必附盟主骥尾，赴汤蹈火，在所不辞！”
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“ méng zhǔ shén tōng gài shì ， yǒu nǐ zuò zhǔ xīn gǔ ， wǒ men yí dìng néng gòu dǎ bài yù wài tiān mó ！”
“盟主神通盖世，有你做主心骨，我们一定能够打败域外天魔！”
Cheers echoed everywhere.
……
……
Though Lin Xuan was too young, his position as head of the Immortal Alliance was still met with outward respect from many. But internally, there were many who didn't believe in him.
yī shí jiān ， huān hū de shēng yīn cǐ qǐ bǐ fú 。
一时间，欢呼的声音此起彼伏。
However, after this incident, everyone's impression changed significantly.
lín xuān bì jìng tài nián qīng le ， yóu tā zuò zhè xiān dào méng zhī zhǔ ， zhòng rén biǎo miàn shàng ， suī rán bù gǎn bù fú ， dàn nèi xīn zhī zhōng ， bù yǐ wéi rán de shèn duō 。
林轩毕竟太年轻了，由他坐这仙道盟之主，众人表面上，虽然不敢不服，但内心之中，不以为然的甚多。
Lin Xuan did not flee alone when faced with danger but instead used his great divine techniques to turn things around.
rán ér jīng cǐ yī shì ， zhòng rén de yìn xiàng ， què dà wèi gǎi guān 。
然而经此一事，众人的印象，却大为改观。
Those cultivators who benefited greatly from Lin Xuan expressed immense gratitude.
miàn duì wēi xiǎn ， lín xuān méi yǒu gù zhe yí gè rén táo zǒu ， ér shì shī zhǎn dà shén tōng ， lì wǎn kuáng lán 。
面对危险，林轩没有顾着一个人逃走，而是施展大神通，力挽狂澜。
At the same time, they were also shocked by the new head of the alliance’s strength.
shòu lín xuān ēn huì de xiū shì zì rán dà wèi gǎn jī 。
受林轩恩惠的修士自然大为感激。
As the saying goes, misfortune may be an actual blessing in disguise. The outer-space demon's attempt was a complete failure; not only did he fail to harm Lin Xuan but instead greatly increased his reputation.
tóng shí ， yì zhèn jīng yú xīn méng zhǔ de shí lì 。
同时，亦震惊于新盟主的实力。
If the outer-space demon entity knew this from below, it would surely be re-angered enough to die again!
dōu shuō fú xī huò suǒ yī ， huò xī fú suǒ fú ， gǔ rén chéng bù qī wǒ 。
都说福兮祸所依，祸兮福所伏，古人诚不欺我。
...
yù wài tiān mó tōu jī bù chéng shí bǎ mǐ ， bù jǐn méi yǒu shāng hài dào lín xuān de fēn háo ， fǎn ér ràng tā tā wēi wàng dà zhǎng 。
域外天魔偷鸡不成蚀把米，不仅没有伤害到林轩的分毫，反而让他他威望大涨。
The matter came to a temporary conclusion as the Immortal Alliance elected its new head. The news spread like wildfire and soon became a topic of worldwide attention.
ruò shì nà tiān wài mó niàn quán xià yǒu zhī ， fēi bèi chóng xīn qì sǐ ！
若是那天外魔念泉下有知，非被重新气死！
Lin Xuan's prestige soared to unprecedented heights.
……
……
Though he was still not on par with Realms Dragon True Immortal, they were likely very close.
shì qíng dào zhè lǐ ， yě suàn shì gào yí duàn luò ， xiān dào méng xuǎn chū le xīn méng zhǔ ， zhè ge xiāo xī ， jiù xiàng zhǎng le chì bǎng ， hěn kuài chuán biàn tiān xià 。
事情到这里，也算是告一段落，仙道盟选出了新盟主，这个消息，就像长了翅膀，很快传遍天下。
However, everything has its pros and cons. As Lin Xuan’s reputation rose, so did his profile as a target.
yī shí jiān ， wàn zhòng zhǔ mù 。
一时间，万众瞩目。
...
lín xuān de shēng wàng ， gèng gāo zhǎng dào le wú yǐ fù jiā de dì bù 。
林轩的声望，更高涨到了无以复加的地步。
Mount Malaolu!
jiù suàn hái bù jí nài lóng zhēn rén ， kǒng pà yě xiāng chà bù duō 。
就算还不及鼐龙真人，恐怕也相差不多。
Once insignificant in the realm of Realms Dragon, it had become the headquarters for outer-space demons. The Void Lord even established a den here.
dàn fán shì jiē shì lì bì jié hé ， lín xuān zài shēng wàng dà zhǎng de tóng shí ， yì chéng wéi le zhòng shǐ zhī dì 。
但凡事皆是利弊结合，林轩在声望大涨的同时，亦成为了众矢之的。
This was an old well, barren over a hundred miles around, devoid of any life. Even other outer-space demons would not dare approach without summons.
……
……
At the bottom of the well, a faint demonic figure could be seen.
mó luó shān ！
魔罗山！
"Lin Xuan, heh, interesting. My many subordinates have fallen to his hands, and I never thought this little guy would rise up to become head of the Immortal Alliance. Hmph, since Realms Dragon True Immortal disappeared, this realm has only gotten worse. Choosing such a greenhorn as your head is you think you can stand against me?"
xī rì ， zhè ér zài nài lóng jiè bìng bù qǐ yǎn ， rán ér rú jīn ， què shì yù wài tiān mó de zǒng duò ， xū wú mó jūn shèn zhì zài zhè lǐ kāi pì le dòng fǔ 。
昔日，这儿在鼐龙界并不起眼，然而如今，却是域外天魔的总舵，虚无魔君甚至在这里开辟了洞府。
The Void Lord's voice echoed in Lin Xuan’s ears, filled with contempt.
zhè shì yī kǒu kū jǐng ， fāng yuán bǎi lǐ ， shēng jī liǎo wú ， bié shuō qí yú de shēng wù ， biàn shì yù wài tiān mó ， rú wú chuán zhào yě jué bù gǎn jiē jìn zhè lǐ de 。
这是一口枯井，方圆百里，生机了无，别说其余的生物，便是域外天魔，如无传召也绝不敢接近这里的。
"Order everyone to ignore the Immortal Alliance for now; it's just a bunch of insignificant clowns. Focus all your efforts on capturing Realms Dragon True Immortal's Penglai Island first. Hmph, you can run but you can't hide. You might be able to evade Realms Dragon True Immortal, but I will capture his disciples and even his new wife. Do you think he'll still show himself?"
zài kū jǐng dǐ bù ， yǒu yī dào mó yǐng ， ruò yǐn ruò xiàn 。
在枯井底部，有一道魔影，若隐若现。
The Void Lord seemed uninterested in seeking trouble with Lin Xuan, but others may not share this view.
“ lín xuān ， hēi hēi ， yǒu yì si ， běn mó jūn de duō míng shǒu xià ， dōu shì yǔn luò yú tā shǒu lǐ de ， méi xiǎng dào zhè xiǎo jiā huo ， hái yī fēi chōng tiān ， dāng shàng le xiān dào méng de méng zhǔ ， hēng ， zì cóng nài lóng zhēn rén xiāo shī ， cǐ jiè miàn hái zhēn shì yuè lái yuè bù chéng qì ， xuǎn chū zhè me yí gè rǔ xiù wèi gān de xiǎo jiā huo dāng méng zhǔ ， yǐ wéi tā kě yǐ duì kàng běn mó jūn me ？”
“林轩，嘿嘿，有意思，本魔君的多名手下，都是陨落于他手里的，没想到这小家伙，还一飞冲天，当上了仙道盟的盟主，哼，自从鼐龙真人消失，此界面还真是越来越不成器，选出这么一个乳臭未干的小家伙当盟主，以为他可以对抗本魔君么？”
This was an ordinary mountain covered in lush greenery.
xū wú de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， yǔ diào zhī zhōng ， chōng mǎn le duì lín xuān de qīng shì zhī sè ：“ chuán lìng xià qù ， xiān bù yòng lǐ huì shén me xiān dào méng ， bù guò shì yī qún tiào liáng xiǎo chǒu bà le ， jí zhōng lì liàng ， xiān gěi wǒ gōng xià nài lóng zhēn rén de péng lái xiān dǎo zài shuō ， hēng ， pǎo dé le hé shàng pǎo bù liǎo miào ， nài lóng zhēn rén kě yǐ duǒ ， dàn wǒ jiāng nǐ mén rén dì zǐ ， hái yǒu xīn hūn qī zǐ quán dōu zhuā zhù ， wǒ kàn nǐ hái bù xiàn shēn me ？”
虚无的声音传入耳朵，语调之中，充满了对林轩的轻视之色：“传令下去，先不用理会什么仙道盟，不过是一群跳梁小丑罢了，集中力量，先给我攻下鼐龙真人的蓬莱仙岛再说，哼，跑得了和尚跑不了庙，鼐龙真人可以躲，但我将你门人弟子，还有新婚妻子全都抓住，我看你还不现身么？”
In a pavilion on the peak, a middle-aged man stood with his hands behind his back.
xū wú mó jūn zhè biān ， sì hū bù dǎ suàn lái zhǎo lín xuān de má fán ， rán ér qí yú zhī rén ， què wèi bì zhè yàng xiǎng le 。
虚无魔君这边，似乎不打算来找林轩的麻烦，然而其余之人，却未必这样想了。
At forty years old, he exuded an imposing presence. Wearing silk robes and jade belt, he wore a high-crowned jade hat, his long beard flowing with the breeze. He looked like a king in secular society at first glance.
zhè lǐ shì yī zuò pǔ tōng de huāng shān 。
这里是一座普通的荒山。
Vice Prince Tianyuan!
dàn yě mǎn shān cuì lǜ ， jǐng sè yōu měi yǐ jí 。
但也满山翠绿，景色优美以极。
"Lin boy, it really is this guy. He has already ascended to the Tribulation Stage and become head of the Immortal Alliance. Fine, I won't let you go easily. Even if your strength has improved, can you match my inheritance from a True Immortal?"
zài shān dǐng de liáng tíng zhōng ， yǒu yī zhōng nián rén fù shǒu ér lì 。
在山顶的凉亭中，有一中年人负手而立。
"I have my revenge! Back then, you made me as infamous as a rat in the market, nearly killing me. If not for my good fortune, I would already be dead. You becoming head of the Immortal Alliance means nothing; I will extract your soul and torment you forever!"
cǐ rén sì shí yú suì nián jì ， qì yǔ bù fán 。
此人四十余岁年纪，气宇不凡。
Vice Prince Tianyuan was alone in the pavilion, but his teeth-clenching voice echoed throughout the valley long after he spoke.
A sudden turn of events!
.
No wonder the Immortal Alliance Conference was so heavily guarded; he still managed to slip in without a sound.
That robed cultivator was indeed a genuine human cultivator, and had even received an invitation to attend this grand event.
Unfortunately, his soul was taken over by an outer-space demon!
The other party revealed no trace of demonic energy, allowing him to smoothly infiltrate the conference under the guise of the robed cultivator.
Though he managed to slip in without any trouble, his self-destruct attempt was thwarted by Lin Xuan's incredible method. He was unwilling to retreat humbly and boldly attempted to take over Lin Xuan’s soul to turn things around.
It couldn't be said that this idea was not extremely risky, but if successful, it would yield immense benefits.
Moreover, the other party was a demon entity with demonic consciousness, making soul-taking his strongest skill.
Taking advantage of the gap after failure for an ambush undoubtedly increased the success rate. After all, at such a moment, both emotionally and logically, it would be when Lin Xuan would be most relaxed.
The idea was good, but given Lin Xuan's cautious nature, how could he fall for such a trap so easily?
That demonic consciousness seemed to hide behind the blood mist, but in an instant, it was discovered by Lin Xuan.
Take over my soul?
This guy really isn't afraid of anything!
It was hard to decide whether to praise his boldness and meticulousness or scold him as foolish as a pig.
Lin Xuan's anger turned into laughter, a sneer appearing at the corner of his mouth.
He didn’t dodge!
After all, the success or failure of soul-taking largely depended on the strength of their divine consciousnesses.
Though Lin Xuan’s various divine techniques and treasures far surpassed those of his peers, if asked which was his greatest advantage, it would undoubtedly be his divine awareness.
Rivaling True Immortals, matching the Asuras!
These words sounded absurd, but Lin Xuan truly had such confidence.
Even in a contest with the former Asura King to test divine consciousness strength, he might not be outmatched.
Given this, what was there to fear? The other party foolishly came to take over his soul, being incredibly stupid.
Lin Xuan was confident.
And that outer-space demon entity also had great confidence.
After all, it was his natural talent.
Seeing Lin Xuan didn't dodge, he instantly felt elated.
This fool, I must let you know your own might!
Once successful in taking over Lin Xuan's soul, my strength will significantly increase. Moreover, before the Void Lord of Demons, I have established a great merit.
It wasn’t just empty talk; there was precedent for this.
Back then, one of the three demon kings, Wanjiao King, had also been taken over by an outer-space demon consciousness.
Though this Lin boy is formidable, can he match a scattered immortal demon king?
At least in his view, he couldn't.
Both parties were confident. Following logic, there would be a shocking battle next, but reality was different.
Facing the outer-space demon, Lin Xuan unleashed his powerful divine consciousness.
Almost effortlessly, that demonic consciousness was devoured by his divine awareness storm.
The crisis was defused by Lin Xuan without any injuries.
Witnesses present were left in awe as they recalled what had happened. Especially those who had gathered to watch, they felt immense gratitude toward Lin Xuan. Had it not been for the other party's display of incredible divine techniques, they would have already met their end in the underworld.
Though there were some cold-hearted individuals in the cultivation world, most people genuinely appreciated a life-saving favor.
"Thank you, Senior Lin for saving my life!"
"Your Excellency, your great kindness, I will never forget it. From now on, I will follow Your Excellency's lead and risk my life without hesitation!"
"With Your Excellency’s divine power, we are certain to defeat the outer-space demon!"
...
Cheers echoed everywhere.
Though Lin Xuan was too young, his position as head of the Immortal Alliance was still met with outward respect from many. But internally, there were many who didn't believe in him.
However, after this incident, everyone's impression changed significantly.
Lin Xuan did not flee alone when faced with danger but instead used his great divine techniques to turn things around.
Those cultivators who benefited greatly from Lin Xuan expressed immense gratitude.
At the same time, they were also shocked by the new head of the alliance’s strength.
As the saying goes, misfortune may be an actual blessing in disguise. The outer-space demon's attempt was a complete failure; not only did he fail to harm Lin Xuan but instead greatly increased his reputation.
If the outer-space demon entity knew this from below, it would surely be re-angered enough to die again!
...
The matter came to a temporary conclusion as the Immortal Alliance elected its new head. The news spread like wildfire and soon became a topic of worldwide attention.
Lin Xuan's prestige soared to unprecedented heights.
Though he was still not on par with Realms Dragon True Immortal, they were likely very close.
However, everything has its pros and cons. As Lin Xuan’s reputation rose, so did his profile as a target.
...
Mount Malaolu!
Once insignificant in the realm of Realms Dragon, it had become the headquarters for outer-space demons. The Void Lord even established a den here.
This was an old well, barren over a hundred miles around, devoid of any life. Even other outer-space demons would not dare approach without summons.
At the bottom of the well, a faint demonic figure could be seen.
"Lin Xuan, heh, interesting. My many subordinates have fallen to his hands, and I never thought this little guy would rise up to become head of the Immortal Alliance. Hmph, since Realms Dragon True Immortal disappeared, this realm has only gotten worse. Choosing such a greenhorn as your head is you think you can stand against me?"
The Void Lord's voice echoed in Lin Xuan’s ears, filled with contempt.
"Order everyone to ignore the Immortal Alliance for now; it's just a bunch of insignificant clowns. Focus all your efforts on capturing Realms Dragon True Immortal's Penglai Island first. Hmph, you can run but you can't hide. You might be able to evade Realms Dragon True Immortal, but I will capture his disciples and even his new wife. Do you think he'll still show himself?"
The Void Lord seemed uninterested in seeking trouble with Lin Xuan, but others may not share this view.
This was an ordinary mountain covered in lush greenery.
In a pavilion on the peak, a middle-aged man stood with his hands behind his back.
At forty years old, he exuded an imposing presence. Wearing silk robes and jade belt, he wore a high-crowned jade hat, his long beard flowing with the breeze. He looked like a king in secular society at first glance.
Vice Prince Tianyuan!
"Lin boy, it really is this guy. He has already ascended to the Tribulation Stage and become head of the Immortal Alliance. Fine, I won't let you go easily. Even if your strength has improved, can you match my inheritance from a True Immortal?"
"I have my revenge! Back then, you made me as infamous as a rat in the market, nearly killing me. If not for my good fortune, I would already be dead. You becoming head of the Immortal Alliance means nothing; I will extract your soul and torment you forever!"
Vice Prince Tianyuan was alone in the pavilion, but his teeth-clenching voice echoed throughout the valley long after he spoke.