zuò jiǎn zì fù ！
作茧自缚！
Self-sealing trap!
nà xiē gǔ shòu de yǎn jīng dèng dé dà dà de 。
那些古兽的眼睛瞪得大大的。
The ancient beasts' eyes widened in shock. Though their spiritual intelligence had been awakened, they were still no match for true cultivators. For a moment, they were confused and unsure of what was happening.
tā men de líng zhì suī yǐ kāi qǐ ， dàn dào dǐ bù jí zhēn zhèng de xiū xiān zhě ， yī shí jiān měng dǒng yí huò ， bù míng bái jiū jìng fā shēng le shén me 。
它们的灵智虽已开启，但到底不及真正的修仙者，一时间懵懂疑惑，不明白究竟发生了什么。
But this hesitation allowed the overwhelming attack to ensnare them. The thunderous sounds filled their ears, followed by the cries of pain as the ancient beasts, though tough-skinned, tasted the terrifying power of their own abilities.
ér zhè shāo yī dān gē ， yǐ bèi nà pū tiān gài dì de gōng jī zhào zhù 。
而这稍一耽搁，已被那铺天盖地的攻击罩住。
In just an instant, half of them had been reduced to ashes, and the rest were injured, looking at True Immortal Nailedragon with fear in their eyes.
hōng lōng lóng de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， jiē zhe āi háo zhī shēng dà zuò ， nà xiē gǔ shòu suī pí cāo ròu hòu yǐ jí ， dàn cǐ kè què cháng dào le zì jǐ shén tōng de kě pà wēi lì 。
轰隆隆的声音传入耳朵，接着哀嚎之声大做，那些古兽虽皮糙肉厚以极，但此刻却尝到了自己神通的可怕威力。
Roar!
duǎn duǎn de shùn xī ， jiù yǒu yī xiǎo bàn huī fēi yān miè le qù ， shèng xià de yě gè gè dài shāng ， wàng xiàng nài lóng zhēn rén de biǎo qíng mǎn shì wèi jù 。
短短的瞬息，就有一小半灰飞烟灭了去，剩下的也个个带伤，望向鼐龙真人的表情满是畏惧。
Just then, a monstrous creature with a bull's head and lion's body suddenly appeared from afar. Its entire body radiated golden light, and its wings stretched two zhang wide.
hǒu ！
吼！
The aura it emitted was terrifying, comparable to that of ordinary true spirits.
rán ér jiù zài zhè shí ， yāo fēng zhòu qǐ ， yī niú shǒu shī shēn de guài wù cóng yuǎn chù jí fēi ér zhì ， tōng tǐ sàn fà zhe jīn máng ， bèi hòu de chì bǎng gèng shì gāo dá liǎng zhàng 。
然而就在这时，妖风骤起，一牛首狮身的怪物从远处疾飞而至，通体散发着金芒，背后的翅膀更是高达两丈。
King of the ancient beasts!
qí sàn fà chū lái de qì xī gèng shì kě bù ， jī hū néng yǔ yì bān de zhēn líng xiāng bǐ 。
其散发出来的气息更是可怖，几乎能与一般的真灵相比。
Ordinary cultivators would never dare to directly confront such formidable power, but True Immortal Nailedragon... continued drinking and even began painting with great enthusiasm.
gǔ shòu zhī wáng ！
古兽之王！
The king of the ancient beasts was both shocked and angry. It had been tamed by Cultivator Feathery Plume to guard its lair, having seen countless storms in its life. But now...
yì bān de xiū xiān zhě jué bù gǎn zhí yīng qí fēng ， rán ér nài lóng …… yī jiù zài nà lǐ hē jiǔ ， shèn zhì kāi shǐ huī háo pō mò ， zài nà lǐ bǐ zǒu lóng shé ， xìng zhì gāo zhǎng de zuò qǐ huà lái le 。
一般的修仙者绝不敢直缨其锋，然而鼐龙……依旧在那里喝酒，甚至开始挥毫泼墨，在那里笔走龙蛇，兴致高涨的作起画来了。
Was it his eyes playing tricks on him or had that guy gone mad?
nà gǔ shòu zhī wáng yòu jīng yòu nù 。
那古兽之王又惊又怒。
But this thought only flashed through his mind as his subordinates were already scattered, and the other party was not insane but simply playing a cat-and-mouse game.
tā bèi huà yǔ zhēn rén shōu fú ， yòng lái zhèn shǒu dòng fǔ ， shén me dà fēng dà làng bù céng jiàn guò ， kě yǎn qián …… zěn me shuō ne ， jiū jìng shì zì jǐ yǎn jīng kàn cuò ， hái shì nà ge jiā huo yǐ fēng le 。
它被化羽真人收服，用来镇守洞府，什么大风大浪不曾见过，可眼前……怎么说呢，究竟是自己眼睛看错，还是那个家伙已疯了。
"Moo!"
rán ér zhè ge niàn tou jǐn jǐn shì yī zhuǎn ér guò ， yīn wèi tā de shǒu xià yǐ jīng bèi dǎ dé shì qī líng bā luò ， duì fāng bú shì nǎo dài yǒu wèn tí ， gēn běn jiù shì zài wán bàn zhū chī hǔ de bǎ xì 。
然而这个念头仅仅是一转而过，因为他的手下已经被打得是七零八落，对方不是脑袋有问题，根本就是在玩扮猪吃虎的把戏。
A strange roar echoed in their ears, neither bull nor tiger. It seemed to resonate deep within one's soul before the creature's figure blurred and lunged forward.
“ mōu ！”
“哞！”
Several hundred zhang of distance meant nothing to them at this level; in an instant, the opponent was in front of the magnificent pavilion.
yī shēng gǔ guài de páo xiāo chuán rù ěr duǒ ， fēi niú fēi hǔ ， què fǎng fú zhèn dàng dào le rén de líng hún shēn chù ， suí hòu cǐ guài wù shēn xíng yī zhèn mó hú ， cháo zhe qián fāng yī pū ér chū 。
一声古怪的咆哮传入耳朵，非牛非虎，却仿佛震荡到了人的灵魂深处，随后此怪物身形一阵模糊，朝着前方一扑而出。
Sharp claws extended, glowing with a faint light, electric sparks dancing on their surfaces...
shù bǎi zhàng de jù lí ， zài tā men zhè ge děng jí de cún zài yǎn lǐ ， zì rán shì yǒu bù rú wú ， yī zhǎ yǎn 。 duì fāng jiù lái dào nà huá lì lóu tái de qián miàn le 。
数百丈的距离，在他们这个等级的存在眼里，自然是有不如无，一眨眼。对方就来到那华丽楼台的前面了。
Not treasures, but they were as effective as treasures,
lì zhuǎ shēn chū ， fàn zhe yōu yōu de guāng zé ， zài zhǐ jiǎ de biǎo miàn ， shèn zhì hái yǒu yī sī sī de diàn máng yóu zǒu ……
利爪伸出，泛着幽幽的光泽，在指甲的表面，甚至还有一丝丝的电芒游走……
Swinging out fiercely.
bú shì bǎo wù ， què shèng sì bǎo wù ，
不是宝物，却胜似宝物，
This seemingly reckless action proved highly effective. A tearing sound filled their ears, as if silk had been torn. The mirror-like treasures did not reflect the blows; instead, they shattered.
cháo zhe qián miàn hěn hěn de yī huà ér chū 。
朝着前面狠狠的一划而出。
The king of the ancient beasts was indeed formidable.
kàn shì mǎng zhuàng de dòng zuò ， què qǐ dào le jí hǎo de xiào guǒ ， cī lā yī shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， fǎng fú bù jǐn bèi sī pò ， nà yí miàn miàn jìng zi yàng de bǎo wù 。 méi yǒu qǐ dào fǎn shè de xiào guǒ ， bèi quán bù dǎ suì diào le 。
看似莽撞的动作，却起到了极好的效果，刺啦一声传入耳朵，仿佛布锦被撕破，那一面面镜子样的宝物。没有起到反射的效果，被全部打碎掉了。
The remaining ancient beasts' morale soared. Roars echoed as they followed their leader to attack Nailedragon.
gǔ shòu zhī wáng ， guǒ rán fēi tóng xiǎo kě 。
古兽之王，果然非同小可。
With one last push, they aimed to eliminate Nailedragon here.
qí yú cán cún de gǔ shòu bù yóu de shì qì dà zuò ， yī shí jiān ， páo xiāo shēng cǐ qǐ bǐ fú ， gēn suí zhe tā men de shǒu lǐng chōng guò lái le 。
其余残存的古兽不由得士气大做，一时间，咆哮声此起彼伏，跟随着它们的首领冲过来了。
But what was True Immortal Nailedragon doing?
yī gǔ zuò qì ， xiǎng yào jiāng nài lóng xiāo miè yú cǐ chù 。
一鼓作气，想要将鼐龙消灭于此处。
He seemed oblivious to the imminent danger and continued painting with vigor.
nà me zuò wéi zhèng zhǔ ér ， nài lóng zhēn rén yòu zài zuò shén me ne ？
那么作为正主儿，鼐龙真人又在做什么呢？
As the king of the ancient beasts approached within arm's reach, Nailedragon waved his brush. The painting he had been working on suddenly flew up.
zhè jiā huo fǎng fú méi yǒu yì shí dào wēi xiǎn yǐ dào le jìn zài zhǐ chǐ de dì bù ， yī jiù zài nà lǐ fèn bǐ jí shū 。
这家伙仿佛没有意识到危险已到了近在咫尺的地步，依旧在那里奋笔疾书。
The painting was skillfully done, but the ink was still fresh. It depicted hunters and various birds, beasts, fish, and insects.
yǎn kàn gǔ shòu zhī wáng yǐ chōng dào le tā jìn zài zhǐ chǐ de dì bù 。 nài lóng zhēn rén shǒu yī dǒu ， tā suǒ huì de nà fú huà fēi qǐ lái le 。
眼看古兽之王已冲到了他近在咫尺的地步。鼐龙真人手一抖，他所绘的那幅画飞起来了。
At first glance, it seemed unremarkable, but in that instant, time seemed to slow down.
huà gōng bù sú ， rán ér mò jì yī jiù shì xīn xiān de 。
画工不俗，然而墨迹依旧是新鲜的。
As the scroll rose, black ink light surged out, creating a dazzling display of dark rays. The world around them changed color.
shàng miàn huì de què shì jǐ gè liè hù ， hái yǒu niǎo shòu yú chóng 。
上面绘的却是几个猎户，还有鸟兽鱼虫。
The darkness was so thick they couldn't see clearly.
zhà yī kàn 。 sì hū yě méi yǒu duō shǎo chū qí ， rán ér zài zhè yī shùn jiān ， shí jiān què fǎng fú biàn màn le qù 。
乍一看。似乎也没有多少出奇，然而在这一瞬间，时间却仿佛变慢了去。
The entire process lasted about as long as a cup of tea.
dàn jiàn nà huà juàn fēi qǐ ， suí hòu mò guāng dà zuò 。 yī dào dào wū máng cóng lǐ miàn fēi lüè ér chū ， yī shí jiān ， tiān dì wèi zhī biàn sè 。
但见那画卷飞起，随后墨光大做。一道道乌芒从里面飞掠而出，一时间，天地为之变色。
Throughout this period, the sounds of wild beasts' roars and angry shouts filled the air.
hēi qī qī de 。 què shì kàn bù qīng chǔ 。
黑漆漆的。却是看不清楚。
But when the black light dissipated, the sky cleared, and all the ancient beasts, including their king, disappeared. Only a solitary scroll remained.
zhěng gè guò chéng ， chí xù le yī zhǎn chá de gōng fu 。
整个过程，持续了一盏茶的功夫。
Upon closer inspection, what was drawn on it had changed.
qí jiān ， jiā zá zhe yě shòu de sī hǒu ， fèn nù de páo xiāo ， bù yī ér zú 。
其间，夹杂着野兽的嘶吼，愤怒的咆哮，不一而足。
In the mountains and rivers, many more ancient beasts appeared out of nowhere.
dàn dāng hēi máng sàn kāi ， tiān kōng chóng xīn biàn dé qīng lǎng qǐ lái ， suǒ yǒu de gǔ shòu ， bāo kuò tā men de wáng zhě ， quán dōu xiāo shī bú jiàn ， shèng xià yī gū líng líng de huà juàn 。
但当黑芒散开，天空重新变得清朗起来，所有的古兽，包括它们的王者，全都消失不见，剩下一孤零零的画卷。
Some were subdued by hunters with hunting spears, others were already restrained by iron chains, and some were even locked in cages.
kě zǐ xì yī kàn ， shàng miàn huì zhì de dōng xī què yǐ bù tóng 。
可仔细一看，上面绘制的东西却已不同。
The most ferocious among them was the king of the ancient beasts. In the scroll depicting its subjugation, several hunters had been bitten on their arms, but it struggled futilely, being locked down by thick iron chains and placed in a sturdy cage.
zài shān shuǐ zhī jiān ， píng kōng duō chū le xǔ duō de gǔ shòu 。
在山水之间，凭空多出了许多的古兽。
Such was the outcome.
yǒu de bèi liè hù yòng liè chā zhì fú ， yǒu de yǐ jīng bèi tiě suǒ tào zhù ， hái yǒu de ， gān cuì yǐ jīng guān zài le lóng zhōng 。
有的被猎户用猎叉制伏，有的已经被铁索套住，还有的，干脆已经关在了笼中。
If Lin Xuan were here, he would be left speechless.
qí zhōng yǐ nà gǔ shòu zhī wáng zuì shì xiōng měng 。
其中以那古兽之王最是凶猛。
Momentary Heaven Scroll!
zhì fú tā de huà juàn zhōng sì hū yǐ yǒu jǐ gè liè rén bèi yǎo shāng le gē bó ， dàn tā de zhēng zhá méi yǒu yòng tú ， bèi jǐ dào wǎn kǒu cū de tiě liàn láo láo suǒ zhù ， rán hòu bèi guān zài yī zuì jiē shí de lóng zi lǐ miàn le 。
制伏它的画卷中似乎已有几个猎人被咬伤了胳膊，但它的挣扎没有用途，被几道碗口粗的铁链牢牢锁住，然后被关在一最结实的笼子里面了。
Indeed, this must be a momentary treasure.
rú cǐ jié guǒ 。
如此结果。
It is well known that momentary treasures are extremely precious. To forge one requires countless rare and exotic materials, and the effort required cannot be overstated.
ruò shì lín xuān zài zhè lǐ ， kǒng pà yě huì bèi jīng diào xià bā de 。
若是林轩在这里，恐怕也会被惊掉下巴的。
But what did True Immortal Nailedragon do?
xū yú dòng tiān tú ！
须臾洞天图！
He painted with great enthusiasm, and... there it was, a momentary treasure.
méi cuò ， zhè jué duì shì yī jiàn xū yú bǎo wù 。
没错，这绝对是一件须臾宝物。
No one would believe this if they hadn't witnessed it firsthand. How could something like that be created so easily?
zhòng suǒ zhōu zhī ， xū yú zhī bǎo zhēn guì yǐ jí ， xiǎng yào liàn zhì ， xū yào qí zhēn yì bǎo wú shù ， suǒ xū yào huā fèi de gōng fu ， gèng shì nán yǐ shuō dé qīng chǔ 。
众所周知，须臾之宝珍贵以极，想要炼制，需要奇珍异宝无数，所需要花费的功夫，更是难以说得清楚。
And before them lay a clearly more powerful treasure than ordinary ones, capable of subduing so many ancient beasts in just one sweep.
kě gāng gāng ， nài lóng zhēn rén zuò le shén me ？
可刚刚，鼐龙真人做了什么？
Nailedragon's abilities were truly formidable. Could his carefree strength rival that of true immortals?
huī háo pō mò ， bǐ zǒu lóng shé ， rán hòu …… rán hòu zhè jiàn xū yú zhī bǎo jiù chéng le 。
挥毫泼墨，笔走龙蛇，然后……然后这件须臾之宝就成了。
No one knew for sure; everything was shrouded in mystery.
ruò fēi qīn yǎn mù dǔ ， shuō chū qù kǒng pà dōu bú huì yǒu rén xìn de 。
若非亲眼目睹，说出去恐怕都不会有人信的。
...
nǎ ér yǒu zhè yàng jiù néng zhì chéng xū yú zhī bǎo 。
哪儿有这样就能制成须臾之宝。
Lin Xuan was unaware of all this. He did not know that his sworn brother, by sheer chance, had brought him here.
ér qiě yǎn qián zhè jiàn bǎo wù ， míng xiǎn bǐ pǔ tōng de lì hài xǔ duō ， fǒu zé yě bù kě néng yí gè zhào miàn ， jiù jiāng zhè me duō gǔ shòu qīng yì zhì fú 。
而且眼前这件宝物，明显比普通的厉害许多，否则也不可能一个罩面，就将这么多古兽轻易制伏。
After much effort, Lin Xuan finally defeated the giant ape puppet and broke free from the strange restrictions. But what met his eyes was a desolate scene with no apparent gains.
nài lóng zhēn rén de shén tōng ， jìng biāo hàn dào rú cǐ dì bù ， wán shì bù gōng de tā ， shí lì jiū jìng néng bù néng kān bǐ zhēn xiān ne ？
鼐龙真人的神通，竟彪悍到如此地步，玩世不恭的他，实力究竟能不能堪比真仙呢？
His face darkened as he realized he might have wasted all his efforts for nothing.
méi yǒu rén qīng chǔ 。
没有人清楚。
He could not start over; there were dozens of stone steps. Were they just misleading him?
yī qiè dōu lǒng zhào zháo mí wù 。
一切都笼罩着迷雾。
Many thoughts raced through his mind, but it wasn't easy to make a decision now.
……
……
Lin Xuan rubbed his forehead and stood in silence, pondering.
ér zhè yī qiè ， lín xuān bìng bù qīng chǔ ， tā bìng bù zhī dào ， zì jǐ jié bài dà gē ， yì jī yuán qiǎo hé ， lái dào le cǐ chù 。
而这一切，林轩并不清楚，他并不知道，自己结拜大哥，亦机缘巧合，来到了此处。
He didn't dwell on the matter long before taking a step forward. Even though this was a wasteland, there might still be something valuable here.
fèi jǐn qiān xīn wàn kǔ ， lín xuān zhōng yú dǎ bài le jù yuán kuǐ lěi ， ér qiě zhèng tuō le nà gǔ guài jìn zhì de shù fù ， kě xiǎn lù yú yǎn qián de ， què shì mǎn mù chuāng yí 。
费尽千辛万苦，林轩终于打败了巨猿傀儡，而且挣脱了那古怪禁制的束缚，可显露于眼前的，却是满目疮痍。
To play it safe, he should explore first. If nothing was found, he could retreat later without regret.
fàng yǎn wàng qù ， bú jiàn rèn hé shōu huò 。
放眼望去，不见任何收获。
This was undoubtedly the wisest choice.
lín xuān de liǎn sè ， bù yóu de yīn mái rú yǔ le ， nán bù chéng fèi jǐn qiān xīn wàn kǔ ， zuì hòu què shì bái máng huó 。
林轩的脸色，不由得阴霾如雨了，难不成费尽千辛万苦，最后却是白忙活。
Lin Xuan released his spirit to search thoroughly in the vicinity, including the ruins.
zì jǐ zǒng bù néng zài chóng tóu lái guò ， nà shí jiē yǒu shù shí tiáo zhī duō ， nán dào dōu shì gù bù yí zhèn ？
自己总不能再重头来过，那石阶有数十条之多，难道都是故布疑阵？
"Ah?"
zhū bān niàn tou zài nǎo hǎi zhōng zhuǎn guò ， rú jīn kě méi yǒu nà me róng yì zuò chū jué zé 。
诸般念头在脑海中转过，如今可没有那么容易做出抉择。
Unlike expected, he soon had a discovery. Lin Xuan quickly walked forward.
lín xuān yǐ shǒu fǔ é ， zhàn zài yuán dì chén yín bù yǔ qǐ lái le 。
林轩以手抚额，站在原地沉吟不语起来了。
He arrived at a ruin where several broken walls lay. Most were destroyed by the residual shockwave, but a few remained intact.
tā bìng méi yǒu kǎo lǜ duō jiǔ de gōng fu ， hěn kuài jiù jiǎo bù yī yí ， cháo zhe qián fāng zǒu qù ， zhè lǐ suī rán shì yī piàn fèi xū ， dàn shì fǒu jiù zhēn de méi yǒu shōu huò què shì nán yǐ shuō dé qīng chǔ 。
他并没有考虑多久的功夫，很快就脚步一移，朝着前方走去，这里虽然是一片废墟，但是否就真的没有收获却是难以说得清楚。
Lin Xuan paid no mind and flicked his sleeves. A gust of wind blew away the dust, revealing an intricate pattern.
bǎo xiǎn qǐ jiàn ， zì rán hái shì yīng gāi xiān tàn chá yī fān 。
保险起见，自然还是应该先探查一番。
"What is this..."
ruò shì zhēn de yī wú suǒ huò ， zài tuì huí qù yě bù chí de 。
若是真的一无所获，再退回去也不迟的。
Lin Xuan's pupils constricted as he couldn't suppress a look of joy. He waved his sleeves again, and more patterns appeared quickly.
zhè wú yí shì zuì zhèng què de xuǎn zé 。
这无疑是最正确的选择。
Finally, a teleportation array came into view.
lín xuān fàng chū shén shí zài zhè fù jìn xì xì sōu suǒ 。
林轩放出神识在这附近细细搜索。
It was exquisite and complex, but miraculously, it had not suffered any damage from the previous battle.
fèi xū yě bù fàng guò 。
废墟也不放过。
Was it luck?
“ yí ？”
“咦？”
No, this array was incredibly sturdy.
yǔ xiǎng xiàng de bù tóng ， hěn kuài tā jiù yǒu le shōu huò ， lín xuān kuài bù xiàng qián fāng zǒu guò qù le 。
与想象的不同，很快他就有了收获，林轩快步像前方走过去了。
Lin Xuan didn't know where it led, but he couldn't afford to miss such an opportunity. (To be continued...)
Self-sealing trap!
The ancient beasts' eyes widened in shock. Though their spiritual intelligence had been awakened, they were still no match for true cultivators. For a moment, they were confused and unsure of what was happening.
But this hesitation allowed the overwhelming attack to ensnare them. The thunderous sounds filled their ears, followed by the cries of pain as the ancient beasts, though tough-skinned, tasted the terrifying power of their own abilities.
In just an instant, half of them had been reduced to ashes, and the rest were injured, looking at True Immortal Nailedragon with fear in their eyes.
Roar!
Just then, a monstrous creature with a bull's head and lion's body suddenly appeared from afar. Its entire body radiated golden light, and its wings stretched two zhang wide.
The aura it emitted was terrifying, comparable to that of ordinary true spirits.
King of the ancient beasts!
Ordinary cultivators would never dare to directly confront such formidable power, but True Immortal Nailedragon... continued drinking and even began painting with great enthusiasm.
The king of the ancient beasts was both shocked and angry. It had been tamed by Cultivator Feathery Plume to guard its lair, having seen countless storms in its life. But now...
Was it his eyes playing tricks on him or had that guy gone mad?
But this thought only flashed through his mind as his subordinates were already scattered, and the other party was not insane but simply playing a cat-and-mouse game.
"Moo!"
A strange roar echoed in their ears, neither bull nor tiger. It seemed to resonate deep within one's soul before the creature's figure blurred and lunged forward.
Several hundred zhang of distance meant nothing to them at this level; in an instant, the opponent was in front of the magnificent pavilion.
Sharp claws extended, glowing with a faint light, electric sparks dancing on their surfaces...
Not treasures, but they were as effective as treasures,
Swinging out fiercely.
This seemingly reckless action proved highly effective. A tearing sound filled their ears, as if silk had been torn. The mirror-like treasures did not reflect the blows; instead, they shattered.
The king of the ancient beasts was indeed formidable.
The remaining ancient beasts' morale soared. Roars echoed as they followed their leader to attack Nailedragon.
With one last push, they aimed to eliminate Nailedragon here.
But what was True Immortal Nailedragon doing?
He seemed oblivious to the imminent danger and continued painting with vigor.
As the king of the ancient beasts approached within arm's reach, Nailedragon waved his brush. The painting he had been working on suddenly flew up.
The painting was skillfully done, but the ink was still fresh. It depicted hunters and various birds, beasts, fish, and insects.
At first glance, it seemed unremarkable, but in that instant, time seemed to slow down.
As the scroll rose, black ink light surged out, creating a dazzling display of dark rays. The world around them changed color.
The darkness was so thick they couldn't see clearly.
The entire process lasted about as long as a cup of tea.
Throughout this period, the sounds of wild beasts' roars and angry shouts filled the air.
But when the black light dissipated, the sky cleared, and all the ancient beasts, including their king, disappeared. Only a solitary scroll remained.
Upon closer inspection, what was drawn on it had changed.
In the mountains and rivers, many more ancient beasts appeared out of nowhere.
Some were subdued by hunters with hunting spears, others were already restrained by iron chains, and some were even locked in cages.
The most ferocious among them was the king of the ancient beasts. In the scroll depicting its subjugation, several hunters had been bitten on their arms, but it struggled futilely, being locked down by thick iron chains and placed in a sturdy cage.
Such was the outcome.
If Lin Xuan were here, he would be left speechless.
Momentary Heaven Scroll!
Indeed, this must be a momentary treasure.
It is well known that momentary treasures are extremely precious. To forge one requires countless rare and exotic materials, and the effort required cannot be overstated.
But what did True Immortal Nailedragon do?
He painted with great enthusiasm, and... there it was, a momentary treasure.
No one would believe this if they hadn't witnessed it firsthand. How could something like that be created so easily?
And before them lay a clearly more powerful treasure than ordinary ones, capable of subduing so many ancient beasts in just one sweep.
Nailedragon's abilities were truly formidable. Could his carefree strength rival that of true immortals?
No one knew for sure; everything was shrouded in mystery.
...
Lin Xuan was unaware of all this. He did not know that his sworn brother, by sheer chance, had brought him here.
After much effort, Lin Xuan finally defeated the giant ape puppet and broke free from the strange restrictions. But what met his eyes was a desolate scene with no apparent gains.
His face darkened as he realized he might have wasted all his efforts for nothing.
He could not start over; there were dozens of stone steps. Were they just misleading him?
Many thoughts raced through his mind, but it wasn't easy to make a decision now.
Lin Xuan rubbed his forehead and stood in silence, pondering.
He didn't dwell on the matter long before taking a step forward. Even though this was a wasteland, there might still be something valuable here.
To play it safe, he should explore first. If nothing was found, he could retreat later without regret.
This was undoubtedly the wisest choice.
Lin Xuan released his spirit to search thoroughly in the vicinity, including the ruins.
"Ah?"
Unlike expected, he soon had a discovery. Lin Xuan quickly walked forward.
He arrived at a ruin where several broken walls lay. Most were destroyed by the residual shockwave, but a few remained intact.
Lin Xuan paid no mind and flicked his sleeves. A gust of wind blew away the dust, revealing an intricate pattern.
"What is this..."
Lin Xuan's pupils constricted as he couldn't suppress a look of joy. He waved his sleeves again, and more patterns appeared quickly.
Finally, a teleportation array came into view.
It was exquisite and complex, but miraculously, it had not suffered any damage from the previous battle.
Was it luck?
No, this array was incredibly sturdy.
Lin Xuan didn't know where it led, but he couldn't afford to miss such an opportunity. (To be continued...)