zhè yī cì ， lín xuān kě shì sī háo liú shǒu yě wú ， jiǔ gōng xū yú jiàn de wēi lì ， bèi tā jī fā dào jí zhì de dì bù ， dùn shí pī lǐ pā lā de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， xū kōng tā xiàn zhuì luò ， ér fāng yuán bǎi lǐ de tiān dì yuán qì ， gèng shì rú bǎi chuān rù hǎi ， xī yǐn dào le tā de shēn biān 。
这一次，林轩可是丝毫留手也无，九宫须臾剑的威力，被他激发到极致的地步，顿时噼里啪啦的声音传入耳朵，虚空塌陷坠落，而方圆百里的天地元气，更是如百川入海，吸引到了他的身边。
This time, Lin Xuan spared no hand. The power of the Nine Palaces Musty Sword was fully unleashed, producing a series of crackling sounds as the void collapsed and the surrounding hundred miles of elemental energy surged towards him.
tīng qǐ lái sì hū méi yǒu shén me liǎo bù qǐ ， rán ér yào zhī dào ， zài zhè fāng yuán bǎi lǐ zhī dì ， bù zhī dào yǒu duō shǎo xiū shì yǔ tiān mó zhèng sī shā zài yì qǐ ， lín xuān jìng néng cóng tā men nà lǐ qiǎng duó tiān dì yuán qì ， shí lì dàng zhēn shì jīng rén yǐ jí 。
听起来似乎没有什么了不起，然而要知道，在这方圆百里之地，不知道有多少修士与天魔正厮杀在一起，林轩竟能从他们那里抢夺天地元气，实力当真是惊人以极。
It might not seem like much, but in this vast area, countless cultivators and heavenly demons were engaged in battle. Lin Xuan could snatch elemental energy from them; his strength truly astounded.
yǐ zhì yú dà zhàn dōu chū xiàn le duǎn zàn de tíng zhì ， zhòng rén de mù guāng cháo zhe zhè biān jù jí ， rán ér lín xuān què shì ruò wú dǔ ， yī zhǐ xiàng qián diǎn chū 。
以至于大战都出现了短暂的停滞，众人的目光朝着这边聚集，然而林轩却视若无睹，一指向前点出。
The large-scale conflict paused momentarily as everyone's eyes turned to Lin Xuan. However, he ignored them and pointed a finger forward.
suí zhe tā de dòng zuò ， jù jiàn yī zhèn mó hú ， suí hòu jiā léi tíng wàn jūn zhī shì cháo zhe xià fāng zhǎn luò 。
随着他的动作，巨剑一阵模糊，随后夹雷霆万钧之势朝着下方斩落。
As he moved, the giant sword became blurry before crashing down with immense force.
yī shēng jù xiǎng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， wǔ yán liù sè de guāng yùn suí zhī pēn bó ， jiàn rèn de biǎo miàn ， gèng shì tóng shí liú dòng qǐ le shù shí zhǒng tiān dì fǎ zé ， cī lā shēng dà zuò ， mó luó shān de hù zhào suī rán fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， dàn yě chéng shòu bú zhù ， yí gè jù dà de quē kǒu fú xiàn ér chū 。
一声巨响传入耳朵，五颜六色的光晕随之喷薄，剑刃的表面，更是同时流动起了数十种天地法则，刺啦声大做，魔螺山的护罩虽然非同小可，但也承受不住，一个巨大的缺口浮现而出。
A loud explosion echoed in his ears, followed by colorful light. The surface of the blade was bathed in dozens of elemental laws, producing crackling sounds. Despite its formidable defenses, the protective shield of Black Phoenix Valley could not withstand it, and a large gap appeared.
zú kě yǐ róng bǎi yú rén tóng shí tōng guò 。
足可以容百余人同时通过。
It was wide enough for over a hundred people to pass through.
lín xuān xīn zhōng dà xǐ ， zhè me hǎo de jī huì zì rán bú huì fàng qì ， tái shǒu chōng hòu miàn zhāo hū ：“ zhòng dào yǒu suí wǒ shā dí 。”
林轩心中大喜，这么好的机会自然不会放弃，抬手冲后面招呼：“众道友随我杀敌。”
Lin Xuan was delighted at such an opportunity and did not hesitate. He raised his hand and called out, "All fellow cultivators, follow me into battle."
huà yīn wèi luò ， lín xuān yǐ hún shēn jīng máng dà qǐ ， cháo zhe qián fāng fēi le guò qù 。
话音未落，林轩已浑身精芒大起，朝着前方飞了过去。
Before the words were fully spoken, Lin Xuan's body radiated with intense light as he flew forward.
què tīng dé yī shēng qīng xiào chuán rù ěr duǒ ， yī tóu hēi sè de fèng huáng yōu àn huá lì ， què shì hēi fèng gǔ zhǔ xiàn chū běn tǐ ， yǔ zì jǐ bìng jià qí qū 。
却听得一声轻笑传入耳朵，一头黑色的凤凰幽暗华丽，却是黑凤谷主现出本体，与自己并驾齐驱。
A soft chuckle reached his ears. A dark black phoenix appeared, its elegant form revealing that it was the Black Phoenix Valley’s true form, flying alongside him.
lín xuān liǎn shàng bù yóu de lù chū yī sī xīn wèi zhī yì 。
林轩脸上不由得露出一丝欣慰之意。
Lin Xuan couldn't help but smile in relief.
“ duō xiè xiān zi gāo yì 。”
“多谢仙子高义。”
"Thank you for your noble deed."
“ méng zhǔ kè qì ， bìng jiān shā dí ， yuán běn jiù shì fèn shù yīng dāng dì 。”
“盟主客气，并肩杀敌，原本就是份数应当地。”
"It's nothing, my lord. We are allies; fighting together is only fitting."
huà yīn wèi luò ， yī shēng qīng xiào cóng hēi fèng de kǒu zhōng fā chū ， liǎng zhǐ chì bǎng yī shàn ， hún shēn shēng téng qǐ hēi sè de huǒ yàn 。
话音未落，一声轻啸从黑凤的口中发出，两只翅膀一扇，浑身升腾起黑色的火焰。
Before he could finish speaking, a soft roar emanated from the black phoenix, and with a flap of its wings, it was enveloped in black flames that blazed fiercely.
xióng xióng bào rán 。
熊熊爆燃。
Countless fire arrows appeared, raining down like a storm towards the front.
suí hòu wú shù huǒ shǐ fú xiàn ， rú kuáng fēng zhòu yǔ ， cháo zhe qián fāng huī sǎ ér qù 。
随后无数火矢浮现，如狂风骤雨，朝着前方挥洒而去。
"Aaah!"
“ a ！”
“啊！”
A cry echoed as dozens of域外天魔 fell to their deaths. Among them were several peak spirit realm cultivators, making up about a third of the group.
cǎn jiào de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ 。 què shì dǎng zài qián fāng de shù shí míng yù wài tiān mó tóng shí yǔn luò ， qí zhōng bù fá fēn shén jí bié de qiáng zhě ， yuē yǒu sān fēn zhī yī zhī duō 。
惨叫的声音传入耳朵。却是挡在前方的数十名域外天魔同时陨落，其中不乏分神级别的强者，约有三分之一之多。
One strike and they are dead!
yī jī bì shā ！
一击必杀！
This demoness's abilities truly impressed Lin Xuan; he had gained an additional powerful ally.
zhè wèi hēi fèng yāo nǚ de shén tōng dàng zhēn bù sú ， lín xuān píng kōng tiān le yī míng qiáng zhù 。
这位黑凤妖女的神通当真不俗，林轩凭空添了一名强助。
His companions weren't just one person. The black phoenix was the fastest, while the other old monsters also managed to kill their opponents and enter through the gap in the shield.
ér tā de tóng bàn dāng rán bú huì zhǐ yǒu yī rén ， hēi fèng yāo nǚ de dòng zuò zuì wèi xùn sù ， zhì yú qí yú de dù jié qī lǎo guài wù ， cǐ shí yě yǒu bù shǎo jiāng duì shǒu miè shā bǎi tuō ， cóng nà hù zhào de quē kǒu lǐ miàn jìn rù 。
而他的同伴当然不会只有一人，黑凤妖女的动作最为迅速，至于其余的渡劫期老怪物，此时也有不少将对手灭杀摆脱，从那护罩的缺口里面进入。
"Truly a bunch of trash!"
“ zhēn shì yī qún fèi wù ！”
“真是一群废物！”
The Void Sovereign was both angry and shocked. What should have been a perfect situation had turned into this mess. He felt utterly defeated.
xū wú mó jūn yòu jīng yòu nù ， yuán běn de dà hǎo jú miàn ， jū rán yǎn biàn chéng zhè yàng yī fù jié guǒ 。 shí zài shì shǐ liào wèi jí ， ràng tā xīn zhōng chōng mǎn le cuò bài de qíng xù 。
虚无魔君又惊又怒，原本的大好局面，居然演变成这样一副结果。实在是始料未及，让他心中充满了挫败的情绪。
Turning his head: "Why are you still here? Go down and face the enemy."
zhuǎn guò tóu lú ：“ nǐ men wèi hé hái liú zài cǐ chù ， hái bù kuài gěi wǒ xià qù yíng dí 。”
转过头颅：“你们为何还留在此处，还不快给我下去迎敌。”
He addressed the surrounding demon lords.
zhè huà ， què shì duì sì zhōu de zhòng mó zūn ér shuō dì 。
这话，却是对四周的众魔尊而说地。
"Yes, sir!"
“ shì ！”
“是！”
City gates burning can affect everyone nearby. The demon lords took an unjustified beating, naturally feeling aggrieved. However, in a world where strength ruled, they dared not voice their dissatisfaction.
chéng mén shī huǒ yāng jí chí yú ， zhòng mó zūn wú duān shòu zé ， xīn zhōng zì rán bù mǎn ， rán ér xiū xiān jiè shì yǐ qiáng zhě wèi zūn dì ， tā men zì rán bù gǎn jiāng zhè fān xiǎng fǎ biǎo lù chū lái 。
城门失火殃及池鱼，众魔尊无端受责，心中自然不满，然而修仙界是以强者为尊地，他们自然不敢将这番想法表露出来。
They gritted their teeth as their demonic radiance flared and flew towards the front. They couldn't fight the Void Sovereign directly, so they would vent their anger on the cultivators who had intruded.
yí gè gè rěn qì tūn shēng ， hún shēn mó máng dà qǐ 。 cháo zhe qián fāng yī fēi ér qù ， mó jūn dà rén tā men rě bù qǐ ， nà jiù zhǐ yào zhǎo chuǎng rù cǐ dì de xiū xiān zhě chū qì 。
一个个忍气吞声，浑身魔芒大起。朝着前方一飞而去，魔君大人他们惹不起，那就只要找闯入此地的修仙者出气。
Next, the Void Sovereign slowly stood up.
jiē zhe ， xū wú yě huǎn huǎn zhàn qǐ 。
接着，虚无也缓缓站起。
"Master, you..."
“ shī zūn 。 nín ……”
“师尊。您……”
The Dragon Slayer was at the back of the group when he sensed this scene, turning his head in surprise.
nà miè lóng zǒu zài zuì hòu ， gǎn yìng dào zhè yí mù ， bù yóu de chà yì de huí guò tóu 。
那灭龙走在最后，感应到这一幕，不由得诧异的回过头。
"As the alliance leader, Lin Xuan can lead by example. How could I sit here and not set a good example for my subordinates?"
“ nà lín xiǎo zi shēn wèi méng zhǔ ， yì néng gòu shēn xiān shì zú 。 běn mó jūn yòu zěn me néng ān zuò cǐ chù ， bù gěi zhòng shǒu xià zuò chū biǎo shuài ne ？”
“那林小子身为盟主，亦能够身先士卒。本魔君又怎么能安坐此处，不给众手下做出表率呢？”
The Void Sovereign's face darkened as he spoke, but he knew it was just an excuse. While other cultivators and demons might be manageable, Lin Xuan’s strength was formidable. Without his intervention, none of the demon lords would have been able to subdue him.
xū wú mó jūn liǎn sè yīn chén de kāi kǒu le ， rán ér tā zì jǐ qīng chǔ 。 zhè zhǐ bù guò shì tuō cí bà le ， qí yú de xiū shì yǔ yāo zú yě jiù bà le ， nà lín xiǎo zi de shí lì zhe shí liǎo de ， zì jǐ ruò bù chū shǒu ， kǒng pà shǒu xià mó zūn gēn běn jiù méi yǒu rén néng gòu jiāng tā zhì fú 。
虚无魔君脸色阴沉的开口了，然而他自己清楚。这只不过是托辞罢了，其余的修士与妖族也就罢了，那林小子的实力着实了得，自己若不出手，恐怕手下魔尊根本就没有人能够将他制伏。
"Master, you've worked hard. That Lin Xuan is truly reckless; he dared to trouble your majesty. With Master's presence, it will surely be a quick victory!"
“ shī zūn xīn kǔ ， nà lín xiǎo zi yě zhēn shì bù zhī sǐ huó ， gǎn láo dòng nín de dà jià ， shī zūn chū mǎ ， yí dìng shì shǒu dào qín lái a ！”
“师尊辛苦，那林小子也真是不知死活，敢劳动您的大驾，师尊出马，一定是手到擒来啊！”
The Dragon Slayer wore a sycophantic smile as flattery poured from his lips.
miè lóng liǎn shàng mǎn shì péi xiào zhī sè ， xiàn mèi de shēng yīn bù tíng chuán rù ěr duǒ 。
灭龙脸上满是陪笑之色，献媚的声音不停传入耳朵。
"Humph, although Lin Xuan is formidable, he’s not something to fear. Where could that Nai Long be?"
“ hēng ， lín xiǎo zi suī rán liǎo de ， dào yě bù zú wèi jù ， jiù shì bù zhī dào nà nài lóng zài nǎ lǐ ？”
“哼，林小子虽然了得，倒也不足为惧，就是不知道那鼐龙在哪里？”
"Humph, Nai Long the True Immortal is despicable and cowardly; he only knows how to use underhanded tactics. He wouldn't dare face Master one-on-one. I imagine he's already fled to the far reaches of the heavens."
“ hēng ， nài lóng zhēn rén bēi bǐ wú chǐ ， yě jiù huì wán nòng yī xiē guǐ yù jì liǎng ér yǐ ， nǎ ér gǎn yǔ shī zūn nín yī duì yī ， wǒ xiǎng zhè shí hòu yǐ táo dào le tiān biān qù 。”
“哼，鼐龙真人卑鄙无耻，也就会玩弄一些鬼蜮伎俩而已，哪儿敢与师尊您一对一，我想这时候已逃到了天边去。”
I hope so.
“ dàn yuàn rú cǐ 。”
“但愿如此。”
Flattery was pleasant, but the Void Sovereign wasn’t a fool. He knew that such words were mere flattery and not to be taken seriously.
mǎ pì tīng zhe shū fú ， dàn xū wú mó jūn yě bú shì bái chī ， zì rán bú huì jiāng zhè yàng de huà yǔ dàng zhēn le qù 。
马屁听着舒服，但虚无魔君也不是白痴，自然不会将这样的话语当真了去。
Nai Long’s actions lacked honor; his methods were despicable. However, his strength could not be underestimated.
nài lóng xíng shì què shí bù jiǎng guī jǔ ， háo wú gāo shǒu fēng dù ， dàn shí lì zhī kě bù ， què shì fēn háo yě zuò bù liǎo jiǎ de 。
鼐龙行事确实不讲规矩，毫无高手风度，但实力之可怖，却是分毫也做不了假的。
To claim Nai Long feared him was merely self-deception.
shuō nài lóng zhēn rén huì pà zì jǐ ， xū wú mó jūn yě zhī dào zhè bù guò shì zì qī qī rén ér yǐ 。
说鼐龙真人会怕自己，虚无魔君也知道这不过是自欺欺人而已。
That fellow must be hiding somewhere.
nà jiā huo yí dìng shì duǒ zài àn chù 。
那家伙一定是躲在暗处。
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suàn le ， xiān bù xiǎng zhè me duō ， bīng lái jiāng dǎng ， shuǐ lái tǔ yǎn ， xiān jiāng zhè lín xiǎo zi miè chú ， jiē xià lái ， zài sī liáng zhè me duì fù nài lóng hǎo le 。
算了，先不想这么多，兵来将挡，水来土掩，先将这林小子灭除，接下来，再思量这么对付鼐龙好了。
Forget about it for now. Let the situation unfold as it will. First, deal with Lin Xuan and then think of how to handle Nai Long later.
xū wú mó jūn nǎo hǎi zhōng de niàn tou rú diàn guāng shí huǒ ， yǐ jiāng cè lüè dìng xià lái le ， suí hòu kàn le yī yǎn nà zhāng tóu shǔ mù de mó zūn ：“ miè lóng ， nǐ gāng gāng jìn jí ， jiù gēn zài wèi shī shēn cè ， bù kě lí kāi tài yuǎn le 。”
虚无魔君脑海中的念头如电光石火，已将策略定下来了，随后看了一眼那獐头鼠目的魔尊：“灭龙，你刚刚晋级，就跟在为师身侧，不可离开太远了。”
The Void Sovereign’s thoughts raced like lightning, formulating his strategy. He glanced at the sly-looking demon lord named Ma.
“ duō xiè shī fù 。”
“多谢师傅。”
"Dragon Slayer, you just ascended; stay close to me. Don’t stray too far."
miè lóng dà xǐ ， shēn shēn yī yī ， kǒu zhōng yú cí cháo sòng ， tīng dé xū wú shì hún shēn shū fú ， jiāng shǒu yī huī ：“ hǎo le ， fèng chéng huà yī huì er zài shuō ， qiě kàn wǒ zǎi le lín xuān zhè xiǎo jiā huo 。”
灭龙大喜，深深一揖，口中谀词潮送，听得虚无是浑身舒服，将手一挥：“好了，奉承话一会儿再说，且看我宰了林轩这小家伙。”
"Thank you, Master."
huà yīn wèi luò ， yī piàn cāng bái sè de mó qì yóu tā shēn tǐ biǎo miàn fú xiàn ér chū ， jiāng zhāng tóu shǔ mù de mó zūn bāo guǒ ， yǔ zì jǐ yì qǐ ， xiàng qián fāng fēi qù le 。
话音未落，一片苍白色的魔气由他身体表面浮现而出，将獐头鼠目的魔尊包裹，与自己一起，向前方飞去了。
Dragon Slayer was overjoyed and bowed deeply, showering him with flattery. The Void Sovereign felt comfortable as he waved his hand: "Enough of that for now. Let’s see how I deal with this Lin Xuan brat."
xū wú qīn zì chū shǒu ， qí yú de mó zūn gǎn bù yòng mìng ， yí gè gè jiē xiǎn lù chū zhēng níng fǎ xiàng ， guài hǒu lián lián ， cháo zhe qián fāng pū luò 。
虚无亲自出手，其余的魔尊敢不用命，一个个皆显露出狰狞法相，怪吼连连，朝着前方扑落。
Before the words were fully spoken, a pale gray demonic aura emerged from his body, enveloping the sly-looking demon lord and flying towards the front.
……
……
With the Void Sovereign personally involved, the other demon lords dared not hold back. They revealed their terrifying forms, howling as they lunged forward.
zài shuō lín xuān zhè biān ， hēi fèng yāo nǚ yī mǎ dāng xiān ， wěi suí de yòu shì yī qún xiū wèi jīng shēn de dù jié qī xiū xiān zhě ， zì rán shì shì rú pò zhú 。
再说林轩这边，黑凤妖女一马当先，尾随的又是一群修为精深的渡劫期修仙者，自然是势如破竹。
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bù lùn zhèn fǎ hái shì bù zhǎng yǎn de yù wài tiān mó ， dōu gēn běn dǐ dí bú zhù ， bèi zhòng rén yī zhèn shén tōng luàn hōng ， jiù miè shā chéng huī jìn le 。
不论阵法还是不长眼的域外天魔，都根本抵敌不住，被众人一阵神通乱轰，就灭杀成灰烬了。
Meanwhile, Black Phoenix’s swift advance was followed by a group of powerful late-stage cultivators. They made quick work of any array formations or mindless域外天魔 that stood in their way.
dàn lín xuān liǎn shàng bìng méi yǒu lù chū diào yǐ qīng xīn de shén sè ， bì jìng zhè yī lù zǒu lái tā men zhǐ kàn jiàn liáo liáo jǐ wèi mó zūn jí bié de qiáng zhě ， duì fāng zhǔn bèi dé rú cǐ chōng zú ， yú qíng yú lǐ ， gāo shǒu dōu bù kě néng zhǐ yǒu zhè yì diǎn de 。
但林轩脸上并没有露出掉以轻心的神色，毕竟这一路走来他们只看见寥寥几位魔尊级别的强者，对方准备得如此充足，于情于理，高手都不可能只有这一点的。
But Lin Xuan did not show any signs of complacency. After all, the only few demon lords they had encountered so far were just a fraction of what was prepared. It didn’t make sense for there to be such an imbalance.
zhè ge niàn tou shàng wèi zhuǎn guò ， lín xuān tū rán méi shāo yī dòng ， xiàng shì gǎn yìng dào shén me ：“ shǎn kāi ！”
这个念头尚未转过，林轩突然眉梢一动，像是感应到什么：“闪开！”
Before he could fully process this thought, Lin Xuan suddenly moved his brow as if sensing something: "Move!"
huà yīn wèi luò ， tā shēn xíng yī shǎn ， yǐ shī zhǎn chū héng dù xū kōng zhī shù ， chū xiàn zài shù shí lǐ kāi wài ， qí yú de dù jié qī lǎo guài ， dà duō yě fǎn yìng hěn kuài 。
话音未落，他身形一闪，已施展出横渡虚空之术，出现在数十里开外，其余的渡劫期老怪，大多也反应很快。
As soon as the words left his mouth, he flashed away with the technique of crossing through space, appearing several dozen miles ahead. Most of the other old demon lords reacted quickly too; after all, they had faced countless trials and tribulations to reach this level.
bì jìng néng gòu xiū liàn dào zhè ge děng jí ， nǎ yí gè bú shì jīng lì liǎo wú shù de xīng fēng xuè yǔ ， yìng biàn zì rán shì cóng róng bù pò dì 。
毕竟能够修炼到这个等级，哪一个不是经历了无数的腥风血雨，应变自然是从容不迫地。
Boom!
hōng ！
轰！
A loud explosion echoed in Lin Xuan’s ears as a large area was struck by black lightning from the void, turning it into a sea of thunder. Electric sparks danced in the sky.
yī shēng jù xiǎng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， yī dà piàn hēi sè de léi diàn háo wú zhēng zhào de yóu xū kōng zhōng jī luò ， jiāng fāng yuán shù lǐ ， huà wèi le yī piàn léi hǎi ， xū kōng zhōng ， diàn máng luàn cuàn 。
一声巨响传入耳朵，一大片黑色的雷电毫无征兆的由虚空中击落，将方圆数里，化为了一片雷海，虚空中，电芒乱窜。
The power was astonishing. Fortunately, he dodged quickly; otherwise, even late-stage cultivators might have struggled to escape this storm, risking their lives.
wēi lì lìng rén zé shé ， xìng hǎo duǒ dé xùn sù ， fǒu zé jí biàn dù jié qī cún zài ， bèi juǎn rù zhè piàn léi hǎi ， yě huì shǒu máng jiǎo luàn ， shèn zhì yǒu yǔn luò de wēi xiǎn 。
威力令人咋舌，幸好躲得迅速，否则即便渡劫期存在，被卷入这片雷海，也会手忙脚乱，甚至有陨落的危险。
"Humph, sneaking around for an ambush—do域外天魔 only have these meager abilities?"
“ hēng ， guǐ guǐ suì suì de tōu xí ， yù wài tiān mó ， nán dào jiù zhǐ yǒu zhè diǎn běn shì ér yǐ ？”
“哼，鬼鬼祟祟的偷袭，域外天魔，难道就只有这点本事而已？”
Lin Xuan’s lips curled into a cold smirk.
This time, Lin Xuan spared no hand. The power of the Nine Palaces Musty Sword was fully unleashed, producing a series of crackling sounds as the void collapsed and the surrounding hundred miles of elemental energy surged towards him.
It might not seem like much, but in this vast area, countless cultivators and heavenly demons were engaged in battle. Lin Xuan could snatch elemental energy from them; his strength truly astounded.
The large-scale conflict paused momentarily as everyone's eyes turned to Lin Xuan. However, he ignored them and pointed a finger forward.
As he moved, the giant sword became blurry before crashing down with immense force.
Boom!
A loud explosion echoed in his ears, followed by colorful light. The surface of the blade was bathed in dozens of elemental laws, producing crackling sounds. Despite its formidable defenses, the protective shield of Black Phoenix Valley could not withstand it, and a large gap appeared.
It was wide enough for over a hundred people to pass through.
Lin Xuan was delighted at such an opportunity and did not hesitate. He raised his hand and called out, "All fellow cultivators, follow me into battle."
Before the words were fully spoken, Lin Xuan's body radiated with intense light as he flew forward.
A soft chuckle reached his ears. A dark black phoenix appeared, its elegant form revealing that it was the Black Phoenix Valley’s true form, flying alongside him.
Lin Xuan couldn't help but smile in relief.
"Thank you for your noble deed."
"It's nothing, my lord. We are allies; fighting together is only fitting."
Before he could finish speaking, a soft roar emanated from the black phoenix, and with a flap of its wings, it was enveloped in black flames that blazed fiercely.
Countless fire arrows appeared, raining down like a storm towards the front.
"Aaah!"
A cry echoed as dozens of域外天魔 fell to their deaths. Among them were several peak spirit realm cultivators, making up about a third of the group.
One strike and they are dead!
This demoness's abilities truly impressed Lin Xuan; he had gained an additional powerful ally.
His companions weren't just one person. The black phoenix was the fastest, while the other old monsters also managed to kill their opponents and enter through the gap in the shield.
"Truly a bunch of trash!"
The Void Sovereign was both angry and shocked. What should have been a perfect situation had turned into this mess. He felt utterly defeated.
Turning his head: "Why are you still here? Go down and face the enemy."
He addressed the surrounding demon lords.
"Yes, sir!"
City gates burning can affect everyone nearby. The demon lords took an unjustified beating, naturally feeling aggrieved. However, in a world where strength ruled, they dared not voice their dissatisfaction.
They gritted their teeth as their demonic radiance flared and flew towards the front. They couldn't fight the Void Sovereign directly, so they would vent their anger on the cultivators who had intruded.
Next, the Void Sovereign slowly stood up.
"Master, you..."
The Dragon Slayer was at the back of the group when he sensed this scene, turning his head in surprise.
"As the alliance leader, Lin Xuan can lead by example. How could I sit here and not set a good example for my subordinates?"
The Void Sovereign's face darkened as he spoke, but he knew it was just an excuse. While other cultivators and demons might be manageable, Lin Xuan’s strength was formidable. Without his intervention, none of the demon lords would have been able to subdue him.
"Master, you've worked hard. That Lin Xuan is truly reckless; he dared to trouble your majesty. With Master's presence, it will surely be a quick victory!"
The Dragon Slayer wore a sycophantic smile as flattery poured from his lips.
"Humph, although Lin Xuan is formidable, he’s not something to fear. Where could that Nai Long be?"
"Humph, Nai Long the True Immortal is despicable and cowardly; he only knows how to use underhanded tactics. He wouldn't dare face Master one-on-one. I imagine he's already fled to the far reaches of the heavens."
I hope so.
Flattery was pleasant, but the Void Sovereign wasn’t a fool. He knew that such words were mere flattery and not to be taken seriously.
Nai Long’s actions lacked honor; his methods were despicable. However, his strength could not be underestimated.
To claim Nai Long feared him was merely self-deception.
That fellow must be hiding somewhere.
—
Forget about it for now. Let the situation unfold as it will. First, deal with Lin Xuan and then think of how to handle Nai Long later.
The Void Sovereign’s thoughts raced like lightning, formulating his strategy. He glanced at the sly-looking demon lord named Ma.
"Dragon Slayer, you just ascended; stay close to me. Don’t stray too far."
"Thank you, Master."
Dragon Slayer was overjoyed and bowed deeply, showering him with flattery. The Void Sovereign felt comfortable as he waved his hand: "Enough of that for now. Let’s see how I deal with this Lin Xuan brat."
Before the words were fully spoken, a pale gray demonic aura emerged from his body, enveloping the sly-looking demon lord and flying towards the front.
With the Void Sovereign personally involved, the other demon lords dared not hold back. They revealed their terrifying forms, howling as they lunged forward.
—
Meanwhile, Black Phoenix’s swift advance was followed by a group of powerful late-stage cultivators. They made quick work of any array formations or mindless域外天魔 that stood in their way.
But Lin Xuan did not show any signs of complacency. After all, the only few demon lords they had encountered so far were just a fraction of what was prepared. It didn’t make sense for there to be such an imbalance.
Before he could fully process this thought, Lin Xuan suddenly moved his brow as if sensing something: "Move!"
As soon as the words left his mouth, he flashed away with the technique of crossing through space, appearing several dozen miles ahead. Most of the other old demon lords reacted quickly too; after all, they had faced countless trials and tribulations to reach this level.
Boom!
A loud explosion echoed in Lin Xuan’s ears as a large area was struck by black lightning from the void, turning it into a sea of thunder. Electric sparks danced in the sky.
The power was astonishing. Fortunately, he dodged quickly; otherwise, even late-stage cultivators might have struggled to escape this storm, risking their lives.
"Humph, sneaking around for an ambush—do域外天魔 only have these meager abilities?"
Lin Xuan’s lips curled into a cold smirk.