tiān yuán hǎi ！
天元海！
Tianyuan Sea!
cǐ shí sì rén cái xiǎng qǐ ， zhè ér kě shì zhe míng de jìn dì ， qiān bǎi nián lái ， shǎo yǒu rén shè zú ， biàn shì dù jié qī cún zài ， yì róng yì zài zhè lǐ yǔn luò 。
此时四人才想起，这儿可是着名的禁地，千百年来，少有人涉足，便是渡劫期存在，亦容易在这里陨落。
At this moment, the four of them remembered that this was a famous forbidden area where few dared to venture for millennia. Even Transcendence Period existences might fall here.
“ sì wèi dào yǒu hái yào dǎ me ？”
“四位道友还要打么？”
"Still fighting?"
huáng lóng zhēn rén de shēng yīn dǎo shì bù jí ， bì jìng tā de chǔ jìng yuán běn jiù bù miào yǐ jí ， yǎn qián ， yě xǔ huì shì yī qí miào de zhuǎn jī 。
黄龙真人的声音倒是不急，毕竟他的处境原本就不妙以极，眼前，也许会是一奇妙的转机。
The voice of Yellow Dragon True Man was not urgent; after all, his situation was already dire. Perhaps this could be a miraculous turning point.
suǒ wèi huò xī fú suǒ yǐ 。
所谓祸兮福所倚。
Misfortune can turn into good fortune.
ér nà sān míng yù wài tiān mó ， zé miàn miàn xiāng qù 。
而那三名域外天魔，则面面相觑。
Meanwhile, the three域外天魔 exchanged glances.
“ zěn me bàn ？”
“怎么办？”
"What should we do?"
fàng qì xīn yǒu bù gān ， kě yào liú xià lái ， yòu huì mào tài dà de fēng xiǎn 。
放弃心有不甘，可要留下来，又会冒太大的风险。
Giving up felt unsatisfactory, but staying would also pose too much risk.
zuǒ yòu wéi nán 。
左右为难。
They were at a loss.
zhēn shì lìng rén tóu téng de jué zé ， ér jiù zài tā men jǐ gè jǔ qí bù dìng de shí kè ， yì biàn tū qǐ le 。
真是令人头疼的抉择，而就在他们几个举棋不定的时刻，异变突起了。
It was a headache-inducing choice. Just as they hesitated, something unexpected happened.
sī háo zhēng zhào yě wú ， yī tiáo yǒu hēi de chù shǒu yóu nà hǎi yáng zhōng fú xiàn ér chū ， rú liú xīng xù yǔ ， shì shǎn diàn jīng hóng ， xiàng zhe huáng lóng zhēn rén chán rào ér lái le 。
丝毫征兆也无，一条黝黑的触手由那海洋中浮现而出，如流星絮羽，似闪电惊虹，向着黄龙真人缠绕而来了。
There was no warning; a black tentacle emerged from the ocean, like a shooting star or lightning bolt, and snaked towards Yellow Dragon True Man.
huáng lóng zhēn rén yī jīng ， dàn tā bì jìng shì dù jié hòu qī de qiáng zhě ， fǎn yìng xùn sù ， shǒu yī tái ， yī lǚ jiàn guāng fēi shè chū zhǐ jiān ， zhǔn què wú wù de zhǎn zài le nà chù shǒu de shàng miàn 。
黄龙真人一惊，但他毕竟是渡劫后期的强者，反应迅速，手一抬，一缕剑光飞射出指尖，准确无误的斩在了那触手的上面。
Yellow Dragon True Man was startled but quickly reacted. He raised his hand, sending a sword of light flying out, which precisely cut into the tentacle.
liǎng xiāng zhuàng jī ， què shì mèn xiǎng shēng chuán rù ěr lǐ 。
两相撞击，却是闷响声传入耳里。
The collision produced a dull sound.
nà chù shǒu yī huǎn ， jì xù chōu dǎ guò lái ， ér jiàn guāng què bèi zhuàng chéng le suì piàn 。
那触手一缓，继续抽打过来，而剑光却被撞成了碎片。
The tentacle paused before continuing to strike, while the sword disintegrated upon impact.
“ bù kě néng ！”
“不可能！”
"Impossible!"
huáng lóng zhēn rén liǎn shàng lù chū yī sī hài rán ， gāng cái nà shuǎi shǒu yī jī ， suī rán bù kě néng yòng jìn quán lì ， dàn yì shì zú yǐ kāi shān liè shí ， zhè chù shǒu shì shén me dōng xī ， jiān yìng zhì cǐ 。
黄龙真人脸上露出一丝骇然，刚才那甩手一击，虽然不可能用尽全力，但亦是足以开山裂石，这触手是什么东西，坚硬至此。
A look of shock appeared on Yellow Dragon True Man's face. Although he couldn't have used his full strength with that throw, it was enough to split mountains and crack rocks. What kind of creature could be this tough?
xīn zhōng rú cǐ xiǎng zhe ， què bù dé bù yìng fù ， zhè yī cì tā bù gǎn cáng zhuō ， jiāng zì jǐ de běn mìng xiān jiàn jì chū ， ěr biān zé chuán lái yī zhèn hū hè ， bǎi máng zhī zhōng huí guò tóu lú ， zhǐ jiàn nà sān míng mó zūn yì shì shǒu máng jiǎo luàn dào jí chù ， tā men shēn tǐ zhōu wéi de chù shǒu gèng duō 。
心中如此想着，却不得不应付，这一次他不敢藏拙，将自己的本命仙剑祭出，耳边则传来一阵呼喝，百忙之中回过头颅，只见那三名魔尊亦是手忙脚乱到极处，他们身体周围的触手更多。
Despite these thoughts, he had no choice but to deal with the situation. This time, he didn’t hide; instead, he summoned his own divine sword. Amidst the chaos, he turned around to see the three demon lords also struggling desperately. There were more tentacles surrounding their bodies.
“ zhè jiū jìng shì shén me dōng xī ？”
“这究竟是什么东西？”
"What is this thing?"
sì rén xīn zhōng jīng yà yǐ jí ， bù yuē ér tóng de shén shí yán zhǎn chū qù ， què fā xiàn le yí gè lìng tā men mù dèng kǒu dāi de mì mì 。
四人心中惊讶以极，不约而同的神识延展出去，却发现了一个令他们目瞪口呆的秘密。
The four of them were shocked beyond words as they extended their consciousnesses, revealing a shocking secret.
zài tiān yuán hǎi de shēn chù ， yǒu yī tiān rán xíng chéng de dòng fǔ ， suī rán hěn jiǎn lòu 。 dàn què shí yǔ xiū xiān zhě de jū zhù dì xiāng chà fǎng fú ， cǐ shí zài dòng fǔ de zuì shēn chù ， yǒu yī hēi sè de cán jiǎn 。
在天元海的深处，有一天然形成的洞府，虽然很简陋。但确实与修仙者的居住地相差仿佛，此时在洞府的最深处，有一黑色的蚕茧。
Deep in Tianyuan Sea, there was a naturally formed cave. Although it was simple, it resembled a place where cultivators lived. In the deepest part of the cave, there was a black cocoon.
ér zài cán jiǎn de páng biān ， hái yǒu yī xiē hǎi shòu de shī tǐ ， zhè xiē hǎi shòu dōu qiáng dà yǐ jí ， měi yī tóu dōu néng pì měi dù jié qī ， bù shǎo líng zhì yǐ jīng kāi shǐ ， rán ér lín sǐ qián ， yǎn zhōng què chōng mǎn le jīng kǒng zhī yì 。
而在蚕茧的旁边，还有一些海兽的尸体，这些海兽都强大以极，每一头都能媲美渡劫期，不少灵智已经开始，然而临死前，眼中却充满了惊恐之意。
Beside the cocoon lay several sea beast corpses, each as formidable as Transcendence Period existences. Many had already developed spiritual intelligence but showed extreme fear before their deaths.
zhè yí mù ， kàn shàng qù pǒ yǒu xiē guǐ yì 。
这一幕，看上去颇有些诡异。
This scene seemed eerie.
ér nà xiē hēi sè de chù shǒu 。 jiù shì yóu cán jiǎn biǎo miàn yán zhǎn chū lái dì 。
而那些黑色的触手。就是由蚕茧表面延展出来地。
The black tentacles extended from the surface of the cocoon.
cǐ jiǎn bìng bú shì sǐ wù ， lǐ miàn yǐn yǐn yǒu yī gǔ qiáng dà de qì xī liú lù chū ， piān piān yòu ruò yǒu ruò wú 。
此茧并不是死物，里面隐隐有一股强大的气息流露出，偏偏又若有若无。
This cocoon wasn't lifeless; a powerful aura could be felt within, though faintly so.
yī rén sān mó de biǎo qíng jiē nán kàn dào jí chù ， suī rán bù zhī dào shì qíng de yuán wěi shǐ mò ， dàn nǎ lǐ bù zhī dào zì jǐ de chǔ jìng fēi cháng wēi xiǎn le 。
一人三魔的表情皆难看到极处，虽然不知道事情的原委始末，但哪里不知道自己的处境非常危险了。
The expressions on the demon lords and the long-eared green-eyed demon lord were difficult to read. Even without knowing the full story, they knew their situation was perilous.
wǒ wèi yú ròu ， rén zuò dāo zǔ ， tā men jū rán chéng le zhè shén mì cán jiǎn de liè wù 。
我为鱼肉，人做刀俎，他们居然成了这神秘蚕茧的猎物。
They had become prey for this mysterious cocoon.
“ bì xū kuài diǎn lí kāi cǐ chù 。”
“必须快点离开此处。”
"We must leave quickly."
nà zhǎng ěr bì mù dì mó zūn jīng hū ， cǐ shí tā men zì gù bù xiá ， yǐ méi yǒu jīng lì qù duì fù nà huáng lóng zūn zhě 。
那长耳碧目的魔尊惊呼，此时他们自顾不暇，已没有精力去对付那黄龙尊者。
The long-eared green-eyed demon lord exclaimed in alarm. They couldn’t handle it themselves anymore and no longer had the energy to deal with Yellow Dragon True Man.
bì jìng yǔ lì gōng xiāng bǐ 。 bǎo zhù xiǎo mìng cái shì zuì zhòng yào dì 。
毕竟与立功相比。保住小命才是最重要地。
After all, preserving their lives was more important than making a name for themselves.
yī shí jiān mó qì gǔn gǔn ， líng guāng dà zuò ， rán ér què méi yǒu yòng tú ， nà hēi sè de chù shǒu guǐ yì nán cè 。 qiě yuè dǎ yuè duō 。
一时间魔气滚滚，灵光大做，然而却没有用途，那黑色的触手诡异难测。且越打越多。
Demon energy surged, and spiritual light shone brightly, but to no avail. The black tentacles were unpredictable and kept increasing in number.
tā men bù zhī dào de shì ， nà cán jiǎn tǐ jī páng bó ， rán ér lǐ miàn què shì zhōng kōng de ， bāo guǒ zhe yī yīng jùn shào nián 。
他们不知道的是，那蚕茧体积磅礴，然而里面却是中空的，包裹着一英俊少年。
Unbeknownst to them, the cocoon was vast on the outside but hollow inside, containing a handsome young man.
ruò shì lín xuān zài zhè lǐ 。 jiù huì shú xī dào jí diǎn 。
若是林轩在这里。就会熟悉到极点。
If Lin Xuan had been here, he would have recognized him immediately.
tián xiǎo jiàn ！
田小剑！
Tian Xiao Jian!
zhè me duō nián ， tā sì hū yì zhí zài cán jiǎn zhōng chén shuì zháo ， rán ér zhè shí hòu 。 tū rán zēng kāi le shuāng mù 。
这么多年，他似乎一直在蚕茧中沉睡着，然而这时候。突然增开了双目。
For so many years, it seemed as if he had been sleeping within the cocoon. Now, his eyes suddenly opened.
guǎng hán jiè fā shēng de yī qiè ， lín xuān bìng bù qīng chǔ 。
广寒界发生的一切，林轩并不清楚。
None of what happened in the Broad Cold Realm was clear to Lin Xuan.
cǐ kè gē wǔ shēng píng ， tā zhèng zuò zài mó luó shān zhōng yǐn yàn ， xī rì xū wú mó jūn de dòng fǔ ， rú jīn yǐ bèi xiū shì men zhàn jù le 。
此刻歌舞升平，他正坐在魔螺山中饮宴，昔日虚无魔君的洞府，如今已被修士们占据了。
At this moment, music and dancing filled the air as he sat in the middle of Magic Snail Mountain, feasting at a banquet. The former Void King’s lair had been taken over by cultivators.
zhè yī zhàn suī rán yǒu xiē qū zhé ， dàn què shì hān chàng lín lí de dà shèng méi cuò ， wèi le gǔ wǔ shì qì ， huò zhě shuō wèi le kào láo zì jǐ ， yī cháng qìng zhù de yàn huì ， dōu shì nán miǎn dì 。
这一战虽然有些曲折，但却是酣畅淋漓的大胜没错，为了鼓舞士气，或者说为了犒劳自己，一场庆祝的宴会，都是难免地。
Although the battle had its twists and turns, it was indeed a victorious one. To boost morale or reward himself, a celebratory feast was inevitable.
chóng shān jùn lǐng ， yǐ bèi dàng píng le mó qì ， chōng yù de líng qì kāi shǐ shùn fēng liú tǎng xiàng le zhè lǐ ， yī zuò zuò mó diàn bèi fǎ bǎo jī dé fěn suì ， qǔ ér dài zhī shì bá dì ér qǐ de qióng lóu yù yǔ 。
崇山峻岭，已被荡平了魔气，充裕的灵气开始顺风流淌像了这里，一座座魔殿被法宝击得粉碎，取而代之是拔地而起的琼楼玉宇。
The mountains were cleared of demon energy, and abundant spiritual energy began to flow freely through the area. Magic palaces shattered under the power of talismans, replaced by magnificent琼楼玉宇 (jade pavilions).
cāng hǎi sāng tián ， zhè me duō dà néng xiū shì jù zài yì qǐ ， zì rán yǒu guǐ shén mò cè de néng lì ， hěn kuài ， mó luó shān jiù yóu yī chù mó kū ， biàn chéng le xiān shān fú dì 。
沧海桑田，这么多大能修士聚在一起，自然有鬼神莫测的能力，很快，魔螺山就由一处魔窟，变成了仙山福地。
In such a gathering of powerful cultivators, supernatural abilities abounded, turning Magic Snail Mountain into a paradise.
dàn zhè yàng suǒ suì de shì qíng ， lín xuān shì bù yòng guǎn dì 。
但这样琐碎的事情，林轩是不用管地。
But Lin Xuan didn’t need to worry about such trivial matters.
cǐ shí tā zài dà diàn zhōng dà yàn bīn kè ， dòng tīng de yīn yuè ， shēn xíng róu mèi de nǚ zǐ piān piān qǐ wǔ ， yǒu zī gé zuò zài zhè lǐ de dōu shì dù jié qī lǎo guài wù ， lín xuān yǔ nài lóng zhēn rén zì rán shì zuò zài zhǔ wèi shàng de 。
此时他在大殿中大宴宾客，动听的音乐，身形柔媚的女子翩翩起舞，有资格坐在这里的都是渡劫期老怪物，林轩与鼐龙真人自然是坐在主位上的。
He was hosting guests in the grand hall. The music was enchanting, and graceful women danced around him. Among those seated were old Transcendence Period monsters, with Yellow Dragon True Man and Lin Xuan at the head table. Qin Yan and Sheyi, though域外天魔 (foreign heavenly demons), were invited as honored guests.
ér qín yán yǔ zhé yì zuò wéi guì bīn ， jū rán yě jiē dào le yāo qǐng 。
而秦妍与折翼作为贵宾，居然也接到了邀请。
Their curiosity piqued, Lin Xuan couldn’t afford to be too presumptuous. He planned to discuss this matter after the feast.
liǎng nǚ suī shì yù wài tiān mó ， dàn zàn shí kě suàn méng yǒu méi cuò 。
两女虽是域外天魔，但暂时可算盟友没错。
Music flowed like pearls in a jade bowl, and soon everyone was tipsy. But at that moment, something unexpected happened.
hé kuàng lín xuān xīn zhōng yǒu tài duō de yí huò ， tā de pián yi qǐ shì nà me hǎo zhàn de ， jiāng qín yán qǐng lái ， bù néng shuō hóng mén yàn ， dàn zhì shǎo xū yào yí gè jiāo chāi 。
何况林轩心中有太多的疑惑，他的便宜岂是那么好占的，将秦妍请来，不能说鸿门宴，但至少需要一个交差。
In the center of the hall, where a beautiful maiden had been dancing, Yellow Dragon True Man suddenly sat up with a lazy expression. "Move aside!"
bù guò cǐ kè ， rén duō ěr zá ， lín xuān yě bú shì mào shī de xiū xiān zhě ， zhǔn bèi děng yàn huì jié shù zài shuō 。
不过此刻，人多耳杂，林轩也不是冒失的修仙者，准备等宴会结束再说。
A gentle breeze followed his command, pushing the women to one side. The reaction stunned all the cultivators present, and Lin Xuan was among the fastest to react, his face showing concern.
xiān lè zhū luò yù pán ， hěn kuài jiù jiǔ rè ěr hān ， rán ér jiù zài zhè shí ， què chū xiàn le shuí yě méi yǒu xiǎng dào de yì wài 。
仙乐珠落玉盘，很快就酒热耳酣，然而就在这时，却出现了谁也没有想到的意外。
In the next moment, spiritual light flashed in the center of the hall as golden talismans appeared, forming a mysterious array that rearranged itself into a complex pattern.
dà diàn de zhōng jiān ， yuán běn yǒu měi mào de shào nǚ zài gē zài wǔ ， nài lóng zhēn rén yī liǎn lǎn yáng yáng de shén sè ， tū rán ， tā xiàng shì gǎn jué dào shén me ， zuò le qǐ lái ， xiù páo yī shuǎi ：“ ràng kāi ！”
大殿的中间，原本有美貌的少女载歌载舞，鼐龙真人一脸懒洋洋的神色，突然，他像是感觉到什么，坐了起来，袖袍一甩：“让开！”
A flying sword message appeared at the heart of the array.
yǔ zhī bàn suí de shì ， yī dào qīng fēng xí lái ， jiāng nà jǐ gè nǚ zǐ tuī dào yī biān ， shì fā tū rán ， suǒ yǒu de xiū shì mù dèng kǒu dāi ， qí zhōng zì rán yǐ lín xuān fǎn yìng zuì kuài ， liǎn shàng lù chū le níng zhòng de biǎo qíng lái 。
与之伴随的是，一道清风袭来，将那几个女子推到一边，事发突然，所有的修士目瞪口呆，其中自然以林轩反应最快，脸上露出了凝重的表情来。
"Interdimensional communication technique!"
xià yī kè ， zhǐ jiàn dà diàn de zhōng xīn ， líng guāng sì qǐ ， yí gè gè jīn sè de fú wén ， jiē lián fú xiàn ， shén mì wàn duān ， suí hòu pái liè zǔ hé ， yí gè jīng qiǎo qiě shén mì de zhèn fǎ fú xiàn ér chū 。
下一刻，只见大殿的中心，灵光四起，一个个金色的符文，接连浮现，神秘万端，随后排列组合，一个精巧且神秘的阵法浮现而出。
"Is there really such a miraculous power? I thought it was just a legend."
xià yī kè ，“ wū wū ” shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， nà zhèn fǎ de zhōng xīn ， chū xiàn le yī fēi jiàn chuán shū 。
下一刻，“呜呜”声传入耳朵，那阵法的中心，出现了一飞剑传书。
"Yes, I’ve never seen anything like this before."
“ gé jiè chuán xùn zhī shù ！”
“隔界传讯之术！”
...
“ tiān xià jū rán zhēn yǒu rú cǐ shén qí de shén tōng ， lǎo fū hái yǐ wéi shì chuán shuō 。”
“天下居然真有如此神奇的神通，老夫还以为是传说。”
Discussion buzzed as the old monsters, though experienced, were still taken aback by the scene. Only Yellow Dragon True Man, usually carefree, showed a serious expression for the first time.
“ kě bú shì me ， wǒ yě dì yī cì qīn yǎn mù dǔ 。”
“可不是么，我也第一次亲眼目睹。”
Yellow Dragon True Man raised his hand, and the flying sword message transformed into a fiery dragon that landed in his palm, burning fiercely.
yī shí jiān ， yì lùn shēng qī zuǐ bā shé ， zài chǎng de lǎo guài wù yí gè gè dōu jiàn shí guǎng bó ， dàn yǎn qián de yí mù ， yě ràng tā men jīng dāi le 。
一时间，议论声七嘴八舌，在场的老怪物一个个都见识广博，但眼前的一幕，也让他们惊呆了。
"Brother..."
fǎn ér shì yī xiàng diào er láng dāng de nài lóng zhēn rén ， liǎn shàng lù chū le níng zhòng zhī sè ， biàn shì lín xuān ， yě dì yī cì kàn jiàn tā zhè yàng yán sù 。
反而是一像吊儿郎当的鼐龙真人，脸上露出了凝重之色，便是林轩，也第一次看见他这样严肃。
Lin Xuan saw Yellow Dragon True Man frowning deeply. A look of surprise appeared on his face as well.
nài lóng shǒu yī tái ， nà fēi jiàn chuán shū huà wèi yī dào huǒ lóng ， luò dào le tā de zhǎng xīn lǐ miàn ， xióng xióng rán shāo qǐ lái 。
鼐龙手一抬，那飞剑传书化为一道火龙，落到了他的掌心里面，熊熊燃烧起来。
"Take a look!"
piàn kè hòu 。
片刻后。
Yellow Dragon True Man waved his hand, sending the flames over to him.
“ dà gē ……”
“大哥……”
"Give it to me?"
piàn kè hòu ， lín xuān kàn jiàn nài lóng zhēn rén chóu méi jǐn suǒ ， liǎn shàng yě bù yóu de lù chū yī sī chà yì zhī sè 。
片刻后，林轩看见鼐龙真人愁眉紧锁，脸上也不由得露出一丝诧异之色。
Lin Xuan was slightly surprised but didn’t refuse; curiosity got the better of him.
“ nǐ kàn kàn ba ！”
“你看看吧！”
He took the message and delved into its contents. The first line made his expression change dramatically: the Nine-tailed Heavenly Fox of Qingqiu had met with misfortune, leaving no trace behind. (To be continued...)
Tianyuan Sea!
At this moment, the four of them remembered that this was a famous forbidden area where few dared to venture for millennia. Even Transcendence Period existences might fall here.
"Still fighting?"
The voice of Yellow Dragon True Man was not urgent; after all, his situation was already dire. Perhaps this could be a miraculous turning point.
Misfortune can turn into good fortune.
Meanwhile, the three域外天魔 exchanged glances.
"What should we do?"
Giving up felt unsatisfactory, but staying would also pose too much risk.
They were at a loss.
It was a headache-inducing choice. Just as they hesitated, something unexpected happened.
There was no warning; a black tentacle emerged from the ocean, like a shooting star or lightning bolt, and snaked towards Yellow Dragon True Man.
Yellow Dragon True Man was startled but quickly reacted. He raised his hand, sending a sword of light flying out, which precisely cut into the tentacle.
"Pfft!"
The collision produced a dull sound.
The tentacle paused before continuing to strike, while the sword disintegrated upon impact.
"Impossible!"
A look of shock appeared on Yellow Dragon True Man's face. Although he couldn't have used his full strength with that throw, it was enough to split mountains and crack rocks. What kind of creature could be this tough?
Despite these thoughts, he had no choice but to deal with the situation. This time, he didn’t hide; instead, he summoned his own divine sword. Amidst the chaos, he turned around to see the three demon lords also struggling desperately. There were more tentacles surrounding their bodies.
"What is this thing?"
The four of them were shocked beyond words as they extended their consciousnesses, revealing a shocking secret.
Deep in Tianyuan Sea, there was a naturally formed cave. Although it was simple, it resembled a place where cultivators lived. In the deepest part of the cave, there was a black cocoon.
Beside the cocoon lay several sea beast corpses, each as formidable as Transcendence Period existences. Many had already developed spiritual intelligence but showed extreme fear before their deaths.
This scene seemed eerie.
The black tentacles extended from the surface of the cocoon.
This cocoon wasn't lifeless; a powerful aura could be felt within, though faintly so.
The expressions on the demon lords and the long-eared green-eyed demon lord were difficult to read. Even without knowing the full story, they knew their situation was perilous.
They had become prey for this mysterious cocoon.
"We must leave quickly."
The long-eared green-eyed demon lord exclaimed in alarm. They couldn’t handle it themselves anymore and no longer had the energy to deal with Yellow Dragon True Man.
After all, preserving their lives was more important than making a name for themselves.
Demon energy surged, and spiritual light shone brightly, but to no avail. The black tentacles were unpredictable and kept increasing in number.
Unbeknownst to them, the cocoon was vast on the outside but hollow inside, containing a handsome young man.
If Lin Xuan had been here, he would have recognized him immediately.
Tian Xiao Jian!
For so many years, it seemed as if he had been sleeping within the cocoon. Now, his eyes suddenly opened.
...
None of what happened in the Broad Cold Realm was clear to Lin Xuan.
At this moment, music and dancing filled the air as he sat in the middle of Magic Snail Mountain, feasting at a banquet. The former Void King’s lair had been taken over by cultivators.
Although the battle had its twists and turns, it was indeed a victorious one. To boost morale or reward himself, a celebratory feast was inevitable.
The mountains were cleared of demon energy, and abundant spiritual energy began to flow freely through the area. Magic palaces shattered under the power of talismans, replaced by magnificent琼楼玉宇 (jade pavilions).
In such a gathering of powerful cultivators, supernatural abilities abounded, turning Magic Snail Mountain into a paradise.
But Lin Xuan didn’t need to worry about such trivial matters.
He was hosting guests in the grand hall. The music was enchanting, and graceful women danced around him. Among those seated were old Transcendence Period monsters, with Yellow Dragon True Man and Lin Xuan at the head table. Qin Yan and Sheyi, though域外天魔 (foreign heavenly demons), were invited as honored guests.
Their curiosity piqued, Lin Xuan couldn’t afford to be too presumptuous. He planned to discuss this matter after the feast.
Music flowed like pearls in a jade bowl, and soon everyone was tipsy. But at that moment, something unexpected happened.
In the center of the hall, where a beautiful maiden had been dancing, Yellow Dragon True Man suddenly sat up with a lazy expression. "Move aside!"
A gentle breeze followed his command, pushing the women to one side. The reaction stunned all the cultivators present, and Lin Xuan was among the fastest to react, his face showing concern.
In the next moment, spiritual light flashed in the center of the hall as golden talismans appeared, forming a mysterious array that rearranged itself into a complex pattern.
A flying sword message appeared at the heart of the array.
"Interdimensional communication technique!"
"Is there really such a miraculous power? I thought it was just a legend."
"Yes, I’ve never seen anything like this before."
...
Discussion buzzed as the old monsters, though experienced, were still taken aback by the scene. Only Yellow Dragon True Man, usually carefree, showed a serious expression for the first time.
Yellow Dragon True Man raised his hand, and the flying sword message transformed into a fiery dragon that landed in his palm, burning fiercely.
After a moment,
"Brother..."
Lin Xuan saw Yellow Dragon True Man frowning deeply. A look of surprise appeared on his face as well.
"Take a look!"
Yellow Dragon True Man waved his hand, sending the flames over to him.
"Give it to me?"
Lin Xuan was slightly surprised but didn’t refuse; curiosity got the better of him.
He took the message and delved into its contents. The first line made his expression change dramatically: the Nine-tailed Heavenly Fox of Qingqiu had met with misfortune, leaving no trace behind. (To be continued...)