lín xuān dà gǎn chà yì ， tóng shí xīn zhōng yě qī dài yǐ jí ， duì fāng rú cǐ zhēn ér zhòng zhī de shōu cáng zhè jiàn bǎo wù ， kě xiǎng ér zhī shì hé děng de fēi tóng xiǎo kě 。
林轩大感诧异，同时心中也期待以极，对方如此珍而重之的收藏这件宝物，可想而知是何等的非同小可。
Lin Xuan was greatly surprised, and his heart was filled with anticipation. The other party treated this treasure so carefully, which could only mean its significance was beyond measure.
lín xuān de hū xī dōu yǒu xiē jí cù ， shí lì dào le tā zhè yàng de děng jí ， néng ràng tā dòng xīn de dōng xī yǐ shì suǒ shèng wú jǐ ， ér cǐ kè ， xīn zhōng què yǒu yī zhǒng yù qī ， zhè lǐ miàn de dōng xī duì zì jǐ lái shuō shì dà yǒu bì yì 。
林轩的呼吸都有些急促，实力到了他这样的等级，能让他动心的东西已是所剩无几，而此刻，心中却有一种预期，这里面的东西对自己来说是大有裨益。
Lin Xuan's breathing became slightly rapid. At his current strength level, there were few things that could capture his interest, but now he felt a sense of expectation; the items inside would be highly beneficial to him.
xīn zhōng rú cǐ xiǎng zhe ， lín xuān yī dào dào fǎ jué dǎ chū 。
心中如此想着，林轩一道道法诀打出。
With these thoughts in mind, Lin Xuan began casting spell after spell.
zhōng yú ， jiāng zuì hòu yí gè xiāng zi yě dǎ kāi le ， yìng rù yǎn lián de què shì yí gè yù hé 。
终于，将最后一个箱子也打开了，映入眼帘的却是一个玉盒。
Finally, the last box was opened, revealing an jade box within.
“ jiǔ xīn bīng yù 。”
“九鑫冰玉。”
"Nine Treasure Ice Jade."
ěr biān chuán lái yī shēng qīng hū ， què shì yī páng de yǔ tóng xiān zi liǎn shàng yě lù chū le dòng róng zhī sè 。
耳边传来一声轻呼，却是一旁的雨桐仙子脸上也露出了动容之色。
A soft voice sounded beside him as Rain桐仙子 also showed signs of amazement on her face.
“ zěn me ， xiān zi shí dé cǐ wù ？” lín xuān zhuǎn guò tóu lú 。
“怎么，仙子识得此物？”林轩转过头颅。
"How so, Fairy Rain桐, do you recognize this item?" Lin Xuan turned his head.
“ bù cuò ， cǐ nǎi shàng gǔ zuì zhēn xī de jǐ zhǒng cái liào zhī yī ， qí zhēn xī chéng dù ， jí biàn bǐ zhī pái míng kào hòu de xiān tiān líng bǎo ， yě bù xùn sè ， shén me wàn nián xuán yù zài tā miàn qián gēn běn jiù bù zhí yī tí 。” yǔ tóng xiān zi qīng qǐ zhū chún de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ 。
“不错，此乃上古最珍稀的几种材料之一，其珍稀程度，即便比之排名靠后的先天灵宝，也不逊色，什么万年玄玉在它面前根本就不值一提。”雨桐仙子轻启朱唇的声音传入耳朵。
"Yes, this is one of the most precious materials from ancient times. Its rarity surpasses even lower-grade先天灵宝, and what's a mere ten-thousand-year-old玄玉 in comparison to it?" The soft voice of Fairy Rain桐 entered his ears as she spoke.
“ ó ， nà zhè cái liào yǒu shén me yòng chǔ ？” lín xuān xū xīn qiú jiào qǐ lái le 。
“哦，那这材料有什么用处？”林轩虚心求教起来了。
"Oh, then what use does this material have?" Lin Xuan asked humbly.
“ cǐ nǎi xiān jiā zhī wù ， liàn zhì xiān fǔ qí zhēn shì bì bù kě shǎo de 。” nài lóng zhēn rén zài yī páng jiē kǒu le 。
“此乃仙家之物，炼制仙府奇珍是必不可少的。”鼐龙真人在一旁接口了。
"This is an item for immortals. It’s essential for crafting divine treasures," said True Person Nai Long.
“ xiān fǔ qí zhēn ？” lín xuān shén sè yī dòng ：“ hái qǐng èr wèi jiào wǒ 。”
“仙府奇珍？”林轩神色一动：“还请二位教我。”
"Divine treasures?" Lin Xuan's expression changed: "Please teach me."
“ sān dì ， nǐ zhè me shuō kě jiù jiàn wài le ， nán dào dà gē hái huì tān tú nǐ de bǎo wù ， nǐ jí biàn bù shuō ， wèi xiōng yě huì jiào nǐ ， shuō chuān le yě méi yǒu shén me xī qí ， jiù shì yòng yī zhǒng tè shū de liàn qì shǒu fǎ jiāng zhè jiǔ xīn bīng yù tiān jiā jìn běn mìng fǎ bǎo lǐ ， zài yòng yuán yīng wēn yǎng péi yù 。”
“三弟，你这么说可就见外了，难道大哥还会贪图你的宝物，你即便不说，为兄也会教你，说穿了也没有什么稀奇，就是用一种特殊的炼器手法将这九鑫冰玉添加进本命法宝里，再用元婴温养培育。”
"Third Brother, you shouldn't be so formal. Could it be that Elder Brother would covet your treasure? Even if you don’t say anything, I will still teach you. It’s not much of a secret; just use a special refining technique to add the Nine Treasure Ice Jade into your innate magical artifact and then nurture and cultivate with your元婴."
“ jiù zhè me jiǎn dān ？” lín xuān dà gǎn è rán 。
“就这么简单？”林轩大感愕然。
"Is it really that simple?" Lin Xuan was greatly surprised.
“ nà nǐ yǐ wéi yǒu duō nán ？”
“那你以为有多难？”
"Then what do you think is difficult?"
nài lóng zhēn rén yī biān shuō ， yī biān shēn chū shǒu lái ， zài yāo jiān yī pāi 。 líng guāng yī shǎn ， yī dào bǎo guāng xiàng lín xuān fēi shè ér lái 。
鼐龙真人一边说，一边伸出手来，在腰间一拍。灵光一闪，一道宝光像林轩飞射而来。
True Person Nai Long extended his hand, snapping his fingers. A flash of light appeared, and a beam of treasure light shot towards Lin Xuan.
lín xuān bù gǎn dài màn 。 shēn shǒu jiē guò ， què shì yī cuì lǜ de yù tóng jiǎn 。
林轩不敢怠慢。伸手接过，却是一翠绿的玉瞳简。
Lin Xuan did not hesitate. He reached out to catch it, revealing a green jade cylinder.
“ liàn zhì zhī fǎ yě bù fù zá 。 zhè yù tóng jiǎn lǐ jì zǎi dé shí fēn qīng chǔ ， nǐ zhǐ yào shāo jiā cān wù ， yīng gāi jiù kě yǐ nòng qīng chǔ ， yǒu le jiǔ xīn bīng yù ， zhǐ yào nǐ de shí lì dá dào yí dìng děng jí ， bǎo wù yòu zú gòu xī lì ， zì rán kě yǐ jìn huà chéng xiān fǔ qí zhēn dì 。”
“炼制之法也不复杂。这玉瞳简里记载得十分清楚，你只要稍加参悟，应该就可以弄清楚，有了九鑫冰玉，只要你的实力达到一定等级，宝物又足够犀利，自然可以进化成仙府奇珍地。”
"The method isn't complicated either. The instructions within this jade cylinder are clear. You just need to ponder them slightly, and you should understand. With the Nine Treasure Ice Jade, as long as your strength reaches a certain level and the treasure is sharp enough, it can naturally evolve into a divine treasure."
“ yuán lái rú cǐ ， duō xiè dà gē 。”
“原来如此，多谢大哥。”
"Ah, I see. Thank you, Elder Brother."
lín xuān liǎn shàng lù chū kuáng xǐ zhī sè ， zhè hái zhēn shì tà pò tiě xié wú mì chù 。 dé lái quán bù fèi gōng fu ， jiǔ gōng xū yú jiàn de wēi néng lín xuān xìn xīn shí zú ， rán ér jù lí xiān fǔ qí zhēn què zǒng shì chà le yī bù ， yuán lái shì yīn wèi quē shǎo zhè zuì hòu yī wèi cái liào me ？
林轩脸上露出狂喜之色，这还真是踏破铁鞋无觅处。得来全不费工夫，九宫须臾剑的威能林轩信心十足，然而距离仙府奇珍却总是差了一步，原来是因为缺少这最后一味材料么？
Lin Xuan's face showed great joy. It was truly like finding a needle in a haystack. He had gained without much effort. The power of the Nine Palaces Musty Sword gave him immense confidence, but he always fell short of becoming a divine treasure. Was it because he lacked this final ingredient?
“ dà gē ， cǐ shì nǐ rú cǐ qīng chǔ ， nán dào nǐ yǔ xiān zi de bǎo wù ……” lín xuān yǒu xiē hào qí de kāi kǒu le 。
“大哥，此事你如此清楚，难道你与仙子的宝物……”林轩有些好奇的开口了。
"Elder Brother, you know so clearly about this matter. Could it be that your treasure and Fairy Rain桐's…" Lin Xuan asked curiously.
“ ń 。” yǔ tóng xiān zi diǎn le diǎn tóu ：“ jiǔ xīn bīng yù suī rán zhēn xī ， dàn shàng gǔ de shí hòu zǒng yǒu yī xiē ， lián xuán shí jiè de jiā huo dōu néng zhǎo dào ， wǒ yǔ nài lóng zì rán yě yǒu 。”
“嗯。”雨桐仙子点了点头：“九鑫冰玉虽然珍稀，但上古的时候总有一些，连玄石界的家伙都能找到，我与鼐龙自然也有。”
"Hmm." Fairy Rain桐 nodded: "Although the Nine Treasure Ice Jade is rare, in ancient times, some could even be found by those from the玄石界. Nai Long and I naturally have them as well."
huà yīn wèi luò 。 yī shēng jù xiǎng chuán rù ěr duǒ 。
话音未落。一声巨响传入耳朵。
Before he could finish speaking, a loud noise echoed through the air.
suí hòu kōng jiān bō dòng yì qǐ ， yí gè gāo dà kuí wú de shēn yǐng yìng rù le yǎn lián lǐ 。
随后空间波动一起，一个高大魁梧的身影映入了眼帘里。
Following this, ripples of space appeared, revealing a tall and muscular figure.
shēn shàng hái dài zhe lì qì ， biāo hàn wú bǐ 。
身上还带着戾气，彪悍无比。
The man still carried an aura of anger, looking incredibly fierce.
jù jīng wáng ！
巨鲸王！
King Leviathan Whale!
tā yě zhàn shèng le qiáng dí 。
他也战胜了强敌。
He too had defeated his enemies.
bù guò bǐ qǐ lín xuān sān rén yào shāo wǎn yī xiē 。
不过比起林轩三人要稍晚一些。
However, he was slightly later than Lin Xuan and his companions.
rú jīn jiù zhǐ shèng xià guǎng hán zhēn rén shēng sǐ wèi bǔ …… è ， zhè me shuō 。 sì hū kuā zhāng le yī xiē ， dàn shì shí jiù shì rú cǐ 。
如今就只剩下广寒真人生死未卜……呃，这么说。似乎夸张了一些，但事实就是如此。
Now only True Person Guang Han's fate remained uncertain... Well, that might be overstating it, but the fact was as such. Of course, saying this wasn't to suggest that True Person Guang Han ranked at the bottom among scattered immortals and demon kings in terms of strength; rather, he had yet to recover his essence energy after battling Tian Xiaojian, who inflicted seven-colored玄冰火 upon him.
dāng rán ， huì zhè me shuō 。 bìng bú shì jiǎng guǎng hán zhēn rén de shí lì ， zài sàn xiān yāo wáng zhōng pái míng zuì mò 。 ér shì yīn wèi tā yuán qì wèi fù ， yǔ tián xiǎo jiàn yī zhàn 。 zhōng le qī sè xuán bīng huǒ 。
当然，会这么说。并不是讲广寒真人的实力，在散仙妖王中排名最末。而是因为他元气未复，与田小剑一战。中了七色玄冰火。
Although Lin Xuan had driven it away, his strength could not be fully restored.
suī rán yǐ bèi lín xuān qū chú ， dàn shí lì zì rán bù kě néng shì quán shèng zhuàng tài 。
虽然已被林轩驱除，但实力自然不可能是全盛状态。
And facing the top five strongest from the玄石界, could True Person Guang Han retreat unscathed?
ér miàn duì de yòu shì xuán shí jiè wǔ dà qiáng zhě ， guǎng hán zhēn rén néng fǒu quán shēn ér tuì ne ？
而面对的又是玄石界五大强者，广寒真人能否全身而退呢？
As time passed, Lin Xuan's expression showed concern.
suí zhe shí jiān de tuī yí ， lín xuān de liǎn shàng lù chū yī sī dān xīn zhī yì 。
随着时间的推移，林轩的脸上露出一丝担心之意。
The others seemed quite calm.
yǔ tā xiāng bǐ ， qí tā jǐ rén dǎo shì dàn dìng yǐ jí 。
与他相比，其他几人倒是淡定以极。
Well, if they weren't anxious, why should he worry so much?
dé ， tā men dōu bù zháo jí ， zì jǐ yòu gàn má zài zhè lǐ tǎn tè yōu lǜ 。
得，他们都不着急，自己又干嘛在这里忐忑忧虑。
Lin Xuan sighed and sat cross-legged, beginning to regulate his breath.
lín xuān tàn le kǒu qì ， pán xī ér zuò ， kāi shǐ tiáo xī 。
林轩叹了口气，盘膝而坐，开始调息。
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Without realizing it, several hours had passed. The sun had set, and darkness was approaching.
bù zhī bù jué ， shù gè shí chén yòu yǐ guò qù ， tài yáng yǐ là xià shān pō ， yǎn kàn zhe hēi yè jiù yào lái lín cǐ chù 。
不知不觉，数个时辰又已过去，太阳已落下山坡，眼看着黑夜就要来临此处。
Suddenly, Lin Xuan opened his eyes, looking thoughtfully at a certain empty space on the left side.
sī háo zhēng zhào yě wú ， lín xuān tū rán zhēng kāi shuāng mù ， ruò yǒu suǒ sī de wàng xiàng zuǒ cè mǒu kōng wú yì rén zhī chù 。
丝毫征兆也无，林轩突然睁开双目，若有所思的望向左侧某空无一人之处。
The others' expressions were similar.
qí tā rén de biǎo qíng yě xiāng chà fǎng fú 。
其他人的表情也相差仿佛。
Ripples of space appeared as True Person Guang Han stepped out from a spatial gap.
kōng jiān bō dòng yì qǐ ， guǎng hán zhēn rén cóng yī kōng jiān fèng xì zhōng zǒu le chū qù 。
空间波动一起，广寒真人从一空间缝隙中走了出去。
His hair was disheveled, and bloodstains marred his clothes, clearly indicating he had fought hard.
fà jì sǎn luàn ， yī jīn shàng xuè jì bān bān ， xiǎn rán jīng guò le yī cháng kǔ zhàn 。
发髻散乱，衣襟上血迹斑斑，显然经过了一场苦战。
It was no wonder. He had already been injured before facing the strongest among the top five from the玄石界, so winning was already a significant achievement.
zhè yě nán guài ， tā yuán běn jiù shāng shì wèi fù ， piān piān miàn duì de hái shì xuán shí jiè wǔ dà gāo shǒu zhōng zuì qiáng de yí gè ， néng yíng yǐ shì hěn liǎo bù qǐ le 。
这也难怪，他原本就伤势未复，偏偏面对的还是玄石界五大高手中最强的一个，能赢已是很了不起了。
"Haha, Fellow Daoist Guang Han, you finally made it out. If you hadn't shown up in half an hour, this handsome fellow would have intervened," True Person Nai Long shook his head but showed concern on his face.
“ hē hē ， guǎng hán dào yǒu ， nǐ zǒng suàn shì chū lái le ， ruò shì zài guò bàn gè xiǎo shí nǐ hái bù xiàn shēn ， běn shuài gē dōu rěn bú zhù yào chā shǒu 。” nài lóng zhēn rén yáo le yáo tóu ， dàn liǎn shàng yě dài zhe guān xīn zhī sè 。
“呵呵，广寒道友，你总算是出来了，若是再过半个小时你还不现身，本帅哥都忍不住要插手。”鼐龙真人摇了摇头，但脸上也带着关心之色。
"Letting several of you see me off, that Heavenly King Illusory Stone is indeed difficult to defeat, and winning was quite a struggle," said True Person Guang Han with a hearty laugh.
“ ràng jǐ wèi jiàn xiào le ， nà huàn shí tiān jūn zhe shí bù hǎo duì fù ， yíng dé shì yǒu xiē xīn kǔ 。” guǎng hán zhēn rén hā hā yī xiào de shuō 。
“让几位见笑了，那幻石天君着实不好对付，赢得是有些辛苦。”广寒真人哈哈一笑的说。
"Daoist Fellow, it’s good that you’re fine."
“ dào yǒu méi shì jiù hǎo 。”
“道友没事就好。”
Fairy Rain桐 nodded and flew back to the mountain peak. Lin Xuan and his companions naturally followed closely behind.
yǔ tóng xiān zi diǎn le diǎn tóu ， chóng xīn fēi huí shān fēng ， lín xuān děng rén zì rán shì jǐn suí qí hòu 。
雨桐仙子点了点头，重新飞回山峰，林轩等人自然是紧随其后。
They then rested, as they were all tired after such an eventful journey. Although Lin Xuan was eager to know what had happened in ancient times, he understood it wasn't the right time to ask and would have to wait for a better opportunity.
suí hòu gè zì xiū xī ， bì jìng jīng lì le zhè me yī cháng fēng bō ， dà jiā dōu yǒu xiē lèi le ， lín xuān suī rán jí qiè de xiǎng yào zhī dào shàng gǔ zhī shí ， jiū jìng fā shēng le shén me ， dàn yě míng bái bù yí kāi kǒu ， zhǐ yǒu rěn nài děng dài gèng hǎo de shí jī le 。
随后各自休息，毕竟经历了这么一场风波，大家都有些累了，林轩虽然急切的想要知道上古之时，究竟发生了什么，但也明白不宜开口，只有忍耐等待更好的时机了。
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yī yè wú shì ， píng jìng wú bō ， kě lián lín xuān què shì fān lái fù qù de shuì bù zhe ， zhǐ hǎo dǎ le yī wǎn shàng de zuò ， dì èr tiān jīng shén dǎo shì bù cuò 。
一夜无事，平静无波，可怜林轩却是翻来覆去的睡不着，只好打了一晚上的坐，第二天精神倒是不错。
The night passed uneventfully, calm and peaceful. Poor Lin Xuan couldn’t sleep, so he spent the entire night meditating. The next morning, he was well-rested.
“ pēng pēng ”， qīng chén shí fēn ， liǎng xià qiāo mén shēng ， cóng jìng shì wài zhuàn lái 。
“嘭嘭”，清晨时分，两下敲门声，从静室外传来。
"Bang bang," at dawn, two knocks sounded from outside the quiet room.
“ shén me shì ？” lín xuān suī rán xīn lǐ yǐ yǒu suǒ yù liào ， dàn hái shì zhēng kāi shuāng mù lěng mò de dào 。
“什么事？”林轩虽然心里已有所预料，但还是睁开双目冷漠的道。
"What is it?" Although Lin Xuan had expected this, he still opened his eyes coldly.
“ lín qián bèi ， xiān zi ràng wǒ lái qǐng nǐ ， zhè jiù guò qù 。” yī yuè ěr dòng tīng de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr lǐ ， gōng jìng yǐ jí 。
“林前辈，仙子让我来请你，这就过去。”一悦耳动听的声音传入耳里，恭敬以极。
"Fairy Rain桐 sent me to invite you; I will go now." A pleasant voice entered his ears, showing great respect.
“ hǎo ， wǒ zhè jiù qù 。”
“好，我这就去。”
"I see, I'll go."
lín xuān zhèn yī ér qǐ ， tuī kāi shí mén ， zǒu chū le jìng shì 。
林轩振衣而起，推开石门，走出了静室。
Lin Xuan got up and pushed open the stone door, stepping out of the quiet room.
wài miàn zhàn zhe yī shēn zhe bái yī de nǚ zǐ ， shēn xíng jiāo xiǎo ， miàn róng tián měi xiù lì ， mǎn liǎn gōng jìng zhī yì 。
外面站着一身着白衣的女子，身形娇小，面容甜美秀丽，满脸恭敬之意。
Outside stood a woman in white robes. Petite and beautiful, she wore an expression of utmost respect.
shì nǚ dǎ bàn ， yī shēn yī fú què yě dà fāng dé tǐ ， xiū wèi zài fēn shén qī ， dàn jù lí dù jié jǐn shèng xià yī bù zhī yáo ér yǐ 。
侍女打扮，一身衣服却也大方得体，修为在分神期，但距离渡劫仅剩下一步之遥而已。
Dressed like a servant, her attire was also elegant and proper. Her cultivation level was at the分散神stage but only one step away from ascending to heaven.
yǔ tóng xiān zi de shì nǚ 。
雨桐仙子的侍女。
Fairy Rain桐's attendant.
lín xuān mù guāng sǎo guò ， yě bù yóu de àn àn hē le yī shēng cǎi ， dāng rán ， biǎo miàn shàng yī jiù shì píng jìng wú bō ：“ qián miàn dài lù 。”
林轩目光扫过，也不由得暗暗喝了一声彩，当然，表面上依旧是平静无波：“前面带路。”
Lin Xuan’s gaze swept over her, silently giving a nod of approval. Nevertheless, his exterior remained calm: "Lead the way."
cǐ nǚ yíng yíng yī fú ， suí hòu biàn yǐn lǐng zhe lín xuān xiàng qián zǒu qù le 。
此女盈盈一福，随后便引领着林轩向前走去了。
The woman bowed gracefully before leading Lin Xuan forward.
lín xuān jīng yà de fā xiàn jīn tiān jiàn miàn de dì diǎn yǔ zuó tiān bù tóng ， gèng jiā de yǐn mì ， yī lù shàng de jìn zhì shǔ bù shèng shǔ 。
林轩惊讶的发现今天见面的地点与昨天不同，更加的隐秘，一路上的禁制数不胜数。
To Lin Xuan's surprise, today's meeting location was different from yesterday and more secretive. Numerous restrictions lined their path.
yǔ tóng xiān zi zhè yàng ān pái ， nán dào shì yǒu shén me zhòng yào de shì qíng yào tán me ？
雨桐仙子这样安排，难道是有什么重要的事情要谈么？
Fairy Rain桐’s arrangement could only mean there was something important to discuss?
xīn zhōng rú cǐ xiǎng zhe ， lín xuān què jiā kuài le jiǎo bù 。
心中如此想着，林轩却加快了脚步。
With these thoughts in mind, Lin Xuan quickened his pace.
hěn kuài jiù dào le 。
很快就到了。
Soon they arrived at a beautiful pavilion that seemed suspended in the air, with some armored soldiers patrolling outside. However, these were not true cultivators but mechanical puppets instead.
jiàn miàn de dì diǎn què shì yǐ jīng měi de lóu gé 。
见面的地点却是以精美的楼阁。
Entering the pavilion and seating themselves according to rank, Fairy Rain桐 did not need to be mentioned; True Person Nai Long and King Leviathan Whale had also arrived, but there was no sign of True Person Guang Han.
jū rán shì xuán kōng de ， qiě wài miàn hái yǒu yī xiē shēn chuān jīn kuī de jiǎ shì xún luó ， bù guò zhè xiē jiǎ shì bìng fēi zhēn zhèng de xiū xiān zhě ， ér shì jī guān kuǐ lěi bà le 。
居然是悬空的，且外面还有一些身穿金盔的甲士巡逻，不过这些甲士并非真正的修仙者，而是机关傀儡罢了。
Thus, Lin Xuan began recalling old matters: "Daoist Fellow, I would like you to enlighten me about the ancient secrets I spoke of last time."
jìn dào lóu gé ， fēn bīn zhǔ luò zuò ， yǔ tóng xiān zi bú yòng shuō ， nài lóng zhēn rén yǔ jù jīng wáng yě dào le ， wéi yǒu guǎng hán zhēn rén bú jiàn zōng jì 。
进到楼阁，分宾主落座，雨桐仙子不用说，鼐龙真人与巨鲸王也到了，唯有广寒真人不见踪迹。
[PS: There will be one more update tonight. Today is my birthday;不知不觉I've reached thirty-three years old. Lin Xuan and Yue'er, come out quickly and wish me a happy birthday! Hahaha, thank you all for your companionship. The final chapter of Hundred Refinements is almost here, and the ancient secrets will soon be revealed. I look forward to every birthday with your company.]
Lin Xuan was greatly surprised, and his heart was filled with anticipation. The other party treated this treasure so carefully, which could only mean its significance was beyond measure.
Lin Xuan's breathing became slightly rapid. At his current strength level, there were few things that could capture his interest, but now he felt a sense of expectation; the items inside would be highly beneficial to him.
With these thoughts in mind, Lin Xuan began casting spell after spell.
Finally, the last box was opened, revealing an jade box within.
"Nine Treasure Ice Jade."
A soft voice sounded beside him as Rain桐仙子 also showed signs of amazement on her face.
"How so, Fairy Rain桐, do you recognize this item?" Lin Xuan turned his head.
"Yes, this is one of the most precious materials from ancient times. Its rarity surpasses even lower-grade先天灵宝, and what's a mere ten-thousand-year-old玄玉 in comparison to it?" The soft voice of Fairy Rain桐 entered his ears as she spoke.
"Oh, then what use does this material have?" Lin Xuan asked humbly.
"This is an item for immortals. It’s essential for crafting divine treasures," said True Person Nai Long.
"Divine treasures?" Lin Xuan's expression changed: "Please teach me."
"Third Brother, you shouldn't be so formal. Could it be that Elder Brother would covet your treasure? Even if you don’t say anything, I will still teach you. It’s not much of a secret; just use a special refining technique to add the Nine Treasure Ice Jade into your innate magical artifact and then nurture and cultivate with your元婴."
"Is it really that simple?" Lin Xuan was greatly surprised.
"Then what do you think is difficult?"
True Person Nai Long extended his hand, snapping his fingers. A flash of light appeared, and a beam of treasure light shot towards Lin Xuan.
Lin Xuan did not hesitate. He reached out to catch it, revealing a green jade cylinder.
"The method isn't complicated either. The instructions within this jade cylinder are clear. You just need to ponder them slightly, and you should understand. With the Nine Treasure Ice Jade, as long as your strength reaches a certain level and the treasure is sharp enough, it can naturally evolve into a divine treasure."
"Ah, I see. Thank you, Elder Brother."
Lin Xuan's face showed great joy. It was truly like finding a needle in a haystack. He had gained without much effort. The power of the Nine Palaces Musty Sword gave him immense confidence, but he always fell short of becoming a divine treasure. Was it because he lacked this final ingredient?
"Elder Brother, you know so clearly about this matter. Could it be that your treasure and Fairy Rain桐's…" Lin Xuan asked curiously.
"Hmm." Fairy Rain桐 nodded: "Although the Nine Treasure Ice Jade is rare, in ancient times, some could even be found by those from the玄石界. Nai Long and I naturally have them as well."
Boom!
Before he could finish speaking, a loud noise echoed through the air.
Following this, ripples of space appeared, revealing a tall and muscular figure.
The man still carried an aura of anger, looking incredibly fierce.
King Leviathan Whale!
He too had defeated his enemies.
However, he was slightly later than Lin Xuan and his companions.
Now only True Person Guang Han's fate remained uncertain... Well, that might be overstating it, but the fact was as such. Of course, saying this wasn't to suggest that True Person Guang Han ranked at the bottom among scattered immortals and demon kings in terms of strength; rather, he had yet to recover his essence energy after battling Tian Xiaojian, who inflicted seven-colored玄冰火 upon him.
Although Lin Xuan had driven it away, his strength could not be fully restored.
And facing the top five strongest from the玄石界, could True Person Guang Han retreat unscathed?
As time passed, Lin Xuan's expression showed concern.
The others seemed quite calm.
Well, if they weren't anxious, why should he worry so much?
Lin Xuan sighed and sat cross-legged, beginning to regulate his breath.
...
Without realizing it, several hours had passed. The sun had set, and darkness was approaching.
Suddenly, Lin Xuan opened his eyes, looking thoughtfully at a certain empty space on the left side.
The others' expressions were similar.
Ripples of space appeared as True Person Guang Han stepped out from a spatial gap.
His hair was disheveled, and bloodstains marred his clothes, clearly indicating he had fought hard.
It was no wonder. He had already been injured before facing the strongest among the top five from the玄石界, so winning was already a significant achievement.
"Haha, Fellow Daoist Guang Han, you finally made it out. If you hadn't shown up in half an hour, this handsome fellow would have intervened," True Person Nai Long shook his head but showed concern on his face.
"Letting several of you see me off, that Heavenly King Illusory Stone is indeed difficult to defeat, and winning was quite a struggle," said True Person Guang Han with a hearty laugh.
"Daoist Fellow, it’s good that you’re fine."
Fairy Rain桐 nodded and flew back to the mountain peak. Lin Xuan and his companions naturally followed closely behind.
They then rested, as they were all tired after such an eventful journey. Although Lin Xuan was eager to know what had happened in ancient times, he understood it wasn't the right time to ask and would have to wait for a better opportunity.
...
The night passed uneventfully, calm and peaceful. Poor Lin Xuan couldn’t sleep, so he spent the entire night meditating. The next morning, he was well-rested.
"Bang bang," at dawn, two knocks sounded from outside the quiet room.
"What is it?" Although Lin Xuan had expected this, he still opened his eyes coldly.
"Fairy Rain桐 sent me to invite you; I will go now." A pleasant voice entered his ears, showing great respect.
"I see, I'll go."
Lin Xuan got up and pushed open the stone door, stepping out of the quiet room.
Outside stood a woman in white robes. Petite and beautiful, she wore an expression of utmost respect.
Dressed like a servant, her attire was also elegant and proper. Her cultivation level was at the分散神stage but only one step away from ascending to heaven.
Fairy Rain桐's attendant.
Lin Xuan’s gaze swept over her, silently giving a nod of approval. Nevertheless, his exterior remained calm: "Lead the way."
"Yes!"
The woman bowed gracefully before leading Lin Xuan forward.
To Lin Xuan's surprise, today's meeting location was different from yesterday and more secretive. Numerous restrictions lined their path.
Fairy Rain桐’s arrangement could only mean there was something important to discuss?
With these thoughts in mind, Lin Xuan quickened his pace.
Soon they arrived at a beautiful pavilion that seemed suspended in the air, with some armored soldiers patrolling outside. However, these were not true cultivators but mechanical puppets instead.
Entering the pavilion and seating themselves according to rank, Fairy Rain桐 did not need to be mentioned; True Person Nai Long and King Leviathan Whale had also arrived, but there was no sign of True Person Guang Han.
Thus, Lin Xuan began recalling old matters: "Daoist Fellow, I would like you to enlighten me about the ancient secrets I spoke of last time."
[PS: There will be one more update tonight. Today is my birthday;不知不觉I've reached thirty-three years old. Lin Xuan and Yue'er, come out quickly and wish me a happy birthday! Hahaha, thank you all for your companionship. The final chapter of Hundred Refinements is almost here, and the ancient secrets will soon be revealed. I look forward to every birthday with your company.]