lín xuān dào bú shì hài pà ， zhǐ bù guò duō yī shì ， bù rú shǎo yī shì a ！
林轩倒不是害怕，只不过多一事，不如少一事啊！
Lin Xuan wasn't afraid, but he thought it better to avoid extra trouble.
yú shì ， yǔ jǐ nǚ lüè yī shāng liáng ， tā men biàn huí dào le xū yú dòng tiān tú ， zhè yàng de huà ， lín xuān zhǐ xū yào yí gè rén gǎn lù 。∈∽ dǐng ∈∽ diǎn ∈∽ xiǎo ∈∽ shuō ，
于是，与几女略一商量，她们便回到了须臾洞天图，这样的话，林轩只需要一个人赶路。∈∽顶∈∽点∈∽小∈∽说，
So, after consulting with the few women, they returned to the Momentary Heavenly Realm Map. This way, Lin Xuan only needed to travel alone. TopPointLittleSay,
yī zé ， bèi fā xiàn de jī lǜ huì xiǎo hěn duō 。
一则，被发现的几率会小很多。
Firstly, the likelihood of being discovered would be much smaller.
zhì yú zhè dì èr diǎn me ， duì fāng yě nòng bù qīng chǔ tā de qiáng ruò ， ruò shì yù jiàn nán chán de qiáng dí ， jǐ nǚ yě kě yǐ zuò wèi qí bīng gěi duì fāng yí gè jīng xǐ 。
至于这第二点么，对方也弄不清楚他的强弱，若是遇见难缠的强敌，几女也可以做为奇兵给对方一个惊喜。
Secondly, if the opponent couldn't figure out his strength, he could use the women as a surprise force against any formidable enemies they might encounter.
jiāng xū yú dòng tiān tú fàng hǎo ， lín xuān shōu liǎn qì xī ， jīng hóng de guāng máng yì àn dàn xià qù ， biàn dé bù qǐ yǎn yǐ jí ， huàng huàng yōu yōu de xiàng zhe qián miàn fēi qù 。
将须臾洞天图放好，林轩收敛气息，惊虹的光芒亦黯淡下去，变得不起眼以极，晃晃悠悠的像着前面飞去。
After placing the Momentary Heavenly Realm Map properly, Lin Xuan suppressed his aura. The light from Jinghong dimmed significantly, making him inconspicuous. He drifted forward towards the source of the disturbance.
lín xuān bìng bù zhī dào zhè ge jiè miàn de dà xiǎo rú hé ， gèng bù qīng chǔ jiǔ tiān xī rǎng jiū jìng wèi yú hé chù ， huàn jù huà shuō ， bàn diǎn tóu xù yě wú ， zhǐ néng màn wú mù dì de gǎn lù 。
林轩并不知道这个界面的大小如何，更不清楚九天息壤究竟位于何处，换句话说，半点头绪也无，只能漫无目的的赶路。
Lin Xuan didn't know how large this realm was or where Nine Heaven Silt Soil might be located. In other words, he had no clear idea and could only travel aimlessly.
biǎo miàn ， chún cuì kàn yùn qì rú hé 。
表面，纯粹看运气如何。
On the surface, it depended purely on luck.
shí jì shàng ， yě shì bù jìn rán de 。
实际上，也是不尽然的。
In reality, there were nuances to consider.
yī lù shàng ， lín xuān suī rán shōu liǎn qì xī ， xiǎo xīn yǎn cáng zhe zì jǐ de xíng jì ， dàn shén shí què bàn fēn xiè dài yě wú ， fǎn ér quán lì fàng chū ， rèn hé yì diǎn fēng chuī cǎo dòng dōu bù fàng guò 。
一路上，林轩虽然收敛气息，小心掩藏着自己的行迹，但神识却半分懈怠也无，反而全力放出，任何一点风吹草动都不放过。
Throughout his journey, although Lin Xuan suppressed his aura and carefully concealed his movements, his divine sense remained vigilant without any relaxation. He fully extended it, not missing even a whisper of movement.
tū rán ， yī zhèn hōng lōng lóng de jù xiǎng shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ 。
突然，一阵轰隆隆的巨响声传入耳朵。
Suddenly, a loud rumbling sound reached his ears.
lín xuān xún shēng zhuǎn guò tóu lú ， jù lí cǐ dì ， dà yuē liǎng bǎi wàn lǐ ， suǒ yǐ jí biàn shì lín xuān de shén shí ， yě jǐn néng shōu dào yī xiē mó hú de shēng yīn ér yǐ ， bìng bù zhī dào ， jiū jìng fā shēng le shén me shì 。
林轩循声转过头颅，距离此地，大约两百万里，所以即便是林轩的神识，也仅能收到一些模糊的声音而已，并不知道，究竟发生了什么事。
Lin Xuan turned his head towards the source of the noise. It was about two million miles away, so even with his divine sense, he could only make out some vague sounds and couldn't determine what exactly had happened.
tā de liǎn shàng lù chū yī sī chí yí 。
他的脸上露出一丝迟疑。
A hint of hesitation appeared on his face.
huò xǔ zhǐ shì jìn rù zhè lǐ de dà néng zuò wú wèi de jiāo zhàn ér yǐ 。
或许只是进入这里的大能做无谓的交战而已。
Perhaps it was just a meaningless battle between powerful beings entering this realm.
nà yàng de huà ， zì jǐ qù còu rè nào yě méi yǒu shén me yì yì 。
那样的话，自己去凑热闹也没有什么意义。
In that case, going to watch would be pointless.
dàn jiǎ rú bú shì ne ？
但假如不是呢？
But what if not?
wàn yī shì yǒu rén fā xiàn le shén me bǎo wù ， huò zhě jiǔ tiān xī rǎng de xiàn suǒ ……
万一是有人发现了什么宝物，或者九天息壤的线索……
What if someone discovered something valuable or clues about Nine Heaven Silt Soil...
suī rán zhè ge kě néng xìng bù duō ， dàn zì jǐ zài zhè lǐ yóu yí ， kě jiù huì shī zhī jiāo bì 。
虽然这个可能性不多，但自己在这里犹疑，可就会失之交臂。
Although the likelihood was low, hesitating here could mean missing out.
xiǎng dào zhè lǐ ， lín xuān hún shēn qīng máng dà zuò ， dùn shí jiāng sù dù tí shēng le xǔ duō ， cháo zhe shì fā dì fēi qù le 。
想到这里，林轩浑身青芒大做，顿时将速度提升了许多，朝着事发地飞去了。
With this thought, Lin Xuan's body emitted a bright green light. His speed increased significantly as he flew towards the source of the disturbance.
liǎng bǎi wàn lǐ ， nà qǐ zhǐ shì qiān shān wàn shuǐ de jù lí 。
两百万里，那岂止是千山万水的距离。
Two million miles—how many mountains and rivers did that cover?
jiù suàn shì rào zhe yī kē xíng xīng xuán zhuǎn jǐ shí quān dōu méi yǒu wèn tí 。 dàn yǐ lín xuān rú jīn de shí lì ， què yě shuō bù shàng yáo bù kě jí 。
就算是绕着一颗行星旋转几十圈都没有问题。但以林轩如今的实力，却也说不上遥不可及。
Even circling a planet several dozen times wouldn't be an issue. But with his current strength, it wasn't unattainable either.
quán lì gǎn lù ， yě bù guò xiǎo bàn zhǎn chá de gōng fu 。
全力赶路，也不过小半盏茶的功夫。
With full effort, he didn't take more than half a cup of tea to reach closer.
ér qiě zài jiào wéi jiē jìn hòu ， wèi le bù bèi fā xiàn xíng jì ， lín xuān de sù dù yǒu suǒ jiàng dī ， fǒu zé ， hái kě yǐ gèng kuài yī xiē 。
而且在较为接近后，为了不被发现行迹，林轩的速度有所降低，否则，还可以更快一些。
To avoid being detected, Lin Xuan slowed down slightly. If not, he could have gone even faster.
hōng lōng lóng de jù xiǎng shēng yǐ shì qīng xī yǐ jí ， jí biàn bù yòng shén shí ， guāng píng ěr lì ， yě kě yǐ tīng dé qīng qīng chǔ chǔ 。
轰隆隆的巨响声已是清晰以极，即便不用神识，光凭耳力，也可以听得清清楚楚。
The rumbling sound was now crystal clear, audible without the need for divine sense.
zhǐ jiàn qián fāng de tiān kōng 。 yǐ bèi yìng chèn chéng le wǔ yán liù sè 。
只见前方的天空。已被映衬成了五颜六色。
Ahead, the sky had turned into a kaleidoscope of colors.
zhè jiāo zhàn de shuāng fāng ， shí lì zhe shí bù sú ， rán ér nà yōu shēn de mó qì shì zěn me huí shì ne ？
这交战的双方，实力着实不俗，然而那幽深的魔气是怎么回事呢？
The combatants were formidable indeed, but what about that deep demonic aura?
nán dào shuō ……
难道说……
Could it be...
lín xuān xīn zhōng yǐn yǐn yǒu le chuǎi mó 。
林轩心中隐隐有了揣摩。
Lin Xuan's mind began to form an idea. However, he needed to confirm before making any judgments.
rán ér shì bú shì hái xū yào què rèn yī xià cái néng gòu xià lùn duàn de 。
然而是不是还需要确认一下才能够下论断的。
With only a few miles between them, Lin Xuan subtly extended his divine sense.
cǐ shí xiāng gé bù guò shù wàn lǐ ， lín xuān qiǎo rán jiāng shén shí fàng le chū qù 。
此时相隔不过数万里，林轩悄然将神识放了出去。
A massive black dragon appeared in his sight.
yī tiáo jù dà de hēi lóng chū xiàn zài shì xiàn lǐ 。
一条巨大的黑龙出现在视线里。
It emitted shocking demonic energy, moving freely as beams of light spewed from its gaping mouth.
hún shēn sàn fà zhe jīng rén de mó qì ， zòng héng bǎi hé ， cóng tā de xuè pén dà kǒu zhōng tǔ chū yī dào yòu yī dào de guāng bō 。
浑身散发着惊人的魔气，纵横捭阖，从它的血盆大口中吐出一道又一道的光波。
Electric sparks danced across its body.
hún shēn shàng xià ， hái yǒu diàn máng tūn tǔ 。
浑身上下，还有电芒吞吐。
Its strength was formidable; it didn't fall short of Void Demon Sovereign.
shí lì zhe shí bù sú ， bǐ zhī xū wú mó jūn yě bù xùn sè 。
实力着实不俗，比之虚无魔君也不逊色。
Sure enough, he was a demon from beyond the realm. His identity was clear—among the few great leaders, and Lin Xuan had heard his name reverberate like thunder: Dragon King.
guǒ rán shì yù wài tiān mó ， qiě tā de shēn fèn yǐ hū zhī yù chū 。 nǎi shì jǐ wèi dà shǒu lǐng zhī yī ， mó lóng wáng de dà míng lín xuān kě shì rú léi guàn ěr dì 。
果然是域外天魔，且他的身份已呼之欲出。乃是几位大首领之一，魔龙王的大名林轩可是如雷贯耳地。
Unexpectedly, they met on this narrow path.
méi xiǎng dào zài zhè lǐ xiá lù xiāng yù 。
没想到在这里狭路相遇。
But his current situation wasn't clear.
bù guò tā xiàn zài de chǔ jìng què shì bù shèn míng lǎng dì 。
不过他现在的处境却是不甚明朗地。
Because he faced another formidable opponent—a venerable old man with a Taoist demeanor.
yīn wèi tā suǒ miàn duì de tóng yàng shì yī wèi qiáng dí 。
因为他所面对的同样是一位强敌。
His appearance suggested an elderly man of about a hundred years, but he was full of vigor.
zhè shì yī xiān fēng dào gǔ de lǎo zhě 。
这是一仙风道骨的老者。
From the aura he emitted, there was no doubt that he was a true immortal.
róng mào kàn qù ， yǔ yī wèi bǎi suì lǎo rén xiāng chà fǎng fú ， què jīng shén jué shuò 。
容貌看去，与一位百岁老人相差仿佛，却精神矍铄。
The strange object in his hand was a long whip.
cóng tā suǒ sàn fà chū lái de qì xī 。 zhè shì yī wèi zhēn xiān wú yí 。
从他所散发出来的气息。这是一位真仙无疑。
With a flick, it cast shadows across half the sky, transforming into endless serpents. Each one's size couldn't compare to Dragon King's, but their sheer number made them formidable. They let out loud hisses and rushed towards him.
shǒu zhōng suǒ ná zhe de bǎo wù gèng shì guǐ yì 。
手中所拿着的宝物更是诡异。
Dragon King wasn't weak either. He not only spat more beams of light but also summoned many monsters from the demonic energy surrounding his body.
jū rán shì yī tiáo cháng cháng de biān zi 。
居然是一条长长的鞭子。
Trying to outnumber me? Ha, you're a fool. Do you think I won't change?
qīng qīng yī dǒu ， biān yǐng chóng chóng ， zhē dǎng zhù bàn biān tiān jì ， huà zuò liǎo wú jǐn de mǎng shé 。 měi yī tiáo de tǐ jī ， dōu yǔ mó lóng wáng méi fǎ bǐ ， dàn shèng zài shù liàng zhòng duō 。 dùn shí sī míng shēng dà zuò ， cháo zhe tā jī shè ér qù le 。
轻轻一抖，鞭影重重，遮挡住半边天际，化作了无尽的蟒蛇。每一条的体积，都与魔龙王没法比，但胜在数量众多。顿时嘶鸣声大做，朝着他激射而去了。
The two fought fiercely.
mó lóng wáng yě bù shì ruò ， bù jǐn tǔ chū gèng duō de guāng bō ， hái cóng shēn tǐ zhōu wéi de mó qì zhōng ， pǎo chū le xǔ duō de guài wù 。
魔龙王也不示弱，不仅吐出更多的光波，还从身体周围的魔气中，跑出了许多的怪物。
Lin Xuan's face was filled with mockery. If these two could annihilate each other, it would be a boon for him.
xiǎng yào yǐ duō dǎ shǎo ， hēng ， zhēn shì chǔn huò ， yǐ wéi zì jǐ jiù bú huì biàn huà me ？
想要以多打少，哼，真是蠢货，以为自己就不会变化么？
...
liǎng rén dǎ le gè rú huǒ rú tú 。
两人打了个如火如荼。
Meanwhile, on another side,
lín xuān de liǎn shàng zé mǎn shì jī cháo zhī sè ， xiǎo xīn yǐn cáng zhe xíng jì ， zhè liǎng gè jiā huo ruò shì néng gòu tóng guī yú jìn zì jǐ shì qiú zhī bù dé dì 。
林轩的脸上则满是讥嘲之色，小心隐藏着行迹，这两个家伙若是能够同归于尽自己是求之不得地。
This was a vast wilderness, already desolate, now littered with several corpses—both Daoist apprentices and servants from the Celestial Realm, even a true immortal had fallen here.
……
……
Their faces showed disbelief as if they had witnessed something terrifying in their lifetimes.
yǔ cǐ tóng shí ， lìng yī biān 。
与此同时，另一边。
Nearby, a woman dressed in white hovered. Her silver hair cascaded down, her bare feet wrapped in milky-white mist, making her look like a fairy descending to earth.
zhè lǐ shì yī piàn huāng yuán ， yuán běn jiù huāng wú yǐ jí ， cǐ shí dì shàng gèng shì héng qī shù bā de tǎng le shù jù shī tǐ ， bù jǐn yǒu lái zì xiān jiè de dào tóng yǔ pú yì ， shèn zhì hái yǒu yī míng zhēn xiān yě yǔn luò zài le zhè lǐ 。
这里是一片荒原，原本就荒芜以极，此时地上更是横七竖八的躺了数具尸体，不仅有来自仙界的道童与仆役，甚至还有一名真仙也陨落在了这里。
Ice Spirit Ancestor!
liǎn shàng mǎn shì bù kě sī yì zhī sè ， sì hū shēng qián kàn jiàn le shén me kě pà de jǐng xiàng shì de 。
脸上满是不可思议之色，似乎生前看见了什么可怕的景象似的。
These Celestial Realm beings had it coming for finding her.
ér jiù zài fù jìn ， hái xuán fú zhe yī shēn chuān bái yī de nǚ zǐ 。
而就在附近，还悬浮着一身穿白衣的女子。
Among the three thousand worlds, many were vast, but at the forefront were the Spirit Realm, Demon Realm, and Netherworld. As the strongest ancient demon, Ice Spirit's strength far exceeded that of ordinary true immortals.
yī tóu yín sè de xiù fà pī sǎn ， chì zhe shuāng zú ， hún shēn bèi rǔ bái sè de wù qì bāo guǒ ， kàn shàng qù jiù yǔ dī luò fán chén de xiān nǚ chà bu duō 。
一头银色的秀发披散，赤着双足，浑身被乳白色的雾气包裹，看上去就与滴落凡尘的仙女差不多。
"I will definitely obtain Nine Heaven Silt Soil."
bīng pò shǐ zǔ ！
冰魄始祖！
In her hand was a golden object. She muttered to herself, but before she could finish, her brows suddenly arched as if she had discovered something.
zhè xiē xiān jiè de jiā huo zhǎo shàng tā yě suàn dǎo méi de 。
这些仙界的家伙找上她也算倒霉的。
Without raising a hand or foot, her entire body flew diagonally away.
sān qiān shì jiè ， shù liàng zhòng duō ， dàn pái zài qián miàn de jiù shì líng jiè 、 mó jiè 、 yīn sī jiè sān dà jiè miàn ， bīng pò zuò wèi gǔ mó jiè dì yī qiáng zhě ， shí lì zǎo jiù chāo guò pǔ tōng de zhēn xiān xǔ duō 。
三千世界，数量众多，但排在前面的就是灵界、魔界、阴司界三大界面，冰魄做为古魔界第一强者，实力早就超过普通的真仙许多。
It wasn't teleportation, yet it seemed like it, covering thousands of feet in an instant.
“ jiǔ tiān xī rǎng ， wǒ yí dìng huì dé dào de 。”
“九天息壤，我一定会得到的。”
Silently, where she stood just now, a sword energy appeared, slicing through space.
bīng pò de shǒu lǐ ， yǒu yī jīn sè de dōng xī ， tā nán nán zì yǔ ， rán ér huà yīn wèi luò ， què tū rán xiù méi yī tiāo ， xiàng shì fā xiàn le shén me 。
冰魄的手里，有一金色的东西，她喃喃自语，然而话音未落，却突然秀眉一挑，像是发现了什么。
"Too close!"
yě bú jiàn tā jǔ shǒu tái zú ， zhěng gè shēn tǐ jiù yī xià zi xié fēi chū qù le 。
也不见她举手抬足，整个身体就一下子斜飞出去了。
Ice Spirit shivered with cold sweat. This sword looked ordinary but had a return-to-its-primitive effect. If she had been even slightly late...
bú shì shùn yí ， què shèng sì shùn yí ， dàn xī jiān ， jiù nuó yí kāi le qiān zhàng de jù lí 。
不是瞬移，却胜似瞬移，旦夕间，就挪移开了千丈的距离。
She didn't dare dwell on it.
suí hòu wú shēng wú xī ， tā gāng cái suǒ zhàn lì de dì fāng ， què chū xiàn le yī dào jiàn qì ， jiāng kōng jiān qiè kāi 。
随后无声无息，她刚才所站立的地方，却出现了一道剑气，将空间切开。
"Not bad, not bad. To be able to dodge my sword is fitting for the Nine True Demon Ancestors. Since the demon leader's fall, you should be the strongest here. Ice Spirit Immortal, we haven't met in a long time."
“ hǎo xiǎn ！”
“好险！”
A clear voice entered her ears. Ice Spirit was startled: "Who are you? How do you recognize me?"
bīng pò yě bù yóu de chū le yī shēn lěng hàn ， zhè yī jiàn kàn shì píng fán ， què yǒu fǎn pú guī zhēn de xiào guǒ ， ruò shì zì jǐ gāng cái shāo wēi wǎn shàng nà me yī bù 。
冰魄也不由得出了一身冷汗，这一剑看似平凡，却有返璞归真的效果，若是自己刚才稍微晚上那么一步。
"How, Immortal, people forget easily. Have you forgotten your old acquaintance?"
tā bù gǎn duō xiǎng le 。
她不敢多想了。
A sneer appeared at the corner of his mouth as divine light flashed, revealing a handsome man before him. He was about thirty years old, dressed in white, exuding an ethereal aura.
“ bù cuò ， bù cuò ， jū rán néng gòu jiāng wǒ zhè yī jiàn duǒ kāi ， bù kuì shì jiǔ dà zhēn mó shǐ zǔ ， zì cóng mó zú dà tǒng lǐng yǔn luò ， nǐ yīng gāi yǐ shì gāi jiè miàn de dì yī qiáng zhě ， bīng pò xiān zi ， wǒ men hǎo jiǔ wèi jiàn le 。”
“不错，不错，居然能够将我这一剑躲开，不愧是九大真魔始祖，自从魔族大统领陨落，你应该已是该界面的第一强者，冰魄仙子，我们好久未见了。”
"You are!"
yī qīng liàng de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ ， bīng pò tīng dé què shì jīng xīn dòng pò ：“ nǐ shì shuí ， jū rán rèn de wǒ 。”
一清亮的声音传入耳朵，冰魄听得却是惊心动魄：“你是谁，居然认得我。”
Ice Spirit's face showed full alertness, like facing a formidable enemy: "White Sword Immortal! It's you. You chased after Fehua True Man and supposedly died down there. How can you still be alive?"
“ zěn me ， xiān zi guì rén duō wàng shì ， yǐ jīng bú jì dé gù rén le me ？”
“怎么，仙子贵人多忘事，已经不记得故人了么？”
"Falling? Hmph, that was just a deception. Did you really think all true immortals in the lower realm except for Grandmaster Tianxiang had perished? Great mistake. And do you think Nine Heaven Silt Soil is so easily obtained? Foolish, you have no chance of ascending to immortality..."
nà rén de zuǐ jiǎo biān ， què dài shàng le jǐ fēn lěng xiào zhī sè ， suí hòu líng guāng yī shǎn ， yī róng mào yīng jùn de nán zi chū xiàn zài le miàn qián ， cǐ rén dà yuē sān shí yú suì nián jì ， yī shēn bái yī ， pǒ yǒu jǐ fēn piāo rán chū chén zhī qì 。
那人的嘴角边，却带上了几分冷笑之色，随后灵光一闪，一容貌英俊的男子出现在了面前，此人大约三十余岁年纪，一身白衣，颇有几分飘然出尘之气。
"What? The legend of Light Arc Appearing and Celestial Path Revealing isn't true?" Even Ice Spirit Immortal, who was usually astute, was shocked. (To be continued...)
Lin Xuan wasn't afraid, but he thought it better to avoid extra trouble.
So, after consulting with the few women, they returned to the Momentary Heavenly Realm Map. This way, Lin Xuan only needed to travel alone. TopPointLittleSay,
Firstly, the likelihood of being discovered would be much smaller.
Secondly, if the opponent couldn't figure out his strength, he could use the women as a surprise force against any formidable enemies they might encounter.
After placing the Momentary Heavenly Realm Map properly, Lin Xuan suppressed his aura. The light from Jinghong dimmed significantly, making him inconspicuous. He drifted forward towards the source of the disturbance.
Lin Xuan didn't know how large this realm was or where Nine Heaven Silt Soil might be located. In other words, he had no clear idea and could only travel aimlessly.
On the surface, it depended purely on luck.
In reality, there were nuances to consider.
Throughout his journey, although Lin Xuan suppressed his aura and carefully concealed his movements, his divine sense remained vigilant without any relaxation. He fully extended it, not missing even a whisper of movement.
Suddenly, a loud rumbling sound reached his ears.
Lin Xuan turned his head towards the source of the noise. It was about two million miles away, so even with his divine sense, he could only make out some vague sounds and couldn't determine what exactly had happened.
A hint of hesitation appeared on his face.
Perhaps it was just a meaningless battle between powerful beings entering this realm.
In that case, going to watch would be pointless.
But what if not?
What if someone discovered something valuable or clues about Nine Heaven Silt Soil...
Although the likelihood was low, hesitating here could mean missing out.
With this thought, Lin Xuan's body emitted a bright green light. His speed increased significantly as he flew towards the source of the disturbance.
Two million miles—how many mountains and rivers did that cover?
Even circling a planet several dozen times wouldn't be an issue. But with his current strength, it wasn't unattainable either.
With full effort, he didn't take more than half a cup of tea to reach closer.
To avoid being detected, Lin Xuan slowed down slightly. If not, he could have gone even faster.
The rumbling sound was now crystal clear, audible without the need for divine sense.
Ahead, the sky had turned into a kaleidoscope of colors.
The combatants were formidable indeed, but what about that deep demonic aura?
Could it be...
Lin Xuan's mind began to form an idea. However, he needed to confirm before making any judgments.
With only a few miles between them, Lin Xuan subtly extended his divine sense.
A massive black dragon appeared in his sight.
It emitted shocking demonic energy, moving freely as beams of light spewed from its gaping mouth.
Electric sparks danced across its body.
Its strength was formidable; it didn't fall short of Void Demon Sovereign.
Sure enough, he was a demon from beyond the realm. His identity was clear—among the few great leaders, and Lin Xuan had heard his name reverberate like thunder: Dragon King.
Unexpectedly, they met on this narrow path.
But his current situation wasn't clear.
Because he faced another formidable opponent—a venerable old man with a Taoist demeanor.
His appearance suggested an elderly man of about a hundred years, but he was full of vigor.
From the aura he emitted, there was no doubt that he was a true immortal.
The strange object in his hand was a long whip.
With a flick, it cast shadows across half the sky, transforming into endless serpents. Each one's size couldn't compare to Dragon King's, but their sheer number made them formidable. They let out loud hisses and rushed towards him.
Dragon King wasn't weak either. He not only spat more beams of light but also summoned many monsters from the demonic energy surrounding his body.
Trying to outnumber me? Ha, you're a fool. Do you think I won't change?
The two fought fiercely.
Lin Xuan's face was filled with mockery. If these two could annihilate each other, it would be a boon for him.
...
Meanwhile, on another side,
This was a vast wilderness, already desolate, now littered with several corpses—both Daoist apprentices and servants from the Celestial Realm, even a true immortal had fallen here.
Their faces showed disbelief as if they had witnessed something terrifying in their lifetimes.
Nearby, a woman dressed in white hovered. Her silver hair cascaded down, her bare feet wrapped in milky-white mist, making her look like a fairy descending to earth.
Ice Spirit Ancestor!
These Celestial Realm beings had it coming for finding her.
Among the three thousand worlds, many were vast, but at the forefront were the Spirit Realm, Demon Realm, and Netherworld. As the strongest ancient demon, Ice Spirit's strength far exceeded that of ordinary true immortals.
"I will definitely obtain Nine Heaven Silt Soil."
In her hand was a golden object. She muttered to herself, but before she could finish, her brows suddenly arched as if she had discovered something.
Without raising a hand or foot, her entire body flew diagonally away.
It wasn't teleportation, yet it seemed like it, covering thousands of feet in an instant.
Silently, where she stood just now, a sword energy appeared, slicing through space.
"Too close!"
Ice Spirit shivered with cold sweat. This sword looked ordinary but had a return-to-its-primitive effect. If she had been even slightly late...
She didn't dare dwell on it.
"Not bad, not bad. To be able to dodge my sword is fitting for the Nine True Demon Ancestors. Since the demon leader's fall, you should be the strongest here. Ice Spirit Immortal, we haven't met in a long time."
A clear voice entered her ears. Ice Spirit was startled: "Who are you? How do you recognize me?"
"How, Immortal, people forget easily. Have you forgotten your old acquaintance?"
A sneer appeared at the corner of his mouth as divine light flashed, revealing a handsome man before him. He was about thirty years old, dressed in white, exuding an ethereal aura.
"You are!"
Ice Spirit's face showed full alertness, like facing a formidable enemy: "White Sword Immortal! It's you. You chased after Fehua True Man and supposedly died down there. How can you still be alive?"
"Falling? Hmph, that was just a deception. Did you really think all true immortals in the lower realm except for Grandmaster Tianxiang had perished? Great mistake. And do you think Nine Heaven Silt Soil is so easily obtained? Foolish, you have no chance of ascending to immortality..."
"What? The legend of Light Arc Appearing and Celestial Path Revealing isn't true?" Even Ice Spirit Immortal, who was usually astute, was shocked. (To be continued...)