yī biān ōu yáng qín xīn yǔ nà tiě jiǎ guài mǎng yě dǎ dé nán fēn nán jiě ， suī rán shāo T+ xiǎng yào fēn chū shèng fù ， yě bú shì yī shí sān kè kě yǐ bàn dào de 。
一边欧阳琴心与那铁甲怪蟒也打得难分难解，虽然稍T+想要分出胜负，也不是一时三刻可以办到的。
Ouyang Qinxin and the iron-armored giant python were locked in a fierce battle, making it difficult to determine a clear winner. Although there was a slight advantage for one side, it wouldn't be easy to decide the outcome in just a short while.
lín xuān xī le kǒu qì ， jiāng shén shí fàng chū ， gǎn yìng le yī xià fāng yuán shù shí lǐ ， yǐn yǐn yǒu jǐ gǔ yīn qì ， zhèng xùn jié yǐ jí de fēi xiàng zhè lǐ 。
林轩吸了口气，将神识放出，感应了一下方圆数十里，隐隐有几股阴气，正迅捷以极的飞向这里。
Lin Xuan took a deep breath and released his divine consciousness to sense the area within several dozen miles. He detected faintly some strands of阴气 (yin qi) rapidly approaching from afar.
rú cǐ jī liè de zhàn dòu ， guǒ rán hái shì jiāng yīn hún yǐn lái le 。
如此激烈的战斗，果然还是将阴魂引来了。
Sure enough, such intense combat had attracted the attention of阴魂 (yin hun).
hǎo zài nà xiē yīn qì ， bìng bú shì tè bié lì hài de yàng zi ， dàn yě dé jiāng shí jiān zhuā jǐn le ， fǒu zé zhēn lái le shén me liǎo bù qǐ de guài wù ， kě jiù shì hòu huǐ mò jí 。
好在那些阴气，并不是特别厉害的样子，但也得将时间抓紧了，否则真来了什么了不起的怪物，可就是后悔莫及。
Fortunately, these yin qi weren't particularly formidable, but Lin Xuan couldn't afford to delay any longer; otherwise, if a powerful monster appeared, it would be too late for regrets.
ér lìng yī biān ， zhāng tài bái de xiǎng fǎ yě yǔ lín xuān xiāng sì 。
而另一边，张太白的想法也与林轩相似。
On the other side, Zhang Taibai shared similar thoughts with Lin Xuan. However, he was more worried about the pursuit from Bichun Mountain than the yin spirits. He heard that an old monster of the元婴期 (yuan jing qi) stage had personally taken part in the hunt.
zhǐ bù guò tā hài pà de bú shì yīn hún guǐ wù ， ér shì bì yún shān de jī bǔ ， tīng shuō mǒu gè yuán yīng qī de lǎo guài wù ， dōu qīn zì dòng shǒu le 。
只不过他害怕的不是阴魂鬼物，而是碧云山的缉捕，听说某个元婴期的老怪物，都亲自动手了。
Although the White-Plum Sword Immortal was aloof and proud, he wasn't arrogant enough to challenge a yuan jing cultivator directly.
tài bái jiàn xiān suī rán gū ào ， dàn hái méi zì dà dào kě yǔ yuán yīng qī xiū shì xiāng kàng héng de dì bù 。
太白剑仙虽然孤傲，但还没自大到可与元婴期修士相抗衡的地步。
In any case, both wanted to quickly end this battle. Since that was the case, they decided not to test their other abilities but to use their ultimate trump cards instead.
zǒng ér yán zhī ， liǎng rén dōu xiǎng kuài diǎn fēn chū shèng fù 。
总而言之，两人都想快点分出胜负。
One strike to decide the outcome!
jì rán rú cǐ ， yě jiù bù zài yī yī shì yàn bié de shén tōng ， zhí jiē shǐ yòng yā xiāng dǐ de shā shǒu jiǎn le 。
既然如此，也就不再一一试验别的神通，直接使用压箱底的杀手锏了。
Zhang Taibai's expression turned serious as he clasped his hands and formed sword hand seals, muttering incantations. His body suddenly exuded a surge of spiritual energy.
yī jī dìng shèng fù ！
一击定胜负！
Although still at the凝丹期 (nei dan qi) stage, the amount of spiritual power seemed comparable to that of an old monster of the yuan jing period.
zhāng tài bái de biǎo qíng biàn dé yán sù ， shuāng shǒu huán bào ， gè qiā jiàn jué ， kǒu zhōng niàn niàn yǒu cí ， sà rán zhī jiān ， tā hún shēn shàng xià de líng lì ， jìng zhòu rán kuáng zhǎng le qǐ lái 。
张太白的表情变得严肃，双手环抱，各掐剑诀，口中念念有词，飒然之间，他浑身上下的灵力，竟骤然狂涨了起来。
Lin Xuan's eyes widened in shock. He had underestimated his own abilities; he hadn't realized there were such skilled cultivators even within the condensation core stage.
suī rán yī jiù shì níng dān qī dì jìng jiè 。 kě guāng cóng fǎ lì dì shù liàng 。 sì hū yǔ yuán yīng qī dì lǎo guài xiàng bǐ 。 yě bù chěng duō ràng 。
虽然依旧是凝丹期地境界。可光从法力地数量。似乎与元婴期地老怪相比。也不逞多让。
However, this was a powerful technique not to be used lightly. Using it would come with significant costs. Although Zhang Taibai's spiritual energy surged, his face turned ashen and beads of sweat formed on his forehead.
lín xuān liǎn shàng lù chū yī fēn hài rán 。 zì jǐ yǐ qián 。 hái zhēn yǒu xiē zuò jǐng guān tiān 。 méi xiǎng dào níng dān qī xiū shì zhī zhōng 。 yě hái yǒu rú cǐ gāo shǒu 。
林轩脸上露出一分骇然。自己以前。还真有些坐井观天。没想到凝丹期修士之中。也还有如此高手。
Seeing this, Lin Xuan didn't dare to be careless. He emitted a faint green light and activated his Nine Heaven Spirit Shield.
bù guò zhè xiǎn rán yě shì yī zhǒng bù kě qīng yì dòng yòng dì shén tōng 。
不过这显然也是一种不可轻易动用地神通。
At the same time, he pointed at an ancient shield in front of him, which flew back and hovered around him.
huò zhě shuō 。 shǐ yòng tā huì fù chū bù xiǎo dì dài jià 。 zhāng tài bái hún shēn dì líng lì suī rán kuáng zhǎng 。 kě liǎn sè què nán kàn dé yǒu rú sǐ rén yì bān 。 é tóu shàng yě quán shì lěng hàn 。
或者说。使用牠会付出不小地代价。张太白浑身地灵力虽然狂涨。可脸色却难看得有如死人一般。额头上也全是冷汗。
Zhang Taibai watched with a cold expression and a hint of mockery as he spoke slowly: "It's been decades since we last met. Your abilities have reached such a level; I admire you. However, your path to cultivation ends here. My special technique can only be matched by those old monsters of the yuan jing period."
jiàn le cǐ jǐng 。 lín xuān zé bù gǎn yǒu sī háo dà yì 。 hún shēn qīng guāng yī shǎn 。 yǐ jīng jiāng jiǔ tiān líng dùn dǎ kāi 。
见了此景。林轩则不敢有丝毫大意。浑身青光一闪。已经将九天灵盾打开。
The other party's arrogance was truly shocking.
tóng shí chōng zhe shēn qián dì gǔ dùn yì diǎn zhǐ 。 nà bǎo wù lì kè fēi le huí lái 。 zài shēn zhōu pán xuán bù zhǐ 。
同时冲着身前地古盾一点指。那宝物立刻飞了回来。在身周盘旋不止。
Lin Xuan snorted and showed a nonchalant expression on his face, but he secretly remained vigilant. Zhang Taibai wasn't one to make empty boasts; if he said this, there must be some backing for it.
zhāng tài bái lěng yǎn páng guān ， liǎn shàng lù chū yī sī cháo fěng ， huǎn huǎn de kāi kǒu le ：“ méi xiǎng dào shù shí zài wèi jiàn ， gé xià de shén tōng jìng dào le rú cǐ dì bù ， zhāng mǒu pèi fú ， bù guò nǐ de xiū xiān zhī lù yě dào cǐ wéi zhǐ le ， zài xià de ná shǒu jué huó ， chú le nà xiē yuán yīng qī lǎo guài wù ， méi rén kě yǐ jiē dé xià lái de 。”
张太白冷眼旁观，脸上露出一丝嘲讽，缓缓的开口了：“没想到数十载未见，阁下的神通竟到了如此地步，张某佩服，不过你的修仙之路也到此为止了，在下的拿手绝活，除了那些元婴期老怪物，没人可以接得下来的。”
Lin Xuan extended his hand and took out the Binding Spirit Ball from his storage bag.
duì fāng kǒu qì zhī dà ， lìng rén zé shé 。
对方口气之大，令人咋舌。
Zhang Taibai ignored him, considering these ancient treasures merely futile efforts.
lín xuān hēng le yī shēng ， liǎn shàng lù chū bù yǐ wéi rán zhī sè ， rán ér xīn zhōng què àn zì jǐng tì ， zhāng tài bái suī rán wú chǐ ， dàn bìng bú shì nà zhǒng xū yán fú kuā zhī tú ， jì rán gǎn zhè me shuō ， kěn dìng shì yǒu yī xiē yǐ zhàng de 。
林轩哼了一声，脸上露出不以为然之色，然而心中却暗自警惕，张太白虽然无耻，但并不是那种虚言浮夸之徒，既然敢这么说，肯定是有一些倚仗的。
"Combine!"
lín xuān shēn chū shǒu lái ， zài chǔ wù dài shàng yī pāi ， jiāng fù xiān qiú yě qǔ le chū lái 。
林轩伸出手来，在储物袋上一拍，将缚仙球也取了出来。
He whispered, flicking his fingers repeatedly. Multicolored spiritual lights emanated from his body and hovered in mid-air.
zhāng tài bái shì ruò bú jiàn ， duì fāng gǔ bǎo suī duō ， yě bù guò shì tú láo de zhēng zhá bà le 。
张太白视若不见，对方古宝虽多，也不过是徒劳的挣扎罢了。
Lin Xuan's eyebrows furrowed as he licked his lips; the light points were only fist-sized but contained extremely pure primordial energy.
“ hé ！”
“合！”
Under his incantation, they all poured into dozens of divine swords surrounding him.
tā yī shēng qīng chì ， shí zhǐ dàn tiào bù zhǐ ， wǔ yán liù sè de líng guāng cóng shēn tǐ biǎo miàn yì sàn ér chū ， zài bàn kōng zhōng xuán fú 。
他一声轻叱，十指弹跳不止，五颜六色的灵光从身体表面逸散而出，在半空中悬浮。
After absorbing these spiritual lights, the divine swords trembled and buzzed.
lín xuān méi tóu yī tiāo ， yòng shé tou tiǎn le tiǎn zuǐ jiǎo ， zhè xiē guāng diǎn zhǐ yǒu quán tou dà xiǎo ， rán ér quán dōu shì jīng chún yǐ jí de tiān dì líng qì 。
林轩眉头一挑，用舌头舔了舔嘴角，这些光点只有拳头大小，然而全都是精纯以极的天地灵气。
Lin Xuan's pupils constricted. He had a bad feeling about this. He hesitated between attacking now or waiting for an opportune moment. A sudden cry entered his ears: "Four Divine Beast Sword Formation! Lin Xuan, act quickly before he completes that technique."
rán ér zài tā fǎ jué yī cuī zhī xià ， quán dōu yǒng rù le shēn zhōu de shù shí bǐng xiān jiàn lǐ 。
然而在他法诀一催之下，全都涌入了身周的数十柄仙剑里。
It was Ouyang Qinxin from afar, who managed to divert some of her attention despite being occupied by the iron-armored giant python.
xī shōu le zhè xiē líng guāng yǐ hòu ， xiān jiàn fēn fēn luàn chàn ， wēng míng le qǐ lái 。
吸收了这些灵光以后，仙剑纷纷乱颤，嗡鸣了起来。
Lin Xuan's heart raced as he tasted bitterness in his mouth. How could this be such an unprecedented power?
lín xuān de tóng kǒng wēi wēi shōu suō ， xīn zhōng yǐn rán yǒu bù hǎo de yù gǎn ， zhèng yóu yù zhe shì xiàn zài jiù chū shǒu ， hái shì yǐ jìng zhì dòng ， yī shēng jīng hū chuán rù le ěr duǒ 。
林轩的瞳孔微微收缩，心中隐然有不好的预感，正犹豫着是现在就出手，还是以静制动，一声惊呼传入了耳朵。
As the leader of the Three Great Sects of the Daoist path, Bichun Mountain had a legacy spanning tens of thousands of years with countless cultivation techniques suitable for various aptitudes and spirit roots.
“ sì shèng shòu jiàn zhèn ， lín xuān ， kuài diǎn chū shǒu ， bù kě ràng tā jiāng cǐ shén tōng bù wán le 。” què shì yuǎn chù de ōu yáng qín xīn ， suī rán bèi tiě jiǎ guài mǎng tuō zhù ， dàn què fēn chū le xiǎo bàn de jīng lì ， yì zhí guān zhù zhe zhè biān de zhàn jú 。
“四圣兽剑阵，林轩，快点出手，不可让他将此神通布完了。”却是远处的欧阳琴心，虽然被铁甲怪蟒拖住，但却分出了小半的精力，一直关注着这边的战局。
Although there weren't many top-tier ones, several were renowned, including the Four Divine Beast Sword Formation. This technique was said to have been created by an exceptionally talented senior from Bichun Mountain over ten thousand years ago, its power unmatched in the cultivation world for hundreds of years.
lín xuān tīng le cǐ yǔ ， xīn zàng dùn shí kuáng tiào qǐ lái ， zuǐ chún yī zhèn zhèn fā kǔ ， duì fāng zěn me huì rú cǐ nì tiān de shén tōng 。
林轩听了此语，心脏顿时狂跳起来，嘴唇一阵阵发苦，对方怎么会如此逆天的神通。
It had defeated seven or eight old monsters of the yuan jing period and countless others. The sword cultivator himself was a mid-stage yuan jing expert.
zuò wèi zhèng dào sān jù tóu zhī shǒu ， bì yún shān chuán chéng yǐ jīng yǒu shù wàn nián ， mén nèi gōng fǎ wàn qiān ， shì hé gè zhǒng zī zhì yǔ líng gēn shǔ xìng de dì zǐ xiū liàn 。
做为正道三巨头之首，碧云山传承已经有数万年，门内功法万千，适合各种资质与灵根属性的弟子修炼。
Lin Xuan was well aware of this secret after spending so much time in Youzhou, but according to his information, no such experts emerged from Bichun Mountain after that senior cultivator's ascension. The Four Divine Beast Sword Formation had become a distant legend. Wasn't it supposed to require an old monster of the yuan jing period to perform this technique?
dǐng jiē de suī rán bù duō ， dàn yě yǒu jǐ zhǒng shēng míng xiǎn hè ， qí zhōng biàn bāo kuò le zhè sì shèng shòu jiàn zhèn 。
顶阶的虽然不多，但也有几种声名显赫，其中便包括了这四圣兽剑阵。
Lin Xuan was shocked and angry, but Ouyang Qinxin wouldn't deceive him.
cǐ shén tōng jù shuō shì wàn nián yǐ qián ， bì yún shān mǒu wèi jīng cái jué yàn de qián bèi suǒ chuàng ， wēi lì wú fāng ， zòng héng xiū xiān jiè shù bǎi nián bù céng yù jiàn dí shǒu 。
此神通据说是万年以前，碧云山某位惊才绝艳的前辈所创，威力无方，纵横修仙界数百年不曾遇见敌手。
However, his panic soon subsided as he regained composure. Regardless, the other party's cultivation level was only at the peak of the condensation core stage; even if he could recreate that legendary technique, it would be a weakened version.
guāng shì yuán yīng qī lǎo guài bài zài tā shǒu xià de ， jiù yǒu qī bā wèi zhī duō ， qí tā xiū shì gèng shì bù jì qí shù 。
光是元婴期老怪败在他手下的，就有七八位之多，其他修士更是不计其数。
He might not fall to this!
dāng rán ， zhè wèi jiàn xiū běn shēn yě shì yuán yīng zhōng qī de gāo shǒu 。
当然，这位剑修本身也是元婴中期的高手。
Besides, even if he wanted to leave now, the other party wouldn't let him go easily. How could he abandon Ouyang Qinxin?
lín xuān zài yōu zhōu hùn le zhè me jiǔ ， zhè duàn yǐn mì zì rán shì ěr shú néng xiáng ， kě jù tā suǒ zhǐ ， nà wèi qián bèi jiàn xiū zuò huà yǐ hòu ， bì yún shān jiù zài yě méi yǒu chū guò rú cǐ gāo shǒu ， sì shèng shòu jiàn zhèn yě biàn chéng le yáo yuǎn de chuán shuō ， cǐ shén tōng bú shì yào yuán yīng qī xiū shì cái néng shī zhǎn me ？
林轩在幽州混了这么久，这段隐秘自然是耳熟能详，可据他所指，那位前辈剑修坐化以后，碧云山就再也没有出过如此高手，四圣兽剑阵也变成了遥远的传说，此神通不是要元婴期修士才能施展么？
With that in mind—challenge!
lín xuān jīng nù jiāo jí ， kě ōu yáng qín xīn xiǎn rán bú huì qī piàn zì jǐ 。
林轩惊怒焦急，可欧阳琴心显然不会欺骗自己。
Lin Xuan took a deep breath and summoned his beast soul treasure, transforming it into a giant python several dozen feet long, coiling above his head.
bù guò huáng jí zhī hòu ， lín xuān hěn kuài jiù chóng xīn zhèn dìng le xià lái ， bù guǎn rú hé ， cǐ rén de xiū wèi yě jǐn jǐn zài níng dān qī dǐng fēng ， jiù suàn tā zhēn néng chóng xiàn nà chuán shuō zhōng de shén tōng ， yě bì dìng shì bù wán quán ， huàn jù huà shuō shì wēi lì jiǎn ruò le de shān zhài bǎn 。
不过惶急之后，林轩很快就重新镇定了下来，不管如何，此人的修为也仅仅在凝丹期顶峰，就算他真能重现那传说中的神通，也必定是不完全，换句话说是威力减弱了的山寨版。
Then, the Floating Cloud Snowfall Sword reappeared from his storage bag, emitting endless cold air as it shot towards him.
zì jǐ bù yí dìng jiē bù xià lái ！
自己不一定接不下来！
The White-Plum Sword Immortal remained unperturbed. He merely cast several talismans, which exploded and gathered into a monstrous creature glowing with blue light, fighting against the Floating Cloud Snowfall Sword.
hé kuàng xiàn zài jiù suàn shì yǒu xīn yào zǒu ， duì fāng yě yí dìng bú huì shàn bà gān xiū ， hé kuàng zì jǐ yòu rú hé néng gòu diū xià ōu yáng qín xīn bù guǎn ？
何况现在就算是有心要走，对方也一定不会善罢甘休，何况自己又如何能够丢下欧阳琴心不管？
Although the ancient treasures dominated, their intent was only to stall for two or three minutes.
jì rán rú cǐ —— yìng zhàn ！
既然如此——应战！
"Quickly!"
lín xuān shēn shēn xī le kǒu qì ， jiāng nà shòu hún zhī bǎo jì qǐ ， huà wéi shù zhàng zhǎng de jù mǎng ， zài tóu dǐng pán xuán 。
林轩深深吸了口气，将那兽魂之宝祭起，化为数丈长的巨蟒，在头顶盘旋。
Zhang Taibai finally finished his incantation and pointed at one of the divine swords before him solemnly.
rán hòu piāo yún luò xuě jiàn yě chóng xīn fēi chū chǔ wù dài ， jiā zá zhe wú jìn de hán qì ， xiàng zhe duì fāng jī shè le guò lái 。
然后飘云落雪剑也重新飞出储物袋，夹杂着无尽的寒气，向着对方激射了过来。
Whizzing sounds echoed as the divine swords flew up, merging into four groups, then fusing together under different colored spiritual lights.
tài bái jiàn xiān bù wèi suǒ dòng ， jǐn jǐn jiāng shù zhāng fú lù jì chū ， bào zhà yǐ hòu ， líng lì jù jí zài yì qǐ ， huà wèi yī tóu hún shēn mào zhe lán guāng de zhēng níng guài shòu ， yǔ piāo yún luò xuě jiàn dòu zài yì qǐ 。
太白剑仙不为所动，仅仅将数张符箓祭出，爆炸以后，灵力聚集在一起，化为一头浑身冒着蓝光的狰狞怪兽，与飘云落雪剑斗在一起。
"Divine beasts descending?" Lin Xuan's expression was the epitome of shock.
suī rán gǔ bǎo dà zhàn shàng fēng ， dàn duì fāng de yòng yì jǐn jǐn shì tuō yán liǎng sān fēn zhōng 。
虽然古宝大占上风，但对方的用意仅仅是拖延两三分钟。
"Hmph. You still have some discernment; soon you can rest in peace. Rest assured, I will extract your soul and refine it to create a yin spirit puppet," Zhang Taibai's face was filled with malice and a hint of deranged madness.
“ jí ！”
“疾！”
He raised his hand and pounded his chest, expelling large amounts of essence blood.
tài bái jiàn xiān zhōng yú niàn wán le zhòu yǔ ， shēn chū shǒu lái ， chōng zhe shēn qián de xiān jiàn zhèng zhòng de yì diǎn 。
太白剑仙终于念完了咒语，伸出手来，冲着身前的仙剑郑重的一点。
Even this weakened version required too much of his condensation core stage cultivation to sustain. He had no choice but to use such an energy-draining method. His hatred for Lin Xuan grew as he lost so much essence blood; even if it didn't drop a cultivation grade, restoring his strength would be a difficult task.
sōu sōu shēng xiǎng ， xiān jiàn fēi le qǐ lái ， fēn bié jù jí chéng sì tuán ， rán hòu róng hé zài yì qǐ ， bèi sì zhǒng bù tóng yán sè de líng guāng bāo guǒ 。
嗖嗖声响，仙剑飞了起来，分别聚集成四团，然后融合在一起，被四种不同颜色的灵光包裹。
However, there was no time now; he needed to eliminate both of them first.
“ shèng shòu jiàng lín ？” lín xuān de liǎn sè nán kàn dào le jí diǎn 。
“圣兽降临？”林轩的脸色难看到了极点。
The essence blood that separated from his body was immediately absorbed by the four light balls. Then, terrifying spiritual pressure erupted from within...
Ouyang Qinxin and the iron-armored giant python were locked in a fierce battle, making it difficult to determine a clear winner. Although there was a slight advantage for one side, it wouldn't be easy to decide the outcome in just a short while.
Lin Xuan took a deep breath and released his divine consciousness to sense the area within several dozen miles. He detected faintly some strands of阴气 (yin qi) rapidly approaching from afar.
Sure enough, such intense combat had attracted the attention of阴魂 (yin hun).
Fortunately, these yin qi weren't particularly formidable, but Lin Xuan couldn't afford to delay any longer; otherwise, if a powerful monster appeared, it would be too late for regrets.
On the other side, Zhang Taibai shared similar thoughts with Lin Xuan. However, he was more worried about the pursuit from Bichun Mountain than the yin spirits. He heard that an old monster of the元婴期 (yuan jing qi) stage had personally taken part in the hunt.
Although the White-Plum Sword Immortal was aloof and proud, he wasn't arrogant enough to challenge a yuan jing cultivator directly.
In any case, both wanted to quickly end this battle. Since that was the case, they decided not to test their other abilities but to use their ultimate trump cards instead.
One strike to decide the outcome!
Zhang Taibai's expression turned serious as he clasped his hands and formed sword hand seals, muttering incantations. His body suddenly exuded a surge of spiritual energy.
Although still at the凝丹期 (nei dan qi) stage, the amount of spiritual power seemed comparable to that of an old monster of the yuan jing period.
Lin Xuan's eyes widened in shock. He had underestimated his own abilities; he hadn't realized there were such skilled cultivators even within the condensation core stage.
However, this was a powerful technique not to be used lightly. Using it would come with significant costs. Although Zhang Taibai's spiritual energy surged, his face turned ashen and beads of sweat formed on his forehead.
Seeing this, Lin Xuan didn't dare to be careless. He emitted a faint green light and activated his Nine Heaven Spirit Shield.
At the same time, he pointed at an ancient shield in front of him, which flew back and hovered around him.
Zhang Taibai watched with a cold expression and a hint of mockery as he spoke slowly: "It's been decades since we last met. Your abilities have reached such a level; I admire you. However, your path to cultivation ends here. My special technique can only be matched by those old monsters of the yuan jing period."
The other party's arrogance was truly shocking.
Lin Xuan snorted and showed a nonchalant expression on his face, but he secretly remained vigilant. Zhang Taibai wasn't one to make empty boasts; if he said this, there must be some backing for it.
Lin Xuan extended his hand and took out the Binding Spirit Ball from his storage bag.
Zhang Taibai ignored him, considering these ancient treasures merely futile efforts.
"Combine!"
He whispered, flicking his fingers repeatedly. Multicolored spiritual lights emanated from his body and hovered in mid-air.
Lin Xuan's eyebrows furrowed as he licked his lips; the light points were only fist-sized but contained extremely pure primordial energy.
Under his incantation, they all poured into dozens of divine swords surrounding him.
After absorbing these spiritual lights, the divine swords trembled and buzzed.
Lin Xuan's pupils constricted. He had a bad feeling about this. He hesitated between attacking now or waiting for an opportune moment. A sudden cry entered his ears: "Four Divine Beast Sword Formation! Lin Xuan, act quickly before he completes that technique."
It was Ouyang Qinxin from afar, who managed to divert some of her attention despite being occupied by the iron-armored giant python.
Lin Xuan's heart raced as he tasted bitterness in his mouth. How could this be such an unprecedented power?
As the leader of the Three Great Sects of the Daoist path, Bichun Mountain had a legacy spanning tens of thousands of years with countless cultivation techniques suitable for various aptitudes and spirit roots.
Although there weren't many top-tier ones, several were renowned, including the Four Divine Beast Sword Formation. This technique was said to have been created by an exceptionally talented senior from Bichun Mountain over ten thousand years ago, its power unmatched in the cultivation world for hundreds of years.
It had defeated seven or eight old monsters of the yuan jing period and countless others. The sword cultivator himself was a mid-stage yuan jing expert.
Lin Xuan was well aware of this secret after spending so much time in Youzhou, but according to his information, no such experts emerged from Bichun Mountain after that senior cultivator's ascension. The Four Divine Beast Sword Formation had become a distant legend. Wasn't it supposed to require an old monster of the yuan jing period to perform this technique?
Lin Xuan was shocked and angry, but Ouyang Qinxin wouldn't deceive him.
However, his panic soon subsided as he regained composure. Regardless, the other party's cultivation level was only at the peak of the condensation core stage; even if he could recreate that legendary technique, it would be a weakened version.
He might not fall to this!
Besides, even if he wanted to leave now, the other party wouldn't let him go easily. How could he abandon Ouyang Qinxin?
With that in mind—challenge!
Lin Xuan took a deep breath and summoned his beast soul treasure, transforming it into a giant python several dozen feet long, coiling above his head.
Then, the Floating Cloud Snowfall Sword reappeared from his storage bag, emitting endless cold air as it shot towards him.
The White-Plum Sword Immortal remained unperturbed. He merely cast several talismans, which exploded and gathered into a monstrous creature glowing with blue light, fighting against the Floating Cloud Snowfall Sword.
Although the ancient treasures dominated, their intent was only to stall for two or three minutes.
"Quickly!"
Zhang Taibai finally finished his incantation and pointed at one of the divine swords before him solemnly.
Whizzing sounds echoed as the divine swords flew up, merging into four groups, then fusing together under different colored spiritual lights.
"Divine beasts descending?" Lin Xuan's expression was the epitome of shock.
"Hmph. You still have some discernment; soon you can rest in peace. Rest assured, I will extract your soul and refine it to create a yin spirit puppet," Zhang Taibai's face was filled with malice and a hint of deranged madness.
He raised his hand and pounded his chest, expelling large amounts of essence blood.
Even this weakened version required too much of his condensation core stage cultivation to sustain. He had no choice but to use such an energy-draining method. His hatred for Lin Xuan grew as he lost so much essence blood; even if it didn't drop a cultivation grade, restoring his strength would be a difficult task.
However, there was no time now; he needed to eliminate both of them first.
The essence blood that separated from his body was immediately absorbed by the four light balls. Then, terrifying spiritual pressure erupted from within...