lín xuān huí dào dòng fǔ 。 bì mén xiè kè 。 shuō shì yào cān wù gōng fǎ 。
林轩回到洞府。闭门谢客。说是要参悟功法。
Lin Xuan returned to his cave dwelling and closed the door, refusing visitors. He said he needed to meditate on a cultivation technique.
zhuǎn yǎn 。 bàn yuè de shí jiān guò qù le 。 fēn tán lǐ qì fēn xiáng hé 。 yóu yú sān wèi zhǎng lǎo quán dōu yǔn luò 。 méi yǒu gāo jiē xiū shì dài duì 。 zì rán yě jiù tíng zhǐ le xún bǎo 。 jù shǎo mén zhǔ suǒ shuō 。 tā yǐ jīng tōng guò bié de qú dào yǔ mén pài lián luò 。 bù guò xiàn zài lì guǐ xiōng měng 。 zhǎng lǎo bú shì yī shí bàn kè kě yǐ lái dào 。
转眼。半月的时间过去了。分坛里气氛祥和。由于三位长老全都陨落。没有高阶修士带队。自然也就停止了寻宝。据少门主所说。他已经通过别的渠道与门派联络。不过现在厉鬼凶猛。长老不是一时半刻可以来到。
In just over half a month, the atmosphere in the branch sect was peaceful. With all three elders having perished, there were no high-ranking cultivators leading them, so the search for treasures had naturally ceased. According to the young master, he had already established contact with the main sect through other channels, but the powerful ghost was still too formidable and could not be summoned in a short time.
dī jiē xiū shì men bù zài hū 。 tā men yǐ jīng hài pà le zhāo bù bǎo xī de shēng huó 。 rú jīn néng gòu dài zài zhè lǐ jìng xīn xiū liàn 。 rén rén xī wàng xiàn zhuàng kě yǐ wéi chí xià qù le 。
低阶修士们不在乎。他们已经害怕了朝不保夕的生活。如今能够待在这里静心修炼。人人希望现状可以维持下去了。
The low-ranking cultivators did not care much; they were already afraid of the precarious life. Now that they could stay here and focus on cultivation, everyone hoped this situation would continue.
kě xī hǎo jǐng bù cháng 。 zhè tiān wǎn shàng tū rán yī guǐ wáng jí bié de yīn hún chuǎng rù le fēn tán 。 shù míng dì zǐ shòu shāng 。 yóu qí shì lǐ zhǎng lǎo 。 tā suǒ kān hù de bǎo xiāng bèi qiǎng 。
可惜好景不长。这天晚上突然一鬼王级别的阴魂闯入了分坛。数名弟子受伤。尤其是李长老。他所看护的宝箱被抢。
Unfortunately, good times do not last long. One night, a ghost at the level of King Ghost suddenly intruded into the branch sect, injuring several disciples, especially Elder Li, who had his treasure box stolen.
suī rán shǎo zhǔ de dào xiāo xī hòu gǎn lái 。 bìng shī zhǎn dà shén tōng miè shā le lì guǐ 。 kě nà yīn hún yě xiōng è yǐ jí 。 zuì hòu shí kè shī zhǎn yī zhǒng guǐ yì dùn shù jiāng bǎo xiāng sòng zǒu 。
虽然少主的到消息后赶来。并施展大神通灭杀了厉鬼。可那阴魂也凶恶以极。最后时刻施展一种诡异遁术将宝箱送走。
Although the young master arrived after receiving news and used great divine power to kill the ghost, that ghost was extremely fierce and used an unusual escape technique to send away the treasure box just before its demise.
shǎo mén zhǔ dà nù 。 mìng lìng zi chù xún zhǎo 。 kě jiāng fāng yuán shù shí lǐ dōu sōu biàn le 。 méi yǒu sī háo xiàn suǒ 。
少门主大怒。命令子处寻找。可将方圆数十里都搜遍了。没有丝毫线索。
The young master was furious and ordered subordinates to search for it. However, they searched a dozen miles around but found no clues.
zhè jiàn qíng fā shēng yǐ hòu 。 zhòng rén yě dǎn zhàn xīn jīng le hǎo jiǔ 。 yī xiē dǎn xiǎo de shèn zhì tí chū gǎn kuài bān qiān 。 bù guò lín xuān wèi xǔ 。 xiàn zài de lún xiàn qū nǎ yǒu ān quán 。
这件情发生以后。众人也胆战心惊了好久。一些胆小的甚至提出赶快搬迁。不过林轩未许。现在的沦陷区哪有安全。
This incident caused everyone to be on edge for quite some time. Some of the timid even suggested moving quickly. But Lin Xuan did not agree; there was no safety in the occupied area now.
nà lì guǐ xíng dān yǐng zhī 。 huò xǔ zhǐ shì pèng qiǎo chuǎng ér yǐ 。
那厉鬼形单影只。或许只是碰巧闯而已。
The ghost was alone and perhaps just happened to wander in by chance.
zhòng rén tí diào dǎn le bàn yuè 。 méi yǒu shòu rèn hé bào fù gōng jī 。 cái jiàn jiàn fàng xià le xīn shì 。
众人提吊胆了半月。没有受任何报复攻击。才渐渐放下了心事。
For half a month, everyone lived in fear without any retaliation. They gradually put their minds at ease.
rán ér lǐ yuán què yī bìng bù 。 cǐ rén xiū bù gāo 。 shēn de tōng yǔ zhēn rén de qì zhòng 。 yě suàn shì xīn fù zhī rén le 。 zhè cì shī qù de bǎo xiāng kě bú shì yì bān zhī wù 。 lǐ miàn de cái liào bù jǐn zhēn xī 。 ér qiě shì zhǎng mén zhēn rén diǎn míng yào dì dōng xī 。
然而李元却一病不。此人修不高。深的通羽真人的器重。也算是心腹之人了。这次失去的宝箱可不是一般之物。里面的材料不仅珍稀。而且是掌门真人点名要地东西。
However, Elder Li Yuan fell ill after this incident. Though he wasn't highly ranked, he was deeply trusted by True Immortal Feiyu and considered a confidant. The lost treasure box was not just any item; the materials inside were rare and specifically requested by the sect leader.
tā bù zhī rú hé jiāo dài gù ér yǐ zhù jī qī xiū shì de shēn tǐ 。 yōu láo chéng jí 。
他不知如何交代故而以筑基期修士的身体。忧劳成疾。
Unable to explain it, he fell ill due to worry as a low-ranking cultivator.
zhè yàng yī lái zhěng gè tán dì dà quán quán dōu rù le lù yíng ér shǒu zhōng 。 yī rén máng bù guò lái 。 tā ràng liú xīn zuò bāng shǒu 。
这样一来整个坛地大权全都入了陆盈儿手中。一人忙不过来。她让刘芯做帮手。
As a result, all the power in the branch sect now rested with Lu Ying'er. With her busy schedule, she had Liu Xin assist her.
zhòng rén bù gǎn duō yán 。 dàn sī dǐ xià yě lüè yǒu bù mǎn 。 dàn suí hòu 。 liǎng nǚ jiàng fēn tán lǐ de shì wù dǎ lǐ de jǐng jǐng yǒu tiáo 。 zhè xiē shēng yīn yě jiàn jiàn píng xī le xià qù 。
众人不敢多言。但私底下也略有不满。但随后。两女将分坛里的事务打理的井井有条。这些声音也渐渐平息了下去。
Though everyone was silent, they privately harbored some dissatisfaction. But soon enough, the two women managed the branch sect's affairs efficiently, and these complaints gradually faded away.
yǒu rén huān xǐ yǒu rén yōu zhè cì de shì jiàn bù guò lín xuān suǒ dǎo yǎn de yī cháng yīn móu 。
有人欢喜有人忧这次的事件不过林轩所导演的一场阴谋。
Some were happy while others were worried; this event was actually a scheme orchestrated by Lin Xuan.
“ shào yé 。 nǐ kàn zhè ge bǎo xiāng ？”
“少爷。你看这个宝箱？”
"Master, look at this treasure box?"
“ bù cuò 。” lín xuān kàn zhuó yǎn qián zhī wù 。 zhǐ yǒu shù chǐ lái zhǎng 。 chéng hóng sè 。 nǎi shì yòng yī zhǒng bù zhī míng de mù liào jīng zhì ér chéng de 。 shàng miàn tiē yǒu yī zhāng yín sè de fú 。 guāng shì jìn zhì dì qì xī jiù zhī dào cǐ bǎo fēi tóng xiǎo 。
“不错。”林轩看着眼前之物。只有数尺来长。呈红色。乃是用一种不知名的木料精制而成的。上面贴有一张银色的符。光是禁制地气息就知道此宝非同小。
"Not bad," Lin Xuan said as he examined the object before him. It was only a few feet long and red, made of an unknown wood material. A silver talisman was affixed to it, and just from itsprohibition aura, one could tell that this was no ordinary item.
lín xuān tái qǐ shǒu lái yī dào jiàn máng cóng zhǐ jiān fēi shè ér chū 。 rán ér nà yín fú què guāng máng yī shǎn 。 yī céng hù zhào dǎng zài le miàn qián jiàn máng rú ní liú rù hǎi 。
林轩抬起手来一道剑芒从指间飞射而出。然而那银符却光芒一闪。一层护罩挡在了面前剑芒如泥流入海。
Lin Xuan raised his hand, and a sword beam shot out from between his fingers. However, the silver talisman flashed with light, creating a protective barrier in front of which the sword beam dissipated like water into stone.
“ yí ？” lín xuān lüè lüè dào yǒu xiē yà yì 。 dàn suí hòu yòu huī fù le píng jìng de biǎo qíng 。
“咦？”林轩略略到有些讶异。但随后又恢复了平静的表情。
"Hmm?" Lin Xuan was slightly surprised but quickly regained his composure.
shǒu zhǎng yī fān 。“ pū chī ” yī shēng 。 yī méi jī dàn dà xiǎo de bì lǜ huǒ qiú zài zhǎng xīn zhōng fú xiàn 。
手掌一翻。“噗嗤”一声。一枚鸡蛋大小的碧绿火球在掌心中浮现。
He flipped his palm, and "puchi" went the sound as a green fireball the size of an egg appeared in his palm.
lín xuān shǒu yī dǒu 。 huǒ qiú shí huà wèi yī mǔ cū de lǜ máng 。 fēi shè dào le fú shàng 。
林轩手一抖。火球时化为一拇粗的绿芒。飞射到了符上。
Lin Xuan shook his hand, and the fireball transformed into a thick green glow that shot towards the talisman.
tóng yàng bèi hù zhào dǎng zhù 。 rán ér zhè yī cì de qíng jǐng què yǔ gāng cái dà bù xiāng tóng huǒ yàn bào kāi 。 shùn jiān jiù bù mǎn le hù zhào de biǎo miàn 。
同样被护罩挡住。然而这一次的情景却与刚才大不相同火焰爆开。瞬间就布满了护罩的表面。
Again, it was blocked by the protective barrier. However, this time the scene was vastly different; flames burst out, instantly covering the surface of the barrier.
hù zhào jǐn jǐn dǐ dǎng le jǐ miǎo 。 jiù fā chū āi míng 。 rú shuǐ pào yì bān de pò miè diào 。
护罩仅仅抵挡了几秒。就发出哀鸣。如水泡一般的破灭掉。
The barrier only held for a few seconds before emitting a mournful sound as if water bubbles were breaking and then dissolving completely.
nà fú yě wú fēng zì rán 。 huà wèi le huī 。
那符也无风自燃。化为了灰。
The talisman ignited on its own, turning to ashes.
rán hòu lín páo yī 。 xiāng zi zì rán shì qīng sōng dǎ kāi le 。
然后林袍一。箱子自然是轻松打开了。
Then Lin Xuan removed his robe. The box was easily opened.
yào yǎn shēng huā 。 lǐ miàn duī mǎn le gè zhǒng gè yàng dì tiān cái dì bǎo 。 lín xuān liǎn shàng lù chū yī sī yà rán 。 yǐ tā de yǎn lì 。 jū rán yě zhǐ néng rèn chū qí zhōng liáo liáo shù zhǒng bà le bù guò xiàn zài 。 lín xuān zì rán méi yǒu xián qíng qù biàn shí shén me 。 ér shì shén shí sǎo miáo zhī hòu 。 zhǐ tou yī gōu 。
耀眼生花。里面堆满了各种各样地天材地宝。林轩脸上露出一丝讶然。以他的眼力。居然也只能认出其中聊聊数种罢了不过现在。林轩自然没有闲情去辨识什么。而是神识扫描之后。指头一勾。
A dazzling display of light filled the interior, piled with various treasures. Lin Xuan's face showed surprise; even with his keen eyesight, he could only recognize a few items. But now, he had no time for such matters. After scanning it with his divine sense, he pointed at one item.
“ sōu ” de yī shēng 。 yī wù xiàng shì bèi wú xíng dì sī xiàn qiān yǐn 。 fēi rù le tā de zhǎng xīn 。
“嗖”的一声。一物像是被无形地丝线牵引。飞入了他的掌心。
"Whoosh," and an object was drawn into his palm by an invisible thread.
nà shì yī kuài quán tou dà xiǎo de jīng tǐ 。 tōng tǐ tòu míng 。 què yòu chéng xiàn chū yī zhǒng shēn suì de zǐ sè 。 kàn shàng qù měi lì yǐ jí 。 zhèng shì liàn zhì jiǔ tiān míng yuè huán suǒ xū yào de zuì hòu yī zhǒng cái liào 。 zǐ yù shuǐ jīng 。
那是一块拳头大小的晶体。通体透明。却又呈现出一种深邃的紫色。看上去美丽以极。正是炼制九天明月环所需要的最后一种材料。紫钰水晶。
It was a fist-sized crystal, completely transparent yet displaying a deep purple hue that looked incredibly beautiful. It was the final ingredient needed to craft the Nine Heavens Bright Moon Ring—Purple Jade Crystal.
lín xuān xīn zhōng dà xǐ 。 wēi wēi wǎng lǐ miàn zhù rù fǎ lì 。 jié guǒ cǐ wù xī shōu yǐ hòu 。 jū rán cóng biǎo miàn fàng chū le dàn dàn de zǐ sè wù qì 。
林轩心中大喜。微微往里面注入法力。结果此物吸收以后。居然从表面放出了淡淡的紫色雾气。
Lin Xuan's heart leaped with joy as he carefully stored it away. Next, he took out a sound transmission talisman from his pocket and injected divine sense into it, engraving some words before sending it flying out of the cave dwelling.
jū rán hái shì shàng pǐn 。
居然还是上品。
At the hidden valley where treasures were kept, Lu Ying'er was sitting cross-legged. Since taking over the branch sect, she had many things to handle daily but never neglected her studies.
lín xuān xiǎo xīn yì yì de jiāng qí shōu hǎo 。 suí hòu cóng huái zhōng qǔ chū yī zhāng chuán yīn fú 。 zhù rù shén shí 。 wǎng lǐ miàn kè le jǐ huà yǔ 。 huà wèi yī dào huǒ guāng fēi chū le dòng fǔ 。
林轩小心翼翼的将其收好。随后从怀中取出一张传音符。注入神识。往里面刻了几话语。化为一道火光飞出了洞府。
Suddenly, as if sensing something, her eyes lit up and the firelight transformed into a talisman that flew directly into her hand.
ér zài cún fàng bǎo wù dì nà yǐn mì xiá gǔ 。 lù yíng ér zhèng pán xī dǎ zuò 。 zì cóng jiē zhǎng fēn tán yǐ hòu měi tiān xū yào chǔ lǐ de shì qíng hěn duō 。 dàn tā de gōng kè què cóng wèi là xià guò 。
而在存放宝物地那隐秘峡谷。陆盈儿正盘膝打坐。自从接掌分坛以后每天需要处理的事情很多。但她的功课却从未落下过。
Lu Ying'er scanned it with her divine sense and showed surprise on her face; the young master was going to craft a treasure. He said it would take several months at most or half a year at least, but do not disturb unless there is a matter of life and death.
tū rán 。 lù yíng ér xiàng shì gǎn yìng dào shén me shì de yǎn jīng 。 nà huǒ guāng zhí jiē huà wèi fú fēi dào le tā de shǒu shàng 。
突然。陆盈儿像是感应到什么似的眼睛。那火光直接化为符飞到了她的手上。
But soon, she calmed down again and resumed her meditation.
lù yíng ér yòng shén shí yī sǎo 。 liǎn shàng xiàn chū le jīng róng 。 shào yé jū rán yào liàn zhì fǎ bǎo 。 shuō kuài zé shù yuè 。 màn zé bàn nián 。 ruò méi yǒu shēng sǐ cún wáng de dà shì 。 qiān wàn bú yào dǎ rǎo 。
陆盈儿用神识一扫。脸上现出了惊容。少爷居然要炼制法宝。说快则数月。慢则半年。若没有生死存亡的大事。千万不要打扰。
Meanwhile, Lin Xuan had already arrived about ten miles away from the branch sect.
dàn hěn kuài 。 shào nǚ de yòu píng jìng xià lái 。 chóng xīn kāi shǐ dǎ zuò 。
但很快。少女的又平静下来。重新开始打坐。
Before him stood a solitary peak hundreds of feet high. This was an extinct volcano with abundant geothermal resources.
ér lín xuān zhè shí yǐ jīng lái dào le jù lí fēn tán yuē shí yú lǐ yuǎn de mǒu dì 。
而林轩这时已经来到了距离分坛约十余里远的某地。
Fortunately for that reason, crafting a treasure would not be easy; relying solely on his own Danfire could not accomplish such intricate work.
yǎn qián shì yī zuò shù bǎi zhàng gāo de gū fēng 。 zhè shì yī zuò sǐ huǒ shān 。 yīn cǐ yǒu zhe fēi cháng fēng fù de dì huǒ zī yuán 。
眼前是一座数百丈高的孤峰。这是一座死火山。因此有着非常丰富的地火资源。
Lin Xuan closed his eyes and released his divine sense to thoroughly scan the mountain.
yě xìng hǎo rú cǐ 。 fǒu zé liàn zhì fǎ bǎo kě bú shì yī jiàn xiǎo shì 。 guāng kào zì jǐ dì dān huǒ 。 bù kě néng wán chéng zhè me fán fù de gōng zuò 。
也幸好如此。否则炼制法宝可不是一件小事。光靠自己地丹火。不可能完成这么繁复的工作。
He found an ideal location. Then he tapped his storage bag, summoning the Floating Cloud Snow Sword. After several hours of effort, he established a cave dwelling.
lín xuān bì shàng yǎn jīng 。 fàng shén shí 。 xiān jiāng cǐ shān zǐ xì sǎo miáo le yī biàn 。
林轩闭上眼睛。放神识。先将此山仔细扫描了一遍。
Next, Lin Xuan took out array talismans and flags, setting up multiple barriers. After much hardship, he finally gathered all the materials needed to craft a life-bound treasure. He did not want any interruptions during this process.
hǎo le yī chù zuì jiā dì diǎn 。 rán hòu zài chǔ wù dài shàng yī pāi 。 jiāng piāo yún luò xuě jiàn jì le qǐ lái 。 huā le shù gè shù chén de shí jiān 。 kāi pì chū le yī zuò dòng fǔ lái 。
好了一处最佳地点。然后在储物袋上一拍。将飘云落雪剑祭了起来。花了数个数辰的时间。开辟出了一座洞府来。
The dangers in the cultivation world were well-known, especially now with such extraordinary circumstances and location. Previously, he had encountered danger even when cultivating at the Foundation Establishment and Condensation Core stages.
suí hòu lín xuān yòu qǔ chū zhèn fú zhèn qí 。 yī lián bù xià le hǎo jǐ gè jìn zhì 。 lì jīng qiān xīn wàn kǔ 。 cái zhōng yú còu qí le liàn zhì běn mìng fǎ bǎo de cái liào 。 lín xuān kě bù xī wàng zài zhè zhōng tú 。 yòu chū xiàn shén me bèi rén dǎ rǎo de biàn gù 。
随后林轩又取出阵符阵旗。一连布下了好几个禁制。历经千辛万苦。才终于凑齐了炼制本命法宝的材料。林轩可不希望在这中途。又出现什么被人打扰的变故。
Past is prologue; this time, he would be more cautious.
xiū xiān jiè de wēi xiǎn shì rén suǒ gòng zhī de 。 hé kuàng rú jīn shì fēi cháng shí 。 yòu dài zài fēi cháng de dì diǎn 。 yǐ qián zhù jī yǔ níng dān de shí hòu 。 dōu jīng yù dào wēi xiǎn 。
修仙界的危险是人所共知的。何况如今是非常时。又待在非常的地点。以前筑基与凝丹的时候。都经遇到危险。
After setting everything up, Lin Xuan transformed into a green beam and flew to the summit.
qián shì bù wàng hòu shì zhī shī 。 zhè huí dāng rán yào gèng jiā de xiǎo xīn 。
前事不忘后事之师。这回当然要更加的小心。
The top was flat with no vegetation, but in its center was a large cave that went deep underground. Since it was an extinct volcano, there was no heat from the geothermal energy. To conduct his treasure crafting, Lin Xuan naturally needed to bring out the fire below.
jiāng zhè xiē bù hǎo yǐ hòu 。 lín xuān huà wèi yī dào qīng máng 。 fēi dào le shān dǐng zhī shàng 。
将这些布好以后。林轩化为一道青芒。飞到了山顶之上。
He silently stared at the large cave for a long time before crossing his arms and casting two sword hand seals. He muttered something as he pointed at the Floating Cloud Snow Sword.
shān dǐng yī piàn píng tǎn 。 méi yǒu shén me zhí bèi 。 rán ér zài qí zhōng xīn wèi zhì 。 yǒu yí gè dà dòng 。 shēn bú jiàn dǐ 。 yóu yú shì sǐ huǒ shān 。 suǒ yǐ gǎn shòu bú dào dì huǒ de rè liàng 。 ér lín xuān xū yào liàn bǎo 。 zì rán de jiāng xià miàn de huǒ yǐn chū lái 。
山顶一片平坦。没有什么植被。然而在其中心位置。有一个大洞。深不见底。由于是死火山。所以感受不到地火的热量。而林轩需要炼宝。自然的将下面的火引出来。
The sword transformed into a blue stream that flew into the cave.
mò mò zhù shì le nà dà dòng liáng jiǔ 。 lín xuān shuāng shǒu huán bào 。 gè qiā le yī dào jiàn jué 。 kǒu zhōng niàn niàn yǒu cí 。 rán hòu chōng zhe piāo yún luò xuě jiàn yī zhǐ 。
默默注视了那大洞良久。林轩双手环抱。各掐了一道剑诀。口中念念有词。然后冲着飘云落雪剑一指。
However, no special sounds were heard until about a tea cup's worth of time had passed when a series of popping noises similar to frying beans began to echo from within.
cǐ jiàn huà wèi yī dào lán sè pǐ liàn 。 fēi rù le dòng xué 。
此剑化为一道蓝色匹练。飞入了洞穴。
They grew increasingly dense and intense over time.
rán ér què bìng wèi tīng dào shén me tè bié de shēng xiǎng 。 zhí dào guò le yuē yī zhǎn chá de shí jiān 。 cái yǐn yǐn chuán lái yī zhèn chǎo dòu zi bān de pā bào liè zhī shēng 。
然而却并未听到什么特别的声响。直到过了约一盏茶的时间。才隐隐传来一阵炒豆子般的啪爆裂之声。
After another while, the Floating Cloud Snow Sword returned with a massive flame like a dragon surging upwards.
shí fēn mì jí 。 ér qiě yǒu jiàn zēng dà de qù shì 。
十分密集。而且有渐增大的去势。
Lin Xuan's expression became even more serious as he waved his hands. After recovering the divine sword, several hand seals were cast, creating a greenish protective barrier that sealed off the cave entrance.
yòu guò le bàn xiǎng 。 piāo yún luò xuě jiàn fēi le huí lái 。 tóng shí kàn jiàn yī gǔ rú jù lóng bān de liè yàn pū téng zhe wǎng shàng cuàn 。
又过了半响。飘云落雪剑飞了回来。同时看见一股如巨龙般的烈焰扑腾着往上窜。
The flames collided against it but could not break through. Lin Xuan did not show any relief and continued to inject divine energy. It took nearly half an hour before the geothermal fire finally calmed down.
Lin Xuan returned to his cave dwelling and closed the door, refusing visitors. He said he needed to meditate on a cultivation technique.
In just over half a month, the atmosphere in the branch sect was peaceful. With all three elders having perished, there were no high-ranking cultivators leading them, so the search for treasures had naturally ceased. According to the young master, he had already established contact with the main sect through other channels, but the powerful ghost was still too formidable and could not be summoned in a short time.
The low-ranking cultivators did not care much; they were already afraid of the precarious life. Now that they could stay here and focus on cultivation, everyone hoped this situation would continue.
Unfortunately, good times do not last long. One night, a ghost at the level of King Ghost suddenly intruded into the branch sect, injuring several disciples, especially Elder Li, who had his treasure box stolen.
Although the young master arrived after receiving news and used great divine power to kill the ghost, that ghost was extremely fierce and used an unusual escape technique to send away the treasure box just before its demise.
The young master was furious and ordered subordinates to search for it. However, they searched a dozen miles around but found no clues.
This incident caused everyone to be on edge for quite some time. Some of the timid even suggested moving quickly. But Lin Xuan did not agree; there was no safety in the occupied area now.
The ghost was alone and perhaps just happened to wander in by chance.
For half a month, everyone lived in fear without any retaliation. They gradually put their minds at ease.
However, Elder Li Yuan fell ill after this incident. Though he wasn't highly ranked, he was deeply trusted by True Immortal Feiyu and considered a confidant. The lost treasure box was not just any item; the materials inside were rare and specifically requested by the sect leader.
Unable to explain it, he fell ill due to worry as a low-ranking cultivator.
As a result, all the power in the branch sect now rested with Lu Ying'er. With her busy schedule, she had Liu Xin assist her.
Though everyone was silent, they privately harbored some dissatisfaction. But soon enough, the two women managed the branch sect's affairs efficiently, and these complaints gradually faded away.
Some were happy while others were worried; this event was actually a scheme orchestrated by Lin Xuan.
"Master, look at this treasure box?"
"Not bad," Lin Xuan said as he examined the object before him. It was only a few feet long and red, made of an unknown wood material. A silver talisman was affixed to it, and just from itsprohibition aura, one could tell that this was no ordinary item.
Lin Xuan raised his hand, and a sword beam shot out from between his fingers. However, the silver talisman flashed with light, creating a protective barrier in front of which the sword beam dissipated like water into stone.
"Hmm?" Lin Xuan was slightly surprised but quickly regained his composure.
He flipped his palm, and "puchi" went the sound as a green fireball the size of an egg appeared in his palm.
"Go!"
Lin Xuan shook his hand, and the fireball transformed into a thick green glow that shot towards the talisman.
Again, it was blocked by the protective barrier. However, this time the scene was vastly different; flames burst out, instantly covering the surface of the barrier.
The barrier only held for a few seconds before emitting a mournful sound as if water bubbles were breaking and then dissolving completely.
The talisman ignited on its own, turning to ashes.
...
Then Lin Xuan removed his robe. The box was easily opened.
A dazzling display of light filled the interior, piled with various treasures. Lin Xuan's face showed surprise; even with his keen eyesight, he could only recognize a few items. But now, he had no time for such matters. After scanning it with his divine sense, he pointed at one item.
"Whoosh," and an object was drawn into his palm by an invisible thread.
It was a fist-sized crystal, completely transparent yet displaying a deep purple hue that looked incredibly beautiful. It was the final ingredient needed to craft the Nine Heavens Bright Moon Ring—Purple Jade Crystal.
Lin Xuan's heart leaped with joy as he carefully stored it away. Next, he took out a sound transmission talisman from his pocket and injected divine sense into it, engraving some words before sending it flying out of the cave dwelling.
At the hidden valley where treasures were kept, Lu Ying'er was sitting cross-legged. Since taking over the branch sect, she had many things to handle daily but never neglected her studies.
Suddenly, as if sensing something, her eyes lit up and the firelight transformed into a talisman that flew directly into her hand.
Lu Ying'er scanned it with her divine sense and showed surprise on her face; the young master was going to craft a treasure. He said it would take several months at most or half a year at least, but do not disturb unless there is a matter of life and death.
But soon, she calmed down again and resumed her meditation.
Meanwhile, Lin Xuan had already arrived about ten miles away from the branch sect.
Before him stood a solitary peak hundreds of feet high. This was an extinct volcano with abundant geothermal resources.
Fortunately for that reason, crafting a treasure would not be easy; relying solely on his own Danfire could not accomplish such intricate work.
Lin Xuan closed his eyes and released his divine sense to thoroughly scan the mountain.
He found an ideal location. Then he tapped his storage bag, summoning the Floating Cloud Snow Sword. After several hours of effort, he established a cave dwelling.
Next, Lin Xuan took out array talismans and flags, setting up multiple barriers. After much hardship, he finally gathered all the materials needed to craft a life-bound treasure. He did not want any interruptions during this process.
The dangers in the cultivation world were well-known, especially now with such extraordinary circumstances and location. Previously, he had encountered danger even when cultivating at the Foundation Establishment and Condensation Core stages.
Past is prologue; this time, he would be more cautious.
After setting everything up, Lin Xuan transformed into a green beam and flew to the summit.
The top was flat with no vegetation, but in its center was a large cave that went deep underground. Since it was an extinct volcano, there was no heat from the geothermal energy. To conduct his treasure crafting, Lin Xuan naturally needed to bring out the fire below.
He silently stared at the large cave for a long time before crossing his arms and casting two sword hand seals. He muttered something as he pointed at the Floating Cloud Snow Sword.
The sword transformed into a blue stream that flew into the cave.
However, no special sounds were heard until about a tea cup's worth of time had passed when a series of popping noises similar to frying beans began to echo from within.
They grew increasingly dense and intense over time.
After another while, the Floating Cloud Snow Sword returned with a massive flame like a dragon surging upwards.
Lin Xuan's expression became even more serious as he waved his hands. After recovering the divine sword, several hand seals were cast, creating a greenish protective barrier that sealed off the cave entrance.
The flames collided against it but could not break through. Lin Xuan did not show any relief and continued to inject divine energy. It took nearly half an hour before the geothermal fire finally calmed down.