zhè 。^^ dào shì shēn shǒu mō le mō hú xū 。 liǎn sè yě yǒu xiē yóu yù 。
这。^^道士伸手摸了摸胡须。脸色也有些犹豫。
The Taoist reached out to touch his beard, his face showing some hesitation.
zhèng ná bù dìng zhǔ yì 。 yǎn qián de wù qì tū rán yī zhèn fān yǒng 。 xiàn chū le yī tiáo tōng lù 。
正拿不定主意。眼前的雾气突然一阵翻涌。现出了一条通路。
Just as he was indecisive about what to do, a sudden surge of mist appeared before him, revealing a path.
“ liǎng wèi shī xiōng jì rán lái 。 hái qǐng zài dòng fǔ wài shāo zuò 。”
“两位师兄既然来。还请在洞府外稍坐。”
"Since the two seniors have come, please wait outside the cave for a moment."
shuō lái yě qiǎo 。 lín xuān jīn zǎo gāng gāng jiāng bǎo wù liàn zhì chéng gōng 。 yī lián dà bàn nián de xīn kǔ 。 zuì hòu zǒng suàn shì rú yuàn yǐ cháng le 。
说来也巧。林轩今早刚刚将宝物炼制成功。一连大半年的辛苦。最后总算是如愿以偿了。
It happened that Lin Xuan had just successfully refined a treasure item this morning. After months of hard work, he finally achieved his goal.
bù guò yě jiāng tā lèi de gòu 。 zhèng zài dòng fǔ nèi dǎ zuò huī fù fǎ lì 。 jiù jiē dào yuè ér chuán lái de xiāo xī 。
不过也将他累的够。正在洞府内打坐恢复法力。就接到月儿传来的消息。
However, it left him quite exhausted. He was meditating in his cave to recover his energy when he received a message from Yue'er.
yú shì lín xuān dǎ kāi zhì 。 nián shū shēng yǔ dào rén duì shì yī yǎn 。 dà xiù piāo piāo 。 háo bù chí yí de zǒu le jìn qù ……
于是林轩打开制。年书生与道人对视一眼。大袖飘飘。毫不迟疑的走了进去……
Lin Xuan opened the scroll and exchanged glances with the middle-aged scholar and Taoist. They waved their sleeves and walked into the cave without hesitation...
sān tiān yǐ hòu 。 yī dào huī méng méng de dùn guāng yǐ jí kuài de sù dù zài lún xiàn qū fēi xíng zhe 。 cǐ guāng líng qì nèi liǎn 。 yán sè yě háo bù qǐ yǎn 。 xiǎn rán zhǔ rén wéi le bù yǐn rén zhù yì 。 shī zhǎn le yī xiē huàn shù zài shàng miàn 。
三天以后。一道灰蒙蒙的遁光以极快的速度在沦陷区飞行着。此光灵气内敛。颜色也毫不起眼。显然主人为了不引人注意。施展了一些幻术在上面。
Three days later, a faint gray light sped through the occupied zone. The light was subtle, concealing its essence qi, and its color unremarkable. Clearly, the owner had used some illusionary techniques to avoid drawing attention.
tū rán guāng máng yī liǎn 。 zài yī chù xiá gǔ jiàng luò le lái 。 sān gè méng méng lóng lóng de rén yǐng ruò yǐn ruò xiàn 。
突然光芒一敛。在一处峡谷降落了来。三个朦朦胧胧的人影若隐若现。
Suddenly, the light dimmed as it landed in a valley. Three figures appeared, indistinct but visible.
liǎng wèi zhèng dāng miào líng de shào nǚ 。 hái yǒu yī róng píng fán de shào nián 。
两位正当妙龄的少女。还有一容平凡的少年。
Two young women in their prime and an ordinary-looking youth.
lín xuān zhuǎn tóu dǎ liàng le yī xià sì zhōu 。 jiù zhè ge de fāng méi cuò 。
林轩转头打量了一下四周。就这个的方没错。
Lin Xuan turned around to survey his surroundings; this was indeed the place he was looking for.
nà rì yǔ liǎng wèi shī yī fān hán xuān zhī hòu 。 tā men dài lái le tōng yǔ zhēn rén de fǎ yù 。 ràng lín xuān jí kè qǐ chéng 。 fǎn huí líng yào shān 。
那日与两位师一番寒暄之后。他们带来了通羽真人的法谕。让林轩即刻启程。返回灵药山。
The day before with the two seniors, they brought True Immortal Tongyu's edict, instructing Lin Xuan to leave immediately and return to Spirit Medicine Mountain.
zhè dào yě zài yì liào zhōng 。 lín xuān xīn rán jiē 。
这倒也在意料中。林轩欣然接。
This was as expected. Lin Xuan happily accepted.
zì jǐ zài lún xiàn qū de dào le bù shǎo hǎo chù 。 kě shù lì de dí rén yě hěn duō 。 shì shí hòu gāi huí dào ān quán yī xiē de de fāng qù le 。
自己在沦陷区的到了不少好处。可树立的敌人也很多。是时候该回到安全一些的的方去了。
He had gained much in the occupied zone but also many enemies. It was time to return to a safer place.
dāng rán 。 lín xuān bìng bù dǎ suàn yí gè rén zǒu 。
当然。林轩并不打算一个人走。
Of course, Lin Xuan didn't plan on going alone.
zhè lǐ de yīn hún tài duō 。 lù yíng ér yǔ liú xīn ruò shì yǒu le chā cuò 。 jǐ qián yī zhèn de xīn xuè qǐ bù shì fù zhū dōng liú ？
这里的阴魂太多。陆盈儿与刘芯若是有了差错。己前一阵的心血岂不是付诸东流？
There were too many lingering spirits here. The youth beside him was no ordinary expert.
yú shì lín xuān xiǎng jiāng liǎng nǚ yī dài zǒu 。
于是林轩想将两女一带走。
Over the next few hours, various cultivators arrived—solitary figures and small groups. Only four people were at the condensation stage, including Lin Xuan. Everyone else was at the middle to late base stage. In other words, the women by his side were at the bottom of the heap.
qū qū liǎng míng dī jiē dì zǐ 。 zhōng nián shū shēng yǔ dào rén zì rán bú huì duō shuō shén me 。 yī fān jiàn xíng zhī hòu lín xuān jiù chū fā le 。
区区两名低阶弟子。中年书生与道人自然不会多说什么。一番践行之后林轩就出发了。
Especially Renshen, who was at the peak of the灵动期. For her age, she was a standout among disciples but stood out here.
ér liǎng nǚ yě méi yǒu ràng tā shī wàng 。 zhè dà bàn nián bù jǐn jiāng fēn tán guǎn lǐ de jǐng jǐng yǒu tiáo 。 ér qiě xiū wèi yě zhǎng jìn le bù shǎo 。 shào yé líng yào de fǔ zhù lù yíng ér zhù jī chéng gōng 。 biàn shì liú xīn yě xiū liàn dào le líng dòng qī de dǐng fēng 。
而两女也没有让他失望。这大半年不仅将分坛管理的井井有条。而且修为也长进了不少。少爷灵药的辅助陆盈儿筑基成功。便是刘芯也修炼到了灵动期的顶峰。
However, no one dared to have any ill intentions toward them. The youth beside them was an expert not to be trifled with.
dàn duì lín xuān lái shuō 。 liǎng xiū wèi hái shì tài dī dài zhe yì qǐ xíng dòng 。 yǒu zhū duō bù biàn zhī chù 。
但对林轩来说。两修为还是太低带着一起行动。有诸多不便之处。
People greeted each other and whispered in small groups. Some simply sat meditating like Lin Xuan. Though they waited longer than expected, patience was a virtue among cultivators.
bǐ rú shuō dùn guāng tài màn 。
比如说遁光太慢。
After some time, a fragrant aroma wafted through the air, reminiscent of orchids.
dàn zhè nán bù dào lín xuān 。 tā de xiū wèi 。 liǎng nǚ dài shàng yī chéng hái shì fàng chū qīng sōng zì rú 。
但这难不倒林轩。他的修为。两女带上一程还是放出轻松自如。
Lin Xuan's eyes snapped open as he set up a minor禁制 to protect himself and the two women. Other cultivators hurriedly did the same; it was dangerous times in this occupied zone.
bù guò yào shuō zhè yàng hái néng pò yīn hún de fēng kǒng pà jiù yǒu xiē miǎn | le 。
不过要说这样还能破阴魂的封恐怕就有些勉|了。
Despite spirits and cultivators not often using poisons, various protective禁制 sprouted like mushrooms after rain.
hǎo zài cóng liǎng wèi zhǎng lǎo kǒu zhōng lín xuān zhī dào le xiǎng yào lí kāi lún xiàn qū hái yǒu lìng wài yī jiǎn dān de fāng fǎ 。
好在从两位长老口中林轩知道了想要离开沦陷区还有另外一简单的方法。
However, soon everyone realized their efforts were futile. The fragrance had no effect on clearing one's mind or improving concentration.
jù bǎo lóu bù jiǔ qián zài mǒu yǐn bì de de fāng fā xiàn shàng gǔ de chuán sòng zhèn 。
聚宝楼不久前在某隐蔽的的方发现上古的传送阵。
"What is that?"
shuō qǐ zhè jù bǎo lóu zài yōu zhōu yě shì dà míng dǐng dǐng de shì lì 。 nǎi shì jǐn cì yú qī jué tiān de dì èr dà shāng méng 。 zì cóng qī jué tiān bèi bào chū yǔ yīn hún jiān de wò chuò guān xì yǐ hòu wéi rén suǒ bù chǐ 。 bèi xī rì de kè hù tuò qì jù bǎo lóu chèn jī pái jǐ diào duì shǒu 。 chéng wéi zhēn zhèng de dì yī dà shāng méng 。
说起这聚宝楼在幽州也是大名鼎鼎的势力。乃是仅次于七绝天的第二大商盟。自从七绝天被爆出与阴魂间的龌龊关系以后为人所不耻。被昔日的客户唾弃聚宝楼趁机排挤掉对手。成为真正的第一大商盟。
"Could it be Fairy Fragrance?"
tā men de shēng yì biàn bù yōu 。 shèn zhì lián lún xiàn qū yě méi yǒu fàng guò 。 jù shuō lái zhè lǐ xún bǎo de xiū shì dào méi yòng de wù pǐn 。 bǎi fēn zhī bā shí dōu bèi tā men shōu gòu qù 。
他们的生意遍布幽。甚至连沦陷区也没有放过。据说来这里寻宝的修士到没用的物品。百分之八十都被他们收购去。
"Nonsense. A fairy would never emit such a foul stench."
ér chuán sòng zhèn ān quán kuài jié 。 gèng shì yī běn wàn lì 。
而传送阵安全快捷。更是一本万利。
"Hush, Black Old Three. I advise you to be careful with your words. Idle chatter can bring trouble. This fragrance is peculiar but not poisonous."
dāng rán 。 jù tǐ zài nǎ lǐ kěn dìng bǎo mì 。
当然。具体在哪里肯定保密。
"Heh, Brother Huang, thank you for the concern. But I'm not afraid of anything. Unencumbered and free, I am a lone cultivator. I may not boast about other skills, but I excel in earth and wood遁术. Even if I offend someone, can't I just run away?"
bù guò zhǐ yào dài zài zhè lǐ 。 dào le yù dìng de shí jiān 。 zì rán huì yǒu jù bǎo lóu de rén qián lái jiē yǐn 。
不过只要待在这里。到了预定的时间。自然会有聚宝楼的人前来接引。
Lin Xuan opened his eyes to see Black Old Three, a lanky middle-aged man about ten feet away. His face was ugly, dark and sallow. Lin Xuan smiled; this was the notorious Black Old Three.
lín xuān zài nǎo hǎi zhōng huí yì le yī biàn cóng liǎng wèi zhǎng lǎo de dào de xìn xī 。 jiù biǎo qíng píng jìng de xuǎn le yī chù gān jìng de de diǎn 。 pán , zuò le xià lái 。
林轩在脑海中回忆了一遍从两位长老的到的信息。就表情平静的选了一处干净的的点。盘,坐了下来。
It was well-known that in the cultivation world, one's lifespan far exceeded ordinary people. With age came wisdom, and those who lived long enough became cunning and ruthless. Speech became even more slippery.
liǎng nǚ duì shì yī yǎn 。 guāi guāi de zhàn zài tā shēn biān méi yǒu duō yán 。
两女对视一眼。乖乖的站在他身边没有多言。
However, Black Old Three was known for his straightforwardness. He couldn't help but speak his mind, often offending powerful experts with his blunt tongue.
shí jiān màn màn liú shì 。 zhōu wéi ān jìng wú bǐ 。 zhè lǐ běn lái jiù shì rén yān de huāng pì zhī de 。
时间慢慢流逝。周围安静无比。这里本来就是人烟的荒僻之的。
But at the same time, he was unmatched in earth and wood遁术. His ability to run away when defeated made him a formidable opponent.
guò le yuē yǒu yí gè duō shí
过了约有一个多时
With such advantages, it wasn't surprising that he dared to be so bold here.
lín xuān xiàng shì gǎn yìng dào shén me shì de zhēng kāi yǎn jīng 。 lù yíng ér hé liú xīn jiàn le 。 máng qiāo qiāo fàng chū shén shí 。 kě shén me yě méi yǒu fā xiàn bù yóu tǔ le tǔ shé tou 。
林轩像是感应到什么似的睁开眼睛。陆盈儿和刘芯见了。忙悄悄放出神识。可什么也没有发现不由吐了吐舌头。
Suddenly, a pink lightning bolt descended from the sky.
lín xuān zuǐ jiǎo biān lù chū yī xiào róng ：“ liǎng yā tou men hái chà yuǎn le 。”
林轩嘴角边露出一笑容：“两丫头们还差远了。”
It was indeed pink. Lin Xuan's eyebrows raised; this strange power was not unfamiliar to his vast experience.
lù yíng ér liǎn shàng yī hóng ：“ shào yé 。 xiǎo bì huì nǔ lì de 。”
陆盈儿脸上一红：“少爷。小婢会努力的。”
Black Old Three was equally surprised but quickly reacted, emitting yellow light as he prepared to use earth遁术.
yòu guò le yī huì er liǎng dào dùn guāng chū xiàn zài le tiān biān zhī shàng 。 yī qīng yī hóng 。 bù guò yán sè yě jiào wéi àn dàn 。 shǔ yú bù yǐn rén zhù yì de nà zhǒng 。
又过了一会儿两道遁光出现在了天边之上。一青一红。不过颜色也较为暗淡。属于不引人注意的那种。
However, nothing happened. The soft earth suddenly hardened like iron. Black Old Three's face turned pale. He knew he had angered a formidable opponent who had set up this禁制 without his knowledge on the mountain top.
guāng máng là xià yǐ hòu 。 què shì yī duì shuāng xiū fū fù 。 róng mào dōu hěn pǔ tōng 。 xiū wèi yě jiù zhù jī zhōng qī zuǒ yòu 。
光芒落下以后。却是一对双修夫妇。容貌都很普通。修为也就筑基中期左右。
"Senior, please spare my life."
lín xuān kàn le liǎng rén yī yǎn 。 jiù zhòng shàng le shuāng móu 。 tā men xiǎn rán bú shì jù bǎo lóu de jiē yǐn shǐ zhě 。 ér shì xiǎng yào yǔ zì jǐ yī yàng huí dào ān quán de diǎn de xiū zhēn zhě 。
林轩看了两人一眼。就重上了双眸。他们显然不是聚宝楼的接引使者。而是想要与自己一样回到安全的点的修真者。
Before he could finish, the pink lightning bolt struck.
nà duì fū fù kàn jiàn yǒu rén bǐ tā men lái de hái zǎo 。 míng xiǎn lèng le yī xià 。 suí jí yòu gǎn yìng dào lín xuān dān qī de xiū wèi 。 gèng shì liǎn sè dà biàn 。
那对夫妇看见有人比他们来的还早。明显愣了一下。随即又感应到林轩丹期的修为。更是脸色大变。
More bizarrely, Black Old Three didn't turn to charcoal; instead, his bones melted while his flesh remained intact. His body turned into a pile of mud but still wasn't dead.
miàn lù hài rán 。 máng xiàng lín xuān xíng le yī lǐ 。 jiù gǎn jǐn zuò dào le lìng wài yī biān qù 。
面露骇然。忙像林轩行了一礼。就赶紧坐到了另外一边去。
This cruel and evil magic shocked everyone. Many trembled in fear.
jiē xià lái de dà bàn tiān 。 yòu lù lù xù xù de lái le shù shí wèi xiū shì 。 xíng xíng sè sè 。 yǒu dú xíng de 。 yě yǒu sān wǔ chéng qún jié bàn lái de 。
接下来的大半天。又陆陆续续的来了数十位修士。形形色色。有独行的。也有三五成群结伴来的。
The opponent had not yet revealed himself but already caused a commotion. The strange fragrance grew stronger. Finally, a pink cloud appeared on the horizon.
qí zhōng níng dān qī de bù duō 。 bāo kuò lín xuān 。 zhǐ yǒu sì rén 。 dàn qí tā de 。 yě dōu shì zhù jī zhōng hòu qī 。 huàn jù huà shuō 。 lín xuān shēn biān de nǚ 。 xiū wèi kě shuō diàn dǐ 。
其中凝丹期的不多。包括林轩。只有四人。但其他的。也都是筑基中后期。换句话说。林轩身边的女。修为可说垫底。
It expanded to cover an area about ten feet wide. Such grandeur in this occupied zone was truly audacious.
yóu qí shì liú xīn nà yā tou 。 líng dòng qī dǐng fēng 。 yǐ tā de nián jì 。 zài ] dì zǐ zhōng yě suàn qiáo chǔ dàn fàng zài zhè lǐ 。 zé zhe shí lìng rén yǒu xiē cè mù 。
尤其是刘芯那丫头。灵动期顶峰。以她的年纪。在]弟子中也算翘楚但放在这里。则着实令人有些侧目。
Lin Xuan frowned but quickly regained his composure. He wore a calm expression as if nothing had happened.
bù guò dào yě méi yǒu rén gǎn duì liǎng nǚ qǐ shén me huài zhǔ yì 。 tā men shēn biān de shào nián kě shì bù de le de gāo shǒu 。
不过倒也没有人敢对两女起什么坏主意。她们身边的少年可是不的了的高手。
Yuling and Renshen were naturally alarmed but calmed down when they saw their master's composed demeanor.
zhòng rén yǒu xiāng hù rèn
众人有相互认
However, other cultivators stood up, turning their serious gazes to the sky. The cloud moved swiftly, appearing far away at first but reaching them in moments. It hovered above, and no one inside showed any sign of alarm, causing others to grow tense.
jù zài yì qǐ mì mì sī yǔ 。 yě yǒu jiāo bù guǎng de 。 gān cuì xiàng lín xuān | dǎ zuò 。 suī rán děng de shí jiān wèi miǎn zhǎng le yì diǎn 。 dàn zhòng rén dōu shì xiū xiān zhī rén 。 zhè diǎn nài xīn bù suàn shén me 。
聚在一起密密私语。也有交不广的。干脆像林轩|打坐。虽然等的时间未免长了一点。但众人都是修仙之人。这点耐心不算什么。
Many reached for their storage bags, but they didn't show any hostility. Black Old Three's fate was clear; everyone could only be wary.
yòu guò le bù zhī duō jiǔ 。 tū rán yī zhèn shì lán shì de xiāng qì piāo le guò lái 。
又过了不知多久。突然一阵似兰似的香气飘了过来。
Suddenly, an old man realized the source of the pink cloud, his face turning from white to red and back again in a fascinating display.
lín xuān yī jīng 。 máng shēn shǒu bù xià le yí gè xiǎo | de jìn zhì 。 jiāng zì hé liǎng nǚ bǎo hù qǐ lái 。 qí tā xiū zhēn zhě yě shǒu máng jiǎo luàn 。 rú jīn kě shì fēi cháng shí qī 。 yòu dài zài fēi cháng de de diǎn 。 tiān zhī dào huì yù shàng shén me wēi xiǎn 。
林轩一惊。忙伸手布下了一个小|的禁制。将自和两女保护起来。其他修真者也手忙脚乱。如今可是非常时期。又待在非常的的点。天知道会遇上什么危险。
"Old Man Wu, do you know who this is?" A nearby cultivator whispered.
jǐn guǎn yīn hún yǔ xiū shì dōu bù shàn shǐ dú 。 dàn gè zhǒng fáng hù jìn zhì hái shì rú yǔ hòu chūn sǔn yì bān de chū xiàn le 。
尽管阴魂与修士都不擅使毒。但各种防护禁制还是如雨后春笋一般的出现了。
The old man shook his head, unwilling to speak. He seemed afraid that mentioning the name would bring trouble.
dàn hěn kuài 。 zhòng rén jiù fā shì tú láo 。 zhè xiāng qì suī rán méi yǒu shén me qīng xīn tí shén de gōng xiào 。 dàn yě jué fēi dú yào 。
但很快。众人就发是徒劳。这香气虽然没有什么清心提神的功效。但也绝非毒药。
However, not everyone was as inexperienced. Another black-robed giant recognized him and whispered the news to his companion.
“ zhè shì shén me dōng xī ？”
“这是什么东西？”
"Red Powder Recluse." Lin Xuan's expression changed. With his divine sense, he easily overheard a base-stage cultivator's transmission.
The Taoist reached out to touch his beard, his face showing some hesitation.
Just as he was indecisive about what to do, a sudden surge of mist appeared before him, revealing a path.
"Since the two seniors have come, please wait outside the cave for a moment."
It happened that Lin Xuan had just successfully refined a treasure item this morning. After months of hard work, he finally achieved his goal.
However, it left him quite exhausted. He was meditating in his cave to recover his energy when he received a message from Yue'er.
Lin Xuan opened the scroll and exchanged glances with the middle-aged scholar and Taoist. They waved their sleeves and walked into the cave without hesitation...
Three days later, a faint gray light sped through the occupied zone. The light was subtle, concealing its essence qi, and its color unremarkable. Clearly, the owner had used some illusionary techniques to avoid drawing attention.
Suddenly, the light dimmed as it landed in a valley. Three figures appeared, indistinct but visible.
Two young women in their prime and an ordinary-looking youth.
Lin Xuan turned around to survey his surroundings; this was indeed the place he was looking for.
The day before with the two seniors, they brought True Immortal Tongyu's edict, instructing Lin Xuan to leave immediately and return to Spirit Medicine Mountain.
This was as expected. Lin Xuan happily accepted.
He had gained much in the occupied zone but also many enemies. It was time to return to a safer place.
Of course, Lin Xuan didn't plan on going alone.
There were too many lingering spirits here. The youth beside him was no ordinary expert.
Over the next few hours, various cultivators arrived—solitary figures and small groups. Only four people were at the condensation stage, including Lin Xuan. Everyone else was at the middle to late base stage. In other words, the women by his side were at the bottom of the heap.
Especially Renshen, who was at the peak of the灵动期. For her age, she was a standout among disciples but stood out here.
However, no one dared to have any ill intentions toward them. The youth beside them was an expert not to be trifled with.
People greeted each other and whispered in small groups. Some simply sat meditating like Lin Xuan. Though they waited longer than expected, patience was a virtue among cultivators.
After some time, a fragrant aroma wafted through the air, reminiscent of orchids.
Lin Xuan's eyes snapped open as he set up a minor禁制 to protect himself and the two women. Other cultivators hurriedly did the same; it was dangerous times in this occupied zone.
Despite spirits and cultivators not often using poisons, various protective禁制 sprouted like mushrooms after rain.
However, soon everyone realized their efforts were futile. The fragrance had no effect on clearing one's mind or improving concentration.
"What is that?"
"Could it be Fairy Fragrance?"
"Nonsense. A fairy would never emit such a foul stench."
"Hush, Black Old Three. I advise you to be careful with your words. Idle chatter can bring trouble. This fragrance is peculiar but not poisonous."
"Heh, Brother Huang, thank you for the concern. But I'm not afraid of anything. Unencumbered and free, I am a lone cultivator. I may not boast about other skills, but I excel in earth and wood遁术. Even if I offend someone, can't I just run away?"
Lin Xuan opened his eyes to see Black Old Three, a lanky middle-aged man about ten feet away. His face was ugly, dark and sallow. Lin Xuan smiled; this was the notorious Black Old Three.
It was well-known that in the cultivation world, one's lifespan far exceeded ordinary people. With age came wisdom, and those who lived long enough became cunning and ruthless. Speech became even more slippery.
However, Black Old Three was known for his straightforwardness. He couldn't help but speak his mind, often offending powerful experts with his blunt tongue.
But at the same time, he was unmatched in earth and wood遁术. His ability to run away when defeated made him a formidable opponent.
With such advantages, it wasn't surprising that he dared to be so bold here.
Suddenly, a pink lightning bolt descended from the sky.
It was indeed pink. Lin Xuan's eyebrows raised; this strange power was not unfamiliar to his vast experience.
Black Old Three was equally surprised but quickly reacted, emitting yellow light as he prepared to use earth遁术.
However, nothing happened. The soft earth suddenly hardened like iron. Black Old Three's face turned pale. He knew he had angered a formidable opponent who had set up this禁制 without his knowledge on the mountain top.
"Senior, please spare my life."
Before he could finish, the pink lightning bolt struck.
More bizarrely, Black Old Three didn't turn to charcoal; instead, his bones melted while his flesh remained intact. His body turned into a pile of mud but still wasn't dead.
This cruel and evil magic shocked everyone. Many trembled in fear.
The opponent had not yet revealed himself but already caused a commotion. The strange fragrance grew stronger. Finally, a pink cloud appeared on the horizon.
It expanded to cover an area about ten feet wide. Such grandeur in this occupied zone was truly audacious.
Lin Xuan frowned but quickly regained his composure. He wore a calm expression as if nothing had happened.
Yuling and Renshen were naturally alarmed but calmed down when they saw their master's composed demeanor.
However, other cultivators stood up, turning their serious gazes to the sky. The cloud moved swiftly, appearing far away at first but reaching them in moments. It hovered above, and no one inside showed any sign of alarm, causing others to grow tense.
Many reached for their storage bags, but they didn't show any hostility. Black Old Three's fate was clear; everyone could only be wary.
Suddenly, an old man realized the source of the pink cloud, his face turning from white to red and back again in a fascinating display.
"Old Man Wu, do you know who this is?" A nearby cultivator whispered.
The old man shook his head, unwilling to speak. He seemed afraid that mentioning the name would bring trouble.
However, not everyone was as inexperienced. Another black-robed giant recognized him and whispered the news to his companion.
"Red Powder Recluse." Lin Xuan's expression changed. With his divine sense, he easily overheard a base-stage cultivator's transmission.