xuān mǎn yì de diǎn diǎn tóu ， mù guāng zhōng mǎn shì róu hé zhī sè ：“ yuè ér ， xīn kǔ le 。
轩满意的点点头，目光中满是柔和之色：“月儿，辛苦了。
Xuan nodded satisfiedly, his gaze soft and gentle. "Moon, you've worked hard.
“ shào yé yǔ xiǎo bì kè qì shén me ， bù guò jǔ shǒu zhī láo 。” yuè ér wēi wēi yī xiào ：“ zhǐ shì xiǎo bì zì zuò zhǔ zhāng ， hái wàng shào yé bú yào jiàn guài cái hǎo 。”
“少爷与小婢客气什么，不过举手之劳。”月儿微微一笑：“只是小婢自作主张，还望少爷不要见怪才好。”
"Master and maidservant, there's no need for such formalities; it was just a small effort on your part." Moon smiled slightly. "I acted on my own initiative, so I hope Master won't be too upset."
“ zì zuò zhǔ zhāng ？” lín xuān méi tóu yī tiāo ， zhè yā tou gāi bú huì chuǎng le shén me huò ba ！
“自作主张？”林轩眉头一挑，这丫头该不会闯了什么祸吧！
"Mischievous?" Lin Xuan raised an eyebrow. "Did you get into trouble?"
“ méi yǒu 。” yuè ér máng yáo le yáo tóu ， wǒ zhǐ shì jìn rù líng yào shān yǐ hòu ， shī zhǎn le yī xiē huàn shù yǔ zhàng yǎn fǎ ， zuò chū wài dí rù qīn de jǐng xiàng ， shāng le jǐ gè dì zǐ ， rán hòu jiāng liǎng wèi jiě jiě lǔ le lái 。
“没有。”月儿忙摇了摇头，我只是进入灵药山以后，施展了一些幻术与障眼法，做出外敌入侵的景象，伤了几个弟子，然后将两位姐姐掳了来。
"No," Moon hurriedly shook her head. "After entering Spirit Medicine Mountain, I used some illusionary techniques and tricks to make it look like we were under attack by outsiders. A few disciples got injured, but I managed to bring the two sisters here."
“ yuán lái rú cǐ 。”
“原来如此。”
"Ah, I see."
lín xuān sōng le kǒu qì ， zhè yā tou yě zhēn gòu dà dǎn ， líng yào shān bù jǐn yǒu xú lǎo guài ， guāng níng dān qī xiū shì ， jiù yǒu shàng bǎi zhī duō ， tā suī rán shén tōng qí tè ， dàn ruò zhēn de yù xiǎn ， yě hǎo hàn jià bú zhù rén duō 。
林轩松了口气，这丫头也真够大胆，灵药山不仅有徐老怪，光凝丹期修士，就有上百之多，她虽然神通奇特，但若真的遇险，也好汉架不住人多。
Lin Xuan let out a sigh of relief. This girl was indeed quite bold. Not only did Spirit Medicine Mountain have Old Monster Xu, there were also over a hundred Condensation Core practitioners. While she had unique abilities, if she really ran into trouble, it would be difficult for her to handle so many people.
dāng rán ， lín xuān yě míng bái yuè ér de yòng yì ， ruò liǎng nǚ wú gù xiāo shī ， duō bàn huì yǐn qǐ yǒu xīn rén de huái ， bì jìng tā men míng yì shàng shì zì jǐ de jì míng dì zǐ ， ér zhè yàng bèi wài dí lǔ qù ， jiù kě yǐ miǎn chú zì jǐ de hòu gù zhī yōu 。
当然，林轩也明白月儿的用意，若两女无故消失，多半会引起有心人的怀，毕竟她们名义上是自己的记名弟子，而这样被外敌掳去，就可以免除自己的后顾之忧。
Of course, Lin Xuan understood Moon's intentions. If the two girls disappeared without reason, it might attract unwanted attention. After all, they were officially his recorded disciples, and being taken by outsiders could eliminate any concerns he had about their safety.
lín xuān xīn zhōng gǎn dòng ， bù guò kǒu tóu shàng hái shì yào chì zé jǐ jù de ， fǒu zé zhè yā tou shì yuè lái yuè dà dǎn le 。
林轩心中感动，不过口头上还是要斥责几句的，否则这丫头是越来越大胆了。
Lin Xuan was touched but still needed to reprimand her a bit. Otherwise, she would become even more daring.
yuè ér tǔ le tǔ shé tou ， huí dào le lín xuān de yī xiù 。
月儿吐了吐舌头，回到了林轩的衣袖。
Moon stuck out her tongue and returned to Lin Xuan's sleeve.
lù yíng ér yǔ liú xīn zé shù shǒu ér lì ， shào yé lián yè jiāng zì jǐ jiě mèi jiē dào zhè lǐ bì yǒu yòng yì 。
陆盈儿与刘芯则束手而立，少爷连夜将自己姐妹接到这里必有用意。
Lu Ying'er and Liu Xin stood with their hands clasped, wondering why Master had brought them here so urgently last night.
chú le hào qí ， hái yǒu yì diǎn diǎn jǐn zhāng 。
除了好奇，还有一点点紧张。
Apart from curiosity, they were also slightly nervous.
huí sī yǐ wǎng ， zì jǐ jiě mèi bù guò shì mén nèi de dī jiē dì zǐ ， zī zhì bìng bù chū zhòng ， jiū jìng yǒu shén me néng bèi shào yé kàn zhòng ， ràng tā huā rú cǐ dà de xīn xuè péi yǎng ？
回思以往，自己姐妹不过是门内的低阶弟子，资质并不出众，究竟有什么能被少爷看中，让他花如此大的心血培养？
Reflecting on the past, they were merely low-ranking disciples within the sect, not particularly outstanding in terms of talent. What could have caught Master's attention to make him invest so much effort and resources in their cultivation?
bié de bù shuō ， guāng shì gè zhǒng líng dān miào yào jiù jià zhí shù wàn jīng shí ， shèn zhì shì yǒu jià wú shì 。
别的不说，光是各种灵丹妙药就价值数万晶石，甚至是有价无市。
Just thinking about the various spirit pills and medicinal materials worth tens of thousands of crystal stones made them feel grateful.
ér zhè ge mí dǐ jiù yào jiē xiǎo ， liǎng nǚ de xīn qíng kě xiǎng ér zhī 。
而这个谜底就要揭晓，两女的心情可想而知。
The answer was about to be revealed, and they couldn't help but wonder what it would be.
yí gè shí chén yǐ hòu ， lín xuān lí kāi le bǎi shàn táng 。
一个时辰以后，林轩离开了百善堂。
An hour later, Lin Xuan left Benevolence Hall. He had detailed his plan to the two girls, though he kept some parts confidential. When Ying'er and Xin heard that they were going to deal with waste pills, their faces showed confusion, but they remained obedient without asking questions.
tā yǐ jīng xiáng xì xiàng liǎng nǚ shuō le zì jǐ de jì huà ， dāng rán ， yī xiē gāi yǐn mán dì bù fèn méi yǒu tòu lù fēn háo ， dāng yíng ér hé liú xīn tīng shuō yào shōu fèi dān shí míng xiǎn mǎn liǎn huò ， dàn dōu guāi qiǎo dōu méi yǒu wèn shén me 。
他已经详细像两女说了自己的计划，当然，一些该隐瞒地部分没有透露分毫，当盈儿和刘芯听说要收废丹时明显满脸惑，但都乖巧都没有问什么。
This satisfied Lin Xuan; they understood their roles and spoke only when necessary. Such maidservants made his life easier.
zhè ràng lín xuān shí fēn mǎn yì ， míng bái zì jǐ de shēn fèn ， gāi zuò de zuò ， gāi shuō de shuō ， dàn bù gāi zhī dào què yě bù duō zuǐ ， zhè yàng de bì nǚ ràng zì jǐ shěng xīn 。
这让林轩十分满意，明白自己的身份，该做的做，该说的说，但不该知道却也不多嘴，这样的婢女让自己省心。
Of course, in addition to assigning tasks, Lin Xuan left them plenty of spirit pills and crystal stones for future cultivation needs. The girls were naturally delighted and bowed deeply in gratitude.
dāng rán ， chú le ràng liǎng nǚ zuò shì ， lín xuān yě wèi tā men liú xià le bù shǎo dān yào jīng shí ， yǐ bèi tā men rì hòu xiū liàn suǒ xū ， liǎng nǚ zì rán shì xīn zhōng huān xǐ ， dà lǐ bài xiè 。
当然，除了让两女做事，林轩也为她们留下了不少丹药晶石，以备她们日后修炼所需，两女自然是心中欢喜，大礼拜谢。
Lin Xuan then flew westward from Drifting Cloud Valley towards a mountain called Mist Concealment Peak, about two hundred miles away.
cǐ shí lín xuān lí kāi cuì yún gǔ ， xiàng xī biān fēi qù 。
此时林轩离开翠云谷，像西边飞去。
The Nine Dragon Mountains stretched for thousands of miles, with countless peaks. Mist Concealment was one such peak.
tā de mù dì dì ， shì jù lí zhè ér yuē liǎng bǎi lǐ de wù yǐn fēng 。
他的目的地，是距离这儿约两百里的雾隐峰。
Though not famous, it wasn't because there weren't any spirit veins here; the scenery was breathtakingly beautiful and had attracted many cultivators recently. Not to mention a gathering where they could exchange cultivation insights would soon take place.
jiǔ lóng shān mián yán wàn lǐ ， suǒ yōng yǒu de shān fēng bù jì qí shù ， zhè wù yǐn fēng jiù shì qí zhōng zhī yī 。
九龙山绵延万里，所拥有的山峰不计其数，这雾隐峰就是其中之一。
As the alliance of major forces approached, more outsiders arrived. It was said that nearly a hundred Condensation Core practitioners were present, with countless Foundation Establishment cultivators as well.
yuán běn bìng bù chū míng ， yīn wèi nà ér bìng bú shì líng mài zhī dì ， bù guò fēng jǐng dǎo shì yōu měi yǐ jí ， zuì jìn yǒu bù shǎo xiū xiān qù nà lǐ 。
原本并不出名，因为那儿并不是灵脉之地，不过风景倒是优美以极，最近有不少修仙去那里。
These people, with nothing to do, not only bought and sold materials and spirit pills in the market but also attended various gatherings.
dāng rán mù dì bú shì yóu shān wán shuǐ ， ér shì yīn wèi nà lǐ jí jiāng jǔ xíng yí gè bǐ cǐ jiāo huàn xiū liàn xīn dé de jù huì 。
当然目地不是游山玩水，而是因为那里即将举行一个彼此交换修炼心得的聚会。
Lin Xuan had heard about this from Drifting Cloud Valley yesterday and rushed here after entrusting the two girls with Benevolence Hall.
suí zhe jǐ dà shì lì huì méng de rì zi lín jìn ， wài lái de xiū xiān zhú jiàn zēng duō ， tīng shuō guāng shì níng dān qī de jiù yǒu jìn bǎi rén le ， zhù jī qī xiū shì gèng shì bù jì qí shù 。
随着几大势力会盟的日子临近，外来的修仙逐渐增多，听说光是凝丹期的就有近百人了，筑基期修士更是不计其数。
Despite not using his full speed, Lin Xuan was still incredibly swift. Not long after, he saw a large mountain in the distance.
zhè xiē rén xián lái wú shì ， chú le zài fāng shì zhōng táo bǎo mǎi mài suǒ xū yào de cái liào dān yào ， gè zhǒng gè yàng de jù huì zì rán yě shì bù shǎo 。
这些人闲来无事，除了在坊市中淘宝买卖所需要的材料丹药，各种各样的聚会自然也是不少。
Mist Concealment Peak wasn't very high—only over five hundred feet tall—but its shape was somewhat plump. However, the scenery on top was stunningly beautiful, though it was often shrouded in mist, hence its name.
lín xuān zuó rì ǒu rán zài cuì yún gǔ zhōng tīng dào xiāo xī ， jiāng bǎi shàn táng jiāo yǔ liǎng gè yā tou zhī hòu jiù yī lù gǎn lái le zhè lǐ 。
林轩昨日偶然在翠云谷中听到消息，将百善堂交予两个丫头之后就一路赶来了这里。
Suddenly, Lin Xuan slowed down and stopped.
yǐ lín xuān de dùn sù ， suī rán méi yǒu shī zhǎn quán lì ， dàn yě shì xùn jié yǐ jí 。
以林轩的遁速，虽然没有施展全力，但也是迅捷以极。
Explosions echoed ahead, with dazzling light, indicating a fierce battle between cultivators.
mò guò duō jiǔ ， jiù yáo yáo de wàng jiàn le yī zuò dà shān 。
没过多久，就遥遥的望见了一座大山。
Lin Xuan raised an eyebrow but quickly understood that even in this secluded paradise, there were bound to be conflicts. With more outsiders arriving, it was natural for tensions to rise.
wù yǐn fēng bìng bù suàn gāo ， zhǐ yǒu wǔ bǎi yú zhàng ， tǐ tài hái yǒu xiē yōng zhǒng ， dàn shān shàng de jǐng sè què shí měi lì yǐ jí ， zhǐ kě xī cháng nián bèi wù qì suǒ lǒng zhào ， gù ér yīn cǐ dé míng 。
雾隐峰并不算高，只有五百余丈，体态还有些臃肿，但山上的景色确实美丽以极，只可惜常年被雾气所笼罩，故而因此得名。
Originally, Lin Xuan didn't plan on getting involved and intended to circle around the area before heading to Mist Concealment Peak. However, curiosity got the better of him, so he subtly released his divine sense and observed from afar.
tū rán lín xuān dùn guāng yī huǎn ， màn màn dì tíng le xià lái 。
突然林轩遁光一缓，慢慢地停了下来。
"Hey!"
qián fāng bào zhà shēng bù jué yú ěr ， yào yǎn de guāng huá xuàn lì duó mù ， jìng rán yǒu xiū shì zài jī liè dòu fǎ 。
前方爆炸声不绝于耳，耀眼的光华绚丽夺目，竟然有修士在激烈斗法。
What he saw surprised him greatly. The four cultivators were all at Condensation Core stage—two in late-stage and two in mid-stage.
lín xuān bù yóu de méi tóu yī tiāo ， bù guò shāo yī sī suǒ ， yě jiù shì rán ， zhè lǐ suī rán shì shì wài táo yuán ， dàn yě bù néng shuō jiù wán quán méi yǒu zhēng dòu ， tè bié shì suí zhe wài lái xiū shì zēng duō ， gèng kě wèi lóng shé hùn zá ， xīng fēng xuè yǔ zì rán yě huì suí zhī zēng jiā 。
林轩不由得眉头一挑，不过稍一思索，也就释然，这里虽然是世外桃源，但也不能说就完全没有争斗，特别是随着外来修士增多，更可谓龙蛇混杂，腥风血雨自然也会随之增加。
The most astonishing was that the late-stage practitioner and the two mid-stage Daoists were allies. They surrounded a young man, unleashing their treasures upon him relentlessly.
yuán běn lín xuān bìng bù dǎ suàn duō guǎn xián shì ， zhǔn bèi rào yí gè quān bì kāi tā men qián wǎng wù yǐn fēng ， dàn rén dōu yǒu hào qí ， lín xuān yě bù néng miǎn sú ， qiǎo rán fàng chū shén shí ， yuǎn yuǎn wàng le yī xià 。
原本林轩并不打算多管闲事，准备绕一个圈避开他们前往雾隐峰，但人都有好奇，林轩也不能免俗，悄然放出神识，远远望了一下。
The young man was only at mid-Condensation Core. Given the disparity in numbers, he should have been struggling and in dire straits. However, not only did he show no signs of defeat, but he seemed to be dominating the fight with remarkable prowess.
“ yí ！”
“咦！”
Lin Xuan was impressed. Even if he were in that position, he wouldn't fare much better.
zhè yī kàn què ràng tā dà gǎn jīng yà ， zhēng dòu zhī rén xiū wèi jū rán bù dī ， sì rén quán shì níng dān qī xiū shì ， ér qiě qí zhōng yī rén shì hòu qī ， lìng wài sān rén zé shì zhōng qī 。
这一看却让他大感惊讶，争斗之人修为居然不低，四人全是凝丹期修士，而且其中一人是后期，另外三人则是中期。
His eyes narrowed as he focused on the scene ahead.
rán ér ràng rén gǎn dào bù kě sī yì de shì nà míng hòu qī de lǎo yǔ liǎng míng zhōng qī de dào rén nǎi shì tóng bàn ， sān rén jì chū fǎ bǎo fú ， wéi zhe yī míng shào nián kuáng hōng bù yǐ 。
然而让人感到不可思议的是那名后期的老与两名中期的道人乃是同伴，三人祭出法宝符，围着一名少年狂轰不已。
The young man had a clear and bright gaze, rosy lips, and a handsome appearance. He dressed like a noble family but wielded his power with dark magic, emitting eerie ghostly cries that sent shivers down one's spine.
nà shào nián yě bù guò níng dān zhōng qī bà le ， àn shuō zhòng guǎ xuán shū ， tā jiù suàn bù bèi lì kè hōng shā ， yě yīng gāi zuǒ zhī yòu chù ， láng bèi bù kān cái fú hé cháng lǐ ， kě tā bù jǐn sī háo méi yǒu bài xiàng ， fǎn ér shén yǒng fēi cháng ， míng xiǎn dà zhàn shàng fēng 。
那少年也不过凝丹中期罢了，按说众寡悬殊，他就算不被立刻轰杀，也应该左支右绌，狼狈不堪才符合常理，可他不仅丝毫没有败像，反而神勇非常，明显大占上风。
Tian Xiaojian!
lín xuān bù yóu de sǒng rán dòng róng ， jiù suàn zì jǐ yǔ tā yì dì ér chǔ ， yě bù guò rú cǐ bà le 。
林轩不由得耸然动容，就算自己与他易地而处，也不过如此罢了。
This was none other than the Extreme Demon Lord's disciple, the only beloved student of the Demon Sovereign.
bù yóu de yǎn jīng yī mī ， níng shén xiàng qián fāng wàng qù 。
不由得眼睛一眯，凝神像前方望去。
It made sense now.
zhǐ jiàn nà shào nián xīng méi lǎng mù ， chún hóng chǐ bái ， bù jǐn shēng jiù yī fù hǎo pí náng ， gèng zuò shì jiā dǎ bàn ， rán ér chū shǒu què jié rán xiāng fǎn ， hún shēn mó qì sēn rán ， bù shí chuán lái qī lì dì guǐ xiào ， ràng rén máo gǔ sǒng rán 。
只见那少年星眉朗目，唇红齿白，不仅生就一副好皮囊，更做世家打扮，然而出手却截然相反，浑身魔气森然，不时传来凄厉地鬼啸，让人毛骨悚然。
After not seeing him for years, this rapid progress left Lin Xuan feeling humbled. According to reason, even with his exceptional talent and the Demon Sovereign's support, his cultivation shouldn't have matched Lin Xuan's. Clearly, he had encountered some extraordinary opportunities.
tián xiǎo jiàn ！
田小剑！
Soon, Lin Xuan's attention turned to Tian Xiaojian's treasure.
zhè wèi jū rán shì nà wèi yǔ zì jǐ yǒu guò shù miàn zhī yuán de jí mó shǎo zhǔ ， mó zūn wéi yī de ài tú 。
这位居然是那位与自己有过数面之缘的极魔少主，魔尊唯一的爱徒。
It was a three-foot-long sword, ancient in design, emitting ghostly cries as it moved.
shì tā ， yě jiù nán guài le 。
是他，也就难怪了。
What was more peculiar was that each time the opponent's treasure touched his, its spirit diminished significantly.
shù zài wèi jiàn ， zhè jiā huo jīng jìn zhī kuài zhe shí ràng lín xuān hàn yán ， àn lǐ ， tā jiù suàn zī zhì zài yōu yì ， jiā shàng yǒu mó zūn dì zhào fú xiū wèi yě bù kě néng yǔ zì jǐ píng qí ， kàn lái zhè jiā huo shì lìng yǒu shén me qí yù 。
数载未见，这家伙精进之快着实让林轩汗颜，按理，他就算资质再优异，加上有魔尊地照拂修为也不可能与自己平齐，看来这家伙是另有什么奇遇。
"Yin Hell Heart Shattering Sword. Master, that's Yin Hell Heart Shattering Sword!"
hěn kuài ， lín xuān dì mù guāng jiù luò zài le tián xiǎo jiàn de fǎ bǎo shàng 。
很快，林轩地目光就落在了田小剑的法宝上。
Moon's voice echoed in Lin Xuan's mind. She had learned from the Dark Magic lineage and knew this top-tier treasure intimately.
nà shì yī bǐng sān chǐ qīng fēng ， zào xíng gǔ piáo ， huī dòng zhī jiān yǒu zhèn zhèn guǐ xiào chū 。
那是一柄三尺青锋，造型古朴，挥动之间有阵阵鬼啸出。
The Ten Thousand Souls Banner was used by the Extreme Demon Sovereign, which Lin Xuan slightly modified with beast souls instead of human ones but retained its power.
gèng jiā guǐ yì de shì duì fāng dì fǎ bǎo měi yī cì yǔ pèng chù dū huì líng xìng dà shī ， shòu sǔn fēi xiǎo de yàng zi 。
更加诡异的是对方地法宝每一次与碰触都会灵性大失，受损非小的样子。
Another item was the Yin Hell Heart Shattering Sword. When choosing his main treasure, Lin Xuan had considered it but ultimately chose the Nine Heaven Bright Moon Ring due to the scarcity of the required Yin Cold Iron.
Xuan nodded satisfiedly, his gaze soft and gentle. "Moon, you've worked hard.
"Master and maidservant, there's no need for such formalities; it was just a small effort on your part." Moon smiled slightly. "I acted on my own initiative, so I hope Master won't be too upset."
"Mischievous?" Lin Xuan raised an eyebrow. "Did you get into trouble?"
"No," Moon hurriedly shook her head. "After entering Spirit Medicine Mountain, I used some illusionary techniques and tricks to make it look like we were under attack by outsiders. A few disciples got injured, but I managed to bring the two sisters here."
"Ah, I see."
Lin Xuan let out a sigh of relief. This girl was indeed quite bold. Not only did Spirit Medicine Mountain have Old Monster Xu, there were also over a hundred Condensation Core practitioners. While she had unique abilities, if she really ran into trouble, it would be difficult for her to handle so many people.
Of course, Lin Xuan understood Moon's intentions. If the two girls disappeared without reason, it might attract unwanted attention. After all, they were officially his recorded disciples, and being taken by outsiders could eliminate any concerns he had about their safety.
Lin Xuan was touched but still needed to reprimand her a bit. Otherwise, she would become even more daring.
Moon stuck out her tongue and returned to Lin Xuan's sleeve.
Lu Ying'er and Liu Xin stood with their hands clasped, wondering why Master had brought them here so urgently last night.
Apart from curiosity, they were also slightly nervous.
Reflecting on the past, they were merely low-ranking disciples within the sect, not particularly outstanding in terms of talent. What could have caught Master's attention to make him invest so much effort and resources in their cultivation?
Just thinking about the various spirit pills and medicinal materials worth tens of thousands of crystal stones made them feel grateful.
The answer was about to be revealed, and they couldn't help but wonder what it would be.
...
An hour later, Lin Xuan left Benevolence Hall. He had detailed his plan to the two girls, though he kept some parts confidential. When Ying'er and Xin heard that they were going to deal with waste pills, their faces showed confusion, but they remained obedient without asking questions.
This satisfied Lin Xuan; they understood their roles and spoke only when necessary. Such maidservants made his life easier.
Of course, in addition to assigning tasks, Lin Xuan left them plenty of spirit pills and crystal stones for future cultivation needs. The girls were naturally delighted and bowed deeply in gratitude.
Lin Xuan then flew westward from Drifting Cloud Valley towards a mountain called Mist Concealment Peak, about two hundred miles away.
The Nine Dragon Mountains stretched for thousands of miles, with countless peaks. Mist Concealment was one such peak.
Though not famous, it wasn't because there weren't any spirit veins here; the scenery was breathtakingly beautiful and had attracted many cultivators recently. Not to mention a gathering where they could exchange cultivation insights would soon take place.
As the alliance of major forces approached, more outsiders arrived. It was said that nearly a hundred Condensation Core practitioners were present, with countless Foundation Establishment cultivators as well.
These people, with nothing to do, not only bought and sold materials and spirit pills in the market but also attended various gatherings.
Lin Xuan had heard about this from Drifting Cloud Valley yesterday and rushed here after entrusting the two girls with Benevolence Hall.
Despite not using his full speed, Lin Xuan was still incredibly swift. Not long after, he saw a large mountain in the distance.
Mist Concealment Peak wasn't very high—only over five hundred feet tall—but its shape was somewhat plump. However, the scenery on top was stunningly beautiful, though it was often shrouded in mist, hence its name.
Suddenly, Lin Xuan slowed down and stopped.
Explosions echoed ahead, with dazzling light, indicating a fierce battle between cultivators.
Lin Xuan raised an eyebrow but quickly understood that even in this secluded paradise, there were bound to be conflicts. With more outsiders arriving, it was natural for tensions to rise.
Originally, Lin Xuan didn't plan on getting involved and intended to circle around the area before heading to Mist Concealment Peak. However, curiosity got the better of him, so he subtly released his divine sense and observed from afar.
"Hey!"
What he saw surprised him greatly. The four cultivators were all at Condensation Core stage—two in late-stage and two in mid-stage.
The most astonishing was that the late-stage practitioner and the two mid-stage Daoists were allies. They surrounded a young man, unleashing their treasures upon him relentlessly.
The young man was only at mid-Condensation Core. Given the disparity in numbers, he should have been struggling and in dire straits. However, not only did he show no signs of defeat, but he seemed to be dominating the fight with remarkable prowess.
Lin Xuan was impressed. Even if he were in that position, he wouldn't fare much better.
His eyes narrowed as he focused on the scene ahead.
The young man had a clear and bright gaze, rosy lips, and a handsome appearance. He dressed like a noble family but wielded his power with dark magic, emitting eerie ghostly cries that sent shivers down one's spine.
Tian Xiaojian!
This was none other than the Extreme Demon Lord's disciple, the only beloved student of the Demon Sovereign.
It made sense now.
After not seeing him for years, this rapid progress left Lin Xuan feeling humbled. According to reason, even with his exceptional talent and the Demon Sovereign's support, his cultivation shouldn't have matched Lin Xuan's. Clearly, he had encountered some extraordinary opportunities.
Soon, Lin Xuan's attention turned to Tian Xiaojian's treasure.
It was a three-foot-long sword, ancient in design, emitting ghostly cries as it moved.
What was more peculiar was that each time the opponent's treasure touched his, its spirit diminished significantly.
"Yin Hell Heart Shattering Sword. Master, that's Yin Hell Heart Shattering Sword!"
Moon's voice echoed in Lin Xuan's mind. She had learned from the Dark Magic lineage and knew this top-tier treasure intimately.
The Ten Thousand Souls Banner was used by the Extreme Demon Sovereign, which Lin Xuan slightly modified with beast souls instead of human ones but retained its power.
Another item was the Yin Hell Heart Shattering Sword. When choosing his main treasure, Lin Xuan had considered it but ultimately chose the Nine Heaven Bright Moon Ring due to the scarcity of the required Yin Cold Iron.