fā tū rán ， lín xuān dà jīng shī sè ， yuán běn yǐ wéi yǐ jīng zhǎng kòng zhù liǎo jú
发突然，林轩大惊失色，原本以为已经掌控住了局
Lin Xuan was taken aback, his face pale. He had thought he had the situation under control.
nà fēi jiàn de sù dù kuài dào le jí diǎn ， jiā shàng liǎng zhě jiān de jù lí bù guò shù zhàng ér yǐ ， lín xuān gēn běn jiù bì wú kě bì 。
那飞剑的速度快到了极点，加上两者间的距离不过数丈而已，林轩根本就避无可避。
The flying sword's speed was astonishingly fast, and with only a few dozen feet between them, Lin Xuan couldn't avoid it even if he tried to use instant teleportation. Such a powerful technique was beyond his current capabilities.
jiù suàn shì shùn yí yě wèi bì néng gòu táo guò cǐ è ， hé kuàng cǐ zhǒng dà shén tōng tā gēn běn jiù wèi néng zhǎng wò 。
就算是瞬移也未必能够逃过此厄，何况此种大神通他根本就未能掌握。
With a swift movement, Lin Xuan’s face lost all color. However, sitting idly by was not in his nature.
shuā de yī xià ， lín xuān de liǎn shàng háo wú xuè sè ， dāng rán ， zuò yǐ dài bì jué fēi tā de fēng gé 。
刷的一下，林轩的脸上毫无血色，当然，坐以待毙绝非他的风格。
With a low growl, his eyes turned bloodshot as his mana surged uncontrollably into the front-facing法宝. He spared no effort!
lín xuān yī shēng dī hǒu ， shuāng mù xuè hóng ， hún shēn de fǎ lì rú jué dī zhī shuǐ yī yàng fēng kuáng de zhù rù dào shēn qián de fǎ bǎo zhōng 。
林轩一声低吼，双目血红，浑身的法力如决堤之水一样疯狂的注入到身前的法宝中。
The Nine Heaven Bright Moon Ring trembled violently, emitting a blinding light that seemed almost tangible. The dual-colored protective barriers around him flickered more intensely, becoming even denser.
háo wú bǎo liú ！
毫无保留！
Unable to dodge, he could only brace for impact. Lin Xuan relied solely on his innate treasure’s defensive capabilities. He had weathered numerous storms over the years; how could he possibly fall here?
jiǔ tiān míng yuè huán jù zhèn chàn ， líng guāng ruò yǒu shí zhì bān de bào shè chū lái ， qí shēn tǐ zhōu wéi de shuāng sè hù zhào kuáng shǎn ， xiǎn de yuè fā de níng hòu le qǐ lái 。
九天明月环剧震颤，灵光若有实质般的爆射出来，其身体周围的双色护罩狂闪，显得越发的凝厚了起来。
Survival was a skill, and Lin Xuan's character was inherently resilient.
jì rán bù néng duǒ ， nà yě jiù zhǐ yǒu káng yī tú ， lín xuān xiàn zài wéi yǒu jì xī wàng yú běn mìng fǎ bǎo de fáng yù le ， zhè xiē nián lái ， rú cǐ duō de dà fēng dà làng zì jǐ dōu píng ān chuǎng guò ， qǐ néng zài zhè mò míng qí miào de dì fāng yǔn luò ？
既然不能躲，那也就只有扛一途，林轩现在唯有寄希望于本命法宝的防御了，这些年来，如此多的大风大浪自己都平安闯过，岂能在这莫名其妙的地方陨落？
Though not a desperate fight, it was now a matter of sheer desperation.
qiú shēng shì yī zhǒng néng ， hé kuàng lín xuān de xìng gé běn jiù wú bǐ jiān rèn 。
求生是一种能，何况林轩的性格本就无比坚韧。
Roar!
bù néng shuō kùn shòu yóu dòu ， dàn cǐ shí de tā què yǐ xíng tóng pīn mìng le 。
不能说困兽犹斗，但此时的他确已形同拼命了。
Lin Xuan unleashed all his might. However, the talisman showed no mercy. It descended with the speed of lightning, striking like a meteor shower.
hǒu ！
吼！
This was the second direct confrontation between two spirit realm treasures.
lín xuān quán lì shī zhǎn 。 kě nà fú sī háo bù liú qíng miàn 。 qù shì ruò diàn 。 rú liú xīng xù yǔ bān hěn hěn dì pī là xià lái 。
林轩全力施展。可那符丝毫不留情面。去势若电。如流星絮雨般狠狠地劈落下来。
A violent clash of spiritual energy occurred, yet there was not even a hint of sound.
zhè shì liǎng zhǒng líng jiè zhī bǎo dì dì èr cì yìng hàn 。
这是两种灵界之宝地第二次硬撼。
Suddenly, a black shadow detached from the flying sword, revealing a small snake about an inch long. Despite its diminutive size, it had a terrifying appearance—its head adorned with a fleshy growth and a single horn. The most eerie part was the shape of that growth, resembling a miniature skull.
gǔ jù liè dì líng lì duì pèng 。 kě jū rán sī háo shēng xī yě wú 。
股剧烈地灵力对碰。可居然丝毫声息也无。
Moreover, this snake had two tails.
rán ér xià yī kè 。 nà měi lì dì lán sè hù zhào biǎo miàn 。 jū rán chū xiàn le yì diǎn xì xì dì liè wén 。 suī rán zhǐ yǒu yī lóu 。 què ràng lín xuān dì biǎo qíng yī xià zi nán kàn le xià qù 。 yǎn dǐ shēn chù 。 jìng yǐn yǐn shǎn dòng qǐ yī sī jué wàng zhī sè 。
然而下一刻。那美丽地蓝色护罩表面。居然出现了一点细细地裂纹。虽然只有一偻。却让林轩地表情一下子难看了下去。眼底深处。竟隐隐闪动起一丝绝望之色。
This must be... a Dual-Tailed Skull Snake?
yǎo le yǎo yá 。 lín xuān shuāng shǒu yī qiā 。 zhèng xiǎng shī zhǎn mǒu zhǒng tòu zhī dì mì fǎ 。 kě nà fēi jiàn 。 gēn běn jiù bù gěi tā qū shǐ shén tōng dì shí jiān 。
咬了咬牙。林轩双手一掐。正想施展某种透支地秘法。可那飞剑。根本就不给他驱使神通地时间。
Lin Xuan sighed in resignation. Such a creature was rare and ferocious; it had been crafted into an entity spirit by a Core Formation expert.
yī chàn ruò líng shé bān ， cóng nà lóu fèng xì zhōng zuān le jìn lái ， suí hòu hěn hěn de jī dǎ zài zuì hòu yī céng de hóng sè hù zhào shàng miàn 。
一颤若灵蛇般，从那偻缝隙中钻了进来，随后狠狠的击打在最后一层的红色护罩上面。
What was even more unbelievable was that the talisman contained only partial power, yet there was also an entity spirit.
cī lā ……
刺啦……
How could this be possible?
zhè yī huí ， tīng jiàn le suì liè de shēng yīn ， lín xuān de shuāng yǎn jīng máng shǎn shuò kǒng wēi wēi shōu suō ， jí shǐ dào le zhè zuì hòu yí kè ， tā yě sī háo méi yǒu fàng qì de yì tú 。
这一回，听见了碎裂的声音，林轩的双眼精芒闪烁孔微微收缩，即使到了这最后一刻，他也丝毫没有放弃的意图。
Though he found it hard to comprehend, facts were facts. The prowess of a Core Formation expert left Lin Xuan in awe and admiration.
shén niàn dòng chù ， yī tuán jī dàn dà xiǎo de guǐ yì huǒ yàn cóng zhǎng xīn zhōng fú xiàn chū lái 。
神念动处，一团鸡蛋大小的诡异火焰从掌心中浮现出来。
Unfortunately, such divine techniques had become his own nemesis. As the spirit bird approached to stop the flying sword, it was suddenly counterattacked by the entity spirit, causing both to engage in fierce combat. Lin Xuan could only despair, knowing his fate was sealed.
lín xuān yī yǎo shé jiān ， yī kǒu jīng xuè pēn zài shàng miàn 。
林轩一咬舌尖，一口精血喷在上面。
He hadn’t been negligent; human limits were reached here. He couldn't believe he would fall victim to such a place.
hōng ！
轰！
The flying sword was just a few feet away, and he closed his eyes, awaiting death.
cǐ huǒ yàn yī suō jí měng rán dà zhāng ， bào liè shēng zhōng ， yī tǐ zhǎng shù cùn de qīng sè líng niǎo chōng tiān ér qǐ zhe fēi jiàn yíng le shàng qù 。
此火焰一缩即猛然大张，爆裂声中，一体长数寸的青色灵鸟冲天而起着飞剑迎了上去。
If he had been an Incorporeal Core Formation expert, he could have discarded this body, but now...
zhè yě shì lín xuān zuì hòu de fáng yù ， qí tā de shén tōng dōu yǐ lái bù jí 。
这也是林轩最后的防御，其他的神通都已来不及。
A wave of sorrow surged from within him. After all, reaching this point required countless hardships.
rán ér nà fēi jiàn bù kuì shì lí hé qī xiū shì de bǎo wù ， suī rán zhǐ yǒu bù fèn wēi néng bèi fēng yìn qí zhōng ， què yě tōng líng dào le jí chù 。
然而那飞剑不愧是离合期修士的宝物，虽然只有部分威能被封印其中，却也通灵到了极处。
Just as the flying sword approached his body, a clear cry echoed in his ears. His storage bag opened without warning, and an jade pendant flew out, spinning rapidly with layers of spiritual light emanating from it.
yī dǒu dào jiàn guāng fēn lí ér chū ， xiàng zhe xiǎo niǎo cuán shè 。
一抖道剑光分离而出，向着小鸟攒射。
The light was gentle, not at all violent, yet something miraculous happened—the flying sword seemed to have met its match... no, more like its master. It stopped hovering before him, the malevolent energy quickly dissipating.
rán ér cǐ niǎo nǎi bì huàn yōu huǒ suǒ huà ， qí zhōng hái hán yǒu lín xuān de jīng xuè ， qǐ shì nà me hǎo duì fù ？
然而此鸟乃碧幻幽火所化，其中还含有林轩的精血，岂是那么好对付？
Lin Xuan's mouth opened wide enough to swallow a duck egg. Since entering the immortal path, he had encountered many strange things, but this was too bizarre.
yī zhāng kǒu ， bàn suí zhe qīng cuì de míng jiào ， cóng lǐ miàn tǔ chū yī lǚ xì xì de mó huǒ 。
一张口，伴随着清脆的鸣叫，从里面吐出一缕细细的魔火。
But whatever happened, escaping death was always good news.
cǐ mó huǒ jǐn yǒu xiǎo mǔ zhǐ cū xì líng niǎo tǔ chū yǐ hòu ， shén sè dùn shí wěi dùn le bù shǎo yóu cǐ kě jiàn ， jué duì shì pǒ wèi bù fán le 。
此魔火仅有小拇指粗细灵鸟吐出以后，神色顿时委顿了不少由此可见，绝对是颇为不凡了。
His reaction was swift. He bit his lip and tried several spells.
wú shù xì ruò fā sī de qīng sè sī xiàn cóng mó huǒ zhōng fēn lí chū lái xià chuān suō ， qǐng kè zhī jiān rán biàn chéng le yī shù chǐ zhǎng kuān de xiǎo wǎng ， jiāng jiàn guāng zhào shàng 。
无数细若发丝的青色丝线从魔火中分离出来下穿梭，顷刻之间然变成了一数尺长宽的小网，将剑光罩上。
To Lin Xuan’s delight, after absorbing the spells, the flying sword didn’t resist. A red light-emitting talisman appeared in the sky, and the entity spirit that had been entangled with the碧幻幽火 flew back into the talisman.
ér líng niǎo běn tǐ zé qù shì bù xiē ， yǐ rán lái dào le fēi jiàn de shàng fāng ， shēn chū jiān ruì de lì zhuǎ ， hěn hěn de xiàng zhe jiàn bǐng zhuā xià 。
而灵鸟本体则去势不歇，已然来到了飞剑的上方，伸出尖锐的利爪，狠狠的向着剑柄抓下。
The situation turned around dramatically, leaving Lin Xuan momentarily stunned. After several seconds, he pinched himself to confirm it wasn't a dream.
jiàn dào cǐ jǐng ， lín xuān xīn zhōng yī xǐ ， jiù suàn líng niǎo bù dí ， yě jué duì gěi zì jǐ zhēng qǔ dào le duǒ shǎn de shí jiān yǔ qì jī 。
见到此景，林轩心中一喜，就算灵鸟不敌，也绝对给自己争取到了躲闪的时间与契机。
He then joyfully retrieved an jade box from his pocket, placing the talisman inside and adding some restrictions before storing it in his storage bag.
rán ér jiù zài zhè shí ， yì biàn tū qǐ 。
然而就在这时，异变突起。
Lin Xuan scanned the area; no other dangers were present, so he recovered the碧幻幽火 and the treasure.
yī dào hēi yǐng cóng nà jiàn shēn shàng fēi lí chū qù ， shì yī shù cùn zhǎng de xiǎo shé ， suī rán tǐ xíng bù dà ， dàn xíng mào què zhēng níng dào le jí chù 。
一道黑影从那剑身上飞离出去，是一数寸长的小蛇，虽然体型不大，但形貌却狰狞到了极处。
"Master, how did we manage to escape? I can't believe what happened," Mo Er's weak voice echoed. The young girl was equally stunned.
tóu shàng shēng zhe yí gè ròu liú ， ròu liú shàng hái yǒu dú jiǎo ， zuì guǐ yì de shì nà ròu liú de xíng zhuàng ， zěn me kàn zěn me xiǎng yí gè bù zhī dào suō xiǎo le duō shǎo bèi de kū lóu 。
头上生着一个肉瘤，肉瘤上还有独角，最诡异的是那肉瘤的形状，怎么看怎么想一个不知道缩小了多少倍的骷髅。
"I... I don’t know either." Lin Xuan said, his gaze turning towards the jade pendant still hovering before him. All the answers were contained within it.
ér qiě shé de wěi ba yě yǒu liǎng gè 。
而且蛇的尾巴也有两个。
Lin Xuan reached out and the jade pendant flew back to him. He examined it closely.
zhè shì …… shuāng wěi kū lóu shé ？
这是……双尾骷髅蛇？
The design was ancient, emitting a pale blue glow. Strange patterns adorned its front—birds, beasts, insects, and fish. The back featured an even more peculiar pattern, resembling lost ancient script.
lín xuān fǎng ruò shēn yín bān de tàn xī le qǐ lái ， cǐ shé kě shì shì jiān hǎn xún de xiōng shòu ， méi xiǎng dào què bèi nà wèi lí hé qī de gāo shǒu liàn zhì chéng le fǎ bǎo de qì líng 。
林轩仿若呻吟般的叹息了起来，此蛇可是世间罕寻的凶兽，没想到却被那位离合期的高手炼制成了法宝的器灵。
Holding the jade in his hand, he felt warmth but saw no obvious signs of trickery.
yóu qí bù kě sī yì de shì ， fú bǎo zhōng fēng yìn de jǐn jǐn shì bù fèn wēi néng ， méi xiǎng dào hái yǒu qì líng fēn shēn 。
尤其不可思议的是，符宝中封印的仅仅是部分威能，没想到还有器灵分身。
This jade had a history.
zěn me kě néng ？
怎么可能？
When Lin Xuan first entered the immortal realm, he was only at the Spirit Movement stage as a small cultivator with mediocre potential. To reach Core Formation, he had to resort to using the top-grade髓丹.
suī rán jué de bù kě lǐ jiě ， dàn shì shí jiù shì shì shí ， lí hé qī gāo shǒu de shén tōng ， ràng lín xuān xīn xiàng wǎng zhī ， pèi fú jiù yí gè cí 。
虽然觉得不可理解，但事实就是事实，离合期高手的神通，让林轩心向往之，佩服就一个词。
Even with his Blue Star Sea, refining such a precious pill required many rare materials.
kě xī rú cǐ shén jì ， què chéng le duì zì jǐ cuī mìng de dōng xī ， yǎn jiàn líng niǎo yǐ yào zǔ zhǐ fēi jiàn de qù shì ， què bèi nà qì líng yī kǒu fǎn shì ， yī shé yī niǎo dǎ dé bù yì lè hū ， lín xuān zé zhǐ néng jué wàng de kǔ xiào le ， wǒ mìng xiū yǐ 。
可惜如此神技，却成了对自己催命的东西，眼见灵鸟已要阻止飞剑的去势，却被那器灵一口反噬，一蛇一鸟打得不亦乐乎，林轩则只能绝望的苦笑了，我命休矣。
In Yanzhou, resources were scarce, so Lin Xuan risked entering the enemy sect-controlled Stream Leaping Gorge to find necessary herbs.
bú shì tā bù nǔ lì ， ér shì rén lì yǒu shí ér jǐn ， xiǎng bú dào zì jǐ jū rán huì yǔn luò zài zhè lǐ 。
不是他不努力，而是人力有时而尽，想不到自己居然会陨落在这里。
Unexpectedly, an extraordinary treasure emerged there. To claim it alone, Fire Spirit Sect even resorted to attacking their own allies.
fēi jiàn jù lí zì jǐ bù guò shù chǐ ， tā yě zhǐ néng bì mù dài sǐ 。
飞剑距离自己不过数尺，他也只能闭目待死。
It was then that Lin Xuan had his first encounter with Cloud Fairy, joining forces to repel a powerful foe.
rú guǒ zì jǐ shì yuán yīng xiū shì ， hái kě yǐ shě le cǐ qū tǐ ， rán ér xiàn zài ……
如果自己是元婴修士，还可以舍了此躯体，然而现在……
As the saying goes, "Matters lie in human planning; success lies in heaven's will." Despite Fire Spirit Sect’s elaborate plans, they inadvertently allowed Lin Xuan to seize this secret treasure.
yī gǔ bēi kǔ de qíng xù cóng xīn dǐ yǒng lái ， bì jìng yǔ bié rén bù tóng ， lín xuān néng zǒu dào zhè yī bù bù zhī dào chī le duō shǎo kǔ 。
一股悲苦的情绪从心底涌来，毕竟与别人不同，林轩能走到这一步不知道吃了多少苦。
There were two treasures. One was the Nine Heaven Profound Technique he now practiced, whose power he knew well.
yǎn jiàn fēi jiàn yǐ yào jí tǐ ， tū rán yī shēng qīng míng chuán rù ěr lǐ ， lín xuān de chǔ wù dài jìng háo wú zhēng zhào de zì jǐ dǎ kāi ， yī yù pèi cóng lǐ miàn fēi le chū lái ， dī liū liū de kāi shǐ xuán zhuǎn ， yī céng yī céng de líng guāng dàng yàng
眼见飞剑已要及体，突然一声清鸣传入耳里，林轩的储物袋竟毫无征兆的自己打开，一玉佩从里面飞了出来，滴溜溜的开始旋转，一层一层的灵光荡漾
The other was the jade pendant before him.
nà líng guāng kàn qǐ lái róu hé yǐ jí ， sī háo bù hán bàn tiān bào lì ， kě qí miào de shì qíng fā shēng le ， fēi jiàn jìng xiàng shì yù dào kè xīng …… bù ， bú shì kè xīng ， gèng xiàng shì yù dào zhǔ rén bān de tíng lí kāi xià lái 。
那灵光看起来柔和以极，丝毫不含半天暴戾，可奇妙的事情发生了，飞剑竟像是遇到克星……不，不是克星，更像是遇到主人般的停离开下来。
Any treasure that could coexist with the Nine Heaven Profound Technique must be of great significance. However, Lin Xuan had no idea what the pendant’s purpose was.
shàng miàn de lì qì xùn sù shōu liǎn ， jiù zhè me háo wú fáng bèi de xuán fú zài lín xuān de miàn qián 。
上面的戾气迅速收敛，就这么毫无防备的悬浮在林轩的面前。
Initially, he often examined it but found nothing. The only notable event was when he stole a divine herb from Bìyún Mountain; this jade had subdued a three-stage monster. Unfortunately, its effectiveness seemed to wane later on.
lín xuān de zuǐ zhāng dé kě yǐ tūn xià yī méi yā dàn ， zì cóng tà rù xiān dào yǐ lái ， shén me xī qí de shì shì qíng zì jǐ méi yǒu jiàn guò ， kě zhè yě tài lí pǔ 。
林轩的嘴张得可以吞下一枚鸭蛋，自从踏入仙道以来，什么稀奇的是事情自己没有见过，可这也太离谱。
Lin Xuan had been frustrated for some time but eventually forgot about the pendant as his cultivation improved and more precious treasures accumulated.
dàn bù guǎn rú hé ， sǐ lǐ táo shēng zǒng shì hǎo de 。
但不管如何，死里逃生总是好的。
But unexpectedly, it saved him at a critical moment!
tā de fǎn yìng yě shì qí xùn sù ， yǎo le yǎo yá ， shì tàn zhe jǐ dào fǎ jué dǎ chū 。
他的反应也是其迅速，咬了咬牙，试探着几道法诀打出。
In shock and amazement, Lin Xuan carefully examined the jade again. After several inspections and scans with his divine sense, he still found nothing.
lín xuān de xīn zhōng hái yǒu diǎn dǎ gǔ ， ér jié guǒ què ràng tā xiào kāi le huā ， fēi jiàn xī shōu le fǎ jué yǐ hòu ， jìng rán sī háo méi yǒu fǎn kàng de wú fēng zì rán ， yī zhāng hóng guāng shǎn shǎn de líng fú zài tiān kōng zhōng chū xiàn ， zhèng yǔ bì huàn yōu huǒ jiū chán de qì líng yě fēi le huí lái ， mò rù fú 。
林轩的心中还有点打鼓，而结果却让他笑开了花，飞剑吸收了法诀以后，竟然丝毫没有反抗的无风自然，一张红光闪闪的灵符在天空中出现，正与碧幻幽火纠缠的器灵也飞了回来，没入符。
However, one thing was certain: this jade could subdue talismans, indicating its connection to Jade Profound Sect.
xíng shì jí zhuǎn zhí ， ràng lín xuān yě yǒu xiē mù dèng kǒu dāi a ， lèng le zú zú shù miǎo zhōng ， tā cái shǐ jìn qiā le yī xià zì jǐ ， zhèng míng bú shì zài zuò mèng 。
形势急转直，让林轩也有些目瞪口呆啊，愣了足足数秒钟，他才使劲掐了一下自己，证明不是在做梦。
Though Lin Xuan found this speculation absurd—Yanzhou and Seven-Star Island were separated by tens of thousands of miles—he couldn’t explain the earlier incident without it.
suí hòu máng xīn xǐ yǐ jí de cóng huái zhōng qǔ chū gè yù hé ， jiāng fú bǎo zhuāng rù ， suí hòu yòu xià le jǐ dào jìn zhì yǐ hòu ， xǐ zī zī de jiāng tā shōu rù chǔ wù dài zhōng 。
随后忙欣喜以极的从怀中取出个玉盒，将符宝装入，随后又下了几道禁制以后，喜滋滋的将他收入储物袋中。
Lin Xuan’s head ached as he carefully placed the jade in his pocket. This was undoubtedly an incredible treasure, especially useful in such circumstances.
lín xuān mù guāng yī sǎo ， zhèn fǎ zhōng yě méi yǒu bié de wēi xiǎn chū xiàn ， zhè cái xīn zhōng dà dìng de jiāng bì huàn yōu huǒ ， fǎ bǎo fú yī yī huí shōu 。
林轩目光一扫，阵法中也没有别的危险出现，这才心中大定的将碧幻幽火，法宝符一一回收。
But now, there wasn’t time for speculation.
“ shào yé ， zěn me huì zhè yàng ， wǒ men jiū shì zěn yàng tuō xiǎn de ？” yuè ér de shēng yīn ruò ruò de chuán rù ěr duǒ ， xiǎo yā tou tóng yàng yǒu xiē jīng dāi le 。
“少爷，怎么会这样，我们究是怎样脱险的？”月儿的声音弱弱的传入耳朵，小丫头同样有些惊呆了。
With a wave of his sleeve, a mass of light enveloped him, dispelling the surrounding white mist. Strangely, after the talisman was recovered, the fog no longer gathered again, suggesting some connection to the previous killing array.
“ gè …… wǒ yě bù qīng chǔ 。” lín xuān zuǐ shàng zhè yàng shuō ， mù guāng què zhuǎn xiàng le yī jiù zài shēn qián xuán fú de yù pèi ， suǒ yǒu de mí dǐ ， quán dōu bāo hán zài qí zhōng 。
“个……我也不清楚。”林轩嘴上这样说，目光却转向了依旧在身前悬浮的玉佩，所有的谜底，全都包含在其中。
Clear scenery entered his vision; he found himself on large stone steps with giant trees lining both sides—trees he had never seen before.
lín xuān shǒu yī zhāo ， yù pèi lì kè dào fēi le huí lái ， lín xuān jiāng wò zài zhǎng zhōng xì xì guān kàn 。
林轩手一招，玉佩立刻倒飞了回来，林轩将握在掌中细细观看。
However, Lin Xuan didn’t have time for such details. His gaze immediately fell on the light barrier in front of him. The priority was escaping here; otherwise, everything else would be meaningless.
Lin Xuan was taken aback, his face pale. He had thought he had the situation under control.
The flying sword's speed was astonishingly fast, and with only a few dozen feet between them, Lin Xuan couldn't avoid it even if he tried to use instant teleportation. Such a powerful technique was beyond his current capabilities.
With a swift movement, Lin Xuan’s face lost all color. However, sitting idly by was not in his nature.
With a low growl, his eyes turned bloodshot as his mana surged uncontrollably into the front-facing法宝. He spared no effort!
The Nine Heaven Bright Moon Ring trembled violently, emitting a blinding light that seemed almost tangible. The dual-colored protective barriers around him flickered more intensely, becoming even denser.
Unable to dodge, he could only brace for impact. Lin Xuan relied solely on his innate treasure’s defensive capabilities. He had weathered numerous storms over the years; how could he possibly fall here?
Survival was a skill, and Lin Xuan's character was inherently resilient.
Though not a desperate fight, it was now a matter of sheer desperation.
Roar!
Lin Xuan unleashed all his might. However, the talisman showed no mercy. It descended with the speed of lightning, striking like a meteor shower.
This was the second direct confrontation between two spirit realm treasures.
A violent clash of spiritual energy occurred, yet there was not even a hint of sound.
Suddenly, a black shadow detached from the flying sword, revealing a small snake about an inch long. Despite its diminutive size, it had a terrifying appearance—its head adorned with a fleshy growth and a single horn. The most eerie part was the shape of that growth, resembling a miniature skull.
Moreover, this snake had two tails.
This must be... a Dual-Tailed Skull Snake?
Lin Xuan sighed in resignation. Such a creature was rare and ferocious; it had been crafted into an entity spirit by a Core Formation expert.
What was even more unbelievable was that the talisman contained only partial power, yet there was also an entity spirit.
How could this be possible?
Though he found it hard to comprehend, facts were facts. The prowess of a Core Formation expert left Lin Xuan in awe and admiration.
Unfortunately, such divine techniques had become his own nemesis. As the spirit bird approached to stop the flying sword, it was suddenly counterattacked by the entity spirit, causing both to engage in fierce combat. Lin Xuan could only despair, knowing his fate was sealed.
He hadn’t been negligent; human limits were reached here. He couldn't believe he would fall victim to such a place.
The flying sword was just a few feet away, and he closed his eyes, awaiting death.
If he had been an Incorporeal Core Formation expert, he could have discarded this body, but now...
A wave of sorrow surged from within him. After all, reaching this point required countless hardships.
Just as the flying sword approached his body, a clear cry echoed in his ears. His storage bag opened without warning, and an jade pendant flew out, spinning rapidly with layers of spiritual light emanating from it.
The light was gentle, not at all violent, yet something miraculous happened—the flying sword seemed to have met its match... no, more like its master. It stopped hovering before him, the malevolent energy quickly dissipating.
Lin Xuan's mouth opened wide enough to swallow a duck egg. Since entering the immortal path, he had encountered many strange things, but this was too bizarre.
But whatever happened, escaping death was always good news.
His reaction was swift. He bit his lip and tried several spells.
To Lin Xuan’s delight, after absorbing the spells, the flying sword didn’t resist. A red light-emitting talisman appeared in the sky, and the entity spirit that had been entangled with the碧幻幽火 flew back into the talisman.
The situation turned around dramatically, leaving Lin Xuan momentarily stunned. After several seconds, he pinched himself to confirm it wasn't a dream.
He then joyfully retrieved an jade box from his pocket, placing the talisman inside and adding some restrictions before storing it in his storage bag.
Lin Xuan scanned the area; no other dangers were present, so he recovered the碧幻幽火 and the treasure.
"Master, how did we manage to escape? I can't believe what happened," Mo Er's weak voice echoed. The young girl was equally stunned.
"I... I don’t know either." Lin Xuan said, his gaze turning towards the jade pendant still hovering before him. All the answers were contained within it.
Lin Xuan reached out and the jade pendant flew back to him. He examined it closely.
The design was ancient, emitting a pale blue glow. Strange patterns adorned its front—birds, beasts, insects, and fish. The back featured an even more peculiar pattern, resembling lost ancient script.
Holding the jade in his hand, he felt warmth but saw no obvious signs of trickery.
This jade had a history.
When Lin Xuan first entered the immortal realm, he was only at the Spirit Movement stage as a small cultivator with mediocre potential. To reach Core Formation, he had to resort to using the top-grade髓丹.
Even with his Blue Star Sea, refining such a precious pill required many rare materials.
In Yanzhou, resources were scarce, so Lin Xuan risked entering the enemy sect-controlled Stream Leaping Gorge to find necessary herbs.
Unexpectedly, an extraordinary treasure emerged there. To claim it alone, Fire Spirit Sect even resorted to attacking their own allies.
It was then that Lin Xuan had his first encounter with Cloud Fairy, joining forces to repel a powerful foe.
As the saying goes, "Matters lie in human planning; success lies in heaven's will." Despite Fire Spirit Sect’s elaborate plans, they inadvertently allowed Lin Xuan to seize this secret treasure.
There were two treasures. One was the Nine Heaven Profound Technique he now practiced, whose power he knew well.
The other was the jade pendant before him.
Any treasure that could coexist with the Nine Heaven Profound Technique must be of great significance. However, Lin Xuan had no idea what the pendant’s purpose was.
Initially, he often examined it but found nothing. The only notable event was when he stole a divine herb from Bìyún Mountain; this jade had subdued a three-stage monster. Unfortunately, its effectiveness seemed to wane later on.
Lin Xuan had been frustrated for some time but eventually forgot about the pendant as his cultivation improved and more precious treasures accumulated.
But unexpectedly, it saved him at a critical moment!
In shock and amazement, Lin Xuan carefully examined the jade again. After several inspections and scans with his divine sense, he still found nothing.
However, one thing was certain: this jade could subdue talismans, indicating its connection to Jade Profound Sect.
Though Lin Xuan found this speculation absurd—Yanzhou and Seven-Star Island were separated by tens of thousands of miles—he couldn’t explain the earlier incident without it.
Lin Xuan’s head ached as he carefully placed the jade in his pocket. This was undoubtedly an incredible treasure, especially useful in such circumstances.
But now, there wasn’t time for speculation.
With a wave of his sleeve, a mass of light enveloped him, dispelling the surrounding white mist. Strangely, after the talisman was recovered, the fog no longer gathered again, suggesting some connection to the previous killing array.
Clear scenery entered his vision; he found himself on large stone steps with giant trees lining both sides—trees he had never seen before.
However, Lin Xuan didn’t have time for such details. His gaze immediately fell on the light barrier in front of him. The priority was escaping here; otherwise, everything else would be meaningless.