sān rén jīng dāi le ， miàn miàn xiāng qù ， liǎn shàng de biǎo qíng gǔ guài yǐ jí ， zhè xìng lǐ de yě bù guò shì níng dān zhōng qī xiū shì ， jū rán yǒu zhè me dà de kǒu qì 。
三人惊呆了，面面相觑，脸上的表情古怪以极，这姓李的也不过是凝丹中期修士，居然有这么大的口气。
The three people were stunned, looking at each other with strange expressions. This Li was only a mid-stage Condensation Core cultivator, yet he had such an audacious attitude.
mò fēi tā jīng xià guò dù ， yīn ér biàn dé yǒu xiē mí hū ？
莫非他惊吓过度，因而变得有些迷糊？
Could it be that he was too scared and thus somewhat confused?
sān rén de liǎn sè bù yóu de gèng jiā nán kàn le ， ruò shì nà yàng de huà ， zì jǐ zhè biān yǒu zhé sǔn le yī dà zhàn lì 。
三人的脸色不由得更加难看了，若是那样的话，自己这边有折损了一大战力。
Their faces turned even more grim. If this was the case, they would have lost one of their powerful allies.
yǎn jiàn shī yún yòu fēi jìn le lǐ xǔ ， lín xuān kě méi yǒu xīn qíng duì tā men màn màn jiě shì 。
眼见尸云又飞近了里许，林轩可没有心情对他们慢慢解释。
As the Corpse Cloud approached again, Lin Xuan did not feel like explaining to them in detail. Drawing a breath, his mana no longer contained; an astonishing aura spread out like a surging flood. Dark energy surged around him, and spiritual light flickered.
xī le kǒu qì ， hún shēn de fǎ lì bù zài shōu liǎn 。 jīng rén de qì shì rú xiōng yǒng hóng liú bān dàng yàng kāi ， hún shēn mó qì fān yǒng ， líng guāng àng rán 。
吸了口气，浑身的法力不再收敛。惊人的气势如汹涌洪流般荡漾开，浑身魔气翻涌，灵光盎然。
Since these were just minions sent by the Corpse Devil, Lin Xuan did not use the Nine Heavens Profound Technique. Instead, he appeared as a ghost cultivator, leaving some room for surprise.
jì rán shī mó zhǐ shì pài lái xiǎo lóu luō ， lín xuān yě jiù méi yǒu shī zhǎn zuì wèi nà shǒu de jiǔ tiān xuán gōng 。 yī jiù yǐ guǐ xiū de shēn fèn chū xiàn ， zhè yàng yě jiù liú yǒu le dǐ pái 。
既然尸魔只是派来小喽啰，林轩也就没有施展最为那首的九天玄功。依旧以鬼修的身份出现，这样也就留有了底牌。
"Advanced Core Formation expert!"
“ yuán yīng qī gāo shǒu ！”
“元婴期高手！”
The three elders were shocked, their expressions frozen in shock, looking at this cultivator who had just been chatting with them. He was actually an advanced Core Formation powerhouse.
lǎo zhě sān rén dà jīng ， dāi ruò mù jī ， kàn zhe zhè wèi gāng gāng hái yǔ tā men tán xiào fēng shēng de xiū shì 。 duì fāng jū rán shì yuán yīng qī lǎo guài wù
老者三人大惊，呆若木鸡，看着这位刚刚还与他们谈笑风生的修士。对方居然是元婴期老怪物
Each of them seemed to be in a dream, and more questions arose in their minds.
yí gè gè yóu ruò mèng zhōng ， xīn zhōng de yí wèn gèng shì jiē zhǒng ér lái 。
一个个犹若梦中，心中的疑问更是接踵而来。
With such great power, why go through the trouble to travel together? What could this old monster possibly want?
duì fāng jì yǒu mò dà shén tōng ， yòu hé bì dà fèi xīn sī yǔ tā men tóng lù ， zhè lǎo guài wù jiū jìng yòu shén me qǐ tú ？
对方既有莫大神通，又何必大费心思与他们同路，这老怪物究竟又什么企图？
The fear in their hearts was not mentioned; they secretly rejoiced that they had not offended this terrifying old monster with their words. Otherwise, he would have just pointed a finger and sent them to hell.
xīn zhōng de jīng jù zì bì bù shuō ， sān rén àn zì qìng xìng yī lù shàng bìng méi yǒu yán yǔ chōng zhuàng zhè kě pà de lǎo guài wù ， fǒu zé duì fāng zhǐ xiāo dōng dōng shǒu zhǐ ， zì jǐ jiù jiāng wàn jié bù fù 。
心中的惊惧自必不说，三人暗自庆幸一路上并没有言语冲撞这可怕的老怪物，否则对方只消东东手指，自己就将万劫不复。
The three of them harbored suspicion towards Lin Xuan's intentions. The appearance of such a powerful helper was clearly beneficial.
sān rén duì yú lín xuān de qǐ tú àn huái jiè jù 。 sān cǐ kè chū xiàn zhè me yǐ qiáng lì bāng shǒu zì rán shì lì dà yú bì 。
三人对于林轩的企图暗怀戒惧。三此刻出现这么以强力帮手自然是利大于弊。
With him around, their lives were guaranteed.
yǒu le tā bié de bù shuō ， xiǎo mìng kěn dìng kě yǐ bǎo zhù 。
有了他别的不说，小命肯定可以保住。
Their minds raced as they understood the situation. Lin Xuan ignored the three monsters in front of him, instead sneering and saying, "Just relying on these few avatar bodies to stop me? Friend, are you being too overconfident?"
xīn niàn diàn zhuǎn ， sān rén yǐ xiǎng tōng le zhè zhōng jiān de lì hài guān xì ， lǎo zhě dāng xiān wān yāo xíng lǐ ：“ jǐn zūn qián bèi fǎ yù !”
心念电转，三人已想通了这中间的厉害关系，老者当先弯腰行礼：“谨尊前辈法谕!”
His eyes darted about without focusing on any particular target, his gaze landing on a seemingly empty space. They were not far from the center of the swamp.
lìng liǎng rén yě miàn lù gōng jìng zhī sè ， bù guò nà qí zhuāng yì fú xiū shì de yǎn dǐ què shǎn guò yī sī jīng yí ， tā suī rán zhǐ shì níng dān chū qī ， dàn yīn wèi shēn fèn de yuán gù ， què yě jiàn guò jǐ cì yuán yīng qī de lǎo guài wù ， gǎn jué sì hū yǔ zhè lǐ xìng xiū shì bìng bù xiāng tóng 。
另两人也面露恭敬之色，不过那奇装异服修士的眼底却闪过一丝惊疑，他虽然只是凝丹初期，但因为身份的缘故，却也见过几次元婴期的老怪物，感觉似乎与这李姓修士并不相同。
But no one answered him. The three Corpse Devils' eyes all revealed venomous looks as if they had been caught out by some trick.
rán ér chā bié zài nǎ lǐ tā yě fēn biàn bù chū 。
然而差别在哪里他也分辨不出。
Roar!
xiàn zài kě méi yǒu shí jiān màn màn sī suǒ ， xiān jiě jué yǎn qián de má fán zài shuō 。
现在可没有时间慢慢思索，先解决眼前的麻烦再说。
The single-horned mamba in front raised its head, emitting a white frosty breath that seemed to freeze even spiritual energy.
xiǎng dào zhè lǐ ， tā shēn xíng yī zhuǎn ， huà wèi yǐ hēi sè guāng tuán ， yǔ fǎ bǎo hé èr wéi yī ， xiàng zhe zì jǐ de fǎ bǎo ， shā xiàng shī yún 。
想到这里，他身形一转，化为已黑色光团，与法宝合二为一，向着自己的法宝，杀向尸云。
Next, the fire fox also let out a shrill cry. Its body spun around, and pale Corpse Fire contained toxins.
yī shí zhī jiān ， yīn fēng cǎn cǎn ， bì guāng shǎn shuò gè bù tíng ， sān wèi níng dān qī xiū shì lián shǒu ， yǔ jìn bǎi tóu yī èr jiē de shī shòu zhuō duì sī shā 。
一时之间，阴风惨惨，碧光闪烁个不停，三位凝丹期修士联手，与近百头一二阶的尸兽捉对厮杀。
The two-headed giant ape did not back down either. It lifted its fist as large as a vinegar jar and slammed it at Lin Xuan with great force, clearly skilled in close combat.
yī biān xiū wèi jīng shēn ， lìng wài yī biān zé xiǎng yǐ shù liàng qǔ shèng ， dàn duǎn shí jiān nèi ， xiǎn rán shuí yě nài hé bù liǎo shuí 。
一边修为精深，另外一边则想以数量取胜，但短时间内，显然谁也奈何不了谁。
Such an attack was formidable, but now that his Dark Devouring Flame had matured, Lin Xuan's cultivation and power far surpassed what they remembered.
bào liè shēng bù jué yú ěr ， bàn suí zhe yīn fēng lì xiào ， guǐ kū láng háo ， cóng shēng shì lái shuō ， shì yǐ xī yǐn rén de yǎn qiú ， rán ér zhè biān de zhàn dòu 。 bù guò shì kāi wèi xiǎo cài 。
爆裂声不绝于耳，伴随着阴风历啸，鬼哭狼嚎，从声势来说，是以吸引人的眼球，然而这边的战斗。不过是开胃小菜。
He sighed softly, extending his hand. A small green flame appeared in his palm.
fǎn guān lìng yī biān ， zé xiǎn de tài guò píng jìng le diǎn 。
反观另一边，则显得太过平静了点。
Though only the size of a chicken egg, it exuded a grand aura.
lín xuān hún shēn mó qì liáo rào ， xuán fú zài xū kōng zhī zhōng ， yǔ tā duì zhì de shī shòu ， yě bù guò liáo liáo shù tóu 。
林轩浑身魔气缭绕，悬浮在虚空之中，与他对峙的尸兽，也不过寥寥数头。
Lin Xuan pointed with his left hand, and the Green Illusory Devouring Flame split into three strands, each as thick as a thumb, forming thin flames that approached the monsters before him.
zuì qián miàn de shì yī dú jiǎo guài mǎng ， yuē yǒu wǎn kǒu cū ， hún shēn jīng yíng tī tòu ， tā měi yī zhāng kǒu 。 jiù yǒu xiōng yǒng de hán qì fā chū 。
最前面的是一独角怪蟒，约有碗口粗，浑身经营剔透，它每一张口。就有汹涌的寒气发出。
Compared to their fierce attacks, Lin Xuan's counterattack was insignificant. However, for some reason, the three Corpse Devils felt uneasy.
hán jiǎo mǎng ， shēng qián jiù shì bīng shǔ xìng de sān jiē yāo shòu ， sǐ hòu tōng líng biàn chéng guài wù ， xiōng hàn zì rán gèng shàng le yī céng lóu 。
寒角蟒，生前就是冰属性的三阶妖兽，死后通灵变成怪物，凶悍自然更上了一层楼。
But they had no time to change tactics; their abilities collided with the Green Illusory Devouring Flame.
yòu shǒu biān ， zé shì yī lèi sì lí māo bān de guài wù ， pí máo xuè hóng ， shēn shàng yǐn yǐn yòu cǎn bái sè de shī huǒ 。
右手边，则是一类似狸猫般的怪物，皮毛血红，身上隐隐又惨白色的尸火。
Sizzling sounds echoed as the white frosty breath seemed to meet its match and retreated at an alarming speed. The Green Illusory Devouring Flame followed closely, colliding with the monster's body.
ér zuì xǐng mù dì ， hái shì zuǒ shǒu biān de shuāng tóu jù yuán ， shēn gāo zhàng yú ， cù tán dà de quán tou ， xiǎn de shí fēn de kǒng wǔ yǒu lì 。
而最醒目的，还是左手边的双头巨猿，身高丈余，醋坛大的拳头，显得十分的孔武有力。
The single-horned mamba's eyes revealed a human-like expression of pain as black gas filled its translucent body—poison.
líng guāng yī shǎn ， sān tóu gāo jiē shī shòu yǐ chéng pǐn zì xíng jiāng lín xuān bāo wéi le qǐ lái 。
灵光一闪，三头高阶尸兽已成品字形将林轩包围了起来。
Whizz!
rán ér shào nián shì ruò bú jiàn ， liǎn shàng fǎn ér lù chū le yī sī jī cháo ， dàn dàn de kāi kǒu dào ：“ jiù píng jǐ gè huà shēn zhī tǐ ， jiù xiǎng yào lán zhù lǐ mǒu ， dào yǒu shì bú shì tài tuō dà ？”
然而少年视若不见，脸上反而露出了一丝讥嘲，淡淡的开口道：“就凭几个化身之体，就想要拦住李某，道友是不是太托大？”
A thin mist emerged from its crown, heading towards the southeast direction.
tā shuō zhè huà de shí hòu yǎn shén piāo hū ， wán quán méi yǒu dīng zhe shēn qián de sān tóu guài wù ， fǎn ér shì xiàng zhe mǒu kōng wú yì rén zhī chù ， cǐ shí tā men yù xí de dì diǎn ， jù lí zhǎo zé de zhōng xīn yǐ jīng bù yuǎn 。
他说这话的时候眼神飘忽，完全没有盯着身前的三头怪物，反而视向着某空无一人之处，此时他们遇袭的地点，距离沼泽的中心已经不远。
But escaping was not easy. Lin Xuan stretched his hand and flicked it with his fingers, causing the black mist to surge and transform into a dark ghost claw that grabbed at the opponent.
rán ér què bìng méi yǒu shuí huí dá ， zhǐ shì nà sān tóu shī shòu de yǎn zhōng ， bù yuē ér tóng dōu lù chū le yuàn dú zhī sè ， fǎng fú yǒu shén me jì liǎng bèi duì fāng gěi kàn pò 。
然而却并没有谁回答，只是那三头尸兽的眼中，不约而同都露出了怨毒之色，仿佛有什么伎俩被对方给看破。
The first strand of mist was captured before it could escape.
hǒu ！
吼！
As for the fire fox and two-headed giant ape, their situation was no better. Lin Xuan's strength now far surpassed theirs; after devouring the Fire Phantom, the Green Illusory Devouring Flame had gained even more power.
shǒu xiān shì nà hán jiǎo mǎng yǎng qǐ tóu ， dà kǒu de xuě bái hán qì cóng zuǐ bā lǐ pēn chū ， fǎng fú lián líng lì dōu yào bèi dòng zhù 。
首先视那寒角蟒仰起头，大口的雪白寒气从嘴巴里喷出，仿佛连灵力都要被冻住。
The two monsters were forced to retreat, but neither Corpse Fire nor any other abilities could harm Lin Xuan's poison flames.
jiē zhe nà huǒ lí shòu yě fā chū cì ěr de jiān míng 。 shēn xíng dī liū liū yī zhuǎn ， cǎn bái de shī huǒ ， lǐ miàn dōu hán yǒu dú 。
接着那火狸兽也发出刺耳的尖鸣。身形滴溜溜一转，惨白的尸火，里面都含有毒。
"Truly a treasure passed down from the Moonshade Clan!"
shuāng tóu jù yuán zì rán yě bú huì shì ruò ， tí qǐ cù tán dà xiǎo de quán tou ， jiù hěn hěn de xiàng lín xuān zá guò lái le ， kàn lái zhè jiā huo guǒ rán shàn cháng jìn shēn ròu bó 。
双头巨猿自然也不会示弱，提起醋坛大小的拳头，就狠狠的向林轩砸过来了，看来这家伙果然擅长近身肉搏。
Lin Xuan muttered in approval. Clearly satisfied with his Dark Devouring Flames, he extended his hand again and pointed at them.
zhè yàng de gōng jī ， yě suàn shì fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， rán ér lín xuān xiàn zài mó yīng jì yǐ dà chéng ， xiū wèi shén tōng ， bǐ zhī xī rì ， zì rán bù kě tóng rì ér yǔ 。
这样的攻击，也算是非同小可，然而林轩现在魔婴既已大成，修为神通，比之昔日，自然不可同日而语。
Two thin strands of Green Illusory Devouring Flame exploded, forming countless threads that wrapped around the Corpse Devils.
tā yōu yōu de tàn le kǒu qì ， shēn chū shǒu lái 。 zhǎng xīn zhī zhōng yòu yī tuán bì lǜ sè de huǒ yàn fú xiàn 。
他幽幽的叹了口气，伸出手来。掌心之中又一团碧绿色的火焰浮现。
The monsters naturally did not sit idly by but could not avoid being tied up tightly.
suī rán jǐn yǒu jī dàn dà xiǎo de yì diǎn ， dàn què xiǎn de qì shì fēi fán 。
虽然仅有鸡蛋大小的一点，但却显得气势非凡。
Once they were touched by the Green Illusory Devouring Flame, their vitality was gone. Thin mists emerged from their heads and were also captured by Lin Xuan.
lín xuān yòng zuǒ shǒu chōng qí yì diǎn ， bì huàn yōu huǒ dùn shí fēn wèi le sān gǔ ， měi yī gǔ jǐn yǒu mǔ zhǐ cū 。 huà wèi xì xì de huǒ shé ， yíng xiàng le shēn qián de guài wù 。
林轩用左手冲其一点，碧幻幽火顿时分为了三股，每一股仅有拇指粗。化为细细的火蛇，迎向了身前的怪物。
Meanwhile, in a large stone room several dozen miles deep into the swamp, this wasn't the center of danger anymore. A tall and slender figure sat cross-legged inside.
yǔ duì fāng de líng lì gōng shì xiāng bǐ ， lín xuān zhè diǎn fǎn jī de shǒu duàn jiǎn zhí bù zhí yī tí ， rán ér bù zhī wèi hé ， sān tóu shī shòu què běn néng de gǎn dào yǒu xiē bù miào le 。
与对方的凌厉攻势相比，林轩这点反击的手段简直不值一提，然而不知为何，三头尸兽却本能的感到有些不妙了。
At first glance, he seemed no different from an ordinary cultivator, wearing a torn gray robe. However, upon closer inspection, his exposed skin had inch-long fur, and his eyes were blood-red.
rán ér tā men gēn běn jiù méi yǒu duō shǎo shí jiān biàn zhāo ， gè zì de shén tōng yǔ yōu huǒ zhuàng shàng 。
然而它们根本就没有多少时间变招，各自的神通与幽火撞上。
His fingers were hooked, clearly indicating that this was the Corpse Devil!
chī chī zuò xiǎng ， shǒu xiān shì nà xuě bái de hán qì ， fǎng fú yù jiàn le tiān dí ， jiù xiàng qīng wā bèi shé tūn shì bān de háo wú huán shǒu zhī lì ， hán qì yǐ jīng rén de sù dù xiàng hòu tuì qù ， bì huàn yōu huǒ jǐn suí ér zhì ， zhuàng shàng le tā de běn tǐ 。
嗤嗤作响，首先是那雪白的寒气，仿佛遇见了天敌，就像青蛙被蛇吞噬般的毫无还手之力，寒气以惊人的速度向后退去，碧幻幽火紧随而至，撞上了它的本体。
In the corner of the stone room, countless bones lay stacked—these were the victims lured here by the Ning Clan to be devoured. By feeding on human flesh and souls, its cultivation continued to grow.
hán jiǎo mǎng de yǎn zhōng hěn nǐ rén huà de lù chū le tòng kǔ zhī sè ， jīng yíng de shēn tǐ qǐng kè jiān jiù bèi hēi qì suǒ tián mǎn le ， nà shì jù dú 。
寒角蟒的眼中很拟人化的露出了痛苦之色，晶莹的身体顷刻间就被黑气所填满了，那是剧毒。
The Corpse Devil sat cross-legged, practicing some unknown demonic technique.
sōu
嗖
Suddenly, he roared with anger and pain, swinging his claws.
cóng tā de tiān líng gài zhōng fèi chú le yī xiàn bó wù ， xiàng zhe dōng nán fāng xiàng jī shè 。
从它的天灵盖中废除了一线薄雾，向着东南方向激射。
"Grandfather, what's wrong?" spoke a young man in his twenties, dressed in fine robes and jade belt, looking like the son of a noble family.
rán ér xiǎng táo nǎ yǒu nà me qīng sōng ， lín xuān shēn chū shǒu ， qū zhǐ yī dàn ， hēi wù fān yǒng ， huà wèi yì zhí yǒu hēi guǐ zhǎo ， hěn hěn de xiàng zhe duì fāng zhuā xià 。
然而想逃哪有那么轻松，林轩伸出手，屈指一弹，黑雾翻涌，化为一直黝黑鬼爪，狠狠的向着对方抓下。
If the three cultivators traveling with Lin Xuan were here, they would be shocked. This young man was Ning Clan's heir who had accepted their mission to seek out this place.
hòu fā xiān zhì ， yǐ jiāng nà lǚ bó wù lāo zài le shǒu lǐ 。
后发先至，已将那缕薄雾捞在了手里。
His words were clear, indicating that he was not controlled by any evil spirit.
zhì yú huǒ lí shòu yǔ shuāng tóu jù yuán ， qíng xíng yě hǎo bú dào nǎ ér qù ， rú jīn de lín xuān ， shí lì yǔ tā men gēn běn jiù bù zài yí gè céng cì ， liàn huà huǒ mèi yǐ hòu ， bì huàn yōu huǒ de wēi néng ， tóng yàng shì dà zhǎng le bèi xǔ 。
至于火狸兽与双头巨猿，情形也好不到哪儿去，如今的林轩，实力与它们根本就不在一个层次，炼化火魅以后，碧幻幽火的危能，同样是大涨了倍许。
But why did he show such respect? What was going on?
liǎng tóu guài wù bèi bī dé jié jié hòu tuì ， bù guǎn shì shì shī huǒ ， hái shì bié shì shén me shén tōng ， duì yú lín xuān de dú yàn ， dōu méi yǒu bàn diǎn zuò yòng 。
两头怪物被逼得节节后退，不管是是尸火，还是别是什么神通，对于林轩的毒焰，都没有半点作用。
"The three strands of my divine consciousness have been destroyed."
“ bù kuì shì mò yuè zú de chuán chéng zhī bǎo ！”
“不愧是墨月族的传承之宝！”
"How is that possible?" the Ning Clan's heir showed a surprised expression. "Grandfather gave his divine consciousness to the Corpse Devils; it's beyond what ordinary cultivators can handle. This prey were only three Core Formation stage cultivators."
lín xuān nán nán de zàn le yī jù ， xiǎn rán duì zì jǐ mó huǒ de wèi lì mǎn yì yǐ jí ， suí jí shēn chū shǒu lái ， chōng zhe qián miàn yì diǎn 。
林轩喃喃的赞了一句，显然对自己魔火的为例满意以极，随即伸出手来，冲着前面一点。
"Hmph, there was also an unexpected guest besides them," said the Corpse Devil with some uncertainty. The person who destroyed his divine consciousness had extremely high cultivation, but he felt a slight difference from an advanced Core Formation powerhouse. Regardless, it would be difficult to deal with.
liǎng dào xì xiǎo de yōu huǒ dùn shí bào liè kāi 。 huà wèi wàn qiān sī xiàn ， xiàng zhe shī shòu chán rào le guò lái 。
两道细小的幽火顿时爆裂开。化为万千丝线，向着尸兽缠绕了过来。
"How could there be an advanced Core Formation powerhouse? Uncle's mission was three Core Formation cultivators; did Grandfather release the couple who accidentally entered last time?" The Ning Clan's heir quickly deduced the situation.
guài wù zì rán bù kěn zuò yǐ dài bì ， rán ér yòu nǎ lǐ duǒ dé jí ， qǐng kè zhī jiān ， jiù bèi kǔn le gè jiē shí 。
怪物自然不肯坐以待毙，然而又哪里躲得及，顷刻之间，就被捆了个结实。
"Indeed," the Corpse Devil nodded.
jì bèi bì huàn yōu huǒ zhān tǐ ， zì rán méi yǒu le shēng jī ， cóng tā men de tóu bù ， tóng yàng fēi chū dàn dàn de bó wù ， suí jí yě bèi lín xuān suǒ zhù
既被碧幻幽火沾体，自然没有了生机，从它们的头部，同样飞出淡淡的薄雾，随即也被林轩锁住
"Grandfather, I don't understand. Why go through all this trouble to let that couple escape and plant restrictions in their bodies, forcing them to lure other cultivators here?"
yǔ cǐ tóng shí ， jù cǐ yuē shù shí lǐ de zhǎo zé shēn chù ， nǎ lǐ yǐ shì zhè piàn xiǎn dì de zhōng xīn le 。 zài yī jiān kuān dà de shí shì lǐ miàn ， yǒu yī shēn cái gāo shòu de jiā huo pán xī ér zuò 。
与此同时，据此约数十里的沼泽深处，哪里已是这片险地的中心了。在一间宽大的石室里面，有一身材高瘦的家伙盘膝而坐。
"Hmph, what do you know? If it were just us luring cultivators here, many would disappear, drawing suspicion from the other old monsters. While I'm not afraid, I don't want to bring disaster upon the Ning Clan by attracting too much attention," said the Corpse Devil with a sinister smile.
cóng biǎo miàn shàng kàn ， tā yǔ pǔ tōng xiū shì yě méi yǒu shén me bù tóng ， shēn chuān yī jiàn huī sè de pò làn cháng shān ， rán ér còu jìn xì kàn ， tā luǒ lù de jī fū biǎo miàn ， què yǒu cùn xǔ zhǎng de róng máo ， yǎn jīng gèng shì xuè hóng de guǐ yì zhī sè 。
从表面上看，他与普通修士也没有什么不同，身穿一件灰色的破烂长衫，然而凑近细看，他裸露的肌肤表面，却有寸许长的绒毛，眼睛更是血红的诡异之色。
"Grandfather's wisdom," the Ning Clan's heir realized. "This is indeed safer. Hmph, no one would think that this advanced Core Formation Corpse Devil was our former old grandmaster."
shí zhǐ rú gōu ， xiǎn rán zhè jiā a huò jiù shì shī mó ！
十指如钩，显然这家啊或就是尸魔！
"But there's nothing I could do back then; if I had lived another dozen years, I would have succeeded in advancing to Dao Core Formation. I wouldn't be enduring such hardships now," the monster sighed.
zài shí shì de jiǎo luò ， duī fàng zhe lěi lěi bái gǔ 。 zhè xiē dōu shì bèi yòu piàn zhì cǐ de xiū xiān zhě 。 kào zhe xī shí shēng rén de xuè ròu hún pò ， tā de xiū wèi zài bù tíng de zēng zhǎng zhe 。
在石室的角落，堆放着累累白骨。这些都是被诱骗至此的修仙者。靠着吸食生人的血肉魂魄，它的修为在不停的增长着。
"But it's good too. At least I retained my consciousness from before and extended my lifespan by several hundred years."
"What?"
The three people were stunned, looking at each other with strange expressions. This Li was only a mid-stage Condensation Core cultivator, yet he had such an audacious attitude.
Could it be that he was too scared and thus somewhat confused?
Their faces turned even more grim. If this was the case, they would have lost one of their powerful allies.
As the Corpse Cloud approached again, Lin Xuan did not feel like explaining to them in detail. Drawing a breath, his mana no longer contained; an astonishing aura spread out like a surging flood. Dark energy surged around him, and spiritual light flickered.
Since these were just minions sent by the Corpse Devil, Lin Xuan did not use the Nine Heavens Profound Technique. Instead, he appeared as a ghost cultivator, leaving some room for surprise.
"Advanced Core Formation expert!"
The three elders were shocked, their expressions frozen in shock, looking at this cultivator who had just been chatting with them. He was actually an advanced Core Formation powerhouse.
Each of them seemed to be in a dream, and more questions arose in their minds.
With such great power, why go through the trouble to travel together? What could this old monster possibly want?
The fear in their hearts was not mentioned; they secretly rejoiced that they had not offended this terrifying old monster with their words. Otherwise, he would have just pointed a finger and sent them to hell.
The three of them harbored suspicion towards Lin Xuan's intentions. The appearance of such a powerful helper was clearly beneficial.
With him around, their lives were guaranteed.
Their minds raced as they understood the situation. Lin Xuan ignored the three monsters in front of him, instead sneering and saying, "Just relying on these few avatar bodies to stop me? Friend, are you being too overconfident?"
His eyes darted about without focusing on any particular target, his gaze landing on a seemingly empty space. They were not far from the center of the swamp.
But no one answered him. The three Corpse Devils' eyes all revealed venomous looks as if they had been caught out by some trick.
Roar!
The single-horned mamba in front raised its head, emitting a white frosty breath that seemed to freeze even spiritual energy.
Next, the fire fox also let out a shrill cry. Its body spun around, and pale Corpse Fire contained toxins.
The two-headed giant ape did not back down either. It lifted its fist as large as a vinegar jar and slammed it at Lin Xuan with great force, clearly skilled in close combat.
Such an attack was formidable, but now that his Dark Devouring Flame had matured, Lin Xuan's cultivation and power far surpassed what they remembered.
He sighed softly, extending his hand. A small green flame appeared in his palm.
Though only the size of a chicken egg, it exuded a grand aura.
Lin Xuan pointed with his left hand, and the Green Illusory Devouring Flame split into three strands, each as thick as a thumb, forming thin flames that approached the monsters before him.
Compared to their fierce attacks, Lin Xuan's counterattack was insignificant. However, for some reason, the three Corpse Devils felt uneasy.
But they had no time to change tactics; their abilities collided with the Green Illusory Devouring Flame.
Sizzling sounds echoed as the white frosty breath seemed to meet its match and retreated at an alarming speed. The Green Illusory Devouring Flame followed closely, colliding with the monster's body.
The single-horned mamba's eyes revealed a human-like expression of pain as black gas filled its translucent body—poison.
Whizz!
A thin mist emerged from its crown, heading towards the southeast direction.
But escaping was not easy. Lin Xuan stretched his hand and flicked it with his fingers, causing the black mist to surge and transform into a dark ghost claw that grabbed at the opponent.
The first strand of mist was captured before it could escape.
As for the fire fox and two-headed giant ape, their situation was no better. Lin Xuan's strength now far surpassed theirs; after devouring the Fire Phantom, the Green Illusory Devouring Flame had gained even more power.
The two monsters were forced to retreat, but neither Corpse Fire nor any other abilities could harm Lin Xuan's poison flames.
"Truly a treasure passed down from the Moonshade Clan!"
Lin Xuan muttered in approval. Clearly satisfied with his Dark Devouring Flames, he extended his hand again and pointed at them.
Two thin strands of Green Illusory Devouring Flame exploded, forming countless threads that wrapped around the Corpse Devils.
The monsters naturally did not sit idly by but could not avoid being tied up tightly.
Once they were touched by the Green Illusory Devouring Flame, their vitality was gone. Thin mists emerged from their heads and were also captured by Lin Xuan.
Meanwhile, in a large stone room several dozen miles deep into the swamp, this wasn't the center of danger anymore. A tall and slender figure sat cross-legged inside.
At first glance, he seemed no different from an ordinary cultivator, wearing a torn gray robe. However, upon closer inspection, his exposed skin had inch-long fur, and his eyes were blood-red.
His fingers were hooked, clearly indicating that this was the Corpse Devil!
In the corner of the stone room, countless bones lay stacked—these were the victims lured here by the Ning Clan to be devoured. By feeding on human flesh and souls, its cultivation continued to grow.
The Corpse Devil sat cross-legged, practicing some unknown demonic technique.
Suddenly, he roared with anger and pain, swinging his claws.
"Grandfather, what's wrong?" spoke a young man in his twenties, dressed in fine robes and jade belt, looking like the son of a noble family.
If the three cultivators traveling with Lin Xuan were here, they would be shocked. This young man was Ning Clan's heir who had accepted their mission to seek out this place.
His words were clear, indicating that he was not controlled by any evil spirit.
But why did he show such respect? What was going on?
"The three strands of my divine consciousness have been destroyed."
"How is that possible?" the Ning Clan's heir showed a surprised expression. "Grandfather gave his divine consciousness to the Corpse Devils; it's beyond what ordinary cultivators can handle. This prey were only three Core Formation stage cultivators."
"Hmph, there was also an unexpected guest besides them," said the Corpse Devil with some uncertainty. The person who destroyed his divine consciousness had extremely high cultivation, but he felt a slight difference from an advanced Core Formation powerhouse. Regardless, it would be difficult to deal with.
"How could there be an advanced Core Formation powerhouse? Uncle's mission was three Core Formation cultivators; did Grandfather release the couple who accidentally entered last time?" The Ning Clan's heir quickly deduced the situation.
"Indeed," the Corpse Devil nodded.
"Grandfather, I don't understand. Why go through all this trouble to let that couple escape and plant restrictions in their bodies, forcing them to lure other cultivators here?"
"Hmph, what do you know? If it were just us luring cultivators here, many would disappear, drawing suspicion from the other old monsters. While I'm not afraid, I don't want to bring disaster upon the Ning Clan by attracting too much attention," said the Corpse Devil with a sinister smile.
"Grandfather's wisdom," the Ning Clan's heir realized. "This is indeed safer. Hmph, no one would think that this advanced Core Formation Corpse Devil was our former old grandmaster."
"But there's nothing I could do back then; if I had lived another dozen years, I would have succeeded in advancing to Dao Core Formation. I wouldn't be enduring such hardships now," the monster sighed.
"But it's good too. At least I retained my consciousness from before and extended my lifespan by several hundred years."