guān yú zhè ge de jì zǎi hǎo xiàng jiàn guò lín xuān de nǎo hǎi zhōng niàn tou zhuǎn dòng ，… huí xiǎng qǐ lái le 。
关于这个的记载好像见过林轩的脑海中念头转动，…回想起来了。
In Lin Xuan's mind, the memory of this record stirred. He recalled it.
qí zuò yòng ， yǔ rén jiè mó zōng de yī xiē kě yǐ zàn shí tí shēng xiū wèi de dān yào lèi fJ， dàn jù tǐ de xiào guǒ què yào hǎo dé duō 。
其作用，与人界魔宗的一些可以暂时提升修为的丹药类fJ，但具体的效果却要好得多。
The effect of this magic talisman was similar to some pills in the human world that could temporarily boost cultivation, but its specific effects were much better.
kě yǐ duǎn shí jiān nèi ， zhěng zhěng tí shēng yí gè jìng jiè ， bǐ rú shuō jīn lǎo guài zhè yàng de yuán yīng zhōng qī de xiū xiān zhě ， shǐ yòng cǐ xíng yǐ hòu ， kě yǐ dé dào zhōu wéi tiān dì líng qì de guàn zhù ， cóng ér huī chū bù xià hòu qī dà xiū shì de shén tōng 。
可以短时间内，整整提升一个境界，比如说金老怪这样的元婴中期的修仙者，使用此行以后，可以得到周围天地灵气的灌注，从而挥出不下后期大修士的神通。
It allowed one to advance an entire cultivation stage within a short period. For example, a late-stage Golden Core cultivator like Old Golden Monster could, after using this magic talisman, draw upon the essence qi from the surrounding天地灵气, and unleash powers comparable to those of a late-stage Great Sage.
dāng rán ， zhè gǔ lì liàng yě bú shì píng kōng ér lái ， mó dào qǔ qiǎo zhī wù ， shǐ yòng hòu fù chū de dài jià yě shì fēi cháng yán zhòng de 。
当然，这股力量也不是凭空而来，魔道取巧之物，使用后付出的代价也是非常严重的。
Of course, such power wasn't gained without cost; using these trickster items in the魔道 would result in severe consequences. Human world pills typically only consumed some true essence, which could be replenished by seclusion cultivation. However, using this Red Powder Skull Talisman required sacrificing one's lifespan as a price.
xiàng rén jiè nà xiē dān yào ， yīn wèi tí shēng de xiū wèi bù duō ， suǒ yǐ zuì duō shì sǔn hào yī xiē zhēn wú bà le ， bì guān yī duàn shí jiān ， bù nán chóng xīn xiū liàn ， kě shì shǐ yòng le zhè hóng fěn kū lóu fú ， zé shì yǐ zhé sǔn shòu wú zuò wèi dài jià 。
像人界那些丹药，因为提升的修为不多，所以最多是损耗一些真无罢了，闭关一段时间，不难重新修炼，可是使用了这红粉骷髅符，则是以折损寿无做为代价。
Moreover, its usage was restricted to cultivators above the Golden Core stage; each use cost about a quarter of their total lifespan. This meant that Old Golden Monster would lose at least two hundred and fifty years of his life.
qiě xiàn zhì pǒ duō ， bì xū shì yuán yīng qī yǐ shàng xiū shì cái kě ， shǐ yòng yī cì ， zhé sǔn de shòu wú yuē zhàn zǒng shù de sì fēn zhī yī 。
且限制颇多，必须是元婴期以上修士才可，使用一次，折损的寿无约占总数的四分之一。
The information about this magic talisman in the Spirit World flashed through Lin Xuan's mind, making him wince. He knew that cultivators sought immortality to avoid death, especially those with higher ranks who valued their lifespans more than anything else. Hence, during the Great Assembly on Mount Mang, Yellow Eyebrow True Man had defied all norms by forcibly taking the Longevity Pill from Lin Xuan, despite already paying with crystal stones.
yě jiù shì shuō ， jīn lǎo guài zhè cì ， zuì shǎo yě huì jiǎn shǎo jìn liǎng bǎi wǔ shí nián de shòu mìng 。
也就是说，金老怪这次，最少也会减少近两百五十年的寿命。
This pill could only add a hundred years to one's lifespan, yet it had triggered a massive confrontation among over a hundred late-stage Golden Core cultivators. The importance of lifespans to high-ranking cultivators was evident...
guān yú jìng líng jiè mó fú de xìn xī zài nǎo hǎi zhōng shǎn guò ， lín xuān xīn zhōng àn àn zé shé ， yào zhī dào xiū shì zhuī qiú xiān dào de chū zhōng ， jiù shì wèi le cháng shēng bù lǎo ， qiě děng jí yuè gāo de xiū shì ， yuè shì pà sǐ ， jiāng shòu wú kàn dé bǐ shén me dōu zhòng yào 。
关于迳灵界魔符的信息在脑海中闪过，林轩心中暗暗咋舌，要知道修士追求仙道的初衷，就是为了长生不老，且等级越高的修士，越是怕死，将寿无看得比什么都重要。
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gù ér zài máng shān dà hé zhī shí ， huáng méi zhēn rén cái huì mào tiān xià zhī dà bù wěi ， wù jiāo wáng míng míng yǐ jīng fù guò jīng shí ， tā què xiǎng yào cóng lín xuān shǒu zhōng qiáng xíng jiāng cháng shēng dān qiǎng qù 。
故而在邙山大合之时，黄眉真人才会冒天下之大不韪，务蛟王明明已经付过晶石，他却想要从林轩手中强行将长生丹抢去。
The Red Powder Skull Talisman was rare in the Spirit World and was rarely used unless absolutely necessary. Lin Xuan was curious about what grudge Old Golden Monster had with his opponent, especially given Yellow Eyebrow True Man's bewildered expression.
ér cǐ dān yě bù guò néng gòu zēng jiā bǎi yú nián de shòu wú ér yǐ ， zuì hòu què yǐn dé shàng bǎi yuán yīng qī lǎo guài wù yì qǐ dòng le gè fān tiān fù dì 。
而此丹也不过能够增加百余年的寿无而已，最后却引得上百元婴期老怪物一起动了个翻天覆地。
Yellow Eyebrow True Man, a Great Sage, had extensive knowledge. Although his reaction was slightly slower than Lin Xuan's, he eventually recognized the Red Powder Skull Talisman and turned pale. "Old Golden Monster, have you gone mad? We may have some grudges, but they're not to the point of no return. There must be a way to resolve them. Why would you use such a talisman? Do you really want both of us to perish?"
shòu wú duì gāo jiē xiū shì de yì yì ， kě xiǎng ér zhī ……
寿无对高阶修士的意义，可想而知……
"Hmph, Old Yellow Eyebrow, stop wasting my time. My dual cultivation partner died at your hands; how can I endure this humiliation without seeking revenge? With my current condition, there's no point in living for another few hundred years. Fortunately, I obtained this Spirit World magic talisman and will die alongside you."
zhè hóng fěn kū lóu fú zài líng jiè yě shǔ yú xī yǒu zhī wù ， ér qiě bú dào wàn bù dé yǐ ， yì bān bú huì yǒu rén shǐ yòng 。
这红粉骷髅符在灵界也属于稀有之物，而且不到万不得已，一般不会有人使用。
"Ridiculous, when did I kill your dual cultivation partner?" Yellow Eyebrow True Man was both shocked and angry.
jīn lǎo guài yǔ duì fāng jiū jìng yǒu shén me chóu ， lín xuān xīn zhōng dào yǒu xiē hào qí le ， yóu qí nà huáng méi zhēn rén yě yī tóu wù shuǐ de yàng zi ， gèng ràng lín xuān jué de bù kě sī yì 。
金老怪与对方究竟有什么仇，林轩心中倒有些好奇了，尤其那黄眉真人也一头雾水的样子，更让林轩觉得不可思议。
"You naturally don't remember it, so there's no need to explain. Just accept your fate!" Old Golden Monster roared.
ér huáng méi zhēn rén bù kuì shì dà xiū shì ， jiàn shí tóng yàng guǎng bó yǐ jí ， suī rán fǎn yìng bǐ lín xuān shāo màn yī xiē ， dàn zuì zhōng yě rèn chū le hóng fěn kū lóu fú ， bù yóu de bó rán biàn sè ；“ jīn lǎo guài ， nǐ fēng le me ， lǎo fū yǔ nǐ suī rán yǒu xiē yuān chóu ， dàn bìng fēi bù sǐ bù xiū ， yǒu shén me bù kě yǐ huà jiě de ， nǐ jū rán yào shǐ yòng zhè zhǒng fú lí ， nán dào zhēn xiǎng yào liǎng bài jù shāng me ？”
而黄眉真人不愧是大修士，见识同样广博以极，虽然反应比林轩稍慢一些，但最终也认出了红粉骷髅符，不由得勃然变色；“金老怪，你疯了么，老夫与你虽然有些冤仇，但并非不死不休，有什么不可以化解的，你居然要使用这种符黧，难道真想要两败俱伤么？”
In the brief moment, he completed the essence qi infusion; his already large body grew even thicker. More strangely, golden characters appeared on his skin, each about the size of an infant's fist, exuding a primeval aura. From the spiritual pressure, he was no less formidable than a late-stage Great Sage.
“ hēng ， huáng méi lǎo zéi ， fèi huà shǎo shuō ， jīn mǒu de shuāng xiū bàn lǚ sǐ zài nǐ de shǒu zhōng ， wǒ qǐ néng rěn rǔ bù qù bào chóu ， fǎn zhèng yǐ jīn mǒu de guǐ zhì ， yě bù kě néng jìn jiē lí hé qī ， zhè zuì hòu jǐ bǎi nián de shòu yuán ， huó zhe yě méi yǒu yì si ， ér pèng qiǎo wǒ yòu dé dào le zhè líng jiè mó fú ， jiù yǔ nǐ tóng guī yú jìn hǎo le 。”
“哼，黄眉老贼，废话少说，金某的双修伴侣死在你的手中，我岂能忍辱不去报仇，反正以金某的晷质，也不可能进阶离合期，这最后几百年的寿元，活着也没有意思，而碰巧我又得到了这灵界魔符，就与你同归于尽好了。”
Then, with a roar, a golden light shot out and transformed into a hand over ten feet long, which clenched into a fist and struck at his opponent.
“ hú shuō ， wǒ shén qù shí hòu shā guò nǐ de shuāng xiū bàn lǚ ？” huáng méi zhēn rén jīng nù jiāo jí 。
“胡说，我什去时候杀过你的双修伴侣？”黄眉真人惊怒交集。
Lin Xuan narrowed his eyes. What kind of treasure is this?
“ lǎo zéi nǐ zì rán bú jì dé ， wǒ yě wú xū xiàng nǐ jiě shuō ， guāi guāi de shòu sǐ hǎo le ！”
“老贼你自然不记得，我也无需像你解说，乖乖的受死好了！”
No, it wasn't a magical artifact but more like some secret technique. This golden hand was purely composed of true essence and qi.
jīn lǎo guài chēng mù dà hē ， ér zhè duǎn duǎn de piàn kè ， tā yǐ wán chéng le líng qì guàn zhù ， běn jiù pàng dà de shēn tǐ ， yòu zhěng zhěng cū zhuàng le yī líng ， gèng jiā guǐ yì de shì ， tā jī fū biǎo miàn ， jìng rán fú xiàn chū yí gè gè yīng ér quán tou dà xiǎo de dàn jīn sè xíng wén ， yī gǔ mán huāng de qì xī pèi rán ér chū ， cóng líng yā lái kàn ， yǐ sī háo bù yà yú wú yīng hòu qī de dà xiū xiān zhě 。
金老怪瞠目大喝，而这短短的片刻，他已完成了灵气灌注，本就胖大的身体，又整整粗壮了一囹，更加诡异的是，他肌肤表面，竟然浮现出一个个婴儿拳头大小的淡金色行文，一股蛮荒的气息沛然而出，从灵压来看，已丝毫不亚于无婴后期的大修仙者。
Lin Xuan couldn't help being amazed. Old Golden Monster had such an unusual power. Meanwhile, a voice whispered in his ear: "Friend Lin, I'm sure you heard my offer. Once I use this talisman, my lifespan will be nearly exhausted. I am determined to die. If you can help me kill Yellow Eyebrow True Man, not only will the Purple Lotus Wood be yours, but all the wealth I've accumulated over centuries will also be passed on to you. You are a wandering cultivator; after I pass away, this Drifting Cloud Valley will belong to you, including my hundreds of disciples and servants. What do you think of these terms?"
suí hòu yī zhāng kǒu ， yī dào jīn máng pēn tǔ ér chū ， huà wèi yī zhī zhàng xǔ zhǎng de jīn sè dà shǒu ， wò chéng quán tou ， hěn hěn de cháo zhe duì fāng dǎ qù le 。
随后一张口，一道金芒喷吐而出，化为一只丈许长的金色大手，握成拳头，狠狠的朝着对方打去了。
Lin Xuan felt his lips twitch as he considered. While the master of Drifting Cloud Valley didn't matter much to him, Old Golden Monster's accumulated wealth was undoubtedly substantial.
lín xuān yǎn jīng yī mī ， zhè shì shén me bǎo wù ？
林轩眼睛一眯，这是什么宝物？
Moreover, according to his original plan, after collecting enough Purple Lotus Wood, he intended to find a quiet place to practice the Nine Heavens Phoenix Dance. This Drifting Cloud Valley seemed perfect for that purpose.
bú duì ， bú shì fǎ bǎo ， ér gèng xiàng shì mǒu zhǒng mì shù ， zhè jīn sè dà shǒu jū rán chún cuì shì yòng zhēn yuán líng qì jù jí ér chéng de 。
不对，不是法宝，而更像是某种秘术，这金色大手居然纯粹是用真元灵气聚集而成的。
He really had hit the jackpot. Although Great Sages were hard to deal with, Old Golden Monster's use of the Red Powder Skull Talisman meant his strength was roughly equal to his opponent. Lin Xuan could assist without much effort.
lín xuān bù yóu de sǒng rán dòng róng ， zhè jīn lǎo guài hǎo guǐ yì de shén tōng ， ér zhè shí hòu ， yī zhèn chuán yīn jìn rù tā de ěr duǒ ：“ lín dào yǒu ， xiǎng bì nǐ yě tīng jiàn le ， yí dàn shǐ yòng le zhè zhǒng fú lí lǎo fū de shòu wú yě jiù suǒ shèng wú jǐ ， wǒ zhè cì shì bào le bì sǐ de jué xīn ， nǐ ruò néng zhù wǒ miè shā huáng méi lǎo zéi ， bié shuō qū qū zǐ lián mù ， lǎo fū shù bǎi nián lái jī zǎn xià lái de cái fù ， quán dōu kě yóu nǐ jì chéng de ， tīng shuō gé xià nǎi shì sàn xiū ， děng wǒ zuò huà yǐ hòu ， zhè lí xiàn xiá de zhǔ rén jiù shì dào yǒu ， bāo kuò jīn líng zài nèi ， lǎo fū de shù bǎi míng dì zǐ pú fù ， quán bù gōng nǐ qū cè ， dào yǒu jué de zhè ge tiáo jiàn rú hé ？”
林轩不由得耸然动容，这金老怪好诡异的神通，而这时候，一阵传音进入他的耳朵：“林道友，想必你也听见了，一旦使用了这种符黧老夫的寿无也就所剩无几，我这次是抱了必死的决心，你若能祝我灭杀黄眉老贼，别说区区紫莲木，老夫数百年来积攒下来的财富，全都可由你继承的，听说阁下乃是散修，等我坐化以后，这离线峡的主人就是道友，包括金灵在内，老夫的数百名弟子仆妇，全部供你驱策，道友觉得这个条件如何？”
However, despite his intrigue, Lin Xuan didn't immediately agree. As he pondered, Yellow Eyebrow True Man's deep voice continued: "Friend Lin, we have no grudges; don't be swayed by that Golden fellow's enticements. Even though he used the Red Powder Skull Talisman, his strength gained from essence qi infusion is far inferior to mine as a Great Sage. Even if you team up with him, it would be impossible to kill me. Once I escape, the consequences will be dire for both of us. I don't need anything from Brother Lin; just stay neutral. Afterward, I'll reward you handsomely. Besides some crystal stones and treasures, I've accumulated quite a bit over the years. I can also share my cultivation insights, which took me countless years to acquire. They will greatly aid your practice, and perhaps even help you advance to late-stage."
lín xuān jué de zuǐ chún yǒu xiē gǎn shòu ， tā dòng xīn le ， lí xiàn xiá zhī zhǔ lín xuān bù zài hū ， bù guò jīn lǎo guài dà bàn shēng de jī xù jué duì fēi tóng xiǎo kě 。
林轩觉得嘴唇有些感受，他动心了，离线峡之主林轩不在乎，不过金老怪大半生的积蓄绝对非同小可。
Lin Xuan listened silently, his expression unchanged. He showed no signs of agreement or disagreement. Now that he was in high demand, both sides were trying to leverage him as the only variable.
hé kuàng àn zhào tā yuán běn de dǎ suàn ， shōu jí gòu zǐ lián mù yǐ hòu ， běn lái yě yào xún mì yī qīng jìng zhī suǒ ， xiū liàn fèng wǔ jiǔ tiān jué de ， zhè lí xiàn xiá bù zhèng hǎo me ？
何况按照他原本的打算，收集够紫莲木以后，本来也要寻觅一清净之所，修炼凤舞九天诀的，这离线峡不正好么？
While Old Golden Monster had hundreds of disciples in Drifting Cloud Valley, their highest ranks were mid-stage Condensation Core cultivators, who could offer little help in this battle.
zì jǐ hái zhēn shì hóng yùn dāng tóu ， jǐn guǎn dà xiū shì bù hǎo duì fù ， dàn jīn lǎo guài shǐ yòng le hóng fěn kū lóu fú ， shí lì xiǎng bì yě yǔ duì fāng xiāng chā wú jǐ ， zì jǐ cóng páng xié zhù ， bìng bù yòng fèi duō dà de gōng fu 。
自己还真是鸿运当头，尽管大修士不好对付，但金老怪使用了红粉骷髅符，实力想必也与对方相差无几，自己从旁协助，并不用费多大的功夫。
It seemed unfortunate for Old Golden Monster. To lure Yellow Eyebrow True Man into a trap, he deliberately feuded with him and stole an important demon fruit from his disciple. He knew the old monster wouldn't give up but estimated that it would take at least half a year before Yellow Eyebrow came to Drifting Cloud Valley seeking revenge. Originally, he planned to invite several fellow cultivators of similar rank for a surprise ambush, using the Red Powder Skull Talisman to ensure success. However, human plans often fail against divine will; Yellow Eyebrow True Man arrived months earlier than expected, leaving Old Golden Monster with no allies and forced to make this deal.
In Lin Xuan's mind, the memory of this record stirred. He recalled it.
The effect of this magic talisman was similar to some pills in the human world that could temporarily boost cultivation, but its specific effects were much better.
It allowed one to advance an entire cultivation stage within a short period. For example, a late-stage Golden Core cultivator like Old Golden Monster could, after using this magic talisman, draw upon the essence qi from the surrounding天地灵气, and unleash powers comparable to those of a late-stage Great Sage.
Of course, such power wasn't gained without cost; using these trickster items in the魔道 would result in severe consequences. Human world pills typically only consumed some true essence, which could be replenished by seclusion cultivation. However, using this Red Powder Skull Talisman required sacrificing one's lifespan as a price.
Moreover, its usage was restricted to cultivators above the Golden Core stage; each use cost about a quarter of their total lifespan. This meant that Old Golden Monster would lose at least two hundred and fifty years of his life.
The information about this magic talisman in the Spirit World flashed through Lin Xuan's mind, making him wince. He knew that cultivators sought immortality to avoid death, especially those with higher ranks who valued their lifespans more than anything else. Hence, during the Great Assembly on Mount Mang, Yellow Eyebrow True Man had defied all norms by forcibly taking the Longevity Pill from Lin Xuan, despite already paying with crystal stones.
This pill could only add a hundred years to one's lifespan, yet it had triggered a massive confrontation among over a hundred late-stage Golden Core cultivators. The importance of lifespans to high-ranking cultivators was evident...
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The Red Powder Skull Talisman was rare in the Spirit World and was rarely used unless absolutely necessary. Lin Xuan was curious about what grudge Old Golden Monster had with his opponent, especially given Yellow Eyebrow True Man's bewildered expression.
Yellow Eyebrow True Man, a Great Sage, had extensive knowledge. Although his reaction was slightly slower than Lin Xuan's, he eventually recognized the Red Powder Skull Talisman and turned pale. "Old Golden Monster, have you gone mad? We may have some grudges, but they're not to the point of no return. There must be a way to resolve them. Why would you use such a talisman? Do you really want both of us to perish?"
"Hmph, Old Yellow Eyebrow, stop wasting my time. My dual cultivation partner died at your hands; how can I endure this humiliation without seeking revenge? With my current condition, there's no point in living for another few hundred years. Fortunately, I obtained this Spirit World magic talisman and will die alongside you."
"Ridiculous, when did I kill your dual cultivation partner?" Yellow Eyebrow True Man was both shocked and angry.
"You naturally don't remember it, so there's no need to explain. Just accept your fate!" Old Golden Monster roared.
In the brief moment, he completed the essence qi infusion; his already large body grew even thicker. More strangely, golden characters appeared on his skin, each about the size of an infant's fist, exuding a primeval aura. From the spiritual pressure, he was no less formidable than a late-stage Great Sage.
Then, with a roar, a golden light shot out and transformed into a hand over ten feet long, which clenched into a fist and struck at his opponent.
Lin Xuan narrowed his eyes. What kind of treasure is this?
No, it wasn't a magical artifact but more like some secret technique. This golden hand was purely composed of true essence and qi.
Lin Xuan couldn't help being amazed. Old Golden Monster had such an unusual power. Meanwhile, a voice whispered in his ear: "Friend Lin, I'm sure you heard my offer. Once I use this talisman, my lifespan will be nearly exhausted. I am determined to die. If you can help me kill Yellow Eyebrow True Man, not only will the Purple Lotus Wood be yours, but all the wealth I've accumulated over centuries will also be passed on to you. You are a wandering cultivator; after I pass away, this Drifting Cloud Valley will belong to you, including my hundreds of disciples and servants. What do you think of these terms?"
Lin Xuan felt his lips twitch as he considered. While the master of Drifting Cloud Valley didn't matter much to him, Old Golden Monster's accumulated wealth was undoubtedly substantial.
Moreover, according to his original plan, after collecting enough Purple Lotus Wood, he intended to find a quiet place to practice the Nine Heavens Phoenix Dance. This Drifting Cloud Valley seemed perfect for that purpose.
He really had hit the jackpot. Although Great Sages were hard to deal with, Old Golden Monster's use of the Red Powder Skull Talisman meant his strength was roughly equal to his opponent. Lin Xuan could assist without much effort.
However, despite his intrigue, Lin Xuan didn't immediately agree. As he pondered, Yellow Eyebrow True Man's deep voice continued: "Friend Lin, we have no grudges; don't be swayed by that Golden fellow's enticements. Even though he used the Red Powder Skull Talisman, his strength gained from essence qi infusion is far inferior to mine as a Great Sage. Even if you team up with him, it would be impossible to kill me. Once I escape, the consequences will be dire for both of us. I don't need anything from Brother Lin; just stay neutral. Afterward, I'll reward you handsomely. Besides some crystal stones and treasures, I've accumulated quite a bit over the years. I can also share my cultivation insights, which took me countless years to acquire. They will greatly aid your practice, and perhaps even help you advance to late-stage."
Lin Xuan listened silently, his expression unchanged. He showed no signs of agreement or disagreement. Now that he was in high demand, both sides were trying to leverage him as the only variable.
While Old Golden Monster had hundreds of disciples in Drifting Cloud Valley, their highest ranks were mid-stage Condensation Core cultivators, who could offer little help in this battle.
It seemed unfortunate for Old Golden Monster. To lure Yellow Eyebrow True Man into a trap, he deliberately feuded with him and stole an important demon fruit from his disciple. He knew the old monster wouldn't give up but estimated that it would take at least half a year before Yellow Eyebrow came to Drifting Cloud Valley seeking revenge. Originally, he planned to invite several fellow cultivators of similar rank for a surprise ambush, using the Red Powder Skull Talisman to ensure success. However, human plans often fail against divine will; Yellow Eyebrow True Man arrived months earlier than expected, leaving Old Golden Monster with no allies and forced to make this deal.