hǎn yǐng huàn miè ， bù tǎo zhōu wéi de yīn dú què méi yǒu fēn yǔ jiàng dī ， fǎn ér biàn dé zòng … nóng 。
喊影幻灭，不讨周围的阴毒却没有分予降低，反而变得纵…浓。
Shout of Shadow Illusion, the surrounding poison and corruption did not decrease as expected. Instead, they became more intense.
yǒu diǎn yì si ， lín xuān dì yī cì kàn dào rú cǐ xuán miào de huàn shù jìn zhì ， yǐ qián suī rán lái guò zhè lǐ ， bù guò nà shí xiū wèi tài dī ， zì rán wú fǎ pǐn chū qí zhōng de ào miào lái le 。
有点意思，林轩第一次看到如此玄妙的幻术禁制，以前虽然来过这里，不过那时修为太低，自然无法品出其中的奥妙来了。
There was something interesting about this, Lin Xuan thought for the first time he saw such a wondrous illusionary restriction. Although he had come here before, his cultivation level back then was too low to appreciate its subtleties.
cǐ shí tā zhàn zài yuán dì ， jìng jìng de děng zhe nà xiē yīn qì jù jí ， hěn kuài ， yī jù dà de guǐ liǎn chū xiàn zài le shì xiàn lǐ 。
此时他站在原地，静静的等着那些阴气聚集，很快，一巨大的鬼脸出现在了视线里。
Now standing still, he waited quietly for the gathering of阴气. Soon enough, a huge ghost face appeared in his line of sight.
qīng miàn liáo yá ， xiàng mào jí qí xiōng è ， yī gǔ kě pà de líng yā pèi rán ér chū ， jìng rán bù bǐ yuán yīng xiū shì xùn sè 。
青面獠牙，相貌极其凶恶，一股可怕的灵压沛然而出，竟然不比元婴修士逊色。
The green-skinned and fanged face was extremely terrifying, emitting a formidable spiritual pressure that wasn't inferior to an Incubus cultivator.
“ shào yé ” shí hǎi zhī zhōng ， yuè ér yě gǎn dào yǒu xiē jīng è ， méi xiǎng dào xiǎo xiǎo de piāo yún gǔ 。 huì chū xiàn zhè zhǒng guài wù ， nà wēi yā yǒu ruò shí zhì ， zhè guǐ liǎn zhēn de shì huàn jìng me ？
“少爷”识海之中，月儿也感到有些惊愕，没想到小小的飘云谷。会出现这种怪物，那威压有若实质，这鬼脸真的是幻境么？
"Master," Mo'er in his识海 also felt surprised. She couldn’t believe such a monster would appear in the tiny Drifting Cloud Valley. The oppressive aura seemed real; could this ghost face really be part of the illusion?
yí dìng shì de ， cǐ nǎi kǎo yàn rén yì zhì de xīn mó 。
一定是的，此乃考验人意志的心魔。
It must be, for it was a test of one's willpower, a heart demon.
yuè ér hěn kuài zuò chū pàn duàn lái le 。
月儿很快做出判断来了。
Mo'er quickly made her judgment. However, while she was taken aback by the ancient restriction’s power, Lin Xuan’s expression turned serious. As the monster approached, he waved his hand and a silver light flashed out, releasing a small仙剑.
zhǐ shì zhè shàng gǔ jìn zhì què rán fēi tóng xiǎo kě 。 huàn shù jū rán néng zhēn shí dào rú cǐ dì bù ！
只是这上古禁制确然非同小可。幻术居然能真实到如此地步！
The ghost face was alarmed, spitting out green ghost flames from its mouth which formed a curtain to block the青火剑.
yuè ér yǒu xiē hài rán de xiǎng zhe ， rán ér yǔ tā de pàn duàn bù tóng ， lín xuān de liǎn shàng què mǎn shì níng zhòng ， yǎn jiàn guài wù pū dào jìn chù ， tū rán yī huī shǒu ， yín máng shǎn shuò ， yī bǐng xiǎo qiǎo de xiān jiàn fēi lüè
月儿有些骇然的想着，然而与她的判断不同，林轩的脸上却满是凝重，眼见怪物扑到近处，突然一挥手，银芒闪烁，一柄小巧的仙剑飞掠
"Armchair warrior!"
chū 。
出。
Lin Xuan had no time for such a creature. With a cold snort, he poured his spiritual energy into the sword like a flood.
nà guǐ liǎn dà jīng shī sè ， zhāng kǒu cóng zuǐ zhōng pēn chū yī dào bì lǜ sè de guǐ huǒ ， huà wèi yī piàn xiān ， mù ， xiǎng jiāng qīng huǒ jiàn dǎng zhù 。
那鬼脸大惊失色，张口从嘴中喷出一道碧绿色的鬼火，化为一片先，幕，想将青火剑挡住。
Suddenly, the silver light intensified, and the sword’s glow became tangible. Lin Xuan didn’t stop there; with his left hand, he flicked out an egg-sized ball of dark green flames. The light flickered as it transformed into a thick green snake that darted towards the monster.
“ táng bì dāng chē ！”
“螳臂当车！”
However, the ghost face was not sufficiently alert, focusing most of its energy on the glaring青火剑.
lín xuān kě méi yǒu xīn qíng zài zhè ér jiū chán yí gè guài wù ， lěng hēng yī shēng zhī hòu ， hún shēn fǎ lì páng bó ， rú jué dī zhī shuǐ yì bān de zhù rù qīng huǒ jiàn zhōng 。
林轩可没有心情在这儿纠缠一个怪物，冷哼一声之后，浑身法力磅礴，如决堤之水一般的注入青火剑中。
After chewing loudly, a blackish-green cloud of阴气 erupted from its mouth. The curtain shimmered and became denser.
dùn shí ， yín máng bào zhǎng ， jiàn guāng dōu biàn dé yǒu ruò shí zhì yī yàng ， lín xuān hái bù bà shǒu ， zuǒ shǒu fú dòng 。 yī tuán jī dàn dà xiǎo de yōu huǒ cóng yī xiù zhōng fēi lüè ér chū ， bì guāng shǎn shuò ， kàn shàng qù guǐ yì chéng dù sī háo bù bǐ guǐ liǎn xùn sè 。
顿时，银芒暴涨，剑光都变得有若实质一样，林轩还不罢手，左手拂动。一团鸡蛋大小的幽火从衣袖中飞掠而出，碧光闪烁，看上去诡异程度丝毫不比鬼脸逊色。
Bang!
xuán zhuǎn zhe ， huà wèi le yī tiáo mǔ zhǐ cū xì de qīng shé ， áng tǔ xīn ， fēi kuài de cuàn xiàng le yǎn qián de guài wù 。
旋转着，化为了一条拇指粗细的青蛇，昂吐芯，飞快的窜向了眼前的怪物。
The青火剑 descended, silver light flashing wildly as it unleashed a torrent of malevolent energy. The curtain began to waver, startling the ghost face. It hadn’t expected such a fierce attack; even with his Incubus-like abilities, he was already at a disadvantage after just one strike.
rán ér zhè lún gōng jī ， què méi yǒu yǐn qǐ guǐ liǎn de zú gòu jǐng màn ， pāo dà bàn jīng lì ， dōu jí zhōng zài le nà cì mù yào yǎn de qīng huǒ jiàn shàng 。
然而这轮攻击，却没有引起鬼脸的足够警慢，抛大半精力，都集中在了那刺目耀眼的青火剑上。
Red eyes flashed with fear, and it seemed like the creature wanted to retreat. But just then, a soft sound echoed in Lin Xuan’s ears as碧幻幽火 silently circled around him, piercing through the curtain where it was weakest.
zuǐ zhōng yī zhèn luàn jué ， suí hòu yī tuán rú mò bān de yīn qì lǐ miàn pēn tǔ ér chū ， nà guāng mù yī zhèn shǎn shuò 。 biàn dé yuè de níng hòu le 。
嘴中一阵乱嚼，随后一团如墨般的阴气里面喷吐而出，那光幕一阵闪烁。变得越的凝厚了。
The ghost face was alarmed but too late; a small green snake darted past the ghost flames that had transformed into a green snake and entered its mouth.
hōng ！
轰！
Lin Xuan smiled smugly. The result surpassed his expectations. The ghost face showed extreme fear as it opened its mouth, emitting an ominous cry, either begging for mercy or trying to convey something else.
qīng huǒ jiàn yǐ pī le xià lái ， yín guāng kuáng shǎn 。 lì qì chōng tiān ， zhěng jiè 。 guāng mù biàn dé yáo yáo yù zhuì le qǐ lái ， guǐ liǎn dà wèi hài rán ， xiǎng bú dào duì fāng de gōng jī rú cǐ wǎng měng ， yǐ zì jǐ kān bǐ yuán yīng xiū shì de shén tōng ， jǐn jǐn yī jī jiù dà chù xià fēng 。
青火剑已劈了下来，银光狂闪。戾气冲天，整介。光幕变得摇摇欲坠了起来，鬼脸大为骇然，想不到对方的攻击如此网猛，以自己堪比元婴修士的神通，仅仅一击就大处下风。
With his composure, Lin Xuan didn’t have any sympathy. Activating the spell,碧幻幽火 began to wreak havoc inside the ghost face.
xuè hóng de guǐ yǎn zhōng shǎn guò yī lǚ jù sè ， sì hū yǐ yǒu tuì yì le ， rán ér jiù zài cǐ kè ， bō de yī shēng qīng xiǎng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， què shì bì huàn yōu huǒ qiǎo rán rào dào shēn cè ， cóng guāng mù jiào wéi bó ruò de dì fāng dòng chuān ér guò 。
血红的鬼眼中闪过一缕惧色，似乎已有退意了，然而就在此刻，啵的一声轻响传入耳朵，却是碧幻幽火悄然绕到身侧，从光幕较为薄弱的地方洞穿而过。
In just a moment, the green flames enveloped the creature from within outwards, and in its agony, it turned into ash.
guǐ liǎn dà jīng shī sè ， kě zhè shí hòu xiǎng duǒ què yǐ jīng lái bù jí le ， wú nài zhī xià ， zhǐ hǎo yòu cóng kǒu zhōng pēn chū yī lǚ guǐ huǒ 。
鬼脸大惊失色，可这时候想躲却已经来不及了，无奈之下，只好又从口中喷出一缕鬼火。
The entire process took only half an incense stick’s time. After advancing, Lin Xuan’s abilities were indeed extraordinary; with a mere gesture, he had destroyed almost an Incubus-level monster.
kě xī méi yǒu yòng tú ， lín xuān suǒ xiū liàn de mó yán fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， yǐ huǒ duì fù ， gēn běn jiù shì bān mén nòng fǔ 。 nà xiǎo shé shì ruò wú dǔ ， sōu de yī xià jiù chuān guò qù le 。
可惜没有用途，林轩所修炼的魔炎非同小可，以火对付，根本就是班门弄斧。那小蛇视若无睹，嗖的一下就穿过去了。
Only after the battle ended did Mo'er realize what had happened, staring dumbfounded for a long while before finally speaking: "Master, this isn’t supposed to be an illusion. Was that monster real?"
ér zhè shí hòu ， guǐ liǎn de xuè pén dà kǒu hái zhāng zhe ， bì huàn yōu huǒ suǒ huà de qīng shé dùn shí zuān rù 。
而这时候，鬼脸的血盆大口还张着，碧幻幽火所化的青蛇顿时钻入。
"Of course it was."
lín xuān zuǐ jiǎo biān lù chū dé yì de xiào róng 。
林轩嘴角边露出得意的笑容。
Lin Xuan’s eyes revealed a hint of mockery as he looked forward with admiration: "I used to have such low cultivation that I couldn't understand the secrets of the Heart Refinement Path. It turns out I can actually see ancient traces left by Incubus cultivators."
rú cǐ jié guǒ ， bǐ tā xiǎng xiàng de hái yào hǎo dé duō ， ér nà guǐ liǎn què lù chū jīng jù yǐ jí de shén sè ， zhāng dà kǒu ， hè hè ér hū ， fǎng fú zài qiú ráo ， yòu fǎng fú zài shù shuō zhe bié de shén me 。
如此结果，比他想象的还要好得多，而那鬼脸却露出惊惧以极的神色，张大口，赫赫而呼，仿佛在求饶，又仿佛在述说着别的什么。
"Ancient traces?"
yǐ lín xuān de chéng fǔ ， zì rán bú huì yǒu xīn ruǎn yī shuō ， fǎ jué cuī dòng ， bì huàn yōu huǒ dùn shí zài guǐ liǎn de tǐ nèi sì nüè qǐ lái 。
以林轩的城府，自然不会有心软一说，法诀催动，碧幻幽火顿时在鬼脸的体内肆虐起来。
"Indeed," Lin Xuan nodded, beginning to explain in detail. "Is this just a simple illusionary array? No, it’s more than that; it’s a composite array surpassing even the most powerful禁制 arrays. Even during ancient times, few could understand and construct such an array. Those who did were revered as great masters."
jǐn jǐn piàn kè ， xī jiù yóu nèi xiàng wài 。 bèi yī céng bì lǜ sè de huǒ yàn bāo guǒ ， cǎn hū zhī zhōng ， zhí jiē huà wèi huī yān le 。
仅仅片刻，牺就由内向外。被一层碧绿色的火焰包裹，惨呼之中，直接化为灰烟了。
"Master, what is a composite array exactly?" Mo'er was intrigued.
zhěng gè guò chéng ， yě bù guò bàn zhù xiāng de gōng fu ， lín xuān jìn jí yǐ hòu ， shén tōng què shí fēi tóng kě ， jǔ shǒu tóu zú jiān ， jiù miè le yī jī hū xiāng dāng yú yuán yīng qī de yīn sī guài wù 。
整个过程，也不过半炷香的功夫，林轩晋级以后，神通确实非同可，举手投足间，就灭了一几乎相当于元婴期的阴司怪物。
Lin Xuan didn’t hold back, starting to explain to the young girl.
zhí dào zhàn dòu jié shù ， yuè ér cái fǎn yìng guò lái ， mù dèng kǒu dāi ， liáng jiǔ ， cái nà nà de kāi kǒu qǐ lái ：“ shào yé ， zhè lǐ bú shì huàn jìng me 。 nán dào gāng cái nà guài wù ， jū rán shì zhēn de ？”
直到战斗结束，月儿才反应过来，目瞪口呆，良久，才呐呐的开口起来：“少爷，这里不是幻境么。难道刚才那怪物，居然是真的？”
In essence, a composite array is simply combining two arrays into one, enhancing each other’s power. The principle is simple, but executing it is incredibly difficult. One must fit both arrays within a single set of阵旗 without them conflicting. Achieving such integration requires great skill and effort.
“ dāng rán shì zhēn de 。”
“当然是真的。”
However, once successful, the combined power was formidable. For instance, the simplest八卦array and 三才array are merely entry-level in terms of complexity. They can only trap low-level灵动期 disciples. Even newly established Incubus cultivators could easily break both arrays. But when these two basic arrays were combined, they could kill a mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator. This was the power of叠加.
lín xuān yǎn zhōng lù chū yī sī jī cháo zhī sè 。 liǎn shàng què yǐn yǐn xiǎn chū jǐ fēn xiàng wǎng lái le ：“ wǒ yǐ qián xiū wèi tài dī ， bù dǒng zhè liàn xīn lù de ào mì ， méi xiǎng dào hái zhēn kě yǐ kàn jiàn gǔ xiū shì suǒ bù xià de shàng gǔ shén jì 。”
林轩眼中露出一丝讥嘲之色。脸上却隐隐显出几分向往来了：“我以前修为太低，不懂这炼心路的奥秘，没想到还真可以看见古修士所布下的上古神迹。”
Hearing Lin Xuan’s example, Mo'er was impressed. It truly was an awe-inspiring technique.
“ shén jì ？”
“神迹？”
"Master, then this array we are in now is a composite one?" The girl asked hesitantly.
“ bù cuò 。” lín xuān diǎn le diǎn tóu ， kāi shǐ huǎn huǎn jiě shuō ：“ mí dāng zhè zhǐ shì dān chún de huàn zhèn me ， bù ， chēng cuò le ， zhè kě shì bǐ duàn jìn dà zhèn hái yào gèng shèng yī chóu de fù hé zhī zhèn ， jí shǐ zài shàng gǔ shí qī ， dǒng de de xiū shì yě chá chá wú jǐ ， néng gòu jiāng qí bù xià de xiū shì 。 wú yī bú shì lìng rén jìng yǎng de yí dài dà shī 。”
“不错。”林轩点了点头，开始缓缓解说：“弥当这只是单纯的幻阵么，不，称错了，这可是比断禁大阵还要更胜一筹的复合之阵，即使在上古时期，懂得的修士也察察无几，能够将其布下的修士。无一不是令人敬仰的一代大师。”
"Yes, and it combines an illusionary array with a ghostly killing array."
“ shào yé ， fù hé zhī zhèn shì zěn me huí shì ， nǐ shuō qīng chǔ yī xiē 。” yuè ér yě bèi gōu qǐ le xìng qù 。
“少爷，复合之阵是怎么回事，你说清楚一些。”月儿也被勾起了兴趣。
Lin Xuan’s face showed seriousness. This ancient cultivator was indeed cunning; all along, he had been trapped in illusions. Even when burned or stabbed by ice blades, or torn apart by countless spirits, the pain felt real but only caused temporary unconsciousness without any actual harm.
lín xuān dào yě méi yǒu mài guān zi ， kāi shǐ huǎn huǎn xiàng shào nǚ jiǎng shù 。
林轩到也没有卖关子，开始缓缓向少女讲述。
Thus, even the most experienced cultivators relaxed their guard, unaware that these were merely deceptive baits. As the intruder’s vigilance gradually decreased, a terrifying ghost face suddenly appeared. Following the previous illusion of ghosts, it was natural for the intruder to ignore this new threat.
qí shí fù hé zhī zhèn cóng zì miàn yì yì yě hěn hǎo lǐ jiě ， jiù shì jiāng liǎng gè zhèn fǎ tào zài yì qǐ ， hù wéi zhù lì ，
其实复合之阵从字面意义也很好理解，就是将两个阵法套在一起，互为助力，
With no defenses up, the ghost face could strike with ease. Even an Incubus cultivator would be severely injured in such a situation. Then, using the illusionary array to confuse and the killing array as the main attack, the enemy would be annihilated.
shuō lái yuán lǐ jiǎn dān ， rán ér zhēn zuò qǐ lái què nán shàng jiā nán 。
说来原理简单，然而真做起来却难上加难。
What cunning machinations! What a devious design!
yīn wèi shì yī tào zhèn qí róng nà liǎng gè zhèn fǎ ， shāo bù xiǎo xīn ， jiù yǒu kě néng hù xiāng pái chì ， yào xiǎng yǒu jī jié hé ， shí zài shì pǒ wèi bù yì de 。
因为是一套阵旗容纳两个阵法，稍不小心，就有可能互相排斥，要想有机结合，实在是颇为不易的。
Recalling his experience, Lin Xuan shuddered. He hadn’t actually figured out this clever restriction; he just happened to be cautious enough that even in illusions, no danger could approach him, leading to an accidental victory over the ghost face.
Shout of Shadow Illusion, the surrounding poison and corruption did not decrease as expected. Instead, they became more intense.
There was something interesting about this, Lin Xuan thought for the first time he saw such a wondrous illusionary restriction. Although he had come here before, his cultivation level back then was too low to appreciate its subtleties.
Now standing still, he waited quietly for the gathering of阴气. Soon enough, a huge ghost face appeared in his line of sight.
The green-skinned and fanged face was extremely terrifying, emitting a formidable spiritual pressure that wasn't inferior to an Incubus cultivator.
"Master," Mo'er in his识海 also felt surprised. She couldn’t believe such a monster would appear in the tiny Drifting Cloud Valley. The oppressive aura seemed real; could this ghost face really be part of the illusion?
It must be, for it was a test of one's willpower, a heart demon.
Mo'er quickly made her judgment. However, while she was taken aback by the ancient restriction’s power, Lin Xuan’s expression turned serious. As the monster approached, he waved his hand and a silver light flashed out, releasing a small仙剑.
The ghost face was alarmed, spitting out green ghost flames from its mouth which formed a curtain to block the青火剑.
"Armchair warrior!"
Lin Xuan had no time for such a creature. With a cold snort, he poured his spiritual energy into the sword like a flood.
Suddenly, the silver light intensified, and the sword’s glow became tangible. Lin Xuan didn’t stop there; with his left hand, he flicked out an egg-sized ball of dark green flames. The light flickered as it transformed into a thick green snake that darted towards the monster.
However, the ghost face was not sufficiently alert, focusing most of its energy on the glaring青火剑.
After chewing loudly, a blackish-green cloud of阴气 erupted from its mouth. The curtain shimmered and became denser.
Bang!
The青火剑 descended, silver light flashing wildly as it unleashed a torrent of malevolent energy. The curtain began to waver, startling the ghost face. It hadn’t expected such a fierce attack; even with his Incubus-like abilities, he was already at a disadvantage after just one strike.
Red eyes flashed with fear, and it seemed like the creature wanted to retreat. But just then, a soft sound echoed in Lin Xuan’s ears as碧幻幽火 silently circled around him, piercing through the curtain where it was weakest.
The ghost face was alarmed but too late; a small green snake darted past the ghost flames that had transformed into a green snake and entered its mouth.
Lin Xuan smiled smugly. The result surpassed his expectations. The ghost face showed extreme fear as it opened its mouth, emitting an ominous cry, either begging for mercy or trying to convey something else.
With his composure, Lin Xuan didn’t have any sympathy. Activating the spell,碧幻幽火 began to wreak havoc inside the ghost face.
In just a moment, the green flames enveloped the creature from within outwards, and in its agony, it turned into ash.
The entire process took only half an incense stick’s time. After advancing, Lin Xuan’s abilities were indeed extraordinary; with a mere gesture, he had destroyed almost an Incubus-level monster.
Only after the battle ended did Mo'er realize what had happened, staring dumbfounded for a long while before finally speaking: "Master, this isn’t supposed to be an illusion. Was that monster real?"
"Of course it was."
Lin Xuan’s eyes revealed a hint of mockery as he looked forward with admiration: "I used to have such low cultivation that I couldn't understand the secrets of the Heart Refinement Path. It turns out I can actually see ancient traces left by Incubus cultivators."
"Ancient traces?"
"Indeed," Lin Xuan nodded, beginning to explain in detail. "Is this just a simple illusionary array? No, it’s more than that; it’s a composite array surpassing even the most powerful禁制 arrays. Even during ancient times, few could understand and construct such an array. Those who did were revered as great masters."
"Master, what is a composite array exactly?" Mo'er was intrigued.
Lin Xuan didn’t hold back, starting to explain to the young girl.
In essence, a composite array is simply combining two arrays into one, enhancing each other’s power. The principle is simple, but executing it is incredibly difficult. One must fit both arrays within a single set of阵旗 without them conflicting. Achieving such integration requires great skill and effort.
However, once successful, the combined power was formidable. For instance, the simplest八卦array and 三才array are merely entry-level in terms of complexity. They can only trap low-level灵动期 disciples. Even newly established Incubus cultivators could easily break both arrays. But when these two basic arrays were combined, they could kill a mid-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator. This was the power of叠加.
Hearing Lin Xuan’s example, Mo'er was impressed. It truly was an awe-inspiring technique.
"Master, then this array we are in now is a composite one?" The girl asked hesitantly.
"Yes, and it combines an illusionary array with a ghostly killing array."
Lin Xuan’s face showed seriousness. This ancient cultivator was indeed cunning; all along, he had been trapped in illusions. Even when burned or stabbed by ice blades, or torn apart by countless spirits, the pain felt real but only caused temporary unconsciousness without any actual harm.
Thus, even the most experienced cultivators relaxed their guard, unaware that these were merely deceptive baits. As the intruder’s vigilance gradually decreased, a terrifying ghost face suddenly appeared. Following the previous illusion of ghosts, it was natural for the intruder to ignore this new threat.
With no defenses up, the ghost face could strike with ease. Even an Incubus cultivator would be severely injured in such a situation. Then, using the illusionary array to confuse and the killing array as the main attack, the enemy would be annihilated.
What cunning machinations! What a devious design!
Recalling his experience, Lin Xuan shuddered. He hadn’t actually figured out this clever restriction; he just happened to be cautious enough that even in illusions, no danger could approach him, leading to an accidental victory over the ghost face.