zhuǎn yǎn guò le yī zhǎn chá de gōng fu ， lín xuān méi máo yī dòng ， jiāng mù guāng luò zài le nà gǔ xiū shì de hái gǔ 。
转眼过了一盏茶的功夫，林轩眉毛一动，将目光落在了那古修士的骸骨。
A moment passed, akin to the time it takes to brew a cup of tea. Lin Xuan's eyebrows twitched as he fixed his gaze on the ancient cultivator’s remains.
gāng gāng bào zhà de wēi lì fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， yuán běn jiù yǒu xiē líng luàn de cán hái dùn shí sì fēn wǔ liè le ， piān piān tóu qí què shì hǎo hǎo de ， yī sī liè wén yě méi yǒu 。
刚刚爆炸的威力非同小可，原本就有些凌乱的残骸顿时四分五裂了，偏偏头颀却是好好的，一丝裂纹也没有。
The explosive force from just now was formidable. The already disheveled bones shattered instantly, yet the head remained intact without any cracks.
lín xuān de yǎn zhōng bù yóu de shǎn guò yī sī yí sè ， yǐ shǒu fǔ é ， dī tóu chén yín qǐ lái le 。
林轩的眼中不由得闪过一丝疑色，以手抚额，低头沉吟起来了。
Lin Xuan’s eyes flashed with doubt. He rubbed his forehead and lowered his head in deep thought.
shǎo qǐng yǐ hòu ， lín xuān xiù páo yī fú ， yī dào bì lǜ sè de huǒ xiàn fēi lüè ér chū ， jiāng nà gǔ xiū shì de tóu lú bāo guǒ 。
少顷以后，林轩袖袍一拂，一道碧绿色的火线飞掠而出，将那古修士的头颅包裹。
After a while, Lin Xuan flicked his sleeve, releasing a green flame that enveloped the ancient cultivator's skull. A crackling sound filled the air as the skeleton was soon reduced to an orb about the size of a dragon’s eye.
pī lǐ pā lā de bào liè shēng chuán rù ěr duǒ ， hěn kuài ， nà kū lóu jiù bèi liàn huà le ， yī lóng yǎn dà xiǎo de bǎo zhū què chū xiàn le zài bàn kōng 。
噼里啪啦的爆裂声传入耳朵，很快，那骷髅就被炼化了，一龙眼大小的宝珠却出现了在半空。
The gemstone was dark red and shimmered with a faint light, indicating its non-trivial nature.
cǐ zhū chéng àn hóng sè ， biǎo miàn yíng guāng shǎn shuò ， yī kàn jiù fēi tóng xiǎo kě 。
此珠呈暗红色，表面莹光闪烁，一看就非同小可。
With his recent experience in mind, Lin Xuan did not take any chances. He raised his right hand and cast several spells. The gemstone absorbed them without any unusual changes, allowing Lin Xuan to relax as he stepped forward to retrieve it.
bù guò yǒu le gāng gāng de jīng yàn yǐ hòu ， lín xuān kě bù gǎn diào yǐ qīng xīn ， tái qǐ yòu shǒu ， yī lián shù dào fǎ jué dǎ chū ， nà bǎo zhū xī shōu yǐ hòu ， què bìng méi yǒu chū xiàn yì zhuàng shén me ， lín xuān zhè cái ān xīn ， shàng qián liǎng bù ， jiāng kǔn ； qǔ dào le shǒu lǐ 。
不过有了刚刚的经验以后，林轩可不敢掉以轻心，抬起右手，一连数道法诀打出，那宝珠吸收以后，却并没有出现异状什么，林轩这才安心，上前两步，将悃；取到了手里。
"Master, what is this?"
“ shào yé ， zhè shì shén me ？”
“少爷，这是什么？”
"I'm not sure, but I suspect it resembles the Jade Cylinder," Lin Xuan said while releasing his divine sense into the gemstone.
“ bù qīng chǔ ， bù guò jù wǒ cāi cè ， yīng gāi yǔ yù tǒng yǒu jǐ fēn xiāng sì zhī chù 。” lín xuān yī biān shuō ， yī biān fàng chū shén shí ， huǎn huǎn de chén rù dào le bǎo zhū lǐ 。
“不清楚，不过据我猜测，应该与玉筒有几分相似之处。”林轩一边说，一边放出神识，缓缓的沉入到了宝珠里。
It seemed like he had entered a state of meditation. After several hours, Lin Xuan finally lifted his head with a look of joy on his face.
zhè yī kàn ， jiù fǎng fú rù dìng le yì bān ， zú zú guò le shù gè shí chén zhī hòu ， lín xuān cái zhōng yú tái qǐ tóu ， liǎn shàng mǎn shì xǐ sè 。
这一看，就仿佛入定了一般，足足过了数个时辰之后，林轩才终于抬起头，脸上满是喜色。
"Master, does this record the ancient cultivator's array techniques?" Mo'er’s curious voice echoed in his ears.
“ shào yé ， zhè lǐ miàn jì zǎi de kě shì nà gǔ xiū shì de zhèn fǎ me ？” yuè ér hào qí de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ 。
“少爷，这里面记载的可是那古修士的阵法么？”月儿好奇的声音传入耳朵。
"Yes," Lin Xuan carefully stored the gemstone: "The owner of these remains was an extraordinary cultivator from ancient times. He not only reached the Yuan婴 stage but also excelled in array techniques. The knowledge contained within this gem is what he learned throughout his life. While the front part of the technique isn't exaggerated, the back part, the璇玑心得, can be beneficial for cultivation."
“ bù cuò 。” lín xuān xiǎo xīn yì yì de jiāng bǎo zhū shōu hǎo le ：“ zhè hái gǔ de zhǔ rén ， zài shàng gǔ zhī shí ， nǎi shì yí gè fēi cháng liǎo bù qǐ de xiū shì ， bù jǐn xiū wèi dào dá le yuán yīng qī ， ér qiě zhèn fǎ zhī shí ， gèng shì jīng tōng wú bǐ ， zhè zhū zhōng suǒ zài de ， biàn shì tā píng shēng suǒ xué ， qián miàn de gōng fǎ duì wǒ méi yǒu kuā dà yòng chǔ ， bì jìng wǒ yǐ shēn jiān zhèng mó yāo sān jiā zhī zhǎng le ， bù guò hòu miàn de xuán jī xīn dé 》， zhèng kě yǐ hǎo xiū liàn yī fān de 。”
“不错。”林轩小心翼翼的将宝珠收好了：“这骸骨的主人，在上古之时，乃是一个非常了不起的修士，不仅修为到达了元婴期，而且阵法知识，更是精通无比，这珠中所载的，便是他平生所学，前面的功法对我没有夸大用处，毕竟我已身兼正魔妖三家之长了，不过后面的璇玑心得》，正可以好修炼一番的。”
"Congratulations, Master," Mo'er’s voice was sweet yet tinged with doubt: "But are there no other收获?"
“ nà gōng xǐ shào yé le 。” yuè ér de shēng yīn hěn tián ， lǐ miàn què lián zhe yī sī yí huò ：“ bù guò chú le zhè ge ， nán dào jiù méi yǒu bié de shōu huò ？”
“那恭喜少爷了。”月儿的声音很甜，里面却连着一丝疑惑：“不过除了这个，难道就没有别的收获？”
"Don’t be silly; I’m not lacking anything. This array book is already priceless treasure." Lin Xuan chuckled and shook his head. Although he said this, he still released his divine sense to search thoroughly before slowly making his way back.
“ shǎ yā tou ，； hái bù mǎn zú ， zhè zhèn fǎ shū ， yǐ shì jià zhí lián chéng de bǎo wù ， hé kuàng shào yé wǒ yòu bù quē shén me 。” lín xuān xiào zhe yáo le yáo tóu ， bù guò zuǐ shàng suī zhè yàng shuō ， què hái shì zài cì jiāng shén shí fàng chū ， xì xì sōu suǒ ， què dìng méi yǒu yí lòu shén me yǐ hòu ， cái màn màn de wǎng huí zǒu 。
“傻丫头，；还不满足，这阵法书，已是价值连城的宝物，何况少爷我又不缺什么。”林轩笑着摇了摇头，不过嘴上虽这样说，却还是再次将神识放出，细细搜索，确定没有遗漏什么以后，才慢慢的往回走。
Time passed like water, and soon a month had gone by since Lin Xuan arrived at Drifting Cloud Valley.
shí guāng rú shuǐ ， guāng yīn yì guò ， zhuǎn yǎn lín xuān lái dào piāo yún gǔ yǐ jīng yí gè yuè le 。
时光如水，光阴易过，转眼林轩来到飘云谷已经一个月了。
Since obtaining the *Heavenly Core Array Scripture* on the Heart Refinement Path, he had been studying within his cave, but his understanding was limited due to the short time. Despite being proficient in the璇玑心得, the knowledge contained within this gemstone was much more complex and difficult.
zì cóng zài liàn xīn lù dé dào 《 tiān yuán zhèn shū 》 yǐ hòu ， tā biàn dài zài dòng fǔ nèi xì xì yán jiū ， bù guò lǐng wù dé què shì bù duō ， bì jìng shí jiān tài shǎo le ， jǐn guǎn lín xuān yǐ jīng shàn xuán jī xīn dé ， rán ér zhè zhū zhōng jì zǎi de què yào nán dé duō 。
自从在炼心路得到《天元阵书》以后，他便待在洞府内细细研究，不过领悟得却是不多，毕竟时间太少了，尽管林轩已精擅璇玑心得，然而这珠中记载的却要难得多。
The composite array intrigued Lin Xuan the most, though he could only understand a fraction of it at present. He wasn’t in a rush; as an Yuan婴 cultivator with nearly a thousand years left, he had plenty of time to study these miscellaneous techniques.
qí zhōng fù hé zhī zhèn ràng lín xuān zuì gǎn xìng qù ， kě xī rú jīn jǐn jǐn dú dǒng le yì diǎn pí máo ér yǐ ， tā dào bù jí ， zuò wèi yuán yīng xiū shì ， shòu wú jǐ jìn qiān nián ， tā cái yì bǎi wǔ shí yú suì ， yǒu de shì shí jiān lái yán jiū zhè xiē zá xué 。
其中复合之阵让林轩最感兴趣，可惜如今仅仅读懂了一点皮毛而已，他倒不急，做为元婴修士，寿无几近千年，他才一百五十余岁，有的是时间来研究这些杂学。
On that morning, Lin Xuan sat cross-legged in his cave, holding the gemstone. However, he spent little time delving into its contents, mostly frowning in thought. The information was too profound and complex; every word was deep and mysterious. Without his existing knowledge of arrays, it would be nearly impossible to comprehend.
zhè tiān shàng wǔ ， lín xuān yī jiù rú wǎng cháng yī yàng zài dòng fǔ nèi pán xī ér zuò ， shǒu zhōng ná zhe nà lì bǎo zhū ， bù guò tā chén rù shén sī yán dú de shí jiān què shì bù duō ， dà bù fèn shí hòu ， dōu shì piē zhe méi tóu sī suǒ ， lǐ miàn jì zǎi de dōng xī tài nán le ， měi yí gè zì dōu jīng shēn ào miào ， ruò fēi lín xuān duì zhèn fǎ běn lái jiù pǒ wèi jīng tōng ， shí yǒu ** huì shén me yě kàn bù dǒng 。
这天上午，林轩依旧如往常一样在洞府内盘膝而坐，手中拿着那粒宝珠，不过他沉入神思研读的时间却是不多，大部分时候，都是撇着眉头思索，里面记载的东西太难了，每一个字都精深奥妙，若非林轩对阵法本来就颇为精通，十有**会什么也看不懂。
However, this only made him more excited. It proved that what was recorded within was extraordinary.
rán ér tā bù chóu fǎn xǐ ， rú cǐ yuè zhèng míng liǎo lǐ miàn jì zǎi de shì fēi tóng fán xiǎng de dōng xī 。
然而他不愁反喜，如此越证明了里面记载的是非同凡响的东西。
Lin Xuan supported his chin with his hand as he pondered deeply. Suddenly, a flicker in his brow raised his head, and a smile appeared on his face.
lín xuān zhèng yòng shǒu zhī zhù xià hé ， xì xì de tuī qiāo sī suǒ ， tū rán méi shāo yī dòng ， sà rán tái qǐ le tóu ， liǎn shàng lù chū xǐ sè 。
林轩正用手支住下颌，细细的推敲思索，突然眉梢一动，飒然抬起了头，脸上露出喜色。
With his left hand, he placed the gemstone into his storage bracelet before transforming into a streak of light and exiting the cave.
zuǒ shǒu yī fān ， yǐ jiāng nà bǎo zhū fàng rù le chǔ wù dài lǐ miàn ， suí hòu lín xuān huà wèi yī dào jīng hóng ， fēi chū le dòng fǔ 。
左手一翻，已将那宝珠放入了储物袋里面，随后林轩化为一道惊虹，飞出了洞府。
Suspended mid-air, his gaze turned towards the back mountain of Drifting Cloud Valley.
xuán fú zài bàn kōng zhī zhōng ， mù guāng shuò shuò ， xiàng piāo yún gǔ hòu shān wàng qù le 。
悬浮在半空之中，目光烁烁，像飘云谷后山望去了。
The previously clear sky suddenly darkened with inexplicable风云. Dark clouds gathered overhead, and thunder rumbled...
zhǐ jiàn yuán běn qíng lǎng de tiān kōng ， tū rán mò míng qí miào de fēng yún biàn sè ， wū yún chū xiàn zài le tóu dǐng shàng kōng ， léi shēng lóng lóng ……
只见原本晴朗的天空，突然莫名其妙的风云变色，乌云出现在了头顶上空，雷声隆隆……
Lin Xuan’s lips curved into a smile; these two girls hadn’t disappointed him. The signs of condensation were coming earlier than expected.
lín xuān zuǐ jiǎo biān lù chū yī sī xiào róng ， zhè liǎng yā tou ， dào yě méi ràng zì jǐ shī wàng ， jié dān tiān zhào lái de bǐ xiǎng xiàng de hái zǎo 。
林轩嘴角边露出一丝笑容，这两丫头，倒也没让自己失望，结丹天兆来得比想象的还早。
Soon after Lin Xuan appeared, multicolored light flared up in Drifting Cloud Valley as other cultivators felt the unusual fluctuations in the air, emerging from their caves with expressions of astonishment.
lín xuān chū xiàn hòu bù jiǔ ， piāo yún gǔ nèi biàn shēng qǐ le wǔ yán liù sè de dùn guāng ， qí tā xiū shì yě gǎn jué dào le tiān dì líng qì de yì cháng ， fēn fēn zǒu chū dòng fǔ ， liǎn shàng lù chū jīng è yǐ jí de shén sè 。
林轩出现后不久，飘云谷内便升起了五颜六色的遁光，其他修士也感觉到了天地灵气的异常，纷纷走出洞府，脸上露出惊愕以极的神色。
The clouds grew thicker, and lightning flashed across the sky like silver snakes. Lin Xuan’s brows furrowed slightly as he noticed something peculiar.
tiān kōng zhōng de wū yún yuè lái yuè nóng ， shǎn diàn rú yín shé yì bān de huà pò cháng kōng ， lín xuān tū rán méi tóu yī tiāo ， yǎn zhōng lù chū jǐ fēn gǔ guài shén sè 。
天空中的乌云越来越浓，闪电如银蛇一般的划破长空，林轩突然眉头一挑，眼中露出几分古怪神色。
"Master, did I misunderstand? I actually sensed two energy vortexes. Could Ying'er and Liu Xin both be condensing their golden cores at the same time?" Mo'er’s surprised voice echoed in his ears.
“ shào yé ， yǒu méi yǒu gǎo cuò ， wǒ jū rán gǎn jué dào le liǎng gè líng qì xuán wō ， nán dào 6 yíng ér yǔ liú xīn jū rán zài tóng yī shí jiān níng jié jīn dān me ？” yuè ér jīng yà de shēng yīn chuán rù ěr duǒ 。
“少爷，有没有搞错，我居然感觉到了两个灵气漩涡，难道6盈儿与刘芯居然在同一时间凝结金丹么？”月儿惊讶的声音传入耳朵。
"Yes, this is indeed a coincidence."
“ bù cuò ， zhè kě zhēn yǒu xiē qiǎo de 。”
“不错，这可真有些巧的。”
Lin Xuan smiled contentedly; it explained why the signs of condensation were larger than usual—both girls had successfully condensed their golden cores simultaneously.
lín xuān lù chū mǎn yì de xiào róng ， guài bù dé jié dān tiān zhào bǐ yì bān de yào dà dé duō ， yuán lái liǎng nǚ jū rán tóng shí níng jié jīn dān le 。
林轩露出满意的笑容，怪不得结丹天兆比一般的要大得多，原来两女居然同时凝结金丹了。
The other cultivators reacted similarly. The lower-ranking ones were at a loss, while the elders and deities cast reverent glances towards Lin Xuan.
qí tā xiū shì de fǎn yìng jiù gèng kě xiǎng ér zhī le ， dī jiē de bù zhī suǒ cuò ， níng dān qī de zhǎng lǎo gòng fèng zé wú yī lì wài de xiàng lín xuān tóu lái jìng wèi zhī sè 。
其他修士的反应就更可想而知了，低阶的不知所措，凝丹期的长老供奉则无一例外的像林轩投来敬畏之色。
Previously, the two Pavilion Masters, Xi Xuanyi, attempted to condense their cores but failed every time. Despite having aid from pills, their innate abilities were slightly lacking.
zài cǐ zhī qián ， liǎng wèi gé zhǔ xī xuán cì cháng shì níng dān ， rán ér wú yī lì wài yǐ shī bài gào zhōng ， tā liǎ suī rán dōu yǒu dān yào fǔ zhù ， dàn jiù zī zhì lái shuō ， hái shì shāo yǒu qiàn quē de 。
在此之前，两位阁主郗璇次尝试凝丹，然而无一例外以失败告终，她俩虽然都有丹药辅助，但就资质来说，还是稍有欠缺的。
But now... both had succeeded simultaneously.
kě xiàn zài …… què shuāng shuāng chéng gōng 。
可现在……却双双成功。
The elders weren’t fools; they wouldn’t believe it was a coincidence!
nà xiē zhǎng lǎo yòu bú shì shǎ guā ， kě bù huì rèn wéi cǐ shì shì qiǎo hé a ！
那些长老又不是傻瓜，可不会认为此事是巧合啊！
Although neither girl had explicitly revealed Lin Xuan’s identity, their respect for him bordered on servitude. He likely wasn’t an ordinary Yuan婴 cultivator, or even the most powerful old monster would not easily assist in such a feat.
suī rán dào mù qián wéi zhǐ ， liǎng nǚ dōu méi yǒu duì lín xuān de shēn fèn zuò yí gè míng què biǎo shì ， dàn duì tā què gōng jìng yǐ jí ， zhí nú pú zhī lǐ ， duì fāng duō bàn bú huì shì shén me pǔ tōng de yuán yīng xiū shì ， fǒu zé jí biàn shì nà zhǒng děng jí de lǎo guài wù ， yě jué bù kě néng qīng yì zhù rén jié dān chéng gōng 。
虽然到目前为止，两女都没有对林轩的身份做一个明确表示，但对他却恭敬以极，执奴仆之礼，对方多半不会是什么普通的元婴修士，否则即便是那种等级的老怪物，也绝不可能轻易助人结丹成功。
With his strong divine sense, Lin Xuan observed everyone's reactions and felt pleased but kept no emotion on his face. He merely raised his head to watch the磅礴 energy from behind the mountain.
niàn jí zhì cǐ ， duì yú lín xuān zhè wèi shén mì de yuán yīng xiū shì ， nà xiē zhǎng lǎo men shì yòu jìng yòu jù ， tóng shí hái liú lù chū bā jié de qíng xù 。
念及至此，对于林轩这位神秘的元婴修士，那些长老们是又敬又惧，同时还流露出巴结的情绪。
Boom!
yǐ lín xuān de qiáng dà shén shí ， zhòng rén de fǎn yìng zì rán shì jǐn rù yǎn dǐ ， xīn zhōng yě pǒ wèi xīn xǐ ， dàn liǎn shàng què méi yǒu biǎo lù chū rèn hé qíng xù ， jǐn jǐn shì tái qǐ tóu ， zhù yì zhe hòu shān nà páng bó de líng qì 。
以林轩的强大神识，众人的反应自然是尽入眼底，心中也颇为欣喜，但脸上却没有表露出任何情绪，仅仅是抬起头，注意着后山那磅礴的灵气。
The dark clouds churned as thunder rumbled, and large raindrops fell. However, after a moment, they transformed into hailstones. The signs of two cultivators condensing their cores were significant; anyone within dozens of miles could feel them. Fortunately, it was in the remote region of Yanzhou, where few cultivators returned after being cleansed by阴魂. If this had happened elsewhere, it would have attracted much attention.
hōng lóu ！
轰偻！
The entire process lasted for an hour before the hail stopped and the clouds dispersed, clearing the sky. A rainbow appeared on the horizon.
wū yún fān yǒng ， bàn suí zhe jīng léi ， dòu dà de yǔ diǎn cóng lǐ miàn qīng xiè ér chū ， rán ér jǐn jǐn guò le piàn kè ， jū rán yòu zhuǎn huà wèi bīng báo le ， liǎng wèi xiū shì tóng shí jié dān suǒ chǎn shēng de tiān zhào zì rán shì fēi tóng xiǎo kě ， fāng yuán shù shí lǐ ， dōu kě yǐ gǎn shòu dé qīng qīng chǔ chǔ ， yě xìng hǎo shì yǎn zhōu ， dì chǔ huāng pì ， yóu qí jīng guò yīn hún de xǐ lǐ ， huí dào zhè ér de xiū shì liáo liáo wú jǐ ， jiǎ rú huàn yí gè dì fāng ， kěn dìng shí fēn de yǐn rén zhù yì 。
乌云翻涌，伴随着惊雷，豆大的雨点从里面倾泻而出，然而仅仅过了片刻，居然又转化为冰雹了，两位修士同时结丹所产生的天兆自然是非同小可，方圆数十里，都可以感受得清清楚楚，也幸好是兖州，地处荒僻，尤其经过阴魂的洗礼，回到这儿的修士寥寥无几，假如换一个地方，肯定十分的引人注意。
Next, a pleasant laugh came from behind the mountain. The voice was soft but clear, followed by two streaks of red and white light appearing in his line of sight.
zhěng gè guò chéng ， zú zú chí xù le yí gè shí chén zhī jiǔ ， suí hòu cái bīng báo tíng xiē ， wū yún sàn qù ， tiān kōng chóng xīn fàng qíng ， yī dào qī sè de cǎi hóng chū xiàn zài le tiān jì 。
整个过程，足足持续了一个时辰之久，随后才冰雹停歇，乌云散去，天空重新放晴，一道七色的彩虹出现在了天际。
They flashed a few times before reaching him.
jiē zhe yuè ěr de xiào shēng cóng hòu shān chuán lái ， nà shēng yīn bù dà ， què shí fēn qīng xī ， jǐn jiē zhe ， hóng bái liǎng dào dùn guāng chū xiàn zài le shì xiàn lǐ 。
接着悦耳的笑声从后山传来，那声音不大，却十分清晰，紧接着，红白两道遁光出现在了视线里。
The light faded to reveal the faces of two young women.
shǎn le jǐ shǎn ， jiù lái dào miàn qián 。
闪了几闪，就来到面前。
They were still the same people, with unchanged features, yet their demeanor was entirely different from before.
A moment passed, akin to the time it takes to brew a cup of tea. Lin Xuan's eyebrows twitched as he fixed his gaze on the ancient cultivator’s remains.
The explosive force from just now was formidable. The already disheveled bones shattered instantly, yet the head remained intact without any cracks.
Lin Xuan’s eyes flashed with doubt. He rubbed his forehead and lowered his head in deep thought.
After a while, Lin Xuan flicked his sleeve, releasing a green flame that enveloped the ancient cultivator's skull. A crackling sound filled the air as the skeleton was soon reduced to an orb about the size of a dragon’s eye.
The gemstone was dark red and shimmered with a faint light, indicating its non-trivial nature.
With his recent experience in mind, Lin Xuan did not take any chances. He raised his right hand and cast several spells. The gemstone absorbed them without any unusual changes, allowing Lin Xuan to relax as he stepped forward to retrieve it.
"Master, what is this?"
"I'm not sure, but I suspect it resembles the Jade Cylinder," Lin Xuan said while releasing his divine sense into the gemstone.
It seemed like he had entered a state of meditation. After several hours, Lin Xuan finally lifted his head with a look of joy on his face.
"Master, does this record the ancient cultivator's array techniques?" Mo'er’s curious voice echoed in his ears.
"Yes," Lin Xuan carefully stored the gemstone: "The owner of these remains was an extraordinary cultivator from ancient times. He not only reached the Yuan婴 stage but also excelled in array techniques. The knowledge contained within this gem is what he learned throughout his life. While the front part of the technique isn't exaggerated, the back part, the璇玑心得, can be beneficial for cultivation."
"Congratulations, Master," Mo'er’s voice was sweet yet tinged with doubt: "But are there no other收获?"
"Don’t be silly; I’m not lacking anything. This array book is already priceless treasure." Lin Xuan chuckled and shook his head. Although he said this, he still released his divine sense to search thoroughly before slowly making his way back.
Time passed like water, and soon a month had gone by since Lin Xuan arrived at Drifting Cloud Valley.
Since obtaining the *Heavenly Core Array Scripture* on the Heart Refinement Path, he had been studying within his cave, but his understanding was limited due to the short time. Despite being proficient in the璇玑心得, the knowledge contained within this gemstone was much more complex and difficult.
The composite array intrigued Lin Xuan the most, though he could only understand a fraction of it at present. He wasn’t in a rush; as an Yuan婴 cultivator with nearly a thousand years left, he had plenty of time to study these miscellaneous techniques.
On that morning, Lin Xuan sat cross-legged in his cave, holding the gemstone. However, he spent little time delving into its contents, mostly frowning in thought. The information was too profound and complex; every word was deep and mysterious. Without his existing knowledge of arrays, it would be nearly impossible to comprehend.
However, this only made him more excited. It proved that what was recorded within was extraordinary.
Lin Xuan supported his chin with his hand as he pondered deeply. Suddenly, a flicker in his brow raised his head, and a smile appeared on his face.
With his left hand, he placed the gemstone into his storage bracelet before transforming into a streak of light and exiting the cave.
Suspended mid-air, his gaze turned towards the back mountain of Drifting Cloud Valley.
The previously clear sky suddenly darkened with inexplicable风云. Dark clouds gathered overhead, and thunder rumbled...
Lin Xuan’s lips curved into a smile; these two girls hadn’t disappointed him. The signs of condensation were coming earlier than expected.
Soon after Lin Xuan appeared, multicolored light flared up in Drifting Cloud Valley as other cultivators felt the unusual fluctuations in the air, emerging from their caves with expressions of astonishment.
The clouds grew thicker, and lightning flashed across the sky like silver snakes. Lin Xuan’s brows furrowed slightly as he noticed something peculiar.
"Master, did I misunderstand? I actually sensed two energy vortexes. Could Ying'er and Liu Xin both be condensing their golden cores at the same time?" Mo'er’s surprised voice echoed in his ears.
"Yes, this is indeed a coincidence."
Lin Xuan smiled contentedly; it explained why the signs of condensation were larger than usual—both girls had successfully condensed their golden cores simultaneously.
The other cultivators reacted similarly. The lower-ranking ones were at a loss, while the elders and deities cast reverent glances towards Lin Xuan.
Previously, the two Pavilion Masters, Xi Xuanyi, attempted to condense their cores but failed every time. Despite having aid from pills, their innate abilities were slightly lacking.
But now... both had succeeded simultaneously.
The elders weren’t fools; they wouldn’t believe it was a coincidence!
Although neither girl had explicitly revealed Lin Xuan’s identity, their respect for him bordered on servitude. He likely wasn’t an ordinary Yuan婴 cultivator, or even the most powerful old monster would not easily assist in such a feat.
With his strong divine sense, Lin Xuan observed everyone's reactions and felt pleased but kept no emotion on his face. He merely raised his head to watch the磅礴 energy from behind the mountain.
Boom!
The dark clouds churned as thunder rumbled, and large raindrops fell. However, after a moment, they transformed into hailstones. The signs of two cultivators condensing their cores were significant; anyone within dozens of miles could feel them. Fortunately, it was in the remote region of Yanzhou, where few cultivators returned after being cleansed by阴魂. If this had happened elsewhere, it would have attracted much attention.
The entire process lasted for an hour before the hail stopped and the clouds dispersed, clearing the sky. A rainbow appeared on the horizon.
Next, a pleasant laugh came from behind the mountain. The voice was soft but clear, followed by two streaks of red and white light appearing in his line of sight.
They flashed a few times before reaching him.
The light faded to reveal the faces of two young women.
They were still the same people, with unchanged features, yet their demeanor was entirely different from before.