huà yīn wèi luò ， lín xuān tái qǐ yòu shǒu ， qū zhǐ wēi dàn ， cóng zhǐ jiān fēi shè chū yī dào qīng sè de pǐ liàn ， yíng fēng jiù zhǎng ， huà wèi yī qī bā zhàng zhǎng de jiàn guāng ， yī shǎn jí shì de lái dào le duì fāng de tóu dǐng zhī shàng 。
话音未落，林轩抬起右手，屈指微弹，从指间飞射出一道青色的匹练，迎风就涨，化为一七八丈长的剑光，一闪即逝的来到了对方的头顶之上。
The moment the words left his mouth, Lin Xuan raised his right hand and flicked his fingers. A streak of green light shot out from between his fingers, expanding as it met the wind, transforming into a sword of light that flashed before reaching the opponent's head.
qióng lǎo guài dà jīng ， liǎn shàng shǎn guò nù yù kuáng de biǎo qíng ， zhāng kāi kǒu ， yī dào wū máng pēn tǔ ér chū ， huà wèi yī céng mò yún bān de yǒu hēi guāng mù ， yǔ jiàn guāng hōng rán zhuàng zài yì qǐ le 。
穷老怪大惊，脸上闪过怒欲狂的表情，张开口，一道乌芒喷吐而出，化为一层墨云般的黝黑光幕，与剑光轰然撞在一起了。
The old miser was shocked, his face showing signs of rage. He opened his mouth and spat out a beam of black light, which turned into a layer of dark cloud-like light shield, colliding with the sword of light.
líng lì sì shè ！
灵力四射！
Qi energy exploded!
qióng lǎo guài dēng dēng dēng de lián tuì shù bù ， liǎn sè yīn mái wú bǐ ， yǐn yǐn de hái yǒu jǐ fēn jù yì ， duì fāng suí shǒu yī jī ， jū rán yǒu zhè me kě pà de wēi lì 。
穷老怪蹬蹬蹬的连退数步，脸色阴霾无比，隐隐的还有几分惧意，对方随手一击，居然有这么可怕的威力。
The old miser took several steps back, his expression dark with anger and fear. His opponent's casual strike had such terrifying power.
“ dào yǒu zhè shì hé yì ， lǎo fū yuàn yì fàng qì fēng shuǐ bǎo dì ， nǐ wèi hé hái yào chū shǒu xiàng bī ？”
“道友这是何意，老夫愿意放弃风水宝地，你为何还要出手相逼？”
"Friend, what is your intention? I am willing to abandon my风水宝地, why do you still force me to act?"
“ zěn me ， dào yǒu gǎn jué hěn jīng chà shì bú shì ， gāng cái lín mǒu xiàn shēn yǐ qián ， nǐ xiāo zhāng de chéng dù ， kě bǐ wǒ yǒu guò zhī ér wú bù jí 。” lín xuān wēi xiào zhe shuō chū le zhè fān yán yǔ 。
“怎么，道友感觉很惊诧是不是，刚才林某现身以前，你嚣张的程度，可比我有过之而无不及。”林轩微笑着说出了这番言语。
"How surprising, friend, did you feel shocked just now? Before I appeared, your arrogance was no less than mine," Lin Xuan said with a smile.
“ nǐ jiū jìng xiǎng yào rú hé ？” qióng lǎo guài yī zì yī dùn de shuō 。
“你究竟想要如何？”穷老怪一字一顿的说。
"What do you want?" the old miser said, each word clearly pronounced.
“ méi shén me ， zhǐ bù guò xiǎng yào qǐng dào yǒu chóng xīn tóu tāi bà le ， fǒu zé wǒ jīn rì fàng guò nǐ ， dào yǒu gǎi tiān shuō bù dìng jiù huì lái zhǎo xú jiā xiǎo mèi bào fù ， lín mǒu zuò shì qíng xǐ huān yǒu shǐ yǒu zhōng ， kě bù xī wàng hǎo xīn jiù rén què wèi tā men dài lái hòu huàn wú qióng 。”
“没什么，只不过想要请道友重新投胎罢了，否则我今日放过你，道友改天说不定就会来找徐家小妹报复，林某做事情喜欢有始有终，可不希望好心救人却为他们带来后患无穷。”
"Nothing, only wanting to ask you to reincarnate. Otherwise, if I let you go today, you might come back and seek revenge on Xu Family's little sister another day. I like to finish what I start; I don't wish to save someone and bring them trouble."
lín xuān cǐ huà yī chū ， bù zhǐ xú yīn ， zhěng gè tiān xuán mén de xiū shì wú bù gǎn jī tì líng 。
林轩此话一出，不止徐茵，整个天璇门的修士无不感激涕零。
Lin Xuan's words moved not just Xu Ying but the entire Tiexuan Sect.
qióng lǎo guài zé jīng nù jiāo jí ， xiǎn rán duì fāng shì wán quán méi jiāng zì jǐ fàng zài yǎn lǐ ， tā běn lái jiù shì pí qì bào zào de rén wù ， cǐ kè gèng shì qì dé jǐ yù tù xiě le ：“ hǎo ， hǎo ， lǎo fū zì tà rù xiū xiān jiè yǐ lái ， hái cóng méi rén gǎn rú cǐ qīng shì yú wǒ ， běn bù xiǎng yǔ nǐ jiāo wù ， kě gé xià què qī rén tài shèn le ， lǎo fū jiù lǐng jiào yī xià nǐ shén tōng rú hé ， kàn shì fǒu gòu zī gé shuō cǐ bān dà huà de 。”
穷老怪则惊怒交集，显然对方是完全没将自己放在眼里，他本来就是脾气暴躁的人物，此刻更是气得几欲吐血了：“好，好，老夫自踏入修仙界以来，还从没人敢如此轻视于我，本不想与你交恶，可阁下却欺人太甚了，老夫就领教一下你神通如何，看是否够资格说此般大话的。”
The old miser was enraged and shocked. Clearly, he had no regard for him. He was already a hot-tempered person, now so angry that it seemed like he might vomit blood: "Fine, fine, since stepping into the cultivation world, no one has dared to treat me with such contempt. I didn't want to make enemies with you, but your arrogance is too much. Let's see how powerful your abilities are."
liǎn shàng níng sè yī shǎn ér guò ， qióng lǎo guài shēn chū shǒu lái ， zài yāo jiān yī pāi ， yī jiàn fǎ bǎo yǐ bèi tā jì le qǐ lái 。
脸上狞色一闪而过，穷老怪伸出手来，在腰间一拍，一件法宝已被他祭了起来。
A sinister look flashed across his face as the old miser reached out and tapped his waist, summoning a treasure.
sì sì fāng fāng ， sè zé jīn huáng ， kàn shàng qù ， dào yǒu jǐ fēn xiàng shì sú huáng dì suǒ yòng de yù xǐ ， lín xuān yǎn zhōng bù yóu de liú lù chū jǐ fēn chà yì 。
四四方方，色泽金黄，看上去，倒有几分像世俗皇帝所用的玉玺，林轩眼中不由得流露出几分诧异。
Square-shaped and golden in color, it looked like an imperial seal used by secular emperors. Lin Xuan couldn't help but feel surprised.
zhè zhǒng bǎo wù dǎo shì fēi cháng shēng pì 。
这种宝物倒是非常生僻。
This was quite a rare treasure.
“ jiù ràng nǐ jiàn shí yī xià lǎo fū de wǔ lóng xǐ 。”
“就让你见识一下老夫的五龙玺。”
"Let you see my Five Dragon Seal."
lín xuān méi tóu yī tiāo ， tā kě méi yǒu xīn qíng shēn liàng yī míng chū qī de xiū shì ， shén me wǔ lóng xǐ ， qū qū yī jiàn gǔ bǎo ér yǐ 。
林轩眉头一挑，他可没有心情伸量一名初期的修士，什么五龙玺，区区一件古宝而已。
Lin Xuan raised his eyebrows; he had no interest in dealing with a初级修真者. A Five Dragon Seal, just an ordinary ancient artifact.
lín xuān xiù páo yī fú ， qīng huǒ jiàn yú yóu ér chū ， shòu tā shén niàn de qū shǐ ， huà wèi yī lǚ lì máng hěn hěn de pī cì xià qù 。
林轩袖袍一拂，青火剑鱼游而出，受他神念的驱使，化为一缕厉芒狠狠的劈刺下去。
With a wave of his sleeve, the Green Fire Sword emerged, driven by his spiritual awareness, transforming into a sharp light that slashed down fiercely.
qióng lǎo guài yě bù shì ruò ， yī dào fǎ jué dǎ chū 。
穷老怪也不示弱，一道法诀打出。
The old miser wasn't weak either, casting a spell.
nà wǔ lóng xǐ dī liū liū xuán zhuǎn zhe fàng chū yī xiē yún wù ， jiāng qīng huǒ jiàn lǒng zhào zhù 。
那五龙玺滴溜溜旋转着放出一些云雾，将青火剑笼罩住。
The Five Dragon Seal spun and emitted some clouds, enveloping the Green Fire Sword.
“ diāo chóng xiǎo jì ……” lín xuān huà yīn wèi luò ， biǎo qíng què biàn dé gǔ guài qǐ lái ， zì jǐ yǔ qīng huǒ jiàn jiān de xīn shén lián xì ， jū rán bèi dà fú xuē ruò ， suī wèi wán quán qiā duàn ， dàn suǒ shèng yě shì bù duō 。
“雕虫小技……”林轩话音未落，表情却变得古怪起来，自己与青火剑间的心神联系，居然被大幅削弱，虽未完全掐断，但所剩也是不多。
"Trivial trick…" Lin Xuan's expression changed as he spoke. The mental link between him and the Green Fire Sword was significantly weakened, though not completely severed.
zhè kě yǒu xiē gǔ guài le ！
这可有些古怪了！
This was strange!
mò fēi zì jǐ jìng zǒu yǎn le ， duì fāng nà wǔ lóng xǐ bìng fēi yì bān de bǎo wù ？
莫非自己竞走眼了，对方那五龙玺并非一般的宝物？
Could it be that he had misjudged? That Five Dragon Seal wasn't a common treasure?
lín xuān liǎn sè yī chén ， shuāng shǒu qiā jué ， qīng huǒ jiàn yǒu xiē àn dàn de líng guāng ， zài cì biàn dé yào yǎn ， lì máng yī shǎn ， yǐ cóng yún wù zhōng zhèng tuō chū lái 。
林轩脸色一沉，双手掐诀，青火剑有些暗淡的灵光，再次变得耀眼，厉芒一闪，已从云雾中挣脱出来。
Lin Xuan's face darkened as he formed hand seals. The dimming light of the Green Fire Sword became radiant again, and the sharp light broke free from the clouds.
“ bù kě néng !”
“不可能!”
"Impossible!"
qióng lǎo guài dà jīng ， liǎn shàng mǎn shì jiàn le guǐ de biǎo qíng ， zhè wǔ lóng xǐ bìng fēi pǔ tōng bǎo wù ， ér shì tā mǒu cì wù rù yī shàng gǔ dì wáng de líng mù ， wú yì jiān dé lái de 。
穷老怪大惊，脸上满是见了鬼的表情，这五龙玺并非普通宝物，而是他某次误入一上古帝王的陵墓，无意间得来的。
The old miser was shocked, his face showing signs of seeing a ghost. This Five Dragon Seal wasn't just an ordinary treasure; it had been obtained by him accidentally when he entered an ancient emperor's tomb a hundred years ago.
zhè yī chù rén jiè ， shàng gǔ shí qī jǐn yǒu yī páng dà wú bǐ de zhào guó ， ér lìng yī kuài dà 6 chuān yuè qián suǒ zài de jiè miàn ， què shì zhū guó lín lì ， shā fá bù duàn de 。
这一处人界，上古时期仅有一庞大无比的赵国，而另一块大6穿越前所在的界面，却是诸国林立，杀伐不断的。
In this world, there was only one vast state called Zhao during the ancient times, while in the other dimension where Lin Xuan had come from, many kingdoms were constantly at war.
hóng yuān wáng jiù shì shàng gǔ zhī shí yī zhù míng de tǒng zhì zhě ， zài nà yī chù jiè miàn de fán jiān kě wèi hū fēng huàn yǔ ， shǒu xià néng rén wú shù ， dài jiǎ zhī shì yǐ qiān wàn jì 。
泓渊王就是上古之时一著名的统治者，在那一处界面的凡间可谓呼风唤雨，手下能人无数，带甲之士以千万计。
King Hongyuan was a famous ruler of ancient times. In that world, he could command the elements and have countless skilled warriors under his command.
jù shuō qí nián lǎo zhī shí ， wèi qiú cháng shēng ， ér zhī dào le shì jiān yǒu xiū xiān zhě ， yú shì qióng qīng guó zhī lì ， shōu luó líng yào yì bǎo 。
据说其年老之时，为求长生，而知道了世间有修仙者，于是穷倾国之力，收罗灵药异宝。
It is said that when he grew old, seeking immortality, he learned about cultivators in this world. He poured all his resources into collecting spirit herbs and treasures.
kě cǐ rén zài fán jiān dì wèi zài gāo ， luò rù xiū xiān zhě yǎn lǐ ， yě bù zhí yī tí ， chú le yī xiē zì zhī wú wàng jìn jí de dī jiē xiū shì qián qù xiāng tóu ， huàn qǔ róng huá fù guì yǔ xiǎng shòu ， níng dān qī yǐ shàng de xiū xiān zhě ， gēn běn jiù bù kě néng zài hū yī fán jiān dì wáng de 。
可此人在凡间地位再高，落入修仙者眼里，也不值一提，除了一些自知无望晋级的低阶修士前去相投，换取荣华富贵与享受，凝丹期以上的修仙者，根本就不可能在乎一凡间帝王的。
But to a cultivator, no matter how high his status in the mortal realm, it was insignificant. Only low-rank cultivators who saw no hope of advancement would seek him out for wealth and comfort. Condensation Core stage and above cultivators never cared about mere mortal emperors.
qióng lǎo guài shì yì bǎi nián qián chuǎng rù hóng yuān wáng líng mù ， nà shí hòu ， tā yǐ níng jié yuán yīng chéng gōng ， yuán běn dà shī suǒ wàng ， duì yī xiē líng qì yǐ jí xǐ suǐ dān zhī lèi de lā jī zì rán shì qǔ dōu lǎn de qǔ 。
穷老怪是一百年前闯入泓渊王陵墓，那时候，他已凝结元婴成功，原本大失所望，对一些灵器以及洗髓丹之类的垃圾自然是取都懒得取。
The old miser had entered King Hongyuan's tomb a hundred years ago when he had already successfully condensed his essence core. Initially, he was disappointed by the ordinary treasures and waste pills there.
kě dǎ kāi hóng yuān wáng de guān mù ， què xiàn tā jiāng chuán guó yù xǐ dōu ná lái péi zàng le 。
可打开泓渊王的棺木，却现他将传国玉玺都拿来陪葬了。
But when he opened King Hongyuan's coffin, he found that the imperial seal was used as a burial item.
zhè bǎo wù ， kě bú shì hòu lái shōu jí 。
这宝物，可不是后来收集。
This wasn't something he had collected later; it was an artifact he had known about long before becoming a cultivator.
ér shì tā zài zhī dào xiū xiān zhě yǐ qián ， zǎo jiù yǒu le de dōng xī 。
而是他在知道修仙者以前，早就有了的东西。
Its origin was unknown.
zhì yú lái lì ， què wú cóng kǎo jiū 。
至于来历，却无从考究。
It likely came from even more ancient times.
duō bàn shì cóng gèng gǔ lǎo de shí hòu ， chuán xià lái dì 。
多半是从更古老的时候，传下来地。
With his eyes of an元婴中期cultivator, Lin Xuan immediately realized that this wasn't just any imperial seal. It was an artifact crafted by ancient cultivators.
yǐ qióng lǎo guài yuán yīng qī xiū shì de yǎn lì ， zì rán kàn chū zhè nǎ shì shén me pǔ tōng de chuán guó yù xǐ ， gēn běn jiù shì gǔ xiū shì liàn zhì de dōng xī 。
以穷老怪元婴期修士的眼力，自然看出这哪是什么普通的传国玉玺，根本就是古修士炼制的东西。
He hesitated not and put it in his pocket. After a test, he was both amazed and delighted; the power of this treasure far exceeded expectations.
yú shì háo bù yóu yù de shōu rù huái lǐ 。
于是毫不犹豫的收入怀里。
Engraved on its surface were five vivid dragons, from which came its name.
lüè yī shì yàn gèng shì yòu jīng yòu xǐ ， cǐ bǎo wēi lì zhī qiáng yuǎn xiǎng xiàng 。
略一试验更是又惊又喜，此宝威力之强远想象。
Other abilities aside, the clouds emitted from the Five Dragon Seal could block a cultivator's spiritual awareness, preventing them from controlling their treasures. This allowed him to escape his peers' pursuit in Qingzhou, otherwise, he would have likely perished.
zài bǎo wù de biǎo miàn ， diāo kè zhe wǔ tóu huó líng huó xiàn de jiāo lóng ， qí míng yě shì yóu cǐ dé lái dì 。
在宝物的表面，雕刻着五头活灵活现的蛟龙，其名也是由此得来地。
This ability had worked repeatedly before; he hadn't encountered an元婴中期cultivator for whom it didn't work. Why did it fail now?
qí tā de shén tōng zàn qiě bù shuō ， cóng wǔ lóng xǐ biǎo miàn pēn chū de yún wù néng gòu jiāng xiū shì de shén shí zǔ gé ， cóng ér dá dào ràng duì fāng wú fǎ kòng zhì fǎ bǎo de xiào guǒ ， yě zhèng shì kào zhe zhè jiàn bǎo wù ， zài qīng zhōu zhī shí ， tā cái néng táo tuō tóng jiē xiū shì de wéi bǔ ， fǒu zé shí yǒu ** zǎo yǐ yǔn luò 。
其他的神通暂且不说，从五龙玺表面喷出的云雾能够将修士的神识阻隔，从而达到让对方无法控制法宝的效果，也正是靠着这件宝物，在青州之时，他才能逃脱同阶修士的围捕，否则十有**早已陨落。
It was impossible unless a later-stage cultivator with sufficient spiritual awareness could break the seal's constraints. But his opponent was clearly mid-stage.
yǐ qián cǐ xiàng shén tōng lǚ shì bù shuǎng ， yuán yīng zhōng qī de xiū shì tā yě bú shì méi yǒu jiē chù guò ， wǔ lóng xǐ yī yàng néng gòu jiāng duì fāng de shén shí zǔ gé ， wèi hé cǐ kè què méi yǒu le xiào guǒ ？
以前此项神通屡试不爽，元婴中期的修士他也不是没有接触过，五龙玺一样能够将对方的神识阻隔，为何此刻却没有了效果？
Although there were exceptions in the cultivation world, such as those with extraordinary innate abilities or special cultivation methods, the difference between an中期and后期cultivator was like heaven and earth. Since ancient times, no mid-stage monster had ever been able to match a later-stage cultivator's spiritual awareness.
zhè bù kě néng ， chú fēi shì hòu qī de dà xiū shì ， cái yǒu zú gòu de shén shí ， ràng fǎ bǎo bǎi tuō jìn gù ， kě duì fāng ， míng míng shì zhōng qī de 。
这不可能，除非是后期的大修士，才有足够的神识，让法宝摆脱禁锢，可对方，明明是中期的。
Lin Xuan was also surprised; he never expected that a mere初级cultivator would have such a treasure. His eyes narrowed as his expression showed clear signs of interest.
suī rán zài xiū xiān jiè ， yě bú shì méi yǒu rén yīn wèi tiān fù yì bǐng ， huò zhě xiū liàn gōng fǎ tè shū ， ér shén shí qiáng dà yì cháng de qíng kuàng 。
虽然在修仙界，也不是没有人因为天赋异禀，或者修炼功法特殊，而神识强大异常的情况。
To be honest, not many things could catch his eye. It was just bad luck for the old miser.
dàn yuán yīng zhōng yǔ hòu qī ， chā jù gēn běn jiù yǒu rú yún ní ， cóng shàng gǔ shí qī kāi shǐ ， yě méi tīng shuō nǎ míng zhōng qī lǎo guài wù ， shén shí néng yǔ hòu qī dà xiū shì xiāng bǐ de 。
但元婴中与后期，差距根本就有如云泥，从上古时期开始，也没听说哪名中期老怪物，神识能与后期大修士相比的。
Lin Xuan didn't summon any other treasures but instead used Nine Heavens Micro-step.
zhì shǎo zài qióng lǎo guài xīn zhōng ， dǎ sǐ yě bù xiāng xìn huì yǒu zhè yàng de cún zài ， tā bù yóu de yí shén yí guǐ le qǐ lái 。
至少在穷老怪心中，打死也不相信会有这样的存在，他不由得疑神疑鬼了起来。
He stepped diagonally and disappeared from his original spot.
lín xuān yě hěn yì wài ， xiǎng bú dào qū qū yī míng yuán yīng chū qī de xiū xiān zhě ， shēn shàng hái yǒu zhè zhǒng bǎo wù ， lín xuān tóng kǒng wēi suō ， liǎn shàng yǐ míng xiǎn xiě zhe xīn dòng 。
林轩也很意外，想不到区区一名元婴初期的修仙者，身上还有这种宝物，林轩瞳孔微缩，脸上已明显写着心动。
"What...?"
píng xīn lái shuō ， néng ràng tā kàn shàng yǎn de dōng xī bù duō ， zhǐ néng yuàn qióng lǎo guài mìng bù hǎo le 。
平心来说，能让他看上眼的东西不多，只能怨穷老怪命不好了。
The old miser was shocked. This person had a notorious reputation, with enemies everywhere. He quickly raised his left hand to summon an orange-yellow wooden shield that turned into a yellow light barrier in front of him.
lín xuān bìng méi yǒu zài jiāng qí yú de fǎ bǎo jì chū ， ér shì jiān tóu yī yáo ， shǐ chū le jiǔ tiān wēi bù 。
林轩并没有再将其余的法宝祭出，而是肩头一摇，使出了九天微步。
Lin Xuan appeared almost nose-to-nose with the old miser as spiritual energy flashed.
zhǐ jiàn tā xié xié kuà chū yī bù ， jìng rán jiù cóng yuán dì xiāo shī le 。
只见他斜斜跨出一步，竟然就从原地消失了。
The old miser was speechless; what kind of secret technique was this? It was nearly comparable to teleportation. Could it be shrinking earth power... no, that required later-stage cultivators and seemed slightly inferior compared to his own.
“ zhè …···”
“这…···”
Lin Xuan didn't give him time to think. He extended his right hand and lightly pressed against the old miser's chest.
The moment the words left his mouth, Lin Xuan raised his right hand and flicked his fingers. A streak of green light shot out from between his fingers, expanding as it met the wind, transforming into a sword of light that flashed before reaching the opponent's head.
The old miser was shocked, his face showing signs of rage. He opened his mouth and spat out a beam of black light, which turned into a layer of dark cloud-like light shield, colliding with the sword of light.
Qi energy exploded!
The old miser took several steps back, his expression dark with anger and fear. His opponent's casual strike had such terrifying power.
"Friend, what is your intention? I am willing to abandon my风水宝地, why do you still force me to act?"
"How surprising, friend, did you feel shocked just now? Before I appeared, your arrogance was no less than mine," Lin Xuan said with a smile.
"What do you want?" the old miser said, each word clearly pronounced.
"Nothing, only wanting to ask you to reincarnate. Otherwise, if I let you go today, you might come back and seek revenge on Xu Family's little sister another day. I like to finish what I start; I don't wish to save someone and bring them trouble."
Lin Xuan's words moved not just Xu Ying but the entire Tiexuan Sect.
The old miser was enraged and shocked. Clearly, he had no regard for him. He was already a hot-tempered person, now so angry that it seemed like he might vomit blood: "Fine, fine, since stepping into the cultivation world, no one has dared to treat me with such contempt. I didn't want to make enemies with you, but your arrogance is too much. Let's see how powerful your abilities are."
A sinister look flashed across his face as the old miser reached out and tapped his waist, summoning a treasure.
Square-shaped and golden in color, it looked like an imperial seal used by secular emperors. Lin Xuan couldn't help but feel surprised.
This was quite a rare treasure.
"Let you see my Five Dragon Seal."
"Humph!"
Lin Xuan raised his eyebrows; he had no interest in dealing with a初级修真者. A Five Dragon Seal, just an ordinary ancient artifact.
With a wave of his sleeve, the Green Fire Sword emerged, driven by his spiritual awareness, transforming into a sharp light that slashed down fiercely.
The old miser wasn't weak either, casting a spell.
The Five Dragon Seal spun and emitted some clouds, enveloping the Green Fire Sword.
"Trivial trick…" Lin Xuan's expression changed as he spoke. The mental link between him and the Green Fire Sword was significantly weakened, though not completely severed.
This was strange!
Could it be that he had misjudged? That Five Dragon Seal wasn't a common treasure?
Lin Xuan's face darkened as he formed hand seals. The dimming light of the Green Fire Sword became radiant again, and the sharp light broke free from the clouds.
"Impossible!"
The old miser was shocked, his face showing signs of seeing a ghost. This Five Dragon Seal wasn't just an ordinary treasure; it had been obtained by him accidentally when he entered an ancient emperor's tomb a hundred years ago.
In this world, there was only one vast state called Zhao during the ancient times, while in the other dimension where Lin Xuan had come from, many kingdoms were constantly at war.
King Hongyuan was a famous ruler of ancient times. In that world, he could command the elements and have countless skilled warriors under his command.
It is said that when he grew old, seeking immortality, he learned about cultivators in this world. He poured all his resources into collecting spirit herbs and treasures.
But to a cultivator, no matter how high his status in the mortal realm, it was insignificant. Only low-rank cultivators who saw no hope of advancement would seek him out for wealth and comfort. Condensation Core stage and above cultivators never cared about mere mortal emperors.
The old miser had entered King Hongyuan's tomb a hundred years ago when he had already successfully condensed his essence core. Initially, he was disappointed by the ordinary treasures and waste pills there.
But when he opened King Hongyuan's coffin, he found that the imperial seal was used as a burial item.
This wasn't something he had collected later; it was an artifact he had known about long before becoming a cultivator.
Its origin was unknown.
It likely came from even more ancient times.
With his eyes of an元婴中期cultivator, Lin Xuan immediately realized that this wasn't just any imperial seal. It was an artifact crafted by ancient cultivators.
He hesitated not and put it in his pocket. After a test, he was both amazed and delighted; the power of this treasure far exceeded expectations.
Engraved on its surface were five vivid dragons, from which came its name.
Other abilities aside, the clouds emitted from the Five Dragon Seal could block a cultivator's spiritual awareness, preventing them from controlling their treasures. This allowed him to escape his peers' pursuit in Qingzhou, otherwise, he would have likely perished.
This ability had worked repeatedly before; he hadn't encountered an元婴中期cultivator for whom it didn't work. Why did it fail now?
It was impossible unless a later-stage cultivator with sufficient spiritual awareness could break the seal's constraints. But his opponent was clearly mid-stage.
Although there were exceptions in the cultivation world, such as those with extraordinary innate abilities or special cultivation methods, the difference between an中期and后期cultivator was like heaven and earth. Since ancient times, no mid-stage monster had ever been able to match a later-stage cultivator's spiritual awareness.
Lin Xuan was also surprised; he never expected that a mere初级cultivator would have such a treasure. His eyes narrowed as his expression showed clear signs of interest.
To be honest, not many things could catch his eye. It was just bad luck for the old miser.
Lin Xuan didn't summon any other treasures but instead used Nine Heavens Micro-step.
He stepped diagonally and disappeared from his original spot.
"What...?"
The old miser was shocked. This person had a notorious reputation, with enemies everywhere. He quickly raised his left hand to summon an orange-yellow wooden shield that turned into a yellow light barrier in front of him.
Lin Xuan appeared almost nose-to-nose with the old miser as spiritual energy flashed.
The old miser was speechless; what kind of secret technique was this? It was nearly comparable to teleportation. Could it be shrinking earth power... no, that required later-stage cultivators and seemed slightly inferior compared to his own.
Lin Xuan didn't give him time to think. He extended his right hand and lightly pressed against the old miser's chest.