wǔ yún ér yíng yíng yī fú ， liǎn shàng lù chū huān xǐ zhī sè ， suí hòu yě bù zài duō shuō ， tái qǐ qiàn shǒu 。 shēn chū yī gēn bái nèn de shǒu zhǐ ， qīng qīng xiàng qián diǎn qù ， qīng chì dào ：“ jí ！”
武云儿盈盈一福，脸上露出欢喜之色，随后也不再多说，抬起纤手。伸出一根白嫩的手指，轻轻向前点去，轻叱道：“疾！”
Wu Yun'er bowed gracefully, a look of joy on her face. Without saying much more, she raised a slender hand and extended a single white finger, gently pointing forward with a soft command: "Quickly!"
nà jǐ zhī yú rén shēn de kuì lěi ， shēn shàng líng guāng yī shǎn ， huǎn huǎn fēi xiàng le qián miàn 。
那几只鱼人身的愧儡，身上灵光一闪，缓缓飞向了前面。
The few puppet fish-like creatures emitted a flash of light and slowly flew toward the front.
dù hěn màn ！
度很慢！
It was moving very slowly!
yī lái ， zhè xiē kuǐ lěi de xiū wèi tài dī 。
一来，这些傀儡的修为太低。
First, these puppets' cultivation levels were too low. Second, their purpose was to scout ahead, so there was no need for them to fly too fast.
èr lái ， xī men de zuò yòng shì tàn lù ， zì rán bù yòng fēi dé tài kuài de 。
二来，牺们的作用是探路，自然不用飞得太快的。
Lin Xuan's face turned serious as his spirit sense followed the puppets, while he exhaled and inhaled, preparing to retreat if necessary. After all, he knew his own limitations; even though his abilities were superior to those of his peers, facing a few human-faced scorpions would be challenging. Moreover, these劫clouds weren't entirely fire-based, so it was uncertain whether the creatures they produced could be defeated by the Five Dragon Talisman.
lín xuān liǎn shàng lù chū níng zhòng zhī sè ， shén shí gēn zhe jǐ zhī kuǐ lěi yóu zǒu ， tóng shí shēn shàng fǎ lì tūn tǔ 。 ruò zhēn yǒu jǐ duǒ jié yún tōng líng ， hǎo dì yī shí jiān táo zǒu 。
林轩脸上露出凝重之色，神识跟着几只傀儡游走，同时身上法力吞吐。若真有几朵劫云通灵，好第一时间逃走。
Thus, Lin Xuan did not slacken in his vigilance as time passed. The puppets had already approached the area where the劫clouds were distributed, and Wu Yun'er became increasingly anxious. As a cultivator who had just condensed her golden core, she had never experienced such a situation before.
bì jìng zì zhī zhī míng hái shì yǒu ， zì jǐ de shén tōng ， suī rán yuǎn zài tóng jiē xiū shì zhī shàng ， dàn rú guǒ tóng shí miàn duì liǎng sān zhǐ rén miàn wú gōng nà yàng de guài wù 。 shèng suàn què yě pǒ wèi miǎo máng 。
毕竟自知之明还是有，自己的神通，虽然远在同阶修士之上，但如果同时面对两三只人面蜈蚣那样的怪物。胜算却也颇为渺茫。
Suddenly, a yellow light beam descended from one of the劫clouds, reducing the last puppet to ashes.
hé kuàng zhè xiē jié yún ， bìng fēi quán shì huǒ shǔ xìng 。 suǒ yǎn huà chū lái de guài wù ， shì fǒu wèi wǔ lóng kuí suǒ kè ， yī jiù shì liǎng shuō ，，
何况这些劫云，并非全是火属性。所演化出来的怪物，是否为五龙奎所克，依旧是两说，，
Wu Yun'er's face paled, but Lin Xuan supported his chin with his hand and wore an expression that was half-hopeful and half-worried. He was relieved that none of these seven or eight劫clouds were sentient, so he wouldn't have to worry about encountering terrifying human-faced scorpions again. However, the lack of sentience made them all the more unpredictable; any slight fluctuation in spiritual energy would trigger an attack.
gù ér lín xuān kě bù gǎn xiè dài shén me 。
故而林轩可不敢懈怠什么。
These were heavenly tribulations!
suí zhe shí jiān de tuī yí ， jǐ zhī kuì lěi yǐ jīng jiē jìn le jié yún suǒ fēn bù de qū yù ， wǔ yún ér yě jǐn zhāng le qǐ lái ， zuò wèi yí gè gè gāng gāng níng chéng jīn dān de xiū shì 。 yǐ qián hé zēng yǒu guò zhè yàng de jīng lì ？
随着时间的推移，几只愧儡已经接近了劫云所分布的区域，武云儿也紧张了起来，做为一个个刚刚凝成金丹的修士。以前何曾有过这样的经历？
While not exactly the full force of a heavenly tribulation, they still contained significant spiritual energy. Lin Xuan frowned as he pondered his options, carefully weighing his choices.
lì kā …
利咖…
Wu Yun'er stood obediently by, refraining from interrupting Lin Xuan's thoughts.
tū rán yī dào huáng sè de guāng zhù jiàng xià ， fēi zài zuì qián miàn de yī zhī kuì lěi ， rú diū jìn huǒ shān lǐ de bīng xuě ， shùn jiān bèi qì huà 。
突然一道黄色的光柱降下，飞在最前面的一只愧儡，如丢进火山里的冰雪，瞬间被汽化。
After about half an hour, Lin Xuan took a deep breath and exhaled. While dangerous, these non-sentient劫clouds were not as threatening compared to sentient monsters. With his abilities, he could handle them with caution.
“ shī bó ！”
“师伯！”
"Yun'er, follow me closely later. Do not stray more than three steps from my side. Understand?"
wǔ yún ér dà jīng shī sè ， sà rán jiāng qiào liǎn zhuǎn guò ， lín xuān shēn shàng de líng guāng yě liàng le qǐ lái 。 bù guò suí hòu yòu biàn dé àn dàn ， kàn le nà duǒ jiàng xià huáng guāng de jié yún yī yǎn ， hěn kuài yǐ zuò xià pàn duàn ：“ bié pà ， bìng bú shì tōng líng de jié yún 。 zhǐ bù guò shì lǐ miàn suǒ shèng yú de fǎ lì bù wěn dìng 。”
武云儿大惊失色，飒然将俏脸转过，林轩身上的灵光也亮了起来。不过随后又变得黯淡，看了那朵降下黄光的劫云一眼，很快已做下判断：“别怕，并不是通灵的劫云。只不过是里面所剩余的法力不稳定。”
"Yes, Master," Wu Yun'er bit her teeth and nodded, though she was a little scared but still complied.
“ ó ！”
“哦！”
Lin Xuan's face showed satisfaction as he waved his sleeves to summon the Black Iron Dragon Shield. The shield spun around them, forming a golden light screen that enveloped both of their bodies.
tīng lín xuān zhè me shuō ， wǔ yún ér de qiào liǎn cái huī fù le yì diǎn xuè sè ， bì shàng shuāng móu ， zhè yàng yòng shén niàn cāo kòng kuì lěi huì gèng qīng sōng 。
听林轩这么说，武云儿的俏脸才恢复了一点血色，闭上双眸，这样用神念操控愧儡会更轻松。
Several faint, large-sized talismans were visible on the surface of the light screen, adding an air of mystique.
nà jǐ zhī yú rén shēn de guài wù jǐn liàng sàn kāi ， měi yī zhī xiāng gé jiē yǒu shù shí zhàng yuǎn ， jì xù huǎn huǎn de fēi dùn shàng qián 。
那几只鱼人身的怪物尽量散开，每一只相隔皆有数十丈远，继续缓缓的飞遁上前。
Next, Lin Xuan flicked his left hand, and the Five Dragon Talisman emerged. This treasure could counter human-faced scorpions; he wondered if it would be effective against these劫clouds.
yòu yī gēn lán sè de bīng zhuī jiàng luò xià lái 。
又一根蓝色的冰锥降落下来。
Regardless, he wouldn't let this talisman go to waste. Even without its full effectiveness, its hardness would suffice for repelling some of the attacks from the劫clouds.
bèi jī zhòng de kuì lěi huà wèi le bīng kuài 。
被击中的愧儡化为了冰块。
The Five Dragon Talisman floated three feet above Lin Xuan's head under a colorful light screen.
lìng yī biān ， tián xiǎo jiàn de liǎn sè yě hěn nán kàn ， zhè guǐ yì zhī dì jìng dà dé chū qí ， ér qiě fàng yǎn wàng qù ， chù chù jiē tòu zhe shén mì 。
另一边，田小剑的脸色也很难看，这诡异之地竟大得出奇，而且放眼望去，处处皆透着神秘。
Lin Xuan glanced at the treasure and turned his palms. In his left palm appeared several talismans, while in his right sleeve was a small sword that he held lightly.
suí zhe shí jiān de tuī yí ， tián xiǎo jiàn xīn zhōng yuè lái yuè jué de bù tuǒ ， tū rán ， tā dùn guāng yī huǎn 。 liǎn sè yīn chén de dīng xiàng le zuǒ shǒu biān 。
随着时间的推移，田小剑心中越来越觉得不妥，突然，他遁光一缓。脸色阴沉的盯像了左手边。
Although not using all of his abilities, Lin Xuan had already summoned multiple treasures to prepare for the upcoming attacks.
hěn kuài ， yī dào dàn huáng sè de dùn guāng yìng rù le yǎn lián 。
很快，一道淡黄色的遁光映入了眼帘。
He licked his tongue as an eerie light flashed in his eyes, and he transformed into a streak of lightning, slowly flying forward.
tián xiǎo jiàn yǎn jīng wēi mī ， jiāng shén shí fàng le chū qù 。
田小剑眼睛微眯，将神识放了出去。
Wu Yun'er hurriedly followed without summoning any treasure. As a mere Condensation Stage cultivator, she could not withstand even her full abilities; thus, she relied on Lin Xuan's protection.
nà dùn guāng chōng zhèng píng hé ， yǐn hán cí bēi zhī sè ， sì hū shì fú zōng de xiū xiān zhě 。
那遁光冲正平和，隐含慈悲之色，似乎是佛宗的修仙者。
Despite the slow pace, it did not take long for Lin Xuan to reach the first劫cloud. It was a pale yellow cloud with metallic properties, about a li in diameter.
lüè yī chí yí ， zhè wèi lí yào gōng shǎo zhǔ yíng le shàng qù 。
略一迟疑，这位离药宫少主迎了上去。
Lin Xuan felt that there was little spiritual energy left inside but still could not afford any carelessness.
hěn kuài liǎng rén xiāng yù ， huáng sè dùn guāng yī huǎn 。 tíng le xià lái ， lù chū yī míng shēn chuān dà hóng jiā shā de lǎo sēng róng yán ， zhèng shì nà wèi wù shí chéng zhǎng lǎo ， yuán yīng zhōng qī de cōng huì dà shī 。
很快两人相遇，黄色遁光一缓。停了下来，露出一名身穿大红袈裟的老僧容颜，正是那位晤石城长老，元婴中期的聪慧大师。
Sure enough, just as he approached, his emitted spiritual energy fluctuations seemed to trigger something strange. Lin Xuan's heart tightened as he felt himself being locked onto by some unknown force.
“ shì nǐ ！”
“是你！”
It was an indescribable feeling, somewhat like a spirit sense but with clear differences; it was impossible to escape, leaving him feeling powerless. Could this be the heavenly tribulation?
kàn qīng chǔ tián xiǎo jiàn ” cōng huì dà shī yī è ， biǎo qíng bù yóu de jǐng tì le qǐ lái 。
看清楚田小剑”聪慧大师一愕，表情不由得警惕了起来。
Lin Xuan had read ancient texts on cultivation, though there were few mentions of heavenly tribulations. According to those records, when one faced them, they would be locked in place and could only endure. This explained why Separation Stage cultivators often perished during ascension; after all, they confronted the laws of heaven.
bì jìng ； dà shì lì yǔ xiā shí chéng biǎo miàn shàng suī rán hé mù ， dàn sī dǐ xià què àn cháo xiōng yǒng ， zài zhè lǐ yù jiàn lí yào gōng shǎo zhǔ ， cōng huì zěn me néng bù jǐng jù yī èr de 。
毕竟；大势力与瞎石城表面上虽然和睦，但私底下却暗潮汹涌，在这里遇见离药宫少主，聪慧怎么能不警惧一二的。
However, while this劫cloud's spiritual energy was minimal, it still had characteristics of a heavenly tribulation.
“ dà shī bù bì rú cǐ ， dào yǒu lái dào zhè yún lǐng shān ， xiǎng bì yě shì tīng dào le bǎo wù de chuán yán 。” tián xiǎo jiàn xiào le xiào ， què bìng wèi biǎo xiàn chū dí yì shén me 。
“大师不必如此，道友来到这纭岭山，想必也是听到了宝物的传言。”田小剑笑了笑，却并未表现出敌意什么。
Lin Xuan's thoughts raced as he saw a yellow light beam descend from the劫cloud. The first puppet had been destroyed by such an attack, but now the beam contained more powerful spiritual energy.
“ bù cuò 。” cōng huì diǎn le diǎn tóu ：“ shǎo gōng zhǔ xiǎng bì yě shì rú cǐ le 。”
“不错。”聪慧点了点头：“少宫主想必也是如此了。”
Lin Xuan raised his right hand and shot out the Qinghu Sword, which was already prepared for this moment.
“ ń 。 dàn xiàn zài kàn lái ， zhè suǒ wèi de gǔ xiū shì yí bǎo ， gēn běn jiù shì yīn móu ， nǐ wǒ kǒng pà dōu luò rù le jiā rén de quān tào zhī zhōng 。”
“嗯。但现在看来，这所谓的古修士遗宝，根本就是阴谋，你我恐怕都落入了家人的圈套之中。”
The sword transformed into a dazzling green beam that struck the light column with force.
cōng huì tóu nǎo líng huó ， tóng yàng zǎo chá jué chū le bù tuǒ ：“ shǎo gōng zhǔ yán zhī yǒu lǐ ， bù zhī dào nǐ kě yǒu shén me tuō kùn de liáng cè ？”
聪慧头脑灵活，同样早察觉出了不妥：“少宫主言之有理，不知道你可有什么脱困的良策？”
The impact of their collision reverberated outward, causing the劫cloud to churn violently. Thunderous sounds echoed as faint flashes of light appeared within, and an oppressive aura burst forth.
“ méi yǒu 。” tián xiǎo jiàn hěn gān cuì de yáo le yáo tóu ：“ bù guò zài xià dào shì yǒu yí gè jiàn yì 。 duì yú mù qián de jú miàn huì yǒu suǒ zhù yì 。”
“没有。”田小剑很干脆的摇了摇头：“不过在下到是有一个建议。对于目前的局面会有所助益。”
Lin Xuan's expression changed dramatically. While he had blocked the attack, the shockwave caused by the collision spread outwards, agitating the劫cloud further.
Wu Yun'er bowed gracefully, a look of joy on her face. Without saying much more, she raised a slender hand and extended a single white finger, gently pointing forward with a soft command: "Quickly!"
The few puppet fish-like creatures emitted a flash of light and slowly flew toward the front.
It was moving very slowly!
First, these puppets' cultivation levels were too low. Second, their purpose was to scout ahead, so there was no need for them to fly too fast.
Lin Xuan's face turned serious as his spirit sense followed the puppets, while he exhaled and inhaled, preparing to retreat if necessary. After all, he knew his own limitations; even though his abilities were superior to those of his peers, facing a few human-faced scorpions would be challenging. Moreover, these劫clouds weren't entirely fire-based, so it was uncertain whether the creatures they produced could be defeated by the Five Dragon Talisman.
Thus, Lin Xuan did not slacken in his vigilance as time passed. The puppets had already approached the area where the劫clouds were distributed, and Wu Yun'er became increasingly anxious. As a cultivator who had just condensed her golden core, she had never experienced such a situation before.
Suddenly, a yellow light beam descended from one of the劫clouds, reducing the last puppet to ashes.
Wu Yun'er's face paled, but Lin Xuan supported his chin with his hand and wore an expression that was half-hopeful and half-worried. He was relieved that none of these seven or eight劫clouds were sentient, so he wouldn't have to worry about encountering terrifying human-faced scorpions again. However, the lack of sentience made them all the more unpredictable; any slight fluctuation in spiritual energy would trigger an attack.
These were heavenly tribulations!
While not exactly the full force of a heavenly tribulation, they still contained significant spiritual energy. Lin Xuan frowned as he pondered his options, carefully weighing his choices.
Wu Yun'er stood obediently by, refraining from interrupting Lin Xuan's thoughts.
After about half an hour, Lin Xuan took a deep breath and exhaled. While dangerous, these non-sentient劫clouds were not as threatening compared to sentient monsters. With his abilities, he could handle them with caution.
"Yun'er, follow me closely later. Do not stray more than three steps from my side. Understand?"
"Yes, Master," Wu Yun'er bit her teeth and nodded, though she was a little scared but still complied.
Lin Xuan's face showed satisfaction as he waved his sleeves to summon the Black Iron Dragon Shield. The shield spun around them, forming a golden light screen that enveloped both of their bodies.
Several faint, large-sized talismans were visible on the surface of the light screen, adding an air of mystique.
Next, Lin Xuan flicked his left hand, and the Five Dragon Talisman emerged. This treasure could counter human-faced scorpions; he wondered if it would be effective against these劫clouds.
Regardless, he wouldn't let this talisman go to waste. Even without its full effectiveness, its hardness would suffice for repelling some of the attacks from the劫clouds.
The Five Dragon Talisman floated three feet above Lin Xuan's head under a colorful light screen.
Lin Xuan glanced at the treasure and turned his palms. In his left palm appeared several talismans, while in his right sleeve was a small sword that he held lightly.
Although not using all of his abilities, Lin Xuan had already summoned multiple treasures to prepare for the upcoming attacks.
He licked his tongue as an eerie light flashed in his eyes, and he transformed into a streak of lightning, slowly flying forward.
Wu Yun'er hurriedly followed without summoning any treasure. As a mere Condensation Stage cultivator, she could not withstand even her full abilities; thus, she relied on Lin Xuan's protection.
Despite the slow pace, it did not take long for Lin Xuan to reach the first劫cloud. It was a pale yellow cloud with metallic properties, about a li in diameter.
Lin Xuan felt that there was little spiritual energy left inside but still could not afford any carelessness.
Sure enough, just as he approached, his emitted spiritual energy fluctuations seemed to trigger something strange. Lin Xuan's heart tightened as he felt himself being locked onto by some unknown force.
It was an indescribable feeling, somewhat like a spirit sense but with clear differences; it was impossible to escape, leaving him feeling powerless. Could this be the heavenly tribulation?
Lin Xuan had read ancient texts on cultivation, though there were few mentions of heavenly tribulations. According to those records, when one faced them, they would be locked in place and could only endure. This explained why Separation Stage cultivators often perished during ascension; after all, they confronted the laws of heaven.
However, while this劫cloud's spiritual energy was minimal, it still had characteristics of a heavenly tribulation.
Lin Xuan's thoughts raced as he saw a yellow light beam descend from the劫cloud. The first puppet had been destroyed by such an attack, but now the beam contained more powerful spiritual energy.
Lin Xuan raised his right hand and shot out the Qinghu Sword, which was already prepared for this moment.
The sword transformed into a dazzling green beam that struck the light column with force.
The impact of their collision reverberated outward, causing the劫cloud to churn violently. Thunderous sounds echoed as faint flashes of light appeared within, and an oppressive aura burst forth.
Lin Xuan's expression changed dramatically. While he had blocked the attack, the shockwave caused by the collision spread outwards, agitating the劫cloud further.