「 fēng ér xiǎo xīn ！」
「锋儿小心！」
"Be careful,锋儿 (this term seems to be a proper noun or a specific name, so it remains unchanged)!"
xuán sù shang shǎn shēn lái dào shuò fēng miàn qián ， miàn sè níng zhòng 。
玄素裳闪身来到朔锋面前，面色凝重。
Xuanshucang quickly moved to Shuofeng's side, her expression grave.
ér lù xī chán dì yī shí jiān xiǎng yào yǔ wài jiè lián xì ， què fā xiàn gēn běn wú fǎ lián tōng 。
而陆溪婵第一时间想要与外界联系，却发现根本无法联通。
Lu Xichan immediately tried to contact the outside world but found it impossible to connect.
「 xiāo xiǎo zhī bèi ， chuán fǎ tiān zūn dāng miàn ， wèi hé bù guì ！」
「宵小之辈，传法天尊当面，为何不跪！」
"Little scoundrel! When transmitting divine teachings in person, why not kneel down?"
sì zhòng shēng yīn rú zhà léi bān zài tā men ěr biān xiǎng qǐ 。
四重声音如炸雷般在她们耳边响起。
Four voices echoed like thunder in their ears.
hūn àn de tiān kōng zhī zhōng ， jìng rán hǎo sì zhēn de chū xiàn le tiān zūn fǎ xiàng 。
昏暗的天空之中，竟然好似真的出现了天尊法相。
In the dim sky, a divine figure of the Transcendent appeared as if by magic, staring down at them with an imposing presence.
bù nù zì wēi de dīng zhe xià fāng 。
不怒自威的盯着下方。
Boom!
hōng ！
轰！
An immenseintangible pressure suddenly descended, turning the bamboo pavilion into dust.
jù dà de wú xíng yā lì dǒu rán jiàng lín ， zhú lóu zài shùn jiān huà zuò jī fěn 。
巨大的无形压力陡然降临，竹楼在瞬间化作齑粉。
The ground sank several feet under the rumbling sound.
zhěng gè dì miàn dōu zài hōng míng shēng zhōng ， xià chén le shù chǐ 。
整个地面都在轰鸣声中，下沉了数尺。
Xuanshucang and Shuofeng were momentarily trapped by this pressure, unable to move.
xuán sù shang sān rén ， yī shí bèi zhè yā lì suǒ zhù ， dòng tán bù dé ！
玄素裳三人，一时被这压力锁住，动弹不得！
Before they could struggle, five blood moons suddenly appeared in the shadowy sky.
shàng qiě lái bù jí zhēng zhá ， biàn kàn dào bèi yīn yǐng zhē bì de tiān kōng zhōng ， wǔ lún xuè yuè zhà xiàn 。
尚且来不及挣扎，便看到被阴影遮蔽的天空中，五轮血月乍现。
"Reel out!"
「 chōu sī ！」
「抽丝！」
A cold voice without emotion rang from above.
bù hán rèn hé gǎn qíng de bīng lěng shēng yīn zì tiān mù zhōng xiǎng qǐ 。
不含任何感情的冰冷声音自天幕中响起。
Countless invisible threads descended from the blood moons like countless tentacles, swiftly wrapping around them.
wàn qiān sī xiàn ， zì xuè yuè chuí xià 。
万千丝线，自血月垂下。
Though seeminglyintangible, these threads caused a sense of weakness to rise within Xuanshucang and Shuofeng as soon as they touched their bodies.
rú tóng wú shù chù shǒu ， qiāo wú shēng xī fēi sù ér zhì ， jiāng tā men chán rào 。
如同无数触手，悄无声息飞速而至，将她们缠绕。
"Xichan!" Xuanshucang and Shuofeng's bodies were suddenly covered in armor.
sī xiàn kàn shì wú xíng ， dàn zài jiē chù dào tā men shēn tǐ de shùn jiān ， yī zhèn xū ruò gǎn dùn shí zì tā men xīn dǐ shēng qǐ 。
丝线看似无形，但在接触到她们身体的瞬间，一阵虚弱感顿时自她们心底升起。
But it couldn't stop the invisible threads.
「 xī chán ！」 xuán sù shang yǔ shuò fēng ， tǐ wài dōu shū rán jiān yǒu zhàn jiǎ fú xiàn 。
「溪婵！」玄素裳与朔锋，体外都倏然间有战甲浮现。
Lu Xichan was in even worse shape. Silver symbols representing array formations kept appearing and vanishing around her, leaving her with cold sweat on her forehead as she grew increasingly terrified.
dàn shì què wú fǎ dǎng zhù zhè wú xíng de sī xiàn 。
但是却无法挡住这无形的丝线。
The battle raged, but others unfamiliar with arrays might not understand what was happening to Lu Xichan.
ér lù xī chán de zhuàng kuàng gèng shì zāo gāo ， zài tā shēn biān ， yí gè gè dài biǎo zhe zhèn fǎ de yín sè fú hào bù duàn chū xiàn 、 què yòu hěn kuài xiāo sàn wú zōng 。
而陆溪婵的状况更是糟糕，在她身边，一个个代表着阵法的银色符号不断出现、却又很快消散无踪。
But she knew all too well: every time she set up an array, a mysterious force instantly broke it apart before it could fully form!
lù xī chán é tóu yǒu lěng hàn mào chū ， yǎn shén zhōng xiān shì zhèn jīng 、 ér hòu shì biàn dé nán yǐ yǎn shì de jīng kǒng 。
陆溪婵额头有冷汗冒出，眼神中先是震惊、而后是变得难以掩饰的惊恐。
It was like the enemy had anticipated exactly what array she would try to set up. The speed at which they broke through her arrays was unbelievable!
zhàn jú fēn luàn ， huò xǔ qí tā bìng bù jīng tōng zhèn fǎ de rén bù zhī dào zài tā shēn shàng jiū jìng fā shēng le shén me 。
战局纷乱，或许其他并不精通阵法的人不知道在她身上究竟发生了什么。
Initially, Lu Xichan thought there must be a traitor in her Strategist Hall who had leaked all of her knowledge.
dàn lù xī chán kě shì shí fēn qīng chǔ ， nà jiù shì tā měi bù xià yí gè zhèn fǎ 、 zhōu wéi jiù chuán lái yī gǔ mò míng de lì liàng ， shùn jiān jiāng zhèn fǎ pò qù ！
但陆溪婵可是十分清楚，那就是她每布下一个阵法、周围就传来一股莫名的力量，瞬间将阵法破去！
But as she pulled out her secret arrays, the same outcome awaited: sudden destruction of the arrays.
shèn zhì lián zhèn fǎ dōu wèi chéng xíng ， jiù cǎn zāo pò jiě ！
甚至连阵法都未成型，就惨遭破解！
Lu Xichan's fear grew uncontrollably. She felt like she was back to when she first met her master.
jiù xiàng shì duì fāng zǎo yǐ jīng zhī dào zì jǐ xiǎng yào bù zhì shén me zhèn fǎ yī yàng ， pò zhèn sù dù zhī kuài ， jiǎn zhí fěi yí suǒ sī ！
就像是对方早已经知道自己想要布置什么阵法一样，破阵速度之快，简直匪夷所思！
Her master's array prowess left her in awe and admiration. Her own talents seemed insignificant compared to his.
qǐ chū lù xī chán yǐ wéi shì zì jǐ cè zhèn táng nèi chū le pàn tú ， jiāng zì jǐ suǒ zhǎng wò de zhèn fǎ quán dōu xiè lòu chū qù 。
起初陆溪婵以为是自己策阵堂内出了叛徒，将自己所掌握的阵法全都泄露出去。
Now, surrounding arrays were far more advanced than her master!
dàn hěn kuài ， suí zhe tā bǎ yā xiāng dǐ de zhèn fǎ ná chū lái ， dàn miàn lín de què shì tóng yī gè jié jú ： zhòu rán zhèn pò ！
但很快，随着她把压箱底的阵法拿出来，但面临的却是同一个结局：骤然阵破！
That was a realm beyond comprehension.
yú shì lù xī chán xīn zhōng de jīng jù zhú jiàn bù kě zǔ dǎng de màn yán kāi lái 。
于是陆溪婵心中的惊惧逐渐不可阻挡的蔓延开来。
"Who are they?"
tā fǎng fú yòu huí dào le dì yī cì jiàn dào zì jǐ shī zūn de shí hòu 。
她仿佛又回到了第一次见到自己师尊的时候。
Lu Xichan, proud of being the Strategist Hall's chief, felt as if countless images of her master appeared around her.
shī zūn suǒ zhǎn xiàn chū lái de qiáng dà zhèn fǎ shuǐ píng ， ràng tā jīng tàn 、 chén zuì 、 chī mí ， zì jǐ yuán xiān yǐn yǐ wéi ào de tiān fù ， zài tā miàn qián ， gēn běn bù zhí yī tí 。
师尊所展现出来的强大阵法水平，让她惊叹、沉醉、痴迷，自己原先引以为傲的天赋，在他面前，根本不值一提。
"My dear Xichan, you disappoint me so much!"
ér cǐ kè ， sì zhōu pò zhèn de cún zài ， zhèn fǎ shuǐ píng shèn zhì hái yào yuǎn zài shī zūn zhī shàng ！
而此刻，四周破阵的存在，阵法水平甚至还要远在师尊之上！
"Do not say I am your disciple in front of others. I cannot bear to be associated with such a coward!"
nà shì tā gēn běn wú fǎ xiǎng xiàng de jìng jiè ！
那是她根本无法想象的境界！
"I will never rest until I see your death, Xichan!"
「 dào dǐ shì shuí ？」
「到底是谁？」
...
shēn wèi wàn xiān méng cè zhèn táng shǒu xí de jiāo ào bèi jī suì ， lù xī chán zhǐ gǎn jué zhōu wéi de yīn yǐng zhōng ， chū xiàn liǎo wú shù zhāng shī zūn de miàn kǒng 。
身为万仙盟策阵堂首席的骄傲被击碎，陆溪婵只感觉周围的阴影中，出现了无数张师尊的面孔。
"No, Master...," Lu Xichan trembled as she fell into the illusion.
「 xī chán a ， nǐ kě tài ràng wèi shī shī wàng le ！」
「溪婵啊，你可太让为师失望了！」
She lost all resistance and was completely enveloped by the thick shadows.
「 jīn hòu bú yào duì rén shuō shì wǒ de dì zǐ ， wèi shī diū bù qǐ zhè ge rén ！」
「今后不要对人说是我的弟子，为师丢不起这个人！」
Seeing this, Xuanshucang's face paled. But facing the Transcendent figure and the attacking threads, she was already struggling to keep up.
「 lù xī chán ， wǒ sǐ bù míng mù a ！」
「陆溪婵，我死不瞑目啊！」
"Brother Fengxing, I have temporarily sealed Xichan. However, just now..."
……
……
Mokurubin's voice sounded with some confusion.
「 bù ， bú shì zhè yàng de shī zūn ……」 shēn chù huàn jué zhī hòu ， lù xī chán sè sè fā dǒu 。
「不，不是这样的师尊……」身处幻觉之后，陆溪婵瑟瑟发抖。
"Haha, merely breaking through her mental weakness. Who would have thought that the Strategist Hall chief, renowned across the heavens, is such a cowardly disciple?" Li Fan cackled in response.
jìng rán yī shí jiān wán quán shī qù le fǎn kàng lì 。
竟然一时间完全失去了反抗力。
"Indeed." Mokurubin didn't dwell on it as the battle continued.
zhōu wéi nóng hòu de yīn yǐng chè dǐ jiāng qí guǒ zhù ， ér hòu tā xiāo shī zài zhú hǎi zhī zhōng 。
周围浓厚的阴影彻底将其裹住，而后她消失在竹海之中。
"My remaining strength is rapidly dissipating. I fear I won't be able to seal Xuanshucang and Shuofeng..."
jiàn dào zhè yí mù ， xuán sù shang bù jīn huā róng shī sè 。 dàn shì miàn duì tóu dǐng de tiān zūn fǎ xiàng ， yǐ jí wú shù sī xiàn de wéi gōng ， tā zì jǐ yǐ jīng shì zhuō jīn jiàn zhǒu le 。
见到这一幕，玄素裳不禁花容失色。但是面对头顶的天尊法相，以及无数丝线的围攻，她自己已经是捉襟见肘了。
"It doesn't matter, they are already doomed."
「 xīng wàng xiōng dì ， wǒ yǐ jīng zàn shí jiāng lù xī chán fēng yìn 。 bù guò ， gāng gāng ……」 mò rú bīn yǒu xiē yí huò de shēng yīn chuán lái 。
「兴旺兄弟，我已经暂时将陆溪婵封印。不过，刚刚……」墨儒斌有些疑惑的声音传来。
The two briefly communicated while their attacks remained deadly.
「 hē hē ， bù guò shì qià hǎo jī pò le tā de xīn líng ruò diǎn bà le 。 shuí yòu néng xiǎng dào ， míng zhèn tiān xià de cè zhèn táng shǒu xí ， jìng rán shì gè pà jí le shī zūn de dǎn xiǎo guǐ ne ……」 lǐ fán yě jié jié guài xiào huí yìng 。
「呵呵，不过是恰好击破了她的心灵弱点罢了。谁又能想到，名震天下的策阵堂首席，竟然是个怕极了师尊的胆小鬼呢……」李凡也桀桀怪笑回应。
Tianyang and his companions controlled the array. Even with armor, Xuanshucang was like a leaf in the wind, barely holding on.
「 yuán lái rú cǐ 。」 zhàn shì hái méi jié shù ， mò rú bīn yě méi yǒu jiū jié cǐ shì 。
「原来如此。」战事还没结束，墨儒斌也没有纠结此事。
Red light protected her mind but was constantly pressured by the Transcendent figure's gaze from above.
「 wǒ shèng xià de lì liàng ， zhèng zài kuài sù liú shì 。 kǒng pà bù zú yǐ fēng yìn xuán sù shang gēn shuò fēng le ……」
「我剩下的力量，正在快速流逝。恐怕不足以封印玄素裳跟朔锋了……」
She had reached her limit.
「 wú fáng ， tā men yǐ jīng zài jié nán táo le 。」
「无妨，他们已经在劫难逃了。」
Xuanshucang realized that the figure above wasn't the actual Transcendent. It was an optimal manifestation to instantly intimidate her mental state.
èr rén duǎn zàn gōu tōng de tóng shí ， gōng shì yī jiù zhì mìng 。
二人短暂沟通的同时，攻势依旧致命。
After all, helping Tianxuan Mirror create a human avatar violated the Transcendent's rules.
tiān yáng sān rén zhǔ chí zhèn fǎ ， jí biàn yǒu zhe zhàn jiǎ hù tǐ ， xuán sù shang yě rú fēng zhōng fú píng 、 jí jí kě wēi 。
天阳三人主持阵法，即便有着战甲护体，玄素裳也如风中浮萍、及及可危。
Though not the true Transcendent, it still exerted immense pressure on Xuanshucang.
fēi hóng sè guāng máng hù zhù xīn shén ， què bèi tiān kōng zhōng de tiān zūn fǎ xiàng tóu xià de mù guāng bù duàn yā pò 。
绯红色光芒护住心神，却被天空中的天尊法相投下的目光不断压迫。
The surrounding shadows filled with laughter made Xuanshucang's illusions stronger, making it hard to resist.
yǐ rán dá dào suǒ néng chéng shòu de jí xiàn 。
已然达到所能承受的极限。
And the gray threadsentwine her body grew thicker and thicker.
xuán sù shang zhè shí hòu yě kàn chū lái ， tóu dǐng de xū yǐng ， qí shí gēn běn bú shì shén me chuán fǎ tiān zūn xiāng 。
玄素裳这时候也看出来，头顶的虚影，其实根本不是什么传法天尊相。
Her thoughts and actions slowed down.
bù guò shì wèi le néng gòu dì yī shí jiān zhèn shè tā de xīn shén ， ér yǎn huà chū de zuì jiā jù xiàng 。
不过是为了能够第一时间震慑她的心神，而衍化出的最佳具象。
"Who are they?"
bì jìng bāng zhù tiān xuán jìng fēn chū rén lèi fēn shēn ， shì wéi bèi le chuán fǎ tiān zūn suǒ chuàng lì de zhì dù de 。
毕竟帮助天玄镜分出人类分身，是违背了传法天尊所创立的制度的。
Before losing consciousness, Xuanshucang had countless unanswered questions.
yào shuō xuán sù shang xīn lǐ méi yǒu hài pà ， nà shì bù kě néng de 。
要说玄素裳心里没有害怕，那是不可能的。
With two bound Dao Companions, the battle was already a foregone conclusion. Shuofeng's avatar, with its divine realm strength, couldn't intervene.
suī rán bú shì tiān zūn fǎ xiàng běn zūn ， dàn dài gěi xuán sù shang de yā lì ， què yì diǎn méi shǎo 。
虽然不是天尊法相本尊，但带给玄素裳的压力，却一点没少。
Under the combined mental pressure of four Dao Companions, Shuofeng had long passed out.
yǐ jí zhōu wéi bù duàn chuán lái guài xiào de yīn yǐng ， gèng shì ràng xuán sù shang huàn jué cóng shēng ， nán yǐ zhāo jià 。
以及周围不断传来怪笑的阴影，更是让玄素裳幻觉丛生，难以招架。
Li Fan watched the two sleeping female Dao Companions in the bamboo forest.
ér cóng zhàn dòu kāi shǐ ， jiù yì zhí zài tā shēn shàng chán rào de huī sè sī xiàn ， yě shì yuè jī yuè duō 。
而从战斗开始，就一直在她身上缠绕的灰色丝线，也是越积越多。
One was breathtakingly beautiful while Xuanshucang seemed like a young girl, still innocent and youthful.
tā de sī xù 、 dòng zuò ， yě yīn zhī biàn dé huǎn màn qǐ lái 。
她的思绪、动作，也因之变得缓慢起来。
"Brother Fengxing, my strength is about to dissipate. I entrust this place to you."
「 dào dǐ shì shén me rén ？」
「到底是什么人？」
The shadows around the bamboo sea converged into a vague figure.
shī qù yì shí qián ， xuán sù shang nǎo hǎi zhōng shǎn guò wú shù bù jiě de niàn tou 。
失去意识前，玄素裳脑海中闪过无数不解的念头。
He looked at Li Fan and said slowly, "If there's any news of the Heavenly Mirror avatar, contact me quickly."
liǎng wèi hé dào yǐ rán jiù fù ， jiē xià lái de zhàn dòu yǐ jīng méi yǒu shén me xuán niàn 。
两位合道已然就缚，接下来的战斗已经没有什么悬念。
"The body it possessed has been completely destroyed. Remember to bring another one next time."
shuò fēng de huà shēn → huà shén shí lì ， běn jiù chā bù shàng shǒu 。
朔锋的化身→化神实力，本就插不上手。
"In the same hidden cave as before."
zài sì wèi hé dào zhèn fǎ lián shǒu de jīng shén yā pò xià ， gèng shì zǎo jiù yūn jué le guò qù 。
在四位合道阵法联手的精神压迫下，更是早就晕厥了过去。
His voice faded with the shadows.
jiāng zhú hǎi dòng fǔ nèi de qí yú xiū shì quán bèi shōu yú dòng tiān zhōng zhèn yā ， lǐ fán kàn zhe qián fāng hūn shuì zhōng de liǎng wèi hé dào nǚ xiū 。
将竹海洞府内的其余修士全被收于洞天中镇压，李凡看着前方昏睡中的两位合道女修。
"This battle went so smoothly; Mokurubin's shadow array played a crucial role even though we weren't enemies. I felt pressure, even glimpsing Tiyi and Immortal Vastness in the darkness..."
jù shì yǒu qīng guó qīng chéng zhī mào ， lù xī chán qì zhì huá guì 、 xuán sù shang què shì wǎn rú nián qīng nǚ zǐ bān ， fǎng fú zhì qì wèi xiāo 。
俱是有倾国倾城之貌，陆溪婵气质华贵、玄素裳却是宛如年轻女子般，仿佛稚气未消。
"The Heavenly Mirror Sect... truly extraordinary."
「 xīng wàng xiōng dì ， wǒ lì liàng jí jiāng sàn qù ， zhè lǐ jiù jiāo gěi nǐ le 。」
「兴旺兄弟，我力量即将散去，这里就交给你了。」
Li Fan focused on Xuanshucang and Shuofeng.
lǒng zhào zhú hǎi de wú biān yīn yǐng guī lǒng ， zuì hòu biàn chéng yī dào mó hú de shēn yǐng 。
笼罩竹海的无边阴影归拢，最后变成一道模湖的身影。
"Attendant, should we retreat now?" asked Huabadaoren cautiously.
tā kàn zhe lǐ fán ， huǎn huǎn shuō dào ：「 ruò shì yǒu xuán tiān bǎo jìng fēn shēn de xiāo xī ， jǐn kuài lián xì wǒ 。」
他看着李凡，缓缓说道：「若是有玄天宝镜分身的消息，尽快联系我。」
Li Fan pondered for a moment before shaking his head. "You stay here at the bamboo forest entrance to guard it."
「 suǒ zhàn jù shēn tǐ yǐ jīng chè dǐ bèi huǐ ， xià yī cì jiàn miàn ， jì de zài dài jù guò lái 。」
「所占据身体已经彻底被毁，下一次见面，记得再带具过来。」
"I will interrogate the Heavenly Mirror avatar in person."
「 hái shì zài shàng cì de yǐn nì dòng tiān zhī zhōng 。」
「还是在上次的隐匿洞天之中。」
The three left while Li Fan took out two [True Deception Fruits].
shēng yīn suí zhe yīn yǐng ， huǎn huǎn yī qí xiāo sàn 。
声音随着阴影，缓缓一齐消散。
"Only two left, time to ask the Five Elders for more," he said as he subtly weaved a lie.
「 cǐ zhàn rú cǐ shùn lì ， mò rú bīn de zhè zhē tiān bì rì de yīn yǐng gōng bù kě méi 。」
「此战如此顺利，墨儒斌的这遮天蔽日的阴影功不可没。」
After the fruits emitted brilliant light, Li Fan fed them to himself.
"Be careful,锋儿 (this term seems to be a proper noun or a specific name, so it remains unchanged)!"
Xuanshucang quickly moved to Shuofeng's side, her expression grave.
Lu Xichan immediately tried to contact the outside world but found it impossible to connect.
"Little scoundrel! When transmitting divine teachings in person, why not kneel down?"
Four voices echoed like thunder in their ears.
In the dim sky, a divine figure of the Transcendent appeared as if by magic, staring down at them with an imposing presence.
Boom!
An immenseintangible pressure suddenly descended, turning the bamboo pavilion into dust.
The ground sank several feet under the rumbling sound.
Xuanshucang and Shuofeng were momentarily trapped by this pressure, unable to move.
Before they could struggle, five blood moons suddenly appeared in the shadowy sky.
"Reel out!"
A cold voice without emotion rang from above.
Countless invisible threads descended from the blood moons like countless tentacles, swiftly wrapping around them.
Though seeminglyintangible, these threads caused a sense of weakness to rise within Xuanshucang and Shuofeng as soon as they touched their bodies.
"Xichan!" Xuanshucang and Shuofeng's bodies were suddenly covered in armor.
But it couldn't stop the invisible threads.
Lu Xichan was in even worse shape. Silver symbols representing array formations kept appearing and vanishing around her, leaving her with cold sweat on her forehead as she grew increasingly terrified.
The battle raged, but others unfamiliar with arrays might not understand what was happening to Lu Xichan.
But she knew all too well: every time she set up an array, a mysterious force instantly broke it apart before it could fully form!
It was like the enemy had anticipated exactly what array she would try to set up. The speed at which they broke through her arrays was unbelievable!
Initially, Lu Xichan thought there must be a traitor in her Strategist Hall who had leaked all of her knowledge.
But as she pulled out her secret arrays, the same outcome awaited: sudden destruction of the arrays.
Lu Xichan's fear grew uncontrollably. She felt like she was back to when she first met her master.
Her master's array prowess left her in awe and admiration. Her own talents seemed insignificant compared to his.
Now, surrounding arrays were far more advanced than her master!
That was a realm beyond comprehension.
"Who are they?"
Lu Xichan, proud of being the Strategist Hall's chief, felt as if countless images of her master appeared around her.
"My dear Xichan, you disappoint me so much!"
"Do not say I am your disciple in front of others. I cannot bear to be associated with such a coward!"
"I will never rest until I see your death, Xichan!"
...
"No, Master...," Lu Xichan trembled as she fell into the illusion.
She lost all resistance and was completely enveloped by the thick shadows.
Seeing this, Xuanshucang's face paled. But facing the Transcendent figure and the attacking threads, she was already struggling to keep up.
"Brother Fengxing, I have temporarily sealed Xichan. However, just now..."
Mokurubin's voice sounded with some confusion.
"Haha, merely breaking through her mental weakness. Who would have thought that the Strategist Hall chief, renowned across the heavens, is such a cowardly disciple?" Li Fan cackled in response.
"Indeed." Mokurubin didn't dwell on it as the battle continued.
"My remaining strength is rapidly dissipating. I fear I won't be able to seal Xuanshucang and Shuofeng..."
"It doesn't matter, they are already doomed."
The two briefly communicated while their attacks remained deadly.
Tianyang and his companions controlled the array. Even with armor, Xuanshucang was like a leaf in the wind, barely holding on.
Red light protected her mind but was constantly pressured by the Transcendent figure's gaze from above.
She had reached her limit.
Xuanshucang realized that the figure above wasn't the actual Transcendent. It was an optimal manifestation to instantly intimidate her mental state.
After all, helping Tianxuan Mirror create a human avatar violated the Transcendent's rules.
Though not the true Transcendent, it still exerted immense pressure on Xuanshucang.
The surrounding shadows filled with laughter made Xuanshucang's illusions stronger, making it hard to resist.
And the gray threadsentwine her body grew thicker and thicker.
Her thoughts and actions slowed down.
"Who are they?"
Before losing consciousness, Xuanshucang had countless unanswered questions.
With two bound Dao Companions, the battle was already a foregone conclusion. Shuofeng's avatar, with its divine realm strength, couldn't intervene.
Under the combined mental pressure of four Dao Companions, Shuofeng had long passed out.
Li Fan watched the two sleeping female Dao Companions in the bamboo forest.
One was breathtakingly beautiful while Xuanshucang seemed like a young girl, still innocent and youthful.
"Brother Fengxing, my strength is about to dissipate. I entrust this place to you."
The shadows around the bamboo sea converged into a vague figure.
He looked at Li Fan and said slowly, "If there's any news of the Heavenly Mirror avatar, contact me quickly."
"The body it possessed has been completely destroyed. Remember to bring another one next time."
"In the same hidden cave as before."
His voice faded with the shadows.
"This battle went so smoothly; Mokurubin's shadow array played a crucial role even though we weren't enemies. I felt pressure, even glimpsing Tiyi and Immortal Vastness in the darkness..."
"The Heavenly Mirror Sect... truly extraordinary."
Li Fan focused on Xuanshucang and Shuofeng.
"Attendant, should we retreat now?" asked Huabadaoren cautiously.
Li Fan pondered for a moment before shaking his head. "You stay here at the bamboo forest entrance to guard it."
"I will interrogate the Heavenly Mirror avatar in person."
The three left while Li Fan took out two [True Deception Fruits].
"Only two left, time to ask the Five Elders for more," he said as he subtly weaved a lie.
After the fruits emitted brilliant light, Li Fan fed them to himself.