zhèng chù zài yóu yù zhī zhōng de zhāng fán ， bìng méi yǒu zhù yì dào xuān yuán hóng de shén qíng biàn huà 。
正处在犹豫之中的张凡，并没有注意到轩辕宏的神情变化。
Zhang Fang was slowly recovering from the initial excitement of leaving. While he refused to admit it, his heart had already started to regret his decision. The dangers and vastness of the Dao Yin were far more terrifying than he had anticipated. It was one thing to read about them; it was another to experience them firsthand.
chéng rán ， tā dí què yǒu xiē bèi zhòu rán mù dǔ de shān hǎi dào yān zhēn xiàng gěi xià dào le 。 dàn tiān xìng shǐ rán ， jiā zhī hái yǒu zhì bǎo “ hái zhēn ” bàng shēn 。
诚然，他的确有些被骤然目睹的山海道湮真相给吓到了。但天性使然，加之还有至宝“还真”傍身。
"Even if there are other places within the Sea and Mountains where I can find refuge, the risks are still immense," Zhang Fang thought.
zhēn ràng tā yǒng yuǎn dōu dāi zài zhè fāng cùn zhī dì ……
真让他永远都呆在这方寸之地……
Just as he was feeling relieved that he still had 90 uses left for "Zhēn Rén," his expression suddenly changed.
shí zài yǒu xiē bù gān xīn 。
实在有些不甘心。
"A fellow with 'Zhēn Rén' nearby? Can't use it temporarily?"
bì jìng tā kě bù xiàng chuí diào wēng qián bèi nà yàng ， sì hū néng zuò zài nà diào shàng yī bèi zi de yú 。
毕竟他可不像垂钓翁前辈那样，似乎能坐在那钓上一辈子的鱼。
He couldn't understand what this meant, especially after the shock of seeing the true nature of the Dao Yin.
“ zài ràng wǒ xiǎng xiǎng ， zài ràng wǒ xiǎng xiǎng 。” zhāng fán yī shí jiān yě yǒu xiē ná bù zhǔn zhǔ yì 。
“再让我想想，再让我想想。”张凡一时间也有些拿不准主意。
From birth to now, he had always believed himself to be a legendary hero destined for greatness. Even when his Golden Finger was discovered, he managed to remain unharmed due to his belief in his destiny. However, just as he left the newbie village, he encountered someone with the same template.
xuān yuán hóng méi yǒu cuī cù ， bù guò què shì sì hū yǐ jīng yù jiàn le zhāng fán zuì zhōng suǒ huì zuò jué dìng 。
轩辕宏没有催促，不过却是似乎已经预见了张凡最终所会做决定。
"What's going on?" Zhang Fang thought, feeling both shocked and angry.
cǐ fāng shì jiè ， shí jiān fǎng fú tíng zhì 。
此方世界，时间仿佛停滞。
Before he could think further, a sea of flames engulfed him from all sides. The intense heat forced him out into the open.
chuí diào wēng gēn bèi xīn bèi zhuō lái shí bǎn ， yī dà yī xiǎo shēn yǐng ， shǐ zhōng duān zuò chuí diào 。
垂钓翁跟被新被捉来石板，一大一小身影，始终端坐垂钓。
"Friend, please wait..."
xuān yuán hóng zé shì dà bù fèn shí jiān gēn tā dào lǚ rú jiāo sì qī ， ǒu ěr huì guò lái guān xīn yī xià zhāng fán 。
轩辕宏则是大部分时间跟她道侣如胶似漆，偶尔会过来关心一下张凡。
Zhang Fang wanted to discuss their similar situations with the other person but found no interest in communication. Instead, the attacks became more intense as if they were trying to kill him.
zhì yú xuān yuán hóng suǒ shuō ， qí tā qián bèi ， zhāng fán dǎo shì méi yǒu fā xiàn 。
至于轩辕宏所说，其他前辈，张凡倒是没有发现。
The surrounding flames had the power to destroy heaven and earth, and even the Dao Yin waves seemed to be suppressed by them. Despite his attempts to escape, Zhang Fang could not break free from the fiery封锁.
xiǎng lái shì tā men bù yuàn bèi dǎ rǎo 。
想来是他们不愿被打扰。
"Is this their intention to kill me?"
cǐ jiān yì yǒu shēng líng ， zhǐ bù guò shòu mìng jí qí yōu zhǎng ， zhí dào shān hǎi pò miè zhī qián 、 dōu méi yǒu shuāi lǎo zhī yōu 。 ér zhè fāng tiān dì yě shì yǒu shēng mìng bān ， dà xiǎo guī mó yǔ rì jù zēng 。 zī yuán wú yǒu yòng jǐn zhī shí 。
此间亦有生灵，只不过寿命极其悠长，直到山海破灭之前、都没有衰老之忧。而这方天地也似有生命般，大小规模与日俱增。资源无有用尽之时。
Zhang Fang finally realized that he was in mortal danger. In a moment of desperation, he used "Zhēn Rén."
cóng mǒu zhǒng yì yì shàng lái shuō ， dí què kě chēng yī fāng lè tǔ 。
从某种意义上来说，的确可称一方乐土。
With a flick of his hand, Lin Fan, who had set off the flames, was captured by Zhang Fang.
lǐ yīng zhǎo bú dào tiāo tī zhī chù 。
理应找不到挑剔之处。
Lin Fan's face showed shock and instinctive resistance, but his movements were restrained as if bound by invisible fishing lines.
dàn ……
但……
Just when the enemy was about to kill him, Zhang Fang hesitated. This was the first time in his life that he had killed someone.
shí nián guò qù 、 bǎi nián guò qù ， zhāng fán yī rán méi yǒu shì yìng zhè lǐ 。
十年过去、百年过去，张凡依然没有适应这里。
Moreover, not only did Lin Fan share a similar destiny with Zhang Fang, but their aura also seemed to be subtly connected.
nǎ pà tā měi tiān dōu guò de wú yōu wú lǜ ， què shǐ zhōng jué de ， shēn shòu shù fù 。
哪怕他每天都过的无忧无虑，却始终觉得，身受束缚。
"Perhaps there is some connection between us," Zhang Fang thought.
bā bǎi nián hòu ， zhāng fán zhōng yú shòu bù liǎo le 。
八百年后，张凡终于受不了了。
Suddenly, it felt as if a gust of wind blew past him. Lin Fan, who had been reduced to ashes by the flames, was reborn in front of Zhang Fang's eyes.
tā lái dào xuān yuán hóng miàn qián ， shén qíng sù mù 。
他来到轩辕宏面前，神情肃穆。
Zhang Fang's heart raced as he realized that the black fire was aimed at his forehead.
“ kàn lái ， nǐ kǎo lǜ hǎo le 。” duì yú tā de dào lái ， zǎo yǒu yù liào 。 xuān yuán hóng pǒ wèi gǎn kǎi de shuō dào 。
“看来，你考虑好了。”对于他的到来，早有预料。轩辕宏颇为感慨的说道。
"Am I about to fall into this abyss?"
zhāng fán diǎn le diǎn tóu 。
张凡点了点头。
Just as the dark fire threatened to consume his soul, a green light appeared and blocked all attacks.
“ nǐ kě yào xiǎng hǎo le 。 yí dàn lí kāi zhè lǐ ， kě méi yǒu jī huì zài huí lái le 。” xuān yuán hóng shí fēn zhèng zhòng de shuō le zhè me yī jù 。
“你可要想好了。一旦离开这里，可没有机会再回来了。”轩辕宏十分郑重的说了这么一句。
"Brother Xuan!"
zhāng fán bìng bù néng zhēn zhèng lǐ jiě huà zhōng hán yì 。
张凡并不能真正理解话中含义。
Zhang Fang instantly recognized the life-saving talisman given by Xuan before their parting. He had thought he would never use it in his lifetime, but now it was activated halfway through its journey.
bā bǎi nián shù fù 、 yī zhāo tuō kùn ， cǐ kè tā nèi xīn zhèng rú tuō jiāng zhī yě mǎ ， jí yù fàng zòng chí chěng 。
八百年束缚、一朝脱困，此刻他内心正如脱缰之野马，极欲放纵驰骋。
Knowing that this might be his last chance, Zhang Fang made a firm decision.
“ wǒ yì yǐ jué 。 jué bù hòu huǐ 。”
“我意已决。绝不后悔。”
"Life and Death Parting!"
“ hǎo ba 。” xuān yuán hóng qīng tàn yī shēng 。
“好吧。”轩辕宏轻叹一声。
With these words, Zhang Fang seemed to split into two halves—one filled with death energy like an ancient zombie, the other full of vitality like a thousand-year-old tree.
“ shén me shí hòu dòng shēn ？” tā yòu wèn dào 。
“什么时候动身？”他又问道。
The death avatar slashed at its own head. At the same time, Lin Fan also cried out in pain as his head was severed.
“ xiàn zài 。” zhāng fán chén shēng dào 。
“现在。”张凡沉声道。
This wasn't just about physical destruction; their souls and thoughts were separated by this single slash and fell into Zhang Fang's hands.
“ wǒ pà zài dāi xiē rì zi ， yì zhì biàn huì yòu xiāo chén xià qù ， méi yǒu zhè bān jué xīn 。” tā jiě shì dào 。
“我怕再呆些日子，意志便会又消沉下去，没有这般决心。”他解释道。
"Die!"
“ yě hǎo 。 nà wǒ jiù sòng nǐ zuì hòu yī chéng 。 qián lù kǎn kě ， wǒ yě bù néng bāng nǐ shén me 。”
“也好。那我就送你最后一程。前路坎坷，我也不能帮你什么。”
Zhang Fang did not hesitate any longer and stabbed the death avatar with a finger on his own severed head. His body shattered, taking Lin Fan with him to the afterlife.
xuān yuán hóng péi tóng zhī xià ， zhāng fán zǒu chū le nà piàn xū jiǎ zhī tiān 。
轩辕宏陪同之下，张凡走出了那片虚假之天。
The disappearance of the death avatar had no impact on Zhang Fang's actual survival. Endless green vitality nourished him, allowing him to quickly recover from his injuries.
zài dù gǎn shòu dào wú qióng dào yān wēi yā ， zhāng fán xīn lǐ běn néng wèi jù sī sī yǒng xiàn 。
再度感受到无穷道湮威压，张凡心里本能畏惧丝丝涌现。
This battle left a deep psychological impact on Zhang Fang, far more significant than physical and spiritual recovery.
dàn tā tóng shí ， yě chǎn shēng le hǎi kuò píng yú yuè 、 tiān gāo rèn niǎo fēi de dà zì zài 。
但他同时，也产生了海阔凭鱼跃、天高任鸟飞的大自在。
"Zhēn Rén" could now be used again, temporarily turning danger into safety.
zhǐ xiǎng zòng shēng kuáng xiào ， xuān xiè xīn zhōng shū chàng 。
只想纵声狂啸，宣泄心中舒畅。
Moreover...
xuān yuán hóng zhǐ rèn yóu zhāng fán biǎo dá ， zuì hòu lín bié zhī jì ， tā jiāng yī kuài yù pèi dì le guò qù 。
轩辕宏只任由张凡表达，最后临别之际，他将一块玉佩递了过去。
"I can feel the 'Zhēn Rén' energy of the other person being absorbed by me."
“ yù dào zhì mìng wēi jī ， cǐ yù pèi kě tì nǐ dǎng zhù yī jié 。”
“遇到致命危机，此玉佩可替你挡住一劫。”
Zhang Fang closed his eyes and felt a strange energy growing within him.
“ bù guò yě zhǐ kě dǐ dǎng yī cì 。”
“不过也只可抵挡一次。”
"Xuan's senior mentioned that Zhēn Rén is about the transformation between true and false, the Dao of True and False."
“ jīn hòu jiū jìng zǒu xiàng hé fāng ， quán píng nǐ zì shēn zào huà le 。”
“今后究竟走向何方，全凭你自身造化了。”
He had privately asked Brother Xuan. This path seemed to be one he alone could perceive and cultivate, even for someone as talented as him who couldn't understand it at all.
zhāng fán qiān ēn wàn xiè ， bài bié le xuān yuán hóng 。
张凡千恩万谢，拜别了轩辕宏。
"Now, there are two more people with 'Zhēn Rén.'"
héng dù dào yān ， tà làng xíng yú shān hǎi zhī zhōng 。
横渡道湮，踏浪行于山海之中。
And not just that; there were many more.
ér tā lái shí suǒ zài ， gēn xuān yuán hóng yì qǐ ， shū rán yǐn nì yú shān hǎi zhī zhōng 。
而他来时所在，跟轩辕宏一起，倏然隐匿于山海之中。
After killing Lin Fan, Zhang Fang also obtained some of his memories. Before encountering him, Lin Fan had already met three other people with "Zhēn Rén." Despite overcoming numerous challenges, he still fell to Zhang Fang's hands.
nà fāng shì jiè nèi 。
那方世界内。
"This person is a practitioner of the Ash and Silence Fire Dao..."
xuān yuán hóng ， chuí diào wēng ， cháng shēng kè yǐ jí qí tā yī gòng sān dào shēn yǐng ， jiē qí qí tái tóu 。
轩辕宏，垂钓翁，长生客以及其他一共三道身影，皆齐齐抬头。
"Average stuff."
cháo zhe 【 hái zhēn 】 shēn yǐng ， yǐ jí lǐ fán běn zūn suǒ zài 【 zhū shén biàn 】 shì jiè kàn lái 。
朝着【还真】身影，以及李凡本尊所在【诛神变】世界看来。
Zhang Fang frowned but then relaxed. From what he learned from Lin Fan's memories, this Dao was among the most advanced in the Sea and Mountains, something that ordinary cultivators would never achieve in their lifetimes.
shì xiàn sǎo guò ， suī méi yǒu zuì zhōng què dìng fāng wèi ， què yě suǒ dìng le dà zhì wèi zhì 。
视线扫过，虽没有最终确定方位，却也锁定了大致位置。
"I now understand why Xuan's senior might be more complex than I imagined... "
zhāng fán zài cǐ jiè shù qiān zài ， dǐ xì réng méi yǒu wán quán mō qīng 。 dàn yě zhī xiǎo le gè dà gài 。
张凡在此界数千载，底细仍没有完全摸清。但也知晓了个大概。
Realizing this, Zhang Fang finally understood the meaning of Xuan saying he could not return.
“ qí shí ， zhāng xiōng rén hái bú cuò 。 kě xī le ， zhù dìng bú huì yǒu dì èr gè zhāng fán lái cǐ le 。”
“其实，张兄人还不错。可惜了，注定不会有第二个张凡来此了。”
But Zhang Fang only felt regret for a moment before his resolve hardened again.
“ bì jìng shì zhēn jiǎ dà dào ， zhòu jiān zhī xià bèi qí tū pò fēng suǒ jiàng lín ， yě bú shì shén me diū rén de shì qíng 。 hǎo zài wǒ yǐ jīng wán shàn le cǐ jiè fáng yù ， bú huì zài yǒu qí zi jìn lái le 。”
“毕竟是真假大道，骤间之下被其突破封锁降临，也不是什么丢人的事情。好在我已经完善了此界防御，不会再有棋子进来了。”
"Compared to eternal peace, such killing and plundering..."
“ chú fēi shì nà rén qīn lín 。”
“除非是那人亲临。”
"...are better suited to me."
“ pò zhèn zi qián bèi xīn kǔ le 。” xuān yuán hóng shuō dào 。
“破阵子前辈辛苦了。”轩辕宏说道。
Even though there was no significant gain from this encounter, Zhang Fang felt an uncontainable excitement deep down.
pò zhèn zi shì xiàn ， què shì shǐ zhōng méi yǒu cóng 【 zhū shén biàn 】 fāng xiàng yí kāi 。
破阵子视线，却是始终没有从【诛神变】方向移开。
"I will see how many others like me are out here in the endless Sea and Mountains!"
liáng jiǔ zhī hòu ， tā ruò yǒu suǒ shī de shuō dào ：“ céng jīng ， sì hū wǒ céng yǔ qí bìng jiān zuò zhàn 。 zhǐ kě xī ， xiàn zài què shì sàng shī yǒng qì le 。”
良久之后，他若有所失的说道：“曾经，似乎我曾与其并肩作战。只可惜，现在却是丧失勇气了。”
"How many I meet, I kill. Until..."
shuō bà ， tā shǒu zhōng fú xiàn jiǔ hú lú ， yī yǐn ér jǐn 。
说罢，他手中浮现酒葫芦，一饮而尽。
"Find the true mastermind behind it all!"
“ céng jīng wú děng yǐ wéi ， shān hǎi cún xù fāng nǎi shì dà dào shǐ rán 。 bù jǐn jǐn shì nǐ ， zài zuò gè wèi ， shuí yòu bù céng wèi jiù shì fèn lì ér bó ？”
“曾经吾等以为，山海存续方乃是大道使然。不仅仅是你，在座各位，谁又不曾为救世奋力而搏？”
Zhang Fang, even if he didn't fully understand that he might be caught up in a massive conspiracy, was determined to break through it and seek revenge!
Zhang Fang was slowly recovering from the initial excitement of leaving. While he refused to admit it, his heart had already started to regret his decision. The dangers and vastness of the Dao Yin were far more terrifying than he had anticipated. It was one thing to read about them; it was another to experience them firsthand.
"Even if there are other places within the Sea and Mountains where I can find refuge, the risks are still immense," Zhang Fang thought.
Just as he was feeling relieved that he still had 90 uses left for "Zhēn Rén," his expression suddenly changed.
"A fellow with 'Zhēn Rén' nearby? Can't use it temporarily?"
He couldn't understand what this meant, especially after the shock of seeing the true nature of the Dao Yin.
From birth to now, he had always believed himself to be a legendary hero destined for greatness. Even when his Golden Finger was discovered, he managed to remain unharmed due to his belief in his destiny. However, just as he left the newbie village, he encountered someone with the same template.
"What's going on?" Zhang Fang thought, feeling both shocked and angry.
Before he could think further, a sea of flames engulfed him from all sides. The intense heat forced him out into the open.
"Friend, please wait..."
Zhang Fang wanted to discuss their similar situations with the other person but found no interest in communication. Instead, the attacks became more intense as if they were trying to kill him.
The surrounding flames had the power to destroy heaven and earth, and even the Dao Yin waves seemed to be suppressed by them. Despite his attempts to escape, Zhang Fang could not break free from the fiery封锁.
"Is this their intention to kill me?"
Zhang Fang finally realized that he was in mortal danger. In a moment of desperation, he used "Zhēn Rén."
With a flick of his hand, Lin Fan, who had set off the flames, was captured by Zhang Fang.
Lin Fan's face showed shock and instinctive resistance, but his movements were restrained as if bound by invisible fishing lines.
Just when the enemy was about to kill him, Zhang Fang hesitated. This was the first time in his life that he had killed someone.
Moreover, not only did Lin Fan share a similar destiny with Zhang Fang, but their aura also seemed to be subtly connected.
"Perhaps there is some connection between us," Zhang Fang thought.
Suddenly, it felt as if a gust of wind blew past him. Lin Fan, who had been reduced to ashes by the flames, was reborn in front of Zhang Fang's eyes.
Zhang Fang's heart raced as he realized that the black fire was aimed at his forehead.
"Am I about to fall into this abyss?"
Just as the dark fire threatened to consume his soul, a green light appeared and blocked all attacks.
"Brother Xuan!"
Zhang Fang instantly recognized the life-saving talisman given by Xuan before their parting. He had thought he would never use it in his lifetime, but now it was activated halfway through its journey.
Knowing that this might be his last chance, Zhang Fang made a firm decision.
"Life and Death Parting!"
With these words, Zhang Fang seemed to split into two halves—one filled with death energy like an ancient zombie, the other full of vitality like a thousand-year-old tree.
The death avatar slashed at its own head. At the same time, Lin Fan also cried out in pain as his head was severed.
This wasn't just about physical destruction; their souls and thoughts were separated by this single slash and fell into Zhang Fang's hands.
"Die!"
Zhang Fang did not hesitate any longer and stabbed the death avatar with a finger on his own severed head. His body shattered, taking Lin Fan with him to the afterlife.
The disappearance of the death avatar had no impact on Zhang Fang's actual survival. Endless green vitality nourished him, allowing him to quickly recover from his injuries.
This battle left a deep psychological impact on Zhang Fang, far more significant than physical and spiritual recovery.
"Zhēn Rén" could now be used again, temporarily turning danger into safety.
Moreover...
"I can feel the 'Zhēn Rén' energy of the other person being absorbed by me."
Zhang Fang closed his eyes and felt a strange energy growing within him.
"Xuan's senior mentioned that Zhēn Rén is about the transformation between true and false, the Dao of True and False."
He had privately asked Brother Xuan. This path seemed to be one he alone could perceive and cultivate, even for someone as talented as him who couldn't understand it at all.
"Now, there are two more people with 'Zhēn Rén.'"
And not just that; there were many more.
After killing Lin Fan, Zhang Fang also obtained some of his memories. Before encountering him, Lin Fan had already met three other people with "Zhēn Rén." Despite overcoming numerous challenges, he still fell to Zhang Fang's hands.
"This person is a practitioner of the Ash and Silence Fire Dao..."
"Average stuff."
Zhang Fang frowned but then relaxed. From what he learned from Lin Fan's memories, this Dao was among the most advanced in the Sea and Mountains, something that ordinary cultivators would never achieve in their lifetimes.
"I now understand why Xuan's senior might be more complex than I imagined... "
Realizing this, Zhang Fang finally understood the meaning of Xuan saying he could not return.
But Zhang Fang only felt regret for a moment before his resolve hardened again.
"Compared to eternal peace, such killing and plundering..."
"...are better suited to me."
Even though there was no significant gain from this encounter, Zhang Fang felt an uncontainable excitement deep down.
"I will see how many others like me are out here in the endless Sea and Mountains!"
"How many I meet, I kill. Until..."
"Find the true mastermind behind it all!"
Zhang Fang, even if he didn't fully understand that he might be caught up in a massive conspiracy, was determined to break through it and seek revenge!