“ lǐ shī xiōng ， zhāng shī xiōng sì hū xiàn rù chóng wéi zhī zhōng le 。 nǐ bù qù bāng tā me ？” sòng hé sòng miàn dài dān yōu de wèn dào 。
“李师兄，章师兄似乎陷入重围之中了。你不去帮他么？”宋和颂面带担忧的问道。
"Senior Brother Li, Senior Brother Zhang seems to be surrounded by enemies. Aren't you going to help him?" Song Hesong asked with concern.
lǐ fán huí xiǎng qǐ lǐ chén jì yì zhōng zhāng shī xiōng de shí lì ， yáo le yáo tóu 。
李凡回想起李尘记忆中章师兄的实力，摇了摇头。
Li Fan recalled the strength of Senior Brother Zhang as depicted in Li Chen's memories and shook his head. "Not just four ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators; even if a Golden Core cultivator were to come, they might not be able to do much to Senior Brother."
“ mò shuō sì gè xún cháng zhù jī le 。 biàn shì jīn dān chū qī xiū shì qián lái ， yě wèi bì néng bǎ shī xiōng zěn me yàng 。”
“莫说四个寻常筑基了。便是金丹初期修士前来，也未必能把师兄怎么样。”
Song Hesong's expression changed upon hearing this.
sòng hé sòng wén yán ， miàn lù yì sè 。
宋和颂闻言，面露异色。
As Chu Liang roared in anger, four beams of light simultaneously activated and were about to strike Chapter Master Zhang Qianmo.
fǎng fú yìn zhèng zhe lǐ fán de huà yì bān 。
仿佛印证着李凡的话一般。
Just as the situation grew critical, a purple mirror suddenly appeared above his head, forming a protective barrier around him, reflecting the beams back at their source.
suí zhe chǔ liáng yī shēng nù hè ， sì dào guāng huá tóng shí jī fā ， jiù yào hōng jī zài zhāng qiān mò shēn shàng 。
随着楚良一声怒喝，四道光华同时激发，就要轰击在章阡陌身上。
The four attackers, caught off guard by this unexpected turn of events, found themselves hit by their own attacks.
ér jiù zài wēi jī guān tóu ， tā de tóu dǐng yī méi zǐ jìng shà shí fú xiàn ， zài zhōu wéi xíng chéng yī dào fáng hù zhào 。
而就在危机关头，他的头顶一枚紫镜霎时浮现，在周围形成一道防护罩。
"Even a tiny gem can emit light!" Chapter Master Zhang Qianmo's purple lightning mark glowed with an ominous radiance.
dùn shí jiāng sì dào guāng huá fǎn shè huí qù 。
顿时将四道光华反射回去。
Purple lightning surrounded his body, exuding an imposing presence. A long spear filled withevil spirit (evil qi) appeared in his hand as he pointed it at Chu Liang and the others, looking down on them.
chǔ liáng děng wéi gōng de sì rén méi yǒu liào dào huì fā shēng zhè zhǒng shì qíng ， cù bù jí fáng zhī xià ， bèi zì jǐ de gōng jī dǎ le gè zhèng zhe 。
楚良等围攻的四人没有料到会发生这种事情，猝不及防之下，被自己的攻击打了个正着。
"Today, let you see the difference between true disciples of a major sect and mere scattered practitioners!"
“ mǐ lì zhī zhū ， yě gǎn fàng huá ！” zhāng qiān mò méi jiān zǐ sè shǎn diàn yìn jì fā chū lìng rén xīn jì de guāng máng 。
“米粒之珠，也敢放华！”章阡陌眉间紫色闪电印记发出令人心悸的光芒。
Before he could finish speaking, Chapter Master Zhang Qianmo swiftly moved to the closest enemy. A single swing of the spear sent purple lightning like dragons devouring its target.
zhōu shēn sī sī zǐ diàn huán rào ， wēi shì bī rén 。
周身丝丝紫电环绕，威势逼人。
"Ahh!"
yī bǎ chōng mǎn shā qì de zhǎng jǐ ， zài zhāng shī xiōng shǒu zhōng huǎn huǎn xiǎn xiàn 。
一把充满煞气的长戟，在章师兄手中缓缓显现。
The man only managed to cry out before vanishing in the furious purple light.
zhāng qiān mò chí jǐ zhǐ zhe chǔ liáng sì rén ， pì nì dào ：“ jīn rì ， jiù jiào nǐ men jiàn shí jiàn shí ， dà zōng zhēn chuán hé páng mén sàn xiū zhī jiān de chā jù ！”
章阡陌持戟指着楚良四人，睥睨道：“今日，就叫你们见识见识，大宗真传和旁门散修之间的差距！”
In an instant, one opponent was gone.
huà yīn wèi luò ， zhāng qiān mò biàn shǎn shēn lái dào zuì wèi kào jìn de yī dí rén shēn biān 。
话音未落，章阡陌便闪身来到最为靠近的一敌人身边。
The remaining few cultivators showed signs of shock. Chu Liang shouted: "Friend Song, if you don't act now, when will you?"
yī jǐ huī chū ， zǐ diàn rú lóng ， háo bù liú qíng de jiāng qí tūn shì 。
一戟挥出，紫电如龙，毫不留情的将其吞噬。
Li Fan's expression changed as he felt eight blood-red chains suddenly appear beside him, binding him up.
“ a ！”
“啊！”
Then, a massive force far beyond the Foundation Establishment realm struck his back.
nà rén zhǐ lái de jí fā chū yī shēng cǎn jiào ， biàn xiāo shī zài bào nù de zǐ guāng zhī zhōng 。
那人只来的及发出一声惨叫，便消失在暴怒的紫光之中。
A purple mirror appeared above his head, slightly reducing the impact of the blow.
chà nà zhī jiān ， sì qù qí yī 。
刹那之间，四去其一。
But this force was too great; the protective light of the mirror shattered into countless star-like particles after only a moment.
shèng yú de jǐ rén bù yóu dì miàn lù jīng hài 。
剩余的几人不由地面露惊骇。
Li Fan spat out blood and quickly lost his breath. But Chapter Master Zhang Qianmo did not stop there.
chǔ liáng gèng shì dà hǎn ：“ sòng dào yǒu ， cǐ shí hái bù dòng shǒu ， gèng dài hé shí ！”
楚良更是大喊：“宋道友，此时还不动手，更待何时！”
Turning to look back, Li Fan saw Song Hesong, emotionless as he swung a massive blood-colored mace.
lǐ fán wén yán ， liǎn sè yī biàn 。
李凡闻言，脸色一变。
With immense force, the blows rained down on him, aiming to kill him instantly.
hái wèi lái de jí zuò chū fǎn yìng ， biàn jué de shēn páng bā dào xuè sè suǒ liàn tū rán chū xiàn ， jiāng zì jǐ chán zhù 。
还未来的及作出反应，便觉得身旁八道血色锁链突然出现，将自己缠住。
Just as Li Fan's life was hanging by a thread, his talisman at his chest shattered.
ér hòu ， gèng shì yī gǔ wán quán líng jià yú zhù jī qī zhī shàng de jù lì ， měng dì dǎ zài zì jǐ hòu bèi 。
而后，更是一股完全凌驾于筑基期之上的巨力，猛地打在自己后背。
A giant hand composed of purple lightning formed from the fragments.
tóng yàng shì yī méi zǐ jìng fú xiàn tóu dǐng ， xíng chéng de hù zhào shāo wēi jiāng lì dào xiè qù jǐ fēn 。
同样是一枚紫镜浮现头顶，形成的护罩稍微将力道卸去几分。
Single-handedly, it locked onto Song Hesong.
dàn zhè ge lì liàng tài guò páng dà ， zǐ jìng hù tǐ guāng huá zhǐ zhī chēng le piàn kè zhī hòu ， biàn zhī lí pò suì ， huà zuò diǎn diǎn xīng guāng 。
但这个力量太过庞大，紫镜护体光华只支撑了片刻之后，便支离破碎，化作点点星光。
Above, dark clouds gathered in an instant.
yìng shēng shēng āi le yī jī ， lǐ fán měng dì tǔ chū yī kǒu xiān xuè ， qì xī kuài sù shuāi luò xià lái 。
硬生生挨了一击，李凡猛地吐出一口鲜血，气息快速衰落下来。
A thick purple lightning bolt descended upon Song Hesong like a water bucket.
ér duì fāng què bù yī bù náo 。
而对方却不依不挠。
Song Hesong's expression turned fierce; he did not dodge and continued his attack, preparing to endure this strike while killing Li Fan first.
lǐ fán huí tóu wàng qù ， què jiàn sòng hé sòng miàn wú biǎo qíng ， huī wǔ zhe yī bǐng xuè sè jù chuí 。
李凡回头望去，却见宋和颂面无表情，挥舞着一柄血色巨锤。
In the blink of an eye, a long spear flew from afar, intercepting the blood-colored mace.
dài zhe páng bó zhī lì ， chuí shì jiē lián ér zhì ， jiù yào jiāng lǐ fán dāng chǎng dǎ sǐ 。
带着磅礴之力，锤势接连而至，就要将李凡当场打死。
Chapter Master Zhang Qianmo arrived beside Li Fan, supporting him.
shēn sǐ guān tóu ， lǐ fán xiōng kǒu de yī méi yù pèi hōng rán pò suì 。
身死关头，李凡胸口的一枚玉佩轰然破碎。
"Are you alright, junior brother?"
yī zhī tōng tǐ yóu zǐ sè léi diàn zǔ chéng de jù shǒu ， cóng yù pèi suì piàn zhōng xíng chéng 。
一只通体由紫色雷电组成的巨手，从玉佩碎片中形成。
He passed over a spirit essence to heal Li Fan's injuries before his expression turned grave as he looked at Song Hesong.
dān shǒu jié yìn ， suǒ dìng sòng hé sòng 。
单手结印，锁定宋和颂。
Li Fan, who had just recovered from the shock, wiped away blood from the corner of his mouth and stared intently at Song Hesong.
tóu dǐng ， wū yún chà nà jiān mì bù 。
头顶，乌云刹那间密布。
This sudden betrayal by someone with far greater strength than expected was indeed unexpected to Li Fan. Moreover, occupying another's body meant he was still unfamiliar with his own techniques.
yī dào rú shuǐ tǒng bān cū zhuàng de zǐ léi ， cháo zhe sòng hé sòng dāng tóu pī xià 。
一道如水桶般粗壮的紫雷，朝着宋和颂当头劈下。
Almost killed by a sneak attack, Li Fan had narrowly escaped thanks to his inner daoist's background and various self-defense methods.
sòng hé sòng miàn lù hěn sè ， bù shǎn bù bì ， gōng shì bù biàn 。
宋和颂面露狠色，不闪不避，攻势不变。
Looking at Song Hesong again, the man seemed severely injured from the purple lightning strike but quickly recovered as green life energy floated down from Ning Yuan City below.
què shì zhǔn bèi yìng āi zhè yī jī ， yě yào bǎ lǐ fán xiān xíng jī shā 。
却是准备硬挨这一击，也要把李凡先行击杀。
In just moments, he was back to full strength.
diàn guāng huǒ shí jiān ， yī zhī zhǎng jǐ cóng yuǎn chù fēi zhì ， jiāng xuè sè jù chuí lán zhù 。
电光火石间，一只长戟从远处飞至，将血色巨锤拦住。
Song Hesong's expression darkened as his blood-colored aura surged with his anger.
zhāng qiān mò shùn xī ér zhì ， lái dào lǐ fán shēn biān ， jiāng qí fú zhù 。
章阡陌瞬息而至，来到李凡身边，将其扶住。
Chapter Master Zhang Qianmo remained unperturbed: "Mortal lives are protected by us; they must pay the price. Beyond the wilderness, monsters and strange beasts abound. Mortals are like food."
“ méi shì ba ， shī dì ？”
“没事吧，师弟？”
"Without our immortal sects to guard them, how could they live so long in peace?"
shuō zhe ， dù guò yī lǚ líng qì ， wèi lǐ fán píng fù shāng shì 。
说着，渡过一缕灵气，为李凡平复伤势。
"You think a few words can sway my heart?"
suí hòu miàn sè níng zhòng ， kàn xiàng sòng hé sòng 。
随后面色凝重，看向宋和颂。
Purple lightning grew thicker in Chapter Master Zhang Qianmo's eyes as he pointed his spear at Song Hesong.
cǐ shí tǐ nèi de líng qì fāng cái cóng zhèn dàng zhōng huǎn huǎn huī fù ， lǐ fán cā le cā zuǐ jiǎo de xiān xuè ， yǎn jīng wēi mī ， dīng zhe sòng hé sòng 。
此时体内的灵气方才从震荡中缓缓恢复，李凡擦了擦嘴角的鲜血，眼睛微眯，盯着宋和颂。
"Even though you're a Golden Core cultivator, I will kill you today!"
cǐ rén tū rán fǎn shuǐ ， bìng qiě bào fā chū yuǎn chāo tā biǎo miàn liàn qì hòu qī de shí lì 。
此人突然反水，并且爆发出远超他表面炼气后期的实力。
The mere mention of Song Hesong's name seemed to suppress him. But soon, he became enraged.
què shí chū hū lǐ fán de yì liào zhī wài 。
确实出乎李凡的意料之外。
"I've heard that Inner Sect disciples are extraordinary. Today, I'll thoroughly test your abilities!"
zài jiā shàng yòu shì zhàn jù bié rén shēn qū ， shàng qiě bù shú xī zì shēn gōng fǎ zhāo shì 。
再加上又是占据别人身躯，尚且不熟悉自身功法招式。
With his blood-colored sword splitting into six blades, he met Chapter Master Zhang Qianmo's spear.
lěng bù fáng zhī xià ， chà diǎn jiù zhè me bèi tōu xí zhì sǐ 。
冷不防之下，差点就这么被偷袭致死。
Meanwhile, Chu Liang and the other three cultivators surrounded Li Fan.
hǎo zài yuán shēn lǐ chén hǎo dǎi yě shì zǐ xiāo zōng nèi mén dì zǐ ， yǒu zhe bù shǎo fáng shēn shǒu duàn ， zhè cái néng kān kān táo guò yī jié 。
好在原身李尘好歹也是紫霄宗内门弟子，有着不少防身手段，这才能堪堪逃过一劫。
Facing a trio of equal-level opponents, Li Fan remained calm.
zài kàn sòng hé sòng zhī shí ， zhǐ jiàn cǐ rén bèi zǐ xiāo shén léi pī zhōng ， sì hū shēn shòu zhòng shāng 。
再看宋和颂之时，只见此人被紫霄神雷劈中，似乎身受重伤。
He activated The True Techniques of Purple Heaven to Control Lightning, retrieving his own weapon—a long spear.
dàn jǐn jiē zhe ， cóng xià fāng de níng yuǎn chéng ， piāo lái xǔ duō lǜ sè de shēng jī néng liàng ， xùn sù huī fù zhe tā de shāng shì 。
但紧接着，从下方的宁远城，飘来许多绿色的生机能量，迅速恢复着他的伤势。
Shaking the spear, it seemed to emit dragon-like sounds as he engaged in battle with Chu Liang and the others.
zhǐ piàn kè zhī hòu ， tā jiù huī fù rú chū 。
只片刻之后，他就恢复如初。
At first, Li Fan was still unfamiliar with his techniques, attacking hesitantly.
sòng hé sòng miàn sè yīn chén ， xuè sè jù chuí huà zuò yī bǐng cháng jiàn ， shōu yú shǒu zhōng 。
宋和颂面色阴沉，血色巨锤化作一柄长剑，收于手中。
His spear movements allowed Chu Liang and the other three Foundation Establishment cultivators to easily dodge.
chǔ liáng děng sān rén yě cóng yuǎn fāng gǎn lái ， jiāng zǐ xiāo zōng èr rén wéi zài zhōng yāng 。
楚良等三人也从远方赶来，将紫霄宗二人围在中央。
Although these three were at the same level as Li Fan, their attacks were weaker due to being latecomers.
zhāng qiān mò wú shì chǔ liáng děng sān wèi zhù jī qī ， ér shì kàn zhe sòng hé sòng ， méi tóu jǐn suǒ 。
章阡陌无视楚良等三位筑基期，而是看着宋和颂，眉头紧锁。
Li Fan handled them effortlessly.
“ jīn dān zhōng qī ？ sòng guǎn shì ， nǐ yě xiū xíng nà shén me xīn fǎ le me ？”
“金丹中期？宋管事，你也修行那什么新法了么？”
As time passed, and Li Fan became more familiar with his own techniques, his attacks grew increasingly sharp and deadly.
sòng hé sòng miàn lù cháo fěng zhī sè ：“ bù rán ne ？ xīn xīn kǔ kǔ wèi nǐ men zǐ xiāo zōng cāo láo le dà bàn bèi zi ， yě zhǐ bù guò hùn le gè wài mén guǎn shì de zhí wèi 。”
宋和颂面露嘲讽之色：“不然呢？辛辛苦苦为你们紫霄宗操劳了大半辈子，也只不过混了个外门管事的职位。”
Chu Liang and the others began to fall into a disadvantageous position.
"Senior Brother Li, Senior Brother Zhang seems to be surrounded by enemies. Aren't you going to help him?" Song Hesong asked with concern.
Li Fan recalled the strength of Senior Brother Zhang as depicted in Li Chen's memories and shook his head. "Not just four ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators; even if a Golden Core cultivator were to come, they might not be able to do much to Senior Brother."
Song Hesong's expression changed upon hearing this.
As Chu Liang roared in anger, four beams of light simultaneously activated and were about to strike Chapter Master Zhang Qianmo.
Just as the situation grew critical, a purple mirror suddenly appeared above his head, forming a protective barrier around him, reflecting the beams back at their source.
The four attackers, caught off guard by this unexpected turn of events, found themselves hit by their own attacks.
"Even a tiny gem can emit light!" Chapter Master Zhang Qianmo's purple lightning mark glowed with an ominous radiance.
Purple lightning surrounded his body, exuding an imposing presence. A long spear filled withevil spirit (evil qi) appeared in his hand as he pointed it at Chu Liang and the others, looking down on them.
"Today, let you see the difference between true disciples of a major sect and mere scattered practitioners!"
Before he could finish speaking, Chapter Master Zhang Qianmo swiftly moved to the closest enemy. A single swing of the spear sent purple lightning like dragons devouring its target.
"Ahh!"
The man only managed to cry out before vanishing in the furious purple light.
In an instant, one opponent was gone.
The remaining few cultivators showed signs of shock. Chu Liang shouted: "Friend Song, if you don't act now, when will you?"
Li Fan's expression changed as he felt eight blood-red chains suddenly appear beside him, binding him up.
Then, a massive force far beyond the Foundation Establishment realm struck his back.
A purple mirror appeared above his head, slightly reducing the impact of the blow.
But this force was too great; the protective light of the mirror shattered into countless star-like particles after only a moment.
Li Fan spat out blood and quickly lost his breath. But Chapter Master Zhang Qianmo did not stop there.
Turning to look back, Li Fan saw Song Hesong, emotionless as he swung a massive blood-colored mace.
With immense force, the blows rained down on him, aiming to kill him instantly.
Just as Li Fan's life was hanging by a thread, his talisman at his chest shattered.
A giant hand composed of purple lightning formed from the fragments.
Single-handedly, it locked onto Song Hesong.
Above, dark clouds gathered in an instant.
A thick purple lightning bolt descended upon Song Hesong like a water bucket.
Song Hesong's expression turned fierce; he did not dodge and continued his attack, preparing to endure this strike while killing Li Fan first.
In the blink of an eye, a long spear flew from afar, intercepting the blood-colored mace.
Chapter Master Zhang Qianmo arrived beside Li Fan, supporting him.
"Are you alright, junior brother?"
He passed over a spirit essence to heal Li Fan's injuries before his expression turned grave as he looked at Song Hesong.
Li Fan, who had just recovered from the shock, wiped away blood from the corner of his mouth and stared intently at Song Hesong.
This sudden betrayal by someone with far greater strength than expected was indeed unexpected to Li Fan. Moreover, occupying another's body meant he was still unfamiliar with his own techniques.
Almost killed by a sneak attack, Li Fan had narrowly escaped thanks to his inner daoist's background and various self-defense methods.
Looking at Song Hesong again, the man seemed severely injured from the purple lightning strike but quickly recovered as green life energy floated down from Ning Yuan City below.
In just moments, he was back to full strength.
Song Hesong's expression darkened as his blood-colored aura surged with his anger.
Chapter Master Zhang Qianmo remained unperturbed: "Mortal lives are protected by us; they must pay the price. Beyond the wilderness, monsters and strange beasts abound. Mortals are like food."
"Without our immortal sects to guard them, how could they live so long in peace?"
"You think a few words can sway my heart?"
Purple lightning grew thicker in Chapter Master Zhang Qianmo's eyes as he pointed his spear at Song Hesong.
"Even though you're a Golden Core cultivator, I will kill you today!"
The mere mention of Song Hesong's name seemed to suppress him. But soon, he became enraged.
"I've heard that Inner Sect disciples are extraordinary. Today, I'll thoroughly test your abilities!"
With his blood-colored sword splitting into six blades, he met Chapter Master Zhang Qianmo's spear.
Meanwhile, Chu Liang and the other three cultivators surrounded Li Fan.
Facing a trio of equal-level opponents, Li Fan remained calm.
He activated The True Techniques of Purple Heaven to Control Lightning, retrieving his own weapon—a long spear.
Shaking the spear, it seemed to emit dragon-like sounds as he engaged in battle with Chu Liang and the others.
At first, Li Fan was still unfamiliar with his techniques, attacking hesitantly.
His spear movements allowed Chu Liang and the other three Foundation Establishment cultivators to easily dodge.
Although these three were at the same level as Li Fan, their attacks were weaker due to being latecomers.
Li Fan handled them effortlessly.
As time passed, and Li Fan became more familiar with his own techniques, his attacks grew increasingly sharp and deadly.
Chu Liang and the others began to fall into a disadvantageous position.