yǎn wǔ táng de wǔ wèi zhù jī xiū shì ， xī yǐn le jué dà duō shù de hóng máo yì shòu de zhù yì lì 。
演武堂的五位筑基修士，吸引了绝大多数的红毛异兽的注意力。
The five Foundation Establishment cultivators in the Martial Training Hall attracted most of the red-haired monsters' attention.
lǐ fán dé yǐ duǒ zài 【 tiān líng huǒ lóng zhèn 】， yōu xián wú yā lì de kàn zhe dǎo shàng de dà zhàn 。
李凡得以躲在【天灵火龙阵】，悠闲无压力的看着岛上的大战。
Li Fan managed to hide behind the [Heavenly Spirit Fire Dragon Formation] and watch the battle on the island leisurely, without any pressure.
wǔ bǐng jiàn zhuàng zhù jī qí wù ， jiāo tì chū jiàn 。 wǎn ruò yí gè fēng lì de zuàn tóu 。
五柄剑状筑基奇物，交替出剑。宛若一个锋利的钻头。
Five sword-shaped Foundation Establishment treasures alternated their attacks, like a sharp drill. They effortlessly turned everything in front of them into meat pulp.
jiāng yī qiè zǔ dǎng zài qián fāng de yì shòu men dōu jiǎo chéng ròu ní 。
将一切阻挡在前方的异兽们都搅成肉泥。
However, facing the rapid advance of the Sky Change Five-person Squad, that giant Golden Core monster seemed indifferent. It merely increased its speed in grabbing and eating its own kind to feed itself.
ér miàn duì kuài sù tū jìn de tiān biàn wǔ rén xiǎo duì ， nà tóu jù xíng jīn dān yì shòu gēn běn wú dòng yú zhōng shì de 。
而面对快速突进的天变五人小队，那头巨型金丹异兽根本无动于衷似的。
The red-haired monsters along the way were fearless, using their bodies to form a line of defense against the squad's advance at all costs. These beasts, after all, possessed Foundation Establishment Realm strength.
zhǐ shì zhuā qǔ tóng lèi jìn shí de sù dù ， jiā kuài le xǔ duō 。
只是抓取同类进食的速度，加快了许多。
One wave after another of beast tide surged forward despite the sharp swords. Although the Sky Change Five-person Squad’s attacks were effective, they couldn't help but slow down as the number of red-haired monsters seemed endless. Their initial sharpness was now blocked, and their advance slowed down, making them feel even more pressure when facing an infinite number of red-haired beasts.
yán tú de hóng máo yì shòu men ， zé shì hàn bù wèi sǐ ， fēng kuáng de yòng zì jǐ de shēn qū zhù chéng fáng xiàn 。
沿途的红毛异兽们，则是悍不畏死，疯狂的用自己的身躯铸成防线。
This further reduced their speed.
bù xī yí qiè dài jià zǔ lán tiān biàn xiǎo duì 。
不惜一切代价阻拦天变小队。
The situation turned dire in a flash. At this critical moment, Huan Su roared: "Change formation!"
zhè xiē yì shòu bì jìng yǒu zhe zhù jī qī de shí lì 。
这些异兽毕竟有着筑基期的实力。
Instantly, the other four people stood behind Huan Su, pouring all their spiritual energy into him. The five swords gradually merged into one under a dazzling light.
yī làng jiē zhe yī làng de shòu cháo qīng xí xià ， tiān biàn wǔ rén jiàn suī lì ， dàn què bù kě bì miǎn de qián jìn de sù dù màn le xià lái 。
一浪接着一浪的兽潮倾袭下，天变五人剑虽利，但却不可避免的前进的速度慢了下来。
Five swords united; the power surged dramatically.
tā men běn jiù kào zhe yī sī ruì qì 。
他们本就靠着一丝锐气。
The sword qi spread across the land, carving deep trenches in the ground. The red-haired monsters in front of them dissolved like paper in the swordlight.
rú jīn ruì qì shòu zǔ ， tū jìn biàn màn zhī hòu 。 miàn duì fǎng fú wú qióng wú jìn de hóng máo yì shòu ， yā lì dǒu zēng 。
如今锐气受阻，突进变慢之后。面对仿佛无穷无尽的红毛异兽，压力陡增。
In an instant, the giant sword had reached the Golden Core monster's face. After consuming many of its own kind, the Golden Core monster’s upper body had already transformed from ethereal to solid.
zhè yòu dǎo zhì tū jī de sù dù biàn dé gèng màn 。
这又导致突击的速度变得更慢。
But by now, the sword was close enough that it couldn’t enhance itself further. It grumbled and tried to shake off the giant sword with its powerful arms. The sword emitted a white-hot light as it struggled to break free.
qíng shì jí zhuǎn zhí xià ， wēi jí guān tóu ， huán suī nù hè yī shēng ：“ biàn zhèn ！”
情势急转直下，危急关头，桓睢怒喝一声：“变阵！”
However, the Golden Core monster's claws were wrapped in black energy, like sturdy threads, tightly binding the sword. Its massive body opened its gaping mouth, emitting an eerie roar that chilled one’s bones. The swordlight dimmed suddenly, appearing distorted under some invisible force.
shà shí jiān ， zhǐ jiàn qí yú sì rén fēn lì yú huán suī shēn hòu ， jiāng quán shēn líng qì guàn shū jìn tā tǐ nèi 。
霎时间，只见其余四人分立于桓睢身后，将全身灵气灌输进他体内。
"Halt!"
ér nà wǔ bǐng jiàn ， yě zài yī zhèn yào yǎn guāng máng zhōng ， zhú jiàn róng hé chéng yī bǎ 。
而那五柄剑，也在一阵耀眼光芒中，逐渐融合成一把。
Huan Su's voice echoed again. The swordlight split into five, freeing Huan Su’s hands.
wǔ jiàn hé yī ， wēi shì bào zhǎng 。
五剑合一，威势暴涨。
The Sky Change Five-person Squad quickly dispersed to different positions and struck the Golden Core monster with their respective swords. "Roar!"
jiàn qì zòng héng ， qīng yì de zài dà dì shàng huà chū yī dào shēn shēn de gōu hè 。
剑气纵横，轻易的在大地上划出一道深深的沟壑。
The giant beast emitted a painful howl but no blood spurted; its form became more ethereal. It shook off the five swords with its powerful arms, then swung at one of the Foundation Establishment cultivators.
zǔ dǎng zài qián de hóng máo yì shòu men ， wǎn ruò zhǐ hú de yì bān ， zài jiàn guāng zhōng róng jiě 。
阻挡在前的红毛异兽们，宛若纸糊的一般，在剑光中溶解。
But before it could reach him, the formation changed again. The five people regrouped behind the Golden Core monster. This time, a different person led the charge as the five swords united once more and struck the beast's back.
piàn kè zhī jiān ， jù jiàn biàn yǐ lái dào jīn dān jù shòu miàn qián 。
片刻之间，巨剑便已来到金丹巨兽面前。
The sudden heavy blow made the giant creature stagger, nearly falling to the ground. It grabbed some of its own kind and ate them to recover, while swinging its arms to block the swordlight.
cǐ shí ， tūn shí le dà liàng tóng lèi de jīn dān jù shòu ， shàng bàn shēn yǐ jīng wán chéng le yóu xū dào shí de zhuǎn biàn 。
此时，吞食了大量同类的金丹巨兽，上半身已经完成了由虚到实的转变。
But the Sky Change Five-person Squad didn't engage in direct combat. They separated again, appearing at different positions and leaving new wounds on the beast.
zhǐ shì jiàn guāng yǐ zhì ， tā yǐ jīng méi yǒu jī huì zài zēng qiáng zì jǐ de shí lì le 。
只是剑光已至，它已经没有机会再增强自己的实力了。
In this back-and-forth dance, the Sky Change Five-person Squad continuously weakened the Golden Core monster's strength. Despite its immense strength, it could only passively defend itself, watching its injuries worsen.
bù gān de chuí le chuí zì jǐ xiōng kǒu ， jīn dān jù shòu suí hòu shēn chū nà cū zhuàng de shuāng bì ， jiāng jí jiāng zhǎn dào zì jǐ tóu lú de jù jiàn sǐ sǐ jiā zhù 。
不甘的锤了锤自己胸口，金丹巨兽随后伸出那粗壮的双臂，将即将斩到自己头颅的巨剑死死夹住。
Its anger grew as it breathed heavily. In its fury, the red fur covering its body stood up straight. After another heavy blow from a united swordlight, its rage reached an extreme point. The red fur seemed to come alive and rapidly grew longer.
jù jiàn bào fā chū bái chì guāng máng ， xiǎng yào zhèng tuō 。
巨剑爆发出白炽光芒，想要挣脱。
The giant beast tore off a large chunk of its own fur and threw it into the air. This twisted mass of red fur emitted ominous energy and extended like writhing tentacles.
dàn jīn dān jù shòu de zhuǎ zi shàng ， liáo rào zhe yī gǔ hēi qì 。
但金丹巨兽的爪子上，缭绕着一股黑气。
As the Golden Core monster continued to tear off its fur, the space around it became filled with red threads that intertwined. Swordlight occasionally touched these threads, getting caught, making them harder to break free.
rú tóng jiān rèn wú bǐ de sī xiàn bān ， láo láo jiāng jiàn chán zhù 。
如同坚韧无比的丝线般，牢牢将剑缠住。
The growing red fur reduced the space available for the Sky Change Five-person Squad's movements. They often had to dodge and weave for a long time before managing to strike once.
jù shòu shēn qū shàng ， nà xuè pén dà kǒu měng dì zhāng kāi 。
巨兽身躯上，那血盆大口猛地张开。
On the other hand, the Golden Core monster, with its red fur as allies, became more agile. It no longer feared swordlight attacks, throwing its own kind into the fray to enhance itself.
yī gǔ lìng rén máo gǔ sǒng rán de guài yì hǒu jiào shēng ， zì qí zhōng chuán chū 。
一股令人毛骨悚然的怪异吼叫声，自其中传出。
"Looks like things are getting tricky," Li Fan frowned while watching another red-haired beast attempt to approach and was incinerated by his flames. He considered whether he should lend a hand secretly.
jiàn guāng dǒu rán àn dàn xià lái 。
剑光陡然黯淡下来。
Just then, Jiang Zhengji's voice sounded from above: "Do you know where your mistake lies? You should have launched an all-out attack the moment that giant monster revealed itself. Instead of hesitating, waiting until it had consumed a large number of red-haired beasts and transformed into a Golden Core stage."
fǎng fú bèi wú xíng jù lì niǎn guò ， yuǎn yuǎn wàng qù ， jiàn shēn dōu biàn dé niǔ qū qǐ lái 。
仿佛被无形巨力碾过，远远望去，剑身都变得扭曲起来。
"In life-and-death battles, even a moment's hesitation can lead to failure."
“ biàn ！”
“变！”
"Once it entered the Golden Core realm, your mission’s outcome was already sealed."
huán suī de shēng yīn zài cì xiǎng qǐ 。
桓睢的声音再次响起。
"The Sky Change Formation is formidable, but this Golden Core monster has an endless supply of its own kind as food. It will only grow stronger with each battle."
jiàn guāng fēn jiě ， yī huà wèi wǔ 。
剑光分解，一化为五。
"While your strength will continue to weaken."
jīn dān jù shòu yòng lì de shuāng shǒu wèi zhī yī kōng 。
金丹巨兽用力的双手为之一空。
"But you managed to force out its red fur form by working together, which surprised me."
tiān biàn wǔ rén gè zì shǎn xiàn zhì bù tóng de fāng wèi ， wǔ bǐng bù tóng de jiàn ， yě zài tóng yī shí jiān ， zhǎn zài jīn dān jù shòu shēn shàng 。
天变五人各自闪现至不同的方位，五柄不同的剑，也在同一时间，斩在金丹巨兽身上。
"It seems that your daily training hasn't been in vain."
“ hǒu ！”
“吼！”
"Considering the circumstances, I'll say you barely passed this time."
jù shòu fā chū tòng kǔ de háo jiào ， méi yǒu xiān xuè pēn yǒng ， zhǐ shì shēn xíng biàn dé xū huàn le yī xiē 。
巨兽发出痛苦的嚎叫，没有鲜血喷涌，只是身形变得虚幻了一些。
Huan Su and his team first showed a hint of shame at their failure. But then they were relieved upon hearing that they had passed.
shuāng bì yī zhèn ， jiāng wǔ bǐng jiàn dàng kāi 。
双臂一震，将五柄剑荡开。
Before Jiang Zhengji's words could finish, he appeared above the Golden Core monster. The giant creature sensed danger but was too late to react as heavy snow rapidly descended from the sky, covering it entirely.
tā cháo zhe qí zhōng yī wèi zhù jī xiū shì suǒ zài fāng xiàng ， měng dì huī chū yī quán 。
它朝着其中一位筑基修士所在方向，猛地挥出一拳。
A comical giant snowman formed under Jiang Zhengji’s feet. Initially, the beast inside tried to struggle, but as more snow accumulated, its movements weakened until it lost all resistance.
dàn quán jìn dài qǐ de chōng jī bō hái méi yǒu jiē jìn nà wèi tiān biàn xiǎo duì chéng yuán ， zhèn fǎ zài dù biàn huàn 。
但拳劲带起的冲击波还没有接近那位天变小队成员，阵法再度变换。
Meanwhile, the red fur around the Golden Core monster wriggled in an attempt to help. But the red plum blossoms scattered by the Red Plum Trees cut through these threads endlessly.
wǔ rén chóng xīn jù yú yī chù ， chū xiàn de fāng wèi ， nǎi shì jīn dān jù shòu shēn hòu 。
五人重新聚于一处，出现的方位，乃是金丹巨兽身后。
The fragmented red fur, carried by petals, wilted and turned into dust, absorbed by the Red Plum Trees, leaving only their fragrance behind.
zhè cì ， què shì huàn le yī rén lái zhǔ dǎo 。
这次，却是换了一人来主导。
Jiang Zhengji admired the bare branches of the Red Plum Tree as he stepped forward, landing on the giant snowman's head. The massive snowman slowly shrank until it became a miniature model, which Jiang Zhengji pocketed.
wǔ jiàn zài dù guī yī 。
五剑再度归一。
In an instant, the Sky Change Five-person Squad was left in awe as the Golden Core monster that had baffled them so easily was captured effortlessly.
hěn hěn zhǎn zài jù shòu bèi hòu 。
狠狠斩在巨兽背后。
The vast difference between mid-Golden Core and Foundation Establishment stages was evident.
The five Foundation Establishment cultivators in the Martial Training Hall attracted most of the red-haired monsters' attention.
Li Fan managed to hide behind the [Heavenly Spirit Fire Dragon Formation] and watch the battle on the island leisurely, without any pressure.
Five sword-shaped Foundation Establishment treasures alternated their attacks, like a sharp drill. They effortlessly turned everything in front of them into meat pulp.
However, facing the rapid advance of the Sky Change Five-person Squad, that giant Golden Core monster seemed indifferent. It merely increased its speed in grabbing and eating its own kind to feed itself.
The red-haired monsters along the way were fearless, using their bodies to form a line of defense against the squad's advance at all costs. These beasts, after all, possessed Foundation Establishment Realm strength.
One wave after another of beast tide surged forward despite the sharp swords. Although the Sky Change Five-person Squad’s attacks were effective, they couldn't help but slow down as the number of red-haired monsters seemed endless. Their initial sharpness was now blocked, and their advance slowed down, making them feel even more pressure when facing an infinite number of red-haired beasts.
This further reduced their speed.
The situation turned dire in a flash. At this critical moment, Huan Su roared: "Change formation!"
Instantly, the other four people stood behind Huan Su, pouring all their spiritual energy into him. The five swords gradually merged into one under a dazzling light.
Five swords united; the power surged dramatically.
The sword qi spread across the land, carving deep trenches in the ground. The red-haired monsters in front of them dissolved like paper in the swordlight.
In an instant, the giant sword had reached the Golden Core monster's face. After consuming many of its own kind, the Golden Core monster’s upper body had already transformed from ethereal to solid.
But by now, the sword was close enough that it couldn’t enhance itself further. It grumbled and tried to shake off the giant sword with its powerful arms. The sword emitted a white-hot light as it struggled to break free.
However, the Golden Core monster's claws were wrapped in black energy, like sturdy threads, tightly binding the sword. Its massive body opened its gaping mouth, emitting an eerie roar that chilled one’s bones. The swordlight dimmed suddenly, appearing distorted under some invisible force.
"Halt!"
Huan Su's voice echoed again. The swordlight split into five, freeing Huan Su’s hands.
The Sky Change Five-person Squad quickly dispersed to different positions and struck the Golden Core monster with their respective swords. "Roar!"
The giant beast emitted a painful howl but no blood spurted; its form became more ethereal. It shook off the five swords with its powerful arms, then swung at one of the Foundation Establishment cultivators.
But before it could reach him, the formation changed again. The five people regrouped behind the Golden Core monster. This time, a different person led the charge as the five swords united once more and struck the beast's back.
The sudden heavy blow made the giant creature stagger, nearly falling to the ground. It grabbed some of its own kind and ate them to recover, while swinging its arms to block the swordlight.
But the Sky Change Five-person Squad didn't engage in direct combat. They separated again, appearing at different positions and leaving new wounds on the beast.
In this back-and-forth dance, the Sky Change Five-person Squad continuously weakened the Golden Core monster's strength. Despite its immense strength, it could only passively defend itself, watching its injuries worsen.
Its anger grew as it breathed heavily. In its fury, the red fur covering its body stood up straight. After another heavy blow from a united swordlight, its rage reached an extreme point. The red fur seemed to come alive and rapidly grew longer.
The giant beast tore off a large chunk of its own fur and threw it into the air. This twisted mass of red fur emitted ominous energy and extended like writhing tentacles.
As the Golden Core monster continued to tear off its fur, the space around it became filled with red threads that intertwined. Swordlight occasionally touched these threads, getting caught, making them harder to break free.
The growing red fur reduced the space available for the Sky Change Five-person Squad's movements. They often had to dodge and weave for a long time before managing to strike once.
On the other hand, the Golden Core monster, with its red fur as allies, became more agile. It no longer feared swordlight attacks, throwing its own kind into the fray to enhance itself.
"Looks like things are getting tricky," Li Fan frowned while watching another red-haired beast attempt to approach and was incinerated by his flames. He considered whether he should lend a hand secretly.
Just then, Jiang Zhengji's voice sounded from above: "Do you know where your mistake lies? You should have launched an all-out attack the moment that giant monster revealed itself. Instead of hesitating, waiting until it had consumed a large number of red-haired beasts and transformed into a Golden Core stage."
"In life-and-death battles, even a moment's hesitation can lead to failure."
"Once it entered the Golden Core realm, your mission’s outcome was already sealed."
"The Sky Change Formation is formidable, but this Golden Core monster has an endless supply of its own kind as food. It will only grow stronger with each battle."
"While your strength will continue to weaken."
"But you managed to force out its red fur form by working together, which surprised me."
"It seems that your daily training hasn't been in vain."
"Considering the circumstances, I'll say you barely passed this time."
Huan Su and his team first showed a hint of shame at their failure. But then they were relieved upon hearing that they had passed.
Before Jiang Zhengji's words could finish, he appeared above the Golden Core monster. The giant creature sensed danger but was too late to react as heavy snow rapidly descended from the sky, covering it entirely.
A comical giant snowman formed under Jiang Zhengji’s feet. Initially, the beast inside tried to struggle, but as more snow accumulated, its movements weakened until it lost all resistance.
Meanwhile, the red fur around the Golden Core monster wriggled in an attempt to help. But the red plum blossoms scattered by the Red Plum Trees cut through these threads endlessly.
The fragmented red fur, carried by petals, wilted and turned into dust, absorbed by the Red Plum Trees, leaving only their fragrance behind.
Jiang Zhengji admired the bare branches of the Red Plum Tree as he stepped forward, landing on the giant snowman's head. The massive snowman slowly shrank until it became a miniature model, which Jiang Zhengji pocketed.
In an instant, the Sky Change Five-person Squad was left in awe as the Golden Core monster that had baffled them so easily was captured effortlessly.
The vast difference between mid-Golden Core and Foundation Establishment stages was evident.