Chapter 479: The Sole Martial Immortal of Five Thousand Years Past and Future, Qitian Enters the Restaurant to Meet the Boss Deity【Se

The setting sun slanted west, fiery red like a sheet of flame burning the dry mountains, with continuous rising flames reaching the sky, making heaven and earth entirely crimson.

On the city tower of Qitian Cheng's inner city.

The ancient city tower, built of brick and stone, bore obvious weathered marks, filled with the aura of ages.

A stooped old monkey, clad in coarse cloth, sat cross-legged on this tower like a wise elder, his eyes flashing with golden light as he gazed at Li Che, seeming to see through Li Che's present state.

In fact, at this moment, beneath Qitian Cheng's outer city, countless gazes were cast upon the inner city's tower.

The ancient deity, reborn from death, sat upright atop the city wall, like a monument inscribed with the traces of time.

Those present were all of high cultivation; those daring enough to come to Qitian Cheng were basically experts who had reached the pinnacle of mortal cultivation.

Martial Saints, Divine Embryos, and even top-tier pinnacle and great god experts.

These people had broad vision, knew many secrets, understood the might of a deity, and also knew the significance a revived temple god would bring to the world.

"Deity rebirth means the divine tide is coming; one divine tide, one calamity, the tide rises and falls every three thousand years, the age of gods in chaotic dance is about to arrive."

An elderly cultivator let out a soft sigh.

However, atop the tower, the conversation between the old monkey and the netherworld ghost emperor was most shocking in that the old monkey, this deity, gave a gift to the ghost emperor.

It felt like a dying man's bequest, even the Three Pure Ones rank divine weapon, the Mixed Yuan Golden Hooped Rod, was to be handed over to the ghost emperor.

Someone couldn't help but feel their heart tremble slightly, a bold idea forming in their mind.

This deity, Qitian Cheng, could it be that its time is short?

Perhaps it intends some great move?

Someone speculated that this Qitian Great Sage might be about to set out, entering the Earthly Mystic Gate, since everyone knows the position of Qitian Cheng's inner city is special, located at the junction of the Inner Mystic Gate and the Earthly Mystic Gate.

And within the Earthly Mystic Gate lies greater opportunity; it is said that revived beings can advance further there.

Thus, many believe that after the Qitian Great Sage's rebirth, he wishes to charge into the Earthly Mystic Gate, to fight a battle, to swiftly restore his divine power.

Of course, even more astonishing is the grand gesture of the Qitian temple deity.

He actually bestowed the Three Pure Ones rank divine weapon, the Mixed Yuan Golden Hooped Rod, upon the ghost emperor, and even offered to help the ghost emperor draw in heaven-earth essence to assault the Martial Immortal realm!

"Martial Immortal! Pure martial Martial Immortal, exceedingly rare in the world!"

"This netherworld ghost emperor can actually cultivate martial arts to such a level; hearing that a pure martial Martial Immortal is unmatched in slaughter, if he proves the Dao as a Martial Immortal, it would be utterly terrifying."

"But regardless of the present era or the former age when divinity was obscure, Martial Immortals are exceedingly rare; the pure martial path…… to break into Martial Immortal requires not only great talent, but also immense resources."

……

Within Qitian Cheng's outer city, the strong gathered, discussing without cease.

"But if we could personally witness the birth of a Martial Immortal, that too would be an extremely fortunate thing."

Someone exclaimed in awe.

"A Martial Immortal's breakthrough cannot be concealed; it will surely draw the world's gaze, for breaking through Martial Immortal is more conspicuous than breaking a divine tribulation or even becoming a God, as it is treading the extremely arduous pure martial path to the utmost, and may even bring down a dreadful heavenly-earth calamity!"

"Perhaps we truly have a chance to witness such a Martial Immortal breakthrough, a prosperous age that occurs only once in several thousand years!"

The voices echoed endlessly, many tones filled with excitement and anticipation.

"But truly breaking through to become a Martial Immortal is extremely difficult, after all, the present age is one of surging divinity, divine contamination everywhere, making the pure martial path to prove the Dao even harder."

Some also spoke up, raising doubts and unfavorable views.

But no matter what, the news of the netherworld ghost emperor's desire to break through the Martial Immortal realm swept like a storm, echoing in everyone's ears.

Of course, some also focused on rather peculiar matters.

"The netherworld ghost emperor isn't even a Martial Immortal? Is the netherworld a force supported by the Prison Lotus in the mortal realm? Then, could there be other deities within the netherworld?"

Someone was very curious.

Where exactly lies the limit of the netherworld?

Upon the tower.

The setting sun like fire.

"Then…… thank you, senior."

Li Che laughed and clasped his fists; he indeed wished to assault the Martial Immortal realm, perfectly merging the Martial Immortal Dao's essence with his fleshly body.

Yet the words of Qitian Cheng made Li Che understand exactly what he lacked.

Heaven-earth essence……

Is this the energy needed for a Martial Immortal's breakthrough?

Because Martial Immortal differs from God; Gods possess divinity, while a Martial Immortal, after relying on his own qi, blood, and fleshly body to reach the bottleneck, likewise needs external stimulation.

Gods rely on divinity, whereas Martial Immortals need heaven-earth essence.

"Old Sun can help you draw in heaven-earth essence, but…… only near Qitian Cheng; if you wish to breakthrough, you can only do so within this range."

The old monkey said softly.

Upon hearing this, Li Che had little objection and didn't mind.

After all, the Martial Immortal tribulation he must endure is extremely fearsome, even more dangerous than the Three Calamities and Nine Tribulations.

Such tribulation, even ordinary divine tribulation cultivators dare not approach, fearing they would be affected and contaminated.

Therefore, attempting to charge the Martial Immortal gate outside Qitian Cheng is hardly a problem.

"Senior, this Mixed Yuan Golden Hooped Rod…… perhaps it's best left with you."

Li Che refused the old monkey's gift.

A Three Pure Ones rank divine weapon is indeed not ordinary, possessing unfathomable might.

But since Qitian Cheng has revived, this rod means something different to him; as many divine tribulation cultivators have speculated, Li Che also faintly feels Qitian Cheng is off, perhaps Qitian Cheng truly intends to assault the Earthly Mystic Gate.

The old monkey stared, never expecting Li Che to refuse a gift of a Three Pure Ones rank divine weapon.

"You have already acknowledged a master; moreover, it is because you made the Mixed Yuan Qitian Rod acknowledge its master that I, Old Sun, was able to revive……

The old monkey laughed and said.

However, purple flames burned atop Li Che's head, and his golden pupils also revealed a hint of a smile.

Translation: "However, purple flames burned atop Li Che's head, and his golden pupils also revealed a hint of a smile."

However, purple flames burned atop his head, and his golden pupils also revealed a hint of a smile. (Same as above but note says "his golden pupils also showed a hint of a smile." We'll use "revealed a hint of a smile".)

But if the Like-Illusion Golden Hoop Staff were gone, would the Great Sage still be the Great Sage?

But if the Like-Illusion Golden Hoop Staff were gone, would the Great Sage still be the Great Sage? (Same as above.)

【73】

Thus line: "But if the Like-Illusion Golden Hoop Staff were gone, would the Great Sage still be the Great Sage?"

【76】

Li Che's words left the old monkey stunned. OK.

Better: "Li Che's words left the old monkey unable to help but stare in astonishment." Keep concise: "Li Che's words left the old monkey stunned."

【83】

Translation: "Afterward, sitting cross-legged atop the Qitian Cheng city tower, leaning forward and backward, he burst into loud laughter."

Afterward, sitting upright atop the Qitian Cheng city tower, leaning forward and backward, he burst into loud laughter. Contains "Qitian Cheng" which is a transliteration, allowed? It's not Chinese characters; it's Latin letters. OK.

【88】

Translation: "Fine, then this old monkey will borrow it for now."

Fine, then this old monkey will borrow it for now. OK.

【96】

Translation: "The realm of the Martial Immortal is difficult; in this era, the Guiyi Miao springs from the mysterious voids, covering the land, causing a rich divine essence to drift between heaven and earth..."

We need to keep the ellipsis? The Chinese ends with 「……」. We'll keep an ellipsis.

Thus: "The Martial Immortal realm is hard; in this age, the Guiyi Miao arises from the mysterious voids, blankets the earth, and causes a rich divine essence to drift between heaven and earth..."

These divine powers greatly affect the pure martial path; even a hint of divine absorption will sever the pure martial way. OK.

Translation: "Such divine power greatly affects pure martial cultivation; even a trace of divine essence absorbed will sever the pure martial path."

【102】

Translation: "Therefore, in this era, likely no one cultivates pure martial arts anymore; most can only strive to hide a tiny amount of divine essence within their flesh, unable to completely eradicate divinity."

The old monkey said softly. OK.

Translation: "The old monkey spoke softly."

【109】

Translation: "Upon hearing this, Li Che nodded, and couldn't help but think of those martial practitioners of the True Martial Divine Sect; they cultivated True Martial, walking the pure martial path, but in reality were not purely pure martial, so they could only be called True Martial."

True Martial Divine Sect. OK.

【113】

Translation: "The path is arduous, yet the combat power gained in exchange is extraordinarily strong and terrifying."

So, are you truly ready? If you choose to assault the Martial Immortal path and fail, you will utterly lose any chance to break through the divine tribulation. OK.

Translation: "So, are you truly prepared? Once you choose to charge onto the Martial Immortal path, if you fail, you will completely lose the chance to break through the divine tribulation..."

【119】

Translation: "Do you have confidence in yourself?"

The old monkey's golden eyes glittered as he looked at Li Che, his gaze shining. OK.

Translation: "The old monkey's golden eyes flashed, gazing at Li Che, his look shining brightly."

【125】

Translation: "Yes."

Li Che's dark robe billowed, he rolled up his sleeves, placed his hands behind his back, and gave a light smile. OK.

Translation: "Li Che's dark robe fluttered, he rolled up his sleeves, clasped his hands behind his back, and gave a light smile."

【130】

Within his chest, the Dragon Elephant Golden Vajra Dao Fruit jumped wildly, as if echoing a dragon's roar and an elephant's cry. OK.

Translation: "Within his chest, the Dragon-Elephant Golden Core Dao Fruit wildly bounced, as if echoing dragon roars and elephant trumpets."

【136】

Translation: "If he cannot achieve all this, then this era is destined never to give birth to a Martial Immortal."

This is the confidence of Li Che, the master who commands the Dao Fruit. OK.

Translation: "This is the confidence of Li Che, the lord who wields the Dao Fruit."

【142】

Translation: "Good, good, good… indeed worthy of being the father of the Hell Lotus's daughter; truly extraordinary."

The old monkey's eyes shone brightly. OK.

Translation: "The old monkey's eyes shone brightly."

【149】

Translation: "Go, pull out the Like-Illusion Golden Hoop Staff; this old monkey has no use for it now, and when the time comes to storm the Earth's Mysterious Void, I'll come find you for the staff."

Earth's Mysterious Void. OK.

【154】

Translation: "When you pull it out and hold it, the Hunyuan Like-Illusion Golden Hoop Staff contains this old monkey's insight into the 【Dou Zhansheng Secret Technique】."

Hunyuan Like-Illusion Golden Hoop Staff 【Battle Victory Secret Technique】. Contains brackets and English. OK.

Thus: "When you pull it out and hold it, the Hunyuan Like-Illusion Golden Hoop Staff contains this old monkey's insight into the 【Battle Victory Secret Technique】."

【160】

Translation: "Such a secret technique, this old monkey cannot directly impart to you; but if you can comprehend it yourself, it will naturally be a great opportunity for you."

The old monkey said. OK.

Translation: "The old monkey said."

【167】

Translation: "Upon hearing this, Li Che slightly nodded, his gaze falling upon the ordinary gold-hooped staff that Qitian had impaled upon the city tower."

the staff that Qitian had impaled upon the city tower. OK.

【171】

Translation: "Golden light flickered; divine runes were etched upon it, and within seemed to lurk a terrifying divine spirit aura. If Li Che wielded it, even without unsealing the divine weapon, relying solely on the staff's toughness would be enough to unleash terrifying slaughter power."

Battle Victory Secret Technique! OK.

Translation: "Battle Victory Secret Technique!"

【177】

Translation: "Li Che's pupils faintly brightened."

He couldn't help but recall the scene seen through the Heaven-Earth Chessboard: the Great Sage Qitian battling the six-winged golden cicada whose killing intent rose to the heavens. OK.

Translation: "He couldn't help but recall the scene seen through the Heaven-Earth Chessboard: therein lay the battle scene of the Great Sage Qitian fighting the six-winged golden cicada whose deathly aura surged to the heavens."

【182】

At that time, the Great Sage Qitian employed the Battle Victory Secret Technique, which was immensely powerful! OK.

Translation: "At that time, the Great Sage Qitian employed the Battle Victory Secret Technique, which was immensely powerful!"

【188】

Translation: "Even the immortal-seed martial arts mastered by Li Che seemed lacking compared to this secret technique."

Even the Battle Victory Secret Technique could no longer be called a mere immortal martial art; it was truly the 【Immortal Martial】! OK.

Translation: "Even the Battle Victory Secret Technique cannot be called immortal-seed martial arts; it is truly the 【Immortal Martial】!"

【193】

So, Li Che truly intends to give it a try. OK.

Translation: "So, Li Che truly intends to give it a try."

【200】

Translation: "Whooo—"

Whooo— OK.

【204】

Translation: "A breeze stirred, as if making the entire Qitian Cheng sway."

The news that the Netherworld Ghost Emperor intended to assault the Martial Immortal realm had long shaken the entire city, but now everyone's gaze was focused on the city tower. OK.

Translation: "The news that the Netherworld Ghost Emperor sought to assault the Martial Immortal had long shaken the whole city, yet now everyone's gaze was focused upon the city tower."

【210】

Translation: "Watching the exchange between the Netherworld Ghost Emperor and the Qitian Temple deity."

Suddenly. OK.

Translation: "Suddenly."

【216】

Translation: "Many felt their hearts tremble, their breathing grew ragged, and each pair of eyes burst forth with an ultimate brilliant radiance."

Because they saw the Netherworld Ghost Emperor stir, step by step, upon the sunset-lit city wall, walking up to the towering treasure staff planted on the city tower. OK.

Translation: "Because they saw the Netherworld Ghost Emperor move, step by step, upon the city wall bathed in sunset light, walking up to the towering treasure staff planted atop the city tower."

【222】

Translation: "The treasure staff reflected the sunset's glow, as if myriad lights rose, clouds and rosy vapors, an ultimate brilliance and beauty."

Outside Qitian Cheng. OK.

Translation: "Within the outer city of Qitian Cheng."

【228】

Translation: "Many cultivators' eyes narrowed."

Lu Taibai, Lu Qiankun, Xuan Jiuzhuang and other cultivators narrowed their eyes, their gazes converging on the scene atop the city tower. OK.

Translation: "Lü Taibai, Lü Qiankun, and Xu Jiuzhuang, among other cultivators, focused their gazes and projected them toward the scene on the city tower."

【235】

Thus: "Lü Taibai, Lü Qiankun, and Xuan Jiuzhuan, among other cultivators, focused their gazes and projected them toward the scene on the city tower."

On the other side, the court's cultivators—Ye Pengju, Wang Kui, and other martial gods—also wore complex expressions. OK.

Translation: "On the other side, the court's cultivators—Ye Pengju, Wang Kui, and other martial gods—also grew complex in expression."

【240】

At that moment, everyone's heart involuntarily recalled a name. OK.

Translation: "At this moment, everyone's heart involuntarily recalled a name."

【247】

Translation: "That name was the 'Grand Supervisor'."

That name was the "Grand Supervisor". OK.

【251】

Translation: "Besides the name Grand Supervisor, there was also the Grand Supervisor's deduction."

Whoever obtains the Follow-Heart Metal-Iron Divine Staff will pull the Like-Illusion Golden Hoop Staff from Qitian Cheng's city tower, becoming the culprit who throws the Dàjǐng mountains and rivers into turmoil. Contains Dàjǐng with accent? It's Latin with diacritic? Actually "Dàjǐng" includes accent marks (à). That is not ASCII but still Latin characters with diacritics. The instruction: no Chinese characters. Accented Latin is okay? Probably acceptable. We'll keep as is.

Translation: "The one who obtains the Follow-Heart Gold-Iron Divine Staff will pull the Like-Illusion Golden Hoop Staff from the Qitian Cheng city tower, becoming the culprit who throws the Dàjǐng mountains and rivers into turmoil."

【258】

Dàjǐng mountains and rivers. OK.

Now, the Grand Supervisor's deductions and prophecies seem poised to come true at this very moment! OK.

Translation: "Now, the Grand Supervisor's deduction and prophecy seem poised to come true at this moment!"

【264】

Translation: "About to be proven!"

Netherworld Ghost Emperor! OK.

Translation: "Netherworld Ghost Emperor!"

【271】

Translation: "No, it should be said that perhaps the entire Netherworld will become the source of turmoil in the Dàjǐng realm!"

the source of turmoil in the Dàjǐng realm. OK.

【276】

Translation: "Ye Pengju, Wang Kui, and other strong ones from the Court's Temple Pacification Bureau, at this moment could not help but feel restless, their eyes sunk and fixed intently on the scene atop the city tower."

Court's Temple Pacification Bureau. OK.

【280】

Translation: "Purple flames burned, and the golden skulls fully displayed their eeriness."

Li Che approached step by step to the Like-Illusion Staff, reached out his hand, and seized the Like-Illusion Golden Hoop Staff. OK.

Translation: "Li Che stepped forward to the Like-Illusion Golden Hoop Staff, extended his hand, and grasped it."

【287】

Translation: "Because he had already pulled it out once before; this time, he needed to comprehend the secret technique and offensive methods contained within this staff that followed the Great Sage Qitian among the hundred battle divine weapons."

hundred battle divine weapons. OK.

【352】

Translation: "Battle Victory Offensive Secret Technique!"

True immortal martial peerless technique!

Crack—

There was no hesitation at all, and it was as easy as pulling out one's own treasure staff.

Buzz—

Terrifying vibrations burst forth from the As-You-Will Golden Hoop Staff, as if in an instant erupting billions of tremors, space rippling with invisible waves, as if space itself were shaken to the point of shattering.

Boom—

A terrifying roar vibrated, like a vast sea stirred into huge waves, as if heaven and earth were being split apart; the space around the treasure staff shattered and collapsed, countless clouds and mist roiling, rosy light filling the sky, clouds rising and rosy vapors spreading!

The entire divine weapon seemed to revive at this moment, as if splendid light burst forth, rays of light stretching infinitely!

Many people inexplicably felt pressure, only sensing their breathing become sluggish.

Within that light lay a heavy power, as if merely shining upon them made them feel a force pressing them down.

This is a divine weapon woven with the Heaven-Earth Great Dao and supreme truth, extremely terrifying; even if Li Che wielded it, he could feel its terror.

Thud—

Li Che's gaze narrowed, as if fiery light shot up to the heavens.

The void trembled; Li Che grasped the As-You-Will Golden Hoop Staff, and the Dragon-Elephant Vajra Dao Fruit in his chest violently shuddered, then the power of the Dao Fruit flowed out slowly, forming a Dragon-Elephant phantom that wrapped the treasure staff!

Lao Hou'er sat cross-legged atop the city tower, his coarse robes constantly fluttering in the wind.

His eyes also showed astonishment.

Unexpectedly, Li Che gripping the treasure staff could actually burst forth such a phenomenon.

Afterward, he saw Li Che begin to grasp the Primordial As-You-Will Golden Hoop Staff and start practicing martial arts atop the city tower!

Exactly, it was martial practice; a shake of the staff in his hand sent countless staff shadows soaring skyward—just the opening move—and Lao Hou'er recognized it.

"This is... Shatter Southern Heaven!"

Lao Hou'er laughed, rubbing his cheeks; in fact he wore a mask on his face.

As it turned out, this young man before him had long ago obtained his Combat Victory inheritance.

No wonder Li Che could gain the As-You-Will Golden Hoop Staff's acknowledgment, successfully bonding with it; as it turned out, Li Che had long mastered this Combat Victory secret art.

Although merely fragmented, those three staff forms are the core of the Combat Victory secret art!

One staff shatters the southern heavens—this is 'Fight'.

One staff overturns the heavenly furnace—this is 'Battle'.

One staff treads the lofty heavens—this is 'Victory'!

Boom—!!!

Upon the city walls, the Netherworld Ghost Emperor's stature swelled to hulking; upon his golden, radiant skin, veins throbbed like great dragons, he roared angrily, Li Che grasped the As-You-Will Golden Hoop Staff, accompanied by the enlightening power fed back from the Dragon-Elephant Vajra Dao Fruit, and at this moment began his martial practice!

Staff shadows layered upon layered, dreamlike and illusory, the void's waves unceasing.

A doorway appeared, exploding and collapsing, transforming into counterflow energy that shot skyward, weaving into an alchemy furnace; the furnace was kicked apart, shattering, then turning into a sea of fire that wandered, weaving into a splendid palace, which too collapsed under a horizontal staff strike.

Dreamlike and illusory, profoundly mysterious!

The entire Qitian Cheng fell utterly silent, only the Netherworld Ghost Emperor's overwhelming martial practice remained.

After a long while.

Countless gusts subsided, the waves calmed, yet the echoes lingered without cease.

The Netherworld Ghost Emperor's black robe fluttered, gripping the As-You-Will Golden Hoop Staff, he stood upon the city tower like a stone statue.

Li Che opened his eyes to see countless golden lights converging before him.

They formed an incredibly profound secret art.

【Combat Victory Secret Art】

Immortal Martial Supreme Art! Li Che could feel its difficulty, greater than the Qitian Three Staffs' formidable offensive technique.

But now, it has been mastered by him.

The energy fed back from the Dragon-Elephant Vajra Dao Fruit allowed Li Che's martial comprehension to soar rapidly; after a bout of martial practice, he formally mastered this Immortal Martial Supreme Art!

A divine spirit's offensive secret art!

And he successfully and formally entered its practice!

Atop the city tower.

The sunset had long since vanished, the clear cold moon lake rose.

Moonlight bathed the earth, silver radiance poured over the world.

Lao Hou'er sat atop the city tower, a hint of surprise in his eyes; this martial talent was not inferior to his own in his youth.

Back then he apprenticed; after the patriarch knocked three times on his head, in the stillness of night he visited the patriarch to receive the teachings, and in a single night learned many secret arts and lethal powers.

Now, this one who withstood the Undying Lotus maiden, the power of the Heavenly Slaughter Lone Star fate, and the father of the undying Undying Lotus maiden, indeed possesses some martial talent.

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"Thank you, senior!"

Li Che was in high spirits, clasping his fists in salute.

"It's your talent that's good; even without Old Monkey reminding you, you should also be able to enlightenedly grasp this Combat Victory Secret Art from the As-You-Will Golden Hoop Staff."

Lao Hou'er waved his hand.

Afterward, he pressed two fingers together, tore open the void, and casually grabbed from within.

The clinking sounds echoed incessantly.

Those were the divine weapons of numerous supremes that had been blasted apart……

"Those supremes were blasted apart by this Old Sun of mine, unable to be held onto, but a few divine weapons remained tough, and I give them to you."

Li Che's eyes flickered.

Finally, Li Che selected an alchemy furnace, and also a banner.

This is… the Immortal Gathering Banner? OK.

【355】

This is a foundation divine weapon, merely an imitation, not a true divine weapon. OK.

【359】

We need to keep the quote marks? The Chinese uses 「」 for dialogue. We can keep English quotes. We'll use double quotes.

This is merely a fake banner made by imitating the 'Xuan' character banner among the Eight Immortal Gathering Banners. OK.

【361】

Old Monkey, whose eyesight was extraordinary, introduced Li Che. OK.

【363】

And now, seeing this fake banner, he couldn't help but recall the true banner in the Emperor's hand… OK.

【365】

Oh? The Immortal Gathering Yellow Banner? A fake banner? Huh… this isn't a fake! Old Monkey's eyes lit up at once, and he looked at Li Che with some surprise. OK.

【367】

Will the gods of the Dark Heavenly Court go mad? OK.

【369】

The Immortal Gathering Banner is a fine item that can let deities briefly descend into the world. OK.

【371】

The man and the monkey chatted a while longer on the city wall. OK.

【373】

Have you obtained Xiao Fang's inheritance? OK.

【375】

Suddenly, Old Monkey furrowed his brows, a hint of sorrow in his eyes: 'You too are dead?' OK.

【377】

Fang Hanshu clasped his fists and bowed, performing the rites in the manner of a scholar. OK.

【379】

Fang Hanshu hesitated not, and took out the jade talisman. OK.

【381】

Buzz—buzz—buzz—buzz—— OK.

【383】

"I, Old Sun, will give him a hand; otherwise, if he slowly comprehends it on his own, who knows how many years it would take." OK.

【387】

…… -> Translation: "……"

…… -> Translation: "……"

The Netherworld Ghost Emperor appeared in Qitian Cheng, about to assault the unique Martial Immortal realm of this world! OK.

【389】

In fact, the powers of the world that had long been watching the situation in Qitian Cheng had already received the news. OK.

【391】

And now the resurrected Qitian Temple God will protect the Netherworld Ghost Emperor's Dharma, sheltering the Ghost Emperor as he assaults the Martial Immortal domain! OK.

【393】

Shendu. OK.

【395】

On the Emperor's face, divinity and Dao were intertwined, his whole body emanating an utter chill. OK.

【397】

"In this age, there is fundamentally no soil for a Martial Immortal to exist; divinity is woven everywhere, and the divine tide surges even more. A Martial Immortal, this pure martial path, cannot tolerate even a trace of divine contamination as an independent, otherworldly existence—how could it possibly be born?" OK.

【399】

"Arrogant and overconfident, seeking to defy heaven, to walk the pure martial path in an age that is not that of Martial Immortals, to assault the Martial Immortal Pass……" OK.

【401】

The Emperor was utterly cold-hearted. OK.

【403】

After all, there exists a great rift between the Netherworld and the court. OK.

【406】

…… -> Translation: "……"

The second city of Shendu. OK.

【408】

The ninth floor. OK.

【410】

Yue Taofu and Fang Shangzhen stood quietly before him. OK.

【412】

"This could be the first, or perhaps the only, Martial Immortal in the world today, looking forward five thousand years and back five thousand years……" OK.

【414】

"Now the Netherworld is completely bound with the resurrected Qitian, equivalent to laying bare to the deity camps of the Mysterious Palaces, declaring the Netherworld's destiny: to rely on the prison lotus……" OK.

Therefore, this time the Underworld Ghost Emperor's charge on the Martial Immortal Pass will absolutely not be peaceful.

【417】

Martial Immortal Pass, Ghost Emperor. OK.

【419】

Grand Supervisor. OK.

【422】

Same term.

Fang Shangzhen asked hopefully. OK.

【424】

Then let's go take a look. OK.

No new terms.

【427】

Grand Supervisor. OK.

…… (ellipsis) no terms.

…… (ellipsis)

【432】

No specific terms.

The speed at which the news spread surpassed everyone's imagination. OK.

No.

【435】

Qitian Cheng inside. OK.

【437】

wanderers of the rivers and lakes, martial artists of the jianghu. OK.

【439】

Martial Immortal. OK.

【441】

Netherworld, Ghost Emperor, Martial Immortal Realm. OK.

【443】

martial artists. OK.

【445】

Dàjǐng Netherworld Path, True Martial Divine Sect, True Martial Mountain. OK.

【447】

Great Li Royal Court, Dàjǐng Dynasty Court, Western Regions Buddhist Land, Grand Master, Martial Saint, Jiangnan Circuit, Qitian Cheng. OK.

【449】

Martial Immortal Pass. OK.

【451】

Martial Saint, Martial Immortal Rite. OK.

…… (ellipsis)

…… (ellipsis)

【455】

Li Che. OK.

【457】

Qitian Inner City. OK.

【459】

Dao Fruit. OK.

【461】

Dragon Elephant Golden Vajra Dao Fruit. OK.

【464】

No.

The Qitian Three Staffs—Shatter South Heaven, Flip the Immortal Cauldron, and Tread the Lofty Heavens—these immortal martial arts, under the enlightenment feedback of a level‑7 Dragon Elephant Golden Vajra Dao Fruit, progress extremely quickly. OK.

【466】

Perhaps adding the help of the newly cultivated immortal martial supreme art 【Battle Victory Secret Technique】, this immortal martial art actually reached the peak of great accomplishment within just three days. OK.

【468】

Qitian Inner City. OK.

Again Qitian Inner City.

【472】

No.

Li Che sat cross‑legged, his burly, broad frame glowing with golden light, divine radiance bursting and flowing like clouds, the whole courtyard ablaze. OK.

【474】

Upon his back, myriad mystical and immortal seeds swirled in vortices. OK.

【476】

His martial cultivation steadily advanced and improved. OK.

No.

【479】

Azure Dragon Soaring to the Heavens. OK.

【481】

Heavenly Gate Opens, Martial Immortal Dao Essence. OK.

【484】

Same.

This step was also a barrier that Li Che had long been unable to overcome. OK.

No.

【488】

Sound effect: we need to render as English sound word: "Boom—". Keep as "Boom—". Should we include as part of translation? Yes.

Suddenly. OK.

Meaning: "Suddenly". Translate as "Suddenly". No name.

【491】

Dao Fruit. OK.

【493】

Literary Star. OK.

【496】

No.

His gaze slowly opened. OK.

No.

【499】

White Jade Capital. OK.

【502】

No.

【Dao Fruit: Painting Immortal (lv7, 0%)】. OK.

【506】

…… (ellipsis)

…… (ellipsis)

The dim yellow‑orange light cast a leisurely glow. OK.

No.

【510】

No.

The tavern hidden in the alleys seemed cut off from the world; all the clamor of heaven and earth could not reach it. OK.

No.

【513】

Xixi, Heaven-Entwining Silk. OK.

【516】

No.

The big black dog wagged its tail, circling around Xixi who sat in the chair. OK.

【518】

After Xixi peeled the smooth, interwoven‑pattern tea‑leaf egg, she pinched it and handed it to the big

【520】

The big black dog flicked its tongue, its face full of happiness.

No.

【524】

No new terms.

The boss sat in the rocking chair, lit a cigarette, inhaled and exhaled, the smoke hazy.

【526】

Suddenly.

Again "Suddenly".

The boss pinched the cigarette between two fingers, lightly flicked it, and ash scattered.

The big black dog also abruptly stopped wagging its tail, turned its head, and looked toward the dark corner of the alley.

Xixi swallowed the peeled tea egg in one gulp.

Eyes widened, clear and lively.

There…

A thin-as-a-rail old monkey, wearing cloth clothes, hands behind its back, walked over swaying leisurely.

From the dim yellow-orange light, the aged monkey's face was illuminated.

The old monkey glanced at Xixi, then turned its gaze to the big black dog and the white-clad shopkeeper.

"Divine Lord, long time no see."

(End of chapter)