Chapter 724

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Mugu, what are you doing!

Original: Chinese quotes with exclamation. Should we keep quotes? Probably we can translate as: "Mugu, what are you doing!" Keep exclamation. We'll output: 【1】 "Mugu, what are you doing!"

But need to preserve the quotes? The source includes 「」. We can drop them as they are punctuation; translation can use English quotes or not. The rule: we must not add explanatory words; we can keep the meaning. Using English quotes is fine. We'll output: 【1】 "Mugu, what are you doing!"

Seeing Mugu suddenly take out a Space Jade Slip and crush it, Qiuling's heart jumped, and he shouted in a stern voice.

He became the Elder of the Pill Tower, so his mind is naturally very sharp.

Translation: "He could become the Pill Tower Grand Elder, so his mind is naturally very sharp." We'll output: 【3】 He could become the Pill Tower Grand Elder, so his mind is naturally very sharp.

At this moment, Mugu's actions clearly show he is preparing to summon other Soul Hall experts to cause trouble.

Translation: "At this moment, Mugu's action clearly prepares to summon other Soul Hall experts to cause trouble." We'll output: 【4】 At this moment, Mugu's action clearly prepares to summon other Soul Hall experts to cause trouble.

Therefore, after his loud warning to everyone, he hardly paused at all.

Translation: "Therefore, after his loud warning to everyone, he hardly paused at all." We'll output: 【5】 Therefore, after his loud warning to everyone, he hardly paused at all.

He swiftly flicked his sleeve, and a massive crimson Dou Qi spear hissed, tearing through space and sweeping toward where Old Mugu stood.

He swiftly flicked his sleeve, and a massive crimson Dou Qi spear hissed, tearing through space and sweeping toward where the old Mugu stood.

And this sudden change caused everyone's faces to drastically change.

Translation: "And this sudden change caused everyone present's faces to drastically change." We'll output: 【7】 And this sudden change caused everyone present's faces to drastically change.

Immediately afterward, Xiao Yan, the two-star Battle Venerable beside him, Xiao Yixian, and the other two women quickly split into several small groups, cautiously watching the temporary Space Wormhole created by Old Mugu.

After all, almost everyone present knew what a Space Jade Slip was.

Translation: "After all, almost everyone present knew what a Space Jade Slip was." We'll output: 【9】 After all, almost everyone present knew what a Space Jade Slip was.

Therefore, as soon as everyone saw the space channel formed by the breaking of this thing, they immediately guessed something and became on guard.

Note: there is a typo, the second character should be the correct 'you' character.

Hehe, the Strange Fire is a marvel of heaven and earth, and also a faith of us alchemists, yet you Pill Tower cruelly seal it here, which is nothing short of desecrating our alchemists' faith. So I merely wish to release this Strange Fire and restore its freedom.

Translation: "\"Hehe, heavenly fire is a marvel of heaven and earth, and also a kind of faith for us alchemists, yet you Pill Tower have cruelly sealed it here, which is nothing short of desecrating our alchemists' faith. So I merely wish to release this heavenly fire and restore its freedom. \"" We'll output: 【11】 "Hehe, heavenly fire is a marvel of heaven and earth, and also a kind of faith for us alchemists, yet you Pill Tower have cruelly sealed it here, which is nothing short of desecrating our alchemists' faith. So I merely wish to release this heavenly fire and restore its freedom."

Facing Qiuling's questioning, Old Mugu let out a strange laugh, mocking the Pill Tower with righteous words.

However, as soon as the former's words left his mouth, the surrounding people's faces instantly turned to utter shock, and they stood there dumbfounded.

Translation: "However, as soon as the former's words left his mouth, the faces of several people around instantly turned to utter shock, and they stood dumbfounded." We'll output: 【13】 However, as soon as the former's words left his mouth, the faces of several people around instantly turned to utter shock, and they stood dumbfounded.

I've seen shameless people, but Old Mugu is this shameless; after wandering south and north for so many years, this is the first time I've seen such.

Translation: "\"I've seen shameless people, but Old Mugu is this shameless; after wandering south and north for so many years, this is the first time I've seen such a person. \"" We'll output: 【14】 "I've seen shameless people, but Old Mugu is this shameless; after wandering south and north for so many years, this is the first time I've seen such a person."

After a long silence, Xiao Yixian finally snapped out of her daze and exclaimed.

Translation: "After a long silence, Xiao Yixian finally came to her senses from her daze, and exclaimed." We'll output: 【15】 After a long silence, Xiao Yixian finally came to her senses from her daze, and exclaimed.

Upon hearing that, Cao Ying and Dan Chen behind her both nodded in agreement.

Translation: "Hearing that, Cao Ying and Danchen behind her both nodded in agreement." We'll output: 【16】 Hearing that, Cao Ying and Danchen behind her both nodded in agreement.

Clearly, they also gained a new understanding of Old Mugu's thick-skinnedness.

Translation: "Obviously, they also gained a new understanding of Old Mugu's thick-skinnedness." We'll output: 【17】 Obviously, they also gained a new understanding of Old Mugu's thick-skinnedness.

As for Xiao Yan, his expression at this moment was extremely strange.

Translation: "As for Xiao Yan, his expression at this moment was extremely strange." We'll output: 【18】 As for Xiao Yan, his expression at this moment was extremely strange.

If he remembers correctly, a few years ago, when Han Feng went to the Canaan Academy to seize the Fallen Heart Flame, he also said something similar.

Note missing closing quote? We'll translate: "If he remembers correctly, several years ago, when Han Feng went to the Gan'nan Academy to seize the Falling Heart Flame, he also said something similar." We'll output: 【19】 If he remembers correctly, several years ago, when Han Feng went to the Gan'nan Academy to seize the Falling Heart Flame, he also said something similar.

Could it be that Han Feng and Old Mugu know each other?

Translation: "\"Could it be that Han Feng and Old Mugu know each other? \"" We'll output: 【20】 "Could it be that Han Feng and Old Mugu know each other?"

The corner of his mouth twitched a few times, and Xiao Yan muttered in his mind.

Translation: "The corners of his mouth twitched a few times, and Xiao Yan complained in his heart." We'll output: 【21】 The corners of his mouth twitched a few times, and Xiao Yan complained in his heart.

However, compared to the previous few people, Elder Qiuling almost had a heart attack from Old Mugu's words.

Translation: "However, compared to the previous few people, Elder Qiuling almost had a heart attack from Old Mugu's words." We'll output: 【22】 However, compared to the previous few people, Elder Qiuling almost had a heart attack from Old Mugu's words.

If someone else had said this, he might have felt a little guilty.

Translation: "If someone else had said this, he might have felt a little guilty." We'll output: 【23】 If someone else had said this, he might have felt a little guilty.

But what is the Soul Hall like? As an honored elder of the Soul Hall yourself, Old Mugu, surely you have some idea in your heart.

Translation: "But what is the Soul Hall like? As an honored elder of the Soul Hall yourself, Old Mugu, surely you know the score?" We'll output: 【24】 But what is the Soul Hall like? As an honored elder of the Soul Hall yourself, Old Mugu, surely you know the score?

You lot capture souls all over the world every day, killing how many Pill Tower alchemists?

Note: there is a typo, the second character should be the correct 'you' character.

Compared to you lot, the Pill Tower is practically too kind!

Translation: "Compared to you, the Pill Tower is practically too kind!" We'll output: 【26】 Compared to you, the Pill Tower is practically too kind!

Immediately afterward, Elder Qiuling's chest heaved violently, his fingers trembling as he pointed at Old Mugu not far away and gritted his teeth: "You Soul Hall have committed such evil deeds that I could spend three years listing them, and yet you still have the nerve to say this; I have never seen such a shameless, thick‑skinned person!"

Translation: "Next, Elder Qiuling's chest heaved violently, his fingers trembling as he pointed at Old Mugu not far away and gritted his teeth: \"The evils your Soul Hall has committed, I fear I could not finish speaking of them in three years, yet you still have the face to say this; I have never seen such a shameless person! \"" We'll output: 【27】 Next, Elder Qiuling's chest heaved violently, his fingers trembling as he pointed at Old Mugu not far away and gritted his teeth: "The evils your Soul Hall has committed, I fear I could not finish speaking of them in three years, yet you still have the face to say this; I have never seen such a shameless person!"

Having said that, the former surged forward with endless fury toward Old Mugu.

Translation: "Having said that, the former surged forward with endless fury toward Old Mugu." We'll output: 【28】 Having said that, the former surged forward with endless fury toward Old Mugu.

However, even in his rage, Elder Qiuling still retained some reason.

Translation: "However, even in his fury, Qiuling still retained some reason." We'll output: 【29】 However, even in his fury, Qiuling still retained some reason.

While rushing toward Old Mugu, he did not forget to shout a reminder: "Anyone who can contact external Pill Tower experts, quickly summon them!"

Translation: "While charging toward Old Mugu, he did not forget to turn his head and shout loudly: \"Those who can contact external Pill Tower experts, quickly summon them! \"" We'll output: 【30】 While charging toward Old Mugu, he did not forget to turn his head and shout loudly: "Those who can contact external Pill Tower experts, quickly summon them!"

Hehe, I don't care about shame; what, do you think the Pill Tower could possibly destroy my Soul Hall?

Translation: "\"Hehe, I'm shameless, what's wrong? Do you think your Pill Tower could possibly destroy my Soul Hall? \"" We'll output: 【31】 "Hehe, I'm shameless, what's wrong? Do you think your Pill Tower could possibly destroy my Soul Hall?"

Facing the murderous Qiuling charging at him, Old Mugu's expression slightly changed, but he refused to admit defeat in words.

Translation: "Facing the murderous Qiuling charging at him, Old Mugu's expression changed slightly, but he refused to admit defeat in words." We'll output: 【32】 Facing the murderous Qiuling charging at him, Old Mugu's expression changed slightly, but he refused to admit defeat in words.

Moreover, he is not stupid; he knows that with his three‑star Battle Venerable strength, he stands no chance against Qiuling.

Translation: "Moreover, he is not stupid; he knows that with his three-star Battle Venerable strength, there is no way he could defeat Qiuling." We'll output: 【33】 Moreover, he is not stupid; he knows that with his three-star Battle Venerable strength, there is no way he could defeat Qiuling.

Therefore, after finishing his words, Old Mugu willingly chose to fly away into the distance.

While fleeing, he simultaneously blocked the Pill Tower Elder's attacks and waited for Pill Tower experts to arrive.

Translation: "While fleeing, he simultaneously blocked the Pill Tower Grand Elder's attacks and waited for Pill Tower experts to arrive." We'll output: 【35】 While fleeing, he simultaneously blocked the Pill Tower Grand Elder's attacks and waited for Pill Tower experts to arrive.

And faced with such a cowardly, life‑clinging Mugu, Elder Qiuling was momentarily at a loss.

Translation: "And faced with such a life‑clinging, death‑fearing Mugu, Elder Qiuling was momentarily at a loss." We'll output: 【36】 And faced with such a life‑clinging, death‑fearing Mugu, Elder Qiuling was momentarily at a loss.

Although he is somewhat stronger than Old Mugu, facing a three‑star Battle Venerable who has no will to fight and only wants to flee, he could not immediately capture him.

Translation: "Although his strength is somewhat greater than Old Mugu's, facing a three‑star Battle Venerable who has no will to fight and only wants to flee, he could not capture him for the moment." We'll output: 【37】 Although his strength is somewhat greater than Old Mugu's, facing a three‑star Battle Venerable who has no will to fight and only wants to flee, he could not capture him for the moment.

As for Cao Ying, Dan Chen, and Xiao Yan, upon hearing Qiuling's shout, they each hastily took out a Space Jade Slip from their storage rings.

Translation: "As for Cao Ying, Danchen, and Xiao Yan, upon hearing Qiuling's shout, they each hurriedly took out a Space Jade Slip from their storage rings." We'll output: 【38】 As for Cao Ying, Danchen, and Xiao Yan, upon hearing Qiuling's shout, they each hurriedly took out a Space Jade Slip from their storage rings.

However, just as they were about to crush them, a fierce gust of wind suddenly appeared, then turned into a thin needle that attacked in a tricky manner.

Translation: "However, just as they were about to crush them, a fierce gust of wind suddenly appeared, then turned into a thin needle that stabbed at them in a tricky manner." We'll output: 【39】 However, just as they were about to crush them, a fierce gust of wind suddenly appeared, then turned into a thin needle that stabbed at them in a tricky manner.

Hmph, a few peak Dou Zong think they can sneak attack right before my eyes; they really underestimate me.

Translation: "\"Hmph, a few peak Battle Ancestors think they can sneak‑attack right before my eyes? You seriously underestimate me! \"" We'll output: 【40】 "Hmph, a few peak Battle Ancestors think they can sneak‑attack right before my eyes? You seriously underestimate me!"

Seeing the incoming energy needle, Xiao Yixian gave a dainty snort, then casually waved her hand and shattered it.

Translation: "Seeing the incoming energy needle, Xiao Yixian gave a dainty hum, then casually flicked her hand and shattered it." We'll output: 【41】 Seeing the incoming energy needle, Xiao Yixian gave a dainty hum, then casually flicked her hand and shattered it.

As for Xiao Yan, thanks to his powerful soul perception, he successfully dodged the needle before it arrived.

Translation: "As for Xiao Yan, thanks to his powerful soul perception, he successfully dodged before the needle arrived." We'll output: 【42】 As for Xiao Yan, thanks to his powerful soul perception, he successfully dodged before the needle arrived.

And in the process, he successfully crushed the Space Jade Slip given to him by Xuan Yi.

Translation: "And in this process, he successfully crushed the Space Jade Slip given to him by Xuan Yi." We'll output: 【43】 And in this process, he successfully crushed the Space Jade Slip given to him by Xuan Yi.

Of course, after that, he did not go to help Qiuling, but instead stood aside to watch the show.

Translation: "Of course, after that, he did not go to help Qiuling, but instead stood aside to watch the show." We'll output: 【44】 Of course, after that, he did not go to help Qiuling, but instead stood aside to watch the show.

After all, in his eyes, Qiuling directly labeled him as the murderer of Song Qing and repeatedly tried to kill him.

Translation: "After all, in his eyes, Qiuling had directly listed him as the murderer of Song Qing and repeatedly tried to kill him." We'll output: 【45】 After all, in his eyes, Qiuling had directly listed him as the murderer of Song Qing and repeatedly tried to kill him.

Under such circumstances, how could he possibly help someone who wants to kill him?

Translation: "Under such circumstances, how could he possibly help someone who wants to kill him?" We'll output: 【46】 Under such circumstances, how could he possibly help someone who wants to kill him?

Moreover, it would be even better if Qiuling could kill Old Mugu.

Translation: "Moreover, it would be even better if Qiuling could kill Old Mugu." We'll output: 【47】 Moreover, it would be even better if Qiuling could kill Old Mugu.

He could then directly use the Fallen Heart Flame to capture the latter's soul and interrogate him about the origin of the Flame Mantra.

Translation: "He could then directly use the Falling Heart Flame to seize the latter's soul and interrogate the origin of the Burning Technique." We'll output: 【48】 He could then directly use the Falling Heart Flame to seize the latter's soul and interrogate the origin of the Burning Technique.

If that fails, after Old Mugu is wounded or weakened by Qiuling, when he later goes to kill Old Mugu, he could save a lot of trouble.

Translation: "If that really isn't possible, after Old Mugu is wounded or worn down by Qiuling, when he later goes to kill Old Mugu, he could save a lot of trouble." We'll output: 【49】 If that really isn't possible, after Old Mugu is wounded or worn down by Qiuling, when he later goes to kill Old Mugu, he could save a lot of trouble.

Therefore, Xiao Yan really could not find any reason to help Qiuling.

Translation: "Therefore, Xiao Yan really could not think of any reason to help Qiuling." We'll output: 【50】 Therefore, Xiao Yan really could not think of any reason to help Qiuling.

So after a brief thought, he chose to stay on the sidelines, watching his two enemies chase and fight each other in the star fields.

Translation: "So after a brief thought, he chose to sit on the bank and watch the fire, observing his two enemies chase and fight each other in the star field." We'll output: 【51】 So after a brief thought, he chose to sit on the bank and watch the fire, observing his two enemies chase and fight each other in the star field.

As for the Old Monster Qinghua, he gazed at the chaotic scene before him.

Translation: "As for Qinghua Lao Guai, he gazed at the chaotic scene before him." We'll output: 【52】 As for Qinghua Lao Guai, he gazed at the chaotic scene before him.

After a brief consideration, he likewise did not go to help Qiuling, but simply remained where he was.

Translation: "After a brief consideration, he likewise did not go to help Qiuling, but simply stayed where he was." We'll output: 【53】 After a brief consideration, he likewise did not go to help Qiuling, but simply stayed where he was.

After all, the Soul Hall's power is immense; he could hardly afford to provoke it.

Translation: "After all, the Soul Hall's power is enormous; he could hardly afford to provoke it." We'll output: 【54】 After all, the Soul Hall's power is enormous; he could hardly afford to provoke it.

Furthermore, the Soul Hall now seems to be targeting the Three Thousand Yan Flame Fire, with no intention of attacking them.

Translation: "Furthermore, the Soul Hall now seems to be targeting the Three Thousand Yan Flame Fire, with no intention of attacking them." We'll output: 【55】 Furthermore, the Soul Hall now seems to be targeting the Three Thousand Yan Flame Fire, with no intention of attacking them.

Weighing the pros and cons, Old Monster Qinghua still chose to remain silent.

Translation: "After weighing the pros and cons, Qinghua Lao Guai still chose to remain silent." We'll output: 【56】 After weighing the pros and cons, Qinghua Lao Guai still chose to remain silent.

Although he greatly desires the Three Thousand Yan Flame Fire, he still considers his own life more important.

Translation: "Although he greatly desired the Three Thousand Yan Flame Fire, he still considered his own life more important." We'll output: 【57】 Although he greatly desired the Three Thousand Yan Flame Fire, he still considered his own life more important.

I never expected that among the top ten, there would actually be someone from the Soul Hall!

Translation: "\"I never expected that among the top ten, there would actually be someone from the Soul Hall! \"" We'll output: 【58】 "I never expected that among the top ten, there would actually be someone from the Soul Hall!"

After crushing the Space Jade Slip in her hand, Cao Ying and Dan Chen gazed toward where the energy needle came from, their brows furrowed tightly.

Translation: "After crushing the Space Jade Slip in their hands, Cao Ying and Danchen gazed toward where the energy needle had come from, their brows furrowed tightly." We'll output: 【59】 After crushing the Space Jade Slip in their hands, Cao Ying and Danchen gazed toward where the energy needle had come from, their brows furrowed tightly.

As it turned out, the one who made the move was also one of those two who had entered the top ten of the Dan Assembly.

"Heh heh, you sent a message—what can you do about it? Now that brat has awakened the Three Thousand Yan Yan Fire, the three Pill Tower giants will inevitably be distracted, and with Holy Pill City now in utter chaos, those Pill Tower powerhouses can't spare the time to come!"

Seeing the sneak attack fail, a middle-aged man with a slightly gloomy complexion wasn't angry; instead, he sneered.

After speaking, the three of them likewise slipped away, turning and flying off into the distance.

After all, what kind of leader you have determines what kind of subordinates you get.

Naturally, the subordinates of Old Man Mu Gu have fully inherited their leader's temperament; now that the sneak attack failed, they certainly won't stay put waiting to die.

As for Xiao Yixian, she couldn't be bothered with these small fry; her beautiful eyes continued gazing toward the direction where Lin Feng was.

After all, her husband's soul is currently locked in battle with the Three Thousand Yan Yan Fire; if his physical body were ambushed, he would have absolutely no ability to resist.

Therefore, she absolutely dare not lose focus.

"It seems Soul Hall has made ample preparations for today's operation!"

Hearing this, Cao Ying's charming face instantly sank.

From that person's tone, it appears that Soul Hall experts are stirring up chaos in Holy Pill City right now, thereby tying down those Pill Tower powerhouses who maintain order.

As for the Pill Tower's Three Great Leaders, they must maintain the Star Domain and cannot act rashly.

Otherwise, once the Star Domain is broken, those of us here with Dou Qi below Dou Zun will be in trouble.

"No problem; as soon as Lin Feng's soul finishes its contest with the Three Thousand Yan Yan Fire, we can immediately leave."

Seeing the worried expressions on Cao Ying and Dan Chen, Xiao Yixian fell silent for a moment, thinking these two might become her sisters in the future, and then spoke.

Upon hearing that, Cao Ying's narrow phoenix eyes narrowed slightly, and she thought to herself: "From her tone, she seems extremely confident about leaving this place; it looks like Lin Feng and this woman also have some plan."

Next, she recalled that when Lin Feng was in the Pill Realm, he already knew Soul Hall infiltrators had entered the Pill Assembly, and a sudden realization dawned on her.

Given his cautious nature, he probably had everything figured out back then.

"Could it be that being with Lin Feng has made my brain a bit dull? How could I have missed for so long that Soul Hall might be causing trouble inside the Star Domain?"

Thinking this, Cao Ying couldn't help but curse herself inwardly, then helplessly shook her head.

"Boom!"

At this very moment, three figures wrapped entirely in black robes—one in front and two behind—slowly emerged from the Space Wormhole created by Old Man Mu Gu.

Accompanying their appearance, three vast auras, like storms, suddenly swept through this void space.

Under such overwhelming pressure, even Xiao Yixian, an eight-star Dou Zun peak expert, felt a flicker of solemnity in her beautiful eyes.

Immediately, she turned her gaze to Cao Ying and Dan Chen behind her and warned: "These people are extremely strong; together, even I would struggle to deal with them. From now on, you must stay constantly alert; if necessary, just run straight to the Star Domain exit."

"What?!"

Upon hearing Xiao Yixian say that, Cao Ying and Dan Chen's hearts sank instantly.

They knew her strength well—she is an eight-star Dou Zun peak expert—but now she says this.

Clearly, the appearance of these three black-clad individuals has also made Xiao Yixian feel extremely troublesome.

Thinking this, Cao Ying and the two girls quickly nodded: "Okay."

After all, they understood that if even Xiao Yixian finds the enemy troublesome,

their two Dou Zong staying behind would be of no help and might even hinder them.

"Soul Hall Heavenly Venerable!"

As soon as these three mysterious black shadows appeared, the Hill Grand Elder who had been pursuing Old Man Mu Gu halted his chase, his expression turning grim as water.

In his soul perception, the leading black-clad Dou Zun likely already possesses the strength of a nine-star Dou Zun.

Furthermore, the two Dou Zun behind him are each around the eight-star Dou Zun level.

Thinking this, Hill couldn't help but clench his fists, anxiously gazing at Cao Ying, the two girls, and the Space Wormhole summoned by Xiao Yan, hoping Pill Tower reinforcements would arrive now.

After all, even if they all joined forces, they probably couldn't match these three Dou Zun.

Moreover, there's still Old Man Mu Gu eyeing them covetously from the side.

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