Chapter 259: with translation of chapter title

"You won; you have passed this trial!" Bai Ze said.

Translation: "You won, you passed this trial!" Bai Ze said like that. But we need natural English: "You won, you passed this trial!" Bai Ze said. Or "You won, you passed this trial!" Bai Ze said. Keep quotes. We'll output: "You won, you passed this trial!" Bai Ze said.

But need to keep the Chinese quotes? Usually we replace with English quotes. We'll use double quotes.

"Whatever you want, anything at all, you can have!"

Translation: "You can have whatever you want, anything at all!" Bai Ze? Actually speaker is Bai Ze? The line doesn't specify speaker; it's likely Bai Ze speaking. We'll keep as is: "You can have whatever you want, anything at all!"

Bai Ze casually tossed the Mountain-and-Water Seal, which he had previously pocketed, back to Mu Yi, noting he wouldn't take a child's belongings.

Translation: Bai Ze casually tossed back the Mountain Water Seal he had previously taken, for he does not take children's things. Need to keep meaning: "Bai Ze casually tossed back the Mountain Water Seal he had previously taken, for he does not take children's things." Ensure we keep "Mountain Water Seal". Use glossary term exactly: Mountain Water Seal.

To be honest, Bai Ze never expected to lose, so he bragged; now he can only put on a brave face.

To be honest, Bai Ze never thought he would lose, so he boasted; now he can only put on a brave face.

Hearing Bai Ze say that, Mu Yi let out a sigh; this battle truly laid all his cards on the table.

Translation: Hearing Bai Ze say that, Mu Yi let out a breath; this battle truly had him expend all his trump cards. We'll translate: "Hearing Bai Ze say that, Mu Yi let out a breath; this battle truly had him expend all his trump cards."

The great army was useless against Bai Ze, the Reincarnation Barrier was useless too, and the Weapon Master was even less effective; fortunately, by combining several abilities, he finally grasped a sliver of hope.

Translation: The army was useless against Bai Ze, the Reincarnation Barrier was useless against Bai Ze, the Weapon Master was even more useless against Bai Ze; fortunately, by combining several abilities, he finally managed to grasp a sliver of hope. We'll translate: "The army was useless against Bai Ze, the Reincarnation Barrier was useless against Bai Ze, the Weapon Master was even more useless against Bai Ze; fortunately, by combining several abilities, he finally managed to grasp a sliver of hope."

Hearing Bai Ze's lofty words, Mu Yi glanced at the Wave-Slash in his hand.

Hearing Bai Ze's lofty words, Mu Yi glanced at the Wave-Slash in his hand.

Because it bears the power of Reincarnation, even the Weapon-Master‑enhanced Wave-Slash now shows multiple cracks, its durability dropping below 10, and another intense battle would likely shatter it.

Translation: Because it bears the power of Reincarnation, even the Wave-Slash that had been enhanced by the Weapon Master now shows layers of cracks, its durability dropping straight below 10, and it would likely shatter outright after another unusually fierce battle. We'll translate: "Because it bears the power of Reincarnation, even the Wave-Slash that had been enhanced by the Weapon Master now shows layers of cracks, its durability dropping straight below 10, and it would likely shatter outright after another unusually fierce battle."

However, as long as it doesn't break on the spot, the repair cost for the overall network remains low, allowing it to be used for a while longer.

However, as long as it doesn't shatter on the spot, the repair cost for the overall net is still low, and it can be made to last a while longer.

"I want an artifact, a weapon for killing, a blade type, preferably a single‑handed sword!" Mu Yi pondered briefly, then slowly voiced his request to Bai Ze.

Translation: "I want a divine artifact, a weapon for slaughter, of the sword type, preferably a one-handed sword!" Mu Yi pondered for a moment, then slowly spoke his request to Bai Ze. We'll translate: "I want a divine artifact, a weapon for slaughter, of the sword type, preferably a one-handed sword!" Mu Yi pondered for a moment, then slowly spoke his request to Bai Ze.

Constantly facing hordes of super monsters sparked a yearning in Mu Yi for artifacts; even the lowest‑grade artifact can now rival the abilities of Reincarnation, Weapon Master, and other divine powers.

Translation: Constantly encountering a horde of super monsters has given Mu Yi a faint desire for divine artifacts; even the lowest-grade divine artifact could now exhibit abilities on par with Reincarnation and Weapon Master, etc. We'll translate: "Constantly encountering a horde of super monsters has given Mu Yi a faint desire for divine artifacts; even the lowest-grade divine artifact could now exhibit abilities on par with Reincarnation and Weapon Master, etc."

Especially the Silver Moon Princess, who possesses two artifacts; such inhuman equipment advantages have always made Mu Yi drool.

Translation: Especially Princess Liliana Brenda, who possesses two divine artifacts, this inhumane equipment advantage has always made Mu Yi envious. We'll translate: "Especially Princess Liliana Brenda, who possesses two divine artifacts, this inhumane equipment advantage has always made Mu Yi envious."

Seizing the hard‑won opportunity, Mu Yi naturally asked Bai Ze directly for an artifact.

Translation: Having finally seized this opportunity, Mu Yi naturally went straight to Bai Ze and asked for a divine artifact. We'll translate: "Having finally seized this opportunity, Mu Yi naturally went straight to Bai Ze and asked for a divine artifact."

However, Mu Yi forgot one thing: the artifact he mentions is entirely different from the one a deity like Bai Ze would consider.

Translation: However, Mu Yi forgot one thing: the divine artifact he had in mind and the divine artifact in the eyes of a great god like Bai Ze are completely different things. We'll translate: "However, Mu Yi forgot one thing: the divine artifact he had in mind and the divine artifact in the eyes of a great god like Bai Ze are completely different things."

The artifact he speaks of is simply equipment imbued with divine power and divinity.

Translation: The divine artifact he had in mind is merely equipment imbued with divine power and divinity. We'll translate: "The divine artifact he had in mind is merely equipment imbued with divine power and divinity."

In Bai Ze's understanding, artifacts are generally bound to deities and must be renowned throughout the Nine Provinces.

Translation: Meanwhile, the divine artifact as understood by Bai Ze is basically bound to a great god, and at the very least must be a famous existence in Jiuzhou. We'll translate: "Meanwhile, the divine artifact as understood by Bai Ze is basically bound to a great god, and at the very least must be a famous existence in Jiuzhou."

He could mass‑produce the former himself, but the latter would require Bai Ze to weigh his own safety.

Translation: The former Bai Ze can mass-produce himself, while the latter Bai Ze also has to weigh his own safety. We'll translate: "The former Bai Ze can mass-produce himself, while the latter Bai Ze also has to weigh his own safety."

"No question..."

No question...

Bai Ze was about to agree outright, but then froze; after querying his all‑knowing database, he realized that, from his perspective, only one weapon fits Mu Yi's request—the Tiger Soul Blade.

Translation: Bai Ze was about to agree outright, but then suddenly froze; after searching his database that knows heaven above and earth below, he found that, in his understanding, only one weapon matched Mu Yi's request—the Tiger Soul Blade. We'll translate: "Bai Ze was about to agree outright, but then suddenly froze; after searching his database that knows heaven above and earth below, he found that, in his understanding, only one weapon matched Mu Yi's request—the Tiger Soul Blade."

Yet the karmic consequences of that item are enormous, beyond even Bai Ze's capacity to bear, especially since he's currently being hunted; any further trouble could truly cost him his life.

Translation: However, the karma involved with this thing is truly enormous, to the extent that Bai Ze himself cannot bear it; especially since he is currently being hunted, if he stirs up any more trouble, he will truly lose his life. We'll translate: "However, the karma involved with this thing is truly enormous, to the extent that Bai Ze himself cannot bear it; especially since he is currently being hunted, if he stirs up any more trouble, he will truly lose his life."

Just as Mu Yi defeated him, there exist divine beings with supreme powers that even omniscience can't overcome; when facing such deities, he can only hide.

Translation: Just as Mu Yi defeated him, there exist in this world some great gods with mighty divine abilities whom, even though he knows everything, he cannot defeat; facing those great gods, he can only dodge and hide. We'll translate: "Just as Mu Yi defeated him, there exist in this world some great gods with mighty divine abilities whom, even though he knows everything, he cannot defeat; facing those great gods, he can only dodge and hide."

"Try another; this one won't do!" Bai Ze said, looking at Mu Yi with a gloomy expression.

Translation: "Change it, this won't do!" Bai Ze looked at Mu Yi with a gloomy face. We'll translate: "Change it, this won't do!" Bai Ze looked at Mu Yi with a gloomy face.

He could look for an artifact for Mu Yi, such as the axe wielded by Xing Tian on Changyang Mountain, the divine bow used by Hou Yi to shoot down the suns, or even a branch of the Fusang Tree...

Translation: As for divine artifacts, he could look for one for Mu Yi, such as the axe held by Xingtian on Changyang Mountain, the divine bow used by Houyi to shoot the sun, or perhaps a branch of the Fusang tree… We'll translate: "As for divine artifacts, he could look for one for Mu Yi, such as the axe held by Xingtian on Changyang Mountain, the divine bow used by Houyi to shoot the sun, or perhaps a branch of the Fusang tree…"

Some weapons might even surpass the Tiger Soul Blade, but the Tiger Soul Blade itself is unattainable to him, even if he knows its location.

Translation: Some weapons might even be not inferior to the Tiger Soul Blade, but the Tiger Soul Blade alone—even if he knew where it was, he could not obtain it. We'll translate: "Some weapons might even be not inferior to the Tiger Soul Blade, but the Tiger Soul Blade alone—even if he knew where it was, he could not obtain it."

Moreover, the Tiger Soul Blade involves too much, and he finds it too troublesome.

Translation: However, the Tiger Soul Blade involves too much karma, and he really finds it troublesome. We'll translate: "However, the Tiger Soul Blade involves too much karma, and he really finds it troublesome."

Mu Yi looked at Bai Ze with a pained expression, wondering why his previously lofty aura had suddenly withered.

Translation: Mu Yi looked at Bai Ze with a face full of exasperation; just moments ago he had that lofty, disdainful aura, so how did it deflate so quickly? We'll translate: "Mu Yi looked at Bai Ze with a face full of exasperation; just moments ago he had that lofty, disdainful aura, so how did it deflate so quickly?"

Seeing Bai Ze's embarrassed look, Mu Yi wisely didn't press the issue; wanting an artifact after just one trial was indeed greedy of him.

Translation: Seeing Bai Ze's constipated expression, Mu Yi also sensibly refrained from pressing the issue; wanting a divine artifact from a single trial really is too greedy of him. We'll translate: "Seeing Bai Ze's constipated expression, Mu Yi also sensibly refrained from pressing the issue; wanting a divine artifact from a single trial really is too greedy of him."

Realizing the artifact was out of reach, Mu Yi reconsidered what he was lacking...

Translation: Seeing that divine artifacts won't work, Mu Yi again pondered what he was lacking…… We'll translate: "Seeing that divine artifacts won't work, Mu Yi again pondered what he was lacking……"

Cultivators value wealth, companions, methods, and terrain...

Translation: Cultivators pay attention to wealth, partner, law, and land…… We'll translate: "Cultivators pay attention to wealth, partner, law, and land……"

The land has a native plane, sufficient for him to use after reaching legend status.

Translation: As for land, there is a native plane sufficient for him to use until after Legend. We'll translate: "As for land, there is a native plane sufficient for him to use until after Legend."

As for methods, he has plenty of divine abilities; the inheritance from Chi You alone would keep him studying for a lifetime, and the divine powers he learned from the Weapon Masters, combined with the Reincarnation Barrier, have never been fully refined—he's biting off more than he can chew.

Translation: As for law, he has divine abilities; he lacks none, for the Chi You inheritance alone would be enough to study for a lifetime, and moreover the divine abilities he learned from the Military Strategists, plus the Reincarnation Barrier, he has not mastered any of them to a high degree—too much, too poorly digested. We'll translate: "As for law, he has divine abilities; he lacks none, for the Chi You inheritance alone would be enough to study for a lifetime, and moreover the divine abilities he learned from the Military Strategists, plus the Reincarnation Barrier, he has not mastered any of them to a high degree—too much, too poorly digested."

The term "companion" is tricky; strictly speaking it doesn't mean a woman, but rather a like‑minded partner, so even a novice counts, and the deity of Kunlun Mountain can indeed assist him.

Translation: As for partner, it's hard to say; strictly speaking, "partner" does not mean a woman, but rather a like-minded companion, so the first day actually counts as a partner, and the Kunlun Mountain God can indeed help him. We'll translate: "As for partner, it's hard to say; strictly speaking, 'partner' does not mean a woman, but rather a like-minded companion, so the first day actually counts as a partner, and the Kunlun Mountain God can indeed help him."

The final wealth… meaning heavenly treasures, earthly gems, and magical weapons; he has planted a Peaches of Immortality tree on Kunlun Mountain, which would be more than enough once mature, but the difficulty lies in making it grow.

Translation: Finally, wealth—namely heavenly treasures and earthly riches, and magical treasure weapons—but he has planted a Flat Peach Tree on Kunlun Mountain; this will definitely be sufficient once it grows, but the difficulty lies in how to make it grow. We'll translate: "Finally, wealth—namely heavenly treasures and earthly riches, and magical treasure weapons—but he has planted a Flat Peach Tree on Kunlun Mountain; this will definitely be sufficient once it grows, but the difficulty lies in how to make it grow."

Actually, growing a Peaches of Immortality tree isn't hard—just plant a seed—but despite the many attendees at the Peach Festival, few try, and none succeed, as the growth cycle is excruciatingly long.

Translation: Actually, the Flat Peach Tree is not hard to grow; a Flat Peach Pit can sprout it, yet although many attend the Flat Peach Assembly, few attempt it, and no one has succeeded, because the growth cycle is so long as to be despair-inducing. We'll translate: "Actually, the Flat Peach Tree is not hard to grow; a Flat Peach Pit can sprout it, yet although many attend the Flat Peach Assembly, few attempt it, and no one has succeeded, because the growth cycle is so long as to be despair-inducing."

Stunted Peaches of Immortality trees like Mu Yi's are fairly common in the Nine Provinces; they're useless to deities but still have effects for mortals and transcendants.

Translation: Like Mu Yi's stunted Flat Peach Tree, such specimens are actually quite common in Jiuzhou; they are useless to great gods, but still effective for mortals and supernormal beings. We'll translate: "Like Mu Yi's stunted Flat Peach Tree, such specimens are actually quite common in Jiuzhou; they are useless to great gods, but still effective for mortals and supernormal beings."

"I want something that can accelerate the growth of the Peaches of Immortality tree!"

Translation: "I want something that can accelerate the growth of the Flat Peach Tree!" We'll translate: "I want something that can accelerate the growth of the Flat Peach Tree!"

Upon hearing that, Bai Ze's face stretched even longer; his previously refined gentleman's visage now twisted into an awkward grimace.

Translation: Upon hearing that, Bai Ze's face grew even longer; originally a refined noble countenance, he now forced out an embarrassed expression. We'll translate: "Upon hearing that, Bai Ze's face grew even longer; originally a refined noble countenance, he now forced out an embarrassed expression."

"What do you need that for?" Bai Ze winced, feeling Mu Yi was mocking him.

Translation: "What do you want this for?" Bai Ze felt a bit vexed, even thinking Mu Yi was teasing him. We'll translate: "What do you want this for?" Bai Ze felt a bit vexed, even thinking Mu Yi was teasing him.

That guy is from the Heavenly Court; surely no one is ordering him to mess with himself.

Translation: This guy is a person of the Heavenly Court; maybe someone is instructing him to deal with me? We'll translate: "This guy is a person of the Heavenly Court; maybe someone is instructing him to deal with me?"

"I planted a Peaches of Immortality tree at home... but it's stunted. I want it to grow into a full‑grown tree!"

Translation: "I have planted a Flat Peach Tree at home…… though it's a bit stunted, I want it to grow to full maturity!" We'll translate: "I have planted a Flat Peach Tree at home…… though it's a bit stunted, I want it to grow to full maturity!"

After hearing that, Bai Ze's face stretched even further; if Mu Yi was teasing, Bai Ze just chuckled it off.

Translation: After hearing that, Bai Ze's face grew even longer; if Mu Yi were teasing him, he would hehehe and let it pass. We'll translate: "After hearing that, Bai Ze's face grew even longer; if Mu Yi were teasing him, he would hehehe and let it pass."

Yet the moment he was asked, he activated his innate divine ability, confirming Mu Yi wasn't lying—Mu Yi truly had planted a tree.

Translation: But at the moment it inquired, he opened his innate divine ability, and it confirmed Mu Yi was not lying, it was true—Mu Yi really had planted a Flat Peach Tree. We'll translate: "But at the moment it inquired, he opened his innate divine ability, and it confirmed Mu Yi was not lying, it was true—Mu Yi really had planted a Flat Peach Tree."

Bai Ze was now truly in a bind; he knew how to hasten the tree's ripening and what could accelerate its growth to full maturity, but that item resides on Kunlun Mountain, the domain of the Queen Mother of the West.

Translation: Bai Ze was now truly in a bind; he knows how to induce the Flat Peach Tree to mature, and knows what can accelerate its growth to full maturity, but that thing is on Kunlun Mountain, namely the Queen Mother of the West's territory. We'll translate: "Bai Ze was now truly in a bind; he knows how to induce the Flat Peach Tree to mature, and knows what can accelerate its growth to full maturity, but that thing is on Kunlun Mountain, namely the Queen Mother of the West's territory."

Unfortunately, he had previously offended the Queen Mother; as an all‑knowing divine beast, Bai Ze truly embodied the saying "disaster comes from the mouth."

Translation: Unfortunately, he had previously offended the Queen Mother of the West; as a divine beast that knows everything, Bai Ze profoundly illustrated what is meant by "disaster comes from the mouth." We'll translate: "Unfortunately, he had previously offended the Queen Mother of the West; as a divine beast that knows everything, Bai Ze profoundly illustrated what is meant by 'disaster comes from the mouth.'"

In ancient times, because he couldn't keep his mouth shut and liked exposing the secrets of the myriad ancient tribes, he was relentlessly hunted with no heaven to flee to and no earth to hide in; had it not been for Emperor Xuanyuan passing by and lending a hand, he would have died long ago.

Translation: Back in ancient times, it was precisely because it had no guard on its mouth, loving to expose the old secrets of the myriad ancient tribes, and then being hunted with no way to heaven or earth; had it not been for Xuanyuan passing by and lending a hand, it would have died long ago. We'll translate: "Back in ancient times, it was precisely because it had no guard on its mouth, loving to expose the old secrets of the myriad ancient tribes, and then being hunted with no way to heaven or earth; had it not been for Xuanyuan passing by and lending a hand, it would have died long ago."

Yet, thanks to having humans as allies and Bai Ze's own scheming, the ancient tribes wanted to devour him raw, but he survived unscathed.

Translation: However, because humanity served as its backing, plus the Bai Ze diagram, the myriad ancient tribes wanted to devour Bai Ze raw, yet Bai Ze still lived quite well. We'll translate: "However, because humanity served as its backing, plus the Bai Ze diagram, the myriad ancient tribes wanted to devour Bai Ze raw, yet Bai Ze still lived quite well."

After the ancient era, he became the front‑line gossip master, speaking freely on the comprehensive network and dropping sensational news daily.

Translation: After the ancient era passed, it has remained the chief of the gossip frontline, and on the network it is unrestrained in speech, daily bursting out some explosive news. We'll translate: "After the ancient era passed, it has remained the chief of the gossip frontline, and on the network it is unrestrained in speech, daily bursting out some explosive news."

Previously, when the Abyssal Succubus Empress invited the Queen Mother and other goddesses to an unfiltered summit, it was Bai Ze who leaked the story.

Translation: Earlier, when the Abyssal Demoness Queen invited the Queen Mother of the West and other female immortals to take part in the Uncovered Assembly's amusement, it was he who leaked the information. We'll translate: "Earlier, when the Abyssal Demoness Queen invited the Queen Mother of the West and other female immortals to take part in the Uncovered Assembly's amusement, it was he who leaked the information."

Originally, it was quiet enough; the Queen Mother herself didn't care, having endured countless slanders, treating it as if nothing happened or perhaps seeking revenge later.

Translation: Originally, this matter, how to put it, if it stayed quiet it would be fine; the Queen Mother of the West herself basically didn't care, the slander she received was plentiful, so one could just pretend it didn't happen or find someone to take revenge. We'll translate: "Originally, this matter, how to put it, if it stayed quiet it would be fine; the Queen Mother of the West herself basically didn't care, the slander she received was plentiful, so one could just pretend it didn't happen or find someone to take revenge."

It's like stepping in dog poop—an undignified incident, and the one who mentions it only embarrasses themselves.

Translation: It's like stepping on dog feces—this affair is unsavory, and speaking of it loses face for oneself. We'll translate: "It's like stepping on dog feces—this affair is unsavory, and speaking of it loses face for oneself."

Yet Bai Ze, with his big mouth, blurted it out.

Translation: However, Bai Ze's big mouth blew this affair wide open. We'll translate: "However, Bai Ze's big mouth blew this affair wide open."

In an instant, rumors spread wildly; the Queen Mother led forces to crush the Abyss, shattering the Succubus Empress, and even captured a swarm of keyboard warriors for punishment, yet the scandal continued to circulate.

Translation: In an instant, rumors flew everywhere; the Queen Mother of the West led people to smash the Abyss, defeating the Abyssal Demoness Queen so her soul scattered and her spirit dispersed, and also arrested a large batch of keyboard warriors who indulged in trash talk, punishing them severely, yet the amusement still continued to circulate. We'll translate: "In an instant, rumors flew everywhere; the Queen Mother of the West led people to smash the Abyss, defeating the Abyssal Demoness Queen so her soul scattered and her spirit dispersed, and also arrested a large batch of keyboard warriors who indulged in trash talk, punishing them severely, yet the amusement still continued to circulate."

Bai Ze had only mentioned it offhand, but offending a goddess—who is also a woman—was a grave mistake, and he fled in terror.

Translation: Originally Bai Ze just mentioned it offhand, but the problem is, the goddess is also a woman, so directly offending her was a big deal, and then Bai Ze began living a life of hiding with his head in his hands. We'll translate: "Originally Bai Ze just mentioned it offhand, but the problem is, the goddess is also a woman, so directly offending her was a big deal, and then Bai Ze began living a life of hiding with his head in his hands."

If Bai Ze dares appear on Kunlun Mountain while the Queen Mother is there, he'll surely be hung there as a pendant.

Translation: Now, if Bai Ze dared to appear while the Queen Mother of the West is on Kunlun Mountain, he would definitely be hung up on Kunlun Mountain as an ornament. We'll translate: "Now, if Bai Ze dared to appear while the Queen Mother of the West is on Kunlun Mountain, he would definitely be hung up on Kunlun Mountain as an ornament."

Even so, Bai Ze is a human hero; he can't truly die, and the Yellow Emperor is still alive, so they can keep Bai Ze safe.

Translation: No matter how you say it, Bai Ze is also a meritorious servant of humanity; he cannot possibly die, for the Yellow Emperor didn't die either, so one could also protect Bai Ze. We'll translate: "No matter how you say it, Bai Ze is also a meritorious servant of humanity; he cannot possibly die, for the Yellow Emperor didn't die either, so one could also protect Bai Ze."

How long he'll be hung depends on how long it takes the Queen Mother to calm down.

Translation: However, how long he would be hung up depends on how long the Queen Mother of the West takes to cool her anger. We'll translate: "However, how long he would be hung up depends on how long the Queen Mother of the West takes to cool her anger."

Bai Ze certainly doesn't want to be tethered on Kunlun Mountain; only heaven knows how those he offended would treat him once he's stuck there.

Translation: Bai Ze does not want to be hung up on Kunlun Mountain; heaven knows what those he has offended will do to him once he's tied to a place. We'll translate: "Bai Ze does not want to be hung up on Kunlun Mountain; heaven knows what those he has offended will do to him once he's tied to a place."

Being watched by those people, he'd rather die.

Translation: Being stared at by those people, he would be better off dead. We'll translate: "Being stared at by those people, he would be better off dead."

Actually, even with this, the Queen Mother holds many divine duties and is often busy; there are times she's not on Kunlun Mountain, and Bai Ze could simply sneak in and steal.

Translation: Actually, if it were just that, the Queen Mother of the West has many divine duties and is usually busy, so there are times when she is not on Kunlun Mountain, and Bai Ze could sneak in and steal whatever he needs, and that would be the end of it. We'll translate: "Actually, if it were just that, the Queen Mother of the West has many divine duties and is usually busy, so there are times when she is not on Kunlun Mountain, and Bai Ze could sneak in and steal whatever he needs, and that would be the end of it."

But…… unfortunately, Bai Ze's record is checkered; he has offended not only all the female immortals, but Kunlun Mountain also has more than one great deity—besides the Kunlun Master, the Queen Mother of the West, there is also a Kunlun Mountain God named Luwu.

The last time, while Luwu was dozing, he slipped in and stole a large cache of spirit medicines from Kunlun Mountain, enraging Luwu into howling there for three days and three nights.

He sneaked in

Now translate: "Last time, taking advantage of Luwu napping, he sneaked in and stole a large batch of spiritual medicines on Kunlun Mountain, making Luwu roar for three days and three nights on Kunlun Mountain."

The last time, while Luwu was dozing, he slipped in and stole a large cache of spirit medicines from Kunlun Mountain, enraging Luwu into howling there for three days and three nights.

Break: "Last time, during the moment when taking advantage of Luwu napping, he sneaked in and stole a large batch of spiritual medicines on Kunlun Mountain, angering Luwu, who roared for three days and three nights on Kunlun Mountain."

We'll produce concise translation.

As of today, Luwu hasn't closed his eyes.

As of today, Luwu still hasn't slept.

Facing Luwu, who is already fuming and completely enraged, even Bai Ze—or even the Yellow Emperor—would get clawed.

"Faced with Luwu, already furious and exasperated, not to mention Bai Ze, even if you were the Yellow Emperor, you'd still get a swipe." Need to keep meaning: "Faced with Luwu, who is already furious and exasperated, not to mention Bai Ze, even if you were the Yellow Emperor, you'd still get a claw." We'll translate: "Faced with the already furious and exasperated Luwu, not to mention Bai Ze, even if you were the Yellow Emperor, you'd still get a swipe."

Bai Ze's own combat power wouldn't rank highly even in ancient times.

"Bai Ze's own combat power, in ancient times, couldn't even rank." We'll translate: "Bai Ze's own combat power couldn't even be ranked in ancient times."

After tallying, Bai Ze got cowardly; even if he were right, he couldn't defeat Luwu on Kunlun Mountain, which is the next great mountain after Buzhou.

"After weighing it, Bai Ze backed down; even if it were in the right, it couldn't beat Luwu on its home turf of Kunlun Mountain, which is the ancestral mountain after Mount Buzhou." We'll translate: "After weighing it, Bai Ze backed down; even if it were in the right, it couldn't beat Luwu on its home turf of Kunlun Mountain, which is the ancestral mountain after Mount Buzhou."

Forget it, Bai Ze decisively chose cowardice, opting for embarrassment over climbing a knife mountain.

"Forget it, forget it; Bai Ze decisively backed down, choosing to lose face rather than go up the blade mountain." We'll translate: "Forget it, forget it; Bai Ze decisively backed down, choosing to lose face rather than go up the blade mountain."

"This one won't work either; pick another!"

"This also won't do; change it again!" We'll translate: "\"This also won't work; try again! \""

Seeing the obvious doubt in Mu Yi's eyes, Bai Ze almost lost his composure; being questioned in his proudest domain made it hard for him not to crack.

"Seeing the obvious doubtful look in Mu Yi's eyes, Bai Ze almost broke down; being questioned in his proudest domain, Bai Ze found it hard not to break down." We'll translate: "Seeing the obvious doubt in Mu Yi's eyes, Bai Ze almost broke down; being questioned in his proudest domain, Bai Ze found it hard not to break down."

This won't do, that won't do; Mu Yi's original expectations vanished by more than half in an instant.

"This won't work, that won't work; Mu Yi's original expectation instantly dissipated by half." We'll translate: "\"This won't work, that won't work, \" Mu Yi's original expectation instantly faded by half."

"How about you just give me whatever you can; any one will do, I'm not picky!"

"How about this: just give me anything you can, I don't mind!" We'll translate: "\"How about you just give me whatever you can; anything will do, I'm not picky! \""

Hearing Mu Yi's words, Bai Ze completely lost his composure.

"Hearing Mu Yi's words, Bai Ze completely broke down." We'll translate: "Hearing Mu Yi's words, Bai Ze completely broke down."

Being offered a near‑pity donation by a human youngster made Bai Ze's anger flare, and he almost instantly agreed to one of the first two requests.

"Being given a pittance by a lowly human brat almost like charity, Bai Ze's anger rose to his gall, almost prompting him to blurt out agreement to one of the two previous demands." We'll translate: "Being given a pittance by a lowly human brat almost like charity, Bai Ze's anger rose to his gall, almost prompting him to blurt out agreement to one of the two previous demands."

Yet, as the words reached his lips, Bai Ze held back.

"However, when the words reached his lips, Bai Ze held back." We'll translate: "However, when the words reached his lips, Bai Ze held back."

The Tiger Soul Blade issue could truly bring about a deadly beast, while the Kunlun Mountain matter would only cause more embarrassment.

"The Tiger Soul Blade matter might really get him killed; the Kunlun Mountain matter would only make him lose more face." We'll translate: "The Tiger Soul Blade matter might really get him killed; the Kunlun Mountain matter would only make him lose more face."

Staring intently at Mu Yi, the feeling of being roasted on a spit made Bai Ze realize he was being set up.

"Staring fixedly at Mu Yi, this feeling of being roasted over a fire made Bai Ze realize he seemed to have been schemed against." We'll translate: "Staring fixedly at Mu Yi, this feeling of being roasted over a fire made Bai Ze realize he seemed to have been schemed against."

Back when he gave the Yellow Emperor the Bai Ze diagram, he felt the same, but then he couldn't hold back and became the most hated being of antiquity.

"Back when I gave the Yellow Emperor the Bai Ze diagram, it was the same feeling; only back then Bai Ze couldn't hold back and became the most hated existence in ancient times." We'll translate: "Back when I gave the Yellow Emperor the Bai Ze diagram, it was the same feeling; only back then Bai Ze couldn't hold back and became the most hated existence in ancient times."

This time, Bai Ze desperately told himself to endure and never lose his temper.

"This time, Bai Ze desperately told himself to hold back and never lose his temper." We'll translate: "This time, Bai Ze desperately told himself to hold back and never lose his temper."

With a quick shift of his eyes, Bai Ze came up with a barely respectable idea.

"A roll of the eyes, and Bai Ze came up with a barely face-saving idea." We'll translate: "A roll of the eyes, and Bai Ze came up with a barely face-saving idea."

"I did brag earlier; I can't obtain any of the things you want. My specialty is knowing information about everything. How about this: I'll give you three chances to ask me anything, and I'll answer each time. Deal?"

"Before, I indeed boasted; I can't get those things you want. My only skill is knowing all things' information. How about this: I'll give you three chances to ask questions, and I'll answer whatever you ask." We'll translate: "\"I did boast before; I can't get those things you want. My only skill is knowing all things' information. How about this: I'll give you three chances to ask questions, and I'll answer whatever you ask. \""

Bai Ze forced a save of his pride; his face was already disgraced, so he could only make amends here.

"Bai Ze forced himself to save face; his face is already completely lost, so he can only try to compensate in this regard." We'll translate: "Bai Ze forced himself to save face; his face is already completely lost, so he can only try to compensate in this regard."

Though the karmic fallout from leaking information is troublesome, it's far better than tarnishing his own reputation.

"Although the karma from leaking information is also troublesome, it's still better than smashing his own signboard." We'll translate: "Although the karma from leaking information is also troublesome, it's still better than smashing his own signboard."

The ability of "Truth Listening" also lets one hear all things, but people associate it with being Kṣitigarbha's mount, right?

"Although Tingting also has the ability to listen to all things, what is people's impression of Tingting? Isn't it just the mount of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva?" We'll translate: "Although Tingting also has the ability to listen to all things, what is people's impression of Tingting? Isn't it just the mount of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva?"

Even if Bai Ze dies, he'll defend his honor as the top information gatherer of the Nine Provinces.

"Even if Bai Ze dies, he will defend his honor as the top informant of Jiuzhou." We'll translate: "Even if Bai Ze dies, he will defend his honor as the top informant of Jiuzhou."

"As compensation for changing the reward, I can first tell you the information from your first two requests for free! In return, you must not tell anyone that I gave you this information!"

"As compensation for changing the reward, I can first tell you the information for your two requests for free! As payment, you are not allowed to tell anyone that this information came from me!" We'll translate: "\"As compensation for changing the reward, I can first tell you the information for your two requests for free! As payment, you are not allowed to tell anyone that this information came from me. \""

Bai Ze, unwilling to leave anything undone and fearing Mu Yi's disdain, simply handed Mu Yi two more pieces of information to seal the deal.

"Bai Ze, not doing things halfway, for fear Mu Yi would look down on him, simply sent Mu Yi two more pieces of information to seal his mouth." We'll translate: "Bai Ze, not doing things halfway, for fear Mu Yi would look down on him, simply sent Mu Yi two more pieces of information to seal his mouth."

Mu Yi heard this and naturally nodded.

"Mu Yi, hearing that, of course nodded." We'll translate: "Mu Yi, hearing that, of course nodded."

Bai Ze took a deep breath, glanced at the sky, and retrieved the Heavenly Mechanism Umbrella, hanging it over their heads.

"Bai Ze took a deep breath, glanced at the firmament, took out the Heaven's Secret Umbrella and hung it above both of their heads." We'll translate: "Bai Ze took a deep breath, glanced at the firmament, took out the Heaven's Secret Umbrella and hung it above both of their heads."

The Tiger Soul Blade was sealed by the Yellow Emperor in ancient times; the seal location hasn't changed over the years, but for reasons even I don't know, the blade has lost most of its spirit and is no longer as powerful as it was in Chi You's hands.

"The Tiger Soul Blade was sealed by the Yellow Emperor in ancient times; the sealing place hasn't changed these years, but for some unknown reason, the Tiger Soul Blade has lost most of its spirituality and is no longer as formidable as when it was in Chi You's hands." We'll translate: "\"The Tiger Soul Blade was sealed by the Yellow Emperor in ancient times; the sealing place hasn't changed these years, but for some unknown reason, the Tiger Soul Blade has lost most of its spirituality and is no longer as formidable as when it was in Chi You's hands. \""

The seal is on the mainland of the Nine Provinces, about five hundred li south of its far north, and it's guarded by a Drought Demon.

"The sealing place is in the heart of Jiuzhou, five hundred li south of the extreme north of Jiuzhou, but there is a guard there—a Drought Demon." We'll translate: "\"The sealing place is in the heart of Jiuzhou, five hundred li south of the extreme north of Jiuzhou, but there is a guard there—a Drought Demon. \""

Back then, during the great war, it was betrayed by countless tribes, absorbing too much foul qi and becoming mired in confusion. The Yellow Emperor eventually sealed it, assigning it as the Tiger Soul Blade's guardian, hoping its killing aura would gradually dispel the foul qi, but due to the blade's lost spirit, the effect is minimal.

"It back then, in the great war, was schemed against by myriad races, absorbing too much turbid qi, falling into a muddled state; finally sealed by the Yellow Emperor somewhere, as the guard of the Tiger Soul Blade, hoping to use the blade's murderous qi to gradually dispel the turbid qi, but due to the blade's lost spirituality, the effect is minimal." We'll translate: "\"It back then, in the great war, was schemed against by myriad races, absorbing too much turbid qi, falling into a muddled state; finally sealed by the Yellow Emperor somewhere, as the guard of the Tiger Soul Blade, hoping to use the blade's murderous qi to gradually dispel the turbid qi, but due to the blade's lost spirituality, the effect is minimal. \""

An unknown ancient secret spilled from Bai Ze's mouth.

"An unknown ancient secret was thus spoken from Bai Ze's mouth." We'll translate: "An unknown ancient secret was thus spoken from Bai Ze's mouth."

The next second, dark clouds gathered across the sky, and rolling thunder began to brew within them.

"The next second, the firmament above was overcast with dark clouds, and rolling thunder began to brew within the clouds." We'll translate: "The next second, the firmament above was overcast with dark clouds, and rolling thunder began to brew within the clouds."

"That fast?" Bai Ze frowned.

"\"Coming this fast? \" Bai Ze frowned." We'll translate: "\"Coming this fast? \" Bai Ze frowned."

This secret touches on many things, especially the Drought Demon and the Tiger Soul Blade, which are absolute destabilizing factors for the current Nine Provinces; the collective consciousness of the Nine Provinces naturally reacts.

"This secret involves too much, especially the Drought Demon and the Tiger Soul Blade; for present-day Jiuzhou it is an absolute destabilizing factor, and the consciousness of Jiuzhou will naturally react." We'll translate: "This secret involves too much, especially the Drought Demon and the Tiger Soul Blade; for present-day Jiuzhou it is an absolute destabilizing factor, and the consciousness of Jiuzhou will naturally react."

The Tiger Soul Blade is manageable; having lost most of its spirit, its danger has significantly decreased.

"The Tiger Soul Blade is still okay; after losing most of its spirituality, its danger level has greatly decreased." We'll translate: "The Tiger Soul Blade is still okay; after losing most of its spirituality, its danger level has greatly decreased."

The Drought Demon is the real trouble; when it passes, a thousand miles of scorched earth will damage the Nine Provinces, a karmic backlash Bai Ze can't bear.

"The Drought Demon, however, is troublesome; when it passes, the land will be scorched for a thousand li, Jiuzhou will suffer, and this karma Bai Ze cannot bear." We'll translate: "The Drought Demon, however, is troublesome; when it passes, the land will be scorched for a thousand li, Jiuzhou will suffer, and this karma Bai Ze cannot bear."

This is just the beginning; the Nine Provinces' consciousness operates unconsciously, making it easy to manipulate, but the key is that divine punishment has been triggered without a target, and the Heavenly Court will soon send investigators.

"This is only the beginning; Jiuzhou's consciousness reacts via unconscious rules, which is easy to fool, but the key is that Heavenly Punishment has been triggered yet has no target, so the Heavenly Court will soon send people to investigate." We'll translate: "This is only the beginning; Jiuzhou's consciousness reacts via unconscious rules, which is easy to fool, but the key is that Heavenly Punishment has been triggered yet has no target, so the Heavenly Court will soon send people to investigate."

The clairvoyant and the keen‑ear are not necessarily strong fighters, but as renowned celestial beings, their information‑gathering abilities are no worse than Bai Ze's.

"Thousand-mile Eye and Wind-Following Ear, these two fellows, may not be strong in combat, but as renowned heavenly deities, their skill at gathering information is not inferior to Bai Ze's." We'll translate: "Thousand-mile Eye and Wind-Following Ear, these two fellows, may not be strong in combat, but as renowned heavenly deities, their skill at gathering information is not inferior to Bai Ze's."

If the Heavenly Court puts a bounty on him, Bai Ze will truly be unable to survive in the Nine Provinces.

"If the Heavenly Court puts a bounty on him, Bai Ze will really not be able to get by in Jiuzhou." We'll translate: "If the Heavenly Court puts a bounty on him, Bai Ze will really not be able to get by in Jiuzhou."

Thunder roared, yet it couldn't pinpoint Bai Ze's location.

"Rolling thunder, yet it cannot lock onto Bai Ze's position for a long time." We'll translate: "Rolling thunder, yet it cannot lock onto Bai Ze's position for a long time."

Bai Ze gathered his thoughts and, to be safe, placed a grass doll atop his head.

"Bai Ze collected his thoughts, and for safety, took out a grass doll and placed it above his head." We'll translate: "Bai Ze collected his thoughts, and for safety, took out a grass doll and placed it above his head."

The next piece of information: the spiritual soil on Kunlun Mountain, native to the Nine Provinces, is part of Xirang; it supplies all the nutrients a Peaches of Immortality tree needs, dramatically shortening its growth time.

"Next is the second piece of information: the spiritual soil on Kunlun Mountain in the heart of Jiuzhou can promote the growth of the Flat Peach Tree; it is a part of Everfertile Soil, able to provide all the nutrients needed for the Flat Peach Tree's growth, greatly shortening the growth time of the Flat Peach Tree and other spiritual plants!" We'll translate: "\"Next is the second piece of information: the spiritual soil on Kunlun Mountain in the heart of Jiuzhou can promote the growth of the Flat Peach Tree; it is a part of Everfertile Soil, able to provide all the nutrients needed for the Flat Peach Tree's growth, greatly shortening the growth time of the Flat Peach Tree and other spiritual plants! \""

"Boom!"

"Boom!" We'll translate: "\"Boom! \""

Thunder exploded, striking the Heavenly Mechanism Umbrella directly.

"Thunder exploded, directly striking the Heaven's Secret Umbrella." We'll translate: "Thunder exploded, directly striking the Heaven's Secret Umbrella."

Although Bai Ze deliberately avoided invoking the Queen Mother's name, Kunlun Mountain and the Peaches of Immortality still involve far‑too great a karmic entanglement.

"Although Bai Ze deliberately avoided the taboo of the Queen Mother of the West, Kunlun Mountain plus the Flat Peach Tree still involved too much karma." We'll translate: "Although Bai Ze deliberately avoided the taboo of the Queen Mother of the West, Kunlun Mountain plus the Flat Peach Tree still involved too much karma."

"Bai Ze!" A grand thunderous roar mixed with a fierce shout rang out, turning the heavens and earth pale.

"\"Bai Ze! \" The vast thunder's roar mixed with angry shouts, and the whole world changed color." We'll translate: "\"Bai Ze! \" The vast thunder's roar mixed with angry shouts, and the whole world changed color."

"Damn, the Queen Mother is actually in the Heavenly Court!" Bai Ze's face changed dramatically, then he thrust a horn‑like object into Mu Yi's hands.

"\"Done for, the Queen Mother of the West happens to be in the Heavenly Court! \" Bai Ze's face changed drastically, then he shoved something like a horn into Mu Yi's hands." We'll translate: "\"Done for, the Queen Mother of the West happens to be in the Heavenly Court! \" Bai Ze's face changed drastically, then he shoved something like a horn into Mu Yi's hands."

Think of your question, and when the time comes, speak it to this thing; I will answer you!

"Think over your questions; when the time comes, speak to this thing and I will answer you!" We'll translate: "\"Think over your questions; when the time comes, speak to this thing and I will answer you! \""

Having said that, Bai Ze revealed his true form, tore through space and vanished right before Mu Yi.

"Having said that, Bai Ze revealed his true form, tore apart space, and vanished directly before Mu Yi's eyes." We'll translate: "Having said that, Bai Ze revealed his true form, tore apart space, and vanished directly before Mu Yi's eyes."

"Where's Bai Ze?"

"\"Where is Bai Ze? \"" We'll translate: "\"Where is Bai Ze? \""

Before Mu Yi could recover, a dignified, elegant woman of countless poise appeared before him.

"Before Mu Yi could come to his senses, a dignified, luxurious woman appeared before him." We'll translate: "Before Mu Yi could come to his senses, a dignified, luxurious woman appeared before him."

"He ran away!"

"\"He ran away! \"" We'll translate: "\"He ran away! \""

Mu Yi subconsciously answered the person before him, and then his complexion changed drastically; he couldn't even raise the thought of defiance.