Chapter 256: with translation of chapter title

At this moment, the big black dog and Duan De are leading twelve Half-Saint‑rank great demons in a mighty sweep, wantonly looting an ancient tomb.

Translation: "At this moment, the big black dog and Duan De are leading twelve Half-Saint level great demons in a mighty sweep, wantonly looting an ancient tomb."

At this moment, the big black dog and Duan De are leading twelve Half-Saint level great demons in a mighty sweep, wantonly looting an ancient tomb.

None of this bunch are any good; no need to mention the big black dog's two lackeys—they're utterly wicked, making people's teeth itch with hatred.

Translation: "This bunch of them, none are good sorts; the big black dog's two fellows need not be mentioned—lacking virtue and smoking with spite, they make people's teeth itch with hatred."

None are good sorts; the big black dog's two fellows need not be mentioned—lacking virtue and smoking with spite, they make people's teeth itch with hatred.

These twelve Half-Saint great demons each once ruled their own domain, having been sources of disaster, so they're certainly not pushovers.

Translation: "And those twelve Half-Saint great demons, each once dominated a region, each had been the source of disaster; naturally they are not easy to handle."

Not easy to handle.

Take all the treasures—leave nothing behind!

Translation: "\"Take all the treasures, leave nothing behind! \""

The big black dog bore an imposing air, as if issuing commands, his head practically lifted to his forehead.

Translation: "The big black dog bore an imposing air, as if issuing commands, his head almost lifted to his forehead."

He bore an imposing air, as if issuing commands, his head almost lifted to his forehead.

All right, big brother!

Translation: "\"All right, big brother. \""

Understood!

Understood!

The twelve great demons all nodded in agreement, their movements growing more vigorous, and they clearly had plenty of experience—obviously they'd done this before.

Translation: "The twelve great demons all nodded in agreement, their movements becoming ever more vigorous, and they looked experienced—obviously they had done this many times before."

They all sprang into action, taking everything that caught their eye— not even a hair left behind! 'Haha, with this force, where can't we go?'

Translation: "They all sprang into action, taking everything they laid eyes on, not leaving a single hair behind! \"Hahaha, with our lineup, where could we not go? \""

The Boundless Daoist watched the great host sweep like wind through scattered clouds and burst into a satisfied laugh.

The Boundless Daoist looked at the vast force sweeping like wind through scattered clouds, and burst into a satisfied laugh.

The Boundless Daoist looked at the great host sweeping like wind through scattered clouds, and burst into a satisfied laugh.

With these great demons in tow, entering ruins and ancient tombs was a breeze.

Translation: "With these great demons following, whenever they entered ruins and ancient tombs, they could only be described as acting with effortless ease."

"Little Black."

Translation: "\"Xiaohei. \""

Just as the big black dog was lounging on a dao platform studying, Yang Chu and the Yaochi Holy Maiden appeared side by side from the void.

Translation: "Just as the big black dog was lying on a Dao platform studying, Yang Zhu and the Yaochi Saintess appeared side by side from the void."

"Young Master!"

Translation: "\"Imperial Son! \""

Seeing this, the big black dog leapt several meters high and in a flash darted to Yang Chu's side.

Translation: "Seeing this, the big black dog leapt several meters high and in a flash darted to Yang Zhu's side."

"Young Master, look—these are all I've subdued; they'll surely be of great use when we return to the Beidou."

Translation: "\"Imperial Son, look, these are all I have subdued; they will surely be of great use when we return to the Northern Dipper in the future! \"

The big black dog went on at length, holding nothing back as he recounted everything that had happened and his thoughts.

Translation: "The big black dog talked incessantly, laying out the whole story and his ideas without reservation."

Besides finding it amusing, taming these twelve great demons would reduce future uncertainties and could be brought back to the Beidou to deal with the ancient clans and such.

Translation: "Besides finding it amusing, subduing these twelve great demons can reduce future uncertainties, and they can be taken back to the Northern Dipper to deal with the Ancient Clan and such."

The ancient clans are numerous and terrifyingly strong; trying to suppress them all is no easy feat, nearly impossible for ordinary people.

Translation: "The Ancient Clan are terrifying in number and strength; wanting to completely suppress them is no easy task, and for ordinary people it is nearly impossible."

Although Yang Chu has that ability and foundation, he can't guarantee complete safety; having a few more helpers at his side would certainly make things much easier.

Translation: "Although Yang Zhu possesses that strength and foundation, he cannot fully guarantee flawless success; at this point, having more helpers at his side would certainly make things much easier."

In an age when no saints appear, twelve Half-Saints undoubtedly form a fearsome lineup, their strength not to be underestimated.

Translation: "In an age when no Saints appear, twelve Half-Saints are undoubtedly a fearsome lineup, their strength not to be underestimated."

All of the above was the big black dog's thinking when he decided to act and subdue them.

Translation: "All of the above was the big black dog's idea at the time when he decided to act and subdue them."

"Yes, Elder Brother Yang, having them is undoubtedly a great help."

Translation: "\"Yes, Brother Yang, with them there is undoubtedly considerable help. \""

The Boundless Daoist also nodded, his thoughts aligning with the big black dog's.

Translation: "The Boundless Daoist also nodded; his view agreed with the big black dog's."

If it weren't for the hope of one day bringing these great demons back to the Beidou to slaughter the primordial beasts, they wouldn't have risked opening the eighteenth layer of hell.

Translation: "If not for the hope of one day bringing these great demons back to the Northern Dipper to slaughter the Primeval Ancient Creatures, they would not have risked so much to open the Eighteen Levels of Hell."

"Young Master, we're still useful; don't drive us away—let us continue following the Dog Sovereign."

Translation: "\"Imperial Son, we are still useful; don't drive us away—let us continue to follow by the Dog Emperor's side. \""

As the saying goes, a dog's worth depends on its master; because the Black Sovereign follows the Young Master, those great demons are willing to submit wholeheartedly.

Translation: "It is said that a dog gains prestige from its master; the Black Emperor, by following the Imperial Son, makes those great demons willingly submit."

"Do as you wish."

Translation: "\"Do as you please. \""

Yang Chu didn't say much; everyone has their own thoughts, and he doesn't want to meddle too much in some matters.

Translation: "Yang Zhu said nothing more; everyone has their own thoughts, and he does not wish to overly interfere in some matters."

As long as the twelve great demons faithfully follow the Black Sovereign and don't cause any catastrophic trouble, he won't interfere.

Translation: "As long as the twelve great demons faithfully follow the Black Emperor and do not casually stir up a huge calamity, he does not want to intervene."

"Thank you, Young Master!"

Translation: "\"Thank you, Imperial Son! \""

Seeing that Yang Chu didn't stop him, the big black dog's mouth split up to his ears, grinning lewdly.

Translation: "Seeing that Yang Zhu did not stop him, the big black dog's mouth split up to his ears, grinning lewdly."

"Phew, that's great…"

Translation: "\"Phew, great……\""

The twelve great demons all breathed a sigh of relief; initially they had come for Yang Chu, with the big black dog merely a stepping stone.

Translation: "The twelve great demon venerables all breathed a sigh of relief; at first they had come for Yang Zhu, the big black dog was merely a stepping stone."

After getting along, they realized that the big black dog and Duan De were no ordinary fellows, their methods quite formidable, and so they gradually came to trust them. "Young Master, this time I really messed up…"

Translation: "After getting along, they found that the big black dog and Duan De were no ordinary fellows, their methods highly skilled, and so they gradually came to trust them. \"Imperial Son, this time I really messed up……\""

The big black dog instantly slumped, knowing he'd blundered again, lowering his head with a slightly embarrassed voice.

Translation: "The big black dog instantly slumped, knowing he had again made a big blunder; fortunately lowering his head, his voice sounded slightly embarrassed."

This only happens with Yang Chu; with anyone else, he'd jump up and argue tooth and nail, never admitting even the slightest fault.

Translation: "This only happens with Yang Zhu; with anyone else, he would be the first to jump up and argue rationally, never admitting even the slightest fault."

"It's fine; you can't stay on Mars forever."

Translation: "\"It's fine; you also couldn't possibly stay on Yinghuo forever. \""

Yang Chu, on the other hand, didn't mind; given his understanding of the big black dog, being able to rely completely on a friend would be the strange thing.

Translation: "Yang Zhu, however, didn't mind; given his understanding of the big black dog, he could rely on friends completely—that would be the strange thing."

"Where are we headed next?"

Translation: "\"Where are we headed next? \""

The Yaochi Holy Maiden spoke, and due to a fortunate coincidence, the big black dog caused a problem with the five‑colored altar, transporting several people to Zi Wei.

Translation: "The Yaochi Saintess spoke; the big black dog, by a chance coincidence, caused the Five-Colored Altar to malfunction, transmitting several people to Zi Wei."

This seems to have interrupted Yang Chu's journey among the stars…

Translation: "This seems to have cut off Yang Zhu's Starry Path……"

"Back to the Beidou."

Translation: "\"Return to the Northern Dipper. \""

After a moment's thought, Yang Chu's eyes became extraordinarily resolute.

Translation: "After a moment's thought, Yang Zhu's eyes became extremely resolute."

Calculating the time, he has been away from the Beidou for over ten years; surely many major events have occurred there, and it's time to go back and see.

Translation: "Calculating the time, he has been away from the Northern Dipper for over ten years; surely many major events have occurred there, and it is time to go back and see."

Over the past decade, primordial beasts have emerged in the Beidou one after another, each terrifying and fearsome, beginning to clash head‑on with humanity.

Translation: "Over those years, Primeval Ancient Creatures of the Northern Dipper have emerged one after another, each terrifying and fearsome, beginning to oppose humanity head‑on."

Who knows how the situation in the Eastern Wasteland has changed since he left? What has become of those once‑known prodigies? Are they trading blows with the ancient clans, or being crushed by the younger generation of the ancients? Figures like Hua Yunfei, the Great Xia Prince, Yaoguang Holy Son, Sheng Huangzi, Ji Haoyue and others—whose strength and talent could overwhelm their contemporaries—are they now even more formidable?

Translation: "Who knows how the situation in the Eastern Wasteland has changed since he left? What befalls those once‑known Heaven's Pride? Do they fight the Ancient Clan to a standstill, or are they crushed by its younger generation's elites? Hu Yunfei, the Daxia Prince, the Yaoguang Saint Son, the Holy Prince, Ji Haoyue and other peers whose strength and talent could overwhelm the present age—have they become even more formidable now?"

Over the past decade, plenty of prodigies have risen; who knows if it's more flourishing than before…

Translation: "Over those years, enough time for many Heaven's Pride to rise—who knows if they are more prosperous than before……"

All of this is unknown, making one yearn to learn more and return to that ancient star‑field of vast surges.

Translation: "All of this is unknown, inevitably making one want to learn more and return to that vast, turbulent ancient star region."

"Are we going back to the Beidou?"

Translation: "\"Are we going back to the Northern Dipper? \""

Upon hearing the words 'Beidou,' the big black dog's body trembled, excitement raising gooseflesh.

Translation: "Upon hearing the words \"Northern Dipper, \" the big black dog's body trembled, excitement raising gooseflesh."

Having been away for over ten years, they also want to return to see the many old friends and acquaintances who might be waiting for them.

Translation: "Having been away for over ten years, they also wish to return to see if many old acquaintances and friends are waiting for them."

"The Beidou ancient star‑field? Is that the life‑bearing ancient star you often mention?"

Translation: "\"Northern Dipper Ancient Star Region? Is that the life‑ancient star you often speak of? \""

Upon hearing this, the twelve great demons all became very excited; having listened to the Black Sovereign mention 'Beidou' over the past two years, they now long for it immensely.

Translation: "Upon hearing this, the twelve great demon venerables all became greatly excited; having often heard the Black Emperor mention \"Northern Dipper\" during their over two years together, they now long for it immensely."

"Woof! Exactly!" the big black dog barked loudly, then suddenly recalled something and spoke.

Translation: "\"Woof! Exactly! \" the big black dog barked loudly, then suddenly recalled something and spoke."

"You're too many and too conspicuous; for now go inside, and come out when the time is right."

Translation: "\"You are too many and too conspicuous; for now go inside, and come out when the time is right. \""

The Changsheng Dao Observatory was summoned by the Black Sovereign, and the twelve great demons were sealed inside it.

Translation: "The Longevity Daoist Temple was brought forth by the Black Emperor, and the twelve great demons were placed inside it."

Since the last time he and Duan De were nearly slain by the crocodile ancestor, Yang Chu gave him the Changsheng Dao Observatory, which is itself a timeless holy weapon usable in battle.

Translation: "Since the last time he and Duan De nearly fell to the Crocodile Ancestor, Yang Zhu gave him the Longevity Daoist Temple, which is itself a timeless holy weapon usable in combat."

Moreover, in times of crisis it can serve as a refuge to avoid trouble, even when faced with being hunted down hundreds of thousands of miles and suffering near‑fatal injuries.

Translation: "Moreover, in dire straits one can hide inside it to avoid trouble; when faced with being hunted hundreds of thousands of miles and suffering lethal wounds,"

Yang Zhu took out the Primordial Immortal Platform, continuously carving and arranging it, and soon set up the coordinates of the Big Dipper.

Buzz!

The final step completed, an immortal gate rose upon the Beginningless Immortal Platform, a mighty surge of life force seeped out through the crystal-clear, dazzling light curtain!

The vital essence within, compared to Zi Wei, is even richer; moreover, many special substances have been added, and the life level is far higher than this place! A star field that has produced many Great Emperors; other Gu Xing Great Emperors, after completing their years, will all go there; just from this one can see how extraordinary the Big Dipper is.

What could possibly attract even the ancient Great Emperors? In the end, they willingly bury themselves here?

Everything must have a reason; it's just that people find it hard to know the secret.

(End of chapter)