Chapter 279: Immortal Medicines Accompany, Giving Birth to an Immortal Land

Having already arrived here, Yang Zhu naturally would not retreat; after putting away the treasure wheel, he continued, according to the Dao diagram in his mind, to avoid each killing formation one by one.

"What is that?"

After a moment, a dazzling purple-gold tower appeared ahead, carved with myriad traces, lying there, and still stained with immortal blood.

Even though far away, the halo emitted by the embryonic purple tower was still dreamlike, almost causing one to lose oneself, unable to avert one's gaze.

"It seems to be the divine-mark purple gold among the nine great immortal metals, and it hasn't been stamped with a brand!"

Only after coming up close and seeing it clearly did Da Heigou excitedly shout, circling the purple tower like a treasure.

(Xiao Song: Done for!) "Collect it."

After hesitating a moment, Yang Zhu still removed the bloodstains covering the surface cleanly and carefully put it away.

Upon arriving here, the surrounding killing intent intensified; even if the killing formation was not triggered, it was still hard to bear, and the primordial spirit occasionally transmitted a sharp pain.

Finally, each brought forth their Dharma treasures to protect themselves, only then feeling somewhat better, lest their souls be torn apart by the terrifying killing intent.

"The aura of a Quasi-Emperor..."

The Yaochi Saintess startled, she discovered scattered fragments and bloodstains within a great formation.

Although tens of thousands of years have passed, it still shines with brilliant divine radiance, emitting the divinity of eternal eternity across myriad calamities; the soul‑shaking fluctuations could almost make one suffocate! Part of the killing intent here originates from this place! "My heavens, even a Quasi-Emperor has fallen here—what could lie ahead……Could there really be immortals?"

Everyone felt chills down their spine, cold air rising from their bones, and an inexplicable fear welled up in their hearts.

If it weren't for Yang Zhu's presence, they would probably all want to retreat; even though a Quasi-Emperor fell here, even countless saints coming would be of no use……

They did not linger, detouring far around this place.

Finally, they entered the heart of Dragon Mountain, went deep into the valley, and at last beheld that magnificent sight.

Myriad dragon‑peak summits poured down immortal light like waterfalls, the dense parts condensing into liquid that gathered toward the valley's centre.

There was an immortal pool about a zhang in size, immortal aura misting and rising, billions of rays of light, brilliant and dazzling, submerging most of the valley.

The refreshing fragrance assailed the nose, intensely rich, shaking mind and spirit, far surpassing the Medicine King in purity, many times over! "This place definitely has an immortal medicine!"

Da Heigou's nose twitched, his voice trembling, excited beyond measure.

In the valley, clouds swirled and mist glimmered, spiritual aura pervasive, precious medicines covered the ground; if they could all be gathered, it would be unimaginable! "Whoosh…"

An auspicious omen swept by, unknown whence it came, carrying an intoxicating medicinal fragrance, swiftly arriving at Yang Zhu's side.

It was a white‑tiger‑shaped spirit, carved like fine jade, translucent throughout, vivid and lifelike, possessing an indescribable nobility and dignity.

Though no different from a living spirit, it exuded a refreshing fragrance that permeated heart and spleen, its whole body flowing with light and color, entwined by immortal mist and auspicious omens.

After the little guy appeared, a divine sound transmitted into Yang Zhu's mind, the White Tiger Immortal Medicine actually wanting to follow him away of its own accord.

"Have you decided?"

Yang Zhu was not surprised; the immortal medicine, having lived endless years, had long become psychic and would choose to avoid misfortune and seek fortune.

The Saint Body Dao Fetus is naturally close to the Dao, and besides being of the Great Emperor's bloodline, the White Tiger Immortal Medicine would naturally choose to follow.

Seeing Yang Zhu agree, the White Tiger nodded repeatedly, leapt up joyfully, and frolicked around him.

"This is too monstrous, to have so many immortal medicines following……"

The Twelve Saints stared wide‑eyed; immortal medicines are the exclusive property of a Great Emperor, and even ancient Great Emperors might not possess a single stalk.

But according to their knowledge, Yang Zhu already possesses the Enlightenment Tea Tree and the Fusang Divine Tree; together with the White Tiger Immortal Medicine, that makes a full three stalks of immortal medicine!

Just imagining that scene is enough to shock the heart, simply beyond reason! "What do you know? Besides the three stalks you've seen, there are three more you haven't."

Da Heigou puffed out his chest, very proud, casting a disdainful glance at the Twelve Saints, his smug expression utterly undisguised.

"What… six… six stalks of immortal medicine?!"

This is practically a tale from the Arabian Nights; upon hearing this, the Twelve Saints almost froze in place, unable to regain their senses for a long time.

Hun Dun Chi appeared, instantly divine radiance poured down like a waterfall, myriad rays of immortal light, a scene of harmony yet tinged with an inexplicable majesty and aura.

Within it were endless divine waters, veiled beneath a layer of chaotic essence, misty and mysterious.

The Divine Phoenix, Qilin, and True Dragon—three stalks of immortal medicine—have long been soaked within, constantly absorbing the essence of heaven and earth, exhaling the light of sun, moon, and stars, bathed in auspicious omens.

"All right, you go in first."

As the sound fell, the three stalks of immortal medicine all ran out, circled the White Tiger, weighed them up, then seemed rather satisfied and nodded, allowing it to enter the pool together.

"Hehe…… Sooner or later, after collecting all the immortal medicines, anywhere in the Divine Land one could see traces of immortal medicine; and also, there is the Great Emperor's Ancient Scripture……"

Da Heigou was muttering again, his gaze growing hazy, the corners of his mouth nearly pointing to the sky, his drool unintentionally trickling into a small stream.

"Dead dog, stop fantasizing."

In the end, it was the Boundless Daoist who gave him a punch on the dog's head, only then pulling Da Heigou's thoughts back.

"Woof! This is just His Majesty imagining a beautiful future scene—what's called fantasizing!"

Da Heigou wasn't annoyed either; after shouting loudly, he waddled away a distance.

Yang Zhu and company pressed on; along the way to the valley, there were more ancient medicines, the Medicine King alone numbering more than a dozen stalks.

Upon truly venturing deep into the valley, that killing intent grew even more soul‑clutching; even without triggering the great formation, it sent waves of palpitation and numbness to the scalp.

One can clearly see that in the void there are lines of patterns, fine and intricate, interwoven into a star‑field‑like trajectory, covering every corner.

"This place seems to have given birth to a formation spirit, possessing its own intelligence—now we're in trouble."

Da Heigou shuddered suddenly; within the formation a deity was conceived, the manifestation of an ancient Great Emperor defying heaven—this is the pinnacle of Dao patterns and Dharma formations! To pass now, it's not enough to rely on understanding the formation's patterns; one also needs a kind of tacit approval or a token or the like, for only then is there a sliver of chance.

"Need the Immortal Ascension Diagram?"

Yang Zhu knew that the so‑called token was the Immortal Ascension Diagram, but he did not possess it; however, this had no effect whatsoever.

"What token, what formation spirit—I don't believe these can stop me!"

His tone was resonant, his eyes like cold lightning; as the last word fell, a simple stone disk turned slowly, gradually sinking into the killing formation.

"What is this?"

The others were puzzled, not knowing what this stone disk was, all gazing curiously.

"Boom!"

Suddenly, the stone disc stopped rotating, the Wushi Killing Array slowly revived, reflecting above the Nine Heavens; heaven and earth were all covered by the Emperor's Dao law.

Interpretation: Suddenly, the stone disc stopped rotating, the Wushi Killing Array slowly revived, reflecting above the Nine Heavens, heaven and earth, all covered by the Emperor's Dao law.

In the void, countless coiling Great Emperor patterns appeared densely, not only flooding the valley but even the entire Kunlun Mountain range lay within the killing array's reach! In the next moment, unparalleled killing intent surged forth like a flood covering heaven and earth, capable of erasing the world's killing intent, making hearts race, fear reaching its peak. "Boom—!"

Make sure it's one line.

The Great Dao law rumbled, all appeared, bursting forth countless rays of light; ancient Kunlun and myriad dragon peaks trembled, as if they would be torn apart at any moment! The Great Emperor's killing array here reacted, instantly activated, and the spirit within the array was awakened.

Interpretation: In the void, there were countless writhing Great Emperor patterns, dense, not only flooding the valley, but even the entire Kunlun Mountain range was within the killing array's range! In the next moment, unparalleled killing intent surged forth like a flood, capable of wearing out the world's slaughterous aura, making hearts race, fear reaching its peak. "Boom—!"

It seemed to have gained a human‑like consciousness, seeming somewhat confused and also fearful.

Thus line: "In the void, countless coiling Great Emperor patterns densely filled the space, not only flooding the valley but even the entire Kunlun Mountain range lay within the killing array! In the next moment, unparalleled killing intent surged forth like a flood, capable of wearing away the world's slaughterous aura, making hearts race, fear reaching its peak—'Boom—!'"

Make sure single line.

Back then, Henren came here and also tried to block it, but Henren subdued it with a single palm.

Interpretation: The Great Dao's law rumbled, at this moment all appeared, bursting forth billions of rays of light; ancient Kunlun and myriad dragon peaks trembled, as if they would be torn apart at any moment! The Great Emperor's killing array here reacted, instantly activated, and the spirit within the array was awakened.

Now, a perfect Great Emperor killing array has revived above his head, and that aura… he knows it all too well! Over ten thousand years ago, a figure wearing a chaotic great bell also came here, invincible under heaven, extremely mighty, and even then the killing array could not resist him in the slightest.

Thus line: "The Great Dao law rumbled, at this moment all appeared, bursting forth billions of rays of light; ancient Kunlun and myriad dragon peaks trembled, as if they would be torn apart at any moment! The Great Emperor's killing array here reacted, instantly activated, and the spirit within the array was awakened."

He merely lingered a moment, left without moving a thing, yet to this day the awe‑inspiring invincible presence that could make gods bow remains imprinted in this world.

Interpretation: It seemed to have gained a human-like consciousness, seeming somewhat confused, and also somewhat fearful.

"Since there's no token, I'll just rip open a spot!"

Thus line: "It seemed to have gained a human-like consciousness, seeming somewhat confused and also somewhat fearful."

Yang Zhu's black hair flew about; lacking an Immortal Ascension Diagram, he instead severed those threads imbued with killing intent, forging a path! Who would have thought that as soon as he tried to activate the stone disc, the killing array before him instantly subsided, the patterns in the void rapidly faded, actually yielding a flat passage that could lead through.

Interpretation: Back then, when the Ruthless Person came here, he also tried to block it, but the Ruthless Person struck with a palm and immediately became obedient.

"That also saves trouble..."

Yang Zhu stared for a moment, having prepared to go all‑in, even readying his father's essence blood to strengthen the array, never expecting such an outcome.

Translate: "Back then, Henren came here and he also tried to block it, but Henren struck with a palm and immediately became obedient."

Seeing that, he had no choice but to put away the stone disc; the heaven‑covering array patterns and imperial might faded with it, and everything returned to peace.

Thus line: "Back then, Henren came here and he also tried to block it, but Henren struck with a palm and immediately became obedient."

"As expected of the Wushi Great Emperor..."

Interpretation: Now, there is actually a complete Great Emperor Killing Array revived on his head, and that aura... he is all too familiar with it! Over a hundred thousand years ago, there was also a figure wearing a chaotic great bell who came here, invincible under heaven, extremely strong, and at that time the killing array couldn't even resist him in the slightest.

Translate: "Now, a complete Great Emperor Killing Array has actually revived above his head, and that aura... he is all too familiar with it! Over a hundred thousand years ago, a figure wearing a chaotic great bell also came here, invincible under heaven, extremely strong, and at that time the killing array couldn't even resist him in the slightest."

The Twelve Sages breathed a sigh of relief; just now, when the killing array activated, its heaven‑shaking, earth‑destroying qi swept over them, nearly scaring them into incontinence.

Thus line: "Now, a complete Great Emperor Killing Array has actually revived above his head, and that aura... he is all too familiar with it! Over a hundred thousand years ago, a figure wearing a chaotic great bell also came here, invincible under heaven, extremely strong, and at that time the killing array couldn't even resist him in the slightest."

"The Great Emperor's might awes the vast cosmos; the nine heavens and ten earths submit, and it's not just empty talk..."

Interpretation: He merely stayed for a moment, didn't move a thing and left, but to this day, that aura that could make gods submit, his invincible bearing, remains imprinted in this heaven and earth.

Translate: "He merely lingered for a moment, didn't move a thing and left, but to this day, the aura that could make gods submit—his invincible bearing—remains imprinted in this heaven and earth."

Thus line: "He merely lingered for a moment, didn't move a thing and left, but to this day, the aura that could make gods submit—his invincible bearing—remains imprinted in this heaven and earth."

Whenever the Wushi Great Emperor is mentioned, the big black dog starts to praise him nonstop, his fervor undiminished.

Interpretation: "Since there's no token, I'll just tear open a place!"

Translate: '"Since there is no token, I will just tear open a place!"'

Thus line: '"Since there is no token, I will just tear open a place!"'

Afterward, Yang Zhu and company easily arrived beside the Immortal Pool.

Interpretation: Yang Zhu's black hair flew about; lacking an Immortal Ascension Diagram, what of it? He would just sever those threads containing killing intent, opening a path! Who would have thought that as soon as he tried to activate the stone disc, the killing array before him instantly subsided, the patterns in the void rapidly faded, actually yielding a flat passage that could lead through.

The Immortal Pool is about a zhang long and mostly a zhang wide; unknown what it's made of, inside it glows with rosy light, the essence of heaven and earth so concentrated it cannot dissipate, becoming liquid that gathers in the pool.

"Is… this the legendary Immortal Pool said to nurture the hope of ascension?"

Thus line: "Yang Zhu's black hair flew about; lacking an Immortal Ascension Diagram, what of it? He would just sever those threads containing killing intent, opening a path! Who would have thought that as soon as he tried to activate the stone disc, the killing array before him instantly subsided, the patterns in the void rapidly faded, actually yielding a flat passage that could lead through."

Duande was overwhelmed with excitement; having finally arrived here, he was about to uncover the secrets of the ancient heavenly court, wondering if there truly is hope for ascension.

Interpretation: "That also saves trouble..."

Thus line: '"That also saves trouble..."'

"Huh? No, who smashed this?"

Interpretation: Yang Zhu stared for a moment; he had prepared to go all out, even his father's essence blood was ready, intending to use it to strengthen the killing array, but he never expected this result.

Translate: "Yang Zhu stared for a moment; he had prepared to go all out, even his father's essence blood was ready, intending to use it to strengthen the killing array, but he never expected this result."

Thus line: "Yang Zhu stared for a moment; he had prepared to go all out, even his father's essence blood was ready, intending to use it to strengthen the killing array, but he never expected this result."

However, he soon exclaimed in surprise, for the Immortal Pool actually resembles an embryo, formed after someone shattered it with a single palm.

"It was Henren."

Seeing that, he had no choice but to take back the stone disc; the heaven-covering array patterns and imperial might faded with it, and everything returned to peace.

Yang Zhu stood beside the Immortal Pool, his divine eye unfolding, deducing various mysteries, fixedly gazing at the broken bronze vessel in the pool.

Thus line: "Seeing that, he had no choice but to put away the stone disc; the heaven-covering array patterns and imperial might faded with it, and everything returned to peace."

It was a green cauldron, dim and lusterless, silently sinking to the pool's bottom, its entire surface etched with various patterns—birds, beasts, fish, insects, sun, moon, stars, as well as ancient deities and forefathers...

Interpretation: "No wonder it's the Wushi Great Emperor..."

Thus line: '"No wonder it's the Wushi Great Emperor..."'

However, the green cauldron is so badly broken that less than a third remains, and its designs have long since blurred.

Interpretation: The Twelve Sages breathed a sigh of relief; just now the killing array activated, its heaven-destroying, earth-annihilating qi mechanism swept over, almost scaring them into wetting themselves.

Translate: "The Twelve Sages breathed a sigh of relief; just now the killing array activated, its heaven-destroying, earth-annihilating qi mechanism swept over, almost scaring them into wetting themselves."

Thus line: "The Twelve Sages breathed a sigh of relief; just now the killing array activated, its heaven-destroying, earth-annihilating qi mechanism swept over, almost scaring them into wetting themselves."

"Could it be that he doesn't want to become an immortal?"

Interpretation: "The Great Emperor's might awes the vast universe; the nine heavens and ten earths all submit—this is no mere boast..."

Thus line: '"The Great Emperor's might awes the vast universe; the nine heavens and ten earths all submit—this is no mere boast..."'

Even the hope of ascension was smashed with a single palm, truly shocking.

Interpretation: Whenever the Wushi Great Emperor is mentioned, the big black dog starts to chatter endlessly in praise, his fervor unabated.

Translate: "Whenever the Wushi Great Emperor is mentioned, the big black dog starts to chatter endlessly in praise, his fervor unabated."

Thus line: "Whenever the Wushi Great Emperor is mentioned, the big black dog starts to chatter endlessly in praise, his fervor unabated."

"Henren's elder brother was taken away by the ancient heavenly court back then and ultimately perished here; thus she has always held no fondness for that force, the Feathered God Dynasty being what she toppled with a single palm back then..."

Interpretation: Afterward, Yang Zhu and company easily arrived beside the Immortal Pool.

Translate: "Afterward, Yang Zhu and company easily arrived beside the Immortal Pool."

Thus line: "Afterward, Yang Zhu and company easily arrived beside the Immortal Pool."

Yang Zhu couldn't help but sigh; the world only knows the empress's talent as first‑rate, yet few are aware of this tragic side of hers.

Interpretation: The Immortal Pool is only about a zhang long, mostly a zhang wide; unknown what material it is made of; inside, rosy light shines brilliantly, the essence of heaven and earth is so concentrated it cannot dissipate, becoming liquid that gathers in the pool.

"Not seeking immortality, only waiting in the mortal world for your return; each time Yang Zhu thinks of this line, he cannot help but feel a sorrowful, bleak, and mournful ache for Henren."

Thus line: "The Immortal Pool is only about a zhang long, mostly a zhang wide; unknown what material it is made of; inside, rosy light shines brilliantly, the essence of heaven and earth is so concentrated it cannot dissipate, becoming liquid that gathers in the pool."

Yang Zhu employed his means; several streams of purple‑gold divine waterfalls slipped from his fingertips, shaking off the immortal mist covering the pool's surface, and he carefully scooped up the green cauldron.

Interpretation: "This... this is the legendary Immortal Pool said to nurture the hope of ascension?"

Thus line: '"This... this is the legendary Immortal Pool said to nurture the hope of ascension?"'

"Is this the chance for immortality? Too bad it was still smashed by Henren."

Interpretation: Duan De was overcome with excitement; at last he had successfully come here, finally about to unravel the secrets of the ancient heavenly court, wondering whether there truly is hope of ascension.

Translate: "Duan De was overcome with excitement; at last he had successfully come here, finally about to unravel the secrets of the ancient heavenly court, wondering whether there truly is hope of ascension."

Thus line: "Duan De was overcome with excitement; at last he had successfully come here, finally about to unravel the secrets of the ancient heavenly court, wondering whether there truly is hope of ascension."

Everyone turned their gaze and saw an ancient, simple green cauldron floating above the Immortal Pool, lacking many parts.

Interpretation: "Huh? No, this was smashed by whom?"

Thus line: '"Huh? No, this was smashed by whom?"'

Moreover, on the cauldron's surface are many crystalline, thread‑like substances, resembling blood vessels, as if nurturing life.

Interpretation: However, he soon exclaimed in surprise, because the Immortal Pool actually resembles an embryo, formed only after someone struck it with a palm and shattered it, resulting in the pool as it is today.

Translate: "However, he soon exclaimed in surprise, because the Immortal Pool actually resembles an embryo, formed only after someone struck it with a palm and shattered it, resulting in the pool as it is today."

Thus line: "However, he soon exclaimed in surprise, because the Immortal Pool actually resembles an embryo, formed only after someone struck it with a palm and shattered it, resulting in the pool as it is today."

"Tracing back to the origin."

Interpretation: "It's Henren."

Thus line: '"It's Henren."'

After taking out his own green copper to patch it, Yang Zhu sat cross‑legged in place, two divine lights shooting from his eyes as he began to deduce; after a long while, the scene before him changed.

Interpretation: Yang Zhu stood beside the Immortal Pool, his divine eye unfolded, deducing various profundities, staring intently at the broken copper vessel in the pool.

Translate: "Yang Zhu stood beside the Immortal Pool, his divine eye unfolded, deducing various profundities, staring intently at the broken copper vessel in the pool."

Thus line: "Yang Zhu stood beside the Immortal Pool, his divine eye unfolded, deducing various profundities, staring intently at the broken copper vessel in the pool."

It was a trace of an imprint from several hundred thousand years ago: a woman wearing a bronze mask came to this place, her true visage indistinct, veiled by a mist.

Interpretation: It is a green cauldron, dim and lusterless, quietly sinking to the pool's bottom, its entire body engraved with various patterns: birds, beasts, fish, insects, sun, moon, stars, as well as ancient deities and forefathers...

Translate: "It is a green cauldron, dim and lusterless, quietly sinking to the pool's bottom, its entire body engraved with various patterns: birds, beasts, fish, insects, sun, moon, stars, as well as ancient deities and forefathers..."

Thus line: "It is a green cauldron, dim and lusterless, quietly sinking to the pool's bottom, its entire body engraved with various patterns: birds, beasts, fish, insects, sun, moon, stars, as well as ancient deities and forefathers..."

She lingered here for a long time; although unable to see her true face clearly, she could still faintly sense her sorrow and indignation.

Interpretation: However, the green cauldron is so badly damaged it is less than one-third of its original size, and the patterns on it have long become blurred.

Translate: "However, the green cauldron is so badly damaged it is less than one-third of its original size, and the patterns on it have long become blurred."

Thus line: "However, the green cauldron is so badly damaged it is less than one-third of its original size, and the patterns on it have long become blurred."

Finally she extended a hand, shattered the immortal embryo, and with another palm left a crack on each of the myriad dragon‑head brows, seizing the "dragon treasure" nurtured within.

Interpretation: "Could it be that he does not wish to become an immortal?"

Thus line: '"Could it be that he does not wish to become an immortal?"'

"I intend to seclude myself here; it may not be short."

Interpretation: Even the hope of becoming an immortal was smashed by a palm; this is truly shocking.

Translate: "Even the hope of becoming an immortal was smashed by a palm; this is truly shocking."

Thus line: "Even the hope of becoming an immortal was smashed by a palm; this is truly shocking."

After gathering his thoughts, Yang Zhu told the crowd that they could either stay together or leave on their own.

Interpretation: "Henren's older brother back then was taken away by the people of the ancient heavenly court, and finally fell here; thus she has always been indifferent to this force, the Feathered God Dynasty was destroyed by her palm back then..."

Translate: '"Henren's older brother back then was taken away by the people of the ancient heavenly court, and finally fell here; thus she has always been indifferent to this force, the Feathered God Dynasty was destroyed by her palm back then..."'

Thus line: '"Henren's older brother back then was taken away by the people of the ancient heavenly court, and finally fell here; thus she has always been indifferent to this force, the Feathered God Dynasty was destroyed by her palm back then..."'

"Then we'll wait outside; this poor Daoist always feels this place is fraught with danger, and I can't rest easy without you."

Interpretation: Yang Zhu couldn't help but sigh; the world only knows the female emperor's talent is first-rate, yet few know of this tragic side.

Translate: "Yang Zhu couldn't help but sigh; the world only knows the female emperor's talent is first-rate, yet few know of this tragic side."

Thus line: "Yang Zhu couldn't help but sigh; the world only knows the female emperor's talent is first-rate, yet few know of this tragic side."

Duande is down‑to‑earth; anyway, this trip has been abundantly fruitful—just the Medicine King alone he dug up three stalks, so rich they ooze oil.

Interpretation: Not for ascension, but only to wait for your return in the mortal world; each time Yang Zhu thinks of this line, he cannot help but feel sorrow, bleakness, and grief for Henren.

Translate: "Not for ascension, but only to wait for your return in the mortal world; each time Yang Zhu thinks of this line, he cannot help but feel sorrow, bleakness, and grief for Henren."

Thus line: "Not for ascension, but only to wait for your return in the mortal world; each time Yang Zhu thinks of this line, he cannot help but feel sorrow, bleakness, and grief for Henren."

"As for whether there truly is a chance for immortality, this question is too weighty and vague; even if it existed, Henren smashed it, so there's no point in dwelling on it."

Interpretation: Yang Zhu employed his means; several strands of purple-gold divine waterfalls slid from his fingertips, shaking open the immortal mist covering the pool's surface, carefully scooping out the green cauldron.

Translate: "Yang Zhu employed his means; several strands of purple-gold divine waterfalls slid from his fingertips, shaking open the immortal mist covering the pool's surface, carefully scooping out the green cauldron."

Thus line: "Yang Zhu employed his means; several strands of purple-gold divine waterfalls slid from his fingertips, shaking open the immortal mist covering the pool's surface, carefully scooping out the green cauldron."

"I'd like to stay a while."

Interpretation: "Is this the chance to become an immortal? Too bad it was still smashed by Henren."

Thus line: '"Is this the chance to become an immortal? Too bad it was still smashed by Henren."'

In the end, only the Yaochi Holy Maiden chose to remain for a while, wishing to deeply contemplate the Dao markings on the green cauldron.

Interpretation: Everyone turned their gaze, and saw an ancient, simple green cauldron floating above the Immortal Pool, with many parts missing.

Translate: "Everyone turned their gaze, and saw an ancient, simple green cauldron floating above the Immortal Pool, with many parts missing."

Thus line: "Everyone turned their gaze, and saw an ancient, simple green cauldron floating above the Immortal Pool, with many parts missing."

"When you're outside, remember to keep a low profile and avoid being noticed by ordinary folk..."

Interpretation: Moreover, on the surface of the green cauldron there are many crystalline, thread-like substances, like blood vessels, as if nurturing life.

Translate: "Moreover, on the surface of the green cauldron there are many crystalline, thread-like substances, like blood vessels, as if nurturing life."

Thus line: "Moreover, on the surface of the green cauldron there are many crystalline, thread-like substances, like blood vessels, as if nurturing life."

Yang Zhu gave careful instructions, truly fearing that these fellows might stir up trouble during this time.

Interpretation: "Seek the root and trace the source."

Thus line: '"Seek the root and trace the source."'

"Got it, I'll be absolutely reliable!"

Interpretation: After taking out his own green copper and filling it in, Yang Zhu sat cross-legged in place, two divine beams shot from his eyes, began to deduce; after a long while, the scene before his eyes changed.

Translate: "After taking out his own green copper and filling it in, Yang Zhu sat cross-legged in place, two divine beams shot from his eyes, began to deduce; after a long while, the scene before his eyes changed."

Thus line: "After taking out his own green copper and filling it in, Yang Zhu sat cross-legged in place, two divine beams shot from his eyes, began to deduce; after a long while, the scene before his eyes changed."

The big black dog swore solemnly, thumped his chest in pledge, then departed with Duande and the Twelve Sages along the route they came.

Interpretation: That is a trace of imprint from several hundred thousand years ago; a woman wearing a bronze mask came to this place, her true appearance indistinct, veiled by a layer of mist.

Translate: "That is a trace of imprint from several hundred thousand years ago; a woman wearing a bronze mask came to this place, her true appearance indistinct, veiled by a layer of mist."

Thus line: "That is a trace of imprint from several hundred thousand years ago; a woman wearing a bronze mask came to this place, her true appearance indistinct, veiled by a layer of mist."

"How do you plan to seclude yourself?"

Interpretation: She lingered here for a long time; although unable to directly see her true face, one could still faintly sense her sorrow and indignation.

Translate: "She lingered here for a long time; although unable to directly see her true face, one could still faintly sense her sorrow and indignation."

Thus line: "She lingered here for a long time; although unable to directly see her true face, one could still faintly sense her sorrow and indignation."

When only the two of them remained here, the Yaochi Holy Maiden asked.

Interpretation: Finally she extended a hand, smashed the immortal embryo, and with another palm left a crack on the brows of each of the myriad dragon heads, seizing the "dragon treasure" nurtured within.

Translate: "Finally she extended a hand, smashed the immortal embryo, and with another palm left a crack on the brows of each of the myriad dragon heads, seizing the 'dragon treasure' nurtured within."

Thus line: "Finally she extended a hand, smashed the immortal embryo, and with another palm left a crack on the brows of each of the myriad dragon heads, seizing the 'dragon treasure' nurtured within."

"This Immortal Pool gathers the essence of the myriad dragon peaks; although Henren shattered much of it with a single palm, it is still not to be trifled with."

Interpretation: "I intend to go into seclusion here; the time may not be short."

Thus line: '"I intend to go into seclusion here; the time may not be short."'

"The Immortal Pool is the birthplace of the Immortal Terrace, thus the place where immortal qi is thickest; Yang Zhu intends to immerse himself in the pool to achieve transformation."

Interpretation: After gathering his thoughts, Yang Zhu told everyone, and instructed that they could either go together or leave on their own first.

Translate: "After gathering his thoughts, Yang Zhu told everyone, and instructed that they could either go together or leave on their own first."

Thus line: "After gathering his thoughts, Yang Zhu told everyone, and instructed that they could either go together or leave on their own first."

He shed his black robe, revealing crystalline skin, and stepped toward the pool one step at a time.

Interpretation: "Then we'll just wait for you outside; the poor Daoist always feels this place is full of dangers, I won't be at ease if you're not with me."

Translate: '"Then we'll just wait for you outside; the poor Daoist always feels this place is full of dangers, I won't be at ease if you're not with me."'

Thus line: '"Then we'll just wait for you outside; the poor Daoist always feels this place is full of dangers, I won't be at ease if you're not with me."'

"You..."

Interpretation: Duan De is very down-to-earth; anyway, this trip has already yielded a bountiful harvest; just the Medicine King alone, he dug up three stalks, so fat they ooze oil.

Translate: "Duan De is very down-to-earth; anyway, this trip has already yielded a bountiful harvest; just the Medicine King alone, he dug up three stalks, so fat they ooze oil."

Thus line: "Duan De is very down-to-earth; anyway, this trip has already yielded a bountiful harvest; just the Medicine King alone, he dug up three stalks, so fat they ooze oil."

Seeing that, the Yaochi Holy Maiden lowered her head; a faint blush appeared beneath her veil, slightly shy, the usually celestial‑beautiful maiden rarely showing such a girlish demeanor.

Interpretation: As for whether there really is a chance to become an immortal, this question is too weighty and vague; even if it truly existed, it was smashed by Henren, so there's no need to keep obsessing over it.

Translate: "As for whether there really is a chance to become an immortal, this question is too weighty and vague; even if it truly existed, it was smashed by Henren, so there's no need to keep obsessing over it."

Thus line: "As for whether there really is a chance to become an immortal, this question is too weighty and vague; even if it truly existed, it was smashed by Henren, so there's no need to keep obsessing over it."

"What's there to be embarrassed about? Just look a few more times and you'll get used to it."

Interpretation: "I'd like to stay for a while."

Thus line: '"I'd like to stay for a while."'

Finally, only the Holy Maiden of Yaochi chose to remain for a time, wishing to deeply contemplate the Dao markings on the green cauldron.

Interpretation: Finally, only the Jade Pool Holy Maiden chose to stay for a while; she wants to carefully contemplate those Dao markings on the green cauldron.

Translate: "Finally, only the Jade Pool Holy Maiden chose to stay for a while; she wants to carefully contemplate those Dao markings on the green cauldron."

Thus line: "Finally, only the Jade Pool Holy Maiden chose to stay for a while; she wants to carefully contemplate those Dao markings on the green cauldron."

When you head out, keep a low profile and make sure ordinary folks don't notice you.

Interpretation: "When you get outside, remember to keep a low profile, don't let ordinary people discover you..."

Thus line: '"When you get outside, remember to keep a low profile, don't let ordinary people discover you..."'

Yang Zhu gave careful instructions, truly worried that these items might stir up trouble for him during this period.

Interpretation: Yang Zhu carefully instructed, he truly fears that during this time these goods will cause him some trouble.

Translate: "Yang Zhu carefully instructed, he truly fears that during this time these goods will cause him some trouble."

Thus line: "Yang Zhu carefully instructed, he truly fears that during this time these goods will cause him some trouble."

Understood, I'll absolutely be dependable in what I do.

Interpretation: "Got it, I will absolutely be reliable in my actions!"

Thus line: '"Got it, I will absolutely be reliable in my actions!"'

The big black dog swore earnestly, thumping his chest in promise, and then departed with Duan De and the Twelve Holy Ones, retracing their original path.

Interpretation: The big black dog solemnly promised, patting his chest as a guarantee; afterward he, along with Duan De and the Twelve Sages, left along the route they came.

Translate: "The big black dog solemnly promised, patting his chest as a guarantee; afterward he, along with Duan De and the Twelve Sages, left along the route they came."

Thus line: "The big black dog solemnly promised, patting his chest as a guarantee; afterward he, along with Duan De and the Twelve Sages, left along the route they came."

How do you intend to enter seclusion?

Interpretation: "How do you intend to go into seclusion?"

Thus line: '"How do you intend to go into seclusion?"'

When only the two of them were left, the Yaochi Holy Maiden inquired.

Interpretation: When only the two of them remained here, the Jade Pool Holy Maiden asked.

Translate: "When only the two of them remained here, the Jade Pool Holy Maiden asked."

Thus line: "When only the two of them remained here, the Jade Pool Holy Maiden asked."

This immortal pool collects the essence of countless dragon peaks; though much of it was smashed by the ruthless one's palm, it is still not to be taken lightly.

Interpretation: "This Immortal Pool gathers the essence of myriad dragon peaks; although Henren's palm shattered much of it, it is still not to be trifled with."

Translate: '"This Immortal Pool gathers the essence of myriad dragon peaks; although Henren's palm shattered much of it, it is still not to be trifled with."'

Thus line: '"This Immortal Pool gathers the essence of myriad dragon peaks; although Henren's palm shattered much of it, it is still not to be trifled with."'

The immortal pool is where the immortal terrace is nurtured, the place with the richest immortal energy; Yang Zhu plans to immerse himself in the pool to undergo transformation.

Interpretation: The Immortal Pool is precisely the nurturing ground of the Immortal Terrace; that is where immortal qi is most abundant; Yang Zhu intends to immerse himself in the Immortal Pool to achieve transformation.

Translate: "The Immortal Pool is precisely the nurturing ground of the Immortal Terrace; that is where immortal qi is most abundant; Yang Zhu intends to immerse himself in the Immortal Pool to achieve transformation."

Thus line: "The Immortal Pool is precisely the nurturing ground of the Immortal Terrace; that is where immortal qi is most abundant; Yang Zhu intends to immerse himself in the Immortal Pool to achieve transformation."

He shed his black robe, revealing translucent skin, and walked step by step into the pool.

Interpretation: He took off his black robe, revealing crystalline skin, and step by step walked toward the pool.

Translate: "He took off his black robe, revealing crystalline skin, and step by step walked toward the pool."

Thus line: "He took off his black robe, revealing crystalline skin, and step by step walked toward the pool."

You…

Interpretation: "You..."

Thus line: '"You..."'

Seeing this, the Yaochi Holy Maiden lowered her head; a shy blush rose beneath her veil, her normally ethereal, fairy-like beauty rarely revealing such a girlish charm.

Interpretation: Seeing that, the Jade Pool Holy Maiden lowered her head; beneath her veil a faint blush appeared, slightly shy; the fairy-like her rarely shows such a maidenly demeanor.

Translate: "Seeing that, the Jade Pool Holy Maiden lowered her head; beneath her veil a faint blush appeared, slightly shy; the fairy-like her rarely shows such a maidenly demeanor."

Thus line: "Seeing that, the Jade Pool Holy Maiden lowered her head; beneath her veil a faint blush appeared, slightly shy; the fairy-like her rarely shows such a maidenly demeanor."

There's nothing to be shy about; you'll get accustomed to it after a few more looks.

Interpretation: "What's there to be embarrassed about? Just look a few more times and you'll get used to it."

Thus line: '"What's there to be embarrassed about? Just look a few more times and you'll get used to it."'

Yang Zhu smiled, came to the center of the pool and sat down cross-legged; the immortal water in the pool rippled with colorful immortal radiance, rose as immortal mist, and seeped into his skin.

(This chapter ends)