Chapter 294

(Chinese)

Translation: "Three months after the establishment of the Xingluo Empire, under the relentless labor of the Yu clan and a large number of artisans, Mingdu had already taken initial shape, and the overall construction had begun to take form."

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Thus line: "Three months after the establishment of the Xingluo Empire, under the relentless labor of the Yu clan and a large number of artisans, Bright Capital had already taken initial shape, and the overall construction had begun to take form."

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【20】

Translation: "At this moment, inside the imperial palace, Ning Rongrong held a cup of fragrant porridge and savored it slowly beside Gu Xuan, while Ning Fengzhi, holding the documents in his hand, said to Gu Xuan:"

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We need to keep colon? The Chinese ends with a colon. We'll keep colon after "Gu Xuan:"? The line ends with a colon in Chinese; we can keep colon.

Thus: "At this moment, inside the imperial palace, Ning Rongrong held a cup of fragrant porridge and savored it slowly beside Gu Xuan, while Ning Fengzhi, holding the documents in his hand, said to Gu Xuan:"

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Translation: "\"Your Majesty, the location of the Clear Sky Sect has now been confirmed; the envoy sent three days ago has returned, but the Clear Sky Sect remains obstinate, still choosing to seclude itself in the mountains and forests, refusing to heed the empire's orders. \""

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We need to keep quotes? The Chinese line includes quotation marks. We'll keep them.

Thus: "\"Your Majesty, the location of the Clear Sky Sect has now been confirmed; the envoy sent three days ago has returned, but the Clear Sky Sect remains obstinate, still choosing to seclude itself in the mountains and forests, refusing to heed the empire's orders. \""

【36】

Translation: "Gu Xuan waved his hand upon hearing this: \"This is as expected, but the matter concerning the Star Dou Great Forest needs me to handle it personally; the affair of the Clear Sky Sect will trouble you, Uncle. \""

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Thus: "Gu Xuan waved his hand upon hearing this: \"This is as expected, but the matter concerning the Star Dou Great Forest needs me to handle it personally; the affair of the Clear Sky Sect will trouble you, Uncle. \""

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Thus: "Ning Fengzhi nodded and replied: \"I understand; effective today, we will dispatch troops to the Clear Sky Sect! \""

【46】

Translation: "\"Thank you for your trouble, Uncle. \" Gu Xuan nodded at Ning Fengzhi."

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Translation: "Afterwards, Ning Fengzhi withdrew; Gu Xuan has now ascended as the Emperor of the Xingluo Empire. Although the state was founded only three months ago, the continent has already begun to show a scene of prosperity and harmony."

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【56】

Translation: "Gu Xuan glanced at Ning Rongrong beside him and said: \"You now only lack a torso bone, and your ninth soul ring should also have a prospect. \""

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Translation: "Ning Rongrong's face broke into a smile upon hearing this: \"Your Majesty~ you finally remembered you still have a good younger sister~\""

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【66】

Translation: "Hearing Ning Rongrong's coquettish voice, Gu Xuan felt a tingling sensation all over; after dismissing the attendants, he pulled Ning Rongrong into engaging in a partnered exercise."

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Translation: "Now that the empire is unified and the greatest crisis has been resolved, it is appropriate to have a couple of children."

Now that the empire is unified and the greatest crisis has been resolved, it is appropriate to have a couple of children.

【78】

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Translation: "When the Xingluo Empire was first conquered, Gu Xuan harvested a total of five soul bones; one of them, a right leg bone, was particularly suitable for Ning Rongrong, so he gave it to her."

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Translation: "Now Ning Rongrong only needs a torso bone and a ninth soul ring to complete the eighth trial's content, after which she can undertake the Sea God's ninth trial."

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【88】

Translation: "However, given Ning Rongrong's current strength, completing the Sea God's ninth trial might be somewhat difficult, but the problem should not be serious."

Thus: "However, given Ning Rongrong's current strength, completing the Sea God's ninth trial might be somewhat difficult, but the problem should not be serious."

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Translation: "After all, by that time Ye Lingling and the others will accompany Ning Rongrong back to Sea God Island, and if Ning Rongrong needs help, they can also provide some assistance."

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【102】

Translation: "As for having children, neither of them objects anymore; whenever it comes, they will give birth."

Thus: "As for having children, neither of them objects anymore; whenever it comes, they will give birth."

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Translation: "During this period, Zhu Zhuqing has been the busiest among the girls, because after the fall of the Xingluo Empire, the imperial Dai clan was completely executed except for Dai Mubai, but thanks to Zhu Zhuqing's connection, the Zhu family suffered hardly any losses."

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【108】

Translation: "Although Zhu Zhuqing is now married to Gu Xuan, the Zhu family's accumulated heritage over the years is still rich; during this period she returned to the Zhu family and brought many good things back for Gu Xuan."

Thus: "Although Zhu Zhuqing is now married to Gu Xuan, the Zhu family's accumulated heritage over the years is still rich; during this period she returned to the Zhu family and brought many good things back for Gu Xuan."

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Translation: "Zhu Zhengyan, on the other hand, feels fortunate because of his daughter; otherwise, he estimates he would already be reduced to bones."

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【118】

Translation: "Nowadays, the sect powers on the continent have basically submitted to the Xingluo Empire; even those ancient sects that had secluded themselves centuries ago were forced, under the Xingluo Empire's approved permits, to sign treaties."

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Translation: "Among them, the three hermit sects—Shenhuo Sect, Fengshen Valley, and Xuanzong Sect—are the strongest, because each actually possesses a Titled Douluo, giving them overall strength surpassing that of the current lower four sects; however, in terms of core disciples, the numbers of these three hermit sects are fewer than those of the lower four sects."

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Thus: "Among them, the three hermit sects—Divine Fire Sect, Wind God Valley, and Mysterious Ice Sect—are the strongest, because each actually possesses a Titled Douluo, giving them overall strength surpassing that of the current lower four sects; however, in terms of core disciples, the numbers of these three hermit sects are fewer than those of the lower four sects."

【132】

Translation: "It is worth mentioning that these three sects were supporters of the three of the former Five Elements Academies: the Divine Fire Sect supported the Blaze Fire Academy, Wind God Valley supported the Divine Wind Academy, and the Mysterious Ice Sect supported the Heavenly Water Academy."

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Translation: "Their purpose in supporting these academies was to recruit talented disciples from the continent into the sects, thereby continuing the sects' lineage."

Thus: "Their purpose in supporting these academies was to recruit talented disciples from the continent into the sects, thereby continuing the sects' lineage."

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Translation: "Moreover, just a month ago, Shui Bing'er and Zuo Yan personally participated in the operation to retake the Mysterious Ice Sect, because Shui Bing'er is a graduate of the Heavenly Water Academy and had previously been earmarked by inner disciples of the Mysterious Ice Sect as a furnace for awakened bloodlines."

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【147】

Translation: "However, Shui Bing'er possesses extraordinary talent, and having teamed up with Zuo Yan, both are now at the Soul Douluo level, their strength incomparable to what it once was."

Thus: "However, Shui Bing'er possesses extraordinary talent, and having teamed up with Zuo Yan, both are now at the Soul Douluo level, their strength incomparable to what it once was."

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Translation: "The sect leader of the Mysterious Ice Sect is a ninety-third-rank Titled Douluo; to break free from the Heavenly Water Academy's puppet-like control, Shui Bing'er teamed up with Zuo Yan to challenge the sect leader."

Thus: "The sect leader of the Mysterious Ice Sect is a ninety-third-rank Titled Douluo; to break free from the Heavenly Water Academy's puppet-like control, Shui Bing'er teamed up with Zuo Yan to challenge the sect leader."

【162】

Translation: "Relying on their outstanding personal strength and powerful martial soul fusion technique, they, with the strength of an eight-ring Soul Douluo, defeated a ninety-third-rank Titled Douluo famed for defense, thereby achieving fame in a single battle."

Thus: "Relying on their outstanding personal strength and powerful martial soul fusion technique, they, with the strength of an eight-ring Soul Douluo, defeated a ninety-third-rank Titled Douluo famed for defense, thereby achieving fame in a single battle."

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Translation: "It is precisely this victory of theirs that allowed the Heavenly Water Academy to escape the fate of being controlled by the Mysterious Ice Sect, and moreover, each year it can still obtain educational funding from the Mysterious Ice Sect until the academy becomes self-sufficient."

Thus: "It is precisely this victory of theirs that allowed the Heavenly Water Academy to escape the fate of being controlled by the Mysterious Ice Sect, and moreover, each year it can still obtain educational funding from the Mysterious Ice Sect until the academy becomes self-sufficient."

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Translation: "Five years have passed since that inaugural Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament, and preparations are underway for the next edition."

Thus: "Five years have passed since that inaugural Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament, and preparations are underway for the next edition."

【172】

Translation: "This will be the first brand-new stage for young soul masters after the empire's unification, and at this time the method of soul spirits will begin to be thoroughly introduced into the soul masters' view, starting to spread!"

Thus: "This will be the first brand-new stage for young soul masters after the empire's unification, and at this time the method of soul spirits will begin to be thoroughly introduced into the soul masters' view, starting to spread!"

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Translation: "Moreover, the reward for the winning team will ultimately be a soul spirit reward most suited to soul masters, which not only allows the soul masters present to experience the power of soul spirits, but also better promotes the soul spirit method!"

Thus: "Moreover, the reward for the winning team will ultimately be a soul spirit reward most suited to soul masters, which not only allows the soul masters present to experience the power of soul spirits, but also better promotes the soul spirit method!"

【181】

Translation: "Moreover, the present Seven Treasure Glazed Academy has already served as the prototype for the Xingluo Academy, establishing the continent's most core and perfect first academy, and is also making ample preparations for the upcoming tournament."

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【187】

Translation: "However, for the sake of fairness in the competition, Ning Rongrong and others from the first genius class of the Seven Treasure Glazed Academy will no longer participate; otherwise, this first place would have no suspense at all."

Thus: "However, for the sake of fairness in the competition, Ning Rongrong and others from the first genius class of the Seven Treasure Glazed Academy will no longer participate; otherwise, this first place would have no suspense at all."

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Translation: "The Douluo Continent is now developing at an extremely rapid pace, and at this moment Gu Xuan has already taken Ning Rongrong to the Star Dou Great Forest."

Thus: "The Douluo Continent is now developing at an extremely rapid pace, and at this moment Gu Xuan has already taken Ning Rongrong to the Star Dou Great Forest."

【197】

Translation: "Ning Fengzhi, meanwhile, is preparing the army and will dispatch troops to the Clear Sky Sect."

Thus: "Ning Fengzhi, meanwhile, is preparing the army and will dispatch troops to the Clear Sky Sect."

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Translation: "In this campaign against the Clear Sky Sect, besides Gu Rong and Chen Xin of the Xingluo Empire, as well as Gui Bao and Ju Gui Douluo, the Spirit Hall sent three Titled Douluo as offerings, plus the sect master of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, Yu Yuan Zhen, and the masters of the various lower four sects, among other soul master forces."

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【207】

Translation: "Although these forces still exist, they are all now under the jurisdiction of the Xingluo Empire; for such campaigns to suppress rebellion, traitors, and foreign enemies, all soul master power of the Xingluo Empire bears responsibility and obligation."

Thus: "Although these forces still exist, they are all now under the jurisdiction of the Xingluo Empire; for such campaigns to suppress rebellion, traitors, and foreign enemies, all soul master power of the Xingluo Empire bears responsibility and obligation."

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Translation: "Yu Yuan Zhen and the others also did not refuse, for after all, the reputation of Emperor Gu Xuan of the Xingluo Empire spreads abroad; they wish to let their sect appear before Gu Xuan, and such an opportunity to show themselves will naturally not be missed."

Thus: "Yu Yuan Zhen and the others also did not refuse, for after all, the reputation of Emperor Gu Xuan of the Xingluo Empire spreads abroad; they wish to let their sect appear before Gu Xuan, and such an opportunity to show themselves will naturally not be missed."

line about ten Titled Douluo.

Translation: "Including Ning Fengzhi, this expeditionary force altogether boasts as many as ten Titled Douluo, with the lowest soul power level already reaching ninety-five."

Thus: "Including Ning Fengzhi, this expeditionary force altogether boasts as many as ten Titled Douluo, with the lowest soul power level already reaching ninety-five."

line about Gui Bao and Ju Gui breaking through.

Translation: "It is worth mentioning that Gui Bao Douluo, Ju Gui Douluo, and another (maybe the third?) have each broken through from the ninety-fifth-level peak to the ninety-sixth level, and the strange fragrance elixir they once took gave them great benefit and improvement."

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Thus: "It is worth mentioning that Gui Bao Douluo and Ju Gui Douluo, three people, have each broken through from the ninety-fifth-level peak to the ninety-sixth level, and the strange fragrance elixir they once took gave them great benefit and improvement."

line about after series of battles.

Translation: "Furthermore, in the subsequent series of campaigns they each performed well, gaining many resources for cultivation, loosening the bottlenecks that had troubled them for years, and making further progress."

Thus: "Furthermore, in the subsequent series of campaigns they each performed well, gaining many resources for cultivation, loosening the bottlenecks that had troubled them for years, and making further progress."

line about Ning Fengzhi reaching 94th level.

Translation: "Ning Fengzhi has also now reached the ninety-fourth level; the hundred-thousand-year soul ring and soul bone of Xiao Wu originally gave him a tremendous boost, and together with the abundant resources supplied by the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect, he has formally broken through to the ninety-fourth level, his strength further advancing."

Thus: "Ning Fengzhi has also now reached the ninety-fourth level; the hundred-thousand-year soul ring and soul bone of Xiao Wu originally gave him a tremendous boost, and together with the abundant resources supplied by the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect, he has formally broken through to the ninety-fourth level, his strength further advancing."

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Thus: "ps: Typos will be corrected first, then changes made."

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