Chapter 121: with translation of chapter title

Zhu Binqing's fingertips revealed five sharp claws, but they retracted again the next second.

Translation: Zhu Zhuqing's fingertips revealed five sharp claws, but she retracted them the next second.

"If I don't go on the field, having me before the finals would make the battlefield my solo performance, greatly reducing your roles; I suspect the Tian Shui team thinks the same."

Translation: "If I don't go on the field, as long as I'm there before the finals; I'm afraid the battlefield will become my solo show, and your parts will be greatly reduced; I'm afraid the Heaven Water Team thinks the same."

"Besides me being the fifth soul skill, Tang San's Blue Silver Prison as a group control soul skill should also preferably not be revealed; these are our trump cards needed only for the finals; there's no need to act hastily and lose the initiative—this isn't bold advancement, it's stupidity."

Translation: "Besides me having the Fifth Soul Skill, Tang San's Blue Silver Grass Prison, as a group control soul skill, had better not be exposed either; these are our trump cards for the finals; there's no need to seek quick gain and lose the initiative—this isn't bold advancement, it's stupidity."

"The Shrek team's captain is still Dai Mubai, no mistake; however, besides Tang San, the vice‑captain also includes another person—Zhu Binqing."

Translation: "The Shrek Team's captain is still Dai Mubai, no mistake; but besides Tang San, the vice-captain also has one more person, namely Zhu Zhuqing."

"In terms of pure strength, Zhu Binqing could completely replace Dai Mubai, but considering her general relationship with teammates, she only cares about her own cultivation, not about managing the team."

Translation: "Purely in terms of strength, Zhu Zhuqing could completely replace Dai Mubai, but considering her general relationship with the team members; she only cares about her own cultivation, not about managing the team."

"After Dai Mubai caught up with Zhu Bingbing, he could then use the martial soul fusion technique, and his ability was decent; that's how the Shrek team's lineup was set."

Translation: "After Dai Mubai caught up with Zhu Bing, he could then use the Martial Soul Fusion Technique, and his strength was decent; that's how the Shrek Team's lineup was set."

"The vice‑captain spoke."

Translation: "The vice-captain spoke up."

"Tang San nodded in agreement, especially agreeing with Zhu Binqing's last remark."

Translation: "Tang San nodded in agreement, especially Zhu Zhuqing's last remark was spot on."

"Acting rashly and exposing the team's trump cards is not bold advancement but pure stupidity; there's no need to let petty pride affect the team's overall performance."

Translation: "Revealing the team's trump cards for quick gain is not bold advancement, but pure stupidity; there's no need to let a quarrel affect the team's overall performance."

"Regarding this, Tang San chose to remain silent, because whether or not they are exposed makes no difference to him."

Translation: "Tang San chose to remain silent about this, because whether to expose or not makes no difference to him."

"We just need to adjust the tactics; if exposed, then so be it—at most it'll be a bit troublesome."

Translation: "We just need to adjust the tactics; if exposed, then exposed; at most it'll be a bit troublesome."

"Tang San has always been very confident in his own strength, and equally confident in his teammates' abilities."

Translation: "Tang San has always been very confident in his own strength, and equally confident in his teammates' strength."

"Dai Mubai gritted his teeth; if Zhu Binqing refuses to go on the field, then bringing Zhu Bingbing to expose the martial soul fusion technique would likely be suppressed by the opposing two Soul Kings."

Translation: "Dai Mubai gritted his teeth; if Zhu Zhuqing is unwilling to go on the field, then him bringing Zhu Bing to expose the Martial Soul Fusion Technique would very likely be suppressed by the opposing two Soul Kings."

"Nevertheless, it's rare to have such a strong opponent, and he still very much hopes to go on the field and fight Yang Wei."

Translation: "But it's rare to have such a strong opponent; he still really hopes to go on the field and fight Yang Wei once."

"He should vent the humiliation he has endured during this period."

Translation: "He wants to vent the humiliation he has suffered during this period."

"\"I've decided—we will fight Tian Shui Academy in this match; even if we end up losing, it doesn't matter. \""

Translation: "\"I've decided, we will fight this match against Heaven Water Academy; even if we end up losing, it doesn't matter. \""

"\"Xiao San, you handle arranging and adjusting the tactics; I'm not good at that. Of course, I understand Binqing's meaning as well, and I don't object. \""

Translation: "\"Xiao San, you handle arranging and adjusting the tactics; I'm not good at that. Of course, I understand Zhu Qing's meaning as well, and I don't object. \""

"Tang San smiled and said: \"It's fine; a large part of Shrek team's overall strength lies in the cooperation between Ning Rongrong and Zhu Binqing; this trump card we can still choose not to reveal to outsiders. \""

Translation: "Tang San smiled and said: \"It's fine, the Shrek Team's overall strength largely relies on the coordination between Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing; this trump card we can still choose not to expose to outsiders. \""

"\"This time, let's just expose my trump card; even if the opponent wants to target me, it's fine—I have a very rich repertoire of countermeasures, and my adaptability should be stronger. \""

Translation: "\"This time, let's just expose my trump card; even if the opponent wants to target me, it's fine; I have a very rich array of countermeasures, and my adaptability should be stronger. \""

"\"I will organize the battle tactics properly; then we will prove to other soul master academies that even against such a strong opponent as Tian Shui Academy, we don't need to field our strongest lineup. \""

Translation: "\"I will sort out the battle tactics; then we will prove to other Soul Master Academies that even against such a strong opponent as Heaven Water Academy, we don't need to field our strongest lineup. \""

"Zhu Binqing's level is such that any major soul master academy paying attention to this year's championship contenders would certainly be aware of it."

Translation: "Zhu Zhuqing's rank is such that any major Soul Master Academy paying attention to this year's championship contenders would certainly know it."

"What sparks will fly when Shrek Academy, with one Soul King, meets Tian Shui Academy, which has two Soul Kings? They are also eagerly anticipating it."

Translation: "What sparks will fly when the Shrek Academy, possessing one Soul King, clashes with the Heaven Water Academy, possessing two Soul Kings? They are also looking forward to it."

"The news that Tang San has obtained his fifth soul ring has not yet been known to anyone."

Translation: "The news that Tang San obtained his fifth soul ring has not yet been known to anyone."

"This time, when Tang San goes on the field, he wants everyone to see what kind of strength he possesses as his teacher's disciple."

Translation: "This time, by going on the field, Tang San wants everyone to see what strength he possesses as a disciple of his teacher."

"And what excellent performance he will deliver."

Translation: "And what excellent performance he will put on."

"Tian Dou City."

Translation: "Heaven Dou City."

"The competition venue."

Translation: "The tournament venue."

"Yang Yun walked alone and silently into the arena, his intangible aura causing everyone to unconsciously make way, opening a broad path."

Translation: "Yang Yun walked alone and silently into the middle of the arena, his invisible aura causing everyone to unconsciously make way for a wide path."

"\"This person is the sect master of the Pòtiān Sect? I never expected him to personally come watch the match; from now on we need to put on a good showing, and if we can join the outer sect of the Pòtiān Sect, it won't have been in vain. \" \"Don't doubt me; my hometown neighbor's second uncle's son's cousin's in‑laws' grandson fortunately joined the outer sect of the Pòtiān Sect—what a guy! In just one year he went from a newly entered Soul Master to a Soul Elder; it's terrifying. I heard his level has risen again recently, and the Star Luo Empire wants to bestow a title on him, but he couldn't care less. \""

Translation: "\"Is this person the sect master of the Breaking Heaven Sect? I didn't expect him to come in person to watch the match; next we must perform well, and if we could join the Breaking Heaven Sect's outer door, it wouldn't be in vain. \" \"Don't you believe me? My hometown neighbor's second uncle's son's cousin's in-laws' grandson happened to join the Breaking Heaven Sect's outer door; what a fine fellow—within a year he went from just entering Soul Elder to becoming a Soul Ancestor-level powerhouse; it's terrifying, I heard his level has recently increased again, and the Star Luo Empire wants to grant him a title, but he couldn't care less. \""

"\"Really or not? You're speaking so mysteriously, it sounds like it's true. \""

Translation: "\"Real or fake? You say it so mysteriously, it sounds like it's true. \""

"\"I can prove he's telling the truth; someone in my family has joined the Pòtiān Sect. Their cultivation speed is almost godlike, but unfortunately I lack the talent and my martial spirit is quite ordinary, so I have no chance to join the Pòtiān Sect. \""

Translation: "\"I can prove he's telling the truth; someone in my family joined the Breaking Heaven Sect; their cultivation speed is godlike, but unfortunately I lack talent, my martial soul is also quite ordinary, so I have no fate with the Breaking Heaven Sect. \""

"\"You two couldn't be in cahoots, coming here together to put on a show for us, could you? \""

Translation: "\"You two wouldn't be colluding, coming together to put on a show for us, would you? \""

"Yang Yun always had a smile at the corner of his mouth."

Translation: "Yang Yun always had a smile at the corner of his mouth."

"Upon entering the venue, he saw Xue Qinghe standing at the entrance waiting for him."

Translation: "Upon entering the venue, he saw Snow Clear River standing at the doorway waiting for him."

"\"I didn't expect you to be interested in these matters; since you're here, would you like to sit with me? \" Xue Qinghe said with a gentle smile."

Translation: "\"I didn't expect you to be interested in these matters; since you're here, how about we sit together? \" Snow Clear River's face bore a gentle smile."

"Yang Yun rolled his eyes, then smiled and said: \"Of course it's fine; I, Yang Yun, act in an open and aboveboard manner; there's no need to hide my friendship with Elder Brother Xue, otherwise it would make me look guilty. \""

Translation: "Yang Yun rolled his eyes, then smiled: \"Of course it's fine; I, Yang Yun, act in an open and aboveboard manner; there's no need to hide my friendship with Elder Brother Snow, otherwise it would make me look guilty. \""

"Xue Qinghe understood that what Yang Yun was saying concerned his view of the Star Luo royal family."

Translation: "Snow Clear River knew that what Yang Yun said referred to his opinion of the Star Luo imperial family."

"The head of the major sect in Star Luo City actually stood together with the Tian Dou royal prince Xue Qinghe at the venue of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament."

Translation: "The sect master of a major sect in Star Luo City actually stood together at the venue of the continental elite soul master academy tournament with the Heaven Dou Crown Prince Snow Clear River."

"No matter how you look at it, it doesn't seem like nothing is going on."

Translation: "No matter how you look at it, it doesn't seem like nothing is going on."

"But if Yang Yun openly and candidly sits together with Xue Qinghe, then it's a different matter."

Translation: "But if Yang Yun openly and frankly sits together with Snow Clear River without any concealment, then it's different."

"In fact, given Yang Yun's rank as a ninety‑ninth‑level Limit Douluo, upon encountering an earthly emperor he need not bother with salutations or yielding; even showing contempt would be of no consequence."

Translation: "In fact, with Yang Yun's rank as a ninety-nine‑limit Douluo, upon seeing an earthly emperor he need not bother with salutations or yielding; even showing contempt would be no hindrance."

"On the field."

Translation: "On the field."

"Xue Qinghe and Yang Yun appeared simultaneously, sitting on the same parallel line, a sight that drew much attention."

Translation: "Snow Clear River and Yang Yun appeared simultaneously, sitting on the same parallel line position, drawing the attention of many."

"At this time, the Snow Night Emperor's toxin had not yet shown obvious signs; upon seeing Yang Yun, he rose, smiled, and greeted: \"Sect Master Yang, I didn't expect you to also be interested in watching such a match. \""

Translation: "At this time, the Snow Night Emperor's toxin showed no obvious signs; upon seeing Yang Yun, he rose and laughed, offering a greeting: \"Sect Master Yang, I didn't expect you to also be interested in watching such a match. \""

"A ninety‑ninth‑level Limit Douluo possesses power that transcends the mundane; a mere gesture can cause heaven‑shaking, earth‑splitting effects."

Translation: "A ninety‑nine‑limit Douluo's power already transcends the mundane; a mere gesture can cause heaven‑shaking, earth‑splitting effects."

"Especially since Yang Yun defeated one of the three former invincibles, the earth‑invincible Tang Chen, who has risen to prominence; this shows that Yang Yun and the sect behind him, the Pòtiān Sect, possess strength greater than that of the Haotian Sect."

Translation: "Especially since Yang Yun defeated one of the three former invincibles, the earth‑invincible Tang Chen, who had risen to power; this also shows that Yang Yun and the Breaking Heaven Sect behind him possess greater strength than the Clear Sky Sect."

"Furthermore, the hidden weapons still require Yang Yun's supply."

Translation: "Furthermore, the hidden weapons still require Yang Yun's supply."

"The Snow Night Emperor's attitude can be said to be quite courteous."

Translation: "The Snow Night Emperor's attitude can be said to be quite courteous."

"Yang Yun had nothing to worry about regarding a dying man; he smiled and nodded as a return greeting."

Translation: "Yang Yun had nothing to care about regarding a dying man; he smiled and nodded as a return salute."

"Ning Fengzhi came over at the right moment to smooth things over, saying: \"In the Blue Tyrant Academy's team, the only Soul King, Xiao Wu, is a ten‑thousand‑year spirit beast transformed under Sect Master Yang's cultivation; it's only natural for Sect Master Yang to come watch the match. \""

Translation: "Ning Fengzhi came over at the right moment to smooth things over, saying: \"In the Blue Overlord Academy's team, the sole Soul King, Xiao Wu, is a ten‑thousand‑year spirit beast transformed under Sect Master Yang's cultivation; it's normal for Sect Master Yang to come watch the match. \""

"\"Your Majesty, the Pòtiān Sect currently has at least five Soul Kings ranked ninety‑five or above on the surface; their strength is extremely formidable, so we must avoid antagonizing them. \""

Translation: "\"Your Majesty, the Breaking Heaven Sect currently has openly at least five Super Douluo of rank ninety‑five or above; its strength is extremely strong, and we must not provoke hostility with it. \""

"The Snow Night Emperor's eyes revealed a deep shade of apprehension."

Translation: "The Snow Night Emperor's eyes showed a deep hue of apprehension."

"Title‑held Douluos are the highest‑end combat power that the Tian Dou Empire lacks most; even the friendly Toxic Douluo who was on good terms has gone to the Pòtiān Sect to serve as an offering."

Translation: "Title Douluo—the Heaven Dou Empire's most lacking high‑end combat power is precisely Title Douluo; even the friendly Poison Douluo they openly associate with has gone to serve as an offering to the Breaking Heaven Sect."

"The empire possesses an extraordinarily large army, but its numbers probably cannot restrain the ninety‑ninth‑level Limit Douluo Yang Yun."

Translation: "The empire possesses an extraordinarily huge army, but its numbers probably cannot restrain Yang Yun, the ninety‑nine‑limit Douluo."

(End of chapter)