Chapter 181: with translation of chapter title

Little did they know, on the smokeless battlefield the sole winner was a big hand secretly pulling the strings.

Translation: Little did they know, on the smokeless battlefield the sole winner was a big hand secretly pulling the strings.

Little did they know, on the smokeless battlefield the sole winner was a big hand secretly pulling the strings.

Behind the avalanche lies earth fire, which is Yang Yun; behind the Snow Clear River lies the Spirit Hall.

Translation: Behind Xue Beng is the earth fire, that is Yang Yun; behind Xue Qinghe is the Spirit Hall.

We need to keep names as per glossary: Xue Beng, Yang Yun, Xue Qinghe, the Spirit Hall.

Their unseen rivalry hinges on information disparity, and the gap is constantly being widened for both sides.

Translation: In their invisible contest, the gap lies in the information difference; and both sides are continually having the gap widened.

Better: In their unseen contest, the gap lies in the information difference; and both sides are continually seeing the gap widen.

We'll produce: In their unseen contest, the gap lies in the information difference; and both sides are continually seeing the gap widen.

Just as the unit Ah Li helped train has been collectively raised to Soul Sovereign level or higher, most Soul Masters never progress beyond Soul Ancestor in their lifetime.

Translation: Just like the troop A Li helped train, which has overall risen to Soul Elder and above; even though most spirit masters never surpass Soul Ancestor in their lifetime.

We need to use Soul Elder, Soul Ancestor. Also 'Soul Master' is generic.

But when the basic numbers go up, they also become a force not to be ignored.

Translation: But once the base numbers go up, it becomes a force not to be ignored.

Snow Star has secretly enlisted Ah Li to help train nearly ten thousand troops, forming a formidable force.

Translation: Such a force not to be ignored, Xue Xing has secretly asked A Li to help train nearly ten thousand troops.

A small portion with some talent have already reached Soul Ancestor level or higher.

Translation: Among them, a small portion with some talent has already reached Soul Ancestor or even higher.

Similarly, Snow Clear River has three thousand hidden troops ready for deployment, and each side holds secret advantages the other doesn't know about.

Translation: Likewise, Xue Qinghe still has three thousand hidden troops outside, ready to be dispatched at any moment; both sides have hidden cards the other doesn't know about.

Both sides are still in the strategic maneuvering phase.

Translation: Both sides are still in the gaming stage.

Emperor Xue Ye sits firmly on the fishing platform, aided by Dugu Bo and Yang Wu Di in detoxifying; Snow Clear River thinks it can easily poison Emperor Xue Ye, but it's far from simple.

Translation: Snow Night Great Emperor Xue Ye Dadi sits steady at the fishing platform, with Dugu Bo and Yang Wudi jointly helping to detoxify; Xue Qinghe wanting to casually poison Xue Ye Dadi is not that simple.

We need to decide how to translate Xue Ye Dadi; we'll use Xue Ye Dadi. 'Fishing platform' refers to a fishing platform. 'Jointly helping to detoxify' means jointly helping to detoxify. 'Wanting to casually poison Xue Ye Dadi is not that simple' means wanting to casually poison Xue Ye Dadi is not that simple.

For now, Xue Ye must prevent Qian Renxue from returning to the Tian Dou Empire, so he cannot die.

Translation: At least for the time being, Xue Ye Dadi must keep Qian Renxue from returning to the Tian Dou Empire; therefore he cannot die.

Otherwise, Qian Renxue would fail and return to the Spirit Hall, inheriting a first‑level god's position alongside Bibi Dong—this would be no laughing matter.

Translation: Otherwise, if Qian Renxue fails and returns to the Spirit Hall, she and Bibi Dong would each inherit a first-rank god's divine position; that joke would be blown way out of proportion.

Don't end up capsizing in a gutter.

Translation: Don't end up capsizing in a gutter.

Yang Yun may be able to oppose the gods' power, but that doesn't mean his Broken Heaven Sect can do the same.

Translation: Yang Yun himself can resist the power of gods, but that doesn't mean his Breaking Heaven Sect can also stand against gods.

A 99th‑rank Limit Douluo and a 100‑rank god differ by just one rank, but their strength gap is enormous.

Translation: The 99th-rank Limit Douluo and the 100th-rank God differ by only one rank, yet the gap in strength is heaven and earth.

Currently, the only one in the Broken Heaven Sect who can be confident of opposing the gods is probably Yang Po Xue alone, thanks to the sacrifice that made the Blood‑Red Nine‑Headed Bat King his second martial spirit.

Translation: As far as the Breaking Heaven Sect goes, the only one who can claim confidence in resisting gods is Yang Posue alone; this is all thanks to the sacrifice that made the Crimson Nine-Headed Bat King his second martial soul.

It lets Yang Po Xue swiftly increase his soul power by leveraging his strong physique.

Translation: It allows Yang Posue to quickly boost his soul power relying on his powerful physique.

Barring any surprise, the Blood‑Red Nine‑Headed Bat King's soul rings should all be red, and the sea hides countless 100,000‑year spirit beasts.

Translation: If nothing unexpected, the Crimson Nine-Headed Bat King's spirit rings should all be red; the sea hides vast numbers of 100,000-year spirit beasts.

Yang Po Xue follows Shui Bing Er to assist the sect in breaking through the nine‑ring Title Douluo's hunt for soul rings, and if he encounters a suitable 100,000‑year spirit beast during this period...

Translation: Yang Posue follows Shui Bing'er to help the sect break through as a nine-ring Title Douluo hunting spirit rings; during this period, if he can encounter a suitable 100,000-year spirit beast.

He certainly won't pass up the opportunity to acquire a soul ring.

Translation: He surely won't let the chance to obtain a spirit ring slip by.

Besides, she has already reached Title Douluo level, so she can add soul rings to her second martial spirit without fear of being unable to withstand them.

Translation: Moreover, she herself has already broken through as a Title Douluo, fully capable of adding a spirit ring to her second martial soul without worrying about not being able to bear it.

Besides that.

Translation: Besides that.

I'm afraid even Shui Bing Er would find it hard to contend with a first‑level god.

Translation: Even Shui Bing'er would probably struggle to resist a first-rank god.

Ye Ling Ling is a nursemaid who doesn't do much in battle, but she can help Yang Yun and Yang Po Xue recover.

Translation: Ye Lingling is a nursemaid; she can contribute little in battle, but she can help Yang Yun and Yang Posue recover their condition.

The precondition is that she can avoid being killed.

Translation: The premise is that she can keep herself from being sliced to death.

It's also unclear whether the spear formation, given its unknown size and the cultivation of its soul masters, can fend off the gods' attacks.

Translation: It's also unknown whether the spear formation, with its numbers and the cultivators' strength, can withstand a god's attack.

According to Yang Yun's expectations, future foes may include not only Tang San and the Asura God behind him, but also Bibi Dong, the Rakshasa God, and Qian Renxue's Angel God.

Translation: According to Yang Yun's expectations, in the future they may have to face not only Tang San and the Asura God behind him, but also Bibi Dong, the Rakshasa God, and Qian Renxue's Angel God.

Qian Renxue may take a liking to me, but if she truly interferes with my core interests...

Translation: Although Qian Renxue has some interest in me, if she truly touches core interests.

This crazy woman is absolutely incapable of showing mercy.

Translation: This crazy woman is absolutely incapable of being soft-hearted.

Yang Yun's aversion to her and his disregard for some of her erratic behavior stem from this.

Translation: Yang Yun's dislike of her and his complete disregard for some of her crazy behavior is also for this reason.

Interests always come first for Qian Renxue—I don't even know where I stand; such a woman is unacceptable.

Translation: Interests forever occupy Qian Renxue's top spot; I don't even know where I rank; this kind of woman must not be tolerated.

Playing around, we still don't know who will end up losing.

Translation: Playing. Still don't know who will lose out.

Furthermore, Qian Renxue isn't someone you can casually mess with, so you can't afford to play games with her—in fact, you can't even begin.

Translation: Furthermore, Qian Renxue is not a woman easily given for free, so playing is unaffordable; more accurately, it's unaffordable to play.

She can join you in madness, but she won't easily go along with your actions.

Translation: She can accompany you in madness, but she will never easily accompany you in the act.

Literally speaking! A few days later, the Custody Hall, acting on Yang Yun's instructions, went to the Blue Electric Tyrant Dragon family to carry out repairs and reconstruction, while the Seven Treasure Glazed Glass Sect spent heavily to commission a task under Yang Yun's Broken Heaven Sect.

Translation: Literally meaning! A few days later. The Preservation Protection Hall, after receiving Yang Yun's instructions, went to the Blue Electric Tyrant Dragon Family to carry out repairs and reconstruction; the Seven Treasure Glazed Glass Sect spent a large sum to commission a task from Yang Yun's Breaking Heaven Sect.

Protect the remaining members of the Seven Treasure Glazed Glass Sect, especially Ning Rongrong, making them the top protection priority.

Translation: Protect the remaining members of the Seven Treasure Glazed Glass Sect, especially Ning Rongrong; they are to be the key protection targets.

Even if the Seven Treasure Glazed Glass Sect tries to seize those family‑owned industries, it's not simple—the Spirit Hall, or rather Bibi Dong who secretly controls those kingdoms and duchies, won't let go of these lucrative assets about to be swallowed.

Translation: The Seven Treasure Glazed Glass Sect wanting to take over those family-owned industries is not easy either; the Spirit Hall, or rather Bibi Dong secretly controlling those kingdoms and duchies, would not let go of these choice morsels about to be swallowed.

At this point, one of the Seven Treasure Glazed Glass Sect's two Title Douluo must go to the scene to deal with it.

Translation: At this point, one of the Two Title Douluo of the Seven Treasure Glazed Glass Sect needs to go to the site to handle it.

As for the Sword Bone Douluo, the two best suited for this job are the Sword Douluo; compared to the Bone Douluo, the Sword Douluo excels more in attack.

Translation: As for the Sword Bone Douluo, the two most suitable for this task are the Sword Douluo; compared to the Bone Douluo, the Sword Douluo excels more and focuses on attack.

The Bone Douluo's Bone Dragon martial soul extends into space, and its defensive power is astonishingly high, ranking among the best on the continent.

Translation: The Bone Douluo's Bone Dragon martial soul reaches into space, and its defensive power is astonishingly strong, ranking among the top martial souls on the entire continent.

It's more appropriate to stay close to Ning Fengzhi for personal protection.

Translation: Staying by Ning Fengzhi's side to provide close protection is more suitable.

Even if an arm is severed.

Translation: Even if one arm is cut off.

Even a Super Douluo isn't something others can easily handle.

Translation: Even a Super Douluo is not something others can easily handle.

Moreover, the biggest cost in the tasks issued by the Broken Heaven Sect is hiring a Title Douluo.

Translation: Furthermore, the main part of the large sum in the mission issued by the Breaking Heaven Sect is still hiring a Title Douluo.

The inner hall's Title Douluo, wielding the Breaking Soul Spear martial spirit, partly fills the role of the Sword Douluo.

Translation: The Inner Hall's Title Douluo, whose martial soul is the Breaking Soul Spear, to some extent makes up for the position of the Sword Douluo.

Furthermore, given Yang Yun's reputation, the Spirit Hall would have to think twice before acting after seeing the Broken Heaven Sect's members.

Translation: Moreover, with Yang Yun's reputation abroad, after seeing the members of the Breaking Heaven Sect, the Spirit Hall would have to weigh its chances before acting.

Du Gu Yan's comment to the Golden Crocodile Douluo back then was still passed along afterward—of course it wasn't spread by the Spirit Hall but by the Blue Electric Tyrant Dragon.

Translation: Du Gu Yan's words to the Golden Crocodile Douluo back then were still passed on afterward; of course it wasn't leaked by the Spirit Hall but by the Blue Electric Tyrant Dragon.

Or maybe it was Yu Tian Heng.

Translation: Or perhaps it was Yu Tianheng.

The only ones the Spirit Hall can send for such tasks are absolute die‑hards, with zero risk of information leakage.

Translation: Those the Spirit Hall sends out to do such things are absolutely dead men among dead men; there is absolutely no risk of leaking information.

Anyone who gives it a thought knows this couldn't have come from the Spirit Hall.

Translation: Anyone with a bit of sense knows this couldn't have been leaked by the Spirit Hall.

Yu Tian Heng's main aim in spreading this was to make every faction realize the Spirit Hall isn't the sole hegemon; another force can keep it in check.

Translation: Yu Tianheng's main purpose in spreading this message is to let all forces understand that the Spirit Hall is not the sole dominant power; there is another force that can check it.

And for the time being, this force remains neutral.

Translation: And this force is temporarily neutral.

This also indirectly led the Seven Treasure Glazed Glass Sect to come forward and issue the task.

Translation: This also indirectly prompted the Seven Treasure Glazed Glass Sect to come and issue a mission.

Ning Fengzhi was overwhelmed, so he didn't come personally to place the order; it was the Sword Douluo who came to do so.

Translation: Ning Fengzhi is so busy he's burnt out; he didn't come in person to issue the commission; it was the Sword Douluo who came to do so.

He simply came, quickly placed the order, and left just as fast; despite still bearing a proud, one‑armed bearing that didn't conceal his sharp aura, Yang Yun could tell the Sword Douluo's overall aura was somewhat subdued.

Translation: He merely came, hastily issued the commission, then hastily left; although he still bore a proud, one-armed stance that did not hide his sharp aura, Yang Yun could indeed see that the Sword Douluo's overall aura was comparatively repressed.

They nodded in greeting, after which the Sword Douluo hurriedly left.

Translation: The two nodded as a greeting; after that, the Sword Douluo hurriedly left.

The domain of the Blue Electric Tyrant Dragon family.

Translation: The Blue Electric Tyrant Dragon Family's territory.

After entering through the entrance, Yang Yun surged straight up into the clouds and looked down from above.

Translation: After Yang Yun entered through the entrance, he rushed upward and possessed the view to look down.

He took in the full layout of all the surrounding mountains, rivers, and lakes, as well as the operating principles of the natural grand formation.

Translation: All the surrounding mountains, rivers, lakes, and marshes' courses and the operation patterns of the natural grand formation were fully in sight.

A Li, I remember you said you read extensively before becoming an artifact spirit; help me simulate and deduce whether this naturally formed grand formation still has room for improvement.

The Spirit Hall's people have already entered once; if this grand formation hasn't changed at all, I'm afraid it can only be abandoned and left for the Blue Electric Overlord Dragon family to continue using as their clan grounds.

Although this family now has few remaining members.

After A Li went online, using Yang Yun's gaze he took a look at the trend of the mountains below; after pondering for a long time, he replied: 'Good; this place is very similar to the direction of the dragon veins; however, the emphasis on the maze formation's direction is a bit more.'

Add a killing formation and an illusion formation to the basis of this maze formation; then transfer some of the original maze formation's formation bases and eyes; since you intend to have this grand formation, why not directly set up a Heart-Refining Tower as the formation eye.

Yang Yun revealed a faint smile: 'Good, that's exactly what I intended!'

(End of chapter)