Chapter 31

「If Hongjun truly comes from the future, we cannot let him seize the initiative, friends; if one day we face Hongjun, shall we join forces? 」

「If Hongjun truly comes from the future, we cannot let him seize the initiative, friends; if one day we face Hongjun, shall we join forces? 」

Rahu, as Hongjun's enemy of the Great Dao, naturally was the first to jump out and echo.

Rahu, as Hongjun's enemy of the Great Dao, naturally was the first to jump out and echo.

Everyone thus made a verbal agreement: if there is a future dispute over the Dao, we will first join forces to defeat Hongjun, then each contend for the Dao!

Translation: "Everyone then made a verbal agreement: if there is a future Dao dispute, we will first join forces to defeat Hongjun, then each contend for the Dao!" Need to keep exclamation.

「Since I already have an answer regarding Hongjun, I will take my leave first; nevertheless, thank you, fellow Daoist, for clearing up my doubts! 」

Translation: ""Since I already have an answer regarding Hongjun, I will take my leave first, but thank you, fellow Daoist, for clearing my doubts!""

Yang Mei originally came for the matter of Hongjun; although he is also quite interested in the Dao of the world, his true form being a hollow willow, he also harbors inner space within, but he cannot walk the Dao of the world.

Translation: "Yangmei originally came for the matter of Hongjun; although he is also very interested in the Way of the World, his true form being a hollow willow, he also harbors inner space within, but he cannot walk the Way of the World."

His true form being a hollow willow, he also harbors inner space within.

The Dao of the world is not something one can embark upon merely by opening up a single great thousand worlds; one who opens the world must have comprehended all three thousand laws.

Translation: "The Way of the World is not simply something one can walk by opening up a single great thousand worlds; one needs the world-opener to have comprehended all three thousand laws."

Just like Pangu, who used his body as the boundary to open up the primordial world, the three ways of heaven, earth, and man encompass the three thousand laws! Zhu Qingyun, of the myriad heavens and worlds, take the Literary Dao Great World as the main world, and the three thousand great worlds as the heavenly worlds!

Translation: "Just like Pangu, using his body as the boundary, he opened up the primordial world; the three ways of heaven, earth, and man contain the three thousand laws! Zhu Qingyun, the myriad heavens and worlds, take the Literary Dao Great World as the main world, and the three thousand great worlds as the heavenly worlds!"

Furthermore, that Hongjun of unknown origin, who can wield the power of the degenerate Dharma, must certainly have mastered a perfect world!

Furthermore, that Hongjun of unknown origin, who can wield the power of the degenerate Dharma, must certainly have mastered a perfect world!

Translation: "Likewise, that Hongjun of unknown origin, who can wield the power of the degenerate Dharma, must surely have mastered a perfect world!"

「Fellow Daoist, I have come to ask about the Dao, to ask about the Dao of the world! 」

Translation: ""Fellow Daoist, I have come to ask about the Dao, to ask about the Way of the World!""

After Yang Mei left, Rahu took out a formation diagram and handed it to Zhu Qingyun.

Translation: "After Yangmei left, Rahu took out a formation diagram and handed it to Zhu Qingyun."

「This is the Slaying Immortal Sword Formation I have comprehended! Furthermore, I can promise you, fellow Daoist, a condition that does not violate your Dao heart! 」

Translation: ""This is the Slay Immortal Sword Formation I have comprehended! Moreover, I can promise you a fellow Daoist a condition that does not violate the Dao-heart!""

Slaying Immortal Sword Formation!

Translation: "Slay Immortal Sword Formation!"

No matter the era, this is the Primordial World's number one killing formation! In the original history, Rahu relied on it to single-handedly oppose Hongjun, Yang Mei, Yin-Yang, and Heaven-Earth; with the aid of detonating the Western earth veins' power, Yin-Yang and Heaven-Earth perished! The Tongtian Sect Leader, relying on this formation alone, fought the Four Saints alone, seeking to shatter the world and reestablish earth, wind, water, and fire!

Translation: "No matter the era, it is the primordial world's number one killing formation! In the original history, Rahu relied on it to single-handedly oppose Hongjun, Yangmei, yin and yang, and Heaven and Earth, aided by drawing out the power of the Western earth veins, causing yin and yang and Heaven and Earth to perish! Tongtian Jiaozhu relied on it to single-handedly fight the Four Saints, seeking to shatter the world and reestablish the earth's wind, water, fire, and earth!"

Certainly, their own formidable strength plays a role, but the Slaying Immortal Sword Formation also absolutely played an enormous part in this!

Having received the Slaying Immortal formation diagram, focusing his gaze upon it, Zhu Qingyun's heaven-defying comprehension came into play.

Translation: "Certainly, their own formidable strength plays a part, but the Slay Immortal Sword Formation also absolutely played an enormous role in this!"

【You observe and practice the Slaying Immortal Sword Formation; your comprehension of formation Dao laws increases; current mastery, 33%!】

Translation: "Having received the Slay Immortal Formation diagram, focusing his gaze upon it, Zhu Qingyun's heaven-defying comprehension came into play."

【You derive myriad ways from the Literary Dao, and by reversing the formation Dao laws you infer the Literary Dao laws; the Literary Dao laws gain a slight boost!】

Translation: "【Observing the Slay Immortal Sword Formation, your comprehension of formation Dao laws increases; current mastery, 33%!】"

We need to keep the brackets and content exactly? We'll translate inside but keep the brackets. The Chinese line uses 【】. We'll keep them.

【You observe and practice the Slaying Immortal Sword Formation; you have comprehended the Slaying Immortal Sword Formation!】

Translation: "【By deriving myriad Daos from the Literary Dao, and using formation Dao laws to inversely push the Literary Dao laws, the Literary Dao laws gain a slight increase!】"

……

Translation: "……" (just keep the ellipsis). We'll output the same.

【After comprehending the Slaying Immortal Sword Formation, your grasp of formation Dao laws deepens as you master the Primordial World's number one killing formation and number one great defensive formation; current mastery, 42%!】

Translation: "【Observing the Slay Immortal Sword Formation, you have comprehended the Slay Immortal Sword Formation!】"

【You derive myriad ways from the Literary Dao, and by reversing the formation Dao laws you infer the Literary Dao laws; your comprehension of the Literary Dao laws increases; current mastery, 66%!】

Translation: "【After comprehending the Slay Immortal Sword Formation, your grasp of the primordial world's number one killing formation and number one great defensive formation deepens your comprehension of formation Dao laws; current mastery, 42%!】"

Whenever Zhu Qingyun's other laws improve, they reciprocally nourish the Literary Dao, granting it a slight boost; at this moment, the formation Dao reciprocates, and the Literary Dao finally achieves a breakthrough.

Translation: "【By deriving myriad Daos from the Literary Dao, and using formation Dao laws to inversely push the Literary Dao laws, your comprehension of the Literary Dao laws increases; current mastery, 66%!】"

「Huh? 」

Translation: "Whenever Zhu Qingyun's other laws gain an increase, they reciprocally nourish the Literary Dao laws, giving them a slight boost; at this moment, the formation Dao laws reciprocate, and the Literary Dao laws finally achieve a breakthrough."

Just as Zhu Qingyun had comprehended the Slaying Immortal formation diagram and was about to return it to Rahu, he discovered that Fuxi's entire gaze was fixed upon the diagram, with a faint flow of formation Dao power circulating on his person.

Translation: ""Huh?""

Indeed, as one of the three grand masters of formations in the future Primordial World, Fuxi's aptitude in formation Dao is naturally extremely high.

Translation: "Just as Zhu Qingyun had comprehended the Slay Immortal Formation diagram and was about to return it to Rahu, he discovered that Fuxi's entire gaze was focused upon the Slay Immortal Formation diagram, with a faint flow of formation Dao law power circulating on his body."

With a light chuckle, Zhu Qingyun handed the Slaying Immortal formation diagram to Fuxi.

Translation: "Indeed, as one of the three great formation masters of the primordial world to come, Fuxi's comprehension of formation Dao is naturally extremely high."

「Disciple, study the Slaying Immortal formation diagram well; when I have finished expounding the Dao to Rahu, fellow Daoist! 」

Translation: "With a light chuckle, Zhu Qingyun handed the Slay Immortal Formation diagram to Fuxi."

In a wave of his hand, Zhu Qingyun took both Fuxi and the Fuxi who was clutching the formation diagram as if it were a priceless treasure into his inner Literary Dao Great World, simultaneously sending a secret mental transmission.

Translation: ""Disciple, you should diligently contemplate the Slay Immortal Formation diagram; after I give fellow Daoist Rahu a lecture on the Dao!""

「This is the Literary Dao Great World I have created; disciple, I hope that after the lecture concludes, you can use this to break through the Literary Dao Mixed Yuan! 」 Upon hearing these words, Fuxi gazed at the Literary Dao Great World before him and respectfully performed a salute toward the sky.

Translation: "In a wave of his hand, Zhu Qingyun took Fuxi and the Fuxi who clung to the formation diagram as if it were a precious treasure into his inner Literary Dao Great World, simultaneously sending a secret mental transmission."

Zhu Qingyun took both Fuxi and the Fuxi who was clutching the formation diagram as if it were a priceless treasure into his inner Literary Dao Great World.

Thereafter, he eagerly embraced the Slaying Immortal formation diagram and flew beneath the World Tree to contemplate it! 「My Dao of the world is for the myriad heavens and worlds……」

Translation: ""This is the Literary Dao Great World I have created; disciple, I hope that after the lecture on the Dao, you can break through to the Literary Dao Primordial by means of this!" Upon hearing these words, Fuxi gazed at the Literary Dao Great World before him and respectfully performed a salute to the sky."

As the lecture's voice rose, Rahu swallowed the words on his lips and attentively listened to Zhu Qingyun's understanding of the Dao of the world.

Translation: ""Fuxi respectfully follows the master's command!""

Rahu wished to open another realm beyond the Primordial World, naming it the Heavenly Demon Realm, but he had no idea how to ensure that after its creation it could merge into the Primordial World; however, under Zhu Qingyun's exposition of the Dao of the world, he gradually gained some insight.

Translation: "Thereafter, he eagerly clutched the Slay Immortal Formation diagram and flew beneath the World Tree to contemplate the diagram! ""My Way of the World is for the myriad heavens and worlds...""

「Myriad heavens and worlds, is the Literary Dao primary? 」

Translation: "As the lecture on the Dao began to rise, Rahu swallowed the words he had been about to speak, and attentively listened to Zhu Qingyun's understanding of the Way of the World."

「Then, can my Heavenly Demon Realm rely upon the Primordial World? 」

Translation: "Rahu wished to open another realm beyond the primordial world, named the Heavenly Demon Realm, but he had no idea how to ensure that after its opening it could merge into the primordial world; however, under Zhu Qingyun's exposition of the Way of the World, he gradually gained some insight."

Countless insights welled up in his heart; Rahu knew his grasp of the Dao of the world had deepened another step, and he could not help but clap and laugh heartily! 「As for the use of worldly power, in my view it is simply how to transform worldly power into laws; in this regard, my Dao of the myriad heavens and worlds holds great advantage……」

Translation: ""Myriad heavens and worlds, is the Literary Dao primary?""

In the myriad heavens and worlds, each great world is primarily governed by a single law; moreover, Zhu Qingyun has comprehended the Literary Dao's derivation of myriad ways, so transforming worldly power into lawful power is naturally not difficult.

Translation: ""Then, can my Heavenly Demon Realm rely upon the primordial world?""

However, Rahu first failed to successfully open the demon realm, obtaining no verification; second, he lacked mastery of the demon's derivation of myriad ways; thus, what he heard was vague and confusing, leaving him scratching his head and ears.

Translation: "Countless insights welled up in his heart; Rahu knew his grasp of the Way of the World had deepened another step, and he could not help but clap his hands and laugh loudly! ""As for the use of worldly power, in my view, it is simply how to transform worldly power into laws; in this regard, my Way of the Myriad Heavens and Worlds has a great advantage...""

The Dao of the world is exceedingly complex; therefore, this lecture lasted a full three thousand years.

Translation: "In the myriad heavens and worlds, each great world takes a single law as its main; furthermore, Zhu Qingyun has comprehended the Literary Dao giving rise to myriad Daos, so the transformation of worldly power into lawful power is naturally not difficult."

Yin-Yang and Heaven-Earth, after listening for a thousand years, found Zhu Qingyun's explanations becoming ever more profound; as two dullards in worldly Dao, they could not bear even a second, choosing to shut off their five senses and six consciousnesses and run to the Divine Water Lake to contemplate the Dao.

Translation: "However, Rahu first failed to successfully open the demon realm, obtaining no verification; second, he had not mastered the demonic derivation of myriad Daos, thus he listened in a daze, scratching his head and cheeks."

Nüwa, on the other hand, listened attentively throughout and actually displayed extraordinary comprehension in this regard! In the first thousand years, she opened the inner space of the River and Earth Altar Diagram into a Great World of Creation and Martial Dao! Since she had already broken through the Mixed Yuan in both laws, upon opening it she immediately attained a high-level great thousand world capable of birthing life! In the second thousand years, she took the Three-Light Divine Water, accelerating the process of life's birth in the world; while listening to the Dao, she observed the evolution of life, and countless insights into the Way of Creation welled up in her heart.

Translation: "The Way of the World is exceedingly complex; therefore, this lecture on the Dao lasted a full three thousand years."

In the third thousand year, as Zhu Qingyun's lecture concluded, a strand of worldly power appeared at Nüwa's fingertip.

Translation: "After listening for a thousand years, yin and yang and Heaven and Earth, as Zhu Qingyun's exposition grew more profound, these two dullards in the Way of the World could not bear even a second; they chose to shut off their five senses and six consciousnesses, running to the Divine Water Lake to contemplate the Dao."

We need to keep yin/yang as yin/yang, translate Heaven and Earth as Heaven and Earth, render 'poor students' as 'dullards', and keep 'five senses and six consciousnesses' unchanged.

Zhu Qingyun and Rahu, seeing this power, could not help but stare agape.

Translation: "Nüwa, on the other hand, listened attentively throughout, and indeed displayed extraordinary comprehension in this regard! In the first thousand years, she opened the inner space of the River and Earth Altar Diagram into a Great World of Creation and Martial Dao! Since she had already broken through to the Primordial in both laws, upon opening it became a high-level great thousand world capable of birthing life! In the second thousand years, she took the Three-Light Divine Water, accelerating the process of life's birth in the world; while listening to the Dao, she observed the evolution of life, and countless insights into the Way of Creation welled up in her heart."

We need to keep Nüwa as Nüwa (standard), translate Mountain River Altar Diagram as 'River and Earth Altar Diagram', translate Great World of Creation and Martial Dao as 'Great World of Creation and Martial Dao', translate Three-Light Divine Water as 'Three-Light Divine Water', and keep Way of Creation as 'Way of Creation'.

Could it be that Nüwa's disciple also possesses heaven-defying comprehension? Rahu, meanwhile, could not help but doubt his own existence.

Translation: "In the third thousand year, as Zhu Qingyun's lecture on the Dao concluded, a strand of worldly power appeared at Nüwa's fingertip."

Although, under Zhu Qingyun's exposition, he had a faint grasp of worldly power, he was about to verify it after returning from listening to the Dao.

Translation: "The fingertip trembled, and a breath of creation appeared upon the worldly power! Worldly power of creation!"

But compared to Nüwa, who now already commands the power of worldly creation, he could not help but doubt his own talent in the Dao of the world.

Translation: "Zhu Qingyun and Rahu, seeing this power, could not help but stare dumbfounded."

「No, it's fine if the Heavenly Fortune Daoist's comprehension is exaggerated, but how could the disciples he has taken in also be so exaggerated? 」

Translation: "Zhu Qingyun could not help but think."

Rahu felt a twinge of envy, but Nüwa's ability to comprehend the power of worldly creation shows that Zhu Qingyun's lecture just now was indeed without concealment.

Translation: "Could it be that Nüwa's disciple also possesses heaven-defying comprehension? Rahu, meanwhile, could not help but doubt his life."

Moreover, the surprises brought to Zhu Qingyun by his disciples are far from over.

Translation: "Although under Zhu Qingyun's explanation I have faintly grasped some worldly power, I was about to return after listening to the Dao to verify it."

But compared to Nüwa, who has already mastered the power of world creation, he can't help doubting his own talent in the Way of the World.

Translation: "But compared to Nüwa, who now has mastered the worldly power of creation, he cannot help but doubt his talent in the Way of the World."

No, it's fine if this Heavenly Fate Daoist's comprehension is exaggerated, but why are the disciples he took on also so exaggerated?

Translation: ""No, it's fine if the Heavenly Fortune Daoist's comprehension is exaggerated, but how could his disciples also be so exaggerated?""

Rahu looked on with a hint of envy, but Nüwa's ability to comprehend the power of world creation shows that Zhù Qīngyún's earlier lecture was indeed without concealment.

Translation: "Rahu felt a hint of envy in his eyes, but Nüwa's ability to comprehend the worldly power of creation shows that Zhu Qingyun's lecture just now was indeed not concealing anything."

Moreover, the surprises brought by his disciples go beyond these.

Translation: "Moreover, the surprises brought to Zhu Qingyun by his disciples are not limited to these."

In the Literary Dao Great World, after a thousand years, Fuxi, having comprehended the Slay Immortal Formation Diagram, hit a bottleneck, and then began to carefully contemplate the Literary Dao Great World.

Upon encountering the first sentient being of the Literary Dao Great World, 'Yun', Fuxi communicated with it and together they wandered the world, finally breaking through to the Literary Dao Primordial after two thousand years! 【The Literary Dao's first Primordial is born; as the Venerable of the Literary Dao, you receive reciprocal nourishment, your comprehension of the Literary Dao increases, current mastery: 69%!】

(End of chapter)