Chapter 4: with translation of chapter title

"Heh, if we talk about having the most affinity, would it be your turn, Ancestral Dragon? The treasure is clearly in the East Sea, so why would Dao friends Hongjun, YinYang, and Qiankun arrive before you?"

But need to be faithful, not add extra. Let's translate precisely.

Heh, if we're talking about having the most affinity, would it be your turn, Ancestral Dragon? The treasure is clearly in the East Sea, so why would Dao friends Hongjun, YinYang, and Qiankun arrive before you?

We need to keep the quotes? The Chinese includes quotation marks. We should translate the content inside quotes, preserving the tone. Probably keep the quotation marks? The instruction: translate faithfully, not add. The original includes 「」 which are Chinese quotation marks. In English we can use double quotes or keep as is? Usually we replace with English quotes. It's okay.

We'll output: 【1】 "Heh, if we talk about having the most affinity, would it be your turn, Ancestral Dragon? The treasure is clearly in the East Sea, so why would Dao friends Hongjun, YinYang, and Qiankun arrive before you?"

Heh, if we talk about having the most affinity, would it be your turn, Ancestral Dragon? The treasure is clearly in the East Sea, why would Dao friends Hongjun, YinYang, and Qiankun arrive before you?

Heh, if we talk about having the most affinity, would it be your turn, Ancestral Dragon? The treasure is clearly in the East Sea, so why would Dao friends Hongjun, YinYang, and Qiankun arrive before you?

We'll keep as close.

The Primordial Qilin also let out a scoffing laugh, obviously not refuting the Ancestral Dragon's words.

Translation: "The Primordial Qilin also snorted in disdain, obviously not denying the Ancestral Dragon's words."

The Primordial Qilin also snorted, obviously not refuting the Ancestral Dragon's words.

The three chiefs of the Primordial Tribes were talking among themselves, obviously not regarding Zhu Qingyun.

Translation: "The three chiefs of the Primordial Tribes were talking to themselves, obviously not taking Zhu Qingyun into account."

The three chiefs of the Primordial Tribes were talking among themselves, obviously not regarding Zhu Qingyun.

In the Honghuang land, those who possess treasures dwell; the three chiefs have time to trash talk here, why not practice?

Translation: "In the vast wilderness of Honghuang, those with treasures dwell here; the three chiefs have time to trash talk here, why not practice instead?"

In the Honghuang land, those who possess treasures dwell; the three chiefs have time to trash talk here, why not practice?

Luo Hu spoke from the shadows.

Translation: "Rahu spoke from the shadows."

Because he changed his tone, the three Ancestral Dragons couldn't tell who was provoking.

Translation: "Because he changed his tone, the three Ancestral Dragons could not tell who was provoking."

However, after establishing their tribes, the three Ancestral Dragons had already realized their own path to enlightenment—

Translation: "However, after establishing their tribes, the three Ancestral Dragons had long understood their own path to proving the Dao—"

To dominate the Honghuang, gather supreme fortune, and in one fell swoop attain the Dao as a Mixed Yuan Luo Golden Immortal! And during the period when ferocious beasts were gradually wiped out, the three tribes are now each other's greatest rivals!

Translation: "To dominate Honghuang, gather supreme fortune, and in one fell swoop prove the Dao as a Mixed Yuan Great Golden Immortal! And during the period when ferocious beasts were gradually wiped out, the three tribes are now each other's greatest rivals!"

The Ancestral Dragon surpasses both the Primordial Phoenix and the Primordial Qilin in numbers and cultivation.

Translation: "The Ancestral Dragon surpasses the Primordial Phoenix and Primordial Qilin both in tribe numbers and personal cultivation."

Therefore, he doesn't care who is stirring up trouble; plus, the East Sea is his home turf, and he's eager to test his strength against the Primordial Phoenix and Primordial Qilin!

Translation: "Therefore, he doesn't care who is stirring up relations; moreover, the East Sea is his home turf, and he now wants to test his mettle against the Primordial Phoenix and Primordial Qilin!"

The Ancestral Dragon remained silent, then launched the thirty-six Sea-Stabilizing Divine Pearls at the Primordial Qilin.

Translation: "The Ancestral Dragon remained silent, launching the thirty-six Dinghai Divine Pearls, which he hurled at the Primordial Qilin."

The thirty-six Sea-Stabilizing Divine Pearls are each a top-grade innate spiritual treasure; together they form a set that is even a supreme innate spiritual treasure!

Translation: "The thirty-six Dinghai Divine Pearls are each a top-grade innate spiritual treasure; combined as a set, they become a supreme-grade innate spiritual treasure!"

In terms of power alone, they are not far from an innate supreme treasure.

Translation: "In terms of power alone, they are not far from an innate supreme treasure."

Facing the Ancestral Dragon's sneak attack, the Primordial Qilin was prepared, raising an earth-yellow flag to shield itself—this flag is precisely the Wuji Xinghuang Banner, one of the Innate Five Direction Flags.

Translation: "Facing the Ancestral Dragon's sneak attack, the Primordial Qilin had long been prepared; seeing him produce a earth-yellow flag to protect his whole body! This flag is precisely the Wuji Xinghuang Flag, one of the Innate Five Direction Flags."

Then it unleashed the supreme innate spiritual treasure, the Qilin Seal, radiating five-colored divine light, smashing toward the Ancestral Dragon's forehead.

Translation: "Then he also produced the supreme-grade innate spiritual treasure, the Qilin Seal, radiating five-colored divine light, and slapped it toward the Ancestral Dragon's forehead!"

The Primordial Phoenix, which had already agreed to join forces with the Qilin, was certainly not idle.

Translation: "The Primordial Phoenix, who had long agreed to join forces with the Primordial Qilin, was certainly not idle."

It cast off the Earth-Scorching Flame Banner, planting it before itself, then spread its wings as each feather glowed red!

Translation: "He threw off the Li Di Flame Light Banner, planting it before him, then spread his wings, each feather glowing red!"

Instantly, strands of undying fire, empowered by the supreme innate spiritual treasure Phoenix Feather, surged as towering flames scorching the Ancestral Dragon.

Translation: "Instantly, strands of undying fire, empowered by the supreme-grade innate spiritual treasure Phoenix Feather, surged as a towering blaze toward the Ancestral Dragon to scorch him!"

Facing the combined assault, the Ancestral Dragon showed no panic, meeting the incoming Qilin Seal head‑on without dodging.

Translation: "Facing the combined attack of the two, the Ancestral Dragon showed no panic; seeing the incoming Qilin Seal, he did not dodge or evade."

Clenching its dragon fist, it slammed the Qilin Seal with tremendous physical strength.

Translation: "He clenched his dragon fist, bombarding the Qilin Seal with his mighty physical strength."

Instantly, the Qilin Seal was blasted away while Zhu Qingyun stared in shock—"Roar!"

Translation: "Instantly, the Qilin Seal was blasted away while Zhu Qingyun stared wide-eyed! 'Roar!'"

A resonant dragon roar echoed through the Honghuang; the vast undying fire, shattered by the Ancestral Dragon's breath, tore a huge hole—in the blink of an eye, the thirty-six Sea-Stabilizing Divine Pearls had already struck the Primordial Qilin.

Translation: "A dragon's roar echoed through Honghuang; the boundless undying fire, under the impact of the Ancestral Dragon's breath, burst a huge hole! In the flash of lightning and fire, the thirty-six Dinghai Divine Pearls had already smashed before the Primordial Qilin."

Golden lotuses blossomed one after another, rushing toward the Sea-Stabilizing Divine Pearls.

Translation: "One after another, golden lotuses blossomed, rushing forward to throw themselves at the Dinghai Divine Pearls!"

"Bang bang bang!"

Translation: "Bang bang bang!"

The sound of shattering golden lotuses rang incessantly, turning into wisps of innate energy that dissipated.

Translation: "The sound of shattering golden lotuses rang incessantly, turning into wisps of innate qi that dissipated."

However, the momentum of the thirty-six Sea-Stabilizing Divine Pearls' impact was ultimately slowed by the golden lotuses.

Translation: "However, the momentum of the thirty-six Dinghai Divine Pearls' impact was ultimately slowed by the golden lotuses."

Just as the Primordial Qilin breathed a sigh of relief, thinking it had blocked the pearls, one pearl blazed with light, a dragon-shaped phantom flashing by—then, before the Qilin could react, it suddenly accelerated, smashing through lotus after lotus and viciously hurtling toward the Qilin's forehead.

Translation: "Just as the Primordial Qilin breathed a sigh of relief, thinking he had blocked the Dinghai Divine Pearls, he saw one of the pearls blaze with light, a dragon-shaped phantom flashing by! Then, before he could react, it suddenly accelerated, breaking through one golden lotus after another, and viciously smashed toward his forehead!"

"Bang!"

Translation: "Bang!"

"Ow!"

Translation: "Ow!"

The impact and cries rang out; the Primordial Qilin, caught off guard, immediately gushed blood!

Translation: "The impact sound and cries of pain rang out; the Primordial Qilin, caught off guard, immediately bled profusely!"

Strands of blood dripped from its forehead, making its visage horrifying—"Ancestral Dragon Pearl!"

Translation: "Strands of blood dripped down his forehead, making his visage horrifying! 'Ancestral Dragon Pearl!'"

The Primordial Qilin roared in fury, his blood boiling with rage—"Despicable!"

Translation: "The Primordial Qilin roared in anger; his intense fury made his blood boil throughout his body! 'Despicable!'"

The Ancestral Dragon Pearl is a supreme innate spiritual treasure, yet the Ancestral Dragon hid it among the thirty-five Sea-Stabilizing Divine Pearls, causing the Qilin to misjudge.

Translation: "The Ancestral Dragon Pearl is a supreme-grade innate spiritual treasure, yet the Ancestral Dragon hid it among the thirty-five Dinghai Divine Pearls, causing the Primordial Qilin to make a mistaken judgment."

"Kill!"

Translation: "Kill!"

The Primordial Qilin revealed its true form and, enraged, lunged to slaughter the Ancestral Dragon!

Translation: "The Primordial Qilin revealed his true form and, furious, lunged to slaughter the Ancestral Dragon!"

Beside it, the Primordial Phoenix also withdrew its undying fire and joined the Qilin in attacking the Ancestral Dragon!

Translation: "Beside him, the Primordial Phoenix also withdrew his undying fire and, together with the Primordial Qilin, attacked the Ancestral Dragon!"

The Primordial Tribes' strength lies not in treasures but in their supreme bodies; flesh met flesh, blows landed solidly, each sustaining some wounds, and strands of blood spilled across the sea and islands.

Translation: "The Primordial Tribes' strength has never lain in magical treasures, but in their bodies that reign supreme over Honghuang! In flesh-to-flesh combat, blow after blow striking flesh, each of the three sustained some wounds, and strands of blood spilled across the sea and islands."

Nearby, several mighty divine beings watched the three sovereigns' close‑quarters combat, dazzled and bewildered!

Translation: "Beside them, several mighty divine-ability users watched the three sovereigns' close-quarters combat, leaving them dazzled and bewildered!"

And Zhu Qingyun, observing the three's battle, gained yet another insight.

Translation: "And Zhu Qingyun, watching the three's battle, also gained another insight."

【You watch the three fight; as a spirit‑treasure turned humanoid, your physical power is likewise formidable. Combining what you've seen in past‑life martial‑arts novels, you attempt to forge a martial path!】

Translation: "【You, observing the three's battle, as a spiritual treasure turned humanoid, your physical strength is likewise extremely strong; combining the martial artist novels you read in your past life, you attempt to forge a martial path!】"

【Your comprehension is heaven‑defying; you have created a martial arts cultivation method that can be trained up to the Golden Immortal realm!】

Translation: "【Your comprehension is heaven-defying; you have created a martial arts cultivation method that can be trained up to the Golden Immortal realm!】"

【You observe that the blood shed by the three innate divinities blesses countless beings, and you have grasped the law of creation—current mastery, 3%!】

Translation: "【You observed that the blood dripping from the three innate divinities blesses countless beings; you have comprehended the law of creation, current mastery, 3%!】"

All three innate divinities are Mixed Yuan Golden Immortals; their blood nourishes all things, and countless aquatic clans that have touched the Ancestral Dragon's blood, without bursting, have successfully transformed into dragons!

Translation: "All three innate divinities are existences of Mixed Yuan Golden Immortals; their blood nourishes all things, and countless aquatic clans that came into contact with the Ancestral Dragon's blood, without exploding, all successfully transformed into dragons!"

Moreover, on the islands, spiritual herbs absorbing the trio's essence blood have awakened intelligence and taken form!

Translation: "Moreover, on the islands, spiritual plants and herbs that absorbed their essence and blood successfully awakened spiritual intelligence and transformed into bodily form!"

【Observing the Primordial Phoenix's battle, your grasp of the fire law increases—current mastery, 5%!】

Translation: "【Observing the Primordial Phoenix's battle, your mastery of the fire law increased, current mastery, 5%!】"

【Observing the Primordial Qilin's battle, your grasp of the earth law increases—current mastery, 5%!】

Translation: "【Observing the Primordial Qilin's battle, your mastery of the earth law increased, current mastery, 5%!】"

【Observing the Ancestral Dragon's battle, your grasp of the water law increases—current mastery, 5%!】

Translation: "【Observing the Ancestral Dragon's battle, your mastery of the water law increased, current mastery, 5%!】"

The chiefs of the Primordial Tribes each innately command one of the Four Spirits of the Opening Heaven laws; watching their battle, Zhu Qingyun benefits immensely.

Translation: "The chiefs of the Primordial Tribes innately control one of the Four Spirit Laws of the Opening Heaven; watching their battle, Zhu Qingyun benefited immensely!"

Seeing the Primordial Tribes' chiefs about to unleash true fire, Yin‑Yang Old Ancestor could hardly sit still.

Translation: "Seeing the chiefs of the Primordial Tribes about to unleash true fire, the Yin-Yang Old Ancestor could not sit still."

"Friends, though the ferocious beast clan is nearly extinct, the Beast Emperor Shen Ni still lives; we must join with three fellow Daoists to slay him together!"

Translation: "\"Friends of the Dao, although the ferocious beast clan is nearly extinct now, the Beast Emperor Shen Ni still remains; we still need you three Dao friends to join us in slaying Shen Ni! \"

"Friends, why not join forces to put an end to this farce?"

Translation: "\"Friends of the Dao, why not join forces to put an end to this farce? \""

As a Daoist companion who has spent countless eons with the Yin‑Yang Old Ancestor,

Translation: "As a Dao friend who has coexisted with the Yin-Yang Old Ancestor for countless eons,"

the Qiankun Daoist, who knows his warm heart, also feeling helpless, quickly chimed in.

Translation: "the Daoist Qiankun, who understands his warm-heartedness, also helplessly chimed in."

"Shen Ni."

Translation: "\"Shen Ni. \""

Luo Hu silently schemed in his heart.

Translation: "Rahu silently schemed in his heart."

Shen Ni, as the sovereign of the ferocious beast clan, is an incarnation of the Chaos Demon God's resentment; right now, it's truly not something three or five people can defeat.

Translation: "Shen Ni, as the sovereign of the ferocious beast clan, is an incarnation of the resentment of the Chaos demon god; right now, he truly cannot be defeated by just three or five people."

Who knows—maybe Shen Ni will drag a few people as shields; the more people, the safer I'll be in the decisive battle!

Translation: "Who knows, at that time Shen Ni might drag a few people to shield his back; the more people, the safer I will be in the decisive battle!"

Besides, my original aim was merely to sow discord among the three tribes; I never expected the tribal chiefs to be so easily provoked, saying 'let's fight' and actually doing it!

Translation: "Moreover, my original aim was merely to sow discord among the three tribes; I never expected the tribal chiefs to be so easily provoked, actually saying they'd fight and then fighting!"

Now that my goal has been achieved, it's only natural to step in and stop it.

Translation: "And now that the goal has been achieved, it is natural to step in and stop it."

Immediately, everyone agreed with the Yin‑Yang Old Ancestor's proposal! Although the tribal chiefs wield heavenly power, even the six interveners—Hongjun included—possess mid‑stage Mixed Yuan Golden Immortal cultivation; thus, once the six acted, the three ceased fighting.

Translation: "Immediately, several people approved the Yin-Yang Old Ancestor's proposal! Although the three tribal chiefs' battle power is heaven-shaking, even the six who acted, even Hongjun, have mid-stage Mixed Yuan Golden Immortal cultivation! Thus, when the six acted, the three ceased fighting."

Now we need to output each line with 【N】 prefix and translation on same line.

===TITLE=== Initial Battle of the Three Tribes

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Shi Qilin also snorted, obviously not accepting Zu Long's words.

The leaders of the Primordial Three Clans chatted among themselves, obviously not taking Zhu Qingyun into account.

"In the Primordial Wasteland, those with treasures and strength reside here; the three chiefs have time to trash talk—why not practice instead?"

Luo Hou spoke from the shadows.

Because he changed his tone, Zu Long and the other two couldn't tell who was provoking.

However, after establishing their clans, Zu Long and the other two had long understood their own path to proving the Dao—

"To dominate the Primordial Wasteland, gather supreme fortune, and in one fell swoop prove the Dao as a Mixed Yuan Golden Immortal! And as the ferocious beasts are gradually wiped out, the three clans are now each other's greatest rivals!"

Zu Long surpasses Yuan Feng and Shi Qilin both in clan numbers and personal cultivation.

Therefore, he doesn't care who is stirring up relations; moreover, the East Sea is his home turf, and he now wants to test his strength against Yuan Feng and Shi Qilin!

Zu Long remained silent, casting forth the thirty-six Sea-Stabilizing Divine Pearls, which he hurled at Shi Qilin.

The thirty-six Sea-Stabilizing Divine Pearls are each a top-grade Primordial Spirit Treasure; combined into a set, they become a supreme Primordial Spirit Treasure!

In terms of sheer power, they are not far from a Primordial Supreme Treasure.

Facing Zu Long's sneak attack, Shi Qilin was prepared; he unfurled an earth-yellow banner to protect himself—this banner was none other than the Wuji Xinghuang Banner, one of the Primordial Five Directions Banner!

He then cast forth the supreme Primordial Spirit Treasure, the Qilin Seal, radiating five-colored divine light, smashing it toward Zu Long's forehead!

Yuan Feng, who had long agreed to join forces with Shi Qilin, was certainly not idle.

He threw off the Li Di Yan Guang Banner, planting it before him, then spread his wings, each feather glowing red!

Instantly, strands of undying fire, empowered by the supreme Primordial Spirit Treasure Phoenix Feather, surged as a heavenly blaze scorching toward Zu Long!

Facing their combined assault, Zu Long showed no panic, simply meeting the incoming Qilin Seal without dodging or evading.

Clenching his dragon fist, he bombarded the Qilin Seal with his mighty physical strength.

Instantly, the Qilin Seal was blasted away amid Zhu Qingyun's stunned stare—"Roar!"

A dragon's roar echoed across the Primordial Wasteland; the boundless undying fire, shattered by Zu Long's dragon breath, tore a huge hole—in the flash of lightning and fire, the thirty-six Sea-Stabilizing Divine Pearls had already smashed to Shi Qilin's front.

Golden lotuses blossomed one after another, rushing forward to meet the Sea-Stabilizing Divine Pearls!

"Bang bang bang!"

The sound of shattering golden lotuses rang incessantly, turning into wisps of Primordial Qi that dissipated.

However, the momentum of the thirty-six Sea-Stabilizing Divine Pearls' impact was ultimately slowed by the golden lotuses!

Just as Shi Qilin breathed a sigh of relief, thinking he had blocked the Sea-Stabilizing Divine Pearls, one of the pearls blazed with light, a dragon-shaped phantom flashing by; then, before Shi Qilin could react, it suddenly accelerated, breaking through layer after layer of golden lotuses and viciously smashing toward his forehead!

"Bang!"

"Howl!"

The impact and cries of pain rang out; Shi Qilin, caught off guard, immediately began to bleed profusely!

Strands of blood dripped down his forehead, making his visage horrifying—"Zu Long's Pearl!"

Shi Qilin roared in anger, his intense fury making his blood boil—"Despicable!"

The Zu Long Pearl is a supreme Primordial Spirit Treasure, yet Zu Long hid it among the thirty-five Sea-Stabilizing Divine Pearls, causing Shi Qilin to misjudge.

"Kill!"

Shi Qilin revealed his true form and, enraged, lunged to slaughter Zu Long!

Yuan Feng also withdrew his undying fire and joined Shi Qilin in attacking Zu Long!

The Primordial Three Clans' strength has never lain in treasures, but in their bodies that reign supreme over the Primordial Wasteland! In flesh-to-flesh combat, blow for blow, each of them suffered some wounds, strands of blood scattering across the sea and islands.

Beside them, several mighty divine beings watched the three sovereigns' close-quarters battle, dazzled and bewildered!

And Zhu Qingyun, watching the three's battle, gained another insight.

【You observe the three's battle; as a Spirit Treasure turned humanoid, your physical strength is likewise formidable. Combining the martial artist novels you read in your past life, you attempt to forge a martial path!】

【Your comprehension is heaven-defying; you have created a martial art cultivable to the Golden Immortal realm!】

【You observed that the blood of the three Primordial Divine Beings, as it dripped, blessed countless beings; you grasped the law of creation, current mastery: 3%!】

All three Primordial Divine Beings are Mixed Yuan Golden Immortals; their blood nourishes all things, and countless aquatic clans that touched Zu Long's blood, without exploding, all successfully transformed into dragons!

Moreover, on the islands, spiritual plants and herbs that absorbed their essence and blood successfully awakened sentience and took form!

【Observing Yuan Feng's battle, your mastery of the fire law increases, current mastery: 5%!】

【Observing Shi Qilin's battle, your mastery of the earth law increases, current mastery: 5%!】

【Observing Zu Long's battle, your mastery of the water law increases, current mastery: 5%!】

The leaders of the Primordial Three Clans each Primordially master one of the Four Spirits of the Opening Heaven Laws; watching their battle, Zhu Qingyun benefited immensely!

Seeing the leaders of the Primordial Three Clans about to unleash true fire, Yin Yang Lao Zu could not sit still.

"Fellow Daoists, although the ferocious beast clan is nearly extinct, the Beast Emperor Shen Ni still remains; we still need three fellow Daoists to join us in slaying Shen Ni!"

"Fellow Daoists, why not join forces to put an end to this farce?"

As a Daoist companion who has spent countless eons with Yin Yang Lao Zu,

Qian Kun Dao Ren, who knows his warm-hearted nature, also helplessly chimed in.

"Shen Ni."

Luo Hou silently calculated in his heart.

Shen Ni, as the emperor of the ferocious beast clan, is an incarnation of the Chaos Demon God's resentment; right now, he's not someone three or five people can defeat.

Who knows—maybe Shen Ni will drag a few people to take the fall; the more people, the safer I'll be in the decisive battle!

Moreover, my original aim was merely to sow discord among the three clans; I never expected the clan leaders to be so easily provoked, saying they'd fight and then actually fighting!

Now that my goal has been achieved, it is natural to step in and stop it.

Immediately, several people agreed to Yin Yang Lao Zu's proposal! Although the leaders of the Primordial Three Clans possess heaven-shaking battle power, the six who acted—even Hongjun—had mid-stage Mixed Yuan Golden Immortal cultivation! Thus, when the six moved, the three ceased fighting.

At this moment, the three of them looked a mess—Shi Qilin's forehead was gashed, a big bump swelling up.

A large patch of feathers was ripped from one of Yuan Feng's wings!

And Zu Long sported a pair of panda eyes!

Of the three, Shi Qilin looked the worst—his face covered in blood was truly frightening!

"Hmph!"

Each of the three let out a cold snort, transforming into their Innate Dao Bodies; as the Dao halo circulated, the blood on their bodies vanished.

The Dao Body appearances of Zu Long and Yuan Feng showed no sign of injury.

But Shi Qilin's bump on his head wouldn't go away for a while, leaving him to stew in resentment alone.

Yet the Three Clan Chiefs failed to realize that, having come to blows so easily, tribulation qi had already entered their minds!

(End of Chapter)