Chapter 48

Seeing the Immortal‑trapping sword qi that had him bound, Yuan Feng couldn't help but utter a soul‑searching question!

Translation: Looking at the Immortal-Trapping Sword Qi that had trapped him, Yuan Feng couldn't help but utter a soul-searching question!

We need to keep tone: "soul-searching question" is "soul-searching question" or "soul interrogation". We'll say "soul-searching question". Keep exclamation

Yuan Feng: "No, are those two sick?!!"

Translation: Yuan Feng: "No, are those two sick?!"

Luo Hu and Zhu Qingyun are naturally fine; the two are fighting, and Yuan Feng stands to reap the benefits of the fisherman?

Translation: Luo Hou and Zhu Qingyun are naturally not sick; the two are fighting, and Yuan Feng sits to reap the fisherman's benefit?

How could there be such a good thing!

Translation: How could there be such a good thing!

Zhu Qingyun had earlier noticed Luo Hu constantly gazing at Yuan Feng, so he naturally understood his intention.

Translation: Zhu Qingyun had earlier noticed Luo Hou constantly directing his gaze toward Yuan Feng, and naturally understood his meaning as well.

Watching Yuan Feng recklessly bumping left and right like a headless fly within the two grand formations, Luo Hu let a faint smile appear on his face.

Translation: Seeing Yuan Feng recklessly charging left and right within the two grand formations, like a headless fly, Luo Hou revealed a hint of a smile on his face.

"Dao friend, Yuan Feng is temporarily trapped, but later Ancestor Dragon Dao friend and others might catch up; let's settle this quickly?"

Translation: "Dao Friend, Yuan Feng is temporarily trapped, but Ancestor Dragon Dao Friend and others may also catch up later; let's settle this quickly?"

"Good!"

Translation: "Good!"

Zhu Qingyun's face grew solemn as he nodded; the Three Powers Grand Formation turned, streams of mana flowing under its influence and then shifting to… Yin Yang! The Yin Yang Ancestor's expression stayed unchanged; the Taiji Diagram is inherently a supreme defensive treasure, and as its companion spirit treasure, he who has comprehended countless ages far surpasses Qiankun in both physical prowess and insight into the Grand Dao!

Translation: Zhu Qingyun solemnly nodded, the Three Talents Grand Formation operated, strands of mana flowed under the formation's effect, and then transferred onto……Yin-Yang! The Yin-Yang Old Ancestor's expression remained normal; the Taiji Diagram is inherently a supreme defensive treasure, as its companion spirit treasure, he who has comprehended countless ages far exceeds Qiankun in both physical strength and understanding of the Great Dao!

"Yin Yang Reversal!"

Translation: "Yin-Yang Reversal!"

The Yin Yang Ancestor showed no hesitation; the Yin Yang Grand Dao turned, and Luo Hu's pupils contracted slightly—"Kill!"

Translation: The Yin-Yang Old Ancestor showed no hesitation, the Yin-Yang Great Dao operated, Luo Hou's pupils contracted slightly! "Kill!"

The Grand Dao of Destruction and the Grand Dao of Slaughter turned, and a heaven‑shaking killing intent emanated from Luo Hu.

Translation: The Destruction Great Dao and Slaughter Great Dao operated, a heaven-shaking killing aura emanated from Luo Hou's body.

A stout black‑red dragon appeared—this is Luo Hu's demonic path divine ability, the Heaven‑Free Annihilation Dragon! "Worldly Power… Yin Yang!"

Translation: A thick black-red giant dragon appeared; this is Luo Hou's created Demonic Path Divine Ability, the Freedom Heaven Destruction Magic Dragon! "World Power……Yin-Yang!"

At the instant the Yin Yang Reversal took effect on the Annihilation Dragon, a strand of worldly power bolstered this divine ability.

Translation: At the instant the Yin-Yang Reversal took effect on the Destruction Magic Dragon, a strand of World Power was bestowed upon this divine ability.

Instantly, the dragon's scales, under the influence of this divine ability, melted away and were transformed back into strands of demonic qi!

Translation: Immediately, the dragon scales on the magic dragon's surface, under the effect of this divine ability, melted away piece by piece, transforming back into strands of demonic qi!

"Huh?"

Translation: "Hmm?"

Luo Hu's eyes showed some confusion; could the Yin Yang attack only achieve this? Of course not—the effect of Yin Yang Reversal continued, and the demonic qi instantly turned into a light, vital spirit under the divine ability's work, brimming with endless vitality!

Translation: Luo Hou's eyes showed some confusion; can Yin-Yang's attack only reach this extent? Of course not, the effect of Yin-Yang Reversal continues; only see the demonic qi, under the divine ability's effect, instantly transform into light spirit qi, brimming with boundless vitality!

The light vital spirit recondensed into jade‑colored dragon scales, which reattached to the dragon's body.

Translation: The light spirit qi recondensed into pieces of jade-colored dragon scales, reattaching to the magic dragon's body.

Instantly, the dragon's form twisted! In the blink of an eye, the entire demon dragon was utterly shattered—"Dao friend, what a divine ability!"

Translation: Immediately, the magic dragon's form twisted! In the blink of an eye, the entire magic dragon's form was completely shattered! "Dao Friend, what a divine ability!"

Luo Hu couldn't help but praise it.

Translation: Luo Hou couldn't help but praise.

The Yin Yang Ancestor could dispel his divine ability—that was something he could anticipate.

Translation: The Yin-Yang Old Ancestor being able to break his divine ability is something he could have anticipated.

After all, when Zhu Qingyun was born, everyone gathered to discuss the Dao; the duration of their discourse was enough to reveal the Yin Yang Ancestor's profound understanding of the Dao!

Translation: After all, when Zhu Qingyun was born, everyone discussed the Dao; the duration of those discussions also sufficed to see the Yin-Yang Old Ancestor's comprehension of the Dao!

"Dao friend, why not give my divine ability another try?"

Translation: "Dao Friend, why not try my divine ability again?"

The Yin Yang Ancestor said with a smile, and unleashed another great divine ability.

Translation: The Yin-Yang Old Ancestor said with a smile, and unleashed another great divine ability.

"Yin Yang Mutual Aid, Yang God Slash!"

Translation: "Yin-Yang Mutual Aid, Yang God Slash!"

One could see the Yin and Yang qi, under the divine ability's effect, transform: the Yin turned into pure Yang, forming a blazing heavenly divine sword that slashed down upon Luo Hu.

Translation: Only see the Yin and Yang Qi, under the divine ability's effect, the Yin Qi transforms, becoming pure Yang, forming a sword that emits a scorching aura, a heaven-shaking divine sword, slashing toward Luo Hou!

"Want to compare sword‑path divine abilities with me?"

Translation: "Compare sword divine abilities with me?"

Being able to create the Immortal‑Slaughter Sword Formation, Luo Hu naturally possesses a profound mastery of the sword Dao!

Translation: Being able to create the Slay Immortal Sword Formation, Luo Hou naturally also has profound comprehension of the sword Dao!

"Sword of Destruction!"

Translation: "Sword of Destruction!"

Slaughter qi coiled around, a black gigantic sword wholly formed of demonic qi appeared in the air; Luo Hu made a sword finger and slashed upward—"Cut!"

Translation: Slaughter qi entwined, a black giant sword entirely formed of demonic qi appeared in the air; Luo Hou made a sword finger and slashed upward! "Slash!"

"Rumble…"

Translation: "Boom—rumble—"

The Sword of Destruction hewed toward the heavens, tearing space asunder; torrents of demonic qi surged toward the pure Yang divine sword, incessantly corroding it!

Translation: The Sword of Destruction slashed toward heaven, space was torn asunder, towering demonic qi surged toward the Pure Yang Divine Sword, incessantly corroding it!

"Yin Yang… Reversal!"

Translation: "Yin-Yang……Reversal!"

Seeing the pure Yang divine sword enveloped by destructive demonic qi, the Yin Yang Ancestor's face showed no expression; he muttered softly to himself.

Translation: Seeing the Pure Yang Divine Sword enveloped by destructive demonic qi, the Yin-Yang Old Ancestor's face showed no expression, he muttered softly to himself.

Instantly, the pure Yang sword wrapped in demonic qi lost all its radiance, transforming into profound pure Yin qi!

Translation: Immediately, the Pure Yang Treasure Sword wrapped in demonic qi instantly lost all its radiance, transforming into profound Pure Yin Qi!

Then the pure Yin qi broke through the demonic qi's obstruction and fell upon the black mist enveloping Luo Hu and the Kunpeng; the mist vanished instantly, sweeping up the Kunpeng and bringing it directly before Zhu Qingyun and the others.

Translation: Then, the Pure Yin Qi broke through the demonic qi's obstruction, landing upon the black mist enveloping Luo Hou and the Kunpeng! The black mist instantly dissipated, wrapping the Kunpeng within, and directly bringing it before Zhu Qingyun and the others.

"Despicable!"

Translation: "Despicable!"

Luo Hu angrily shouted, focusing on the battle he forgot that their struggle had always been over the Kunpeng; he merely concerned himself with matching divine abilities with Yin Yang, and through carelessness actually let Yin Yang gain the upper hand! "Hahaha, Dao friend, this move is yet another victory for this poor Daoist!" Seeing his scheme succeed, the Yin Yang Ancestor laughed smugly, completely ignoring Luo Hu's increasingly grim face.

Translation: Luo Hou angrily cursed, focusing on battle he forgot that the motive for his and others' fighting had always been to contend for the Kunpeng! He merely concerned himself with matching divine abilities with Yin-Yang, and in his carelessness actually let Yin-Yang seize it! "Hahaha, Dao Friend, this move, yet it is the poor Dao who wins!" Seeing his scheme succeed, the Yin-Yang Old Ancestor chuckled smugly, utterly disregarding Luo Hou's increasingly grim countenance.

Having witnessed the protective power of the Myriad Heavens Opening Easy Grand Formation, Luo Hu knew he could never break the formation to seize the Kunpeng; moreover, Zhu Qingyun could also store the Kunpeng within the vast world, so unless he slew Zhu Qingyun, there was no way for him to obtain the Kunpeng.

Translation: Having witnessed the protective power of the Myriad Heavens' Easy-to-Break Grand Formation, Luo Hou deeply knew he could never break the formation to seize the Kunpeng! Moreover, Zhu Qingyun could also store the Kunpeng within the Great World; unless he slew Zhu Qingyun, there was absolutely no way to obtain the Kunpeng.

"Dao friend, don't blame me; all of this was my idea, and I hereby apologize to you."

Translation: "Dao Friend, don't blame me; all this is my idea, I hereby apologize to you, Dao Friend!"

Such a nasty scheme could hardly be conceived by the kindly Yin Yang Ancestor; it is the product of Zhu Qingyun's past‑life experience with countless ploys.

Translation: Such a wicked idea could certainly not be conceived by the good-natured Yin-Yang; it was Zhu Qingyun, who in his previous life had seen countless stratagems.

"Since the Kunpeng has already manifested in form, I observe that you previously did not seem intent on erasing its wisdom; why not state your purpose, and let us allow the Kunpeng to choose for itself?"

Translation: "Since the Kunpeng has already manifested into form, I observe that Dao Friend earlier did not seem to intend to erase the Kunpeng's consciousness; Dao Friend, you might explain your purpose, and let us allow the Kunpeng to choose for itself?"

Zhu Qingyun expressed that he greatly respected the Kunpeng's opinion.

Translation: Zhu Qingyun expressed that he greatly respects the Kunpeng's opinion.

The Kunpeng, too, possesses a personality, so it is best to let it make its own choice!

Translation: The Kunpeng also possesses personhood; it is best to let it make its own choice on such matters.

Would I really resort to forceful measures just because the Kunpeng chose Luo Hu?

Translation: Would I really resort to forceful means just because the Kunpeng chose Luo Hou?

Come on, I did receive nine years of compulsory education in my previous life!

Translation: Just kidding, I did undergo nine years of compulsory education in my previous life, after all!

If the Kunpeng truly chose Luo Hu… well, I could also be a slip‑through of nine years of compulsory education! "Kunpeng, you are the successor chosen by the Devouring Demon God; in my former life I was one of the Ten Great Chaos Demon Gods, the God of Destruction!"

Translation: If the Kunpeng truly chose Luo Hou……well, I too could be a slip-through-the-net of nine years of compulsory education! "Kunpeng, you are the successor chosen by the Devouring Demon God; in my previous life I was the Destruction Demon God among the Ten Great Chaos Demon Gods!"

Luo Hu's eyes lit up, feeling that hope had returned to him.

Translation: Luo Hou's eyes lit up, feeling he had regained hope.

"The Devourer of past lives is my subordinate; since you are its heir, I wish to keep you close and nurture you carefully, and once I attain the Dao, I will permit you to rule as Lord of the West!"

Translation: "The Devourer's previous life is my subordinate; since you are its heir, I wish to bring you by my side to nurture you carefully; when I attain the Dao, I will permit you to be Lord of the West!"

Upon hearing Luo Hu's promise, Zhu Qingyun couldn't help but mutter to himself.

Translation: Upon hearing Luo Hou's promise, Zhu Qingyun couldn't help but mutter softly to himself.

"Isn't this just the classic act of painting a big pie? You haven't even attained the Dao yet, and after all that talk you still get nothing!"

Translation: "This isn't just the classic painting of a big pie? You haven't even attained the Dao yet; after all that talk, you still have no actual benefit!"

Though said as a low mutter, even a newly formed Kunpeng, a perfect Daluo Golden Immortal, could hear it—how could it not?

Translation: Though said as a soft mutter, even a newly manifested Kunpeng is a perfected Great Luo Golden Immortal; how could one not hear this mutter?

The Kunpeng had originally been stirred upon hearing Luo Hu's intention to seal it as Lord of the West, but hearing Zhu Qingyun's words also temporarily extinguished that thought.

Translation: The Kunpeng originally, upon hearing Luo Hou intend to confer upon him the title of Lord of the West, already felt inclined; but hearing Zhu Qingyun say this also temporarily extinguished that inclination.

"Cough cough!"

Translation: "Cough cough!"

Seeing Luo Hu's angry gaze, Zhu Qingyun felt a bit embarrassed and gave a light cough.

Translation: Seeing Luo Hou's angry gaze, Zhu Qingyun felt a bit embarrassed and gave a light cough.

"Kunpeng, become my disciple; I will impart the literary Dao to you, craft a tailor‑made set of supreme innate spiritual treasures, and besides, you know the Three Lights Divine Water—plenty enough!"

Translation: "Kunpeng, become my disciple; I will impart the Literary Dao to you, and tailor-make a set of supreme innate spiritual treasures; moreover, you know the Three Lights Divine Water? Plenty!"

Zhu Qingyun said this while giving Qiankun a meaningful glance.

Translation: Zhu Qingyun said this while gesturing with his eyes toward Qiankun.

"Third brother, would beings of our stature also suffer eye discomfort?"

Translation: "Third Brother, beings of our realm would also feel eye discomfort?"

Qiankun scratched his head, clearly not grasping Zhu Qingyun's meaning.

Translation: Qiankun scratched his head, obviously not understanding Zhu Qingyun's meaning.

Zhu Qingyun: "..."

"Second brother, show off your spiritual treasure stash!"

Zhu Qingyun's voice transmission carried the frustration of 'hating iron that won't become steel'.

"Oh oh oh!"

Qiankun hastily took out his newly refined Qiankun bag hanging at his waist and opened its mouth.

"Clatter!"

Tens of thousands of innate spiritual treasures were poured out by Qiankun from the bag, dazzling everyone's eyes.

"Um... Kunpeng, pick a few for yourself?"

Kunpeng's eyes nearly popped out as he stared, making sure he wasn't hallucinating; he swallowed saliva, knowing he was a destitute wretch who didn't even possess a single personal spiritual treasure—and then he decisively turned to face Zhu Qingyun.

"Master above, please accept my disciple's bow!"

"Drawing big pies? Come on, give something practical, old brother!"

This humorous style is an attempt by the author; if you, the esteemed readers, don't like it, I'll revert to the previous style—new author, new book, please be tolerant! (End of chapter)