Chapter 90

But the world core is truly important to him, since it allows him to walk the Emperor's Great Dao; therefore, Dong Wanggong gritted his teeth and decided to suffer a great loss.

But the world core is truly important to him, as it enables him to walk the Emperor's Great Dao; therefore, Dong Wanggong gritted his teeth and decided to suffer a great loss.

What do you think about adding a top-grade innate spiritual treasure, the Yangyang Bell? This is my greatest sincerity.

Translation: "How about adding a top-grade innate spirit treasure, the Jingyang Bell? This is my utmost sincerity!"

The top-grade innate spiritual treasure Yangyang Bell embodies the Pure Yang Dao, making it the foremost divine bell in the wilderness, second only to the Chaos Bell.

Translation: "The top-grade innate spirit treasure Jingyang Bell contains the Pure Yang Great Dao; it is the first divine bell in the Primordial aside from the Chaos Bell!"

To claim the seat of Western Heavenly Emperor—or the Buddhist Lord—Dong Wanggong went all out.

Translation: "To secure the position of Western Heavenly Emperor, or rather the Buddhist Lord, Dong Wanggong went all out!"

To him, the Imperial Great Dao is a formidable path, its limit not inferior to that of his Pure Yang Dao.

Translation: "In his view, the Imperial Great Dao is a very powerful path, its ceiling not lower than his Pure Yang Great Dao."

Being a manifestation of Pure Yang energy, his grasp of the Imperial Great Dao has reached a bottleneck, so he urgently needs to tread the Imperial Great Dao.

As an embodiment of Pure Yang Qi, his current understanding of the Imperial Great Dao has hit a bottleneck; therefore, he urgently needs to walk the Imperial Great Dao.

By doing so, seeking a breakthrough, the two Dao corroborate each other, and his progress will be immense.

Translation: "Thus seeking a breakthrough, the two paths mutually confirm each other, and his advancement will absolutely be enormous!"

Endowed with the fate of the Imperial Dao, becoming the ruler of a great power is the quickest path for him to walk the Imperial Dao and achieve accomplishment.

Translation: "Bearing the destiny of an Imperial Emperor, becoming the lord of a major power is the fastest way for him to embark on the Imperial Great Dao and achieve success!"

Zhunti gazed at the other Xuanmen immortals and ancient gods, noting Dong Wanggong's bloodshot eyes, and understood that this too was the limit.

This line seems garbled. Let's try to parse: "Zhunti looked at the other elders of the Xuanmen, and seeing Dong Wanggong's eyes red, he understood this was also the limit." We'll translate: "Zhunti gazed at the other elders of the Xuanmen, and seeing Dong Wanggong's eyes reddened, he realized this was also the limit."

He promptly took the Yangyang Bell and the extraordinary celestial flower, then passed the Yangyang Bell to Jieyin, saying.

Translation: "He immediately accepted the Jingyang Bell and the Marvelous Immortal Flower, then handed the Jingyang Bell over to Jieyin and said."

Given your sincerity, fellow Daoist, this core lotus platform belongs to you.

Translation: "Since, fellow Daoist, you are so sincere, this Core Lotus Platform is yours!"

Zhunti remained quite pleased, wondering if, with Jieyin's ability, the refinement would truly be that slow.

Translation: "Zhunti was still satisfied; relying on Jieyin's ability, would the refinement really be that slow?"

It's merely a pretense; after all, in the Heavenly Fate Teacher's scheme, this core lotus platform was meant for the Xuanmen immortals.

Translation: "But it was merely a show; after all, in the plan of the Heavenly Fortune Teacher, this Core Lotus Platform was originally reserved for the Xuanmen immortals."

I'm only using this to obtain some advantages.

Translation: "He was merely using this to gain some benefits."

This Zhunti is exactly as he was in his previous life, trying every trick to get advantages.

Translation: "This Zhunti, just like in his past life, is trying every means to reap benefits!"

Zhu Qingyun, observing this from the shadows, couldn't help but chuckle.

Translation: "Zhu Qingyun, seeing this scene in secret, couldn't help but find it somewhat amusing."

In the original course of events, striving for Western flourishing was understandable, yet from the present circumstances it's clear that this boy's nature is exactly as such.

Translation: "In the original trajectory, for the rise of the West, it was understandable, but looking at the current situation, this kid's nature is indeed like this!"

Frankly, Zhu Qingyun feels little affection for Zhunti and Jieyin, given that their actions in the original trajectory are utterly reprehensible.

Translation: "To be frank, Zhu Qingyun doesn't have much goodwill toward Zhunti and Jieyin, after all, in the original trajectory their various actions were truly despicable."

But that was just the original trajectory; after enduring countless ages in the wilderness, those past-life sensations no longer affect the present heavenly fate.

Translation: "But that was merely the original trajectory; now, having spent endless ages in the Primordial, those past-life senses no longer affect the present Heavenly Fortune."

All he still retains are the peculiar feelings he had as a human in his former life.

Translation: "The only thing he still retains is those peculiar feelings from when he was human in his past life."

Regardless of whatever achievements he may attain in the future, he steadfastly believes that his essence remains human.

No matter what achievements he may attain in the future, he firmly believes that his essence remains human.

So, it's time to go to the human realm once.

Translation: "So, it's time to pay a visit to the human race!"

Regardless of Zhu Qingyun's thoughts, once Zhunti and Jieyin consented, Dong Wanggong eagerly extended his divine sense into the core lotus platform of the myriad worlds.

Translation: "Leaving aside Zhu Qingyun's feelings, after Zhunti and Jieyin agreed, Dong Wanggong eagerly projected his divine sense into the Core Lotus Platform of the Myriad Heavens World."

Though spiritual treasures are valuable, the Dao endures; if he can become the lord of the Western Heaven, Dong Wanggong deems everything worthwhile.

Note: there's a stray fullwidth comma and maybe a period. We'll translate: "Although spirit treasures are good, the Great Dao is eternal; as long as he can become the Lord of Western Heaven, Dong Wanggong believes everything is worthwhile!"

Huh? Why is my refinement going so smoothly, unlike Daoist Jieyin? Could it be that I am truly the heaven‑appointed lord of the Western Heaven?

Translation: "Huh? Why is my refinement so smooth, unlike that Daoist Jieyin? Could it be that I am truly the destined Lord of Western Heaven?"

Upon merging his mana and divine sense into the core lotus platform of the myriad heavens, Dong Wanggong felt the refinement completed without any obstruction.

Translation: "As Dong Wanggong's mana and divine sense just merged into the Core Lotus Platform of the Myriad Heavens World, he felt he completed the refinement without any hindrance."

He also sensed a certain link with the myriad heavens.

Translation: "He also felt some connection with the Myriad Heavens World."

Instantly, Dong Wanggong felt inspired, his voice echoing throughout the wilderness: 'I am Dong Wanggong; I now establish the Divine Court; I am its Lord, styled the Supreme Mystic Heavenly Great Emperor of the Western Heaven!'

Translation: "Instantly, Dong Wanggong had a sudden inspiration, and his voice rang throughout the Primordial Heaven and Earth: 'I am Dong Wanggong; I now establish the Divine Court; I am the Lord of the Divine Court, styled the Exalted Supreme Marvelous Western Heaven Great Emperor!'"

As Dong Wanggong swore his oath, streams of fortune poured down from the heavens and bolstered him.

Translation: "With Dong Wanggong's oath, strands of fortune poured down from the horizon, bestowing upon him."

This is naturally also Zhu Qingyun's doing; as the Master of Fortune of the wilderness heavens and earth, he can at least secretly channel a portion of his own fortune to bolster Dong Wanggong.

Translation: "This is naturally also Zhu Qingyun's handiwork; as the Lord of Fortune of the Primordial Heaven and Earth, he can at least secretly divert a portion of his own fortune to bolster Dong Wanggong."

Meanwhile, far in the immortal realm, Hongjun, as Dong Wanggong became lord of the Western Heaven, felt strands of Daoist insight rising in his heart.

Translation: "Meanwhile, far in the Immortal Realm, Hongjun, as Dong Wanggong became Lord of Western Heaven, felt threads of Heavenly Dao comprehension welling up in his heart."

Could it truly be connected to the Heavenly Dao?

Translation: "Could it truly be related to the Heavenly Dao?"

Hongjun's eyes shone with surprise; he naturally didn't realize that this Daoist insight was actually Zhu Qingyun's perception of the wilderness Heavenly Dao. If Hongjun never noticed it, and his grasp of it kept deepening, he would never become the master of the wilderness Heavenly Dao.

Translation: "Hongjun's eyes were full of surprise; he naturally didn't know that this Heavenly Dao comprehension was actually Zhu Qingyun's insight into the Primordial Heavenly Dao. If Hongjun never discovered it, and his grasp of it kept deepening, he would never be able to become the Lord of the Primordial Heavenly Dao!"

After all, the Dao he has comprehended is merely what Zhu Qingyun already understood; what right does he have to become lord of the Dao? This is the trap Zhu Qingyun set for Hongjun! With heaven‑defying insight, repeated close observation of the wilderness Heavenly Dao, and having become the progenitor of the Human Dao, Zhu Qingyun's grasp of the wilderness Heavenly Dao is naturally profound as well.

Translation: "After all, the Heavenly Dao he has comprehended is merely what Zhu Qingyun has already comprehended; what qualification does he have to become the Lord of the Heavenly Dao? This is the trap Zhu Qingyun set for Hongjun! With heaven-defying comprehension, plus multiple close observations of the Primordial Heavenly Dao, and having become the Patriarch of the Human Dao, Zhu Qingyun's understanding of the Primordial Heavenly Dao is naturally also extremely deep."

In the Western Heaven world, after the Divine Court was established, besides the six remaining direct disciples of the Xuanmen and Zhunti and Jieyin, a figure descended from the demon realm—none other than Ji Du, whose corpse had been taken by Luo Hu. Although Ji Du's soul now inhabits a different body, Zhu Qingyun can sense that his true spirit remains the original Ji Du.

Translation: "In the Western Heaven World, with the establishment of the Divine Court, aside from the six remaining chief disciples of the Xuanmen and the two, Zhunti and Jieyin, a figure descended from the Demon Realm—none other than Jidu, whose corpse had been taken by Rahu! Although Jidu's soul now inhabits another person, Zhu Qingyun can sense that his true spirit is still the original Jidu."

In the inscrutable workings of fate, it turns out to be exactly ten individuals!

Translation: "Fated in the dark, it turns out to be exactly ten people?"

Zhu Qingyun was also a bit surprised; he had not deliberately controlled the number of lotus platforms in the twenty‑fourth layer of the myriad heavens.

Translation: "Zhu Qingyun was also somewhat surprised; he had not deliberately controlled the number of lotus platforms in the twenty-fourth layer of the Myriad Heavens."

Thus, a core lotus platform and nine subsidiary lotus platforms came into being.

Translation: "Thus there emerged one Core Lotus Platform and nine subsidiary lotus platforms."

The Seven Great Direct Disciples of the Xuanmen, together with Zhunti, Jieyin, and Ji Du, happen to number ten! Upon Ji Du's arrival, Yuanshi Tianzun remained silent, merely furrowing his brows slightly.

Translation: "The Xuanmen's seven chief disciples—Zhunti, Jieyin, and Jidu—yet they happen to make ten people! As for Jidu's arrival, Yuanshi Tianzun said nothing, merely furrowing his brows slightly."

After all, he had expected this.

Translation: "After all, he had anticipated this."

Now that Hongjun and Luo Hu are working together, since we have taken over the Western Heaven world, it would be unreasonable for Luo Hu not to send someone over.

Translation: "Now that Hongjun and Rahu are cooperating, since we occupy the Western Heaven World, it would be unreasonable for Rahu not to send someone over."

Let alone Zhunti and Jieyin.

Translation: "Let alone Zhunti and Jieyin."

In the Western Heaven world, the Buddhist Dao is predominant, and it exists because of these two.

Translation: "In the Western Heaven World, the Buddhist Dao predominates, and it exists because of these two."

Furthermore, both have taken Yang Mei Daoist as their master; they are not unaffiliated cultivators without backing, so it would be unreasonable to deny them two positions.

Translation: "Moreover, the two have taken Yang Mei Daoist as their master; they are not unaffiliated cultivators without backing, so it would be unreasonable not to let them occupy two positions."

Never mind; after all, the diluted share is merely the right of Dong Wanggong's junior disciple—why should I concern myself with it?

Translation: "Never mind; after all, the reduced share is merely the right of Dong Wanggong's junior fellow disciple, why should I bother?"

Upon considering this, Yuanshi Tianzun gave it no further thought, entered the Western Heaven world, and selected a lotus platform to refine.

Translation: "Upon thinking this, Yuanshi Tianzun gave it no further thought, but entered the Western Heaven World and selected a lotus platform to refine."

I am Yuanshi Tianzun; now entering the Divine Court, I become the Mystic Heaven Yuanshi Qing Emperor of the Divine Court!

Translation: "'I am Yuanshi Tianzun; now entering the Divine Court, I am the Divine Court's Xuanqiong Yuanshi Jade Clarity Great Emperor!'"

Yuanshi didn't even plan to bestow a fief on Dong Wanggong; he simply claimed the imperial title for himself.

Translation: "Yuanshi didn't even intend to grant Dong Wanggong a title; he simply claimed the imperial position for himself."

The other Xuanmen individuals naturally followed suit, also claiming imperial titles for themselves.

Translation: "The other Xuanmen individuals naturally followed suit, also claiming imperial positions for themselves."

I am the Supreme Elder; now entering the Divine Court, I become the Mystic Heaven Laozi Taiqing Emperor of the Divine Court!

Translation: "'I am Taishang; now entering the Divine Court, I am the Divine Court's Xuanqiong Laozi Great Clarity Great Emperor!'"

I am the Lord of Heaven's Reach; now entering the Divine Court, I become the Mystic Heaven Tongtian Shangqing Emperor of the Divine Court!

Translation: "'I am Tongtian; now entering the Divine Court, I am the Divine Court's Xuanqiong Tongtian Upper Clarity Great Emperor!'"

I am the Queen Mother of the West; now entering the Divine Court, I become the Mystic Heaven Western Heaven Queen Mother Emperor of the Divine Court!

Translation: "'I am the Queen Mother of the West; now entering the Divine Court, I am the Divine Court's Xuanqiong Western Heaven Queen Mother Great Emperor!'"

I am the Lord of the Clouds; now entering the Divine Court, I become the Mystic Heaven Western Heaven Fire Cloud Emperor of the Divine Court!

Translation: "'I am Yun Zhongjun; now entering the Divine Court, I am the Divine Court's Xuanqiong Western Heaven Flame Cloud Great Emperor!'"

I am Zhenyuanzi; now entering the Divine Court, I become the Mystic Heaven Western Heaven Longevity Emperor of the Divine Court!

Translation: "'I am Zhenyuanzi; now entering the Divine Court, I am the Divine Court's Xuanqiong Western Heaven Myriad Longevity Great Emperor!'"

I am Ji Du; now entering the Divine Court, I become the Mystic Heaven Demon Heaven Supreme Emperor of the Divine Court!

Translation: "'I am Jidu; now entering the Divine Court, I am the Divine Court's Xuanqiong Demon Heaven Supreme Great Emperor!'"

I am Zhunti; now entering the Divine Court, I become the Mystic Heaven Western Heaven Bodhi Emperor of the Divine Court!

Translation: "'I am Zhunti; now entering the Divine Court, I am the Divine Court's Xuanqiong Western Heaven Bodhi Great Emperor!'"

I am Jieyin; now entering the Divine Court, I become the Mystic Heaven Western Heaven Buddha Ancestor Emperor of the Divine Court!

Translation: "'I am Jieyin; now entering the Divine Court, I am the Divine Court's Xuanqiong Western Heaven Buddha Ancestor Great Emperor!'"

Countless strands of fortune fell upon several individuals; Dong Wanggong sensed his own fortune being diluted, his face darkened, yet he said nothing further.

Translation: "Countless strands of fortune fell upon several people; Dong Wanggong felt his own fortune being divided, his face instantly darkened, though he said nothing more."

Because with the establishment of the Divine Court, Hongjun was able to perceive the Wilderness Heavenly Dao, and a top‑grade innate spiritual treasure, the Dragon‑Head Cane, appeared in his hand.

Translation: "Because with the establishment of the Divine Court, Hongjun was able to comprehend the 'Primordial Heavenly Dao', and a top-grade innate spirit treasure, the Dragon-Head Staff, appeared in his hand."

This is Hongjun's bestowal upon him.

Huh? Fellow disciples and three fellow Daoists, did you sense it?

Again, Yun Zhongjun spoke.

We seem able to entrust our true spirits to the Western Heaven World; if the world is not destroyed, we will not perish!

(End of chapter)