Chapter 332

In Fengxi's heart, there is a secret unknown to outsiders.

That is a little notebook, carrying sorrow, joy, anger, and pleasure on his life's journey, as well as the corresponding relationships.

It records gratitude, and likewise records grudges.

Gratitude must be repaid.

Grudges cannot be let go.

However, gratitude is easy to speak of; it can be repaid bit by bit.

Grudges, though...

Sometimes, you can't beat them; sometimes you can beat them but find them hard to kill; or the timing is simply wrong and unsuitable to act, with no good solution, so you can only temporarily note them down.

Moreover, Fengxi is not yet ready to reveal this, letting outsiders know of this little notebook in his heart.

Otherwise, some big shots looking at his gaze would inevitably turn strange, starting to ponder whether they should preemptively eliminate this ill-mannered, unaware-that-thunder-and-rain are all heavenly grace, having a "little bit" of a grudge-holding youngster… ah no, it's to bestow a great mission upon him, making him experience the principle of worldly reincarnation, delving into the lowest depths to feel the rich joys, angers, sorrows, and happiness of mortal beings.

But, just because something cannot be exposed now does not mean it cannot be shown in the future.

Fengxi once thought about that.

One day, he will reach the pinnacle… then, following the list, he will settle past scores one by one, cutting from the east of Honghuang to the west of Honghuang, slaying until all gods fall silent!

As a Great Luo, as an eternal being, it is natural to have grand aspirations.

Of course.

For now, Fengxi still needs to develop discreetly, waiting for the day when he is max-level and fully god-equipped.

First, record the grudge.

Enlarge and bold the name of Kui Ox.

Fengxi's gaze deep and solemn, he coldly watched Kui Ox the Great Sage raise the Thunder God Blade, commanding the six symbols of heaven and earth, as he brought down that peerless strike aimed at his head and face… In that moment, to him it felt like an eternity, time seeming to stand still, while he also had some thoughts about other matters.

"This grudge, I have recorded it."

"Kui Ox, right?"

"Using demonic possession as an excuse, you brandish your blade and come to slash me?"

"Wait."

"Wait until I find a suitable opportunity."

"Skin him."

"Extract his bones."

"You won't escape any of these treatments!"

The content on the little notebook is increasing, it is Fengxi's arranged future retaliation method.

While arranging it, he cannot help but sigh.

The Heavenly Court, truly is too unrestrained and too bold.

So casually and blatantly finding excuses to slay senior figures of the opposing camp… it's simply insane, utterly without taboo!

Just after Di Jun issued a threat, whatever major demonic path news, terrifying assassination attacks, Fengxi dealt with them.

Immediately after, a demon god suddenly had an issue, being "bewitched" by the Demonic Ancestor, allowing the demon king to achieve the "Great Prophet" accomplishment.

—I said you have a blood disaster.

—See, I didn't deceive you, right?

The whole operation, smooth as flowing clouds and water, not even waiting a day, is utterly ruthless!

One side slashing Fengxi.

Meanwhile, they also add a black pot to the back of Luo Hou the Demonic Ancestor, letting this Demonic Ancestor's achievements reach new heights.

Strangely, Fengxi feels some sympathy toward Luo Hou.

This Demonic Ancestor is essentially a trash bin, anything can be thrown in.

"The existence of the Demonic Path… isn't this just a proof of insanity, like what ordinary people call a mental illness certificate, that big shots use when doing dirty work?"

"Mental illness, this is indeed a serious condition."

"Someone kills a person, doesn't want to take responsibility, so they get a mental illness certificate, and thus can turn a big matter into a small one, a small matter into nothing——"

"Look, I didn't do it on purpose, ah!"

"Mental illness is sitting here, what can I do?"

"I'm already this miserable, yet you still blame me? Do you have any conscience?"

"You only lost your life, but during my illness I lost a sound and good personality and wisdom!"

"Afterward I repented, yet you still refuse to let go, clinging on desperately? Truly unreasonable!"

"This is the operation in the mortal realm."

"At the level of Great Luo, mental illness isn't very effective anymore; some suspect it's just bullying others' intelligence."

"But……"

"Luo Hou the Demonic Ancestor, arose in response to the times."

"A 'Demonic Ancestor's bewitching' perfectly fulfilled its corresponding role."

"Whatever problem arose, whatever outrageous act was done, can be held high under this banner."

"Demonic Ancestor, holy longevity boundless, eternal and immortal!"

"His people, although suppressed,"

"yet forever active in the hearts of the gods."

"So, back then who were the great gods who devised the plans and stirred up the Demonic Path as this white-glove?"

"Honghuang truly is a treasure found."

"Moreover."

That's the nature of the demonic sect.

Translation: "That's the nature of the Demon Sect."

What... what does that have to do with the demonic sect? It has a special relationship—propaganda of 'one thought becomes Buddha, one thought becomes demon,' and a Buddhist sect that lays down the butcher's knife, instantly attains Buddhahood, and preaches the Dharma—what is that supposed to be?

Translation: "That… has a special relationship with the Demon Sect, with propaganda of 'one thought becomes Buddha, one thought becomes demon,' and there is the Buddhist Sect that lays down the butcher's knife and instantly becomes Buddha, preaching the Dharma—what would that be?"

We need to keep concise but faithful. Let's produce: "That… has a special relation to the Demon Sect, with propaganda of 'one thought becomes Buddha, one thought becomes demon,' and there is the Buddhist Sect that lays down the butcher's knife, instantly becomes Buddha, and preaches the Dharma—what would that count as?"

Hmm...

Translation: "Hmm…"

Perhaps this is the perfect interplay, a one-stop service, between the mentally ill and the medical parole industry.

Translation: "Perhaps this is the perfect interaction, a one-stop service, between mental patients and the medical parole industry chain?"

Better: "Perhaps this is the perfect interaction, a one-stop service, between the mentally ill and the medical parole industry chain."

Even more, if the Buddhist sect were to open up the connection to the other side of reincarnation...

Translation: "Even more so, if the Buddhist Sect were to also open up the connection to reincarnation…"

The blade is at his throat.

Translation: "The blade is at his neck."

Xi still had some stray thoughts, considering other things, and came up with many ideas.

Translation: "Xi still had some stray thoughts, considering other things, and came up with many ideas."

But ultimately, the harsh reality still required him to face it.

Translation: "But ultimately, the harsh reality still required him to face it."

Kui Niu's killing intent is set, his killing move has been unleashed.

Translation: "Kui Niu's killing intent was set, his killing move already unleashed."

A top-tier great adept, not far from the level of the Ten Great Demon Commanders, is absolutely not someone to be trifled with.

Translation: "A first-rate great divine ability user, not far from the level of the Ten Great Yao Marshals, is absolutely not someone to be trifled with."

Especially now, the Heavenly Court's actions are too sudden and too ruthless, cutting off the military aid the Witch Clan could provide, and they are determined to let Xi "die accidentally."

Translation: "Especially now, the Heavenly Court's actions are too sudden and too ruthless, cutting off the Wu Clan's ability to provide military aid, and they are determined to let Xi 'die accidentally'."

The Zhou Tian stars revolve, all laws are inviolable; in haste, the attack cannot penetrate.

Translation: "The Zhou Tian stars revolve, all laws cannot invade; in urgent moments, attacks cannot break through."

Gong roared, yet was suppressed by the combined forces of the Ten Great Demon Commanders, unable to move an inch.

Translation: "Gonggong roared, yet was suppressed by the joint effort of the Ten Great Yao Marshals, unable to move an inch."

Nüwa flared up, ready to overturn the table, but at some point the Chaos Bell appeared on Taiyi's desk, rippling waves of time.

Translation: "Nüwa grew angry, about to overturn the table and rise, but at some point the Chaos Bell appeared on Taiyi's desk, rippling waves of time."

In contrast, Xihuang and Di Jun got along very well between the two great demon emperors, toasting from afar, each draining their cup… Their demeanor suggested a tacit understanding, as if they had struck some shady behind-the-scenes deal, each getting what they needed and an agreement, forming a subtle contrast to the tense atmosphere of swords drawn and bows bent in the hall.

Translation: "As for Xihuang and Di Jun, the atmosphere between these two great demon emperors was very good; they raised their cups from afar, each draining theirs… Their demeanor suggested a tacit understanding, as if they had reached some shady backroom deal behind the scenes, obtaining what they needed and an agreement, forming a subtle contrast to the tense atmosphere of swords drawn and bows bent in the venue."

After drinking the immortal brew, Di Jun looked indifferently at Xi, who was about to be split in half by a single blade; his expression began to shift—astonishment, shock, sorrow… He was already prepared, ready to move.

Translation: "After drinking the immortal brew, Di Jun glanced indifferently at Xi, who was about to be cleaved by a single blade; his expression began to shift—astonishment, shock, sorrow… He was already prepared, ready to move."

Crocodile tears began to well up.

Translation: "The crocodile's tears began to well."

Wait for Xi to be beheaded.

Translation: "Wait for Xi to be hacked to death."

Then those tears could flow.

Translation: "Then those tears can flow."

Di Jun will express shock and regret over the death of the human envoy, and will seize the opportunity to announce that the Heavenly Court's focus for the coming period will be to strike at the demonic sect's forces.

Translation: "Di Jun will express shock and regret over the death of the human envoy, and will take the opportunity to announce that, for a period of time, the Heavenly Court's focus will be placed on suppressing the Demon Sect faction."

For example, he will justifiably strike the old ancestor of the Minghe River, who has stirred up the Shura tribe and Shura sect, to wake this swollen, bloated giant head and make him understand that ambition cannot be too great.

Translation: "For example, justifiably going after the Nether River Old Ancestor who stirred up the Asura Clan and Asura Sect, to let this floating, swollen giant head sober up and realize that ambition cannot be too great."

As for why, why should the Minghe demon ancestor take the blame for what the Rahu demon ancestor did?

Translation: "As for why, the deeds of the Rahu Devil Ancestor are being made the Nether River Devil Ancestor to take the blame?"

Who let them both be big shots of the demonic sect?

Translation: "Who let them both be big shots of the Demon Sect?"

Better to mistakenly kill three thousand than let even one escape… This is the Heavenly Court seeking to 'avenge and repay hatred' for humanity, to root out the source in one sweep, giving Nüwa a satisfactory explanation!

Translation: "Better to mistakenly kill three thousand than let a single one escape… This is the Heavenly Court seeking to 'avenge and repay hatred' for humanity, to trace the root and eradicate all, giving Nüwa a satisfactory explanation!"

And as for Kui Niu, the vortex of this affair?

Translation: "And as for Kui Niu, the vortex of this matter?"

He is a medical parolee and a tainted witness, and he has been protected, protected.

Translation: "On medical parole and as a tainted witness, he has been protected, protected."

He will be put on ice for a while, stripped of his position… After a period, due to good conduct and meritorious service despite his crime, he will be promoted again.

Translation: "Put on hold for a time, his position stripped… After a while, due to good conduct and merit despite guilt, he is promoted again."

Perfect!

Translation: "Perfect!"

Di Jun had a little scheme in his heart, the clacking of his abacus sounding, his face full of surprise, his gaze cold as he watched the drama unfold.

Translation: "Di Jun had a little abacus in his heart, the clacking of its beads sounding, his face full of astonishment, his gaze cold as he watched the grand play unfold."

'Red Cloud, Zhenyuan, Minghe…'

Translation: "'Hongyun, Zhenyuan, Minghe…'"

He constantly kept in mind those clues uncovered by the Yingzhao demon commanders; some shady actions were quietly proceeding in the dark.

Translation: "He constantly kept in mind those clues uncovered by the Yingzhao Yao Marshal's investigation, while some shady deeds proceeded covertly."

Moreover, the ever-jubilant human and witch peoples kept adding obstacles, time and again.

Translation: "Again and again, exuberantly joyful humans and Wu Clan members added to the obstacles."

'Villains… you want to harm me? Dream on!'

Translation: "'Rebellious commoner… you want to harm me? Dream on!'"

A cold light flashed in Di Jun's eyes as he awaited Xi's severe injury, even his downfall and silence.

Translation: "A cold light flashed in Di Jun's eyes as he awaited Xi's heavy injury, even his downfall and silence."

Just the next moment.

Translation: "Just the next moment."

His gaze froze.

Translation: "His gaze froze."

……

Translation: "…"

'It has come to this.'

Translation: "'It has come to this.'"

Xi let out a long sigh in his heart, 'I can no longer remain hidden.'

Translation: "Xi let out a long sigh in his heart, 'I can no longer remain in hiding.'"

'In the long passage of time, hiding one's light and cultivating obscurity, as a great being I only displayed the strength of a senior Luo, possessing all five virtues yet only the yin and fortune virtues are visible.'

Translation: "'In the long ages, I have concealed my light and nurtured obscurity; as a great adept I only display the strength of a senior Great Luo, possessing all five virtues yet only the yin and fortune virtues are visible.'"

'Too bad it's today.'

Translation: "'What a pity, today.'"

'Life comes first.'

Translation: "'Life comes first.'"

The killing intent of the Great Saint Kui Niu was icy; with one blow, he wrapped part of the demon clan's qi flow, resonating with the six phenomena of heaven and earth, his power immense, enough to slay an ordinary Luo, killing with a single strike.

Translation: "Kui Niu the Great Sage's killing intent was fierce; in a single blow, he bore part of the Yao Clan's qi fortune torrent, resonating with the six phenomena of heaven and earth, his power immensely great, enough to slay an ordinary Great Luo, killing with one strike."

Yet Xi was determined to reveal his true strength; even if he couldn't win, stalling and buying time was not difficult, enough to await powerful reinforcements—though it would be somewhat embarrassing.

Translation: "Yet Xi resolved to reveal his true strength; even if he could not win, stalling and deadlocking to buy time was not difficult, enough to await powerful reinforcements—though he might end up rather embarrassed."

'That's what comes after.'

Translation: "'That's what comes after.'"

'Facing the goddess Nüwa, I have too much to explain… I will lose trust.'

Translation: "'Facing Lady Nüwa, I have too much to explain… I will lose trust.'"

'Moreover, the plan of Feng Hou will also be shelved here, to be carried out by another loyal subject entrusted by the goddess Nüwa.'

Translation: "'Moreover, Feng Hou's plan will also be shelved here, to be carried out by another loyalist entrusted by Lady Nüwa.'"

Xi felt somewhat sorrowful.

Translation: "Xi felt somewhat sorrowful."

He had barely managed to become the chief strategist under Houtu.

Translation: "He had barely managed, after great difficulty, to secure the position of Chief Strategist under Houtu."

Furthermore, he was deeply trusted, allowed to oversee the expenditures and incomes of her treasury to a certain extent; in special circumstances he could act first and report later, diverting a sum of qi and merit, later making it up, acting as a middleman to earn a little pocket money.

Translation: "Moreover, deeply trusted, he was allowed to oversee, to a certain extent, the expenditures and incomes of her privy purse; in special circumstances he could even spend first and report later, diverting a sum of qi fortune merit, then make it up afterward, acting as a middleman to earn a little profit."

But after today, he's likely to enter a long period of idleness.

Translation: "But after today, he likely will enter a long idle period."

'Heaven does not fulfill human wishes… What can be done? What can be done!'

Translation: "'Heaven does not fulfill human wishes… What can be done? What can be done!'"

Xi's sleeves fluttered, and a dozen or so innate spiritual treasures burst forth with radiance—his crown, jade pendant, jade hook… They intertwined into a supreme aura, penetrating the ages and ancient history, stirring the profound principles of the vast heavens and earth, transforming into a sea of spacetime; I stand on this shore, the enemy on the other, separated by eternity.

Translation: "Xi's sleeves flicked, a dozen or so innate spiritual treasures bursting forth with radiance—ceremonial robes, jade pendant, jade hook… They intertwined to emit the supreme aura, penetrating ages and ancient history, stirring the wondrous principles of the vast heavens and earth, transforming into a sea of spacetime; I stand on this shore, the foe on the other, separated by eternity."

His equipment was excellent, a body covered in spiritual treasures.

Translation: "His equipment is excellent, a body covered in spiritual treasures."

However, the further one advances in the Luo realm, the lesser the role of spiritual treasures. If one were like Pangu, bare-handed, one could slaughter three thousand chaotic demons and supreme Luos, and would hardly care about mere innate spiritual treasures.

Translation: "However, the further one advances in the Great Luo realm, the lesser the role of spiritual treasures. If one were like Pangu, bare-handed, one could slaughter three thousand Chaos demon gods and Supreme Emperors of Great Luo, and would not care a whit for mere innate spiritual treasures."

For the Great Saint Kui Niu, these dozen or so innate spiritual treasures are merely able to delay him for a breath… after that breath, they are shaken away, flung aside, and cease to be an obstacle.

Translation: "For Kui Niu the Great Sage, these dozen or so innate spiritual treasures are merely able to delay him for a breath… after that breath, they are shaken apart, flung away, and cease to be obstacles."

He stared at the human envoy, his eyes seeming to hold mockery, conveying derision.

Translation: "He stared at the human envoy, his eyes seeming to hold mockery, conveying derision."

'If it were a living Luo, I might have to be more solemn. But now it's merely dormant innate spiritual light, unable to be refined, only usable for show… a futile struggle!'

Translation: "\"If it were a living Great Luo, I might have to be a bit more solemn. But now it is merely dormant innate spiritual light, unable to be refined, only usable for show… a futile struggle! \"

'Wait until I take your life, behead you, and proclaim the might of the Heavenly Court!'

Translation: "\"Wait for me to take your life, behead you, and sing the praises of the Heavenly Court's might! \"

The Kui Ox Great Sage's gaze was indifferent and icy; the slash of the divine blade was even faster.

This strike can bury the Myriad Heavens, sink myriad Dao, it is the final Absolute Kill!

Fengxi faced it directly, his expression solemn and serious, without panic, without pleading, only a calm heroic aura.

This scene fell in the eyes of the myriad gods, there was admiration and regret.

They admired his bearing, surpassing all, unyielding in might; they regretted his fate, fearing he would fall into nothingness, becoming the final lament.

Fengxi paid no heed to the comments and opinions of passersby, calmly raising his hand; the profound convergence belonging to the Way of the Five Virtues was about to surge forth; the authority of the Lord of the Destiny Dao gathered strength, poised on the verge of eruption…… He would hold nothing back, at this moment bursting forth with the most splendid light between heaven and earth!

But, at the moment he was about to fully reveal his trump card.

A mighty shout of righteous vigor shook the towering Heavenly Court and the vast starry sky.

"Hey!"

"Rahu!"

"How dare you stretch your tentacles here, bullying my Heavenly Court as if it had no one?"

"Rahu's remnants, the gods shall punish them…… and give me the Grand Minister of Destiny's head!"

It is the Donghuang Emperor!

At this critical moment, his actions were impossible not to be eye-catching, making the myriad gods glance askance, causing the Kuiniu Great Sage's blade to stagnate for an instant, making Fengxi shudder in fright, his ultimate move delayed for a moment, not unleashed immediately.

It was precisely this moment.

A heaven‑earth‑overturning change in the situation…… appeared.

This Heavenly Court Grand Minister of Destiny, who upholds justice, his vast righteous qi shining through ancient and modern times, seemed to be filled with indignation at the terrifying assault plotted by Rahu, the demonic ancestor, and felt righteous anger at the challenge to the Heavenly Court's majesty; he placed his hand on his waist, drew, and a long sword was unsheathed.

The long sword was exquisite and ancient, possessing an ineffable beautiful divine rhythm.

It seemed to blend the ultimate principle of yin and yang, expounding the mystery of black and white; the Donghuang Emperor held it level, and the sword's horizontal display divided the wondrous scene of day and night intermingling.

In a hazy blur, the myriad gods could not see the sword's body, only its hilt…… but the sword's shadow existed, drifting toward the unseen depths, reaching the source of time and space.

The sword's manner was profound, exhausting yin and yang, day and night, black and white, time and space, causing even the Kuiniu Great Sage to be momentarily awed.

However, this Yao God is a tough opponent; after an incredibly brief, almost imperceptible pause, wind, rain, thunder, lightning, sun and moon continued as before, he unleashed a chaotic law of myriad phenomena shifting.

He did not worry about the Donghuang Emperor's inexplicable actions, what hindrance and harm they might cause him.

Because, he had confidence in the organization.

That Heavenly Circuit Star Dipper Grand Formation, it was indeed operating!

Such a grand formation works not only outwardly but also inwardly.

Trapped within the formation, even a top‑tier god‑adept could not hope to break it instantly…… not seeing the usually Wu‑clan‑friendly Golden Mother of the Three Pure Ones, she too wore a helpless expression, unable to intervene?

One Donghuang Emperor…… the Kuiniu is not worried.

Even if this emperor is strong, could he possibly resist the formation's binding head‑on to thwart his "sudden psychosis"?

Just as he had thought.

When there was intense movement within.

Without the Yao Marshals and Yao Emperors needing to act, the Heavenly Circuit Star Dipper naturally displayed its might, first suppressing the Donghuang Emperor.

Within three Chinese feet around the emperor, time and space congealed, as if he were trapped in a piece of amber.

At this moment.

It was the entire towering star sea, the 360 star sovereigns of the Heavenly Circuit expounding the supreme law, together binding the Donghuang Emperor's body.

But, facing such pressure.

This emperor gripped his long sword tight, the corners of his mouth slightly curling, displaying the most dazzling bearing.

"Clang!"

A sword's cry rang out here.

The sword's cry was clear and lingering, echoing in the ears of the myriad gods, replacing all worldly sounds, making the whole heaven and earth seem to have only this one sound at this moment.

Yet at the utmost extent of the sound, it seemed to vanish, leaving the universe in utter stillness.

Not only was there auditory silence, but even sensation, touch, etc.; even time and space were moving toward tranquility and silence.

Time halted its steps, letting the entire hall seem to become a painting.

This was merely due to a single sword's cry.

Grand sound…… faint voice!

PS: Sorry, I've been busy lately, updates aren't very stable.

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