Chapter 415

The power of the Heavenly Dao, combined with the Demon Race's path, forms a mighty, overwhelming surge.

Translation: "The power of the Heavenly Dao, combined with the Demon Race's path, forms a mighty, overwhelming surge."

The power of the Heavenly Dao, combined with the Demon Race's path, forms a mighty, overwhelming surge.

Under such a mighty trend.

Translation: "Under such a mighty surge."

Perhaps… humans never existed at all.

Translation: "Perhaps… humans never existed at all."

Because, although a person appears independent and autonomous, they are actually composed of tens of millions of billions of the most basic life forms.

Translation: "Because what appears to be an independent, self-governing person is actually composed of tens of millions of billions of the most basic life forms."

The phrase "tens of millions of billions" denotes an astronomically large quantity.

And these lifeforms operate, survive, and perish in accordance with the most fundamental laws of heaven and earth.

Translation: "And these lives operate, survive, and perish by following the most primitive rules of heaven and earth."

People believe that their emotions are precious, beautiful, and the greatest proof of their existence in the world.

Translation: "People believe their emotions are precious, beautiful, and the greatest proof of their existence in the world."

But now, the cold, hard reality tells us that we have never been free—even our emotions are merely puppets on strings.

Translation: "But right now, the cold reality tells people they were never free; even their emotions are just pulling strings on a puppet."

Every expression of emotion is merely the result of interactions among countless trillions of life units within the body; the substances they secrete make you cry, laugh, feel sorrow, and tremble…

Translation: "Every emotional expression is merely the result of interactions among trillions of life units within the body; the substances they secrete make you cry, laugh, feel sorrow, tremble…"

Behind this is the Heavenly Dao! It is supremely exalted and boundlessly vast, governing the operation of the entire world from the most macroscopic level.

Translation: "Behind this is the Heavenly Dao! It is supremely exalted, boundlessly vast, and from the macroscopic level governs the operation of the entire world."

Likewise, it can be infinitesimally subtle, subtly transforming the world and the ages through imperceptible influence.

Translation: "Likewise, it can reach the utmost subtlety, silently changing the world and changing the ages."

Under the Great Luo, none can escape.

Translation: "Under the Great Luo, none can escape."

Even in this era, to escape this fate one must first obtain a permit approved by the Heavenly Dao—a prerequisite for proving the Dao.

Translation: "Even in this era, to escape this fate one must still obtain a Heavenly Dao–approved pass; this is the prerequisite for proving the Dao——"

Sever the three corpses! Do you think you can achieve the Dao without the endorsement of the Great Luo as Heaven's will?

Translation: "Sever the three corpses! Without the Heavenly Mandate's endorsement of the Great Luo, you still seek to attain the Dao?"

Dream on!

Translation: "Dream on!"

However.

Translation: "However."

Even the Great Luo can only guarantee a limited number of endorsements.

Translation: "Even as a Great Luo, the number that can provide endorsement and guarantee is limited."

Now the Heavenly Dao presses down, its strongest edicts suppressing the trend; even if Nüwa were terrifyingly powerful, she cannot alone bear the burden of all beings and break free from their shackles.

Translation: "Now the Heavenly Dao presses down, the strongest iron law suppresses, diverting the trend; even if Nüwa is terrifyingly powerful, she cannot alone bear the myriad peoples and break free of the shackles."

"Nüwa, the Sovereign."

Translation: "\"Nüwa. \""

Emperor Jun let out a soft sigh that echoed through chaos, stirring the gods' ears, causing them to halt their conquest involuntarily and closely watch the outcome here.

Translation: "Di Jun sighed lightly, his voice echoing through Chaos, stirring the gods' ears, causing them to involuntarily halt their conquest and closely watch the outcome here."

"You are going to lose."

Translation: "\"You will lose. \""

"Perhaps pure resistance can never achieve victory."

Translation: "\"Perhaps pure resistance can never achieve victory. \""

"In the end, it can only add a touch of tragic grandeur."

Translation: "\"In the end, it can only add a touch of tragic grandeur. \""

"Only by penetrating the core of the Heavenly Dao, contending for the authority to interpret its rules, and achieving a roundabout salvation can there be any chance of success."

Translation: "\"Only by penetrating the core of the Heavenly Dao, contending for the right to interpret the rules, and achieving a roundabout salvation can there possibly be success. \""

Victory is within sight, yet Emperor Jun seems somewhat disinterested.

Translation: "Victory is within sight, yet Di Jun seems somewhat disinterested."

"Just admit defeat."

Translation: "\"Just admit defeat. \""

Regarding this,

Translation: "As for that."

Nüwa's reply consisted of only two words.

Translation: "Nüwa's reply consisted of only two words."

"Nonsense!"

Translation: "\"Nonsense! \""

At this moment, the Empress Nüwa's face glowed with a lustrous sheen, revealing her incomparable divinity and a supreme divinity that inspires awe and reverence.

Translation: "At this moment, Nüwa's face glowed with a lustrous sheen, revealing her utter divinity, a supreme divinity that inspires worship and awe."

"Although in this era I have raised the banner of rebellion, seeking to overturn the entire demon race,"

Translation: "\"Although in this era I have raised the banner of rebellion, seeking to overturn the entire Demon Race, \""

"yet I remain the creator of humanity and all living beings."

Translation: "\"yet I remain the creator of the Human Dao and the myriad peoples. \""

"Although now I harbor some favoritism, mixed with a hint of utilitarian motive,"

Translation: "\"Although now I have a bias, mingled with some utilitarian motive. \""

"but regardless,"

Translation: "\"But no matter how. \""

"I will still teach the things that ought to be taught."

Translation: "\"Some things that ought to be taught, I will still teach. \""

"Let the masses of humanity know that there is still such a path—to pursue dreams, to pursue freedom!"

Translation: "\"Let the myriad peoples and common folk know that there is still such a path, to pursue dreams, to pursue freedom! \""

Nüwa is very composed.

Translation: "Nüwa is very composed."

Although she is now biased and partial, she still believes she is a good deity!

Translation: "Although she now shows favoritism and bias, she still believes she is a good deity!"

Even in the face of ever harsher circumstances, she cannot abandon her resolve to leave a path for humanity.

Translation: "Even in the face of ever harsher circumstances, she cannot abandon giving the Human Dao a way forward."

Facing the rule of an evil organization, how to resist… this is a vitally important lesson! As the first to 'eat the crab'—a pioneer—her influence on future ages is profound: she may fall, but she must never admit defeat; she must set a fine example.

Translation: "Facing the rule of an evil organization, how to resist…… this is a very important topic! As the first to eat crab, she is destined to have a profound influence on later eras—she may fall, but must never admit defeat! She must set a good example."

Of course, if she could win, that would be best.

Translation: "Of course, if she could win? That would be best."

How to win… relying solely on Nüwa herself, she would find it somewhat difficult.

Translation: "How to win…… relying solely on Nüwa herself, she finds it somewhat difficult."

But at this moment, she is not fighting alone! "Pipī Nüwa, I can barely hold on!" she said with a hint of self‑mockery to the mysterious heavenly emperor's Dao fruit that had appeared, "If you have any tricks, use them now!"

Translation: "But now she is not fighting alone! "Pipiwa can't hold on much longer!" she said self‑mockingly to the mysteriously arrived Heavenly Emperor Dao Fruit, "What other tricks do you have? Then use them quickly.""

Immediately, a response came.

Translation: "Immediately, a response came back."

"Since Heaven has no Dao, we shall rise against it!" A will reappears, conveying the spirit: "Even if we suffer a temporary defeat, the fire shall be passed on!"

Translation: "\"Since Heaven lacks the Dao, we shall attack it!" a will reappears, conveying spirit: "Even if there is a temporary defeat, the fire of tradition shall be passed on!""

"And a spark of stars can…… set the prairie ablaze!"

"And a spark of stars can…… set the prairie ablaze!"

Brilliant light flowed and shifted, allowing Empress Nüwa to naturally comprehend much.

Translation: "Splendid light flowed and shifted, allowing Nüwa to naturally comprehend much."

"I understand."

Translation: "\"I understand. \""

"The mission to defy Heaven is mine, and also that of all humanity… carrying forward this dream and great vow, to achieve the greatest character!"

Translation: "\"The mission to revolt against Heaven is mine, and also that of the entire Human Race…… upholding such a dream and great vow, to achieve the greatest character! \""

Nüwa seriously threw a punch.

Translation: "Nüwa seriously threw a punch."

This punch remains her Way of Creation and Reincarnation, combined with the Way of the Five Virtues Sage Emperor.

Translation: "This punch remains her Way of Creation and Reincarnation, combined with the Way of the Five Virtues Holy Emperor."

But this time, a mysterious presence was stirred.

Translation: "But this time, a mysterious existence has been stirred."

"Boom!"

Translation: "\"Boom! \""

Mount Buzhou, the ancestral land of humanity.

Translation: "Mount Buzhou, the ancestral land of the Human Race."

A long river emerged from nothing, threading through ages and recording the rise and fall of the world.

Translation: "A long river emerged from nothing, traversing ages and epochs, recording the rise and fall of the human world."

It bears and carries the dreams of all humanity, the most beautiful blessing! Flowing, surging, it finally leaps upward, rushes into chaos, lovingly encircling Nüwa, and then merges with the Great Dao of the Five Virtues Sage Emperor! "Hmm? The collective will of humanity?"

Translation: "It bears and carries the dreams of the entire Human Race, the most beautiful wish! Flowing, scouring, finally leaping up, surging into Chaos, entwining around Nüwa, and then merging with the Great Dao of the Five Virtues Holy Emperor! "Hmm? The collective will of the Human Race?""

The observing Great Luo instantly grasped the essence, "How could such a strange change have occurred?"

Translation: "The observing Great Luo instantly grasped the essence: "How could such a strange change have occurred?""

"It is the Dao of Empress Nüwa!"

Translation: "\"It is Nüwa's Dao! \""

A divine, calm voice said, "She governs creation and also cultivates reincarnation."

Translation: "A serene, divine voice said, "She governs creation and also cultivates reincarnation.""

"Their union is a qualitative transformation."

Translation: "\"Their union is a qualitative transformation. \""

Being able to create life, and also able to nurture souls… allowing the universal will of humanity to undergo such a change, is normal.

"These are still normal…… but what comes next isn't normal at all!"

Another divine being murmured, pupils contracting.

"Five colors dazzle, the Five Virtues endure! In the shortest time, unimaginable changes unfold."

"Although only one Heavenly Emperor Dao fruit came to aid, yet some essence permeated."

"Qing Emperor, Yandi, Huangdi, Bai Emperor, Hei Emperor."

"These five emperors correspond exactly to the five directions and five phases."

"The Qing Emperor begins, sending forth plants and trees."

"Yandi sets fire, sparks ignite the plains."

"Fire ultimately becomes earth, nurturing the clans."

"Deep earth becomes metal, cultivating arms and warfare."

"Metal exhausted becomes water, sweeping the eight directions."

"The Dao of the Qing Emperor, Yandi, and Huangdi are all supportive and nourishing, storing vitality and hope."

"When the Bai Emperor arrives, the killing intent surges to the heavens, sounding the horn of heaven‑slaying."

"Finally, the Hei Emperor appears."

"He……"

"Heaven‑piercing earth‑shatter! The Dao of the Five Direction Heavenly Emperors flashes and passes, finally manifesting as the Five Virtues, letting the human Dao's universal will mature and perfect in a brief moment, transforming into a great man of vague appearance, joining forces with Nüwa to strike heaven in one blow! 'This……'"

"Di Jun's expression changed."

"He drew a deep breath, driving the power of the Heavenly Dao to its utmost."

"Then a figure emerged from the obscurity, causing the gods to stare in astonishment."

"'Hongjun?!'"

"'No…… merely an incarnation possessing part of his power……'"

"'The Heavenly Court still hides this Killer's Trick?!' 'Close the gates, release Hongjun!'"

"'However, I suppose they cannot use it lightly…… otherwise they'd truly become 'workers'.'"

"The gods erupted in an uproar."

"And on the battlefield, the final conflict has erupted."

"Di Jun, bearer of the Demon Race's Dao; Hongjun, incarnation of the Heavenly Dao; Nüwa, commander of creation and reincarnation; and the human race's universal will, fused with the Five Virtues."

"A fleeting brilliance swept across the entire battlefield."

"Just an instant."

"Then over a hundred Great Luo beings had their bodies shattered, only their spiritual light remaining! Too terrifying!"

"'Alas!'"

"Fuxi, watching the spectacle, sighed."

"'Fighting so fiercely…… I ought to have a good look.'"

"He smiled and waved; in Mount Buzhou, the carefree Suiren chuckled lightly, taking a step across boundless spacetime, walking to his side and merging with him."

"Then boundless light burst forth, and a supreme power appeared! 'Tsk…… still far from Pangu, not like back then……'"

"Fuxi smiled and walked into the heart of the bloodbath."

"……"

"'Azure!'"

"'Let me tell you something, you must not be afraid.'"

"Donghuang Emperor staggered, having previously fought the Azure Dragon Ancient God to a mutually injurious draw; as he spoke, blood poured from his seven apertures, gruesome and terrifying."

"He was too desperate."

"Of course, the Azure Dragon was no better, even worse—after all, he was the one being ganged up on! The dragon meat chopped from his body could sustain a thousand eight hundred banquets, no problem."

"Even so, the Dragon Ancestor remained unyielding, never giving an inch."

"Fortunately, the supreme leaders of the Wu and Yao camps unleashed the most glorious, dazzling slaughter clash since the war began, capturing all attention and bearing the most important hopes of victory."

"Taking advantage of this rare opportunity, everyone also ceased fighting…… mainly because it had become meaningless."

"After all, compared to Nüwa, Di Jun, Hongjun, the human race's universal will, and Fuxi, the convergence of these five peak powers renders elsewhere insignificant."

"Even the Dragon Ancestor must admit, these fellows now vaguely exceed limits—either their actual realm is too profound, like Fuxi, Hongjun, Nüwa, or they bear the entire camp's momentum, like Di Jun and the human race's universal will, making their strength beyond ordinary measure."

"The Azure Dragon asked himself, facing these five, how many moves could he withstand? Would he then be beaten black and blue, chased all over? Thinking, the Dragon Ancestor felt a bit sour—Di Jun is merely a Censor, the human race's universal will just a newborn babe, relying only on the Wu-Yao division of the human Dao concept, each gaining strength, instantly becoming stronger than him, an ancient deity who has been prominent since ages past."

"While eating several thousand catties of lemons, the Dragon Ancestor's heart also burned hot—if the Dragon clan's strategic advance proceeds smoothly, the Dragon Master's system will assimilate the human race's universal will, then after the Yao clan's defeat, flood Honghuang, forcing all beings to choose between death and becoming dragons…… then, the human Dao will entirely be his to take!"

"At that moment."

"'What is Hongjun? What is Nüwa? Among Pangu's eighty-one transformations, if one becomes a true dragon!'"

"The future is beautiful."

"It is precisely this beautiful future that has continually supported the Dragon Ancestor in his unceasing struggle."

"Even now, he suffers five strains and seven injuries, has lost much blood, his flesh cut who knows if it exceeds ten million catties, and even his kidneys were taken two by Red Cloud in the earlier battle."

"But his spirit remains, the Dragon Ancestor possesses the utmost fearless spirit."

"Especially when facing Donghuang Emperor, the opponent who just now risked his life in a death‑and‑life battle to add obstacles for him."

"——You tell me not to be afraid? What manner of being am I! Fear? How do you write that character? 'Shaoyang!'"

"The Azure Dragon called him by name: 'When I first began to roam the heavens and earth, you didn't even know where to pick up trash!'"

"'Traversing south and north, ranging across Honghuang, enjoying divine life, sitting and watching the ages!'"

"'As an old player like me, what worldly sights have I not seen!'"

"'Heavenly Dao AI——Hongjun rebels, fighting for freedom…… Innate divinities mass‑produce false merit via printing, inject it into the Honghuang grand market, exchanging fake for real, causing currency inflation, triggering a severe crisis…… Everyone together shamelessly joins forces to craft a shared white glove, pushing Rahu to the forefront, bearing all the world's black pots, every time something goes wrong, it's 'Rahu's remnants' stepping forward to claim responsibility……'"

The Dragon Ancestor casually picked a few matters—those were the tumultuous years of the past.

Literal: Dragon Ancestor casually picked a few matters, they were the tumultuous years of the past.

We need natural English: "Dragon Ancestor casually picked a few matters; they were the tumultuous years of the past." Keep as one line.

"Afraid?"

"Afraid?"

"It does not exist."

"It doesn't exist."

The Azure Dragon, serene and carefree, naturally possesses an unparalleled heroic spirit.

Translation: "Dragon Ancestor, calm and carefree, naturally possessed an unmatched heroic spirit." Or "Dragon Ancestor, light wind and calm clouds, naturally had a matchless heroic fervor." Let's do: "Dragon Ancestor, calm and carefree, naturally possessed an unmatched heroic spirit."

"Azure, you're incredible… I admire you! I admire you!"

'Azure, you're incredible… I admire you! I admire you!'

Donghuang Emperor coughed up blood and laughed, "Since it's come to this, with such a big heart you have, I'll speak plainly."

Translation: "Donghuang Emperor coughed up blood while laughing, 'Since that's the case, you have such a big heart—I'll just speak plainly.'" Need to keep quotes. So: 【126】 "Donghuang Emperor coughed up blood while laughing, "Since that's the case, you have such a big heart—I'll just speak plainly.""

He raised his blood‑stained finger, pointing at the five mighty beings who had lost all their luster, his smile bright: "How many people do they count as?"

Translation: "He raised his blood‑stained finger, pointing at the five powerhouses who had taken away all color, his smile brilliant, 'How many do they count as?'" Keep quotes. So: 【127】 "He raised his blood‑stained finger, pointing at the five powerhouses who had taken away all color, his smile brilliant, "How many do they count as?""

"You think I can't count?" the Azure Dragon snorted, "Five!"

Translation: "'You think I can't count?' Dragon Ancestor snorted, 'Five!'" Keep quotes. So: 【128】 ""You think I can't count?" Dragon Ancestor snorted, "Five!""

"Yes…… five." Donghuang's smile grew more enigmatic, "Let me ask you again: in the heavenly emperor system that humanity intends to establish, how many celestial emperors are there?"

Translation: "'Yes… five.' The smile on Donghuang's face grew more intriguing, 'Let me ask you again… in the Heavenly Emperor system that the human race plans to stir up, how many Heavenly Emperors are there?'" Keep quotes. So: 【129】 ""Yes… five." The smile on Donghuang's face grew more intriguing, "Let me ask you again… in the Heavenly Emperor system that the human race plans to stir up, how many Heavenly Emperors are there?""

"Five…" the Azure Dragon answered halfway, then his face suddenly changed.

Translation: "'Five…' Dragon Ancestor answered only halfway, his face instantly changed." Keep quotes. So: 【130】 ""Five…" Dragon Ancestor answered only halfway, his face instantly changed."

A chameleon—truly living up to its name at this moment.

Translation: "Chameleon—now truly living up to its name." The em dash can be kept as —. So: 【131】 "Chameleon—now truly living up to its name."

"Are you suggesting… these five fellows are the humanity's five celestial emperors?"

Translation: "'You mean… these five guys are the human race's Five Directional Heavenly Emperors?'" Keep quotes. So: 【132】 ""You mean… these five guys are the human race's Five Directional Heavenly Emperors?""

"Surely not? They seem to have no connection at all." The Azure Dragon forced a smile, though his expression was grim, "You can't suspect everyone just because a Green Emperor is jumping around, right?"

Translation: "'Surely not? They don't seem to have any connection at all?' Dragon Ancestor forced a smile, though his expression was grim, 'You can't just list everyone as a suspect just because there's an Azure Emperor jumping around, right?'" Keep quotes. So: 【133】 ""Surely not? They don't seem to have any connection at all?" Dragon Ancestor forced a smile, though his expression was grim, "You can't just list everyone as a suspect just because there's an Azure Emperor jumping around, right?""

He said this reluctantly, trying to convince himself.

Translation: "He said it reluctantly, trying to convince himself." No quotes.

Otherwise, he feared a whooshing chill would freeze him from head to toe.

Otherwise, he feared a whooshing chill would freeze him from head to toe.

"Not mentioning Hongjun and Emperor Jun, even just the Flame Emperor stands opposed to humanity—he is nothing like Nüwa!"

Translation: "'Not mentioning Hunyuan and Di Jun, their stance is already opposed to humanity… just one Yandi is different from Nüwa!'" Keep quotes. So: 【136】 ""Not mentioning Hunyuan and Di Jun, their stance is already opposed to humanity… just one Yandi is different from Nüwa!""

The Azure Dragon lowered his voice, shielding himself from others' detection.

Translation: "Dragon Ancestor lowered his voice, blocking others' probing." No quotes.

"Flame Emperor…" Donghuang Emperor smiled strangely, "You all speak of this heavenly emperor as if it were the same thing, but…"

Translation: "'Yandi…' Donghuang Emperor wore a strange smile, 'You all talk about this Heavenly Emperor as if it were true, but…'" Keep quotes. So: 【138】 ""Yandi…" Donghuang Emperor wore a strange smile, "You all talk about this Heavenly Emperor as if it were true, but…""

"Who has actually seen this heavenly emperor's true form?"

Translation: "'Who has actually seen this Heavenly Emperor's true face?'" Keep quotes. So: 【139】 ""Who has actually seen this Heavenly Emperor's true face?""

"And who has spoken with him alone?"

Translation: "'And who has spoken with him alone?'" Keep quotes. So: 【140】 ""And who has spoken with him alone?""

"And don't forget…" Donghuang Emperor said with deep meaning, "Who was the first to spread the rumor that solid evidence of the Flame Emperor's whereabouts had been found?"

Translation: "'Furthermore, don't forget…' Donghuang Emperor said meaningfully, 'The one who first spread the rumor, claiming to have found solid evidence of Yandi's whereabouts… who was it?'" Keep quotes. So: 【141】 ""Furthermore, don't forget…" Donghuang Emperor said meaningfully, "The one who first spread the rumor, claiming to have found solid evidence of Yandi's whereabouts… who was it?""

The Azure Dragon's eyes widened instantly.

Translation: "Dragon Ancestor's dragon eyes instantly widened." No quotes.

He remembered.

Translation: "He remembered."

Who was it?

Translation: "Who was it?"

It was Houtu! She is the supreme achiever of Nüwa's vaunted soulcraft, the one destined to oversee humanity's cycle of reincarnation—and it is she who has firmly established Fengxi's background.

Translation: "It was Houtu! She is the supreme achiever of soul cultivation touted by Nüwa, the one destined to oversee the reincarnation of all beings! It was she who solidified Fengxi's background today." Need to keep exclamation marks. So: 【145】 "It was Houtu! She is the supreme achiever of soul cultivation touted by Nüwa, the one destined to oversee the reincarnation of all beings! It was she who solidified Fengxi's background today."

Before this, Fengxi was utterly blameless—a purity that had been verified.

Translation: "And before this, Fengxi was completely innocent—this innocence had been verified." Keep em dash? We can use em dash. So: 【146】 "And before this, Fengxi was completely innocent—this innocence had been verified."

The Wu Clan may lack many things, but the Great Luo is not lacking.

Translation: "The Wu Clan might lack many things, but they are not lacking in Great Luo." Keep quotes? No. So: 【147】 "The Wu Clan might lack many things, but they are not lacking in Great Luo."

For promising young shamans, one or another will investigate their origins.

Translation: "For outstanding young witches, they more or less investigate their origins." So: 【148】 "For outstanding young witches, they more or less investigate their origins."

As for those other troublesome youths, I won't speak of them.

Translation: "As for those other problematic children, I won't mention them." So: 【149】 "As for those other problematic children, I won't mention them."

This young fellow Fengxi came up clean in the investigation—he is no minor trumpeter of the Great Luo.

This young fellow Fengxi turned out clean in the investigation—he is no minor Trumpet of Great Luo.

Perhaps he is not so clean after all—maybe the Flame Emperor's methods are so subtle that only Houtu can see through them.

Translation: "Perhaps, maybe he isn't innocent after all—perhaps Yandi's methods are too subtle, only Houtu can see through." Keep em dash. So: 【151】 "Perhaps, maybe he isn't innocent after all—perhaps Yandi's methods are too subtle, only Houtu can see through."

But this leads to a certain…

Translation: "But this led to a certain…" Keep ellipsis. So: 【152】 "But this led to a certain…"

The Azure Dragon looked back, suddenly realizing—he could not verify or falsify it!

Translation: "Dragon Ancestor looked back, suddenly realizing—he could not disprove it!" Keep em dash. So: 【153】 "Dragon Ancestor looked back, suddenly realizing—he could not disprove it!"

The more he pondered, the more the Dragon Ancestor's heart surged with tumultuous waves.

Translation: "The more he deduced, the more tumultuous waves rose in Dragon Ancestor's heart." So: 【154】 "The more he deduced, the more tumultuous waves rose in Dragon Ancestor's heart."

Before this, he had never doubted… after all, Nüwa herself personally vouched, saying that this young comrade Fengxi was a symbol of the human–Wu Clan fellowship, a minor Trumpet sent by Comrade Yandi to work and study.

Before this, he had never doubted… after all, Nüwa herself personally vouched, saying that this young comrade Fengxi was a symbol of the human–Wu Clan fellowship, a minor Trumpet sent by Comrade Yandi to work and study.

Who would doubt that?

Translation: "Who would doubt that?" So: 【156】 "Who would doubt that?"

To doubt would be to invite a ghost! This directly leads to—although the Flame Emperor does not mingle in this era, his legend persists.

Translation: "To doubt would be to invite ghosts! This directly led to—although Yandi didn't roam this era, this era still has his legend." Keep em dash. So: 【157】 "To doubt would be to invite ghosts! This directly led to—although Yandi didn't roam this era, this era still has his legend."

Because of that legend, someone rose smoothly to high rank.

Translation: "Because of this legend, someone rose smoothly to high office." So: 【158】 "Because of this legend, someone rose smoothly to high office."

"Although we've never seen the Flame Emperor's true form, he has acted through the hand of the forthcoming Wind Lady." the Azure Dragon gritted his teeth, "The whole process was flawless—just how intimate must that relationship be?"

Translation: "'Even though we've never seen Yandi's true face, he has acted before, using the hand of the next Wind Marquis.' Dragon Ancestor gritted his teeth, 'The whole process was flawless… how intimate must that relationship be?'" Keep quotes. So: 【159】 ""Even though we've never seen Yandi's true face, he has acted before, using the hand of the next Wind Marquis." Dragon Ancestor gritted his teeth, "The whole process was flawless… how intimate must that relationship be?""

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