Chapter 682: with translation of chapter title

Di Jiang Zu Wu, strongly supporting Báizé, earnestly echoed his words.

"Fellow Daoist, you are also wise, yet you can see through Xihuang's layout, perceiving the treacherous currents behind this Monster Clan Heavenly Court."

"Ah... now that I've seen through it, what good does it do?"

Báizé sighed, "Too late."

"From the moment I finished writing this History of Pangu, all changes in the situation have entered his rhythm."

"I cultivate through compiling knowledge and data analysis, but I still need to observe some basic principles, needing to grasp key information... how could that compare to Fuxi's Heavenly Mechanism Easy Way? That directly perceives the future, knowing the outcome!"

"Moreover, with Daluo's strange tricks, reversing cause and effect... combined with Pangu's realm achievement, from start to finish I've been led by him!"

"At first, I didn't see through his scheme; afterwards... there's no point thinking about escaping."

"Moreover, I can't escape... from the moment I was moved and accepted his appointment as Historian, I was destined to one day become a blade in his hand."

"Used only once, but this time it will be an Absolute Kill!"

"This scheme is too far-reaching!"

"Because I became a Historian, I must consider the correctness of my words; when recording the era's historical changes, I am bound to make selections and be obscure, needing to consider the August Emperor's feelings."

"At the time it wasn't obvious, but later looking back, it was quite offensive; and since I've offended people, if I don't want to lie down, I must certainly keep a Killer's Trick."

"After going around in circles, I unknowingly jumped back into his trap, successfully preserving an Off-board Move for him."

Báizé said, pausing, his scalp tingling, his voice slightly trembling, "This thought is too deep!"

"I suspect that even back then he had already considered that one day he would no longer sit on the Heavenly Emperor's throne..."

"In Honghuang, the heroes are divided, competing for the next Pangu."

"If this Pangu were an ordinary person, it would be fine... but if some powerful figures with different intentions want to legitimize Pangu and settle scores?"

"The position of the second Pangu will likely be insulated from them!"

"Even if it cannot completely block the Dao, it will still make them suffer greatly..."

"How coincidental!"

"In this era, so far the three strongest beings besides Pangu all have poor relations with him; fighting anyone would not be a loss..."

Báizé muttered.

Di Jiang listened, his eyebrows suddenly rising: "Impressive! Mister Bai is indeed extraordinarily wise, having gleaned so much information from a glimpse...... well, if you can speak, say more!"

"Saving it for later..." his voice suddenly dropped.

"Actually I seriously suspect this trump card was originally prepared for Nüwa!" Báizé lowered his voice in a moment of stagnation, looking furtive, "Nüwa has wanted to rebel for not just a day or two!"

"If successful, domestic violence is certain!"

"Fuxi has seen it, kept it in mind, and the stick may already be in his hand!"

"Thus he plotted such a protracted 'conspiracy' across time, aiming to strike Nüwa hard before she attains the Dao of Pangu!"

"As for others... it's just a matter of convenience!"

"Therefore, when the Monster Clan Heavenly Court was established and Di Jun invited Fuxi to join as Xihuang, Fuxi's agreement was so readily given."

"Furthermore, Taiyi could obtain the Chaos Bell, being acknowledged by this special supreme treasure, becoming a mutually beneficial partnership."

"Exactly!"

"This time Xihuang's mindset is so twisted: he both hopes to see Nüwa achieve great things and wants to seize the last opportunity to stabilize his family status, thus his actions are naturally strange and odd."

"The Chaos Bell falling into Taiyi's hands is barely acceptable... this brother is honest and rash, not entirely on the same path as Di Jun."

The more Báizé spoke, the more he felt he was right, grasping the truth of the era and mastering the deepest hidden background.

As for the ownership of the Chaos Bell, it being Taiyi's is precisely because, compared to Di Jun, he is sufficiently honest!

If it were changed to Di Jun... who knows, he might stir up big news.

Just look at the Slayer Witch Sword and you'll know.

"The Chaos Bell bears Xihuang's layout, grasped by Di Jun, who will surely turn the tables and scheme back—this guy is too scheming, a natural-born politician."

"But Taiyi... is upright and open-hearted, with a heart to protect the Demon Race's people, and has sufficient will to act, making him most suitable as a pawn."

"Even if it means walking into death, sacrificing for insignificant beings, merely to fulfill a protection pact, he would do so without hesitation."

"If it were Di Jun, he might instead hold out for a better price, haggle, and shift strategies."

"Oh... Taiyi is an honest person, so he was able to inherit that legacy stored by the August Emperor in the Chaos Bell, as an exchange, becoming a pawn in Xihuang's layout for this era?" Di Jiang smacked his lips, meaning inscrutable, "Old Bai, do you think this is bullying an honest person?"

"Of course!"

In response to Di Jiang's question, Báizé nodded.

"Isn't this bullying an honest person?"

"Should honest people be bullied?"

"Taiyi being schemed against, that's fine."

"Even someone like me, an old comrade and honest person, has been thrown into a pit?!"

"He at least gave me a heads-up!"

"Not even notifying, just driving ducks onto the shelves?"

"That's going too far!"

Mister Bai gritted his teeth, utterly dissatisfied with his prearranged fate.

But there's nothing to be done; at this moment his fist is ultimately far inferior to that of a Pangu figure... even if he has complaints, he can only complain!

Like a defeated dog's wail, sorrowful yet powerless.

"Perhaps he fears you'll again sit on the ground and raise the price, adding complications?" Di Jiang chuckled lowly, holding back Báizé's anger.

Báizé was slightly at a loss for words, then silently ignored the issue, "I'm just thinking about a free lunch, while he's eyeing my life... making me charge as cannon fodder, truly inhumane!"

He grinned, "Suddenly I somewhat understand Nüwa's mindset... regarding the Empress Wu's campaign against Xihuang, I welcome it!"

"Empress Wu is a good person, a truly good person!"

"What good person? I think you simply believe that Nüwa is easy to fool and easy to deal with." Di Jiang shook his head, "As for your belly full of bad ideas, she is obviously not that smart; she always finds chances for you to slack off and avoid work."

We need to keep quotes? The Chinese includes quotation marks. We should translate preserving punctuation? Probably we can keep the quotes as English quotes. We'll translate the content inside quotes.

Line: "What good person? I think you simply believe that Nüwa is easy to fool and easy to deal with." Di Jiang shook his head, "As for your belly full of bad ideas, she is obviously not that smart; she always finds chances for you to slack off and avoid work."

Translation: "What good person? I think you simply believe that Nüwa is easy to fool and easy to deal with." Di Jiang shook his head, "As for your belly full of bad ideas, she is obviously not that smart; she always finds chances for you to slack off and avoid work."

We need to keep the quotes? We'll output: 【61】 "What good person? I think you simply believe that Nüwa is easy to fool and easy to deal with." Di Jiang shook his head, "As for your belly full of bad ideas, she is obviously not that smart; she always finds chances for you to slack off and avoid work."

But we need to keep the Chinese punctuation? Probably not required. We'll produce a natural English sentence.

Check for any omitted content: The Chinese includes "What good person? I think you simply believe that Nüwa is easy to fool and easy to deal with." That's a quoted statement. Then "Di Jiang shook his head," then "As for your belly full of bad ideas, she is obviously not that smart; she always finds chances for you to slack off and avoid work." We'll translate both.

Make sure we keep the meaning: "What good person?" = "What good person?" Could also be "What a good person?" but literal: "What good person?" We'll keep as "What good person?" It's okay.

I think you simply believe that Nüwa is easy to fool and easy to deal with.

As for your belly full of bad ideas, she is obviously not that smart; she always finds chances for you to slack off and avoid work.

Ok.

"Cough cough, you can't say it like that…… well, there is some truth to it." Báizé let out a long sigh, "There's nothing to be done; compared to Nüwa, August Emperor is forever full of worries, forever looking to the future. I know, he is one who studies heavenly secrets and divination; what he sees is always the ever-changing future."

Translation: "Cough cough, you can't put it like that…… Well, there is some truth to that." Báizé let out a long sigh, "There's no way, compared to Nüwa…… Taiyi is forever full of worries, forever looking toward the future. I know he is one who studies heavenly secrets and numerology; what he sees in his eyes is always the ever-changing future."

We need to keep the ellipsis. Use "……" maybe as "...". We'll keep as "...".

Báizé let out a long sigh.

However, the future's development is never the best; there's only better.

Translation: "However, the development of the future has no best, only better."

Thus, when he ruled the wilderness, he always thought about letting the future develop in a better direction—this requires effort in the 'present'.

Translation: "Thus, when he ruled Honghuang, he always thought about letting the future develop in a better direction—this requires effort in the 'present'."

We need to keep the quotes around 'present'? The Chinese uses 【present】. We'll keep as "'present'". We'll keep single quotes.

After working in the present, and then based on the present, the newly emerged future is more beautiful than before—but is this really the end?

Translation: "'Present' effort made, then based on the present, the newly emerged future is better than before…… but is that the end?"

No!

Translation: "No!"

Having a new future means a new effort direction, which then feeds back into the present—this becomes a vicious cycle!

Translation: "With a new future comes a new direction of effort, which then feeds back into the 'present'…… this becomes a dead cycle!"

Therefore, under his command, everyone always has endless work—it's advance preparation for resolving all kinds of future problems, as well as nipping in the bud any corrupt trends; he is the most ruthless and heartless heavenly emperor, the true stern father of all beings.

Translation: "Therefore, under his command, everyone always has endless work—preparing in advance to resolve all kinds of future problems, and nipping in the bud all kinds of corrupt trends; he is the most cold-hearted and ruthless Heavenly Emperor, the true strict father of all beings!"

If he weren't leading the overtime, being strict with himself, fair and incorruptible, making us all deeply admire him…… such a person would have long been overthrown by everyone joining forces.

Translation: "If it weren't for him leading the overtime, being strict with himself, fair and incorruptible, making us all deeply admire him…… such a person would have long been overthrown by everyone joining forces."

We all know his path, though arduous, is indeed very beneficial for the wilderness as a whole, and can achieve the theoretical optimum.

Translation: "We all know that his path, although arduous, is indeed very beneficial for Honghuang as a whole, and can achieve the theoretical optimum."

But as we went on, we gradually couldn't keep up…… and in the end, even humanity didn't understand him!

Translation: "But as we went on, we gradually couldn't hold on…… even to the point that, in the end, humanity didn't understand him!"

That's because humanity hasn't yet suffered a sufficiently bone‑deep, unforgettable beating…… Di Jiang added quietly.

Translation: "That's because humanity hasn't yet suffered a sufficiently bone‑deep, heart‑rending blow……" Di Jiang added in a low voice.

Just as everyone knows, diligent study, lifelong learning, forsaking all pleasure, dedicating one's life to the progress of the whole tribe—only then will civilization have a most splendid and glorious future.

Translation: "Just as everyone knows, studying well, lifelong learning, abandoning all forms of pleasure, dedicating one's life to the progress and development of the whole clan, will civilization have the most brilliant and glorious future."

But how many can actually see this principle through to the end?

Translation: "But how many people can actually carry this principle through to the end?"

Unless they get a striking, unforgettable beating.

Translation: "Unless they receive a striking, memorable blow."

"Understanding itself is the problem, let alone understanding and execution, which is another whole problem." Yao Marshal Báizé muttered, "Still, the Empress Nüwa is good!"

Translation: "Understanding itself is the problem, let alone understanding and execution, which is a whole new problem." Yao Marshal Báizé muttered, "Still, the Empress Nüwa is better!"

Yao Marshal Báizé

She proposed balancing work and rest, cultivating quality; once basic improvement needs are met, everyone can relax and play, as long as performance stays reliable.

Translation: "She proposed combining work and rest, cultivating quality; once basic improvement needs are met, everyone can let loose and play, as long as performance remains reliable."

A strict father who forever whips you to study and improve, and an older sister who is sometimes gentle and respectable, sometimes lively and playful, taking you out to play—most people know how to vote with their feet, right?

Translation: "Everyone knows how to vote with their feet between a strict father who forever whips you to study and improve, and an older sister who is sometimes gentle and respectable, sometimes playful and lively, taking you out to have fun."

Compared to Xihuang's current improper conduct…… hey!

Translation: "Compared to the current improper conduct of Emperor Xihuang…… hey!"

Compared to the current improper conduct of Xihuang…… hey!

Báizé gripped the Book of Pangu, his veins bulging.

Translation: "Báizé gripped the History of Pangu in his hand, his veins bulging."

But he ultimately has the qualification to be improper…… Di Jiang said meaningfully, "Báizé, just accept this reality."

Translation: "But he ultimately has the qualifications to be an improper person……" Di Jiang said meaningfully, "Báizé, just accept this reality."

Perhaps…… you don't have to accept it?

Translation: "Perhaps…… you don't have to accept it?"

His tone was subtle, his gaze playful, delivering a heart‑stinging blow to Mr. Bai.

Translation: "His tone was subtle, his eyes playful, dealing a heart‑piercing critical blow to Mr. Bai."

Mr. Bai

Just…… you might offend a lot of people, huh?

Translation: "But you might offend a lot of people, you know?"

Báizé listened, his face changed, he let out a grunt, and barely managed to say, "That's why I said, that guy Fuxi is improper."

Translation: "Báizé listened, his face changed, he let out a grunt, and barely managed to say, 'That's why I say, that guy Fuxi is an improper person.'"

that guy Fuxi

You can't blame Fuxi entirely…… the Dragon Ancestor also bears half the responsibility! Di Jiang chuckled lightly, "Who let him get so arrogant? Many people find him displeasing…… and of those people, how many in the future will be able to prove themselves as Pangu?"

Translation: "You can't blame Fuxi entirely…… the Dragon Ancestor also bears half the responsibility!" Di Jiang chuckled lightly, "Who let him get so arrogant now? Many people dislike him…… and among those people, how many in the future will be able to prove themselves as Pangu?"

Besides that, Junghong and Nüwa are reliable.

Translation: "Leaving other things aside, Hongjun and Nüwa are sure things."

Do they want to see the Dragon Ancestor win a complete victory? Know this: the Old Dragon stole the Heavenly Way from Junghong and tricked Nüwa out of the Way of Creation—this is exactly when those two are blazing with fury.

Translation: "Do they want to see the Dragon Ancestor win a complete victory? Know this: the Old Dragon stole Hongjun's Heavenly Way and tricked Nüwa's Way of Creation—this is exactly when those two are bursting with fiery anger!"

The Old Dragon's conduct is again a bit sordid; winning isn't enough to convince people…… so, cutting him down to size is a consensus.

Translation: "The Old Dragon's conduct is also somewhat sneaky; winning isn't enough to convince people…… so beating him up is a consensus."

And now, you have the chance to give the Dragon Ancestor a beating!

Translation: "And now, you hold the chance to give the Dragon Ancestor a beating!"

If you didn't see through Fuxi's layout, therefore you didn't unleash this killing move, no one can blame you.

Translation: "If you didn't see through Fuxi's layout, therefore you didn't unleash this killing move, no one could blame you."

But now, you clearly know…… thus, your options are down to just two.

Translation: "But now, you clearly know…… thus your choice is left with only two options."

Either you help the Dragon Ancestor, clearing past grudges with him, then offend one Pangu, or two or more Pangu candidates.

Translation: "Either you help the Dragon Ancestor, clear up past grudges with him, then offend one Pangu and two or more Pangu candidates."

Or……

Translation: "Or……"

Di Jiang didn't finish his words, but Báizé understood perfectly.

Translation: "Di Jiang didn't finish his words, but Báizé understood perfectly in his heart."

Or, become Fuxi's knife and carry out his plan to completion!

Translation: "Or, become Fuxi's knife and carry out his plan to completion!"

Activate the Book of Pangu, and you directly become the Dragon Ancestor's biggest obstacle now, keeping him as a Pangu candidate, in line with the wishes of most members of the Pangu Committee.

Translation: "Activate the History of Pangu, directly become the Dragon Ancestor's biggest obstacle at this moment, letting him remain a Pangu candidate, in line with the wishes of most members of the Pangu Committee!"

Do I even have a choice, damn it?

Translation: "Do I even have a choice, damn it?"

Báizé spat, "At this point, we understand that ignorance is bliss."

Translation: "Báizé spat, 'At this point, we understand the principle that ignorance is bliss.'"

Knowing too much sometimes forces you to pick a side…… this is specially designed to trap people like me who are clever!

Translation: "Knowing too much sometimes forces you to pick a side…… this is specially designed to screw over smart people like me!"

How can this be called a trap? Di Jiang said calmly, "This is the organization's trust and cultivation of you!"

Translation: "How can this be called a pit?" Di Jiang said calmly, "This is the organization valuing and cultivating you!"

Since the organization has already appointed you to carry out this task, you should just go ahead and do the job well!

Translation: "Since the organization has already appointed you to carry out this task, you must go ahead and do the job well!"

If you do it well, you might not get a big

Translation: "If you do it well, you might not get a big reward…… but at least later, if you write some wild history, even Pangu will give you face, won't put you on a blacklist, and will even strike back against retaliation."

The wild history; even Pangu will give you face; you won't be put on a blacklist; you might even strike back against retaliation.

Um... except the grudge against the old dragon is locked in.

Translation: "Um…… except the hatred value locked in with the Old Dragon."

Once he secures his position as Pangu, he might launch a book‑burning campaign, wiping out many Dao lineages tied to you, destroying countless external histories, and become your foe on the Dao path—of course you can strike back and later condemn him to death.

Translation: "Later, when he assumes the position of Pangu, he might come with a book‑burning campaign, exterminating many Dao lineages related to you, destroying countless external histories, becoming your enemy on the path to Dao…… of course you can fight back, and afterward criticize him to death."

Book‑burning campaign, exterminating many Dao lineages related to you, destroying countless external histories, becoming your enemy on the path to Dao—of course you can fight back and later condemn him to death.

And Donghuang—if any Dao lineage state survives, it will surely be flattened by the Dragon Ancestor, the clan slaughtered; yet retaliation is reciprocal, and Taiyi could certainly strike back.

Translation: "And there's Donghuang…… if a Dao lineage state survives, it will surely be leveled by the Dragon Ancestor, the clan slaughtered; however, retaliation is equal, and Taiyi may not be unable to strike back!"

Donghuang, a Dao lineage state, leveled by the Dragon Ancestor, the clan slaughtered; Taiyi could strike back.

Emperor Jiang gave Bai Ze a thorough analysis, firming Mr. Bai's resolve to brave fire and water, and threw a bucket of cold water at the Dragon Ancestor who's now on a killing spree and invincible.

Translation: "Di Jiang gave Báizé a thorough analysis, solidifying Mr. Bai's resolve to go through fire and water, and poured a bucket of cold water on the head of the Dragon Ancestor, who was now on a killing frenzy and invincible."

Dragon Ancestor, now on a killing frenzy and invincible.

'You really think highly of me…' Bai Ze sighed, 'If Cang were Pangu, we wouldn't have to hide from him.'

Translation: "You really think highly of me……" Báizé sighed softly, "If the Dragon Ancestor were Pangu, we wouldn't need to avoid him."

'You can't put it that way… In my view, Cang's stubborn strength will likely let him roll through several ages.' Emperor Jiang stroked his chin, eyes smiling, 'The more repressed, the wilder the outbreak.'

Translation: "You can't say that…… in my view, the Dragon Ancestor's stubborn strength likely means he'll endure several eras." Di Jiang rubbed his chin, eyes full of smiles, "The more repressed, the wilder the explosion."

After building up the fervor of many lifetimes, once he gains power he can hardly resist wiping out several of Pangu's Dao lineages—this is destined to be an earth‑shaking conflict.

Translation: "After accumulating the fervor of several ages, once he gains power, he will find it hard to resist wiping out several Pangu Dao lineages…… this is destined to be a struggle that shakes the ages!"

'At that point, you'll have plenty you can do!' Emperor Jiang said with a smile.

Translation: "At that time, you will have plenty to do!" Di Jiang said with a smile.

'You know, Emperor Jiang… your tone reminds me of a certain fraud.' Bai Ze suddenly said, leaving Emperor Jiang speechless.

Translation: "Do you know, Di Jiang…… the tone of your words reminds me of a certain charlatan." Báizé suddenly said, which made Di Jiang shut up.

'Hey!' Bai Ze said, and Emperor Jiang fell silent, no longer pressing the advantage—clearly after a harsh ordeal he's become savvy, rarely foolish.

Translation: "Hey!" When Báizé said it, Di Jiang fell silent and didn't press the advantage…… obviously after a brutal scheme, he also learned his lesson, rarely being foolish.

'You say Fuxi had me made into a blade—what does he want me to do?'

Translation: "You say, Fuxi arranged for me to be a knife—what is he wanting me to do?"

'How should we proceed to truly stand against the old dragon who's now rampaging in all directions?'

Translation: "Exactly how should we do it to truly resist the Old Dragon who is now slaughtering in all directions?"

'Give me a pointer.'

Translation: "Give me a plan."

Bai Ze said.

Translation: "Báizé said."

'What else can we do?' Emperor Jiang whispered, 'The chaos imprint, Pangu's past… there's only one thing we can do.'

Translation: "What else can be done?" Di Jiang said softly, "The Chaos Mark, Pangu's past…… there's only one thing we can do!"

'Reforge earth, water, fire, wind, and reopen the universe's primordial chaos.'

Translation: "Reforge earth, water, fire, wind, and reopen the universe's primordial yellow!"

In this era, to once again open up an era, to carry out a covering!

A most grandiose reversal of cause and effect... is to overturn the cause and effect of an entire era, reversing the timeline!

This is Pangu's feat!

Only Pangu can oppose Pangu, can oppose the Dragon Ancestor who has sided with the human Dao!

The Emperor Jiang Diagram reveals the dagger's tip.

(End of chapter)