Chapter 698: with translation of chapter title

The Sever Luck Dao Master makes a dazzling entrance.

Translation: "The Sever Fate Dao Lord makes a dazzling entrance!"

But we need to keep exclamation. We'll translate: "The Sever Fate Dao Lord makes a dazzling entrance!" (Keep exclamation).

He is not the only one.

Translation: "He is not the only one."

Under the great banner of Rahu Demon Ancestor, the mighty divine talents who had been sidelined from mainstream hegemony finally get to eagerly join the fully updated version, striving for a share of benefits.

Translation: "Under the banner of Rahu Demon Ancestor, the great divine beings who had once been sidelined from mainstream hegemony finally could eagerly participate in the fully updated version, vying for a share of profit."

Check: "strive for a share of benefits" = "strive for a share of benefits". We'll keep.

Of course, what is openly presented is naturally upholding Rahu Demon Ancestor's legacy while wearing a demon sect disguise under the guise of a trumpet.

Translation: "Of course, what is openly presented is naturally upholding Rahu Demon Ancestor's legacy while wearing a demon sect disguise under the guise of a trumpet."

Of course, what is openly presented is naturally upholding Rahu Demon Ancestor's legacy while wearing a demon sect disguise under the guise of a trumpet.

The Sever Luck Dao Master brandishes his sword and charges into this starry expanse.

Translation: "The Sever Fate Dao Lord brandished his sword and slaughtered his way into this starry expanse."

Following closely behind, the Calamity Luck Dao Master, shrouded in black mist, hides his head and tail, establishing calamity for the world, between being and non-being, expounding the birth and death of formation, dwelling, destruction, and emptiness.

Translation: "Close behind came the Calamity Fate Dao Lord, shrouded in black mist, hiding his head and tail, establishing calamity for the world, intermittently expounding the birth and death of formation, dwelling, destruction, and emptiness."

We need to retain the term "formation, dwelling, destruction, emptiness"; it can be translated as the cycle of formation, dwelling, destruction, and emptiness, and we will expound the birth and death of formation, dwelling, destruction, and emptiness.

"Heaven and earth illusory and perish, formation, dwelling, destruction, emptiness... Only I, Calamity Luck, command rise and fall!"

Translation: ""Heaven and earth vanish, formation and dissolution… Only I, Calamity Fate, hold the reins of rise and fall!""

The Slaughter Luck, Sever Luck, and Calamity Luck Dao Masters have become the strongest force in this rebellion wave, waving demonic banners, letting demonic influence stain the primordial wilderness, making mountains and rivers change color!

Translation: "The Slaughter Fate Dao Lord, the Sever Fate Dao Lord, and the Calamity Fate Dao Lord became the strongest force in this rebellion, waving the demonic banner, staining Honghuang with demonic influence, making mountains and rivers change color!"

Their Dao aligns with this era of suffering for all beings, evolving a demonic aspect laid bare before all ancient gods and sages.

Translation: "Their Dao resonated with this age of suffering for all beings, evolving a demonic aspect, revealed to the eyes of all ancient gods and sages."

So-called Slaughter Luck—among all remaining sins, taking life is foremost; immeasurable merit is destroyed by the karmic fire of killing.

Translation: "What is called Slaughter Fate—among all sins, killing life is foremost; boundless merit is destroyed by the karmic fire of killing."

So-called Sever Luck— the turning of fate, heavenly order, and causal law—all are the main purpose of the heavenly-earthly cycle, the foundation for prosperous human development; if heaven and man clash, myriad clans oppose, naturally the order collapses and common sense becomes mutually exclusive.

Translation: "What is called Sever Fate—the turning of destiny, heavenly order, causal law—all are the central principle of the cosmic cycle, the foundation for prosperous human development; if heaven and man transgress, the myriad clans stand opposed, naturally the order collapses, and common sense becomes mutually exclusive."

So-called Calamity Luck— all things change, humanity is the greatest driving force, breaking too much of the innate developmental inertia of heaven and earth, thus a natural feedback, therefore calamity arises, having external and internal causes—such as cultivation advancement and life transformation, which often bring calamity numbers, the Dao rising a foot, calamity deepening a layer. Moreover, nowadays it is mixed with the karma of beings; under great calamity, to preserve oneself one may increase, or else wage war and invasion.

Translation: "What is called Calamity Fate—all things change, humanity is the greatest driving force, breaking too much of the innate developmental inertia of heaven and earth, thus a calamity arises, with external and internal causes… such as cultivation advancement, life transformation, which often brings calamity numbers; the Dao rises a foot, calamity deepens a layer. Moreover, in this era, mixed with the karma of all beings, under great calamity, seeking self-preservation one elevates, or else wages war and invasion!"

The three luck Dao Masters appear together; they compile doctrines, connect with the age, conform to that bloody and fiery trend, drawing upon a great power of human destiny—without discussing their original intentions, only their actions, in a flash they become spokespersons for the grand human consciousness, interpreting the era's madness, resentment, and sorrow.

Translation: "The Three Fate Dao Lords appeared together, they compiled legal principles, connected with the age, conforming to that bloody and fiery trend, drawing upon a mighty force of human destiny… not discussing their original intentions, only their actions, in a flash they became the spokespeople of the grand human consciousness, interpreting the era's madness, resentment, and sorrow."

This causes the demon gods to change color, the great shamans to be moved, and suddenly a great terror arises from the depths of the heart, impossible to resist by force.

Translation: "This caused the demon god to change color, the great shaman to be moved, and suddenly from the depths of the heart arose an invincible great terror."

"What a magnificent Five Lucks Great Dao!"

Translation: ""What a magnificent Five Fates Grand Dao!""

The Candle Dragon Great Sage trembles, "Slaughter Luck! Sever Luck! Calamity Luck!"

Translation: "The Torch Dragon Great Sage trembled, "Slaughter Fate! Sever Fate! Calamity Fate!""

"Indeed extraordinary!"

Translation: ""Indeed extraordinary!""

"Is this the hidden hand of the August Emperor Heavenly Emperor?" The Human Emperor sighs, his acting passes, "This Heavenly Emperor establishes his Dao upon qi luck, becoming the eternal foundation of all ages."

Translation: ""Is this the hidden hand of the August Emperor Heavenly Emperor?" The Human Emperor sighed, his acting passed, "This Heavenly Emperor establishes Dao on qi fate, becoming the eternal foundation of all ages.""

"Now, has there been further expansion and elevation?"

Translation: ""Now, is there further expansion and elevation?""

"I just don't know—aside from qi luck, slaughter luck, calamity luck, sever luck... what is that final luck?"

Translation: ""I just don't know—aside from qi fate, slaughter fate, calamity fate, and sever fate… what is that final fate?""

He blocked the Sever Luck Dao Master's incoming sword strike; the swords collided, and in an instant the blade's light shattered hundreds of star rivers.

Translation: "He blocked the Sever Fate Dao Lord's sword strike; the blades clashed, and in an instant their light shattered hundreds of star rivers."

This is not acting, it's real combat!

Translation: "This is not acting, it's a real fight!"

The Lingbao Heavenly Lord showed no mercy—after all, these years the Qi Luck Dao Master has hidden himself deeply.

Translation: "The Numinous Treasure Heavenly Lord showed no mercy… after all, the Qi Fate Dao Lord has hidden deep these years."

After meeting face to face, it's also hard to tell who exactly is who... better to just proceed earnestly, to avoid any leaks.

Translation: "After meeting face to face, it's also hard to tell who is who… better to just act seriously, to avoid any leaks."

"Naturally it is the great Rahu Demon Ancestor, our eternal beacon!" After concealing his true face, the Lingbao Heavenly Lord is forced to take the stage, making Rahu Demon Ancestor into a puppet to serve as a target—this sort of blame-shifting makes the usually upright good kids feel a bit embarrassed.

Translation: ""Naturally it's the great Rahu Demon Ancestor, our eternal beacon!" After concealing his true face, the Numinous Treasure Heavenly Lord was forced to play along, setting up Rahu Demon Ancestor as a target… this sort of blame‑shifting made the usually upright good kids feel a bit embarrassed."

However, learning to be bad is quick.

Translation: "But learning wickedness is quick."

The initial embarrassment quickly turns into excitement—just like cross-dressing, often only zero times or countless times.

Translation: "At first the embarrassment, it immediately turned into stimulation… just like cross‑dressing, often there are either zero times or countless times."

"Contemplating the world's sorrow, feeling the toil of all beings, worrying about the human way, suffering is indeed abundant!" The Sever Luck Dao Master grunts and groans, performing for Rahu Demon Ancestor, "Looking back at the past, it's nothing but cultivation, bringing countless battles and slaughter!"

Translation: ""I feel the world's sorrow, sense the toil of all beings, worry about the human Dao, suffering is abundant!" The Sever Fate Dao Lord grunted and wheezed, performing for Rahu Demon Ancestor, "Looking back, it's merely due to cultivation, bringing countless battles and slaughter.""

"Great Demon Ancestor—Rahu, fully enlightened, dispelling doubts for the human way... the heavens and earth, the universe, ought to have the end of the Dharma!"

Translation: ""Great demon ancestor—Rahu, fully enlightened, dispelling doubts for the human Dao… heaven and earth, the universe, there should be an age of decline!""

"The primordial energy sinks and condenses, cultivation withers—this is the final luck!"

Translation: ""Vital qi sinks and condenses, cultivation withers—this is the Declining Fate!""

"This method can resolve myriad worries of the world; its great power belongs to the collective of all beings, thereafter no factional strife for dominance, no mutual slaughter among myriad tribes!"

Translation: ""This doctrine can resolve myriad worries of the world, its great power belongs to the collective of all beings, thereafter no factional contention for supremacy, no mutual slaughter among the myriad races!""

"How mighty Rahu! How mighty the Demon Ancestor!"

Translation: ""Bravo Rahu! Bravo demon ancestor!""

The Lingbao Heavenly Lord transforms into an ardent fan of Rahu Demon Ancestor, shouting loudly, roaring heaven and earth, causing all beings to resonate, letting human consciousness surge, and the demon luck flourishes for a time.

Translation: "The Numinous Treasure Heavenly Lord incarnated as a fervent fan of Rahu Demon Ancestor, shouting loudly, roaring heaven and earth, causing all beings to resonate, letting human consciousness surge, and demonic fate flourished for a time."

Such an idea directly pierces the climax point of all beings.

Translation: "Such an idea directly strikes the ecstasy point of all beings."

In this era, beings enjoy the convenience of cultivation, yet likewise suffer the greatest calamity.

Translation: "In this age, beings enjoy the convenience of cultivation, yet likewise suffer the greatest calamity."

The stronger one becomes, the more terrifying... when the singular, supreme hegemonic constraint is lost, each becomes a walking disaster.

Translation: "The stronger one is, the more terrifying… when the singular, supreme hegemonic constraint is lost, each becomes a walking disaster."

Not to mention when war breaks out, peak confrontations, mountains and rivers shatter—who knows how many tragedies unfold!

Translation: "Let alone when war breaks out, peak confrontations occur, mountains and rivers shatter—who knows how many tragedies are staged!"

If we were to switch to the heavenly-earthly end of the Dharma... would it be a bit better?

Translation: "If we were to switch to an age of cosmic decline… would it perhaps be a bit better?"

Individual might can no longer forcibly suppress the collective; stubbornly stirring up war... even if there is slaughter and conquest, how great a range of harm can it cause? Moreover, one must fear reciprocal retaliation, enabling mutual decapitation strikes.

Translation: "Individual might can no longer forcibly suppress the collective, stubbornly stirring up strife… even with slaughter and conquest, how great a range of harm could it cause? Moreover, one must fear reciprocal retaliation, and each side can carry out beheading operations!"

In the human way, those restless, non-rational impulses are now affected; bit by bit, starlight excites and surges, they brainwash each other, until all that's left is to shout slogans.

Translation: "Within the human Dao, those restless, non‑rational consciousnesses are now affected—point by point, starlight excites and surges, they brainwash each other, until all that's left is to shout slogans."

— Rahu Demon Ancestor, peerless in the world; the heavenly-earthly end of the Dharma, the human way can flourish!

Translation: "——Rahu Demon Ancestor, peerless under heaven; in an age of cosmic decline, the human Dao can flourish!"

"Clang!"

Translation: ""Clang!""

The Nether River Demon Ancestor listens to the beings' cries, a smile appears on his face, the Primordial Slaughter Avici rises again, blade endless, he slashes toward Emperor Jiang Ancestor Witch, Elemental Phoenix Great Sage, Kun Peng Demon Master, Candle Dragon Ancient God, Taiyi Eastern Emperor—this is one against five!

Translation: "The Nether River Demon Ancestor listened to the cries of all beings, a smile appeared on his face, Yuan Tu A Bi rose again, his blade endless, he slashed toward Di Jiang Zu Wu, the Primordial Phoenix Great Sage, the Kun‑Peng Demon Master, the Torch Dragon Ancient God, and the Taiyi Eastern Emperor… this was one against five!"

Only a White Ze demon commander remains, taken up by the Calamity Luck Dao Master, who gives him a crackling, clattering beating.

Translation: "Only a Báizé Yao Marshal remained, taken up by the Calamity Fate Dao Lord, who struck him with a crackling, clattering barrage."

At the moment these two mighty beings clash, White Ze's complexion subtly shifts, somewhat strange... though he says nothing, he fights with all his might—at the very least the sound and light effects are like this.

Translation: "At the moment these two titans clashed, the Bai Ze's complexion instantly turned subtle, somewhat strange… yet he said nothing, instead fighting with all his might—at the very least the sound and light effects were like this!"

"Did you hear that?" The Nether River Demon Ancestor displays great divine might, alone he goes to resist the five strong ones, even including the upgraded Eastern Emperor—this is truly world-shaking.

Translation: ""Did you hear that?" the Nether River Demon Ancestor displayed great divine might, alone he went to resist the five great powers, including the upgraded Eastern Emperor—this was truly world‑shaking."

Of course, in this the human aspect contributes supremely.

Translation: "Of course, in this the human Dao aspect contributed the most."

Slaughter Luck, Sever Luck, and Calamity Luck Dao Masters join forces, pushing the notion of the final luck to become mainstream of heaven and earth for a time... though Rahu Demon Ancestor himself did not come, his spirit was present!

Translation: "Slaughter Fate, Sever Fate, Calamity Fate—the three Dao Lords joined forces, pushing the idea of the Declining Fate to become the mainstream of heaven and earth for a time… though Rahu Demon Ancestor himself did not come, his spirit was 'in place'!"

"The call of this era!"

Translation: ""The cry of this age!""

The Nether River extends the law of slaughter; in a short time he does not fall behind, soon having the bearing of the Azure Dragon Great Sage at its peak, "They hate you! They despise you!"

Translation: "The Nether River unfurled the law of slaughter, in a short time not falling behind, soon bearing the heroic bearing of the Dragon Ancestor Great Sage at his peak—"They hate you! They despise you!""

"The ancestral court of the Witch Clan! The heavenly court of the Demon Clan!"

Translation: ""The ancestral court of the Wu Clan! The heavenly court of the Demon Race!""

"You have all become the era's malignant tumor! Bringing countless pains and disasters!"

Translation: ""You have all become the plague of this age! Bringing countless pain and disaster!""

The Nether River Demon Ancestor scolds, "If there were no choice before, then that's just how it was."

Translation: "The Nether River Demon Ancestor scolded, "If there had been no choice before, that would have been forgivable.""

"Now there is a choice... the beings' answer is to bury you!"

Translation: ""Now there is a choice… the answer of all beings is to bury you!""

These words are heavy, a condemnation of the witch-demon leadership collective.

Translation: "These words are heavy, a condemnation of the Wu‑Yao leadership collective."

Someone does not think so.

Translation: "Some do not think so."

Also some remain silent and speechless.

Translation: "Also some remain silent and speechless."

Like the afterearth Houtu who stands in reincarnation unable to go anywhere, now he is somewhat dazed, furrowing his brow, feeling wistful, "Ke Jia... you say, is it like this?"

Translation: "Like the Houtu who stays far from the battle group, unable to go anywhere in the cycle of rebirth, now he is somewhat dazed, furrowing his brows, feeling wistful, "Qing Jia… you say, is it like this?""

"Naturally not, my Empress Nüwa." The Fengdu Emperor calmly replies, "The Nether River there is messing up the rhythm, throwing wild punches; don't let your thoughts be led astray."

Translation: ""Of course not, my Nüwa Majesty." The Fengdu Great Emperor replied calmly, "The Nether River there is messing up the rhythm, throwing wild punches—don't let your thoughts be led astray.""

This era has good and bad, I also do not deny, much bloodshed here arises from that.

But...

Just for you, with your supreme divine power and might, you were able to amend the law of reincarnation, bearing the weight of the netherworld on your body; for this era and countless future eras, all living beings consider this an unsurpassable merit!

Under reincarnation, preserving the self, one day one can retrieve the heart of the past.

And even earlier, there was Majesty Xihuang's opening of heaven and earth, making the realm eternal!

Without cultivation, naturally there would be no such great miracle.

Moreover, people will also lose their sense of reverence in some aspects, releasing the evil in their hearts... not necessarily making things better than now.

The problem of the human heart is not closely related to mere cultivation!

That's how it is... Houtu let out a soft sigh, "But just watching the reaction of these common people, I truly feel sorrow."

After all, for this undertaking I have paid too much, going to conquer the Heavenly Dao... yet there are voices that do not understand.

But these voices are not mainstream, merely a fleeting fervor." The Great Emperor of Fengdu spoke in a steady tone, "Moreover, aren't truly sensible people also silently supporting you?"

What the Nether River Dao friend says can be listened to, but truly believing it... is unnecessary.

He raises the banner of the degenerate Dharma, plotting great rebellions—can one really believe that? It's merely deceiving the common folk.

There have been many such people and such things in the past, and there will be many in the future... just talking about it, anyone would.

Only by firmly accomplishing it can one be considered truly great; otherwise, at most, one is merely an ambitious person.

Of course, it cannot be denied that during the period when such ideas prevail, they will bring an unparalleled impact to the situation, causing a tremendous upheaval.

Ordinary forces cannot last until his true form is revealed.

Only our human race, by practicing this truly correct bright path, can walk through the flames; during this period, letting everyone see the true face of the demonic path sects, only then does it appear precious by comparison.

Fengdu serves as Houtu's strategist, explaining things clearly and directly—limited to the surface situation, comforting Houtu.

Meanwhile, in the dark, he is making inquiries to his superiors while relaying Houtu's worries and tension.

Standard procedure, stay calm, stay calm.

Fengxi stood with a higher field of view, his mood also more relaxed, "I have it figured out in my heart."

As for the degenerate Dharma, I think there's nothing bad about it; we can bring it up for discussion.

The Human Dao wishes to take back some powers, set up constraints, promote the construction of a legal system... this project is too great; in the future, opposition will surely rise high, every step arduous.

Compared to the past's ease and freedom, nobody wants to have many more rules and regulations!

But!

Now, if we bring up the degenerate Dharma all at once, we will sever the cultivation system at its roots...

By comparison, I think everyone would then accept the former!

The Severed Earth Heavenly Passage is also more acceptable to people than the Myriad Heavens' degenerate Dharma.

Everyone quite likes the middle way... you say this room is too dark, need to chisel a window, they would utterly disagree; but if you say you want to tear down the house, they would hurriedly seek compromise and agree to chisel a window.

The Human Emperor remained very calm, with no tension about playing with fire, "Taking advantage of the current opportunity, let's throw out the idea of the final fate to test the waters, blow up some fish, indulge and indulge the rampancy of the demonic sect, warn the ancient god great sage... walking the demonic path, the Human Dao is also not impossible!"

Anyway, Rahu is still in my hands; the final interpretive authority... still belongs to me.

Have you considered the issue of how to wrap up?" Qingjia let out a light sigh.

This is naturally something I've considered." Fengxi smiled faintly, "At that time, naturally we would take the Five Virtues to break the Five Fortunes, gaining what everyone hopes for."

Playing with fire like this is excessive... be careful that the Five Fortunes become completely dominant, after which we can no longer keep balance." Qingjia reminded.

That actually isn't unacceptable either... On the road of the Human Dao's eternal prosperity, who cannot be sacrificed?" The Human Emperor said calmly, "The Great Dao of the Five Fortunes is the whetstone of the Great Dao of the Five Virtues... formerly, the Five Fortunes arose from the Five Virtues, each restraining one virtue and being restrained by one virtue, inherently a relationship of two sides of one entity."

Now, I, representing the benevolent thought of the Human Dao, have selected the Five Virtues as the foundation... thus the Five Fortunes naturally become the foundation of another aspect of the Human Dao.

No matter which side ultimately wins, it can be said that the Human Dao wins, or this great collective... only I alone am wounded, forever falling into the endless abyss, utterly sinking.

I can take it up, and also let it go.

Since you see things so openly, what more do I have to say?" Qingjia sighed, "I am merely a branch of your past life; I cannot advise too much... I only hope you can achieve your ultimate dream and obtain a perfect outcome."

Rest assured... when the time comes, I will still go to apologize to Goddess Nüwa with firewood on my back; I won't die midway.

The Human Emperor smiled, cut off the contact, while estimating the timing, secretly pointing a finger—

Boom!

A dazzling wave of light flashed forth, suddenly appearing from the source of the Honghuang universe!

The Great Dao of Qi Fortune!

Some ancient god great sages who toiled day after day to build their careers and gather qi fortune, first cried out in surprise; they think of it day and night, the impression too deep!

In the era when killing fortune, cutting fortune, and calamity fortune run rampant across heaven and earth, when the idea of the final fate sweeps through people's hearts, as a member of the Five Fortunes collective, qi fortune ought to come out and show off!

Thus, the Great Dao of the Five Fortunes, in the eyes of the myriad gods, openly dances in harmony, sharing the same breath and branches, is the most direct proof that the August Emperor Heavenly Emperor secretly schemed to do mischief!

What is called qi fortune: qi refers to numerology, fortune to destiny; it is the rise and fall of destiny for all beings of heaven and earth, the ultimate culmination of human power, when exerted to the extreme can change heaven and earth!

When such a road appears, and is added to the resonance of the Great Dao of the Five Fortunes, instantly there arises a sense of fulfillment, reflected in the hearts of the myriad gods.

Pure killing fortune, calamity fortune, cutting fortune, and final fate—these are not frightening!

If not for striking the two sides of the lich and zombie when they were unprepared, at the moment their peak strength exits the field, causing trouble, suppressing it would not be difficult.

Simply because they have no root!

Lacking a program, only destruction without construction, this cannot become a climate!

Even if the Human Dao has a split‑mind illness...

But split‑mind is split‑mind, and they have no tendency toward self‑destruction!

Qi fortune can make up this deficiency, letting the other four fortunes "take root," becoming an unshakable common principle.

Finally it has come out...

The Nether River Demon Ancestor laughed loudly, "Quickly come into my bowl!"

Having said that, the sword light shone coldly across the world, locking onto the supreme fruition of this qi fortune.

(End of chapter)