Chapter 828
The heavens are above!
Literal: "Heaven above!" or "Heaven is above!" Usually expression: "Heaven above!" We'll translate as "Heaven above!" Keep exclamation.
Heaven has eyes!
"Heaven has eyes!" Means "Heaven sees all!" We'll translate: "Heaven has eyes!"
Heaven can serve as a mirror.
"Heaven can inspect!" Means "Heaven can bear witness!" We'll translate: "Heaven can bear witness!" Or "Heaven can inspect!" Probably "Heaven can bear witness!" We'll choose "Heaven can bear witness!"
The heavens… they embody fairness and justice in people's hearts, manifest wisdom and holiness, and I don't know when they became a saying on everyone's lips.
But where does it come from?
"But where does it come from?" We'll translate: "But where does it come from?"
On this day, the Dragon Ancestor Great Sage solemnly proclaimed to the world——
On this day, the Dragon Ancestor Great Sage solemnly proclaimed to the world——
It's my good deed!
It's my good deed!
So that's how it is...
So that's how it is...
Listening to the ballads of history, admiring the scrolls of time, the gods awaken as from a dream, realizing what?
"Listening to the ballads of history, appreciating the scrolls of ages, the gods suddenly awaken as from a dream, realizing what." We'll translate: "Listening to the ballads of history, appreciating the scrolls of ages, the gods suddenly awaken as from a dream, realizing what."
The Dragon Ancestor really has a clever trick...
"Indeed, the Dragon Ancestor really has good tactics..." We'll translate: "Indeed, the Dragon Ancestor really has good tactics..."
Cang... Cang!
Cang... Cang!
The 'Cang' of the Dragon, crowned upon heaven, becomes infinitely sacred and utterly transcendent.
"The 'Cang' of Dragon Ancestor, crowned upon heaven, thus becomes infinitely sacred, surpassingly incomparable." We'll translate: "The 'Cang' of the Dragon Ancestor, crowned upon heaven, thus becomes infinitely sacred, surpassingly incomparable."
Azure Dragon.
"Dragon Ancestor." We'll translate: "Dragon Ancestor."
Azure Heaven!
"Heaven!" We'll translate: "Heaven!"
Although 'Heaven' and the Azure Dragon have no direct relation...
"Although, 'Heaven' and the Dragon Ancestor have no direct relation……" We'll translate: "Although, 'Heaven' and the Dragon Ancestor have no direct relation……"
But isn't this already indirectly connected?
"But this isn't already indirectly hooked up?" We'll translate: "But isn't this already indirectly hooked up?"
Heavenly Emperor of the Cang clan, belonging to the dragon lineage!
Heavenly Emperor of the Cang clan, belonging to the dragon lineage!
The supreme divinity with a human body and dragon tail is also a branch of the dragon lineage.
"The supreme divinity with a human body and dragon tail is also a branch of the dragon lineage." We'll translate: "The supreme divinity with a human body and dragon tail is also a branch of the dragon lineage."
It can be called a dragon ancestor outside the orthodox dragon lineage.
"Barely acceptable, it can be called a Dragon Ancestor outside the orthodox dragon clan." We'll translate: "Barely acceptable, it can be called a Dragon Ancestor outside the orthodox dragon clan."
Roughly speaking...
"Roughly speaking……" We'll translate: "Roughly speaking……"
In the Dragon-Phoenix era, the final victors are the Dragon clan!
"In the Dragon-Phoenix era, the final victor is the dragon clan!" We'll translate: "In the Dragon-Phoenix era, the final victor is the dragon clan!"
No problem!
"No problem!" We'll translate: "No problem!"
The illusory history is being enacted, gradually becoming real, displayed upon the stage of heaven and earth.
"The illusory scrolls of history are being enacted, gradually becoming real, displayed upon the stage of heaven and earth." We'll translate: "The illusory scrolls of history are being enacted, gradually becoming real, displayed upon the stage of heaven and earth."
—There is an ancient divinity who devoted himself to the dragon clan, comprehended the ultimate truth, attained great enlightenment, then emerged to establish a career… this deity is August Emperor, also known as the Cang clan!
"——There is an ancient divinity who devoted himself to the dragon clan, comprehended the supreme truth, attained great enlightenment, then emerged from it to establish a career… this divinity is the August Emperor, also known as the Cang clan!" We'll translate: "——There is an ancient divinity who devoted himself to the dragon clan, comprehended the supreme truth, attained great enlightenment, then emerged from it to establish a career… this divinity is the August Emperor, also known as the Cang clan!"
Disgusting!
"Disgusting!" We'll translate: "Disgusting!"
Pah! Disgusting!
"Pah! Disgusting!" We'll translate: "Pah! Disgusting!"
The Phoenix ancestor spurns it, face drawn long, saying, 'This trend must not spread—how could one climb relations like that?'
"The Phoenix Ancestor scoffs, face drawn long, 'This trend must not rise; how can one cling to relatives like this?'" We'll translate: "The Phoenix Ancestor scoffs, face drawn long, 'This trend must not rise; how can one cling to relatives like this?'"
"Dragging the supreme deities of other factions into one's own camp, making them subordinate gods to boost one's faction's overall worth and inflate stock prices..."
"'Dragging the supreme divinities of other factions into one's own camp, making them subsidiary gods, thereby raising the overall worth of one's faction, inflating the stock price……'" We'll translate: "'Dragging the supreme divinities of other factions into one's own camp, making them subsidiary gods, thereby raising the overall worth of one's faction, inflating the stock price……'"
Lacking great virtue!
"'Lacking great virtue!'" We'll translate: "'Lacking great virtue!'"
The progenitor of the Phoenix lineage is very dissatisfied.
"The founder of the Phoenix lineage is very dissatisfied." We'll translate: "The founder of the Phoenix lineage is very dissatisfied."
Isn't this behavior deceiving consumers and believers?
"Isn't this behavior deceiving consumers, deceiving believers?" We'll translate: "Isn't this behavior deceiving consumers, deceiving believers?"
To raise its value, it simply doesn't care about face anymore!
"To raise the value, they simply don't care about face!" We'll translate: "To raise the value, they simply don't care about face!"
As a mascot of ancient times, one exemplar of virtue and conduct, the noble Phoenix disdains to associate with it.
"As a mascot of ancient times, one of the representatives of virtue and conduct, the noble Phoenix disdains to associate with them." We'll translate: "As a mascot of ancient times, one of the representatives of virtue and conduct, the noble Phoenix disdains to associate with them."
However, not everyone thinks this way.
"However, not everyone thinks this way." We'll translate: "However, not everyone thinks this way."
For example, the chief of Daoist and Buddhist sects, who rarely surfaces, now takes this scene to heart, wearing a thoughtful expression.
"For example, the heads of the Daoist and Buddhist sects, rarely surfacing at this moment, have this scene etched in their minds, with a thoughtful expression on their faces." We'll translate: "For example, the heads of the Daoist and Buddhist sects, rarely surfacing at this moment, have this scene etched in their minds, with a thoughtful expression on their faces."
Overall, I feel that the actions of the Dragon Ancestor Great Sage now are lowering the moral baseline of the primordial era, even creating a new historical low.
"Overall, I feel that the Dragon Ancestor Great Sage's current actions have lowered the moral baseline of Honghuang and even set a new historical low." We'll translate: "Overall, I feel that the Dragon Ancestor Great Sage's current actions have lowered the moral baseline of Honghuang and even set a new historical low."
What is integrity?
"What is integrity?" We'll translate: "What is integrity?"
Can it be eaten?
"Can it be eaten?" We'll translate: "Can it be eaten?"
No!
"No!" We'll translate: "No!"
The Dragon Ancestor appears and preaches, breaking through the moral baseline.
"The Dragon Ancestor manifested and preached, piercing the moral baseline." We'll translate: "The Dragon Ancestor manifested and preached, piercing the moral baseline."
But, he did not do useless work.
"But, he did not do useless work." We'll translate: "But, he did not do useless work."
There are those who engage in immoral trades, while loss-making businesses find no customers.
"There are those who engage in immoral trade; unprofitable businesses find no customers." We'll translate: "There are those who engage in immoral trade; unprofitable businesses find no customers."
The Dragon Ancestor's actions have stirred waves through the ages, blossomed in the annals of history, and triggered a torrent.
"The Dragon Ancestor's actions have stirred waves across the ages, blossomed in the annals of history, and triggered a frenzy." We'll translate: "The Dragon Ancestor's actions have stirred waves across the ages, blossomed in the annals of history, and triggered a frenzy."
Originally, the Dragon clan had risen and fallen across two consecutive eras, but now it shines brilliantly, dazzling to behold.
"Originally, the dragon clan had risen and fallen across two consecutive eras; now it shines brilliantly, making it hard to look directly at." We'll translate: "Originally, the dragon clan had risen and fallen across two consecutive eras; now it shines brilliantly, making it hard to look directly at."
The Dragon clan's fate is boiling over!
"The dragon clan's fate is boiling!" We'll translate: "The dragon clan's fate is boiling!"
Assimilating a heavenly emperor into the Dragon clan, even if only briefly, greatly benefits this lineage.
"Assimilating a Heavenly Emperor into the dragon clan, even if only for a brief time, greatly benefits this clan." We'll translate: "Assimilating a Heavenly Emperor into the dragon clan, even if only for a brief time, greatly benefits this clan."
The Dragon's Great Path instantly becomes immeasurably ancient, enduring through ages, penetrating the very source of heaven and earth; since time immemorial it has been the epitome of nobility and divinity.
"The Dragon's Great Dao, at this very moment, instantly becomes immeasurably ancient, enduringly weathered, penetrating the source of heaven and earth; since ancient times, it has been the synonym for nobility and divinity!" We'll translate: "The Dragon's Great Dao, at this very moment, instantly becomes immeasurably ancient, enduringly weathered, penetrating the source of heaven and earth; since ancient times, it has been the synonym for nobility and divinity!"
Plunder!
"Plunder!" We'll translate: "Plunder!"
Usurp!
"Usurp!" We'll translate: "Usurp!"
The Dragon Ancestor Great Sage's current actions are like a replay of the past, stealing and imitating the Heavenly Way of the Primordial Ancestor Hongjun and the Legal Way of Emperor Donghua.
"The Dragon Ancestor Great Sage's current actions are like a replay of the past, copying and plagiarizing the Heavenly Dao of Dao Ancestor Hongjun and the Legal Dao of Emperor Donghua!" We'll translate: "The Dragon Ancestor Great Sage's current actions are like a replay of the past, copying and plagiarizing the Heavenly Dao of Dao Ancestor Hongjun and the Legal Dao of Emperor Donghua!"
Although doing so easily invites retaliation, the effect is immediate.
"Although doing this easily invites retaliation…… but the effect is immediate." We'll translate: "Although doing this easily invites retaliation…… but the effect is immediate."
The Dragon Ancestor's power is soaring; the stronger the Dragon Way, the more terrifying his might—though this thus incurs enormous karmic consequences.
"The Dragon Ancestor's combat power is soaring; the stronger the Dragon's Dao, the more terrifying his combat power…… although this thus incurs enormous karma!" We'll translate: "The Dragon Ancestor's combat power is soaring; the stronger the Dragon's Dao, the more terrifying his combat power…… although this thus incurs enormous karma!"
The heavenly emperor's authority was stolen, his dignity usurped, turned into a key that opened the gate to the source of heaven, earth, and human dao, free for the taking… this pierced the heavens!
"The Heavenly Emperor's authority was plundered, his dignity usurped, turned into a key, thereby opening the gate to the source of heaven, earth, and human Dao, allowing it to be taken…… this pierced the heavens!" We'll translate: "The Heavenly Emperor's authority was plundered, his dignity usurped, turned into a key, thereby opening the gate to the source of heaven, earth, and human Dao, allowing it to be taken…… this pierced the heavens!"
Azure Dragon!
"Dragon Ancestor!" We'll translate: "Dragon Ancestor!"
August Emperor's tone was grim, his laugh icy: 'You brat, you dare to aim your schemes at me?'
"The August Emperor's tone was grim, his laugh icy cold: 'You bastard, you dare to aim your schemes at me?'" We'll translate: "The August Emperor's tone was grim, his laugh icy cold: 'You bastard, you dare to aim your schemes at me?'"
Although he understands the mysteries of the Yi Dao, his calculations never fail; he had long assessed the shifting situation and judged the Dragon Ancestor's courage—truly fearing neither heaven nor earth, he will do anything for gain.
"Although he understands the Dao profoundly, his calculations are infallible, having long estimated the situation's development and judged the Dragon Ancestor's courage; truly, he fears neither heaven nor earth, and will do anything for benefit." We'll translate: "Although he understands the Dao profoundly, his calculations are infallible, having long estimated the situation's development and judged the Dragon Ancestor's courage; truly, he fears neither heaven nor earth, and will do anything for benefit."
Furthermore, taking advantage of the situation, he set up a trap, establishing a dark house, waiting for him to bring about his own doom.
"Furthermore, taking advantage of the situation, he set up a dark scheme, lying in wait for him to bring about his own downfall and be unable to survive." We'll translate: "Furthermore, taking advantage of the situation, he set up a dark scheme, lying in wait for him to bring about his own downfall and be unable to survive."
But, seeing the Dragon Ancestor act so recklessly still shocked him a bit.
"But, upon truly seeing the Dragon Ancestor act so recklessly, he was still shaken three-tenths." We'll translate: "But, upon truly seeing the Dragon Ancestor act so recklessly, he was still shaken three-tenths."
After the shock came intense anger.
"After the shock, came extraordinary anger." We'll translate: "After the shock, came extraordinary anger."
He no longer felt any guilt over betraying and killing his fellow Daoists; he only felt that the Rahu Demon Ancestor's former practice of killing a chicken to scare the monkeys now had a successor—the eternal prison was just lacking such a bold, iron‑headed handsome lad!
The bold will be stuffed to death, the timid will starve to death!
Supreme battle power bolstered, boundless karma attached, the Dragon Ancestor Great Sage roared, 'What do I have to fear?!'
In the past, I already contended with you for the Dao!
Today, let us have another round!
You opened the Human Dao, I opened the Dragon Dao… the previous round, your Human Dao won.
This round, I will make everyone like a dragon, all like me!
The Dragon Ancestor roared, clarifying all karma.
Feud? Boundless karma?
He is not afraid!
Because, he is essentially a competitor!
If one doesn't even dare to form a feud, what competition is there to speak of?
Nüwa and Pangu's Dao enemy is Hongjun, it is the contention between heaven and man.
But my opponent as Pangu is you, it is the transformation of man and dragon!
Stepping on the opponent's ascent, one of us will inevitably fall!
My Pangu path now opens, the ultimate leap!
The majestic, divine true dragon body swept through the ages; each scale's friction left an imprint in spacetime, all transformed into the supreme trajectory of the Great Dao.
At this moment, the aura of the Dragon Ancestor Great Sage is extremely dangerous and terrifying, bearing a divine rhythm undergoing a leapfrog qualitative change!
This is the sign of Pangu!
To seize the authority and dignity of a Heavenly Emperor, to swallow an elephant like a snake… this is indeed extremely risky, but if successful, the gain will be equally enormous.
Even enough to glimpse the realm of Pangu!
As for the matter of karma…
As long as the operation of boarding first and buying the ticket later is fast enough, everything is no problem!
The achievement of the Grand Luo is inherently the most mysterious and subtle… turning effect into cause, any bizarre operation can be supported!
What's more, it is a Pangu!
Dragon Ancestor Great Sage, questioning the way ahead, penetrating the Dao path.
He has courage and moreover strategy… he wants to turn all sentient beings in the world into dragons, thereafter the Human Dao that originally represented sentient beings will become the Dragon Dao.
This is inherently destined to have a showdown with the August Emperor Heavenly Emperor who opened the Human Dao, to settle karma… debts many, not worried, what's another addition?!
He already has no way back.
Upon knowing that countless sacrifices of the dragon clan, up and down, were struggling for his path, dying without regret… he thus decided, sparing no effort, to prove the Dao of Pangu and comfort the departed souls!
One era makes one lifetime.
One lifetime not enough, then two lifetimes!
Two lifetimes not enough, then three lifetimes!
Four lifetimes, five lifetimes, six lifetimes… he firmly believes that one day he will be rewarded!
Such a firm and persistent Dao heart moves and elicits sighs from those who know it.
Pangu ah!
Emperor Hong stands before reincarnation, letting out a soft sigh, 'The ultimate of the Great Dao, the crystallization of the era, the splendor of civilization, the pursuit of the gods.'
For this, burning everything, staking all, battling the heavens… what a fulfilling life!
Alas.
Someone like me, born almost destined for Pangu, can never experience the joy of striving in this… this truly makes one feel regret.
The Human Emperor sighs, his thoughts vast and vague.
Different people, different choices, determine the final opponent on the Pangu path… as long as you win, you can upgrade.
Fuxi's opponent in proving the Dao of Pangu is Chaos.
Dragon Ancestor's opponent in proving the Dao of Pangu is the August Emperor.
Nüwa's opponent in proving the Dao of Pangu is the Heavenly Dao.
Hongjun's opponent in proving the Dao of Pangu is the Human Dao.
Nether River's opponent in proving the Dao of Pangu is the Dao Ancestor.
Huh?
Emperor Hong, as if discovering a new continent, said, 'If we calculate like this, it seems the difficulties of Daoist Friend Dragon Ancestor aren't much after all.'
Hongjun is truly the difficult one!
No…
I actually forgot Rahu… who else could be as tragic as this?
Opening the demonic Dao, solely facing three thousand gods!
Under the principle of promoting positive energy in the Honghuang world, he could never even think of Pangu!
Emperor Hong muttered, slightly tilted his head, gazing toward Mount Buzhou.
In the deepest part of this divine mountain, a vast will is rising, a boundless sword formation is unfolding!
Heaven and earth tremble, the times are arduous.
The era of witches and demons has reached its end.
And at this final climax moment, amidst countless blood and fire sacrifices of an entire era, the ultimate crystallization of slaughter and destruction has been achieved!
Endless bloodshed and sorrowful songs forged a trace of supreme sharpness.
That is a sharpness capable of cleaving even the Heavenly Dao!
In fact, if the River Styx Demon Ancestor fought Heaven in an all‑out battle, being able to borrow this Slaughter Immortal Sword Formation, perhaps he wouldn't find it too difficult to behead the Heavenly Dao.
Of course, the River Styx isn't stupid either.
This Slaughter Immortal Sword Formation……is it something ordinary gods can just mess with?
To take command of this formation is to take on the karmic burden of the Rahu Demon Ancestor……that is world‑destroying!
The innate must stand opposed to the three thousand gods.
Overturn everything, smash all inherent hierarchies, liquidate the gods' eternal assets accumulated over time, and begin everything from scratch.
Don't look at the River Styx shouting for the end of the Dharma of heaven and earth, to behead all the gods……but the spirit light is indestructible, the gods are undying, so slaughtering them once isn't a big problem.
But, smash someone's property……that's a different matter!
——You can take my life, but don't touch my money!
Haven't you seen the Dragon Ancestor?
The dragon clan has weathered countless upheavals; this Dragon Ancestor is almost driven mad, playing for his life!
On the road of being hard‑headed and bold, he presses forward fearlessly, giving it his all!
To wield the sword formation, to bear the great karmic burden of world destruction……this is a Pangu‑like path.
But this path……either you pass with a single life, seize the gods' Mandate and return it to the myriad beings, or…
or you are doomed to eternal ruin, forever suppressed!
Besides that, only the Human Dao can wield the Slaughter Immortal Sword Formation.
Because the Human Dao is the sole existence capable of declaring responsibility for world destruction.
River Styx……
Even if he knows that using the Slaughter Immortal Sword Formation would greatly increase his chances of victory……he still wouldn't use it.
Otherwise……
His opponent would no longer be just the Dao Ancestor Hongjun.
Now the lineup of the many attacking the August Emperor is exactly what he must experience!
If he fights Hongjun and loses, the worst that can happen is he returns to the Sea of Blood to seclude himself.
If he fights the three thousand gods and loses……
He's likely to have even his ashes scattered!
The second‑generation Demon Ancestor, River Styx, is not a hotheaded novice like the first‑generation Rahu Demon Ancestor; he still knows how to choose.
"The Slaughter Immortal Sword Formation is a pit……but this pit cannot be lacking."
"I will ultimately unite with the Human Dao; I cannot rely on long‑term intimidation……so someone brave must take up the formation, carry it out, act as my deterrent, warn the gods not to act recklessly, or else I'll smash all their jars and pots, leaving nobody with anything to play with!"
"Which warrior can understand my heart's voice and follow my path?"
Emperor Hong let out a long sigh.
"Forget it……let's take it step by step……we can't force it."
"Otherwise, being too radical……I fear we'll repeat the Dragon Ancestor's mistakes……"
"That old dragon hasn't collapsed yet……but he's close……"
"Shouting about stepping on the August Emperor's authority to rise……have you considered your teammates' mindset?"
"What would Sister Nüwa think of this?!"
Emperor Hong shook his head.
The facts prove it.
Nüwa clenched her fists and watched!
……
The Dragon's Dao spans the ages.
The Dragon Ancestor's proclamation opens Pangu's leap.
He sought advancement under the most special circumstances, exactly the state when the Dragon‑Phoenix Era overlaps with the Witch‑Demon Era.
It must be said, his timing was superb, showing ingenuity and originality.
Normally, Pangu's leap requires sweeping an entire era, subduing the gods, becoming the supreme leader of the Human Dao, only then gaining the qualification to ascend in one bound and reach the utmost sublimation.
But the Dragon Ancestor is cutting corners now.
He made two similar flowers bloom in different eras, and also stole the Heavenly Emperor's authority!
The Dragon Ancestor's methods are very subtle; even if the August Emperor sees through his actions, it's still hard to erase them directly.
Karma!
The karma of the Great Unification theory, the karma of the Dragon Master……the Dragon Ancestor Great Sage has cultivated for so many years, already leaving behind an exceptionally clear trace.
If it weren't for encountering a more terrifying opponent, he truly could have become Pangu's supreme divinity!
The semblance of Pangu!
"Cang, you are arrogant." The August Emperor's Heavenly Emperor's eyes are deep, a piece of Chaos condensed within, making it impossible to fathom his thoughts, yet that oppressive aura sweeps through the ages, shakes all worlds, making people guess how furious he is.
"Scheming against me, stepping on me to rise……I'm curious, if I were to tear apart all this karma, destroy all past contracts, what would you do?"
The Heavenly Emperor said coldly, "My true form has already proven the Dao; what remains here is merely a brand."
"Even if the contract is broken and the Human Dao backlashes, it's no problem……but you will taste the bitter fruit, stepping into empty air!"
"Then I couldn't ask for more!" the Dragon Ancestor Great Sage roared loudly, "Even if I fail in the struggle, I will drag you down from the divine altar!"
"The gods revere you, the myriad peoples revere you; certainly because of your unmatched ability and peerless talent……but most of all, it's because you are just and trustworthy!"
"In this world, talent is abundant; why is it only you who holds the reins of heaven and earth?"
"It's simply because you are trustworthy, worthy of being entrusted!"
"But if you betray trust, even if you remain strong, I no longer need to be wary of you!"
"Take my failure this time, trade it for your fall from the altar… Worth it! Worth it!"
Dragon Ancestor laughed boisterously, "Nüwa still owes me thanks!"
"I've made a deal with you, so she gets the benefit…"
"Nüwa, why won't you come give me thanks?!"
The Dragon Ancestor would sacrifice his life, daring to pull the Heavenly Emperor off his horse.
He is usurping the Heavenly Emperor's authority, yet still can make people feel grateful to him.
The Heavenly Emperor could deny the Dragon Ancestor's actions, directly erase this mark, reset everything, and render the Dragon Ancestor's efforts futile.
But that would just benefit Nüwa, directly eliminating her greatest obstacle!
By rights, Nüwa really ought to say thank you to him.
"But…"
"Thanks for nothing!"
Nüwa's face turned cold, she suddenly switched opponents, and with a palm strike she aimed to kill the Dragon Ancestor instantly.
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