Chapter 83

【3】

On Mount Fengqi, the tiny phoenix, brimming with curiosity, watched the divine immortal—human‑bodied with a dragon tail—as he fished, but then she sprang into action, stoking the fire, scrubbing the pot, and continually pulling out mountain delicacies and seafood, her knife flashing up and down, up and down…

We must keep numbers etc none.

Let's produce: On Mount Fengqi, the pocket-sized phoenix brimmed with curiosity as it watched the divine immortal with a human body and dragon tail fishing—then it switched to busying itself, lighting the fire and scrubbing the pot, all the while continuously pulling out mountain delicacies and seafood, the kitchen knife swinging up and down, up and down……

【12】

Ok.

This is Fuxi.

【14】

"I certainly know you're cooking." The phoenix's tiny bean‑sized eyes flicked at him, "The problem is, why is your plating so weird?"

【16】

"Because just now I divined the heavenly secrets, someone's mindset has swollen to absurd extremes… they swore a vicious oath: succeed or die trying, planning to use their own teeth to gauge the hardness of a table carved from Mount Buzhou's stone…"

【18】

A real tough guy!

【20】

"So, seeing that future vision, I couldn't bear it; I intend to pull a switcheroo when she fulfills her vow, giving her teeth a hair‑raising but safe experience."

【22】

"That person… is a subordinate of a friend of mine." Xihuang said leisurely, "As for being kind‑hearted? Not really."

【24】

Delicious!

【26】

After a long silence, she let out a soft sigh, "You're trying to break someone's heart!"

【28】

Fuxi smiled without speaking.

【30】

—Obviously, this is no ordinary phoenix.

【32】

Xihuang nodded repeatedly, "Shared joy beats solitary joy!"

…… =>... (just ellipsis). We need to output translation:... (maybe just "...").

【35】

The Ancestral Witch slapped the table, making a dull thud, envisioning a beautiful future; feeling relaxed and pleased, she spoke to Fengxi: "So, little one…"

【37】

"Compared to the Yan and Yellow Emperors, the cost we Ancestral Witches have poured into humanity is already too great!"

【39】

Nothing illustrates the problem better than the intensity of the investment.

【41】

By casting our nets across immeasurable spans of time and space, we helped humanity forge a formidable and terrifying army—the Wu Clan!

【43】

Moreover, is simply forming the Wu Clan enough?

【45】

The Twelve Ancestral Witches also passed down their own scriptures—supreme secret texts that point directly to the Great Luo Supreme Realm!

【47】

The Jumang Great Dao Canon!

…… =>...

【50】

They say the Dharma must not be lightly transmitted, must not be lightly transmitted… yet in the Wu Clan, everyone possesses a copy!

【52】

By comparison, even the inner disciples of the Three Pure Ones are no better off.

【54】

Furthermore, aside from the cultivation scriptures, the Ancestral Witches have opened a resource‑exchange channel—if you strive, you will surely grow!

【56】

Besides that, the Ancestral Witches have taken repeated actions—such as diplomatic talks, winning over external Great Luo allies—each and every one is the painstaking effort of the Twelve Ancestral Witches, their blood‑soaked investment in supporting humanity.

【58】

By contrast, the present human kings have so far shown little action.

【60】

Fengxi fell silent, lost in thought.

【62】

Often, when we rationally examine the issue, no matter how flowery some people's words are, we just ask one question: will they provide financial and resource support?

【64】

Therefore, Houtu Ancestral Witch has given so much, bearing responsibility first; seeking the corresponding rights, Fengxi pondered a bit against Huangdi, yet was left speechless.

【66】

Furthermore…

【68】

"This is a promotion match!"

"Whether it's the ancestral witches or the Yan Huang... there's no need to be overly superstitious about who; believe that only whoever can serve as commander."

【72】

Translation: Fengxi felt as if he had received a baptism of wisdom, and a kind of thorough understanding arose.

appears to be a note about translation, not a Chinese line. So we ignore 【72】 as a line to translate? But the list includes 【72】 as an index to translate. However the Chinese line for 【72】 is not given; maybe it's a mistake. But we must output a line for 【72】 as per instruction. The Chinese line might be missing; maybe it's the same as 【70】? Actually the pattern: They gave 【70】 line, then they gave a note about translation for 【70】 labeled 【72】. So 【72】 is not a Chinese line but a note. However the instruction says translate each line that still contains untranslated Chinese. The note 【72】 is English already, so maybe we should skip? But they included 【72】 in the list of indices to output. We need to decide.

We need to keep single line.

Let's produce: "Fengxi felt as if he had received a profound enlightening baptism, and a kind of thorough understanding arose."

Check: we kept meaning.

【84】

We need to keep quotes. The Chinese uses 【】 which are quotation marks; we can keep as English double quotes or single quotes? The instruction: render onomatopoeia as English sound words; but for quotes we can just use English quotation marks. We'll use double quotes.

Translation: "If the two holy sovereigns, Yandi and Huangdi, truly possessed heaven‑shaking ability, and their contribution to humanity in this competition surpassed that of the ancestral witches, then we could later oust the ancestral witches and support the Yan‑Huang emperors without delay."

(there is no Chinese line? Let's see: after 【79】 there is a blank then 【84】 maybe it's a note? Actually the prompt shows:

"If the two holy sovereigns, Yandi and Huangdi, truly possessed heaven‑shaking ability, and their contribution to humanity in this competition surpassed that of the ancestral witches, then we could later oust the ancestral witches and support Yan and Huang without delay."

Check: we kept all info.

【93】

Translation: "Those who have merit shall dwell there; it is only natural and right!"

We need to keep exclamation. So: "Those who have merit shall dwell there; it is only natural and right!"

From Fengxi's perspective of standing among humanity, after a brief thought, she decisively set aside her reservations, gazing at Houtu Ancestral Witch with utmost solemn reverence, and spoke from the heart.

Let's produce: "From the standpoint of establishing himself among humanity, Fengxi gave it a simple thought, decisively cast aside his propriety, and gazed upon the ancestral witch Houtu with utmost solemn reverence, speaking with heartfelt conviction."

Check: we kept all.

【104】

Note: Chinese uses 「」 quotes. We'll use English double quotes.

Translation: "Lord Houtu, the ancestral witch, is utterly holy and wise; it is I, Fengxi, who is foolish and dull, unable to open my apertures, failing to grasp your profound meaning, Lord Houtu... I am terrified!"

(there is no "=>" after 【104】? Let's see: after 【99】 there is a line break then 【104】 maybe it's a note? Actually the prompt shows:

Thus: "Lord Houtu, the ancestral witch, is utterly holy and wise; it is I, Fengxi, who is foolish and dull, unable to open my apertures, failing to grasp your profound meaning, Lord Houtu... I am terrified!"

Check: we kept all.

【113】

Translation: Fengxi bowed deeply in salute.

Or "Fengxi bowed his body in salute." We'll use: "Fengxi bowed deeply in salute."

Seeing a capable and loyal little witch sincerely admire and praise her, Lord Houtu was very pleased.

Translation: Seeing a capable and loyal young witch sincerely admire and praise her, Lord Houtu was quite pleased.

【117】

After all, these days many want to grovel before her; there are plenty who, despite their ability, dare to speak up and argue with her, but those who perfectly combine both traits are still rare.

Translation: After all, these days many want to grovel before her, there are not a few who, despite their ability, dare to speak up and argue with her stubbornly, but those who perfectly combine both talents are still exceedingly rare.

We need to keep meaning. Let's produce: "After all, these days many want to grovel before her; there are not a few who, despite their ability, dare to speak up and argue with her stubbornly, but those who perfectly combine both talents are still exceedingly rare."

【124】

Translation: "Hmph!" Houtu cleared her throat, her tone gentle, "You can understand my teachings; I am greatly relieved."

Hmph!

Thus: "Hmph!" Houtu cleared her throat, her tone gentle, "You can understand my teachings; I am greatly relieved."

【131】

Translation: "In the future you must still do your work well, lest my guidance today be wasted."

We'll produce: "In the future you must still do your work well, lest my guidance today be wasted."

"Yes!" Fengxi respectfully accepted the order.

Translation: "Yes!" Fengxi respectfully accepted the order.

【136】

Translation: "Right… regarding your work assignment…" Houtu's eyes flickered, "You previously suffered from the covert struggles within the Business Alliance, encountered calamity… staying in that position would also be inappropriate."

Well… regarding your work assignment… Houtu's eyes flickered, "You previously suffered from the covert struggles within the Business Alliance, encountered calamity… staying in that position would also be inappropriate."

【140】

Translation: "However, since you have ultimately committed no fault, outright removal would make outsiders wonder how I, the Wu Clan, am viewed."

However, since you have ultimately committed no fault, outright removal would make outsiders wonder how I, the Wu Clan, am viewed.

【144】

Translation: "Wouldn't the mighty of the world laugh at my Wu Clan, that a capable young witch could be secretly harmed while the ancestral witches are powerless?"

Wouldn't the mighty of the world laugh at my Wu Clan, that a capable young witch could be secretly harmed while the ancestral witches are powerless?

【147】

Translation: "That is not good."

Houtu said leisurely, "So, after my consideration, I finally came up with a barely passable method."

Translation: Houtu said leisurely, "So, after my deliberation, I finally came up with a method that is barely passable."

We'll produce: "Houtu said leisurely, 'So, after my deliberation, I finally came up with a method that is barely passable.'"

【156】

Translation: Fengxi immediately perked up with twelvefold spirit.

We can say: "Fengxi immediately perked up with renewed vigor."

Fengxi immediately perked up with twelvefold spirit.

【161】

Translation: "Those people are contending for your rights… therefore, a portion of your rights, you must relinquish."

We'll produce: "Those people are contending for your rights… therefore, a portion of your rights, you must relinquish."

But you need not give up your position.

Translation: "However, regarding your position, you need not give it up."

【167】

Translation: "As for the lost portion of those rights, I will compensate you in another way—by arranging for you to pursue further study!"

We'll produce: "As for the lost portion of those rights, I will compensate you in another way—by arranging for you to pursue further study!"

Houtu smiled, "In short, keep your position on file and accept the order to pursue further studies—since it's for study, it's unsuitable to continue leading the Business Alliance."

Translation: Houtu smiled, "In short, retain your position file, receive orders to undertake official duties for further study… because it is further study, it is unsuitable to continue heading the Business Alliance."

【171】

But you will retain your proposal, voting, and veto rights in the Business Alliance; personnel transfers will be reported to you for your knowledge—though you will no longer be able to directly plan the future direction as before. How does that sound?

Translation: "However, retain your proposal, voting, and veto rights within the Business Alliance; personnel transfers will be reported to you for your information… merely, you will no longer be able to directly plan future major directions as before… how about that?"

We'll produce: "However, retain your proposal, voting, and veto rights within the Business Alliance; personnel transfers will be reported to you for your information… merely, you will no longer be able to directly plan future major directions as before… how about that?"

【179】

Translation: "In the future, if you are capable, you can also use your retained position to compete with those who later take away your rights, letting ability decide the outcome."

We'll produce: "In the future, if you are capable, you can also use your retained position to compete with those who later take away your rights, letting ability decide the outcome."

Fengxi quickly reckoned it up and was overjoyed.

Translation: Fengxi quickly reckoned it up and was overjoyed.

We'll produce: "Fengxi quickly reckoned it up and was overjoyed."

【187】

Translation: Is there anything better than going out for further study while retaining one's position?

We'll produce: "Is there anything better than going out for further study while retaining one's position?"

Compared to withdrawing with nothing, it's stronger by thousands, even tens of thousands of times!

Translation: Compared to withdrawing with nothing, it is stronger by thousands, even ten thousands of times!

We'll produce: "Compared to withdrawing with nothing, it is stronger by thousands, even ten thousands of times!"

【195】

Translation: However, he still had a slight worry.

We'll produce: "However, he still had a slight worry."

"If heavenly intent still won't let me go…"

Translation: "What if heavenly intent still does not spare me…"

We'll produce: "What if heavenly intent still does not spare me…"

【202】

Translation: "Later, when you obtain the Innate Spiritual Treasure, even heavenly intent wishing to deal with you would need to weigh it." Houtu shook her head, "Those who care about an empty reputation, lacking the ability to pierce the Innate Spiritual Treasure and slay you… we are not all dead yet."

Later, when you obtain the Innate Spiritual Treasure, even heavenly intent that wishes to deal with you would have to weigh it. Houtu shook her head, "Those who care only about an empty reputation, lacking the ability to pierce the Innate Spiritual Treasure and slay you… we are not all dead yet."

【207】

Translation: "And those who possess such ability would hardly abandon that person."

We'll produce: "And those who possess such ability would hardly abandon that person."

In short, Fengxi's life has received the utmost protection!

Translation: In short, Fengxi's little life has received the most perfect protection!

We'll produce: "In short, Fengxi's little life has received the most perfect protection!"

【214】

Translation: "Lord Houtu, utterly holy and wise, invincible in battle, unstoppable in attack, for thousands of generations, unifying the Honghuang!"

Lord Houtu, utterly holy and wise, invincible in battle, unstoppable in attack, for thousands of generations, unifying the Honghuang!

【219】

Translation: Fengxi's shout almost broke his voice, reverberating in the hall, for a moment it was as if mountains roared and seas surged.

We'll produce: "Fengxi's shout almost broke his voice, reverberating in the hall, for a moment it was as if mountains roared and seas surged."

Houtu smiled with satisfaction.

Translation: Houtu smiled satisfied.

We'll produce: "Houtu smiled satisfied."

【227】

Translation: And only after the shouting ended did Fengxi think to ask, "Lord, where am I to go for further study?"

We'll produce: "And only after the shouting ended did Fengxi think to ask, 'Lord, where am I to go for further study?'"

"Kunlun Mountain." Houtu said, "The Three Pure Ones each oversee the principles of origin, existence, and demise, expounding the birth and death of the cosmos… For your cultivation at the Taiyi realm, this is most helpful."

Translation: "Kunlun Mountain." Houtu said, "The Three Pure Ones fellow Daoists each oversee the principles of origin, existence, and termination, expounding the birth and death of the cosmos and heaven and earth… for your cultivation in the Supreme Ultimate Realm, this is most helpful."

【231】

Didn't we Wu Clan, when we went out to visit, form a verbal alliance with them?

Translation: "Our Wu Clan did not, when visiting abroad, form a verbal alliance with them?"

We'll produce: "Our Wu Clan did not, when visiting abroad, form a verbal alliance with them?"

【239】

Translation: "Now, the depth of this alliance ought to be suitably deepened… sending exchange students, envoys, and heads of related projects are all natural."

We'll produce: "Now, the depth of this alliance ought to be suitably deepened… sending exchange students, envoys, and heads of related projects are all natural."

"Here, you can combine three roles." Houtu said with a smile, "You can serve as an exchange student, and to some extent act as a spokesperson for our Wu Clan before the Three Pure Ones… Moreover, isn't the Business Alliance supposed to pull in channels and strengthen itself?"

Translation: "Here, you can combine three aspects." Houtu said with a smile, "You can be an exchange student, and to a certain extent act as a spokesperson for our Wu Clan before the Three Pure Ones… moreover, is not the Business Alliance supposed to pull channels and strengthen itself?"

We'll produce: "Here, you can combine three aspects." Houtu said with a smile, "You can be an exchange student, and to a certain extent act as a spokesperson for our Wu Clan before the Three Pure Ones… moreover, is not the Business Alliance supposed to pull channels and strengthen itself?"

【246】

Translation: "Right now, I will directly assign you—as the envoy, you will be responsible for the commercial channels of the Kunlun Mountain region; this can directly accrue contribution in the Business Alliance, and later you can use that contribution to vie for power internally."

Right now, I will directly assign you—as the envoy, you will be responsible for the commercial channels of the Kunlun Mountain region; this will directly accrue contribution in the Business Alliance, and later you can use that contribution to vie for internal power.

【251】

Translation: "Of course, you must not be corrupt, okay?" Houtu said, "If someone finds a flaw in you and brings you down… I would also be powerless."

We'll produce: "Of course, you must not be corrupt, okay?" Houtu said, "If someone finds a flaw in you and brings you down… I would also be powerless."

Fengxi's head felt dizzy for a moment.

Translation: Fengxi's head felt dizzy for a moment.

We'll produce: "Fengxi's head felt dizzy for a moment."

【259】

Translation: The surprise Houtu gave him was truly too great!

We'll produce: "The surprise Houtu gave him was truly too great!"

Everything has been arranged perfectly, solid and secure.

Translation: Everything has been arranged perfectly, solid and secure.

We'll produce: "Everything has been arranged perfectly, solid and secure."

【267】

Translation: This shows how highly Houtu regards him.

We'll produce: "This shows how highly Houtu regards him."

Inside, it might contain the sudden appearance of the Yan Emperor's influence, or perhaps it's because of the mini Houtu on Fengxi's forehead, showing her intent, which pleases the Ancestral Witches.

Translation: This may contain both the manifestation of Yandi's presence, and perhaps it is because of the miniature Houtu on Fengxi's forehead, showing his intention, which lets the ancestral witches feel relieved.

【271】

A single sentence—

Translation: In a word—

We'll produce: "In a word—"

【278】

Translation: To lick the divine, one should have everything!

To flatter the divine, one must have everything!

(End of chapter)