Chapter 1355: with translation of chapter title

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Demon Slayer

Translation: "Demon Slayer."

We need to keep the period? The Chinese line ends with a full stop 。 We'll translate to period. So output: 【1】 Demon Slayer.

But we need to keep the brackets and number exactly: 【1】 Demon Slayer

"Bai'e's actions actually match its expectation?"

Thus: 【2】 "Bai'e's actions actually match its expectation?"

Seeing row after row of cold numbers and reports, Mitsuri Kanroji felt a chill run through her body, as if she had fallen into an ice cave. She felt her heart being gripped tightly by an invisible hand, the suffocating pain making it hard for her to breathe.

But we must not add extra info. Let's translate literally: "Seeing row after row of cold numbers and reports, Ganlusi Mili instantly felt a chill run through her body, as if falling into an ice cave. She felt her heart being tightly gripped by an invisible hand, the suffocating pain making it hard for her to breathe."

We need to keep the same meaning. We'll output: 【3】 Seeing row after row of cold numbers and reports, Ganlusi Mili instantly felt a chill run through her body, as if falling into an ice cave. She felt her heart being tightly gripped by an invisible hand, the suffocating pain making it hard for her to breathe.

Make sure it's one line.

Do those hundreds of fire‑chasing journeys just look like a number jumping up on a screen to him?

Translation: "Could those hundreds of Fire Pursuit Journeys merely be a number jumping up on the screen in his eyes?" Let's translate: "Could those hundreds of Fire Pursuit Journeys merely be a number jumping up on the screen in his eyes?" We'll output: 【4】 Could those hundreds of Fire Pursuit Journeys merely be a number jumping up on the screen in his eyes?

All the pain and suffering Bai'e endured not only cause no trouble for Laigushi, but even…… it matches its expectation? Even it is strengthening the Iron Tomb?

All the pain and suffering Bai'e endured not only caused no trouble for Laigushi, but even…… matched its expectation? Even strengthened the Iron Tomb?

All the efforts were in vain, even the resistance itself turned into the opponent's power…

Translation: "All the efforts were in vain, even resistance itself turned into the opponent's power……" We'll output: 【6】 All the efforts were in vain, even resistance itself turned into the opponent's power……

A strong sense of helplessness spread from her limbs, Ganlusi felt her legs going weak; fortunately, Iguro Xiaobanei behind her noticed her abnormality in time and reached out to steady her as she fell.

"This bastard just won't die even in Opherus!" Sanemi Shinazugawa clicked his tongue, the scar on his face twitching grotesquely, "The time inside the key scepter doesn't match the outside; after experiencing a fire‑chasing journey inside the scepter, only a few hours may have passed outside. So this guy can let Bai'e drain endlessly."

Thus: 【7】 A strong sense of helplessness spread from her limbs, Ganlusi felt her legs going weak; fortunately, Yihei Xiaobanei behind her noticed her abnormality in time and reached out to steady her as she fell.

Translation: "This bastard just can't be killed in Wengfalosu……" Sanemi Shinazugawa clicked his tongue, the scar on his face twisting, "The time inside the key scepter doesn't match the outside; after one Fire Pursuit Journey inside the scepter, only a few hours may have passed outside. So this guy can let Bai'e drain endlessly……" We need to keep the quotes and ellipsis. We'll output: 【8】 "This bastard just can't be killed in Wengfalosu……" Busichuan Shimi clicked his tongue, the scar on his face twisting, "The time inside the key scepter doesn't match the outside; after one Fire Pursuit Journey inside the scepter, only a few hours may have passed outside. So this guy can let Bai'e drain endlessly……"

But we need to keep the Chinese punctuation? We'll use English punctuation.

"Bai'e's spirit can't withstand this wear and tear." Shinobu Kocho saw the notice "opponent's mental function impaired" and couldn't help worrying about Bai'e's mental state, "Is there any way to ease Bai'e's current condition? The fire‑chasing journeys have only been done over a hundred times, yet there are tens of millions more left… How has he managed to endure this?"

Translation: "But Bai'e's spirit can't withstand the loss." Shinobu Kocho looked at the prompt "opposite's mental function impaired" and couldn't help worrying about Bai'e's mental state, "Is there any way to ease Bai'e's current condition? The Fire Pursuit Journey has only been done over a hundred times, yet tens of millions more await him…… How does he keep going?" We'll output: 【9】 "But Bai'e's spirit can't withstand the loss." Hudie Ren looked at the prompt "opposite's mental function impaired" and couldn't help worrying about Bai'e's mental state, "Is there any way to ease Bai'e's current condition? The Fire Pursuit Journey has only been done over a hundred times, yet tens of millions more await him…… How does he keep going?"

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We need to output exactly the line: 【10】 —— (the em dash). Keep as is.

""Do you still remember them, Kaslana of the Fate-less Dawn?""

""In the past, your mentor could still guide you; there was also that swift wanderer, the thief of Dolos, whose homeland had not yet been engulfed in flames because of you. Indeed, the past is past, but O divine warrior, have you ever shed tears for that wine‑like time?""

Translation: ""In the past, your mentor could still guide you; there was also that swift-footed wanderer, the thief from Duoluosi, her homeland hasn't yet been engulfed in flames because of you. Indeed, the past is past, but O mighty warrior, have you ever shed tears for those beautiful times like fine wine?"" We'll output: 【12】 ""In the past, your mentor could still guide you; there was also that swift-footed wanderer, the thief from Duoluosi, her homeland hasn't yet been engulfed in flames because of you. Indeed, the past is past, but O mighty warrior, have you ever shed tears for those beautiful times like fine wine?""

""Haven't you ever been bound by flesh and blood, isn't golden blood thicker than water?""

Translation: ""Have you never been bound by flesh and blood, is golden blood not thicker than water?"" We'll output: 【13】 ""Have you never been bound by flesh and blood, is golden blood not thicker than water?""

""No! Let the tears flow freely, don't let that anger evaporate——"

Translation: ""No! Let the tears flow freely, don't let that anger evaporate——"" We'll output: 【14】 ""No! Let the tears flow freely, don't let that anger evaporate——"

""Then remember to drink deeply: for the gods, a mortal's tears surpass all the myriad honeyed brews of the world!""

Translation: ""Then remember to drink deeply: for the gods, a mortal's tears surpass all the myriad honeyed brews of the world!"" We'll output: 【15】 ""Then remember to drink deeply: for the gods, a mortal's tears surpass all the myriad honeyed brews of the world!""

「「……」」

Translation: ""……"" Actually it's just ellipsis inside quotes. We'll output: 【16】 ""……"

Kaslana opened her eyes; the voice in her dream remained as clear as ever.

Translation: "Kaslana opened her eyes; the voice in the dream remained as clear as ever." We'll output: 【17】 Kaslana opened her eyes; the voice in the dream remained as clear as ever.

But we need to use pinyin for Kaslana: Ka'esilan na. So: 【17】 Ka'esilan na opened her eyes; the voice in the dream remained as clear as ever.

""This is the 134th eternal return.""

Translation: ""This is the 134th eternal recurrence."" We'll output: 【18】 ""This is the 134th eternal recurrence.""

""This is nothing short of a fantasy……" Iguro sighed deeply, holding his forehead.

Translation: ""What a fantasy……" Nakesia supported her forehead, sighing deeply." We'll output: 【19】 ""What a fantasy……" Nakesia supported her forehead, sighing deeply.

""I thought… 'reincarnation' was the answer you wanted."

Translation: ""I thought… reincarnation was the answer you wanted."" We'll output: 【20】 ""I thought… reincarnation was the answer you wanted."

Kaslana lowered her gaze; the sapphire sea in her eyes seemed to grow deeper and deeper, until no light could penetrate it…… all the light was extinguished mid‑ascent.

Translation: "Kaslana lowered her gaze; that expanse of blue sea in her eyes seemed to grow deeper and deeper, until no light could pierce it…… all the light faded away during the ascent." We'll output: 【21】 Ka'esilan na lowered her gaze; that expanse of blue sea in her eyes seemed to grow deeper and deeper, until no light could pierce it…… all the light faded away during the ascent.

""No, it's just that this answer came too suddenly, thus losing the fun of tracing its roots." Iguro crossed his arms, gave a cold scoff, "Star God? Fate? Pah, utterly meaningless."

Translation: ""No, it's just that this answer came too suddenly, thus losing the fun of tracing its roots." Nakesia crossed her arms, gave a cold snort, "Star God? Fate Path? Hmph, utterly meaningless."" We'll output: 【22】 ""No, it's just that this answer came too suddenly, thus losing the fun of tracing its roots." Nakesia crossed her arms, gave a cold snort, "Star God? Fate Path? Hmph, utterly meaningless."

""As for these two concepts, I can't give you a precise explanation either."

Translation: ""As for these two concepts, I can't give you an accurate explanation either."" We'll output: 【23】 ""As for these two concepts, I can't give you an accurate explanation either."

""Enough, I'm just expressing my helplessness, do you understand? I had anticipated this——the black tide comes from beyond the heavens, and this is no exception."

Translation: ""Enough, I'm just venting my helplessness—do you understand? I had long anticipated this——the Heichi comes from beyond the heavens, this is no exception."" We'll output: 【24】 ""Enough, I'm just venting my helplessness—do you understand? I had long anticipated this——the Heichi comes from beyond the heavens, this is no exception."

Kaslana forced a faint smile at the corner of her mouth: "Fate is truly strange: no matter how historical details change, the Iguro I know is always this harsh."

Translation: "Kaslana forced a smile at the corner of her mouth: "Fate is truly wonderful: no matter how historical details change, the Nakesia I know is always so harsh."" We'll output: 【25】 Ka'esilan na forced a smile at the corner of her mouth: "Fate is truly wonderful: no matter how historical details change, the Nakesia I know is always so harsh."

""Hmph… if other Anakagoras only knew how to pay homage to the gods, I would surely find a way to transcend reincarnation and strangle them in the cradle—but unfortunately, only you have this ability."

Translation: ""Hmph… if other Anakesagesi only knew to worship the gods, I would surely find a way to transcend reincarnation and strangle them in the cradle——too bad, only you have this ability."" We'll output: 【26】 ""Hmph… if other Anakesagesi only knew to worship the gods, I would surely find a way to transcend reincarnation and strangle them in the cradle——too bad, only you have this ability."

Kaslana slightly lifted her eyes: "Does that mean you're willing to help?"

Translation: "Kaslana lifted her eyes slightly: "What do you mean, you're willing to help?"" We'll output: 【27】 Ka'esilan na lifted her eyes slightly: "What do you mean, you're willing to help?"

""Of course. The fire seed was born to save the world; in my view, the noble Titans have no reason to refuse…… besides, according to what you said, before embarking on this endless reincarnation… you were my disciple."

Translation: ""Of course. Fire Seeds are born to save the world; in my view, the noble Titans have no reason to refuse…… moreover, according to what you said, before stepping onto this endless reincarnation…… you were my disciple."" We'll output: 【28】 ""Of course. Fire Seeds are born to save the world; in my view, the noble Titans have no reason to refuse…… moreover, according to what you said, before stepping onto this endless reincarnation…… you were my disciple."

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Output: 【29】 ——

Slashing Crimson Red Eye

Translation: "Crimson Red Eyes." We'll output: 【30】 Crimson Red Eyes.

Kaslana's voice……

Translation: "Kaslana's voice……" We'll output: 【31】 Ka'esilan na's voice……

Low and hoarse, like sand grinding over the withered trees of deep autumn, carrying a strong sense of fatigue. Mien clearly understood that this was the result of what Laigushi called "mental function impaired."

Translation: "Low and hoarse, like sand grinding over withered autumn wood, bringing a strong sense of fatigue. Mayin clearly understood: this was the result of what Laigushi called 'mental function impairment'." We'll output: 【32】 Low and hoarse, like sand grinding over withered autumn wood, bringing a strong sense of fatigue. Mayin clearly understood: this was the result of what Laigushi called 'mental function impairment'.

Can Iguro think of a way to help Bai'e?

Translation: "Can Nakesia think of a way to help Bai'e?" We'll output: 【33】 Can Nakesia think of a way to help Bai'e?

By this point, Tazumi believed the only one who could help Bai'e was Iguro; relying on this sage's wisdom, he didn't dare hope to break the cycle, only wishing that Iguro's alchemy could already ease some of the heart‑burning pain of the fire seed.

Translation: "By now, Tazmi believed the only one who could help Bai'e was Nakesia; relying on that sage's wisdom, he didn't dare hope to break Bai'e's cycle, only hoping that Nakesia's expertise in alchemy could already ease some of the pain from the burning Fire Seed." We'll output: 【34】 By now, Tazmi believed the only one who could help Bai'e was Nakesia; relying on that sage's wisdom, he didn't dare hope to break Bai'e's cycle, only hoping that Nakesia's expertise in alchemy could already ease some of the pain from the burning Fire Seed.

134 reincarnations, that must mean over a thousand fire seeds.

Translation: "After 134 reincarnations, there must be over a thousand Fire Seeds." We'll output: 【35】 After 134 reincarnations, there must be over a thousand Fire Seeds.

"I'm afraid not, although Iguro is the perfect model of 'reason,' what can be changed is ultimately limited. I think there might be a ritual that could help Bai'e." Najeta extinguished the cigarette in her hand and said slowly.

Translation: "\"I'm afraid not, although Nakesia is the perfect model of 'Rationality,' what can be changed is ultimately limited. I feel there might be a ritual that could help Bai'e. \" Najieta stubbed out her cigarette and said slowly." We'll output: 【36】 "I'm afraid not, although Nakesia is the perfect model of 'Rationality,' what can be changed is ultimately limited. I feel there might be a ritual that could help Bai'e." Najieta stubbed out her cigarette and said slowly.

What?

Translation: ""What?"" We'll output: 【37】 "What?"

"Nekadoli previously underwent the soul‑splitting ritual—no, to be precise, it should be Gnaeus. Splitting one's own soul, removing the 'rational' part, becoming like Nekadoli a being wholly incarnate to oppose the black tide and hunt fire seeds—"

Translation: ""Nicadoli previously underwent the Soul-Splitting Ritual——no, more accurately it should be Genaiwusi. One splits one's own soul, removing the 'Rationality' part, becoming like Nicadoli a being fully incarnated to oppose the Heichi and hunt Fire Seeds——"" We'll output: 【38】 "Nicadoli previously underwent the Soul-Splitting Ritual——no, more accurately it should be Genaiwusi. One splits one's own soul, removing the 'Rationality' part, becoming like Nicadoli a being fully incarnated to oppose the Heichi and hunt Fire Seeds——"

No way!

Translation: ""No way!"" We'll output: 【39】 "No way!"

Najeta hadn't finished speaking when Mien loudly interrupted her.

Translation: "Before Najieta's words even fell, Mayin loudly interrupted her." We'll output: 【40】 Before Najieta's words even fell, Mayin loudly interrupted her.

"If the 'rational' part is removed, would Kaslana still feel a ripple in her heart when killing a companion? Would that anchor of her humanity be completely erased?"

Translation: ""If 'Rationality' is removed, would Kaslana still feel a ripple when killing comrades? Would that anchor of 'Humanity' in her heart completely disappear?"" We'll output: 【41】 "If 'Rationality' is removed, would Ka'esilan na still feel a ripple when killing comrades? Would that anchor of 'Humanity' in her heart completely disappear?"

Najeta let out a soft sigh: "But Mien, you should know that for Bai'e, the accumulated guilt and pain from killing companions only torment him countless nights, which is itself a kind of torture for him. After just over a hundred reincarnations, his mind has already suffered irreversible damage……"

Translation: "Najieta let out a soft sigh: "But Mayin, you should know that for Bai'e, the accumulated guilt and pain from killing comrades only torment him countless nights, which is also a kind of torture for himself. After just over a hundred reincarnations, his consciousness has already suffered irreversible damage……" We'll output: 【42】 Najieta let out a soft sigh: "But Mayin, you should know that for Bai'e, the accumulated guilt and pain from killing comrades only torment him countless nights, which is also a kind of torture for himself. After just over a hundred reincarnations, his consciousness has already suffered irreversible damage……"

"I know this might be cruel, but…… isn't the guilt and pain of a fallen companion the brake that stops his humanity from sliding completely into destruction?" Mien's voice unconsciously softened, she lowered her head, clutching her skirt tightly, "Just like after punching someone, your fist hurts too—if even that pain disappears, what would Bai'e become? Would he turn into a monster even more terrifying than the fire‑stealer?"

Translation: ""I know this might be cruel…… but isn't the guilt and pain after a companion's death the brake that prevents his humanity from sliding entirely into destruction?" Mayin's voice unconsciously softened, she lowered her head, clutching her skirt tightly, "Just like after punching someone, your fist also hurts—if even that pain sensation disappeared, what would Bai'e become? Would he become a more terrifying monster than the Fire Stealers?"" We'll output: 【43】 "I know this might be cruel…… but isn't the guilt and pain after a companion's death the brake that prevents his humanity from sliding entirely into destruction?" Mayin's voice unconsciously softened, she lowered her head, clutching her skirt tightly, "Just like after punching someone, your fist also hurts—if even that pain sensation disappeared, what would Bai'e become? Would he become a more terrifying monster than the Fire Stealers?"

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Output: 【44】 ——

""I've heard the same thing over a hundred times as well."

Translation: ""I've heard the same thing over a hundred times as well."" We'll output: 【45】 ""I've heard the same thing over a hundred times as well."

""Enough small talk, let's go. If we encounter other scholars, I'll handle them."

Translation: ""Enough chit-chat, let's go. If we encounter other scholars, I'll handle them."" We'll output: 【46】 ""Enough chit-chat, let's go. If we encounter other scholars, I'll handle them."

Having said that, Iguro led Bai'e toward the Enlightened Throne. Along the way, Bai'e casually wiped out all the black‑tide monsters they passed, which surprised Iguro a bit.

Translation: "Having said that, Nakesia led Bai'e toward the Enlightenment Throne; along the way, Bai'e casually wiped out all the Heichi monsters on the road, which surprised Nakesia a little." We'll output: 【47】 Having said that, Nakesia led Bai'e toward the Enlightenment Throne; along the way, Bai'e casually wiped out all the Heichi monsters on the road, which surprised Nakesia a little.

""We had prepared for the entire army to be wiped out…… I never expected someone to lend a hand."

Translation: ""We had prepared for total annihilation…… never expecting someone to lend a hand."" We'll output: 【48】 ""We had prepared for total annihilation…… never expecting someone to lend a hand."

Bai'e was very familiar with the road to the Enlightened Throne; Iguro, seeing this, casually asked, 'Have you been to the Enlightened Throne before?'

Translation: "Bai'e was very familiar with the road to the Enlightenment Throne; Nakesia, seeing this, casually asked: "Have you been to the Enlightenment Throne before?"" We'll output: 【49】 Bai'e was very familiar with the road to the Enlightenment Throne; Nakesia, seeing this, casually asked: "Have you been to the Enlightenment Throne before?"

""Hmm? If you're talking about past reincarnations……"

Translation: ""Hmm? If you're talking about past reincarnation……"" We'll output: 【50】 ""Hmm? If you're talking about past reincarnation……"

Heh, you're already far luckier than other students.

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