Chapter 779

"「The damage caused by the Jianmu anomaly is far lower than expected; it can be said to be a blessing in disguise. But conversely… it is completely unlike the style of the Jinmie Legion, which poisons all living beings wherever it goes. 」Feixiao paused, then continued, 「I naturally believe in the brave deeds of General Shen Ce and all you nameless guests, but I cannot help being curious about some details that the report failed to elaborate on. Taking this opportunity, I hope to have a conversation with the two of you。」"

But we need to keep the Chinese quotes? The instruction: translate faithfully, not add or omit. The Chinese line includes 「」. If we replace with English quotes, we are changing characters. But translation often changes punctuation. I think it's acceptable to use English quotes. However to be safe, we could keep the Chinese quotes as is, but then the line would contain Chinese characters, which is not English translation. The instruction says translate into English. So we should convert to English punctuation.

Thus I'll use English double quotes.

Let's produce:

【1】 "「The damage caused by the Jianmu anomaly is far lower than expected; it can be said to be a blessing in disguise. But conversely… it is completely unlike the style of the Jinmie Legion, which poisons all living beings wherever it goes. 」Feixiao paused, then continued, "I naturally believe in the brave deeds of General Shen Ce and all you nameless guests, but I cannot help being curious about some details that the report failed to elaborate on. Taking this opportunity, I hope to have a conversation with the two of you.""

But we have mixed quotes. Better to just use English double quotes for everything.

Thus:

【1】 "「The damage caused by the Jianmu anomaly is far lower than expected; it can be said to be a blessing in disguise. But conversely… it is completely unlike the style of the Jinmie Legion, which poisons all living beings wherever it goes. 」 Feixiao paused, then continued, "I naturally believe in the brave deeds of General Shen Ce and all you nameless guests, but I cannot help being curious about some details that the report failed to elaborate on. Taking this opportunity, I hope to have a conversation with the two of you.""

【25】

Thus translation: Feixiao said, "The damage caused by the Jianmu anomaly is far lower than expected; it can be said to be a blessing in disguise. But conversely… it is completely unlike the style of the Jinmie Legion, which poisons all living beings wherever it goes." He paused, then continued, "I naturally believe in the brave deeds of General Shen Ce and all you nameless guests, but I cannot help being curious about some details that the report failed to elaborate on. Taking this opportunity, I hope to have a conversation with the two of you."

We need to keep the content exactly. Let's produce that.

Now line 【2】:

I should mention that what I'm asking isn't necessarily what I believe. If my questions offend you, please don't hold it against me.

Translation: "Having said that, what I ask may not be what I think. If my questions cause offense, please don't take it amiss."

We need to keep quotes? The line is a quoted speech. We'll translate as: "Having said that, what I ask may not be what I think. If my questions cause offense, please don't take it amiss."

Thus 【2】 "Having said that, what I ask may not be what I think. If my questions cause offense, please don't take it amiss."

Line 【3】:

【41】

Translation: Dan Heng replied calmly, "General, feel free to ask. But we can only answer what we know, and what you ask… perhaps you already have the answer in your heart."

Thus 【3】 Dan Heng replied calmly, "General, feel free to ask. But we can only answer what we know, and what you ask… perhaps you already have the answer in your heart."

Line 【4】:

You're silver-tongued—I like that.

Translation: "Silver-tongued, I like it."

Thus 【4】 "Silver-tongued, I like it."

Line 【5】:

【50】 (but note 【50】 is a note about line 【5】; but the bracket is 【50】 itself)

Seeing that Feixiao's intentions were unclear and speaking bluntly, Xing also secretly pondered; since Jingyuan wanted them to answer truthfully, perhaps it would be best to only say what they know.

Thus translation: Seeing that Feixiao's intentions were unclear and speaking straightforwardly, Xing also secretly pondered; since Jingyuan hoped they would answer truthfully, perhaps it would be best to only say what they know.

Thus 【5】 Seeing that Feixiao's intentions were unclear and speaking straightforwardly, Xing also secretly pondered; since Jingyuan hoped they would answer truthfully, perhaps it would be best to only say what they know.

Line 【6】:

【64】

Translation: "Let me get straight to the point: initially, the Astral Express came here under the guidance of the wanted criminal Starcore Hunters, trying to resolve the Starcore crisis. But anyone who travels the galaxy has heard of the Starcore Hunters' notorious infamy. Why do you nameless guests so readily believe their one-sided account? Could it be that someone has connections with them?"

Thus 【6】 "Let me get straight to the point: initially, the Astral Express came here under the guidance of the wanted criminal Starcore Hunters, trying to resolve the Starcore crisis. But anyone who travels the galaxy has heard of the Starcore Hunters' notorious infamy. Why do you nameless guests so readily believe their one-sided account? Could it be that someone has connections with them?"

Line 【7】:

Xing spoke honestly: 'It's said that the leader of the Starcore Hunters, Elioth, can see many possible futures. He predicted that the Astral Express and the Xianzhou would both join the fight against Nanok. Bringing us here to solve the Luofu Starcore crisis was precisely to fulfill that prophecy.'

Translation: Xing truthfully said, "According to legend, the leader of the Starcore Hunters, Ailiou, has the power to see many possible futures. He foresaw that the Xianzhou and the train would participate in the war against Nanok. And leading us here to resolve the Luofu Starcore crisis was precisely to fulfill this prophecy."

Thus 【7】 Xing truthfully said, "According to legend, the leader of the Starcore Hunters, Ailiou, has the power to see many possible futures. He foresaw that the Xianzhou and the train would participate in the war against Nanok. And leading us here to resolve the Luofu Starcore crisis was precisely to fulfill this prophecy."

Line 【8】:

【83】

Translation: Feixiao narrowed his eyes: "According to the report, General Jingyuan also believes this explanation, which makes me curious—why do you have no doubts about it?"

Thus 【8】 Feixiao narrowed his eyes: "According to the report, General Jingyuan also believes this explanation, which makes me curious—why do you have no doubts about it?"

Line 【9】:

「——」

This is just an em dash line. Probably a separator. We need to output 【9】 with translation? The line is just "——". Translation would be an em dash as well? Probably we keep it as is. So 【9】 ——

Line 【10】:

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Line 【11】:

【95】

Translation: In Xindang, Jing Tian was fanning himself while watching the heavenly screen; initially he didn't pay much attention to Feixiao's question on the screen, thinking it wouldn't be hard to tell the truth, but when the topic turned to Ailiou, he suddenly realized something, jumping up from his bamboo chair.

Thus 【11】 In Xindang, Jing Tian was fanning himself while watching the heavenly screen; initially he didn't pay much attention to Feixiao's question on the screen, thinking it wouldn't be hard to tell the truth, but when the topic turned to Ailiou, he suddenly realized something, jumping up from his bamboo chair.

Line 【12】:

Exactly, while everyone on the Astral Express knows Elioth can foresee the future, the other Xianzhou generals might not. Even though the company has put out a warrant on them, without close collaboration with the Starcore Hunters, who could tell if this prophetic ability is genuine?

Translation: "Exactly, although everyone on the Astral Express knows that Ailiou can foresee the future, the other generals of the Xianzhou are not aware. Although the company has placed a bounty on them, if one hasn't had close cooperation with the Starcore Hunters, who can determine whether this prophetic ability is genuine or not?"

Thus 【12】 "Exactly, although everyone on the Astral Express knows that Ailiou can foresee the future, the other generals of the Xianzhou are not aware. Although the company has placed a bounty on them, if one hasn't had close cooperation with the Starcore Hunters, who can determine whether this prophetic ability is genuine or not?"

Line 【13】:

【104】

Kafka and Blade have already run away; could we possibly catch them back for a confrontation?

Thus 【13】 Kafka and Blade have already run away; could we possibly catch them back for a confrontation?

Line 【14】:

【116】

Translation: "Moreover, whether a prophecy is credible depends on who makes it. Just like the rumor in Yuzhou City that 'there will be an earthquake tomorrow'—if it were said by Big Brother Xu, I'd believe it, but if it were said by you——" Xuejian glanced sideways at Jing Tian, "——then it's probably fake."

Thus 【14】 "Moreover, whether a prophecy is credible depends on who makes it. Just like the rumor in Yuzhou City that 'there will be an earthquake tomorrow'—if it were said by Big Brother Xu, I'd believe it, but if it were said by you——" Xuejian glanced sideways at Jing Tian, "——then it's probably fake."

Line 【15】:

"Hey!" Jing Tian protested, "I'm an honest merchant now!"

Translation: "Hey!" Jing Tian protested, "I'm a respectable merchant now!"

Thus 【15】 "Hey!" Jing Tian protested, "I'm a respectable merchant now!"

Line 【16】:

【130】

Translation: Long Kui covered her mouth and chuckled, then turned serious: "Brother's meaning is, if the prophecy of resisting Nanok didn't come from Ailiou but from Fu Xuan…… wouldn't that be more credible?"

Thus 【16】 Long Kui covered her mouth and chuckled, then turned serious: "Brother's meaning is, if the prophecy of resisting Nanok didn't come from Ailiou but from Fu Xuan…… wouldn't that be more credible?"

Line 【17】:

"Right!" Jing Tian rubbed Long Kui's head, saying, "Although the Poor Observation Array can predict good or bad fortune, it probably can't determine the specific details of a divine battle. In that case, Elioth's prophetic ability must be far superior to the Xianzhou's Poor Observation Array."

Translation: "Exactly!" Jing Tian rubbed Long Kui's head, "Although the Qiong Guan Array can divine fortune and misfortune, it probably can't divine the specific details of a god-war. In that case, Ailiou's prophetic ability must be far superior to the Xianzhou's Qiong Guan Array..."

Thus 【17】 "Exactly!" Jing Tian rubbed Long Kui's head, "Although the Qiong Guan Array can divine fortune and misfortune, it probably can't divine the specific details of a god-war. In that case, Ailiou's prophetic ability must be far superior to the Xianzhou's Qiong Guan Array..."

Line 【18】:

「——」

Separator. So 【18】 ——

Line 【19】:

【149】

Translation: "Could it be because there is still an old acquaintance of a general among the hunters?"

Thus 【19】 "Could it be because there is still an old acquaintance of a general among the hunters?"

Line 【20】:

As soon as those words were spoken, Dan Heng felt the atmosphere instantly turn awkward.

Translation: As soon as those words were spoken, Dan Heng also instantly felt the atmosphere turn delicate.

Thus 【20】 As soon as those words were spoken, Dan Heng also instantly felt the atmosphere turn delicate.

Line 【21】:

【163】

Translation: "... yet he heard General Jingyuan let out a soft sigh."

Thus 【21】 "... yet he heard General Jingyuan let out a soft sigh."

Line 【22】:

Inside the Divine Strategy Manor, there was a moment of silence; Xing only felt like a thorn in her eye. As she didn't know how to speak, General Huaiyan the Elder actively broke the silence: 'General Tianji, please speak with caution. Your questions to the nameless guests should not turn into suspicion among comrades. That Starcore Hunter was once my disciple; are you also testing my loyalty?'

(but note they gave translation already; but we need to output 【165】 )

Inside the Divine Strategy Manor, there was a moment of silence; Xing only felt like a thorn in her eye. As she didn't know how to speak, General Huaiyan the Elder actively broke the silence: 'General Tianji, please speak with caution. Your questions to the nameless guests should not turn into suspicion among comrades. That Starcore Hunter was once my disciple; are you also testing my loyalty?'

Line 【23】:

【177】

Translation: Feixiao explained calmly: "Old Yan, what I'm saying are precisely the internal criticisms of General Jingyuan within the Alliance. It's just that today they used my mouth to ask these questions; otherwise, you could imagine my appearance as the faces of those old fogeys."

Thus 【23】 Feixiao explained calmly: "Old Yan, what I'm saying are precisely the internal criticisms of General Jingyuan within the Alliance. It's just that today they used my mouth to ask these questions; otherwise, you could imagine my appearance as the faces of those old fogeys."

Line 【24】:

The report then said that Dan Zhu, the head of the Medicine King's Secret Transmission, harbored ill intentions, colluding with the Great Lord of Extinction and using the Starcore to revive the Jianmu. Though Dan Zhu was merely a low-ranking alchemist, she wielded tremendous influence. She conspired with foreign enemies and summoned the Starcore—bad enough as it is—but the Jianmu in the Ancient Sea is the territory of the Chizhao clan; how did she get past the guards?

Translation: "Next, the report mentions that the head of the 'Yaowang Secret Transmission,' Dan Shu, harbors ill intentions, colluding with the Great Lord of Extinction, using the Starcore to revive the Jianmu. Yet Dan Shu is merely a chief alchemist, yet wields such influence. She colluded with foreign enemies and summoned the Starcore— that's bad enough, but the Jianmu in Guhai is the territory of the Chizhao clan; how did she bypass the guards?"

Thus 【24】 "Next, the report mentions that the head of the 'Yaowang Secret Transmission,' Dan Shu, harbors ill intentions, colluding with the Great Lord of Extinction, using the Starcore to revive the Jianmu. Yet Dan Shu is merely a chief alchemist, yet wields such influence. She colluded with foreign enemies and summoned the Starcore— that's bad enough, but the Jianmu in Guhai is the territory of the Chizhao clan; how did she bypass the guards?"

Line 【25】:

【193】

Translation: Xing: "I once met Dan Shu. Her close friend died in the Fanghu war; she despises the Hunt…… she has been preparing for years in the Dan Ding Si, precisely to take revenge on the Xianzhou."

Thus 【25】 Xing: "I once met Dan Shu. Her close friend died in the Fanghu war; she despises the Hunt…… she has been preparing for years in the Dan Ding Si, precisely to take revenge on the Xianzhou."

Note: Dan Ding Si is the glossary term. Use exactly "Dan Ding Si". Good.

Line 【26】:

"Revenge… this is likewise a kind of 'Hunt'. But that doesn't mean she can bring the Starcore into the Linyuan Realm guarded by the Chizhao."

【197】 (they gave "Thus 【26】" but bracket is 【197】; we need to output translation)

"Revenge… this is likewise a kind of 'Hunt'. But that doesn't mean she has the ability to bring the Starcore into the Linyuan Realm guarded by the Chizhao."

Line 【27】:

【207】

Translation: "This question should be answered by Dan Shu herself." Dan Heng said from the side.

Thus 【27】 "This question should be answered by Dan Shu herself." Dan Heng said from the side.

Line 【28】:

Upon hearing that, Feixiao's face showed a hint of regret: 'It's a shame Dan Zhu is dead—even her corpse shattered into a handful of ashes. Now we have one less clue to pursue.'

Translation: Upon hearing that, Feixiao's face also showed a hint of regret: "It's a pity Dan Shu is dead, even her remains shattered into a handful of ashes. Another lead is lost."

Thus 【28】 Upon hearing that, Feixiao's face also showed a hint of regret: "It's a pity Dan Shu is dead, even her remains shattered into a handful of ashes. Another lead is lost."

Line 【29】:

「——」

Separator. So 【29】 ——

Line 【30】:

【224】

This is just "Dragon Clan". Probably a title. So translation: "Dragon Clan". 【30】 Dragon Clan

Line 【31】:

"I initially thought the Starcore was secretly smuggled into the Xianzhou inside Rakshasa's coffin, and that he was the one colluding with Phantony." Caesar drank his clear liquor.

(they gave note about line 【31】; bracket is 【226】; we need to output translation)

Thus 【31】 "I initially thought that the Starcore was secretly transported into the Xianzhou via Rakshasa's coffin, making him the one colluding with Phantony." Caesar drank clear liquor.

Line 【32】:

【238】

Translation: Caesar was wary of that equally blond handsome man; from the start he felt that this man, whose words were extremely gentle, must harbor ill intentions. He observed him for a long time, only letting down his guard after the comedic case solved on March 7, but immediately thereafter a big wave came in the Xianzhou's secret prison.

Thus 【32】 Caesar was wary of that equally blond handsome man; from the start he felt that this man, whose words were extremely gentle, must harbor ill intentions. He observed him for a long time, only letting down his guard after the comedic case solved on March 7, but immediately thereafter a big wave came in the Xianzhou's secret prison.

Line 【33】:

The sight of those hands raised high still leaves a deep impression on him.

Translation: The sight of those hands raised high remains deeply impressed in his memory.

Thus 【33】 The sight of those hands raised high remains deeply impressed in his memory.

Line 【34】:

【252】

Translation: "In the Jianmu anomaly, what did the Chizhao's Dragon Masters do there? It's hard to explain in a short time." Chu Zihang said.

Thus 【34】 "In the Jianmu anomaly, what did the Chizhao's Dragon Masters do there? It's hard to explain in a short time." Chu Zihang said.

Line 【35】:

You should know that before Dan Heng opened the sea, the entire Jianmu's root system was wrapped in the Ancient Sea; besides the Dragon Masters, who could infiltrate the roots to bury the Starcore? Dan Zhu? She probably doesn't have that capability. If the alliance wants to thoroughly investigate this Jianmu matter, the first step would be to interrogate all the Dragon Masters.

Translation: You should know that before Dan Heng opened the sea, the entire Jianmu root system was wrapped in the ancient sea; besides the Dragon Masters, who could infiltrate the roots to bury the Starcore? Dan Shu? Dan Shu probably lacks that ability; if the Alliance wants to thoroughly investigate this Jianmu matter, the first step would be to interrogate all the Dragon Masters.

Thus 【35】 You should know that before Dan Heng opened the sea, the entire Jianmu root system was wrapped in the ancient sea; besides the Dragon Masters, who could infiltrate the roots to bury the Starcore? Dan Shu? Dan Shu probably lacks that ability; if the Alliance wants to thoroughly investigate this Jianmu matter, the first step would be to interrogate all the Dragon Masters.

Line 【36】:

【271】

Translation: Whether guarding the Chizhao's vital lands or colluding with the destruction faction, once this hat is worn, it's enough to completely replace the Chizhao's high-ranking officials—but for those ordinary Chizhao who just want to live their lives and avoid trouble, it might actually be a good thing.

Thus 【36】 Whether guarding the Chizhao's vital lands or colluding with the destruction faction, once this hat is worn, it's enough to completely replace the Chizhao's high-ranking officials—but for those ordinary Chizhao who just want to live their lives and avoid trouble, it might actually be a good thing.

Line 【37】:

「——」

Separator. So 【37】 ——

Line 【38】:

"The report claims that the Great Lord of Extinction, Phantony, is the mastermind behind the conspiracy. While traveling with us, she presented herself as an envoy of the Heavenly Ark Department, then vanished without a trace. This archvillain comes and goes as she pleases, making it all too convenient to blame her."

Translation: "The report claims that the Great Lord of Extinction, Phantony, is the mastermind of the conspiracy. While traveling with you, she appeared in the guise of a liaison of the Heavenly Vessel Department, then vanished without a trace. This archvillain comes and goes freely, making it all too convenient to pin the blame on her."

Thus 【38】 "The report claims that the Great Lord of Extinction, Phantony, is the mastermind of the conspiracy. While traveling with you, she appeared in the guise of a liaison of the Heavenly Vessel Department, then vanished without a trace. This archvillain comes and goes freely, making it all too convenient to pin the blame on her."

Line 【39】:

Xing replied truthfully: 'Never mind that Tai Bu Fu Xuan witnessed the whole process; Phantony is also an energy lifeform that once opposed the Xianzhou and is a member of the Suiyang. This thing is ever-changing and hard to grasp.'

Translation: Xing truthfully replied, "Not to mention that Tai Bu Fu Xuan witnessed the whole process; Phantony is also an energy lifeform that once opposed the Xianzhou, a member of the Suiyang. This thing is ever-changing, hard to grasp."

Thus 【39】 Xing truthfully replied, "Not to mention that Tai Bu Fu Xuan witnessed the whole process; Phantony is also an energy lifeform that once opposed the Xianzhou, a member of the Suiyang. This thing is ever-changing, hard to grasp."

Now we need to output each line with 【N】 prefix and translation on same line.

===TITLE=== Bright Night Martial Competition Tests the Edge (34)

(Title translation)

Now

「「As previously stated, what I ask may not be what I think. If my questions cause offense, please do not take offense. 」」

Danheng replied calmly: "General, feel free to ask. But we can only answer what we know, and what you ask… perhaps you already have the answer in your heart."

「"Well-spoken, I like it."」

Seeing Feixiao's intentions unclear, his words logical, Xing also pondered in silence; since General Jingyuan hoped they would answer truthfully, perhaps it would be best to only say what they know.

「"I'll cut to the chase: at first, the Astral Express came here under the guidance of the wanted criminal Starcore Hunters, trying to resolve the Starcore crisis. But anyone traveling the galaxy has heard of the Starcore Hunters' notorious infamy. Why do you nameless guests so readily believe their one-sided account? Could it be that someone has connections with them?"」

Xing replied truthfully: "According to rumor, the leader of the Starcore Hunters, Ailì'ou, possesses the power to see many possible futures. He foresaw that the Xianzhou and the Train would both participate in the war against Nanok. And leading us here to resolve the Luofu Starcore crisis was precisely to fulfill this prophecy."

Feixiao narrowed his eyes: "From the report, General Jingyuan also believes this explanation, which makes me curious—why do you have no doubts about this?"

——

Chinese Paladin 3.

Inside Xin'an, Jingtian was waving a palm fan and watching the heavens when he initially didn't think much of Feixiao's question in the heavens, feeling that telling the truth wouldn't be difficult; but when the topic turned to Ailì'ou, he finally grasped something, and suddenly sprang up from his bamboo chair.

「"Yeah, although everyone on the Astral Express knows that Ailì'ou can foresee the future, the other generals of the Xianzhou aren't clear on it. Although the Company has issued a bounty on them, if one hasn't worked closely with the Starcore Hunters, who can determine whether this prophetic ability is real or fake?"」

Kafka and Blade have already run off; could we possibly drag them back for a confrontation?

「"Moreover, whether a prophecy comes true depends on who makes it. Just like the rumor spreading in Yuzhou City that 'there will be an earthquake tomorrow'—if Brother Xu said it, I'd believe it, but if you said it——" Xuejian gave Jingtian a sideways glance, "——then it's probably fake."」

「"Hey!" Jingtian protested, "I'm a respectable merchant now!"」

Longkui covered her mouth and chuckled, then turned serious: "Brother's meaning is, if the prophecy resisting Nanok doesn't come from Ailì'ou but from Fuxuan…… wouldn't that be more credible?"

「"Exactly!" Jingtian rubbed Longkui's head, "Although the Qiong Observation Array can divine fortune and misfortune, it probably can't detail the specifics of a divine war, right? In that case, Ailì'ou's prophetic ability must be far superior to the Xianzhou's Qiong Observation Array……"」

——

「"Could it be because there's still an old acquaintance of a general among the hunters?"」

As soon as those words left his mouth, Danheng also suddenly felt the atmosphere turn delicate.

「"…yet he heard General Jingyuan let out a soft sigh."」

Inside the Divine Strategy Manor, a moment of silence fell; Xing only felt like a thorn in the eye, and just as she didn't know how to speak, General Huaiyan broke the silence: 'Heaven-Striking General, please choose your words carefully. Questions to the nameless guests should not turn into suspicion among comrades. That Starcore Hunter was once my disciple—are you also testing my loyalty?'

Feixiao explained calmly: "Old Yan, what I've said are precisely the internal criticisms of General Jingyuan within the Alliance. It's just that today they used my voice to ask these questions; if you don't mind, imagine my face as the grimaces of those old fogeys."

「"Next, the report mentions that the head of the 'Medicine King's Secret Transmission', Danshu, harbored ill intent, colluded with the Lord of Extinction, and used the Starcore to revive Jianmu. Yet Danshu is merely a chief alchemist—how could she wield such influence? Though colluding with foreign foes and summoning the Starcore is bad enough, Jianmu is the territory of the Chi-ming clan; how did she bypass the guards?"」

「Xing: "I once met Danshu. Her close friend died in the Fanghu war, she despises the Hunt…… and she has been preparing for years in the Dan Ding Si, precisely to take revenge on the Xianzhou."」

「"Revenge… this is likewise a kind of 'Hunt'. But that doesn't mean she has the ability to bring the Starcore into the Chi-ming-guarded Linyuan Realm."」

「"This question should be answered by Danshu herself." Danheng said from the side. 」

Upon hearing that, Feixiao's face also showed a hint of regret: "It's a shame Danshu is dead—even her remains have shattered into a handful of ashes. Yet another lead is lost."

——

Dragon Clan.

「"I initially thought that Starcore was secretly transported into the Xianzhou via a rakshasa's coffin, and that he was the one colluding with Huanlong." Kaisa sipped clear liquor. 」

Kaisa was wary of the handsome blond man; from the start he felt that this man, whose words were extremely gentle, must harbor ill intent. He observed him for a long time, only letting down his guard after the farcical case solved by Sanyueqi, but immediately thereafter a major incident occurred in the Xianzhou's prison.

The sight of those hands raised high remains vivid in his memory.

「"In the Jianmu anomaly, what did the Chi-ming Dragon Master do there? It's hard to explain in a short time." Chuzihang said. 」

「"You should know that before Danheng opened the sea, the entire Jianmu's root system was wrapped in Guhai; aside from the Dragon Master, who could infiltrate the roots to bury the Starcore? Danshu? Danshu probably lacks that ability, and if the Alliance wants to thoroughly investigate this Jianmu matter, the first step would be to interrogate all the Dragon Masters."」

Whether guarding Chi-ming's key territories or colluding with the Extinction faction, once this hat is worn, it's enough to completely replace the Chi-ming high-ups—but for ordinary Chi-ming folk who just want to get by and avoid trouble, it might actually be a good thing.

——

「"The report claims that the Lord of Extinction Huanlong is the mastermind of the conspiracy. While traveling with you, she presented herself as a ferry envoy of the Celestial Vessel Bureau, then vanished without a trace. This culprit comes and goes freely—using her as a scapegoat is awfully convenient."」

「Xing replied truthfully: "Even without mentioning that Taibufuxuan witnessed the whole process, Huanlong is also an energy lifeform that once opposed the Xianzhou, a member of the Suiyang. This thing is ever-changing, hard to grasp."」