Chapter 515: with translation of chapter title

The phoenix cries repeatedly, the tiger roars continuously.

Translation: "Phoenix cries ring out, tiger roars echo."

We need to keep meaning. Could be "Phoenix cries sound, tiger roars repeatedly." We'll choose: "Phoenix cries ring out, tiger roars echo."

The three great demon clan experts joined forces to launch a deadly attack on Yunhe.

Translation: "The three great demon clan experts joined forces to launch a deadly attack on Yunhe."

In an instant, strange snow fell from the sky, and the ground was instantly covered with a layer of hard ice; the white fox circled Yunhe, crouching low and waiting to strike, its eyes filled with a chilling gloom.

Translation: "In an instant, strange snow fell from the sky and the ground was instantly covered with a layer of hard ice; the white fox surrounded Yunhe, crouched ready to strike, its eyes full of yin-cold."

Roar!

Roar!

Roar!

Thus: 【4】 "Roar!"

A massive tiger, over ten chi in size, exhaled icy‑white breath, positioning itself left and right of Yunhe alongside the white fox.

Translation: "A huge tiger body over ten chi, exhaling icy-white breath, together with the white fox forming a pincer left and right."

Its vicious eyes locked onto Yunhe, as if it wanted to tear out his tendons and strip his skin.

Translation: "Its violent eyes fixed on Yunhe, as if wanting to flay him and pull out his tendons."

Looking up into the sky, Hongchen stared at the incoming Huangquan Old Ancestor and others, obviously preparing to defend against their aid to Yunhe.

We need to parse: Likely "In the sky, Hongchen stared at the approaching Huangquan Laozu and others, obviously guarding against them helping Yunhe." Let's translate: "In the sky, Hongchen stared at the approaching Huangquan Laozu and others, obviously guarding against them aiding Yunhe."

With each flap of its enormous wings, sparks drifted down; three long, variously colored plumes fell like silk ribbons, each seeming to carry a different divine ability.

Translation: "With each flap of its massive wings, sparks drifted down; three long, variously colored plumes fell like ribbons, each seeming to carry a different divine ability."

Huangquan Old Ancestor and Xuánzú Daoist did not act, seemingly having reached an agreement with Hongchen, appearing as if they were sitting on the mountain watching the tigers fight.

Translation: "Huangquan Laozu and Xuánxu Daoren did not act, seeming to have reached an agreement with Hongchen, appearing as if they were sitting on the mountain watching the tiger fight."

Soul‑Devouring Demon Claw!

Translation: "\"Soul-Devouring Demon Claw! \"" We'll output: 【10】 "Soul-Devouring Demon Claw!"

Only saw Xiao Lan rush first toward Yunhe, his giant foreclaw carrying purple‑black strange demonic power, heavily striking Yunhe's sword formation; yet the purple‑black demonic power could actually contaminate the spiritual energy on the treasures, each of the Five‑Element Thunder Swords suffering varying degrees of pollution, the severely polluted flying swords quickly losing control.

Translation: "Only see Xiaolan lunging first at Yunhe, its huge forelimb carrying purplish-black strange demonic power, heavily striking the sword array surrounding Yunhe; yet the purplish-black demonic power could actually contaminate the spiritual power on magic treasures, each Five Elements Thunder Sword suffering varying degrees of contamination, the severely contaminated flying swords even quickly becoming uncontrollable."

Yunhe was slightly surprised, not expecting the Howling Mountain Tiger to have such a method against magical treasures; if not for the extraordinary gains of this trip, he might really have fallen prey!

Translation: "Yunhe saw this slightly surprised; he didn't expect this Howling Mountain Tiger to have such a method against magic treasures—if not for the extraordinary gains of this trip, he might really have fallen prey!"

Without treasures, relying only on flesh and blood, even though Yunhe's methods are heavenly, he probably couldn't escape unscathed—but today is different from before! Yunhe turned pale with fright, his face showing fear as he kept retreating, like a lamb awaiting slaughter.

Translation: "Without magic treasures, relying only on flesh and blood, even though Yunhe's methods are heavenly, he likely could not escape unharmed—but today is different from before! Yunhe turned pale with fear, retreating again and again, as if turned into a lamb awaiting slaughter."

Seeing this, Xiao Lan indeed gave a sinister grin and lunged forward, opening his massive tiger mouth intending to swallow Yunhe.

Translation: "Xiaolan indeed gave a sinister smile and rushed forward, opening its huge maw intending to swallow Yunhe."

Leave‑Fire Divine Formula—Ignite!

Translation: "\"Li Fire Divine Secret—Ignite! \"" We'll output: 【15】 "Li Fire Divine Secret—Ignite!"

Yet Yunhe flicked his finger, casting a spell; a small cluster of purplish‑red flame ignited, like a searing torch, roasting the demonic aura on the little sword with a sizzling sound; that strange demonic power, linked to Xiao Lan, only for a moment felt a scorching burn—how could he not know he had fallen into Yunhe's trap?

Translation: "Yet Yunhe flicked his finger, casting a seal; a small cluster of purplish-red flame ignited, like searing, roasting the demonic aura on the little sword to make a 'hiss' sound; that strange demonic power was related to Xiaolan's fate, and in an instant he felt a scorching sensation, not realizing he had fallen into Yunhe's trap."

Seek‑Immortal Fall‑Divine Grant!

Translation: "\"Seeking Immortal Fall Divine Gift! \"" Output: 【17】 "Seeking Immortal Fall Divine Gift!"

In an instant, it seized Xiao Lan's brief hesitation—Roar!

Translation: "In just a moment, he seized Xiaolan's brief hesitation—\"Roar! \"" We'll output: 【18】 "In just a moment, he seized Xiaolan's brief hesitation—\"Roar! \""? Actually need to keep quotes. We'll output: 【18】 "In just a moment, he seized Xiaolan's brief hesitation—\"Roar! \""? Let's do: 【18】 "In just a moment, he seized Xiaolan's brief hesitation—\"Roar! \""? Might be messy. Simpler: 【18】 "In just a moment, he seized Xiaolan's brief hesitation—Roar!" We'll keep Roar! without quotes.

Having devoured Seek‑Immortal Fall‑Divine Grant, Xiao Lan's huge tiger body began to wobble, as if countless silver needles were pricking his brain.

Translation: "Having been fed the 'Seeking Immortal Fall Divine Gift,' Xiaolan's huge tiger body began to sway, as if millions of silver needles were pricking his brain."

The white fox nearby keenly sensed Xiao Lan's discomfort; an icy‑white demonic energy gathered in its mouth, and in the next moment it spewed out a bowl‑thick beam.

Translation: "Beside him, the white fox keenly sensed Xiaolan's discomfort; a snowy-white demonic power gathered in its mouth, and in the next moment it spewed a bowl-thick beam."

The two demon cultivators actually coordinated an attack and support, working together with perfect tacit understanding; having no time to use other methods on Xiao Lan, Yunhe's eyes flowed with five‑colored light.

Translation: "The two demon cultivators actually coordinated one attack and one support, their cooperation extremely tacit; there was no time to use other means on Xiaolan, and Yunhe's eyes flowed with five-colored light."

Invert Five‑Elements Divine Light!

Translation: "\"Inverted Five Elements Divine Light! \"" Output: 【22】 "Inverted Five Elements Divine Light!"

The light pillar in mid‑air was blocked by an invisible beam of light, which then began to dissipate on its own.

Translation: "Only see the light pillar in midair blocked by an invisible ray, spontaneously beginning to continually melt."

The muscles on the white fox's face twitched; this tiger, lacking brains, had fallen into the trap and now could only rely on it to buy time—seeing the white fox's body coil like a spring, then lunge forward heavily, releasing all its demonic power! The suddenly thickened light pillar shoved aside the invisible obstruction and rushed quickly toward Yunhe.

We need to parse: There's missing punctuation. We'll translate as best: "The white fox's facial muscles twitched; this brainless tiger had fallen into a trap, now only relying on it to buy time—see the white fox's body coil like a spring, then lunge forward heavily, releasing all its demonic power! Instantly the thickened light pillar shoved aside the invisible obstruction and began rushing quickly toward Yunhe."

Seeing this, Yunhe tapped his feet and barely managed to dodge the incoming light pillar.

Translation: "Seeing this, Yunhe tapped his feet and barely dodged the incoming light pillar."

Then he unfolded the Five‑Qi Peacock Fan, blasting away the remaining white light that pursued him—Retreating Qi!

Translation: "Then the Five Qi Peacock Fan unfolded, blasting away the pursuing white light with 'Retreating Qi!'"

Geng‑Metal Qi!

Translation: "\"Geng Metal Qi! \"" Output: 【27】 "Geng Metal Qi!"

After Yunhe blasted away the white light, his speed did not drop; icy‑blue wings unfurled behind him, swiftly approaching the white fox ahead.

Translation: "Yet after Yunhe blasted away the white light, his escape speed did not drop; icy-blue wings unfurled behind him, quickly closing in on the white fox ahead."

Feeling a strange temporal force weakening his power, the white fox sensed danger; the golden divine light shrouded with a deathly aura—if he did not quickly resist, his life would be at stake. But now his front strength was exhausted, his rear strength not yet replenished. The white fox's azure eyes filled with reluctance and fear, yet he could only wait silently for death to come.

Translation: "Feeling a strange Power of Time weakening its strength, the white fox sensed great danger; that golden divine light shrouded with a deathly aura—if it did not quickly resist, its life would be at risk, but now its forward force was exhausted and its rear force not yet following. The white fox's azure eyes filled with resentment and fear, yet it could only wait silently for death's arrival."

Suddenly a huge figure appeared before the white fox; sensing the shadow ahead, the white fox lifted his head, slightly dazed—Heaven‑Swallowing Technique!

Translation: "Suddenly a huge figure stood before the white fox, sensing the shadow ahead, the white fox lifted its head, slightly dazed—\"Heaven-Swallowing Technique! \""

Only saw the giant tiger's mouth swallow that golden divine light whole into its belly.

Translation: "Only see the huge tiger's mouth swallow that golden divine light entirely into its belly."

Yunhe's face showed a hint of solemnity; he shot the Five‑Element Thunder Swords, just cleared of demonic energy, toward Xiao Lan—Roar!

Translation: "Yunhe's face showed a hint of gravity; he shot the Five Elements Thunder Sword, just cleared of demonic aura, at Xiaolan with a roar."

Xiao Lan let out a painful roar, a feeling of his intestines being torn apart surged through him; Xiao Lan secretly startled, knowing his Heaven‑Swallowing Technique had never failed before—who knows how many human cultivators' treasures he has swallowed.

Translation: "Xiaolan let out a painful howl, a feeling of intestines tearing and organs rotting surged; Xiaolan secretly startled, knowing his Heaven-Swallowing Technique had never failed before—who knows how many human cultivators' magic treasures he has swallowed."

A vortex of fire surged forth, colliding with the Five‑Element Thunder Swords.

Translation: "A flame vortex surged forth, colliding with the Five Elements Thunder Sword."

Only saw Xiao Lan and the white fox trapped in a predicament; Hongchen had no time to attend to Xuánzú Daoist and Huangquan Old Ancestor.

Translation: "Only see Xiaolan and the white fox trapped in a predicament; Hongchen had no leisure to attend to Xuánxu Daoren and Huangquan Laozu."

Burn Heaven!

Translation: "\"Burning Heaven! \"" Output: 【36】 "Burning Heaven!"

Only heard a clear, bright cry; as Hongchen joined the battle, he flew into the sky, crimson flames instantly dyeing the heavens.

Translation: "Only hearing a clear, bright cry, Hongchen joined the battle, flying into the sky; crimson flames instantly dyed the heavens."

Seeing this, Yunhe hastily set up a formation and stood ready; evidently he greatly feared Hongchen's might.

Translation: "Seeing this, Yunhe hastily set up a formation and then stood ready; obviously he was quite wary of Hongchen's such momentum."

But when Hongchen drove the sky‑filled crimson flames, a sudden change occurred!

Translation: "But when Hongchen drove the sky-full crimson flames, a sudden change occurred!"

Not far away, a round, rolling figure flapped tiny wings utterly mismatched to its size, and in one gulp sucked all the crimson flames into its belly.

Translation: "Not far away, a round, plump figure flapped tiny wings utterly mismatched to its size, and in one gulp sucked all the sky-full crimson flames into its belly."

Watching the phoenix‑like creature gulp down Hongchen's ultimate technique as easily as eating or drinking, everyone present felt their scalps tingle.

Translation: "Seeing the phoenix swallow Hongchen's ultimate technique as easily as eating and drinking, everyone present felt their scalps tingle."

Then Huangquan Old Ancestor and Xuánzú Daoist exchanged a glance and both charged toward that phoenix‑like creature.

Translation: "Yet Huangquan Laozu and Xuánxu Daoren exchanged a glance and then both charged at the phoenix together."

The Yuan clan's great priest also did not lag behind, charging toward the phoenix‑like creature.

Translation: "And the Abyss Clan Grand Priest, not to be outdone, also rushed to kill the phoenix."

Hongchen, seeing this, was both furious and exasperated; on this side Yunhe had not yet been dealt with, while on the other side despicable human cultivators were trying to steal a chicken.

Translation: "Hongchen saw this and was both angry and exasperated. Here Yunhe had not yet been dealt with, while over there the despicable human cultivators just wanted to steal a chicken."

Yet between the phoenix‑like creature and Yunhe, Hongchen still chose to first eliminate Yunhe, this unstable dangerous factor.

Translation: "However, between the phoenix and Yunhe, Hongchen still chose to first eliminate Yunhe, this unstable dangerous factor."

No other reason—because at this moment Yunhe gave him a feeling even more important than the Vermilion Bird's essence blood!

Translation: "Nothing else, for at this moment Yunhe gave him a feeling that actually surpassed the importance of the Vermilion Bird's essence blood!"

To let the demon clan gain a foothold in the eastern border, someone as powerful and full of potential as Yunhe must be killed! Only then did Hongchen's three‑colored feathers emit three‑colored light; Xiao Lan and the white fox actually felt their demonic power gradually recovering, and some of their wounds began to heal.

Translation: "To have the demon clan establish a firm foothold in the East Border, a human cultivator as strong and full of potential as Yunhe must be killed! Only see Hongchen's three-colored feathers emitting three-colored light; Xiaolan and the white fox actually felt their demonic power gradually recovering, and some of their earlier wounds even began to heal."

Kill Yunhe first!

Translation: "\"Kill Yunhe first! \"" Output: 【48】 "Kill Yunhe first!"

The three demons tacitly surrounded Yunhe from three sides, trying to cut off his retreat.

Translation: "The three demons, quite in sync, surrounded on three sides, attempting to seal off Yunhe's retreat."

Gu!

Translation: "\"Goo! \"" Output: 【50】 "Goo!"

Yet the phoenix‑like creature, for no apparent reason, ran toward them, and behind it were indeed Huangquan Old Ancestor and his two companions.

Translation: "Yet see the phoenix, for no reason, actually running toward them, and behind the phoenix indeed were Huangquan Laozu and his two companions."

This sudden turn of events left Hongchen and the others no choice but to abandon the encirclement of Yunhe; if Xuánzú Daoist and the others were deliberately driving the phoenix‑like creature toward them, being attacked from front and rear would likely make survival difficult.

Translation: "This sudden change, for a moment, forced Hongchen and company to abandon the encirclement of Yunhe. If Xuánxu Daoren and the others were deliberately driving the phoenix toward them, being attacked from front and rear would likely make it hard to survive."

Young master, quickly take out your token!

Translation: "\"Young Master, quickly bring out the token! \"" Output: 【53】 "Young Master, quickly bring out the token!"

Without suspicion, Yunhe had just taken out his token when the frantically fleeing phoenix‑like creature suddenly seemed to sense something, instantly accelerating toward Yunhe; seeing the phoenix‑like creature speeding over, the three demons frowned tightly, recalling how they had previously swallowed Hongchen's strongest move—now this approach made them wonder what else it intended; this made the already‑on‑alert three demons even more solemn, circulating all their demonic power, as if waiting for the phoenix‑like creature to make a move.

Translation: "Only see the silent Old Gourd suddenly transmit a voice, and the Little Red Pagoda hurriedly echoed as well."

The phoenix‑like creature, though appearing plump, possessed unexpected agility; twisting, dodging, rolling, leaping, it evaded the ice spikes completely unharmed.

Translation: "Without suspicion, Yunhe had just taken out the token when the frantically fleeing phoenix suddenly seemed to sense something, immediately speeding up toward Yunhe; seeing the accelerating phoenix approach, the three demons all furrowed their brows—the scene of them previously swallowing Hongchen's strongest move was still fresh in mind, now coming like this, what else could they intend? This made the three demons, already on high alert, even more solemn, circulating all their demonic power, as if waiting for the phoenix to make a move."

The white fox seized the moment, opening its blood‑filled maw, yet the phoenix‑like creature leapt again, a claw planting on the white fox's nose, easily slipping past both demons.

Translation: "Watching the phoenix draw ever closer, the white fox first launched an attack, icy spikes sprouting all over its body toward the phoenix."

Although the phoenix looks plump, it is surprisingly agile—twisting, flashing, rolling, and leaping, it managed to dodge the ice‑spear attack completely unharmed.

Translation: "The phoenix, although appearing plump, yet possessed unexpected agility; twisting, dodging, rolling, leaping, it actually evaded the ice-spike attack completely unharmed."

"Stop it!" Hongchen yelled, and the three demons charged at the phoenix. The phoenix sprang up, flipped over, skillfully evaded Xiaolan's strike, then slipped out from under its arm, sliding across the ice.

Translation: "\"Stop it! \" Hongchen shouted; the three demons swiftly charged at the phoenix, only to see the phoenix leap and flip over, skillfully dodging Xiaolan's strike, then stepping from under its armpit onto the ice and sliding out."

The white fox seized the moment and opened its blood‑stained maw, yet the phoenix sprang up once more, planting a claw on the fox's nose and effortlessly slipping past the two demons.

Translation: "The white fox seized the moment, opening its blood‑filled maw, yet the phoenix leapt again, a claw stepping on the white fox's nose tip, easily bypassing the two demons."

Trash!

Although the two demons and Hongchen are both late-stage Nascent Soul great demons, but Hongchen has greater seniority, this scene also truly made him angry, and he actually shouted curses.

Heaven-Earth Law!

Seeing Hongchen's body suddenly enlarge, he actually could use this divine power! He flapped his huge wings, extended his sharp bird claws to grab the phoenix; just as the phoenix was about to fall into Hongchen's hands, a burst of yellow energy shot forth, Hongchen's escape speed slowed, and the phoenix right before his eyes escaped just like that.

After that, the phoenix miraculously entered the token in Yunhe's hand.

Obviously, everything just now must be related to Yunhe; indeed, one could say all their efforts on this trip were merely making a wedding dress for Yunhe.

Yunhe!

Hongchen, furious, fixed his crimson eyes on the calm-faced man before him, whose expression didn't change at all. Killing intent seemed to condense into substance as Hongchen summoned an ancient bone, then bit his tongue, spraying a large mouthful of bright red blood onto that strange bone.

Seeing this, Xiao Lan and the white fox hastily fled in another direction, obviously extremely wary! "Soul-Eating Ancient Bone! It is the Ancient Clan's supreme treasure, the Soul-Eating Ancient Bone!"

The Abyss Clan Grand Priest shouted loudly, his face showing shock and fear, obviously extremely wary of this "Soul-Eating Ancient Bone"! Upon hearing, everyone had no time to think, their bodies involuntarily moved away from Hongchen's location.

Although Yunhe didn't know what this "Soul-Eating Ancient Bone" was, seeing this situation, it was obviously extremely dangerous!

The ice-blue wings instantly filled with blood, and then Yunhe turned into a blue light and vanished from the spot.

"I still cannot mobilize the token, cannot control the Flame Prison Tower, must quickly find the exit."

Yunhe headed toward the depths of the oasis, intending to leave before Hongchen's attack.

"Useless hahaha, Yunhe, today is your death day!"

Seeing the "Soul-Eating Ancient Treasure" before Hongchen suddenly ignite black flames, then in everyone's astonished gaze, the strange bone actually split open, revealing a horrifying ghost face within.

"Heh heh heh! Who summons this venerable one?"

That ghost face emitted a creepy laugh, its gaze sweeping over Qin Lan and the others, actually seeming to regard them as food! "It is I, please, my lord, devour that human cultivator raw!"

That ghost face, following Hongchen's direction, saw Yunhe fleeing at high speed, and a greedy smile appeared on its face.

"Heh heh heh, such fresh, delicious living flesh, this venerable one has never seen the like."

The words gradually ceased, and this ghost face actually vanished before everyone's eyes, making all present involuntarily get goosebumps.

And after doing all this, Hongchen obviously paid a painful price; his three-colored feathers now all looked dim and lusterless.

——————I am the dividing line——————

"It should be right around here!"

The Little Red Tower said, although not certain, but as the spirit of the Flame Prison Tower, it is closely connected to the exit.

"The God Lord originally did not plan to leave an exit, but to make it convenient for Gu Gu to come and go, he still left an exit known only to Gu Gu."

Clearly having flown over every part of the oasis, yet still no place resembling an exit could be seen.

At this moment, Yunhe's hairs stood on end, a sudden chill arose behind him, void power circulated throughout his body, he instantly vanished from the spot, and then the Five Elements Thunder Sword turned into five bolts of lightning shooting straight at the original location.

A horrifying ghost face suddenly appeared, mouth emitting a creepy laugh. Despite the Five Elements Thunder Sword passing through, the flashing lightning only jumped about inside the ghost face's body before losing all movement.

Thereafter, sensing danger approaching, Yunhe flashed to another place; only see the place where Yunhe originally was, the ghost face again silently appeared.

Repeatedly coming up empty, the ghost face was also somewhat surprised. This cultivator actually mastered space power to such an extent! Originally I thought my command of space power in the lower realm was already unmatched.

"Heh heh heh, quite interesting, kid, this venerable one gives you a chance: offer tribute to this venerable one, and this venerable one will give you unimaginable benefits."

As the ghost face spoke, it actually seemed to drool a little. Obviously, not only is it ugly-looking, but it's also full of lies! Yunhe paid no heed. "Metal Qi" shot out; only see a round hole appear on the ghost face's body, but it quickly returned to its original state.

Seek Immortal, Fallen Divine Grant!

Invert Five Elements Divine Light!

Yunhe shockingly discovered that this ghost face could not be threatened by magic treasure divine abilities! Such a perverse and terrifying thing, no wonder the Abyss Clan Grand Priest who knows of it avoids it at all costs.

Seeing several rainbows of light approaching Yunhe from afar, Yunhe had no way to resist the enemy, and could only dodge back and forth using space power.

"This is, the Ancient Clan's 'Ancient Spirit'?"

Suddenly Lao Hulu recognized this thing; at this moment he also felt somewhat surprised. In his understanding, the Ancient Clan had already perished under the joint efforts of the God Lord and various Void Refinement cultivators.

"Never expected to still be able to see the Ancient Clan's relic here."

"Now is not the time for sighing; is there any way to deal with him?"

Yunhe's forehead appeared with fine beads of sweat, obviously because continuously using void power consumed much of his mana.

"If the God Lord were present, there would be no fear, but the young master's Departing Fire Divine Technique is not yet fully accomplished, making it likely difficult to resist this evil spirit!"

Lao Hulu fell silent for a moment, then gave his opinion.

Yunhe's face turned ashen; this was the first time he felt so wretched!

However, after careful thought, since this ancient spirit is an evil spirit, it must also be a spiritual body. Thinking of this, a bold idea arose!

Seeing the ghost face disappear again, Yunhe did not use void power, but instead waited in place.

When the evil feeling was about to appear, Yunhe left a pure gold treasure mirror in place, then shifted again to another location.

Yunhe panted heavily; if this didn't work, he had no choice but to hurriedly flee.

Indeed, the ghost face did not appear; the original chill actually dissipated completely at this moment.

Yunhe's face showed a hint of joy; he actually succeeded!

"Where is this venerable one? It must be you! Human kid, quickly release this venerable one!"

The voice cut off abruptly; to prevent changes, Yunhe directly threw the treasure mirror to the lake bottom.

Not far away, Hongchen suddenly felt no presence of the ancient spirit, his face sank, and his heart actually began to retreat. (End of chapter)