Chapter 519

Sissha!

Seeing the ferocious snake head before him, Yunhe felt a surge of indescribable helplessness welling up from his heart; even as mighty as he, Yun Lao Mo, he too had times of capsizing in a gutter.

However, Yunhe was still curious as to how this sea tribe woman had found him, and why she did not kill him.

Speaking of which, the two are old acquaintances; in that underwater secret realm they had already crossed paths, and could even be said to be enemies. Back when Yunhe killed her siblings, he never imagined it would come to this.

When this sea tribe woman transformed, Yunhe secretly thought, 'Oh no, why of all people is it her?'

Originally, when he saw she was about to leave, Yunhe had breathed a sigh of relief. But the incident happened so suddenly that Yunhe was somewhat unprepared.

Now that I am the meat on the cutting board, Yunhe can only temporarily go along with it.

Surely, the renowned Yunlaomo of the cultivation world still has some use value; for now he can only walk and watch, looking for a chance to escape.

Obviously, Qihunliling had not expected to catch such a big fish here, especially when he was at his weakest.

Originally, Qihunliling also wanted to kill him outright to offer sacrifices to the spirits of his dead siblings, but before acting, she suddenly thought of something, which led to the present scene of her carrying Yunhe and shuttling through the sea.

Little master, she actually didn't kill you; could it be that you're too handsome, about to be captured to serve as...

Laohulu transmitted mentally, but when he reached the key word, he suddenly realized Linger was awake, so he didn't continue speaking; still, he shook his head, looking quite regretful.

Become what?

As expected, Linger immediately became curious about Laohulu's words; her lively big eyes blinked and blinked, making Laohulu, who wanted to say some vulgar words, feel an immense sense of guilt.

Speechless for a moment, they swam straight through a stretch of dead coral reefs toward an underwater fissure.

At first the underwater fissure was pitch black, but the deeper they swam, the more specks of light they could see.

As they slowly approached, Yunhe and the others discovered that those specks of light were scales on the body of a gigantic sea beast; the closer they got, the more chilling it became.

Gurgle—gurgle—gurgle

Yunhe could feel that the pressure this sea beast exerted on him was no less than that of a late Nascent Soul cultivator, and possibly even stronger than the combined strength of Hongchen and the others.

Divine Transformation?

Yunhe felt his throat dry; he never expected that merely being a captive would allow him to see a legendary Divine Transformation–level being, though fortunately it appeared to be dormant.

You dare look at the Sea God? Look again and I'll gouge out your eyes!

Qihunliling spoke fiercely; although her current terrifying appearance truly was vicious, it also indirectly indicated that she had no intention of throwing Yunhe to feed the sea beast, which somewhat eased Yunhe's mind.

Yunhe swallowed, never expecting that even a dormant Divine Transformation–level being could possess such awesome power.

The deeper they went, the more the underwater fantastical scenery shocked Yunhe and the others.

Giant fish-shaped monsters swam in schools, slowly passing by them; occasionally a small monster would fly up to Qihunliling, wanting to play with her.

The sea tribe and sea beasts actually got along so harmoniously! Know that in the Eastern Border, humans and monsters have only a food–predator relationship, where the strong enslave the weak.

A giant clam inhaled and exhaled water; as it passed Yunhe's side, he discovered that inside lay a smaller sea tribe woman, and the large clam resembled a cart.

After swimming downward for an unknown length of time, Yunhe could faintly see a huge, hazy city.

Who dares come!

A sea tribe man wearing golden armor, driving a war chariot pulled by two giant sea horses, shouted a warning from afar: "Qi Hun tribe, Qihunliling has brought a captive."

Having said that, Qihunliling handed a specially made scale of her own to the sea tribe man for inspection.

Welcome home, hero! May the original Sea God always be with you.

The sea tribe man bowed slightly to Qihunliling, then allowed Hainliling to leave; but when he saw Yunhe's appearance,

Forefather of the Five Elements Sword!

It's Yun Lao Mo, it's Yun Lao Mo!

Enemy attack! Enemy attack!

Only see that the sea tribe man's originally solemn expression instantly turned to utter terror, even nearly blowing the alarm for an enemy attack! Obviously, because of that previous surprise attack, it left them with a great reflexive response, thus etching the appearance of powerful human cultivators in their minds.

Wait!

Qihunliling hurried forward to block him, after which Yunhe only saw the two move their eyes; the sea tribe man glanced at Yunhe, though somewhat hesitant, still let them go, obviously the two had something they didn't want Yunhe to hear.

Soon the two arrived outside a massive city wall built of shells.

At the city gate, some strange sea tribe people came and went; some had the upper body of a fish and lower body of legs; some had an octopus head and a human-like body—all quite strange, only able to marvel at the richness of the sea tribe's species diversity.

Yunhe also broadened his horizons; he never expected the sea tribe not to be all as beautiful as pearls, with most ordinary sea tribe members still being rather unsightly.

After entering the city, Qihunliling paid no attention to the looking-around Yunhe, merely saying a few words to another black-robed attendant before dropping Yunhe and leaving alone.

Senior, would you be willing to set aside past grievances and help us repair the teleportation formation? The Qi Hun clan will forever be grateful for your tolerance and help.

Having said that, the sea tribe attendant before him even bowed with a hand on his chest, leaving Yunhe momentarily at a loss for words.

But after a little thought, Yunhe no longer didn't know why Qihunliling had captured him—it turned out she was waiting for him here!

Fortunately, Yunhe still had the identity of a grand formation master.

However, it seemed Qihunliling had not instructed the attendant; the fact that he was brought here bound was unclear in purpose—perhaps to avoid causing panic? Yunhe quickly devised a countermeasure: since they wanted him to repair the teleportation formation, his safety should temporarily be no concern.

Want to kill oneself and still make up a reason to repair the teleportation array? Too far-fetched. Moreover, I earlier obtained a transmission medium of the sea clan's spell array from the great elder of the Qihun clan; I suppose this is my chance to escape! However, these attendants probably won't be so easily fooled; I need to think of a way to make good use of this teleportation array.

"Delay is not advisable; you all, quickly bring this seat to have a look."

Yunhe said with a stern face, having already prepared a countermeasure in his mind. Since Qihun Lilin didn't speak up, if he doesn't make good use of it, how can he live up to her hardships along the way?

"I didn't expect the senior to be so concerned about our sea clan's affairs; please follow me."

Soon, the two arrived at the square in the city centre, which somewhat resembled the underwater secret realm, except that the centre of the square had only a stone statue of a trident.

The array that needs repair lies beneath the trident statue, and a squad of sea clan warriors clad in golden armor is guarding its left and right.

Seeing the arrivals, the leading sea clan warrior immediately performed a salute, then cleared the way, allowing Yunhe and the others to pass.

Gazing at the teleportation array before him, Yunhe was slightly startled; he hadn't expected it to be so similar to the array in the underwater secret realm, except that this teleportation array is larger, and it seems easily capable of accommodating one hundred eighty people at once.

Just a quick glance, and Yunhe spotted the problem with the array, but now is not the time to speak of it.

Yunhe furrowed his brow, pacing left and right over the array, then looking here, touching there, occasionally letting out a sigh.

"Ah"

【66】

After seeing this series of operations, the black-robed attendant's brows were tightly furrowed.

【77】

We need to keep as one line.

We'll produce: "【61】 After seeing this series of operations, the black-robed attendant's brows were tightly furrowed; obviously, he had begun to doubt whether Yunhe could repair this teleportation array."

But need to keep each translation on a single output line. Use semicolon okay.

Make sure not to add extra info.

How about it, senior? Do you have any confidence?

Translation: "\"How? Do you have any confidence, senior? \""

But need to keep quotes? The Chinese includes quotation marks. We'll keep them.

Thus: "【62】 \"How? Do you have any confidence, senior? \""

【87】

Translation: "Seeing Yunhe finally stop his performance, the attendant hurriedly asked."

Alas, this magic array is quite severely damaged; I'm afraid only about sixty or seventy percent remains intact! Looking at Yunhe frequently frowning, the attendant's face also began to look unpleasant, yet he still spoke with a hint of hope.

Make sure to keep quotes.

【95】

Translation: "\"Senior, is there still a chance to repair it? \""

Hmm, I can repair it, but we still need the sea tribe to provide some materials needed to fix the array.

【98】

Of course, the reward might still need to be increased.

Translation: "\"Of course, as for the remuneration, it might still need to go up. \""

【104】

Translation: "Yunhe stroked his chin, seemingly considering for a long time before slowly speaking."

That's only natural, that's only natural.

Translation: "\"That's natural, that's natural. \""

【110】

Translation: "The attendant was overjoyed; as long as Yunhe could repair the array, everything could be easily discussed."

Today, senior, you've traveled hard; someone, take the senior to rest properly.

Translation: "\"Today, senior, you have endured the hardships of travel; someone, take the senior to rest properly. \""

【116】

Translation: "Having said that, the attendant again asked Yunhe for the list of needed materials, then had his subordinates take Yunhe away to stay in an ornate seashell house in the city."

At night, perhaps the Void‑God sea beast left this area, and the deep sea fell into darkness once again.

Translation: "At night, perhaps because the Void-God sea beast had left this waters, the deep sea fell into darkness once again."

【121】

After confirming no one was watching, Yunhe got up from the bed.

Translation: "After confirming that no one was watching, Yunhe then got up from the bed."

【127】

Translation: "\"Hehe, I thought you actually believed they were just here to have you repair the teleportation array. \""

The old gourd appeared sneakily from the side.

Translation: "Old Gourd appeared from the side with a sneaky grin."

【134】

Thus translation: "Lao Hulu appeared from the side with a sneaky grin."

It's just an act; I really don't know what they actually want to do.

Translation: "\"It's just an act; I really don't know what they actually want to do. \""

【140】

Translation: "Yunhe's gaze was solemn; standing at the doorway, he listened again to the commotion outside."

Could it not be to have us come repair the teleportation array?

Translation: "\"Could it not be to have us come repair the teleportation array? \""

【145】

Ling'er suddenly asked, looking at the two people who had suddenly turned to look at her, she felt a bit embarrassed, wondering if what she had said was wrong. 'I don't know yet.'

Translation: "Ling'er suddenly asked, looking at the two people who had suddenly looked over, Ling'er suddenly felt a bit embarrassed, wondering if what she said was wrong: \"I still don't know. \""

We need to keep quotes.

【153】

Translation: "After Yunhe finished speaking, he opened the door and turned into a black shadow, flying out."

——————I am the divider——————

【158】

Thus: "【82】 ——————I am the dividing line——————"

Within the city, only a place not far from the square still had lights flickering; two guards sat at the entrance, appearing extremely lax.

Translation: "Within the city, only a place not far from the square still had lights flickering; two guards sat at the entrance, appearing extremely lax."

【164】

Translation: "\"Hey, you say the people in the dungeon killed so many of us, why are they still kept? \""

He didn't kill one of our Qihun clan members, and besides...

Translation: "\"He didn't even kill our Linghun clan's people, and furthermore\""

【171】

Thus: "\"He didn't even kill our Linghun Clan's people, and furthermore\""

The guard who was answering stopped mid-sentence, suddenly looked around, and after confirming no one was around, continued speaking.

Translation: "The guard who was answering stopped mid-sentence, suddenly glanced around, and after confirming no one was present, continued speaking."

【178】

Translation: "\"Furthermore, I've heard that our great elder and he. \""

Furthermore, I've heard that our Great Elder and he...

【183】

Translation: "The guard said this, but instead of continuing, he winked and wiggled his eyebrows, extending two hands in front of the other guard to fiddle."

to fiddle

【187】

Translation: "\"Oh hehe, I didn't expect the Great Elder to have such a romantic escapade. \""

Another guard gave a lecherous smile, especially when speaking at the end, his voice so soft that perhaps only these two guards could hear it.

Translation: "The other guard gave a lewd smile; especially when saying the last part, his voice was so low that perhaps only these two guards could hear."

【193】

Translation: "\"Ah~ What time is it? Why hasn't the person for the shift change come yet? \""

The guard got up and stretched, only to discover that the guard beside him had already lost consciousness.

Translation: "The guard stood up and stretched, only to discover that the guard beside him had already lost consciousness."

【199】

Translation: "\"Hey, how are you still asleep? Hey, wake up. \""

Before he could finish speaking, he felt a wave of heaviness in his head and lightness in his feet, and then fell into a deep sleep.

Translation: "Before he could finish speaking, he felt a wave of light-headedness and then fell into a deep sleep."

【205】

Translation: "In the darkness, Yunhe walked out from a corner, the five-colored brilliance in his eyes gradually fading."

In the dark, damp dungeon, only the noisy snoring could be heard; the prisoners actually slept very soundly, and Yunhe walked through the corridor of the cells without anyone noticing.

Translation: "In the dark, damp dungeon, only the noisy snoring sounds could be heard; the prisoners there slept soundly, and Yunhe walked along the corridor of the cells without anyone noticing."

【211】

Translation: "However, for some unknown reason, ever since Yunhe entered the dungeon, a familiar feeling has been gently attracting him forward."

The closer he got, the stronger the feeling became.

Translation: "The closer he got, the stronger the feeling became."

【217】

Translation: "\"Who? \""

Suddenly a voice of inquiry came; hearing it, Yunhe hurried forward, widening his eyes to look at that prisoner.

Translation: "Suddenly a voice called out; hearing it, Yunhe hurriedly stepped forward, widening his eyes to look at that prisoner."

【222】

WuXiang Sword Lord! You, how did you end up here?

line: Actually after 【222】 there is 【224】? The list shows 【224】 as blank? Actually after 【222】 we have 【224】 maybe a note? Let's see original:

Thus: "\"Formless Sword Lord! You, how did you end up here? \""

Yunhe was shocked; he never expected that the long‑missing WuXiang Sword Lord was actually imprisoned by the sea tribe in the dungeon.

Translation: "Yunhe was shocked; he hadn't expected the Formless Sword Lord, who had been missing for a long time, to actually be imprisoned by the sea clan in this dungeon."

【232】

Are you... Yunhe, Fellow Daoist Yun?

【235】

Yunhe's voice was so familiar, yet the WuXiang Sword Lord asked uncertainly.

Translation: "Yunhe's voice was so familiar, yet the Formless Sword Lord asked uncertainly."

【241】

Translation: "\"Sword Lord... you. \""

Yunhe looked at the once unparalleled supreme powerhouse before him; now his eyes were completely destroyed, a long sickle‑hook had pierced his collarbone, and his back had all major acupoints sealed by a bronze spear, allowing him only to barely make a sound.

Translation: "Yunhe looked at the peerless powerhouse before him, who had once been invincible; now his eyes were completely destroyed, a long sickle-like hook pierced his pipa bone, and his back had all major acupoints sealed by a bronze spear, allowing him only to barely utter a few sounds."

【246】

A surge of anger rose in his heart, and a dark red vein bulged at Yunhe's temple.

Translation: "A surge of anger welled up in his heart, and a dark-red blood vessel bulged at Yunhe's temple."

【252】

Translation: "\"Young master, stay calm. \""

Frightened, the old gourd hurriedly warned, fearing Yunhe would lose control again.

Translation: "Frightened, Lao Hulu hurriedly reminded him, fearing Yunhe might lose control again."

【257】

After calming his emotions, Yunhe asked the sword lord several questions.

Translation: "After calming his emotions, Yunhe asked the Sword Lord a few questions."

【264】

Translation: "It turned out that on that day the Sword Lord was captured, and it was inseparable from the interference of the Mysterious Void Daoist! After the surprise attack succeeded, in order for the main force to withdraw safely, the Formless Sword Lord voluntarily stayed behind to cover the retreat, but just as he was about to escape, he was struck in the back by a golden-yellow small ring, losing his grip and being captured."

Mysterious Void Daoist, golden‑yellow small ring, losing his grip and being captured.

【268】

Translation: "Afterward, he suffered the sea clan's frenzied retaliation, but in the end it was the Great Elder of the Linghun Clan who stepped forward and protected him."

The Qihun clan Great Elder? Sword Lord?

Translation: "\"The Linghun Clan's Great Elder? Sword Lord\""

【274】

Translation: "Yunhe still wanted to pursue the question, but Lao Hulu suddenly reminded him."

The shift change has arrived!

Translation: "\"The shift change is here! \""

【280】

Translation: "Obviously there wasn't enough time; they could only come another day."

As he was about to leave, Yunhe said solemnly.

Translation: "As he was about to leave, Yunhe spoke solemnly."

【286】

Translation: "\"Sword Lord, please hold on; Yun will definitely find a way to rescue you. \""

On the morning of the second day, Yunhe walked out of his room, but his Foundation Establishment cultivation did not attract any attention.

Translation: "The next morning, Yunhe walked out of his room, but his Foundation Establishment cultivation base attracted no notice."

Since coming back yesterday, he has been thinking all along: why didn't that snake woman kill him, why did she suddenly want to repair the teleportation formation, though he had heard that the sea clan had long abandoned the teleportation formation.

Again recalling earlier in the sea clan's secret realm, that Qihun clan's great elder's promise: 'Could it be that she really intends to do this?'

Yunhe wondered in his heart, all morning that attendant did not come to find him; perhaps the materials for the teleportation array haven't been gathered yet.

He couldn't imagine, as a human cultivator in the sea clan city, he actually hadn't faced any difficulties? Not right. This is very not right. Just for a moment, there were no other clues; Yunhe could only stay vigilant at all times.

Better to start attempting a breakthrough to the Jie Dan Stage here; Yunhe thought, his Cultivation Base had been stagnant for a long time, and now that feeling of breakthrough had become increasingly strong.

(End of chapter)