Chapter 156

They haven't even begun the battle, and their momentum has already waned; there's nothing we can do—who made those God Sword Peak disciples look so sinister?

Literal: Not yet started fighting, momentum already weakened a bit, can't help it, who let Divine Sword Peak's disciples look so sinister.

We need natural English: "Before the fight even began, their momentum had already waned a bit—there was nothing to be done; who made those Divine Sword Peak disciples look so sinister?"

But must not add extra info. Keep close: "Before the fight even started, their momentum had already weakened a notch, there was no choice—who let those Divine Sword Peak disciples look so sinister?"

We need to keep meaning. Let's produce: "Before the fight even began, their momentum had already weakened a notch; there was nothing to be done—who let those Divine Sword Peak disciples look so sinister?"

That's fine.

That look, that grin, everything about them exudes a strange aura.

Translation: "That gaze, that split grin, all revealed a strange aura."

Better: "That look, that split grin—everything betrayed a strange aura."

We'll output: "That gaze, that split grin—everything revealed a strange aura."

And the two old-timers leading them—old guys? Damn, does God Sword Peak even have disciples that old? How did they manage to pass the Near Sea Grand Formation and reach the East Sea at that age?

Translation: "And the two old-timers leading them... old-timers? Damn, does Divine Sword Peak have disciples that old? How did they get through the near‑sea great formation to reach the East Sea at that age?"

We need to keep the ellipsis. Use "...". We'll output: "And the two old-timers leading them... old-timers? Damn, does Divine Sword Peak have disciples that old? How did they get through the near‑sea great formation to reach the East Sea at that age?"

But there was no time for the flood dragons to hesitate—upon Hong Zun's command, the God Sword Peak disciples went on the offensive.

Translation: "However, time no longer allowed these flood dragons to think much longer; with Hong Zun's order, the Divine Sword Peak disciples launched an attack."

We'll output: "However, time no longer allowed these flood dragons to think much longer; with Hong Zun's order, the Divine Sword Peak disciples launched an attack."

Junior........ disciples, storm the Dragon Palace, slay the flood dragons, go!

Note: There's an ellipsis in the quote. The line reads: "Junior........ disciples, storm the Dragon Palace, slay the flood dragons, go!"

Likely meaning "Junior........ disciples", i. e., "Junior........ disciples". Translation: "Junior........ disciples, storm the Dragon Palace, slay the flood dragons, go!"

We need to keep ellipsis. Output: "「Junior........ disciples, charge into the Dragon Palace, slay the flood dragons, go! 」"

Kill!

Translation: "「Kill! 」"

The God Sword Peak disciples, already pumped to the max, hearing this became like tigers let loose; a few thousand of them projected the force of hundreds of thousands.

Translation: "The Divine Sword Peak disciples, already excited to the extreme, upon hearing this, were like a tiger let out of its cage—mere thousands of them managed to exude the momentum of hundreds of thousands."

We'll output: "The Divine Sword Peak disciples, already excited to the extreme, upon hearing this, were like a tiger let out of its cage—mere thousands of them managed to exude the momentum of hundreds of thousands."

Full of vigor and high spirits, they kept yelling as they surged forward to attack.

Translation: "Vigorous and high-spirited, they kept shouting as they charged forward to kill."

We'll output: "Vigorous and high-spirited, they kept shouting as they charged forward to kill."

Dragon meat, dragon meat.........

Translation: "「Dragon meat, dragon meat................. 」"

We'll keep ellipsis.

Storm the Dragon Palace, kill the flood dragons, feast on dragon dragon meat.........

Translation: "「Charge the Dragon Palace, slay the flood dragons, eat dragon meat............ 」"

Seeing this, the flood dragons lost all fighting spirit and tried to flee, but the God Sword Peak disciples clearly weren't going to let them escape.

Translation: "Seeing this, the flood dragons utterly lost their will to fight and immediately fled, but the Divine Sword Peak disciples obviously wouldn't give them that chance."

We'll output: "Seeing this, the flood dragons utterly lost their will to fight and immediately fled, but the Divine Sword Peak disciples obviously wouldn't give them that chance."

Hong Zun and Qing Shi kept commanding the disciples.

Translation: "Hong Zun and Qing Shi continuously directed the disciples."

We'll output: "Hong Zun and Qing Shi continuously directed the disciples."

Surround them, surround them—don't let them get away.

Translation: "「Surround them, surround them, don't let them get away. 」"

Never mind, we can leave the other aquatic clans alone for now.

Translation: "「No need, ignore the other aquatic tribes for now. 」"

First, take out the flood dragons—first, take out the flood dragons.

Translation: "「First kill the flood dragons, first kill the flood dragons. 」"

What the hell are you chasing that giant crab for? Go kill the flood dragons!

Translation: "「What the hell are you chasing that giant crab for? Kill the flood dragons! 」"

Set up the formation first, trap them, then we'll decide what to do.

Translation: "「Set up the formation first, then trap them before we talk. 」"

Exactly, that's it.

Translation: "「Exactly, exactly, exactly, that's how it is. 」"

Don't use those fire talismans, damn it—be careful of the corpses.

Translation: "「Don't use those fire talismans, dammit—watch out for the corpses. 」"

Xu Jie, blow the door open.

Translation: "「Xu Jie, blast the door open for me. 」"

The scene instantly descended into chaos, yet amidst the turmoil the God Sword Peak disciples' efficiency was remarkably high.

Translation: "The scene instantly became chaotic, but despite the chaos, the Divine Sword Peak disciples' efficiency was remarkably high."

We'll output: "The scene instantly became chaotic, but despite the chaos, the Divine Sword Peak disciples' efficiency was remarkably high."

The dragon-slayers slew dragons, the formation-setters set up formations, the encirclers encircled—each person did their part, working together with perfect tacit understanding.

Those who killed dragons killed dragons, those who set up formations set up formations, those who surrounded surrounded—everyone did their own job, cooperating with extreme tacit understanding.

Those who killed dragons killed dragons, those who set up formations set up formations, those who surrounded surrounded—everyone did their own job, cooperating with perfect tacit understanding.

Seeing the flood dragons collapse in an instant, the surrounding aquatic clans felt torn.

Translation: "Watching the flood dragons crumble in an instant, the surrounding aquatic tribes felt somewhat torn."

We'll output: "Watching the flood dragons crumble in an instant, the surrounding aquatic tribes felt somewhat torn."

What should we do—save them or not?

Translation: "「What should we do—save them or not? 」"

The flood dragon clan has always ruled the East Sea, commanding the other aquatic clans; now, seeing their kin slaughtered before their eyes, the aquatic clans find it hard to stay out of the fight.

Translation: "All along, the flood dragon clan had been the kings of the East Sea, ruling over the other aquatic tribes; now, watching their clan being slaughtered before their eyes, these aquatic tribes found it hard not to intervene."

We'll output: "All along, the flood dragon clan had been the kings of the East Sea, ruling over the other aquatic tribes; now, watching their clan being slaughtered before their eyes, these aquatic tribes found it hard not to intervene."

Clenching their teeth, one of the aquatic clans spoke up.

Translation: "Gritting their teeth, an aquatic tribe spoke up."

We'll output: "Gritting their teeth, an aquatic tribe spoke up."

Save them—these God Sword Peak disciples are arrogant as hell, completely ignoring us.

Translation: "「Save them—these Divine Sword Peak disciples are too arrogant, completely disregarding us. 」"

As the saying goes, "When the lord is disgraced, the subject dies"; seeing their royal clan slaughtered, how could they not act?

Translation: "As the saying goes, 'When the lord is humiliated, the minister dies'; seeing their royal clan slaughtered, how could they not act?"

We'll output: "As the saying goes, 'When the lord is humiliated, the minister dies'; seeing their royal clan slaughtered, how could they not act?"

Kill!

Translation: "「Kill! 」"

Soon, the other aquatic clans surged forward in a mass, trying to break through the God Sword Peak encirclement and carve an escape route for the flood dragons.

Translation: "In an instant, the other aquatic tribes swarmed forward, hoping to break through the Divine Sword Peak encirclement and carve out a retreat route for the flood dragons."

We'll output: "In an instant, the other aquatic tribes swarmed forward, hoping to break through the Divine Sword Peak encirclement and carve out a retreat route for the flood dragons."

They were happily slaughtering dragons when suddenly the other aquatic clans attacked; the God Sword Peak disciples instantly refused to keep fighting.

Translation: "They were happily slaughtering dragons when suddenly attacked by the other aquatic tribes, and the Divine Sword Peak disciples immediately refused to stand for it."

We'll output: "They were happily slaughtering dragons when suddenly attacked by the other aquatic tribes, and the Divine Sword Peak disciples immediately refused to stand for it."

They turned to face the aquatic clans, their eyes blazing with killing intent.

Translation: "They turned to look at those aquatic tribes, eyes brimming with killing intent."

We'll output: "They turned to look at those aquatic tribes, eyes brimming with killing intent."

You're asking for death.

Translation: "「Looking for death. 」"

Soon, some of the disciples turned to attack the aquatic clans, while the rest kept slaughtering the flood dragons.

Translation: "In an instant, part of the disciples turned to slaughter those aquatic tribes, while the rest continued slaughtering the flood dragons."

We'll output: "In an instant, part of the disciples turned to slaughter those aquatic tribes, while the rest continued slaughtering the flood dragons."

Anyone who gets in the way of my meal will be killed without mercy.

Translation: "「Those who block my meal shall be killed without mercy. 」"

I've got these flood dragons locked down; even if the Dragon King showed up, he couldn't save them—what I say, death.

Translation: "「I've got these flood dragons locked down—even if the Dragon King came, he couldn't save them; I say it, they die. 」"

They were in the middle of gathering supplies when suddenly interrupted; the disciples' fury is easy to imagine—today, anyone who dares to deny them this dragon meat feast, even the heavenly king himself, would have to die here.

Translation: "They were in the middle of procuring when suddenly disturbed; the disciples' fury can be imagined—today, whoever dares to keep them from this dragon meat, even the heavenly king himself, would have to die here."

We'll output: "They were in the middle of procuring when suddenly disturbed; the disciples' fury can be imagined—today, whoever dares to keep them from this dragon meat, even the heavenly king himself, would have to die here."

In an instant, the God Sword Peak disciples burst forth with power; the aquatic clans, which had an overwhelming numerical edge, initially tried to stand their ground, but the next moment they were left stunned.

Translation: "In an instant, the Divine Sword Peak disciples erupted in power; the aquatic tribes, which originally held an absolute numerical advantage, initially wanted to clash head‑on, but the next second they were dumbfounded."

We'll output: "In an instant, the Divine Sword Peak disciples erupted in power; the aquatic tribes, which originally held an absolute numerical advantage, initially wanted to clash head‑on, but the next second they were dumbfounded."

Don't worry, we outnumber them—let's surround them.

Translation: "「Don't be afraid—we have plenty of demons, let's surround them. 」"

Kill—this is the East Sea; we can't let these humans run amok here.

Translation: "「Kill—this is the East Sea; how could we let these humans stir up trouble here? 」"

Some proud members of the aquatic clans shouted out, but the next moment the God Sword Peak disciples' bodies erupted with thick blood energy.

Translation: "Some aquatic tribe Heavenly Pride shouted in unison, but the next moment the Divine Sword Peak disciples suddenly burst forth with thick blood qi."

We'll output: "Some aquatic tribe Heavenly Pride shouted in unison, but the next moment the Divine Sword Peak disciples suddenly burst forth with thick blood qi."

Holy shit.........

Translation: "「Holy shit............. 」"

Seeing this, the proud aquatic clan members were left dumbfounded.

Translation: "Seeing this, the aquatic tribe Heavenly Pride went dumbfounded."

We'll output: "Seeing this, the aquatic tribe Heavenly Pride went dumbfounded."

Burning blood and qi?

Translation: "「Burning blood qi? 」"

Furthermore, secret arts, elixirs, and every means of boosting power were unleashed; in moments, the God Sword Peak disciples' cultivation surged, each advancing on average by at least one minor realm.

Translation: "Moreover, not only that—secret arts, pills, various means to boost strength were all deployed at this moment; in an instant, the Divine Sword Peak disciples' cultivation kept rising, each person on average advancing at least one minor realm."

We'll output: "Moreover, not only that—secret arts, pills, various means to boost strength were all deployed at this moment; in an instant, the Divine Sword Peak disciples' cultivation kept rising, each person on average advancing at least one minor realm."

A mere bunch of ingredients—how dare they stop me from eating dragon meat? Die.

Translation: "「A bunch of ingredients, how dare they block my dragon meat—die. 」"

Kill.

Translation: "「Kill. 」"

It was like a demon god descending; seeing this, the aquatic clans were left utterly numb.

Translation: "It was practically like a demon god descending; seeing this, the aquatic tribes were completely numb."

We'll output: "It was practically like a demon god descending; seeing this, the aquatic tribes were completely numb."

Their original numerical advantage seemed utterly useless against the God Sword Peak disciples.

Translation: "Their original numerical advantage seemed completely useless before the Divine Sword Peak disciples."

We'll output: "Their original numerical advantage seemed completely useless before the Divine Sword Peak disciples."

Here, the other aquatic clans were being ruthlessly slaughtered; meanwhile, Xu Jie had already led a force into the Dragon Palace.

Translation: "Here the other aquatic tribes were being frenziedly slaughtered, while on the other side Xu Jie had already led people into the Dragon Palace."

We'll output: "Here the other aquatic tribes were being frenziedly slaughtered, while on the other side Xu Jie had already led people into the Dragon Palace."

Don't let a single flood dragon get away.

Translation: "「Don't let any flood dragon escape. 」"

Everyone fanned out, and upon spotting a flood dragon, they unleashed a furious assault.

Translation: "Everyone scattered, and upon seeing a flood dragon they would unleash a barrage of slaughter."

We'll output: "Everyone scattered, and upon seeing a flood dragon they would unleash a barrage of slaughter."

Third Senior Brother.

Translation: "「Third Senior Brother. 」"

What's wrong?

Translation: "「What's wrong? 」"

We can't get in here.

Translation: "「We can't get in here. 」"

Let me take a look.

Translation: "「Let me check. 」"

Guided by a disciple, Xu Jie quickly reached the Crown Prince's palace, which was shielded by a water curtain.

Translation: "Under the guidance of a disciple, Xu Jie quickly arrived at the Grand Crown Prince's palace, which was being protected by a water‑flow shield."

We'll output: "Under the guidance of a disciple, Xu Jie quickly arrived at the Grand Crown Prince's palace, which was being protected by a water‑flow shield."

Anyone else would surely fail to open it, but Xu Jie had a way: he produced a sixth‑grade formation disk, the Earth Flow Grand Formation, which perfectly counters the water curtain.

Translation: "Anyone else would surely be unable to open it, but Xu Jie happened to have a method—he produced a formation disk, a six‑grade formation disk of the Earth Flow Grand Formation, which just happened to be heaven‑countering to the water‑flow shield."

We'll output: "Anyone else would surely be unable to open it, but Xu Jie happened to have a method—he produced a formation disk, a six‑grade formation disk of the Earth Flow Grand Formation, which just happened to be heaven‑countering to the water‑flow shield."

Break

Translation: "「Break. 」"

Directly activated the Formation; in an instant, the water flow cover was broken, and Xu Jie immediately led people to rush in.

Entering the main hall, the first thing seen was the eldest prince sitting cross-legged on a mat.

A flood dragon actually wore a Daoist robe, muttering incantations, calculating on its fingers; upon seeing Xu Jie and the others enter, it slowly opened its eyes and said lightly.

"You who defy heaven will surely suffer heavenly punishment; this battle............."

Feigning profundity, but Xu Jie didn't hear a word it said, his eyes full of delight.

"Holy shit, the Flood Dragon Prince.........."

Saliva couldn't help but flow out; knowing that, the second and third princes, because they needed to refine essence blood, everyone could only tearfully let Qing Shi melt them.

I've never tasted the Flood Dragon Prince before; logically, its bloodline is purer, so its flavor should be better.

Huh??

Hearing Xu Jie's words, the eldest prince frowned slightly, finally looking at the newcomer.

"I have already seen the heavenly secrets; your Divine Sword Peak will surely lose this battle, inevitably bringing about your own destruction."

Damn, still pulling this act, while Xu Jie had already brought people before the eldest prince, sizing him up from head to toe, continually nodding.

"Good, good, good, worthy of being the Flood Dragon Prince."

"You may now retreat; there is still a sliver of hope."

"Finally I can taste the Flood Dragon Prince's flavor."

"Heaven's will cannot be defied; defying heaven will ultimately exact a price."

"Kill it and bring it back directly."

Each spouting their own nonsense, Xu Jie had none of this bullshit heavenly secrets; seeing Xu Jie draw his longsword, the eldest prince could barely hold himself.

"You dare defy the heavenly secrets.........."

This time Xu Jie finally glanced at the eldest prince, but with a face of contempt.

"You've got water in your brain; a monster beast still wants to probe the heavenly secrets, even my Dao Yi Sect's Divine Calculation Peak hasn't figured out what heavenly secrets mean, and you, a monster beast, also want to learn? Save your strength—come, stick your head out a bit; I'm fast, it won't hurt."

"You............ I am the eldest prince of the Flood Dragon Clan, you dare kill..........."

Pfft, as Xu Jie's sword struck down, the eldest prince died.

Looking at the eldest prince's corpse, Xu Jie curled his lips.

"Still learning to calculate heavenly secrets from others, can't even figure out if they'll live or die; really don't know what kind of effort they're practicing."

Having said that, he told the person beside him.

"Put it away, preserve it well; I'll go check the other princes—does the Flood Dragon Clan have five princes?"

Saying that, Xu Jie eagerly walked out.