Chapter 189

Inside the formation, many disciples were bustling with activity; outside, the water tribe demon kings wore icy expressions, their killing intent palpable.

Translation: Inside the Formation, many disciples were busy as fire; outside the Formation, the water tribe Demon Kings had icy faces, killing intent overflowing.

We need to keep "Formation" capitalized as per glossary? It's a term, we translate as Formation. Use exactly "Formation". So: Inside the Formation, many disciples were busy as fire; outside the Formation, the water tribe Demon Kings had icy faces, killing intent overflowing.

Inside the formation, many disciples were bustling with activity; outside, the water tribe demon kings wore icy expressions, their killing intent palpable.

We'll output: 【1】 Inside the Formation, many disciples were bustling with activity; outside the Formation, the water tribe Demon Kings had icy faces, killing intent overflowing.

As for Hong Zun and the few Saints, after they finished eating and had nothing else to do, they wondered if they could catch a few more demon kings.

Translation: As for Hong Zun and the few Saints, after eating, since they had nothing else to do, they thought about trying to capture a few more Demon Kings.

As for Hong Zun and the few Saints, after they finished eating and had nothing else to do, they considered capturing a few more demon kings.

As soon as they reached the formation's entrance, the water tribe demon kings went on high alert upon seeing Hong Zun and his group.

Translation: Upon arriving at the Formation's entrance, as soon as they saw Hong Zun and the others, the water tribe Demon Kings immediately went on alert.

The demon kings who controlled the bone spikes bolted away in an instant, not even bothering to attempt to break the formation.

Translation: Those Demon Kings controlling the bone spikes even fled in a puff of smoke, not even bothering to try to break the Formation.

After the Spirit Shrimp King was hooked into the camp by Qing Shi's hook last time, the Old Dragon King realized his method's flaw: it turned him into a living target.

Translation: Since the last time the Spirit Shrimp King was hooked into the camp by Qing Shi's hook, the Old Dragon King also realized the flaw in his method—that it made him a living target.

After the Spirit Shrimp King was hooked into the camp by Qing Shi's hook last time, the Old Dragon King realized his method's flaw: it turned him into a living target.

After that, the Old Dragon King realized that when facing Hong Zun and his group, he couldn't keep obsessing over breaking the formation.

Translation: So after that, the Old Dragon King figured it out: when facing Hong Zun and the others, he couldn't keep thinking only about breaking the Formation.

Besides, these are just groundwork; the Old Dragon King never thought they alone could break the Near Sea Great Formation—if he truly wanted to break it, he'd have to rely on himself.

Translation: Besides, these are just groundwork; the Old Dragon King never thought they alone could break the Jinhai Great Formation—if he really wanted to break it, he'd have to rely on himself.

Jinhai Great Formation

Seeing the water tribe demon kings' defenses increase sharply, Hong Zun frowned slightly and spoke.

Translation: Seeing the water tribe Demon Kings' guard greatly increase, Hong Zun frowned slightly and said.

These ingredients are becoming increasingly difficult to obtain.

Translation: "These ingredients are getting harder and harder to obtain."

Yeah, the ingredients have become wily.

Translation: "Yeah, the ingredients have become savvy."

Hong Zun and his group's fixation on capturing demon kings isn't solely for the ingredients; after all, the Near Sea Camp isn't short on them—they've already slaughtered hundreds of thousands of water tribe members and have live captives, enough to feed them for a while.

Translation: Hong Zun and the others being so obsessed with capturing Demon Kings isn't entirely because of the ingredients; after all, the Jinhai camp isn't lacking these—they've already slaughtered hundreds of thousands of water tribe members, plus the live captives, enough to eat for a while.

The Jinhai Yingdi isn't lacking these—they've already slaughtered hundreds of thousands of water tribe members and have live captives, enough to eat for a while.

The main reason they go to such lengths to obtain these demon kings is still for the upcoming battles.

Translation: The main reason they go to such lengths to get these Demon Kings is still for the subsequent battles.

Currently, the biggest gap between the two sides is the Saints; if they could slay a few more water tribe demon kings of that level before the formation is broken, the pressure would naturally lessen.

Translation: Currently, the biggest gap between the two sides is the Saints; if, before the Formation is broken, they could slay a few more water tribe Demon Kings of that level, the pressure would naturally lessen.

Since they can still benefit from the formation, they

Translation: Taking advantage of still being able to benefit from the Formation, gaining more advantage is naturally desirable.

Unfortunately, these aquatic creatures aren't that stupid; after suffering successive losses, their vigilance has increased greatly, making them hard to deal with.

Translation: It's a pity these water tribe aren't utterly foolish; after suffering successive losses, their vigilance has increased greatly, making them hard to deal with.

Qing Shi found no chance to hook them; the aquatic demon kings immediately retreated far away, always ready to strike and guard against Qing Shi's sneak attack.

Translation: Qing Shi couldn't find a chance to hook at all; the water tribe Demon Kings immediately retreated far away, always ready to strike, guarding against Qing Shi's sneak attack.

Faced with this situation, Hong Zun and the others had no good solution.

Translation: Faced with this situation, Hong Zun and the others also had no particularly good solution.

Looks like there's no chance.

Translation: "Looks like there's no chance."

There are still some, though not many; I think we can try to capture the leader first.

Translation: "There are still some, though not many; I think we could try to capture the leader first."

The Hundred Flowers Fairy spoke; hearing this, Hong Zun and the two others were startled, then their gazes involuntarily flicked to the Old Dragon King.

Translation: Bai Hua Xianzi spoke up; hearing this, Hong Zun and the three others were stunned, then their gazes involuntarily flicked to the Old Dragon King.

Now it's hard to succeed directly; given that, trying to hook the Old Dragon King seems the best choice.

Translation: Now it's hard to succeed; given that, trying to hook the Old Dragon King is obviously the best choice.

After all, if we can kill this old beast, the aquatic tribe will surely fall into chaos, and by then they probably won't even think of breaking the formation.

Translation: After all, if they could kill this old thing, the water tribe's interior would surely fall into chaos, and by then they probably wouldn't even think about breaking the Formation.

And the danger to the coastal camp will naturally be resolved.

Translation: And the danger to the Jinhai Yingdi would naturally be resolved.

Don't think Hong Zun and his crew are idle all day; they still have a clear grasp of how the battle is developing.

Translation: Don't look at Hong Zun and the others idling all day; they still have a clear understanding of how the war will develop.

Direct confrontation is clearly a poor strategy; subduing the enemy without fighting is the superior approach.

Translation: Head‑on confrontation is obviously a inferior strategy; subduing the enemy's troops without battle is the superior approach.

Not bad, junior sister's suggestion is good; let's combine forces and hook it.

Translation: "Not bad, Junior Sister's proposal is good; let's total up and hook it."

Sure.

Translation: "Okay."

I have no problem either.

Translation: "I have no problem either."

Everyone had no objections; regardless of success or failure, we should at least try.

Translation: Everyone had no objections; regardless of success or failure, they should at least try.

The Old Dragon King doesn't realize it has already become the target of Hong Zun and his group; at this moment it is still eagerly awaiting the return of its great army.

Translation: The Old Dragon King didn't realize it had already become the target of Hong Zun and the others; at this moment it was still longing for its own army to return.

The Old Dragon King coldly glanced at the formation's entrance, where Hong Zun and the others were whispering, and let out a cold snort.

Translation: Gazing icily at the Formation's entrance, while Hong Zun and the others were whispering, the Old Dragon King gave a cold snort.

Hmph, when my great army arrives, it will be your day of doom.

Translation: "Hmph, when my great army arrives, it will be your day of doom."

Two days passed quickly, and during that time Hong Zun and the others seemed to have changed their ways, refraining from any further covert attacks on the aquatic demon kings.

Translation: Two days passed quickly, and during those two days Hong Zun and the others seemed to have changed their ways, actually not laying a hand on the water tribe Demon Kings anymore.

But this wasn't a change of heart; they were simply busy plotting how to deal with the Old Dragon King.

Translation: But this certainly wasn't a change of heart; they were just busy plotting how to deal with the Old Dragon King.

Compared to the other demon kings, the Old Dragon King is clearly more important; even ten demon kings combined cannot match him.

Translation: Compared to other Demon Kings, the Old Dragon King is clearly more important; ten Demon Kings combined still don't match him.

Since we're going to act, we aim for the big target; thus Hong Zun and his companions made thorough preparations and detailed plans to ensure a single hook would hit.

Translation: Since they're going to do it, they'll go big; for this, Hong Zun and the others made ample preparations and detailed plans, all to ensure a single hook would hit.

At the same time, the aquatic tribe's great army finally succeeded in returning to the coastal camp; beneath the sea, the Old Dragon King gazed upon his forces, and his confidence returned.

Translation: At the same time, the water tribe's great army finally succeeded in returning to the Jinhai Yingdi; beneath the sea surface, the Old Dragon King looked at the water tribe army before him, and his confidence returned.

The coastal camp merely has over twenty thousand disciples of the Daoist Sect, with only four beings at the Saint level.

Translation: The Jinhai Yingdi has only a little over twenty thousand Dao Yi Sect disciples, and Saints of Shèngjìng level number no more than four.

As for it, its command numbers not just in the millions but tens of millions, plus dozens of demon kings—just stepping on them could crush those deceitful petty people of the Daoist Sect.

Translation: As for it, its command numbers not just in the millions but tens of millions, plus dozens of Demon Kings—just trampling could crush those deceitful petty people of the Dao Yi Sect.

The various humiliations it suffered before are now due for repayment.

Translation: All the humiliation it suffered before is now due for repayment.

The Old Dragon King is full of confidence; after holding back for so many days, it's finally its turn to raise its head and breathe freely.

Translation: The Old Dragon King was full of confidence, having been stifled for so many days; finally it was his turn to raise his brows and breathe freely.

Hmph, this time I want to see what tricks the Daoist Sect still has; death—everyone must die for me, none can escape.

Translation: "Hmph, this time I want to see what tricks the Dao Yi Sect still has; die, all of you must die for my king, none can escape."

He spoke with a confident smile; indeed, over these past days the Old Dragon King has also felt the pain and reflected deeply.

Translation: Smiling confidently, he said that over these past days the Old Dragon King had also felt deep remorse.

Why did I suffer so many losses before? Ultimately, it's because of the Daoist Sect's deceit.

Translation: Why he had suffered so many losses before ultimately comes down to the deceit of the Dao Yi Sect.

They came to deceive, to launch sneak attacks—against this several-thousand-year-old Old Dragon King.

Translation: They come to deceive, to sneak‑attack, this several‑thousand‑year‑old Old Dragon King.

Therefore, when facing the Daoist Sect, there's no need for fancy tricks; just directly set up the formation and charge in.

Translation: Therefore, when fighting the Dao Yi Sect, there's no point in playing fancy tricks—just directly break the Formation and charge in.

Otherwise, no matter what the Daoist Sect says, I won't believe any of it.

Translation: Anything else, no matter what the Dao Yi Sect says, is not to be trusted.

This is the experience the Old Dragon King gained from personal experience; no more talk—just act.

Translation: This is the experience the Old Dragon King gained from his own personal experience—no nonsense, just do it.

And now is the time to act: break the formation, then kill; ignore everything else, for we cannot be deceived by those deceitful humans again.

Translation: And now is the time to act—break the Formation, then kill; nothing else matters, and it's impossible to be deceived again by those deceitful humans.

Thinking thus, the Old Dragon King activated a bloodline connection; soon the blood curtain linked up, and the Wise Tiger Demon King appeared upon it.

Translation: Thinking this, the Old Dragon King activated his bloodline connection; soon the blood curtain linked up, and the Wisdom Tiger Demon King appeared on the blood curtain.

What's wrong?

Translation: "What's wrong?"

I am about to move; you hold off the human experts, and within one day I will surely raze the coastal camp.

Translation: "I am about to move; you hold back the human powerhouses, and within a day I will absolutely level the Jinhai Yingdi."

The Old Dragon King said coldly; merely hearing this, the Wise Tiger Demon King felt somewhat uncertain.

Translation: The Old Dragon King said this coldly; merely hearing these words, the Wisdom Tiger Demon King felt somewhat uneasy inside.

Do you have confidence?

Translation: "Do you have confidence?"

Don't joke, it's a hundred percent.

Translation: "No joke, a hundred percent."

Hehe... the corners of his mouth twitched; saying that, it's truly hard to believe.

Translation: "Heh…… the corner of his mouth twitched; saying that, it really makes one unable to believe it at all."

But having said that, we can't back out now; although we think the Old Dragon King is unreliable, the Wise Tiger Demon King still nodded in agreement.

Translation: But since the words have come to this point, not going ahead would also be impossible; so although he thought the Old Dragon King unreliable, the Wisdom Tiger Demon King still nodded in agreement.

Alright, we're ready to move on our side.

Translation: "Good, we here are preparing to act."

Seeing this, the Old Dragon King nodded in satisfaction.

Translation: Seeing this, the Old Dragon King nodded in satisfaction.

Zhihu, so I, the king, have always said you are talented; since you were little I, the king, have favored you. This time I will lead the Demon Race to rise and dominate Dongzhou.

Upon hearing the Old Dragon King's favor, the Wisdom Tiger Demon King felt no joy at all, instead feeling extremely uneasy.

What good are my abilities anyway? The key is you aquatic folks need to come in—look at what your kind has been up to lately; how can anyone trust you?

But with the battle imminent, such talk would naturally be a buzzkill, so the Wisdom Tiger Demon King could only force a smile.

"The Dragon King is mighty—let's meet in Dongzhou."

"Don't worry, I, the king, will lead you into Dongzhou tomorrow and straight to the Dao Yi Sect."

"Let's talk after we get in."

The Wisdom Tiger Demon King quickly hung up, this old dragon's blind confidence left it speechless.

After ending the call, the Wisdom Tiger Demon King glanced around at the surrounding Huling Demon Kings, speaking with a complex expression.

"You've also heard the Dragon King's words."

"Yeah, I heard it—it said it would lead us to attack the Dao Yi Sect."

"That's not what I asked—even if we attack the Dao Yi Sect, we should talk after getting in; I also want to push into Zhongzhou. I'm asking what we should do now—should we attack?"