Chapter 2125

After they fought, the Elephant Ancestor was injured; then Wuji Xiancheng arrived, like a mantis catching a cicada with an oriole waiting behind.

The Elephant Ancestor was wounded in the fight, and then Wuji Xiancheng arrived, like a mantis preying on a cicada with an oriole lurking behind.

We'll produce: "The Elephant Ancestor was wounded in the battle, and then Wuji Xiancheng arrived, like a mantis catching a cicada with an oriole waiting behind."

After they fought, the Elephant Ancestor was injured; then Wuji Xiancheng arrived, like a mantis catching a cicada with an oriole waiting behind.

We'll keep as one sentence.

Of course, that was just Li Hongyan's own thought; in his view, the odds were too slim.

Translate: "Of course, this was just Li Hongyan thinking to himself; in his view, the probability was too small."

We'll produce: "Of course, this was just Li Hongyan thinking to himself; in his view, the probability was too small."

Within the Dao One Immortal Sect, there is nothing that can match the Elephant Ancestor; what could possibly stand against him?

Translate: "Within the Dao One Immortal Sect, there was nothing that could stand against the Elephant Ancestor; what could they use to block it?"

We'll produce: "Within the Dao One Immortal Sect, there was nothing that could stand against the Elephant Ancestor; what could they use to block it?"

Li Hongyan knew nothing of Zu Fu's existence, not even realizing that the other side had once stayed in Wuji Xiancheng for a time.

Translate: "Li Hongyan had no idea of Zuo Fu's existence; even if the other party had stayed in Wuji Xiancheng for a while back then, he knew nothing about it."

We'll produce: "Li Hongyan had no idea of Zuo Fu's existence; even if the other party had stayed in Wuji Xiancheng for a while back then, he knew nothing about it."

With Zu Fu's strength, keeping his whereabouts secret from others is just a piece of cake.

Translate: "With Zuo Fu's strength, not letting others know his whereabouts was nothing more than a piece of cake."

We'll produce: "With Zuo Fu's strength, keeping his whereabouts unknown to others was nothing more than a piece of cake."

Li Hongyan completely misjudged the strength of the Dao One Immortal Sect; even now, he still believes that the sect stands no chance against the Elephant Ancestor.

Translate: "Li Hongyan completely misjudged the strength of the Dao One Immortal Sect; even now, he still believed that facing the Elephant Ancestor, the sect had no chance of victory."

We'll produce: "Li Hongyan completely misjudged the strength of the Dao One Immortal Sect; even now, he still believed that facing the Elephant Ancestor, the sect had no chance of victory."

Li Hongyan let out a deep sigh, returned to the lord's mansion's backyard, and decided not to get involved in the Dao One Immortal Sect's affairs.

Translate: "He let out a deep sigh, Li Hongyan returned to the rear courtyard of the City Lord's Mansion, intending not to interfere in the affairs of the Dao One Immortal Sect."

We'll produce: "He let out a deep sigh; Li Hongyan returned to the rear courtyard of the City Lord's Mansion, intending not to interfere in the affairs of the Dao One Immortal Sect."

Unaware that Wuji Xiancheng had made contact with the beast clan, that very night Qi Xiong led all the offerings of the Dao One Immortal Sect rushing over, and there was also a batch of elite disciples.

Translate: "Not knowing that Wuji Xiancheng had made contact with the beast clan, that very night Qi Xiong led all the offerings of the Dao One Immortal Sect rushing over, and there was also a batch of elite disciples."

Not knowing that Wuji Xiancheng had made contact with the beast clan, that very night Qi Xiong led all the offerings of the Dao One Immortal Sect rushing over, and there was also a batch of elite disciples.

Still, as the looming battle approached, Qi Xiong harbored some doubts.

Translate: "However, facing the impending great battle, Qi Xiong still had some doubts in his heart."

We'll produce: "However, facing the impending great battle, Qi Xiong still had some doubts in his heart."

"Young Qing, are you sure this battle will be fine?"

Translate: "\"Zhangqing Xiaozi, is this battle really going to be okay? \""

We'll produce: "\"Zhangqing Xiaozi, is this battle really going to be okay? \""

Qi Xiong asked Ye Changqing for his opinion; Ye Changqing responded with a faint smile.

Translate: "Qi Xiong asked for the opinion of Ye Zhangqing standing beside him; in response, Ye Zhangqing smiled slightly and said."

We'll produce: "Qi Xiong asked for the opinion of Ye Zhangqing standing beside him; in response, Ye Zhangqing smiled slightly and said."

"Sect leader, rest assured—I can't guarantee a great victory, but we can still achieve peace."

Translate: "\"Sect Master, rest assured; I dare not say we will win a great victory, but we can still achieve peace through battle. \""

We'll produce: "\"Sect Master, rest assured; I dare not say we will win a great victory, but we can still achieve peace through battle. \""

What they call peace is simply fighting enough to make the enemy fearful.

Translate: "The so-called peace is to fight so that the enemy fears us."

We'll produce: "The so-called peace is to fight so that the enemy fears us."

Let the Elephant Ancestor know that if he wants to oppose the Dao One Immortal Sect, he'd better consider whether the cost is worth it.

Translate: "Let the Elephant Ancestor know that if they want to deal with our Dao One Immortal Sect, they must weigh the consequences and see if it's worth it."

We'll produce: "Let the Elephant Ancestor know that if they want to deal with our Dao One Immortal Sect, they must weigh the consequences and see if it's worth it."

Ye Changqing wasn't worried at all, and besides, he still had his secret weapon.

Translate: "Ye Zhangqing, on the other hand, wasn't worried; moreover, wasn't there still the killer's mace?"

We'll produce: "Ye Zhangqing, on the other hand, wasn't worried; moreover, wasn't there still the killer's mace?"

Inside the Spirit City chambers, Ye Changqing briefed Qi Xiong and the others; everyone listening couldn't help but have their eyes light up.

Translate: "Inside the Spirit City chambers, Ye Zhangqing gave Qi Xiong and the others a briefing; everyone listening couldn't help but have their eyes light up."

Inside the Spirit City chambers, Ye Changqing gave Qi Xiong and the others a briefing; everyone listening couldn't help but have their eyes light up.

That evening, news spread among the offerings and disciples.

Translate: "That very night, among the many offerings and disciples, a piece of news began to spread."

We'll produce: "That very night, among the many offerings and disciples, a piece of news began to spread."

According to the tradition of the Dao One Immortal Sect, whenever a major battle occurs, food and provisions are supplied without limit, helping everyone recover from injuries and replenish spiritual energy.

Translate: "That is, according to the tradition of the Dao One Immortal Sect, whenever a great battle occurs, food and drink are provided without limit, to help everyone recover from injuries and restore their spiritual power."

We'll produce: "That is, according to the tradition of the Dao One Immortal Sect, whenever a great battle occurs, food and drink are provided without limit, to help everyone recover from injuries and restore their spiritual power."

Talk of healing injuries and restoring spiritual energy went in one ear and out the other for the offerings and disciples.

Translate: "As for recovering from injuries and spiritual power, to the many offerings and disciples, it was completely ignored."

We'll produce: "As for recovering from injuries and spiritual power, to the many offerings and disciples, it was completely ignored."

What truly caught everyone's attention was just that one line: whenever a major battle occurs, food and provisions are supplied without limit.

Translate: "What truly caught everyone's attention was only that sentence: whenever a great battle occurs, food and drink are provided without limit."

We'll produce: "What truly caught everyone's attention was only that sentence: whenever a great battle occurs, food and drink are provided without limit."

Moreover, the quality of these provisions far exceeds that of ordinary times.

Translate: "Moreover, the quality of these provisions far exceeds that of usual times."

We'll produce: "Moreover, the quality of these provisions far exceeds that of usual times."

This is essentially unlimited free meals—no wonder everyone got excited.

Translate: "Isn't this just unlimited free meals? Saying that, everyone became excited."

We'll produce: "Isn't this just unlimited free meals? Saying that, everyone became excited."

What had been somewhat low morale instantly exploded.

Translate: "Originally, morale was a bit low, but it instantly exploded."

We'll produce: "Originally, morale was a bit low, but it instantly exploded."

"There's such a saying? How come I never knew about it before?"

Translate: "\"There's such a saying? How come I never knew about it before? \""

We'll produce: "\"There's such a saying? How come I never knew about it before? \""

"Our sect has never experienced a large-scale battle before."

Translate: "\"In the past, our sect never had any large-scale battles. \""

We'll produce: "\"In the past, our sect never had any large-scale battles. \""

"You should have said earlier—it's just a bunch of beasts; let's take them on."

Translate: "\"You should have said earlier; it's just a measly beast clan—let's take them on. \""

We'll produce: "\"You should have said earlier; it's just a measly beast clan—let's take them on. \""

"If we can eat as much as we want, what do we have to fear from the beasts? Besides, isn't there still Old Zu?"

Translate: "Being able to eat unlimited meals, what do we have to fear from the beast clan? Besides, isn't there still Old Zuo?"

We'll produce: "Being able to eat unlimited meals, what do we have to fear from the beast clan? Besides, isn't there still Old Zuo?"

The Elephant Ancestor is already being handled; the remaining beasts pose no threat to the numerous offerings, who feel no fear.

Translate: "The Elephant Ancestor has already been dealt with by someone; as for the remaining beast clans, the many offerings have no fear at all."

We'll produce: "The Elephant Ancestor has already been dealt with by someone; as for the remaining beast clans, the many offerings have no fear at all."

At most, it's just a matter of six of one, half a dozen of the other— neither side can truly overcome the other.

Translate: "At most, it's just a matter of six of one, half a dozen of the other; nobody can do anything to anybody."

We'll produce: "At most, it's just a matter of six of one, half a dozen of the other; nobody can do anything to anybody."

Besides, we get to eat as much as we want; if the fight drags on for ten days, half a month, or even longer, we'd be coming out ahead.

Translate: "Moreover, we can still eat, and eat as much as we want; if the fight drags on for ten days or half a month, or even longer, that's a huge profit."

We'll produce: "Moreover, we can still eat, and eat as much as we want; if the fight drags on for ten days or half a month, or even longer, that's a huge profit."

Free meals for a month, with high quality— to everyone, this is no different from a pie falling from the sky.

Translate: "Getting free meals for a month, with high quality—what's the difference between such a good thing and a pie falling from the sky?"

We'll produce: "Getting free meals for a month, with high quality—what's the difference between such a good thing and a pie falling from the sky?"

The heaviness of battle quickly dissipated, replaced by anticipation, excitement, and an uncontainable fervor.

Translate: "The heaviness of battle quickly dissipated, replaced by anticipation, excitement, and an irrepressible fervor."

We'll produce: "The heaviness of battle quickly dissipated, replaced by anticipation, excitement, and an irrepressible fervor."

Watching the crowd's morale visibly shift and continually rise.

Translate: "Watching the visible rise in everyone's morale, it kept increasing."

We'll produce: "Watching the visible rise in everyone's morale, it kept increasing."

Qi Xiong and the others also let out a full sigh of relief; morale soared, and they were ready to fight.

Translate: "Qi Xiong and the others also let out a complete sigh of relief; morale soared, and they were ready to fight."

We'll produce: "Qi Xiong and the others also let out a complete sigh of relief; morale soared, and they were ready to fight."

"How could I have forgotten this before? In the myriad realms, it's always like this."

Translate: "\"How could I have forgotten this before? In the Zhu Tian Wan Jie, it's always like this. \""

We'll produce: "\"How could I have forgotten this before? In the Zhu Tian Wan Jie, it's always like this. \""

Qi Xiong couldn't help but remark, "I really did forget for a moment— this is indeed the usual tactic of our Dao One Immortal Sect."

Translate: "Qi Xiong couldn't help but sigh, saying, \"I really did forget for a moment; this is indeed the usual tactic of our Dao One Immortal Sect. \""

We'll produce: "Qi Xiong couldn't help but sigh, saying, \"I really did forget for a moment; this is indeed the usual tactic of our Dao One Immortal Sect. \""

In the myriad realms, it's always been this way; relying on this, they have survived countless life-and-death battles.

Translate: "Back in the Zhu Tian Wan Jie, relying on this, they had survived countless life-and-death battles."

We'll produce: "Back in the Zhu Tian Wan Jie, relying on this, they had survived countless life-and-death battles."

The worries in their hearts quickly faded; now they only await the arrival of the Elephant Ancestor and his beast horde.

Translate: "The worries in their hearts quickly faded; all that remained was to wait for the Elephant Ancestor and its beast horde to arrive."

We'll produce: "The worries in their hearts quickly faded; all that remained was to wait for the Elephant Ancestor and its beast horde to arrive."

They didn't have to wait long— just the next day, the sound of beast roars began to echo from afar and draw nearer.

Translate: "They didn't have to wait long; just the next day, with waves of beast howls coming from far to near."

We'll produce: "They didn't have to wait long; just the next day, with waves of beast howls coming from far to near."

In the distant sky and mountains, a dense mass of beasts surged forth like a flood covering heaven and earth.

Translate: "In the distant sky and mountains, dense masses of beast hordes surged forth like they were splitting the heavens and covering the earth."

We'll produce: "In the distant sky and mountains, dense masses of beast hordes surged forth like they were splitting the heavens and covering the earth."

It appeared as a black torrent.

Translate: "It looked just like a black torrent."

We'll produce: "It looked just like a black torrent."

Amidst the sky‑filling beast horde, there was also a chilling aura.

Translate: "And amidst the sky-filling beast horde, there was also a chilling aura."

We'll produce: "And amidst the sky-filling beast horde, there was also a chilling aura."

One need not guess— this aura comes from the legendary Elephant Ancestor.

Translate: "One need not think to know that this aura came from the legendary Elephant Ancestor."

We'll produce: "One need not think to know that this aura came from the legendary Elephant Ancestor."

Just as Xu Jie had predicted, after the beast horde was captured, the Elephant Ancestor personally stepped in.

Translate: "Just as Xu Jie had predicted, after the beast horde was captured, the Elephant Ancestor personally took action."

We'll produce: "Just as Xu Jie had predicted, after the beast horde was captured, the Elephant Ancestor personally took action."

Facing the rapidly approaching beast horde, the Dao One Immortal Sect side had long been prepared and ready.

Translate: "Facing the rapidly approaching beast horde, the Dao One Immortal Sect side was also fully prepared."

We'll produce: "Facing the rapidly approaching beast horde, the Dao One Immortal Sect side was also fully prepared."

However, at this moment everyone glanced at the beast horde, then turned to look at the temporary kitchen set up behind the battlefield.

Translate: "However, at this moment everyone was looking at the beast horde, then turning their heads to look at the battlefield's rear, where a temporary fire room had been set up."

We'll produce: "However, at this moment everyone was looking at the beast horde, then turning their heads to look at the battlefield's rear, where a temporary fire room had been set up."

The kitchen was already built— this was what everyone cared about most, after all, it's where the food is made.

Translate: "The fire room had been completed; this was what everyone cared about most—after all, it's where we get our meals."

We'll produce: "The fire room had been completed; this was what everyone cared about most—after all, it's where we get our meals."

Moreover, Ye Changqing went the extra mile, placing the kitchen directly behind the battlefield.

Translate: "Moreover, Ye Zhangqing this time even gave it extra thought, directly placing the fire room behind the battlefield."

We'll produce: "Moreover, Ye Zhangqing this time even gave it extra thought, directly placing the fire room behind the battlefield."

This was practically a clear warning to everyone: if the front line loses, the kitchen will be gone and there will be nothing to eat.

Translate: "This was practically telling everyone outright: if the front line loses, the fire room will be gone, and then there will be nothing to eat."

We'll produce: "This was practically telling everyone outright: if the front line loses, the fire room will be gone, and then there will be nothing to eat."

This amounted to giving everyone a feeling of 'burning the boats,' completely cutting off any retreat.

Translate: "This amounted to giving everyone a feeling of 'break the cauldrons and sink the boats,' completely cutting off any retreat."

We'll produce: "This amounted to giving everyone a feeling of 'break the cauldrons and sink the boats,' completely cutting off any retreat."

Seeing the kitchen towering behind the battlefield, everyone felt reassured— as long as the kitchen stood, everything was stable and there was nothing left to worry about.

Translate: "Looking at the fire room towering behind the battlefield, everyone only felt their hearts settle; with the fire room present, everything was stable, and there was nothing more to worry about."

We'll produce: "Looking at the fire room towering behind the battlefield, everyone only felt their hearts settle; with the fire room present, everything was stable, and there was nothing more to worry about."

Thinking of that, they turned again to face the surging beast tide, and in everyone's eyes rose a fierce fighting spirit.

Translate: "Thinking of this, they turned their heads again to face the surging beast tide; everyone's eyes showed a surge of fierce fighting spirit."

We'll produce: "Thinking of this, they turned their heads again to face the surging beast tide; everyone's eyes showed a surge of fierce fighting spirit."

Although their numbers couldn't match the beast tide, their morale was at least equal, if not superior, and in no way inferior to the beasts' side.

Translate: "Although their numbers could not match the beast tide, their morale was more than enough, not in the slightest weaker than the beast clan's side."

We'll produce: "Although their numbers could not match the beast tide, their morale was more than enough, not in the slightest weaker than the beast clan's side."

Far off, the massive Elephant Ancestor likewise sensed the formidable fighting spirit bursting forth from the Dao One Immortal Sect's members.

Translate: "Far off, the massive Elephant Ancestor likewise sensed the fierce fighting spirit bursting forth from the people of the Dao One Immortal Sect."

We'll produce: "Far off, the massive Elephant Ancestor likewise sensed the fierce fighting spirit bursting forth from the people of the Dao One Immortal Sect."

He was slightly taken aback, never expecting these humans to possess such intense fighting spirit— did they not realize who they were facing?

Translate: "He was slightly taken aback; he never expected these humans to still have such intense fighting spirit—did they not know who they were facing?"

We'll produce: "He was slightly taken aback; he never expected these humans to still have such intense fighting spirit—did they not know who they were facing?"

What gives the Dao One Immortal Sect the courage to fight it? Does the sect have anyone capable of standing against him?

Translate: "What gives the Dao One Immortal Sect the courage to wage war against it? Does the Dao One Immortal Sect have anyone capable of standing against it?"

We'll produce: "What gives the Dao One Immortal Sect the courage to wage war against it? Does the Dao One Immortal Sect have anyone capable of standing against it?"

He couldn't fathom it, but the Dao One Immortal Sect's fighting spirit infuriated the Elephant Ancestor, especially the presence of that formation not far away.

Translate: "He couldn't figure it out, but the fighting spirit of the Dao One Immortal Sect made the Elephant Ancestor extremely displeased, especially the presence of that formation not far away."

We'll produce: "He couldn't figure it out, but the fighting spirit of the Dao One Immortal Sect made the Elephant Ancestor extremely displeased, especially the presence of that formation not far away."

Seeing the beast horde still trapped within the formation, the Elephant Ancestor's killing intent grew even stronger.

Translate: "Seeing the beast horde still trapped within the formation, the Elephant Ancestor's killing intent grew even stronger."

We'll produce: "Seeing the beast horde still trapped within the formation, the Elephant Ancestor's killing intent grew even stronger."

It seems these humans have underestimated it; fine, very well— today I will make them know what fear truly is.

Translate: "It seems they have been underestimated by these humans; fine, very well—today I will let these humans know what fear is."

We'll produce: "It seems they have been underestimated by these humans; fine, very well—today I will let these humans know what fear is."

As the beast tide drew nearer, the Elephant Ancestor couldn't be bothered with talk and let out an angry roar.

"Kill them for me, leave none, spare none."

Upon hearing the Elephant Ancestor's order, the beast tide's speed quickened a little, and soon it charged straight into the midst of the Dao One Immortal Sect crowd.

Facing the first batch of beasts that had arrived, the Dao One Immortal Sect crowd immediately launched an attack, showing no hesitation.

The beast tide, like a surging tide, fiercely struck the Dao One Immortal Sect crowd, who stood like a wall.

The battle was about to erupt, but facing the first batch of beasts that weren't particularly strong, the Dao One Immortal Sect crowd felt little pressure.

In an instant, many beast tribesmen were slain on the spot, their bodies and spirits destroyed.

However, this was only the first batch, and moreover the weakest one; even if they easily blocked it, wanting to relax would still be far from enough.

The true test lies ahead; that endless beast tide is the real trial for everyone.

If they cannot hold, the crowd will be submerged by the beast tide like floodwaters.