Chapter 2176

【6】

Translation: Facing Qi Xiong's lingering inquiry, and the icy gazes of the people present fixed upon him.

We need to keep meaning, not add. Use "Qi Xiong". Use "the people present". Could be "the gazes of those present". Let's craft: "Facing Qi Xiong's lingering inquiry, and the icy gazes of those present fixed upon him." That seems fine.

Zhao Zhengping was stunned for a moment, then the next second he raised his arms and shouted.

Translation: Zhao Zhengping froze for a moment, then the next second he raised his arms and shouted.

We need to keep "Zhao Zhengping". Use "raised his arms". Could be "raised his arms and shouted". Good.

【13】

Translation: "I cannot coexist with Xu Jie under the same heaven."

I cannot coexist with Xu Jie under the same heaven.

【17】

Translation: "Seize him, others will capture Xu Jie and bring him back."

Take him down, others will seize Xu Jie and bring him back.

【22】

Translation: However, Zhao Zhengping's righteous outburst did not make Qi Xiong believe him.

We need to keep "Zhao Zhengping", "Qi Xiong". Use "righteous outburst". Good.

Even Qi Xiong couldn't be bothered to talk nonsense with him; these two are in cahoots, like you can't get ivory from a dog's mouth.

Translation: Even Qi Xiong couldn't be bothered to argue with him; these two are in cahoots, incapable of uttering anything decent.

【26】

If I could believe a word from the two of you, I'd consider myself defeated.

Translation: If I could believe a single word from the two of you, I would consider myself defeated.

We need to keep pronoun "I". The speaker is Qi Xiong? Probably. Use "I". Good.

【34】

Translation: At Qi Xiong's command, the surrounding brethren, who had already clenched their fists, surged forward all at once.

We need "Qi Xiong". Use "brethren". Could be "fellow disciples". Use "brethren". Good.

Led by Liu Shuang and Lu Youyou, they quickly threw Zhao Zhengping to the ground.

Translation: Led by Liu Shuang and Lu Youyou, they quickly pressed Zhao Zhengping to the ground.

We need "Liu Shuang", "Lu Youyou", "Zhao Zhengping". Use "pressed". Good.

【42】

Translation: "Wait, let me explain, let me explain, I........."

We need to keep the ellipsis as is. Use same number of dots? The Chinese has many dots. We'll keep "........." as is.

"Shut your mouth."

Translation: "Shut up."

【46】

Translation: "You........."

Zhao Zhengping was still straining his neck to explain, but someone unknown directly shoved a foot binding into his mouth; the practiced motion was heartbreaking.

Translation: Zhao Zhengping was still straining his neck to explain, but someone directly stuffed a foot binding into his mouth, a practiced move that made one's heart ache.

【50】

That sour and refreshing taste made Zhao Zhengping's eyes widen; fellow sect brothers, how could you treat me like this?

Translation: That sour taste made Zhao Zhengping's eyes widen; fellow disciples, how could you treat me like this?

We need "Zhao Zhengping". Use "fellow disciples". Good.

【58】

Translation: However, at this moment no one cared what Zhao Zhengping thought; even if he wasn't the mastermind, he must be an accomplice, so there was no need to be polite.

We need "Zhao Zhengping". Good.

As for the other elders and stewards, they had already pursued in the direction Xu Jie fled.

Translation: As for the other elders and stewards, they had already pursued in the direction Xu Jie fled.

We need "elders", "stewards", "Xu Jie". Use "elders", "stewards". Good.

【66】

Translation: Another chaotic day; the Dao One Immortal Sect seems noisily lively wherever it is.

We need "Dao One Immortal Sect". Good.

As long as we are together, it was like this in the lower realm, and now that we have come to the immortal realm, it remains the same.

Translation: As long as we are together, it was like this in the lower realm, and now, having come to the Immortal Realm, it remains the same.

【71】

But we need to check: the glossary says that the term for lower realm translates to Xia Jie, so we must use "Xia Jie". Good.

【76】

Translation: Ye Zhangqing laughed and shook his head, also not dissuading them, for seeing the crowd's state, even if he advised, it would be useless.

We need "Ye Zhangqing". Good.

As for the idea of me stepping in to help Xu Jie clean up, that's outright impossible.

Translation: As for him personally intervening to help Xu Jie wipe his backside, that was even more impossible.

【80】

Anyway, Qi Xiong and the others wouldn't really harm Xu Jie; at most they'd give him a little flesh wound, like a father disciplining his son.

Translation: Anyway, Qi Xiong and his group wouldn't really harm Xu Jie; at most they'd give him a little fleshly pain, like a father beating his son.

We need "Qi Xiong", "Xu Jie". Good.

【88】

Translation: With that time, Ye Zhangqing would be better off enjoying himself properly with Bai Hua Xianzi and the others.

We need "Ye Zhangqing", "Bai Hua Xianzi". Good.

Xu Jie naturally knew the consequences of the exposure, so without hesitation he rushed out of the sect, and having prepared beforehand, he shook off Hong Zun.

Translation: Xu Jie naturally knew the consequences of the exposure, so without hesitation he ran straight out of the Sect, and having prepared beforehand, he shook off Hong Zun.

We need "Xu Jie", "Sect", "Hong Zun". Use "Sect". Good.

【96】

Translation: "Rebellious disciple, rebellious disciple, how could I have taken in such a rebellious disciple?"

We need to keep the repetition. Use "Rebellious disciple". Good.

Having completely lost track of Xu Jie, Hong Zun stood on the horizon and roared angrily to the heavens.

Translation: Having completely lost Xu Jie's trace, Hong Zun stood in the heavens and roared angrily to the sky.

We need "Xu Jie", "Hong Zun". Use "heavens". Good.

【104】

Translation: Next came a large-scale search for Xu Jie's whereabouts; Hong Zun was ruthless, determined to capture this rebellious disciple and punish him according to clan law.

We need "Xu Jie", "Hong Zun". Use "clan law". Good.

While the Dao Yi Immortal Sect was bustling, on the other side, within the Boundless Immortal City, the Li family on one hand sent people to contact the major powers, and on the other hand they were fully engaged in repair work.

Translation: While the Dao One Immortal Sect side was bustling, on the other hand, within Wuji Xiancheng, the Li family on one side sent people to contact the major powers, and on the other side they were fully engaged in repair work.

We need "Dao One Immortal Sect", "Wuji Xiancheng". Use "Wuji Xiancheng". Good.

【111】

Translation: Although the two forefathers acted immediately, reducing the losses to a minimum.

We need two forefathers.

【116】

Translation: Yet the terrifying power of the formation still destroyed a batch of buildings; these damaged areas must be repaired and then replanned for reconstruction.

We need "formation". Use "formation". Good.

The entire Boundless Immortal City was bustling, but at this moment, inside a cave dwelling of the city lord's manor, several Li family elders were reporting something to the two forefathers.

Translation: The entire Wuji Xiancheng appeared very busy, but at this moment, inside a Dong Fu of the lord's manor, several Li family elders were reporting something to the two forefathers.

We need "Wuji Xiancheng", "Dong Fu". Use "Dong Fu". Good.

【124】

Translation: "Forefather, if we want to destroy the Dao One Immortal Sect, we must first seize Xu Jie."

We need "Forefather", "Dao One Immortal Sect", "Xu Jie". Use "Forefather". Good.

"Is that the heaven-defying monster you've been talking about?"

Translation: "Is that the Heavenly Pride monstrous genius you speak of?"

We need "Heavenly Pride". Use "Heavenly Pride". Good.

【132】

Translation: "Yes, this child is the hope of the Dao One Immortal Sect."

We need "Dao One Immortal Sect". Good.

"Is the news true?"

Translation: "Is the news true?"

【138】

Translation: Regarding the rumors about Xu Jie, the two forefathers had naturally heard them; at this moment they inquired whether the news had been confirmed.

We need "Xu Jie", "forefathers". Good.

In response, the several family elders present solemnly nodded, indicating the news was true.

Translation: In response, the several family elders present solemnly nodded, indicating the news was true.

We need "family elders". Good.

【146】

Translation: After all, in the Lingtai Dong, even Le Ping died there; needless to say, the perpetrator must certainly be Xu Jie.

We need "Lingtai Dong", "Xu Jie". Good.

Only someone capable of slaying Le Ping could be a heaven-defying monster.

Translation: And one capable of slaying Le Ping must be a Heavenly Pride monstrous genius.

We need "Heavenly Pride". Good.

【154】

Translation: Moreover, the foolish Heavenly Pride Hongyun also confirmed, "Xu Jie" possesses extraordinary strength; even he is no match, easily defeated.

We need "Heavenly Pride", "Hongyun", "Xu Jie". Use "Heavenly Pride". Good.

Upon hearing the several elders' introduction of Xu Jie, the Li family's two forefathers also nodded.

Translation: Having heard several elders' introduction of Xu Jie, the two forefathers of the Li family also nodded.

We need "elders", "Xu Jie", "forefathers". Good.

【160】

Translation: One of them spoke in a deep voice.

"If that's the case, then we certainly can't leave him be; is he still inside the Dao Yi Immortal Sect?"

Translation: "If so, we certainly cannot leave this unchecked; is this person still within the Dao One Immortal Sect?"

We need "Dao One Immortal Sect". Good.

【168】

Translation: "According to our intelligence, there's an eighty percent chance he is within the Dao One Immortal Sect."

We need "Dao One Immortal Sect". Good.

"Taking action within the sect offers little chance, and the difficulty is too high; just figuring out how to enter the Dao Yi Immortal Sect is a problem."

Translation: "The chance to act inside the Sect is slim, and the difficulty is too great; merely figuring out how to enter the Dao One Immortal Sect is a problem."

We need "Sect", "Dao One Immortal Sect". Good.

【176】

Translation: "To slay Xu Jie within the Dao One Immortal Sect, this difficulty is too great, not very realistic."

We need "Xu Jie", "Dao One Immortal Sect". Good.

Since he is a heaven-defying monster, the Dao Yi Immortal Sect's protection of him will certainly not be low.

Translation: "Since he is a Heavenly Pride monstrous genius, the Dao One Immortal Sect's protection of Xu Jie will certainly not be low."

We need "Heavenly Pride", "Dao One Immortal Sect", "Xu Jie". Good.

【184】

Translation: "And they have now completely broken with the Dao One Immortal Sect; wanting to enter it now is too difficult."

We need "Dao One Immortal Sect". Good.

Besides a forceful assault, there seems to be no other way.

Translation: "Besides a forceful assault, there seems to be no other way."

【190】

Translation: "It seems we can only act outside the Sect; we just don't know whether Xu Jie will leave the Sect."

We need "Sect", "Xu Jie". Good.

After much discussion, there still wasn't a good solution; ultimately, the elder who had just spoken opened his mouth to say.

Translation: After much discussion, there was still no good plan; ultimately, the forefather who had spoken earlier opened his mouth to say.

We need "forefather". Good.

【198】

Translation: "First, station people near the Dao One Immortal Sect to watch; if Xu Jie leaves the Sect, act immediately; if not, hold position."

We need "Dao One Immortal Sect", "Xu Jie", "Sect". Good.

Let's keep an eye on him first; although the chance is slim, maybe we'll get lucky like a blind cat finding a dead mouse.

Translation: "Let's first keep watch; although the chance is slim, maybe we'll get lucky like a blind cat finding a dead mouse."

【202】

Translation: "This is the only way we can do; anyway, everyone currently has no feasible plan, so we have no choice."

Upon hearing the forefather's words, the several elders nodded, though in the end this forefather still felt uneasy.

Translation: Upon hearing the forefather's words, the several elders nodded; finally, this forefather still felt uneasy.

We need "forefather", "elders". Good.

【210】

Translation: He personally looked toward the three led by the Grand Elder and gave orders.

We need "Grand Elder". Good.

"You three personally lead people there; if you really encounter him by luck, don't hesitate, act immediately—capture him alive if possible, otherwise kill him outright."

Translation: "You three, personally lead the people forward; if you really encounter this luck, don't hesitate, act directly; best to capture alive, if no chance, you may slay outright."

We need to keep meaning. Use "lead the people". Good.

【216】

Translation: "Better to kill by mistake than let escape."

Upon hearing the forefather's words, the three senior elders nodded heavily.

Translation: Upon hearing the forefather's words, the three Grand Elders nodded heavily.

We need "Grand Elders". Good.

Translation: "Yes."

He then quickly stepped back.

For the Li family side, the primary target now is Xu Jie; killing Xu Jie would be equivalent to cutting off the root of the Dao One Immortal Sect.

As for Qi Xiong and his group, they are nothing but a bunch of ants; a sect master with Ancestral Realm cultivation is simply laughable.

Unaware that he had already been targeted, Xu Jie, who had successfully escaped Hong Zun's pursuit and kill, was now wandering in the mountains and forests.

A hint of helplessness hung on his face.

"Damn my luck, I was discovered so quickly."

Xu Jie never thought he could keep it hidden forever, but he also didn't expect to be exposed so soon, on just the second day.

But since it's already exposed, there's nothing else to do; he can only run first and talk later.

First lay low outside, wait for the Sect Master and Shīzūn and others to calm their anger before returning to confess; by then the punishment will surely be much lighter.

Xu Jie has experience with such matters.

From the day he joined the Dao Yi Sect, he has always been a regular at the Law Enforcement Hall, and is also acclaimed as Shi Song's lifelong enemy.

So, how to preserve his life under Shīzūn's hands, he has long been experienced.

Moreover, he has been using this method for not just a day or two.

However, in the Wuji Shanmai, dangers are manifold; he could encounter beast tribe attacks at any time, so he still needs to be more careful.

"Why not let Junior Brother Changqing come protect me? I'm a bit Xiōngxiǎn on my own."

His eyes rolled, Xu Jie thought.