Chapter 3042: with translation of chapter title

Upon learning that Xu Jie actually went to bribe the World Spirit, Hong Zun was completely stunned.

Translation: Upon learning that Xu Jie this brat actually went to bribe the World Spirit, Hong Zun was completely stunned.

Upon learning that Xu Jie actually went to bribe the World Spirit, Hong Zun was completely stunned.

He never even imagined such a thing, but Xu San this brat actually went ahead and did it, and the most outrageous part is that he succeeded.

Translation: He never even imagined such a thing, but Xu San this brat actually did it, and the most outrageous part is that he succeeded.

He never even imagined such a thing, but Xu San this brat actually went ahead and did it, and the most outrageous part is that he succeeded.

It's truly outrageous—can the World Spirit even be bribed? You're just talking nonsense.

Translation: It's truly outrageous—can the World Spirit even be bribed? You're just talking nonsense.

It's truly outrageous—can the World Spirit even be bribed? You're just talking nonsense.

Hong Zun was genuinely stunned by Xu Jie's maneuver.

Translation: Hong Zun was genuinely stunned by Xu Jie's move.

Hong Zun was genuinely stunned by Xu Jie's maneuver.

Meanwhile, Ye Zhangqing and the group heading to the New Continent with Zhao Tianqing naturally let Zhao Tianqing eat well along the way.

Translation: Meanwhile, Ye Zhangqing and the group heading to the New Continent with Zhao Tianqing naturally let Zhao Tianqing eat well along the way.

Meanwhile, Ye Zhangqing and the group heading to the New Continent with Zhao Tianqing naturally let Zhao Tianqing eat well along the way.

While traveling, since they were idle anyway, Ye Zhangqing would make something tasty whenever he had time.

Translation: While traveling, since they were idle anyway, Ye Zhangqing would make something tasty whenever he had time.

While traveling, since they were idle anyway, Ye Zhangqing would make something tasty whenever he had time.

Mainly because there was Xiao Qī zǎi, a little glutton, Zhao Tianqing also benefited by tagging along.

Translation: Mainly because there was Xiao Qī zǎi, a little glutton, Zhao Tianqing also benefited by association.

Mainly because there was Xiao Qī zǎi, a little glutton, Zhao Tianqing also benefited by tagging along.

The only downside is that the journey felt so short—they arrived before they could even have a few meals.

Translation: The only downside is that the journey felt so short, they arrived before they could even have a few meals.

The only downside is that the journey felt so short—they arrived before they could even have a few meals.

The immortal vessel flew all the way across the boundless sea of stars, and originally there were not a few aquatic demon races in that sea.

Translation: The immortal vessel flew all the way across the Wújìn Xīnghǎi, and originally there were not a few aquatic demon race in that sea.

The immortal vessel flew all the way across the boundless sea of stars, and originally there were not a few aquatic demon races in that sea.

Moreover, the deeper they went, the fewer people there were, making it naturally more dangerous.

Translation: Moreover, the deeper they went, the more uninhabited it became, naturally making it more dangerous.

However, in just a short year or two, immortal vessels of human cultivators could be seen everywhere across the boundless sea of stars, so those dangers naturally ceased to exist.

Translation: However, in just a year or two, immortal vessels of human cultivators could be seen everywhere above the Wújìn Xīnghǎi, so those dangers naturally ceased to exist.

Right now, those aquatic demon beasts can't even hide, let alone take the initiative to attack humans.

Translation: Now those aquatic demon race can't even dodge in time, let alone take the initiative to attack humans.

As soon as they gain spiritual awareness, their first reaction upon seeing a human cultivator's immortal vessel is to flee; there is no thought of actively revealing themselves.

Translation: As soon as they gain spiritual awareness, upon seeing a human cultivator's immortal vessel, their first thought is to hide; there is no way they would actively reveal themselves.

That day, standing on the deck, Ye Zhangqing already saw the outline of a continent far away.

That day, standing on the deck, Ye Zhangqing already saw the outline of a continent far away.

This is a newly discovered continent.

Translation: This is the newly discovered continent.

Although it's still in a stage of needing development, many forces have already sent people to build outposts here.

Translation: Although it's still in the stage of many things awaiting revival, many forces have already sent people here to build outposts.

Various ports already number in the dozens.

Translation: Various ports already number in the dozens.

The immortal vessel flew into the continent's airspace, and at intervals one could see the figures of human cultivators.

Translation: The immortal vessel flew into the continent's airspace, and at intervals one could see the silhouettes of human cultivators.

Some were constructing pavilions, some exploring unknown regions, and others simply searching for treasures.

Translation: Some were constructing pavilions, some exploring unknown regions, and others simply searching for treasures.

After all, treasures are literally everywhere on this new continent.

Translation: After all, on this new continent, treasures are literally everywhere.

However, Ye Zhangqing and Zhao Tianqing had no interest in these and did not stop.

Translation: However, Ye Zhangqing and Zhao Tianqing looked down on these and did not stop.

Instead, they headed straight for the demons' territory.

Translation: Instead, they headed straight for the demon race's territory.

That demon tribe's territory has long been designated a forbidden zone by the Heavenly Palace; without its permission, no one may enter.

Translation: By now, that demon race's territory had already been designated a forbidden zone by the Heavenly Palace; without the Heavenly Palace's permission, no one may enter.

After all, several squads of human cultivators have already died at the mouths of those demons.

Translation: After all, several teams of human cultivators have already died at the mouths of those demon race.

The immortal vessel flew all the way into the demons' territory; upon entry, they suddenly saw a huge black shadow leap up from the forest below.

Translation: The immortal vessel flew all the way into the demon race's territory; upon entry, they suddenly saw a huge black shadow leap up from the mountains and forests below.

It lunged straight at the immortal vessel.

Translation: It lunged straight for the immortal vessel.

As it drew near, Ye Zhangqing could see the creature's true form—resembling a tiger or leopard, but with two legs on its head, a demon race he had never seen before.

Translation: As the distance closed, Ye Zhangqing also made out the true form of that black mass—resembling a tiger or leopard, but with two legs growing on its head, a demon race never seen before.

It exuded a thick, murderous aura; as Zhao Tianqing said, its strength was indeed not low.

Translation: It exuded a thick, oppressive blood aura; as Zhao Tianqing said, its strength was indeed not low.

Yet, facing this demon's assault, Ye Zhangqing wasn't overly worried; Zhao Tianqing simply pressed down with one hand and easily subdued it.

Translation: Yet facing this demon race's pounce attack, Ye Zhangqing wasn't overly worried; Zhao Tianqing beside him pressed down with one hand and easily subdued it.

Compared to ordinary immortal cultivators, these demons are certainly not weak, but next to Zhao Tianqing they're still nothing to speak of.

Translation: Compared to ordinary immortal realm cultivators, these demon race's strength is indeed not weak, but compared to Zhao Tianqing, it's still not enough to matter.

The terrifying pressure immobilized the demon, yet even so, its eyes still flashed with ferocity.

Translation: The terrifying pressure suppressed the demon race so it couldn't move, yet even so, its eyes still flashed with ferocity.

Its body continually twisted and struggled, showing rage and madness, with not a trace of fear.

Translation: Its body kept twisting and struggling, showing anger and madness, with not a trace of fear to be seen.

Even by instinct one could tell the gap in power between it and Zhao Tianqing was like a chasm, yet this demon remained fearless to the death, showing not the slightest hesitation from start to finish.

Translation: Even if one could tell by instinct that the strength gap between it and Zhao Tianqing was like a chasm, this demon race still dared not fear death, showing no trace of cowardice from start to finish.

"Indeed, it's ferocious."

Translation: "Indeed, it is fierce."

The immortal vessel slowly landed, while several Heavenly Palace experts guarded the perimeter, and Ye Zhangqing walked straight up to the demon.

Translation: The immortal vessel slowly landed, Heavenly Palace experts guarded the surroundings, and Ye Zhangqing walked straight up to that demon race.

Determining the grade of this ingredient isn't difficult; the system can give the result on its own.

Translation: Determining the grade of this ingredient is not difficult either; the system itself can give the result.

The disappointing part is that, although this demon looks incredibly ferocious, in reality it's no different from other demon beasts in the immortal realm—just a top‑grade ingredient.

Translation: However, what is disappointing is that this demon race, while appearing extremely fierce, is actually just like other demon beast groups in the immortal realm—namely, a top-grade ingredient.

It can't compare to the eternal‑grade ingredients of the innate demon race, which are the lowest among them.

Translation: Compared to the innate demon race, whose lowest grade is already eternal-grade ingredient, there is no comparison.

Upon hearing Ye Zhangqing's conclusion, Zhao Tianqing and the others couldn't help but feel a bit disappointed.

Translation: Upon hearing Ye Zhangqing's conclusion, Zhao Tianqing and the others couldn't help but feel disappointed.

These demons may look truly fearsome, but in the end they're merely top‑grade ingredients.

Translation: These demon race truly look fierce, but in the end they are nothing more than top-grade ingredients.

Moreover, according to Ye Zhangqing's guess, this is at most a top‑grade ingredient; judging by its condition, it's likely a prime adult with a strong bloodline.

Translation: Moreover, according to Ye Zhangqing's guess, at most it's probably just a top-grade ingredient; judging by its condition, it's likely in its prime, with a not-low bloodline concentration.

Individuals like this can only be counted as top‑grade ingredients; those with weaker bloodlines would probably be only ordinary ingredients.

Translation: If even this individual can only be counted as a top-grade ingredient, then others with lower bloodline concentration might only be ordinary ingredients.

Indeed, that's exactly the case; afterward they found several more of these demon beasts of varying sizes.

Translation: Indeed, that's exactly the case; afterward the group found several more of these demon beasts of various sizes.

In the end, more than half were merely ordinary ingredients, not even reaching top‑grade.

Translation: In the end, over half were merely ordinary ingredients, not even reaching top-grade.

The value plummeted, far lower than expected.

Translation: The value plummeted, far lower than expected.

Finally, they casually picked one, Ye Zhangqing personally cooked it up into a feast.

Translation: Finally, the group casually picked one, and Ye Zhangqing personally prepared a big meal.

Wanting to taste it, they found it indeed delicious, though Zhao Tianqing thought it was mostly due to Ye Zhangqing's cooking skill.

Translation: Wanting to taste how it was, they found it indeed delicious after eating, though Zhao Tianqing thought it was largely due to Ye Zhangqing's cooking skill.

As for the ingredient, it's just ordinary—not much better than the demon beasts raised by the Dao‑Yi Immortal Sect.

Translation: As for the ingredient, it's just ordinary, not much better than the demon race ingredients raised by the Dao One Immortal Sect.

"It's kind of mediocre."

Translation: "It's rather mediocre."

Zhao Tianqing sighed with a hint of disappointment; just then a Heavenly Palace official nearby muttered weakly.

Translation: Zhao Tianqing sighed with slight disappointment; just as he spoke, a Heavenly Palace Celestial Official beside him weakly muttered a sentence.

"Lord Palace Master, you ate eight big bowls—saying it's just average isn't very convincing."

Translation: "Palace Master, you ate eight big bowls, yet saying it's just mediocre lacks persuasiveness."

"You've already eaten most of this demon beast, yet you still call it average—no one can believe that."

Translation: "This half-head of demon beast went into your stomach, and yet you still call it mediocre—that's truly hard to believe."

Upon hearing that, Zhao Tianqing's face darkened.

Translation: Upon hearing that, Zhao Tianqing's face darkened.

"Did you eat too little?"

Translation: "You ate too little?"

"But I didn't say it was average—plus, I only had three bowls."

Translation: "But I didn't say it was mediocre; besides, I only ate three bowls."

Although the ingredient's grade is indeed somewhat disappointing, it doesn't affect anyone's appetite in the slightest.

Translation: Although the ingredient's grade is indeed somewhat disappointing, it in no way affects everyone's appetite.

What's wrong with ordinary ingredients? As long as Ye Zhangqing makes them personally, they're still delicious with a lingering aftertaste.

Translation: What about ordinary ingredients? As long as Ye Zhangqing makes them personally, they still leave a lasting aftertaste.

The only difference is that higher‑grade ingredients simply add extra flair.

Translation: However, the higher the ingredient's grade, the more it naturally adds embellishment.

With food and drink plentiful, Zhao Tianqing waved his hand and declared.

Translation: With food and drink abundant, Zhao Tianqing waved his hand and directly said.

Since that's the case, then these Demon Race will all be handed over to your Dao One Immortal Sect; you just have Qi Xiong arrange for people to come over.

Raising demon race ingredients has always been the pillar industry of the Dao One Immortal Sect; the newly discovered batch of varieties, handing them over to the Dao One Immortal Sect is definitely the best choice.

Perhaps many will be jealous of this, but since it is the Heavenly Palace's decision, there's nothing to be done even if they are jealous.

Besides, who would dare to take action against the Dao One Immortal Sect?

Nowadays, the Dao One Immortal Sect alone, with just that batch of Black Mist Forest Tree Ghosts and those Xiāntiān rénzú, is enough to make other forces feel despair.

Furthermore, the Dao One Immortal Sect's monopoly over the Immortal Realm's ingredients is already an established fact for all major powers.

Moreover, the Dao One Immortal Sect has not raised prices because of this; prices have always stayed within a reasonable range, and while they eat meat themselves, they have not cut off the path for other forces.

Therefore, facing the Dao One Immortal Sect's monopoly, the major powers actually have little resistance.

Hearing this, Ye Zhangqing nodded in response.