Chapter 188: with translation of chapter title

Haha! Li Si's words exactly match my will!

Translation: "Hahaha! Li Si's words exactly suit my wishes!" Or "Hahaha! Li Si's words are exactly to my liking!" The original: "Haha! Li Si's words exactly match my will!" Means "Haha! Li Si's words are exactly in line with my will!" We'll translate: "Haha! Li Si's words exactly match my will!" Keep exclamation.

We'll output: 【1】 Haha! Li Si's words exactly match my will!

But need to keep the quotes? The source had 「」. In English we can use quotes or not. The instruction: translate faithfully, not add or omit. The quotes are punctuation; we can replace with English quotes or keep them? Usually we would use English quotation marks. I think we should keep the meaning but not necessarily the exact punctuation marks. However to be safe, we can keep the Chinese-style quotes? The instruction says output translation; not required to keep Chinese quotes. We'll use English double quotes.

Thus: 【1】 "Haha! Li Si's words exactly match my will!"

Haha! Li Si's words exactly match my will!

Ying Zheng laughed and said, "I have already sent spies to infiltrate Da Sheng's interior, secretly contacting officials and generals dissatisfied with Da Sheng's rule, offering them great rewards so they will serve my Qin."

Translation: Ying Zheng laughed and said, "I have already sent spies to infiltrate the interior of Da Sheng, secretly contacting officials and generals dissatisfied with Da Sheng's rule, offering them great profits so they will serve my Qin."

We need to keep meaning. Let's craft: Ying Zheng laughed and said, "I have already dispatched spies to sneak into Da Sheng's interior, secretly contacting officials and generals dissatisfied with Da Sheng's rule, offering them great profits so they will serve my Qin."

We sent agents to infiltrate the interior, secretly contacting officials and generals dissatisfied with Da Sheng's rule, offering them great rewards so they would serve our Qin.

We'll output: 【2】 Ying Zheng laughed and said, "I have already dispatched spies to sneak into Da Sheng's interior, secretly contacting officials and generals dissatisfied with Da Sheng's rule, offering them great profits so they will serve my Qin."

Lu Buwei also added, "Your Majesty is wise!"

Translation: Lü Buwei also added, "Your Majesty is wise!" Or "Your Majesty is sagacious!" We'll use "wise". So: 【3】 Lü Buwei also added, "Your Majesty is wise!"

Furthermore, we should also strengthen diplomatic ties with the other Xiling dynasties, seeking to undo their support for Da Sheng and isolate the Da Sheng dynasty.

Translation: "Furthermore, we should strengthen diplomatic contacts with the other Xiling dynasties to win over and undo their support for Da Sheng, isolating the Da Sheng dynasty."

We will win over the other Xiling dynasties, undo their support for Da Sheng, and isolate the Da Sheng dynasty.

Thus: 【4】 "Furthermore, we should strengthen diplomatic contacts with the other Xiling dynasties to win over and undo their support for Da Sheng, isolating the Da Sheng dynasty."

Ying Zheng nodded in satisfaction: "Lord Lu is absolutely correct."

Translation: Ying Zheng nodded in satisfaction: "Lord Lü's words are absolutely correct." Or "Lord Lü's words are indeed correct." We'll use: Ying Zheng nodded in satisfaction: "Lord Lü's words are absolutely correct."

Thus: 【5】 Ying Zheng nodded in satisfaction: "Lord Lü's words are absolutely correct."

I will immediately send envoys to all states to lobby, so they understand that Qin is the true hegemon of Xiling.

Translation: "I will immediately send envoys to various states to persuade them that Qin is the true hegemon of this Xiling!" Or "I will immediately dispatch envoys to various countries to lobby, making them understand that Qin is the true overlord of this Xiling!" We'll use: "I will immediately dispatch envoys to various states to lobby, making them understand that Qin is the true hegemon of this Xiling!"

Thus: 【6】 "I will immediately dispatch envoys to various states to lobby, making them understand that Qin is the true hegemon of this Xiling!"

Immediately, a chorus of agreement erupted in the court.

Translation: "Immediately, a chorus of agreement rose from the court." Or "At once, a wave of agreement sounded above the court." We'll use: "Immediately, a chorus of agreement rose from the court."

Thus: 【7】 Immediately, a chorus of agreement rose from the court.

Ying Zheng waved his hand, dismissing the officials, then stood with his hands behind his back before the dragon throne, looking down upon the courtiers.

Translation: Ying Zheng waved his hand, ordering the officials to withdraw; he then stood with his hands behind his back before the dragon throne, looking down upon the ministers below.

Thus: 【8】 Ying Zheng waved his hand, ordering the officials to withdraw; he then stood with his hands behind his back before the dragon throne, looking down upon the ministers below.

His eyes flashed with a fierce light, as if he had already seen the scene of Qin unifying the world.

Translation: His eyes flashed with a sharp light, as if he had already seen the scene of Qin unifying the world.

Thus: 【9】 His eyes flashed with a sharp light, as if he had already seen the scene of Qin unifying the world.

At Ying Zheng's command, the entire Qin state began to prepare in full swing.

Translation: At Ying Zheng's command, the entire Qin state began to prepare in earnest.

Thus: 【10】 At Ying Zheng's command, the entire Qin state began to prepare in earnest.

At the same time, the situation inside the Da Sheng dynasty was quite different.

Translation: Meanwhile, the interior of the Da Sheng dynasty presented a completely different scene.

Thus: 【11】 Meanwhile, the interior of the Da Sheng dynasty presented a completely different scene.

The emperor is foolish and incompetent, spending all day indulging in wine and women.

Translation: The emperor was foolish and incompetent, spending all day indulging in wine and women.

Thus: 【12】 The emperor was foolish and incompetent, spending all day indulging in wine and women.

Officials are corrupt and form cliques for personal gain; the people suffer immensely, and complaints are everywhere.

Translation: Officials were corrupt and formed cliques for personal gain; the people suffered greatly, their complaints filling the air.

Thus: 【13】 Officials were corrupt and formed cliques for personal gain; the people suffered greatly, their complaints filling the air.

The whole dynasty is like a broken ship, barely staying afloat amidst the storm.

Translation: The entire dynasty was like a broken ship, barely staying afloat amidst the wind and waves.

Thus: 【14】 The entire dynasty was like a broken ship, barely staying afloat amidst the wind and waves.

Meanwhile, Ying Zheng and his Qin are like a fierce tiger lurking in the shadows.

Translation: Meanwhile, Ying Zheng and his Qin were like a fierce tiger lurking in the shadows.

Thus: 【15】 Meanwhile, Ying Zheng and his Qin were like a fierce tiger lurking in the shadows.

Waiting for the best moment to strike and tear that broken ship apart in one blow.

Translation: Waiting for the best opportunity, they would tear that broken ship apart in one strike.

Thus: 【16】 Waiting for the best opportunity, they would tear that broken ship apart in one strike.

At this moment, within the borders of Yan Prefecture, the region of the Great Qian dynasty closest to Xiling.

Translation: At this moment, within the borders of Yan Prefecture, the region of Da Qian closest to Xiling.

Thus: 【17】 At this moment, within the borders of Yan Prefecture, the region of Da Qian closest to Xiling.

Guarded by Yan King Shi Mo, one of the three great surnamed kings of Great Qian.

Translation: Guarded by Shi Mo, the instructor of the Yan King, one of the three great surname kings of Da Qian.

Thus: 【18】 Guarded by Shi Mo, the instructor of the Yan King, one of the three great surname kings of Da Qian.

Over the years, the Yan Prince's mansion has been pacifying the borders for Great Qian without slack.

Translation: Over the years, the Yan Prince's Mansion has continually pacified the border troubles for the Da Qian dynasty without slack.

Thus: 【19】 Over the years, the Yan Prince's Mansion has continually pacified the border troubles for the Da Qian dynasty without slack.

However, in recent years, several generations of the Yan kings have developed ulterior motives.

Translation: However, in recent years, several generations of the Yan King have harbored ulterior motives.

Thus: 【20】 However, in recent years, several generations of the Yan King have harbored ulterior motives.

Moreover, just like the Yun Prince's mansion, they have been hiding behind the Yellow Turban Army of the Peaceful Teaching.

Translation: Just like the Cloud Prince's Mansion, they have hidden behind the Taiping Sect's Yellow Turban Army.

Thus: 【21】 Just like the Cloud Prince's Mansion, they have hidden behind the Taiping Sect's Yellow Turban Army.

Secretly up to no good.

Translation: Secretly doing nefarious deeds.

Thus: 【22】 Secretly doing nefarious deeds.

Waiting for an opportunity to act.

Translation: Waiting for an opportunity to act.

Thus: 【23】 Waiting for an opportunity to act.

However, now someone does not want Yan Prefecture to remain peaceful any longer.

Translation: However, now someone does not want Yan Prefecture to remain peaceful any longer.

Thus: 【24】 However, now someone does not want Yan Prefecture to remain peaceful any longer.

Yan Prefecture, as a major province of Great Qian closest to Xiling in the central region.

Translation: Yan Prefecture, as a major prefecture of the Da Qian dynasty, lies closest to Xiling within the Central Region.

Thus: 【25】 Yan Prefecture, as a major prefecture of the Da Qian dynasty, lies closest to Xiling within the Central Region.

It also borders Gan Prefecture, where the capital of Great Qian is located.

Translation: It also borders Qian Prefecture, where the Da Qian capital is located.

Thus: 【26】 It also borders Qian Prefecture, where the Da Qian capital is located.

Once the Yan Prince's mansion rises in revolt in Yan Prefecture.

Translation: Once the Yan Prince's Mansion rises in revolt in Yan Prefecture,

Thus: 【27】 Once the Yan Prince's Mansion rises in revolt in Yan Prefecture,

The present Great Qian dynasty has its main forces tied down on the battlefields of Lu and Wu prefectures.

Translation: for the Da Qian dynasty, whose main forces are currently tied down on the battlefields of Lu Prefecture and Wu Prefecture,

Thus: 【28】 for the Da Qian dynasty, whose main forces are currently tied down on the battlefields of Lu Prefecture and Wu Prefecture,

It would definitely be a heavy blow!

Translation: it would absolutely be a heavy blow!

Thus: 【29】 it would absolutely be a heavy blow!

As night fell, a solemn and deadly atmosphere permeated Yan Prefecture within the Great Qian dynasty.

Translation: Night fell, and a solemn, killing aura permeated Yan Prefecture in the Da Qian dynasty.

Thus: 【30】 Night fell, and a solemn, killing aura permeated Yan Prefecture in the Da Qian dynasty.

Within the several passes of Yan Prefecture closest to Gan Prefecture, which are usually heavily guarded, now the weather is stormy and unsettled.

Translation: Within the several passes of Yan Prefecture nearest to Qian Prefecture, which are usually heavily guarded, now they are stormy and unsettled.

Thus: 【31】 Within the several passes of Yan Prefecture nearest to Qian Prefecture, which are usually heavily guarded, now they are stormy and unsettled.

An assassination operation targeting these garrison commanders is quietly unfolding amidst turbulent undercurrents.

Translation: An assassination operation targeting these garrison commanders is quietly unfolding amid turbulent undercurrents.

Thus: 【32】 An assassination operation targeting these garrison commanders is quietly unfolding amid turbulent undercurrents.

Within the Iron Blood Pass, all is silent except for the occasional chatter of patrol squads and night watch soldiers breaking the stillness.

Translation: Inside Iron Blood Pass, all was silent except for the occasional chatter of patrol teams and night watch soldiers breaking the quiet.

Thus: 【33】 Inside Iron Blood Pass, all was silent except for the occasional chatter of patrol teams and night watch soldiers breaking the quiet.

Jiang Enbo, the famed brave and skilled commander of the Iron Blood Pass, is alone in his study reviewing military reports.

Translation: Jiang Enbo, the garrison commander of Iron Blood Pass renowned for his bravery and skill in battle, was alone in his study reviewing military reports.

Thus: 【34】 Jiang Enbo, the garrison commander of Iron Blood Pass renowned for his bravery and skill in battle, was alone in his study reviewing military reports.

He is unaware that the shadow of death has silently descended upon him.

Translation: Unaware that the shadow of death had silently descended upon him.

Thus: 【35】 Unaware that the shadow of death had silently descended upon him.

A black shadow swooped over the city walls like the wind and silently slipped into the pass.

Translation: A black shadow swept over the walls like wind, slipping silently into the pass.

Thus: 【36】 A black shadow swept over the walls like wind, slipping silently into the pass.

This is none other than the rare heavenly-master assassin of the Net, Black and White Xuanjian.

Translation: This was none other than the rare Cultivation expert among the Luowang assassins—Heibai Xuanjian.

Thus: 【37】 This was none other than the rare Cultivation expert among the Luowang assassins—Heibai Xuanjian.

He is dressed entirely in black, his face veiled in black gauze, wielding two longswords that flash with cold light; his movements are light and agile, like a ghost.

Translation: He wore all black, his face covered by a black veil, holding two longswords that flashed with cold light; his movements were light and agile, like a phantom.

Thus: 【38】 He wore all black, his face covered by a black veil, holding two longswords that flashed with cold light; his movements were light and agile, like a phantom.

Black and White Xuanjian sneaked around the pass, avoiding the sight of patrols and night guards, and silently arrived outside Jiang Enbo's study.

Translation: Heibai Xuanjian sneaked through the pass, avoiding the sight of patrol teams and night watch soldiers, and quietly arrived outside Jiang Enbo's study.

Thus: 【39】 Heibai Xuanjian sneaked through the pass, avoiding the sight of patrol teams and night watch soldiers, and quietly arrived outside Jiang Enbo's study.

He pressed himself against the wall, listened for any movement inside, confirmed only Jiang Enbo was present, then slowly drew his short sword.

Translation: He pressed himself against the wall, listened to the sounds inside, confirmed that only Jiang Enbo was present, then slowly drew his short sword.

Thus: 【40】 He pressed himself against the wall, listened to the sounds inside, confirmed that only Jiang Enbo was present, then slowly drew his short sword.

Inside the study, Jiang Enbo was fully focused on reviewing the military reports, unaware of the approaching danger.

Translation: Inside the study, Jiang Enbo was fully focused on reviewing the military report, noticing no sign of approaching danger.

Thus: 【41】 Inside the study, Jiang Enbo was fully focused on reviewing the military report, noticing no sign of approaching danger.

Suddenly, a faint sound of tearing air was heard.

Translation: Suddenly, a faint sound of tearing air came.

Thus: 【42】 Suddenly, a faint sound of tearing air came.

Jiang Enbo looked up alertly, only to see a cold flash shooting like lightning toward his throat.

Translation: Jiang Enbo raised his head alertly, only to see a cold light already shooting like lightning toward his throat.

Thus: 【43】 Jiang Enbo raised his head alertly, only to see a cold light already shooting like lightning toward his throat.

Jiang Enbo reacted swiftly, sidestepping to avoid this deadly blow.

Translation: Jiang Enbo reacted swiftly, sidestepping to avoid this deadly blow.

Thus: 【44】 Jiang Enbo reacted swiftly, sidestepping to avoid this deadly blow.

However, Black and White Xuanjian's movements were even more uncanny, clinging to Jiang Enbo's back like a shadow.

Translation: However, Heibai Xuanjian's movements were even more uncanny, sticking close to Jiang Enbo's back like a shadow.

Thus: 【45】 However, Heibai Xuanjian's movements were even more uncanny, sticking close to Jiang Enbo's back like a shadow.

His twin swords were like poisonous snakes, always ready to deliver a fatal strike.

Translation: His twin swords were like poisonous snakes, always ready to deliver a fatal strike.

Thus: 【46】 His twin swords were like poisonous snakes, always ready to deliver a fatal strike.

Jiang Enbo realized he had encountered a master, dared not be careless, and drew the long sword at his side.

Translation: Jiang Enbo realized he had encountered a master, dared not be careless, and drew the long sword at his side.

Thus: 【47】 Jiang Enbo realized he had encountered a master, dared not be careless, and drew the long sword at his side.

His long sword danced like the wind, blocking Black and White Xuanjian's fierce assault.

Translation: His long sword danced like wind, blocking Heibai Xuanjian's fierce assault.

Thus: 【48】 His long sword danced like wind, blocking Heibai Xuanjian's fierce assault.

Inside the study, blade and sword light intertwined; both combatants were agile, their moves vicious, each strike aimed at the other's vital points.

Translation: Inside the study, blade and sword light intertwined; both combatants were agile, their moves vicious, each strike aimed at the other's vital points.

Thus: 【49】 Inside the study, blade and sword light intertwined; both combatants were agile, their moves vicious, each strike aimed at the other's vital points.

However, Black and White Xuanjian is a heavenly-master assassin of the Net.

Translation: However, Heibai Xuanjian, as a Cultivation expert among the Luowang assassins,

Thus: 【50】 However, Heibai Xuanjian, as a Cultivation expert among the Luowang assassins,

This is something that Jiang Enbo, who has not reached the level of War God, cannot withstand.

Translation: was something that Jiang Enbo, who had not yet reached the War God level, could not withstand.

Thus: 【51】 was something that Jiang Enbo, who had not yet reached the War God level, could not withstand.

Jiang Enbo is brave and skilled in combat.

Translation: Jiang Enbo was brave and skilled in combat,

Thus: 【52】 Jiang Enbo was brave and skilled in combat,

However, he gradually fell at a disadvantage before Black and White Xuanjian's uncanny techniques and vicious moves.

Translation: but in the face of Heibai Xuanjian's uncanny footwork and vicious techniques, he gradually fell into a disadvantage.

Thus: 【53】 but in the face of Heibai Xuanjian's uncanny footwork and vicious techniques, he gradually fell into a disadvantage.

Seeing this, Black and White Xuanjian narrowed his eyes, instantly increased his offense, and his twin swords poured down like a torrential rain.

Translation: Seeing this, Heibai Xuanjian's eyes narrowed, and he instantly increased his offense, his twin swords pouring down like a rainstorm.

Thus: 【54】 Seeing this, Heibai Xuanjian's eyes narrowed, and he instantly increased his offense, his twin swords pouring down like a rainstorm.

Jiang Enbo struggled to resist, but was already unable to keep up.

Translation: Jiang Enbo struggled to resist, but was already unable to keep up.

Thus: 【55】 Jiang Enbo struggled to resist, but was already unable to keep up.

Finally, in a moment of carelessness, he was pierced in the chest by a sword from Black and White Xuanjian.

Translation: Finally, in a moment of carelessness, he was pierced in the chest by a sword from Heibai Xuanjian.

Thus: 【56】 Finally, in a moment of carelessness, he was pierced in the chest by a sword from Heibai Xuanjian.

"Pfft!" Jiang Enbo spat out a mouthful of blood, his body collapsing backward like a broken kite.

Translation: "Pfft!" Jiang Enbo spat out a mouthful of blood, his body collapsing backward like a broken kite.

Thus: 【57】 "Pfft!" Jiang Enbo spat out a mouthful of blood, his body collapsing backward like a broken kite.

"The Net... you actually..."

Translation: "Luowang... you actually..."

Thus: 【58】 "Luowang... you actually..."

He stared wide-eyed, unable to believe he was looking at the spider tattoo on Black and White Xuanjian's body.

Translation: He widened his eyes in disbelief, looking at the spider tattoo on Heibai Xuanjian's body.

Thus: 【59】 He widened his eyes in disbelief, looking at the spider tattoo on Heibai Xuanjian's body.

Hei Bai Xuan Jian coldly watched Jiang Enbo's falling silhouette, his heart without a ripple.

He swiftly put away his double swords, turned, and vanished into the night curtain.

At the same time, the Guardian Generals of other passes also suffered the same attack.

Inside Broken Cliff Pass.

Chu Wenji, the Guardian General known for his iron-blooded reputation, sat upright in the gate tower, with a military map and a cup of undrunk strong liquor placed on the table.

A lone lamp illuminated his resolute face.

Years of warfare had carved deep grooves into his brow, but his eyes remained as sharp as a hawk's.

Suddenly, a strange chill surged, causing Chu Wenji to shudder involuntarily.

He abruptly raised his head, only to see six black shadows flicker like ghosts upon the gate tower.

At that moment, they wore black clothes, their faces covered with veils, revealing only pairs of eyes as cold as blades.

Their steps were light and agile, as if a gust of wind could scatter them.

Yet these six, who appeared frail, concealed a terrifying power capable of destroying everything.

"Luowang Six Sword Slaves!"

He took a clear look at their appearance.

Chu Wenji's heart startled, and he instantly drew the sword at his waist.

He was tall and sturdy, his swordsmanship superb, having slain countless enemy commanders on the battlefield.

But facing the combined attack of the six top assassins whose fame had spread throughout the Great Qian Realm, he dared not be the slightest bit careless.

The Six Sword Slaves spoke no words, communicating through glances, and instantly reached an unspoken understanding.

His reaction speed was already extremely fast, yet before the Six Sword Slaves it seemed somewhat insufficient.

Zhen Gang launched the attack first; his form flashed, and he instantly appeared before Chu Wenji.

His sword technique was brutally forceful, each strike as if it would tear the air.

Chu Wenji swung his sword to block, but felt a tremendous force surge, causing him to involuntarily step back.

Duan Shui followed closely; his sword technique was strange and unpredictable, at times like a gentle stream entwining tenderly, at times like a ferocious flood beast surging tumultuously.

Chu Wenji struggled to cope, danger looming everywhere, and he barely managed to block the attacks of the two with all his strength.

However, more of the Sword Slaves had already launched their attacks.

Luan Shen's sword technique, like his name, had no discernible pattern, yet everywhere revealed deadly killing intent.

Zhuan Po and Mie Hun, this pair of twin sisters, had sword techniques that echoed each other, moving like ghosts around Chu Wenji.

Wang Liang lurked in the darkness, waiting for an opportunity, each attack impossible to guard against.

(End of Chapter)