Chapter 291

Great Qin.

Translation: "Da Qin."

Compared to when Ye Yang arrived, the greatest change in the Great Qin world is the breakthrough in energy technology.

Translation: "Compared to when Ye Yang arrived, the greatest change in the Da Qin world lies in the breakthrough of energy technology!"

Finally, we can transition from mineral fuels to burning spiritual power—truly an inexhaustible resource.

Translation: "Finally, it can shift from mineral fuels to burning spiritual power! This is truly an inexhaustible resource!"

Machinery, vehicles, aircraft, heavy industry...

Translation: "Machinery, vehicles, aircraft, heavy industry……"

Everything can be powered by spiritual energy, replacing all former energy sources to keep machines running.

Translation: "Everything can be powered by spiritual energy instead of the original various energies, keeping machines running!"

This spiritual energy is actually derived directly from the world's extraction and conversion of primordial chaos.

Translation: "And this spiritual energy is transformed directly from the world's extraction of chaotic qi!"

After discovering these changes, Heaven's Way gave strong support. Although the Great Qin is merely the peak of a middle-thousand world, its spiritual energy density matches that of an ordinary great-thousand world. With no resource worries, it is naturally an age of technological explosion—countless ships lift off into space to explore new planets, and every kind of black technology, even unheard of by Shi Xuejin, is on full display.

Translation: "After discovering this place's changes, the Heavenly Dao gave even stronger support! Although Da Qin is merely the peak of a Medium Thousand World, its spiritual energy density is no less than that of an ordinary Great Thousand World! With resources worry-free, it is naturally an age of technological explosion! One after another, warships rise from the ground and fly into space to explore more planets! All kinds of, even the black tech that Shi Xuejin had never heard of, are fully displayed!"

Everyone knows the origin of all this.

Translation: "Everyone knows the origin of all this!"

The father of world spiritual energy studies—Hu Hai! This dynasty's scourge, after switching tracks, truly radiates unimaginable brilliance. Also worth noting, Ying Zheng's eldest son, Fu Su, is no pushover; he reversely utilized the energy conversion.

We need to parse: "The father of world spiritual energy studies—Hu Hai! This dynasty's scourge, after switching tracks, truly radiates unimaginable brilliance. Also worth mentioning, Ying Zheng's eldest son, Fu Su, is not to be underestimated; he reversely utilized the energy conversion."

Let's translate: "The father of world spiritual energy studies—Hu Hai! This dynasty's scourge, after switching tracks, truly radiates unimaginable brilliance! Also worth mentioning, the eldest son of Ying Zheng, Fu Su, is not to be underestimated! He reversely utilized the energy conversion!"

He has incorporated omnipresent gravity and radiation streams into cultivation methods; now he personally ventures into deep space, leading the fleets' voyages to seek new planets.

Translation: "He has incorporated the omnipresent gravity and ray currents into the cultivation method! Now he even personally ventures into deep space, leading the fleet's navigation to seek new planets! …"

Note the line ends with "……" maybe ellipsis. We'll keep as "…".

Upon hearing everything about this world, Shi Xuejin was so shocked he could hardly speak.

Translation: "Upon hearing all this about this world, Shi Xuejin was so shocked he couldn't speak!"

Is this Ying Zheng?

Translation: "Is this Ying Zheng?"

Is this the Great Qin?

Translation: "Is this Da Qin?"

Is this Hu Hai?

Translation: "Is this Hu Hai?"

Such doubts rose and fell continuously in his heart.

Translation: "Such confusions rose and fell continuously in his heart!"

He sought out Ying Zheng to ask about the crux of the matter.

Translation: "He sought out Ying Zheng to inquire about the crux of the matter!"

Everyone has a path to cultivate, everyone has a position to rise to; the world forever expands, advancing with vigor.

Translation: "Everyone has a path to cultivate, everyone has a position to rise! The world forever expands, forging ahead!"

Those capable can take charge! Once spiritual energy becomes a freely convertible power source, even ordinary people have thoroughly entered a comfortable life.

Translation: "Those capable can take charge! After spiritual energy transformed into a freely convertible energy, commoners also thoroughly entered a comfortable life!"

All kinds of spiritual fertilizers, growth-promoting elixirs, and more! Even ordinary farmers can live quite prosperously, with no need for cutthroat competition—overproduction?

Translation: "All kinds of spiritual fertilizers, growth-promoting spiritual medicines, and so on! Even if commoners just farm, they can live quite prosperously! Moreover, no need for cutthroat competition! Overproduction?"

This problem simply doesn't exist! If there's too much of something, just pack it onto a spaceship, treat it as living supplies, and leave the planet.

Translation: "This problem does not exist at all! If there's too much of something, pack it onto a spaceship, treat it as living supplies, and directly leave the planet!"

Alternatively, researchers can seek more effective conversion methods—for instance, spiritual medicine purification techniques. By passing a year's supply of a hundred plants through a series of complex devices, they can be transformed into century-old medicinal materials for cultivators to use. This perfectly solves the Great Qin's short‑term development prospects. 'Will strong cultivators enter this realm to preach?'

Translation: "Or let researchers find more effective conversion methods! For example, spiritual medicine purification technology! One hundred plants' worth of annual medicinal herbs, after conversion through a series of complex devices, can become century-old medicinal herbs for cultivators to use! This perfectly solves the short-term development prospect of Da Qin! 'Will strong cultivators enter this realm to preach?'"

Shi Xuejin couldn't help but think of the rewards from the Journey to the West.

Translation: "Shi Xuejin couldn't help but think of the rewards of the Journey to the West."

Other worlds might truly be mutually beneficial—but in the Great Qin…

Translation: "Other worlds may truly be mutually beneficial! But in Da Qin…"

"Heh, I think that after entering the Great Qin, any strong cultivator will become an obedient student, learning everything here!"

Translation: "\"Heh, I think after entering Da Qin, any strong cultivator will become an obedient student, learning everything here! \""

Shi Xuejin had met Ying Zheng and gained some experience from him.

Translation: "Shi Xuejin has met Ying Zheng and gained some experience from him!"

He was almost impatient to return, to follow the map and guide the Nine Provinces onto the correct path.

Translation: "He is almost impatient to return to the incident, to follow the map and lead Kyushu onto the correct path!"

Through the changes of the thirteen worlds, Shi Xuejin witnessed the inclusiveness of Heaven's Way.

Translation: "Through the changes of thirteen worlds, Shi Xuejin witnessed the Heavenly Dao's tolerance!"

Regarding this, he has already set aside most of his worries.

Translation: "Regarding this, he has already let go of most of his worries!"

Instead, he focuses on seizing the time to aid the development of the Nine Provinces—though Ye Yang has not yet emerged from seclusion, so he can only hold back his thoughts. Oh well.

Translation: "Turning his thoughts, he still wants to seize the time to aid Kyushu's development! However, Ye Yang hasn't left seclusion yet! He can only suppress his thoughts! Never mind!"

Anyway, we're just waiting; we might as well see what changes occur in all circles after the Journey to the West, when preaching begins. If things stay as they are now, they won't have much impact on this generation.

Translation: "Since it's all waiting anyway, better to see what changes occur in all realms after the Journey to the West, during the missionary period! If it remains as it is now, it won't greatly affect this generation!"

Even when returning to the Primordial Chaos, he can finally set his mind at ease.

Translation: "When returning to the Primordial Chaos, he can also completely set his mind at ease!"

……

Translation: "……"

Time flows slowly!

Translation: "The years drift by!"

Under the tight arrangements of many powerful figures, eighty years finally came to an end—Yuan Shoucheng had long died, yet similar Daoist practitioners of the arts are truly not hard to find.

Translation: "Under the tight arrangements of many powerhouses, eighty years finally came to an end! Yuan Shoucheng had long died! Yet similar fangshi Daoists are truly not hard to find!"

Three months ago! An elderly Daoist surnamed Zhang made a bet with the Jinghe Dragon King, predicting tomorrow's wind and rain and how much water there would be. The Jinghe Dragon King, in a fit of pride, dared to tamper with heavenly timing and was apprehended by heavenly troops.

Translation: "Three months ago! An old Daoist surnamed Zhang made a bet with the Jinghe Dragon King! Predicting tomorrow's wind and rain, how much water! The Jinghe Dragon King, in a fit of pride, daringly altered the heavenly timing on his own, and was detained by heavenly soldiers!"

No one knows what that old dragon was thinking!

Translation: "No one knows what this old dragon was thinking!"

It's just a matter of altering the heavenly timing; even asking his own ancestors wouldn't be a big deal. The primordial dragon, however weak and powerless, is still a Hunyuan Daluo—if he spoke up, the Heavenly Court would naturally grant this face. Yet the Jinghe Dragon King refuses.

Translation: "Merely changing the heavenly timing, going to ask his own ancestors, is no big deal! Even if the Ancestral Dragon is weak and solitary, he is still a Grand Luo of the Primordial Beginning! If he spoke, the Heavenly Court would naturally grant this face! Yet the Jinghe Dragon King insists otherwise!"

He entered a dream, seeking the Tang emperor's aid—but the Tang emperor only took it as a dream.

Translation: "He entered a dream, seeking aid from the Tang Emperor! But the Tang Emperor only took it as a dream!"

As expected, the dragon's head fell to the ground! The Jinghe Dragon King's resentful spirit then clung to the Tang emperor. All the mighty beings of the world watched what happened in the Tang dynasty. In their exchanges, they couldn't help but look westward—was it the West that clouded the Jinghe Dragon King's mind, leading him to so foolishly unleash the Heaven‑Earth Calamity?

Translation: "As expected, the dragon's head fell to the ground! Yet the Jinghe Dragon King's resentful spirit then clung to the Tang Emperor! All the mighty of the world watch what happens in the Tang Dynasty! In their communication, they cannot help but look westward! Did the Western Three Saints cloud the Jinghe Dragon King's mind, making him so foolishly unleash the Heaven-Earth Calamity?"

The Three Saints of the West appeared utterly innocent; the Welcoming Daoist spread his hands and spoke calmly.

Translation: "The Western Three Saints appear very innocent! The Welcoming Daoist spreads his hands, calmly speaking."

"What are we doing?"

Translation: "\"What are we doing? \""

"Except for that Daoist, whom we arranged!"

Translation: "\"Aside from that Daoist being arranged by us! \""

"All the other choices were made solely by that old dragon!"

Translation: "\"All the other choices were made solely by that old dragon! \""

The Jinghe Dragon King himself is just a blockhead!

Translation: "The Jinghe Dragon King himself is just a blockhead!"

Otherwise, how could he dare to entangle the Tang emperor, who is blessed by the aura of a human emperor?

Translation: "Otherwise, how could he dare to entangle the Tang Emperor, who is protected by the aura of a human emperor?"

Regardless of success or failure, this petty river king is surely doomed—his soul will scatter and dissipate.

Translation: "Regardless of success or failure, this little river king is surely doomed! It's the kind where soul and spirit scatter!"

The primordial dragon is depressed!

Translation: "The Ancestral Dragon is gloomy!"

The dragon race is inherently weak!

Translation: "The dragon clan is inherently weak!"

Now there's even such a fool, losing all face among the world's mighty—things will likely become even harder in the future.

Translation: "Now there's even such a fool, losing all face among the world's mighty! In the future, it will likely become even harder!"

Fortunately, the primordial qilin died early!

Translation: "Good thing the Ancestral Qilin died early!"

And his nemesis, the primordial phoenix, still hasn't gathered enough resources to be revived.

Translation: "And his nemesis, the Ancestral Phoenix, still hasn't gathered enough resources to revive even now!"

Others really have no deep grudge against him—after all, the later dragon race has become food for the privileged and a byword for mounts; who would deliberately go head‑to‑head with a mount?

Translation: "Others really have no deep grudge against him! After all, the later dragon clan has become food for the titled and a synonym for mounts! Who would deliberately go head-to-head with a mount?"

Therefore, hardly anyone will target the dragon race over this—the mighty beings' discussion of the Jinghe Dragon King amounts to just a few words; they're far more concerned about when Ye Yang will appear.

Translation: "Therefore, few will target the dragon clan over this! The many powerhouses' discussion of the Jinghe Dragon King amounts to just a few sentences! They care more about when Ye Yang will appear!"

And in what form will he judge this Journey to the West?

Translation: "And in what form he will judge this Journey to the West!"

……

Translation: "……"

Southern Danbu Continent.

Translation: "Southern Light Continent"

Great Bamboo Peak.

Translation: "Great Bamboo Peak"

The dust‑sealed door of the meditation chamber, closed for eighty years, slowly creaked open a crack—Ye Yang stepped out slowly.

Translation: "The Zen chamber door, sealed for eighty years, slowly opened a crack! Ye Yang stepped out slowly!"

Ancient and profound Dao resonance, using his form as a focal point, gently swayed around him—upon touching a flower cluster it suddenly blossomed, bursting with astonishing vitality; yet within less than ten centimeters another grove withered from the Dao, self‑immolating into ash. Witnessing the many anomalies produced by his lack of control, a hint of vicissitude flickered in Ye Yang's eyes. This seclusion lasted eight hundred thousand years; his cultivation has indeed successfully broken through.

Translation: "Ancient and profound Dao rhythms, with his form as the focal point, lightly wander around! Upon touching flower clusters, they suddenly bloom, bursting with astonishing vitality! Yet within less than ten centimeters, another thicket withers from the Dao, self-immolates, turning to ash! Observing the many phenomena arising from his lack of control, Ye Yang's eyes flickered with a hint of vicissitude! This seclusion lasted eight hundred thousand years! His cultivation has also successfully broken through!"

Primordial Origin Grand Ultimate Great Luo Golden Immortal Peak!

He actually tried to use the power of the Heaven and Earth Realm to go further! To behold the bearing of the Primordial Chaos Infinite Great Luo Golden Immortal Realm!

Unfortunately, complete failure! The power of the Great Thousand World is also insufficient! The Heaven and Earth Realm can only let Ye Yang advance further in his current realm, but it lacks the ability to let him break free of the shackles of a major realm!

Perhaps, only when the Heaven and Earth Realm advances further, becoming the Primordial Chaos Supreme Treasure!

The world contained within will become a top-tier Great Thousand World, even an Eternal True Realm!

Only then will the enhancement bring him a significant improvement! (End of chapter)