Chapter 975

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This battle was a great victory!

Beside him, a hunched old man appeared, with an extremely dark chain swirling around him like a black dragon.

Luo Jin Laozi gave a slight nod to the hunched old man, "Deceitful Spirit Ancestor."

The hunched old man gave a slight bow.

In the next instant, a black-robed man appeared on Luo Jin Laozi's other side; his form was eerie, though humanoid, upon closer look he was a piece of withered spirit wood, emitting a strange aura utterly unlike that of the World Tree, and he let out a sinister cold laugh, "Luo Jin, you did well this time."

Luo Jin Laozi gave a slight nod.

Translation: "Luo Jin Laozi nodded slightly."

This person is none other than another supreme ancestor of the Deceitful Palace, Hetiansha; in that previous battle, it was he who beat Langya Yuan until he vomited blood.

Translation: "This person is another supreme ancestor of the Deceitful Palace, Hetiansha; in that previous battle, it was he who beat Langya Yuan until he vomited blood."

【18】

Hiss—

Within the hall, several projections of power manifested.

Within the hall, several projections of power appeared.

All who came are supreme ancestors of the various branches of the Deceitful Palace!

Translation: "All who came were the supreme ancestors of the various branches of the Deceitful Palace!"

Their strength is only below the Dark Sorrow Ancestor alone, yet above countless people of the Deceitful Palace!

Several people bowed to each other, their faces lit with the joy of victory, and then they turned their gaze toward the Dark Sorrow Ancestor in the darkness.

Translation: "They exchanged bows, their faces lit with the joy of victory, then turned their gazes toward the Dark Sorrow Ancestor in the darkness."

The Dark Sorrow Ancestor turned his back to the crowd, spoke slowly, his voice like two rough pieces of wood rubbing together, sending chills down one's spine.

Translation: "The Dark Sorrow Ancestor faced away from the crowd, slowly speaking; his voice sounded like two rough pieces of wood rubbing together, sending chills down one's spine."

Although this battle forced Everlasting Heaven to close its borders, it's still not enough!

Translation: "'This battle, although it forced Endless Heaven to close its borders, is still not enough!'"

Lu Xuan has already emerged; though he has not yet recovered, with his mastery of the Dao, returning to his peak is only a matter of time. We cannot harbor any fluke mentality; we must crush all hope of his rise in the cradle.

"Lu Xuan has already emerged; though he has not yet recovered, with his mastery of the Dao, returning to his peak is only a matter of time. We cannot harbor any fluke mentality; we must crush all hope of his rise in the cradle."

Upon hearing this, Hetiansha Ancestor said, "Success also comes from the World Tree, failure also from the World Tree! The World Tree's Dao imprint separates the upper realms from the upper realms; we also wish to directly annihilate the not-yet-risen Lu Xuan in the lower realms, but we cannot descend to the lower realms! This is not a solution!"

Many ancestors furrowed their brows.

Translation: "Many ancestors furrowed their brows."

Lu Xuan's past might inspired awe, making him utterly invincible!

Translation: "Lu Xuan's former might inspired awe, making him utterly unbeatable!"

Not long ago, when Elder Mo Sha reported, Lu Xuan was merely a low-level Star Sovereign realm cultivator; now he can actually slay a Questioning Dao realm cultivator in an instant!

Such a speed of re-cultivation makes them tremble with fear.

Translation: "Such a speed of re-cultivation made them tremble with fear."

They have little time left.

Translation: "Little time remains for them."

Luo Jin Laozi said, "If Lu Xuan does not appear, we will force him to appear! In this lifetime, Lu Xuan has actually taken disciples; it is heard that he dotes on them greatly. If we could capture one of his disciples, perhaps we could lure him out."

Translation: "Luo Jin Laozi said, 'If Lu Xuan does not appear, we will force him to appear! In this life Lu Xuan has actually taken disciples; it is heard that he dotes greatly on his disciples. If we could capture one of Lu Xuan's disciples, perhaps we could lure him out!'"

In the previous battle in the lower realm's Deceitful Realm, it was they who forced Lu Xuan to enter the Deceitful Realm; otherwise, Lu Xuan would have continued to remain hidden and ultimately dealt us a fatal blow.

Translation: "'In the previous battle in the lower realms' Deceitful Realm, they forced Lu Xuan to enter the Deceitful Realm; otherwise Lu Xuan would have continued hiding and eventually dealt us a fatal blow!'"

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement, even the Dark Sorrow Ancestor showing some assent and speaking up.

Translation: "Upon hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement; even the Dark Sorrow Ancestor showed some assent and spoke."

Not bad; the destruction of the lower realm's Deceitful Realm is like mending the pen after losing the sheep, not too late. To exterminate Lu Xuan is a must!

Translation: "'Not bad, the destruction of the lower realms' Deceitful Realm has allowed us to mend the fold after losing the sheep; it's not too late. To exterminate Lu Xuan is a must!'"

The Deceitful Spirit Ancestor frowned and said, "The problem is how to force Lu Xuan to reveal himself."

Translation: "The Deceitful Spirit Ancestor frowned and said, 'The problem is how to force Lu Xuan to reveal himself?'"

Luo Jin Laozi said, "Either we break through Everlasting Heaven and capture the Spirit Martial Great Emperor and his allies, or Lu Xuan's disciple appears outside Everlasting Heaven and we seize them."

Translation: "Luo Jin Laozi said, 'Either we breach Endless Heaven and capture the Spirit Martial Emperor and his companions, or Lu Xuan's disciples appear outside Endless Heaven and we seize them!'"

The Deceitful Spirit Ancestor said, "Lu Xuan's disciples would likely hide in Everlasting Heaven and not come out! Everlasting Heaven occupies the core of the World Tree; although the World Tree has withered, it can still provide Everlasting Heaven with vast amounts of Dao power."

Translation: "The Deceitful Spirit Ancestor said, 'Lu Xuan's disciples likely hide within Endless Heaven and refuse to come out! Endless Heaven occupies the core of the World Tree; although the World Tree is withered, it can still provide Endless Heaven with vast amounts of Dao power.'"

Now that Everlasting Heaven is sealed, it can constantly consume the World Tree's power, but when it will finally give out is unknown.

Translation: "'Now that Endless Heaven has sealed its borders, it can constantly drain the World Tree's power, but it is unknown when they will finally fail to hold up.'"

A moment of silence passed.

Translation: "A moment of silence passed."

Luo Jin Laozi said, "The only viable option now is

Translation: "Luo Jin Laozi said, 'The only viable option now is to slaughter the external Lesser Heavenly Domains, accelerating the World Tree's destruction, or to meddle in Azure Abyss Heaven and Misty Cloud Heaven. If Azure Abyss Heaven and Misty Cloud Heaven fall, Endless Heaven will surely suffer.'"

This is an utterly vicious plot, yet everyone's eyes lit up.

Translation: "This is an incredibly vicious plot, yet everyone's eyes lit up."

【70】

Translation: "The Dark Sorrow Ancestor's voice echoed faintly, 'This is feasible, but we must not let the lords of Azure Abyss Heaven and Misty Cloud Heaven detect any clues.'"

"Lord Huang Zhen of Qingming Heaven wants to join our ship with Gu Yuan Heaven and leave the World Tree; that would suit his tastes, we could use him. However, he has recently grown close to Gu Yuan Heaven and seeks the Nine Transformations Battle Gu. He seems driven by greed, but his mind is actually meticulous; if we are to execute this plan, we need to paralyze him!"

Translation: "'The lord of Azure Abyss Heaven, Huang Zheng, wishes to join our vessel with Gu Origin Heaven, leaving the World Tree; this plays right into his preferences, so we can use him. However, he has recently grown close to Gu Origin Heaven, seeking the Nine-turn Battle Gu. He appears greedy, but is actually meticulous; if we are to carry out this plan, we need to numb him!'"

【74】

Translation: "'The lord of Endless Heaven, Nalan Potian, claims independence from the struggles of the myriad heavens; he is a life‑loving, death‑fearing shortsighted fool. He neither cooperates with the Deceitful Palace nor Gu Origin Heaven, nor with Endless Heaven itself. Thus he is rather difficult to deal with.'"

Everyone nodded.

Translation: "Everyone nodded."

【78】

Translation: "The Dark Sorrow Ancestor's assessment of the two was unbiased."

A moment later.

Translation: "After a moment."

【82】

Translation: "The Dark Sorrow Ancestor said, 'Then let Luo Jin continue to pressure Endless Heaven; if necessary, your true self may act, and if Qi Chun Jing gives an opportunity, directly slay Qi Chun Jing!'"

"Ebony Sha, you handle the affairs of Qingming Heaven; if you can make Huang Zhen let his guard down and swiftly destroy Qingming Heaven, that would be good."

Translation: "'Hetiansha, you handle the affairs of Azure Abyss Heaven; if you can make Huang Zheng let his guard down and swiftly topple Azure Abyss Heaven, that would also be good.'"

【86】

Translation: "'Deceitful Spirit, you will slaughter those Lesser Heavenly Domains!'"

As the voice fell, several elders nodded, "As you command!"

Translation: "As the words fell, several ancestors nodded, 'Yes, sir!'"

……

Translation: "……" (ellipsis). We'll keep as "……".

【92】

Translation: "Endless Heaven."

In the imperial dynasty's main hall, Yang Ling'er and Ji Fuyao, among others, had already studied the star domain map of Qingming Heaven for several days.

Translation: "In the imperial hall, Yang Ling'er and Ji Fuyao, among others, had studied the star‑domain map of Azure Abyss Heaven for several days."

【96】

Translation: "They had already made a decision."

Ji Fuyao said, "Ling'er junior sister, we will also accompany you."

Translation: "Ji Fuyao said, 'Ling'er junior sister, we will also accompany you.'"

【100】

Translation: "Yang Ling'er felt some worry, 'But… this is too dangerous; this is my own affair.'"

Ji Fuyao smiled charmingly, taking Yang Ling'er's jade hand, "You are not alone."

Translation: "Ji Fuyao smiled sweetly, taking Yang Ling'er's jade hand, 'You are not alone.'"

【104】

Translation: "Qingqiu also placed her jade hand upon Yang Ling'er's hand."

Yang Xuan and Ye Chen, Wuwo placed his hand on Qingqiu's hand.

【107】

Yang Xuan and Ye Chen, Wuwo placed his hand upon Qingqiu's hand.

【112】

We'll need to decide later for glossary.

Xiaoyaozi and Xiao Liang also placed their hands on Yang Xuan's hand.

Translation: "Xiaoyaozi and Xiao Liang also placed their hands upon Yang Xuan's hand."

【116】

Translation: "Ye Chen laughed and said, 'Now I understand my master's meaning; he simply wants us to go to Azure Abyss Heaven and cause a great disturbance.'"

Yang Xuan said, "If you go to Qingming Heaven alone, once the turmoil of the Dao Source Fruit arises, they will immediately be able to pinpoint you. We will act in separate ways to help conceal your whereabouts."

Translation: "Yang Xuan said, 'If you go to Azure Abyss Heaven alone, once the Dao Source Fruit turmoil arises, you will be immediately located. We will act separately to help conceal your whereabouts.'"

【120】

Translation: "Qi Chun Jing pondered, 'That would also be good.'"

A moment later.

Translation: "After a moment."

【124】

Translation: "Yang Ling'er pointed to the border region of Azure Abyss Heaven, her face showing unexpected joy, 'At this border, I once inscribed a superior formation pattern; if we can obtain the Dao Source Fruit and activate that superior formation pattern, we can strip away a portion of Azure Abyss Heaven's Dao power.'"

As her jade hand gently slid.

Translation: "As her jade hand slid lightly."

We need to output translation for each.

Translation: "In the border region of Azure Abyss Heaven appeared a circle of brilliant patterns."

I never expected that the arrangements made back then would actually be usable today.

Yang Ling'er's beautiful eyes glimmered.

Originally, she had intended to inscribe a supreme formation pattern across the entire heavenly domain of Never-ending Heaven, but one day she sensed the disappearance of Lord Lu's aura, so she could only descend to the lower realm to search for Lord Lu; unexpectedly, tremendous upheavals occurred in both the upper and lower realms, completely beyond her control.

Several people discussed briefly.

Yang Ling'er said, "I will go to the eastern region of Azure Deep Heaven."

Yang Xuan immediately said, "Ling'er, I will go with you."

……

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