Chapter 147

The wandering soldiers near War City have disappeared, replaced by ordinary wild monsters of levels 45-55.

Translation: The wandering soldiers near War City have disappeared, replaced by ordinary wild monsters of levels 45-55.

Check: wandering soldiers wandering soldiers. ordinary wild monsters ordinary wild monsters. Keep numbers.

The entire city has been completely renewed under the power of the Divine Realm; looking from the city gate inward, the streets are bustling with people, and normal life has been restored.

Translation: The entire city has been renewed under the power of Shen Jie; looking from the city gate inward, the bustling crowds on the streets have returned to normal.

Note: Chengshi we translate as Chengshi per glossary. Shen Jie as Shen Jie. city gate city gate. bustling crowds on the streets bustling crowds on the streets. have returned to normal have returned to normal.

However, those residents are also somewhat chaotic, not like other main cities where shops are orderly. Many NPCs don't know why they are in their current positions, and are finding their way home.

Translation: However, those residents are also somewhat confused, unlike other main cities where shops are orderly; many NPCs don't know why they are in their current positions, and are finding their way home.

Check: main city main city. shops are orderly shops are orderly. many NPCs don't know why they are in their current positions many NPCs don't know why they are in their current positions. are finding their way home are finding their way home.

It's not hard to imagine that, in such an environment, once a large number of players flood in, many will surely encounter fortuitous events and stumble upon interesting quests.

Translation: It's easy to imagine that in such an environment, once a large number of players flood in, many will surely encounter fortuitous events and stumble upon interesting quests.

Xiao Feng and the others walked into the main city when a system prompt suddenly sounded.

Translation: Xiao Feng and the others entered the main city, when a system prompt suddenly sounded.

"Esteemed hero, welcome back to War City!"

Translation: "Esteemed hero, welcome back to War City!"

Afterwards, the NPC doors on the city streets all turned their gazes, their eyes full of gratitude.

Translation: Afterwards, the NPC doors on the city streets all turned their gazes, eyes full of gratitude.

Note: NPC doors likely NPC doors. We'll translate as NPC doors.

Even the NPC soldiers are the same!

Translation: Even the NPC soldiers are the same!

"Oh la!"

Translation: "Oh la!"

But "Oh la!" is an interjection expressing surprise or amusement. Could be "Oh la!" or "Oh wow!" We'll keep as "Oh la!" maybe "Oh la!" is okay. Could be "Oh la!" but we can just output "Oh la!" or "Oh la!" We'll output "Oh la!".

Xiao Feng felt honored and startled!

Translation: Xiao Feng felt overwhelmed with favor!

Not long ago he was still the kind of existence that NPC soldiers would scold upon seeing him, but now he has suddenly become the hero of War City's main stronghold!

Translation: Not long ago he was still the sort who got cursed at on sight by NPC soldiers, but now he has suddenly become the hero of War City!

Such a heaven‑shaking, earth‑shattering change left him somewhat at a loss for a while!

Translation: Such a world-shaking change left him momentarily at a loss!

"Quick look, it's the heroes who saved us!"

Translation: "Quick look, it's the heroes who rescued us!"

"They drove out the Abyssal Demon King and helped the War Temple lift the curse that was eroding our hearts!"

Translation: "They drove out the Abyss Demon King and helped the War Temple lift the curse that corroded our hearts!"

"They are our saviors~"

Translation: "They are our saviors~"

The NPC citizens cheered, each full of enthusiasm, and even a few little children handed them small wild flowers they had somehow obtained.

Translation: The NPC civilians cheered, each full of enthusiasm, and even several small children handed them little wild flowers they had somehow obtained.

"Tsk tsk, this is the treatment of a hero!" Xiao Feng said refreshedly.

Translation: "Tsk tsk, this is the treatment of a hero!" Xiao Feng said refreshedly.

Although the three Divine Emperors didn't feel such a great contrast, the feeling of being welcomed was also very comfortable.

Translation: Although Shen Di and the other two didn't feel such a great contrast, the feeling of being welcomed was also very pleasant.

The four of them entered the main city amidst the cheers and bustle of the NPC civilians, heading toward the lord's manor.

Translation: Amid the cheers and bustle of NPC civilians, the four entered the main city and headed toward Cheng Zhu Fu.

As they passed the temple, Xiao Feng saw that temple guards were already stationed at the entrance of the War Temple.

Translation: As they passed the temple, Xiao Feng saw that Temple Knights were already guarding the gate of the War Temple.

These knights no longer looked at him with the previous disgust, but because the Otto ancient curse had not yet been lifted, and he had also learned the Undead Torrent because of it, they were still not overly enthusiastic.

Translation: Those knights' gazes at him lacked the previous disgust, but because the Ao Tu Gu curse had not yet been lifted, and he had also learned Netherworld Flood, they were still not overly enthusiastic.

"Is Archbishop Isbon in the temple?" Xiao Feng asked casually.

Translation: "Is Grand Archbishop Yi Si Ben in the temple?" Xiao Feng asked casually.

The temple knight replied: "The Archbishop and the Divine Sword General are currently acting as city lord in the lord's manor, overseeing the city's reconstruction. Now only the Holy Spear General and the Battle Song Bishop are in the temple."

Translation: The Temple Knight replied: "The Grand Archbishop and the God Sword General are acting as city lord in Cheng Zhu Fu, overseeing the city's reconstruction. Now only the Holy Spear General and the Battle Song Archbishop are in the temple."

"Finding them should work too." Xiao Feng thought he would also clear the Otto ancient curse by the way, and thus plunged into the temple.

Translation: "Finding them should work too." Xiao Feng thought he might as well dispel the Ao Tu Gu curse, and thus plunged into the temple.

At this moment the temple had become resplendent with gold and azure, with no trace of its former dilapidation.

Translation: At this moment the temple had become resplendent with gold and azure, with no trace of its former dilapidation.

Several clergy members were tidying up the somewhat chaotic hall, preparing to go on duty in 12 hours to welcome the influx of Long Guo players.

Translation: Several clergy were tidying the somewhat chaotic hall, preparing to go on duty in 12 hours to welcome the influx of Dragon Kingdom players.

The Battle Song Bishop Telens was in the hall, and upon seeing Xiao Feng come, he proactively greeted: "Warrior Xiao Feng, is there anything you need help with?"

Translation: Battle Song Archbishop Tai Lun Si was in the hall; seeing Xiao Feng arrive, he proactively greeted: "Xiao Feng Warrior, is there anything you need help with?"

Xiao Feng got straight to the point: "Archbishop Isbon promised to remove my Otto ancient curse; I'm here to claim that promise."

Translation: Xiao Feng got straight to the point: "Yi Si Ben promised to dispel my Ao Tu Gu curse; I'm here to call in that promise."

"Oh, this... the Archbishop isn't here, but I can stand in for him." Telens directly ushered Xiao Feng into the rear hall.

Translation: "Oh, that… the Grand Archbishop isn't here, but I can stand in for him." Tai Lun Si directly ushered Xiao Feng into the rear hall.

In the rear hall, Holy Spear General Leo was soaking in the divine power pool to recover from his wounds.

Translation: In the rear hall, Holy Spear General Lei Li Ao was soaking in the Divine Power Pool to recover from his wounds.

He was especially badly wounded, wrapped up like a mummy, soaking in shallow divine power pool water, looking as if he could die at any moment.

Translation: He was especially badly wounded, wrapped up like a mummy, soaking in shallow Divine Power Pool water, looking as if he might die at any moment.

"Rebel warrior Xiao Feng, you've come." Seeing Xiao Feng enter, he opened his mouth and spoke weakly.

Translation: "Rebel Warrior Xiao Feng, you've come." Seeing Xiao Feng enter, he opened his mouth and spoke weakly.

Seeing Leo in that miserable state, Xiao Feng couldn't help but say: "I originally wanted to challenge you a bit to fulfill our earlier pact in the Godfall Lands, but seeing how badly you're injured, I'll beat you another day."

Translation: Seeing Lei Li Ao in that miserable state, Xiao Feng couldn't help but chuckle: "I originally wanted to challenge you a bit, to fulfill our earlier pact in the God Fallen Land. Given how badly you're hurt, I'll beat you another day."

Leo: ……

Translation: Lei Li Ao: ……

Under normal circumstances, Leo would surely scoff at this.

Translation: Normally, Lei Li Ao would surely scoff at this.

But now he knows Xiao Feng has mastered the Transcendence skill and can even heavily wound the demon king; this strength is no joke, and given his severely wounded body, if they really fought he would almost certainly be defeated.

Translation: But now he knows Xiao Feng has mastered the Transformation Realm skill and can even heavily wound a demon king; such strength is no joke—given his severely wounded body, if they really fought he'd almost certainly be killed.

So Leo could only stay silent, pretending not to hear, completely cowardly.

Translation: So Lei Li Ao could only stay silent, pretending not to hear, completely cowardly.

"Warrior Xiao Feng, after cleansing yourself with the divine pool water, the Otto ancient curse will fade." Telens reminded.

Translation: "Xiao Feng Warrior, after cleansing yourself with Divine Power Pool water, the Ao Tu Gu curse will fade." Tai Lun Si reminded.

Xiao Feng didn't hesitate, jumping straight into the divine pool and sharing the shallow water with Leo.

Translation: Xiao Feng said nothing more, directly leaping into the Divine Power Pool to share its shallow water with Lei Li Ao.

The divine pool water is very unique, capable of removing any negative status.

Translation: Divine Power Pool water is very unique; it can remove all negative statuses.

As soon as he jumped in, the Otto ancient curse dissipated immediately.

Translation: As soon as he jumped in, the Ao Tu Gu curse dissipated instantly.

This debuff that had accompanied him for over four days has finally been resolved.

Translation: This debuff that had accompanied him for over four days was finally resolved.

To be honest, Xiao Feng is somewhat reluctant to let it go, having grown attached to the curse!

Translation: Frankly speaking, Xiao Feng almost felt reluctant to lose it—he'd grown attached to the curse!

Without it, the city guard NPCs will never again tell him to "get lost"!

Translation: Without it, the city guard NPCs will never again tell him to "get lost"!

"You have been nourished by the divine pool water; your affinity with the gods has increased!" the system prompted.

Translation: "You have been nourished by Divine Power Pool water; your affinity with the gods has increased!" the system prompted.

After the cleaning was finished, Telens's attitude became much friendlier.

Translation: After the cleansing, Tai Lun Si's attitude became much friendlier.

"Warrior Xiao Feng, hurry to the lord's manor to see the Archbishop; they're waiting for you!" he said enthusiastically.

Translation: "Xiao Feng Warrior, hurry to Cheng Zhu Fu to see the Grand Archbishop; they're waiting for you!" he said enthusiastically.

This means the next part of the main storyline quest is coming up soon!

Translation: This means the next part of the main storyline quest is coming up soon!

"Thanks for the info, I'm heading there now!"

Translation: "Thanks for the heads-up, I'm going now!"

Xiao Feng bade farewell to Telens and Leo, left the temple, and rushed straight to the lord's manor with the Divine Emperors.

Translation: Xiao Feng bade farewell to Tai Lun Si and Lei Li Ao, left the temple, and rushed straight to Cheng Zhu Fu with Shen Di and the others.

The gates of the lord's manor were open, with a few soldiers who had just returned to duty standing guard.

Translation: The gates of Cheng Zhu Fu were open, with a few soldiers who had just returned to duty standing guard.

Seeing Xiao Feng and his group approach, they shouted respectfully: "Welcome, heroes!" and let them through without needing to report.

Translation: Seeing Xiao Feng and company approach, they shouted respectfully, "Welcome, heroes!" and let them through without needing to report.

The lord's manor has also been completely renewed; the gray‑black stains on the floor have disappeared, leaving only neat floor tiles and verdant potted plants.

Translation: Cheng Zhu Fu has also been renewed; the gray-black stains on the floor are gone, leaving only neat floor tiles and green potted plants.

Now there are few people in the lord's manor, no servants, just a few officials walking inside.

Translation: Cheng Zhu Fu now has few people, no servants, just a few officials heading inside.

Xiao Feng and his group followed the officials to the council hall.

Translation: Xiao Feng and the others followed the officials to the Council Hall.

Just as they entered, Archbishop Isbon saw them, waved, and said: "Warrior Xiao Feng, come over quickly; I have a matter I'd like to entrust to you."

Translation: As they entered, Yi Si Ben spotted them, waved, and said: "Xiao Feng Warrior, come over quickly; I have a matter I'd like to entrust to you."

"What is it?" Xiao Feng knew it was a big task and immediately went over.

Translation: "Oh? What matter?" Xiao Feng, knowing it was a major task, immediately went over.

Isbon only called his name; the Divine Emperors and others were not on the mission candidate list.

Translation: Yi Si Ben called only his name; Shen Di and the others were not on the task candidate list.

However, they were thick‑skinned and followed along as well.

Translation: But they were thick-skinned and came along as well.

On the conference table in the council hall lay a map; when Xiao Feng came over, Yīsīběn pointed to one location and said: "The Second War God has just issued a divine edict, saying that the Shen Jie has discovered that the Abyssal Demon Clan has already stationed troops at the border several months ago, intending to invade the Zhu Shen Da Lu. The Demon King Mǐhè'ěr is merely their vanguard; there are more demon powerhouses gathering in these places, and they will launch a war soon."

Xiao Feng glanced at the map.

This is a planar map of Zhu Shen Da Lu, richer than the world map that comes with the system.

The system map can only view currently opened areas, such as the eight main cities of the international server, while the unopened level‑2 and level‑1 main cities are completely shrouded in mist.

This one, however, allows a clear view of the layout of the entire Zhu Shen Da Lu!

Zhu Shen Da Lu overall takes the shape of the Chinese character "person", with the left and right strokes being land; the left side (west) has larger land, the international server; the right side (east) is slightly smaller, the Long Guo server.

Six level‑2 main cities and three level‑1 main cities are respectively scattered on the left and right sides.

The three level‑2 cities in the west are: Destruction City, Slaughter City, and Guard City.

The three level‑2 cities in the east are: War City, Death City, and Life City.

Additionally, there are three level‑1 main cities.

One is called Fate City, located in the west.

One is called Time City, located in the east.

The last level‑1 main city is named Soul Holy City, situated at the junction of the left and right strokes; looking at the map, it should be on a massive mountain range.

Outside the left‑and‑right‑stroke continent lies a azure sea.

Inward from the left and right strokes is the Abyssal World.

The Abyss is a tract of sunken land, with an elevation of -10,000 meters, but without seawater—just depressed land.

This world seems to lack north and south poles, is not planet‑shaped, and seawater cannot flow into the Abyss, thus forming two starkly opposed camps.

At this moment, the location pointed to by Yisiben is three border points on the eastern half of the continent, near War City, Long Xue Cheng, and Storm City.

These three places also have specific names: Ash Plains, Hero's Forest, and Coldwind Mountain Range, representing battlefields of three different terrains.

"What can I do?" Xiao Feng asked.