Chapter 1854

Xiao Feng also accelerated along with it.

Translation: Xiao Feng also accelerated accordingly.

The clouds and mist gathered into human shapes, one after another, forming myriad postures in the mountains.

Translation: The clouds and mist gathered into human shapes, one after another, forming myriad poses in the mountains.

These figures were sometimes male, sometimes female, with varied postures, but all made a guiding gesture, their sense of direction very clear.

Note there is a comma after 'female', but we keep it. Translation: These figures were sometimes male, sometimes female, with varied postures, but all made a guiding gesture, their sense of direction very clear.

The two followed the direction they pointed, winding and twisting, passing through an invisible illusionary formation.

Translation: The two followed the direction they pointed, winding and twisting, passing through an invisible illusionary formation.

Xiao Feng multitasked, memorizing the postures of the cloud-people as he went, arranging them in his mind.

Translation: Xiao Feng multitasked, meanwhile memorizing the poses of those cloud-mist people as he went forward, arranging them in his mind.

One posture after another, after being arranged in order, seemed to carry an additional special meaning.

Translation: One pose after another, after being arranged in order, seemed to carry an additional special meaning.

"Daoist Zichen, do you feel these clouds and mist are still teaching us some kind of cultivation method?" he asked.

Translation: "Daoist friend Zichen, do you feel these clouds and mist are still teaching us some cultivation art?" he asked.

Han Zichen nodded slightly: "I feel it; their postures should be a guiding technique for training the body, possibly able to be brought back to the real world."

Translation: Han Zichen gave a slight nod: "I sense it; their poses should be a guiding technique for training the body, possibly able to be brought back to the real world."

"Hmm, I deduced it with my willpower; it seems quite high quality, I'll practice it offline when I have time." Xiao Feng said his discovery.

Translation: "Hmm, I deduced it with my willpower; it seems quite high quality. When I have free time I'll go offline to practice." Xiao Feng stated his discovery.

Han Zichen praised: "Brother Dao, your mind is meticulous; even while rushing you can remember what you see along the way, no wonder you can become the strongest."

Translation: Han Zichen praised: "Brother Dao, your mind is meticulous; even while rushing you can spare attention to remember what you see along the way—no wonder you can become the strongest."

Xiao Feng couldn't help but smile.

Translation: Xiao Feng couldn't help but smile.

This isn't meticulous thinking at all; it's just being bored out of one's mind!

Translation: What meticulous thinking? Clearly it's just being bored to death!

Following the cloud-people's guidance, the two flew low through the mountains for over twenty minutes; Xiao Feng memorized more than a hundred cloud-people postures and linked them into a complete set of movements.

Translation: Following the cloud people's guidance, the two flew low in the great mountains for over twenty minutes; Xiao Feng memorized over a hundred cloud people's poses and linked them into a complete set of movements.

This is indeed a guiding technique, significantly promoting the strengthening of the physical body.

Translation: This is indeed a guiding art; it has a considerable promoting effect on the strengthening of the Li Ti.

Moreover, its upper limit should be quite high, allowing practice to reach the realm of a master; even though he has now reached the peak of the supreme transcendence, it still retains some usefulness.

Translation: Moreover, its upper limit should be quite high; one can cultivate to the realm of the Controller. Even though he has now reached the peak of the peak among transcendents, it still retains some usefulness.

At this point, they had nearly reached the deepest part of Ancient Emperor Mountain.

Translation: At this point, they had nearly entered the deepest part of Ancient Emperor Mountain.

Again passing through the guidance of two cloud-people, the clouds and mist ahead gradually faded considerably.

Translation: After again passing through the guidance of two cloud people, the mist ahead gradually faded considerably.

But suddenly, the clouds and mist ahead shrank violently!

Translation: But suddenly, the mist ahead shrank sharply!

Unexpectedly, a male and a female figure appeared simultaneously, pointing in different directions!

Translation: Unexpectedly, a male and a female figure appeared simultaneously, pointing in different directions!

"Huh?"

Translation: "Huh?"

At this moment, both of them were stunned, hovering in midair.

Translation: At this, both were stunned, hovering in midair.

Although the previous cloud-people also had males and females, each time only one appeared, with directions that continuously connected.

Translation: Previously, the cloud people, although they could be male or female, only ever appeared one at a time, with directions always linking together.

But this time, however, a divergence appeared!

Translation: But this time, a divergence appeared!

Han Zichen exclaimed in surprise: "Does this mean we should split up, each taking a different path?"

Translation: Han Zichen exclaimed in surprise: "Does this mean we should split up, each taking a side?"

Xiao Feng frowned: "Seems so; it looks like the person we are to meet is not the same one."

Translation: Xiao Feng frowned: "Seems so; it looks like the person we are to meet is not the same one."

"Ugh..." Han Zichen's expression immediately turned bitter.

Translation: "Ugh..." Han Zichen's expression immediately turned bitter.

The ancient emperor Xiao Feng wishes to see is clear: it is Emperor Yu.

Translation: The Ancient Emperor Xiao Feng wishes to see is clear: Emperor Yu.

But hers is different.

Translation: Whereas hers is different.

This clearly indicates that the one she wishes to see is definitely not Emperor Yu!

Translation: This shows that what she wants to see is definitely not Emperor Yu!

Originally full of great anticipation, and overjoyed after obtaining permission to enter the mountain, she felt her spirits collapse on this final step of the journey.

Translation: Originally full of great anticipation, after obtaining permission to enter the mountain she was overjoyed, but on this final step her spirits collapsed.

Xiao Feng comforted: "Don't be so downcast; each emperor and senior here is not simple, and meeting any of them will bring great rewards."

Translation: Xiao Feng comforted: "Don't be so bitter; each emperor and senior here is not simple—seeing any one will bring great gains."

"Hmm... yes." Han Zichen quickly composed herself, daring not to show displeasure, fearing to offend the senior elders.

Translation: "Mm... yes." Han Zichen quickly composed herself, daring not to show displeasure, fearing to offend the senior experts.

Although some disappointment is inevitable in her heart, being able to enter is far better than not being able to enter.

Translation: Although she inevitably still felt a bit disappointed, being able to enter is far better than not being able to enter.

She said to Xiao Feng: "Brother Dao, let's part ways for now and meet again later."

Translation: She said to Xiao Feng: "Brother Dao, let's part for now and meet again later!"

Having spoken, she flew toward the direction indicated by the female-form cloud-person.

Translation: Having spoken, she flew toward the direction indicated by the female-shaped cloud person.

"Good luck." Xiao Feng said, and then proceeded in his own direction.

Translation: "Good luck." Xiao Feng said, then proceeded in his own direction.

This is the last cloud-person; although their directions differ, the distance between them won't stretch too far.

Translation: This was the last cloud person; although their directions differ, the distance between them won't stretch too far.

When the cloud-person disappeared behind them, the clouds and mist ahead had faded to almost nonexistent.

Translation: When the cloud person vanished behind them, the mist ahead had faded to almost nonexistent.

A tranquil deep mountain appeared ahead, with withered trees, old vines, waterfalls and streams, plus several simple thatched cottages halfway up the slope, forming a semicircle. The walls of the cottages hung with raincoats and bamboo hats; in front lay a stretch of yellow earth where a pear tree grew, accompanied by tables and chairs made of logs. Beside the clearing, a small vegetable plot was fenced with a wattle, containing half-harvested mustard greens, already showing signs of age.

Translation: A tranquil deep mountain appeared ahead, with withered trees, old vines, waterfalls and streams, etc.; several simple thatched cottages were situated on the mountainside, forming a semicircle. The walls of the cottages hung raincoats and bamboo hats; before them lay a stretch of yellow earth where a pear tree was planted, along with tables and chairs made of wooden posts. Beside the clearing, beside it, there is a small vegetable plot enclosed by a fence, inside which half-picked mustard greens lie, already showing some age.

This scene was not much different from that of a mountain farmhouse.

Translation: This scene is not much different from a mountain farmhouse.

But Xiao Feng understood; this was precisely the hermitage of Emperor Yu in the game.

Translation: But Xiao Feng understood, this is precisely Emperor Yu's hermitage in the game.

Before he even descended from the air, he clasped his hands and proclaimed loudly: "Junior Xiao Feng, I have come as promised to seek an audience with Your Majesty, the Human Emperor."

Translation: Before he even descended from the air, he clasped his hands and loudly said: "Junior Xiao Feng, having kept our appointment, I come to seek an audience with Your Majesty, the Human Emperor!"

The mountain was serene; he dared not use divine power to amplify his voice, speaking only at the volume of an ordinary person raising his voice slightly.

Translation: In the tranquil mountains, he dared not use divine power to project his voice, merely speaking at the volume of an ordinary person slightly raising their throat.

As his words faded, a response came from the central thatched cottage: "Emperor Yu is offline due to business; he has specially ordered us to receive this young friend."

Translation: As his words fell, a response came from the central thatched cottage: "Emperor Yu has gone offline for business; he specially ordered us to receive the young friend here."

Speaking of which, the doors of three thatched cottages swung open simultaneously, and out stepped three elders wearing simple gray robes.

Translation: Speaking, the doors of three thatched cottages opened simultaneously, and out walked three elders wearing plain gray robes.

Xiao Feng's expression stiffened.

Translation: Xiao Feng's expression stiffened.

Emperor Yu... has gone offline...

Translation: Emperor Yu... went offline...

Emperor Yu is offline due to business!

Translation: Emperor Yu has business and went offline!

Ah!

Translation: Ah!

What a modern term this is, to be used on an ancient emperor!

Translation: What modern terminology this is, actually being used on an ancient emperor's person!

Xiao Feng declared he could not accept it!

Translation: Xiao Feng expressed that he could not accept it!

You could have just said he's unavailable; why say he's offline? It ruins the image!

Translation: You say if you have business just not be here—why say "go offline"? It ruins the image!

But he dared not complain.

Translation: But he dared not complain.

Because he realized these three gray-clad elders were no ordinary folk either!

Translation: Because he discovered these three gray-clothed elders are not simple either!

Ancient Emperor Gaoyao

Translation: 【Ancient Emperor Gaoyao】

Level: 2100 (Venerable)

Translation: Level: 2100 (Venerable)

HP: Unknown (in the small world, venerables' HP is invisible)

Translation: HP: Unknown (the HP of Venerables in small worlds is always invisible)

Note: One of the Seven Ancient Emperors of Ancient Emperor Mountain

Translation: Note: One of the Seven Ancient Emperors of Ancient Emperor Mountain

The elder who spoke earlier is this very person; though he appears aged and simple, he is in fact one of the ancient sages, once a high minister of Emperor Yu, later after Yu's abdication he also served as a leader among sovereigns, leaving a bold mark in antiquity and being called the 'Origin of Law'.

Translation: The elder who spoke earlier is exactly this one; he appears aged and simple, but is actually also one of the ancient sages, once a heavy minister of Emperor Yu, later after Emperor Yu abdicated he also served as a leader emperor, leaving a bold stroke in ancient times, and is called the "Primordial Ancestor of Jurisprudence."

From the two thatched huts nearby emerged another two ancient emperors.

【Ancient Emperor·Bo Yi】

Level: 2100 (Venerable)

HP: Unknown

Note: One of the Seven Ancient Emperors of Ancient Emperor Mountain

【Ancient Emperor·Ji】

Level: 2100 (Venerable)

HP: Unknown

Note: One of the Seven Ancient Emperors of Ancient Emperor Mountain

The three elders' level information is completely identical, as if copied and pasted, only their names and appearances differ.

Xiao Feng found these names all familiar; in his impression, Bo Yi seemed not to have become an emperor, but rather served as a high official in West Yi Xia. However, he is also an ancestor of the later Qin that unified the world, likewise one of the ancient sages. The game world honoring him as an emperor also makes sense.

Furthermore…… a 2000-level Venerable can rightfully use the title "Emperor".

As for Ji, he is the ancestor of the Great Zhou, the God of the Five Grains, whose status in myth is extremely exalted.

These three elders were once close aides of Emperor Yu, possessing great strength; after enduring long ages, they still assist Emperor Yu, which is a fine tale.

Unfortunately…… few know of them; they have long retreated behind the scenes, no longer leaders of the Nine Provinces World or human civilization.

"Junior Xiao Feng, I have seen the three sages!"

Xiao Feng flew down to the ground and deeply bowed to the three ancient sages.

"No need to be polite, young friend," said Gaoyao, his aged face bearing a kind smile as he extended the invitation: "Come sit, Emperor Yu has asked us to treat you well. Everything here is simple, there's nothing good, just have a cup of coarse tea."

Drinking tea and such……

The tea Xiao Feng has drunk in the game is never ordinary; surely it's the same here!

He immediately replied, "Thank you, seniors, for the seat and tea!" Then he happily walked over and sat with the three elders at a table made from a large tree stump.