Chapter 1871

Uh... I just had an urgent matter and wanted to make a quick trip to the Void Sea. Fellow Daoist Xiao Feng happened to be traveling with me, but you all misunderstood us. Actually, we're on good terms and have no grudge." said the Blackwater Divine Turtle.

Translation: "Uh... I just had an urgent matter and wanted to return to the Void Sea for a trip. Fellow Daoist Xiao Feng happened to be on the same route, but you all misunderstood us. Actually we are on good terms and have no grudge." said the Black Water Divine Turtle.

We need to keep it concise but include all info. Ensure we don't add extra meaning. Let's produce:

"Uh... I just had an urgent matter and wanted to return to the Void Sea for a trip. Fellow Daoist Xiao Feng happened to be on the same route, but you all misunderstood us. Actually we are on good terms and have no grudge." said the Black Water Divine Turtle.

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The three Ancestor Gods expressed doubt.

Translation: Three Ancestor Gods expressed doubt.

An urgent matter?

Translation: Urgent matter?

How urgent does it have to be to need to rush using the Blood Escape Technique?

Translation: How urgent must one be to need to rush using the Blood Escape Technique?

Did your parents have a second child, or did your wife, whom you left thirty thousand years ago, become pregnant?

Translation: Is it that your parents had a second child, or your wife who left home thirty thousand years ago became pregnant?

Lao Gui, don't be afraid—just say what's on your mind. The four of us together, he's just a mere god king; he can't stir up any big waves. If you're threatened, speak up, relying on our old friendship from studying the Dao together at the Blackwater Dao Academy, we'll still help you out." said the Scallop Ancestor God.

Translation: "Old Turtle, don't be scared; just say what's wrong. The four of us together, that mere God King can't stir up any big waves. If you're threatened, just speak up—based on our past friendship from listening to the Dao together at the Black Water Dao Hall, we should still help." said the Scallop Ancestor God.

We decided to translate the nickname as Lao Gui (romanized) because it is used as a name.

Thus line 6: "Lao Gui, don't be scared; just say what's wrong. The four of us together, that mere God King can't stir up any big waves. If you're threatened, just speak up—based on our past friendship from listening to the Dao together at the Black Water Dao Hall, we should still help." said the Scallop Ancestor God.

Using Lao Gui for the nickname is acceptable per the rule.

Other occurrences of the nickname in lines 30, 45, and 59 will also be translated as Lao Gui.

The Blackwater Divine Turtle hurriedly said, 'No, no, don't joke around. Fellow Daoist Xiao Feng is a very kind person; not long ago he helped me take down that foolish Red Giant Power Demon. If it weren't for my low status, I'd really like to call him my friend!'

Translation: "No, no, don't joke," the Black Water Divine Turtle hurriedly said. "Fellow Daoist Xiao Feng is a very friendly person; a few days ago he even helped me kill that foolish Red Giant Power Demon. If my status weren't too low, I'd say he's my friend!"

We need to keep all info. Let's produce:

"The Black Water Divine Turtle hurriedly said, 'No, no, don't joke. Fellow Daoist Xiao Feng is a very friendly person; a few days ago he even helped me kill that foolish Red Giant Power Demon. If my status weren't too low, I'd say he's my friend!'"

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The Black Water God Turtle hurriedly said: "No, no, don't joke, Fellow Daoist Xiao Feng is a very friendly person; not long ago he even helped me take down that foolish Red Mighty Power Demon. If it weren't for my low status, I'd really like to say he's my friend!"

What a fellow! You're a senior Ancestor God and you're saying your status is low?" Da Sha Yu exclaimed in disbelief.

Translation: "What a fellow! You, a senior Ancestor God, say your status is low?" the Big Shark directly doubted.

We decided to use Da Sha Yu as the nickname for the shark. So the line translates to: "What a fellow! You, a senior Ancestor God, say your status is low?" Da Sha Yu directly doubted.

We will translate the exclamation as "What a fellow!".

Thus: "What a fellow! You, a senior Ancestor God, say your status is low?" Da Sha Yu directly doubted.

The Jellyfish Ancestor God was even more incredulous: 'Just him, a mere god king, killing the Red Giant Power Demon? You could easily scold it to death!'

Translation: The Jellyfish Ancestor God even more disbelieved: "Just him, a mere God King, killing the Red Giant Power Demon? You yourself are enough to scold it to death!"

We need to keep tone. Let's produce: "The Jellyfish Ancestor God was even more disbelieving: 'Just him, a mere God King, killing the Red Giant Power Demon? You yourself are enough to scold it to death!'"

The Scallop Ancestor God advised, 'Lao Gui, stop spouting nonsense—quickly tell us what's really going on!'

Translation: The Scallop Ancestor God advised: "Lao Gui, stop spouting nonsense; quickly tell us what's going on!"

Xiao Feng was left speechless.

Translation: Xiao Feng was speechless for a moment.

The Ghost Fish Clan is surprisingly united; seeing the Blackwater Divine Turtle seemingly being hunted, they relentlessly press on.

Translation: The Ghost Fish Tribe is quite united; seeing the Black Water Divine Turtle seemingly being chased, they relentlessly press on.

He was about to say a few words.

Translation: He was about to say a few words.

At that moment, a furious roar rang out from not far away: 'Damn it, I was wondering why the Red-haired Orangutan's signal suddenly went silent—turns out you lot killed it! You bunch of stinking fish and shrimp, dare to slay the personal disciple of my clan's Qilin Beast God? I can tell you don't want to stick around in the heavenly battlefield any longer!'

Translation: At that moment, an angry roar came from nearby: "Damn it, I was wondering why the Red-haired Orangutan's aura suddenly went silent—turns out you killed it! You bunch of stinking fish and shrimp, dare to kill my clan's Kirin Beast God's direct disciple? I see you don't want to stay in the Myriad Heavens Battlefield!"

We will translate the animal name as Red-haired Orangutan and the phrase as stinking fish and shrimp.

Thus: "At that moment, an angry roar came from nearby: 'Damn it, I was wondering why the Red-haired Orangutan's aura suddenly went silent—turns out you killed it! You bunch of stinking fish and shrimp, dare to kill my clan's Kirin Beast God's direct disciple? I see you don't want to stay in the Myriad Heavens Battlefield!'"

Before the sound even faded, a figure burst forth from not far away, transforming into a colossal beast tens of thousands of meters tall.

Translation: Before the sound even faded, a figure burst out from not far away, transforming into a colossal beast tens of thousands of meters high.

We will translate the phrase meaning 'tens of thousands of meters high' as tens of thousands of meters high.

It was a rhinoceros with a single horn on its head, an Ancestor God from the Wilderness Beast Clan, with a formidable aura and a strength level of 1930, slightly stronger than Scallop Ancestor Mountain.

Translation: That was a rhinoceros with a single horn on its head, an Ancestor God of the Wilderness Beast Clan; its aura was quite impressive, with a strength level of 1930, slightly stronger than Scallop Ancestor Mountain.

We will translate the phrase meaning 'strength level of 1930' as strength level of 1930.

Xiao Feng's expression stiffened.

Translation: Xiao Feng's expression stiffened.

It seems the Blackwater Divine Turtle inadvertently leaked his 'secret'?

Translation: It seems the Black Water Divine Turtle inadvertently leaked his "secret"?

When he previously killed the Red Giant Power Demon, he showed no hesitation, wasn't afraid of the Qilin Beast God, and even hoped the Qilin Beast God would step forward to avenge its disciple, so he could then slay the opponent, obtain the Qilin Beast's precious blood, and use it to comprehend the Battle Body.

Translation: When he killed the Red Giant Power Demon earlier, he didn't hesitate, wasn't afraid of the Kirin Beast God, and even hoped the Kirin Beast God would step up to avenge its disciple, so he could then slay it and obtain the Kirin Treasure Blood to comprehend the Battle Body.

We will translate the term as comprehend the Battle Body.

But this is merely his personal opinion; normally, if someone were to kill a Venerable's disciple, they'd certainly keep it secret!

Translation: But that's just his personal thought; normally, if someone killed a Venerable's disciple, they'd definitely have to keep it secret!

Blackwater Divine Turtle... is this intentional, or is he just a clueless idiot?

Translation: Black Water Divine Turtle... is this intentional, or just pure foolish cluelessness?

Lao Xiniu, what do you want!

Translation: "Old Rhinoceros, what do you want!"

We will translate the nickname as Lao Xiniu, giving: "Lao Xiniu, what do you want!"

The Scallop Ancestor God snorted coldly; the three powerhouses simultaneously released their pressure, standing toe-to-toe with the rhinoceros that was tens of thousands of meters tall.

Translation: The Scallop Ancestor God snorted coldly; the three major powerhouses simultaneously released their pressure, standing equal to the rhinoceros that was tens of thousands of meters tall.

We will translate the phrase as the rhinoceros that was tens of thousands of meters tall.

They, being numerous and mighty, appeared even more imposing than the Rhinoceros Ancestor God.

Translation: They were numerous and mighty, appearing even more imposing than the Rhinoceros Ancestor God.

The Rhinoceros Ancestor God angrily shouted: 'What do you want? With our isolated strength we can't beat you. But also warn you: my Wilderness Beast Clan has never been easy to bully; if you dare kill my clan's Beast God's personal disciple, get ready to be washed in blood!'

Translation: The Rhinoceros Ancestor God angrily shouted: "Don't want what? With our isolated strength we can't beat you. But also warn you: my Wilderness Beast Clan has never been easy to bully; dare to kill my clan's Beast God's direct disciple, and prepare to be washed in blood!"

We will translate the phrase as isolated strength.

Such blatant harsh words make it obvious to everyone that he's truly furious.

Translation: Such blatant harsh words—anyone can tell they're truly angry.

Although the Wilderness Beast Clan has many internal conflicts, there are still situations of unity, and some of the powerhouses maintain good relations.

Translation: Although the Wilderness Beast Clan has many internal conflicts, there are still situations of unity; some powerhouses' relationships are still very good.

Especially the Qilin Beast God, who is not only immensely powerful but also amiable and well-connected, enjoys extremely high prestige within the Wilderness Beast Clan; his disciples are respected wherever they go, so killing one is naturally no small matter.

Translation: Especially the Kirin Beast God—strong in power, amiable, widely connected, held in extremely high esteem within the Wilderness Beast Clan; its disciples wherever they go are respected, and if killed, it's naturally no small matter.

Upon hearing this, the Scallop Ancestor God also realized that this issue might not be minor.

Translation: Upon hearing this, the Scallop Ancestor God also realized this problem might not be minor.

He immediately tried to shift the blame: 'You didn't hear the whole story—don't rush to anger. Lao Gui, wasn't the Red Giant Power Demon killed by you? Wasn't it this human adventurer who did it?'

Translation: He immediately tried to shift blame: "You didn't hear the whole thing; don't rush to anger. Lao Gui, wasn't the Red Giant Power Demon killed by you? Wasn't it this human adventurer who did it?"

Lao Gui, wasn't the Red Giant Power Demon killed by you? Wasn't it this human adventurer who did it?

While saying that, he also used mental transmission to demand that the Blackwater Divine Turtle push all the blame onto Xiao Feng.

Translation: While saying this, he used Divine Sense to transmit a demand that the Black Water Divine Turtle push all blame onto Xiao Feng.

In fact, the Red Giant Power Demon was indeed slain solely by Xiao Feng, with little involvement from the Blackwater Divine Turtle.

Translation: In fact, the Red Giant Power Demon was indeed slain solely by Xiao Feng, having little to do with the Black Water Divine Turtle.

But upon reflection, the turtle realized that shifting blame now would offend Xiao Feng.

Translation: But when the turtle involved thought about it, shifting blame now wouldn't that offend Xiao Feng?

This is a human who befriends the Dao Ancestor—far more terrifying than the Qilin Beast God's disciple! Making an enemy of him would absolutely be unwise.

Translation: This is a human who befriends the Dao Ancestor—far more terrifying than the Kirin Beast God's disciple! To become enemies with him would absolutely be an unwise move!

Therefore, even if it means offending the Wilderness Beast Clan, it will willingly shoulder half the blame and stand together with Xiao Feng.

Translation: Therefore, even if it would offend the Wilderness Beast Clan because of this, it also wants to voluntarily take on half the blame and share fortunes with Xiao Feng!

Who knows, it might even become friends because of this!

Translation: Who knows, maybe this could even make them friends!

The Rhinoceros Ancestor God glared at the Blackwater Divine Turtle and demanded, 'You say—what on earth is going on?!'

Translation: The Rhinoceros Ancestor God glared at the Black Water Divine Turtle: "You say, what exactly is going on?"

The old turtle replied: "That's right, I did it. How about that? I've long disliked that stupid orangutan; he actually dared to be arrogant and offend Fellow Daoist Xiao Feng. In a fit of anger, I teamed up with Fellow Daoist Xiao Feng and chopped it to death! What, are you going to avenge him? I, the Black Water God Turtle, am not someone to be provoked!"

Xiao Feng:???

What on earth is this act?

Xiao Feng and He Xianzi looked at each other, both a bit dazed.

The three Ghost Fish Clan Ancestral Gods and the Rhino Ancestral God were also dazed; what is this?

Just now weren't we fleeing via blood escape while being chased? How did it turn into fellow Daoists teaming up to kill enemies?

"No, that..."

"Old turtle, what's going on with you?"

"I've gotten you all confused!"

The three Ghost Fish Clan Ancestral Gods were completely bewildered, really wanting to pry open the Black Water God Turtle's skull to see what it's actually thinking.

The Rhino Ancestral God then flew into a rage: "Good, very good! I never expected our Wilderness Beast Clan to have fallen to such a state, that a personally transmitted disciple of the first-generation Beast God would end up in a situation where one can just say 'kill' and kill! If it weren't for the major Beast Gods being in closed-door cultivation, you would have already been wiped out! For now, I'll let you be arrogant; we'll see how this goes!"

Having said that, he left in anger.

Xiao Feng watched, scratching his head.

Offended another one.

Although this matter was originally his problem, the situation still made his desire to complain surge.

"Hmph, if you have the ability, come kill me in our Void Sea—would I be afraid?" the Black Water God Turtle said disdainfully.

Between offending a Venerable and offending a Dao Ancestor, it rationally chose the former.

Xiao Feng's identity is not simple; even the Venerables, before entering closed-door cultivation, specially instructed that this person must not be offended. Moreover, it had previously witnessed Xiao Feng's terrifying power—killing an Ancestral God was as easy as playing house, absolutely not as simple as it appears on the surface.

Such a person must be coaxed, served, and curried favor with; one must not provoke them!

The Rhino Ancestral God left, and at the same time, several more God King auras from the Wilderness Beast Clan nearby also quickly departed.

What happened here will quickly spread among the clans, and it's still unknown what impact it will have.

"Ah, my goodness, such a big conflict arose so easily. Old turtle, what exactly have you been up to lately?" the Clam Ancestral God asked helplessly.

"Um, this..."

The Black Water Divine Turtle thought it over, but finally decided to come clean: "I hit it off with Fellow Daoist Xiao Feng at first sight and really wanted to be friends with him. Knowing he was headed for the Void Sea, I planned to fly back early to be his guide. I didn't expect his mount to be so fast, so I had to burn my blood to speed up—but in the end I was still caught up, and the surprise I wanted to give him never happened."

That remark was half true, half false; basically it was passable.

The Scallop Ancestor God was baffled: "He's merely a god king—why go to such lengths to butter him up?"

The Black Water Divine Turtle chuckled, offering no explanation.

But deep down he had already made up his mind: since he couldn't rush back early to warn everyone to stay safe, he'd better not offend Xiao Feng.

So it would personally follow Xiao Feng!

That way, if anyone wanted to offend Xiao Feng, it would only need to give a reminder, and the other party would surely understand.

This is practically the perfect answer—it even felt a little proud of its own cleverness.