Chapter 918

"He's really a coward..."

Xiao Feng watched as the two wild beasts ran off in an instant, feeling utterly helpless.

Da Bai is also a free-spirited fellow; if a God King might be ahead, he wouldn't summon it.

Xiao Feng used divine origin power as fuel, spewing it from his feet to gain bounce, and began climbing up the mountainside.

This mountain is several thousand meters high and spans tens of kilometers across, making it quite large.

Without being able to fly, hopping and running all the way would still take a considerable amount of time.

Xiao Feng leapt along, each step about 30 meters, his speed was pretty good.

As soon as he entered the mountain's range, his will sensed numerous god-level creatures nearby.

Within less than 20 seconds, a 15-meter-long purple giant python slithered out from the thicket, flicking its tongue and speaking in human words: "Where did this puny human come from, daring to intrude upon Azure Jade Mountain?"

Xiao Feng glanced at its information.

Faction: Calamity Demon Clan.

Level: 500 (Upper God).

HP: 10.7 billion / 10.7 billion.

Luck Points: 300.

Note: A seven-thousand-year-old giant python about to evolve into a dragon.

The snake's head is covered with a layer of purple-crystal-like carapace, resembling a helmet, with a faint tendency to transform into dragon horns.

Its aura is not weak, but in Xiao Feng's view it's still somewhat lacking.

"I'm here to find something. What's the background of this mountain? What kind of powerful beings live here?" Xiao Feng didn't attack right away; instead, he inquired.

The Purple Crystal Snake also didn't move, seemingly thinking Xiao Feng's level was too low to pose a threat, so it couldn't be bothered to act.

It replied: "Azure Jade Mountain is the strongest holy land within a radius of 200,000 kilometers; its master is a peak expert at the God King Realm, known as the Myriad Longevity Immortal Ape... the Immortal Ape Lord!"

Xiao Feng snorted: "The chief gods of the Myriad Heavens Battlefield live for thousands or even tens of thousands of years, yet a peak God King expert is called Myriad Longevity—doesn't that seem rather short-lived?"

Huh?

The Purple Crystal Snake's aura rose a bit, and it snorted coldly: "Ignorance!"

"The so-called Myriad Longevity is a saying from the Immortal Dao World, originating from the Primeval Heavenly Court! In ancient times, one day in the immortal realm equaled one year in the human world; one 'shou' (longevity) is calculated as one year in immortal time, which equals 360 human years. Thus Myriad Longevity equals 3.6 million years— which chief god could live that long?" the giant snake explained.

"I see..." Xiao Feng nodded slightly.

Speaking of which, the Myriad Longevity Immortal Ape really is quite formidable!

The strength of a peak God King, yet it claims to live for 3.6 million years—truly a mighty regional overlord!

Moreover, it even mentioned the Primeval Heavenly Court!

"Do you know much about the Primeval Heavenly Court? Is this Myriad Longevity Immortal Ape overlord a cultivator?" Xiao Feng asked.

The Purple Crystal Snake didn't answer, instead saying: "Human kid, you're asking too many questions. This place isn't where adventurers like you should be. Hurry up and tell me what you want; if it's just a trivial trinket, I can grant you one, then be on your way."

Although the tone was unfriendly, the intention was actually not bad.

Xiao Feng said: "What I want is somewhat precious; I'd probably need your God King Lord to decide. I'll just go up the mountain and ask him myself—thanks for your kindness."

Other wild monsters, upon seeing him as a 437-level player, would usually just rush forward and attack.

This giant snake, on the contrary, not only refrained from attacking but also chatted with him, expressing willingness to give some low-tier treasures—its attitude could be described as very amicable.

So he had no intention of fighting; he merely wanted to go around it, climb Azure Jade Mountain, and search for Primordial Mystic Water.

Hearing this, the Purple Crystal Snake grew somewhat displeased, swam over to block his path, and said: "Human kid, don't be ungrateful. Although you're an adventurer, this place is definitely not something an Upper God's strength can forcefully break into; even if you raised your realm by one level and became a chief god, here you'd still be just a minor figure. There are no weaklings on Azure Jade Mountain; if you don't want to suffer, just obey and leave."

While speaking, it also released a title god-level aura, trying to persuade Xiao Feng to retreat.

Uh...

Xiao Feng felt a bit embarrassed.

If they fought, a single Origin Needle from him would basically insta-kill the Purple Crystal Snake.

But since the other party meant well as a reminder, killing it would still feel somewhat like biting the hand that feeds you.

He said: "It's fine, not a big problem; I'm actually quite strong, just not appearing so."

Saying that, he continued walking forward.

"I gave you fair warning; if you get killed and suffer a loss later, don't blame me for not reminding you!" The Purple Crystal Snake stopped blocking him, merely uttering a disgruntled remark.

Thanks for the reminder; see you around if we get the chance.

Xiao Feng's voice drifted through the forest at the mountain's base, while he had already gone far away.

The Purple Crystal Snake sighed helplessly: "The Mountain Lord is right—humans are indeed blindly arrogant."

Xiao Feng proceeded onward, his speed quite swift.

Along the way he occasionally encountered some King-sealing strongers and title god-level wild beasts, yet none of them moved to stop him.

Even if some took offense, they merely shouted from afar: "Human kid, get out of Azure Jade Mountain—this isn't where you belong!" without actually moving to drive him away.

Initially Xiao Feng thought it was because the wild beasts here were relatively kind-hearted.

Later he gradually realized it wasn't that simple; these wild beasts weren't unwilling to act—they simply dared not.

He even swaggered past the nest of a demon beast, which didn't unleash any skills, merely shouting and cursing before ignoring him.

Evidently this place likely has a "no combat" rule; once someone engages in fighting, they might be punished by the powerful beings here.

This greatly convenience Xiao Feng—he could enter the interior of Azure Jade Mountain without fighting, saving effort, worry, and strength, and easily began climbing toward the summit.

After running a stretch and climbing over a thousand meters in height, Xiao Feng noticed he no longer encountered Upper God-level wild beasts on the path, and the surroundings grew much quieter.

When he clambered over a rocky steep slope and reached a small waterfall near the mountainside below, a chief god-level aura suddenly enveloped him.

"Tiny human adventurer, dare to intrude into the heart of Azure Jade Mountain? Little guy, aren't you afraid of death?" said the old turtle, its voice deep and weathered, somewhat resembling the elemental magic spirit turtle of Black Feather Island.

However, its size is much smaller, its level only 550, and its aura isn't that strong.

Moreover, its body lacks strong demonic energy; instead, a pure qi swirls around it, resembling a turtle that has accomplished cultivation.

Immediately after, in the pool beneath the waterfall, a turtle seven or eight meters in size emerged, walking heavily toward Xiao Feng.

Hahaha

Interpretation: "Little human adventurer, you dare to intrude into the heart of Mount Qingyao. Little guy, aren't you afraid of death?" The old turtle's voice was hoarse and low, somewhat similar to the elemental magic spirit turtle of Black Feather Island.

We need to keep quotes? The Chinese includes quotation marks. We should preserve them? Usually translation includes quotes. We'll keep the quoted speech in English with quotation marks.

Thus: "Little human adventurer, you dare to intrude into the heart of Mount Qingyao. Little guy, aren't you afraid of death?" The old turtle's voice was hoarse and low, somewhat similar to the elemental magic spirit turtle of Black Feather Island.

Make sure it's one line.

However, it's much smaller in size, only level 550, and its aura isn't that strong.

Translation: However, its size is much smaller, its level is only 550, and its aura is not that strong.

Furthermore, it lacks a strong demonic aura; instead, it's enveloped by a pure qi, resembling a cultivated immortal turtle.

Translation: Moreover, it lacks strong demonic aura; instead, a pure qi swirls around it, like a turtle that has accomplished cultivation.

Xiao Feng met the main god, halted his steps, and replied, "I don't think you'll attack; there shouldn't be any mortal danger. Even if I were killed, it wouldn't be much of a loss for me."

We need to replace Xiao Feng with Xiao Feng. Also, "the main god" maybe "the main god"? Keep as is? It's a term; likely not a name, so translate meaning: "the main god". However, we need to see if it's a proper noun? Not given in glossary, so translate.

Thus: Xiao Feng encountered the main god, stopped his steps, and replied: "I think you guys probably won't make a move; there shouldn't be any mortal danger. Even if I get beaten to death, it's not much of a loss for me."

Make sure quotes.

Hahaha…

Translation: "Hahaha..."

The old turtle laughed heartily and said, "Interesting, interesting. Qingyao Mountain has a rule: no fighting is allowed on the mountain regardless of strength, or else one will be driven out by the senior immortal ape. With this rule in place, even if outsiders forcibly break in, they usually won't face any consequences. However…"

Translation: The old turtle laughed heartily, saying: "Interesting, interesting. Mount Qingyao has a rule: regardless of strength, no fighting is allowed on the mountain, otherwise one will be expelled by the senior immortal ape. With this rule in place, even if outsiders forcibly intrude, they usually won't face any consequences. However..."

He smiled and then said, "Qingyao Mountain has stood for many years; someone as bold and reckless as you, daring to truly break in, is the first! Other weaklings lacking strength will be scared away. As for the strong, they will first send a notice, obtain permission, and then enter."

Translation: He smiled and then said: "Mount Qingyao has stood for many years; someone as bold and reckless as you, daring to truly break in, is the first! Other weaklings lacking strength will be scared off. Meanwhile, the strong will give a notice, obtain permission, then enter."

Xiao Feng's mouth twitched.

Replace Xiao Feng with Xiao Feng: Xiao Feng's mouth twitched.

So he's still the first one to break in!

Translation: So saying, he's still the first person to break in!

However, if he could fly, he wouldn't need to go through all this trouble climbing the mountain; going straight up would be much more convenient!

Translation: However, if he could fly, he wouldn't need to go through all this trouble climbing the mountain; going straight up would be much easier!

"So then, I barged in—what will happen?" he asked.