Chapter 102

It seems long when spoken, but all of this happened in an instant.

Translation: "It feels long in the telling, but all of this happened in a flash."

It seems long when spoken, but all of this happened in an instant.

But we need to be concise. Let's do: "It seems long in the telling, but all of this happened in a flash."

Moreover, since the Ultimate Old Ancestor has already been subjected to Chen Ku's Dao Suffering "brainwashing", he shows no sign of resistance at this moment.

Translation: "Moreover, since Boundless Old Ancestor had already been brainwashed by Chen Ku's Dao Suffering, he now showed no sign of resistance."

We must keep the term "Dao Suffering" and keep the quotes around "brainwashing".

Thus: "Moreover, since Boundless Old Ancestor had already been brainwashed by Chen Ku's Dao Suffering, he now showed no sign of resistance."

But in just a brief moment, it was bound by the divine chains of order and dragged into the Buddha Kingdom in the Palm.

Translation: "However, in just a brief moment, it was bound by the Divine Order Chain and dragged into the Palm Buddha Kingdom."

Soon after, golden Buddha Dao light poured down from the heavens, enveloping the Ultimate Old Ancestor's body.

Translation: "Afterward, boundless Buddhist Dao golden light poured down, enveloping Boundless Old Ancestor's body."

Visible to the naked eye, it gradually turned into a Buddha-like figure resembling the Corpse Puppet Daoist and the Golden Toad Old Ancestor.

Translation: "Visible to the naked eye, it gradually transformed into a Buddha-like form, resembling the Corpse Puppet Daoist and the Golden Toad Old Ancestor."

This sight shocked the Yellow Springs Daoist, his face suddenly changing.

Translation: "This sight shocked Yellow Spring Daoist even more, his complexion suddenly changing."

"Chen Ku, do you dare?!"

Translation: ""Chen Ku, how dare you?!""

You should know that despite being brainwashed, the Ultimate Old Ancestor's aloof, spectator attitude has left Yellow Springs and the others seething.

Translation: "You should know that although Boundless Old Ancestor had been brainwashed, his amused demeanor left Yellow Spring and the others fuming."

Regardless, he remains a powerhouse of the Celestial Court and one of their members.

Translation: "But no matter what, he is a powerhouse of Xiating, one of their own."

Now he's been assimilated by Chen Ku—how will he answer to the Eastern Lord later?

Translation: "Now he's been assimilated by Chen Ku just like that—how will we explain this to the Eastern King Duke in the future?"

First the Golden Toad Old Ancestor fell, then the Ultimate Old Ancestor.

Translation: "First came the Golden Toad Old Ancestor, then the Boundless Old Ancestor."

If this continues, won't all of the Celestial Court's powerhouses be wiped out by Chen Ku in one sweep?

If this continues, won't all of Xiating's powerhouses be wiped out by Chen Ku in one sweep?

If this gets out, where will the Celestial Court's prestige lie?

Translation: "If this gets out, where will Xiating's reputation be?"

It will surely become the biggest joke among all primordial beings.

Translation: "It will surely become the biggest laughingstock among all primordial beings."

By this point in the battle, the Yellow Springs Daoist and allies are no longer fighting merely to avenge a friend.

Translation: "One could say that by this point in the battle, Yellow Spring Daoist and the others were no longer fighting to avenge a friend."

They also fight to uphold the Celestial Court's dignity and reputation.

Translation: "They fought now for Xiating's dignity and fame."

The Yellow Springs Daoist's explosive shout rang through the heavens, deafening.

Translation: "Yellow Spring Daoist's explosive shout echoed through the clouds, deafening."

The overwhelming fury in his words sends chills down spines and makes skin crawl.

Translation: "The sky‑shaking rage in his words made people's scalps tingle and bodies go cold."

But seeing the Yellow Springs Daoist on the verge of losing control, Chen Ku merely gave a faint smile.

Translation: "But seeing Yellow Spring Daoist on the verge of berserk, Chen Ku merely gave a faint smile."

"Hehe, the Ultimate Old Ancestor wholeheartedly seeks goodness—indeed, he is fated with my Western side."

Translation: ""Hehe, Boundless Old Ancestor wholeheartedly embraces goodness—it's fated that he's connected with my West.""

"This humble Daoist's act is already meant to ferry him across, so that the Ultimate Old Ancestor may later benefit the beings of my Western side."

Translation: ""My humble deed is already meant to ferry him across, so that Boundless Old Ancestor may henceforth bless the beings of my West.""

"Fated with my Western side?!"

Translation: ""Connected with my West?!""

If these words referred to spiritual treasures or opportunities, it would be only natural.

Translation: "If he were speaking of spirit treasures or fateful opportunities, that would be natural enough."

But right now, Chen Ku's words refer to the Ultimate Old Ancestor, a living, breathing quasi-sage powerhouse.

Translation: "But right now, what Chen Ku's words refer to is Boundless Old Ancestor—a living, breathing Quasi‑Sage powerhouse."

For a moment, the Yellow Springs Daoist and companions wore strange expressions, once again dumbfounded by Chen Ku's "shamelessness".

Translation: "For a moment, Yellow Spring Daoist and the others wore strange expressions, once again stunned by Chen Ku's "shamelessness.""

However, thinking of the Corpse Puppet Daoist, the Golden Toad Old Ancestor, and others, they all met the same fate.

Translation: "But thinking of the Corpse Puppet Daoist, the Golden Toad Old Ancestor, and the like, they all met the same fate."

Obviously, for Chen Ku, this is already old hat.

Translation: "Evidently, for Chen Ku this was already old hat."

In that moment, the Yellow Springs Daoist and allies flew into a rage, hair standing on end and faces grim.

Translation: "In that moment, Yellow Spring Daoist and the others grew even more furious, hair bristling, faces as still as water."

After a moment of thought, the Yellow Springs Daoist felt compelled to look elsewhere.

Translation: "After a brief pondering, Yellow Spring Daoist felt a stir in his heart and had no choice but to immediately look elsewhere."

"Lord of the Clouds, pay no heed to the Primordial Measuring Ruler."

Translation: ""Cloud Lord, don't pay any heed to the Primordial Chaos Heaven‑Measuring Ruler.""

"This junior is too troublesome; come quickly to assist!"

Translation: ""This brat is too troublesome—come help quickly!""

"Not bad!"

Translation: ""Not bad!""

"Don't forget, the Celestial Court still has its strongest, the Lord of the Clouds."

Translation: ""Don't forget, on Xiating's side we still have the strongest Cloud Lord.""

"Helpless, the Yellow Springs Daoist could only ask the Lord of the Clouds to join forces, perhaps then they could continue battling Chen Ku."

Translation: "Left with no choice, Yellow Spring Daoist could only ask the Cloud Lord to join forces—perhaps then they could continue fighting Chen Ku."

"Meanwhile, the Lord of the Clouds was here."

Translation: "Meanwhile, the Cloud Lord here—"

"His figure roamed across the vast Fangzhang Immortal Isle, leaving afterimages and divine radiance."

Translation: "his figure roamed across the vast Fangzhang Xiandao, leaving trails of afterimages and divine radiance."

"Nevertheless, the Primordial Measuring Ruler hovered before him, shrouded in misty divine light, yet the Lord of the Clouds still could not seize it."

Translation: "Yet despite this, the Primordial Chaos Heaven‑Measuring Ruler hovered before him, shrouded in misty divine radiance, still not seized by the Cloud Lord."

"After all, even if Chen Ku had used his divine locomotion, he could not keep up with the Primordial Measuring Ruler's trajectory."

Translation: "After all, even if Chen Ku had earlier deployed his Divine Foot Technique, he could in no way keep up with the Ruler's trajectory."

"Although the Lord of the Clouds possesses great cultivation and profound Dao, his speed still falls short of Chen Ku's."

Translation: "And although the Cloud Lord's cultivation was mighty and his Dao profound, his speed still fell short of Chen Ku's."

"How could he possibly seize the Primordial Measuring Ruler?"

Translation: "How could he possibly seize the Primordial Chaos Heaven‑Measuring Ruler?"

"Damn it, damn it!"

Translation: ""Damn it, damn it!""

"Hmph, it's nothing but a dead object, yet it dares to toy with me like this?!"

Translation: ""Hmph, it's merely a dead object—how dare it toy with me thus?!""

"The Lord of the Clouds let out a low, angry shout, sounding somewhat flustered and exasperated."

Translation: "The Cloud Lord let out a low angry shout, sounding somewhat flustered."

"In his perception, the Primordial Measuring Ruler is slipperier than an ordinary quasi-sage, like a loach, making it hard to catch."

Translation: "In his perception, this Primordial Chaos Heaven‑Measuring Ruler was slicker than an ordinary Quasi‑Sage, like a loach, hard to catch."

"Despite expending tremendous energy, he still sees the treasure before him but cannot grasp it."

Translation: "He expended tremendous energy, yet still saw the supreme treasure before him, unable to grasp it."

"This gives the Lord of the Clouds a feeling of being toyed with."

Translation: "This left the Cloud Lord feeling as if he were being toyed with."

"And just as he repeatedly roared in anger."

Translation: "And just as he roared repeatedly,"

"The Yellow Springs Daoist's great shout also came through."

Translation: "Yellow Spring Daoist's great shout also came through."

"The Lord of the Clouds hurriedly fixed his gaze and looked over."

Translation: "The Cloud Lord hastily fixed his gaze."

"At a glance, his face darkened and black lines appeared across his head."

Translation: "At a glance, his face involuntarily darkened, his head full of black lines."

"How could it be that in the brief moment I spent chasing the Primordial Measuring Ruler, my side suffered such heavy losses?"

Translation: "How could it be that in the brief moment he spent chasing the Primordial Chaos Heaven‑Measuring Ruler, his own side suffered such heavy losses?"

"According to the Lord of the Clouds, if the four quasi-sage powerhouses teamed up against Chen Ku and the Black Dragon, it would be as easy as catching something with a hand."

Translation: "According to the Cloud Lord's thinking, the four Quasi‑Sage powerhouses joining forces to deal with Chen Ku and the Black Dragon should have been a cinch."

"Unexpectedly, at this moment the Ultimate Old Ancestor was taken away and assimilated."

Translation: "Who would have thought that at this moment the Boundless Old Ancestor would be taken away and assimilated?"

"The Azure Fall Daoist suffered heavy injuries, his breath reduced to only three or four tenths of his peak."

Translation: "The Azure Fall Daoist was heavily wounded, his breath reduced to only three‑tenths of his peak."

"The remaining Yellow Springs Daoist and Three Scenes Daoist are also in a sorry state."

Translation: "What remained of Yellow Spring Daoist and the Three Scenes Daoist could only be described as wretched."

"Numb!"

Translation: "Numbed!"

"Completely numb!"

Translation: "Thoroughly numbed!"

"What on earth happened?!"

Translation: "What on earth happened?!"

"After all, they are just too useless."

Translation: "Was it simply that they were too useless?"

Or is it that I ultimately still looked down on Chen Ku?

Damn it!

You're incapable of success but excess in failure!

Yun Zhongjun muttered a word so faint it was barely perceptible, not knowing whether he was speaking of the Wuji Old Ancestor or angrily scolding Huangquan and the other three.

Although that was the case, he couldn't help but show a pensive expression.

If this continues, let alone whether the Hongmeng Measuring Heaven Ruler can be obtained.

These five quasi-sage powerhouses of ours will likely all meet their end here.

Even if unwilling, the matter of subduing the Hongmeng Measuring Heaven Ruler can only be temporarily set aside.

How dare a brat act so fiercely?!

Yun Zhongjun's eyes flashed with cold lightning as he looked at Chen Ku.

With an explosive shout, he immediately leapt up and rushed toward Chen Ku.

Only then did Huangquan Daoist and the others' expressions greatly lift.

As the strongest among them, Yun Zhongjun's entry into the battle could greatly boost the odds of victory for the Xiating side.

Seeing this scene, the Black Dragon's expression also sank.

How should we respond?!

He lowered his voice and asked Chen Ku.

Upon hearing that, Chen Ku's face fell.

Ah, suffering... suffering...

Is Xiating preparing a wheel tactic?

Alas, what a pity, my master and uncle are not here.

Having no one nearby to complain to left Chen Ku somewhat helpless.

However, despite that, he still showed no sign of panic.

He then gave a light, carefree smile and turned to the Black Dragon, saying:

Black Dragon, go and restrain that Yun Zhongjun.

As for the remaining three, I will handle them myself.

Upon hearing this, the Black Dragon was greatly startled, looking at Chen Ku in disbelief.

Can this... work?

The combined strength of the three quasi-sages is not to be underestimated.

The Black Dragon couldn't help but remind.

Although Biluo Daoist was heavily injured, the strength of Huangquan and the two Three Jing is still immensely formidable.

Moreover, since these few are quasi-sage powerhouses, they surely possess innate spirit treasures for protection.

Chen Ku, one against three?

In the Black Dragon's view, this is nearly impossible to accomplish.

His words were full of worry for Chen Ku.

But Chen Ku at this moment bore the calm composure of having a plan in mind.

Hehe, no need to worry!

This humble Daoist has his own sense of measure!

Chen Ku didn't say more, merely waving his hand to signal the Black Dragon to act as he said, and that was that.

The Black Dragon pondered for a moment, also recalling his own firsthand experience of Chen Ku's truly formidable strength.

Furthermore, he moreover possesses numerous top-grade innate spirit treasures.

In that case, does our master already have a plan?

In the end, the Black Dragon could only nod.

Good!

After agreeing, he said no more, turning his gaze to the mighty and imposing Yun Zhongjun.

Facing him, the Black Dragon also dared not be careless.

He opened his mouth and spat out a burst of divine light that pierced heaven and earth, vast and boundless, indescribable.

Ancestral Dragon Pearl!

Not bad!

The Black Dragon directly offered up this dragon clan's supreme treasure.

For a moment, endless dragon clan might swept across, shaking the nine heavens and ten earths, moving hearts and souls, revealing tremendous terrifying divine might.

The Black Dragon roared, and immediately engaged in battle with Yun Zhongjun.

Meanwhile!

Watching the Black Dragon and Yun Zhongjun erupt into battle, Chen Ku then turned his gaze to Huangquan Daoist and the others.

Each of them gritted their teeth, their expressions ferocious and terrifying.

Chen Ku, this time...

You will surely die!

Huangquan Daoist said through gritted teeth.