Chapter 152: with translation of chapter title

The Western realms, Mount Sumeru!

Translation: "Western Heaven and Earth, Mount Sumeru!"

The Great Thunder Sound Temple stands towering, majestic and solemn, vast and splendid.

Translation: "The Great Thunderclap Temple stood tall, majestic and solemn, vast and magnificent!"

But need to keep meaning: "The Great Thunderclap Temple stood, majestic and solemn, vast and magnificent." Let's produce: "The Great Thunderclap Temple stood, majestic and solemn, vast and magnificent."

The great hall stretches across Mount Sumeru's peak, million star rivers flowing, vast and magnificent, gripping the heart and soul.

Translation: "The Great Hall lay atop Mount Sumeru's peak, myriad star rivers flowing, vast and magnificent, captivating the heart and soul."

The Great Hall lay atop Mount Sumeru's peak, million star rivers flowing, vast and magnificent, captivating the heart and soul.

Spiritual energy abounds, ebbing and flowing, illuminating each other.

Translation: "Spiritual energy abounded, rising and falling, mutually reflecting."

The laws turn, order intertwines!

Translation: "The laws turned, order intertwined!"

Immortal light bursts, auspicious colors spray forth.

Translation: "Immortal light burst forth, auspicious colors surged!"

Furthermore, myriad profound and unparalleled Dao rhythms ascend, revealing an extraordinarily exceptional aura.

Translation: "Moreover, various profound and extraordinary Dao rhythms rose, displaying an extraordinarily remarkable aura."

This is precisely the might of the original Eight Treasures Merit Pool; regardless of elsewhere, Mount Sumeru has become comparable to a top‑tier blessed grotto‑heaven of the world.

Translation: "This is precisely the might of the original Eight Treasures Merit Pool; no matter how other places fare, on Mount Sumeru it has become comparable to a top-tier blessed land of the world."

No sooner had they stepped out of the Gate of Myriad Wonders than this scene appeared before Xi He and Chang Xi.

Translation: "Just as they stepped out of the Gate of All Marvels, such a scene appeared before Xi He and Changxi."

"This is......"

Translation: "\"This is...... \""

In an instant, Chang Xi was so shocked she couldn't close her mouth, her large eyes filled with doubt.

Translation: "For a moment, Changxi was so shocked she couldn't close her mouth, her big eyes full of doubt."

Xi He likewise stared, dumbstruck and lost in thought.

Translation: "Xi He likewise stared dumbfounded, lost in a daze."

This is the West?!

Translation: "This is the West?!"

Is this really the West?!

Translation: "This really is the West?!"

How... it is completely different from what the legends say?

Translation: "How... is this completely different from what the legends say?"

If one didn't know, they might think they had arrived at some top‑tier immortal paradise in the Eastern realms.

Translation: "If one didn't know, they might even think they had arrived at some top-notch immortal paradise in the Eastern Heaven and Earth."

Hong Yun was even more shocked.

Translation: "Hong Yun was even more shocked."

"Hiss... is that a supreme innate spiritual root, the five‑needle pine?!"

Translation: "\"Hiss... is that a supreme-grade innate spiritual root, the five-needle pine?! \""

"The Enlightened Dao ancient tea tree?!"

Translation: "\"An Enlightenment Dao ancient tea tree?! \""

"The innate fire jujube tree!!"

Translation: "\"An innate fire jujube tree!!! \""

"And also the innate purple bamboo grove?!"

Translation: "\"And an innate purple bamboo grove?! \""

Hong Yun sucked in a breath of cold air, his exclamations never ceasing.

Translation: "Hong Yun sucked in a breath of cold air, her exclamations never ceasing."

In the past, he too had set foot in the Western realms and personally witnessed its desolation and barrenness.

Translation: "In the past, he too had once set foot in the Western Heaven and Earth, personally witnessing this realm's desolation and barrenness."

Otherwise, back in the Purple Aurora Palace, he would not have so readily believed the words of Jieyin and Zhunti, felt pity for the West, and thus yielded the Enlightenment Mat.

Translation: "Otherwise, back in the Purple Sky Palace, he would not have so easily believed Jieyin Zhunti's words, pitied the West, and thus yielded the Enlightenment Dao meditation mat."

But... how little time has passed, and yet the Three Pure Ones and others have not yet attained sainthood?

Translation: "But... how little time has passed, and yet the Three Pure Ones and others have not yet attained sainthood?"

How astonishing the changes in the West are!

Translation: "The changes in the West—how could they be so astonishing?!"

"Even if it were Zhen Yuanzi and the Western Queen Mother Daoist friend, possessing a single supreme innate spiritual root would already be a world‑shaking great opportunity."

Translation: "\"Even if it were Zhen Yuanzi, and the Queen Mother of the West as a Dao companion, to possess a single supreme-grade innate spiritual root would already be a world-shaking great opportunity. \""

"The West... this is just too wealthy, isn't it?!"

Translation: "\"The West... this is just too wealthy, isn't it? \""

Hong Yun exclaimed in such amazement.

Translation: "Hong Yun exclaimed in astonishment."

More importantly, what they see is only a part, not the whole.

Translation: "More importantly, what they could see was only a part, not the whole."

Seeing the three of them shocked beyond words, with bewildered expressions, Chen Ku smiled satisfiedly.

Translation: "Seeing the three shocked beyond words, their faces blank with bewilderment, Chen Ku smiled satisfactorily."

This reaction is exactly what he wanted to see.

Translation: "This reaction is exactly what he wanted to see."

While the four stood in mid‑air, even more marvelous and extraordinary sights continued to flow into their eyes.

Translation: "As the four stood in midair, more marvelous and extraordinary sights continued to pour into their eyes."

"That lake... it's actually all chaotic spiritual water?!"

Translation: "\"That lake... it's actually all Chaos spiritual water?! \""

This time, even Xi He could not hide her shock and disbelief.

Translation: "This time, even Xi He could not hide her shock and disbelief."

She too knew that such chaotic spiritual water was a great opportunity.

Translation: "Such a great opportunity as Chaos spiritual water, she too knew of it."

However... a lake this vast and boundless is simply too frightening.

Translation: "But... a lake this vast and boundless is simply too terrifying."

As the saying goes, the lower the expectation, the greater the surprise.

Translation: "As the saying goes, the lower the expectation, the greater the surprise."

What they see before them has already completely surpassed the expectations of Xi He, Chang Xi, and the others.

Translation: "All that lay before their eyes had already completely surpassed Xi He and Changxi's expectations."

"This... what Daoist friend Chen Ku said is indeed somewhat conservative."

Translation: "\"This... what Daoist Chen Ku said is really somewhat conservative. \""

Xi He gave a wry smile, no longer doubting Chen Ku's words, and even thought they were too conservative.

Translation: "Xi He let out a bitter laugh, no longer doubting Chen Ku's words, even thinking they were too conservative."

How is this not a case of 'then versus now'?

Translation: "How is this not a case of 'then vs now'?"

To say that an entire realm has been completely changed is not an exaggeration.

Translation: "To say it completely replaced a realm of heaven and earth is no exaggeration."

Compared to the shock of Xi He, Chang Xi, and the others,

Translation: "And compared to the shock of Xi He, Changxi, and the others,"

On the other side, Jieyin and Zhunti, who had been in closed‑door meditation, were even more surprised.

Translation: "On the other side, Jieyin Zhunti, who had originally been in closed-door cultivation, was even more surprised."

Feeling the disturbance from Chen Ku's Gate of Myriad Wonders, Jieyin and Zhunti slowly opened their eyes, awoke from meditation, and gazed intently.

Translation: "Feeling the fluctuations from Chen Ku's Gate of All Marvels, Jieyin Zhunti slowly opened his eyes, awoke from meditation, and gazed fixedly."

"This... the Taiyin Goddess?!"

Translation: "\"This... the Taiyin Goddess?! \""

"Eh? How did you bring these two, my junior nephew, and also Hong Yun?!"

Translation: "\"Eh? How did Junior Disciple bring these two, and that Hong Yun as well?! \""

Jieyin and Zhunti spoke in unison, somewhat dumbfounded.

Translation: "Jieyin Zhunti spoke in unison, somewhat dumbfounded."

Didn't Chen Ku say he was going to the Four Seas of the Infinite to ferry and transform wandering souls, to purify resentment?

Translation: "Didn't Chen Ku say he was going to Wuliang Sihai to ferry and purify wandering souls?"

How did he get involved with Xi He and Chang Xi?

Translation: "How did he get involved with Xi He and Changxi?"

Even Hong Yun Lao Zu, who had deep entanglements with them, was brought to Mount Sumeru.

Translation: "Even Old Ancestor Hong Yun, who had deep entanglements with the two of them, was brought to Mount Sumeru."

Upon realizing this, Jieyin and Zhunti couldn't help but feel a headache.

Translation: "Upon realizing this, Jieyin Zhunti couldn't help but feel a headache."

Could it be that Chen Ku has stirred up trouble again?

Translation: "Could it be that Chen Ku has stirred up trouble again?"

Jieyin and Zhunti thought this, not because they believed Chen Ku only knows how to cause trouble.

Translation: "Jieyin Zhunti thought this, not because he believed Chen Ku only knows how to cause trouble."

After all, their conduct is notoriously infamous.

Translation: "After all, their conduct is too notorious."

Throughout endless ages, hardly any powerful beings on good terms with them have come.

Translation: "Over countless ages, hardly any powerful beings on good terms with them have come."

On the contrary, many have come to seek revenge.

Translation: "On the contrary, many have come to settle scores."

Thinking of this, Jieyin and Zhunti's faces turned grim, and they immediately rose.

Translation: "Thinking of this, Jieyin Zhunti's expression turned grim, and he immediately rose."

Disciple, this is...

Jieyin opened his mouth, surprised and uncertain, looking at Chen Ku.

In a moment, Hong Yun and the others all changed expression.

Hong Yun was fine; he simply nodded, having already met Jieyin and Zhunti.

They were peers of innate great power, and since Jieyin and Zhunti had not yet become saints, Hong Yun naturally had no need to perform any great ceremony.

Xi He and Chang Xi then performed their salutations gracefully and appropriately.

Seeing this, Jieyin and Zhunti became even more puzzled.

This... doesn't look like they came seeking vengeance?!

At that moment, Chen Ku gave a faint smile.

"Disciple pays respects to Master and Uncle-Master!"

After the salutations, Chen Ku then spoke slowly, recounting everything that had happened before and informing Jieyin and Zhunti.

Hearing Chen Ku's account, Jieyin and Zhunti were somewhat dumbfounded.

What a fellow!

To ferry the souls of Wuliang Sihai, this seemed like it wouldn't cause any waves, yet you kid managed to stir up such a tumultuous story?

Moreover, you even clashed with several major powers from the other great stars?

Really, there's no one else like you!

However, fortunately by this time, Jieyin and Zhunti finally understood Xi He and Chang Xi's purpose in coming here.

"Haha, now I understand!"

"If the two goddesses wish to remain in my Western Heaven and Earth, we two would be delighted and welcome them wholeheartedly."

Jieyin expressed his stance first, while Zhunti beside him nodded with a smile.

"The goddesses come of their own accord—how could Jieyin and Zhunti possibly refuse?!"

Moreover, even knowing the karma involving Xi He and Chang Xi, Jieyin and Zhunti did not care.

Di Jun Tai Yi?!

In Jieyin and Zhunti's eyes, they truly possessed no great deterrent power.

The two were also happy to protect the two goddesses.

As they spoke, Jieyin's gaze toward Chen Ku became even more excited and gratified.

This kid, he has brought another great fortune to the West.

Hearing Jieyin's words, Xi He nodded slightly and performed another salute.

"In that case, we two sisters thank Daoist Jieyin for his acceptance."

By this point, Xi He and Chang Xi naturally had no hesitation.

Having personally witnessed the West's flourishing harmony, the two women had long since dispelled the idea of seeking refuge with the Queen Mother of the West.

By this point, Chen Ku's plans had also been fulfilled.

Western Heaven and Earth now gains two quasi-saint-level innate great powers, and they are peerless goddesses of outstanding beauty.

"Hehe, today is a joyous occasion for my West."

"Let us share fine wine and celebrate."

Chen Ku waved his hand, directly producing the Lunar Yin Jade Dew and Osmanthus Immortal Brew previously gifted by Xi He and Chang Xi.

With a single palm, he broke the seal of the wine jar.

Instantly, an intensely rich wine fragrance, so vast it could be called boundless as an abyss, immediately permeated out, spreading for millions of li.

Rich and fragrant!

Intoxicating to the heart and soul!

Just that flavor alone stirs one's breath, as if summoned by some unseen calling.

That is a resonance emanating from one's own Dao foundation.

"This... is a wonderfully mysterious immortal brew."

"Although we have cultivated for endless ages, we rarely experience such a rich and mellow wine fragrance."

Not to mention Chen Ku—even Jieyin and Zhunti's eyes lit up, and they couldn't help exclaiming in amazement.

Clearly, the Lunar Yin Jade Dew is astonishingly extraordinary, transcending the mundane.

No need for more words; everyone present filled their cups and drank them dry in one go.

Instantly, Jieyin, Zhunti, and the others' bodies shone, their qi and blood surging.

Meanwhile, Chen Ku's sea of consciousness was greatly stirred.

【You have tasted the Lunar Yin Jade Dew, merged it with your own Dao foundation, and comprehended 5% of the Lunar Yin Law!】

Feeling the prompt of heaven-defying comprehension, Chen Ku felt great joy inside.

I have gained another kind of law power?!

Thus, once again, the Lunar Yin Jade Dew shows how heaven-defying it is.

This time, befriending Xi He and Chang Xi is practically a huge profit!