Chapter 154: Zhen Yuanzi Arrives, Proposes a Discussion of the Dao!

In fact, in the hearts of Jieyin and Zhunti, they also did not truly wish to see Hong Yun perish and lose the Dao.

This might be because Jieyin and Zhunti originally felt grateful for yielding the seat, or perhaps it was due to Chen Ku's influence.

In short, although they knew Chen Ku's intentions, they had no objections at all.

On the contrary, they likewise looked forward to Hong Yun joining the West.

If such a day were to come, in the world the seven strands of Hongmeng purple qi, the West alone would obtain three—wouldn't that be even more prosperous?!

Several people continued to savor the Taiyin Jade Dew, as well as the Osmanthus Immortal Brew.

The wine's fragrance grew ever richer, intoxicating hearts and minds.

Suddenly, Chen Ku's expression shifted, and he involuntarily proposed:

"Now that the West can have so many powerhouses gathered together, this is also rare."

"In that case, why don't we discuss the Dao?"

"This way, we will surely each gain some insight and benefit greatly."

As the saying goes, 'A single blossom does not make spring; a hundred flowers blooming fill the garden with spring.'

Although the several people present each cultivate different Great Daos, all laws share the same origin.

Even while sitting and discussing the Dao, each can still make progress.

Upon hearing this, everyone present's eyes lit up.

"Hehe, this is indeed wonderful."

Jieyin and Zhunti were the first to nod, indicating agreement.

Moreover, what they cared about was not a peer of great ability like Hong Yun, but precisely Chen Ku.

This disciple (junior nephew) of theirs is now utterly unfathomable, leaving Jieyin and Zhunti with a feeling that they cannot see through him.

They also wanted to take this opportunity to see just how profound Chen Ku's cultivation attainments really are.

Hong Yun, Xi He, and Chang Xi likewise had no objections.

"This is our honor."

All three responded in this way.

Xi He and Chang Xi have already joined the West, existing under the protection of Jieyin and Zhunti.

Hong Yun, asking himself, felt his cultivation was likewise inferior to that of Jieyin and Zhunti.

Therefore, if they could discuss the Dao, their benefit would be even greater.

However, before the several people could truly begin discussing the Dao,

Suddenly, a rolling immortal sound echoed through the void.

"This seat is Zhen Yuanzi, who has come specially to visit fellow Daoists of the West!"

Upon hearing this, Jieyin and Zhunti, as well as Chen Ku and the others, were all taken aback.

"Zhen Yuanzi? Why would he come to the Western realms?!"

Several people harbored some doubts in their hearts.

But immediately afterward, Chen Ku's expression shifted as he looked toward Hong Yun the Old Ancestor beside him.

Zhen Yuanzi and the West have always had no connections or karmic ties.

The only reason that could prompt him to come voluntarily to the West is Hong Yun.

At the same time, Jieyin and Zhunti also did not say much more.

"Since fellow Daoist Zhen Yuanzi has arrived, please come to Mount Sumeru for a chat."

After all, the other party is likewise a top-tier expert of the present age, so Jieyin and Zhunti naturally would not neglect courtesy.

Not long after, a Zhen Yuanzi clad in dark Daoist robes descended before the several people.

As for the customary pleasantries with Jieyin and Zhunti and the others, there's no need to elaborate.

And when Zhen Yuanzi saw Chen Ku, he likewise gave a slight bow, appearing quite courteous.

Finally, he then turned his gaze to Hong Yun the Old Ancestor.

"Old friend Hong Yun, you really have made me worry a great deal."

"We discussed the Dao together at Five Zhuang Temple, far from all kinds of strife—how wonderful would that be?!"

"Yet you insist on wandering the world—don't you realize you've become a target of everyone?!"

Zhen Yuanzi spoke, his tone carrying a hint of reproach.

Everyone suddenly understood.

These two are called rare close friends in the world, and indeed the reputation is not undeserved.

It seems Zhen Yuanzi genuinely worries about Hong Yun's safety, and thus he has pursued his way to this Western realm.

Saying this, Zhen Yuanzi also glanced warily at Jieyin and Zhunti and the others.

As for their manner of conduct, Zhen Yuanzi had long heard of it.

He also worried that Jieyin and Zhunti might, in order to settle the karmic debt of yielding the seat, take action against Hong Yun!

After all, when a person dies, their debts vanish—this is also one of the best ways to resolve karmic ties in the Primordial.

However, Hong Yun let out a light laugh and said:

"Hehe, old friend, why must you worry so much?!"

"In my travels, I have befriended Daoist Chen Ku, and together with the two Taiyin Goddesses I have come to this West."

"We have drunk the Taiyin fine liquor, beheld the West's flourishing scene—how delightful, where could there be any danger?"

Upon hearing Hong Yun's words, Zhen Yuanzi then took notice.

No!

How is the West so brimming with spiritual energy, with countless spiritual roots and immortal fruits?

Even... faintly, there is merit's mysterious light circulating?!

Even... faintly, there is merit's mysterious light circulating?!

Interpretation: "Even... faintly, there is even merit's mysterious light circulating?!" The ellipsis indicates hesitation. We'll translate: "Even... faintly, there is even merit's mysterious light circulating?!" Keep punctuation.

We need to output single line: 【61】 Even... faintly, there is even merit's mysterious light circulating?!

Even... faintly, there is merit's mysterious light circulating?!

But maybe better: "Even... faintly, there is even merit's mysterious light circulating?!" We'll keep the ellipsis after Even.

Is this... still the impoverished, desolate West I remember?

Translation: "This... is still the impoverished, desolate West in my memory?" We'll output: 【62】 This... is still the impoverished, desolate West in my memory?

Zhenyuanzi couldn't help but feel a sense of looking at them with new eyes.

Translation: "Zhen Yuanzi couldn't help but feel a sense of looking at them with new eyes." We'll output: 【63】 Zhen Yuanzi couldn't help but feel a sense of looking at them with new eyes.

It seems the fellow Daoists of the West have truly made great efforts; their methods are astonishing.

We need to keep quotes. The line includes Chinese quotes 「」. We'll keep them as English quotes? Usually we keep the same punctuation? The instruction: translate faithfully, preserve meaning. We can replace Chinese quotes with English quotes. We'll output: 【64】 "It seems the fellow Daoists of the West have indeed paid a great price; their methods are astonishing."

But we need to keep the exclamation. We'll output: 【64】 "It seems the fellow Daoists of the West have indeed paid a great price; their methods are astonishing!"

Only this could transform the once impoverished West into such a splendid scene.

Translation: "Only then could the former impoverished West be forged into such a splendid scene." We'll output: 【65】 "Only then could the former impoverished West be forged into such a splendid scene."

Zhenyuanzi exclaimed in amazement.

Translation: "Zhen Yuanzi exclaimed in amazement." We'll output: 【66】 Zhen Yuanzi exclaimed in amazement.

Moreover, by now he could also confirm that Hongyun was safe and sound, which let Zhenyuanzi secretly breathe a sigh of relief, his mind at ease.

Translation: "Moreover, by this time he could also confirm that Hong Yun was safe and sound, which let Zhen Yuanzi secretly heave a sigh of relief, his heart set at ease." We'll output: 【67】 Moreover, by this time he could also confirm that Hong Yun was safe and sound, which let Zhen Yuanzi secretly heave a sigh of relief, his heart set at ease.

Hehe, whoever comes is a guest!

Translation: "Hehe, whoever comes is a guest!" We'll output: 【68】 "Hehe, whoever comes is a guest!"

Fellow Daoist Zhenyuanzi, we wish to sit and discuss the Dao; would you be interested in joining?

Translation: "Fellow Daoist Zhen Yuanzi, we wish to sit and discuss the Dao; I wonder if you would be interested in joining?" We'll output: 【69】 "Fellow Daoist Zhen Yuanzi, we wish to sit and discuss the Dao; I wonder if you would be interested in joining?"

Chen Ku, not standing on ceremony, spoke up to ask.

Translation: "Chen Ku, not standing on ceremony, opened his mouth to ask." We'll output: 【70】 Chen Ku, not standing on ceremony, opened his mouth to ask.

As for forms of address, Chen Ku didn't bother being humble either, just calling them senior.

As for forms of address, Chen Ku didn't bother being humble either, just calling them senior.

After all, with his current strength, there aren't many who could make him call them senior.

Translation: "After all, given his current strength, there really aren't many who could make him address them as senior." We'll output: 【72】 After all, given his current strength, there really aren't many who could make him address them as senior.

Hearing this, Zhenyuanzi was startled, his eyes lighting up slightly.

Translation: "Hearing this, Zhen Yuanzi blinked, his eyes slightly brightening." We'll output: 【73】 Hearing this, Zhen Yuanzi blinked, his eyes slightly brightening.

In the present world, cutting off the good and evil corpses is common among innate great powers.

Translation: "In the present age, primordial great powers who have severed the good and evil corpses are a dime a dozen." We'll output: 【74】 In the present age, primordial great powers who have severed the good and evil corpses are a dime a dozen.

However, few have completely severed all three corpses.

Translation: "However, few have completely severed the three corpses." We'll output: 【75】 However, few have completely severed the three corpses.

Zhenyuanzi, for this reason, also felt some vexation, unable to make further progress for a long time.

Translation: "Zhen Yuanzi, for this, also felt some vexation, unable to make further progress for a long time." We'll output: 【76】 Zhen Yuanzi, for this, also felt some vexation, unable to make further progress for a long time.

As for Jieyin and Zhunti, and even Chen Ku, they are somewhat controversial in character.

Translation: "As for Jieyin, Zhunti, and even Chen Ku, their conduct is somewhat controversial." We'll output: 【77】 As for Jieyin, Zhunti, and even Chen Ku, their conduct is somewhat controversial.

However, their abilities are beyond doubt.

Translation: "However, their strength is beyond doubt." We'll output: 【78】 However, their strength is beyond doubt.

Therefore, their cultivation insights must also be quite extraordinary.

Translation: "Therefore, the other party's cultivation insights must also be quite extraordinary." We'll output: 【79】 Therefore, the other party's cultivation insights must also be quite extraordinary.

If we could discuss the Dao, perhaps I might even get a chance to comprehend the method of severing the three corpses.

Translation: "If we could discuss the Dao, I might even get a chance to comprehend the method of severing the three corpses." We'll output: 【80】 If we could discuss the Dao, I might even get a chance to comprehend the method of severing the three corpses.

After thinking it over, Zhenyuanzi promptly nodded.

Translation: "After thinking, Zhen Yuanzi immediately nodded." We'll output: 【81】 After thinking, Zhen Yuanzi immediately nodded.

Good, then I shall obey your command respectfully.

Good, then I shall obey your command respectfully.

Upon hearing Zhenyuanzi's agreement, Chen Ku immediately broke into a smile.

Translation: "Upon hearing Zhen Yuanzi's agreement, Chen Ku's face instantly broke into a smile." We'll output: 【83】 Upon hearing Zhen Yuanzi's agreement, Chen Ku's face instantly broke into a smile.

However, everyone did not immediately begin discussing the Dao.

Translation: "However, the group did not immediately begin discussing the Dao." We'll output: 【84】 However, the group did not immediately begin discussing the Dao.

Only to hear Chen Ku suddenly speak up, this time not addressing the few people present.

Translation: "Only then did Chen Ku suddenly speak, but this time he was not addressing the few people present." We'll output: 【85】 Only then did Chen Ku suddenly speak, but this time he was not addressing the few people present.

He transmitted his voice through the Great Dao, announcing to all beings of the West.

Translation: "He transmitted his voice via the Great Dao, announcing to all beings of the West." We'll output: 【86】 He transmitted his voice via the Great Dao, announcing to all beings of the West.

I, Chen Ku, am now with my master Jieyin and my grandmaster Zhunti.

I, Chen Ku, am now with my master Jieyin and my grandmaster Zhunti.

As well as fellow Daoists Zhenyuanzi, Hongyun, Xihe, Changxi, and others, all gathered in the West to discuss the Dao.

Translation: "And fellow Daoists Zhen Yuanzi, Hong Yun, Xi He, Chang Xi, and others are also discussing the Dao together in the West." We'll output: 【88】 "And fellow Daoists Zhen Yuanzi, Hong Yun, Xi He, Chang Xi, and others are also discussing the Dao together in the West."

Any being in the West with affinity may come to listen.

Translation: "Any beings of the West with affinity may come to listen." We'll output: 【89】 "Any beings of the West with affinity may come to listen."

Upon hearing this, Jieyin and Zhunti were instantly stunned.

Translation: "Upon these words, Jieyin and Zhunti were instantly stunned." We'll output: 【90】 Upon these words, Jieyin and Zhunti were instantly stunned.

Afterwards, the two reacted, their faces filled with astonishment.

Translation: "Afterwards, the two reacted, their faces filled with astonishment." We'll output: 【91】 Afterwards, the two reacted, their faces filled with astonishment.

My disciple, this is a blessing for the beings of the West.

Translation: "My disciple, this is a blessing for the beings of the West!" We'll output: 【92】 "My disciple, this is a blessing for the beings of the West!"

This... why didn't we think of it?

Translation: "This... why didn't we think of it?" We'll output: 【93】 "This... why didn't we think of it?"

Jieyin and Zhunti couldn't help but feel a bit ashamed.

Translation: "Jieyin couldn't help but feel a bit ashamed." We'll output: 【94】 Jieyin couldn't help but feel a bit ashamed.

By this point, he finally understood that Chen Ku had proposed everyone discuss the Dao and invited Zhenyuanzi to join.

Translation: "Only then did he understand that Chen Ku had proposed that everyone discuss the Dao and invited Zhen Yuanzi to join." We'll output: 【95】 Only then did he understand that Chen Ku had proposed that everyone discuss the Dao and invited Zhen Yuanzi to join.

The purpose was not merely for their own advancement.

Translation: "It was not merely for their own advancement." We'll output: 【96】 It was not merely for their own advancement.

More importantly, it was to spread the teachings and propagate the profound principles of cultivation throughout the hearts of Western beings.

Translation: "More importantly, it was to spread the teachings and propagate the profound principles of cultivation throughout the hearts of Western beings." We'll output: 【97】 More importantly, it was to spread the teachings and propagate the profound principles of cultivation throughout the hearts of Western beings.

Their discussion of the Dao, for ordinary beings, is truly a propagation of the teachings.

Translation: "Their discussion of the Dao, for ordinary beings, is truly a propagation of the Dao." We'll output: 【98】 Their discussion of the Dao, for ordinary beings, is truly a propagation of the Dao.

Although the beings of the West are sparse, they are boundless; if all gathered together, their number would still be considerable.

Translation: "Although the beings of the West are withered, after all they are boundless; if all beings were gathered in one place, their number would still be considerable." We'll output: 【99】 Although the beings of the West are withered, after all they are boundless; if all beings were gathered in one place, their number would still be considerable.

Moreover, in the past they also remained hidden due to lack of spiritual support and profound methods, rarely appearing.

Translation: "Moreover, in the past they also remained hidden due to lack of spiritual energy support and profound cultivation methods, each keeping to themselves and rarely appearing." We'll output: 【100】 Moreover, in the past they also remained hidden due to lack of spiritual energy support and profound cultivation methods, each keeping to themselves and rarely appearing.

Today, this is an excellent opportunity to change such a declining situation.

Translation: "Today is an excellent opportunity to change such a declining situation." We'll output: 【101】 Today is an excellent opportunity to change such a declining situation.

Thus, all beings of the West may have the chance to cultivate the supreme Dao.

Translation: "Thus, all beings of the West may have the affinity to cultivate the supreme Great Dao." We'll output: 【102】 Thus, all beings of the West may have the affinity to cultivate the supreme Great Dao.

This is also a great aid in revitalizing the West.

Translation: "This is also a tremendous aid in revitalizing the West." We'll output: 【103】 This is also a tremendous aid in revitalizing the West.

Zhunti, meanwhile, wore a look of delight.

Translation: "Beside him, Zhunti also wore a look of delight." We'll output: 【104】 Beside him, Zhunti also wore a look of delight.

Thorough!

Translation: "Thorough!" We'll output: 【105】 Thorough!

What Chen Ku thought of was simply too thorough!

Translation: "What Chen Ku thought of was simply too thorough!" We'll output: 【106】 What Chen Ku thought of was simply too thorough!

Zhenyuanzi and the others naturally had no objections.

Translation: "And Zhen Yuanzi and the others naturally had no objections." We'll output: 【107】 And Zhen Yuanzi and the others naturally had no objections.

Besides, their discussion of the Dao won't be kept secret; being able to propagate the teachings to beings is also a blessing to one side, an immeasurably good deed.

Translation: "Anyway, their discussion of the Dao won't be kept secret; being able to propagate the Dao to beings is also a blessing to one side, an immeasurably good deed." We'll output: 【108】 Anyway, their discussion of the Dao won't be kept secret; being able to propagate the Dao to beings is also a blessing to one side, an immeasurably good deed.

Chen Ku's words rumbled like rolling thunder, spreading across the Western realms.

Translation: "Chen Ku's words rumbled like rolling thunder, spreading across the Western territories." We'll output: 【109】 Chen Ku's words rumbled like rolling thunder, spreading across the Western territories.

In an instant, countless beings turned their heads, faces showing surprise and joy.

Translation: "In an instant, countless beings turned their heads, faces showing delight." We'll output: 【110】 In an instant, countless beings turned their heads, faces showing delight.

Many innate great powers expounding the Dao? This is a tremendous opportunity for us.

Translation: "Many primordial great powers lecturing on the Dao? This is a great opportunity for us." We'll output: 【111】 "Many primordial great powers lecturing on the Dao? This is a great opportunity for us."

Hurry to the vicinity of Mount Sumeru; do not miss this excellent opportunity.

Translation: "Hurry to the vicinity of Mount Sumeru; do not miss this excellent opportunity." We'll output: 【112】 "Hurry to the vicinity of Mount Sumeru; do not miss this excellent opportunity."

One after another, words of joy beyond expectation rang out.

Translation: "One after another, exclamations of joy rang out." We'll output: 【113】 One after another, exclamations of joy rang out.

At the same time, vast numbers of figures flocked toward Mount Sumeru.

Translation: "At the same time, vast crowds of figures flocked toward Mount Sumeru." We'll output: 【114】 At the same time, vast crowds of figures flocked toward Mount Sumeru.

Seeing this, Chen Ku smiled.

Translation: "Seeing this, Chen Ku smiled." We'll output: 【115】 Seeing this, Chen Ku smiled.

Once all beings of the West have gathered, we can begin to discuss the Dao...