Chapter 199: Hongjun's astonishment, the demon court shaken, Yuanshi and Tongtian debate!

At this moment, Rahu's few words caused demonic qi to surge vast and boundless, covering the sky and earth.

Above the high heavens billions of miles away, within the endless universe, all was filled with profound demonic qi.

Looking out, it was as if the sun and moon had lost their light, the heavens and earth changed color, a horrifying sight.

All beings felt their scalps go numb and their bodies turn cold.

But what shocked and horrified beings most was not the pervasive demonic dao aura.

But... the name Rahu!

"Hiss... Rahu? Is he the demon ancestor Rahu of old?!"

"How is this possible? Wasn't he fallen in the Dao-Demon conflict?"

"Could the world's rumors be wrong, that Rahu not only didn't fall but survived to this era?!"

"The ancient Dao-Demon conflict was too distant; it seems many unknown secrets remain hidden."

"Well... a grand demon ancestor, how could he fall so easily? Rahu's reappearance today makes sense."

Shock!

A tremendous shock spread throughout the heavens and earth.

To most beings of the present age, Rahu was already a legendary existence.

No one expected that one day they could hear this ancient demon ancestor again, his Great Dao transmission echoing through the nine heavens and ten earths.

Of course, some strong ones, after their initial astonishment, felt somewhat relieved.

After all, for most cultivators, the ancient Dao-Demon conflict was merely hearsay, never witnessed.

Moreover, Rahu could contend with Hongjun the Dao Ancestor, his strength undeniably great.

Surviving that world-shaking slaughter was not too shocking.

Besides that, powerful beings were also doubtful and uncertain.

"Chen Ku!!"

"Is the Chen Ku that Rahu spoke of, the disciple of the Saint Jieyin?"

"That brat...... how did he get involved with the demon ancestor Rahu again, and even obtain the so-called position of vice sect leader?"

"Could it be... that Chen Ku has earned the favor of the demon ancestor Rahu?"

Compared to Rahu's reappearance in the world, Chen Ku becoming vice sect leader of the Heart Demon Realm also left beings astonished and incredulous.

In the eyes of beings, even Jieyin Zhunti, before Rahu, are merely junior-level existences.

Of course, now that Jieyin Zhunti has become a saint, who is higher or lower is another matter.

And as a disciple under Jieyin, Chen Ku's gap with Rahu is even greater.

But Rahu's words undoubtedly lifted Chen Ku to the same level as himself.

Unfathomable!

Completely unfathomable!

Even some ancient powerful beings could not fathom what had happened.

Beings could only stare at each other, utterly bewildered.

Beyond Chaos, within the Purple Cloud Palace!

At some point, the once shattered Dao-body of Hongjun, who had ceased to exist, reappeared within the vast Purple Cloud Palace.

Compared to when he once expounded the Dao, his aura became even more profoundly mysterious, ineffably divine.

His whole body gleamed, his qi and blood surged, the order of laws lay deep and obscure, unfathomable.

Clearly, this is the symbol of having begun to unite with the Dao, unknown how many times stronger.

Hearing Rahu's Great Dao transmission, Hongjun's originally half-closed eyes slowly opened.

A flash of astonishment crossed his eyes.

"Rahu......"

He spoke softly, his tone calm and waveless, without the slightest surprise.

No need for more words.

Earlier, Chen Ku had guessed everything.

Hongjun had long known Rahu had not truly perished, but existed in a special state hidden within Mount Tianmo.

Just as Chen Ku had analyzed, Hongjun therefore did not continue to slay Rahu.

However, that Rahu could so quickly comprehend establishing the Heart Demon Realm and setting up the Heart Demon Calamity, etc., gave Hongjun a sense of surprise.

More importantly, this matter is also closely tied to Chen Ku?!

"Could it be... that Chen Ku triggered the premature emergence of the Heart Demon Realm?"

"He first aided Nüwa, Jieyin Zhunti, and others to become saints, and today he has formed karma with Rahu."

"This... is rather extraordinary."

In the course of speaking, Hongjun's gaze pierced through endless temporal-spatial barriers and fell upon Chen Ku.

His tone was calm, waveless.

But in his originally desireless eyes, a strange gleam now flashed.

That gleam was like a sigh, yet also an indescribable sense of wonder.

After a moment, Hongjun withdrew his gaze, no longer paying attention.

After uniting with the Dao, Rahu's establishment of the Heart Demon Realm was no longer worthy of Hongjun's excessive attention.

He then entered a state of closed-door meditation, appearing simple and unadorned, yet majestic and vast, captivating hearts and minds.

Beyond the Thirty-Three Heavens, within the Demon Court!

"What? Rahu actually hasn't fallen?!"

Damn it, Luohou and Chen Ku are in collusion; in the future the West's power will be even greater.

Literal: "Damn it, Rahu and Chen Ku are in collusion, in the future the West's might will be even greater."

Damn it, Luohou and Chen Ku are in collusion; in the future the West's might will be even greater.

Make sure to keep punctuation? We'll output as a single line.

We wanted to settle scores with Chen Ku, but it's probably even more difficult now.

Literal: "We want to settle accounts with that Chen Ku, but I'm afraid it will be even more difficult."

Translate: "We want to settle accounts with that Chen Ku, but I'm afraid it will be even more difficult."

The Ten Great Demon Saints erupted in an uproar, discussing heatedly.

Literal: "The Ten Great Demon Saints were in an uproar, discussing heatedly."

Translate: "The Ten Great Demon Saints erupted in an uproar, voices clamoring."

They have already become enemies with the West, and now they watch helplessly as Luohou reappears, seemingly in close league with Chen Ku.

Literal: "They have already become enemies with the West, and now they helplessly see Luohou reappear, and moreover seem to have a close relationship with Chen Ku."

Translate: "They have already become enemies with the West, and now they helplessly watch Luohou reappear, and moreover seem to have a close relationship with Chen Ku."

This filled the demon court with a sudden deep sense of unease.

Literal: "This makes all the demons in the demon court suddenly feel a deep sense of unease."

Translate: "This left all the demons in the demon court with a sudden, deep sense of unease."

Hearing the words of the Ten Great Demon Saints, Di Jun's expression darkened at once.

Literal: "Upon hearing the words of the Ten Great Demon Saints and others, Di Jun's face sank at this moment."

Translate: "Hearing the words of the Ten Great Demon Saints, Di Jun's face darkened."

Hmph, what's there to panic about?!

Literal: "Hmph, what's there to panic about?!"

Translate: "Hmph, what's there to panic about?!"

This time, for the West, it's not just not a good thing—it's actually a great disaster.

Literal: "This time, for the West, it's not only not a good thing, but rather a great disaster."

Translate: "This time, for the West, it's not only not a good thing—it's actually a great disaster."

Di Jun gave a light rebuke that even silenced the Ten Great Demon Saints; some looked at him in puzzlement.

Literal: "Di Jun gave a light rebuke, thereby silencing the Ten Great Demon Saints; some looked puzzled at the former."

Di Jun gave a light rebuke that even silenced the Ten Great Demon Saints; some looked at him in puzzlement.

Translate: "Di Jun gave a light rebuke that even silenced the Ten Great Demon Saints; some looked at him in puzzlement."

Di Jun gave a cold smile and continued to explain:

Literal: "Only saw Di Jun coldly smile, then continued to explain:"

Translate: "Di Jun gave a cold smile and continued to explain:"

Luohou was the loser in the ancient Dao-Demon struggle, not tolerated by heaven and earth.

Literal: "Luohou was the loser in the primordial struggle between the Dao and demons, not tolerated by heaven and earth."

Translate: "Luohou was the loser in the primordial clash between the Dao and demons, not tolerated by heaven and earth."

Hmph, now Chen Ku actually allies with Luohou—how could he possibly reap any good fruit?!

Literal: "Hmph, now Chen Ku actually allies with Luohou; how could he possibly have a good outcome?"

Translate: "Hmph, now Chen Ku actually allies with Luohou—how could he possibly meet a good end?"

When the Dao Ancestor leaves his seclusion, he will surely make the West pay the price.

Literal: "When the Dao Ancestor leaves seclusion, he will surely make the West pay the price."

Translate: "When the Dao Ancestor leaves seclusion, he will surely make the West pay the price."

This time, the Jieyin and Prepariti truly accepted disciples without clarity, and will surely bring eternal calamity upon the West.

Literal: "This time, Jieyin and Zhunti truly took on disciples without clarity; they will surely bring eternal calamity upon the West."

Taking on disciples without clarity, they will surely bring eternal calamity upon the West.

Translate: "This time, Jieyin and Zhunti truly took on disciples without clarity; they will surely bring eternal calamity upon the West."

Upon hearing Di Jun's words, the Ten Great Demon Saints pondered for a moment and couldn't help but nod in agreement.

Literal: "Upon hearing Di Jun's words, the Ten Great Demon Saints pondered for a moment, and couldn't help but nod secretly."

Translate: "Hearing Di Jun's words, the Ten Great Demon Saints fell into thought, then secretly nodded."

Put that way, there is indeed some truth to it.

Literal: "If put that way.... it indeed has some truth."

Translate: "Put that way... it does have some truth."

Even Taiyi beside them naturally nodded, agreeing with Di Jun's words.

Literal: "Even Taiyi beside him naturally nodded, agreeing with what Di Jun said."

Taiyi

Translate: "Even Taiyi at his side naturally nodded, agreeing with Di Jun's words."

However, at that very moment, a rather different voice rang out.

Literal: "However, at this moment, a rather different voice sounded."

Translate: "However, at this moment a rather different voice rang out."

Fuxi pondered for a moment, then suddenly spoke.

Literal: "Fuxi pondered for a moment, then suddenly spoke."

Translate: "Fuxi pondered for a moment, then suddenly spoke."

This... in my view, it's probably not the case.

Literal: "This... in my view, I'm afraid it's not so."

Translate: "This... in my view, I'm afraid it's not so."

Although Chen Ku is a disciple of the West, he is usually shrewd and deep, never acting without profit.

Literal: "Although Chen Ku is a disciple of the West, his conduct is always experienced and deep, never acting without profit."

Translate: "Although Chen Ku is a disciple of the West, his conduct is always seasoned and profound—he never acts without profit."

How could he fail to understand the reason behind it?

Literal: "How could he fail to understand the reason behind this?"

Translate: "How could he fail to understand the reason behind this?"

Perhaps there is more to this matter; we must not be careless.

Literal: "Perhaps... there is more to this matter; we must not be careless."

Translate: "Perhaps... there is more to this matter; we must not be careless."

Fuxi's words caused the Ten Great Demon Saints' expressions to tighten.

Literal: "Fuxi's words made the Ten Great Demon Saints' faces turn grim."

Translate: "Fuxi's words made the Ten Great Demon Saints' faces grim."

Leaving aside whether his idea is right or wrong,

Literal: "Not to mention whether his idea is right or wrong."

Translate: "Never mind whether his idea is right or wrong."

but at this moment, speaking openly without reservation, he expressed a view utterly opposite to Di Jun's.

Literal: "But his frank utterance at this moment expresses a notion completely opposite to Di Jun's."

Translate: "But his frank utterance at this moment expresses a notion completely opposite to Di Jun's."

This... truly takes great gall!

Literal: "This... truly a bold move!"

Translate: "This... truly a bold move!"

The Ten Great Demon Saints all secretly broke into a sweat.

Literal: "The Ten Great Demon Saints all secretly broke into a sweat."

Translate: "The Ten Great Demon Saints all secretly broke into a sweat."

Surely, upon hearing someone refute him, Di Jun's expression first darkened.

Literal: "Sure enough, upon hearing someone refute him, Di Jun's face first sank."

Translate: "Sure enough, upon hearing someone refute him, Di Jun's face first sank."

If it were anyone else, Di Jun would have already been furious and erupted on the spot.

Literal: "If it were anyone else, Di Jun would already be furious and would have erupted on the spot."

Translate: "If it were anyone else, Di Jun would already be furious and would have erupted on the spot."

But when he saw that the speaker was Fuxi, Di Jun's expression froze.

Literal: "But when he saw clearly that the speaker was Fuxi, Di Jun's face froze."

Translate: "But when he saw that the speaker was Fuxi, Di Jun's face froze."

Faced with the brother of the holy Nüwa, Di Jun still felt some apprehension and dared not act.

Literal: "Facing this elder brother of the Holy Nüwa, Di Jun still had some misgivings and dared not act out."

Translate: "Facing this elder brother of the Holy Nüwa, Di Jun still harbored misgivings and dared not act out."

After a moment of silence, Di Jun could only respond with a meaningful tone:

Literal: "After a moment of silence, Di Jun could only respond with deep meaning."

Translate: "After a moment of silence, Di Jun could only respond with deep meaning."

If that's the case, then let's see how the Dao Ancestor Hongjun and the Heavenly Dao will respond.

Literal: "If that's the case, then let's see how Hongjun the Dao Ancestor and the Heavenly Dao will react."

Translate: "If that's the case, then let's see how Hongjun the Dao Ancestor and the Heavenly Dao will react."

Tai Su Heaven, Nüwa Palace!

Literal: "Tai Su Heaven, Nüwa's Imperial Palace!"

Tai Su Heaven, Nüwa Palace!

Tai Su Heaven

Tai Su Heaven, Nüwa Palace!

The tremendous upheaval of heaven and earth, and the transmission of the Demon Ancestor's Great Dao, has also reached Nüwa's ears.

Literal: "The heaven and earth underwent a great change; the Demon Ancestor's Great Dao transmitted a sound, which has also reached Nüwa's ears."

Translate: "The heavens and earth underwent a great upheaval; the Demon Ancestor's Great Dao transmitted a sound that has also reached Nüwa's ears."

At this moment, Nüwa's eyes snapped open, gazing at the position of the West's Heavenly Demon Mountain.

Literal: "At this moment, Nüwa's eyes suddenly opened wide, gazing at the position of the West's Heavenly Demon Mountain."

Translate: "At this moment, Nüwa's eyes snapped open, gazing at the location of the West's Heavenly Demon Mountain."

the West's Heavenly Demon Mountain

Immediately, a hint of unusual brilliance flowed through Nüwa's beautiful eyes.

Literal: "Immediately, in Nüwa's beautiful pupils, a somewhat unusual gleam flowed."

Translate: "Immediately, an unusual gleam flickered in Nüwa's beautiful eyes."

But in the end, Nüwa neither sighed nor said anything more.

Literal: "But in the end, Nüwa neither sighed nor said anything more."

Translate: "But in the end, Nüwa neither sighed nor said anything more."

She then slowly closed her eyes, appearing completely indifferent.

Literal: "She then slowly closed her eyes, appearing completely indifferent."

Translate: "She then slowly closed her eyes, appearing completely indifferent."

Even from beginning to end, not the slightest ripple stirred in the aura surrounding her.

Literal: "Even from beginning to end, not even the slightest ripple stirred in the aura surrounding her."

Translate: "Even from beginning to end, not even the slightest ripple stirred in the aura surrounding her."

Evidently, in Nüwa's view, the so-called Demon Ancestor Luohou is already a thing of the past.

Literal: "Evidently, in Nüwa's view, the so-called Demon Ancestor Luohou is already a thing of the past."

Translate: "Evidently, to Nüwa, the so-called Demon Ancestor Luohou is already a thing of the past."

Now, with the times changed, the Dao Ancestor looms high above.

Literal: "Now, with the times changed, the Dao Ancestor lofty above."

Translate: "Now, with the times changed, the Dao Ancestor reigns supreme."

Even if Luohou reappears, he can no longer stir up the tremendous turmoil of before.

Literal: "Even if Luohou reappears, it's already impossible to stir up such a great turmoil as before."

Translate: "Even if Luohou reappears, it's already impossible to stir up such a great turmoil as before."

Therefore, this matter is hardly enough to cause Nüwa the slightest disturbance in her state of mind.

Literal: "Therefore, this matter is fundamentally insufficient to cause Nüwa's state of mind to waver in the slightest."

Translate: "Therefore, this matter is fundamentally insufficient to cause Nüwa's state of mind to waver in the slightest."

In Kunlun Mountain!

Literal: "In Kunlun Mountain!"

Translate: "In Kunlun Mountain!"

The former sight of the Three Pure Ones sitting in meditation is gone; only Yuanshi and Tongtian remain seated side by side.

Literal: "Formerly the scene of the Three Pure Ones seated in meditation is no more; only Yuanshi and Tongtian remain seated side by side."

Translate: "The former sight of the Three Pure Ones seated in meditation is gone; only Yuanshi and Tongtian remain seated side by side."

And Laozi still has not returned.

Literal: "And Laozi still has not returned."

Translate: "And Laozi still has not returned."

Needless to say, although he has gained some insight into his own Dao, enlightenment is not achieved overnight, and he has not yet truly penetrated it.

Literal: "Needless to say, although he has somewhat grasped his own Dao, comprehending the Dao is not a matter of a day or two, and even now he has not truly penetrated it."

Translate: "Needless to say, although he has somewhat grasped his own Dao, comprehending the Dao is not a matter of a day or two, and even now he has not truly penetrated it."

At this moment, Yuanshi and Tongtian both have deep gazes, looking upward toward the nine heavens.

Literal: "At this moment, Yuanshi and Tongtian both have deep gazes, looking upward toward the direction of the Nine Heavens."

Translate: "At this moment, Yuanshi and Tongtian both have deep gazes, looking upward toward the Nine Heavens."

Luohou has not fallen, indeed...

Literal: "Luohou has not fallen, indeed so......"

Translate: "Luohou has not fallen—indeed so......"

Yuanshi spoke softly.

Literal: "Yuanshi spoke softly."

Translate: "Yuanshi spoke softly."

From his words it's not hard to hear that, as a top-tier power of the world, the Three Pure Ones may have already sensed some signs that Luohou has not truly perished.

Literal: "From his words it's not hard to hear that, as a top expert of the world, regarding Luohou not truly having fallen, the Three Pure Ones may have already sensed some traces."

Translate: "From his words it's not hard to hear that, as a top expert of the world, regarding Luohou not truly having fallen, the Three Pure Ones may have already sensed some traces."

Beside him, Tongtian nodded and then said:

Literal: "Beside him, Tongtian nodded, then said:"

Translate: "Beside him, Tongtian nodded, then said:"

In the unseen depths, the power of the Heavenly Dao seems to be growing.

Literal: "In the unseen, the power of the Heavenly Dao seems to be strengthening."

Translate: "In the unseen, the power of the Heavenly Dao seems to be strengthening."

Luohou's words are not empty; he is indeed completing the grand Dao of the primordial heaven and earth, making heaven and earth more perfect and flawless.

Literal: "Luohou's words are not empty; he is indeed completing the Great Dao laws of the Primordial Heaven and Earth, making heaven and earth more perfect and flawless."

Translate: "Luohou's words are not empty; he is indeed completing the Great Dao laws of the Primordial Heaven and Earth, making heaven and earth more perfect and flawless."

At the level of the Three Pure Ones, whether divine perception or eyesight, they are naturally beyond comparison with ordinary beings.

Literal: "At the level of the Three Pure Ones, whether divine sense or eyesight, naturally cannot be compared by ordinary beings."

Translate: "At the level of the Three Pure Ones, whether divine sense or eyesight, naturally cannot be compared by ordinary beings."

Yuanshi and Tongtian can clearly sense it.

Literal: "Yuanshi and Tongtian can clearly sense it."

Translate: "Yuanshi and Tongtian can clearly sense it."

As Luohou's words faded, a vast surge of Heavenly Dao power flowed in the unseen depths, continually strengthening.

Literal: "As Luohou's words fell, in the unseen there surged a vast flow of Heavenly Dao power, continually strengthening."

Translate: "As Luohou's words fell, a vast flow of Heavenly Dao power surged in the unseen, continually strengthening."

As for Luohou's actions, the Primordial Heaven-Reaching also held a somewhat approving attitude.

"Not bad, not bad!"

"The more tribulations there are in the world, the better."

"Otherwise, no matter whether they are born of moisture or hatched from eggs, those who wear scales and armor could all advance to higher realms without any hindrance."

"That would make the myriad cultivation realms of the Primordial utterly lacking in value."

"Yuanshi spoke, openly showing his contempt for the countless weaklings of the world."

"Yuanshi has always held himself in the highest esteem, and is arrogant, ruthless, and cruel."

"In his view, cultivation is profoundly sacred, and some living beings simply lack the qualifications to ascend to higher realms."

"And today, Rahu has set up a heart-demon tribulation, which is like sifting sand for gold, sweeping away those living beings unworthy of great cultivation."

"In fact, Yuanshi's words cannot be said to be wrong."

"One must know that, in later ages, even if called Golden Immortal cultivation, it is entirely different from the Golden Immortal cultivators of the present era."

"In later ages, every Golden Immortal has fought their way through true slaughter, forcing their way out."

"Whether it be battle awareness, talent and aptitude, or comprehension of the Dao, they are not comparable."

"After all, once the Witch-Demon Great Calamity ends and Mount Buzhou collapses, the world's innate spiritual qi will transform into acquired."

"At that time, the difficulty of advancing in every realm will increase by several dozen times, even up to hundreds of times."

"As for its value, there's no need to say more."

"As for this, Tongtian also quite agrees."

"He nodded, echoing Yuanshi's words, and said:"

"More trials for cultivators are naturally good."

"This way, the strength of all beings can become even greater."

"Having said that, Tongtian paused, then revealed a hint of worry."

"But... Rahu's actions are excessively violent and tyrannical."

"I fear that the so-called heart-demon tribulation is set too horribly, so that very few will be able to pass through."

"Tongtian's considerations are even more thorough."

"Once Rahu harbors the intent to take revenge on all beings and sets up that so-called heart-demon tribulation,"

"that will be an enormous disaster for countless cultivators."

"Who would have thought, upon saying this, Yuanshi immediately frowned and, as if admonishing, said to Tongtian:"

"Third Brother, we, as primordial great beings, hold exalted positions."

"As for the ordinary beings of the world, why should we have such pity?"

"Hmph, the more terrifying the heart-demon tribulation, the better."

"If they cannot pass, they can only blame their own worthlessness; no one else is to blame."

"Heartless!"

"Ruthless!"

"In Yuanshi's view, the lower the cultivation of other beings in the world, the more it highlights his own extraordinary might as a powerhouse, shaking ancient and modern times."

"Yuanshi originally thought that his words would surely make Tongtian nod in agreement and never oppose."

"Who would have thought, Tongtian still does not agree with his words."

"Older Brother Yuanshi, your words are mistaken."

"The Heavenly Dao is unfeeling, yet the Heavenly Dao also has feeling."

"In this world, we ought to leave a sliver of hope for all beings...."

"For a moment, the two disagreed in their views, speaking repeatedly, arguing without end."

"But only Tongtian understands."

"Just as he uttered the words 'leave a sliver of hope,' his heart suddenly stirred."

"In the darkness, a kind of ineffable mystical opportunity seemed to appear, fleeting in an instant."

"This left Tongtian contemplative, his eyes deep."