Chapter 209: with translation of chapter title

Mm... So this is the true plan of the demon race?

Mm... So this is the true plan of the Demon Race?

But we need to keep the tone. We'll output: "Mm... So this is the true plan of the Demon Race?" Without outer quotes.

Borrowing the names of countless mighty beings, they merely wish to deal with Daoist Friend Hong Yun alone.

Borrowing the names of countless mighty beings, they merely wish to deal with Daoist Friend Hong Yun alone.

Hehe, Emperor Jun and Taiyi, what a grand scheme.

Hehe, Emperor Jun and Taiyi, what a grand scheme.

Chen Ku's face bore a faint cold smile.

Translation: "Chen Ku faintly showed a cold smile." Or "Chen Ku's face faintly showed a cold smile." We'll output: Chen Ku faintly showed a cold smile.

Under the empowerment of divine abilities such as Heavenly Eye and Heavenly Ear,

Under the empowerment of divine abilities such as Heavenly Eye and Heavenly Ear,

In an instant, he sensed all the circumstances faced by Zhen Yuanzi, Hong Yun, and others.

Thus line 5 translation: Under the empowerment of divine abilities such as Heavenly Eye and Heavenly Ear,

In an instant, he sensed all the circumstances faced by Zhen Yuanzi, Hong Yun, and others.

Translation: "In an instant, he sensed all the circumstances faced by Zhen Yuanzi, Hong Yun, and others."

Wait, how is this a celebration of the birth of the Ten Golden Crow Princes?

In just a moment, he sensed all the circumstances faced by Zhenyuanzi, Hongyun, and the others.

At that moment, Chen Ku also realized it silently.

Translation: "By then, Chen Ku also suddenly realized." Or "At that point, Chen Ku also suddenly understood." We'll output: By then, Chen Ku also suddenly realized.

What celebration of the birth of the Ten Golden Crow Princes?!

What celebration of the birth of the Ten Golden Crow Princes?!

But note the Chinese has double exclamation and question marks: "？！". We'll keep "?!". We'll output: What celebration of the birth of the Ten Golden Crow Princes?!

It's merely an excuse by Emperor Jun and Taiyi.

Translation: "It's merely an excuse by Emperor Jun and Taiyi." We'll output: It's merely an excuse by Emperor Jun and Taiyi.

From start to finish, they only wanted to trick Hong Yun into leaving the Five Zhuang Observatory so they could ambush and kill him halfway.

Translation: "From beginning to end, they merely intended to trick Hong Yun into leaving the Five Villages Temple, so they could ambush and kill him on the way." We'll output: From beginning to end, they merely intended to trick Hong Yun into leaving the Five Villages Temple, so they could ambush and kill him on the way.

Upon thinking this, Chen Ku remained silent.

Translation: "Thinking of this, Chen Ku fell silent." We'll output: Thinking of this, Chen Ku fell silent.

He immediately got up, left his cave, and headed toward Mount Sumeru's summit.

Translation: "He immediately rose, left his cave dwelling, and headed for the summit of Sumeru Mountain." We'll output: He immediately rose, left his cave dwelling, and headed for the summit of Sumeru Mountain.

Along the way, Buddhism was no longer as desolate as before; only the three of them remained.

Along the way, Buddhism was no longer as desolate as before; only the three of them, master and disciples, remained.

Along the way, Buddhism was no longer as desolate as before; only the three of them remained.

Now many figures appeared, deep in thought, devoted to cultivation.

Translation: "Now, many figures have appeared, deep in thought, diligently cultivating." We'll output: Now, many figures have appeared, deep in thought, diligently cultivating.

Upon seeing Chen Ku pass by, everyone cast reverent, admiring looks at him.

Translation: "Moreover, when they saw Chen Ku passing by, everyone cast reverent, admiring glances at him." We'll output: Moreover, when they saw Chen Ku passing by, everyone cast reverent, admiring glances at him.

They were none other than the newly accepted Buddhist disciples of Jieyin and Zhunti.

Translation: "They are none other than the new Buddhist disciples recently taken in by Jieyin and Zhunti." We'll output: They are none other than the new Buddhist disciples recently taken in by Jieyin and Zhunti.

Moreover, they all knew that the Chen Ku before them was their eldest senior brother, whose strength was unmatched, enough to rival, even surpass, many top-tier innate beings.

Translation: "At the same time, those people also knew that the Chen Ku before them was indeed their eldest senior disciple, whose strength was unparalleled, enough to rival, even surpass many top-tier primordial mighty beings." We'll output: At the same time, those people also knew that the Chen Ku before them was indeed their eldest senior disciple, whose strength was unparalleled, enough to rival, even surpass many top-tier primordial mighty beings.

Thus, they were naturally filled with respect and admiration.

Translation: "Thus, naturally, they were filled with respect and admiration." We'll output: Thus, naturally, they were filled with respect and admiration.

Chen Ku's expression remained calm, and he paid it no further attention.

Translation: "Chen Ku remained calm and did not pay much heed." We'll output: Chen Ku remained calm and did not pay much heed.

He arrived at the mountaintop.

Translation: "Upon reaching the mountaintop," We'll output: Upon reaching the mountaintop,

At some point, a majestic, solemn hall had already stood here.

Translation: "At some point, a majestic and solemn great hall had already stood here." We'll output: At some point, a majestic and solemn great hall had already stood here.

The hall towered majestically, radiating boundless Buddhist aura, its golden light brilliant and dazzling.

Translation: "The great hall towered, releasing boundless Buddhist Dao resonance, its golden light brilliant and dazzling." We'll output: The great hall towered, releasing boundless Buddhist Dao resonance, its golden light brilliant and dazzling.

Within, faint murmurs of Buddhist chants echoed, shaking the deaf and awakening the hearing, truly extraordinary.

Translation: "Within, faint chanting of Buddhist disciples echoed, shaking the deaf and awakening the hearing, truly extraordinary." We'll output: Within, faint chanting of Buddhist disciples echoed, shaking the deaf and awakening the hearing, truly extraordinary.

Above the hall's gate, several large characters written in divine Dao symbols were hung high.

Translation: "Above the hall's gate, several large characters written in the divine patterns of the Great Dao hung high." We'll output: Above the hall's gate, several large characters written in the divine patterns of the Great Dao hung high.

Great Thunderclap Temple!

Translation: "Great Thunderclap Temple!" We'll output: Great Thunderclap Temple!

Needless to say, this must be the work of our own master and grandmaster.

Needless to say, this must be the work of our own master and grandmaster.

Just as the Jade Void Palace is the sole ancestral court on Kunlun Mountain.

Translation: "Just as in Kunlun Mountain, there is the Jade Void Palace as the sole ancestral seat." We'll output: Just as in Kunlun Mountain, there is the Jade Void Palace as the sole ancestral seat.

This Great Thunderclap Temple is the supreme holy land of Buddhism and the dojo of Jieyin and Zhunti.

Translation: "This Great Thunderclap Temple is the supreme holy land of Buddhism, and also the place of the Dao of Jieyin and Zhunti." We'll output: This Great Thunderclap Temple is the supreme holy land of Buddhism, and also the place of the Dao of Jieyin and Zhunti.

Before Chen Ku could step into the Great Thunderclap Temple,

Translation: "Before Chen Ku could even step into the Great Thunderclap Temple," We'll output: Before Chen Ku could even step into the Great Thunderclap Temple,

Two figures also appeared before him.

Translation: "two figures also manifested before him." We'll output: two figures also manifested before him.

"Hehe, my disciple has finally emerged from seclusion."

Translation: "Hehe, my disciple, you have finally emerged from seclusion." We'll output: Hehe, my disciple, you have finally emerged from seclusion.

"It seems this round of closed-door cultivation has yielded quite a gain."

Translation: "It seems this round of closed-door cultivation has yielded quite a gain." We'll output: It seems this round of closed-door cultivation has yielded quite a gain.

Jieyin smiled as he observed Chen Ku.

Translation: "Jieyin smiled as he sized up Chen Ku." We'll output: Jieyin smiled as he sized up Chen Ku.

Although he did not know the exact extent of Chen Ku's progress in seclusion.

Translation: "Although he did not know the exact extent of Chen Ku's progress in seclusion," We'll output: Although he did not know the exact extent of Chen Ku's progress in seclusion,

But Jieyin could sense that Chen Ku's aura was growing mightier and his foundation deeper.

Translation: "but Jieyin could sense that Chen Ku's aura was becoming more mighty and his foundation deeper." We'll output: but Jieyin could sense that Chen Ku's aura was becoming more mighty and his foundation deeper.

Upon hearing such praise, Chen Ku smiled and nodded.

Translation: "Hearing such praise, Chen Ku smiled and nodded." We'll output: Hearing such praise, Chen Ku smiled and nodded.

"Master, Grandmaster, your divine might has also grown ever more vast."

Translation: "Master and grandmaster, your divine might has also grown ever more vast." We'll output: Master and grandmaster, your divine might has also grown ever more vast.

He too could perceive that.

Translation: "He too could sense that." We'll output: He too could sense that.

With the West's recovery and the growth of living beings, Jieyin and Zhunti's stature became ever more towering, and their saintly pressure grew stronger.

Translation: "With the West's recovery and the flourishing of all beings, the forms of Jieyin and Zhunti became ever more towering, and the sage's aura grew stronger." We'll output: With the West's recovery and the flourishing of all beings, the forms of Jieyin and Zhunti became ever more towering, and the sage's aura grew stronger.

Facing him, upon hearing Chen Ku's words, Jieyin and Zhunti also burst into hearty laughter, their faces full of joy and relief.

Facing him, upon hearing Chen Ku's words, Jieyin and Zhunti also burst into hearty laughter, their faces full of joy and relief.

Afterwards, Zhunti, lost in thought, said:

Translation: "Afterward, Zhunti, lost in thought, spoke:" We'll output: Afterward, Zhunti, lost in thought, spoke:

"My nephew, having emerged from seclusion, must be doing so because of the Hong Yun affair."

Translation: "\"My nephew-disciple, having emerged from seclusion, surely it is because of the matter of Hong Yun. \"" We'll output: "My nephew-disciple, having emerged from seclusion, surely it is because of the matter of Hong Yun."

The Jieyin and Zhunti had long been aware of the demon court's actions against Hong Yun and Zhen Yuanzi.

Translation: "The Demon Court's populace's actions against Hong Yun and Zhen Yuanzi had long been known to Jieyin and Zhunti." We'll output: The Demon Court's populace's actions against Hong Yun and Zhen Yuanzi had long been known to Jieyin and Zhunti.

Moreover, recalling Chen Ku's earlier attitude toward Hong Yun, it's not hard to connect this.

Translation: "Moreover, recalling Chen Ku's earlier attitude toward Hong Yun, it is not hard to infer this." We'll output: Moreover, recalling Chen Ku's earlier attitude toward Hong Yun, it is not hard to infer this.

Upon hearing this, Chen Ku did not deny it and nodded.

Translation: "Upon hearing this, Chen Ku did not deny it and nodded." We'll output: Upon hearing this, Chen Ku did not deny it and nodded.

"Those demon court folk have finally been unable to restrain themselves."

Translation: "\"Those people of the Demon Court can no longer restrain themselves. \"" We'll output: "Those people of the Demon Court can no longer restrain themselves."

He said this with deep meaning.

Translation: "He said this with deep meaning." We'll output: He said this with deep meaning.

In response, Jieyin and Zhunti lowered their gazes, revealing nothing of their thoughts.

Translation: "In response, Jieyin and Zhunti lowered their gazes, inscrutable." We'll output: In response, Jieyin and Zhunti lowered their gazes, inscrutable.

"All of this is also Hong Yun's fate."

Translation: "\"All of this is also Hong Yun's fate. \"" We'll output: "All of this is also Hong Yun's fate."

Jieyin merely expressed this in a single statement.

Translation: "Jieyin merely expressed this stance in a single sentence." We'll output: Jieyin merely expressed this stance in a single sentence.

All mighty beings in the world have long known that Hong Yun, bearer of the Primordial Purple Qi, has become a target of envy, coveted in secret by countless powerful ones.

Translation: "All mighty beings in the world have long known that Hong Yun, bearing the Primordial Purple Qi, has become a target of envy, coveted in secret by countless powerful ones." We'll output: All mighty beings in the world have long known that Hong Yun, bearing the Primordial Purple Qi, has become a target of envy, coveted in secret by countless powerful ones.

Yet he still dared to swagger boldly into the demon court.

Translation: "Yet he still dared to swagger boldly into the Demon Court." We'll output: Yet he still dared to swagger boldly into the Demon Court.

This came as a great surprise even to Jieyin and Zhunti.

Translation: "This even surprised Jieyin and Zhunti." We'll output: This even surprised Jieyin and Zhunti.

That Hong Yun fellow truly has no idea what danger is.

Translation: "That Hong Yun fellow truly does not know what danger is." We'll output: That Hong Yun fellow truly does not know what danger is.

Chen Ku pondered for a moment, then suddenly raised his voice to speak:

Translation: "Only seeing Chen Ku ponder for a moment, he suddenly spoke aloud:" We'll output: Only seeing Chen Ku ponder for a moment, he suddenly spoke aloud:

"Master, Grandmaster."

Translation: "\"Master, grandmaster. \"" We'll output: Master, grandmaster.

"From my disciple's perspective, today we ought to intervene and help, rescuing Daoist Friend Hong Yun."

Translation: "\"In my view, today we ought to intervene and rescue Daoist Friend Hong Yun. \"" We'll output: In my view, today we ought to intervene and rescue Daoist Friend Hong Yun.

Upon these words, Jieyin and Zhunti's gazes instantly gathered upon Chen Ku.

Translation: "Upon these words, the gazes of Jieyin and Zhunti instantly gathered upon Chen Ku." We'll output: Upon these words, the gazes of Jieyin and Zhunti instantly gathered upon Chen Ku.

"Oh? Why?!"

Translation: "\"Oh? Why?! \"\"" We'll output: Oh? Why?!

Jieyin inquired.

In fact, until now, the two of them had not intervened in this matter; they were merely waiting for Chen Ku's attitude.

After all, as exalted Saints, supreme and lofty, there is no need for them to personally step in to intervene in a quasi‑Saint‑level struggle.

Doing so would be utterly disregarding the dignity of a Saint.

But there's no need to say more; if Chen Ku decides to intervene, Jieyin and Zhunti will certainly not stand by as mere spectators.

This shows how much they value their own disciple (nephew‑disciple), not how much they value Red Cloud.

Chen Ku responded without hesitation:

"Red Cloud Dao Friend and we have always been on good terms; we once joined forces and fought the Demon Race together."

"Moreover, he bears the Primordial Purple Qi; no matter what, if we can preserve it, it is more likely to keep that Primordial Purple Qi in the West rather than let it fall into Kunpeng's hands."

"Given time, this could possibly unleash an unimaginably great effect."

Chen Ku's analysis made Jieyin and Zhunti nod in silent approval.

Not bad!

Although Jieyin and Zhunti have already become Saints, they no longer need the Primordial Purple Qi.

But who would complain about having too many Saints on their side?

If we could keep Red Cloud and that Primordial Purple Qi in the Western camp, it would almost certainly mean gaining another Saint in the future.

Three Saints from one gate?!

Just thinking about it made Jieyin and Zhunti involuntarily feel a hint of excitement and anticipation.

Not only that.

Chen Ku continued:

"Besides that, there is another reason: the karmic debt from yielding a seat in the Purple Heaven Palace back then."

"After all, our master and master's uncle once incurred such karma; now saving Red Cloud Dao Friend might allow us to repay some of it."

"It would also benefit our master and master's uncle's Saintly Dao fruition."

Chen Ku's considerations were thorough and comprehensive.

He did not intend to deny the karmic merit of his master and master's uncle becoming Saints.

As long as the debt is repaid, that's enough.

He spoke coherently and made perfect sense.

By this point, Jieyin and Zhunti kept nodding, expressing deep agreement.

"What the disciple said is not bad!"

"No matter how you say it, taking action today will bring us only benefits and no drawbacks."

"If that's the case, then we will act and save Red Cloud."

In Jieyin's words, "we" did not even include Chen Ku.

In his view, as two great Saints, protecting a single Red Cloud would hardly be a difficult task.

Hearing this, Chen Ku also nodded silently.

In the original course of fate, Red Cloud ultimately perished at the hands of Kunpeng and company.

This time, with our master and master's uncle intervening under the Saints' protection, surely Red Cloud will not meet that same fate, right?

When the words fell, Jieyin and Zhunti hesitated no longer.

They immediately set out, traversing the void, preparing to descend into the battle between Red Cloud and Kunpeng.

However, just then, another anomaly arose.

In the dark, a mighty, ineffable aura descended.

Immediately thereafter, a huge scroll suddenly emerged from the void.

Then, all phenomena of heaven and earth, the myriad worlds, mountains and rivers, even the sun, moon, and stars appeared, spreading out around Jieyin and Zhunti.

Wondrous and bizarre—everything imaginable was present!

Boundless spiritual energy nurtured all things, yet existed in the constant cycle of birth and death.

This scene was truly like a miniature world of the state altar, mysterious and profound.

Jieyin and Zhunti's faces changed dramatically.

"This is.... the Map of Mountains, Rivers, and the State Altar?!"

"Has Senior Sister Nüwa also intervened in this?"

In just an instant, the two realized this.

All of this perfectly matched the power that the Map of Mountains, Rivers, and the State Altar, controlled by Nüwa, ought to have.

Only this exceptionally special spatial treasure could possibly trap a Saint.

Of course, it is not because the treasure is strong enough, but because it is being used by a Saint.

Therefore, it can trap a Saint.

Otherwise, if a non‑Saint being used it, no matter how powerful, one could not even hope to trap a Saint for a single second!

Just as the two finished speaking,

only to see, amidst the sky‑filling illusions, a graceful figure in flowing immortal robes appear.

"Not bad, this is indeed my palace!"

"Two junior brothers, today I must offend you."

Nüwa, her black hair flowing freely, her eyes clear and cold, neither sad nor happy, simply gazed at Jieyin and Zhunti with calm composure.

She uttered celestial sounds from her mouth, yet exuded an extremely resolute feeling.

Seeing this, Jieyin and Zhunti furrowed their brows slightly.

"Senior Sister Nüwa, the members of the Demon Court are secretly scheming to seize Red Cloud Dao Friend's opportunity."

Senior sister, being a Saint, could she also be joining forces with that Demon Race?

Jieyin spoke thus.

His words were already quite polite.

If the opponent were any ordinary cultivator, Jieyin would unhesitatingly say they were colluding in wickedness.

Hearing his words, Nüwa's expression remained unchanged.

"This... is the karma I owe, and I must repay it!"

"I hope the two junior fellow disciples can understand."

Between the two sides, although they are opposed, they belong to two different camps.

But at this moment, Nüwa harbors no hostility, nor any intention of opposition.

Her words inadvertently reveal a hint of helplessness.

Jieyin and Zhunti's expressions froze.

Regarding this, they found it somewhat hard to refute.

The karmic entanglement between Nüwa and the Demon Race is naturally clear to them as well.

Furthermore, this way, both sides can be said to share the same reason.

Jieyin and Zhunti are also seeking to repay the karma of their own sainthood.

"If that's the case, then there's nothing left for us to discuss?"

Zhunti's face sank, and he asked somewhat resentfully.

Meanwhile, Nüwa remained calm.

"As for other matters, I will not interfere."

"However, the two junior fellow disciples cannot leave this Map of Mountains and Rivers."

She does not conceal it at all.

This move is merely to restrain Jieyin and Zhunti, yet it shows great openness.

Thus, no further words are needed.

Jieyin and Zhunti exchanged a glance and nodded in unison.

Thereafter, the two directly attacked, striking toward Nüwa on the other side.

"Palm Buddha Kingdom!"

"Six-zhang Golden Body!"

"Six-syllable Mantra!"

Various great divine abilities were unleashed; Jieyin and Zhunti's might was unmatched, gripping hearts and minds.

Nüwa, facing them, was not to be outdone.

"Turning the Creation!"

"Inverting Yin and Yang!"

Various creation divine abilities, emanating from Nüwa's hands, came as easily as lifting a finger.

The battle of Saints shook heaven and earth, stirring the universe.

Fortunately, the three are now within the world of the Map of Mountains and Rivers, so there is no impact on the outside.

Otherwise, the Primordial Heaven and Earth would likely collapse because of it.

Moreover, although Nüwa faces two opponents, she is not falling behind at all.

The reason is simple!

In the past, Nüwa's creation of humanity and attainment of Sainthood gave her vast merit, which she alone enjoyed.

By contrast, Jieyin and Zhunti in this life have not made the forty-eight great vows, so they have not obtained the boundless merit they ought to have.

Furthermore, Jieyin and Zhunti equally share the merit of Buddhism.

Now, upon launching their attack, the disparity in their strength becomes clear.

This leaves Jieyin and Zhunti feeling helpless.

Of course, although they do have a certain edge in strength.

But Saints are inherently immortal and indestructible.

In the great war among the Three Saints, if one truly wishes to decide superiority, at least tens of thousands of years are needed.

This is also Nüwa's purpose.

After all, could a few people of the Demon Court really fail to capture Hongyun over tens of thousands of years?

Although Jieyin and Zhunti are within the Map of Mountains and Rivers,

But at this moment, Chen Ku employed his Heavenly Eye and Heavenly Ear again.

After a moment, he understood everything.

"Huh? Senior Uncle Nüwa also made a move?!"

Chen Ku was somewhat startled.

I never thought the demon court's scheming could even persuade Nüwa to descend and help.

Indeed, with Fuxi, this sage elder brother, in the demon court, things are easy to handle.

Without much thought, Chen Ku could guess that Fuxi's involvement was indispensable.

"Ah... suffering, suffering..."

It seems Master and Uncle cannot be relied upon again.

In the end, must this seat act personally?

Chen Ku couldn't help but repeatedly voice his bitterness, full of lament.

It's just that this can be said to be unfortunate, but from another perspective, it can also be fortunate.

Fortunately, in this life, I have myself.

Otherwise, Hongyun really would have no hope.

Forget it!

After a few sighs, Chen Ku didn't think about it any further.

With a thought, the Gate of All Wonders opened in the void.

Chen Ku took a step forward and directly descended onto the battlefield of Hongyun and the Fish-Bird.

In an instant, the scene drastically changed.

Upon seeing Chen Ku suddenly appear, Hongyun also froze, then was greatly astonished.

"Fellow Daoist Chen Ku?!"