Chapter 127: with translation of chapter title

Sun Star God Di Jun, Taiyi, I have greeted you two fellow Daoists.

Sun Star God Di Jun, Taiyi, I have greeted you two fellow Daoists.

God of Water of Yunmeng Marsh, Qi, I have greeted you two fellow Daoists.

Translation: "Cloud Dream Marsh Water God Qi, greetings to you two fellow Daoists."

Loner Fuxi, Nüwa, I have greeted you two fellow Daoists.

Loner Fuxi, Nüwa, greetings to you two fellow Daoists.

Everyone returned the salute one by one; at this moment, Changxi finally reacted and hurriedly bowed in reply.

Translation: "Everyone returned the salute one by one; at this moment Changxi finally reacted, hurriedly bowing and replying:" Need to keep as single line.

Yin Star God Changxi, I have greeted all the great deities; earlier my mind was in turmoil, I was somewhat negligent, I hope the great deities will forgive me.

Translation: "Moon Star God Changxi, greetings to all the great gods; earlier, in my confused state, I was slightly remiss, I hope the great gods will forgive."

It's fine, fellow Daoists, don't worry about it; we are not the type to mind such things.

Translation: "It's fine, fellow Daoist, don't worry about it; we are not the type to mind this matter."

Seeing that Qi did not step forward, Di Jun could only offer a word of comfort himself, then fell silent again.

Translation: "Di Jun saw that Qi did not come forward, so he could only speak up himself to offer a sentence of comfort, then fell back into silence."

The seven people stared at each other, unsure how to handle the current situation; after all, this sudden circumstance left everyone somewhat caught off guard.

Translation: "The seven people stared at each other, unsure how to handle the current situation; after all, this sudden circumstance left everyone somewhat unprepared."

When among acquaintances or discussing matters, they could speak freely, but when it came to interacting with strangers who suddenly appeared, they did not know how to communicate.

Translation: "When facing acquaintances or discussing matters, they could still talk freely, but when it came to interacting with strangers who suddenly appeared, they did not know how to communicate."

Helpless, Qi could only speak up to break the awkward atmosphere.

Translation: "Helpless, Qi could only speak up to break this awkward atmosphere."

You two fellow Daoists seem to be in a hurry, likely having important matters; we will take our leave first.

Translation: "You two fellow Daoists seem hurried; I suppose you have important matters, so we will take our leave first."

Qi is no longer as he once was; he now walks the Great Dao alone.

Translation: "Qi is no longer as before; he walks the Great Dao alone."

Back then, he had no one by his side, and having just left his humble abode, he naturally sought to make friends and find like-minded people.

Translation: "Back then, he had no one by his side; he himself had just left his humble abode, so naturally he would seek friends and look for like-minded people."

Now Qi has many relatives and friends gathered, everyone gets along harmoniously and closely; moreover, given Taiyi's prior unease, he naturally does not wish to linger, wanting to avoid trouble.

Translation: "Now Qi's relatives and friends fill the seats, everyone gets along harmoniously and closely; moreover, given Taiyi's prior unease, he naturally does not wish to linger, wanting to avoid trouble."

Although Di Jun was surprised that Qi would bid farewell so bluntly, he did not say much more; although he felt a sense of affinity with Xi and Changxi, as if their paths were aligned.

Translation: "Although Di Jun was surprised that Qi would so bluntly take his leave, he did not say much more; although he felt a sense of affinity with the Great Dao in his interactions with Xihe and Changxi."

However, since Qi had no intention of making contact, he would not jeopardize his true close relationships over such a vague feeling.

Translation: "However, since Qi had no intention of contact, he would not spoil his true close relations over such a vague feeling."

Xi suddenly felt anxious; she had only just heard that the Sun Star God was also present, and they had come specifically to apologize.

Translation: "Xihe suddenly felt anxious; she had only just heard that the Sun Star God was also present, and they had come specifically to apologize."

Although this meeting is somewhat unexpected, missing this chance means we do not know when we will meet again; although the timing is not ideal, if we speak of it at a second meeting, the meaning of the apology might change.

Translation: "Although this meeting is somewhat unexpected, missing this opportunity means we may not know when we will meet again; although the timing is not ideal, if we speak of it at a second meeting, the meaning of the apology might change."

Please wait, fellow Daoists; I and my sister Changxi have some matters we would like to discuss with you, Di Jun, and fellow Daoist Taiyi, in person; indeed, this is precisely why we have come.

Translation: "Please wait, fellow Daoists; my sister Changxi and I have some matters we would like to discuss face-to-face with Di Jun and fellow Daoist Taiyi; indeed, this is precisely why we have come."

Changxi also reacted and affirmed from the side:

Translation: "Changxi also reacted, affirming from the side:"

Indeed, that is correct; we have some matters that need to be discussed face-to-face with the Sun Star God.

Translation: "Indeed, we have some matters that need to be discussed face-to-face with the Sun Star God."

Xi's words surprised everyone somewhat, and their gazes gathered on Di Jun and Taiyi.

Translation: "Xihe's words surprised everyone somewhat, and their gazes gathered on Di Jun and Taiyi."

Taiyi's expression was complex, as if he knew something; he silently thought:

Translation: "Taiyi's expression was complex, as if he knew something; he silently thought:"

Indeed, it seems I cannot avoid it; I just do not know what exactly it is that makes my heart uneasy.

Translation: "Indeed, it seems unavoidable; I just don't know what exactly it is that could unsettle my mind."

Di Jun did not know what Taiyi was thinking; he was also curious as to what matter two star deities who had never met before could have that required a discussion with the two of them.

Translation: "Di Jun did not know what Taiyi was thinking; he also felt curious—what could two star gods who have never met him possibly have to discuss that requires speaking with both of them?"

However, Di Jun also felt a slight fondness for them; after a moment's thought, he turned to Qi and said:

Translation: "However, Di Jun also felt a slight fondness for them; after a moment's thought, he turned to Qi and said:"

You go ahead first; I and Taiyi will follow shortly.

Translation: "You go ahead first; I and Taiyi will follow shortly."

Nüwa, although curious, was not ignorant of etiquette; she, together with Qi and Fuxi, once again transformed into escaping light and vanished into the starry sky.

Translation: "Although Nüwa was curious, she was not ignorant of etiquette, so she together with Qi and Fuxi turned into a streak of light and vanished into the starry sky."

The three did not wait for Di Jun and Taiyi's intention; the cultivation of the two Yin Star goddesses was seen through at a glance, so they could not possibly affect Di Jun and Taiyi, and thus they felt completely at ease.

Translation: "The three did not wait for Di Jun and Taiyi's signal; the cultivation of the two Moon Star Goddesses was seen through at a glance by them, so they could not possibly affect Di Jun and Taiyi, and thus they felt completely at ease."

I do not know what matters you two wish to discuss with us brothers; if it is within our ability, considering we are fellow star deities, we will certainly help.

Translation: "I do not know what matters you wish to discuss with us brothers; if it is within our ability, considering we are fellow star gods, we will naturally assist."

Di Jun's gentle tone caused Taiyi, who stood with hands clasped behind his back, to be greatly surprised.

Translation: "Di Jun's gentle voice caused Taiyi, who stood nearby with his hands behind his back, to be greatly surprised."

Although the elder brother had always been gentle as well, he had never been this enthusiastic before, which made Taiyi feel somewhat uneasy.

Translation: "Although his elder brother had always been gentle as well, he had never been this enthusiastic before, which made Taiyi feel somewhat uneasy."

At the same time, Taiyi realized that his premonition pertained to Di Jun, though he did not know when it would manifest.

Translation: "At the same time, Taiyi also realized that his premonition pertained to Di Jun, though he did not know when it would manifest."

Fellow Daoist Di Jun, you are overthinking; we sisters are not here to ask for anything, merely...

Translation: "Fellow Daoist Di Jun, you overthink; we sisters are not here to ask for anything, merely..."

Having said this, Xi felt embarrassed, not knowing how to elaborate.

Translation: "Saying this, Xihe felt embarrassed, not knowing how to elaborate."

Seeing his sister like this, Changxi from the side directly interjected:

Translation: "Seeing this, Changxi beside her directly interjected:"

The matter originated from me, so I should naturally explain it; sister, let me be the one to speak.

Translation: "The matter originated from me, so I will naturally explain it; sister, let me speak."

Di Jun and Taiyi were somewhat puzzled, not knowing what the two were talking about.

Translation: "Di Jun and Taiyi were somewhat at a loss, not knowing what the two were saying."

Fellow Daoist Di Jun, fellow Daoist Taiyi, I came with my sister this time intending to go to the Sun Star to apologize to you, but happening to meet you now, I will directly state the matter.

Translation: "Fellow Daoist Di Jun, fellow Daoist Taiyi, I originally intended, upon my sister's arrival, to go to the Sun Star to apologize to you, but since we happened to meet now, I will directly clarify things with you two."

Changxi's voice was cold and clear, like the Yin Stars, seeming high above the heavens, visible but unattainable.

Translation: "Changxi's voice was cold and clear, like the Moon Star, seeming to hang high in the heavens, visible yet unattainable."

Unfortunately, that cold, clear voice did not dispel their confusion; instead, it left Di Jun and Taiyi even more bewildered, unsure why they were apologizing.

Translation: "Unfortunately, that cold voice did not dispel their doubts; instead, it left Di Jun and Taiyi even more bewildered, not knowing why they wished to apologize."

Especially since Di Jun and Taiyi were apologizing despite knowing nothing about the situation.

Translation: "Especially, Di Jun and Taiyi were apologizing while knowing nothing about it."

Fellow Daoist Di Jun, fellow Daoist Taiyi, I am sorry; I should not have shifted my responsibility onto you for my own selfishness, scheming to have you two fulfill the work of balancing yin and yang for us.

Translation: "Fellow Daoist Di Jun, fellow Daoist Taiyi, I am sorry; I should not have shifted my responsibility onto you, scheming for my own private gain to have you two fellow Daoists complete the work of regulating yin and yang for us."

As a heavenly god and Yin Star deity, this is my dereliction of duty; I am sorry.

Translation: "As a heavenly god and Moon Star God, this is my dereliction of duty; I am sorry."

Only then did Di Jun and Taiyi come to understand, knowing the full cause and effect of this matter.

Translation: "Only then did Di Jun and Taiyi come to understand, knowing the full cause and effect of this matter."

Taiyi was somewhat speechless; he felt his premonition was not due to this matter, though he thought it likely still related to these two Yin Star goddesses.

Translation: "Taiyi was somewhat speechless; he felt that his premonition was not because of this matter, but thought it should also be related to these two Moon Star Goddesses."

Di Jun laughed and said:

Translation: "Di Jun laughed and said:"

Ah, it is this matter; fellow Daoists, you need not worry, it is merely a trifle; as Sun Star Gods, regulating yin and yang is also part of our duty, so you need not go to such lengths.

Translation: "So that's it; fellow Daoists, there's no need to worry, it's just a trifle; as Sun Star Gods, regulating yin and yang is also part of our duty, so you need not go to such lengths."

However, fellow Daoists, you should bear in mind henceforth that heavenly gods and earthly deities each attend to their own duties; if you have matters requiring our help, simply send a message, and do not resort to scheming.

Translation: "However, fellow Daoists, you should bear in mind henceforth that heavenly gods and earthly deities each attend to their own duties; if you have matters requiring our help, simply send a message, and do not resort to scheming."

Di Jun also understood the reason; it was merely that they had calculated the cycle of the Sun Star's fire-toxin eruptions, went out accordingly, and asked for our help in balancing yin and yang.

Translation: "Di Jun also understood the reason: they had merely calculated the cycle of the Sun Star's fire-toxin outbreaks, then went out and asked them to help regulate yin and yang."

It is no wonder, then, that this time the yin-yang balance encountered problems, and moreover, it happened to be encountered by them.

Translation: "It is no wonder that this time the yin-yang balance went awry, and moreover it just happened that they encountered it."

This cannot really be called scheming; it is merely a bit of cleverness, and moreover not a major matter, so naturally there is no inclination to pursue it.

Translation: "It cannot really be called scheming; it was merely a bit of cleverness, and moreover it was not a major matter, so naturally there was no intention to pursue it."

Taiyi nodded slightly at the side; he does not like scheming, but if it is merely a bit of cleverness to slack off a little, they would not make too much of an issue.

Translation: "Taiyi nodded slightly beside him; he dislikes scheming, but if it is merely a bit of cleverness to slack off, they would not mind too much."

Since you two fellow Daoists have come specially to apologize, you naturally recognize your own fault; we will say no more, our friends await ahead, until we meet again.

Translation: "Since you two fellow Daoists have come especially to apologize, you must have recognized your own fault; we will say no more, our friends await ahead, farewell until we meet again."

Taiyi did not wish to stay even a moment; although he sensed that the other's Dao was in harmony with theirs, he somehow always felt ill at ease in their company.

Translation: "Taiyi did not wish to stay here even a moment; although he sensed that the other's Dao was in harmony with theirs, he for some reason always felt especially ill at ease in their company."

Di Jun glanced at Taiyi somewhat unexpectedly, as if he had not heard Taiyi's words, and continued:

Translation: "Di Jun glanced at Taiyi with some surprise, as if he had not heard Taiyi's words, and continued speaking:"

My brother and I now commonly reside in the wilderness; although we seldom stay at the Sun Star's palace, we return from time to time, and if there is any matter, one can leave a message there, and we will eventually learn of it.

Translation: "My younger brother and I now commonly dwell in the Wilderness; although we seldom linger at the Sun Star's palace, we return from time to time, so if there is any matter, you may leave a message there, and we will eventually learn of it."

If the matter is urgent, one may also come to the wilderness's Yunmeng Marsh to seek us; under normal circumstances, we are mostly there.

Translation: "If the matter is urgent, you may also come to us in the Wilderness' Cloud Dream Marsh; under normal circumstances, we are mostly there."

Xi replied:

Translation: "Xihe replied:"

Thank you, fellow Daoist, for letting me know; Xi He understands.

Seeing Taiyi already a bit impatient, Di Jun didn't say more, and said:

"The friend ahead is still here; we'll go first, farewell."

"Farewell."

Both parties bade farewell, each turning into flowing light and disappearing.

(End of chapter)