Chapter 128: and ===GLOSSARY=== sections

Two golden swallows streaked across the starry sky at extreme speed; the Golden Crow's Rainbow Technique shattered every obstacle in their path, leaving a blazing tail flame in the void.

Translation: "Two golden swallows streaked across the starry sky at extreme speed, the Golden Crow's Rainbow Technique shattering all obstacles along the way, leaving behind a blazing tail flame in the space they passed."

Two golden swallows streaked across the starry sky at extreme speed; the Golden Crow's Rainbow Technique shattered every obstacle in their path, leaving a blazing tail flame in the void.

Qi turned around and said to Fuxi and Nüwa:

Translation: "Qi turned his head back and said to Fuxi and Nüwa:"

Qi, Fuxi and Nüwa

"No matter how many times I see it, the Golden Crow's Rainbow Technique always gives me the same shock!"

"No matter how many times I see it, the Golden Crow's Rainbow Technique always gives me the same shock!"

Fuxi and Nüwa nodded in approval; indeed, they and Qi all imitated it to create their own techniques, but no matter how they refined them, they could never match it.

Fuxi and Nüwa nodded in approval; indeed, they and Qi all imitated it to create their own techniques, but no matter how they refined them, they could never match it.

Probably: "Fuxi and Nüwa nodded in agreement; indeed, they and Qi had each created their own technique modeled after it, but no matter how they improved it, they could never match it."

We'll translate: "Fuxi and Nüwa nodded in agreement; indeed, they and Qi had each created their own technique modeled after it, but no matter how they improved it, they could never match it."

"Di Jun and Taiyi indeed possess an advantage that others cannot describe; when they work together, they complement each other perfectly."

"Di Jun and Taiyi indeed possess an advantage that others cannot describe; when they work together, they complement each other perfectly."

"Di Jun possesses a unique talent for governance and rule; combined with Taiyi's martial strength, if the three tribes were to disappear—or if they caught up to the three tribes' accumulation—he might truly be able to create a staggering, earth-shaking achievement."

Translation: "\"Di Jun has a unique talent for governance and rule; combined with Taiyi's martial strength, once the three tribes disappear—or rather, once they catch up to the three tribes' accumulated power—they might truly be able to create a staggering feat. \"" We'll translate: "\"Di Jun possesses a unique talent for governance and rule; combined with Taiyi's martial strength, once the three tribes disappear—or rather, once they catch up to the three tribes' accumulated power—they might truly be able to create a staggering feat. \""

"Fuxi seemed to be deliberately steering the conversation, but it was too obvious; even Nüwa sensed a different meaning in it."

Translation: "Fuxi seemed to be intentionally steering the conversation, but it was too obvious; even Nüwa sensed a different meaning from it."

"Brother, it seems you recall the Great God Yangmei's advice; do you have intentions toward them?"

Translation: "\"Brother, it seems you remembered the advice of the Great God Yangmei; do you have intentions toward them? \""

"Brother, it seems you recall the Great God Yangmei's advice; do you have intentions toward them?"

"Nüwa didn't want any scheming among them, so she directly brought up the topic."

Translation: "Nüwa did not want those schemes among the crowd, so she directly brought up the topic."

"Fuxi blinked slightly, then smiled confidently and said:"

Translation: "Fuxi blinked slightly, then smiled confidently and said:"

"Anyway, we have to choose a side; since they have the opportunity, why not pick someone we know better? Moreover, Di Jun now inherits the Taihuang Dao lineage—choosing him would be even more righteous, wouldn't it?"

Translation: "\"Anyway, we have to pick a side; since they have an opportunity, why not choose someone we know better? Moreover, Di Jun now inherits the Taihuang Dao lineage—choosing him would be more in line with righteousness, wouldn't it? \""

"Moreover, the sun star naturally governs the world's yang energy and is also legitimate in lineage; they are both outstanding in strength, and I would choose them both publicly and privately."

Translation: "\"Furthermore, the Sun Star naturally governs the world's yang energy; in terms of lineage it is also orthodox, and in strength they are both outstanding—whether publicly or privately, I would choose them. \""

"After Fuxi finished speaking, he didn't care about Nüwa's attitude; instead, he turned his gaze to Qi and said:"

Translation: "Having said that, Fuxi paid no attention to Nüwa's attitude, instead turning his gaze to Qi and saying:"

"What do you think, Qi? I believe that with our help, Di Jun has this possibility."

Translation: "\"What do you think, Qi? I believe that with our assistance, Di Jun has this possibility. \""

"Moreover, gathering the heavenly and earthly qi would also aid cultivation; concentrating the world's power to serve one person—what tremendous might that would be!"

Translation: "\"Furthermore, gathering the world's qi and fortune would also aid cultivation; concentrating the strength of the whole world to serve one person—what tremendous power that would be! \"" We'll translate: "\"Furthermore, gathering the world's qi and fortune would also aid cultivation; concentrating the strength of the whole world to serve one person—what tremendous power that would be! \""

"Qi pondered for a moment, then replied:"

Translation: "Qi pondered for a moment, then replied:"

"Di Jun is indeed very likely; his talent, which we have come to recognize after long association, together with his inheritance of the Taihuang Dao lineage, makes him an excellent choice."

Translation: "\"Di Jun is indeed highly likely; his talent, which we have come to recognize after long association, together with his inheritance of the Taihuang Dao lineage, makes him an excellent choice. \""

"If it truly comes to that, what harm would there be in letting me help?"

Translation: "\"If it truly comes to that point, even letting me assist would be no problem. \""

"Moreover, after all these years, if he has hope, I could not possibly abandon him to choose someone else."

Translation: "\"Moreover, after all these years together, if he has hope, I could not possibly abandon him to choose someone else. \""

"Qi approved of Fuxi's choice, because Di Jun is indeed the unequivocal choice outside the three tribes; looking at his lineage, qi, righteousness, and talent, Di Jun truly has a unique quality."

Translation: "Qi approved of Fuxi's choice, for Di Jun is indeed the only viable option outside the three tribes; looking at his background, fortune, righteousness, and talent, Di Jun truly has a unique edge."

"Just as Fuxi's smile appeared, Qi threw him a difficult question."

Translation: "Just as Fuxi's smile appeared, Qi threw him a difficult question."

"All that was heard was Qi asking:"

Translation: "All that was heard was Qi asking:"

"Since you've chosen to support Di Jun, what preparations do you have? Surely you're not just going to wait for the three tribes to fight and then do nothing to prepare?"

Translation: "\"Since you have chosen to support Di Jun, what preparations do you have? Surely you aren't just going to wait for the three tribes to fight each other and then do nothing to prepare, are you? \""

"Upon hearing this question, Fuxi could not answer immediately, because he also didn't know what preparations to make now."

Translation: "Upon hearing this question, Fuxi was momentarily unable to answer, because he also did not know what preparations to make now."

"In Fuxi's current view, the three tribes' domination of the wilderness is already a settled matter in the short term, leaving no room to maneuver—so what preparations could be made?"

Translation: "In Fuxi's current view, the three tribes' domination of the Wilderness in the short term is already a settled matter, leaving no room for maneuver—what preparations could possibly be made?"

"Seeing Fuxi like that, Qi merely smiled and said:"

Translation: "Seeing Fuxi like that, Qi merely smiled and said:"

"You should think about it first; opportunities are never simply waited for, and an opportunity without preparation is not yours."

"You should think about it first; opportunities are never simply waited for, and an opportunity without preparation is not yours."

"Once you've figured out the space you can operate in, let Di Jun come and speak with me personally; all that we've discussed without action is just empty talk."

Translation: "\"Once you have figured out a workable space, let Di Jun come and speak with me personally; all that we have discussed now, without action, is merely empty talk. \""

"Qi also stopped looking at Fuxi, turning instead to chat casually with Nüwa; unfortunately, Nüwa had already been captivated by Fuxi's earlier words, so she had no interest in chatting and merely gave meaningless assent."

Translation: "Qi also stopped looking at Fuxi, turning instead to chat idly with Nüwa, but Nüwa had already been captivated by Fuxi's earlier words, her mind elsewhere, so she only gave meaningless assent."

"Fuxi's face grew solemn as he pondered Qi's question, seeking to find where they could exert influence under the pressure of the three tribes."

Translation: "Fuxi's face grew solemn as he pondered Qi's question, seeking to find where they could exert influence under the pressure of the three tribes."

"By creating the situation and opportunities he desires, he will then have the confidence to invite Qi."

Translation: "By creating the situation and opportunity he desired, he would then have the confidence to extend an invitation to Qi."

"Because he knows that Qi holds a special place among the earth deities, and the wilderness ultimately is the earth deities' domain; only on the earth can they exert their greatest power."

Translation: "Because he knows that Qi holds a special position among the earth deities, and the Wilderness's earth is ultimately the domain of the earth deities—only on the earth can they exert their greatest power."

"If one wishes to rule the wilderness, the role of the earth deities is self-evident; their vast heavenly and earthly fortune, and their influence within their domain, can easily help them dominate a region."

Translation: "If one wishes to rule the Wilderness, the role of the earth deities goes without saying; the vast qi and fortune of heaven and earth, along with their influence within their domain, can easily help them secure control of a region."

"Thus, when Di Jun and Taiyi caught up, they saw before them this bizarre, mismatched scene."

Translation: "Thus, when Di Jun and Taiyi caught up, they saw before them this bizarre scene."

"Idle and indifferent, Qi."

Translation: "Idle and indifferent, Qi."

"Wandering mind, unsettled Nüwa."

Translation: "Wandering mind beyond the heavens, unsettled Nüwa."

"Solemn-faced, Fuxi lost in thought."

Translation: "Grave-faced, lost in thought, Fuxi."

"It was only their arrival that broke this eerie atmosphere."

Translation: "It was only their arrival that broke this eerie atmosphere."

"Hurry up and say—why did those two goddesses come just now? And why do they want to speak with you two alone?"

Translation: "\"Hurry up and say—why did those two goddesses come just now? And why do they want to speak with you two alone? \""

"Qi's curiosity was completely unaffected by what was just said; after all, there is so much to explore regarding yin and yang, sun and moon, male and female deities, that he cannot help but be curious."

Translation: "Qi's curiosity was completely unaffected by the earlier remarks; after all, yin and yang, sun and moon, male and female deities—there is so much to explore that Qi cannot help but be curious."

"Even the previously distracted Fuxi and Nüwa turned their gazes over, waiting for Di Jun and Taiyi's response."

Translation: "Even Fuxi and Nüwa, who had been out of sorts just moments before, turned their gazes toward them, awaiting the response of Di Jun and Taiyi."

"It's merely because of the earlier yin-yang imbalance; they played a few tricks, wanting to slack off a bit, but feeling guilty, they came to us for an explanation."

Translation: "\"It's merely because of the previous yin-yang imbalance; they played a few clever tricks, wanting to slack off a bit, then feeling guilty, so they came to us for an explanation. \""

"Di Jun smiled while explaining, but Qi didn't really believe him."

Translation: "Di Jun smiled while explaining, but Qi did not quite believe him."

"What about the sun-and-moon essence wheel? I've never seen a self-refining spiritual treasure before, and it can even be used separately by two people for a combined attack."

Translation: "\"What about the Sun-Moon Essence Wheel? I have never seen a spiritual treasure that can refine itself, and it can also be used jointly by two people in a combined attack. \""

"Faced with Qi's words, Di Jun merely smiled and said:"

Translation: "Faced with Qi's words, Di Jun merely smiled and said:"

"I don't know either; after all, I've never seen such a spiritual treasure before—perhaps it's because our fates align and we share a karmic bond."

Translation: "\"I don't know either; after all, such a spiritual treasure is new to me as well—perhaps it is because our fates align, giving us a karmic connection. \""

"How do you explain your attitude then? I remember when we first met, you were never this friendly; you may be gentle, but friendliness is a stretch."

Translation: "\"Then how do you explain your attitude? I remember that when we first met, you were not this friendly; you were mild, but not exactly friendly. \""

"Qi's words resonated with Nüwa, who nodded repeatedly beside him and said:"

Translation: "Qi's remarks resonated with Nüwa, who nodded repeatedly beside him and said:"

"What Qi said is correct; you really are like that, but don't try to deceive us with the words of male and female deities—when we first met, you never showed me this kind of friendliness."

Translation: "\"What Qi said is correct; you are indeed like that, but don't try to deceive us with the words of male and female deities—when we first met, you had never shown me such friendliness. \""

"Taiyi added from the side, speaking in an uncertain tone:"

Translation: "Taiyi added a remark from the side, his tone ambiguous, saying:"

"Not only that—first he let them leave messages in the Sun Palace, and then he even said that those who have long resided in Yunmze Marsh could go there if they had urgent business."

Translation: "\"Not only that—first he let them leave a message in the Sun Palace for them to attend to; then he even said that those who have long dwelled in the Cloud Dream Marsh could go there if they had urgent business. \""

"As soon as Taiyi's words left his mouth, everyone's gaze turned strange, all fixed on Di Jun, waiting to see how he would explain."

Translation: "As soon as Taiyi's words left his mouth, everyone's gazes turned strange, all fixed on Di Jun, waiting to see how he would explain."

"After all, leaving messages in the Sun Palace is understandable, since they are also star deities, so it's not too hard to accept."

Translation: "After all, leaving a message in the Sun Palace is understandable, given that they are both star deities, so it could be excused."

"But saying that even those dwelling in Yunmze Marsh should come to seek them is simply too unusual."

Translation: "But to say that even those residing in the Cloud Dream Marsh should come seeking them—this is far too unusual."

"Especially, Qi felt a strange sensation, as if Yunmze Marsh had become a common possession for everyone; although he didn't mind, he still felt an inexplicable emotion."

Translation: "Especially Qi felt a strange sensation, as if the Cloud Dream Marsh had become communal property; although he didn't mind, he nonetheless harbored an indescribable emotion."

"The crowd's gaze made it hard for Di Jun to cope, and Taiyi's interruptions gave everyone further reason to challenge him."

Translation: "The crowd's stares made it hard for Di Jun to cope, and Taiyi's undermining gave everyone further reason to challenge him."

"Although the earlier questions could mostly be brushed aside, now only concrete actions will do."

Translation: "Although the earlier questions could mostly be brushed aside, now only concrete actions would suffice."

"Di Jun strategically coughed twice."

Translation: "Di Jun strategically coughed twice."

"Everyone focused their attention, eager to hear Di Jun's explanation and satisfy their desire for information."

Translation: "Everyone focused intently, wanting to hear Di Jun's explanation and satisfy their desire for information."

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