Chapter 154

When Qi returned to Cloud Dream Marsh, a spirited youth had already appeared beside him.

Translation: When Qi returned to Cloud Dream Marsh, a spirited youth had already appeared beside him.

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Actually, when they first set out, he was still a mere child; one could only say the journey was too distant, and the once-child now also bears a hint of youthful talent.

Translation: Actually, when they first set out, he was still a mere child; one could only say the journey was too distant, and the once-child now also bears a hint of youthful talent.

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Ao Xing stood above the clouds, maintaining his aloof image, yet an unconscious downward glance in his eyes betrayed his inner curiosity.

Translation: Ao Xing stood above the clouds, maintaining his aloof image, yet an unconscious downward glance in his eyes betrayed his inner curiosity.

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Master, is that the Cloud Dream Marsh below?

Translation: "Master, is that Cloud Dream Marsh below?"

Ao Xing gazed at the vast marsh beneath the clouds, where countless stars' dew was veiled by mist, yet the marsh's mighty waves still showed through the mist into his view.

Translation: Ao Xing gazed at the vast marsh beneath the clouds, where countless stars' dew was veiled by mist, yet the marsh's mighty waves still showed through the mist into his view.

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Under the effect of sunlight and the grand formation, Cloud Dream Marsh seemed dreamlike and illusory, leaving Ao Xing astonished.

Translation: Under the effect of sunlight and the grand formation, Cloud Dream Marsh seemed dreamlike and illusory, leaving Ao Xing astonished.

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Qi waved a divine light, the mist over the water dispersed, revealing a long narrow path, and Qi led the way into it.

Translation: Qi waved a divine light, the mist over the water dispersed, revealing a long narrow path, and Qi led the way into it.

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Ao Xing hurried to follow; though recently born, within a thousand years he had already attained Heavenly Immortal status, not inferior to the clan's core disciples.

Translation: Ao Xing hurried to follow; though recently born, within a thousand years he had already attained Heavenly Immortal status, not inferior to the clan's core disciples.

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- Check at 【46】 -> yes.

Translation: Relying on a formation, in just a few days Qi brought Ao Xing from the edge of Cloud Dream Marsh to his own Dao Chang.

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- Check at 【51】 -> yes.

Translation: "I thought you'd come directly via the formation; why are you dawdling on the road, unaware I'm waiting here for you?"

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- Check at 【56】 -> yes.

Translation: "This is your disciple? Indeed, he's impressive in appearance."

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- Check at 【61】 -> yes.

Translation: Tai Yi alone greeted at the mountain gate; the others had long grown accustomed to this brief separation, and in their view Qi's outing this time wasn't long enough to require a welcome.

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- Check at 【66】 -> yes.

Translation: Tai Yi said he was welcoming, but actually it was just on his way; he had just gone to the outer island to gather some immortal herbs for brewing new wine.

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- Check at 【71】 -> yes.

Translation: During the Great Calamity, they could neither go out nor cultivate, so they held more feasts, consuming too much wine; upon sensing Qi's return on the way back, they simply waited a few more days.

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This is your Uncle Tai Yi, Xing Er, hurry and pay your respects.

This is your Uncle Tai Yi, Ao Xing, hurry and pay your respects.

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Translation: "Disciple Ao Xing pays respects to Uncle Tai Yi."

- Check at 【84】 -> yes.

Translation: Ao Xing bowed properly and respectfully; though only a thousand years old, among the dragon clan he is still merely a young dragon's age.

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- Check at 【89】 -> yes.

Translation: Yet in cultivation and etiquette, Ao Xing has nothing to criticize, and he is indeed a promising seedling of excellent talent.

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- Check at 【94】 -> yes.

Translation: Tai Yi casually pulled a jade pendant from his waist and tossed it into Ao Xing's hand, only hearing him say: "First meeting, I lack your master's wealth; this Purple Yang Jade Pendant shall serve as a greeting gift—may you cultivate well and not disappoint Qi's expectations."

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- No Check? After 【95】 line, there is 【98】 line, then 【102】 Check for 【98】. So 【95】 missing Check.

Translation: Having said that, he turned and left.

- Check at 【102】 -> yes.

Translation: Ao Xing witnessed this, holding the jade pendant, looking at Qi somewhat at a loss.

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- Check at 【107】 -> yes.

Translation: Qi merely smiled: "What your uncle gave you, just accept it; this Purple Yang Jade comes from the Sun Star, also a rare treasure under heaven, superb for aiding cultivation and forging."

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- Check at 【112】 -> yes.

Translation: "For now, first go inside; as your master, I'll bring you to meet the remaining uncles and aunts, and during this time you may cultivate in peace here."

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- Check at 【117】 -> yes.

Translation: Qi briefly explained; seeing Ao Xing understand, he then led him toward the Pond Heart Pavilion, where people liked to gather casually when free.

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- No Check? After 【118】 line, there is 【121】 line, then 【125】 Check for 【121】. So 【118】 missing Check.

Translation: "Yes, Venerable Master."

- Check at 【125】 -> yes.

Translation: Ao Xing nodded in agreement, fastened the jade pendant at his waist, and followed Qi's steps toward the center of the Dao Chang.

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- Check at 【130】 -> yes.

Translation: Perhaps due to the earlier message, Di Jun, Fuxi, and Nüwa were all in the pavilion, waiting for Qi to lead his disciple over to acknowledge the sect.

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- Check at 【135】 -> yes.

Translation: After the introductions, Qi then entrusted Ao Xing to Bai Ling to let him temporarily reside in the Dao Chang.

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- Check at 【140】 -> yes.

Translation: The reason for not letting him mingle with everyone is simple: first, because Qi often gathers with the others, and it would be bad for juniors to see them drunk.

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- Check at 【145】 -> yes.

Translation: Second, because the purpose of taking him as a disciple is not pure, fearing that deep feelings would develop among everyone, leading to reluctance upon entering the calamity, which would instead implicate Nüwa and the others.

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- Check at 【150】 -> yes.

Translation: "Qi, what exactly are you planning? Becoming a Great Luo Golden Immortal is no easy feat, and with calamity qi pervasive now, achieving your goal will likely be difficult."

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- Check at 【155】 -> yes.

Translation: Di Jun also learned the full story, feeling guilty and thinking he had implicated Qi; everyone also turned their gaze, wanting to hear Qi's explanation and thoughts.

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- Check at 【160】 -> yes.

Translation: After all, cultivating a Great Luo requires substantial energy and also depends on luck.

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- Check at 【165】 -> yes.

Translation: "This child's fate aligns with mine; cultivating in Cloud Dream Marsh yields twice the result with half the effort, and he also enjoys the fortune of the dragon clan and Cloud Dream Marsh, so he should be able to catch up."

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- Check at 【170】 -> yes.

Translation: "Furthermore, with our careful instruction, incessant lecturing on the Dao, and being able to dispel his doubts at any time, his aptitude is not lacking either, so there will be a chance."

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- Check at 【175】 -> yes.

Translation: "If all else fails, there's still Great God Yang Mei; the Great God has accumulated plenty of treasures, so a solution will surely be found."

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- No Check? After 【176】 line, there is 【179】 line, then 【183】 Check for 【179】. So 【176】 missing Check.

Translation: Qi explained from the side.

- Check at 【183】 -> yes.

Translation: Yang Mei glanced aside, added: "It's merely said that becoming a Great Luo Golden Immortal is best, giving the optimal effect; it's not saying only after becoming a Great Luo Golden Immortal can one perform this technique."

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- Check at 【188】 -> yes.

Translation: "That kid is originally a person of the calamity; no need for much interference, his cultivation progress will also be fine."

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- Check at 【193】 -> yes.

Translation: "Taking him as your disciple is to increase the karmic bond between you, to nurture him carefully, and also to give him a greater chance of survival."

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- Check at 【198】 -> yes.

Translation: "This way, while incurring karma, one can also repay it."

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- Check at 【203】 -> yes.

Translation: "Time is pressing; you need not lecture him on the Dao, just transmit his cultivation and combat methods."

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- Check at 【208】 -> yes.

Translation: "The Immortal Dao differs from the Divine Dao; Hongjun separated the Great Dao from cultivation, making cultivation solely for raising realms, unrelated to understanding the Dao."

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- Check at 【213】 -> yes.

Translation: "This is also an advantage of the Immortal Dao, able to spread widely in the Primordial Chaos, relying on this; the Great Dao is too vague for ordinary people to grasp easily."

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- Check at 【218】 -> yes.

Translation: "Those Great Luo Golden Immortals who comprehend the Dao do so only to enhance the power of their abilities, techniques, and spells; only a few are closely tied to the Dao."

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- Check at 【223】 -> yes.

Translation: Yang Mei slightly scoffs at the Immortal Dao, the Demonic Dao is not even spoken of; compared to the Divine Dao, one cannot say whether the Immortal Dao is progress or regress.

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- Check at 【228】 -> yes.

Translation: Their understanding of the Dao differs; this is also the greatest difference between Luotian Zunshen and the Great Luo Golden Immortal.

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- Check at 【233】 -> yes.

Translation: Their realms are the same; one walks with the Dao, raising realm through understanding the Dao; the other chases the realm, with understanding of the Dao relying solely on self-realization.

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- Check at 【238】 -> yes.

Translation: This is the reason for their vast combat power difference, not merely because of a single flawless Dao Fruit.

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- Check at 【243】 -> yes.

Translation: Qi was somewhat puzzled; if the Dao is not transmitted, what chance of survival remains upon entering the Great Calamity?

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- No Check? After 【244】 line, there is 【247】 line, then 【251】 Check for 【247】. So 【244】 missing Check.

Translation: Yang Mei saw Qi's point of confusion and spoke to explain:

- Check at 【251】 -> yes.

Translation: "If the Great Dao were truly that important, how could the Immortal and Demonic Daos have developed at all?"

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- Check at 【256】 -> yes.

Translation: "\"Those lacking in the Dao rely on many techniques\"—though this saying is derogatory, sometimes we need to be flexible."

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- No Check? After 【257】 line, there is 【260】 line, then 【264】 Check for 【260】. So 【257】 missing Check.

Translation: Saying that, Yang Mei glanced at Tai Yi, then spoke again:

- Check at 【264】 -> yes.

Translation: "Changing one's mindset is also a solution; Tai Yi Jr. has created many techniques, among which the powerful ones are not few."

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- Check at 【269】 -> yes.

Translation: "Just pick a few, and with a bit more treasure, it will be enough."

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- No Check? After 【270】 line, there is 【273】 line, then 【277】 Check for 【273】. So 【270】 missing Check.

Translation: Qi and the others nodded thoughtfully, except Tai Yi, who frowned, pondering:

- Check at 【277】 -> yes.

Translation: "\"Great God Yang Mei, what's up with you lately? I always feel you're targeting me, pointing things out in and out of speech. \""

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- Check at 【282】 -> yes.

Translation: "\"Could it be that you didn't hold back in our earlier chess game, making him angry? \""

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There is still one chapter before 12:00.

(End of chapter)