Chapter 155

This island is the lord's medicinal garden; normally you can take whatever you need yourself, and with this token you can mobilize the formation's power to teleport, so you don't have to worry about wasting time going back and forth.

Translation: "This island is the Lord's medicinal garden; normally you can take whatever you need yourself, and with this token you can mobilize the formation's power to teleport, so you don't have to worry about wasting time going back and forth."

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You should avoid going onto this island; it's where the great goddess Nüwa practices and attains the Dao, filled with all the living beings she created—your strength isn't even enough for a single bite.

Translation: "You had better not go up this island, for it is the place where the Great God Nüwa cultivates and comprehends the Dao; everything there are beings she created, and with your strength you are not even a match for one."

With your strength, you're not even a match for a single one.

Besides these four islands, you'd better not pass through this area, and certainly not go ashore, as the great god Taiyi enjoys testing his spells here.

Translation: "Moreover, these four islands are best not passed through from this side, and certainly not landed on, for the Great God Taiyi likes to test his techniques here."

Those spells are myriad and bizarre, extremely dangerous; it's best to keep your distance.

Translation: "Those techniques are myriad and strange, extremely dangerous; it is best to stay far away."

Bailong kept talking beside Ao Xing, telling him what was happening in Yunmeng Ze.

Translation: "Bai Ling constantly chatted by Ao Xing's side, informing him of the situation in Cloud Dream Marsh."

Ao Xing also carefully recorded it, fearing he might accidentally stray into a forbidden zone.

Translation: "Ao Xing also carefully recorded it, worried about accidentally intruding on a forbidden place."

Senior brother, are there any rules or regulations we need to observe in Yunmeng Ze, or any forbidden areas?

Translation: "Senior brother, I don't know if there are any rules or regulations to observe in Cloud Dream Marsh, or any forbidden places like that?"

Where do we get the supplies needed for cultivation, and who should we turn to for answers to our practice doubts? Or should we just ask the master?

Translation: "Where are the supplies needed for cultivation obtained, and who should one go to for answers to doubts in cultivation? Or should one go ask the master?"

Bailong laughed and said, "No need to be so overly cautious; Yunmeng Ze has no rules or forbidden places—you can get whatever you need for cultivation straight from me, or go to the herb garden and pick it yourself."

Translation: "Bai Ling laughed heartily and said, 'No need to be so cautious; Cloud Dream Marsh has no rules or forbidden places, you can directly come to me for whatever you need for cultivation, or go to the medicinal garden and pick things yourself.'"

Any doubts you have about your cultivation, I'm sure anyone in the dojo could answer.

Translation: "Any question you have about cultivation, I think anyone in the Dao Chang will be able to answer it."

The lord is learned in heavenly affairs, and the people he keeps company with are no ordinary mortals; a few great gods, if they have time, can be consulted, and if you don't mind, you can also ask me and I'll answer for you.

Translation: "The Lord is versed in heavenly matters, and the people he associates with are no ordinary folk; several Great Gods, if they have time, can be consulted, and if you don't mind, you can also ask me and I will answer for you."

Though I may be dull, I have at least managed to attain the Daluo fruit position, and having heard the lord expound the Dao countless times, I should be able to teach you in a short time.

Translation: "Although I am foolish, I have at least barely achieved the Great Luo Fruition, and having heard the Lord countless times discuss the Dao, I should be sufficient to teach you in a short time."

Ao Xing nodded, clasped his hands in salute, and said, "Thank you, senior brother, for your guidance."

Translation: "Ao Xing nodded, clasped his hands in salute, and said gratefully, 'Ao Xing, I hereby first thank you, senior brother, for your instruction.'"

Sure thing, sure thing!

Translation: "Good, good!"

Bailong felt elated; he never imagined he'd get a chance to be a teacher in Yunmeng Ze.

Translation: "Bai Ling's spirits were high; he never imagined that in Cloud Dream Marsh he would one day have the honor of being a teacher."

Three ox tails kept swinging behind him, stirring thunder in the heavens, yet Bailong remained oblivious, believing his crafted image was grand.

Translation: "The three ox tails kept swaying behind him, causing thunder to rumble in the sky, yet Bai Ling was unaware, thinking the image he had crafted was lofty."

Ao Xing was somewhat startled; he had earlier heard Bailong say he was the master's mount, and he still felt a bit proud.

Translation: "Ao Xing was somewhat startled, for he had previously heard Bai Ling say that he was the master's mount, and he still felt a bit proud."

Who would have thought he'd actually be a Daluo Golden Immortal, and among the clan's Daluo Golden Immortals, none are insignificant—they're all high-ranking and powerful, revered as Dragon Kings in the wilderness.

Translation: "Who would have thought he would actually be a Great Luo Golden Immortal, and among the clan's Great Luo Golden Immortals, which one is not high-ranking and powerful, revered by the Primordial Wasteland as a Dragon King?"

Yet in Yunmeng Ze, a Daluo Golden Immortal can only end up as a mount, which completely shattered Ao Xing's understanding, leaving him with a flood of emotions.

Translation: "Yet in Cloud Dream Marsh, a Great Luo Golden Immortal could only end up as a mount, which completely shattered Ao Xing's understanding, leaving him with mixed feelings."

He then wondered: if a Daluo Golden Immortal can only serve as a mount, what about the master's friends' strength? Surely they aren't all innate divinities like the Luo Tianzun god.

Translation: "He also began to speculate: if a Great Luo Golden Immortal can only be a mount, then how strong must the master's friends be? Surely they cannot all be Primordial Divine Beings, Luotianzun, right?"

Ao Xing also recalled the person who made his master extremely respectful—even when facing the clan chief, his master had never displayed such an attitude.

Translation: "Ao Xing also recalled the person who made his master extremely respectful; even when facing the clan chief, the master had never shown such an attitude."

That great god named Yangmei—what realm would he be in? Could he be stronger than the clan chief? Ao Xing had no answer and didn't dare to think further, but now he is full of hope for the future.

Translation: "What realm would that Great God named Yangmei be in? Would he not be stronger than the clan chief? Ao Xing had no answer and dared not think further, yet now he was full of hope for the future."

All kinds of cultivation resources were available for him to use, with renowned teachers to guide him; at this moment, Ao Xing felt as if he saw a heavenly road stretching beneath his feet.

Translation: "All kinds of cultivation resources were at his disposal, and there were renowned teachers to guide him; at this moment Ao Xing seemed to see a Great Dao that reaches the heavens right beneath his feet."

In the ensuing period, Ao Xing also received continuous instruction from Qi and Taiyi, along with an endless supply of resources.

Translation: "During this period, Ao Xing also accepted the incessant instruction of Qi and Taiyi, as well as an endless supply of resources."

But one thing puzzled Ao Xing: he didn't know why his master and those uncles and aunts seemed reluctant to get close to him.

Translation: "There was just one thing that made Ao Xing doubtful: he did not know why the master and those uncles and aunts seemed unwilling to get close to him."

Even Taiyi, who often taught him, was the same; basically, the only one accompanying him was his senior brother Bailong.

Translation: "Even Taiyi, who often taught him, was the same; basically the only one accompanying him was this senior brother Bai Ling."

Only that senior brother would occasionally visit him, bringing interesting items and treats, and also teach him powerful thunder techniques.

Translation: "Only this senior brother would occasionally visit him, bringing interesting items and delicacies, and also teach him powerful thunder techniques."

Ao Xing therefore asked Bailong about this, and Bailong's answer was quite interesting.

Translation: "Ao Xing therefore asked Bai Ling as well, and Bai Ling's answer was also quite interesting."

"Why do you think they don't want to get close to you?"

Translation: "Why do you think they are unwilling to get close to you?"

Bailong asked curiously.

Translation: "Bai Ling asked somewhat curiously."

Ao Xing was somewhat troubled, his handsome face furrowed, and he said:

Translation: "Ao Xing was somewhat troubled, his handsome young face frowning as he spoke:"

They've never sought me out on their own; aside from cultivation, they've never paid attention to me anywhere. Nor have they, like senior brother, patiently answered these for me.

Translation: "\"They have never taken the initiative to seek me out; besides cultivation, they have never paid attention to me anywhere. \" \"Nor have they, like a senior brother, patiently answered these for me. \""

Bailong laughed and said:

Translation: "Bai Ling laughed and said:"

"You've only been here a few tens of thousands of years; as for the lord and them, let alone being in seclusion, sometimes even sleeping takes a myriad years."

Translation: "\"You have only been here how long? Just a few tens of thousands of years; as for the Lord and them, not to mention closed-door cultivation, sometimes even sleeping takes tens of thousands of years. \""

"Moreover, seclusion is measured in yuanhui; to the lord and the great gods, this amount of time of yours is barely a first encounter, hardly warranting much attention."

Translation: "\"Moreover, closed-door cultivation is measured in yuanhui; to the Lord and the Great Gods, this bit of time of yours is merely just having met them, not worth much attention. \""

Ao Xing's expression crumbled.

Translation: "Ao Xing's expression collapsed."

Seeing this, Bailong still actively comforted him:

Translation: "Seeing this, Bai Ling still actively comforted him:"

"If you have any matters, just come find your senior brother; when bored, simply send a message, and your senior brother will come see you."

Translation: "\"If you have any matters, just come find me, the senior brother; if you are bored, just send a message, and I will come see you when I can. \""

Ao Xing could only nod in agreement.

Translation: "Ao Xing could only nod in agreement."

Seeing Ao Xing's low spirits, Bailong's eyes shifted and he said: "You previously wanted to learn how to summon heavenly thunder, right? Come on, don't think about those things; today I, your senior brother, will teach you."

Translation: "Seeing Ao Xing's low spirits, Bai Ling's eyes shifted and he said, 'You previously wanted to learn how to summon heavenly thunder, didn't you? Come, come, don't think about those things; today I, the senior brother, will teach you.'"

"You should know, when I first became the lord's mount, it was precisely this ability; when I first appeared, a single command summoned the heavenly thunder to follow."

Translation: "\"You should know, when the senior brother first became the Lord's mount, it was precisely by this skill; when the senior brother appeared, a single command summoned heavenly thunder to follow. \""

"Upon seeing this, the lord instantly loved it to the point of being unable to contain himself, insisting on taking him as his mount."

Translation: "\"Upon seeing this, the Lord was instantly delighted to the extreme and insisted on taking me as his mount. \""

"You should know, back when Yunmeng Ze had many strange beasts, the lord only took a liking to me; you think it's because of what? Isn't it just relying on this ability to summon heavenly thunder?"

Translation: "\"You should know, in the beginning Cloud Dream Marsh had many strange beasts, yet the Lord only took a liking to me; you think it's because of what? Isn't it just relying on this ability to summon heavenly thunder? \""

Listening to Bailong's bragging also diverted Ao Xing's attention; imagining the scene of thunder filling the sky, he also felt a bit of longing.

Translation: "Listening to Bai Ling's bragging also diverted Ao Xing's attention; imagining the scene of heavenly thunder filling the sky, he also felt a certain longing."

"Please teach me, senior brother!"

Translation: "\"Study, please teach me, senior brother! \""

Bailong, seeing that he had appeased Ao Xing, finally let his worried heart ease a little; after all, he only has this one junior brother, and as his senior brother he should still look after him.

Translation: "Bai Ling, having soothed Ao Xing, finally let his worried heart ease a little; after all, he only has this one junior brother, and as his senior brother he ought to cherish him."

"Don't rush, I'll teach you; just listen as I explain in detail."

Translation: "\"Don't rush; I will teach you—just listen as I explain in detail……\""

Northern Continent.

Translation: "Bei Fang Continent."

The Vermilion Bird's expression was grim; having initially tried to encircle and kill Yu Qiang but failed, he was instead trapped by the Kunpeng, leading Yu Qiang to completely turn toward the dragon clan.

Translation: "The Vermilion Bird's expression was grim; having initially failed in an attempt to besiege and kill Yu Qiang, it was instead trapped by the Kun-Peng, causing Yu Qiang to completely turn toward the Dragon Clan."

This has caused the northern Phoenix clan to continually be targeted; although the innate divinities haven't directly intervened to help the dragon clan, they have also been providing conveniences.

Translation: "This has caused the Phoenix Clan of Bei Fang to continually be targeted; although the Primordial Divine Beings have not directly intervened to help the Dragon Clan, they have consistently provided convenience."

These conveniences accumulated little by little, resulting in the current situation where the northern Phoenix clan finds it hard to reverse its plight.

Translation: "These conveniences accumulated little by little, resulting in the current situation where the Phoenix Clan in Bei Fang finds it hard to reverse its decline."

The Qilin clan in the northern continent is also covertly targeting the Phoenix clan, seemingly having reached some agreement with the dragon clan, planning to first sweep the Phoenix clan out of the north.

Translation: "The Kirin Clan in the Bei Fang Continent also covertly targets the Phoenix Clan, seemingly having reached some agreement with the Dragon Clan, planning to first sweep the Phoenix Clan out of Bei Fang."

"Since you're targeting us without mercy, don't blame me for being ruthless! If you want to wipe us out of the north, then see if you have the ability to do so!"

Translation: "\"Since you all target us without mercy, don't blame me for being ruthless! If you want to wipe us out of Bei Fang, then see if you have the capability! \""

The Vermilion Bird's eyes filled with killing intent, and he shouted to the outside of the hall: "Issue the order—all Taiyi immortals and Daluo immortals must rush to the northern great camp within a thousand years; the original defensive line will contract, and we only need to ensure the mountainous regions are not lost."

Translation: "The Vermilion Bird's eyes brimmed with killing intent as he shouted to the outside of the hall: 'Issue the order— all Taiyi Immortals and Great Luo Immortals must rush to the Northern Camp within a thousand years; the original defensive lines will contract, and we only need to ensure the mountainous regions are not lost.'"

"As you command!"

Translation: "\"Yes, sir! \""

Immediately, streams of light appeared, streaking across the sky.

Translation: "Immediately, streaks of flowing light appeared, slicing across Tian Ji."

The Vermilion Bird sat silently in the great hall, eyes closed in contemplation.

Translation: "The Vermilion Bird sat silently in the great hall, eyes closed in contemplation."

"Now I want to see, facing my Vermilion Bird Seven Mansions Myriad Phenomena Fire Virtue Grand Formation, how much courage do you still have?"

Translation: "\"Now I want to see, facing my Vermilion Bird Seven Mansions Myriad Phenomena Fire Virtue Grand Formation, how much courage do you still have? \""

The Vermilion Bird's fiery aura gradually grew denser, continuously intertwining in the air, faintly forming a star chart, yet it kept changing and eventually vanished completely.

Translation: "The Vermilion Bird's fire energy gradually grew dense, continually intertwining in the air, faintly forming a star map, yet constantly changing and eventually disappearing completely."

(End of chapter)