Chapter 190

Damn! You really are broken!

Translation: "Damn! You really broke!"

Damn! You really broke!

Hongjun quickly poured his merit into the Jade Disc of Creation, repairing the broken spots.

Translation: "Hongjun hurriedly poured merit into the Fortune Jade Disc to repair the broken parts."

But need to keep meaning: "Hongjun hurriedly infused merit into the Fortune Jade Disc, repairing the broken parts." We'll output: "Hongjun hurriedly infused merit into the Fortune Jade Disc, repairing the broken parts."

While the Jade Disc of Creation was breaking, the purple light grew steady, projecting an image of Buzhou Mountain; through the veiling clouds, a gentle divine radiance glimmered.

Translation: "While the Fortune Jade Disc was breaking, the purple light also became stable, from it reflecting the scene of Mount Buzhou; only seeing amidst the misty clouds, a faint divine light shone."

We need to be concise but keep all info. Let's craft: "As the Fortune Jade Disc shattered, the purple light steadied, projecting the scene of Mount Buzhou—within the misty clouds, a soft divine glow shone."

"Buzhou Mountain?"

Translation: "Mount Buzhou?"

Hongjun began to wonder what changes might occur on Buzhou Mountain, asking, "Pangu's divine might still remains; what could possibly influence Buzhou Mountain?"

Translation: "Hongjun began to ponder what changes might occur on Mount Buzhou: 'Pangu Great God still retains divine might; what could possibly affect Mount Buzhou?'"

We need to keep quotes. We'll output: "Hongjun began to ponder what changes might occur on Mount Buzhou: 'Pangu Great God still retains divine might; what could possibly affect Mount Buzhou?'"

Hongjun murmured to himself, "Even now, I could hardly affect Buzhou Mountain—why would the Jade Disc of Creation show it?"

Translation: "Hongjun muttered to himself, 'Even now, I couldn't possibly affect Mount Buzhou; why would the Fortune Jade Disc show it?'"

We need to keep the questioning tone. We'll output: "Hongjun muttered to himself, 'Even now, I couldn't possibly affect Mount Buzhou; why would the Fortune Jade Disc show it?'"

Furthermore, the Heavenly Realm has not yet arrived in the world; its gates are closed, so it surely isn't the source.

Translation: "Moreover, the heavenly realm has not yet arrived at the time of entering the world; its gates are sealed, so it certainly would not be caused by the heavenly realm."

Moreover, the Heavenly Realm has not yet arrived at the time of entering the world; its gates are sealed, so it certainly would not be caused by the Heavenly Realm.

After a moment, Hongjun muttered to himself, "It appears some unknown change has taken place in Buzhou Mountain, and that is what caused the Jade Disc of Creation to sound the alarm."

Translation: "After a while, Hongjun muttered to himself, 'It seems some unknown change has occurred within Mount Buzhou, and these changes are the cause of the Fortune Jade Disc's warning.'"

We'll output: "After a while, Hongjun muttered to himself, 'It seems some unknown change has occurred within Mount Buzhou, and these changes are the cause of the Fortune Jade Disc's warning.'"

"Never mind; there's nothing urgent right now, so let's just go and see—any doubts will be cleared upon observation."

Translation: "Forget it; since there's nothing else to do now, just go take a look—any problems will be known upon inspection."

We'll output: "Forget it; since there's nothing else to do now, just go take a look—any problems will be known upon inspection."

As his words fell, Hongjun's voice disappeared from Jade Capital Mountain, as if heading toward Buzhou.

Translation: "As his words fell, Hongjun's voice vanished from Jade Capital Mountain, as if departing to Buzhou."

As his words fell, Hongjun's voice vanished from Jade Capital Mountain, as if departing to Buzhou.

Meanwhile, Nüwa, Fuxi, and the others were also making their way up the mountainside, feeling the faint yet present pressure of Pangu, and they still had the spirit to joke.

Translation: "Meanwhile, Nüwa, Fuxi, and the others were also advancing toward the mountainside, feeling the faint yet present pressure of Pangu, and they still had energy to joke."

We'll output: "Meanwhile, Nüwa, Fuxi, and the others were also advancing toward the mountainside, feeling the faint yet present pressure of Pangu, and they still had energy to joke."

When they reached the mountainside, the crowd was barred from entering, and only then did Nüwa set aside her joking tone and sigh:

Translation: "Upon reaching the mountainside, the crowd was blocked outside, and only then did Nüwa drop her teasing tone and sigh:"

We'll output: "Upon reaching the mountainside, the crowd was blocked outside, and only then did Nüwa drop her teasing tone and sigh:"

"When we first came to Buzhou Mountain, the pressure made every step difficult, yet we left traces of our own Dao; now we visit less often, so it's easier, but we leave no trace at all."

Translation: "\"When we first arrived at Mount Buzhou, under that pressure we could hardly move a step, yet we left traces of our own Great Dao within; now we come less often, so it's much easier, but we leave no trace at all. \""

We'll output: "\"When we first arrived at Mount Buzhou, under that pressure we could hardly move a step, yet we left traces of our own Great Dao within; now we come less often, so it's much easier, but we leave no trace at all. \""

Fuxi nodded silently, and Taiyi likewise felt a touch of nostalgia, recalling:

Translation: "Fuxi nodded silently; Taiyi likewise felt some emotion, recalling the past:"

We'll output: "Fuxi nodded silently; Taiyi likewise felt some emotion, recalling the past:"

"My brother and I also became acquainted with Qi on Buzhou Mountain; you might not know, but back then Qi even took the wrong road."

Translation: "\"My elder brother and I also formed a bond with Qi on Mount Buzhou; perhaps you don't know, but back then Qi's very path was mistaken. \""

We'll output: "\"My elder brother and I also formed a bond with Qi on Mount Buzhou; perhaps you don't know, but back then Qi's very path was mistaken. \""

This drew Fuxi and Nüwa's attention; Fuxi laughed and urged, "There's more? Please tell us the details!"

Translation: "This remark caught Fuxi's and Nüwa's attention; Fuxi laughed and urged: \"Indeed there is such a matter—quickly, tell us in detail. \""

We'll output: "This remark caught Fuxi's and Nüwa's attention; Fuxi laughed and urged: \"Indeed there is such a matter—quickly, tell us in detail. \""

Nüwa likewise fixed Taiyi with a bright, eager gaze, awaiting his continuation.

Translation: "Nüwa likewise fixed Taiyi with a keen gaze, awaiting the continuation."

We'll output: "Nüwa likewise fixed Taiyi with a keen gaze, awaiting the continuation."

Taiyi smiled broadly and said to the two, "Back then I had not yet met you; Pangu's awe-inspiring pressure far surpassed what it is now, and my brother had trekked Buzhou Mountain to his utmost, unable to go any further."

Translation: "Taiyi smiled broadly and said to the two: \"Back then I had not yet met you two; Pangu Great God's pressure far surpassed the present, and my elder brother had walked Mount Buzhou to the limit, unable to move forward. \""

We'll output: "Taiyi smiled broadly and said to the two: \"Back then I had not yet met you two; Pangu Great God's pressure far surpassed the present, and my elder brother had walked Mount Buzhou to the limit, unable to move forward. \""

"I moved him to the roadside; it was then that he first met Qi, but being unable to talk, he told Qi that I was still ahead."

Translation: "\"I moved him to the roadside, and at that time he first encountered Qi; being unable to converse, he told Qi that I was still ahead. \""

We'll output: "\"I moved him to the roadside, and at that time he first encountered Qi; being unable to converse, he told Qi that I was still ahead. \""

"Shortly after Qi caught up, he too had reached his limit, but seeing me still moving forward, he gritted his teeth and kept following."

Translation: "\"Soon after Qi caught up, he too reached his limit; seeing me still advance, he gritted his teeth and kept following. \""

We'll output: "\"Soon after Qi caught up, he too reached his limit; seeing me still advance, he gritted his teeth and kept following. \""

"You don't know, but back then Qi's core cultivation was not the present Purification Dao, but the Dao of transforming between being and non-being."

Translation: "\"You don't know, but back then Qi cultivated the Core Great Dao, not the present Purification Great Dao, but the Dao of Being-Nonbeing Transformation. \""

We'll output: "\"You don't know, but back then Qi cultivated the Core Great Dao, not the present Purification Great Dao, but the Dao of Being-Nonbeing Transformation. \""

"He was actually unsuited for it; he took the wrong road, which is why the Dao traces he left behind now differ from before."

Translation: "\"He was actually unsuited for it, having taken the wrong path; that is why the Dao resonance left by Qi now differs before and after. \""

We'll output: "\"He was actually unsuited for it, having taken the wrong path; that is why the Dao resonance left by Qi now differs before and after. \""

"He found his own Dao within Buzhou Mountain."

Translation: "\"He found his own Dao within Mount Buzhou. \""

We'll output: "\"He found his own Dao within Mount Buzhou. \""

"If not for that, I would have thought back then that he and his brother, though different, were both not very bright."

Translation: "\"If not for that, I would have thought back then that he and my brother, though different, were equally unintelligent. \""

We'll output: "\"If not for that, I would have thought back then that he and my brother, though different, were equally unintelligent. \""

"But since he found his Dao, I consider him somewhat wiser than his brother."

Translation: "\"But since he found the Dao, I consider him slightly wiser than my brother. \""

We'll output: "\"But since he found the Dao, I consider him slightly wiser than my brother. \""

"Later, as we cultivated on Buzhou Mountain, after we awoke I chatted happily with Qi again; he suddenly invited me to Yunmze Marsh, and I agreed without hesitation."

Translation: "\"Later, after we cultivated on Mount Buzhou and awoke, I and Qi chatted happily; he suddenly invited me to Cloud Dream Marsh, and I agreed without much thought. \""

We'll output: "\"Later, after we cultivated on Mount Buzhou and awoke, I and Qi chatted happily; he suddenly invited me to Cloud Dream Marsh, and I agreed without much thought. \""

"The result was that I left my brother behind on Buzhou Mountain; after going back to find him, the three of us were finally able to travel together."

Translation: "\"The result was that we again left my brother behind on Mount Buzhou; after returning to look for him, the three of us were finally able to travel together. \""

We'll output: "\"The result was that we again left my brother behind on Mount Buzhou; after returning to look for him, the three of us were finally able to travel together. \""

By this point, Taiyi himself could not help but smile, saying they had chatted delightfully, yet he himself did not know what they had been discussing.

Translation: "By this point, Taiyi himself could not help but smile, saying they had chatted happily, yet even he did not know what they had been talking about."

We'll output: "By this point, Taiyi himself could not help but smile, saying they had chatted happily, yet even he did not know what they had been talking about."

Two newcomers who had not been in the world long found any conversation as sweet as nectar.

Translation: "Two people who had just left their seclusion, not having been out in the world for long, as long as someone communicated, they would gladly drink it in."

We'll output: "Two people who had just left their seclusion, not having been out in the world for long, as long as someone communicated, they would gladly drink it in."

Nüwa pressed, "Didn't Daoist Di Jun say anything? After years of brotherhood, you even forgot him and left with outsiders." Taiyi replied indifferently, "What's so good about him? As soon as Qi opened his mouth to invite, before we could exchange a few words, I agreed to go with him to Yunmze Marsh."

Translation: "Nüwa pressed: \"Did Di Jun have nothing to say? After years of brotherhood, they even forgot him and followed an outsider away. \" Taiyi replied indifferently: \"What's so good about him? When Qi opened his mouth to invite, before even a few words were exchanged, he agreed to go together to Cloud Dream Marsh. \""

We need to keep quotes. We'll output: "Nüwa pressed: \"Did Di Jun have nothing to say? After years of brotherhood, they even forgot him and followed an outsider away. \" Taiyi replied indifferently: \"What's so good about him? When Qi opened his mouth to invite, before even a few words were exchanged, he agreed to go together to Cloud Dream Marsh. \""

"Even worse than me, not like Li."

"Even worse than me, not like Li."

Taiyi stretched slightly, turned, and walked outward from the mountain; as he always did, unable to enter, he headed back to avoid wasting time.

Translation: "Taiyi slightly stretched his body, turned and walked outward; as always, since he couldn't enter, he should return there to avoid wasting time."

We'll output: "Taiyi slightly stretched his body, turned and walked outward; as always, since he couldn't enter, he should return there to avoid wasting time."

Seeing this, Fuxi and Nüwa immediately followed Taiyi's steps; along the way, Fuxi lamented, "No wonder the Great God Yangmei used to mock us—Qi already had a record, forcefully inserting himself between the two pairs of Dao companions."

Translation: "Seeing this, Fuxi and Nüwa immediately followed Taiyi's steps; along the way, Fuxi sighed: \"No wonder Yangmei Great God used to mock us—Qi originally had a record, forcibly inserting himself between the two pairs of Dao partners. \""

We'll output: "Seeing this, Fuxi and Nüwa immediately followed Taiyi's steps; along the way, Fuxi sighed: \"No wonder Yangmei Great God used to mock us—Qi originally had a record, forcibly inserting himself between the two pairs of Dao partners. \""

As soon as those words were spoken, the three burst into laughter.

Translation: "Upon saying that, the three burst into laughter."

We'll output: "Upon saying that, the three burst into laughter."

"If we cannot go up the mountain, let's return to Phoenix Perch Mountain and go drink and make merry."

Translation: "\"If we cannot go up the mountain, let's return to Phoenix Perch Mountain and go drink and make merry. \""

We'll output: "\"If we cannot go up the mountain, let's return to Phoenix Perch Mountain and go drink and make merry. \""

"Let's go together, let's go together."

Translation: "\"Let's go together, let's go together. \""

We'll output: "\"Let's go together, let's go together. \""

The trio's return happened to miss Hongjun, who was rushing over, causing him to misjudge the source of the Jade Disc of Creation's alarm and turn his attention elsewhere.

Translation: "The trio's return happened to miss Hongjun rushing along, and it caused Hongjun to misjudge the source of the Fortune Jade Disc's warning, turning his gaze toward others instead."

We'll output: "The trio's return happened to miss Hongjun rushing along, and it caused Hongjun to misjudge the source of the Fortune Jade Disc's warning, turning his gaze toward others instead."

Upon arriving at Buzhou Mountain, Hongjun saw the Jade Disc of Creation still flickering and said:

Translation: "Hongjun had just arrived at Mount Buzhou, seeing the Fortune Jade Disc still flashing, he laughed:"

We'll output: "Hongjun had just arrived at Mount Buzhou, seeing the Fortune Jade Disc still flashing, he laughed:"

"It seems the cause that could alter heaven and earth is still present; this trip will surely not be in vain."

Translation: "\"It seems the cause that could lead to heavenly and earthly changes is still present; this trip will certainly not be in vain. \""

We'll output: "\"It seems the cause that could lead to heavenly and earthly changes is still present; this trip will certainly not be in vain. \""

Having said that, he headed into Buzhou Mountain; upon reaching the mountainside, Hongjun frowned, sensing the aura of Taiyi and the others, and said, "How could they be here? They always dwell in Yunmze Marsh—this is suspicious; on the way back I'll have to investigate further."

Translation: "Having said that, he headed into Mount Buzhou; upon reaching the mountainside, Hongjun frowned, sensing the aura of Taiyi and the others, and said: \"How could they be here? They always dwell in Cloud Dream Marsh; this is suspicious—on the way back I'll have to investigate. \""

We'll output: "Having said that, he headed into Mount Buzhou; upon reaching the mountainside, Hongjun frowned, sensing the aura of Taiyi and the others, and said: \"How could they be here? They always dwell in Cloud Dream Marsh; this is suspicious—on the way back I'll have to investigate. \""

He then proceeded toward the peak; in the light of the Jade Disc of Creation, Buzhou Mountain did not shut him out, allowing him easy entry.

Translation: "He then proceeded toward the peak; within the light of the Fortune Jade Disc, Mount Buzhou did not block Hongjun, allowing him easy entry."

We'll output: "He then proceeded toward the peak; within the light of the Fortune Jade Disc, Mount Buzhou did not block Hongjun, allowing him easy entry."

Hongjun first probed the Heavenly Realm, finding its gates still tightly shut and nothing to be found; he then calmly departed from the summit, leaving only a faint Dao resonance that stretched down to the mountainside.

Translation: "Hongjun first inspected the Heavenly Realm; seeing its gates still tightly shut and finding nothing, he calmly departed from the peak, leaving only a faint Dao resonance stretching to the mountainside."

We'll output: "Hongjun first inspected the Heavenly Realm; seeing its gates still tightly shut and finding nothing, he calmly departed from the peak, leaving only a faint Dao resonance stretching to the mountainside."

While the three were raising their cups and drinking freely at Phoenix Perch Mountain, Hongjun sent a message.

Translation: "At Phoenix Perch Mountain, as the three raised their cups and drank freely, Hongjun sent a message."

We'll output: "At Phoenix Perch Mountain, as the three raised their cups and drank freely, Hongjun sent a message."

"Taiyi, Fuxi, and Nüwa respectfully welcome the Great God to Phoenix Perch Mountain."

Translation: "\"Taiyi, Fuxi, and Nüwa respectfully welcome the Great God to Phoenix Perch Mountain. \""

We'll output: "\"Taiyi, Fuxi, and Nüwa respectfully welcome the Great God to Phoenix Perch Mountain. \""

Faced with their salute, Hongjun saw that the alcohol scent still lingered on them, and realized they had been drinking for a while.

Translation: "Facing their salute, Hongjun saw that the liquor scent on them had not faded; a quick glance told him they had been drinking for a while."

We'll output: "Facing their salute, Hongjun saw that the liquor scent on them had not faded; a quick glance told him they had been drinking for a while."

Knowing their nature, Hongjun took them out of suspicion and said, "I have some business to attend to on Buzhou Mountain; now that it's done, seeing you all so lively here, I felt a sudden urge and came by for a cup of water and wine."

Translation: "Knowing their nature, Hongjun drew them out of suspicion and laughed: \"I, a humble Daoist, have some business on Mount Buzhou; now that it's done, seeing you fellows so lively here, on a whim I came for a cup of water and wine. \""

We'll output: "Knowing their nature, Hongjun drew them out of suspicion and laughed: \"I, a humble Daoist, have some business on Mount Buzhou; now that it's done, seeing you fellows so lively here, on a whim I came for a cup of water and wine. \""

Taiyi and the others hurriedly invited him to sit, but Hongjun waved them off.

Translation: "Taiyi and the others hurriedly invited him to sit, but Hongjun waved him off."

We'll output: "Taiyi and the others hurriedly invited him to sit, but Hongjun waved him off."

He then took a cup of clear wine from the table, smiled, drank it, and said, "There's no need for formalities; a momentary desire can be satisfied with this taste, and as a cultivator I do not indulge in drink."

Translation: "Only seeing him take a cup of clear wine from the seat, smile, and drink it, saying: \"No need to sit; a moment's desire can be satisfied by enjoying the flavor—my Daoist practice forbids indulgence in drink. \""

We'll output: "Only seeing him take a cup of clear wine from the seat, smile, and drink it, saying: \"No need to sit; a moment's desire can be satisfied by enjoying the flavor—my Daoist practice forbids indulgence in drink. \""

"I merely disturbed your refined enjoyment—my fault. Now that I've enjoyed this treat, I won't linger further; I remain here, but you may relax."

Translation: "\"Merely disturbing your refined enjoyment is my fault; having now enjoyed the flavor, I won't further disturb—while I remain here, you too cannot let loose. \""

We'll output: "\"Merely disturbing your refined enjoyment is my fault; having now enjoyed the flavor, I won't further disturb—while I remain here, you too cannot let loose. \""

"Or until we meet again!"

Translation: "\"Or until we meet again! \""

We'll output: "\"Or until we meet again! \""

Having said that, Hongjun's silhouette turned into purple vapor and vanished; Taiyi and the others looked around, unaware of how he had departed.

Translation: "Having said that, Hongjun's silhouette turned into purple vapor and vanished; Taiyi and the others looked around, not knowing how he had departed."

We'll output: "Having said that, Hongjun's silhouette turned into purple vapor and vanished; Taiyi and the others looked around, not knowing how he had departed."

"Forget it; since Lord Hongjun must leave, we cannot stay either—let's go drink."

Translation: "\"Forget it; since the Great God Hongjun must leave, we cannot keep him—let's just go drink. \""

We'll output: "\"Forget it; since the Great God Hongjun must leave, we cannot keep him—let's just go drink. \""

The three then returned to the feast.

Translation: "The three then returned to the banquet."

We'll output: "The three then returned to the banquet."

In the distance, Hongjun watched the three return to the drinking party and muttered to himself, "How could I have placed my suspicions on these three? They've been lost in drunken dreams in Yunmze Marsh for ages; though they have ambition, they haven't yet reached heavenly timing, so it couldn't be them."

Translation: "In the distance, Hongjun watched the three return to the feast and muttered: \"How could I have placed my suspicion on these three? They have long been drunk and dreaming in Cloud Dream Marsh; although they have ambition, they have not yet reached the heavenly timing, so they cannot be the cause. \""

We'll output: "In the distance, Hongjun watched the three return to the feast and muttered: \"How could I have placed my suspicion on these three? They have long been drunk and dreaming in Cloud Dream Marsh; although they have ambition, they have not yet reached the heavenly timing, so they cannot be the cause. \""

"It seems there are other changes in Buzhou Mountain, not caused by these three."

Translation: "\"It seems there are other changes in Mount Buzhou, not caused by these three. \""

We'll output: "\"It seems there are other changes in Mount Buzhou, not caused by these three. \""

After saying that, Hongjun began to recall his time walking the mountain, sensing something abnormal, and said, "I seem to have been observed by someone, but no spiritual trace remains, so I didn't think much of it; the anomaly must be here."

Translation: "Having said that, Hongjun began to recall his time walking the mountain, sensing something abnormal, and said: \"I, a humble Daoist, seem to have been spied upon, but leaving no spiritual trace, so I paid no mind; the anomaly must be here. \""

We'll output: "Having said that, Hongjun began to recall his time walking the mountain, sensing something abnormal, and said: \"I, a humble Daoist, seem to have been spied upon, but leaving no spiritual trace, so I paid no mind; the anomaly must be here. \""

As his words fell, Hongjun began to walk the perimeter of Buzhou Mountain, hoping to discover what had been spying on him back then.

Translation: "As his words fell, Hongjun began to walk the periphery of Mount Buzhou, wanting to discover what had been spying on him back then."

We'll output: "As his words fell, Hongjun began to walk the periphery of Mount Buzhou, wanting to discover what had been spying on him back then."

(End of Chapter)