Chapter 213: and then title translation, then ===GLOSSARY=== with list

"Within the flowing water waves, the Dao's aura permeated; water mist condensed into a jade cocoon, beating in time with the heart, containing the principle of the Great Dao, meticulously carved by heaven and earth, without the slightest flaw."

We must not add extra explanation. Keep concise.

Thus: Within the flowing water waves, the Dao's aura permeated; water mist condensed into a jade cocoon, beating in time with the heart, containing the principle of the Great Dao, meticulously carved by heaven and earth, without the slightest flaw.

translation: "Qi approached, feeling its undulations, subtly merging with himself; as time spent together increased, their breaths directly fused into one."

"Qi approached it, feeling its vibrations, subtly merging with his own body; as time together increased, their breaths directly fused into one."

Should we use "Qi" as the protagonist's name? It's not in the glossary, but it's a personal name, so according to the rule we must romanize it as "Qi" using Hanyu Pinyin. The glossary doesn't list it, but we can still apply the rule for personal names.

Thus: Qi approached it, feeling its vibrations, subtly merging with his own body; as time together increased, their breaths directly fused into one.

He sat cross-legged, Qi closed his eyes and focused his spirit; divine light flickered all over his body, the Great Dao revealed itself without concealment before the jade cocoon, and all life-force merits followed his use.

"Sitting down, Qi closed his eyes and focused his spirit; divine light flickered all over his body, the Great Dao unveiled without concealment before the jade cocoon, all life-force merits and fruits were at his disposal."

Check: "life-force merits and fruits" maybe "life-force merits and fruits". Could be "life-force achievements". We'll translate as "life-force merits and fruits". Keep.

Thus: Sitting down, Qi closed his eyes and focused his spirit; divine light flickered all over his body, the Great Dao unveiled without concealment before the jade cocoon, all life-force merits and fruits were at his disposal.

The consciousness of Yunmeng Ze appeared between the two, constantly following Qi's Great Dao to adjust the state of the jade cocoon, and their vital energies blended together under Yunmeng Ze's consciousness.

"The consciousness of Cloud Dream Marsh appeared between them, continually adjusting the jade cocoon's state in accordance with Qi's Great Dao; their breaths also merged into one under the marsh's consciousness's regulation."

We need to use "Cloud Dream Marsh" as translation. Also "Qi's Great Dao" -> "Qi's Great Dao". Good.

Thus: The consciousness of Cloud Dream Marsh appeared between them, continually adjusting the jade cocoon's state in accordance with Qi's Great Dao; their breaths also merged into one under the marsh's consciousness's regulation.

When their vital energies had fully merged, Qi finally spoke: "Purity means being free of defilement; calamity qi does not stain it, karmic sin does not cling to it; the mind is pure without descending into filth through excessive desire, it clears myriad evils and illuminates the Dao, simplifying the complex, and returning to the fundamental nature of all phenomena..."

"When their breaths were completely fused, Qi finally spoke: 'Purity means no stain or defilement, untouched by calamitous qi, unblemished by karmic sin; a pure heart not sullied by strong desires, clearing away all evils to illuminate the Dao, reducing complexity to simplicity, returning to the fundamental basis of all phenomena...'"

We need to keep the quote marks? Probably keep as is. We'll translate the Chinese quote into English, preserving meaning.

Thus: When their breaths were completely fused, Qi finally spoke: "Purity means no stain or defilement, untouched by calamitous qi, unblemished by karmic sin; a pure heart not sullied by strong desires, clearing away all evils to illuminate the Dao, reducing complexity to simplicity, returning to the fundamental basis of all phenomena..."

The Dao's sound echoed in the quiet space, faint yet present; countless spiritual impulses surged, guiding spiritual energy to form a pathway to the heavens, unseen by heterodox paths.

"The Dao's sound resonated in the tranquil space, faint yet present; countless spiritual impulses surged, Jieyin's spiritual qi transformed into a pathway to the heavens, invisible to external paths."

Check: "invisible to external paths" means "external ways cannot see it". We'll translate as "invisible to external paths". Good.

Thus: The Dao's sound resonated in the tranquil space, faint yet present; countless spiritual impulses surged, Jieyin's spiritual qi transformed into a pathway to the heavens, invisible to external paths.

Qi lingered in Yunmeng Ze for two aeons, continuously expounding the Dao, solely to achieve perfection.

"Qi lingered in Cloud Dream Marsh for two aeons, continuously expounding the Dao, solely to achieve perfection."

Thus: Qi lingered in Cloud Dream Marsh for two aeons, continuously expounding the Dao, solely to achieve perfection.

Until Emperor Jun and Taiyi sent a message, Yunmeng Ze's consciousness reminded him, and only then did Qi realize that the lecture by the Ancient Lord Hongjun was not far away.

"Until Di Jun and Taiyi sent a message, the Cloud Dream Marsh consciousness reminded him, and Qi only then realized that Grandmaster Hongjun's Dao lecture was not far away."

Thus: Until Di Jun and Taiyi sent a message, the Cloud Dream Marsh consciousness reminded him, and Qi only then realized that Grandmaster Hongjun's Dao lecture was not far away.

Gazing at the jade cocoon before him, exuding a sense of pure clarity, Qi sighed:

"Gazing at the jade cocoon before him, exuding a sense of pure serenity, Qi sighed:"

We need to keep the colon? The line ends with colon. We'll output as is.

Thus: Gazing at the jade cocoon before him, exuding a sense of pure serenity, Qi sighed:

"If I survive this calamity without having used you, then in the future you will surely be the finest inheritor of my Dao lineage, even surpassing me in carrying it forward."

"If I survive this calamity without having used you, then in the future you will surely be the finest inheritor of my Dao lineage, even surpassing me in carrying it forward."

Thus: "If I survive this calamity without having used you, then in the future you will surely be the finest inheritor of my Dao lineage, even surpassing me in carrying it forward."

Reflecting on this, Qi felt a touch of pride, after all this came from his conception; if he were truly born, this title of 'father' would be more rightful than that of Yunzhongjun Bingyi.

"Qi reflected on this, feeling a touch of pride, after all this was born from his conception; if he truly came into the world, this title of 'lord and father' would be far more legitimate than the Yunzhongjun Bingyi."

Lord of the Clouds Bingyi

Thus: Qi reflected on this, feeling a touch of pride, after all this was born from his conception; if he truly came into the world, this title of 'lord and father' would be far more legitimate than the Lord of the Clouds Bingyi.

Unfortunately Qi knows this is impossible; the second incarnation is crucial, and how could he allow himself to give birth to spiritual wisdom? No matter how perfect he is now, he can only be a mere physical body.

"Unfortunately, Qi knows this is impossible; the second incarnation is crucial, and he cannot allow it to spawn sentience—no matter how perfect he is now, he can only be a mere fleshly body."

second incarnation

Thus: Unfortunately, Qi knows this is impossible; the second incarnation is crucial, and he cannot allow it to spawn sentience—no matter how perfect he is now, he can only be a mere fleshly body.

Since this matter is settled, Qi will not linger any longer; excess is as bad as deficiency, the adjustment of the two aeons is sufficient, and now it's time to go to Chaos to listen to the Dao.

"Since these matters are concluded, Qi will linger no longer; excess is as bad as deficiency, now that the two aeons' adjustment is sufficient, it is time to go to Chaos to listen to the Dao."

Thus: Since these matters are concluded, Qi will linger no longer; excess is as bad as deficiency, now that the two aeons' adjustment is sufficient, it is time to go to Chaos to listen to the Dao.

Qi stepped outward, transformed into a fleeing light, vanished at the horizon, and flew straight toward the Heavenly Court.

"Qi stepped outward, transforming into a fleeing light that vanished at Tian Ji, flying straight toward the Heavenly Court."

We need to use "Tian Ji" from glossary. Good.

Thus: Qi stepped outward, transforming into a fleeing light that vanished at Tian Ji, flying straight toward the Heavenly Court.

Over the course of three thousand years on the journey, Qi observed all the changes of the primordial wilderness; countless ancient species vanished, replaced by new ones.

"During the three thousand years on the way, Qi witnessed the changes of the primordial wilderness; countless past species vanished, replaced by newly emerged races."

Thus: During the three thousand years on the way, Qi witnessed the changes of the primordial wilderness; countless past species vanished, replaced by newly emerged races.

During this time the landscape had long since changed from what it once was; in Qi's memory, those who had once wanted to accompany him to Mount Buzhou but later changed their minds, along with their tribes, seem to have already perished in the great calamity of ferocious beasts.

"During that period, the mountains and rivers had long since changed from their original state; in Qi's memory, those who once intended to accompany him to Mount Buzhou but later had second thoughts, along with their tribes, seem to have already perished in the great calamity of ferocious beasts."

Thus: During that period, the mountains and rivers had long since changed from their original state; in Qi's memory, those who once intended to accompany him to Mount Buzhou but later had second thoughts, along with their tribes, seem to have already perished in the great calamity of ferocious beasts.

Only now does Qi feel the weight of cultivation and the difficulty of seeking the Dao, which no ordinary person can bear alone.

"Only at this moment did Qi feel the weight of cultivation, the arduousness of seeking the Dao, which no person can bear alone."

Thus: Only at this moment did Qi feel the weight of cultivation, the arduousness of seeking the Dao, which no person can bear alone.

Fortunately, during his cultivation, Nüwa and Taiyi accompanied him, and he met the half‑teacher half‑friend Yang Mei, who constantly gave him advice, allowing him to reach the present state.

"Fortunately, during his cultivation, Nüwa and Taiyi accompanied him constantly, and he also met the half-teacher, half-friend Yang Mei, who offered timely guidance, allowing him to reach the present."

We need to romanize 'Nüwa' as 'Nüwa', 'Taiyi' as 'Taiyi', and 'Yang Mei' as 'Yang Mei'. We'll do that.

Thus: Fortunately, during his cultivation, Nüwa and Taiyi accompanied him constantly, and he also met the half-teacher, half-friend Yang Mei, who offered timely guidance, allowing him to reach the present.

"The departed flow on, never ceasing day or night; undertaking the Great Dao is no easy task. Though my life has gone smoothly and I have friends beside me, I still sigh—how pitiful those who walk alone must be, what more could they await?"

"'The departed are like this, never ceasing day or night; undertaking the Dao's path, how could it be easy? Though I have lived smoothly with companions by my side, I still sigh thus—how pitiful those who walk the path alone, what more can they await?'"

Thus: "The departed are like this, never ceasing day or night; undertaking the Dao's path, how could it be easy? Though I have lived smoothly with companions by my side, I still sigh thus—how pitiful those who walk the path alone, what more can they await?"

Qi felt a sense of lament, reflecting that since his birth he has stood at the pinnacle of the primordial wilderness, and all his pursuits along the way have been fulfilled.

"Qi felt somewhat moved, reflecting that since his birth he had stood at the pinnacle of the primordial wilderness, and all his pursuits along the way had been fulfilled."

Thus: Qi felt somewhat moved, reflecting that since his birth he had stood at the pinnacle of the primordial wilderness, and all his pursuits along the way had been fulfilled.

Yet looking back, he still feels time flowing like an endless stream; though his cultivation is diligent, he always feels there is not enough time.

"But looking back, he still felt time flowing like an endless river; though his cultivation was diligent, he always felt there was not enough time."

Thus: But looking back, he still felt time flowing like an endless river; though his cultivation was diligent, he always felt there was not enough time.

"After this lecture in Chaos, I will undertake a breakthrough; a Heavenly Court without a Primordial Dao to anchor it will ultimately be unable to bear the position of hegemon."

"'After this listening to the Dao in Chaos, I shall then undertake a breakthrough; a Heavenly Court lacking a Primordial Dao to hold sway will ultimately be unable to bear the position of hegemon.'"

Thus: "After this listening to the Dao in Chaos, I shall then undertake a breakthrough; a Heavenly Court lacking a Primordial Dao to hold sway will ultimately be unable to bear the position of hegemon."

"Moreover, it's not just me; in my view, the current primordial wilderness is such that even I alone am not enough, and you all must also strive harder."

"'Moreover, it's not just me; in my view, even the primordial wilderness as it stands now likely requires more than just me alone—you all need to press on as well.'"

Thus: "Moreover, it's not just me; in my view, even the primordial wilderness as it stands now likely requires more than just me alone—you all need to press on as well."

Qi told Taiyi, Nüwa, and the others that the Ancient Lord Hongjun's lecture will undoubtedly bring great changes to the primordial wilderness.

"Qi said to Taiyi, Nüwa, and the others before him, 'Grandmaster Hongjun's Dao lecture will undoubtedly bring tremendous change to the primordial wilderness.'"

We need to use "Taiyi", "Nüwa". Good.

Thus: Qi said to Taiyi, Nüwa, and the others before him, "Grandmaster Hongjun's Dao lecture will undoubtedly bring tremendous change to the primordial wilderness."

As the Heavenly Court, the present ruler of heaven and earth, what it dislikes most is change—especially change it cannot control.

"As the Heavenly Court, the current hegemon of heaven and earth, what it despises most is change—especially change it cannot control."

Thus: As the Heavenly Court, the current hegemon of heaven and earth, what it despises most is change—especially change it cannot control.

Taiyi, with a look of self‑assurance, said: "Qi, rest assured; I too am not far from the Primordial Dao, perhaps a bit slower than you, but compared to outsiders I belong to the foremost tier."

"Taiyi wore a confident expression: 'Qi, rest assured; I too am not far from the Primordial Dao, perhaps a bit slower than you, but compared to outsiders, I shall be in the first tier.'"

Thus: Taiyi wore a confident expression: "Qi, rest assured; I too am not far from the Primordial Dao, perhaps a bit slower than you, but compared to outsiders, I shall be in the first tier."

"At that time, relying on the advantage of the Chaos Bell, I will be the foremost among Primordial Dao cultivators; even if you advance earlier, you cannot defeat me."

"'At that time, relying on the advantage of the Chaos Bell, I shall be the foremost among Primordial Dao cultivators; even if Qi advances earlier, he cannot hope to defeat me.'"

Thus: "At that time, relying on the advantage of the Chaos Bell, I shall be the foremost among Primordial Dao cultivators; even if Qi advances earlier, he cannot hope to defeat me."

Nüwa then said: "I and my elder brother still lag far behind; although our comprehension of the Great Dao is sufficient, our life‑force cultivation still lacks."

"Nüwa then said: 'My brother and I still lag considerably; although our comprehension of the Great Dao is sufficient, our life-force cultivation still lacks some.'"

Thus: Nüwa then said: "My brother and I still lag considerably; although our comprehension of the Great Dao is sufficient, our life-force cultivation still lacks some."

"If no further opportunity arises, I fear we will still need several tens of aeons."

"'If no further opportunity arises, we may still need several tens of aeons.'"

Thus: "If no further opportunity arises, we may still need several tens of aeons."

Fuxi likewise nodded and said: "Exactly so; cultivation of the divine Dao emphasizes foundations, comprehension of the Great Dao, life‑force merits and fruits—none can be lacking. Though my conduct is steady and proper, it is still too heavy a burden of accumulation."

"Fuxi likewise nodded: 'Exactly so; in divine Dao cultivation, foundations are paramount, comprehension of the Great Dao, life-force merits and fruits—none can be lacking; though one's conduct is steady and proper, it is still overly burdensome in accumulation.'"

Thus: Fuxi likewise nodded: "Exactly so; in divine Dao cultivation, foundations are paramount, comprehension of the Great Dao, life-force merits and fruits—none can be lacking; though one's conduct is steady and proper, it is still overly burdensome in accumulation."

"If the accumulation is slightly insufficient, forcing a breakthrough is like a pavilion in mid‑air with no foundation at all."

"'If accumulation falls slightly short, forcing a breakthrough is like a pavilion in midair—utterly devoid of foundation.'"

Thus: "If accumulation falls slightly short, forcing a breakthrough is like a pavilion in midair—utterly devoid of foundation."

Emperor Jun also spoke:

"Di Jun also spoke:"

Thus: Di Jun also spoke:

"Exactly so; there's no need to worry, I am also not far from the Primordial Dao."

"'Exactly so, but there's no need to worry; I am not far from the Primordial Dao either.'"

Thus: "Exactly so, but there's no need to worry; I am not far from the Primordial Dao either."

"At present, most of the Heavenly Court's fortune is gathered in us; although that is so, there are still disparities, and ultimately it is I, the Heavenly Emperor, who holds the largest share."

"'At present, most of the Heavenly Court's fortune is gathered upon us, yet there are disparities; ultimately, it is I, the Heavenly Emperor, who holds the lion's share.'"

Thus: "At present, most of the Heavenly Court's fortune is gathered upon us, yet there are disparities; ultimately, it is I, the Heavenly Emperor, who holds the lion's share."

"Moreover, I have never left any merit to use to compensate for the accumulation of my life‑force cultivation; taken together, although I divide my attention to management, my progress is not inferior to yours, and may even be faster."

"'Moreover, I have never set aside merit to compensate for deficiencies in life-force cultivation; taken together, although I divide my attention with management, my progress is not inferior to yours, and indeed may even be a bit faster.'"

Thus: "Moreover, I have never set aside merit to compensate for deficiencies in life-force cultivation; taken together, although I divide my attention with management, my progress is not inferior to yours, and indeed may even be a bit faster."

"At that time, Qi will go first; I expect it won't take long, and I and Taiyi will catch up, so you won't have to bear the Heavenly Court's pressure alone."

"'Then, Qi will take the lead; I expect it won't take long, and I together with Taiyi will catch up, so you won't have to bear the Heavenly Court's pressure alone.'"

Thus: "Then, Qi will take the lead; I expect it won't take long, and I together with Taiyi will catch up, so you won't have to bear the Heavenly Court's pressure alone."

Although Emperor Jun wore a smile, the pressure in his heart was truly great; he knows his own affairs, but at this moment he cannot show weakness, and must give others confidence.

"Although Di Jun wore a smile, his inner pressure was considerable; he knew his own affairs, but at this moment he could not show fear, needing to give others some confidence."

Thus: Although Di Jun wore a smile, his inner pressure was considerable; he knew his own affairs, but at this moment he could not show fear, needing to give others some confidence.

Fuxi and Emperor Jun are the closest of friends; naturally he understands the truth behind Emperor Jun's words, but after a brief hesitation he did not speak, merely looking at Emperor Jun with a hint of worry.

"Fuxi and Di Jun were the closest of friends; naturally he understood the truth and falsehood in Di Jun's words, but after a slight hesitation he remained silent, merely looking at Di Jun with eyes full of worry."

Thus: Fuxi and Di Jun were the closest of friends; naturally he understood the truth and falsehood in Di Jun's words, but after a slight hesitation he remained silent, merely looking at Di Jun with eyes full of worry.

Seeing this, Qi also knew that, aside from Taiyi, no one would be able to share his burden in the short term; nevertheless he spoke to console them:

"Seeing this, Qi also knew that aside from Taiyi, no one would come to share his burden in the short term; nevertheless, he still spoke to console:"

Thus: Seeing this, Qi also knew that aside from Taiyi, no one would come to share his burden in the short term; nevertheless, he still spoke to console:

"Actually, there's no need to be so urgent; in cultivation one must avoid haste and carelessness. As long as the primordial wilderness does not undergo too great a change because of the Dao lecture, I alone will suffice for the time being."

"'Actually, there's no need to be so urgent; in cultivation, haste and laxity are to be avoided; as long as the primordial wilderness does not undergo too great a change due to the Dao lecture, I alone should suffice for the near future.'"

Thus: "Actually, there's no need to be so urgent; in cultivation, haste and laxity are to be avoided; as long as the primordial wilderness does not undergo too great a change due to the Dao lecture, I alone should suffice for the near future."

"Furthermore, Taiyi is the supreme of the solar path, cultivating the Yang Dao, excelling in attack, and with the Chaos Bell in hand—there is nothing like it in the primordial wilderness. With him and me, the Heavenly Court has nothing to fear in the overall situation."

"'Moreover, Taiyi is the supreme of the solar path, excelling in offense, and with the Chaos Bell in hand—these two are unmatched in the primordial wilderness; with him and me, the Heavenly Court need not worry about the overall situation.'"

Thus: "Moreover, Taiyi is the supreme of the solar path, excelling in offense, and with the Chaos Bell in hand—these two are unmatched in the primordial wilderness; with him and me, the Heavenly Court need not worry about the overall situation."

"Emperor Jun, you should not press yourself too hard; the affairs of the Heavenly Court are not solely your responsibility, we are still here, so how could we let you bear it alone?"

"'Di Jun, you also shouldn't push yourself too hard; the affairs of the Heavenly Court are not solely your responsibility, we are still here—how could we let you bear it alone?'"

Thus: "Di Jun, you also shouldn't push yourself too hard; the affairs of the Heavenly Court are not solely your responsibility, we are still here—how could we let you bear it alone?"

"Moreover, you still need to sort out the proportions; do not let the Heavenly Court's affairs interfere with your own cultivation, for we founded the Heavenly Court merely to gather fortune for cultivation—now this is putting the cart before the horse, isn't it?"

"'Just you still need to discern the weight of these matters; don't let Heavenly Court affairs impede your own cultivation—we founded the Heavenly Court precisely to gather fortune for cultivation, and now this seems to have put the cart before the horse.'"

Thus: "Just you still need to discern the weight of these matters; don't let Heavenly Court affairs impede your own cultivation—we founded the Heavenly Court precisely to gather fortune for cultivation, and now this seems to have put the cart before the horse."

Emperor Jun heard this, understood Qi's good intentions, felt unable to influence the situation at present, temporarily unable to make up for it, and could only wryly smile: "Jun has been instructed; afterward I will devote myself to cultivation, though I will have to trouble Qi, Taiyi, and my younger brother."

"Upon hearing this, Di Jun understood Qi's good intentions; feeling helpless about his present limited influence, he could not temporarily make up for it, and could only wryly say: 'Jun has been instructed; afterward I will devote myself to cultivation, though later it will be hard on Qi and Taiyi, my younger brother.'"

Thus: Upon hearing this, Di Jun understood Qi's good intentions; feeling helpless about his present limited influence, he could not temporarily make up for it, and could only wryly say: "Jun has been instructed; afterward I will devote myself to cultivation, though later it will be hard on Qi and Taiyi, my younger brother."

Taiyi replied indifferently: "We are brothers by nature, and our bonds with Qi, Fuxi, and Nüwa are even closer; since birth we have spent more time together than apart, so what is there to complain about hardship?"

"Taiyi said indifferently: 'We are brothers by nature, and our bonds with Qi, Fuxi, and Nüwa are even closer; since birth we have spent more time together than apart, so what is there to complain about hardship?'"

Thus: Taiyi said indifferently: "We are brothers by nature, and our bonds with Qi, Fuxi, and Nüwa are even closer; since birth we have spent more time together than apart, so what is there to complain about hardship?"

"You may cultivate in peace; any pressure will be handled by me and Qi, and I do not think they could cause any pressure."

"'You may cultivate in peace; any pressure will be handled by me and Qi, and I also do not think they could cause any pressure.'"

Thus: "You may cultivate in peace; any pressure will be handled by me and Qi, and I also do not think they could cause any pressure."

Taiyi's words were full of confidence, and his confidence stems from never having failed since he began his path; only a few can rival him.

"Taiyi's words brimmed with confidence, the source of which was his unbroken record since embarking on the Dao; only a few could rival him."

Thus: Taiyi's words brimmed with confidence, the source of which was his unbroken record since embarking on the Dao; only a few could rival him.

Like the primordial earth serpent and the heavenly serpent from before, before they clashed, Taiyi still thought the other could be so arrogant, implying there must be something extraordinary about them.

"Like the primordial earth serpent and heavenly serpent of old, before they clashed, Taiyi still felt they could be so arrogant, suggesting they possessed something extraordinary."

Thus: Like the primordial earth serpent and heavenly serpent of old, before they clashed, Taiyi still felt they could be so arrogant, suggesting they possessed something extraordinary.

Unexpectedly, after only a light skirmish, he had barely warmed up when their divine bodies were torn open, flesh ripped apart, left in ruins.

"Unexpectedly, a mere skirmish left him barely warmed up, and their divine bodies were torn open, flesh ripped apart, left in ruins."

Thus: Unexpectedly, a mere skirmish left him barely warmed up, and their divine bodies were torn open, flesh ripped apart, left in ruins.

They could not withstand the Chaos Bell's devastation; in the end they simply submitted to the Heavenly Court's authority, and now they labor diligently in the Plague Department, thriving like a raging fire. Nüwa also laughed from the side:

"They could not withstand the Chaos Bell's devastation; in the end they simply submitted to the Heavenly Court's position, and now they labor diligently in the plague department, thriving like fire and tea. Nüwa also laughed from the side:"

Thus: They could not withstand the Chaos Bell's devastation; in the end they simply submitted to the Heavenly Court's position, and now they labor diligently in the plague department, thriving like a raging fire. Nüwa also laughed from the side:

"It is precisely because of you and Qi that I and my brother have never been anxious; I do not know how you two cultivate, yet you are both so skilled in the art of combat."

"'It is precisely because of you and Qi that my brother and I have never been anxious; I do not know how you two cultivate, yet you are both extraordinarily skilled in the art of combat.'"

Thus: "It is precisely because of you and Qi that my brother and I have never been anxious; I do not know how you two cultivate, yet you are both extraordinarily skilled in the art of combat."

"But if a major upheaval truly occurs, no words are needed—I will certainly not be inferior to outsiders."

"'But if a major upheaval truly occurs, no need for many words—I shall naturally not fall short of outsiders.'"

Thus: "But if a major upheaval truly occurs, no need for many words—I shall naturally not fall short of outsiders."

Nüwa likewise holds this confidence; she has accumulated immense merit, though it has seen little use so far, and if a critical moment truly arrives she would not hesitate to expend some of it to make up for what her life‑force lacks.

"Nüwa likewise held this confidence; she had accumulated immense merit, though it had seen little use thus far, and if a critical moment truly arose, she would not hesitate to expend some to make up for what her life-force lacked."

Thus: Nüwa likewise held this confidence; she had accumulated immense merit, though it had seen little use thus far, and if a critical moment truly arose, she would not hesitate to expend some to make up for what her life-force lacked.

By then her battle strength might be slightly lacking, but she would still belong to the realm of the Primordial Dao.

"At that time perhaps her combat prowess might be slightly inferior, but she would still belong to the Primordial Dao realm."

Thus: At that time perhaps her combat prowess might be slightly inferior, but she would still belong to the Primordial Dao realm.

At present she refrains, not because the divine Dao permits opportunism, but because she believes that one effort yields one return, and she does not wish to jeopardize the future thereby.

"For now they refrain, simply because the divine Dao admits no shortcuts—one reaps what one sows—and Nüwa and company do not wish to jeopardize the future thereby."

Thus: For now they refrain, simply because the divine Dao admits no shortcuts—one reaps what one sows—and Nüwa and company do not wish to jeopardize the future thereby.

After all, such opportunism would require a long future to compensate; for a short‑term gain she would dig a pit for the future, which the wise would not do.

"After all, any present expedient would require a long future to make up for; seeking short-term gain by digging a pit for the future is no course for the wise."

Thus: After all, any present expedient would require a long future to make up for; seeking short-term gain by digging a pit for the future is no course for the wise.

Seeing this, Emperor Jun abandoned the idea of using merit to offset his life‑force cultivation, his tone lightened, and he chuckled: "I was overcautious; Qi's words are not nonsense—earlier I was too lax, and I had things backwards."

"Seeing this, Di Jun finally dismissed the notion of using merit to compensate for life-force; his tone grew much lighter, and he chuckled lightly: 'I was overly cautious, but Qi's words are not idle talk—before, I too had been too lax, and things had become topsy-turvy.'"

Thus: Seeing this, Di Jun finally dismissed the notion of using merit to compensate for life-force; his tone grew much lighter, and he chuckled lightly: "I was overly cautious, but Qi's words are not idle talk—before, I too had been too lax, and things had become topsy-turvy."

"From now on I will change that, so that the Heavenly Court's affairs do not affect my own cultivation."

"'From now on I will change that, so that Heavenly Court affairs do not affect my own cultivation.'"

Thus: "From now on I will change that, so that Heavenly Court affairs do not affect my own cultivation."

Seeing Emperor Jun understand, Qi then turned to Fuxi; although he wore a smile, his tone was quite stern as he said:

"Seeing Di Jun understand, Qi then turned to Fuxi; although he wore a smile, his tone was quite stern:"

Thus: Seeing Di Jun understand, Qi then turned to Fuxi; although he wore a smile, his tone was quite stern:

Fuxi Dao friend, you too—before, when I had just left seclusion, I didn't even notice; now looking again, your qi is in utter chaos—could it be that you, Dao friend, truly do not seek the Dao?

Fuxi's complexion suddenly changed; after carefully sensing, he relaxed again and said: "Qi, don't scare me—I really thought my cultivation had gone awry just now; my situation isn't that frightening, it's just a little disordered, I haven't tidied it up."

Breakdown:

Fuxi's complexion suddenly changed.

After carefully sensing,

he then relaxed again.

he said:

Qi, don't scare me,

just now I really thought my cultivation had gone awry,

my situation isn't that frightening,

it's just a little disordered, I haven't tidied it up.

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He only relaxed again after carefully sensing it.

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Qi said unhappily:

Qi said unhappily:

"Let's not talk about me; you compare yourself to Nüwa and Taiyi— as deities, your breath is impure; how is that?"

Translation: "Let's not talk about me; you compare yourself to Nüwa and Taiyi— as deities, your breath is impure; how is that?" Let's parse:

Let's not talk about me,

you yourself compare to Nüwa and Taiyi,

as deities, your breath is impure; how is that?

"Emperor Jun manages the entire Heavenly Court; all his thoughts and concerns are about major affairs affecting the primordial wilderness, and although he has delayed some cultivation, his vital energy has never become disordered."

Translation: "Di Jun manages the entire Heavenly Court; all his thoughts and concerns are about major affairs affecting the wilderness, and although he has delayed some cultivation, his vital energy has never become disordered."

Di Jun manages the entire Heavenly Court; all his thoughts and concerns are about major affairs affecting the wilderness, and although he has delayed some cultivation, his vital energy has never become disordered.

"You only oversee two departments, one realm of heaven and earth— how could it have come to this?"

You only oversee two departments, one realm of heaven and earth— how could it have come to this?

As soon as Qi said this, Nüwa burst out laughing, and Emperor Jun and Taiyi could not help but laugh.

Translation: "Upon hearing this, Qi's words caused Nüwa to laugh out loud, and Di Jun and Taiyi couldn't help but chuckle."

As soon as Qi said this, Nüwa laughed out loud, and Di Jun and Taiyi couldn't help but laugh.

Thus: "As soon as Qi said this, Nüwa laughed out loud, and Di Jun and Taiyi couldn't help but chuckle."

Qi's words almost placed an incompetent label on Fuxi; if they did not know Fuxi's abilities, they would probably really think he is unfit to manage.

Translation: "Qi's words almost labeled Fuxi as incompetent; if they didn't know Fuxi's abilities, they would really think he was unfit to manage."

They almost labeled Fuxi as incompetent; if they didn't know his abilities, they would probably think he's unfit to manage.

Thus: "Qi's words almost labeled Fuxi as incompetent; if they didn't know his abilities, they would really think he was unfit to manage."

Moreover, precisely because of this, the few of them laughed heartily; Fuxi found it hard to accept this evaluation and retorted: "I am not like you; although I oversee two departments, I have never set foot in them. Let me ask you: how many gods are there in the Thunder Department, and how many heavenly soldiers?"

Translation: "But it's precisely because of this that they laughed so heartily; Fuxi found it hard to accept this evaluation and retorted, 'I am not like you— although I oversee two departments, I have never set foot in them. Let me ask you: how many gods are there in the Thunder Department, and how many heavenly soldiers?'"

Fuxi found it hard to accept this evaluation and retorted,

I am not like you; although I oversee two departments, I have never set foot in them,

Let me ask you: how many gods are there in the Thunder Department, and how many heavenly soldiers?

Thus translation.

"Summoning clouds and rain—how many days? From where should the water and vapor be drawn? You haven't considered these problems; how could you utter such disparaging remarks?"

Translation: "'As for summoning clouds and rain, how many days does it take? From where should the water and vapor be drawn? You haven't considered these issues, so how could you utter such disparaging remarks?'"

You haven't considered these problems; how could you utter such disparaging remarks?

Thus.

Qi was somewhat speechless; he had indeed never gone to the two departments under his jurisdiction, but this did not stop him from continuing to speak mockingly, as all one heard was Qi again saying: "I have never been there; I do not know how many divine soldiers descend in the Thunder Department, nor do I know how to summon clouds and rain, nor how to consider those matters."

Translation: "Qi was somewhat speechless; he indeed had never gone to the two departments under his jurisdiction, but that didn't stop him from continuing to speak mockingly. All one heard was Qi again saying: 'I have never gone there; I don't know how many divine soldiers descend in the Thunder Department, nor do I know how to summon clouds and rain, nor how to consider those matters.'"

Qi was somewhat speechless,

He indeed had never gone to the two departments under his jurisdiction,

but this did not prevent him from continuing to speak mockingly,

all one heard was Qi again saying,

I have never gone there; I don't know how many divine soldiers descend in the Thunder Department, nor do I know how to summon clouds and rain, nor how to consider those matters.

Divine soldiers descend from heaven.

"But I have been in seclusion for so long—what problems could have arisen in the Thunder Department? What disasters could summoning clouds and rain have caused?"

Translation: "'But I have been in seclusion for so long— what problems could have arisen in the Thunder Department? What disasters could summoning clouds and rain have caused?'"

in seclusion

"From this it is clear that the departments can operate without me; since I can do this, why can't you?"

Translation: "'From this it is clear that the operation of the departments does not depend on me; since I can do this, why can't you?'"

From this it is clear that the departments can operate without me; since I can do this, why can't you?

"Otherwise it's just a difference in ability; I can only say that the people in your two departments are too stupid, all blockheads, which is why you need to expend your own time and energy."

Translation: "'Otherwise it's just a gap in ability; I can only say that the people in your two departments are too foolish, all blockheads, which is why you need to spend your own time and energy on them.'"

Otherwise it's just a difference in ability; I can only say that the people in your two departments are too stupid, all blockheads, which is why you need to expend your own time and energy.

Thus.

Upon hearing Qi's words, Fuxi truly had nothing to say and said: "Those two departments of yours are being supervised by me; now you utter such words, which is utterly unreasonable; if it weren't for me, how could you enjoy this peaceful seclusion?"

Translation: "Upon hearing this, Fuxi truly had nothing to say and said: 'Those two departments of yours are being supervised by me; now you utter such words, which is utterly unreasonable. If it weren't for me, how could you enjoy this peaceful seclusion?'"

Upon hearing Qi's words, Fuxi truly had nothing to say and said,

Those two departments of yours are being supervised by me,

now you utter such words, which is utterly unreasonable,

If it weren't for me, how could you enjoy this peaceful seclusion?

Thus.

"Moreover, I also assist Emperor Jun and Taiyi, with troop deployment, formation, and strategic planning—I have never been lacking in those."

Translation: "'Moreover, not only that, I also assist Di Jun and Taiyi with troop deployment, formation, and strategic planning—I have never been lacking in those.'"

Moreover, I also assist Di Jun and Taiyi,

with troop deployment, formation, and strategic planning,

I have never been lacking in those.

Thus.

After saying that, Fuxi still looked somewhat resentfully at Emperor Jun and Taiyi and said:

Translation: "After saying that, Fuxi still looked somewhat resentfully at Di Jun and Taiyi and said:"

After saying that, Fuxi still looked somewhat resentfully at Di Jun and Taiyi and said:

"It's just that some heartless people, facing me receiving such slander,

Translation: "'It's just that some heartless people, seeing me suffer such slander, didn't even utter a word of support, just blankly watched me be disparaged.'"

It's just that some heartless people,

facing me receiving such slander, they didn't even utter a word of support,

just blankly watched me be disparaged.

Thus.

Nüwa wore a smile, calmly eating melon, her gaze continually sweeping over Fuxi, Di Jun, and Taiyi, watching as Di Jun and Taiyi's faces turned awkward.

Translation: "Nüwa wore a smile, calmly eating melon seeds, her gaze continually sweeping between Fuxi, Di Jun, and Taiyi, openly watching Di Jun and Taiyi's expressions turn awkward."

Nüwa wore a smile, calmly eating melon seeds,

her gaze continually sweeping between Fuxi, Di Jun, and Taiyi,

openly watching Di Jun and Taiyi's expressions turn awkward.

Thus.

After a light cough, Di Jun still decided to speak in defense of Fuxi, saying: "Qi, you don't know this, but Fuxi has indeed poured his heart and blood into building the Heavenly Court; he truly is a pillar of the Heavenly Court, indispensable."

Translation: "After a light cough, Di Jun still decided to speak in defense of Fuxi a bit, saying: 'Qi, you are unaware; Fuxi has indeed devoted his heart and blood to the construction of the Heavenly Court, truly being a pillar indispensable to the Heavenly Court.'"

After a light cough,

Di Jun still decided to speak in defense of Fuxi a bit,

saying,

"Qi, you are unaware; Fuxi has indeed devoted his heart and blood to the construction of the Heavenly Court, truly being a pillar indispensable to the Heavenly Court."

Thus.

During this period, the hardships are unknown to outsiders; Qi, can you still not understand?

Translation: "'During this period, the hardships are unknown to outsiders; Qi, can you still not understand?'"

During this period, the hardships are unknown to outsiders,

Qi, can you still not understand?

Thus.

Seeing Di Jun defect, Qi's eyes shifted slightly, and he began to provoke, saying:

Translation: "Seeing Di Jun defect, Qi's eyes shifted slightly and he began to provoke, saying:"

Seeing Di Jun defect,

his eyes shifted slightly,

he then began to provoke, saying:

Thus.

It seems this isn't Fuxi's problem; it must be that you are too lax; and despite Fuxi helping you so much, you still delay your cultivation.

Translation: "'It seems this isn't Fuxi's problem; it must be that you are too lax, and despite Fuxi helping you so much, you still delay your cultivation.'"

It seems this isn't Fuxi's problem,

it must be that you are too lax,

and despite Fuxi helping you so much, you still delay your cultivation.

Thus.

I don't know whether this is due to your lack of ability, or whether you are deliberately neglecting yourself.

Translation: "'I don't know whether this is due to your lack of ability or your deliberate neglect of yourself.'"

I don't know whether this is due to your lack of ability,

or whether you are deliberately neglecting yourself.

Thus.

Di Jun was instantly dumbfounded; Fuxi's eyes, like knives, swept over him with a doubtful gaze.

Translation: "Di Jun was instantly dumbfounded, and Fuxi's eyes, like knives, swept over him with a doubtful gaze."

Di Jun was instantly dumbfounded,

Fuxi's eyes, like knives,

swept over him with a doubtful gaze.

Thus.

Seeing the atmosphere relax, he then spoke up, saying:

Translation: "Seeing the atmosphere relax, Qi then spoke up, saying:"

Seeing the atmosphere relax,

he then spoke up, saying:

Thus.

Fuxi, what I just said is not false; in all matters, do not reverse priorities; the importance must be made clear.

Translation: "'Fuxi, what I just said is not false; in all matters, do not reverse priorities— the importance must be made clear.'"

Fuxi, what I just said is not false,

in all matters, do not reverse priorities,

the importance must be made clear.

Thus.

Cultivation is ultimately the foundation for both of us; to delay it because of this is truly unwise.

Translation: "'Cultivation is ultimately the foundation for both of us; to delay it because of this is truly unwise.'"

Cultivation is ultimately the foundation for both of us,

to delay it because of this is truly unwise.

Thus.

Seeing Qi speak seriously, Fuxi also stopped his joking and teasing; he replied solemnly: "Exactly so; I will keep your words in mind, and in the future I will teach the department personnel so they can focus on cultivation."

Translation: "Seeing Qi speak seriously, Fuxi also stopped his joking and replied solemnly: 'Exactly so; I will keep your words in mind, and in the future I will teach the department personnel so they can focus on cultivation.'"

Seeing Qi speak seriously, Fuxi also stopped his joking and teasing,

he replied solemnly,

"Exactly so; I will keep your words in mind, and in the future I will teach the department personnel so they can focus on cultivation."

Thus.

Qi then nodded satisfied, and said to Di Jun: "For this trip to Chaos to listen to the Dao, which of our Heavenly Court personnel are going, is there a gathering, and when will we depart?"

Translation: "Qi then nodded satisfied and said to Di Jun: 'For this trip to Chaos to listen to the Dao, which of our Heavenly Court personnel are going, is there a gathering, and when will we depart?'"

Qi then nodded satisfied,

and said to Di Jun,

"For this trip to Chaos to listen to the Dao, which of our Heavenly Court personnel are going, is there a gathering, and when will we depart?"

Thus.

Seeing the return to the main topic, Di Jun's expression grew much more solemn, and he said: "Originally I wanted all the Heavenly Court personnel to go together, so that along the way we could look out for each other, to avoid losses caused by the Chaos currents."

Translation: "Seeing the return to the main topic, Di Jun's expression grew much more solemn and he said: 'Originally I wanted all the Heavenly Court personnel to go together, so that along the way we could look out for each other, to avoid losses caused by the Chaos currents.'"

Seeing the return to the main topic, Di Jun's expression grew much more solemn,

and he said,

"Originally I wanted all the Heavenly Court personnel to go together, so that along the way we could look out for each other, to avoid losses caused by the Chaos currents."

Thus.

As it turned out, I hadn't expected that the Great God Hongjun would specially send me a message saying that this lecture is only for those with affinity, so I shouldn't involve too many people.

Translation: "'As it turned out, I never expected the Great God Hongjun to send me a special message, saying that this lecture is only for those with affinity, so as not to involve too many people.'"

'As it turned out, I never expected the Great God Hongjun to send me a special message,

saying that this lecture is only for those with affinity,

so as not to involve too many people.'

Thus.

He probably thinks that if the Heavenly Court all went together, the numbers would be too many and would disturb his tranquility, hence his words.

Translation: "'He probably thinks that if the Heavenly Court all went together, the numbers would be too many and would disturb his tranquility, hence his words.'"

He probably thinks that if the Heavenly Court all went together, the numbers would be too many and would disturb his tranquility, hence his words.

Thus.

So I decided that besides myself and four others, anyone else who wishes to attend the lecture may go on their own.

Translation: "'Thus I decided that, besides myself and the four others, anyone else who wishes to listen to the Dao may go on their own.'"

'Thus I decided that, besides myself and the four others,

anyone else who wishes to listen to the Dao may go on their own.'

Thus.

If one hasn't reached the Purple Cloud Palace by the time the lecture begins, they should return to their post and guard the Heavenly Court.

Translation: "'If, after the lecture has begun, one has not yet reached the Purple Heaven Palace, they should return to their post and guard the Heavenly Court.'"

'If, after the lecture has begun, one has not yet reached the Purple Heaven Palace,

they should return to their post and guard the Heavenly Court.'

Thus.

Although Qi found Hongjun's reaction a bit strange, he had no objection, merely saying: "And go?"

Translation: "Although Qi found Hongjun's reaction a bit strange, he had no objection and simply said: 'Shall we go?'"

Although Qi found Hongjun's reaction a bit strange,

but he had no objection regarding this,

and simply said: 'Shall we go?'

Thus.

Go!

Translation: "'Go!'"

(End of chapter)