Chapter 334

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Translation: Since the Sir left, every beast clan under heaven longs for the Sir, feels grateful for the Sir's grace, and hopes the Sir will again lead the beast clans out of this stagnant pool in the wilderness, to find a path to survival.

Interpretation: Since the adult left, all the beast clans on earth miss the adult, feel grateful for the adult's kindness, and also hope the adult can again lead the beast clans, from this pool of dead water in the wilderness, find a way to survive.

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Translation: "Since the Sir departed, all the beast clans on earth miss the Sir, feel grateful for the Sir's kindness, and also hope the Sir can again lead the beast clans, from this pool of dead water in the wilderness, to find a way to survive."

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Translation: Shi Qilin glanced sideways, his face showing a compassionate look, but in his heart he was speculating: "Leading the beasts again? A pool of dead water? They cannot see the situation clearly, wanting to drag me to die together, or is this a test by the Heavenly Court to see if I will spend my life in peace?"

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Then the quoted speech: "Again lead the beasts? A pool of dead water? They cannot see the situation clearly, wanting to drag me to die together, or is this a test by the Heavenly Court to see if I will spend my life in peace?"

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Thus line: "Shi Qilin glanced sideways, his face showing a compassionate look, but in his heart he was speculating: 'Again lead the beasts? A pool of dead water? They cannot see the situation clearly, wanting to drag me to die together, or is this a test by the Heavenly Court to see if I will spend my life in peace?'"

Translation: Lu Shan then spoke, saying: "Of course, this is not what everyone wants the Sir to open a great calamity again, after all, the Heavenly Court has not lost virtue, its power is great, and contending with it would be unwise."

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Translation: "Lu Shan spoke again: 'Of course, this is not everyone wanting the Sir to open another great calamity; after all, the Heavenly Court now has not lost virtue, its power is great, and contending with it would be unwise.'"

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Translation: Shi Qilin nodded; being able to have this thought, they are not exactly foolish, so he asked: "If that's the case, knowing that this cannot be done, and now the wilderness is filled with song and dance, peaceful and prosperous, why have you come to seek me?"

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Then quoted: "If that's the case, knowing that the matter cannot be done, and now the wilderness is filled with song and dance, peaceful and prosperous, why come to seek me?"

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Translation: "With my current strength, I am no longer what I once was; I no longer have the former deterrent over the wilderness, so where would I get the power to lead you out onto a path of survival?"

Speaker likely Shi Qilin. Translation: "With my current strength, I am no longer what I once was; I no longer have the former deterrent over the wilderness, so where would I get the power to lead you out of a path to survival?"

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Translation: Lu Shui replied, saying: "Reporting to the Sir, the Sir's newly opened Qilin Realm, surely even with the Sir's power, it must now be a barren wasteland, right?"

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Lu Shui replied: "Reporting to the Sir, the Sir's newly opened Qilin Realm, surely even with the Sir's power, it must now be a barren wasteland, right?"

Translation: "If myriad beasts were to assist, the Qilin Realm would quickly flourish in a short time; the beast clans have many elites, and given time, it could indeed become a second wilderness."

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Translation: Shi Qilin heard this and immediately realized: it turns out what they are plotting is also the Qilin Realm in Chaos.

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Translation: "Naturally, he was also pleased with this; a win-win situation is naturally acceptable."

Translation: "Of course, he was also happy with this; a win-win situation is naturally acceptable."

Translation: "Taking a step forward, Shi Qilin's figure vanished from before the two, leaving only a voice drifting from afar, its tone plain yet not lacking in dignity."

Translation: "Taking a step forward, Shi Qilin's figure disappeared before the two of them, leaving only a voice that came from afar, its tone plain yet not lacking in dignity."

Translation: "Thus, this is quite interesting; I understand, and I will indeed go."

Translation: "That is rather interesting; I know it, and I will go take a look."

Translation: "Lu Shan and Lu Shui had no intention of following; they simply turned and headed toward the gathering place under the Heavenly Court. After Shi Qilin departed, as members of the Heavenly Court, they naturally needed to report a thing or two."

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Translation: "Lu Shan and Lu Shui had no intention of following; they simply turned and headed toward the gathering place under the Heavenly Court. After Shi Qilin left, as members of the Heavenly Court, they naturally needed to report a thing or two."

Translation: "Helping to pass messages among the clan is their duty as members of the deer tribe, but they do not wish to leave the wilderness, abandon this great tree of the Heavenly Court, and go to Chaos."

Translation: "Helping to pass messages among the clan is their duty as members of the Deer clan, but they do not wish to leave the wilderness, abandon this great tree of the Heavenly Court, and go to Chaos."

Translation: "As clan members, they will pass along messages; as heavenly troops of the Heavenly Court, they will naturally be responsible to their superiors, reporting everything they know."

Translation: "As clan members, they will help pass along messages; as soldiers of the Heavenly Court, they will naturally also be responsible to their superiors, informing them of everything they know."

Translation: "Since these two matters do not conflict, why must they inevitably choose one path and go dark? After all, the Heavenly Court has never forbidden those in the wilderness from leaving it, so their doing so is not a mistake."

Translation: "Anyway, these two things do not conflict, so why must they choose one path and stick to it? After all, the Heavenly Court has never forbidden people of the wilderness from leaving the wilderness, so their doing so is not a mistake."

Translation: "This mindset has long been widespread among the heavenly troops; it is an unspoken understanding between the myriad tribes of the wilderness and the Heavenly Court."

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Translation: "Such thinking has long been widespread among the heavenly troops; it is an unspoken agreement between the myriad clans of the wilderness and the Heavenly Court."

Translation: "In all matters, the Heavenly Court comes first, but when it does not affect the Heavenly Court's interests, these minor details need not be clung to too tightly."

Translation: "In all matters, the Heavenly Court comes first, but when it does not affect the Heavenly Court's interests, there is no need to cling too tightly to minor details."

Translation: "Qi held the Water-Subduing Divine Staff, walking upon the Yunmze Marsh; the staff lightly touched, and a faint ripple instantly spread, reaching the Four Rivers and Eight Streams."

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Translation: "Ji Shen rose slowly from the water mansion, feeling some doubt, and muttered to himself: 'Emperor Qi summons us, without an edict from the Heavenly Court, yet he uses the Water-Subduing Divine Staff; could it be that there is still something in the wilderness today that requires the use of authority to summon?'"

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Translation: "Could it be that the great calamity is about to begin? Though I observe that heaven and earth are now clear and bright, not showing signs of a great calamity, I hope it is merely my overthinking."

Translation: "Could it be that the great calamity is about to begin? But I see that the heavens and earth are clear and bright, not showing signs of a great calamity; I hope I am just overthinking."

Translation: "Ji Shen transformed into a stream of water, following the river course, immediately heading toward the Yunmze Marsh; similarly, the other eleven water gods, each with different thoughts, all proceeded without delay."

Translation: "Ji Shen transformed into a stream of water, following the rivercourse, and immediately headed for the Yunmze Marsh; similarly, another eleven water gods, each with different thoughts, all proceeded without delay."

Translation: "Upon entering the Yunmze Marsh, Qi Xiang was immediately astonished by the innate spiritual energy permeating it, covering the entire marsh; such divine power truly inspires awe."

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Translation: "Bing Yi also appeared at his side, saying: 'Only with His Majesty Emperor Qi's divine power and wisdom, plus the vast resources provided by the Heavenly Court, can we achieve today's Yunmze Marsh, unchanged by heaven and earth.'"

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Translation: "In our water systems, although there is also distribution of innate spiritual energy and mechanism, compared to the Yunmze Marsh where His Majesty Emperor Qi resides, it inevitably appears rather shabby."

Translation: "In our water systems, although we also have some distribution of innate spiritual energy and vitality, compared to the Yunmze Marsh where His Majesty Emperor Qi resides, we inevitably appear rather shabby."

Translation: "Qi Xiang nodded in agreement, saying: 'Indeed, and if it were not for His Majesty Emperor Qi's generosity, all waters passing through the great marsh would be infused with innate energy; in our respective reaches, we would not dare claim to be able to preserve even a fraction.'"

Translation: "Qi Xiang nodded in agreement: 'Indeed, and if it were not for His Majesty Emperor Qi's generosity, all waters passing through the great marsh would be infused with innate energy, and in our own basins we would not even dare to say we could preserve any of it.'"

Translation: "In the past, when innate spiritual energy endured, we did not feel anything particularly rare about it; but now that we have lost innate spirituality, we finally understand its influence."

Translation: "In the past, when innate spiritual energy endured, we did not think it anything special; but now that we have lost the innate spiritual vitality, we finally understand its impact."

Translation: "Although the number of living beings has increased considerably, the number of elites appears unchanged, yet their proportion has decreased considerably, thus greatly increasing the burden we bear."

Translation: "Although the number of living beings has increased considerably, the number of elites seems unchanged, yet their proportion has decreased significantly, thus increasing the burden on us greatly."

Translation: "Speaking of this, Qi Xiang could not help but voice a complaint:"

We need to keep the colon? The line ends with a colon. We'll translate: "Speaking of this, Qi Xiang could not help but open his mouth to complain:"

Translation: "That is, His Majesty Emperor Qi now governs too strictly; otherwise, following my nature, I would have long ago started floods to wash away human sins."

Translation: "Bing Yi also sighed:"

Translation: "Now that we belong under Emperor Qi's rule, subject to the Heavenly Court's control, we cannot freely cause floods; we can only follow the heavenly timing, observing the abundance or scarcity of water vapor, and act accordingly."

Translation: "Bing Yi also sighed:"

Translation: "Although this loses freedom, it has accumulated far more fortune for all beings than before, and the merit gained is also considerable; merely enduring a little, from this perspective it is not unacceptable."

Translation: "Now that we are under His Majesty Emperor Qi's rule, controlled by the Heavenly Court, we cannot arbitrarily cause floods; we can only follow the heavenly timing, observing the abundance or scarcity of water vapor, and act accordingly with water."

Although it does lose freedom, it has accumulated far more fortune for all beings than before, and the merit gained is also considerable; merely enduring a little, from this perspective it is not unacceptable.

Translation: "Gazing at the boundless blue waves before him, the water surface covered with countless lotuses growing and blooming, Qi Xiang also began to wonder why Emperor Qi had summoned him this time."

Qi Xiang nodded; if it weren't so, how could he tolerate the vulgar increasing without restraint?

Translation: "This time the Emperor's summons, the water ripples conveyed to our water mansions; the last time such a scene appeared was during the era of the Ancestral Dragon, transmitted to the Four Rivers and Eight Streams."

Gazing at the boundless blue waves before him, the water surface covered with countless lotuses growing and blooming, Qi Xiang also began to wonder why Emperor Qi had summoned him this time.

Translation: "His Majesty Emperor Qi has always been low-key, disliking grand spectacles, so he only summoned us; after discussing the matter, we will then give notice."

Translation: "This time the Emperor's summons, the water ripples transmitted to our water mansions; the last time such a scene occurred was during the era of the Ancestral Dragon, when it was relayed to the Four Rivers and Eight Streams."

Translation: "I simply do not know what in the wilderness today could possibly require gathering us together."

Translation: "However, His Majesty Emperor Qi has always been low-key, disliking grand scenes, so he only summoned us; after we discuss, he will then give notice."

Translation: "Bing Yi is also quite curious, and thus began to speculate wildly:"

Translation: "But I do not know what exactly in the wilderness now requires us all to be summoned together."

Bing Yi was also quite curious and began to speculate wildly.

Translation: "Bing Yi was also quite curious, and began to wildly speculate:"

Could it be that His Majesty Emperor Qi's consort, Her Majesty Empress Wa, having attained sagehood, has aroused his ambition, planning to summon us to completely rule the Heavenly Court?

After all, if there is internal strife in the Heavenly Court, that could also be called a great calamity of the wilderness; otherwise, given the current state of the wilderness, I really cannot think of anyone who could become a rival to the Heavenly Court.

Translation: "After all, if there is internal turmoil in the Heavenly Court, that too could be called a great calamity of the wilderness; otherwise, given the current state of the wilderness, I really cannot think of who could become a rival to the Heavenly Court."

Qi Xiang also sighed: "If that is the case, it would also be a good thing; after all, if there is internal strife in the Heavenly Court, the enemies we would face would at most be the Primordial Yuan Dao."

But if the opponent of this great calamity lies outside the Heavenly Court, I really cannot think of anyone besides a sage who could resist the Heavenly Court.

Translation: "But if the opponent of the great calamity lies outside the Heavenly Court, I really cannot think of anyone besides the sages who could resist the Heavenly Court."

Qi at this time sat alone in the Pavilion at the Heart of the Pond, listening to the wild thoughts of Qi Xiang and Bing Yi, his face darkening involuntarily.

Qi immediately raised his finger slightly, and a strand of divine power fell into the marsh water; just as Bing Yi and Qi Xiang were happily chatting, a face basin formed from condensed water appeared beneath them and spoke, rebuking.

Translation: "Qi then slightly raised his finger, and a strand of divine power fell into the marsh water; just as Bing Yi and Qi Xiang were chatting happily, a face basin formed of condensed water appeared beneath them and spoke, scolding:"

You two must not speak nonsense; when have I ever had such thoughts? Speaking recklessly about Heavenly Court affairs without considering your own status—if this were to spread, could you bear the consequences?

Translation: "Do not spout nonsense; when have I ever harbored such thoughts? To speak recklessly of Heavenly Court matters without considering your own status—if this were to spread, the impact—could you two bear it?"

Seeing the water-formed face basin appear, Bing Yi and Qi Xiang immediately apologized in a panic.

Translation: "Seeing the face basin emerge from the water's surface, Bing Yi and Qi Xiang immediately hurried to apologize:"

Your Majesty Emperor Qi, please forgive us; this was our reckless talk, and we will certainly not repeat it.

Translation: "Your Majesty Emperor Qi, please forgive us; this was our reckless talk, and we will certainly not repeat it."

Indeed, indeed, there will certainly not be a next time. Qi glared at them, knowing they spoke unintentionally, and thus spoke admonishingly.

Translation: "Quite right, quite right; there will certainly not be a next time." Qi glared at the two, knowing they spoke unintentionally, and thus spoke admonishingly:

For now, let it go, but from now on you must be careful with your words and deeds, not repeat such mistakes; if there is any slip again, I will not be lenient.

Translation: "For now let it pass, but henceforth you must be careful in speech and conduct, not repeat such mistakes; if there is any further slip, I will not be lenient."

You two, as water deities of a region, oversee countless billions of beings in the wilderness; your words and actions are watched by many, so you must be exceedingly careful, not give others a handle, lest trouble arise and affect yourselves and all living things.

Translation: "You two, as water gods of a region, are responsible for hundreds of millions of living beings; your words and deeds are subject to countless speculations, so you must be exceedingly cautious, lest you give others a handle, thereby causing trouble that would affect yourselves and all creation."

Moreover, if these words were to fall among the many heavenly generals, just see how things would turn out; how would you let your fellow officials in the Heavenly Court conduct themselves?

Translation: "Moreover, not speaking of other things, if these words were to fall among the many divine generals of the Heavenly Court, just see how things would then be; and how would you let the many fellow officials in the Heavenly Court manage themselves?"

Bing Yi and Qi Xiang immediately felt a chill run down their backs, cold sweat pouring forth; not to mention how those fellow officials would fare, if those words just spoken were to reach the ears of His Majesty the Heavenly Emperor, the punishment they would soon face would surely be hard to bear.

Qi, seeing their appearance, also understood they had grasped the key point, snorted coldly, and said nothing more.

Translation: "Qi, looking at their appearance, also understood that they had grasped the key point; he snorted coldly and said no more."

Water splashed up, the divine power–formed face returned to the water, Bing Yi and Qi Xiang looked at each other, dared not delay, and hurried toward the Pavilion at the Heart of the Pond.

Translation: "Water splashed up, the face formed of divine power returning to the water; Bing Yi and Qi Xiang stared at each other, not daring to linger, and hurried toward the Pavilion at the Heart of the Pond."

By the time the River God arrived, all he saw was Qi alone in the pavilion sipping tea, a gentle breeze blowing, causing countless lotus leaves to sway on the water, while Bing Yi and Qi Xiang stood silently to one side, not daring to speak.

Translation: "By the time Ji Shen arrived, what he saw was Qi alone in the pavilion sipping tea, a gentle breeze blowing, causing countless lotus leaves to sway on the water; Bing Yi and Qi Xiang stood upright at one side, not daring to speak at all."

The River God was somewhat curious about what had happened, but did not ask, merely smiling and saying.

Translation: "Ji Shen was somewhat curious about what had happened, but did not ask; he merely smiled and said:"

Your servant pays respects to His Majesty Emperor Qi.

Translation: "Your servant pays his respects to His Majesty Emperor Qi."

Having said that, without waiting for Qi to react, he easily sat opposite him, feeling completely at ease.

Translation: "Having said that, without waiting for Qi to make any move, he easily sat opposite Qi, with not the slightest trace of formality."

Qi, for his part, listened without objection, feeling no offense; as the chief of the Four Rivers and Eight Streams, the King of the Pure Source of the River Ji, he rightly deserved such treatment.

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Jishen had just sat down when they reached out and poured a cup of tea for themselves, holding the teacup and taking a light sip, while raising an eyebrow and smilingly asking:

"Your Majesty, what is this all about? They have indeed violated your taboo—how could they be acting like this?"

Jishen's words carried a hint of curiosity, and his gaze swept back and forth over Qi and Bingyi Qixiang.

Qi merely glanced at Bingyi Qixiang and said, "You would be better off asking them why they are behaving this way, rather than asking me."

Jishen turned his gaze to the two and asked, "Your Majesty Qi, the scenery here is splendid, and the tea and snacks are all top-grade from the Primordial Wilderness—why are you two not sitting down?"

Bingyi Qixiang then spoke with a bitter face:

"I report to King Qingyuan, we previously spoke without restraint, unaware of propriety, rashly discussing matters concerning the Heavenly Court and Your Majesty; now we feel guilty in our hearts, so we dare not sit."

Jishen immediately understood: the two were most likely indulging in wild thoughts again, gossiping behind their backs, and ended up being caught by His Majesty.

Jishen smiled faintly; in fact, when he came this time, he had also speculated about this, and even felt that what the two were discussing might well match his own speculation.

But seeing the two in that state, Jishen realized his earlier guess had been wrong, so he remained silent, quietly sipping his tea and waiting for the subsequent persons to arrive.

After another hundred years passed, the water deities of the Four Rivers and Eight Streams finally gathered in Cloud Dream Marsh; only then did Qi allow the two to sit down, tapping his fingers lightly on the table as he said, "I have summoned you all here naturally to discuss matters; concerning the Great Calamity, our comings and goings are of great importance, so we must not take it lightly."

"You are all water deities of a major river basin, controlling the fate of the vast majority of beings in the Primordial Wilderness, and you are the supreme among the earth deities of the water system; therefore I have summoned you."

"What transpires here must not be leaked to the outside world; as for the fact that Cloud Dream Marsh is protected by its own consciousness, and the Heavenly Dao cannot perceive it, regarding the matters to be discussed next, you may speak freely as you wish."

"How you choose is up to you, but after today, you shall not speak of it further, nor may you transmit it to any listener, regardless of your relationship."

"Otherwise, if it reaches my ears, regardless of one's status, anyone who sabotages my grand plan shall be put to death."

Qi's words were not to be taken lightly; everyone present, including King Qingyuan of the Ji River, had their expressions turn solemn and stern, assuming a listening posture.

Qi looked around, seeing that everyone was thus, and then spoke: "As today's Supreme Ruler of the Water System, wielding the Staff Commanding Water and Subduing Gods, my words can be sworn upon by authority—there is no falsehood or deceit; you may therefore trust them."

Those present hurriedly replied that they dared not, frankly stating they naturally believed His Majesty; seeing this, Qi continued: "I can speak frankly with you all: in the Great Calamity, the Heavenly Court already had plans, and as for what schemes their opponents might have, the Heavenly Court had long been prepared."

"This Great Calamity will certainly involve power on par with that of a Sage, the power of the Primordial Chaos Infinite Luo Tianzun God; however, in this Great Calamity, Sages cannot act personally—this was confirmed by Her Majesty Nüwa, so you may all rest assured."

Having said this, Qi was about to continue, but King Qingyuan of the Ji River proactively interrupted him, asking:

"Your Majesty Qi, according to your view, both sides will involve the power of the Primordial Chaos Infinite Luo Tianzun God; does this mean that at present the Heavenly Court already has such power manifest?"

"Or, putting it another way, has the Heavenly Court already mastered this power?"

Jishen's eyes burned with fervor, after all, that represented the possibility of proving the Dao.

Upon hearing this, everyone present likewise stared at Qi with blazing eyes, eager to obtain a definite answer.

Qi also did not conceal it, speaking frankly: "Although what King Qingyuan said is somewhat exaggerated, the Heavenly Court now indeed holds the clues to it, and I am confident that before the Great Calamity arrives, I can bring it under control."

"This is the Heavenly Court's confidence in opposing this Great Calamity; moreover, without concealing it from you all, the Heavenly Court also has some speculation about the source of the opposing power."

Jishen thought for a moment, then still spoke:

"Your Majesty, the other major player in this Great Calamity you spoke of—is it the ancient Three Clans, or the Wu Clan of today?"

"Is the source of that power truly the manifestation of the Primordial Chaos Infinite Luo Tianzun God, or is it that someone has borrowed the power of the Great God Pangu?"

Qi glanced at Jishen, somewhat surprised, never expecting him to have guessed to this extent, but he still explained:

"Although the Three Clans have deep foundations, they are ultimately nothing to worry about. Those who cultivate the Primordial Spirit Great Dao with the strength of a single clan are not within our consideration; the Heavenly Court's known target is the Wu Clan."

"This view we have long known; it comes from the mouth of the Demonic Ancestor Rahu, and is quite credible."

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