Chapter 352: with translation of chapter title

Fuxi remained silent, then after a moment suddenly laughed and said, "Fuxi has been taught."

Translation: Fuxi remained silent, then after a moment suddenly laughed and said, "Fuxi has been taught."

Fuxi has been taught.

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Gazing at Emperor Jun before him, Fuxi finally realized why he was the Heavenly Emperor—such a person would hardly need others to defer to him to occupy the highest seat.

Translation: Gazing at Di Jun before him, Fuxi finally understood why he was the Heavenly Emperor—such a person would hardly need others to yield to him in order to take the highest position.

We need to keep meaning. Let's produce: Gazing at Di Jun before him, Fuxi finally understood why he was the Heavenly Emperor—such a person would hardly need others to yield to him in order to take the highest position.

Fuxi had never spoken to anyone before; when the heavenly court was first established, his choice for Heavenly Emperor was actually Qi, for back when they punished the gods in Cloud Dream Marsh, Qi's departure left too deep an impression on him.

Translation: Fuxi had never spoken with anyone before; when the Heavenly Court was first established, his choice for Heavenly Emperor in his heart was actually Qi, for back then, when they punished the gods in Cloud Dream Marsh, Qi's leaving left too deep an impression on him.

From beginning to end, Qi was also an extremely clear-headed person; hearing Emperor Jun's compassion for all beings, Fuxi finally understood why Qi had voluntarily declined back then and instead recommended Emperor Jun.

Thus: Fuxi had never spoken with anyone before; when the Heavenly Court was first established, his choice for Heavenly Emperor in his heart was actually Qi, for back then, when they punished the gods in Cloud Dream Marsh, Qi's departure left too deep an impression on him.

At that time, Fuxi still thought it was because the many star gods had been summoned by them, but now it is clear that Qi understood them too well.

Translation: From beginning to end, Qi was also an extremely clear-headed person; hearing Di Jun's compassion for all beings, Fuxi finally understood why Qi had voluntarily declined and instead recommended Di Jun.

Emperor Jun was unaware of Fuxi's thoughts, and merely chuckled, saying, "Why are you acting like this, imitating Qi and Taiyi's playful nature to tease me? Or should you have sent word earlier? In the primordial wilderness there is still chaos; now is no time for jest."

Translation: At that time, Fuxi still thought it was because the many star gods had been summoned by them, but now it seems clear that Qi understood them too well.

After his words fell, Emperor Jun once again bowed over the documents, pondering everywhere to seek the best solution.

Translation: Di Jun was unaware of Fuxi's thoughts, merely chuckling lightly: "Why are you also acting like this, imitating Qi and Taiyi's playful nature to tease me, or should you have sent word early? In the primordial wilderness, there is still chaos; this is hardly a time for laughter."

Fuxi did not speak to interrupt; he merely waved his hand slightly, conveying Emperor Jun's order, and then he too became immersed in the affairs.

On the western continent, Qi gazed at the document before him, his brow slightly furrowed, feeling it was overly harsh, but since Emperor Jun and Fuxi had already decided, he naturally could not change it.

Translation: As his words fell, Di Jun once again bowed over the documents, pondering everywhere to seek the best solution.

He casually handed the document to Yinglong, and Qi said, "This is the Heavenly Emperor's command; the Twelve Ancestral Witches and Zhenyuanzi are to be executed by you, and they shall not be brought into the heavenly realm."

Translation: Fuxi did not speak to disturb him, merely waving his hand slightly to convey Di Jun's order, and then he too immersed himself in affairs.

"As for the rest who are to be executed, hand them over to Bai Ze to bring into the heavenly court; on the Execution Immortal Platform, choose a day to behead them, so that all the myriad races of the primordial wilderness may watch, thereby correcting the primordial atmosphere."

Translation: In Xifang Dalu, Qi gazed at the document before him, his brow slightly furrowed, feeling it was overly harsh, but since Di Jun and Fuxi had already decided, he naturally could not change it.

"Otherwise, if we let them run amok, what majesty would the heavenly court have, and what peace could the beings enjoy? This execution of a chicken to scare the monkeys should allow the primordial wilderness to regain some peace for a while."

Translation: Casually handing the document over to Ying Long, Qi said, "This is the Heavenly Emperor's order; the Twelve Ancestral Witches and Zhen Yuanzi are to be executed by you, and they shall not be brought into the heavenly realm."

"As for welcoming and guiding Preparati, you shall together notify him of his punishment; if there is any noncompliance, come find me again, and then the heavenly court will handle it."

Translation: "As for the rest who are to be executed, hand them over to Bai Ze to bring into the Heavenly Court; on the Execution Platform for Immortals, pick a day to interrogate and execute them, letting all the myriad races of the primordial wilderness watch, to correct its mores."

Yinglong immediately replied, "Your servant, I receive the command."

Translation: "Otherwise, if we let them run amok, what majesty would the Heavenly Court have, and what peace could the beings enjoy? This time, by executing a chicken to scare the monkeys, the primordial wilderness should be able to enjoy a little peace."

After parting with the heavenly court's personnel, Yinglong then looked at the document, his pupils constricted suddenly, and he could not help but exclaim:

Translation: "As for Jieyin and Zhunti, you shall together notify them of their punishment; if they do not comply, come find me again, and then the Heavenly Court will handle it."

"It is indeed this severe! It seems this matter truly touches the bottom line of Your Majesties."

Translation: Ying Long immediately replied, "Your servant, I receive the command."

Yinglong did not mention those ordinary mortals; in the primordial wilderness, although the gods and myriad races greatly value ordinary mortals, they also value them the least.

Translation: After parting with the Heavenly Court's personnel, Ying Long then looked at the document, his pupils suddenly constricting, and he could not help exclaiming:

The gods can feel their suffering and hold great compassion for them, often offering assistance.

Translation: "How severe this is! It seems this matter truly touches the bottom line of Your Majesties."

However, when faced with choice or conflict, the gods often abandon these ordinary mortals, knowing their importance yet still treating them like weeds.

Translation: Ying Long did not mention those mortals; in the primordial wilderness, although the gods and myriad races greatly value mortals, they also value them the least.

The Twelve Ancestral Witches now have strength but cannot use it, having fallen into such a dire state; yet compared to Red Cloud and others, they still retain a semblance of lucidity.

Translation: The gods can feel their suffering and also hold great compassion for them, often offering help.

Hearing Yinglong's exclamation, they could not help but ask:

Translation: But when faced with choice or conflict, the gods often abandon these mortals as well, knowing their importance yet still treating them like weeds.

"Oh, I do not know how the heavenly court intends to punish us; indeed, it could even startle the great god Yinglong."

Translation: The Twelve Ancestral Witches now have strength but cannot use it, fallen into such a wretched state, yet compared to Hong Yun and others, they still retain a semblance of clarity.

Yinglong glanced casually at Emperor Jiang and said indifferently, "Capital punishment can be avoided, but living punishment cannot be escaped; in the coming yuanhui, you will surely suffer."

Translation: Hearing Ying Long's exclamation, they could not help but ask:

Upon hearing this, the ancestral witches felt relieved, and Zhu Rong said especially lightly:

Translation: "Oh? I don't know what the Heavenly Court plans to punish us with—yet it could even startle Ying Long the Great God like this."

"That's not bad; it's just a single yuanhui. It seems we should still thank the Majesty for his benevolence."

Translation: Ying Long casually glanced at Di Jiang, then said indifferently, "Death penalty can be avoided, but living punishment cannot escape; in the coming eon, you will have to endure."

Yinglong looked at the many ancestral witches with a half-smile, his tone ambiguous, saying, "I hope so, but compared to Red Cloud and Zhenyuanzi, you certainly ought to thank the Majesty for his mercy."

Translation: Hearing this, the ancestral witches felt relieved, and Zhurong said even more lightly:

Emperor Jiang's heart suddenly tightened, and he hurriedly asked:

Translation: "That's not bad—just one eon; it seems we should still thank His Majesty's benevolence."

"I do not know if Great God Yinglong can inform us how the heavenly court will punish those who acted in the western continent."

Translation: Ying Long looked at the many ancestral witches with a half-smile, his tone inexplicably saying, "I hope so, but compared to Hong Yun and Zhen Yuanzi, you should indeed thank His Majesty's mercy."

At present, the witch tribe is the greatest clan in the primordial wilderness, and the Twelve Ancestral Witches are destined to escape trouble; Yinglong harbors no intention of kicking them when they're down, but rather, hoping for a somewhat better outcome, he said:

Translation: Di Jiang's heart tightened suddenly, and he hurriedly asked:

"What difficulty is there? Anyway, you will find out later; this is merely an advance notice, so I might as well tell you."

Translation: "I don't know if Ying Long the Great God can tell us how the Heavenly Court will punish those who acted in Xifang Dalu?"

"Red Cloud and his associates will, before long, be beheaded on the Execution Immortal Platform in the heavenly realm, their heads displayed for all the myriad races of the primordial wilderness to see, in order to correct the primordial atmosphere."

Translation: "Now the Wu Clan is the greatest tribe in the primordial wilderness, and the Twelve Ancestral Witches are destined to escape trouble; Ying Long harbors no thought of kicking them when they're down, but rather, considering there might be a somewhat better possibility, he spoke up to inform them:"

Upon hearing this, the Twelve Ancestral Witches were all startled, their hearts filled with disbelief; Chu Jiuyin exclaimed even more astonished, "These are ten quasi-sages of the mixed primordial Dao, among whom there are innate divinities; how can their life and death be decided so lightly?!"

Translation: "What's the difficulty? Anyway, you will know later; this is merely giving advance notice, so I might as well tell you."

Yinglong could not deny it, nodded, and said with a smile, "Indeed, it should be so; having caused such disaster, affecting the primordial wilderness and scorning the heavenly court's authority, even ten thousand deaths would not suffice to atone."

Translation: "Hong Yun and his companions will all, before long, be beheaded on the Execution Platform for Immortals in the heavenly realm, to be displayed before all the myriad races of the primordial wilderness, to correct its mores as well."

Although Yinglong was equally shocked by the heavenly court's handling of this matter, it does not prevent him from acting in this way.

Translation: Upon hearing this, the Twelve Ancestral Witches were all startled, their hearts filled with disbelief; Zhu Jiuyin exclaimed in astonishment, "These are ten Quasi-Sages of Hunyuan Dao, among whom there are innately divine beings—how could their life and death be decided so easily?!"

The Twelve Ancestral Witches also, upon Yinglong's words, immediately felt uneasy; their transgressions were not minor, and even if they do not die, they will likely fare poorly in the upcoming yuanhui.

Translation: Ying Long could not deny it, nodding and saying with a smile, "Indeed it should be so; having caused such disaster, affecting the primordial wilderness, scorning the Heavenly Court's majesty, even ten thousand deaths would not suffice to excuse it."

Thinking of this, the Twelve Ancestral Witches all turned dark-faced; meanwhile, Gonggong seemed to have noticed something and hurriedly asked:

Translation: Although Ying Long was equally shocked by the Heavenly Court's handling of this matter, it does not hinder him from acting this way now.

"No, no, Great God Yinglong, since the heavenly court has issued such an order, why is Zhenyuanzi still traveling with us?"

Translation: The Twelve Ancestral Witches also, upon Ying Long's words, immediately felt ill omen; their crimes are not light, and even if they do not die, they will probably not fare well in the coming eon.

"This Zhenyuanzi is also one of the chief architects of this affair; why does he not return to the heavenly court with us?"

Translation: Thinking of this, the Twelve Ancestral Witches all turned dark-faced; Gong Gong beside them seemed to notice something and quickly asked:

The remaining eleven ancestral witches also reacted at once, their gazes fixed on Yinglong, seemingly seeking an explanation.

Translation: "No, no, Ying Long the Great God, since the Heavenly Court has issued such an order, why is Zhen Yuanzi traveling with us?"

Yinglong naturally had nothing to hide; having already said much before, adding a little more posed no problem, so he explained:

Translation: "This Zhen Yuanzi is also one of the chief perpetrators of this incident; why does he not return to the Heavenly Court with us?"

"Zhenyuanzi is rather special; knowing full well, he repeatedly erred, and the heavenly court's punishment for him is especially severe; he must serve his sentence alongside you before facing execution."

Translation: The remaining eleven ancestral witches also reacted at once, staring fixedly at Ying Long, seemingly wanting an explanation.

Upon hearing this, the Twelve Ancestral Witches fell into silence; after a long while, Emperor Jiang spoke with a rather dry tone:

Translation: Ying Long naturally had nothing to hide; having already said much before, saying a bit more is no problem, so he explained:

"I see; then, Great God Yinglong, could you also tell us what the heavenly court's punishment entails for us?"

Translation: "Zhen Yuanzi is special; knowing full well, he offends repeatedly, making mistakes again and again; the Heavenly Court's punishment for him is especially severe—he must serve his sentence with you all before being formally executed."

At this moment, Yinglong had no interest in answering; as he continued to fly with them, he said, "You will naturally learn of this later; whether I tell you or not cannot change anything, speaking would only add trouble."

Translation: The Twelve Ancestral Witches fell into silence upon hearing this; after a long while, Di Jiang asked in a dry tone:

Emperor Jiang merely nodded silently and said no more; Houtu wanted to say something but ultimately remained silent.

Translation: "I see; can Ying Long the Great God also tell us what the Heavenly Court's punishment for us entails?"

Yinglong glanced at Houtu, mindful of their past acquaintance in the heavenly court, and said, "Houtu Ancestral Witch, remembering that I once knew you, I will be more selective about the place of your punishment, choosing a copper pillar as close as possible to your tribe." Then you can have the Houtu tribespeople look for some healing and numbing herbs for you, which might ease your suffering somewhat.

Translation: Ying Long presently had no interest in answering; as he continually flew them along, he said, "You will naturally know this later; whether I tell you or not changes nothing—speaking would only add trouble."

Houtu looked at Yinglong with surprise, never expecting that their former nodding acquaintance would now yield some kindness.

Translation: Di Jiang merely nodded silently, saying no more; Hou Tu wanted to say something but ultimately did not speak.

Although weak at the moment, Houtu still managed to thank him, saying, "Houtu thanks Great God Yinglong for the notice; today's favor will surely be repaid in the future."

Translation: Ying Long glanced at Hou Tu, thinking of their past acquaintance in the Heavenly Court, and said, "Hou Tu Ancestral Witch, recalling that I once knew you, I will be more particular about your place of punishment, trying to select a copper pillar closer to your tribe. Then you can have your tribe's shamans seek some healing and numbing spiritual medicine for you, which may ease your pain somewhat."

Yinglong merely gave a hum in response, said nothing more, and kept walking along the western road, fixing Zhenyuanzi and the Twelve Ancestral Witches onto the copper pillars.

Translation: Hou Tu looked at Ying Long in surprise, never expecting that their former nodding acquaintance would now yield some goodwill.

At the same time, he inscribed divine sigils, establishing the punishment; thereafter, heavenly soldiers and generals will naturally come to supervise, so he need not worry further.

Translation: Although weak at this moment, Hou Tu still forced herself to thank him: "Hou Tu thanks Ying Long the Great God for the notice; today's favor will surely be repaid in the future."

Zhenyuanzi, too, awoke after being placed on the copper pillar, understood his situation and the fate of Red Cloud and others, and lamented sadly, "The earlier causes have forged today's result; even eating and drinking had omens; to end up thus is also my fate."

Translation: Ying Long merely gave an affirmative hum, then said nothing more, continually walking along Xifang Dalu's road, fixing Zhen Yuanzi and the Twelve Ancestral Witches onto the copper pillars.

"In my present miserable state, this outcome shall not disappoint my friends."

Translation: At the same time, he inscribed divine sigils, establishing the punishment; thereafter, heavenly soldiers and generals will naturally come to supervise, so he need not worry further.

After saying that, Zhenyuanzi fell silent; thereafter, no matter how much suffering he endured, he never spoke again, nor did he ever protest his own faults and actions.

Translation: Zhen Yuanzi also, after awakening upon being fixed to the copper pillar, understood his situation and the fate of Hong Yun and others, and lamented sorrowfully: "Earlier causes have forged today's effect; eating and drinking already held omens; to meet such an end today is also my fate as a poor Daoist."

When all matters were concluded, Yinglong directly returned to the Eastern Sea; such a lively affair, if he did not let his elder brother witness it, would indeed be a pity.

Translation: "In my present sorry state, this outcome shall not disappoint my friends."

As for returning to the heavenly court, Yinglong had never imagined that he would simultaneously execute nine quasi-sages and mixed primordial Dao, along with thirteen top-tier mighty beings undergoing punishment.

Translation: After saying that, Zhen Yuanzi fell silent; thereafter, no matter how much suffering he endured, he never spoke again, nor did he ever protest his own faults and actions.

As long as the primordial wilderness does not lose its sentient beings, the heavenly court should have no need for him for at least ten or more yuanhuis.

Translation: Once everything was finished, Ying Long directly returned to the East Sea; such a lively affair, if he did not let his older brother see it, would be a pity.

As for returning to the heavenly court, Ying Long never even imagined that he could, in a single strike, slay nine quasi-saints and the Mixed Yuan Dao, and also have thirteen top-tier mighty beings subjected to punishment.

Translation: As for returning to the Heavenly Court, Ying Long had never imagined that he would at once execute nine Quasi-Sages and Hunyuan Dao practitioners, plus thirteen top-tier mighty beings undergoing punishment.

As long as the beings of the primordial wilderness haven't lost their wits, the heavenly court should have no use for him for at least ten or more yuan-hui.

Translation: As long as the spirits of the primordial wilderness do not lose their wits, at least ten-odd eons hence, the Heavenly Court should have no need for him.

Having finally obtained some leisure, Yinglong naturally wishes to relax for a while, and he has also accumulated many doubts, needing to consult Ancestral Dragon for clarification.

Translation: Having finally obtained some leisure, Ying Long naturally wanted to relax a bit more, and moreover he had accumulated many doubts, needing to consult the Ancestral Dragon for clarification.

As for Qi, upon returning to the heavenly court, he immediately immersed himself again in contemplating the starry formations; grasping them a day earlier gives the heavenly court an extra edge against the great calamity, so Qi naturally dare not delay.

Translation: As for Qi, after returning to the Heavenly Court, he immediately immersed himself again in comprehending the formations in the starry sky; understanding a day earlier would give the Heavenly Court one more grasp of the great calamity, and here he naturally dared not delay.

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Dayi was carrying spiritual medicine on his back, climbing the bronze pillar at this moment; countless thunderbolts fell, and streaks of thunder power spread from the bronze pillar onto his body, making him unable to stop crying out.

Nowadays the bronze pillars, having bound many ancestor witches, must suffer punishment and have long since become unlike before; Da Yi, aside from climbing, basically cannot approach using the art of flight.

And as long as he climbs these bronze pillars, the eighty-one bolts of thunder used to punish the ancestor witches will naturally affect him as well; each time, he inevitably slides down a certain distance again.

The bronze pillars reach straight up to the heavenly realm above; even with Da Yi's strength, wanting to reach the place where Hou Tu resides also requires considerable time.

Moreover, the spiritual medicine needed to repair the ancestor witches' bodies is extraordinary; gathering it also takes considerable time, and with the current strength of the Hou Tu tribe, they can barely manage to deliver it only after the ten-day period.

Compared to Hou Tu, the remaining ancestor witches are even more miserable; after all, some ancestor witches have no tribe at all, or their tribe is not particularly strong, existing only in name.

Da Yi's figure was tossed askew by the gale, but fortunately he accurately threw the spiritual medicine into Hou Tu's mouth; after Hou Tu slightly recovered, Da Yi then rather angrily complained:

"Lord Hou Tu, the Heavenly Court's actions are somewhat overly domineering; the matter back then was not something the Wu Clan willingly did, but we also fell victim to others' schemes."

"Among the Wu Clan's victims, the Heavenly Court actually shows no distinction, treating you this way; if I ever have the chance, I will certainly be the first to charge into the Heavenly Court to avenge you, Lord."

Hou Tu's voice revealed a hint of weakness, but she still forced herself to speak: "Well, no matter what, originally it was we twelve ancestor witches who acted, nearly breaking the earth's fetal membrane and affecting all beings of the wilderness."

"On this point, no matter how we say it, we are in the wrong; moreover, this Heavenly Pillar is extremely dangerous, so you should hurry down."

"That way we can avoid any mishaps later; moreover, although we are trapped on the bronze pillars, we have not gained nothing."

"The other brothers and sisters don't know, but at least I, on these bronze pillars, though I suffer some hardships each day, also gain some insight."

"Once my punishment is served and I am released, I only need to calm down for a while; if nothing unexpected happens, the Wu Clan's combat strength should then experience a sudden surge."

As Hou Tu spoke to this point, her weak voice gained a bit of vigor; when excited, she could not help but cough a few times.

Da Yi, seeing this, hurriedly advised: "Lord Hou Tu, you still need to take good care of yourself; this heavenly punishment has merely brushed me with its aftereffects, yet I am already in great pain."

"Lord, having suffered such a calamity, your body must be depleted; how can you continue to exert yourself fully while not cherishing yourself?"

"The Hou Tu tribe also still needs you to lead; only with you present can we be at ease."

Upon hearing this, Hou Tu's face showed a faint smile; her long-standing weakness instead added a touch of gentleness, no longer as rigid as before.

Lowering her head slightly, Hou Tu softly said: "Now we dwell upon this Heavenly Pillar, consuming resources beyond count, all of which are provided by everyone; having received everyone's support, we naturally ought to consider more."

"Otherwise, wouldn't we become parasites clinging to the tribe and sucking its blood?"

"You are not allowed to speak further; the Heavenly Court's actions have their own considerations, and having made a mistake, one naturally deserves punishment; you need not stand up for us either."

"The reasoning behind this is too profound for you to grasp now; when you later reach our position, you will naturally understand why the Heavenly Court is like this."

"Hurry up and retreat; the time until the next bolt of thunder is not far off, and if you keep speaking, you will likely get hurt again."

"Now within the Hou Tu tribe, you and Xing Tian are the true mainstays; you must not meet with mishap because of this, for know that the closer you are to me, the greater the thunder's power."

Seeing Hou Tu's firm attitude, Da Yi had no choice but to retreat helplessly; although Hou Tu had advised him a few times, his dissatisfaction with the Heavenly Court continued to accumulate.

As for the peak's whereabouts, Da Yi himself does not know; the only thing he knows is that, if a person from the Heavenly Court were to appear before him, he would hate to tear them apart! When the eighty-first bolt of thunder fell, Hou Tu let out a long sigh, her heart somewhat relieved, and sighed:

"At last we have another half-day's rest; calculating the time, there are only a few days left until the next ten-day period."

"I still need to put in more effort; otherwise, when the ten-day period arrives, the following days will leave me unable to continue the deductions, time is pressing, Hou Tu, you must not let up!"

A flash of determination flickered in Hou Tu's eyes; she continually encouraged herself, then immediately plunged back into the deductions.

(End of chapter)