Chapter 43

As Qi and the others made their way through the beast tide, the Bei Fang Continent's Beast God Mountain appeared.

Bei Fang Continent's Beast God Mountain.

How did the Great Calamity come early again! Damn it, the Dao lacks resolve—what kind of cultivation is this?

How did the Great Calamity come early again! Damn it, the Dao lacks resolve—what kind of cultivation is this?

At this moment, Shen Ni was furious; the onset of the Great Calamity had been moved forward again, catching him off guard.

Translation: "At this moment, Shen Ni was extremely angry; the start of the Great Calamity was moved up again, catching him off guard."

The God‑Slaying Spear is still being nurtured in the ley lines; the Taihang Mountain ley line still needs some time before it can be severed, and the demon gods' resentment buried deep underground has not been fully cleared.

Translation: "The God-Slaying Spear is still nurturing within the earth veins; the Taihang Mountain earth veins still need a period of time before they can be severed, and the demon god resentment buried deep underground has not been completely released."

Beneath the Taihang Mountains lie three layers of demon gods' resentment from the entire Bei Fang Continent; if they are not released, the God‑Slaying Spear cannot be fully nurtured.

Translation: "Beneath the Taihang Mountain range lies three layers of demon god resentment from the entire Bei Fang Continent; if they are not released, the nurturing of the God-Slaying Spear cannot be completed."

The already slim chance of victory has become even harder to come by.

Translation: "The already slim chance of victory has become even harder to appear."

Taihang Mountain, it seems the only problem left is you; I didn't want to act personally, but now I have no choice—this immense karmic burden, it looks like I must bear it.

Translation: ""Taihang Mountain, it seems the only problem left is you; I didn't want to act personally, but now I have no choice—this immense heaven-earth karma, it seems I must bear it!""

This bunch of beasts dares to do this!

Translation: ""This herd of beasts dares to do this!""

Only then will the God‑Slaying Spear's accumulated heavenly‑earthly killing energy be complete, giving him a chance to survive against multiple foes from Luo Hou Hongjun's grasp.

Translation: "Only in this way can the heaven-earth killing qi accumulated by the God-Slaying Spear be completed, giving him a chance to survive against multiple foes from Luo Hou Hongjun's hands."

Such a group, looking across the entire wilderness, is also the most elite of the innate divinities; their fortune is so vast that few would dare provoke them.

Translation: "Such a being, looking across the entire Wasteland, is also among the top innate divine collectives; the thickness of its fate is such that no one would dare provoke it."

Among the three clan chiefs, only Yuanfeng is special; from birth he already had his heaven‑ordained dao partner.

Among the three clan chiefs, only Yuan Feng is special; from birth he already had his heaven‑ordained dao partner.

The Sun Star?

Translation: ""The sun star?""

At this moment, he kept flying toward the Taihang Mountains.

Translation: "At this moment, he continually flew toward Taihang Mountain."

Yes, the greatest marsh in the wilderness is Yunmze; its waterways link the Four Rivers and Eight Streams, it lies near Mount Buzhou and runs east‑west across the two continents.

Translation: ""Yes, the greatest marsh of the Wasteland, Yunmze Marsh. Its waterways connect the Four Rivers and Eight Streams, lying near Mount Buzhou and spanning east and west across the two continents.""

Only then can he hope to survive to the next Yuanhui, and as the victor of the previous the Great Calamity, stand alongside the innate divinities and be measured against them.

Translation: "Only thus can he have a chance to live until the next epoch, and as the victor of the previous Great Calamity, contend with the innate divine collective to determine superiority."

Seeing this, everyone's anger kept building; though they all live under the same sky, to act this way—knowing this is an entire continent—is unthinkable.

Translation: "Seeing this, everyone's anger kept accumulating; though they all survive under the same heavens, to think this could happen—know that this is an entire continent!"

What tremendous fortune this is! They have law, wealth, partner, and land, and are still the highest of the high; why has Heaven done this to them?

Translation: ""What immense favor of fate! They possess all of law, wealth, partner, and land, and each is top-notch under heaven—what has the heavens done to deserve this?""

Even a spur of Mount Buzhou is enough to nurture an innate divinity.

Translation: ""Even if it's merely a spur of Mount Buzhou, it is enough to give birth to innate deities.""

He also understood why the Ancestral Dragon said one could bypass Yunmze.

Translation: "He also understood why Ancestral Dragon said one could bypass Yunmze Marsh."

Only when their foundations and ranks are comparable can they be companions on the path as dao partners.

Translation: ""Only then, when their origins and ranks are not far apart, can they be fellow dao partners.""

The waterways flow smoothly—eastward they join the Four Rivers, westward they connect to the three great inland waterways of the West; although one can bypass his Yunmze, doing so takes considerable effort.

Translation: ""The waterways flow smoothly, connecting east to the Four Rivers and west to the three great inland waterways; although one can bypass his Yunmze Marsh, it still requires considerable effort.""

The Ancestral Dragon nodded, confirming Azure Dragon's idea.

Translation: "Ancestral Dragon nodded, confirming Azure Dragon's thought."

What about the other two? Their foundations seem far inferior to those three; I don't sense anything outstanding about them.

Translation: ""What about the other two? Their foundations seem far inferior to those three; I don't sense anything outstanding about them.""

Although far from the Primordial Origin, this single step makes a world of difference.

Translation: "Although far from the Primordial, this step makes a world of difference."

Otherwise, if the gap becomes too large, how could they be called fellow daoists or companions on the path?

Translation: ""Otherwise, if the gap becomes too great, how could they be called fellow daoists, companions on the same path?""

After all, they never imagined that Shen Ni would act so shamelessly.

Translation: "After all, they never expected Shen Ni to act so shamelessly."

Now, under the support of the tribulation qi, his strength is already the greatest in the wilderness, yet it is not enough to widen the gap; only in this way does he have a sliver of hope.

Translation: "Now, under the boost of heaven-earth calamity qi, his strength is already the greatest in the Wasteland, yet insufficient to widen the gap; only this way can he have a sliver of hope."

Shen Ni sighed, and his form vanished from Beast God Mountain.

Translation: "Shen Ni sighed, and his figure vanished from Beast God Mountain."

As long as the God‑Slaying Spear can be perfected, with the tribulation qi's aid he can forcibly complete its refinement; then its power will surpass all existing innate spirit treasures.

Translation: "As long as the God-Slaying Spear can be completed, under the boost of calamity qi he can forcibly finish its refinement; then, the spear's power will surpass all existing innate spirit treasures."

As the heavenly pillar formed from Pangu's spine, Mount Buzhou has so far yielded only three gods who emerged from within—the Three Sovereigns of the Divine Path.

Translation: "As the heavenly pillar, Mount Buzhou, transformed from Pangu's spine, has so far produced only three gods who emerged from it—namely, the Three Sovereigns of the Dao!"

Azure Dragon's voice sounded incredulous.

Translation: "Azure Dragon's voice sounded somewhat incredulous."

Able to suppress the Heavenly Emperor's relic, the Jade Disc of Creation, and the Earthly Emperor's relic, the Great Grinding Mill of Annihilation.

Translation: "Capable of suppressing the Heavenly Sovereign's relic, the Jade Disc of Creation, and the Earthly Sovereign's relic, the Great Grind of World Destruction."

Yunmze?

Translation: ""Yunmze Marsh?""

Those two have extremely strong yang energy; even as mere Taiyi Upper Gods they make me feel scorching, and the wilderness should not have innate divinities like this.

Translation: ""The two of them have extremely strong yang energy; merely as Upper Gods of Taiyi, they make me feel scorching—such innate deities should not exist on the Wasteland.""

Now he can only act himself, severing the Taihang Mountain ley line to release those demon gods' resentment and foul miasma.

Translation: "Now he can only personally strike, severing the Taihang Mountain earth veins to release those demon god resentments and turbid toxic miasma."

Otherwise, the existing demon gods' resentment is insufficient to support him and the Four Ferocious Beasts in growing stronger.

Translation: "Otherwise, the existing demon god resentment is insufficient to support further advancement of his and the Four Ferocious Beasts' strength."

Azure Dragon finally understood why the Ancestral Dragon had sent him to receive the guests.

Translation: "Azure Dragon finally understood why Ancestral Dragon had him go to receive the guests."

Qi and his companions have already begun purifying heaven and earth, reducing the destruction caused by the ferocious beasts' presence.

Translation: "Qi and company have already begun purifying heaven and earth, reducing the destruction caused by the ferocious beasts' existence."

Simply by personally severing the Taihang Mountain ley line, after the Great Calamity the karmic bonds will bind him, and thereafter he can never hope to transcend.

Translation: "However, personally severing the Taihang Mountain earth veins will cause heaven-earth karma to cling to him after the Great Calamity, making liberation forever impossible."

Seeing that Azure Dragon is still so shallow, the Ancestral Dragon feels a mix of frustration and hope, but he patiently advises:

Translation: "Seeing Azure Dragon still so shallow, Ancestral Dragon felt some frustration, yet patiently offered guidance:"

Dragons do not dwell with snakes; in a five‑person team, if three are outstanding, will the other two really lag behind?

Translation: ""Dragons do not dwell with snakes; what do you think— in a five-person team, if three have outstanding foundations, would the other two be lacking?""

While they were discussing Qi, on the other side Shen Ni was doing everything possible to speed up while concealing the trail of his actions.

Translation: "While they discussed Qi, on the other side Shen Ni was doing everything possible to speed up while concealing the trail of his actions."

After Azure Dragon withdrew, the Ancestral Dragon then sighed:

Translation: "After Azure Dragon withdrew, Ancestral Dragon then sighed:"

They are both lovers and fellow daoists, truly enviable.

Translation: "The two are both lovers and fellow daoists, truly enviable."

All he needs is another ten thousand years; if he remains undiscovered for that span, he can reach the Taihang Mountains, shatter the ley line, and still have a chance.

Translation: "He only needs another ten thousand years; if he remains undiscovered within that span, let him rush to Taihang Mountain and shatter the earth veins—then everything still has a chance."

Nüwa shouted in anger.

Translation: "Nüwa shouted in anger."

The Ancestral Dragon also considers himself a child of fortune, born with the supreme innate treasure, the Chaos Pearl; he rules the four seas, has painstakingly cultivated, and though he has a beloved dragon mother, he has yet to find a fellow daoist to walk the path with.

Translation: "Ancestral Dragon also considers himself a favored one of fate, born with the supreme innate treasure Chaos Pearl, possessing the four seas, having painstakingly cultivated; although he has a beloved Dragon Mother, he cannot find a fellow daoist to walk the path with."

Just think: what place could allow that faceless star god from the heavens to descend and walk the wilderness, and also meet the water god of Yunmze?

Translation: ""Just think—what place could allow those heavenly star gods, who never show their faces, to walk the Wasteland! And also meet the water god of Yunmze Marsh.""

Mount Buzhou!

Translation: ""Mount Buzhou!""

He has placed all his hopes for this turnaround on the God‑Slaying Spear.

Translation: "He placed all his hopes for this turnaround upon the God-Slaying Spear."

Now he cannot tear through space to rush forth, or else he would be spotted by the Ancestral Dragon and company; fortunately, his strength has already surpassed that of the Great Heavenly Venerable God.

Translation: "Now he cannot tear through space to rush onward, or else Yangmei Ancestral Dragon and the others would surely detect him; fortunately, his current strength has surpassed the realm of Luo Tianzun God."

Azure Dragon only then realized that, despite having lived through a hundred Yuanhuis, he had never been to Mount Buzhou, so he did not know that a water god had already been born there.

Translation: "Azure Dragon only then realized he had already lived through a hundred epochs, never having visited Mount Buzhou, so he did not know that a water god had already been born there."

Regarding Shen Ni's departure, Yang Mei and the others had no objection; after all, who would expect someone who surpasses the Great Heavenly Venerable God to dare not even tear space while traveling?

Translation: "Regarding Shen Ni's departure, Yangmei and the others had no objection, for who would expect that someone surpassing Luo Tianzun God would dare not even tear space while traveling."

Know that his stature is no less than that of the Four River Gods or you and me, and his companions on the path are also of extraordinary origin.

Translation: ""Know that this person's rank is no less than that of the Four Rivers water gods and you and me; moreover, fellow travelers also have extraordinary origins.""

Even if it is only a spur, not the main peak, it remains one of the most exalted positions in heaven and earth.

Translation: ""Even if it's not the main peak, merely a spur, it is still one of the most exalted ranks between heaven and earth.""

Ordinarily, Nüwa is gentle and boundlessly loving; although she sometimes likes to play and cause a little trouble, she has never been this angry before.

Translation: "Usually, Nüwa is gentle and boundlessly loving; although she sometimes enjoys playing around, she has never been this angry before."

Their spiritual vitality is no less than that of the mountains and rivers capable of giving birth to an innate divinity.

Translation: ""Their spiritual vitality is also not inferior to those famous mountains and rivers capable of giving birth to innate deities.""

With the Ancestral Dragon absent and the Ying Dragon still on the front line, the others' status is insufficient; thus this is not a reception but a neglect.

Translation: "With Ancestral Dragon absent and Yinglong still on the front lines, the others' status is insufficient; thus it is not a reception but a neglect."

Facing Azure Dragon's question, the Ancestral Dragon laughed and explained:

Translation: "Facing Azure Dragon's doubt, Ancestral Dragon laughed and explained:"

It's a long story; the leader among them and I have met before, and moreover, he is the water deity of Yunmze Marsh, and he is of great importance to our grand plan.

However, it probably wasn't born from Mount Buzhou; after all, the strength of the Three Sovereigns of the Divine Dao is evident to all.

It's simply that the ferocious beasts have gone too far; since they entered the Bei Fang heaven and earth along this way, countless large and small broken earth meridians have appeared, and people can hardly find a complete meridian.

"Chief, why did you suddenly send a message, asking me to personally receive those five Innate Divinities? After all, regardless, the difference in strength is ultimately not suitable."

No choice, they can only select some that they can gradually repair in a short time, and set up some formations to protect these currently fragile meridians.

PS: Seeking votes and reads, all the corrections pointed out by everyone today at noon have been fixed; as long as you point them out, I will definitely correct them, including previous words, I have also found and corrected them all, thanks for the reminders.

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